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Jan 6, 2021 1:22 PM

New Google Fi Customers: Samsung Galaxy S20, S20+ or S20 Ultra 5G Smartphones

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$1,000

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Google Fi is offering their Google Fi Smartphones: Samsung Galaxy S20, S20+ or S20 Ultra for $600 Off Discount when you purchase/activate and bring/transfer your number to Google Fi Service valid for New Google Fi Customers only. See pricing/details below.

Thanks to community member rookie1001 for finding this deal

Note, offer is valid for New Google Fi/Google Pay accounts only.

Available Option(s)Promotional Terms/Conditions [Details]
  • How do I qualify for the $600 discount as a new Fi customer?
    • A new Fi customer is somebody who is new to Google Fi on either a new plan, or a new member as a part of an existing group plan.
    • To qualify for the $600 discount, you need to:
      • Activate the Samsung S20, S20+, or S20 Ultra on a full service plan (data-only SIMs do not qualify) within 30 days of the shipment confirmation email and remain active on Google Fi for 90 consecutive days.
      • You must also bring/transfer your number to Fi within 30 days of the shipment confirmation email. Fi-to-Fi number transfers are not eligible.
      • If you choose to get a new number, you will not receive the $600 discount.
  • How do I qualify for the $600 discount as an existing Fi customer?
    • An existing Fi customer is somebody who has been active on Fi on or before January 5th, 2020.
    • To qualify for the $600 discount, you need to:
      • Activate the Samsung S20, S20+, or S20 Ultra on the same account used to purchase the phone.
      • Activate the phone on a full service plan (data-only SIMs do not qualify) within 30 days of the shipment confirmation email and remain active on Google Fi for 90 consecutive days.
    • The discounted price will automatically apply during checkout. If you do not meet the conditions above, the discounted amount will be charged to your Google Pay account to match the full price of the phone.

Editor's Notes

Written by Discombobulated | Staff
  • Trade-In is not required for this deal, however, to get potentially more savings, you may opt-in for that option. See product/promotional page for more details
  • This deal offers an extra $100 Off from the previous popular deal of $100 more seen in the recent forum thread; good deal if you're looking to grab this smartphone w/ this service provider
  • You'll have the option to pay off device at full price or opt-in for a monthly charge per smartphone pricing specifications
  • Account must be active and in good standing to receive discount/offer
  • Offer valid while promotion/supplies last
Additional Note
  • Please refer to the forum thread for additional details - Discombobulated

Original Post

Written by rookie1001
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Community Notes
About the Poster
Google Fi is offering their Google Fi Smartphones: Samsung Galaxy S20, S20+ or S20 Ultra for $600 Off Discount when you purchase/activate and bring/transfer your number to Google Fi Service valid for New Google Fi Customers only. See pricing/details below.

Thanks to community member rookie1001 for finding this deal

Note, offer is valid for New Google Fi/Google Pay accounts only.

Available Option(s)Promotional Terms/Conditions [Details]
  • How do I qualify for the $600 discount as a new Fi customer?
    • A new Fi customer is somebody who is new to Google Fi on either a new plan, or a new member as a part of an existing group plan.
    • To qualify for the $600 discount, you need to:
      • Activate the Samsung S20, S20+, or S20 Ultra on a full service plan (data-only SIMs do not qualify) within 30 days of the shipment confirmation email and remain active on Google Fi for 90 consecutive days.
      • You must also bring/transfer your number to Fi within 30 days of the shipment confirmation email. Fi-to-Fi number transfers are not eligible.
      • If you choose to get a new number, you will not receive the $600 discount.
  • How do I qualify for the $600 discount as an existing Fi customer?
    • An existing Fi customer is somebody who has been active on Fi on or before January 5th, 2020.
    • To qualify for the $600 discount, you need to:
      • Activate the Samsung S20, S20+, or S20 Ultra on the same account used to purchase the phone.
      • Activate the phone on a full service plan (data-only SIMs do not qualify) within 30 days of the shipment confirmation email and remain active on Google Fi for 90 consecutive days.
    • The discounted price will automatically apply during checkout. If you do not meet the conditions above, the discounted amount will be charged to your Google Pay account to match the full price of the phone.

