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Hi i've been a long time lurker in these forums and I've learnt many things from here and just thought i should join and say hello
But i was also wondering if anybody knew when will these XDA's be released and will the comunity here dedicate themselves to taking the rom's from these version onto the XDA II
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From the article at tekguru's site it says November 1st for the IIi and first quarter of 2005 for the IIs. I may have the two models mixed up though. The difference between them as near as I can tell is a megapixel enhancement on the camera and an extra 140 mhz on the processor.
As for the ROMS, expect a LOT of activity the moment they are released.
To that end, since I notice you are in Europe, I am looking for anybody that has pre-order information for these models.
Cheers for the info i was curious if the rom will work on the older xda II as it seems a be pointless to upgrade fpr those minor improvement
I really don't know if the ROM will work on the older XDA II's. I would hope for the rest of you that they do. The difference between the XDA II and the XDA III,IIi and IIs is not enough to switch when the price tag is most likely 1000$ US.
As for the improvements not being worth the upgrade in the US, that statement does not hold true at all. The XDA II's and III's are fairly worthless in the US since they do not support the 850mhz signal. AT&T and Cingular are lying bastards when they say they are still developing the 1900Mhz signal. They are not, and they are in fact converting most of the 1900Mhz towers to 850Mhz.
Bottom line is that your only hope of getting a working cellphone in the US now is on the 850Mhz GSM band or CDMA through Verizon. TMobile sucks #*#$& along with Sprint PCS which really only leaves Cingular/AT&T which will become one provider soon anyways.
I know there are some TMobile users out there that will rush to defend, but I am only talking from my own experience where I live with their 1900Mhz GSM network.
The XDA IIs and IIi are the answers to my prayers. Not only are they XDA and totally kick #$#, but they will actually work with my provider.
Some people swear the XDA III's will actually be Quad-band and not Tri-band. All I have heard are rumors though, not detailed specs. Everybody who has tried to correct me has published the links to the XDA IIi and IIs, but those are only BASED on the XDA III model. The TMobile MDA III specs and QTEK 9090 specs (Blue Angel) indicate Tri-Band still.
T-Mobile MDA III is quadband
I know initially everywhere I read, the MDA III was just a tri-band phone. After looking into it more, the specs are clear (german only).
http://www.t-mobile.de/shop/handy/1,4855,2963-_2903-0-1-2,00.html
"Quadband-Technik für die Nutzung in Teilen der USA und Südamerika"
I hope this helps some of you.
Aloha
Tri-Band Vs. Quad-Band on the XDA III's
It has been confusing for awhile since the only quad-band specs I have ever seen were for the XDA IIs and IIi that said they were based on the XDA III (Blue Angel). The specs for the Blue Angel taking from the QTEK 9090 said they were Tri-Band.
Well thanks to Drj we have another review site that is saying it is Quad-Band.
http://www.phonearena.com/htmls/details.php?id=932
Thanks to Drj for posting it.
i understand that there is a quad version coming out for the 850 frequencies of the world, not all carriers will have it as they do not need it and it costs more. i understand HTC is in negitiations with an undisclosed provider for the N.A. market.
Would Atrix be released in Europe?
Yes, it's coming to Orange in the UK.
4G? or 3g? i am from Greece and if it comes with 3g to europe i will buy it for sure!!!!
The Atrix will do 3G in Europe. The 4G on the Atrix is HSPA+ which will probably be USA-only. It does not support LTE.
well it is coming to europe, here in France the first operator to get it will be Orange(date release march).
I doubt it will be a 4g since france will start constructing it LTE network this year, but it will be HSPDA (dunno if it is + since it is still tested by operators such as SFR) but for sure it will be 3G+ or 3.5G
Lol, there's already a site that offers the "Motorola ATRIX European Version" for pre-order. According to them, the retailprice will be $499.99 and they sell it for $399.99. Here's a link to the site: http://www.cellhut.com/Motorola-ATRIX-Unlocked-Quadband-European-Version-GSM-Cell-Phone-30366.html It doesn't look very trustworthy though
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The Atrix will do 3G in Europe. The 4G on the Atrix is HSPA+ which will probably be USA-only. It does not support LTE.
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The device will be the same in the US vs Europe. The "4G" title is really just 3.5G speed. Since it supports speeds of up to 14.4Mbps, similar to the LTE speeds Verizon will have initially, the device is being marketed as 4G.
