Hey guys, I know this has been posted before, but I need to know specifically where my phone is from..I have the SM-G900M. I think this model is very rare. I hardly see any posts regarding it. I live in the USA on TMobile. When I do a search, I am finding different countries...Brazil, Argentina, Dominican Republic, Chile, Panama. Colombia, Mexico and Peru. Is there anything in "About phone" that can allow me to pinpoint which country?
I am having issues with the power button not always waking up my device, so I wanted to know if a software update will fix it. My device is telling me that the latest software is G900MUBU1ANCE; however, doing a search online, I am finding another update, G900MUBU1ANE2. I need to know which is the most up to date. Any feedback on this would be great! :good:
I already answered your question in your other thread.
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Hi everyone: I came another time with a curious problem.
I got a vodafone Spain v1620 (PH20B2) apparently with touchscreen problems only. I got the maainboard and installed it into another BA I have with other problems (that
markanthonypr and + Que ppc knows perfectly ).
I have done all the procedures just to unlock it and know the situation is: with a movistar sim the BA recognize it, gets signal.... but if you make a call the phone hangs up inmediately, and if you call from other phone to the BA the movistar service tells you "this action is not available".
That means the phone cames broken?
I have also to say that I've tried, with the wises advises of Xplode, installing a vodafone rom (but I only got the UK one) and nothing.
Any idea?
I answer myself
After some investigation, I asked the vendor on ebay and he told me he "found it" the BA. I suspect in no well way the kind of finding he did. Even though if he really found it in some place, I think vodafone has lock the phone through blocking the imei. That means I have a wonderful pda with no phone.
Haven't I?
And also means there are people interested in doing business no matter they have to lay.
carred66,
To answer your question, if the device was indeed stolen, then you are 100% correct about your statement of having a great PDA with no phone due to IMEI blocking.
If you bought it off ebay, you should return it to the seller asking for a refund. AFAIK, ebay has rather strict policies on "found" goods.
Having said all that, unless you are contributing with something to the forum (programs, skins, roms, patches, etc.), please refrain from opening new threads. While I understand that your problem was kinda unique and did not seem to have an answer from us, that does not mean that you should open a new thread with your problem.
I know that you are aware of the Q&A section because you have several posts in there, so please keep on using that unless you have something to contribute (then, you can have your own thread )
Thanks.
copy that!
But the seller sold it only telling that it had screen problems.
I think it'll works out of Spain. Thats funny, isn't it?
maybe if you want... to spend money for it...
I mean just for the grace of have a BA working well!
You can make the IMEI Check and pay a little money maybe they can make something for ya...
+ Que PPC said:
I mean just for the grace of have a BA working well!
You can make the IMEI Check and pay a little money maybe they can make something for ya...
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¿IMEI check? where? vodafone spain?
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this thread can be close.
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Hi guys i have looked through alot of threads and i couldn't find the info. Basically i bought a HTC HD2 from Hong Kong back into Jan. Recently i have apply a data plan which i really want to use but i've tried every setting from either my service provider(fido) or from the people online but i still can't get it to work. I called HTC a couple times and i've told taht there's no way around since they said the GPRS bandwidth doesnt match the on in North america. Does anyone knows if it's true? And is there another way to take around? my 1 last question would be does changing the ROM, firmware, radio would help? Thank you so much for every input from you guys!
kwan_s said:
Hi guys i have looked through alot of threads and i couldn't find the info. Basically i bought a HTC HD2 from Hong Kong back into Jan. Recently i have apply a data plan which i really want to use but i've tried every setting from either my service provider(fido) or from the people online but i still can't get it to work. I called HTC a couple times and i've told taht there's no way around since they said the GPRS bandwidth doesnt match the on in North america. Does anyone knows if it's true? And is there another way to take around? my 1 last question would be does changing the ROM, firmware, radio would help? Thank you so much for every input from you guys!
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From what I understand, it is true. The Touch HD2 you bought physically cannot use the 3g band in any network in Canada. I dont' think this is a software limitation, but a hardware limitation so there is nothing a ROM upgrade can do.
Hi All,
I just got my hands on a Note 3 N9005 which I ordered from http://mygsmstore.com/242-samsung-n9005-galaxy-note-3-lte-32gb-black.html, in US, and delivered via a friend here.
Now, the box has the SIM Lock EU sticker in french (so am guessing this is a France N9005). But as per the link and my talks, this is factory unlocked (yes, I asked this again from the guys @ gsmstore).
Please bear as I am yet to go ahead with the initialisation and configuration, but am asking my queries first.
My queries follow -
1. Although I am yet to check this, will I get the KitKat etc updates OTA here in India on this device?
2. And these will be the French/EU ROM, then?
3. Will I need to make any configurations / settings for GPRS / 3G here in Delhi?
If anyone has any idea or steps which I can follow, I would be obliged.
