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Amazon selling unlocked Galaxy Tab (international version with phone capability)

http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Unloc...arranty/dp/tech-data/B0041RSF6Y/ref=de_a_smtd

$1000?? that's crazy. I was hoping it would be close to $600...

flo7002 said:
$1000?? that's crazy. I was hoping it would be close to $600...
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AND they claim no warranty. Oh sign me up!

That's about what you pay in Europe, u didn't think you could get it cheaper, did you?

Nice and all but the problem is, even if it were $600, you would not get a 3G connection here in the states due to the radio in the device.

they have the US version here.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00480P67K
but they want an arm and two legs for it.

I don't see where it says that it's phone is enabled....

I just checked with Sprint, they wanted $550 without plan. So can this be unlocked?

Vikmal said:
That's about what you pay in Europe, u didn't think you could get it cheaper, did you?
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638.546 USD <<< thats what the tab costs unlocked in the UK with 2 year warranty
Edit : Just noticed this thread is old

Will international version make\receive calls in the USA?
I don't want to carry two devices but want a tablet.
this one is supposed to do both...
amazon.com/Samsung-Unlocked-Touchscreen-Memory-International-Warranty/dp/tech-data/B0041RSF6Y/ref=de_a_smtd
What will I be giving up using it in the US?
Thanks in advance

Depending on which US carrier you'll be using, it would be better to buy a carrier-specific Tab and then flash it with a modem/rom that enables voice calling.

rogconnect said:
I just checked with Sprint, they wanted $550 without plan. So can this be unlocked?
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I think it could be unlocked.
I bought one from att and unlock it and now is working in mexico using telcel (including 3G)
Sent from my Galaxy Tab

US version on European 3G Networks

Hey Everyone,
So I live in Germany but I will be visiting the USA for Thanksgiving weekend. I am contemplating buying the Tab for $550 at Best Buy on black Friday. So if I find it worth it, should I get the Sprint or T-Mobile one? Or can I even use either of them unlocked so I can use 3G with my German Fonic SIM card (I think it uses the O2 networks)?
Thanks

T-Mobile US and AT&T are your only options. You will have to SIM unlock them.
Sprint and Verizon use their own wireless transmission protocol that is, with a few exceptions, incompatible with the rest of the world. In particular, no SIM card

The biggest issue you will find is the lack of phone functionality on the US models.
You should however be able to flash a Euro firmware, and it's quite likely that you get both phone and 3G data on a European network. I couldn't definitively state that this is the case though!
Caveat Emptor!
Regards,
Dave

OK, so you think I would be able to get T-Mobile version, and it should work with the 3G connections in Europe? And if so, can I easily unlock it and put in my SIM card as I have done with other American smartphones I use here?
Thanks

I think you're better of getting the AT&T Tab since it will have the UMTS 850, 1900, 2100 bands, EU uses the 2100, you will have to flash the eu rom on it though... Wait, the TMO Tab also has 2100... IDK someone will have to chime in...
Here's a comparison of the US models and the international Tab:
http://www.phonearena.com/phones/compare/Samsung-Galaxy-Tab-T-Mobile,Samsung-Galaxy-Tab-AT-T,Samsung-Galaxy-Tab/phones/4901,4900,4898

Stevv said:
Hey Everyone,
So I live in Germany but I will be visiting the USA for Thanksgiving weekend. I am contemplating buying the Tab for $550 at Best Buy on black Friday. So if I find it worth it, should I get the Sprint or T-Mobile one? Or can I even use either of them unlocked so I can use 3G with my German Fonic SIM card (I think it uses the O2 networks)?
Thanks
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You might double check.... cus based on my local store and the best buy website... they are only selling Verizon and Sprint tabs... I don't think the will be selling Tmos, according to a Best Buys rep.
But of course Tmo should have them in stock...

