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US Magician works in sweden?

Hello.
I live in sweden and i'm very interested in purchasing a magician. Since everything is so expensive here in sweden and im going to USA soon i thougt i might be able to buy one there! Theres only one problem:
I don't know if the US version works here in sweden!?
If it doesn't, does anyone know how to change it so it does?
Im going to New York, manhattan, does anyone know a good and cheap place to buy it around there?
I would be EXTREMELY grateful for any answer
Cheers!
//Anton

Buy from Germany.
US version is not out yet, and it won't work well in Europe.
What currently sells in US is the European 900MHz version.

Since i'm going to USA and the $ is very low right now, i'm not going to buy it from germany, and what do u mean with "European version" ? Germany is in europe, isn't it?
Do u know when it comes to USA then? I'm going there in the end of Februari

The US version will run 850MHz
THe other version 900MHz.
European phone networks run on 900. The 850MHz is not out yet so they're only selling the other version now in the US.
How much do you expect to pay in dollars?

i have no idea really... @ expansys USA it costs $ 649 so, maybe $ 700 maybe, i don't know how much more it costs in the stores....

Acar said:
Hello.
I live in sweden and i'm very interested in purchasing a magician. Since everything is so expensive here in sweden and im going to USA soon i thougt i might be able to buy one there!
//Anton
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How much does it cost in Sweden?

Around $830.
I'd also suggest buying in Germany, you'll get avay with $620 with shipment to sweden included.

tc08 said:
Around $830.
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It's terrible! Even in Russia it costs around $740.

tc08, where can i get it @ that price?

please help!

Acar said:
please help!
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www.mobilejoker.de

I bought at blueshop24.de but I would be an idiot if I recommended them. Try mobilejoker, lower price higher shipping, turns out the same.
I got my phone yesterday have reflashed it to english, piece of cake, and made sure the t-mobile modifcations didnt get installed.
I'm really satisfied for now, but there is a lot to explore

is there any warranty? Wouldn't be so fun if something gets broke like a pixel and u can't fix it....
And is there any site in english, spanish or swedish ? Not so good at german...
How long does the shipment take?
I'm still thinking of buying it in New York, but not shure....
Thank's for all your help!

I used www.freetranslation.com to convert the text to English when filling the forms.
My shipping took about 1 week and a half because I placed my order in the middle of the christmas break.

Acar said:
Hello.
I live in sweden and i'm very interested in purchasing a magician. Since everything is so expensive here in sweden and im going to USA soon i thougt i might be able to buy one there! Theres only one problem:
I don't know if the US version works here in sweden!?
If it doesn't, does anyone know how to change it so it does?
Im going to New York, manhattan, does anyone know a good and cheap place to buy it around there?
I would be EXTREMELY grateful for any answer
Cheers!
//Anton
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Yes the Imate Jam which are currently being sold in the U.S. will work in Europe, they are selling the 900mhz model. Same as what you would buy in Europe/UK. Imate has not yet released the 850mhz version and will not till around mid february there abouts. So all the jams that are sold now are the 900mhz band. I purchased one from expansys.com and it is the 900mhz with the UK 3 prong charger.

Thanks! Finally someone who talk so i can understand But, can anyone pleaase explaine to me what 900 mhz and 850 mhz is and what is the differens and so on. Maybe a dumb question but i have no idea!
And what does the UK charger look like?
THANKS!

Acar said:
Thanks! Finally someone who talk so i can understand But, can anyone pleaase explaine to me what 900 mhz and 850 mhz is and what is the differens and so on. Maybe a dumb question but i have no idea!
And what does the UK charger look like?
THANKS!
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European networks use 900MHz.
Most US networks work on 850. I think T-Mobile works on 900 in some places and so very few Americans can use the Jam that's currently on sale in the US.
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UK Charger
230Volt, 50Hz
European Charger
230Volt, 50Hz
USA Charger
110Volt, 60Hz
If you don't understand, just ask.

