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Hi, I'm thinking of teaching English in South Korea. I'd be going in maybe 4 or 5 months and was wondering if it is worth it to get the Galaxy S2 or not. I will need to get a laptop but my family might be helping me out with that. I will want to travel to Japan, China, maybe some other countries. I know it uses a SIM card but will it work in these countries as well? Do you think it is worth it? I'll be there for a year. Maybe I should get a cheap phone and maybe get a tablet instead. Any advice would be great.
Is it any kind of substitute for a Camera?
P.S. I would be selling my current Samsung Epic from Sprint to cover a good portion of the cost.
Hello.
I'm korean and please refer my reply.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1052222
If you will resident(living) in south korea, you will purchased korea galaxy s2 from SKTelecom or KoreaTelecom contract.
But , in short stay and many country traveling and return to your country to use, i recommend buy the EU galaxy S2.
Any more advise?
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I beg to differ!!
The con's you mentioned here aren't much of a problem. Most of the world still uses triband gsm and having a quad band won't do much of good and how many of us really uses mms when we are using emailing or video calling!!
If you see the pro's they is NFC which is gonna be must feature in all smart mobile in future. Next gen samsung mobile is having NFC in all the models. So isn't it cool to have right now than later? well there are lot of apps in android for fm, so having a native fm on mobile is pointless. And DMB is an extra asset too. last but not the least bloatware can be removed in many ways as like rooting
So what do you think guys?
Pulverizer said:
Hello.
I'm korean and please refer my reply.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1052222
If you will resident(living) in south korea, you will purchased korea galaxy s2 from SKTelecom or KoreaTelecom contract.
But , in short stay and many country traveling and return to your country to use, i recommend buy the EU galaxy S2.
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My gsm galaxy s 1 picked up signal just fine travelling SK and japan last year. You might not be able to get full speed 3g though
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Hey I have an opportunity to grab a Korean S4 (SHV-E300K/S). I am wondering if there will be any issues to using this phone in HK? The LTE bands appear to be compatible. I was wondering if the phone will be locked or if there is something that just won't work? I've never been to Korea so I don't know how phones are sold there so any insight will be appreciated.
Thanks in Advance!
Did some digging around and apparently KT telecom, (1 of the 2 large operators in South Korea) did not lock the previous release of the S3.
Also including the article which mentions the LTE bands just in case anyone's interested.
http://www.sammobile.com/2013/04/02/galaxy-s4s-korean-variant-shv-e300sk-to-feature-exynos-5-octa-clocked-at-1-8ghz-confirmed-by-fcc/
Still hoping to get some input before pulling the trigger. Thanks
I'm very interested in this, and I've been trying to do some research. I have a best friend who's brother lives in Korea and works at Samsung, and she told me that if I wanted the Korean version, he'd do his best to ship one to my specifications.
Long story short, I want the Exynos + LTE, but the information online is few and in between.
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Well if you can find out anything from that person who works for Samsung that would be much appreciated. I'm willing to pull the trigger if:
a) they sell phones outright off contract in Korea,
b) the phone is carrier unlocked, and
c) I can set English menus.
I am willing to Gamble with the LTE bands and the software compatibility quirks that I may experience.
Perhaps someone from Korea can shed some light?
Thanks.
pygo said:
Well if you can find out anything from that person who works for Samsung that would be much appreciated. I'm willing to pull the trigger if:
a) they sell phones outright off contract in Korea,
b) the phone is carrier unlocked, and
c) I can set English menus.
I am willing to Gamble with the LTE bands and the software compatibility quirks that I may experience.
Perhaps someone from Korea can shed some light?
Thanks.
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To answer your questions,
Phones are available in English menu and you only need to worry about the LTE bands as they are not carrier locked in Korea. You might need to set some settings to work in your country and chances should be high as I heard the Octa supports 20 bands of LTE.
I'm not sure what you meant by outright but you can walk into any shop and buy it if that's what you meant. Alternatively, if you know anyone in Korea they should be able to get it for you but not in the next few days because right now it seems that it's all on contract until stock are more abundant.
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It would be really cool if the Korean GS4 could work with USA LTE. But the price~! Right now, it's being sold for around $1,100 USD~!
What's special about Korean models? Don't other countries have octa too?
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What's special about Korean models? Don't other countries have octa too?
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They have octa + LTE.
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Okay, so I'm very confused. I too have the opportunity to grab a Korean version, but instead of the OP, I reside in the US, would I run into ANY problems if I got this version? LTE I understand might possibly work/might not, but is there anything else to be concerned with?
All galaxy korean version has following problems.
1. All operator too many customizing ==> it will cause unstable, because all known that they request too many modify frameworks also.
