Today I am buying a world edition Galaxy S 2, is that a bad idea?
Why would it be a bad idea, as long as it's the I9100 then your fine.
If you want the phone then go ahead.
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just dont take any arrows to the knee
world edition Galaxy S 2 is probably a fancy name for international version of the s2.
Cosmic Blue said:
world edition Galaxy S 2 is probably a fancy name for international version of the s2.
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I think it is the international version.. I just don't want to get screwed and have no roms, or root
You get updates faster on a world edition phone ota.. But if ur flashing roms doesn't make much of a difference.
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Thanks guys! Just wanted to make sure before I got it!!
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I think it is the international version.. I just don't want to get screwed and have no roms, or root
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Have you seen the forum for the i9100??? You clearly have no idea what you are talking about. There are more roms than you can think about.
It's probably the most supported galaxy s2 now.
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Have you seen the forum for the i9100??? You clearly have no idea what you are talking about. There are more roms than you can think about.
It's probably the most supported galaxy s2 now.
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Sorry its you who totally misunderstand the posters words .
The OP wanted to make sure they where getting the standard I9100 not some other variant with no roms for it .
jje
Don't except the same SQ as in your Galaxy s
varunkumars said:
Don't except the same SQ as in your Galaxy s
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What do you mean by SQ?
JJEgan said:
Sorry its you who totally misunderstand the posters words .
The OP wanted to make sure they where getting the standard I9100 not some other variant with no roms for it .
jje
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you're exactly right
If you are on T-Mobile, as your carrier icon says it would be a bad idea. You'll be stuck on edge as far as data goes.
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If you are on T-Mobile, as your carrier icon says it would be a bad idea. You'll be stuck on edge as far as data goes.
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Correct. the Original s2 i9100 does NOT support tmobile 1700mhZ AWS bands so you will be stuck on edge....
do what I did: switched to at&t from T-Mobile, signed a 2yr contract to get an iphone 4s for 199, SOLD the 4s for 500, put a little bit on top and got myself a white i9100
and now on a $10 unlimited data plan because they have no idea what phone im using
at&t's 3g is nowhere near as fats as tmobiles but you have a better selection of "unlocked" phones
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Telus will let you buy it online outright for a whopping $779.
Bell has it at $729 but requiresa $30 mtm contract and $35 setup fee.
Does not seem to be available on Rogers yet.
I'm glad I ordered from Expansys. Almost $100 cheaper and unlocked. I hate these bas****s and am really want to get to the point where I am not locked into them by virtue of the hardware. Rogers is terrible - I have a family plan (four phones on it) so any time we do an HUP, the contract period on ALL the phones gets reset. I have stopped buying locked in phones and am a year away from making them work to keep my business. I regret having left Telus when the iPhone was first released by Rogers in Canada. They had gone out of their way to keep me as a customer - to the point where I had some amazing free customer loyalty freebies. Currently I have nada from Rogers in that regard.
/vent session off.
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I'm glad I ordered from Expansys. ...
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Did you order the Canadian or the International version? I thought Expansys sells only the latter...
That's exactly why i didn't order the international version... I want LTE!!
Jesus christ they making it hard for us to buy it at full price, I don't understand why? Not everyone wants a new freaking contract!
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A quick check online on sntraders.com they have both model 725 hspa+ 749 lte.
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or you could just buy off the telus team webstore for $662.99 no contract
see attached
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or you could just buy off the telus team webstore for $662.99 no contract
see attached
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I heard of this before... I think i have to know someone with a telus team webstore account no?
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big samm said:
That's exactly why i didn't order the international version... I want LTE!!
Jesus christ they making it hard for us to buy it at full price, I don't understand why? Not everyone wants a new freaking contract!
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how do you think they make thier money ?
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I heard of this before... I think i have to know someone with a telus team webstore account no?
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Yes i can assist you just PM me
https://negrielectronics.com/samsung-sgh-i717-galaxy-note-hd-unlocked-black.html
... yet another option. Although this thread is probably more suitable for the "AT&T Note" forum..