I thought about getting it from Germany as well, but I didn't want the trouble of dealing with Germans if the device breaks or malfunctions in any way. The legislation is good for consumers in Sweden and I wouldn't want to loose that.
For example, my S100 will need some service, so right now I'm glad that I bought it in Sweden. One corner of the back is a bit loose, but I guess the service center can solve that problem easily.

fno said:
I thought about getting it from Germany as well, but I didn't want the trouble of dealing with Germans if the device breaks or malfunctions in any way. The legislation is good for consumers in Sweden and I wouldn't want to loose that..
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Acar said:
Hello.
I live in sweden and i'm very interested in purchasing a magician. Since everything is so expensive here in sweden and im going to USA soon i thougt i might be able to buy one there!
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Put 2+2 together perhaps? There's no such thing as a free lunch! You want the 5 yr Swedish warranty instead of the low foreign prices? Fine - you need to pay for it.
Me personally, I dont plan on keeping any of these devices for more than 1 year before I sell it, so I'd rather not pay the Scandinavian prices....

skagen said:
Me personally, I dont plan on keeping any of these devices for more than 1 year before I sell it, so I'd rather not pay the Scandinavian prices....
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What I'm saying is that if, or rather when as in my case, I will have to return the device for service, during that 1st year, I'd rather not talk to a "no comprende" speaking German who doesn't want to add costs to his logistics.
This is the particular kind of device I want an effective warranty on because of any peculiar oddities that might occur - high tech, very new to the market, no service record. And as I said, my S100 will need some service.
But, of course, there are a lot of perfectly good dealers out there, and most of the time, most of those aren't the cheapest ones. It's easy to shoot oneself in the foot, but service and support doesn't come free, in Scandinavia nor any place else.
And it is still up to every and all to decide where to put their money, just wanted to add my few cents.

[AVAILABILITY] Galaxy Note II in the Middle East!

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It seems like many Arabians (UAE,Kuwait,Egypt etc) are active in here i think we deserve a united thread for all our news/discussions starting with release dates/prices so i hope this will be the one thread for all of us
So far the Note II landed in Kuwait/UAE for about 760$ and supposed to land in KSA in 3/4 days for 740$ I'm interested in prices W/O warranty to be honest anyone knows supposed prices for these units?​

Great topic for MEA users.
I already sold my SGnote and waiting to buy Note 2. It'll be in KSA within a week and price is 2700SR from Axiom.
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Bought mine yesterday from Axiom Telecom Dubai around 735$ .

what about Egypt ???

ME Telecom "Mashal Elasema" just announced the price, it is 640$ (2399SR)
There is no information about release date in Egypt, and I dont think it'll be soon
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zoalla said:
what about Egypt ???
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Note sure yet but probably will be 800$

How much does it coast in Jordan?
Only 2 hours of driving from Israel
Just kidding... Of course Israel is no included in the middle east releases... We have here a very bad importer! It took them forever to get the first Note. (They import fast only the Galaxy S series)

Hi,
Does anyone know if the model sold in the Middle East is 4G/LTE enabled?
I asked Handtec and they told me that the model they have in stock is 3G only

DubelBoom said:
How much does it coast in Jordan?
Only 2 hours of driving from Israel
Just kidding... Of course Israel is no included in the middle east releases... We have here a very bad importer! It took them forever to get the first Note. (They import fast only the Galaxy S series)
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I honestly dont know mate, and believe me they will never be as bad the importers here in Egypt, quite annoying to find the Note prices in Canada (Int version) are higher than the Gulf/ME so i will just get it from here :angel:
MariusB said:
Hi,
Does anyone know if the model sold in the Middle East is 4G/LTE enabled?
I asked Handtec and they told me that the model they have in stock is 3G only
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I checked a Saudi Telecom company website to check if they have the note and its their for pre-orders and in the listings it says 4G,but honestly the whole middle east will get the international version which INDEED have 4G, but we already dont have 4G so its quite useless maybe that's what he meant that it wont work so only 3G will work :fingers-crossed:

Is it already being sold in Jordan ?

Hell Guardian said:
It seems like many Arabians (UAE,Kuwait,Egypt etc) are active in here i think we deserve a united thread for all our news/discussions starting with release dates/prices so i hope this will be the one thread for all of us
So far the Note II landed in Kuwait/UAE for about 760$ and supposed to land in KSA in 3/4 days for 740$ I'm interested in prices W/O warranty to be honest anyone knows supposed prices for these units?​
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I wouldn't recommend to buy without warranty, you end up paying around a 100 $ less and take a risk of getting a faulty device.
MariusB said:
Hi,
Does anyone know if the model sold in the Middle East is 4G/LTE enabled?
I asked Handtec and they told me that the model they have in stock is 3G only
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No LTE GN2 for arab world, frequency will vary.
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1902 said:
I wouldn't recommend to buy without warranty, you end up paying around a 100 $ less and take a risk of getting a faulty device.
No LTE GN2 for arab world, frequency will vary.
Sent from my GT-N7100 using Tapatalk 2
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I know mate but i dont live in the Gulf so taking a ticket from here back to there to just fix a phone doesn't sound very ECONOMICAL to me :laugh:
i have family members there but between there have annual vacations i would rather have fixed it my self by that time!
nonetheless mate, any info about the prices/release date in Lebanon?

