I realize it's in the other thread but buried in the latter pages. To bring this up to the top, I have the Rogers variant and ordered the pin-compatible Qi back. Was pretty elated when it arrived since the back finish color matched exactly (came from a D855). Snapped it on and -- nothing. Was sure all my Qi chargers work since other devices charge fine. Do a recent search and an obscure Facebook post from LG confirms Canadian variants are Powermat only.
Had I known this, I would have not purchased this phone. It's a huge deal breaker since I have Qi deployed literally everywhere...
Unfortunately pre-release or early write-ups like these one were misleading about Qi compatibility:
( can't post a link so search these keywords... "my first impressions of the lg g3 howardforums" )
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I realize it's in the other thread but buried in the latter pages. To bring this up to the top, I have the Rogers variant and ordered the pin-compatible Qi back. Was pretty elated when it arrived since the back finish color matched exactly (came from a D855). Snapped it on and -- nothing. Was sure all my Qi chargers work since other devices charge fine. Do a recent search and an obscure Facebook post from LG confirms Canadian variants are Powermat only.
Had I known this, I would have not purchased this phone. It's a huge deal breaker since I have Qi deployed literally everywhere...
Unfortunately pre-release or early write-ups like these one were misleading about Qi compatibility:
( can't post a link so search these keywords... "my first impressions of the lg g3 howardforums" )
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which case did you order? The Slim Guard? If so, I'll buy that off you.
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which case did you order? The Slim Guard? If so, I'll buy that off you.
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I ordered the exact same coloured case back as the Canadian G3 except it has Qi -- it's not the Slim Guard. The pinouts are for the non-Korean model (gap in middle between contacts).
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I ordered the exact same coloured case back as the Canadian G3 except it has Qi -- it's not the Slim Guard. The pinouts are for the non-Korean model (gap in middle between contacts).
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Oh, so you ordered the standard battery cover, but with Qi-North American pins? I've been looking for the Slim Guard here in Canada, I know the Slim Guard also has Qi charging, and even though I know it wouldn't work with Qi chargers… I'm set on that case. It's a nice looking, slim battery cover replacement.
And yes, to go back into the topic; I don't know why LG would think PMA is the route to go… AFAIK, LG has to pay royalties to PMA, as where Qi is free (I THINK). I have never seen PMA chargers in Futureshop/Bestbuy. I've seen Qi compatible chargers in various places though! That's some really bad move on LG's behalf.
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Oh, so you ordered the standard battery cover, but with Qi-North American pins? I've been looking for the Slim Guard here in Canada, I know the Slim Guard also has Qi charging, and even though I know it wouldn't work with Qi chargers… I'm set on that case. It's a nice looking, slim battery cover replacement.
And yes, to go back into the topic; I don't know why LG would think PMA is the route to go… AFAIK, LG has to pay royalties to PMA, as where Qi is free (I THINK). I have never seen PMA chargers in Futureshop/Bestbuy. I've seen Qi compatible chargers in various places though! That's some really bad move on LG's behalf.
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For cases I've ordered a few off eBay including a nice Nillkin which hasn't arrived. I'm ok with the over sharpened screen but PMA... my God. I have the LG G2 and was super stoked for the G3 since all I wanted left was Qi wireless charging. I even laughed when ATT restricted their version to PMA but Canada... what are you doing?
I'm contemplating dumping this and getting a D855 as I value Qi more than full speed LTE. Unless I'm mistaken, there are no non-Canadian versions that can take full LTE here.
Watching the other XDA thread closely entitled:
"LG G3 D855 Euro Model on Rogers Wireless - does LTE work ?"
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For cases I've ordered a few off eBay including a nice Nillken which hasn't arrived. I'm ok with the over sharpened screen but PMA... my God. I have the LG G2 and was super stoked for the G3 since all I wanted left was Qi wireless charging. I even laughed when ATT restricted their version to PMA but Canada... what are you doing?
I'm contemplating dumping this and getting a D855 as I value Qi more than full speed LTE. Unless I'm mistaken, there are no non-Canadian versions that can take full LTE here.
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Are you with Robbers? I believe some Canadians have been saying that D855 (T-Mo's) will work just fine with Canadian network. It's too much work for me to even consider, importing 855, etc; and researching the LTE bands available.
