I was just wondering if the Samsung Galaxy S 5 in Hong Kong are region free, like it's predecessor the Samsung Galaxy S 4? As I maybe going on a trip to Hong Kong soon and I'm considering purchasing a Galaxy S 5 while I'm there.
DarkGuyver said:
I was just wondering if the Samsung Galaxy S 5 in Hong Kong are region free, like it's predecessor the Samsung Galaxy S 4? As I maybe going on a trip to Hong Kong soon and I'm considering purchasing a Galaxy S 5 while I'm there.
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Yes. All phones in Hong Kong are unlocked. You can use any SIM card and they will work.
Current price for the SM-G900F (4G/LTE) is about HK$4980 at Apliu Street. This is the local model with 1 year warranty from Samsung Hong Kong. There used to be export models for the 4G/LTE without warranty for about HK$4680, but I haven't seen any recently. For 3G models, SM-G900H, the price is around $4000 for the export models.
Excellent so all HK SGS 5 phones are Region Free straight out the box and you don't have to activate them or anything before taking them abroad and using them! Thanks for the quick reply! :good::good:
Does Broadway and Fortress stores stock both the SM-G900F and SM-G900H models of the SGS 5?
DarkGuyver said:
Excellent so all HK SGS 5 phones are Region Free straight out the box and you don't have to activate them or anything before taking them abroad and using them! Thanks for the quick reply! :good::good:
Does Broadway and Fortress stores stock both the SM-G900F and SM-G900H models of the SGS 5?
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I believe Broadway and Fortress stock the SM-G900F, but I'm not sure if they have the SM-G900H. The G900F is the official model for Hong Kong. BTW, Broadway and Fortress are selling the phone at the manufacturer's retail price and will be more expensive than if you buy it at Apliu Street.
I've just realised that you're asking about region lock, not SIM lock.... I'm still pretty sure that HK phones are NOT region locked as my G900F does NOT have any notice on the box about region lock.... However, to be really really sure this won't be a problem, simply buy a local prepaid SIM for about HK$20, and use that to in the phone to activate it and make a 5 minute phone call first, then, the region lock will no longer be an issue..
All hong kong official stock is unlocked, it's illegal in hong kong to lock a phone whether it's region or sim.
Hong kong GS5 are SM900F at HKD5998, no other version is available.
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Yes. All phones in Hong Kong are unlocked. You can use any SIM card and they will work.
Current price for the SM-G900F (4G/LTE) is about HK$4980 at Apliu Street. This is the local model with 1 year warranty from Samsung Hong Kong. There used to be export models for the 4G/LTE without warranty for about HK$4680, but I haven't seen any recently. For 3G models, SM-G900H, the price is around $4000 for the export models.
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Are you sure thats a official hong kong stock and not grey import, it's too cheap.
kms108 said:
All hong kong official stock is unlocked, it's illegal in hong kong to lock a phone whether it's region or sim.
Hong kong GS5 are SM900F at HKD5998, no other version is available.
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Are you sure thats a official hong kong stock and not grey import, it's too cheap.
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Yes... Just went about 2 weeks ago to Apliu Street, and almost every shop is selling 行 SM-G900F now for $4990..
Grey import model only had the 3G version for around $4000..
gregwee said:
Yes... Just went about 2 weeks ago to Apliu Street, and almost every shop is selling 行 SM-G900F now for $4990..
Grey import model only had the 3G version for around $4000..
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I have the sm900F now, i'm waiting for the korean upgrade version.
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gregwee said:
Yes... Just went about 2 weeks ago to Apliu Street, and almost every shop is selling 行 SM-G900F now for $4990..
Grey import model only had the 3G version for around $4000..
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I think they are making way for the upgrade version.
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I have the sm900F now, i'm waiting for the korean upgrade version.
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I think they are making way for the upgrade version.
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I thought that the 3G model (SM-G900H) would be available for purchase in retail outlets in Hong Kong. As I know for a fact that the 3G model (SM-G900H) has been released exclusively in Asia.
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I thought that the 3G model (SM-G900H) would be available for purchase in retail outlets in Hong Kong. As I know for a fact that the 3G model (SM-G900H) has been released exclusively in Asia.