Galaxy Note II is coming to STC (Largest Cellular provider in KSA) on the 13th of October for 720$ W/O contract
http://www.unlimit-tech.com/blog/?p=87351

It's now available in mursalat (riyadh, ksa) for a bit less than $700 (SR. 2650). Samsung warranty and white.
Also: http://sphotos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/384277_534777346548918_1757466565_n.jpg

faisalyasin said:
Bought mine yesterday from Axiom Telecom Dubai around 735$ .
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Oh ...Axiom Dubai.... I had the worst experience with them... for the after sale support. I bought Nexus 7 from them and I got a defective product sent it for replacement . Close to 1 month now ..still has no idea (for myself and axiom) when I will get it back..
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Does anyone know if it's available in jordan?

Samsung Galaxy Note 2 launched in Qatar by Intertec Group for QR.2700/-
I will be selling my 4 months old Galaxy S3 (bought on launch day) and getting Note 2 now

Thread Open​
A final solution for all availability should be announced soon, until then i will re-open this thread. But i ask all to keep this thread to availability, any other posts should be directed to the appropriate threads, ie review, off topic, hints and tips threads. I only say this to help the information be found by all users. Thanks for your patients while this issue is being resolved.​

[Q] Preorder deals in germany

Hi guys,
after a long time of absence i'm finally going to come back to the HTC folks. Has anyone seen good preorder deals in Germany? If i look to idealo (the standard german comparison site), i only see way too expensive deals starting from 666 €.
If i look to clove i'd have to pay 610 € for the preorder deal (incl. shipment - 32GB version)
Idealo has the 64gb version for 780 €.. Way too expensive if you ask me.
So.. I'd like to have the 64GB version.
Any comments welcome..
cheers
EDIT: This site is giving an overview for preordering deals at providers.. I don't see any information about the 64GB version yet. I could be the 32GB version on friday in Hamburg for 600 €, but unfortunately i'm not at home until next week.

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And you could just sell the earphones on ebay

i pre-ordered mine this morning..
at o2 germany you pay 661€ (1€ at the start and then 24 months 27,50€)
the first 2500 orders will get the device at the 07.03 and a beats by dre headphone which costs 99€

shino82 said:
i pre-ordered mine this morning..
at o2 germany you pay 661€ (1€ at the start and then 24 months 27,50€)
the first 2500 orders will get the device at the 07.03 and a beats by dre headphone which costs 99€
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Hm.. I don't want an O2 contract.. Just want to buy it without contract.. I don't find a possibility to do that.. Do you?

Without the headphones for 629,-
http://data.mediamarkt.de/angebot/vorbestellung/htc-one-m7-schwarz

i want it for 500 € and i get one
the most smartphones too expensive -.-
btw vodafone sells it in 4 citys from the 22.2
In vier ausgewählten Vodafone-Filialen in Berlin (Kranzlereck), Frankfurt (Zeil), Hamburg (Mönckebergstraße) und Köln (Schildergasse) gibt es das HTC One exklusiv bereits ab dem 22. Februar, wie golem.de berichtet.
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for 599,90 (branded?)

gauner1986 said:
Hm.. I don't want an O2 contract.. Just want to buy it without contract.. I don't find a possibility to do that.. Do you?
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you dont need an o2 contract. you can just buy it without beeing an o2 customer

shino82 said:
you dont need an o2 contract. you can just buy it without beeing an o2 customer
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But you are forced to make a contract later in the buying process.
The Media Markt deal seems to be good. I already have good headphones and i'm not eager to go through the stress with selling them on ebay. Although there's no 64GB variant available anywhere.

gauner1986 said:
But you are forced to make a contract later in the buying process.
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i do work at o2 and any one is able to buy phones, no matter which provider you got. but i ask here and they told me that pre-order phones are only available with a contract

shino82 said:
i do work at o2 and any one is able to buy phones, no matter which provider you got. but i ask here and they told me that pre-order phones are only available with a contract
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Yes.. One is not able to get past this page without choosing a contract.