If you live in Toronto, Pacific Mall might have some shops that sell T-Mo's D855.
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Are you with Robbers? I believe some Canadians have been saying that D855 (T-Mo's) will work just fine with Canadian network. It's too much work for me to even consider, importing 855, etc; and researching the LTE bands available.
If you live in Toronto, Pacific Mall might have some shops that sell T-Mo's D855.
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Just posting some more research. I'm in TO on robbers indeed... I've considered PMall before, perhaps I'll give it another shot. At least it will save me from unlocking.
Some feedback for others thinking about getting the D855 for Rogers. I finally got the D855 in and tested it. Out of the box, it does not connect to LTE. The only available options were GSM and WCDMA, set on auto or manual. Connections would only show 3G or H (HSPA).
After some research, and testing, I finally managed to connect to Rogers' LTE MAX network (2600Mhz).
Steps taken:
1) Loaded HKG firmware using TOT/DLL method. You can find the firmware and instructions here here: [ALL Variants] Update / Restore to Stock you… | LG G3 | XDA Forum - I used the 32GB version.
2) Once loaded, you will see the option to set it to GSM / WCDMA / LTE Auto. Before it was just GSM / WCDMA Auto.
3) Unfortunately, this still didn't work and I was still showing 3G and H. Speed tests would also show that it was on HSPA.
4) I then typed 3845#*855# on the keypad to access the secret menu. There I manually switched it to LTE Band 7, which represents the LTE Max 2600Mhz network.
5) I also had to add a new APN (ltemobile.apn). It came with the normal one (rogers-core-app1.apn).
6) After all that, I changed the network mode back to GSM / WCDMA / LTE Auto. Almost immediately, it would now show 4G, instead of H.
7) Ran a speed test just in case, and it is indeed LTE speeds
And yes it has wireless charging built-in (four pins in the back of the phone, and case).
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Does the d855 has qi charging on his regular pack cover? I see it has 4 pins and some mat on the back...
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Oh, so you ordered the standard battery cover, but with Qi-North American pins? I've been looking for the Slim Guard here in Canada, I know the Slim Guard also has Qi charging, and even though I know it wouldn't work with Qi chargers… I'm set on that case. It's a nice looking, slim battery cover replacement.
And yes, to go back into the topic; I don't know why LG would think PMA is the route to go… AFAIK, LG has to pay royalties to PMA, as where Qi is free (I THINK). I have never seen PMA chargers in Futureshop/Bestbuy. I've seen Qi compatible chargers in various places though! That's some really bad move on LG's behalf.
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I don't think it's LG, I think it's the carriers.
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hidea said:
Are you with Robbers? I believe some Canadians have been saying that D855 (T-Mo's) will work just fine with Canadian network. It's too much work for me to even consider, importing 855, etc; and researching the LTE bands available.
If you live in Toronto, Pacific Mall might have some shops that sell T-Mo's D855.
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The model number for T-Mobile G3 is D851. D855 is the international version. And yes D851 has pretty much every single carrier in Canada covered (including WIND and Mobilicity thanks to its support on band 2 and 4).
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Just posting some more research. I'm in TO on robbers indeed... I've considered PMall before, perhaps I'll give it another shot. At least it will save me from unlocking.
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I checked last weekend at Pacific Mall. Most stores are selling unlocked D855 32GB for $720, while one particular store is selling it for $680. None of the stores have the D851.
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The model number for T-Mobile G3 is D851. D855 is the international version. And yes D851 has pretty much every single carrier in Canada covered (including WIND and Mobilicity thanks to its support on band 2 and 4).
I checked last weekend at Pacific Mall. Most stores are selling unlocked D855 32GB for $720, while one particular store is selling it for $680. None of the stores have the D851.
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Thanks for that info! So according to my quote above from another XDA thread, I should be able to take the D855, flash a different rom and get LTE on Rogers. If the "one particular store" is selling the 32GB for $680 then it's not a shabby deal given Expansys wants $700+. Do you happen to know which store it was or at least which aisle perhaps?
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The model number for T-Mobile G3 is D851. D855 is the international version. And yes D851 has pretty much every single carrier in Canada covered (including WIND and Mobilicity thanks to its support on band 2 and 4).
