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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=
Anybody planning on buying the off contract Rogers version of the Xperia Play (R800a) to use on AT&T? The big release day is tomorrow...
Im wondering about this too. Ive been wanting a xperia play since before it was announced. Problem is, Im with Bell. Just want to be sure I can unlock it and use it with my current carrier instead of Rogers.
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I emailed Mobileincanada.com if they could do it and they replied yes. I was referred to them by a fairly knowledgeable guy on Howard Forums who used them in the past. They will purportedly refund your unlock if it doesn't work...
I would go buy one and try but I don't live in Canada, heh. The nearest Rogers store is over 6 hours away from me and no guarantee they will have stock when I get there.
http://www.mobileincanada.com/How-To-Unlock-Your-Cellphone
Looks like im gonna have to do a little recon mission. I think they have a Xperia play on display in my mall. Ill have to see if I can get the IMEI and check that website to be sure.
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anyone know any shops that sells this phone and ships to US? as far as i know, future shop nor best buy ca does not ship to US.
Also noticed this...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sLkEZJm0aBQ&feature=channel_video_title
A tutorial on how to unlock your Xperia Play phone. Rogers Xperia Play is amongst the list of phones in the descriptions. So I'm guessing that it can be unlocked, unless cellunlocker.net is a scam {highly doubt it based on brief research}
Guys I have a question :
I won a free xperia play from sony ericsson canada and I can't connect it to fastboot. I tried holding search then plug in usb but no blue light. I tried back and i get green light but the drivers dont work. I just wanna see if I unlock the bootloader
What model number is your Xperia Play? R800a? I believe all Rogers models (R800a) are SIM/Network locked, which can't use the official bootloader according to Sony's docs.
http://unlockbootloader.sonyericsson.com/which-phones
People have explained a way to get root even with a locked bootloader in the forums though.
I too am looking for an outlet to buy a Canadian Play from. I assume at this point all 'official' distributors of the phone can't export it outside the country since it is SIM locked to Rogers.
TheChancellor... please post your results!
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What model number is your Xperia Play? R800a? I believe all Rogers models (R800a) are SIM/Network locked, which can't use the official bootloader according to Sony's docs.
http://unlockbootloader.sonyericsson.com/which-phones
People have explained a way to get root even with a locked bootloader in the forums though.
I too am looking for an outlet to buy a Canadian Play from. I assume at this point all 'official' distributors of the phone can't export it outside the country since it is SIM locked to Rogers.
TheChancellor... please post your results!
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WOW! Even tho I won it from sony ericsson it's still rogers branded! Good thing im with rogers
Just bought it from ebay, the white version as i wanted, and i save the trip (FL to Canada would take a bit longer than 6 hours lol)
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...2y%2FWfoTofmlrs05zRVcl1vxBU%3D#ht_5245wt_1129
Lol, damnit... I was totally looking at that last night too. You snooze, you lose.
Please post your results of bootloader unlocking/root access when you get it will you?
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Lol, damnit... I was totally looking at that last night too. You snooze, you lose.
Please post your results of bootloader unlocking/root access when you get it will you?
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Sure, i will do, but it will be after May 13th, because i'm out of town till that day
Planning on getting this phone.
A co-worker is in Canada this week and is flying back to the US in a few hours. I asked him to pick up an Xperia Play for me. He went to Best Buy, and they wouldn't sell him one without a contract. He is gonna go to a Rogers store on the way to the airport and try to get one.
The first thing I will need to do if/when I get it is to Sim Unlock it. I have been looking for a site to do it that is less shady and not that expensive.
I will probably go with the site mentioned above unless someone suggests something better in the next few hours.
Afterwards I will reply here with the results.
If any one else has any success or failure getting their Xperia Play Sim Unlocked let us know.
I used this site a few time: mobileincanada. Very fast (less than 1 hour normally). Got my Rogers Xperia play unlocked today and now I use it with Telus, so should work with any network (assuming it's the right frequency)
Been refreshing eBay all day but nothing coming up. Sad. I really want one. Judging by the number of hits this post is getting so does everyone else, lol.