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only the sm900f is available in hk officially.
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Hi all,
I ordered a tab from expansys UK hoping to get the UK model sent here in Japan, but part way through the process my order has been taken over by expansys in Hong Kong and it's starting to sound like they intend to send me a HK model, which I'm not entirely happy about since no doubt it will have some customisations for that reason.
Does anyone here have the HK model tab and if so are there actually any customisations you are aware of?
500 quid is too much to spend on anything that might end up gimped in some way!
Thanks.
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I would buy this phone and my friend is now in China and then will go to Korea.
Where better to buy? N9005 Snapdragon, Exynos or N900S N900? Chinese.
I hope that some of you advise me.
thanks
Do you know by any chance the price in different countries?
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Hi all
I would buy this phone and my friend is now in China and then will go to Korea.
Where better to buy? N9005 Snapdragon, Exynos or N900S N900? Chinese.
I hope that some of you advise me.
thanks
Do you know by any chance the price in different countries?
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If you have LTE in your area I would recommend getting the N9005 in Korea. China doesn't offer either the N9005 or N900, they have their own variants which all lack google apps
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There's a good chance of network frequency incompatibilities if you're going to use an Asian model anywhere else in the world. Not to mention the Region lock, but both can in theory be solved by flashing and rooting.
As for EU prices:
Netherlands €672
Germany €649
Belgium €649
Switzerland 749CHF/€606
(no, I have no idea why the price in the Netherlands is so ridiculously high.
Actually yes I do: It's good old-fashioned Dutch Greed.)
kerouac74 said:
Hi all
I would buy this phone and my friend is now in China and then will go to Korea.
Where better to buy? N9005 Snapdragon, Exynos or N900S N900? Chinese.
I hope that some of you advise me.
thanks
Do you know by any chance the price in different countries?
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best thing to do always, buy the set where you live, mainly for warrantr purposes, I have taken to dealer 3 different sets in 6 years, If you get yours from china whom are you going to claim warranty if needed? think carefully, luck
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There's a good chance of network frequency incompatibilities if you're going to use an Asian model anywhere else in the world. Not to mention the Region lock, but both can in theory be solved by flashing and rooting.
As for EU prices:
Netherlands €672
Germany €649
Belgium €649
Switzerland 749CHF/€606
(no, I have no idea why the price in the Netherlands is so ridiculously high.
Actually yes I do: It's good old-fashioned Dutch Greed.)
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buy in HK or TW, there are both N9005 or N900 internatinoal version available, I paid for my N900 32gb black 468 € and I care less about warranty because the first thing when I went home is CF auto... and now very happy about the exynos version does not have region lock or knox trigger - best Galaxy till now
ShadowLea said:
Netherlands €672
Germany €649
Belgium €649
Switzerland 749CHF/€606
(no, I have no idea why the price in the Netherlands is so ridiculously high.
Actually yes I do: It's good old-fashioned Dutch Greed.)
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You think? Man price in portugal is 829 euros thats like more than a thousand dollars lol fckn ridiculous
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You think? Man price in portugal is 829 euros thats like more than a thousand dollars lol fckn ridiculous
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Ok, that's worse.
Good thing there's no import restrictions or costs in the EU, then. Even with shipping it's cheaper to order in another country.....
For you Americans complaining about having to pay $300, that's $1133.
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Got mine in Hong Kong (LTE version). Had no region lock. 820 dollars.
kerouac74 said:
Hi all
I would buy this phone and my friend is now in China and then will go to Korea.
Where better to buy? N9005 Snapdragon, Exynos or N900S N900? Chinese.
I hope that some of you advise me.
thanks
Do you know by any chance the price in different countries?
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Do NOT buy in China, as this will be the locked Chinese version with no play store, etc... Having said that, any phone market in China will also have the HK or international version as well (9005)... so if you're friend is smart enough to be able to identify the international version and make sure he/she doesn't buy the China version, this would be a good move. Prices for import phones in China are often quite keen, but then again this comes down to your friend's negotiating power...
