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thought i was due an upgrade , thought wrong . any way wanting to buy a sim free or o2 locked galaxy 3 . Any one know where the best offer is on them .
done a g**gle search but any phone with galaxy in the name ends up in there
forgot to say uk based
Play.com , amazon, car phone warehouse, take your pick.
jona29 said:
thought i was due an upgrade , thought wrong . any way wanting to buy a sim free or o2 locked galaxy 3 . Any one know where the best offer is on them .
done a g**gle search but any phone with galaxy in the name ends up in there
forgot to say uk based
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Most likely locked to 3 Ireland but If you can get it unlocked (which will probably be very soon on here) this is the best price ive seen anywhere at all for purchasing the phone outright, £499.95 on Amazon, Carphone Warehouse UK,etc which comes to €627
available from tomorrow, im sure they will post to UK only across the water
http://www.carphonewarehouse.ie/content/Samsung-Galaxy-S-III/949
Probably best to post in the dedicated thread rather than pointlessly opening a new one.
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I'll be selling one as soon as I get it.... Probably next week... If interested pm me
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There is a whole thread here dedicated to price/availability.
Hey guys,
I asked a friend to buy for me a note 3 N9005 from Saudi Arabia and i wonder if the device has the sticker of region locking because i live in Tunisia.
I did several research and i didn't find out if it's locked or no.
Peace
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Yeah if your friend bought it from Saudia then it sure was region locked as I also bought my Note 3 SM-N9005 from Saudia as well. It is restricted to be used within the Arab countries.
Once you install a sim card from the allowed regions mentioned in the sticker while activating your phone the first time then it automatically disables the region lock and later you can use it anywhere in the world. I'll show you a pic of the sticker that was attached on my Note 3 bought from Jeddah. I hope it helps...
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My friend has bought for me Galaxy Note 3 N900 from Jiddah, there was no any sticker on it, so it should not be locked. But when I got it and put my local SIM card, it occurred locked. Now I cannot find any unlocking company, who can provide me with unlock code. Samsung Arabia does not respond my requests. Phone is waiting for unlock code
try this c if it helps
http://www.fastgsm.com/en/samsung/galaxy-note-3/unlocking/network-unlock
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MoonSTRuK said:
Yeah if your friend bought it from Saudia then it sure was region locked as I also bought my Note 3 SM-N9005 from Saudia as well. It is restricted to be used within the Arab countries.
Once you install a sim card from the allowed regions mentioned in the sticker while activating your phone the first time then it automatically disables the region lock and later you can use it anywhere in the world. I'll show you a pic of the sticker that was attached on my Note 3 bought from Jeddah. I hope it helps...
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I read in several threads that this method is not working, and the phone will be locked as soon as you use a different region sim card
Mine had no sticker, so it was not activate with Saudi Sim card. I opened box, put my Sim and turned on. It was immediately locked. I tried almost all third part unlockers, all of them failed. Now I dont know what do do. I had more than 50 different mobile phones. Now I have 4 Samsing smartphones, i.e. Note 3, S4, Note 2, Galaxy Win, Galaxy Gear. If was first time I was deceived and upset by Samsung. I think I will refuse buying all Samsung equipment. Planned to buy Samsing TV for 2000 usd, but decided never buy Samsung. Will buy LG smart tv and future phone will be LG or Nexus. Shame to Samsung
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Mine had no sticker, so it was not activate with Saudi Sim card. I opened box, put my Sim and turned on. It was immediately locked. I tried almost all third part unlockers, all of them failed. Now I dont know what do do. I had more than 50 different mobile phones. Now I have 4 Samsing smartphones, i.e. Note 3, S4, Note 2, Galaxy Win, Galaxy Gear. If was first time I was deceived and upset by Samsung. I think I will refuse buying all Samsung equipment. Planned to buy Samsing TV for 2000 usd, but decided never buy Samsung. Will buy LG smart tv and future phone will be LG or Nexus. Shame to Samsung
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I read that u can go 2 samsung agent and they will unlock it 4 u
And where to find this samsung agent? I could not
I bought my n9005 in bahrain with out any sticker. I currently stay in Bahrain. Just to check this, i tried my indian sim in the mobile. Once i switch on, samsung terms and policies appeared in hindi language and i asked me to accept the terms. I dont know to read hindi. I didnt accept the terms and policies. My mobile didnt get locked. Everything is fine. I hope it wont get locked when i go to India.