2. Too many have bloat apps.(operator apps, avg 10 + apps exist, some apps are not support uninstall, yeah rooting will delete that apps, but it make an another error)
3. UMTS band are only 1900/2100 (official), previous galaxy have only UMTS 2100 (SKT/KT model only, LGU+ model using CDMA 1800(that frequncy only exist in korea over the world)
4. LTE band are only 850/1800. (SKT 850/1800 , KT 1800 / LG U+ 850)
5. Maybe Firmare not compatible with Global version (I930X / N710X )
6. you may not use USSD code (korean all operator doesn't support USSD code, so korean localizing version remove USSD function)
I lived in korea, but i don't use our korean galaxy models. This time I also ordered galaxy s4 on UK. Because UK model is always Europe open model and it has nearly Samsung reference model. (Doesn't have or 1~2 bloat app exist)
i'm very hate too many localizing. it will always phone make unstable.
Pulverizer, thank you for the info! I think I'll be going for the i9500 now.
Thank You to all who took the time to reply!
I'm likely going to get a local machine now to reduce the need to tinker.
This is also a very informative link from an shv-e300 user for any of those who are still fence sitters! Very good information is given at the bottom of page 3!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2253148&page=3
I to was tempted for Korean
This information will keep me to in the US/UK LTE version.
Love my Verizon S4 but unable to use in Kuwait. Will be in Kuwait and would like the S4 version that I can use there and when I return in a year, use in the US. Which model do I get and do you know which carrier is good in US?
sytech55 said:
Love my Verizon S4 but unable to use in Kuwait. Will be in Kuwait and would like the S4 version that I can use there and when I return in a year, use in the US. Which model do I get and do you know which carrier is good in US?
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Still looking to see if anyone can help me with this question.
sytech55 said:
Still looking to see if anyone can help me with this question.
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Buy only GT I9505 that is LTE for use in your country.
Next is question about what US carrier provider to choose when back home.
have a nice stay there.
You can buy any GT-I9500 3G or GT-I9505 4G-LTE.
Galaxy S4 black edition is also available..
GT-I9505 4G-LTE & S4 Black Edition are preferable though
Usually Samsung's Snapdragon version in Hong Kong or China have unlocked Bootloader and therefore should be able to get TWRP without too much problem. (That' the case of the S7 Snapdragon for instance: https://forum.xda-developers.com/s7...ecovery-official-twrp-galaxy-s7-edge-t3458589 )
I own the S8+ 6Gb HK version. I haven't found anybody working on it (On Chinese forums they seem to be checking regularly... xda forums ) but the user base is decently big and given the fact it was achieved previously for the S7 I was wondering if anybody would be ready to work on it? (if not started already).
If no one with the skillset is around, we could eventually team up for a bounty thread (With an unlocked bootloader the task shouldn't be a massive job)
Any people interested?
hear hear- have the same phone, it really is much more smoother than my G955F (btw selling the G9FF for a great negotiable price PM me if anyone wants it or any DEV
etc).
would be good to know if or when it will happen
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hear hear- have the same phone, it really is much more smoother than my G955F (btw selling the G9FF for a great negotiable price PM me if anyone wants it or any DEV
etc).
would be good to know if or when it will happen
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If nobody on XDA, hopefully someone in China...
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Unfortunately I have also SM-G9550 Chinese version. seems no developer shows any interest in this version to work on
the problem is most of the Chinese doesn't speak English so probably very few Chinese are here on Xda.
ran816 said:
Unfortunately I have also SM-G9550 Chinese version. seems no developer shows any interest in this version to work on
the problem is most of the Chinese doesn't speak English so probably very few Chinese are here on Xda.
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INDEED! The android security patch level is still at 1 may 17, even with a recent update...
shocking
ran816 said:
Unfortunately I have also SM-G9550 Chinese version. seems no developer shows any interest in this version to work on
the problem is most of the Chinese doesn't speak English so probably very few Chinese are here on Xda.
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True but there are also a few active forums in China for the S8/S8+. The other point being some of the HK devs speak decently good English
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Good news is some people seem to be trying (Without much help or success though...)
https://plus.google.com/112099740008124860452/posts/byNNxuCqoeZ
I got one too I love it but it seems no updates or firmwares from anyone not even Samsung lol
@Alcibiade have you seen this already?
https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...ecovery-twrp-galaxy-s8-s8-snapdragon-t3636718
hazmad said:
@Alcibiade have you seen this already?
https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...ecovery-twrp-galaxy-s8-s8-snapdragon-t3636718
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Hey thanks a lot! Well spotted. I'll try as soon as I get back home
Thanks e can expect ROMs and custom kernels to flow in soon
For people who are using the HK versions (G9550) in the UK, what problems are you facing in the normal day-to-day running?
I've been told that VoLTE and Wifi Calling do not work when using in the UK. Is this the case? What other "problems" or limitations are there on using the HK version in UK? How about samsung pay or android pay?
I ask because I'm seriously considering buying the 128GB/6GB version.