Try Vodafone on this friday, 22nd:
Vodafone Germany starts selling the new One on Friday, 22nd.
600€ without contract but you have to register online for further news.
Available in Vodafone stores @Berlin Kranzlereck, @Frankfurt Zeil, @Köln Schildergasse and Hamburg Mönckebergstraße.
Source: Golem (Sry, can't post links because of new user)

I think I'll wait until it's on amazon
Edit: okay, it's already on amazon, but really expensive there...
So I have to wait :/

unexist said:
Try Vodafone on this friday, 22nd:
Vodafone Germany starts selling the new One on Friday, 22nd.
600€ without contract but you have to register online for further news.
Available in Vodafone stores @Berlin Kranzlereck, @Frankfurt Zeil, @Köln Schildergasse and Hamburg Mönckebergstraße.
Source: Golem (Sry, can't post links because of new user)
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I would, but i'm not in Hamburg atm.. So i can't. I preordered mine at Media Markt now.

Maik268 said:
I think I'll wait until it's on amazon
Edit: okay, it's already on amazon, but really expensive there...
So I have to wait :/
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On the german Amazon i can't find it. Do you have a link?

AW: [Q] Preorder deals in germany
gauner1986 said:
On the german Amazon i can't find it. Do you have a link?
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Yes, you can find it here:
http://www.amazon.de/gp/product/B00BFUSB28?ie=UTF8&force-full-site=1&ref_=aw_bottom_links
Black and silver version.

Hi all,
I'm currently live in Berlin. But as far as i know, tomorrow is just a pre-sale. Not the official sell start.
you can visit the vodafone forum. Sorry I can't post link yet.
BTW, yesterday I went to O2 shop, the sales rep told me I can order the contracted phone and cancel the contract after the 1st month.
Hope to get mine ASAP. Can't wait any more. LOL

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robinwu007 said:
Hi all,
I'm currently live in Berlin. But as far as i know, tomorrow is just a pre-sale. Not the official sell start.
you can visit the vodafone forum. Sorry I can't post link yet.
BTW, yesterday I went to O2 shop, the sales rep told me I can order the contracted phone and cancel the contract after the 1st month.
Hope to get mine ASAP. Can't wait any more. LOL
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Yes you can cancel but you have to pay 9,99€ for this one month
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gauner1986 said:
This site[/URL] is giving an overview for preordering deals at providers.. I don't see any information about the 64GB version yet. I could be the 32GB version on friday in Hamburg for 600 €, but unfortunately i'm not at home until next week.
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Please check here(please delete the space betwwen the word "forum"). f o r u m.vodafone.de/t5/HTC/HTC-One-M7/td-p/363646
In the Vodafone official Forum, the Moderator said it is only PRE-ORDER tomorrow in the 3 flag-ship stores.
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shino82 said:
Yes you can cancel but you have to pay 9,99€ for this one month
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9,99€ only? the sales rep shows me something like 1€ +25€ +10€ for the first month......I didn't quite catch her. But she said the Pre-ordered customers will get the devices on the 8th or 9th March.
Personally, I won't buy it at O2. If not at Vodafone in Berlin, I'll wait for Mediamarkt or Saturn. Hope at that time the shops will have some special offer or voucher to give.

I guess you can also make use of the german "Widerruf"-law and only cancel the contract and keep the phone.

gauner1986 said:
I guess you can also make use of the german "Widerruf"-law and only cancel the contract and keep the phone.
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That's too mean. LOL :laugh:
I think there must be some hidden trap in the O2 contact. O2 will not be so stupid to let the customers so easy to cancel the contracts.

UK Thread for the brave

I've ordered a dual sim Note 5 for delivery mid week next week.
In this thread hopefully we can help each other to get the best from the various versions which we will import from all corners of the globe.
Edit - ordered model 9208 from Taiwan. But can now get this in the UK from UK ebay sellers. I have 4g on Vodafone only near Stratford and Canning Town in London so far.
Edit - if you want a device compatible with UK 4g networks go for the N920c variant.

I've got an imported n920i and so far no issues with calls or 3G - I don't have a 4G contract to test that but i'm on EE and this model has been tested successfully on EE 4G by others.
The other bonus of importing the n920i was it came with a UK plug, no adapter needed!

Where did you guys import from?