I checked last weekend at Pacific Mall. Most stores are selling unlocked D855 32GB for $720, while one particular store is selling it for $680. None of the stores have the D851.
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Thanks for the correction! Glad I haven't been telling people the wrong info
Since you seem to know a lot about Pmall… now, is there a place I can find myself Xiaomi phones?
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Thanks for that info! So according to my quote above from another XDA thread, I should be able to take the D855, flash a different rom and get LTE on Rogers. If the "one particular store" is selling the 32GB for $680 then it's not a shabby deal given Expansys wants $700+. Do you happen to know which store it was or at least which aisle perhaps?
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It`s close to the entrance where there`s an escalator... So that after you enter from there the side of the mall with windows should be on your left. The cell phone store on your right (the last aisle), and the first or second cell phone store there is the one lol. Hope it doesn`t sound too confusing.
P.S.: It`s a pretty small store and they don`t have the G3 on display. You just have to ask though.
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Thanks for the correction! Glad I haven't been telling people the wrong info
Since you seem to know a lot about Pmall… now, is there a place I can find myself Xiaomi phones?
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Uhh actually I don`t go there very often lol Was looking to buy a G3 so I asked like every cell phone store I saw lol. Sorry I don`t know about the availability of the Xiaomi. :silly:
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It`s close to the entrance where there`s an escalator... So that after you enter from there the side of the mall with windows should be on your left. The cell phone store on your right (the last aisle), and the first or second cell phone store there is the one lol. Hope it doesn`t sound too confusing.
P.S.: It`s a pretty small store and they don`t have the G3 on display. You just have to ask though.
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Uhh actually I don`t go there very often lol Was looking to buy a G3 so I asked like every cell phone store I saw lol. Sorry I don`t know about the availability of the Xiaomi. :silly:
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i think its next to a store that sells camera stuff. yes?
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i think its next to a store that sells camera stuff. yes?
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Sorry but i can`t remember what`s next to it, but there`s a store selling phone accessories right opposite to it. :silly:
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Sorry but i can`t remember what`s next to it, but there`s a store selling phone accessories right opposite to it. :silly:
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HAHAHA. how you perfectly described how pmall shops look like. a store is always next to an accessory shop.
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HAHAHA. how you perfectly described how pmall shops look like. a store is always next to an accessory shop.
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My bad haha. Was pretty depressed that day after knowing none of the stores is carrying the D851.
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My bad haha. Was pretty depressed that day after knowing none of the stores is carrying the D851.
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maybe PlusOne st First Markham can help you source an 851? That store has a really good track record finding phones.
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maybe PlusOne st First Markham can help you source an 851? That store has a really good track record finding phones.
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Haha it`s okay got lucky and found a great deal on eBay 2 days ago. Now I am just waiting for it to arrive :victory:
Thanks for that, the lack of Qi and having 32GB will likely steer me there today...
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So according to the other thread the US version would have 850/1700/2100.
Would that work in Europe? (Netherlands/Belgium/Germany) Or just in the US?
Sorry if this has been answered before. Can't find a clear overview anywhere.
EDIT: Found out that European HSDPA is 1900/2100. (1900 being for upstream 2100 for downstream). Does that mean I can still use 3g but only downstream?
The US version has 900/1700/2100 - it can for sure be used in the UK
I don't know what bands the rest of Europe uses
The australia version is advertised as having 1900/2100
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The US version has 900/1700/2100 - it can for sure be used in the UK
I don't know what bands the rest of Europe uses
The australia version is advertised as having 1900/2100
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Okay thanks! UK should be the same as Europe woohoo guess I'll have a Dell VP in a couple of weeks after all
jkommeren said:
Okay thanks! UK should be the same as Europe woohoo guess I'll have a Dell VP in a couple of weeks after all
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I'd like to know how you intend to get one so I can do the same .
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I'd like to know how you intend to get one so I can do the same .
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Ebay has some pre-orders.
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The US version has 900/1700/2100 - it can for sure be used in the UK
I don't know what bands the rest of Europe uses
The australia version is advertised as having 1900/2100
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So definitely fully functional in the UK for calls and 3G, right?