Communist99 said:
For people who are using the HK versions (G9550) in the UK, what problems are you facing in the normal day-to-day running?
I've been told that VoLTE and Wifi Calling do not work when using in the UK. Is this the case? What other "problems" or limitations are there on using the HK version in UK? How about samsung pay or android pay?
I ask because I'm seriously considering buying the 128GB/6GB version.
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pretty much only volte and wifi calling not working and also not working with LTE-A/carrier aggregration also known as 4G+
android pay works fine, samsung pay doesnt connect to servers.
other than that works fine, software is behind the other variants .....
I also have the g9550 variant, software is really behind, does anyone have any recommendations to keep up?
Hello.
Can the G9500 dual SIM China version Rom be flashed to the Hong Kong version?
iliadis_babis said:
I also have the g9550 variant, software is really behind, does anyone have any recommendations to keep up?
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G9550ZHU1AQF7
24/7/2017
why it is behind?
Dr.][No_WaY said:
G9550ZHU1AQF7
24/7/2017
why it is behind?
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Mine doesn't find any updates to do, and build number is NRD90M.G9550ZHU1AQEE, Security patch, May 1st..
iliadis_babis said:
I also have the g9550 variant, software is really behind, does anyone have any recommendations to keep up?
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iliadis_babis said:
Mine doesn't find any updates to do, and build number is NRD90M.G9550ZHU1AQEE, Security patch, May 1st..
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is it HK or CN?
It is an HK device and I got the update yesterday. Am I the only one who was ignoring the FM - AM capabilities of the S8+, even exclusively on this model ?
0xsly0x said:
Hello.
Can the G9500 dual SIM China version Rom be flashed to the Hong Kong version?
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I would like to know this too, mine should be here this week and using it on EE
Alcibiade said:
Usually Samsung's Snapdragon version in Hong Kong or China have unlocked Bootloader and therefore should be able to get TWRP without too much problem. (That' the case of the S7 Snapdragon for instance: https://forum.xda-developers.com/s7...ecovery-official-twrp-galaxy-s7-edge-t3458589 )
I own the S8+ 6Gb HK version. I haven't found anybody working on it (On Chinese forums they seem to be checking regularly... xda forums ) but the user base is decently big and given the fact it was achieved previously for the S7 I was wondering if anybody would be ready to work on it? (if not started already).
If no one with the skillset is around, we could eventually team up for a bounty thread (With an unlocked bootloader the task shouldn't be a massive job)
Any people interested?
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I would be interested by that TWRP, have a HongKong S9550 128/6 on AT&T got LTE and Visual voicemaill to work by registering my old IMEI with AT&T but no Samsung Pay and VoLTE
Hi all, can't find an answer, what's the difference between N935K and the N935F? Hardware the same? Does one have bloatware or any other software differences? What are the differences?
Thanks
mario24601 said:
Hi all, can't find an answer, what's the difference between N935K and the N935F? Hardware the same? What are the differences?
Thanks
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Hardware same but dual sim for the N935F/DS, software not same. N935F/DS is international version, N935K is Korean version.
Envoyé de mon SM-N935F en utilisant Tapatalk
benyou54 said:
Hardware same but dual sim for the N935F/DS, software not same. N935F/DS is international version, N935K is Korean version.
Envoyé de mon SM-N935F en utilisant Tapatalk
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Thanks, I'm thinking of get the SM-N935F/DS. Is this considered better or worse than the K version? I'm in US. Don't plan to root, but maybe eventually.
mario24601 said:
Thanks, I'm thinking of get the SM-N935F/DS. Is this considered better or worse than the K version? I'm in US. Don't plan to root, but maybe eventually.
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The Korean version will be cheaper cause it was released 6 months before the international version. It's always better il get the international version to get full english language compatibilities [emoji106]
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mario24601 said:
Thanks, I'm thinking of get the SM-N935F/DS. Is this considered better or worse than the K version? I'm in US. Don't plan to root, but maybe eventually.
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The n935f(ds) international model has more LTE frequencies than the weird korea specific s/k/l models, so you have a better chance to use it properly in the US either with t-mob or AT&T. Plus you can use it with 2 sim cards if you like or 1sim+1sd. The korean version has a dvb-t mpeg4 tuner but it is useless outside korea.
I bought my n935F from ebay from a US based seller (never_rrp or sth like that) for $530+fedex or something similar,I use it in Australia. If anyoone wondering it is malaysian stock.
hellrc5 said:
The n935f(ds) international model has more LTE frequencies than the weird korea specific s/k/l models, so you have a better chance to use it properly in the US either with t-mob or AT&T. Plus you can use it with 2 sim cards if you like or 1sim+1sd. The korean version has a dvb-t mpeg4 tuner but it is useless outside korea.
