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Samsung Galaxy S22 Smartphone w/ Google Fi Service: 256GB $350 or 128GB

(New/Existing Customers w/ Activation/Port-In)

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Fi.Google has Samsung Galaxy S22 Smartphone w/ Google Fi Service on sale listed below w/ Purchase & Activation valid for New/Existing Google Fi Customers only.

Thanks to community member hexise for finding this deal

Note, new Google Fi Customers must transfer or port-in number to Google Fi from your current carrier.

Available Smartphone Option(s)
  • 128GB Samsung Galaxy S22 Smartphone w/ Google Fi Service (various colors) $299.99
  • 256GB Samsung Galaxy S22 Smartphone w/ Google Fi Service (various colors) $349.99

Editor's Notes

Written by Discombobulated | Staff
  • Total discount of $500 Off or 62.50% overall savings; this offer is part of Google's Black Friday offer/deal
  • Discount will only be valid w/ the purchase and activation of a Samsung Galaxy S22 Smartphone through Google Fi service
  • You must activate your phone on a new full service plan within 30 days of shipment and keep your service for 120 consecutive days
  • Offer valid while promotional offer/pricing last
Additional Notes
  • For more FAQ, please refer to the terms/conditions page
  • Plus, you can save up to $500 Off when you trade-in an eligible smartphone
  • Please refer to the forum thread for additional details - Discombobulated

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Written by hexise
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Fi.Google has Samsung Galaxy S22 Smartphone w/ Google Fi Service on sale listed below w/ Purchase & Activation valid for New/Existing Google Fi Customers only.

Thanks to community member hexise for finding this deal

Note, new Google Fi Customers must transfer or port-in number to Google Fi from your current carrier.

Available Smartphone Option(s)
  • 128GB Samsung Galaxy S22 Smartphone w/ Google Fi Service (various colors) $299.99
  • 256GB Samsung Galaxy S22 Smartphone w/ Google Fi Service (various colors) $349.99

Editor's Notes

Written by Discombobulated | Staff
  • Total discount of $500 Off or 62.50% overall savings; this offer is part of Google's Black Friday offer/deal
  • Discount will only be valid w/ the purchase and activation of a Samsung Galaxy S22 Smartphone through Google Fi service
  • You must activate your phone on a new full service plan within 30 days of shipment and keep your service for 120 consecutive days
  • Offer valid while promotional offer/pricing last
Additional Notes
  • For more FAQ, please refer to the terms/conditions page
  • Plus, you can save up to $500 Off when you trade-in an eligible smartphone
  • Please refer to the forum thread for additional details - Discombobulated

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jh19107
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Correct me if I'm wrong but I think this has been the price for a while....
hexise
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This time it works for old customers, last time is works only for new customers.
JasminKmp
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I like that Android phones are starting to get reasonable compact again

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Quote from hpham_53 :
There are two tracking numbers: one is the trade-in box sent to you, one is the shipping box going to the place in TN. An interesting fact is that the refurbished phones sold by Tracfone are shipped from the same address in TN. I looked up the address one time and it's a phone "recycling" company. They take the trade-in phones, inspect/test/grade them, then resell.
The address is Assurant (insurance company) (they bought Hyla Mobile) - they process trade ins for a lot of companies.
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Quote from hpham_53 :
Did your list of action items ever show the phrase "Current Fi member...." ?
i have the same status as yours hp.. mine was showing current fi member but after 3 days just change to activate device. Im already 4 days stuck on this status.
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Quote from hpham_53 :
I'm running into a problem similar to yours, but a bit weirder.

I had a Fi S22 active in this account from May and completed the 120-day deal in Sept then cancelled Fi service. So I used it to place an order for an S22 30-day deal on 12/9 on the basis that I'm a Fi member who had Fi service within the last 180 days. Since I don't have an active Fi line in that account, I had to port in a phone number (I used my GV number).

The phone was delivered on 12/15 but I wanted to wait until my trade-in iPhone11 ($335) had been inspected and paid before activating the phone, so I could pay the 1st month bill with the excess trade-in credit.

Initially, there were 4 line items, then changed to 3, and the wording about "Current Member" disappeared. The countdown for remaining days to activate had been going, down to 18 days last night. This morning I got an email from Fi titled "Don't Lose Your Fi Rebate" and the content said I wasn't meeting the terms of the promo. There's a link to check my promo status so I clicked on it. It showed "A new Fi member activated device". WTF, the phone is still in the sealed box.

I got the phone out of the box, downloaded the Fi app, logged into the Google account that I used to order the phone and activated the phone with a port-in from my GV account. The activation was successful (meaning it wasn't previously activated), got an email titled "Service Activated" with a "Welcome BACK " message meaning I'm NOT a new member. But as of now, the warning message is still there under Fi Savings. I'll see if it will go away after 24-48 hrs and start the countdown. If not, I'll have to contact Fi support. Mad
In my experience, they have an overnight job that runs to scan for new activations and updates the credit savings status...
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Quote from hpham_53 :
FWIW, my two previous trade-ins in May and Oct never showed Delivered, their last entry was at the Nashville Distribution Center Annex and "Moving Through The System". But Fi showed they were received, inspected, and paid two days after the date of their last USPS tracking entry.
WOW! We can't even fault Google for that.... USPS at it's best 😬
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Quote from BigFatCat :
I'd bet it was delivered and nobody bothered to scan it at that point.
well...that would be excellent news.
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Quote from SuperFlint88 :
i have the same status as yours hp.. mine was showing current fi member but after 3 days just change to activate device. Im already 4 days stuck on this status.
Have you activated your phone yet?
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Quote from hpham_53 :
Have you activated your phone yet?
Yes I activated last 12-23 now 4 days without update.