I've always found Samsung stuff in Korea to be more expensive than elsewhere, and a Korean colleague of mine specifically bought his S4 in HK instead of in Korea due to this...
HK probably the best bet though. Note, reason is simply that HK has no sales tax, so is always going to be cheaper than somewhere that does... HOWEVER, some countries allow you to get tax back at the airport. For example, if you buy the phone in Germany, but you don't reside there, just show the tax receipt and the phone to the tax office at the airport and you'll get something around 15% of the price back. Note not all countries do this. China doesn't. Singapore does. HK doesn't need to. I think all of the EU does (as long as you're not an EU resident).
I personally bought my N3 in Australia a couple of weeks ago for AUD 880. I then got around 80 AUD back at the airport (have forgotten exact amount but around 80 AUD) so my actual price was 800 AUD which is 565 EUR / 773 USD. Seoul airport wanted over 1,000 USD for it. HK airport wanted around 900 USD, but note these are airport prices and this was days after launch.
never buy an android device in china, you will find that the google framework/service are all missing, btw i got my n900 in hk.
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tipico umorismo veneto!
Thanks all for help me. I think i wait and buy in europe. :good:
Anyone know the korean price for the N9005?
Thanks
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Ok, that's worse.
Good thing there's no import restrictions or costs in the EU, then. Even with shipping it's cheaper to order in another country.....
For you Americans complaining about having to pay $300, that's $1133.
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You bet man, I think I will buy mine from expansys uk .. the price is like 660 euros plus 15 eurs shiping.. its the best deal I found in europe, if somenone knows a better deal please do tell!
I'm looking to purchase this phone but i'm turned off by the fact that there are like 9 different models of the phone? Can any of you give me any recommendations/suggestions. I live in Cananada, and I want a fully unlocked phone with 100% warranty from Samsung. I was looking at this one for example : http://www.ncix.com/detail/samsung-galaxy-note-4-n910u-3f-102696-1281.htm
On their site they have like U, G, H models and such but I don't understand the difference.
what I found :
SM-N910F for Europe
SM-N910K/SM-N910L/SM-N910S for Korea
SM-N910C - Asia, Europe, South America
SM-N910FD - United Arab Emirates
SM-N910FQ - Turkey
SM-N910H - Asia-Pacific
SM-N910G - Singapore, India, Australia
SM-N910U - Hong Kong, Taiwan, Australia, New Zealand, Chile
SM-N910W8 - North America
There's a table I got but I don't understand which to get or if there are any major differences.
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I'm looking to purchase this phone but i'm turned off by the fact that there are like 9 different models of the phone? Can any of you give me any recommendations/suggestions. I live in Cananada, and I want a fully unlocked phone with 100% warranty from Samsung. I was looking at this one for example : http://www.ncix.com/detail/samsung-galaxy-note-4-n910u-3f-102696-1281.htm
On their site they have like U, G, H models and such but I don't understand the difference.
what I found :
SM-N910F for Europe
SM-N910K/SM-N910L/SM-N910S for Korea
SM-N910C - Asia, Europe, South America
SM-N910FD - United Arab Emirates
SM-N910FQ - Turkey
SM-N910H - Asia-Pacific
SM-N910G - Singapore, India, Australia
SM-N910U - Hong Kong, Taiwan, Australia, New Zealand, Chile
SM-N910W8 - North America
There's a table I got but I don't understand which to get or if there are any major differences.
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First of all, if I was you, then I would go to the phone carrier I'm interested into and then ask them if they have unlocked Note 4. If they do not have any, your next move should be asking them which unlocked Note 4 would be good and usable with their carrier without any problem. Also, I wouldn't go near india, singapore, Hong Kong , UK, or any kind of Asian models phone. Why? It's my personal preference.
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One more thing, don't waste your money ordering Note 4 from any suspecious website. You're about to spend 800+ on phone. Be wise. I know a lot of people that ordered from amazon or ebay and other random sites. Guess what? Half of them either received fake Note 4 with ****ed up IMEI number or has major issues with the phone.
