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best offer on galaxy 3 ?

thought i was due an upgrade , thought wrong . any way wanting to buy a sim free or o2 locked galaxy 3 . Any one know where the best offer is on them .
done a g**gle search but any phone with galaxy in the name ends up in there
forgot to say uk based

Play.com , amazon, car phone warehouse, take your pick.

jona29 said:
thought i was due an upgrade , thought wrong . any way wanting to buy a sim free or o2 locked galaxy 3 . Any one know where the best offer is on them .
done a g**gle search but any phone with galaxy in the name ends up in there
forgot to say uk based
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Most likely locked to 3 Ireland but If you can get it unlocked (which will probably be very soon on here) this is the best price ive seen anywhere at all for purchasing the phone outright, £499.95 on Amazon, Carphone Warehouse UK,etc which comes to €627
available from tomorrow, im sure they will post to UK only across the water
http://www.carphonewarehouse.ie/content/Samsung-Galaxy-S-III/949

Probably best to post in the dedicated thread rather than pointlessly opening a new one.
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I'll be selling one as soon as I get it.... Probably next week... If interested pm me
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There is a whole thread here dedicated to price/availability.

Galaxy NoteII - México

Hey there im opening this new thread for owners of the new N7100 by Samsung in Mexico, I recently adquired mine and im enjoying it a lot.
lets move to the facts, i orderer it in mercadolibre at the same price listed in expansys. the advantage is that I don't need to wait for shipment an I picked it up by myself in the office of the seller, other nice plus is that the packages comes with the us power adaptor the one with the flat pins so I dont need to use extra adaptors like the european ones that comes with rounded pin conectors or the uk horrible conector.
The device come from fabric with an old compilation marked as UBALI8 without the multiscreen option, so I did a little research and I get form sammobile.com the lastest firmware for latam zone and now everything is working really fine, it was before but the multiscreen was absent. I left u a picture of the room im currently runing and of course works great in any latam country.
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Here are a few picture of the device and charger
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[Q] Nexus 7 Indian users ,N7 highly overpriced ? Now what ?

Hey mates,
You all knows there are countries like India where nexus 7 has been overpriced like doubled than US price of N7 ,
So my question to you, what you decided to do now ? As i was wating for this tab from some months but now due to such overpricei am unable to understand what should i do .
I know i can ask anyone to ship from other country but I have no any relatives from other countries to ship from US or any other countries,
& If i ask to any international shipper then also it goes high price with customs duty & taxes.
My last dcsn will be to buy samsung tab 2 as i cant wait more time,
So tell me guys whats your plans to buy Nexus 7 32 GB + 3G model !!!!

It was completely expected wasn't it ? Anyhow my last hope is ebay !

H4CK_H0PP3R said:
Hey mates,
You all knows there are countries like India where nexus 7 has been overpriced like doubled than US price of N7 ,
So my question to you, what you decided to do now ? As i was wating for this tab from some months but now due to such overpricei am unable to understand what should i do .
I know i can ask anyone to ship from other country but I have no any relatives from other countries to ship from US or any other countries,
& If i ask to any international shipper then also it goes high price with customs duty & taxes.
My last dcsn will be to buy samsung tab 2 as i cant wait more time,
So tell me guys whats your plans to buy Nexus 7 32 GB + 3G model !!!!
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It was always Expected that Nexus 7 would launch in that Range..Those who though otherwise probably dont know that the price in Other parts of the world doesn't matter...it will always be Expensive In India...and Tab2 doesn't even come close to the Nexus...That is what i would call a waste of money.

Is there any chances to get from other country like US ? Any way ? & is there any better option than N7?

H4CK_H0PP3R said:
Hey mates,
You all knows there are countries like India where nexus 7 has been overpriced like doubled than US price of N7 ,
So my question to you, what you decided to do now ? As i was wating for this tab from some months but now due to such overpricei am unable to understand what should i do .
I know i can ask anyone to ship from other country but I have no any relatives from other countries to ship from US or any other countries,
& If i ask to any international shipper then also it goes high price with customs duty & taxes.
My last dcsn will be to buy samsung tab 2 as i cant wait more time,
So tell me guys whats your plans to buy Nexus 7 32 GB + 3G model !!!!
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Even with Express Shipping, Insurance, and Customs Duty you can pick up a 32 GB N 7 at less price than the MRP (before taxes) here. Bought a 32G N7 for a total cost of Rs 18669.25

Sandheep said:
Even with Express Shipping, Insurance, and Customs Duty you can pick up a 32 GB N 7 at less price than the MRP (before taxes) here. Bought a 32G N7 for a total cost of Rs 18669.25
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Really? from where & how ? how much days it took ? & what about 3G model ? I am looking for 3G model.