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I'd like to know how you intend to get one so I can do the same .
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Couple of people I know are going to visit NY for 10 days starting next week.
But I just found out there's not a single Microsoft store on the East Coast
Ebay's filled with preorders unfortunately.
Bah.
If anyone has tips on getting a VP to NY so they can pick it up in the next couple of weeks, please let me know
@Peew: GSM 900 is used accross Europe, no exceptions. Phone supports it so it'll work.
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Couple of people I know are going to visit NY for 10 days starting next week.
But I just found out there's not a single Microsoft store on the East Coast
Ebay's filled with preorders unfortunately.
Bah.
If anyone has tips on getting a VP to NY so they can pick it up in the next couple of weeks, please let me know
@Peew: GSM 900 is used accross Europe, no exceptions. Phone supports it so it'll work.
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By the time they get there Dell will have them on their website so you could order it and have it delivered to their hotel or whatever they stay .
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By the time they get there Dell will have them on their website so you could order it and have it delivered to their hotel or whatever they stay .
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Smart man will probably need a US credit card though?
Think I'm going to buy an HTC Trophy anyway, because then I can get it today, won't have to worry about minor hardware mistakes or other warranty related stuff... And I'll have it today
Just played around with it in a store and I fell in love immediately with the OS. Couldn't see the phone anymore, so I figured it's not worth the hassle.
Out of interest, why go for the Trophy over the HD7? I only ask as I've been trying to work out what benefits it would give. I'm assuming here that you're buying the phone outright and so it's not a case of it's the only model you can get from your operator.
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Smart man will probably need a US credit card though?
Think I'm going to buy an HTC Trophy anyway, because then I can get it today, won't have to worry about minor hardware mistakes or other warranty related stuff... And I'll have it today
Just played around with it in a store and I fell in love immediately with the OS. Couldn't see the phone anymore, so I figured it's not worth the hassle.
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Dell website accepts Paypal
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Are you sure? I can't find the info on their website.
Edit: Found it.
So is it possible to get it shipped overseas? Or is it only possible to get it shipped internally even if paying with paypal?
I had a brief look a couple of days ago and shipping overseas didn't seem to be an option!
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Excellent Got a Trophy now, but the VP might make a nice present
WP7 is absolutely stunning though. Really the reviews weren't kidding! Walked by someone with an iPhone 4 yesterday, and was surprised to see the relatively jerky menus compared to the WP7's. That put a nice cherry on top for me
When i read the white pages with the correct description, i found 2 websites that sells the xperia play with the US 3G bands
http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&sour...-Iy5Cw&usg=AFQjCNGPEmiD1i3HIOJJbaNMpVC8NhI7nw
http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&sour...-Iy5Cw&usg=AFQjCNEB_7JRNctbu6epR5XZZ1FGfVSt0w
Does anyone ever purchase from any of this 2 websites? one seems to be in FL and the other in NV...
Looks like the bands the difference
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negrielectronics is showing pre-order
celluloco is showing in stock but i highly doubt that
Check http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&cd=1&ved=0CBQQFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.networkingrus.com%2F&ei=x9avTbaeBsfHrQfimN34CA&usg=AFQjCNEAgAxGKDBPHM4-BuMQd-0Mg_xJmA
The xperia play comes in four versions R800i/a/at/x. If you check the white paper on xperia play from SE you'll see It must be region related?
Regards Dousan...
I'm rather curious about these sellers as well. I've been gnashing my teeth waiting for this phone since rumor broke that Sony was seriously working on it last year (and was hoping for something like it for even longer). Has anyone bought from either of these sellers yet?
I've been seeing a lot of the European R800i model. Unfortunately I'm on AT&T, which will require either the R800a or R800at. Both have the same bands, but I suspect the R800a is the generic North American model for both the US and Canada (Rogers seems to be getting this one), while the R800at is probably going to be some sort of AT&T-centric (read: butchered) version. While it would be nice to save some money through the carrier, at this point I'm more inclined to get an unlocked version at retail price. My guess is that it's going to be around $550-600 off-contract when supplies ramp up.
Also, has anyone heard any more on the R800x (Verizon CDMA) version having a SIM card slot? I saw something about that a few weeks ago and wondered if it was at all functional.
