Hello, I am new to the xda forums and I thought I'd ask you knowledgeable folk about my dilemma. I currently live in Canada and am going to purchase an unlocked Galaxy Note 3 from Negri Electronics. I was about to buy the N9005, I presume that works on Bell's LTE service correct? Because I saw also on the site a Samsung N900W8 Galaxy Note 3 LTE 32GB (Bell) (Unlocked).. which confused me. Will the n9005 work on my LTE network or do I have to buy the second one? Thank you.
you need LTE on 1700MHz/AWS for Bell... N9005 does not this.
N900W8 is better if you want LTE
Hello xda members
I am planning to upgrade from LG G2 to S5. I have two options:
1. S5 Regular [G900-F]
2. S5 Duos [G900-FD]
Now please tell me if I would get as much support from the custom rom and xda community with the Dual Sim variant as I would get with the Regular 900F version?
I do want my phone to be supported in the long run and updated regularly by custom rom builders as they do for mainstream S5 model (900F)
Or should I opt for the regular 900F model?
The price difference is so insignificant between these devices (like $15 in my country)
Thank in advance for your input
In which country are you? Well the Roms made for regular S5 will not work on Duos. Probably don't expect a lot of development from xda for Duos because these devices are not worldwide spread therefore less people using them. I would really like to have Duos S5 but they are none in Europe.
They are available in Europe via Expansys and Mobicity although I'm pretty certain these are UAE model imports.
About £400 (GBP) so $640 Approx.
It's a shame that Samsung don't launch a properly supported European version.....but frankly who knows what Samsung are thinking most of the time.
in_core said:
Hello xda members
I am planning to upgrade from LG G2 to S5. I have two options:
1. S5 Regular [G900-F]
2. S5 Duos [G900-FD]
Now please tell me if I would get as much support from the custom rom and xda community with the Dual Sim variant as I would get with the Regular 900F version?
I do want my phone to be supported in the long run and updated regularly by custom rom builders as they do for mainstream S5 model (900F)
Or should I opt for the regular 900F model?
The price difference is so insignificant between these devices (like $15 in my country)
Thank in advance for your input
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I would go for the mono sim G900F if you want to tinker with your phone unless you absolutely need a dual sim device. Much more support now and in the future for the G900F as the G900FD will remain a niche product.
Hello community, i am new here , i own a GT-i9505 galaxy s4 that i bought almost 1 year ago.
I was reading guides and tuts on how to flash my own custom rom and it seems pretty easy.
After a re-search i finally thought of flashing a clean CM.
But here's the main question.
Which one is the right one, and what are the differences between them?
Galaxy S4 (jflte)
Galaxy S4 (AT&T) (jflteatt)
Galaxy S4 (C Spire) (jfltecsp)
Galaxy S4 (Canada) (jfltecan)
Galaxy S4 (Cricket) (jfltecri)
Galaxy S4 (GSM Non-LTE) (ja3g)
Galaxy S4 (Intl) (jfltexx)
Galaxy S4 (non-LTE) (i9500)
Galaxy S4 (Sprint) (jfltespr)
Galaxy S4 (T-Mobile) (jfltetmo)
Galaxy S4 (US Cellular) (jflteusc)
Galaxy S4 (Verizon) (jfltevzw)
Galaxy S4 Active (Intl) (jactivelte)
Galaxy S4 LTE-A (ks01lte)
I'am from Greece and i am using Vodafone.
Any answer would be more than appreciated.
The main reason i am changing OS is battery life, i don't want any custom or awesome features.
GT-I9505 = jfltexx. This is the one you want.
GT-I9500 = ja3g. You have this one listed twice. This is the device using the Exynos processor and lacking LTE.
GT-I9506 = ks01lte. This is the "Black Edition" Galaxy S4. It has a faster processor than the I9505 but its other hardware is identical.
GT-I9295 = jactivelte. This has its own forum on XDA.
The other devices listed are North American devices. This means they use North American LTE frequencies, which will not be of use to you in Greece. The AT&T and Verizon models lock their bootloaders to prevent root. The Cricket, Verizon, and Sprint models use CDMA rather than GSM, so they wouldn't work at all in Greece. The Canada version is identical to the AT&T version, but without the locked bootloader. The T-Mobile version never received an upgrade to Android 5.0.1. AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, and Sprint Galaxy S4 devices all have their own forums on XDA.
There are many more models of S4 than in your list. At last count, there were some 50 different Galaxy S4 variants out there, but you don't need to worry about that. You now know which one you should use.
Strephon Alkhalikoi said:
GT-I9505 = jfltexx. This is the one you want.
GT-I9500 = ja3g. You have this one listed twice. This is the device using the Exynos processor and lacking LTE.
GT-I9506 = ks01lte. This is the "Black Edition" Galaxy S4. It has a faster processor than the I9505 but its other hardware is identical.
GT-I9295 = jactivelte. This has its own forum on XDA.