I bought my n935F from ebay from a US based seller (never_rrp or sth like that) for $530+fedex or something similar,I use it in Australia. If anyoone wondering it is malaysian stock.
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Thanks. Appreciate the feedback! Think I'll give it a try. I am using the flat S7 but been wanting to give the stylus a try.
hellrc5 said:
The n935f(ds) international model has more LTE frequencies than the weird korea specific s/k/l models, so you have a better chance to use it properly in the US either with t-mob or AT&T. Plus you can use it with 2 sim cards if you like or 1sim+1sd. The korean version has a dvb-t mpeg4 tuner but it is useless outside korea.
I bought my n935F from ebay from a US based seller (never_rrp or sth like that) for $530+fedex or something similar,I use it in Australia. If anyoone wondering it is malaysian stock.
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I'm looking into buying the same from the same seller.
Can you tell a bit more about it? For example, does the Gear VR work? Does the Samsung Pay work?
KinkArthur said:
I'm looking into buying the same from the same seller.
Can you tell a bit more about it? For example, does the Gear VR work? Does the Samsung Pay work?
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I dont own a vr set so cannot answer this question but samsung pay is pre-installed on the phone and i GUESS it should work as long as try to use it in a samsung pay ebabled country. I dont use it so it hasnt been set up on my phone but i might try to add a credit card tomorrow to check it out. I guess if i can set it up it should work in a shop
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hellrc5 said:
I dont own a vr set so cannot answer this question but samsung pay is pre-installed on the phone and i GUESS it should work as long as try to use it in a samsung pay ebabled country. I dont use it so it hasnt been set up on my phone but i might try to add a credit card tomorrow to check it out. I guess if i can set it up it should work in a shop
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Thanks. I believe you do not need a VR headset to test if it works. Oculus has removed Note 7 from supported devices, and never bothered to add support for Note FE.
If you can download and install Oculus VR apps, I believe it should work then.
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Thanks. I believe you do not need a VR headset to test if it works. Oculus has removed Note 7 from supported devices, and never bothered to add support for Note FE.
If you can download and install Oculus VR apps, I believe it should work then.
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I tried to install polyrunner vr from google play but google play says my device is not compatible. I installed it from apk but it would not run, so take it as a no...
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I tried to install polyrunner vr from google play but google play says my device is not compatible. I installed it from apk but it would not run, so take it as a no...
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No worries, polyrunner vr isn't supported on my s7 edge either, but does run anything samsung/oculus gear VR perfectly fine.
I just realized that Samsung Gear VR should come preinstalled in any sort (sometimes disabled).
So if you don't see anything VR in your app list then it probably answers the question.
Apart from that, does it come with a bloatware or some alien carrier logos or apps? From youtube reviews it seems that all FE's are carrier branded SK or KT providers. It even can be seen on screen while device booting.
Nope. N935F is not branded. and no carrier bloatware. Just find some youtube video review from malaysia/indonesia/thailand/vietnam reviewer. you can see it.
KinkArthur said:
No worries, polyrunner vr isn't supported on my s7 edge either, but does run anything samsung/oculus gear VR perfectly fine.
I just realized that Samsung Gear VR should come preinstalled in any sort (sometimes disabled).
So if you don't see anything VR in your app list then it probably answers the question.
Apart from that, does it come with a bloatware or some alien carrier logos or apps? From youtube reviews it seems that all FE's are carrier branded SK or KT providers. It even can be seen on screen while device booting.
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Gear service , gear shell and gear setup wizard is definitely in the firmware (same apps as they were in the n7). If you tell me any free VR stuff from oculus or other vendors which runs on s7 I can check it out for you if it starts on the FE or i get some bull**** error message
Btw the phone is not branded at all so no carrier apps or any bloatware beyond the usual samsung stuff, no custom boot/shutdown anim either. It comes with multi-CSC and my csc is xme since it is malaysian stock.
The only thing I miss is VoLTE in the settings, but i havent had volte with the unbranded n930f either (csc=xsa). I was thinking if i could change the csc to THL somehow because volte supposed to be available in thailand but i could not figure it out yet. The firmware files for different regions are absolutely identical since it is multicsc so flashing it with odin is pointless, short codes to enter the preconfig menu to change the product code/csc dont work either. I dont want to root the phone because i need other features like secure folder and secret mode in samsung internet
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Biggest difference: Korean version doesn't have the fugly front logo whereas the "international" (actually: SEA) version does.
Logo does not bother me, i had it on my note7 too and never disturbed me. Hw differrence that the korean versions are crippled outside korea because of thr odd freqencies they support is more significant imho. What does SEA stand for btw?
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Logo does not bother me, i had it on my note7 too and never disturbed me. Hw differrence that the korean versions are crippled outside korea because of thr odd freqencies they support is more significant imho. What does SEA stand for btw?
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SEA stand for South-East Asia...
Is there a custom ROM for N935F/DS ?