The data speeds on this thing will be limited only by the network, so if your carrier supports HSPA+ of 14.4Mbps or better this phone will be fast. Don't get confused by "4G" marketing techniques used in the US.
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The Atrix will do 3G in Europe. The 4G on the Atrix is HSPA+ which will probably be USA-only. It does not support LTE.
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The HSPA+ 14.4 Mbps is not USA-only. It will work on any provider that supports it (like all providers in Canada)
Of course it must also be on the frequency bands of the Atrix (850/1900/2100 MHz). I don't know if the Euro version will be any different (900/1900/2100 maybe?)
Ah thanks for the correction, I am not that familiar with the Euro market.
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Yes, it's coming to Orange in the UK.
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I've always been a vodafone man so hopefully vodafone will get it sooner rather than later. Can't wait to get my hands on one!
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You'll be able to buy it sim-free from Play.com, Expansys etc.
Expansys have a product page up now, but no price details as yet.
the fastest way is to buy it when it will be availablein the US
in france, there's an unofficial date : june of this year
wait and see
Huck33 said:
the fastest way is to buy it when it will be availablein the US
in france, there's an unofficial date : june of this year
wait and see
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June!? Wow by that time we will be nearing our next release of Superphones. That is really odd considering Europe usually gets the best devices.
Well, if you don't want to wait you could always go for the similarly speced LG Optimus 2x...
Well the plot thickens!
Dear Steve
Thank you for your email regarding the Motorola Atrix.
I am pleased to learn that you are interested in the Motorola Atrix on Orange.
It is with regret that I am advising you today that after speaking to the relevant departments I can advise that we are not currently looking to release this phone on Orange and for this I do apologise.
If you would like to discuss this query in more detail then please give us a call on 0800 079 2000 and go through to our Sales team, they will happily assist you further.
We are open from 8am till 10pm seven days a week and will be more then happy to assist you further.
I trust the above information is of assistance and I apologise that I can not be of further help.
Kind regards
Kayley
Orange Online Services
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Strange considering they issued that press release and all...
http://newsroom.orange.co.uk/2011/0...otorola-atrix-the-future-of-mobile-computing/
problem is that the atrix is seen as
a weapon against the iphone5, so the providers want to use it "fresh" against the iPhone5 launch in june/july ... so i think we will get it in april/may/june. but hopefully some european providers are smart enough and launch it in march ... because with the docks it is much more than just an iPhone5 competitor ...
... and i also want to see it free ( amazon, ph ... ) as soon as possible ... moto?
I just can't wait to see a sim-free version for sale, this will definately be my next smartphone!
Are there already rumors for a release date in Germany?
Yeah, any news about EU release, preorder?
Looks like June on Tmobile in the UK
https://www.t-mobile.co.uk/shop/coming-soon/
Which, coincidentally, is when my Vodafone contract is up
Global and U.S. versions selling for $179-199 SIM-free
A little earlier than expected, Motorola's entry-level Moto G is now available to purchase directly from the manufacturer's U.S.-based website. The 4.5-inch Android 4.3 handset is available for $179 (8GB) or $199 (16GB) SIM-free, with U.S. and global-optimized versions of both available. (Moto's site says both devices can roam globally, but the U.S. version is optimized for American networks, and vice-versa for the global model.) In the U.S. you'll be able to use the Moto G on T-Mobile or AT&T HSPA+, but there's no CDMA or 4G LTE support.
The Moto G is one of the most impressive budget handsets to pass across our desks this year. It sports a Moto X-like polycarbonate exterior, a 720p LCD display and a quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 CPU. On the software side it's near-stock Android 4.3 Jelly Bean running the show, with a few Moto software tweaks.
Here's a snippet from our recent review of the Moto G:
"Depending on your perspective, the Moto G can be seen as a ridiculously cheap phone considering its quality, or a ridiculously good phone for its price. Either way, it’s a lesson to other manufacturers in how to make a good, cheap Android phone. The screen is the best you’ll find on a budget handset, the CPU, while by no means high-end, strikes a great balance of performance and energy efficiency, allowing the built-in battery to drive the device through a fully day of use with ease."
Moto G orders placed today on Motorola.com should start shipping from Dec. 2.