If the standard Euro Tab is available in your airport departure lounge, you should be able to pick one up on your outward bound journey VAT free. It might still be more expensive than a US one, but not by much (assuming they are priced similarly to the UK) and would probably be a better bet all round.
Regards,
Dave

xexes said:
You might double check.... cus based on my local store and the best buy website... they are only selling Verizon and Sprint tabs... I don't think the will be selling Tmos, according to a Best Buys rep.
But of course Tmo should have them in stock...
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Oh man you are right sorry my mistake. Thanks for the suggestion Dave I will look for it at the airport and see what the price is.

Stevv said:
OK, so you think I would be able to get T-Mobile version, and it should work with the 3G connections in Europe? And if so, can I easily unlock it and put in my SIM card as I have done with other American smartphones I use here?
Thanks
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how bout you buy the euro tab and ill trade you for my tmous tab

tmobile or ATT is ur only option buddy unless u buy and sell it for some extra cash and uby what u really want

SiL3nTKiLL said:
tmobile or ATT is ur only option buddy unless u buy and sell it for some extra cash and uby what u really want
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Hi from italy....
One question: if i'll buy a Sprint gtab, will it work in italy like a simple wifi device? or i need some sort of activation?

spino1970 said:
Hi from italy....
One question: if i'll buy a Sprint gtab, will it work in italy like a simple wifi device? or i need some sort of activation?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=10538263&postcount=3
already answered

[Q] Anybody waiting for a GSM Xoom?

Although the majority seems to be waiting for the wifi xoom. I wonder if is just me waiting for the gsm model. I have the galaxy tab unlocked from tmo which I used without any problems recently in Germany. I got my xoom from Costco therefore (90 days return); so the CDMA is no going to make it if you want to use it abroad. I know you can tether but I prefer interchanging chips. Anybody else?
No more "grand master silicon"

Grand Master Silicon? Hell yeah. I also might buy one of those gsm-enabled versions... as I'm on tmobile..but the vzw device itself is in fact gsm capable.. to some extent

Blades said:
Grand Master Silicon? Hell yeah. I also might buy one of those gsm-enabled versions... as I'm on tmobile..but the vzw device itself is in fact gsm capable.. to some extent
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+1 Grand Master Silicon. LOL.
But seriously, yes I'd want a GSM model to be able to put in a SIM card, but only if it had all bands, not just 1900/2100 for T-mobile. I'd like to have it be capable for all bands but we can dream right?
They're already making a GSM Xoom, but its being released in Germany first. We already know the GSM exists its just up to Verizon to decide when to release the grip on Motorola's balls for the US launch.

Blades said:
Grand Master Silicon? Hell yeah. I also might buy one of those gsm-enabled versions... as I'm on tmobile..but the vzw device itself is in fact gsm capable.. to some extent
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Unfortunately the xoom is not "Grand Master Silicon" capable as it is a different technology, unless I got all this wrong? Let's hope verizon release moto balls soon.

knut150 said:
Unfortunately the xoom is not "Grand Master Silicon" capable as it is a different technology, unless I got all this wrong? Let's hope verizon release moto balls soon.
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lol.... he's making light of the fact that you misspelled "GSM" as "GMS" in your post like 5x, including the title.

yea I'm currently waiting for GSM xoom, would buy the wifi version instead but I'm on unlimited data plan so why not get 3G model and turn my xoom into a wireless hotspot when I'm not using it

ixemun said:
yea I'm currently waiting for GSM xoom, would buy the wifi version instead but I'm on unlimited data plan so why not get 3G model and turn my xoom into a wireless hotspot when I'm not using it
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who do you have as your carrier? iam wondering cause iam paying for a 2nd blackberry with unlimited data with att and i am wanting to use that sim with a tablet.
thanks

hkwong said:
who do you have as your carrier? iam wondering cause iam paying for a 2nd blackberry with unlimited data with att and i am wanting to use that sim with a tablet.
thanks
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nah I'm not from the US, so my carrier is alien to you all, my carrier has a student plan for data only (which I use for internet) about 30USD per month (7.2Mbps)

ixemun said:
nah I'm not from the US, so my carrier is alien to you all, my carrier has a student plan for data only (which I use for internet) about 30USD per month (7.2Mbps)
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hehe, seems you are coming from HK