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https://negrielectronics.com/samsung-sgh-i717-galaxy-note-hd-unlocked-black.html
... yet another option. Although this thread is probably more suitable for the "AT&T Note" forum..
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would this one works on tmobile 3g?
zozodouce said:
would this one works on tmobile 3g?
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I asked Negri about this. They said to check back in tomorrow. They're testing this as we type.
For anyone with the Canadian Note - is it true that it just has 512 Ram!
No it does not. That was a typo and spread as truth.
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is the LTE version unlocked if you buy it at full price?
Its locked if purchased from Bell telus or rogers
Its up on Rogers website... The lowest i've seen so far...699$ Sure it's lock but won't cost more that 10$ to get this badboy unlock!
def wrong section, but i feel bad for canadian note owners having their unbranded nicer device labeled as a bloat infested and branded ugly att phone
forum should be named Samsung Galaxy Note I717 instead of "ATT"
^ just a suggestion
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https://negrielectronics.com/samsung-sgh-i717-galaxy-note-hd-unlocked-black.html
... yet another option. Although this thread is probably more suitable for the "AT&T Note" forum..
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I noticed it says LTE bands=700/1700 MHz...which seems to match the AT&T LTE bands. But will that Note version actually work fine with the AT&T LTE??
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I noticed it says LTE bands=700/1700 MHz...which seems to match the AT&T LTE bands. But will that Note version actually work fine with the AT&T LTE??
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Yes, bell/telus/rogers have the same network bands as ATT 4g and LTE, as long as its unlocked.
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http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/07/samsung-galaxy-s-iii-canadian-carriers/
Update: Sure enough, Mobilicity is also onboard, which along with Wind Mobile makes it pretty clear that T-Mobile-friendly AWS frequencies are baked in.
We pretty much knew it is coming to the states. The question is when. Hopefully not much will be changed.
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We pretty much knew it is coming to the states. The question is when. Hopefully not much will be changed.
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Well now, you can get one with AWS Bands without waiting till like.... October/November on Tmo..
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We pretty much knew it is coming to the states. The question is when. Hopefully not much will be changed.
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Yup. The real question is the US gonna get the nerfed version. I want no part of that.
So is it going to be like the Galaxy Nexus where you could buy the Canadian version which was the same phone.. Will the Canadian phone be same but with the 1700 band or will there b differences?
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To each their own.
I have not read anywhere that the international version, i9300, is a pentaband HSDPA phone. Also, GSMArena has it listed as a quad band so it will not work on T-Mobiles 4G network. It looks like if/when it does come to T-Mo, it will need to be a customized version.
Prob a customized Canadian version...
The good news is that Tmo users do not need to wait another 6 months till the SGS III comes out in Tmo
Any idea on whether this will have the same processor as the international version?
I'm betting it will have a s4 processor. I hope I'm wrong....
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Mobilicity doesn't have LTE. we just have wait and see, what they do to the phone.
This just means a custom aws version will also be released. Doesn't look like the international version has T-Mobile hspa. So it will probably not come with the exynos CPU etc.
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I'm betting it will have a s4 processor. I hope I'm wrong....
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what's wrong with the S4 Qualcomn?
it;s as beefy as any of the new SOC, even faster than the nVidia Tegra
I personally would like the GSM NA variants to be as close to the international version as possible. Mostly because of the ease of porting custom ROMs. And I really do like my GT-I9100's physical home button. Hope that makes it over, but I doubt it (the NA models never had it, so getting one on the GS3 will break the design/UI continuity).
so how does one go about getting Mobilicity or wind mobile's gs3? bestbuy.ca doesnt ship outside of Canada. some carrier's website dont let you buy phone @ full price.
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so how does one go about getting Mobilicity or wind mobile's gs3? bestbuy.ca doesnt ship outside of Canada. some carrier's website dont let you buy phone @ full price.
