Well damn, this sucks.

No thanks needed Robert. I hate that it wasn't a more uplifting tip but now we get to be excited next week lol

Reading the comments over at Sprint in response to the posting is painful. Like Sprint decided to delay them. People need to get a grip. I'm disappointed, but whatcha gonna do? I'll be more than happy if they give me a gel case like they did with the EVO LTE.

Robert

They can't make them fast enough!!

I just read that T-Mobile is in the same situation. But they are calling it a two phase launch, the first phase goes to the top 29 markets..rest get theirs on the 27th.

Heres to hoping you guys get yours in a decent amount of time, and that the backlog is cleared here in about 3 weeks!

Does this apply to ALL pre-orders (IE, Best Buy, Radio Shack, etc.) or just those who pre-ordered directly from Sprint?

Does this apply to ALL pre-orders (IE, Best Buy, Radio Shack, etc.) or just those who pre-ordered directly from Sprint?

That is not known at this time definitively. However, since the delay is being caused by Samsung and not Sprint, it is believed that it affects all outlets of pre-orders.

Robert

Reading the comments over at Sprint in response to the posting is painful. Like Sprint decided to delay them. People need to get a grip. I'm disappointed, but whatcha gonna do? I'll be more than happy if they give me a gel case like they did with the EVO LTE.Robert

I got to call you out on this one, LOL. Yes its very frustrating when it comes to delays but its very easy for you to say since you already have a gnex and a evolte to quench your smartphone thirst. Someone who's been using the same phone for a few years can't relate to what you are saying.

I got to call you out on this one, LOL. Yes its very frustrating when it comes to delays but its very easy for you to say since you already have a gnex and a evolte to quench your smartphone thirst. Someone who's been using the same phone for a few years can't relate to what you are saying.

This is very true. However, I think you will remember my tone being similar when the EVO LTE was delayed I did not have a GNex nor a EVO LTE back then.

But I did have the E4GT, which was the best device Sprint had at the time. So I guess that only further makes your point.

Robert

Well, with this delay, Sprint had better overnight ship to people who have made the preorders. Considering that I paid to get my "due date" moved up, I feel it's within my rights to ask that I get a phone at the same time as, if not before, it's available in the retail channel.

Well, with this delay, Sprint had better overnight ship to people who have made the preorders. Considering that I paid to get my "due date" moved up, I feel it's within my rights to ask that I get a phone at the same time as, if not before, it's available in the retail channel.

I believe Sprint already overnights pre-orders.

Robert

I have a 32 GB unit on preorder. But this miscue on the vendor's side gives me pause to cancel it for the time being. I may buy a little later, closer to the time the Sprint LTE network is actually launched.

No hard feelings. Just business.

I have a 32 GB unit on preorder. But this miscue on the vendor's side gives me pause to cancel it for the time being. I may buy a little later, closer to the time the Sprint LTE network is actually launched.No hard feelings. Just business.

Let us know if Sprint allows you to cancel the order. Sprint wasn't allowing customers to cancel their EVO LTE orders, but customers could deny deliveries and get a refund after the fact. Maybe they will allow it with this one.

Robert

Let us know if Sprint allows you to cancel the order. Sprint wasn't allowing customers to cancel their EVO LTE orders, but customers could deny deliveries and get a refund after the fact. Maybe they will allow it with this one.Robert

Well, for two days when I have checked my order status, Sprint's site has responded with the following:

The order or a portion of the order is in backorder status. If the customer would like to select an alternate product or cancel the backordered item, transfer to Order Support.

EDIT: Just got off the phone with Sprint. It took a round of routine escalation transfers, but the agent did tell me my cancellation request will be honored because of the shipping delay, the order is cancelled and my upgrade status will be reset.

Just business. As I said above, I likely will reorder the phone someday unless there is some news that changes my mind.

It looks like some Sprint SGSIII's may be shipping now.

http://www.androidcentral.com/sprint-galaxy-s-iiis-seem-be-shipping-out-tonight