The other devices listed are North American devices. This means they use North American LTE frequencies, which will not be of use to you in Greece. The AT&T and Verizon models lock their bootloaders to prevent root. The Cricket, Verizon, and Sprint models use CDMA rather than GSM, so they wouldn't work at all in Greece. The Canada version is identical to the AT&T version, but without the locked bootloader. The T-Mobile version never received an upgrade to Android 5.0.1. AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, and Sprint Galaxy S4 devices all have their own forums on XDA.
There are many more models of S4 than in your list. At last count, there were some 50 different Galaxy S4 variants out there, but you don't need to worry about that. You now know which one you should use.
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Hi fellow android users, its paranoidandroidradio.
I'm new to XDA, and please pardon me if my question is repeated anywhere on this forum somewhere.
I recently got my galaxy 6 edge plus stolen by some moron, and luckily my father gave me his South Korean phone note 4 N910S.
I use T Mobile in california. I wonder if I will be able to access the 4G LTE network provided by T Mobile. I am aware that there is a question similar to mine on this forum, and the only difference it had was that it was asking for ATT network.
Please help:crying
Recently i wanted to buy a S5 second hand or refurbished. But wasn't sure which model was the best to buy.
Also which model of the S5 has the most XDA Developer Support right now?
That's hard to answer. I'll make a note so short summary of all the S5 for you, so you can choose one instead
Start with the ordinary Galaxy S5 model (G900F). The most popular variant, with tons of development support, has the standard SD801 and 2GB RAM. Do note that, since the G900F itself has many carrier variant, you might want to avoid the Verizon/AT&T model (G900V/A), due to locked bootloader. Any other variant falls under the klte category will be fine. Also get the FD model if you want dual SIM support. Fun fact: Sprint has an all blue variant (not just blue cover with black front)
Next is the Exynos model (G900H). Only released in Asian countries, this variant had a lot of potential, if it wasn't for the lack of LTE (which makes it the #1 contender for the worst S5 ever) Development is surprisingly good for an Exynos phone, probably only behind the international S3. Also has a dual SIM variant.
Also available is the S5 Broadband LTE-A aka G906S/K/L (whoever named it like this must be drunk) which is the S5 everyone dreamt for. Quad HD screen, Snapdragon 805, 3GB RAM LTE-A support, blah blah blah. Even the Sony IMX240 sensor, the same one on the Note 5 is here too (don't expect picture quality to be the same though due to different aperture and software and whatnot) Only released in Korea through Koreans' Big Three Carrier thought (no, not your Korea, GTFO Kim Jong-Un). Which is the reason why development sucks big time (since it is some of the rarest S5 available), only behind the S5 Sport/Active model. Without @cvxda and @bjnmonkey77, this device would've been on the same club as the LG V10. Rest in peace.
*Also, Samsung did release another LTE-A (called LTE+) capable variant of the S5 in Singapore and Europe. This one only has the SD805 though, everything else is the same as the klte variant. Development is a bit better, but not much.*
Can't forget the Neo model though. Basically the refreshed S5 without the water flap (yay!), better selfie camera, a new front camera and the brand new (for the era) Exynos 7580. Although lacking the removable battery and the development support of the klte S5 (boo!), the newer TouchWiz UI and a planned Nougat update more than makes up for it. Even if Samsung says "**** you" the device, porting Nougat from the A5 2016 should be easy, since both has the same Exynos SoC.
Last is the S5 Active/Sport model. The Active is exclusive to AT&T, while the Sport is Sprint's answer to AT&T's Active (the irony). Both are some of the hardest-hitting S5 available, while are also even rarer than the LTE-A variant. Development is pretty much non-existent, not even sure whether root is available or notz can't check sorry
I guess that's it lol. What a long answer (silly me). Sorry if you find it confusing, since my S5 only have like 3% left, and it was 11PM here. And enjoy I guess. XD.
Also XDA, swap your font plox. Looks like it's from 2010 ;;
phamanhvu01 said:
That's hard to answer. I'll make a note so short summary of all the S5 for you, so you can choose one instead
Start with the ordinary Galaxy S5 model (G900F). The most popular variant, with tons of development support, has the standard SD801 and 2GB RAM. Do note that, since the G900F itself has many carrier variant, you might want to avoid the Verizon/AT&T model (G900V/A), due to locked bootloader. Any other variant falls under the klte category will be fine. Also get the FD model if you want dual SIM support. Fun fact: Sprint has an all blue variant (not just blue cover with black front)
Next is the Exynos model (G900H). Only released in Asian countries, this variant had a lot of potential, if it wasn't for the lack of LTE (which makes it the #1 contender for the worst S5 ever) Development is surprisingly good for an Exynos phone, probably only behind the international S3. Also has a dual SIM variant.