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Quote from SuperFlint88 :
Yes I activated last 12-23 now 4 days without update.
That's not good. I activated at 8AM today. I'll give it 48 hrs then contact Fi support.

Have you had your Fi membership for a while, or joined recently with a store-bought Fi SIM? Which email did you get, Welcome or Welcome Back?
Last edited by hpham_53 December 27, 2022 at 07:41 PM.
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Quote from striking19 :
In my experience, they have an overnight job that runs to scan for new activations and updates the credit savings status...
I have two lines that I activated around 5PM (when the FedEx driver comes to our neighborhood) and their statuses are updated around 5PM. My Pixel 7 line was activated at noon on 12/23 and its status is updated each day around noon. As a retired IT guy, I know it would be better to run one batch job at a fixed time each day to update everyone's status, but it seems like Fi updates individually every 24 hrs. I'll have to check it more closely.
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Quote from hpham_53 :
That's not good. I activated at 8AM today. I'll give it 48 hrs then contact Fi support.

Have you had your Fi membership for a while, or joined recently with a store-bought Fi SIM? Which email did you get, Welcome or Welcome Back?
So here is my timeline
12-15 bought sim at BestBuy and activate sameday. I have a email saying I activated service on that day.
12-15 After couple of hours after activated my service. using my old phone with Fi sim on it. Ordered S22 Terms showing im a current fi customer.
12-23 My S22 arrived I activate phone using the sim on it. Transfered my current service from old phone to S22.
12-27 now still showing Activate device on step 3.
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Quote from SuperFlint88 :
So here is my timeline
12-15 bought sim at BestBuy and activate sameday. I have a email saying I activated service on that day.
12-15 After couple of hours after activated my service. using my old phone with Fi sim on it. Ordered S22 Terms showing im a current fi customer.
12-23 My S22 arrived I activate phone using the sim on it. Transfered my current service from old phone to S22.
12-27 now still showing Activate device on step 3.
Similar timeline, activated s22 a week before you. Ended up stupidly porting in number even though trying to get existing customer deal because a CSR recommended it, after I got down to Activate in 27 days , it changed to a new fi customer activated your device. Have an escalated ticket opened right before Xmas but have not heard back yet
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Quote from ScottoDono :
Similar timeline, activated s22 a week before you. Ended up stupidly porting in number even though trying to get existing customer deal because a CSR recommended it, after I got down to Activate in 27 days , it changed to a new fi customer activated your device. Have an escalated ticket opened right before Xmas but have not heard back yet
I contacted Customer chat....

Me:I have a issue with my fi credits not updating my status for the activated device that I bought

Isaac [9:13 PM]:
I'm sorry to hear that. I'll certainly look into this and help you.
In case the conversation gets disconnected, we will send you a follow up email with the next steps or asking for information to resolve the issue. Please feel free to contact us via your preferred channel for immediate assistance.

Me:I read the terms before purchasing the device but a rep told me that i was not current fi customer when i ordered the phone

Isaac [9:16 PM]:
To receive the Google Fi credit, you must keep the device activated for at least 26 days.
You will receive an email notifying them of the service credit after all terms and conditions have been satisfied, and the credit will be applied to the your subsequent bills.

Me:I activated it but still showing on my status on step 3 activate device

Isaac [9:18 PM]:
Correct! I see you activated the device successfully on December 24, 2022 at 10:18:47.
Step 3 will change once you've completed the 26 days.

Me:How many days should I stay to see the 500 credit
On my end step 3 says
Activate device within 26 days.
Does it mean it never got updated

Isaac [9:21 PM]:
No worries, as you have successfully activated the device, you need to remain active and in good standing for 30 consecutive days. Pausing, changing, or suspending the account will void the promotion.

So the rep told me that its I activated the phone on 12-24 and I need to stay 26 more days to fulfill the promotion.

I hope it will get updated soon so that I can also see it on my end.




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Quote from hpham_53 :
But as of now, the warning message is still there under Fi Savings. I'll see if it will go away after 24-48 hrs and start the countdown. If not, I'll have to contact Fi support.
Checked my account this morning at 8AM (24 hrs after activation) and the warning message that "A new member activated device" is gone. Fi Savings shows the phone was activated yesterday 12/27 and the countdown has started. Whewwww! I won't have to contact Fi Support.
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Quote from SuperFlint88 :
So here is my timeline
12-15 bought sim at BestBuy and activate sameday. I have a email saying I activated service on that day.
12-15 After couple of hours after activated my service. using my old phone with Fi sim on it. Ordered S22 Terms showing im a current fi customer.
Looks like you're having problems, like some other forum members, because you ordered the S22 too soon after activating your Best Buy Fi SIM.

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Quote from hpham_53 :
Checked my account this morning at 8AM (24 hrs after activation) and the warning message that "A new member activated device" is gone. Fi Savings shows the phone was activated yesterday 12/27 and the countdown has started. Whewwww! I won't have to contact Fi Support.
Received follow up email today from promotions team. Now my acct shows "activated device" but no countdown. Not sure if they expect me to stay 30 or 120 days

Quote :
Hello,

Your exception request was forwarded to the Google Fi Promotions Team to determine your eligibility for our "$500 off Samsung Galaxy S22" promotion that was ongoing from Nov 21, 2022 12:00 AM PT-Jan 01, 2023 11:59 PM PT.

After thoroughly reviewing your account, we are granting an exception for this promotion. To qualify for this exception, meet the remaining terms and conditions that can be found here on our website.

You can also locate "conditions met" by logging into your Google FI account and looking under the billing tab, then selecting "Fi Savings".

If you have any additional questions about eligibility, please feel free to reply directly to this email or for general account or service questions, please contact us by selecting Phone, Chat, or Email in the Support tab of the Google Fi app or account website.

-The Google Fi Promotions Team

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