I was waiting... but finally i bought the wi-fi version, i heard there is a Brazilian gsm version however...
knut150 said:
Although the majority seems to be waiting for the wifi xoom. I wonder if is just me waiting for the gsm model. I have the galaxy tab unlocked from tmo which I used without any problems recently in Germany. I got my xoom from Costco therefore (90 days return); so the CDMA is no going to make it if you want to use it abroad. I know you can tether but I prefer interchanging chips. Anybody else?
No more "grand master silicon"
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There's a thread (... or two?) where people have been playing around with turning their devices into GSM devices, some with more success than others. I personally wish it had been released with GSM/UMTS (provided it's unlocked and quad-band) as I travel a fair amount to GSM countries and it'd be nice to buy a local SIM and use my Xoom there, too. If such a device is released for the US market I'll probably get one, if there's a large enough gap between that one and the Xoom 2 (or maybe that'll be the one they release as GSM?)
The hardware does appear to be there in the CDMA VZ version (the same chip is used for both, but based on what one hacker has done, there's apparently some minor remaining issues with the baseband code).

Just get an MZ601? They're quadband, and everything.

ydaraishy said:
Just get an MZ601? They're quadband, and everything.
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No ****?! Huh. Now you tell me (But on the real, I bought like the 3rd day they were out, so it wasn't ready yet.)

kcrudup said:
No ****?! Huh. Now you tell me (But on the real, I bought like the 3rd day they were out, so it wasn't ready yet.)
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I was more meaning to answer the thread rather than your post specifically, though anyway...

Att G6 Edge + on Verizon

I just won an ATT Galaxy 6S Edge + but I'm a Verizon subscriber. Does anyone know if I can get it to work on Verizon network?

sandstorm77 said:
I just won an ATT Galaxy 6S Edge + but I'm a Verizon subscriber. Does anyone know if I can get it to work on Verizon network?
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Probably but you'll have to find out how or where to get it unlocked and then have Verizon input their apn. Maybe they'd unlock it and activate it for you for a fee!

Verizon phones also support CDMA, you can't use a GSM only phone on Verizon network.

sandstorm77 said:
I just won an ATT Galaxy 6S Edge + but I'm a Verizon subscriber. Does anyone know if I can get it to work on Verizon network?
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Just sell it and buy a verizon one! Thats what I would do...

overlord727 said:
Just sell it and buy a verizon one! Thats what I would do...
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I was hoping i could just activate it. I might try swapping it out at Best Buy as the box will still be sealed. If not then i will just sell it.

sandstorm77 said:
I was hoping i could just activate it. I might try swapping it out at Best Buy as the box will still be sealed. If not then i will just sell it.
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Unfortunately it won't activate on Verizon due to the nature of their networks. Hopefully you can swap it or yeah worst case, you can sell it for profit and get what you want!

overlord727 said:
Unfortunately it won't activate on Verizon due to the nature of their networks. Hopefully you can swap it or yeah worst case, you can sell it for profit and get what you want!
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thanks

ATT SIM

Curious if anyone has thrown an ATT SIM in it. I realize the Force will be the ATT (international variant).
Was thinking of picking one up. Seems to have most of the bands.

jmill75 said:
Curious if anyone has thrown an ATT SIM in it. I realize the Force will be the ATT (international variant).
Was thinking of picking one up. Seems to have most of the bands.
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I purchased the Moto X Force from UK and it works without flaws on AT&T

acole10000 said:
I purchased the Moto X Force from UK and it works without flaws on AT&T
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How much did you pay all together with shipment? Any customs? And how long did it take to arrive to USA?

I got mine directly from Motorola I put ATT pay as you go sim card and everything is working smoothly!!!

Where is the selection for at&t? When making it I'm not seeing and the site is saying shipping must be inside the UK

sabindaman said:
Where is the selection for at&t? When making it I'm not seeing and the site is saying shipping must be inside the UK
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what he said

effrem123 said:
I got mine directly from Motorola I put ATT pay as you go sim card and everything is working smoothly!!!
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Do all the bands work?
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