But please keep it simple, I am a techie but a new one in Android.
(Mods: I have posted this at the Indian thread too for any help, please let me know if that's an issue, thanks.)
Thanks all.
Chetan
ckhurana said:
Hi All,
I just got my hands on a Note 3 N9005 which I ordered from http://mygsmstore.com/242-samsung-n9...2gb-black.html, in US, and delivered via a friend here.
Now, the box has the SIM Lock EU sticker in french (so am guessing this is a France N9005). But as per the link and my talks, this is factory unlocked (yes, I asked this again from the guys @ gsmstore).
Please bear as I am yet to go ahead with the initialisation and configuration, but am asking my queries first.
My queries follow -
1. Although I am yet to check this, will I get the KitKat etc updates OTA here in India on this device?
2. And these will be the French/EU ROM, then?
3. Will I need to make any configurations / settings for GPRS / 3G here in Delhi?
If anyone has any idea or steps which I can follow, I would be obliged.
But please keep it simple, I am a techie but a new one in Android.
(Mods: I have posted this at the Indian thread too for any help, please let me know if that's an issue, thanks.)
Thanks all.
Chetan
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It'll be EU region locked. You can try CF's region away and see if that fixes it, if not then you'll have to use a custom ROM.
Yeah you'll have to configure the 3G but it's usually just adding your carriers APN settings.
well first of all if you haven't put a simcard in your phone then read what regions are mentioned in that sticker on the box and try to arrange for a sim from that region, because you'll have to insert it one time in the beginnning for the device to release region lock, then operate with whatever sim you want
i don't think there will be any such thing as french rom, even if there is the difference will be very minimal, so no worries there, and yes you can still get the ota updates as well
lastly, no you don't have any special settings for 3g;although you will get a message from carrier it self regarding gprs settings as soon as you switch your phone on after inserting the sim and then you can set them as default(although the phone it do it automatically)
let me know about the region lock though.
cheers.
rahman3412 said:
well first of all if you haven't put a simcard in your phone then read what regions are mentioned in that sticker on the box and try to arrange for a sim from that region, because you'll have to insert it one time in the beginnning for the device to release region lock, then operate with whatever sim you want
i don't think there will be any such thing as french rom, even if there is the difference will be very minimal, so no worries there, and yes you can still get the ota updates as well
lastly, no you don't have any special settings for 3g;although you will get a message from carrier it self regarding gprs settings as soon as you switch your phone on after inserting the sim and then you can set them as default(although the phone it do it automatically)
let me know about the region lock though.
cheers.
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Hi radicalisto & rahman3,
Thanks for the replies guys! An update, i put in the Delhi Vodafone SIM in, Calls / GPRS are up! Not sure about the 3G though, will need to check that,
Now, need to check how the updates happen. And I also need to check the apps which I should have before I start using this...
Also, please advice on taking backups? Via APP, Via KIES? How should i do these?
Let me know guys, I am an Android starter, so will need some start tips, although will surely pick up fast!
Thanks again!
ckhurana said:
Hi All,
I just got my hands on a Note 3 N9005 which I ordered from http://mygsmstore.com/242-samsung-n9005-galaxy-note-3-lte-32gb-black.html, in US, and delivered via a friend here.
Now, the box has the SIM Lock EU sticker in french (so am guessing this is a France N9005). But as per the link and my talks, this is factory unlocked (yes, I asked this again from the guys @ gsmstore).
Please bear as I am yet to go ahead with the initialisation and configuration, but am asking my queries first.
My queries follow -
1. Although I am yet to check this, will I get the KitKat etc updates OTA here in India on this device?
2. And these will be the French/EU ROM, then?
3. Will I need to make any configurations / settings for GPRS / 3G here in Delhi?
If anyone has any idea or steps which I can follow, I would be obliged.
But please keep it simple, I am a techie but a new one in Android.
(Mods: I have posted this at the Indian thread too for any help, please let me know if that's an issue, thanks.)
Thanks all.
Chetan
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hey bro. i need a favour from you. i am also planning to get the n9005 in india, so please help me out. firstly, is the phone working perfectly? what taxes we have to pay for delivering it to india straight away from the site as i dont have any friend or relative in us. and did you pay octroi.
please do relpy bro. first time on xda!!
thanks
Hi buddy
I went ahead and got this beast from g s m store - arena the link is as below -
http://mygsmstore.com/242-samsung-n9005-galaxy-note-3-lte-32gb-black.html
i got this delivered in the us which was brought back by a friend. If you want it to be delivered in india the cost is a bit more for shipping but i am not sure about the taxes octroi or custom duty
The device is unlocked and working fine on Vodafone Delhi
Only thing to keep in mind is that there is no warranty in india.