Also available is the S5 Broadband LTE-A aka G906S/K/L (whoever named it like this must be drunk) which is the S5 everyone dreamt for. Quad HD screen, Snapdragon 805, 3GB RAM LTE-A support, blah blah blah. Even the Sony IMX240 sensor, the same one on the Note 5 is here too (don't expect picture quality to be the same though due to different aperture and software and whatnot) Only released in Korea through Koreans' Big Three Carrier thought (no, not your Korea, GTFO Kim Jong-Un). Which is the reason why development sucks big time (since it is some of the rarest S5 available), only behind the S5 Sport/Active model. Without @cvxda and @bjnmonkey77, this device would've been on the same club as the LG V10. Rest in peace.
*Also, Samsung did release another LTE-A (called LTE+) capable variant of the S5 in Singapore and Europe. This one only has the SD805 though, everything else is the same as the klte variant. Development is a bit better, but not much.*
Can't forget the Neo model though. Basically the refreshed S5 without the water flap (yay!), better selfie camera, a new front camera and the brand new (for the era) Exynos 7580. Although lacking the removable battery and the development support of the klte S5 (boo!), the newer TouchWiz UI and a planned Nougat update more than makes up for it. Even if Samsung says "**** you" the device, porting Nougat from the A5 2016 should be easy, since both has the same Exynos SoC.
Last is the S5 Active/Sport model. The Active is exclusive to AT&T, while the Sport is Sprint's answer to AT&T's Active (the irony). Both are some of the hardest-hitting S5 available, while are also even rarer than the LTE-A variant. Development is pretty much non-existent, not even sure whether root is available or notz can't check sorry
I guess that's it lol. What a long answer (silly me). Sorry if you find it confusing, since my S5 only have like 3% left, and it was 11PM here. And enjoy I guess. XD.
Also XDA, swap your font plox. Looks like it's from 2010 ;;
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Woah. Didn't expect such a long anwser tbh. So the G900F is the best one to get for development support. Thanks. I will check if it is a carrier variant or internation. Can't really get the G900H, im in UK.
I knew the S5 had a lot of models but didn't it had this many tbh.
It's Samsung dude. Also glad to help you ^^
DroidFlow said:
Recently i wanted to buy a S5 second hand or refurbished. But wasn't sure which model was the best to buy.
Also which model of the S5 has the most XDA Developer Support right now?
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Weird question. What's the best S5 ever?
The following parameters are needed for the answer:
- in which network you're going to use it,
- if you really need LTE,
- if you really need root,
- how much money you're going to spend.
Generally, "F" variant is the best for UK because it supports B3, B7, B20 LTE bands, but it's the most expensive. I'd say, 3-5 times more expensive than "V", for example.
bbsc said:
Weird question. What's the best S5 ever?
The following parameters are needed for the answer:
- in which network you're going to use it,
- if you really need LTE,
- if you really need root,
- how much money you're going to spend.
Generally, "F" variant is the best for UK because it supports B3, B7, B20 LTE bands, but it's the most expensive. I'd say, 3-5 times more expensive than "V", for example.
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I got the G900F model second hand. I got it for £120. Unlocked but i didnt know it was a vodafone version at first.
The vodafone g900f is rootable and bootloader unlockable right?
FfsWally said:
I got the G900F model second hand. I got it for £120. Unlocked but i didnt know it was a vodafone version at first.
The vodafone g900f is rootable and bootloader unlockable right?
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G900F variant supposes unlocked bootloader.
Vodafone version may mean a branded firmware (can be replaced with unbranded for the same variant) and network lock, probably.
Root should definitely be possible.
bbsc said:
G900F variant supposes unlocked bootloader.
Vodafone version may mean a branded firmware (can be replaced with unbranded for the same variant) and network lock, probably.
Root should definitely be possible.
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Oh thanks. Yeah, I think the firmware is the Vodafone version.
FfsWally said:
Oh thanks. Yeah, I think the firmware is the Vodafone version.
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You're welcome.
I've just bought yet another G900V for $36...
They are so good and cheap that I simply cannot stop buying them
bbsc said:
You're welcome.
I've just bought yet another G900V for $36...
They are so good and cheap that I simply cannot stop buying them
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Woah. How the hell did you find it for that cheap. WTF.
FfsWally said:
Woah. How the hell did you find it for that cheap. WTF.
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http://www.ebay.com/itm/122639589867
http://www.ebay.com/itm/322533862995
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The matter is that I can repair something.
That's why the latest 4 G900Vs were bought for $25-$65.
The problem is to find device with good LCD.
bbsc said:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/122639589867
http://www.ebay.com/itm/322533862995
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The matter is that I can repair something.
That's why the latest 4 G900Vs were bought for $25-$65.
The problem is to find device with good LCD.
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Oh i see. You buy it for the parts. Now it makes sense.
S5 Mini or S5 Neo
Hi,
I currently own a Samsung Galaxy S (yes no trailing number)!!!!
I am looking to replace it with either a Galaxy S5 Mini or a Galaxy S5 Neo, I'm not really sure which one to go for and I hope someone here can give me some advice as to which one is the best phone, from a reliability / performance / ease of use / battery life perspective.
Thanks in advance!!!