H4CK_H0PP3R said:
Is there any chances to get from other country like US ? Any way ? & is there any better option than N7?
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There is always the option of buying it on the net.Take ebay for example...try to avoid homeshop18 and indiatimes...horrible service.

H4CK_H0PP3R said:
Really? from where & how ? how much days it took ? & what about 3G model ? I am looking for 3G model.
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3g model will be available only after the 13th

Sandheep said:
3g model will be available only after the 13th
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Yup i know that ,thats why asking you all details. Help me if you can with details so i will order within week with your guidance. I am from mumbai.

H4CK_H0PP3R said:
Yup i know that ,thats why asking you all details. Help me if you can with details so i will order within week with your guidance. I am from mumbai.
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Sign up with Borderlinx.com
Buy from either adorma.com or http://www.jr.com/
and have it shipped to your Borderlinx address. Have them forward it to you. The whole thing takes a week. You should have your N7 in 10 days.

Sandheep said:
Sign up with Borderlinx.com
Buy from either adorma.com or http://www.jr.com/
and have it shipped to your Borderlinx address. Have them forward it to you. The whole thing takes a week. You should have your N7 in 10 days.
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Thanks alott bro, It will help me out i guess, BTW can you plz share your experiance with these sites? Are they good ? & what about borderlinx ? is it safe as we dealing with virtual address? when you started all this & when you got he product in ur hands? & how much extra charges u paid ? Your experaince will be valuable.
Thanks.

I got to know borderlinx will be helpfull for online stores which does not provides international shipping But is there any cheap service ? cost effective? As as per calucation almost extra 3.5 to 4 K we need to pay for tax,custom,duties. ? Any way guys ?

H4CK_H0PP3R said:
I got to know borderlinx will be helpfull for online stores which does not provides international shipping But is there any cheap service ? cost effective? As as per calucation almost extra 3.5 to 4 K we need to pay for tax,custom,duties. ? Any way guys ?
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I ordered from this Guy:-
http://www.ebay.in/itm/Asus-Google-...s_Tablets&hash=item2a25ca27ac#ht_46.99wt_1139
He shipped and delivered quite fast

Buddy i know galaxy tab 2 lacks quad core processor and i know that it will not get nexus like firmware update .but believe me its a great device.i own it.and it play hd games great.
And it is getting jelly bean soon.
So if you want to buy it go for it you will not regret.
Also your choice may depends on your needs.
Like if you want multimedia device get tab 2,want os updates as soon as released and extreme gaming choose nexus(tab 2 performs good in gaming but obviously nexus dominates due to quad core).

manasgirdhar said:
I ordered from this Guy:-
http://www.ebay.in/itm/Asus-Google-...s_Tablets&hash=item2a25ca27ac#ht_46.99wt_1139
He shipped and delivered quite fast
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It looks nice deal, Bookmarked it for future referance coz tommarow 3G model going to launch,so waiting for it, BTW can you please tell me What will be the use if i buy 3G model since i heard its only data no voice calling & sms, so whats the use ? because we can use wifi model net with OGT cable with support of dongle !!! I dont understand the logic of 3G & wifi model & what about imported model as i have heard that some apps not works if we buy from another country.

Droidlover123 said:
Buddy i know galaxy tab 2 lacks quad core processor and i know that it will not get nexus like firmware update .but believe me its a great device.i own it.and it play hd games great.
And it is getting jelly bean soon.
So if you want to buy it go for it you will not regret.
Also your choice may depends on your needs.
Like if you want multimedia device get tab 2,want os updates as soon as released and extreme gaming choose nexus(tab 2 performs good in gaming but obviously nexus dominates due to quad core).
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Yes Bro i even strongly agree for what you saying but some people saying there hardware is crappy it will be tough for HD stuff,I am just confuse whether it will get any newer future updates or not I heard its normally gets very late & this device going old day by day but seriosly awesome piece by samsung , I am getting Tab 2 with 18K new but just waiting for Nexus 3G model ,What i planned like buy 3g or wifi model of Nexus 7 ,if no voice calls then buy wifi model & use OGT cable for HDMI ,Dongle for internet & for storage capacity which same samsung tab 2 can do..your more experiance will be welcome,might be i am wrong in some aspect.