Editor's Notes

Written by Discombobulated | Staff
  • Trade-In is not required for this deal, however, to get potentially more savings, you may opt-in for that option. See product/promotional page for more details
  • This deal offers an extra $100 Off from the previous popular deal of $100 more seen in the recent forum thread; good deal if you're looking to grab this smartphone w/ this service provider
  • You'll have the option to pay off device at full price or opt-in for a monthly charge per smartphone pricing specifications
  • Account must be active and in good standing to receive discount/offer
  • Offer valid while promotion/supplies last
Additional Note
  • Please refer to the forum thread for additional details - Discombobulated

Original Post

Written by rookie1001

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hzkb
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US version is single sim.
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tlstanek91
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Wow great deal. You could use the S20 as a stepping stone to the S21 by trading it in next year. You may even get more than $400 trade in credit.
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hzkb
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It's unlocked, but you need to stay in fi for 90 days to get your $600 discount
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Jan 25, 2021 6:16 PM
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smallpennyJan 25, 2021 6:16 PM
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Quote from WolvMarine View quoted comment :
I don't understand the gamble, other than for our amusement!?
Not necessarily. There's a lot of uncertainty around whether you can use another SIM in the Fi phone once the Fi SIM and service is activated, so I take it upon myself to see what happens, and I've yet to break the promo. I'll be the guinea pig and report back and keep others informed. If me using another SIM in the Fi phone breaks the promo, then that's $600 on me, that I can hopefully help others save. And so far, the promo discount is still good for me. And as of now, I have 78 days left.
Jan 25, 2021 6:42 PM
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JSantos239Jan 25, 2021 6:42 PM
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Quote from mvdeckard View quoted comment :
Putting your Fi sim in another phone is fine, don't let the tinfoil brigade scare you. As long as the Fi service is active, that's all they care about.

It's hilarious how paranoid some people are, frantically hiding their Fi sim in their sock drawer or under a rock in the backyard - as if someone at Google is sitting there monitoring their every move. Get a grip.
Stop giving out false info. It's already confirm that using the sim in another phone will void the promo.

Usually google fi will notify you are breaking the terms & if you switch back the sim within 24 hours then you are okay.

Sometimes they flat out void the promo for using the sim in another phone.
Jan 25, 2021 6:45 PM
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JSantos239Jan 25, 2021 6:45 PM
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Quote from smallpenny View quoted comment :
Not necessarily. There's a lot of uncertainty around whether you can use another SIM in the Fi phone once the Fi SIM and service is activated, so I take it upon myself to see what happens, and I've yet to break the promo. I'll be the guinea pig and report back and keep others informed. If me using another SIM in the Fi phone breaks the promo, then that's $600 on me, that I can hopefully help others save. And so far, the promo discount is still good for me. And as of now, I have 78 days left.
Did you uninstall the fi app or do you still have it installed?
Jan 25, 2021 6:59 PM
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qchauJan 25, 2021 6:59 PM
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Quote from smallpenny View quoted comment :
Not necessarily. There's a lot of uncertainty around whether you can use another SIM in the Fi phone once the Fi SIM and service is activated, so I take it upon myself to see what happens, and I've yet to break the promo. I'll be the guinea pig and report back and keep others informed. If me using another SIM in the Fi phone breaks the promo, then that's $600 on me, that I can hopefully help others save. And so far, the promo discount is still good for me. And as of now, I have 78 days left.
Who is your other carrier that you are using with your Fi phone?
Jan 25, 2021 7:06 PM
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TimmmtJan 25, 2021 7:06 PM
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My S20 finally got delivered today. I verified that the IMEI matched the one listed on the order page before activating. I think I read on reddit where Google sent a different phone to a customer and the system never registered the phone tied to the promo as being activated.
Jan 25, 2021 7:51 PM
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smallpennyJan 25, 2021 7:51 PM
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Quote from JSantos239 View quoted comment :
Did you uninstall the fi app or do you still have it installed?
I no longer have the Fi app installed.

I installed it when I got the phone and Fi SIM, and used the app the port in a burner number and activate service. I then installed all the system updates (about 4-5), then once there were no more updates, I did a factory reset, which also removes the Fi app. I have not downloaded it since.
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Who is your other carrier that you are using with your Fi phone?
I use Mint mobile.
Jan 25, 2021 7:59 PM
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gh0stleaderJan 25, 2021 7:59 PM
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Thanks for posting all the tips folks.

Just ordered mine this morning.

Icing on the cake would be if Google Fi phone purchase will qualify for their quarterly 5%.