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And where to find this samsung agent? I could not
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Where do u live? Send it back to ur friend in saudi and ask him to check with Samsung. If posssible get back ur hard earned money. Who the **** are they to control us from using our device where we want.
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Living far from Saudi Arabia and no possibilities to go back there, unfortunately
Did you try the Chainfire region unlock
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enzo2122 said:
Did you try the Chainfire region unlock
Envoyé de mon SM-N9005 en utilisant Tapatalk
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I read that rooting first then chainfire region unlock app method is working
i have rooted and tried Chainfire Regional Unlock, but this program only for N9005 version, so did not help me. I did it several time, nothing. I even wrote an email to Chainfire to upgrade his program to unlock N900 as well, but probably it is not interesting for Chainfire, so no response at all
Please, anyone, provide me with link to KSA CSC: N900OJVBMI1. I must download and flash it via Odin. It is very important, please, help
You can download the KSA firmware from the following website:
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/2/
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Select "SM900" from the list of models and choose KSA in the country and finally hit "check firmware". Then it will display your desired firmware. Be sure to register to the website first to download the firmware.
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Thanks to all, i did already. But could not get unlock code from Samsung
Unlocked. All that you need to ask your local Samsung authorised dealer to provide you with unlock code.
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Unlocked. All that you need to ask your local Samsung authorised dealer to provide you with unlock code.
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thermax04 said:
I read that u can go 2 samsung agent and they will unlock it 4 u
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this is what I said in the beginning, please write some more info about what u told them and what they did
Hi guys, i have problem with region lock from KSA
i have bought my n9005 in Jeddah and unfortunately i open the brand new box in my country Indonesia
i have tried regionlock away from chainfire but it didn't work because i got my firmware MJ7
the question is, if i make a call from Indonesia with KSA sim for several minutes (roaming call) can i unlock the device?
i have no time to go back to KSA only for make a call for several minutes
please help
Hi guys, can you check the info by using this app: Phone INFO ★Samsung★
Hey Forum,
So a friend of mine recently gave me his Samsung Galaxy S4, and I realized that the Simcard tray is jammed/broken. I found online that it is fairly simple and cheap to replace, but I had some concerns. The phone was originally from Canada, and locked to Rogers (model number SGH-1337m), and I am currently in America using t-mobile's services. Does it matter which replacement simcard/SD card tray I purchase, or is there a specific one that I have to get?
I was looking to just buy any generic Samsung Galaxy S4 Sim/SD tray replacement off eBay to fix this most economically.
Thanks in advance!
As far as I know, the SIM card are all the same regardless of country, but you are in the wrong forum. This one is for the S4 Active.
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Hey guys,
Whether you have the phone purchased outright or subsidised on a plan from your service provider - did you receive your box SEALED by LG at all? If yes, please advise how or what it was sealed with (sticker?) or if it looked opened and re-sealed (eg: tape).
If no, please comment where you purchased from. My last 6 phones have been from Samsung...and from what I'm hearing which I'm yet to confirm, is LG don't have a seal on their G4 box. Or does it vary by model/location? It shouldn't, but i don't know. Please SHARE your experience.
Thanks!
RoOSTA
I got mine from Vodafone when I prolonged my contract and the box was originally sealed with a label
Bell, Canada. Sealed with a transparent-circular sticker.
Mine yes, the guy on the store opened it right in front of me. Was brand new phones, i got it on release day in my country. The seal is this one btw:
http://i.imgur.com/qAcqKiY.jpg
no seal on mine with o2 contract ordered two days b4 launch. some guy in a unmarked car dropped it off in a sealed bag but no seal on the box what do ever I'm in the UK Manchester
T-Mobile USA - it was sealed with two clear T-Mobile stickers with warning text on them.
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Mine yes, the guy on the store opened it right in front of me. Was brand new phones, i got it on release day in my country. The seal is this one btw:
http://i.imgur.com/qAcqKiY.jpg
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Thanks! Appreciate that.
I'm beginning to believe it depends on where the G4 model is sourced from...whether it be direct from LG, checked and re-sealed by a carrier or a 3rd party, or not sealed at all.