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I'm rather curious about these sellers as well. I've been gnashing my teeth waiting for this phone since rumor broke that Sony was seriously working on it last year (and was hoping for something like it for even longer). Has anyone bought from either of these sellers yet?
I've been seeing a lot of the European R800i model. Unfortunately I'm on AT&T, which will require either the R800a or R800at. Both have the same bands, but I suspect the R800a is the generic North American model for both the US and Canada (Rogers seems to be getting this one), while the R800at is probably going to be some sort of AT&T-centric (read: butchered) version. While it would be nice to save some money through the carrier, at this point I'm more inclined to get an unlocked version at retail price. My guess is that it's going to be around $550-600 off-contract when supplies ramp up.
Also, has anyone heard any more on the R800x (Verizon CDMA) version having a SIM card slot? I saw something about that a few weeks ago and wondered if it was at all functional.
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from the white pages that we saw a couple of days ago (revealing the model name for each version) we can tell that the CDMA version doesnt have GSM slot, otherwise it will be listed there.
Regarding the release for both the verizon and rogers, apparently both are on the 28th, hopefully we will see the unlocked version as well on the next week, and based on the european price, it will be probably $600 and up...
I cant wait any longer either!! i was even thinking to get the R800i version is the phone is not released this week, since the 3g on tmobile sucks anyways...
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from the white pages that we saw a couple of days ago (revealing the model name for each version) we can tell that the CDMA version doesnt have GSM slot, otherwise it will be listed there.
Regarding the release for both the verizon and rogers, apparently both are on the 28th, hopefully we will see the unlocked version as well on the next week, and based on the european price, it will be probably $600 and up...
I cant wait any longer either!! i was even thinking to get the R800i version is the phone is not released this week, since the 3g on tmobile sucks anyways...
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Well according to some articles I saw around the beginning of the month, the FCC tear-down of the CDMA model showed that it physically had a SIM slot. Unfortunately the forum won't let me post the links. One of the links thought it could be a for LTE or allow it to act as a world phone. Since there hasn't been any mention of either, it makes me wonder if it's just there for show?
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Well according to some articles I saw around the beginning of the month, the FCC tear-down of the CDMA model showed that it physically had a SIM slot. Unfortunately the forum won't let me post the links. One of the links thought it could be a for LTE or allow it to act as a world phone. Since there hasn't been any mention of either, it makes me wonder if it's just there for show?
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Yes, i read that post as well, but still, the white pages should provide a full description of the product and doesnt mention a thing about a sim card on the R800x version, we will have to wait and see i guess...
After spending a few minutes chatting with Celluloco guys, i will not trusth them at all. They charge florida taxes, but they dont have a phisical address in FL, when i ask for one, they told me that the address is only for Wholesale accounts, so i ask to open one account, since i'm an importer/exporter and could be usefull. But no, they deny it because they are full, and they are not opening any accounts.
So i ask them the real company name, since they charge FL taxes, they must have a registered company in the FL Bizz Directory, but no, they deny again telling that their company is based on Cayman Islands ?!?!
So long story short... dont buy to this guys, not even a cell charger, its a plain scam, even on facebook (they have a facebook account) there are people claiming that after a week of paying a cell phone, he cant reach a single person to know the status of their order.
I found them on the FL Bizz, and they are a inactive company... what a scam!!
http://www.sunbiz.org/scripts/corde...&names_comp_name=CELLULOCO&names_filing_type=
If not, is there any possibility of flashing the Play Edition ROM on to a rooted black S4?
1.I doubt it is, but I can be wrong.
2.As long as the model number is i9505.
Correct, Google doesn't currently have a Black version. I too wanted it in black and ended up canceling my order with Google and going to a T-moblie store for one. I'm on Net10 by the way, with an AT&T sim card.
The Google version and the T-mo version are the exact same hardware. T-mo's version also comes with an unlocked bootloader just like Google's, so its very easy to root/mod. AT&T's model has the same hardware, but the bootloader is locked. There is still a workaround for it, but I don't like supporting that.
Just go buy one from T-Mobile and sim unlock it so you can use it on any GSM network. Here's my post about it.
