For those who are new to Fi, steps to become an existing user and
1. Open an account with flexible plan. Use unmentionable code from existing user for $60 credit.
2. Just to be safe, wait for the first bill to be generated before ordering the phone. This will take couple of days. At the very least wait for a day but I suggest waiting for the first bill generation.
3. Once the phone is shipped you need to activate the phone within 30 days. At this point another counter for new user r**f credit is also running down from 30 days. I strongly suggest you wait for that counter to hit zero before you activate the phone. All the counters will be shown on FI app-billing-Track FI saving and instant rebate.
4. Once the phone is activated on FI by downloading the FI app, you should wait for a day for the counter to go down by 1. At this point you can disable/remove the eSIM and use your current provider.5. At no point during 120 days move the FI SIM to another phone (i.e. do not install FI app on any other phone and log into this FI account). Once the counter reaches 0 you can cancel the line or pause it for next deal.
The total cost will be $650 + $25 (plans cost per month including fees) * 5 - $60 = $715
frontpagegadgetNerd posted Feb 25, 2026 06:02 PM
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frontpagegadgetNerd posted Feb 25, 2026 06:02 PM
Google Fi Unlimited Premium & Flex Users: 512GB Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (Pre-Order)
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Comes to like 17.5% in taxes when it should be 1/2 that.
New FI customers can have 512gb for $999
Samsung pricing is insane. Apple is final cheaper by a mile. Samung sales are nonstarters
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I was planning on waiting until the 30 day mark for the ref to activate the S26U, but wondering if I should do it after the 21 day mark before the 15 day return window closes.
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I took your advice and called Fi support just now. The rep verified the phone is not activated yet and said some users had some confusion on how it is worded in the promo tracking. She explained that the yellow exclamation by that step doesn't mean it has actually been activated. It means that step has not been completed yet and it is only a warning. She said that once I actually activate the phone, the yellow exclamation will turn into a blue checkbox like the previous steps. I also mentioned that I didn't plan on activating the phone for a week or 2 after it is delivered, but would before the 30 day mark. She said that is not a problem.
I contacted them tonight about it and they said the same thing, sound like I'm going to get played again, so I'm thinking about just cancelling or returning it. not worth the risk because the will charge you back $650 if you don' t qualify according to them.
Just my experience as well as couple other friends I reffered and we all got screwed. Wish you all the best of luck and not get into this drama.
2. Did you order right away after establishing a new account, or waited 24hrs, or after 1st bill generated?
Edit: Fi support mentioned someone has activated the device. Shall wait for the package to arrive in next two days.
2. Did you order right away after establishing a new account, or waited 24hrs, or after 1st bill generated?
I was planning on waiting until the 30 day mark for the ref to activate the S26U, but wondering if I should do it after the 21 day mark before the 15 day return window closes.
2. Did you order right away after establishing a new account, or waited 24hrs, or after 1st bill generated?
Let's take the 512 GB Plus as an example:
Estimating about 7% tax and my own experience from low usage on Flex plan
- $535 including tax
- Flex plan 120 days estimating tax and minimal usage $105
- $60 friend code credit
$580So overall cost will be $570 - $600 depending on your tax and whether or not you sock drawer it or use it a little
What do you think this phone is worth after 120 days?
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If I remember correctly from your previous posts, you've been a GoogleFi user for a while now and ordered Fold before also. If that's the case, you shouldn't be worry about activating the S26U. You've been on Fi for a while.
We are still not too sure about people that just signed up last week and order S26U. I'm one of those people and I'm not waiting for 20 days to activate the phone.I am activate the phone as soon as I receive it tomorrow.
If I remember correctly from your previous posts, you've been a GoogleFi user for a while now and ordered Fold before also. If that's the case, you shouldn't be worry about activating the S26U. You've been on Fi for a while.
We are still not too sure about people that just signed up last week and order S26U. I'm one of those people and I'm not waiting for 20 days to activate the phone.I am activate the phone as soon as I receive it tomorrow.
Let's take the 512 GB Plus as an example:
Estimating about 7% tax and my own experience from low usage on Flex plan
- $535 including tax
- Flex plan 120 days estimating tax and minimal usage $105
- $60 friend code credit
$580So overall cost will be $570 - $600 depending on your tax and whether or not you sock drawer it or use it a little
What do you think this phone is worth after 120 days?
Even the Ultra series, after 120 day if one was to sell on marketplace, it might only fetch for $850-$1,100 depending on your market.
If you keep the phone for the full year and upgrade again next year on same deal, the S26 Plus might be worth $600-$700 still.
Even the Ultra series, after 120 day if one was to sell on marketplace, it might only fetch for $850-$1,100 depending on your market.
If you keep the phone for the full year and upgrade again next year on same deal, the S26 Plus might be worth $600-$700 still.
Granted its about 7 or 8 months old. Buyback companies only offering ~$400
I might wait a month or two and see if the new Motorola Razr is worth checking out, if Fi has a deal on it, but I think I am pretty stuck with Samsung after trying the Pixel 10 Pro and hating it
If I remember correctly from your previous posts, you've been a GoogleFi user for a while now and ordered Fold before also. If that's the case, you shouldn't be worry about activating the S26U. You've been on Fi for a while.
We are still not too sure about people that just signed up last week and order S26U. I'm one of those people and I'm not waiting for 20 days to activate the phone.I am activate the phone as soon as I receive it tomorrow.
$700-$750 - Samsung phones don't hold their value well.
Even the Ultra series, after 120 day if one was to sell on marketplace, it might only fetch for $850-$1,100 depending on your market.
If you keep the phone for the full year and upgrade again next year on same deal, the S26 Plus might be worth $600-$700 still.
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