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[Q] Where can I get ASAP I9505 LTE model+dutyfree

I need a I9505 Euro open S4 LTE model.
I frequently bought from UK phone store (Clove or handtec)
But, that sim-free provider all delayed until May 03 in UK. (thaty said that samsung UK make a delay)
I can't wait until may 03.
Could you let me know where is In stock of I9505 LTE device?
Seller must support intenational shipping and want to dutyfree or price not over $900 (inc, shipping cost)

Hi. As I know there is nowhere to be found the S4 I9505 until May 3. Also, without talking with a particular guy or something, will be impossible to get the duty declaration as "gift". I have looked every single website. Btw, why you want the I9505 when you guys have the Octa with even higher cpu frequency ? We are crying for Octa and you guys want Snapdragon LMAO

demlasjr said:
Hi. As I know there is nowhere to be found the S4 I9505 until May 3. Also, without talking with a particular guy or something, will be impossible to get the duty declaration as "gift". I have looked every single website. Btw, why you want the I9505 when you guys have the Octa with even higher cpu frequency ? We are crying for Octa and you guys want Snapdragon LMAO
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Thanks for your reply!!!
This link is why i hate korean galaxy variants model. even though that have exynos octa chipset.
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.
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I'm still between the i9500 and i9505. People having i9505 reports high temperature, probably because of the clock. Not sure what to choose.
I knew that Korean version have many limits, but I didn't know that was so horrible.
In your case, you will need to find somebody to buy and send the phone as gift in Korea, but the package can still be stopped in airport or border and if it's opened, they can still ask you for taxes (even if the chances are minimal). You may find somebody and talk to him to do it on a website like eBay, so you will pay him the money with PayPal, they will buy the phone and send to you. This way you have warranty that he will not steal your money and he will have the money to buy and ship it to you. Once I did something like this with a friend. Ebay have taxes, but depends on category and at least you have your money safe
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Hi,
I walked into the Samsung store in Westfield,Stratford today.
I bought a i9505 ,unlocked and and sim free.

demlasjr said:
I'm still between the i9500 and i9505. People having i9505 reports high temperature, probably because of the clock. Not sure what to choose.
I knew that Korean version have many limits, but I didn't know that was so horrible.
In your case, you will need to find somebody to buy and send the phone as gift in Korea, but the package can still be stopped in airport or border and if it's opened, they can still ask you for taxes (even if the chances are minimal). You may find somebody and talk to him to do it on a website like eBay, so you will pay him the money with PayPal, they will buy the phone and send to you. This way you have warranty that he will not steal your money and he will have the money to buy and ship it to you. Once I did something like this with a friend. Ebay have taxes, but depends on category and at least you have your money safe
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Thanks for your detail information! :good::good:
If price is good, i will try it. but mostly New release cell phone is too expensive. :'(
In now, I consider keep order from handtec(UK) or make a new order from negri(US).
Importance is two seller have only "Expected date". and that expect days is everytime varilabe. :crying::crying::crying:

malybru said:
Hi,
I walked into the Samsung store in Westfield,Stratford today.
I bought a i9505 ,unlocked and and sim free.
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Wow, really I envied you!
I hope, I request to you that buying I9505 on that store.
But, UK GBP have too high exchane rate. :'( My money is not enough.
(i ordered from handtec, you known that international customer get duty free)
Thanks for your information.

Best place to purchase real 9505?

I have been hunting for an S4 9505, but there are so many fakes, clones, etc. What's the best online store for price that won't sell clones?
Thanks

donalgodon said:
I have been hunting for an S4 9505, but there are so many fakes, clones, etc. What's the best online store for price that won't sell clones?
Thanks
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From a legitamate certified Samsung Reseller i`d say and not from a new or unknown website.

gee2012 said:
From a legitamate certified Samsung Reseller i`d say and not from a new or unknown website.
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I've even seen fakes on Amazon, so I'm a big apprehensive, and in my region, there are a ton of fakes being sold as well.

donalgodon said:
I've even seen fakes on Amazon, so I'm a big apprehensive, and in my region, there are a ton of fakes being sold as well.
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Are there no physical shops where you can see (if they`re the real thing) and buy phones somewhere near you?

gee2012 said:
Are there no physical shops where you can see (if they`re the real thing) and buy phones somewhere near you?
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Yeah, there are a few. I'll have to read up on how to spot a fake, because from what I've seen they aren't always easy to spot. I asked a ton of local dealers about the 9505, and most had never heard of it, and confused it with the Active or assumed I wanted the AT&T variant.

