Hey guys. I finally decided that buying the Nexus 4 is my best bet. I also have a friend that would bring it to me when he comes to Europe. So my question is: Will I be able to use the US version normally here in Europe? I have a contract at a GSM provider, will there be any issues? What about the power socket?
leadingthenet said:
Hey guys. I finally decided that buying the Nexus 4 is my best bet. I also have a friend that would bring it to me when he comes to Europe. So my question is: Will I be able to use the US version normally here in Europe? I have a contract at a GSM provider, will there be any issues? What about the power socket?
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I'm 99,9% sure you can. The Nexus phones are made to work on almost any carrier in the world.
To be 100% sure, just search in google your carrier 3G bands, like 900, 1200, etc. After that check to see if they match the Nexus 4 specifications.
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I was looking at the best deal i could get on the HD2 when i heard about the US version, has there been any news on the 'upgraded' US version coming to anywhere else? Namely the UK? I dont want to sign up to a contract to then see the better version released
Or would an imported handset from the US work in the UK?
3g high speed data wouldn't work in the uk. and before you ask no, flashing a different rom or radio wouldn't fix that, the frequencies are built into the hardware.
for the sake of the extra rom in my opinion it isn't worth it and to be honest I suspect they'll be difficult to get as they will be tmobile usa locked.
synyster31 said:
I was looking at the best deal i could get on the HD2 when i heard about the US version, has there been any news on the 'upgraded' US version coming to anywhere else? Namely the UK? I dont want to sign up to a contract to then see the better version released
Or would an imported handset from the US work in the UK?
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samsamuel said:
3g high speed data wouldn't work in the uk. and before you ask no, flashing a different rom or radio wouldn't fix that, the frequencies are built into the hardware.
for the sake of the extra rom in my opinion it isn't worth it and to be honest I suspect they'll be difficult to get as they will be tmobile usa locked.
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I don't see why 3G data wouldn't work. The handset is listed as 1700 (AWS) / 2100.
If it only worked on the T-Mobile USA bands they would have just listed it as 1700 (AWS) [even though it still needs 2100 to work on T-Mobile USA].
Without 2100 the phone could only be used in a tiny handful of countries - well, not even a handful really, which would very much destroy some of the appeal of the phone.
If you really want one then Ebay will be your friend. However considering all the problems this phone has had I wouldn't buy one that I couldn't return or exchange, I really wouldn't.
Oh ok thanks guys, just a thought.
Think i'll plump for the Uk one then & see what happens
Thanks
I asked htc back then, even if thair response was obviously the "commercial" one, it was clear enough, "that version of hd2 has been customized especially for tmobile usa and will not be available elsewhere also because it won't work on other networks." or something along those lines.
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
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Hi guys,
Long time lurker, first time poster. I've been following several threads on the Note 4. IT will be my first android coming from iphone, and i've got a couple of questions:
1) I'm in Brazil, carrier Vivo, Band 7, 2600 MHZ. Can I get the SM-N910U instead of the SM-N910C which will be sold here next month? Will SM-N910U work just fine with my LTE network?
2) What online store has a good price for the phone and will send it fast? I'm also looking at a 60% import tax on my crappy country, so it has to be a store that I know will send the correct model.
Thanks!
http://www.expansys.com
repl0id said:
Hi guys,
Long time lurker, first time poster. I've been following several threads on the Note 4. IT will be my first android coming from iphone, and i've got a couple of questions:
1) I'm in Brazil, carrier Vivo, Band 7, 2600 MHZ. Can I get the SM-N910U instead of the SM-N910C which will be sold here next month? Will SM-N910U work just fine with my LTE network?
2) What online store has a good price for the phone and will send it fast? I'm also looking at a 60% import tax on my crappy country, so it has to be a store that I know will send the correct model.
Thanks!
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60% import tax???? You better off getting an airplane and buy it in Europe
Will someone also please help me? I can't figure out what to do, I just want to buy the phone!
It seems the die hard tech guys really love the Exynos version. But it seems the battery life is questionable in Exynos, where it has been proven (so far) in Snapdragon. I haven't found any in-depth reviews on YouTube for example on the Exynos that claim outstanding battery, but I've found multiple for Snapdragon. The second issue is the camera, apparently there is a difference there as well, but I haven't found any direct comparisons.