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that's why you need contacts and/or friends in different countries to help you for these kind of stuff
also mentioned in this other topic http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=26224887
Was in Tmobile store here in Scotland enquiring about when the 4G version on Galaxy S3 would be arriving in store , much to my shock and happiness on hearing this news that Tmobile will be pushing and over the air OTA update to enable 4G in UK for Samsung Galaxy S3 , but with the nano-sim problem still to be sorted ,i was informed by the store manager that Samsung have made the phone ready already for 4G but just needing the update to fix , If this is indeed true then why are we hearing about an LTE 4G version of the Samsung Galaxy S3 to be released soon in Europe ? maybe the UK version is indeed 4G compatible , if this is true its awesome will not need to buy the new LTE version plus it will put a a big steakknife into the slimy greasy apple ****ephone5
this site also confirms http://www.product-reviews.net/2012/09/12/samsung-galaxy-s3-is-4g-lte-ready-for-uk/
This is complete bollocks... (not correct).
That is all...
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This is complete bollocks... (not correct).
That is all...
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That would be the view of the majority on here .
jje
AND that site does not confirm it!
The guy in the video clearly described the phone and a "Samsung Galaxy S3 LTE"
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That would be the view of the majority on here .
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why would I invent such a story and why would the store manager who also has a Galaxy S3 and has been told his phone is 4G compatable
I think they kept this all hush just to serve an ace to Apple
time will tell Samsung knew 4G was around the corner in Uk and europe and they must have made the phone ready haha
Ebenezer Good strikes again!
The phone is not physically 4G compatible. That's why it is nonsense. It doesn't have the required basebands in the spec.
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The phone is not physically 4G compatible. That's why it is nonsense. It doesn't have the required basebands in the spec.
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why would I invent such a story Nope its the shop manager inventing the story .
But to clear the matter up its simple give us the evidence to believe the tale .
If one manager knows then it will be all over the place and leaked to every TDH .
Walk into the shop Monday morning and ask the manger would he or she like to put a grand up on the truth .
jje
On a more positive note
You'd still have to live in one of the 16 cities that EE is rolling 4G out to, to benefit from it. Seeing as 70% of the population don't, I don't mind waiting 2 years before I upgrade. Majority of smartphone users download stuff through their home Wifi, not out and about.
I personally wouldn't want to use EE's 4g network now if this turns out to be true, they have a monopoly on a new technology, therefore they can charge a fortune.
And don't expect reasonably priced unlimited data, expect about 1GB for about £35 if you are lucky (this is just speculation) so your 4g will be pretty much useless.
LOL this is the funniest thing i have ever heard next thing you will hear is there is no need to upgrade to the gt-i9305 because we can also activate an extra gb of ram.
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LOL this is the funniest thing i have ever heard next thing you will hear is there is no need to upgrade to the gt-i9305 because we can also activate an extra gb of ram.
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You mean you didn't know this, for shame
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why would I invent such a story Nope its the shop manager inventing the story .
But to clear the matter up its simple give us the evidence to believe the tale .
If one manager knows then it will be all over the place and leaked to every TDH .
Walk into the shop Monday morning and ask the manger would he or she like to put a grand up on the truth .
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Ok people here go into a Tmobile Uk store and ask the store managers im pretty sure they will confirm either way
prefer the bet .
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AND that site does not confirm it!
The guy in the video clearly described the phone and a "Samsung Galaxy S3 LTE"
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hey imbecile read the article properly it clearly states the SG3 is compatible
Time will tell if i am right or wrong
Yes The GT-I9305 Is a Samsung Galaxy S3 Isnt IT?????????
And yes that is compatible and yes we will see
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hey imbecile read the article properly it clearly states the SG3 is compatible
Time will tell if i am right or wrong
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We have a video to show you now courtesy of CNET, which tests a 4G LTE Samsung Galaxy S3 on the Everything Everywhere network,
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That is from the site you posted, meaning it was the 4g version which we all know is coming anyway, if it was the GT-I9300 it would just say that they were using the galaxy S3, not a specific 4g version.
It just shows CNET got hold of one to test EE's 4g network on.
I would pee myself with excitement if this was true.
