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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Ordered phone on 2/27.
Phone was delivered on 3/10. My Google Fi app has just been sitting at waiting for activation. Today the app says device was activated. I know this is not true as I have not even opened the package. It is on my table. The countdown has not started yet. I was waiting until Thursday as that would be over 21 days. Is this an issue that it shows as activated when I have not opened the package. Maybe when I activate on Thursday the countdown timer will start?
where it says activated it does have a green checkmark.
Ordered phone on 2/27.
Phone was delivered on 3/10. My Google Fi app has just been sitting at waiting for activation. Today the app says device was activated. I know this is not true as I have not even opened the package. It is on my table. The countdown has not started yet. I was waiting until Thursday as that would be over 21 days. Is this an issue that it shows as activated when I have not opened the package. Maybe when I activate on Thursday the countdown timer will start?
where it says activated it does have a green checkmark.
I agree activate it and see if the counter works..weekend coming return period over and you will be under water. If the device activated with yellow circle exclamation mark it is same issue ever one having. Immediately contact to promotion Dept and start working on it.
Hope this helps.
Ive seen some of you guys stated you would reset your phone. Question on those, will Google Fi not connect to continue the counter?
Ive seen some of you guys stated you would reset your phone. Question on those, will Google Fi not connect to continue the counter?
Yep and if you connect to different Google Fi during that counter will have problems.
Escalated through chat on 13th, just got email today (17) that they've gone ahead and fixed the issue from their side. Now I can see tracker counting down.
I was impatient and ordered the phone soon after creating my google fi account, did not wait for the bill to generate before ordering.
Ive seen some of you guys stated you would reset your phone. Question on those, will Google Fi not connect to continue the counter?
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Ordered phone on 2/27.
Phone was delivered on 3/10. My Google Fi app has just been sitting at waiting for activation. Today the app says device was activated. I know this is not true as I have not even opened the package. It is on my table. The countdown has not started yet. I was waiting until Thursday as that would be over 21 days. Is this an issue that it shows as activated when I have not opened the package. Maybe when I activate on Thursday the countdown timer will start?
where it says activated it does have a green checkmark.
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I got two samsung cases
Samsung - Galaxy S26 Ultra Silicone Magnet Case
and
Samsung - Galaxy S26 Ultra Rugged Magnet Case
Really good build quality, but the rugged case is extremely slippery...hardly any grip.
Silicone is not as slippery, but doesn't seem like it has much shock absorption capability if the phone drops.
I am going to return both of them and try the this one Samsung - Galaxy S26 Ultra Clear Magnet Case - Transparent.
Looking forward to your feedback. thanks
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