It seems like the safer choice would be the Snapdragon. But, to further complicate things, it seems like Snapdragon is mainly a US-market part number. I live in South America, and our LTE frequencies are different. I am concerned about buying a carrier phone (Tmo, Verizon, AT&T) because (a) it might be locked and require jumping through hoops to get them to unlock it, (b) it is physically branded, (c) different carrier specific frequencies?
All of this is really a challenge! I simply want to give someone my money! I want a Note 4! But Samsung is making it extremely difficult for someone like me. I live in Ecuador and am on Claro/Movistar.
In the end, I cannot figure out what part number I should be trying to buy! I would rather just play it safe, which to me sounds like the Snapdragon. But the LTE frequencies are the concern at that point!
Please help me.
okay so when I bought my note 3 this article here, or review I should say, was very helpful. http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/review/..._dp_cr?cursor=1&qid=1399409475&sort=rd&sr=8-2
the only thing is, I can't seem to figure out which note 4 model to buy now. if it helps any I live in USA Texas and I'm going to be using my phone on Net10 I would like to get 4G LTE and I'd rather have the Snapdragon model but the Exynos model is ok too. I just want to know which model would work best with the provider I'm going to use and get 4G LTE and also maybe not have so much bloatware. It HAS to be unlocked. Is there a USA unlocked version? What should I do... I'm really good with technology and phones don't get me wrong, but Samsung model numbers and figuring out what's what confuses the crap out of me!
all the unlocked models I found are either not compatible with USA bands or just that I'm worried because they're always European or Arab version phones and I'm just worried about getting one that's from some other country and that it won't function properly. Halp meh plzz?!
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You will have LTE coverage on either the N910F(Snapdragon) or N910C(Exynos).Just get the one offered in your country.
Ashatar said:
You will have LTE coverage on either the N910F(Snapdragon) or N910C(Exynos).Just get the one offered in your country.
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Is this one okay and will work for me properly without any issues then? http://www.net10wirelessphones.com/Samsung_Galaxy-Note-4.html
Will it think I'm in another country or anything like that? :/
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Is this one okay and will work for me properly without any issues then? http://www.net10wirelessphones.com/Samsung_Galaxy-Note-4.html
Will it think I'm in another country or anything like that? :/
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It looks fine, you shouldn't have any problems with it...just watch out to not get a fake one
In Nexus 5 there is a possibility to activate EU bands on US version. Can we expect it would be possible on 6P too?
I'd like to know this too. If its possible to activate band 28 on the US version for use in Australia by flashing a different radio (Are all the required amps and antenna things there)
I need band 3, 7 & 28 for LTE
Might not be possible , could be a different version of the radio chip that they use for the other version. would be nice if its as easy as just flashing radios but tend to think it will be more hardware
I was hoping this was possible as well! If it was and one wanted to flash a different radio do you need to unlock the bootloader to do this?
Thanks,
M
mark.m.moran said:
I was hoping this was possible as well! If it was and one wanted to flash a different radio do you need to unlock the bootloader to do this?
Thanks,
M
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Yes you need a bootloader unlock to flash radios
The development on 6P already started, any updates about that topic?
reas0n said:
The development on 6P already started, any updates about that topic?
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most of us are still getting our phones..give it a couple weeks
1) Anyone know if the radio-angler-angler-02.15.img contains ALL radios?
2) If I travel from US to Italy/Germany/Japan will flashing that Image get it done or will I need to do something else?
The US version of the Nexus will work in those countries except Japan without any extra work.
Sent from my Nexus 6P
Am I right in thinking that if a specific band (i.e. 20, which isn't on the US version) isn't present the phone will simply use another band? Granted, this might not be LTE but still decent speeds.
jimbogreen said:
Am I right in thinking that if a specific band (i.e. 20, which isn't on the US version) isn't present the phone will simply use another band? Granted, this might not be LTE but still decent speeds.
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Guys, any update? I'm still stuck in my damn country with only way to buy the 6P in EU for horrible price...
reas0n said:
Guys, any update? I'm still stuck in my damn country with only way to buy the 6P in EU for horrible price...
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Just check what radio frequency uses your carrier and check if it is available in the US model.
But if you buy it in the US, the price plus tax, plus shipping, plus tax in Europe, not worth it. Almost about the same price. Unless you have someone to bring it to you and you dont have to pay shipping nor europe tax.