Purchased International Version Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge + Stuck with Chinese apps HELP - Galaxy S6 Edge+ Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

I just bought an international version of the Galaxy S6 Edge + SM-G9280
This phone is stuck with all chinese data, including preset internet searches through Baidu, and chinese apps, and maps is completely in chinese.
I've changed the language settings but this is a huge issue as PlayStore is not an option to download, I am stuck using the chinese app store (Galaxy Apps) I would like to flash the phones firmware to a US version or International English version but only finding links related to the flash for the SM-G9250 (China) Firmware flash which specifically said it was for that version ONLY .
How do I do this without bricking my phone, or accidentally tying my phone to my Carrier which is T-mobile where the phone becomes no longer unlocked?
If im totally SOL how can I at least load the playstore on my phone?
Btw I have already checked this phone is not a fake it's real.
Thanks for the help guys!

Hi vegashd
The only official firmware I could find for your handset from sammobile is Chinese.
Date Country/Carrier Version PDA CSC Kies
2015-12-15 China (Open China) 5.1.1 G9280ZCU2AOL3 G9280CHC2AOL3
2015-12-02 China (Open China) 5.1.1 G9280ZCU2AOK6 G9280CHC2AOK6
2015-12-02 China (Open China) 5.1.1 G9280ZCU2AOK6 G9280RHC2AOK6
2015-11-04 China (Open China) 5.1.1 G9280ZCU2AOJ9 G9280CHC2AOJ9
2015-11-03 China (Open China) 5.1.1 G9280ZCU2AOJ8 G9280RHC2AOJ8
2015-08-18 China (Open China) 5.1.1 G9280ZCU1AOH3 G9280CHC1AOH3
I would check out the developer sections, and root your device only if you can find a compatible G9280F custom ROM.
Happy new year, and god luck.

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[Q] Note 4 dual SIM N9100 + Google apps without root ??

Please I need your advice
There is a seller told me that he has a new N9100 with Google apps already installed in it from the factory and without any modification on it (No ROOT).
Is this true ???
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Where are you ???​
its an android phone. of course it has google apps.
sfs999999 said:
Please I need your advice
There is a seller told me that he has a new N9100 with Google apps already installed in it from the factory and without any modification on it (No ROOT).
Is this true ???
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If it already has Gapps then it's likely been opened and flashed unless it's a HK version but not sure about it having Gapps. The N9100 brand new Chinese mainland version doesn't come with any Google stuff on it. You'd need to root, install CWM, then flash Gapps. This, of course, trips Knox and prevents OTA updates in future although flashing via Kies should work.
Be careful - buy from legitimate places (carrier stores, well established resellers with history, etc) unless you want to risk acquiring a clone or pre-modded phone.
zurkx said:
its an android phone. of course it has google apps.
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Not so in some regions like mainland China which is where the N9100 is intended for although there may be a N9100 variant specifically for HK (?)
Sent from my SM-N9100
Becareful that might be a clone!!!
guys i also came to know about the same and he told me that there are international version which has same !!!!!! he send me screenshot & i checked on honk kong website & it says google apps are installed !!!
me too confused.
I checked official Samsung Hong Kong website, there is no Note 4 N9100
In addition, I found a seller in eBay from Hong Kong mentioned "This phone is Chinese Version and the Rom is built by professional engineering team, which will optimize the phone performance and function based on the Official Firmware.(Support Multi-language / Support Google Play Store / Remove of China apps)"
From where they get N9100 international version with Google apps ????
Yes there is a Hong Kong version of N9100 Note 4 Dual SIM (N9100ZHU1ANK2) with Google Play services pre-installed (non-root). I'm 100% sure cos I just bought 1 in Hong Kong last week at HK$5,100
In Samsung official HK website (http://www.samsung.com/hk_en/home) you can see on some of the banners that says the Note 4 is "available in 32GB and in Dual SIM version". The Dual SIM version has only 16GB though.
The packing box is exactly same as posted by dhawal4u. It has the Samsung Hong Kong website address printed on the box and that big warranty sticker (model no.: SM-N9100ZKUTGY). It supports the following languages: Deutsh, English (UK), English (US) Francais, Italiano, Korean, Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (HK) and Chinese (Traditional). This version is definitely better than the China N9100 that comes without Google services.
sfs999999 said:
I checked official Samsung Hong Kong website, there is no Note 4 N9100
In addition, I found a seller in eBay from Hong Kong mentioned "This phone is Chinese Version and the Rom is built by professional engineering team, which will optimize the phone performance and function based on the Official Firmware.(Support Multi-language / Support Google Play Store / Remove of China apps)"
From where they get N9100 international version with Google apps ????
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Now N9100 Dual sim Hongkong variant listed up on Samsung HK
http://www.samsung.com/hk_en/consumer/mobile/smartphones/smartphones/SM-N9100ZWUTGY
Anyway who can tried to HK-N9100 odin firmware flash through odin to Mainland china N9100 device?
I'm very intersting China mainland N9100 perfect flashed by HK-N9100 firmware. (also keep the knox warranty 0x0 and hope to works perfectly)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2956342
Riona69 said:
Yes there is a Hong Kong version of N9100 Note 4 Dual SIM (N9100ZHU1ANK2) with Google Play services pre-installed (non-root). I'm 100% sure cos I just bought 1 in Hong Kong last week at HK$5,100
In Samsung official HK website (http://www.samsung.com/hk_en/home) you can see on some of the banners that says the Note 4 is "available in 32GB and in Dual SIM version". The Dual SIM version has only 16GB though.
The packing box is exactly same as posted by dhawal4u. It has the Samsung Hong Kong website address printed on the box and that big warranty sticker (model no.: SM-N9100ZKUTGY). It supports the following languages: Deutsh, English (UK), English (US) Francais, Italiano, Korean, Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (HK) and Chinese (Traditional). This version is definitely better than the China N9100 that comes without Google services.
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You are right!
Sent from my SM-N910V using XDA Free mobile app
Dear all,
I used n9002 with dual sim active online but......
I have trouble with N9100, i cant active dual sim online
Do you know how to active dual sim online on N9100 device.
Sent from my SM-N9100 using XDA mobile app
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Hi Guys,
DO you know which files is needed to root the Galaxy Note 4 N9100ZHU1BOC4 Dual Sim ?
It seems that Chainfire has still not released a proper .zip to root this one. I'm under lollipop 5.0.1
Thank you for your help and advice.
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