Gold3nCloud said:
First of all, if I was you, then I would go to the phone carrier I'm interested into and then ask them if they have unlocked Note 4. If they do not have any, your next move should be asking them which unlocked Note 4 would be good and usable with their carrier without any problem. Also, I wouldn't go near india, singapore, Hong Kong , UK, or any kind of Asian models phone. Why? It's my personal preference.
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One more thing, don't waste your money ordering Note 4 from any suspecious website. You're about to spend 800+ on phone. Be wise. I know a lot of people that ordered from amazon or ebay and other random sites. Guess what? Half of them either received fake Note 4 with ****ed up IMEI number or has major issues with the phone.
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Thank you for your response and help. I called my local carrier they quoted me a cheaper price than anything I found online + the unlock price.
stevenleonk said:
Thank you for your response and help. I called my local carrier they quoted me a cheaper price than anything I found online + the unlock price.
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You're welcome. Enjoy the king of phone! :fingers-crossed:
I can't seem to find the thread about international unlocked S7E's. Who do you recommend as a trusted seller on ebay?
Thanks in advance
Bought mine from this seller, would recommend since my phone came in perfect.
http://www.ebay.com/usr/techno.trading.house?_trksid=p2047675.l2559
Also bought mine from Techno Trading House when they had them on discount. Quick delivery and retail packaging.
rjayflo said:
I can't seem to find the thread about international unlocked S7E's. Who do you recommend as a trusted seller on ebay?
Thanks in advance
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Uhm.. which country are you at?
I bought mine from this seller:
http://www.ebay.de/usr/dwi-international-3?_trksid=p2047675.l2559
They're importing from Hong Kong to warehouses in the UK and Netherlands and sending from these countries to the EU so there are no further fees.
I was very very skeptical about buying from them but after all I can recommend this store. Sometimes it takes a bit to get answers but they even send me another color and model short term.
But if you're from the US this isn't working for you.
US
daLareid said:
Bought mine from this seller, would recommend since my phone came in perfect.
http://www.ebay.com/usr/techno.trading.house?_trksid=p2047675.l2559
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I would like to know where is your device made from? Korea or Vietnam. Should say on the back of the device. Thanks in advance. I would like to purchase from this seller too
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lazard said:
Also bought mine from Techno Trading House when they had them on discount. Quick delivery and retail packaging.
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Hey man, do you think you could tell me where your device is made from? Should say on the back of the device either Korea or Vietnam. I would like to purchase from this seller too. Thanks in advance
erapmicks said:
I would like to know where is your device made from? Korea or Vietnam. Should say on the back of the device. Thanks in advance. I would like to purchase from this seller too
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Hey man, do you think you could tell me where your device is made from? Should say on the back of the device either Korea or Vietnam. I would like to purchase from this seller too. Thanks in advance
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Vietnam. Duos version in case you were wondering.
lazard said:
Vietnam. Duos version in case you were wondering.
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Ah I just looking for the regular version. Thanks bro
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Ah I just looking for the regular version. Thanks bro
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np. Looks like they just put up more non-duos version for cheap $699.99
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Samsung-Gal...hash=item464b2cae32:m:mwnc0CmSlgkfuzwK0rzKpwA
lazard said:
np. Looks like they just put up more non-duos version for cheap $699.99
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Samsung-Gal...hash=item464b2cae32:m:mwnc0CmSlgkfuzwK0rzKpwA
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Yeah just saw that. I even messaged the seller since I want a made in Korea one
I bought from 232Tech. Vietnam.
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ydenyse said:
I bought from 232Tech. Vietnam.
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Does it come with warranty? Was it sealed? The exynos correct? Did it come with us charger? Thanks in advanced
Shuthefrontdoor said:
Does it come with warranty? Was it sealed? The exynos correct? Did it come with us charger? Thanks in advanced
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No warranty, purchased mine from same seller it was sealed and came with a UK charger
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mrcricket23 said:
No warranty, purchased mine from same seller it was sealed and came with a UK charger
Sent from my SM-G935F using Tapatalk
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Thanks! I feel more confident to buy now, do u have any screen sensitivity issues? Just wondering if the international suffers less from it
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Vietnam. Duos version in case you were wondering.
erapmicks said:
I would like to know where is your device made from? Korea or Vietnam. Should say on the back of the device. Thanks in advance. I would like to purchase from this seller too
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Hey man, do you think you could tell me where your device is made from? Should say on the back of the device either Korea or Vietnam. I would like to purchase from this seller too. Thanks in advance
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Mine is a DUOS version made from vietnam and it comes with Exynos and Samsung own camera sensor which seemed to had slightly better praise and performance than the Sony sensor.