That sucks reports are coming in that Best Buy won't sell without a contract. I called them just last week to confirm they could sell one contract free and they said they could. Must be totally hit and miss right now. No way in hell I'm driving 6 hours across the border just to get the run around...
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Been refreshing eBay all day but nothing coming up. Sad. I really want one. Judging by the number of hits this post is getting so does everyone else, lol.
That sucks reports are coming in that Best Buy won't sell without a contract. I called them just last week to confirm they could sell one contract free and they said they could. Must be totally hit and miss right now. No way in hell I'm driving 6 hours across the border just to get the run around...
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Go to sony style canada, they will sell you one contract free but!!! still locked(shouldnt be a problem tho). Also heard that walmart is gonna sell them.
here you have another one on ebay
http://cgi.ebay.com/SONY-ERICSSON-X...ell_Phones&hash=item19c515efeb#ht_2161wt_1129
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That sucks reports are coming in that Best Buy won't sell without a contract. I called them just last week to confirm they could sell one contract free and they said they could. Must be totally hit and miss right now. No way in hell I'm driving 6 hours across the border just to get the run around...
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BestBuy.ca has the non-contract xperia play online. just do a buy online and pick-up in store, they cant make u sign up if u already have bought it at 550.
doesnt help me though i dont want to drive 11 hours to get the phone, im still trying to find it online non ebay.
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Go to sony style canada, they will sell you one contract free but!!! still locked(shouldnt be a problem tho). Also heard that walmart is gonna sell them.
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the sonly style ca sight doesnt sell cell phones from what i can tell.
Lol, no way I'm paying close to a grand with shipping for that. Seller has lost his marbles. But hey someone is probably more desperate than I am.
I do have a lead I'm following... We'll see how it goes.
I'll have to also check and see if SonyStyle Canada will ship to the US. Betting probably not though.
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Lol, no way I'm paying close to a grand with shipping for that. Seller has lost his marbles. But hey someone is probably more desperate than I am.
I do have a lead I'm following... We'll see how it goes.
I'll have to also check and see if SonyStyle Canada will ship to the US. Betting probably not though.
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as far as i know, sonystyle doesnt sell phone over their site, and they only ship to their respective region
So what are the downsides of buying a nexus 4 when its not supported in my country? Will there be problems about updating OS or about the guarantee? (I think it should be okay with the guarantee since there are LG places anywhere?) Or am i just not gonna be able to use some of googles apps like google's music stream?
What country are you from? Is it a matter of the phone not working with the cell phone providers in your country?
But, seriously talking, the best solution is to emigrate out of there, to a country that Google endorses. Google's going to end up being a global Superpower anyway, so it's good to be under a country that Google is chill with, getting that nationwide Wi-Fi and access to Google water all that fun stuff.
By unsupported do you just mean Google didn't put it up for sale? Or does the Nexus 4 not work with your mobile carrier i.e. is it a CDMA carrier?
If it's the first case then you're fine. Updates should come just like normal as the builds/updates are run by Google. You might not get all the features that come with Android/Google Play; it depends on whether they're enabled in your country (e.g. Music, Movies, Magazines, Books etc.). Warranty on the other hand might be a PITA depending on LG's warranty policy. They may or may not honour the warranty and I believe they don't have international warranty. Even if they have LG offices in your county, it doesn't mean that the warranty is applicable. You might have to send it back to the country you bought it from or if you're going through a grey importer, you'll have to ask them.
If it's the second case, you really shouldn't buy the Nexus 4 unless you want a really expensive paperweight or intend to change carriers.
I just spoke with an awesome and knowledgeable rep from Google over the phone. He told me without a doubt that the N6 OUT OF THE BOX will work on Verizon. There will NOT be a special model made for Verizon and that there is TWO Models, A US & International Model THAT'S IT. He said anyone who buys from the Play Store can simply pop in their SIM and the phone will do the rest. He also stated if you need more confirmation, Just visit http://www.google.com/nexus/6/ and scroll the the bottom right and there you will see Verizon Wireless.
Some of us already knew this including myself, But i realize some of you are nervous about spending all your money just for the phone not to work. You are good to go!