I always buy my phones on eBay. Never had a problem yet. S2, S3 32gb, S4 32 gb. You gotta know how to look for the right things.

I may buy a Rose Gold Korean Note 3 tommorow. Help!

Hey guys, a buddy of mine bought a Rose Gold Note 3 while he was in Korea and now is selling it. I am thinking about buying it off of him even though it is not compatible with LTE here in Canada.
My main concern though is if the phone can be rooted and if there is a variety of Roms that can be put on it. I base my buying decision on this with every phone I get.
Is this phone considered different to the development community than say an American Note 3? Will this cause a seperation in the Rom development?
The phone runs a Snapdragon 800 and not the Exynos.
Thanks a ton guys!
ps. Would you get this phone over the M8?

What is the model of the phone? For example the international version is called SM-N9005, please answer this so we can help you out
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Joshua3109 said:
Hey guys, a buddy of mine bought a Rose Gold Note 3 while he was in Korea and now is selling it. I am thinking about buying it off of him even though it is not compatible with LTE here in Canada.
My main concern though is if the phone can be rooted and if there is a variety of Roms that can be put on it. I base my buying decision on this with every phone I get.
Is this phone considered different to the development community than say an American Note 3? Will this cause a seperation in the Rom development?
The phone runs a Snapdragon 800 and not the Exynos.
Thanks a ton guys!
ps. Would you get this phone over the M8?
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Take a look here if you want it rooted/custom ROM'd/modded. This is the main thread for Korean Note 3s. I'm pretty sure if he didn't update it often you can still use towelroot.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2533424
I wouldn't even get a Note 3 at this point dude. Wait for the new Nexus or Note 4....

Galaxy Note 4 - Fake??!

Hallo.
Just got my Samsung Galaxy Note 4 from an e-Bay trader. I think the dealer has a Chinese seat but the phone was shipped from England.
Please have a look at the photos. I also have a box of the original Polish version. It is in both cases the Exynos variant: SM-N910C.
The boxes are slightly different in the color of the printing: Polish ink is slightly darker than the new variant. On the back side of the package the dubious box has "WiFi Certified" instead of "HD Voice", which is labeled on the Polish box. Everything else is equal.
If the device is nominally a SM-N910C model, however it is sold for the Arabic market, can I assume that this device still is technically strictly equivalent to the variant for the European market never the less? Could it be that different or inferior components are used for different Markets? Does Samsung use different tolerances for different markets? Or is the device absolutely identical to the European variant?
Is there a way to check whether this device is an original Samsung Note 4 without opening the box?
Thanks for the hints!

You could watch a youtube video over the fake differences with the clones.

Just boot into download mood

take a look here,and fill out the IMEI nr
https://support-ca.samsung.com/secaew/consumer/ca/findwarranty/warrantyinfo

In which country is the Note 4 being produced? I know that the Polish Variant of the Model SM-N910C is produced in Vietnam. My Model is produced in China however. So is it a fake or is the Note 4 being produced in both countries? How does the SM-N910C from Vietnam differ from the SM-N910C from China? Are they technicaly identical? Is one country better" than the other? Are there different parts and tolerances being used?

Note 4's are being produced in vietnam and china....The ones being produced in china are not fake (in my country we get 910c which is made in china under official warranty). You can download an app called "phoneinfo" from playstore it will tell you whether you have a genuine samsung phone or not. The 910C being made in china and Vietnam are identical and have no difference.....no quality preference i have seen many phones from both countries. However this is my personal opinion and experience, a senior member may guide futhur on "different parts and tolerances" being used.
Dont worry about the box. In my country some people import brand new phones and ask the sellers to send phone and accessories only. They do this to avoid custom duty (which is levied on new phones only) so they pose as if they are importing a used phone. Then the use a locally made clone box to sell the phone.....the phone itself and the accessories are mostly original.