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http://www.androidcentral.com/moto-...ipping-dec-2?utm_source=ac&utm_medium=twitter
Order now
http://www.motorola.com/us/consumers/moto-g/moto-g-pdp-ways-to-buy.html
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http://www.androidcentral.com/moto-...ipping-dec-2?utm_source=ac&utm_medium=twitter
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Let's hope someone from the CM team has their order in already, we should have custom ROMs by Tuesday
Is it possible to place an order with an international card? (shipped to a U.S. Address)
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littleemp said:
Is it possible to place an order with an international card? (shipped to a U.S. Address)
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Most likely no harm in trying
i can't understand why they sell US and international devices while they only send within the states..
Just chat with their support, no international shipping, yet. too bad I was ready to burn some cash LOL
littleemp said:
Is it possible to place an order with an international card? (shipped to a U.S. Address)
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Would love to know this also!
(Not ready to make an order yet so I'm unable to give it a try)
Cannot pre-order a case.. That means you will need to make another order and pay for the shipping..
littleemp said:
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Bad news guys... Just had a chat with a CS rep and he confirms that you need a credit card issued by a US bank in order for them to process the order.
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littleemp said:
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If not Amazon will probably have this pretty soon after the Motorola release
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Global GSM Model: GSM/GPRS/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz)
UMTS/HSPA+ up to 21 Mbps (850, 900, 1900, 2100 MHz)
US GSM Model: GSM/GPRS/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz)
UMTS/HSPA+ up to 21 Mbps (850, 1700 (AWS), 1900 MHz)
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So it looks like the version with AWS 3G has *no* Europe/Asia 3G bands at all. Both support AT&T 3G.
I really hope this means the Moto G will become more readily available in the countries Motorola initially stated they would release the phone, as availability is rather poor here in Western Europe (only the 8GB model is available in only Germany and the UK).
I'm very glad for Americans interested in this phone, but I'm a bit annoyed by how Motorola is handling (or not handling, really) the release of the Moto G.
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I really hope this means the Moto G will become more readily available in the countries Motorola initially stated they would release the phone, as availability is rather poor here in Western Europe (only the 8GB model is available in only Germany and the UK).
I'm very glad for Americans interested in this phone, but I'm a bit annoyed by how Motorola is handling (or not handling, really) the release of the Moto G.
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I'm importing the phone from Germany to Spain (Barcelona) via Amazon... You could have a look at it. It will arrive either this friday or next monday.
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I purchased two of the 16GB for the remaining two dumb phones on my family plan, hoping to switch to T-Mobile with these. I really hope the service in Southern California is good. However the receipt said they would ship Dec 9th, not Dec 2nd.
tyrexs said:
I'm importing the phone from Germany to Spain (Barcelona) via Amazon... You could have a look at it. It will arrive either this friday or next monday.
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How do you know (or just guessing?) it'll be friday/monday? My status on amazon.de is " Versand wird vorbereitet" since 25/11/2013 morning and "Voraussichtliches Lieferdatum: Derzeit liegt uns noch kein Datum vor. Wir benachrichtigen Sie per E-Mail, sobald uns das voraussichtliche Lieferdatum bekannt ist" - which means shipment is being processed but the date of shipment is still not known.
I bought it via amazon.es, but the moto g with the tag [importacion]. In the same page of amazon.es my transactions tells me the date. Unfortunately I don't know about amazon.de . If amazon in your country had the [impotation] tag you could give it a try!
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tyrexs said:
I'm importing the phone from Germany to Spain (Barcelona) via Amazon... You could have a look at it. It will arrive either this friday or next monday.
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Thanks for the tip tyrexs! I've pre-ordered the 16GB model a few days back from Amazon.co.uk, but sadly Amazon says it won't be available until December 12th. Amazon.fr gives availability as December 6th, and Amazon.de hasn't any availability indicator at all.
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I purchased two of the 16GB for the remaining two dumb phones on my family plan, hoping to switch to T-Mobile with these. I really hope the service in Southern California is good. However the receipt said they would ship Dec 9th, not Dec 2nd.
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Service is quite good in socal. I left verizon for t mobile two months ago and it is possibly better than verizon in socal. When I was living in nor cal verizon was clearly better but in socal t mobile has very good coverage
The US variant doesn't ship until Dec 9th.
littleemp said:
Is it possible to place an order with an international card? (shipped to a U.S. Address)
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No go... I can confirm that I tried but the order was canceled not even 5 minutes after placing it. My debit card was issued abroad but has a us billing address and I have a forwarding address in the US. Crossing my fingers Amazon gets them soon or the price on ebay goes down. :crying:
Wow. Where was the marketing? I really want them to do well but they're off to a pretty bad start already.