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http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_i9300_galaxy_s_iii-4238.php
http://www.phonesreview.co.uk/2012/09/14/samsung-galaxy-s3-4g-lte-uk-thanks-to-ee/
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http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_i9300_galaxy_s_iii-4238.php
http://www.phonesreview.co.uk/2012/09/14/samsung-galaxy-s3-4g-lte-uk-thanks-to-ee/
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Second Link doesnt mean that the Original Galaxy S3 is LTE . And the first link is just plain f*KN retarted, Theres plenty of Stupid ass Specs. Doesnt mean there all true.
Why would more then one service provider be advertising a new Galaxy s3 4g version .. For pre-ordering.. If the orginal has got 4g in it already... MY goddd thinkkkkk
Well now that they have been announced I have a questions are there any differences between them ? Will they both get the same Dev support ? I made the mistake of buying the galaxy 2 from tmobile and worse decision I ever did had to get rid of it and buy a gnex since the support for the galaxy s2 was the worst and always behind..... Since I have tmobile might ass well use one of my upgrades and save some money on the lg4 just making sure I won't be stuck getting late updates or have luck of support like some people with the Verizon galaxy nexus are having but I understand why since they are using lte which changes the phone around......
thanks for all the help in advanced
There literally is no difference other than the contract you sign.
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There literally is no difference other than the contract you sign.
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thanks for the quick response.... I will go ahead and order thru tmobile since im planning to keep them anyways about time they release a phone I actually want :good::good:
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thanks for the quick response.... I will go ahead and order thru tmobile since im planning to keep them anyways about time they release a phone I actually want :good::good:
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NO! Pay $150 more to not have to worry about a contract, PLUS pay less with a Value or Pre-Paid Tmo plan.
It is too soon to tell if there will be a software difference. Anyone who says differently needs to provide a link showing proof.
The hardware will be the same.
Actually, it seems that the T-Mobile version will have 42mbps HSPA+, while the version in the google play store only goes up to 21mbps HSPA+.
Other than that, I would assume they would be identical.
http://phandroid.com/2012/10/29/t-mobile-nexus-4-price/
(Under the update at the bottom of the page)
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Actually, it seems that the T-Mobile version will have 42mbps HSPA+, while the version in the google play store only goes up to 21mbps HSPA+.
Other than that, I would assume they would be identical.
http://phandroid.com/2012/10/29/t-mobile-nexus-4-price/
(Under the update at the bottom of the page)
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FFS people. There are not two versions. It has 8GB or 16GB, those are the SKUs. They're both 42mbps HSPA+.
Google's own Play Store had a typo. It's even been fixed there: https://play.google.com/store/devic...wNV9uZXh1c1VTXzFfcHJvbW9fMTM1MTUyODMyNzI1OCJd
It's DC-HSPA+ 42mbps.
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FFS people. There are not two versions. It has 8GB or 16GB, those are the SKUs. They're both 42mbps HSPA+.
Google's own Play Store had a typo. It's even been fixed there: https://play.google.com/store/devic...wNV9uZXh1c1VTXzFfcHJvbW9fMTM1MTUyODMyNzI1OCJd
It's DC-HSPA+ 42mbps.
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My bad, I saw the 21 earlier and I thought it was some deal between T-Mobile and Google. The Galaxy Nexus international and US unlocked versions were identical hardware-wise, and since there won't be a CDMA version, there shouldn't be any differences with the Nexus 4
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My bad, I saw the 21 earlier and I thought it was some deal between T-Mobile and Google. The Galaxy Nexus international and US unlocked versions were identical hardware-wise, and since there won't be a CDMA version, there shouldn't be any differences with the Nexus 4
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Not hardware-wise, but there could be software-wise.
Look at all the yakju variants, which are identical hardware, but different software.
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Not hardware-wise, but there could be software-wise.
Look at all the yakju variants, which are identical hardware, but different software.
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I'm wondering about the SW build also like with the GNex. But i'm getting the Play Store version regardless :good:
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NO! Pay $150 more to not have to worry about a contract, PLUS pay less with a Value or Pre-Paid Tmo plan.