Awaiting Delivery of an N920i ordered from Ebay for £493.
Hoping there are no problems using on the 3 network with 4G.

macabrix said:
Where did you guys import from?
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I wanted a 64gb model and none were available from UK based sellers so ordered from Taiwan and I know I'll end up paying import duties.

My understanding that N9208 wont have B20 800mhz to use on Three network?

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My understanding that N9208 wont have B20 800mhz to use on Three network?
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You're right about Band 20. But the 9208 spec mentions Band 18 for 800mhz. I'm not too concerned as I will use Vodafone and EE (dual sim)

Ordered the 64gb n9208 off ebay, so far so good! No import duties as well luckily 550 all in. Using 4g on ee
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Mine was from ebay as well. Got the 32gb version for £464 and then import vat was £30.
Dhl text me the amount due and I paid online and it didn't delay delivery. I ordered last Thursday and it was delivered Monday so almost as quick add ordering in the uk

SM-920C bought from middle east works fine on Virgin haven't tried 4G.

N920i 64gb black no issues with Three 4G

I have decided to sell my note 5 and go back to my edge

xperiaman said:
I have decided to sell my note 5 and go back to my edge
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Will you be putting up your Note 5 for sale in ebay or similar?

Yes will list on eBay later today or you can PM me and we can discuss a private sale
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It will come with a spigen case skin skinomi shield and UK charger in box

xperiaman said:
Yes will list on eBay later today or you can PM me and we can discuss a private sale
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It will come with a spigen case skin skinomi shield and UK charger in box
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Thanks but awaiting mine for delivery next week. But hopefully another UK XDA member may want it.

xperiaman said:
Yes will list on eBay later today or you can PM me and we can discuss a private sale
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I'd be interested in buying this

Can any one post impresions on N920i on Three UK 4G hows its working?

I'm interested too, I really want a dual sim but band 20 missing is probably a bad idea in the long run so may have to get 920c .. Heard 920cd is coming with dual sim but unclear if that's got band 20
Can anyone who has bought already tell us which eBay sellers you used so we know which are trustworthy? Cheers!

jah said:
You're right about Band 20. But the 9208 spec mentions Band 18 for 800mhz. I'm not too concerned as I will use Vodafone and EE (dual sim)
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Those approx. mhz numbers can be confusing, we have to stick to the Bxx codes and ask for them when they are missing.
While B18, B19 and B20 are often marked as "800mHz", you can see from the table in the link with precise frequencies none will work for the other.
http://www.radio-electronics.com/in...ong-term-evolution/lte-frequency-spectrum.php

4GB RAM upgraded of my Nexus 5X

My Nexus 5x was bought last year from Hong Kong and got a bootloop issue just after the warranty :crying: So far, i know google has known this issue and there is a recall in US, Korean LG has offered a unlimited warranty to this bootloop issue. However, LG customer center from Hong Kong has rejected any maintenance of the cpu if outside its warranty
Thereafter, i decided to send my 5x to China for CPU fixing, as the RAM is packed with the CPU together, the guy suggested me upgrading it to 3 or 4 GB RAM. That's how the 4GB RAM 5X comes out.
I've tested the OTA works fine from 6.0.1 to 7.1.1, all functions works fine too. :highfive:
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How does it work? #106
Since i posted this post, i learnt something about the CPU from 5x, and how can it be upgraded, let me explain to you guys first. :highfive:
The packaging technique of 5x is using PoP, or package on package, which the processor package has pads on the top for the RAM chip and BGA on the bottom to attach to the PCB, its saves board space at the expense of assembly cost. This simply means the RAM sits on top of the SoC.
http://www.androidauthority.com/how-it-works-systems-on-a-chip-soc-93587/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Package_on_package
As fixing this bootloop issue, you have to remove the whole SoC+RAM block, so why not upgrade the RAM chip together?
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Thanks RO.maniac has provided the information of the repair shop #241, if you are going to contact him, please do communicate in CHINESE!!!
RO.maniac said:
https://lihkg.com/thread/159418/page/5
Just talked to the dude on WeChat, he confirmed RMB400 for CPU reflow and 4GB RAM upgrade.
I also made sense of his address in somewhat of an international format:
Mr. Huang Jinhui
Yuanwang Digital Mall, 1st floor 1065
HuaQiang North Road
Shenzhen, Futian District, HuaQiang North
518000 Guangdong
People's Republic of China
WeChat ID: 784439978
Phone number: 15919836083
I will ship my other N5X first thing on Monday with the Romanian National Post Service. I will keep you updated, as soon as is gets to China. In like 2 weeks.
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These are the photos of original 2GB RAM and Upgraded 4GB RAM Chips #164
Cathair2906 said:
2GB RAM Original 5X
4GB RAM Upgraded 5X
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Cathair2906 said:
My Nexus 5x was bought last year from Hong Kong and got a bootloop issue just after the warranty :crying: So far, i know google has known this issue and there is a recall in US, Korean LG has offered a unlimited warranty to this bootloop issue. However, LG customer center from Hong Kong has rejected any maintenance of the cpu if outside its warranty
Thereafter, i decided to send my 5x to China for CPU fixing, as the RAM is packed with the CPU together, the guy suggested me upgrading it to 3 or 4 GB RAM. That's how the 4GB RAM 5X comes out.
I've tested the OTA works fine from 6.0.1 to 7.1.1, all functions works fine too. :highfive:
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wow cool, no bugs/problem encounter so far?
how i wish that i could upgrade the ram of my 5X too