$699 US; $899 CAD. Shipping begins Nov. 6th.
US: http://store.shopblackberry.com/store/bbrryus/en_US/pd/productID.328095700/categoryID.66826200
CAN: http://store.shopblackberry.com/store/bbrryus/en_CA/pd/productID.328095700/categoryID.70448700
Pretty bad start indeed. I was so excited for this phone, willing to pay whatever they charged.
Only to find out today that it isn't on Verizon. I'm crushed! I can't leave the carrier given what I pay for my service. I'd be paying double if I switched.
So so sad
Guys, the carriers have yet to announce their plans on carrier branded versions. This is the unlocked version direct from BB. Give it a week, we'll most likely hear announcements then. I hope T-Mobile announces theirs soon, I want to get it on Jump On Demand with $0 down!
I hope you're right, but I don't have a lot of faith given that they could have said "VZW/SPRINT coming soon" or something like that D:
I don't think the direct shop link would say that, though, because that would imply that they'd sell a VZW/ Sprint version in their online store, which is untrue. That's something they work out with the carriers, who do the marketing in exchange for "exclusivity" and all that blah blah. Don't fret, amigo. Just gotta wait a little bit.
Telus has said they are releasing the Priv on November 6th. That seems to be the date everything is happening.
I hope they will sell the unlocked version in white but not limiting the white version to specific carrier like AT&T or Verizon.
misbehave said:
I hope they will sell the unlocked version in white but not limiting the white version to specific carrier like AT&T or Verizon.
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Me too. I'd love to get the white one if I'm able.
****!
i want it but i live in spain, this phone is my dream
paorpas said:
****!
i want it but i live in spain, this phone is my dream
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Does Spain not have GSM networks? Just buy it from BB unlocked, it'll work on any carrier. I'm no expert on European cell providers, but to my knowledge almost all carriers use the GSM standard there.
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Does Spain not have GSM networks? Just buy it from BB unlocked, it'll work on any carrier. I'm no expert on European cell providers, but to my knowledge almost all carriers use the GSM standard there.
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yes, spain work with GSm networks, and priv have all bands, but in spain now i cant pre-order and buy one in USA on spain 1200$ aprox
i wait to in clove.co.uk, expansys.co.uk and others.. but now only sell official blackberry shop
i have nada galaxy note 5 and gear s2, but prolly i will change note to priv
I usually buy my phones unlocked, but if I was to buy it locked from T-Mobile, what would this mean for me? I am somewhat hoping there will be a way to root this, in the future, no matter how vain this hope may be. I'm wondering if it's carrier locked if this will mean it'll be even harder to customize.
Also, it is my experience, carrier-branded phones have a ton of bloatware BS that I don't need installed. I usually wiped and installed a custom rom. If I cannot do so on this phone, will I be able to remove the apps I don't want?
Hi everyone,
Currently I'm carrying daily 2 phones (work & private) with me and I want to merge them to one.
What do I have to do to get a dual Sim version working of the S7 edge for Germany? Thanks
bump (same here from Holland)
no you cant
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no you cant
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What or who would stop me from buying a dual sim version abroad and plugging two sim cards in it?
Du kanns jede S7 version in De benutzen!
Soweit ich weiss hat jedes Galaxy S7 ein slot für die Sim Karte und noch ein Slot für eine MicroSD Karte oder eine weitere Sim.
Das heißt wenn du dein s7 als Dualsim Handy benutzt musst du auf die MicroSD Karte verzichten, Genauso wie beim Galaxy A8
Aber das ist das erste mal dass es ein gutes Dualsim Hnady in DE gibt
You can use all s7 variants in germany as a dualsim phone.
as far as i know all s7 variants in germany do have a sim slot together with another slot for the microsdcard or the second sim.
so that means if you use your s7 as a dualsim phone you will not be able to use a microsdcard like on tha Galaxy A8
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I think you are right. The necessary hardware is there, but for Germany it won't work. So far nobody knows exactly how it's restricted, through CPU or from the software side. For USA it looks that dual Sim is possible.
http://www.mobiflip.de/samsung-galaxy-s7-dual-sim/
grossermanitu said:
I think you are right. The necessary hardware is there, but for Germany it won't work. So far nobody knows exactly how it's restricted, through CPU or from the software side. For USA it looks that dual Sim is possible.