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Im on a family plan and planning to keep tmobile since I have 3 lines in this account so wasting an upgrade doesn't really bother me
No offense but I think the best place to ask this question is here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1908
Hello all. I've been running a Note 2 on Sprint for the last 14 months and I've enjoyed the experience. I am probably switching to VZW here in a month or so and will probably get a Note 3.
I've been reading on this forum here and there and am curious what types of things will be different with having a locked bootloader. I read the entire BL unlocked thread, which apparently was a scam, unfortunate.
It is my intention to only run TW Roms, AOSP has it's place but I prefer tweaked TW. What won't I be able to do with the locked BL that I could with it gone?
Thanks for your time.
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Hello all. I've been running a Note 2 on Sprint for the last 14 months and I've enjoyed the experience. I am probably switching to VZW here in a month or so and will probably get a Note 3.
I've been reading on this forum here and there and am curious what types of things will be different with having a locked bootloader. I read the entire BL unlocked thread, which apparently was a scam, unfortunate.
It is my intention to only run TW Roms, AOSP has it's place but I prefer tweaked TW. What won't I be able to do with the locked BL that I could with it gone?
Thanks for your time.
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Install safestrap and start flashing roms, you just cant do kernels. Im sure there some others, but thats a biggie.
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Install safestrap and start flashing roms, you just cant do kernels. Im sure there some others, but thats a biggie.
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Very good, what about things like ViperAudio (http://vipersaudio.com/blog/?page_id=25)? This would help not having kernels with audio enhancements
Thanks!
MeetFace said:
Very good, what about things like ViperAudio (http://vipersaudio.com/blog/?page_id=25)? This would help not having kernels with audio enhancements
Thanks!
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Viper works fine
If you have the money get the dev version because the bootloader is locked on the retail version
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If you have the money get the dev version because the bootloader is locked on the retail version
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I get that, but to you, why is this so important? Just looking for opinions.
Also, if I'm right, there are no discounts on VZW for having your own phone. That makes the phone a LOT more expensive.
Thanks!
Just wait for the galaxy S5 that should be coming out in mid March. They are going to announce it the 24th of this month.
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Just wait for the galaxy S5 that should be coming out in mid March. They are going to announce it the 24th of this month.
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I'm waiting for the announcement, but I have to switch by March 11, Sprint is tired of my crappy reception and roaming :/ I doubt I can get the phone before then, a few weeks after the announcement.
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If you keep waiting on the next best phone then you're gonna keep waiting. Get the Note 3. I myself came from the Sprint Note 2 and the note 3 is definitely a decent upgrade. My next phone will be a Note 4 but there is still a way to go for that.
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I get that, but to you, why is this so important? Just looking for opinions.
Also, if I'm right, there are no discounts on VZW for having your own phone. That makes the phone a LOT more expensive.
Thanks!
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Verizon has something called "Verizon Edge" It allows you to upgrade your phone whenever you want. So I think you get a discount for having your own phone. I'd look into that.
By the way, Verizon has the best 4G coverage BY FAR. You'll be happy with the speed and coverage. It will just suck to have limited data. Luckily I'm still grandfathered into my unlimited data plan running the Galaxy Note 3.
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Verizon has something called "Verizon Edge" It allows you to upgrade your phone whenever you want. So I think you get a discount for having your own phone. I'd look into that.
By the way, Verizon has the best 4G coverage BY FAR. You'll be happy with the speed and coverage. It will just suck to have limited data. Luckily I'm still grandfathered into my unlimited data plan running the Galaxy Note 3.
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Yeah, where I live VZW is king.
For comparison, Sprint just unveiled their new shiny 4G LTE network here. I'm currently roaming 3G on VZW and my data speeds beat Sprint's new LTE garbage. Not to mention signal penetration, at work I can hardly even talk on the phone unless I'm roaming on VZW.
So, solely for reception purposes I'm going VZW, it's pretty much a necessity.
I will ask about the Edge when I sign up, thanks for the heads up!