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I just spoke with an awesome and knowledgeable rep from Google over the phone. He told me without a doubt that the N6 OUT OF THE BOX will work on Verizon. There will NOT be a special model made for Verizon and that there is TWO Models, A US & International Model THAT'S IT. He said anyone who buys from the Play Store can simply pop in their SIM and the phone will do the rest. He also stated if you need more confirmation, Just visit http://www.google.com/nexus/6/ and scroll the the bottom right and there you will see Verizon Wireless.
Some of us already knew this including myself, But i realize some of you are nervous about spending all your money just for the phone not to work. You are good to go!
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Im one of the many americans who live nearly paycheck to paycheck and cant afford to pay 649 for a phone off contract, sure id love to just not feasible in my current situation. 199 on contract is perfect for me because i can sell my galaxy s4 for around that and not have to pay any "out of pocket" i know in the end im paying more but this is just easier for me, than dropping 649 all at once. With that being said im gonna start saving for it and if verzion decides to delay that long i will purchase from google.
seems like tmobile is the only carrier i can see offering this on the home screen of their site.
http://www.droid-life.com/2014/10/31/nexus-6-working-on-verizon-out-of-the-box/
or there is this...
This does not answer the question that MOST people need answered....... We don't care if the play store version will work on Verizon......most people aren't buying the play store version outright.... We need to know if the Verizon version will be locked down..... Just because it's the same hardware doesn't mean that Verizon doesn't get Motorola to flash their own version of firmware that locks out the ability to unlock the bootloader!
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Im one of the many americans who live nearly paycheck to paycheck and cant afford to pay 649 for a phone off contract, sure id love to just not feasible in my current situation. 199 on contract is perfect for me because i can sell my galaxy s4 for around that and not have to pay any "out of pocket" i know in the end im paying more but this is just easier for me, than dropping 649 all at once. With that being said im gonna start saving for it and if verzion decides to delay that long i will purchase from google.
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You're actually saving money by buying a phone on contract if you are going to use it on Verizon. The only way you save money is paying full retail and then going with a cheaper pre-paid carrier.
Ive pestered verizon online and over the phone and can't get a straight answer if they will ever carry it. Im hoping we hear something offical. From a business standpoint I can see why they would delay it. But thats TERRIBLE for customers but verizon always gets the last word as seen in all previous situations. Im fine to wait until end of Novemeber but any longer I may switch carriers. Might even be some black Friday deals
I think the nexus 6 sold by verizon most likely is a locked phone, which is why verizon store is selling the phone later than other carrier for they need to patched the phone.
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I think the nexus 6 sold by verizon most likely is a locked phone, which is why verizon store is selling the phone later than other carrier for they need to patched the phone.
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I doubt it. Verizon's other high end phones have been GSM unlocked for the most part.
Verizon actually would take the least issue with selling a GSM unlocked device.
All of their LTE devices are sold GSM unlocked.
Because of the compatibility, this appears to be the first device they'll ever truly allow in a "bring your own device" fashion without pre-approving the IMEI in their database. It's good to see, and it makes sense with the push to sign customers up on Edge and the lack of contracts now.
Take it for what it's worth and with a hefty dose of salt, but someone claims to have spoken with their friend who's a network engineer and it sounds dodgy:
http://www.reddit.com/r/nexus6/comments/2lhrm2/detailed_information_on_status_of_the_nexus_6_and/
Sounds like while it may work right out of the box with an existing nano sim, you may be screwed without an existing activated nano sim. Furthermore, it sounds like the delayed release on Verizon (check out the individual page now which only mentions T-Mobile, AT&T, Sprint and US Cellular) may be because Verizon is trying to change the terms of the agreement and try to get software specific to them and they may pull a Nexus One and drop it entirely.
I'm a bit concerned that even if I can get it to work from the day my GPS version arrives, they can at any time decide to block it and I'll have a phone I can't use on Verizon. If they pull that ****, I'll probably just leave for AT&T anyway, but the risk is still there.
Until Verizon officially announces something or is selling the device, those of us with a play store or motorola.com phone we've purchased are taking a risk it may not work or may work for a while and then stop working. And if Verizon decides not to "play ball" then what happens with radio updates? If there are radio bugs, we're screwed because they'd have to go through Verizon for that wouldn't they?