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I think you will find the sim trays are different and only the SE Asian and Chinese versions will have the hardware for dual sim or single sim and SD ie the SD and 2nd sim tray part is slightly different on these models as too is the hardware and the software to control 2 sims
Model numbers SM 9350 and SM 9300 for China and HK
Model numbers SM 935FD and SM 930FD for SE Asia
Hi. I have a similar question. I want to buy an S7 edge. I work in a cruise ship and I can get a great deal in Singapore, which will be the 935FD model, with a pay-as-you-go Singapore SIM. When I get home to the UK, will I be able to use the second SIM slot with my (Vodafone) UK SIM?
miles_muso said:
Hi. I have a similar question. I want to buy an S7 edge. I work in a cruise ship and I can get a great deal in Singapore, which will be the 935FD model, with a pay-as-you-go Singapore SIM. When I get home to the UK, will I be able to use the second SIM slot with my (Vodafone) UK SIM?
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I have that exact model and am using in the UK, let me put a 2nd sim in and i'll get back to you.
will be back shortly
miles_muso said:
Hi. I have a similar question. I want to buy an S7 edge. I work in a cruise ship and I can get a great deal in Singapore, which will be the 935FD model, with a pay-as-you-go Singapore SIM. When I get home to the UK, will I be able to use the second SIM slot with my (Vodafone) UK SIM?
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It is said there is a regiolock in different regional versions of the S7 but I never heard of somebody really facing this problem.
The news I found is only about a regiolock of European devices.
http://www.androidheadlines.com/2016/03/galaxy-s7-galaxy-s7-edge-region-locked-in-europe.html
The regiolock will be deactivated if the device is used in the region it was sold with a simcard from this region - one should make a call of at least 5 minutes to get rid of the lock.
I bought myself a 935FD on Ebay from a seller in Hong Kong (using a warehouse in the UK) No regiolock at all.
miles_muso said:
Hi. I have a similar question. I want to buy an S7 edge. I work in a cruise ship and I can get a great deal in Singapore, which will be the 935FD model, with a pay-as-you-go Singapore SIM. When I get home to the UK, will I be able to use the second SIM slot with my (Vodafone) UK SIM?
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works fine.
I can't post links because of my post count but if you put the imgurl url followed by /rMIgUcm it should work.
it says unknown but I'm guessing that's because I've never used the sim before? I literally just opened it, it was a £1 pay as u go sim i got from town a while back. It says only 1 sim can use 4g also hence it being 2g.
maroc84 said:
It is said there is a regiolock in different regional versions of the S7 but I never heard of somebody really facing this problem.
The news I found is only about a regiolock of European devices.
http://www.androidheadlines.com/2016/03/galaxy-s7-galaxy-s7-edge-region-locked-in-europe.html
The regiolock will be deactivated if the device is used in the region it was sold with a simcard from this region - one should make a call of at least 5 minutes to get rid of the lock.
I bought myself a 935FD on Ebay from a seller in Hong Kong (using a warehouse in the UK) No regiolock at all.
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Hi Maroc, thanks for your help. You totally answered my question. Aren't forums great?!
maroc84 said:
It is said there is a regiolock in different regional versions of the S7 but I never heard of somebody really facing this problem.
The news I found is only about a regiolock of European devices.
http://www.androidheadlines.com/2016/03/galaxy-s7-galaxy-s7-edge-region-locked-in-europe.html
The regiolock will be deactivated if the device is used in the region it was sold with a simcard from this region - one should make a call of at least 5 minutes to get rid of the lock.
I bought myself a 935FD on Ebay from a seller in Hong Kong (using a warehouse in the UK) No regiolock at all.
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Hi Maroc. Do you by any chance have the address of the Hong Kong dealer? I'm going there as well, and prices are cheaper than in Singapore. Thanks.
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I've been researching this a bit more and I realise I don't really understand the differences. In the UK, my network is Three Mobile (owned by Hutchinson Telecoms) and it operates on 2100MHz (for 3G) and 800MHz and 1800MHz for 4G/LTE. With all the different variants of the S7 edge, is frequency the only difference? If so, do I only need to worry about the operating frequencies of the handset? I understand there might be a regiolock problem as well, but as long as I use the phone for 5 minutes in the country of origin (with a SIM bought in that country) then this won't be a problem? Specifically, could I source a 935FD in Hong Kong and use it there And in the UK? Or do they ONLY sell the Hong Kong variant there? I've looked at http://www.4g.co.uk/4g-frequencies-uk-need-know/ which gives a lot of tech info, but I'm still none the wiser regarding specifics of the S7.