H4CK_H0PP3R said:
It looks nice deal, Bookmarked it for future referance coz tommarow 3G model going to launch,so waiting for it, BTW can you please tell me What will be the use if i buy 3G model since i heard its only data no voice calling & sms, so whats the use ? because we can use wifi model net with OGT cable with support of dongle !!! I dont understand the logic of 3G & wifi model & what about imported model as i have heard that some apps not works if we buy from another country.
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According to me its a waste of money....yes 3G dongle works with OTG

manasgirdhar said:
According to me its a waste of money....yes 3G dongle works with OTG
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Do you able to use all apps ? what about extra storage ? Is there any chance to add storage with OGT or any way like we can add extra 64GB to samsung tab2.

H4CK_H0PP3R said:
Do you able to use all apps ? what about extra storage ? Is there any chance to add storage with OGT or any way like we can add extra 64GB to samsung tab2.
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Yes..all apps i use work fine...including games.Yes i use USB OTG as well and it works perfectly.

manasgirdhar said:
Yes..all apps i use work fine...including games.Yes i use USB OTG as well and it works perfectly.
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Which model you bought ? Wifi 32GB ? Do you able to add more storage than 32GB ? Is it possible ? & Do you using dongle to use net with simcard ?Dont you feeling odd to use it outside the home with carrying that OGT cable? I am still confused as got 1 good deal for samsung tab of 17.5K ,Reply me fast.

Samsung Galaxy Note 2 64GB

Hi friends,
i am a new user here.
As everyone is waiting for Samsung Galaxy Note 2 64GB variant,i am also one of them.
In India,4G version is not available.
So,i need a help from all of you.
Please inform me when 64GB version comes and When Note 2 4G arrives India.
I found this after lot of research.
x. co / qnFe
remove spaces.
I can buy from that link but i am afraid of that it works with Indian 3G and 4G networks or not and 64GB 3G VERSION IS AVAILABLE THERE but i need 64GB 4G LTE VERSION.
By the way,i am looking for the NOTE 2 4G LTE 64GB VERSION IN INDIA.
If you have any suggestions for me,then please let me know in the comments.
Please don't forget.

ManiChandhu said:
Hi friends,
i am a new user here.
As everyone is waiting for Samsung Galaxy Note 2 64GB variant,i am also one of them.
In India,4G version is not available.
So,i need a help from all of you.
Please inform me when 64GB version comes and When Note 2 4G arrives India.
Please don't forget.
Add me on skype.
Skype:millionhacks
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You must be new here.
Please don't ask questions that nobody knows.
And don't advertise your personal skype.

ManiChandhu said:
Hi friends,
i am a new user here.
As everyone is waiting for Samsung Galaxy Note 2 64GB variant,i am also one of them.
In India,4G version is not available.
So,i need a help from all of you.
Please inform me when 64GB version comes and When Note 2 4G arrives India.
Please don't forget.
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In India, 64gb version note 2 won't be released. It happened before, in the case of s ii and s iii and note...You can buy from overseas or you can opt for 64 gb memory card .

Please don't forget? Sure. Why not. Instead of you keeping up with things and staying on top of current releases, XDA, in it's entirety, will become your personal notification service. Don't worry. As soon as the 64GB Note II is available in India, XDA will let you know right away; and it won't forget.
Sent from my GT-N7100 using XDA Premium HD app

ManiChandhu said:
Hi friends,
i am a new user here.
As everyone is waiting for Samsung Galaxy Note 2 64GB variant,i am also one of them.
In India,4G version is not available.
So,i need a help from all of you.
Please inform me when 64GB version comes and When Note 2 4G arrives India.
Please don't forget.
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Sure as soon as the 64GB version is out XDA will send you a message on your washing machine and as soon as you hear the beeping sound from your oven get brain out and plug it back in.:silly:

There is way more laughs on the international forum as opposed to the T-mo variant
To the |OP|, try looking on www.expansys.com
I think you can sign up for notifications from them as to when it will be released.

Serious
I am serious about Note 2.
Please dont make fun.

I wanted 64GB 3g version but its hasn't released and it wont be, 32GB however released but in small quantity and it almost gone,
bottom line is Samsung says something and does something else.

ManiChandhu said:
I am serious about Note 2.
Please dont make fun.
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What they are saying is you have to keep aware on your own. We are not going to do the work for you and let you know if or when it happens.
And right now the 64g model is mostly a myth.
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I would love to help you, but help yourself first: ask a better question
http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html

Not a myth, Note II 32GB and 64GB version does exist, but for now only for Korean market (different model number),
As for 64GB S III International version, it released in my country as "Limited Edition". I own the 64GB blue version.
I'm mentioning 64GB S3 because I know the rest of the world hasn't see it, but it already available in my country. Released on October.
Funny thing is, 32GB S3 is not released here...