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Yeah just saw that. I even messaged the seller since I want a made in Korea one
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I assume the non dual sim version is made in Korea then? And Korean made Samsung products are the way to go?
yugotprblms said:
I assume the non dual sim version is made in Korea then? And Korean made Samsung products are the way to go?
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nope seller said the non dual version they have is also vietnam.
Are you guys experiencing the dreadful screen over- senstivity???
Ah, makes sense. I am thinking this is the way I will go, but I just need to be sure. Too bad there is no warranty to speak of. Phone insurance it is I guess.
I just ended up ordering the exynos on b&h I figure pay a little more to atleast have 1yr warranty through b&h instead of no warranty through eBay
Good morning,
I live in France where we cannot buy it directly (as far as I know).
I am interested in purchasing a S7 Edge Duos SM-G935FD, would you mind sharing your experience, I have read about:
- Axiom Telecom (but they would not guarantee me that the phone is indeed a SM-G935FD)
- Ebay from tropical_mobile
- others? (please share)
Any issue? what about warranty? What about additional custom taxes?
thank you
Eric
I live in France also.
I have bought on axiomtelecom.. But i have paid tax when it's arrived....
I advise you order on www.eglobalcentral.fr
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ericmotordu said:
Good morning,
I live in France where we cannot buy it directly (as far as I know).
I am interested in purchasing a S7 Edge Duos SM-G935FD, would you mind sharing your experience, I have read about:
- Axiom Telecom (but they would not guarantee me that the phone is indeed a SM-G935FD)
- Ebay from tropical_mobile
- others? (please share)
Any issue? what about warranty? What about additional custom taxes?
thank you
Eric
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And for the warranty I think it's very complicate if you have a problem when you order in foreign country....
With eglobalcentral, i had never paid tax but...no guarantee....
Isn't the regular S7 edge dual sim too? What I've read is that you can either use a microsd or nano sim in the second slot.
How's the duos different?
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I bought one from a local store (no warranty) I'm planning on using a DIY to use 2 sims and an SD card.
So far it's exactly the same as G935F (I even used it's firmware to update it to the latest version) (you must read how to do it and not lose dual sim)
So far so good. It's totally worth it.
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Isn't the regular S7 edge dual sim too? What I've read is that you can either use a microsd or nano sim in the second slot.
How's the duos different?
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No it's not. The G935F you can't put dual sim. Only one sim plus SD card. The dual sim G935FD has the option to use either.
docc said:
Isn't the regular S7 edge dual sim too? What I've read is that you can either use a microsd or nano sim in the second slot.
How's the duos different?
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That's not true. Regular has 1 slot for SIM and 1 for micro SD, DUOS has 1 slot for SIM, 1 slot for SIM/micro SD.
Oh. I have the FD which is the only model available here in India.
Pretty cool that I can use two sims if need be!
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With eglobalcentral, i had never paid tax but...no guarantee....
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No guarantee? I read: 'GARANTIE 12-24 MOIS Assuré par notre service de garantie interne eGlobal Central'.
maybe in globalcentral but very difficult when you have to send the phone in hong kong...
I come from Germany.I can recommend the seller of this device
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=152014965869&alt=web
Edit: if the link is not allowed (I doubt)
The sellers name is dwi-international-3
Did the same. No import fees because there sending from warehouse in UK. I think they're shipping to everywhere in Europe.
The only negative is, there not speaking English very well and from time to time it takes a bit to get response from them but after all I'm very satisfied to have bought the phone.
It came sealed, well packed and factory unlocked
Send from my shiny S7 Edge 935FD titanium silver