Any help would be greatly appreciated!
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I've been researching this a bit more and I realise I don't really understand the differences. In the UK, my network is Three Mobile (owned by Hutchinson Telecoms) and it operates on 2100MHz (for 3G) and 800MHz and 1800MHz for 4G/LTE. With all the different variants of the S7 edge, is frequency the only difference? If so, do I only need to worry about the operating frequencies of the handset? I understand there might be a regiolock problem as well, but as long as I use the phone for 5 minutes in the country of origin (with a SIM bought in that country) then this won't be a problem? Specifically, could I source a 935FD in Hong Kong and use it there And in the UK? Or do they ONLY sell the Hong Kong variant there? I've looked at http://www.4g.co.uk/4g-frequencies-uk-need-know/ which gives a lot of tech info, but I'm still none the wiser regarding specifics of the S7.
Any help would be greatly appreciated!
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Hi Maroc. Do you by any chance have the address of the Hong Kong dealer? I'm going there as well, and prices are cheaper than in Singapore. Thanks.
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I've been researching this a bit more and I realise I don't really understand the differences. In the UK, my network is Three Mobile (owned by Hutchinson Telecoms) and it operates on 2100MHz (for 3G) and 800MHz and 1800MHz for 4G/LTE. With all the different variants of the S7 edge, is frequency the only difference? If so, do I only need to worry about the operating frequencies of the handset? I understand there might be a regiolock problem as well, but as long as I use the phone for 5 minutes in the country of origin (with a SIM bought in that country) then this won't be a problem? Specifically, could I source a 935FD in Hong Kong and use it there And in the UK? Or do they ONLY sell the Hong Kong variant there? I've looked at http://www.4g.co.uk/4g-frequencies-uk-need-know/ which gives a lot of tech info, but I'm still none the wiser regarding specifics of the S7.
Any help would be greatly appreciated!
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I've been researching this a bit more and I realise I don't really understand the differences. In the UK, my network is Three Mobile (owned by Hutchinson Telecoms) and it operates on 2100MHz (for 3G) and 800MHz and 1800MHz for 4G/LTE. With all the different variants of the S7 edge, is frequency the only difference? If so, do I only need to worry about the operating frequencies of the handset? I understand there might be a regiolock problem as well, but as long as I use the phone for 5 minutes in the country of origin (with a SIM bought in that country) then this won't be a problem? Specifically, could I source a 935FD in Hong Kong and use it there And in the UK? Or do they ONLY sell the Hong Kong variant there? I've looked at http://www.4g.co.uk/4g-frequencies-uk-need-know/ which gives a lot of tech info, but I'm still none the wiser regarding specifics of the S7.
Any help would be greatly appreciated!
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I don't know, if they actuary have a store or just selling online.
I'll write you their address per pm when I get home.
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maroc84 said:
I don't know, if they actuary have a store or just selling online.
I'll write you their address per pm when I get home.
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I'm in HKG, local version is G9350 (SD820, Dual SIM, unique model....).
I bought a G9350FD from a import shop coz I wanted to 8890CPU instead of SD820.
Seems the phone I got is from Africa somwhere (ECT CSC). I've flashed to UK's BTU CSC now and seems ok.
Sam2hk said:
I'm in HKG, local version is G9350 (SD820, Dual SIM, unique model....).
I bought a G9350FD from a import shop coz I wanted to 8890CPU instead of SD820.
Seems the phone I got is from Africa somwhere (ECT CSC). I've flashed to UK's BTU CSC now and seems ok.
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Hi. I'm about to buy a 935FD from Taiwan. Will I also need to flash a BTU CSC in order to use this in the UK? If so, are there any shortcuts or all-in-one toolkits that I can use to do this for me? I was fine flashing ROMs on my old rooted HTC, but I've never used Odin before to flash a Samsung.
miles_muso said:
Hi. I'm about to buy a 935FD from Taiwan. Will I also need to flash a BTU CSC in order to use this in the UK? If so, are there any shortcuts or all-in-one toolkits that I can use to do this for me? I was fine flashing ROMs on my old rooted HTC, but I've never used Odin before to flash a Samsung.
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From my experience, download the latest BTU firmware. Flash the BL, CP,AP and CSC should be fine.
Use latest odin. Should be 3.11
No need use Home_CSC.
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