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GT-N5120 Note 8.0 4G / LTE

I have noticed that Expansys now have it as 'ordered on request', the price seems a little steep and I am not sure if it is worth the premium over the 3G model. Would be interested in your opinions and if anyone can confirm if it has actually been launched anywhere?

Hong Kong release May 24 LTE Note 8

Got mine on order now. DHL says it was picked up at 16:40. Hopefully will be here in a few days.

Just got mine. Charging and being set up now.
Sent from my GT-P6800 using xda app-developers app

What network are you planing to use your device on?
I've been wondering if anyone had a 1900Mhz device on T-Mo, and what their opinion was.

if a N5120 user could provude me with the stock recovery.img and the stock boot.img, I can build cwm for your device. Thank you

http://www.hotfile.com/dl/224678671/0b46262/N5120XXBME1_N5120OLBBME3_XSP.zip.html
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ruscook said:
Got mine on order now. DHL says it was picked up at 16:40. Hopefully will be here in a few days.
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Where did you order it from ? Just checked out Expansys in HK and Australia and both are Pre-order.....

Aspi914 said:
Where did you order it from ? Just checked out Expansys in HK and Australia and both are Pre-order.....
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Bought this:
SALE BRAND NEW SAMSUNG GALAXY NOTE 8.0 N5120 16GB 4G LTE + WIFI WHITE TABLET
dwi-digital-cameras ( 12441)
Item condition: Brand New
Sale date: 23 May, 2013
Quantity: 1
Price: AU $579.00
Which has now gone up to this:
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/SALE-BRA...637&pid=100015&prg=1006&rk=1&sd=330927060287&
Looks like I got one from the first batch of pre-orders.
Mine is in DHL Sydney depot - since lunch time. Waiting for delivery looks like tomorrow now... Hope I get the right version delivered it's a huge price difference.

ruscook said:
Bought this:
SALE BRAND NEW SAMSUNG GALAXY NOTE 8.0 N5120 16GB 4G LTE + WIFI WHITE TABLET
dwi-digital-cameras ( 12441)
Item condition: Brand New
Sale date: 23 May, 2013
Quantity: 1
Price: AU $579.00
Which has now gone up to this:
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/SALE-BRA...637&pid=100015&prg=1006&rk=1&sd=330927060287&
Looks like I got one from the first batch of pre-orders.
Mine is in DHL Sydney depot - since lunch time. Waiting for delivery looks like tomorrow now... Hope I get the right version delivered it's a huge price difference.
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Right....might have to just order one - was waiting for the "Black Brown" colour scheme, but I just can't wait any longer after bricking my Galaxt 7.7" late last year...
Give us the heads up once you have got it and tell us how it is going...are you on Telstra? [Keen to see what the 4g is like if you are]
Also keen to hear which ROM it is using ?

Aspi914 said:
Right....might have to just order one - was waiting for the "Black Brown" colour scheme, but I just can't wait any longer after bricking my Galaxt 7.7" late last year...
Give us the heads up once you have got it and tell us how it is going...are you on Telstra? [Keen to see what the 4g is like if you are]
Also keen to hear which ROM it is using ?
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Unless I activate my spare Boost SIM I'm on Kogan. I really only got the 4G as the price was so good it seemed sill not to.
Will report on it in comparison to my Nexus 7. I really want full voice calling/sms capability on a tablet and stop carrying two devices, two SIMS two plans etc.
I bricked my Note N7000 last week - tried to install Swapper 2. Wasn't until after it died I search for Swapper 2 problems that I saw how risky this app was
It's in for a quote to repair (unbrick) now.... I'm hoping if the Note 8.0 is good enough I can sell the Note N7000 and Nexus 7 and have one device... and one that's better for browsing than the Nexus is. We'll see how that all pans out.
Cheers

Aspi914, just saw the pic of the brown one. It's a bit Ubuntu or even XDA website colours

Aspi914 said:
Right....might have to just order one - was waiting for the "Black Brown" colour scheme, but I just can't wait any longer after bricking my Galaxt 7.7" late last year...
Give us the heads up once you have got it and tell us how it is going...are you on Telstra? [Keen to see what the 4g is like if you are]
Also keen to hear which ROM it is using ?
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Have you tried the unbrick pin for your bricked device? No more than 10$ on ebay
Sent from my GT-I9305 using xda premium

