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Jul 28, 2026 4:11 AM

Unlocked Samsung Z fold 8 256 GB | Google Fi existing customers $1199.00

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Z fold 8 Ultra: $1399
Z flip 8: $599

No free storage upgrade this time but still a good price. You need to be on unlimited premium or flexible plan to see the price. If you are on other plan you can switch and do the promo for 120 days.

If you are not a Google Fi customer read the first comment to see how you can do this deal.

https://fi.google.com/about/promo...S6eTubVwYA
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Z fold 8 Ultra: $1399
Z flip 8: $599

No free storage upgrade this time but still a good price. You need to be on unlimited premium or flexible plan to see the price. If you are on other plan you can switch and do the promo for 120 days.

If you are not a Google Fi customer read the first comment to see how you can do this deal.

https://fi.google.com/about/promo...S6eTubVwYA

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Jul 29, 2026 11:00 AM
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cccheelJul 29, 2026 11:00 AM
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Quote from cstrac View quoted comment :
I have a discount code for the phone from Google Play that seems to be for the Google Store. I'm assuming that it wouldn't work for Fi?
No, they are two separate things.
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Quote from cstrac View quoted comment :
I have a discount code for the phone from Google Play that seems to be for the Google Store. I'm assuming that it wouldn't work for Fi?
Thanks for the heads up, I also see that code. However, there is not a way to combine the Fi discount with the code... The link seems to be to a special landing page in Google store which can't be reached otherwise and there is no way to select Fi as provider.
Jul 29, 2026 1:30 PM
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ScottoDonoJul 29, 2026 1:30 PM
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Quote from cstrac View quoted comment :
I have a discount code for the phone from Google Play that seems to be for the Google Store. I'm assuming that it wouldn't work for Fi?
You can buy a Google phone for Fi with a discount by using a Store code such as referrals but they do not sell Samsung phones. I did this for the Pixel10 ProXL. You have to change a privacy setting to allow data sharing on your Fi account to connect them. Forget the exact name , 4 letters , starts with a C. under privacy

Do they sell Samsung phones now?
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Quote from ScottoDono View quoted comment :
You can buy a Google phone for Fi with a discount by using a Store code such as referrals but they do not sell Samsung phones. I did this for the Pixel10 ProXL. You have to change a privacy setting to allow data sharing on your Fi account to connect them. Forget the exact name , 4 letters , starts with a C. under privacyDo they sell Samsung phones now?
Yeah they are selling through Google play link but it's not available from the store wenfront https://www.androidauthority.com/...r-3692071/. If one can get the actual promo code then try putting it during Fi checkout. I will try to see if that's possible.
Jul 29, 2026 3:16 PM
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timforsyncJul 29, 2026 3:16 PM
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so here is the math:
1. I open a new line, stay for 120 days, use flexible plan, total cost $20*4=80 (any taxes and fees?)
2. I got new customer credit of $60
3. Total cost is $20 + 1199 + tax

am I missing anything?
Jul 29, 2026 3:31 PM
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ScottoDonoJul 29, 2026 3:31 PM
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Quote from timforsync View quoted comment :
so here is the math:1. I open a new line, stay for 120 days, use flexible plan, total cost $20*4=80 (any taxes and fees?)2. I got new customer credit of $603. Total cost is $20 + 1199 + tax am I missing anything?
Taxes, any data you use, and the buffer time. Meant to reply to your other post
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kenpetJul 29, 2026 4:35 PM
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Quote from gadgetNerd View quoted comment :
This is for exsisting Fi users on flexible/unlimited premium plans. If you are not on one of those plans, you can switch to it and do the promo for 120 days and switch back. If you are not an existing customer you become one after 21 days of opening the account. The deal runs through Aug 27th so you have time to do that.


During the S26 Ultra promo earlier this year, Fi showed the deal to some who signed up with flexible plan right away. If that's the case, I strongly suggest you place the order after the first bill is generated which is 2-3 days after opening the account. Also there is a new user unmentionable counter which will count down from 30, I strongly suggest you activate the phone after the counter hits 0, it will ensure phone activation happened after 21 days even if you placed the order now.


Fi deals are easiest to do among the carrier deals because everything is automated and there is no unlocking involved. Fi support on the other hand is incompetent so they can't fix anything if things go south but if you follow the steps properly you should be good.

0. Get unmentionable for Fi, it will give you $60 off the service. Also the person referring you will get $60. I am out of it BTW. DM me if you can't find a code.

1. First open a Fi account with flexible plan with a gmail address with the unmentionable code . Don't do any new user promotions etc. The plan cost is $20 per month for unlimited talk and text. The data is $10 per GB but you won't be using this plan for anything. So don't port your number, just do the plan with a new number from Fi. You can download the Fi app on your phone and then download an eSIM and activate the service on any phone you have lying around.

2. Be on the plan for 21 days or so. On 22nd day or about you can check in the Fi app under the shop tab and it will show existing user deals like $650 off S26U, $550 off P10 Pro XL etc.

3. Order the phone and when the phone comes set it up with the same Gmail address, download Fi app and the activate the service on the phone. It will move the service from the previous phone.