As for the taxes for local delivery it may vary as totally depends on the custom officer
Let me know if you need more help
Sent from my SM-N9005 using xda app-developers app
Sent from my SM-N9005 using xda app-developers app
Hey guys!
first i would like to say thank you.
i'm following this forums for a long time. I may not have anything to contribute, but i do read and learn here a lot. keep it up, you rock!
Secondly, i would like to ask for a little help, i tried to look for an answer here but i get a little confused - can't understand which problem i have:
i'm from Israel, and 2 weeks ago, i was at the US. I bought a brand new S5 from Best-Buy, and i specifically asked for an unlocked one - for use OUTSIDE the US.
and it has a verizon sim card inside (new i guess), and verizon logo on the back and as a splash screen.
when i got back to Israel, i inserted a local sim card and unfortunately - it doesn't work.
* i do get signal of my local carrier, but no cellular data can be used (wifi works fine)
* i get an error at the notifications center - that the sim card is unsupported
* i do not get the "enter unlock code" message
* at the settings-> more networks-> mobile networks ->global data roaming access menu, i get something about roaming outside the US (which might give a hint about the unlock state of the phone i think)
would be very glad to have your help, guys!
thanks a lot!
Tomer.
**** edit: i got the cellular data working (updated APN), but still have the: "Phone Activation: The SIM card is from an unknown source" message...)
ToMeRhh said:
i'm following this forums for a long time. I may not have anything to contribute, but i do read and learn here a lot
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Welcome to the forum.
Samsung region locks phones to discourage buying a phone for use in a different part of the world. Your phone is also intended for use with the US carrier Verizon, hence the setup message about not having activated a Verizon account.
Less soluble is your apparent intent to use this phone in Israel. You've apparently bought a 900V model which is not well suited to the frequency bands there. Samsung sells the 900F model in Israel. You would have done well with something like a US 900T, if not a 900F but the 900V model that you bought is intended for Verizon's CDMA network, not the GSM system in the middle east.
As a result you probably will have no coverage whatsoever in the 4G or LTE bands. Also, the Verizon model is one of the few that has a locked bootloader which will prevent you from using custom kernels or a conventional custom recovery.
A simple search of the forum will tell you how to resolve the Verizon error message and your other questions. Or look in my post history as I have answered these questions at length in previous threads.
It's a good habit to search the forum for an answer before posting. There is a wealth of information in existing threads and you could have easily found immediate answers to all of your questions. And remove the need for us to answer the same questions over and over. These are questions that have been asked and answered dozens of times.
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So the matter goes like this -
I bought a GS 7 Edge (SM-G935F single SIM International unlocked variant) from Ebay India recently. Everything is OK with the phone except that it is unable to search and connect to any Indian mobile network. It shows "NO SERVICE" even when a SIM is inserted and do not search for networks anyhow. After some search I came to know that it is Middle East specific variant so no Indian SIM card is working in it. So I guess it is suffering from that infamous "Region Lock" issue. I know the "5-minute call in region/home network" solution but unfortunately it is impossible to me to go to middle east just for this.
Is there anyone out there who had/has this issue and got it solved anyhow (other than 5-minute call method).
Please anyone including our great forum modders and devs, I request you to help me out from this awkward situation.
I think you can just get a sim card (turkish for example) from ebay? that will cost you like 10$
Apologies if im wrong
When you insert an indian sim does it ask for a SIM unlock code?
If it doesnt then its not a region lock problem. Your phone has a defect and youshould either return it or get it checked at a service centre.
If it does, then just contact the samsung middle east through e-mail, they'll help you out with the PIN
No it does not ask for any code.
Some more questions, please can some one answer?
1. Can I flash the phone with an Asia Pacific (which is my region) stock ROM?
2. If the answer is yes and everything is successful then will it remove the region lock?
3. Does anyone know whether the region lock is a hardware or firmware based restriction?
Any help is highly appreciated.
Unfortunately nothing worked for me. I successfully flashed the phone with Indian Stock ROM but the problem persisted. As a last resort I rooted the phone and used the "Region Lock Away" app. But unfortunately it did not work either giving "Unexpected error occurred" message. Now I think I can't do anything about this other than shelling out money at a Samsung service center.
@samsung - I must say Samsung, you are not doing it right at all by region locking the devices. It is the most stupid and bad-for-business move from your part. I mean come on! A user buys your phone spending a lot then he/she must be free to use it anywhere and anyhow without any restrictions. Why on earth I spend more money buying a SIM card, you are selling phones or promoting regional network operators along with it. Disappointed as I am, I will no longer buy a Samsung phone in the future and will make sure no other in my family and circle buys one. Besides being a blogger and social media influencer I will do as much as I can to make people aware about this restrictive and monopolistic attitude of yours. You will have to pay for this.
I'm with u
i bought it from India, and back to Singapore...
cant use it alerady a week. and Singapore samsung saying they cant help. contact indian operator / samsung service centre.