Yes. I tried a usb jig. Didn't do a thing. Screen still wouldn't turn on. Hence why it's at the phone Dr :'(
Sent from my Nexus 7 using xda app-developers app

ruscook said:
Aspi914, just saw the pic of the brown one. It's a bit Ubuntu or even XDA website colours
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So have you got it? How is it? Do you mind if I ask what is the Build in the settings>about device view?
Cheers

Aspi914 said:
So have you got it? How is it? Do you mind if I ask what is the Build in the settings>about device view?
Cheers
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Here you go (let me know if the link doesn't work):
https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-...AAAAAAAAw_k/VNFL65TYrv8/w549-h878-no/2013+-+1
Delivery was good.
Ordered 23/5
Released in Hong Kong 24/5 (Fri)
Shipped Mon 27/5
730am 30/5 arrived at my door (western Sydney)
Box was completely sealed.
First impressions:
It's a much better form factor than the Nexus 7. Reading books is no issue, but e-magazines and websites really benefit from the 8" screen. Bezel is bigger than the Nexus so it is easier to hold only the device not the screen as well. Great for reading and swiping to next page.
Not sure what "reading mode" does (yet), but I've locked it in portrait mode for Kindle and Web browsing. Will try landscape as the added width of landscape did work well on the Nexus for some sites.
I use Nova Launcher, but didn't have any issue with TouchWiz - except I'd have to set up all my icons again, so moved my Nexus Nova backup file across and restored once I'd restored all my apps and voila' same home screen
3G "seems" faster than my Galaxy Note N7000 as if the radio antenna is bigger giving a better connect. However it's totally subjective.
Haven't tried voice or 4G yet. (Using Kogan so only have 3G).
Speed is about the same, technically it's faster but for email and browsing you can't tell.
Speakers are on the bottom and work well. Sound for music and games is quite audible
I got used to the Nexus no physical home button, and don't like the Note 8.0's physical button. It feels flimsy (even though my Note N7000 had the same thing).
Screen is very crisp and clear even if not an IPS or better screen.
Waiting on a case from eBay before I venture out with bluetooth headset as a phone.
Can't talk about lag yet as I'm still downloading music, and updates and customising so I need to allow the device to "settle" before I decide if there's any lag.
I've rooted with framaroot which has lost OTA updates (I did one first).
I haven't yet put clockwork mod or TWRP recovery - waiting for more work by the devs on the 5120 before I play too much
Overall I'm happy with the purchase (i.e. grey import) and the device.
Cheers Russ

ruscook said:
Here you go (let me know if the link doesn't work):
https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-...AAAAAAAAw_k/VNFL65TYrv8/w549-h878-no/2013+-+1
Delivery was good.
Ordered 23/5
Released in Hong Kong 24/5 (Fri)
Shipped Mon 27/5
730am 30/5 arrived at my door (western Sydney)
Box was completely sealed
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Thank you Russ. Hong Kong ROM, and have checked all the specs re: 4G LTE compatibility with Telstra - All good there so just about to put the order in.
I see SamMobile has an Australian ROM listed already, so may even flash that when it arrives.
Thank you once again.

Aspi914 said:
Thank you Russ. Hong Kong ROM, and have checked all the specs re: 4G LTE compatibility with Telstra - All good there so just about to put the order in.
I see SamMobile has an Australian ROM listed already, so may even flash that when it arrives.
Thank you once again.
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I wouldn't worry about flashing the AUS ROM, for some reason it takes out the option to customise the Lock Screen Apps.
ie: they took the option out completely.
Other than a couple of Channel 7 Apps, there was nothing better about popping on the local ( or NZ ROM, as I tried both ) so I just flashed straight back to the HK Rom so I could customise my Lock Screen Apps.
4G works a treat on Telstra and Optus, am interested to see what happens when sad old Vodafone turn their 4G on.
Though what I don't like is the trendy Book Cover, as if you slightly move it it thinks you're opening it and turns the screen on, which is annoying in a bag. Silly Samsung Accessories.
Using it as an actual phone is hilarious, though I have a headset for phone calls. It's fun writing txts on.

MADCV said:
I wouldn't worry about flashing the AUS ROM, for some reason it takes out the option to customise the Lock Screen Apps.
ie: they took the option out completely..
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Just got mine delievered last night but have to send it back for exchnage.....
There is a defect in the screen that I believe is the same "oil mark" concern they had with the 10.1's

Just got my 5120 im on att but can only seem to get h+ no 4glte. Cant seem to get it to work on lte. My note 2 works just fine on lte.