It would make sense if they didn't allow any unlockable bootloader phone on their network. But they are allowing Samsung to sell a dev edition Note 4.
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It would make sense if they didn't allow any unlockable bootloader phone on their network. But they are allowing Samsung to sell a dev edition Note 4.
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Like anything Verizon does makes logical sense?
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I just spoke with an awesome and knowledgeable rep from Google over the phone. He told me without a doubt that the N6 OUT OF THE BOX will work on Verizon. There will NOT be a special model made for Verizon and that there is TWO Models, A US & International Model THAT'S IT. He said anyone who buys from the Play Store can simply pop in their SIM and the phone will do the rest. He also stated if you need more confirmation, Just visit http://www.google.com/nexus/6/ and scroll the the bottom right and there you will see Verizon Wireless.
Some of us already knew this including myself, But i realize some of you are nervous about spending all your money just for the phone not to work. You are good to go!
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Just spoke with a Moto Rep and he assured me I'll have no problem activating on VZW. Seems like good news... now... white or blue.
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Just spoke with a Moto Rep and he assured me I'll have no problem activating on VZW. Seems like good news... now... white or blue.
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Regarding the earlier point about whether Verizon will even carry the Nexus 6, I spent some time today at a local Verizon store looking at what my choices might be (like the Droid Turbo) if the Nexus 6 doesn't appear and asked specifically to the availability/timing of the Nexus 6 at Verizon. The manager wasn't aware of any date but did indicate they might not even carry it if the phone couldn't pass the Verizon testing and approval process. Not a answer that gives a great deal of hope but at least I didn't get the entire denial of any knowledge of status.
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If vzw pulls a nexus one to htc incredible or black list imes why don't people organize and protest the fcc. Vzw is a carrier. We should have any device on their network as long as it's not harmful and they must prove harm case by case.
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You would think someone would be in some deep **** if a bunch of us buy it for Verizon and then can't use it, especially when it says Verizon right on the Google play page and numerous of Google and Motorola employees confirming it works. I know were all tense about this but I really believe were all worrying to much. I know Verizons history as much as anyone so can't blame u but I say were gonna be alright.
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You would think someone would be in some deep **** if a bunch of us buy it for Verizon and then can't use it, especially when it says Verizon right on the Google play page and numerous of Google and Motorola employees confirming it works. I know were all tense about this but I really believe were all worrying to much. I know Verizons history as much as anyone so can't blame u but I say were gonna be alright.
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There's nothing on Google Play store saying it works on Verizon BTW... Not sure where you saw that... Unfortunately VZW can carry or not carry any phone they want.
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There's nothing on Google Play store saying it works on Verizon BTW... Not sure where you saw that... Unfortunately VZW can carry or not carry any phone they want.
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It is on the specs page as well as the device page (their logo) and was also mentioned on their blog or whatever. If it's all just to say it's /could/ work, then Google should honor returns well past the 14-day period because it sure as hell is misleading as hell.
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It is on the specs page as well as the device page (their logo) and was also mentioned on their blog or whatever. If it's all just to say it's /could/ work, then Google should honor returns well past the 14-day period because it sure as hell is misleading as hell.
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Interesting; I don't see any of that here.
Searched but havent found experiences on where to get it that is not ebay?
thanks
Your title "XT1503" is what? This for what model? If you ment XT1563 then I would just check out the threads here as there was/ is a member facilitating getting units from Mexico. I don't know this person and have not done any business with him so you must make up your own mind on him. I'm just saying it's a option. You might also check out Amazon - either .ca or .com they might have something. Alternatively just google XT1563 Moto X Play until you find someone in Canada (business) that ships to your address. Just some ideas for you to think about.
Oh yes, this was a dumb post, lol, sorry.
Yes, that is what I meant, I usually got all my "weird" devices from expansys or similar stores but nothing on the play yet.
I am in Venezuela but it is easier for me to get them in the US, sounds weird that Brazil being our neighbor we can't be more apart, they carry dual sims which I am interested in too.
thanks.