4. In the Fi app, the billing and then in progress you will see a tracker which would look something like $650 off and what steps the completed. It will also show how many of 120 days are left.

5. Wait 24 hours from activation for that counter to go down by 1.

6. At this point you can delete Fi app and install your SIM and start using this phone with it. I would suggest to just disable the eSIM or make it secondary etc.

7. After 120 days, the whole in progress section will disappear and you are good to cancel the line with Fi.

8. I suggest you pause the line instead and keep pausing for 90 days until next year for S27U etc. Using this deal few are upgrading to latest ultras every year by paying $0 including me by selling the last ultra locally for the same amount.

Your total cost will be discounted phone price plus $120 for service minus $60.
Thank you for creating this thread. It seems that GFi updated the promo from mix (upfront discount + monthly credit for 24 mos) to upfront discount of $700 for Z Fold8. I would have missed this if it wasn't for your thread. Thanks.

Did u pull the trigger? Thx

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Quote from kenpet View quoted comment :
Thank you for creating this thread. It seems that GFi updated the promo from mix (upfront discount + monthly credit for 24 mos) to upfront discount of $700 for Z Fold8. I would have missed this if it wasn't for your thread. Thanks.Did u pull the trigger? Thx
Not yet but I am very much tempted to do it now that they have changed the offer.
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I have figured out the promo code for the Google play discount for z fold 8 but unfortunately it does not stack at the Fi checkout.
Jul 29, 2026 9:12 PM
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cstracJul 29, 2026 9:12 PM
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Thought about doing this but then I am reminded that I would be paying to downgrade from my 512gb phone to this with 256gb unless I shell out another $200.. Think I won't bother unless they sweeten the deals.
Jul 29, 2026 10:28 PM
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elitewillieJul 29, 2026 10:28 PM
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Quote from gadgetNerd View quoted comment :
This is for exsisting Fi users on flexible/unlimited premium plans. If you are not on one of those plans, you can switch to it and do the promo for 120 days and switch back. If you are not an existing customer you become one after 21 days of opening the account. The deal runs through Aug 27th so you have time to do that. During the S26 Ultra promo earlier this year, Fi showed the deal to some who signed up with flexible plan right away. If that's the case, I strongly suggest you place the order after the first bill is generated which is 2-3 days after opening the account. Also there is a new user unmentionable counter which will count down from 30, I strongly suggest you activate the phone after the counter hits 0, it will ensure phone activation happened after 21 days even if you placed the order now. Fi deals are easiest to do among the carrier deals because everything is automated and there is no unlocking involved. Fi support on the other hand is incompetent so they can't fix anything if things go south but if you follow the steps properly you should be good. 0. Get unmentionable for Fi, it will give you $60 off the service. Also the person referring you will get $60. I am out of it BTW. DM me if you can't find a code. 1. First open a Fi account with flexible plan with a gmail address with the unmentionable code . Don't do any new user promotions etc. The plan cost is $20 per month for unlimited talk and text. The data is $10 per GB but you won't be using this plan for anything. So don't port your number, just do the plan with a new number from Fi. You can download the Fi app on your phone and then download an eSIM and activate the service on any phone you have lying around. 2. Be on the plan for 21 days or so. On 22nd day or about you can check in the Fi app under the shop tab and it will show existing user deals like $650 off S26U, $550 off P10 Pro XL etc. 3. Order the phone and when the phone comes set it up with the same Gmail address, download Fi app and the activate the service on the phone. It will move the service from the previous phone. 4. In the Fi app, the billing and then in progress you will see a tracker which would look something like $650 off and what steps the completed. It will also show how many of 120 days are left. 5. Wait 24 hours from activation for that counter to go down by 1. 6. At this point you can delete Fi app and install your SIM and start using this phone with it. I would suggest to just disable the eSIM or make it secondary etc. 7. After 120 days, the whole in progress section will disappear and you are good to cancel the line with Fi. 8. I suggest you pause the line instead and keep pausing for 90 days until next year for S27U etc. Using this deal few are upgrading to latest ultras every year by paying $0 including me by selling the last ultra locally for the same amount. Your total cost will be discounted phone price plus $120 for service minus $60.
What is the unmentionable for Fi code? How do I get one?
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Jul 29, 2026 11:31 PM
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Quote from elitewillie View quoted comment :
What is the unmentionable for Fi code? How do I get one?
If you read the comment, you will see people offering them. In reddit r/GoogleFi you can also get some but if you can't manage to find one DM me.
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Quote from gadgetNerd View quoted comment :
I have figured out the promo code for the Google play discount for z fold 8 but unfortunately it does not stack at the Fi checkout.
That would be great but It's unlikely to happen with higher memory prices.
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ScottoDonoJul 30, 2026 2:54 PM
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That would be great but It's unlikely to happen with higher memory prices.
Did you reply to yourself, lol?

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Quote from ScottoDono View quoted comment :
Did you reply to yourself, lol?
Meant to reply to the other comment about better deals from Fi! But this is the deal we are gonna get for rest of the year.

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