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Jan 25, 2021 9:56 PM
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MaroonHealth811Jan 25, 2021 9:56 PM
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Quote from smallpenny View quoted comment :
I no longer have the Fi app installed.

I installed it when I got the phone and Fi SIM, and used the app the port in a burner number and activate service. I then installed all the system updates (about 4-5), then once there were no more updates, I did a factory reset, which also removes the Fi app. I have not downloaded it since.


I use Mint mobile.
I do think the non fi sim's carrier has something to do whether google can know we swapped out the fi sim. Based on what another poster posted before, google uses T Mobile's network, so if the other sim is from t mobile they might be able to know. But if like yours, and mine being from att, then google might not be able to know at all. Yes they can ping the phone but they can't just void the promo if the phone is not responding. Those posts on reddit that said their promo got voided were also t mobile sims. That's my guess.
Jan 25, 2021 10:43 PM
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smallpennyJan 25, 2021 10:43 PM
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Quote from MaroonHealth811 View quoted comment :
I do think the non fi sim's carrier has something to do whether google can know we swapped out the fi sim. Based on what another poster posted before, google uses T Mobile's network, so if the other sim is from t mobile they might be able to know. But if like yours, and mine being from att, then google might not be able to know at all. Yes they can ping the phone but they can't just void the promo if the phone is not responding. Those posts on reddit that said their promo got voided were also t mobile sims. That's my guess.
Not sure. For those who lost their promo, I'm not sure if they're being entirely transparent, like did they use another SIM in the Fi phone, while unintentionally using the Fi SIM in another phone and only revealing the former? I am thinking for people who lost their promo, it's that they swapped SIMs, and unknowingly inserted the Fi SIM into another phone since they may not have wanted an actively working SIM just sitting around unused.

My Fi SIM has not seen the light of day since I removed it. It came inserted in the phone already so I activated via the Fi app, then the rest was history. If I do break the promo, I'll report back. So far, I'm in the clear.
Jan 25, 2021 11:35 PM
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devesh_2003Jan 25, 2021 11:35 PM
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Thank you all for the information. I pulled a trigger on S20. I was in dilemma between S20 and S21. Read lots of opinions about how S21 could be a marginally downgrade. I didn't had a phone to trade in and I didn't want to get in the contract (Xfinity) or bill credits (Google Fi, S21) for 2 years. I don't mind for 3 months of Google Fi service. Might move to a cheaper service later.

Ordered yesterday and the phone shipped out today. That was quick. Thanks, OP. I am excited as this should be the biggest performance upgrade over MotoG5. Big Grin
Last edited by devesh_2003 January 25, 2021 at 03:55 PM.
Jan 26, 2021 1:16 AM
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sduser1Jan 26, 2021 1:16 AM
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Google could always know IMEI, SIM ICCID and provider as long as your _android_ phone is connected to the internet. What information is allowed and actually used and exchanged between various departments within google is another question.
Jan 26, 2021 3:04 AM
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WolvMarineJan 26, 2021 3:04 AM
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Quote from smallpenny View quoted comment :
Not necessarily. There's a lot of uncertainty around whether you can use another SIM in the Fi phone once the Fi SIM and service is activated, so I take it upon myself to see what happens, and I've yet to break the promo. I'll be the guinea pig and report back and keep others informed. If me using another SIM in the Fi phone breaks the promo, then that's $600 on me, that I can hopefully help others save. And so far, the promo discount is still good for me. And as of now, I have 78 days left.
Good luck Leo' I was just a moment away from trading in my new s20 for the s21 ultra but the idea of getting charged the full price plus the Ultra is crazy and I'm a cheap mofo so the pain would be Real!
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Jan 26, 2021 3:04 AM
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WolvMarineJan 26, 2021 3:04 AM
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Quote from swammer View quoted comment :
sign up with a referral or refer someone else
I already have the phone so I guess I'm too late then?
Jan 26, 2021 3:22 AM
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WolvMarineJan 26, 2021 3:22 AM
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sign up with a referral or refer someone else
GFI chat said they added the referral so thanks for the help. They said it would show up the pay period as well.

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Jan 26, 2021 3:50 AM
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SmilingLeopard948Jan 26, 2021 3:50 AM
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Received the phone yesterday and it is incredibly faster than my s9. Promo is tracking correctly as well. Happy with the purchase. BTW did they advertise about adding screen protector to the phone? It looks like there is one on it but it's almost invisible
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