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Correct, Google doesn't currently have a Black version. I too wanted it in black and ended up canceling my order with Google and going to a T-moblie store for one. I'm on Net10 by the way, with an AT&T sim card.
The Google version and the T-mo version are the exact same hardware. T-mo's version also comes with an unlocked bootloader just like Google's, so its very easy to root/mod. AT&T's model has the same hardware, but the bootloader is locked. There is still a workaround for it, but I don't like supporting that.
Just go buy one from T-Mobile and sim unlock it so you can use it on any GSM network. Here's my post about it.
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Thanks for the information. Are there any T-Mobile branding on the phone? I hate carrier branding so that's why I usually don't use their phones. I will get it on contract and then sell it.
I forgot to ask if Verizon is the only company selling the wireless charging cover in black? If so, can anyone here confirm whether there is any Verizon branding on the cover?
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Thanks for the information. Are there any T-Mobile branding on the phone?
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Yes it does say T-Mobile on the backplate, but no where on the front so I rarely see it.
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I forgot to ask if Verizon is the only company selling the wireless charging cover in black?
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Amazon is selling it without any branding...BUT it adds thickness to the phone. I went the thinner, cheaper route. Just get THIS and stick it behind your existing backplate. It works really well and can be used with the S-view cover backplate.
I emailed Google Play Support regarding a black colored S4. Here is their response:
Thank you for contacting Google. I understand you are inquiring about black colored Google Play Edition
Samsung Galaxy S4?. I know this can be aggravating waiting for information. I can certainly help you with this situation.
At this time there is no information available about a different color Samsung galaxy S4. Please keep an eye out on the Google Play Store for any other news regarding promotions or specials. Thank you and have a great day.
If you have any other questions or concerns please feel free to reply to this email and I can assist you further. You can go to support.google.com.
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Yes it does say T-Mobile on the backplate, but no where on the front so I rarely see it.
Amazon is selling it without any branding...BUT it adds thickness to the phone. I went the thinner, cheaper route. Just get THIS and stick it behind your existing backplate. It works really well and can be used with the S-view cover backplate.
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Looks like a great alternative. I am curious if this works under the Samsung protective+ case.
Sent from my SGH-I337M
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Yes it does say T-Mobile on the backplate, but no where on the front so I rarely see it.
Amazon is selling it without any branding...BUT it adds thickness to the phone. I went the thinner, cheaper route. Just get THIS and stick it behind your existing backplate. It works really well and can be used with the S-view cover backplate.
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How do you know the one Amazon is selling doesn't have any branding?
How does the eBay solution work? Is it actually safe to use? I'm not so sure that I want to use an untested solution on the SGS4.
Well essentially I am looking at buying the Nexus 6P from the US google store and have been unsuccessful so far since its out of stock (looking at the 64 GB Graphite).
So the question is will the US model work on the LTE bands in Australia?
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Well essentially I am looking at buying the Nexus 6P from the US google store and have been unsuccessful so far since its out of stock (looking at the 64 GB Graphite).
So the question is will the US model work on the LTE bands in Australia?
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Hi, I was thinking about this too. Price is also a massive factor.
This is a good guide for lte bands in Australia for these devices
http://ausdroid.net/2015/10/04/how-...oure-ok-with-limited-lte-support-you-can-too/
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Hi, I was thinking about this too. Price is also a massive factor.
This is a good guide for lte bands in Australia for these devices
http://ausdroid.net/2015/10/04/how-...oure-ok-with-limited-lte-support-you-can-too/
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Thanks for that link. Its quite informative. Alas getting to order from the US is near to impossible. I have been trying to order from the Huawei site using a US postal address that i have from shopmate (https://shopmate.auspost.com.au) but the order does not process possibly because the credit card I am using is an Australia one. Don't know how to go about it.
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Thanks for that link. Its quite informative. Alas getting to order from the US is near to impossible. I have been trying to order from the Huawei site using a US postal address that i have from shopmate but the order does not process possibly because the credit card I am using is an Australia one. Don't know how to go about it.
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There are services such as Shipito that do something called "assisted buying". I am not sure how the process works but they order it for you so you can bypass that.
Heat reduced one
My previous one is really over heating but it is so good..