My story is for dual sim H818P model. JadoPado (in UAE) are a retailer who advise their "supplier" (not direct from LG) don't have seals (or broken ones, for that matter) on them. So my one is without I actually expected this to be the same everywhere, especially if buying outright - ie ONE standard brand-name seal...but it's not the case!
roOSTA
I got mine from tropical mobile. It had a sticker but there was glue from a previous sticker that had been removed.
My Verizon model came with no seal.
Amazon us had two clear circles. I do think what you get is regional.
Also in the US I know best buy and sprint will sell opened phones. They have opened new phones right in front of me to show me a feature ( the best buy demo did not have the leather back so the guy opened a new one for me). I also rejected an opened phone once and left the store...
Yes straight from lg
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Bought from T-Mobile, no seal.
From Sprint - Sealed on both sides of the box.
I bought mine sim free from Carphone Warehouse with no seal. I thought it was really unusual, there was no evidence that the box had ever been sealed. First phone I've ever bought that didn't have a seal.
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AT&T no seals.
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Bought from Amazon Italy, no seal
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My Verizon model came with no seal.
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same verizon just comes in box without seal
I picked up 3 of them through US Cellular and all 3 had those clear circular pieces of tape on them
815 TW version from seller on Amazon. Long rectangular seal.
I bought my Euro H815 from Handtec.co.uk. No seal.
I had previously purchased an H815T from NeverMSRP and that one was sealed.
Hi there,
I am interested in buying Galaxy S7 Edge. I live in Canada, so i am not interested in buying the canadian variant. My experience with my current Galaxy S4 was horrible. No updates or anything.
If anyone knows website that can ship the Galaxy S7 Edge phone, legit website, please let me know.
I found one called clove . They have it and have the lowest price. But when I went to pre-order, it says there is a samsung region lock on. So If i give them permission, they will open the seal , insert european sim card and make a 5 minute call to region unlock it. Does the Galaxy S7 Edge have this region lock or no? Can someone please confirm?
I prefer to receive my phone factory sealed.
Thank you!
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Hi there,
I am interested in buying Galaxy S7 Edge. I live in Canada, so i am not interested in buying the canadian variant. My experience with my current Galaxy S4 was horrible. No updates or anything.
If anyone knows website that can ship the Galaxy S7 Edge phone, legit website, please let me know.
I found one called clove . They have it and have the lowest price. But when I went to pre-order, it says there is a samsung region lock on. So If i give them permission, they will open the seal , insert european sim card and make a 5 minute call to region unlock it. Does the Galaxy S7 Edge have this region lock or no? Can someone please confirm?
I prefer to receive my phone factory sealed.
Thank you!
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International variant? Do some research first. The exynos chip S7 will be sold all around the world except for USA and China that will have snapdragon. Canadian variant is exynos and if all your interested is in updates, that's pretty silly.
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Brava27 said:
International variant? Do some research first. The exynos chip S7 will be sold all around the world except for USA and China that will have snapdragon. Canadian variant is exynos and if all your interested is in updates, that's pretty silly.
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I did my research. Yes, I am aware of that . How is it silly? Explain yourself.
You thinking an international variant will get "updates" quicker than other variants. Why are updates so important? I pre-ordered a bell s7 edge. Canadian variants have warranty. Why would you risk getting an international phone with no warranty?
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LimitsX said:
Hi there,
I am interested in buying Galaxy S7 Edge. I live in Canada, so i am not interested in buying the canadian variant. My experience with my current Galaxy S4 was horrible. No updates or anything.
If anyone knows website that can ship the Galaxy S7 Edge phone, legit website, please let me know.
I found one called clove . They have it and have the lowest price. But when I went to pre-order, it says there is a samsung region lock on. So If i give them permission, they will open the seal , insert european sim card and make a 5 minute call to region unlock it. Does the Galaxy S7 Edge have this region lock or no? Can someone please confirm?
I prefer to receive my phone factory sealed.
Thank you!
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Canada will receive the Exynos variant which is the same as the European variant, though I'm not sure if it will be available unlocked in Canada. Wether you order from Clove or Unlocked Mobiles your phone will have to go through that process in order for it work in Canada or somewhere else. The only thing you could do to avoid having an opened phone is going to Europe and insert the SIM card and make the 5 minute phone call yourself, or maybe have a European relative do it for you. But if you skip this the phone won't accept your Canadian SIM.