Where you sended phone? Official center in China? Or unofficial? It's amazing! I want this.

Xmata said:
Where you sended phone? Official center in China? Or unofficial? It's amazing! I want this.
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it is unoffical, btw anyone know how to re-enable the SECURE BOOT, as my 5X has disabled it

paul222008 said:
wow cool, no bugs/problem encounter so far?
how i wish that i could upgrade the ram of my 5X too
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no bugs at all, i felt opening the camera is must faster than before :laugh:

paul222008 said:
wow cool, no bugs/problem encounter so far?
how i wish that i could upgrade the ram of my 5X too
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Cathair2906 said:
no bugs at all, i felt opening the camera is must faster than before :laugh:
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haha nice how much is all the cost sir? can you send a screenshot of cpu-z ?

paul222008 said:
haha nice how much is all the cost sir? can you send a screenshot of cpu-z ?
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this?

wow! this is amazing. how much did it cost to you?

rockhardy said:
wow! this is amazing. how much did it cost to you?
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i paid CNY 400, roughly USD $60 to fix it

Cathair2906 said:
i paid CNY 400, roughly USD $60 to fix it
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Can you provide us an email address, or any other way to contact the guy who "upgraded" your 5X? I would be interested (me and many others) in ordering the necessary part/s, and to do the transplant/implant operation at a local service...
Thanks in advance!

lesbianu said:
Can you provide us an email address, or any other way to contact the guy who "upgraded" your 5X? I would be interested (me and many others) in ordering the necessary part/s, and to do the transplant/implant operation at a local service...
Thanks in advance!
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i just contact him via WeChat, however i don't believe he knows English well
btw, if your devices isn't get into Bootloop issue, i don't recommend you to upgrade it,
take your own risk if your devices cannot boot up after upgrade
pm me if you still want to do it.

That is cool dude! I saw nexus 5 with upgraded storage but nothing with upgraded ram ;d
Battery is this same? Maybe better, worse?

Siljorfag said:
That is cool dude! I saw nexus 5 with upgraded storage but nothing with upgraded ram ;d
Battery is this same? Maybe better, worse?
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yes, is same.
I heard that the storage can be upgraded as well, but 32gb still enough for me.

OMG, that's incredible

Cathair2906 said:
i paid CNY 400, roughly USD $60 to fix it
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do they have a online shop? i would love to try this one 4GB ram is

Cathair2906 said:
yes, is same.
I heard that the storage can be upgraded as well, but 32gb still enough for me.
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I would do same thing but my phone is under warranty so it's useless upgrading. Thanks for anwser.

Cathair2906 said:
My Nexus 5x was bought last year from Hong Kong and got a bootloop issue just after the warranty :crying: So far, i know google has known this issue and there is a recall in US, Korean LG has offered a unlimited warranty to this bootloop issue. However, LG customer center from Hong Kong has rejected any maintenance of the cpu if outside its warranty
Thereafter, i decided to send my 5x to China for CPU fixing, as the RAM is packed with the CPU together, the guy suggested me upgrading it to 3 or 4 GB RAM. That's how the 4GB RAM 5X comes out.
I've tested the OTA works fine from 6.0.1 to 7.1.1, all functions works fine too. :highfive:


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Wow that's nice. You have not issues?

Can u ask him what LPDDR3 module he used for the ram??

TheIronLefty said:
Can u ask him what LPDDR3 module he used for the ram??
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Wouldn't any 256FBGA chip fit?