Ok, looks like Aussies can get their hands on one sooner than expected!!!
http://ausdroid.net/2015/10/23/vodafone-confirms-nexus-pre-order-opens-monday-26-october/
http://ausdroid.net/2015/10/21/optu...p-on-sale-from-2-november-pre-sale-next-week/
http://ausdroid.net/2015/10/23/nexus-5x-and-nexus-6p-to-be-sold-outright-at-jb-hifi/
Edit: And more http://ausdroid.net/2015/10/25/jb-hi-fi-now-has-nexus-product-pages-up/
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3233409
So I ordered a Nexus 5X to replace my MS crippled Nokia N9.
I received it today, started opening it and there was two boxes inside the ups package, one was a 15W usbc to US 110V outlet charger, inside the Nexus box was a LG travel adapter charger (MCS-02WR) and a USB A to USB micro B (CY/EAD62437002 with a sticker from Verizon)
Its pretty weird, I ran the IMEI and its a LG-H791 international version, not sure what all is different, but thought I would post on here to give anyone the heads up considering this.
I was going to get a Moto X Pure, but then that Groupon deal popped up and thought it was a great discount.
I think the Groupon deal mentioned you should be getting a device compatible with Project Fi, which means you should have gotten the 790 version meant for US with band 12 support. Not sure if that matters to you.
Yeah, I ordered this same deal for a friend (also had the two cables/chargers) and he had a heck of a time dealing with Sprint support, because this phone could not be activated. We eventually came to the conclusion that Groupon is advertising this phone as though it's the US H790 version, when it's actually the H791 International Version which is not compatible with Sprint. We were forced to return it, which is unfortunate because it was such a good deal with added coupons and ebates at the time.
sfhub said:
I think the Groupon deal mentioned you should be getting a device compatible with Project Fi, which means you should have gotten the 790 version meant for US with band 12 support. Not sure if that matters to you.
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I dont remember seeing anything like that in the description, I read it pretty closely to make sure it was compatible with AT&T
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Yeah, I ordered this same deal for a friend (also had the two cables/chargers) and he had a heck of a time dealing with Sprint support, because this phone could not be activated. We eventually came to the conclusion that Groupon is advertising this phone as though it's the US H790 version, when it's actually the H791 International Version which is not compatible with Sprint. We were forced to return it, which is unfortunate because it was such a good deal with added coupons and ebates at the time.
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That sucks, I guess I lucked out. At least they let you return it
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I think the Groupon deal mentioned you should be getting a device compatible with Project Fi, which means you should have gotten the 790 version meant for US with band 12 support. Not sure if that matters to you.
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I dont remember seeing anything like that in the description, I read it pretty closely to make sure it was compatible with AT&T
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https://www.groupon.com/deals/gg-lg-google-nexus-5x-32gb-4g-lte-smartphone
Ready for Project Fi
On top of being ready for almost any carrier, the 5X is ready for Google’s ambitious Project Fi. Using specially developed technology, Project Fi continually optimizes both cellular and WiFi connections as you move around, supporting consistent connections even as your phone hops towers or joins wireless networks. It also aims to demystify the billing process with transparent, contract-free plans that you can change anytime right from the phone. (Enrollment in Project Fi not included.)
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https://www.groupon.com/deals/gg-lg-google-nexus-5x-32gb-4g-lte-smartphone
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Yea I double checked and that is the groupon deal I purchased, so what is the point of your earlier post? that I should have gotten an OEM LG charger? or something else?
ALSO I just checked the FCC ID on my phone and its showing ZNFH791
which is the H-791 not the 790
el_mariachi_4 said:
Yea I double checked and that is the groupon deal I purchased, so what is the point of your earlier post? that I should have gotten an OEM LG charger? or something else?
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In your original post you mentioned you got the International version.
You didn't mention your carrier back in the first post but did mention you weren't sure what the difference was.
The reply back in April was an effort to be helpful by pointing out the description of what you purchased implied the US version with band 12 support. (If it says Project Fi in the description, then the description must be from the US version because Project Fi won't activate International version.)
For SOME people that might make a difference. In particular if one was thinking of TMobile, band 12 is used for some of their 4g data and also the US version is required to sign up with Project Fi from Google.