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Canada will receive the Exynos variant which is the same as the European variant, though I'm not sure if it will be available unlocked in Canada. Wether you order from Clove or Unlocked Mobiles your phone will have to go through that process in order for it work in Canada or somewhere else. The only thing you could do to avoid having an opened phone is going to Europe and insert the SIM card and make the 5 minute phone call yourself, or maybe have a European relative do it for you. But if you skip this the phone won't accept your Canadian SIM.
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So, it is safe to let Clove open it for the region lock? I saw same model as Clove on ebay, but a reputable seller, but he sells factory sealed phone. It doesn't require region unlock!
Thank you for the help! Appreciate it !
Yeah, i know Canada is getting one. But I want the updates which international variant gets. Canadian will become obsolete thanks to our lame carriers. I'm never buying any Canadian variant phone.
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So, it is safe to let Clove open it for the region lock? I saw same model as Clove on ebay, but a reputable seller, but he sells factory sealed phone. It doesn't require region unlock!
Thank you for the help! Appreciate it !
Yeah, i know Canada is getting one. But I want the updates which international variant gets. Canadian will become obsolete thanks to our lame carriers. I'm never buying any Canadian variant phone.
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I have never purchased from them but I read good reviews, I'm ordering it from UnlockedMobiles. They do not state for a fact that they do the same thing as Clove but I sent them an email and they said they do it by default for shipping addresses in the US, they do exactly the same as Clove which is insert UK sim then make a 5 minute phone call. I saw some phones on ebay like that one you're telling me and besides that they're way overpriced ($100 more expensive) I honestly don't get how they can get it to work without opening the phone and doing that unless they somehow got the Global american version? dunno if that even exists. Still if you want to spend over $800 on the phone might as well wait until March 11th for B&H to make the phone available http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1225381-REG/samsung_sm_g935_32gb_slv_galaxy_s7_edge_g935.html bear in mind they will offer the Global/International variant but I don't know if it's american or something but B&H is based off NY.
So these phones, are they G930F/G935F or something else.
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I have never purchased from them but I read good reviews, I'm ordering it from UnlockedMobiles. They do not state for a fact that they do the same thing as Clove but I sent them an email and they said they do it by default for shipping addresses in the US, they do exactly the same as Clove which is insert UK sim then make a 5 minute phone call. I saw some phones on ebay like that one you're telling me and besides that they're way overpriced ($100 more expensive) I honestly don't get how they can get it to work without opening the phone and doing that unless they somehow got the Global american version? dunno if that even exists. Still if you want to spend over $800 on the phone might as well wait until March 11th for B&H to make the phone available http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1225381-REG/samsung_sm_g935_32gb_slv_galaxy_s7_edge_g935.html bear in mind they will offer the Global/International variant but I don't know if it's american or something but B&H is based off NY.
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Send me a pm. I live in Norway and we got some of the best warranty in the world. 8295.- Norwegian krones for S7 Edge unlocked, 5 year warranty. Included gear vr of course, wireless charging and 3 months insurance if you break anything on it(cracked screen etc).
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So these phones, are they G930F/G935F or something else.
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Well if you look up a phone that is already available like the S6 Edge you can find lots of unlocked variants like:
S6 edge+ SM-G928G
S6 edge+ SM-G928C
S6 Edge SM-G925F
S6 Edge SM-G925I
Apparently some are unlocked and some others are Region specific.
Try Odin
ust a quick suggestion. You can use Odin to flash an official firmware of another region as long as it's the same hardware. This doesn't trip Knox or count as root as you're using official Samsung firmware. That way, you could buy a Canadian phone, then flash there international firmware. If there's a problem flash back the Canadian firmware and retain your warranty. Try it with your s4
I got my hands on a Sm-G935F at chrismas time, I was hoping this would be a great layover until the new s8 comes out. It's unlocked and I'm using it on Bell but reception is horrible. The S7 i had before that I handed down to my wife had way better reception. There is no Canadian firmware for the SM-G935F that I can find. Any suggestions to help make it better.