If the s-pen works while hovering above the screen then it's a real note 4.

If you turn it on, you will see right away the on the screen.
Replicas will never have SAMOLEDs and you will see right away the difference in colors and they are so obvious.

The Polish C-version, which is manufactured in Vietnam and no doubt original, has an internal memory of 24,65GB (according to Kies and Windows). The new Arabic C-version, which has been manufactured in China, has an internal memory of 24,57GB (again, according to Kies and Windows). Could this be a sign for a fake phone or are such minor differences and fluctuations normal and due to the manufactoring process?
CPU Z and Phone Info show absolutely identical hardware, only the internal memory is slightly smaller in the China-manufactured device. The China-version is slightly faster in the Antutu and Geekbench benchmarks however. So, can I now finally and definitly be SURE that the nev, China-made Note 4 is an original, genuine Samsung Galaxy Note 4 SM-N910C and is definitly NOT a fake ?
Hmm .. Could all you Note 4 owners write here which version you have, where it was manufactured ​​and how big the internal memory is.
Many many thanks!
P.s.: Where is the N910F (Snapdragon-Version) being produced?

dork997 said:
Note 4's are being produced in vietnam and china....The ones being produced in china are not fake (in my country we get 910c which is made in china under official warranty). You can download an app called "phoneinfo" from playstore it will tell you whether you have a genuine samsung phone or not. The 910C being made in china and Vietnam are identical and have no difference.....no quality preference i have seen many phones from both countries. However this is my personal opinion and experience, a senior member may guide futhur on "different parts and tolerances" being used.
Dont worry about the box. In my country some people import brand new phones and ask the sellers to send phone and accessories only. They do this to avoid custom duty (which is levied on new phones only) so they pose as if they are importing a used phone. Then the use a locally made clone box to sell the phone.....the phone itself and the accessories are mostly original.
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Yes, just instal free "Phone Info" from play store, we'll know it fake or not.

FYI: It's definitly original.. Best way to find out is the Antutu Officer..
Other possibility:
- (Samsung) Phone Info
- CPU-Z
- KIES

pimpl said:
FYI: It's definitly original.. Best way to find out is the Antutu Officer..
Other possibility:
- (Samsung) Phone Info
- CPU-Z
- KIES
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Told you....if it has SUPER AMOLED (PURE BLACKS)...and S-pen hovering works....then its deffo an original phone.

n9006 vs. n9005 differences

Hello,
my dad is thinking about buying note 3 n9006 variant, n9005 is also an option, but price difference in our contry is huge. About 150€+ between these models. From specs I can see that only difference is internal memory, and it's ridiculous to pay that much just for extra 16GB. So I'm wondering is there any other major differences between these two models? For ex. camera quality, display quality, and overall quality of the phone.
Any input would be appreciated.

9006 China dual sim .
9005 International version .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2574886

Samsung SM N9006 is not only dual sim , I have this phone and is the single SIM variant,difference between the two phones is the model 9006 comes without the Play Store installed.

Thanks for replys. After reading whole thread @JJEgan pointed me to, we went to check our local seller that had the phone, and after checking it, I'm pretty sure it was one hell of a good clone, so we've given up on buying it.

Shommey said:
Hello,
my dad is thinking about buying note 3 n9006 variant, n9005 is also an option, but price difference in our contry is huge. About 150€+ between these models. From specs I can see that only difference is internal memory, and it's ridiculous to pay that much just for extra 16GB. So I'm wondering is there any other major differences between these two models? For ex. camera quality, display quality, and overall quality of the phone.
Any input would be appreciated.
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Is Samsung still selling the note 3?

jordanpa said:
Is Samsung still selling the note 3?
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In my country, no. Official samsungs resellers do not have Note 3 in stock and will not getting any of it. In some other stores there's a used ones, and "new" ones which appears to be clones.

If the screen was Super Amoled, which is not hard to check, then it wasn't a clone...