Back in April, if it did make a difference to you or anyone who purchased that they get the US version in the description, probably could have returned it for your money back due to them shipping a model that didn't match the description.
I did think it was kind of strange for the seller to send out a frankenstein package of phone and chargers.
The official Nexus 5x package comes with a LG 5V 3A travel charger (MCS-N04**) with just a female USB C connector (ie no cable attached). Also there is a USB C to USB C cable (EAD63687001) that you attach to the charger or to your computer as appropriate for charging or for data transfer/charging. Some international versions also received a USB C to USB A adapter.
Your package seemed to come with a LG travel charger in the Nexus 5x box which couldn't be used with the 5x and then a second (non LG?) charger that seemed like it got included when they realized the included adapter wouldn't work.
Anyway, I am not criticizing your purchase, just giving you information and letting you decide if it is important for your usage.
BTW there was a comment on the deal that the supplied phone was for the German market and Sprint also won't activate it in the US
Melinda T.
May 4th, 2016
Reason for return.
The LGH-791 Does not work on Sprint North America network. Verified by two independent Sprint stores. Phone that was supplied was meant for Germany “DE” code on the label.
The LGH-791 is different than the LGH-790. See the tech specs below:
North America: (LGH-790)
GSM/EDGE: 850/900/1800/1900MHz
UMTS/WCDMA: B1/2/4/5/8
CDMA: BC0/1/10
LTE (FDD): B1/2/3/4/5/7/12/13/17/20/25/26/29
LTE (TDD): B41
LTE CA DL: B2-B2, B2-B4, B2-B5, B2-B12, B2-B13, B2-B17, B2-B29, B4-B4, B4-B5, B4-B7, B4-B12, B4-B13, B4-B17, B4-B29, B41-B41
Rest of world (LGH-791):
GSM/EDGE: 850/900/1800/1900MHz
UMTS/WCDMA: B1/2/4/5/6/8/9/19
CDMA: not supported
LTE (FDD): B1/2 /3/ 4/5/7/8/9/17/18/19/20/26/28
LTE (TDD): B38/40/41
LTE CA DL: B1-B3, B1-B5, B1-B7, B1-B8, B1-B18, B1-B19, B1-B26, B3-B3, B3-B5, B3-B7, B3-B8, B3-B19, B3-B20, B3-B28, B5-B7, B7-B7, B7-B20, B7-B28, B40-B40, B41-B41
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In your original post you mentioned you got the International version.
You didn't mention your carrier back in the first post but did mention you weren't sure what the difference was.
The reply back in April was an effort to be helpful by pointing out the description of what you purchased implied the US version with band 12 support. (If it says Project Fi in the description, then the description must be from the US version because Project Fi won't activate International version.)
For SOME people that might make a difference. In particular if one was thinking of TMobile, band 12 is used for some of their 4g data and also the US version is required to sign up with Project Fi from Google.
Back in April, if it did make a difference to you or anyone who purchased that they get the US version in the description, probably could have returned it for your money back due to them shipping a model that didn't match the description.
I did think it was kind of strange for the seller to send out a frankenstein package of phone and chargers.
The official Nexus 5x package comes with a LG 5V 3A travel charger (MCS-N04**) with just a female USB C connector (ie no cable attached). Also there is a USB C to USB C cable (EAD63687001) that you attach to the charger or to your computer as appropriate for charging or for data transfer/charging. Some international versions also received a USB C to USB A adapter.
Your package seemed to come with a LG travel charger in the Nexus 5x box which couldn't be used with the 5x and then a second (non LG?) charger that seemed like it got included when they realized the included adapter wouldn't work.
Anyway, I am not criticizing your purchase, just giving you information and letting you decide if it is important for your usage.
BTW there was a comment on the deal that the supplied phone was for the German market and Sprint also won't activate it in the US
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Ahh I see, sorry if the "what is the point" was taken the wrong way, I was just confused by your post.
I am really disappointed with Groupon/seller sending out the "frankenstein" phone/charger as well, which is why I started this post in the first place to warn other users. BTW I couldnt/cant see any comments or reviews on the groupon deal not sure if its because my script/ad blocking on my browser.
I took some pictures of the unboxing, but they are on my N9, I will try to upload them and post them here.