I made a video about the GS8 and I'm getting a lot of questions about the attached screen not being available to them. Is this something that's only available to unlocked phones where the carrier hasn't messed around with the software?
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I'm with Bell Mobility in Canada and I do have access to the screen.
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I'm with Bell Mobility in Canada and I do have access to the screen.
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Interesting, I bought mine in Vancouver so I wonder if this is a Canadian thing.
I have that screen on my S6 which is a 920F. I am using in Canada though.
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I have that screen and I'm in Korea
How do you get to that screen? I'm not seeing it - Verizon
This thing is only for exynos so when we root it will show error there
Not on G955U, T-Mobile.
I can access that screen on my Exynos S8+ (from South Africa)
Available on my side, (from France)
Didn't we get the snapdragon version in Canada? I can't find the info.
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I'm looking to buy one of the International unlocked galaxy s6 edge + models - either the G928G, G928F or the G928C. I am located in the United States. I saw the G928G model at an online retailer. It says that is region locked to North America and South America. Does this mean I can't use it in other parts of the world even if I get a sim card for the country I am visiting? Can this region lock be unlocked?
From what I can tell from reading most of the forums on XDA, the G928F and the G928C are not region locked. Can these two models be used anywhere in the world with a sim card for the country I may visit?
Also, since most of these international phones don't have warranties in the US, do most of you take out warranties through Square Trade or other companies like them? Finally, what online sellers would you recommend?
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I'm looking to buy one of the International unlocked galaxy s6 edge + models - either the G928G, G928F or the G928C. I am located in the United States. I saw the G928G model at an online retailer. It says that is region locked to North America and South America. Does this mean I can't use it in other parts of the world even if I get a sim card for the country I am visiting? Can this region lock be unlocked?
From what I can tell from reading most of the forums on XDA, the G928F and the G928C are not region locked. Can these two models be used anywhere in the world with a sim card for the country I may visit?
Also, since most of these international phones don't have warranties in the US, do most of you take out warranties through Square Trade or other companies like them? Finally, what online sellers would you recommend?
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I'm in the US and I bought a G928C unlocked from Amazon and it's an awesome device. I use it with ATT
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s6freak said:
I'm in the US and I bought a G928C unlocked from Amazon and it's an awesome device. I use it with ATT
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Which 3rd party reseller did you buy from and was the phone in a sealed box? Did you get any kind of warranty? Do you know if it can be used globally? I use AT&T also. Did you just get a new sim card from AT&T and the phone worked without any problems? Were you able to get all the bands like LTE?
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Which 3rd party reseller did you buy from and was the phone in a sealed box? Did you get any kind of warranty? Do you know if it can be used globally? I use AT&T also. Did you just get a new sim card from AT&T and the phone worked without any problems? Were you able to get all the bands like LTE?
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I don't have a Warranty yes it was sealed and sold as new but I noticed the headphones case had G920F on it. Yes I'm sure it can be used globally on the site it tells you which bands. I bought it from Straight Trading Inc. As far as my ATT sim I just popped in my old sim and it works just fine.
I love this phone best I've ever had.
Now selling my G925A
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sheldont said:
I'm looking to buy one of the International unlocked galaxy s6 edge + models - either the G928G, G928F or the G928C. I am located in the United States. I saw the G928G model at an online retailer. It says that is region locked to North America and South America. Does this mean I can't use it in other parts of the world even if I get a sim card for the country I am visiting? Can this region lock be unlocked?
From what I can tell from reading most of the forums on XDA, the G928F and the G928C are not region locked. Can these two models be used anywhere in the world with a sim card for the country I may visit?
Also, since most of these international phones don't have warranties in the US, do most of you take out warranties through Square Trade or other companies like them? Finally, what online sellers would you recommend?
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Anyone else have any experience with the G928F or G928G versions of the Galaxy s6 Edge Plus?
The best way to region unlock is. I believe you are in states use any sim card from USA for 5mts of phone call then you can use it anywhere in the world. This instruction is mentioned in quick start guide in the box. I did the same with my 928c. I bought it from qatar and used the local sim for 5mts and it works anywhere all over the world.
I am a pilot and thats why i am telling u its working for me everywhere.
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I would definitely prefer an unbranded phone, usually that means 'International' model? Any suggestions on where I should be looking to buy one?
Here on "pre-order launch" day, the only offers I see are for carrier branded phones.
In case I've made an error in logic, I'll note what I'm trying to do: I use a MVNO GSM carrier with an unlimited data plan, so I'm looking for a "GSM" S7-EDGE that is carrier unlocked. I'll check the LTE bands and all... the question is, where to buy one of these?
Not sure on international models however you'll want to check out tmobile. There always unbranded and I believe I read somewhere it has all 4 bands except cmda? Can't confirm the cmda one. Also the bootloader are unlocked.
Expansys and eBay are your best bets when the time comes
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Not sure on international models however you'll want to check out tmobile. There always unbranded and I believe I read somewhere it has all 4 bands except cmda? Can't confirm the cmda one. Also the bootloader are unlocked.
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TMOBILE phones are not Unbranded at all - they include a bunch of bloat and their branding is all over the software in their phones - I don't think they put the name TMOBILE on the phone itself, but I thnk Unbranded means much more than just that. I am not meaning to criticize, just pointing out the fact that I don't think TMOBILE Phones could be considered unbranded.
Having said that, they do work beautifully on other compatible networks.
Just preordered my Samsung Galaxy S7 (930T). Hopefully this T-Mobile phone will get rooted quick. I'm done with AT&T phones.... paid outright, and will unlock through T-Mobile....
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TMOBILE phones are not Unbranded at all - they include a bunch of bloat and their branding is all over the software in their phones - I don't think they put the name TMOBILE on the phone itself, but I thnk Unbranded means much more than just that. I am not meaning to criticize, just pointing out the fact that I don't think TMOBILE Phones could be considered unbranded.
Having said that, they do work beautifully on other compatible networks.
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He might be talking about the international versions and not the US version.
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He might be talking about the international versions and not the US version.
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My Bad... thanks for the heads up
Here's an unlocked probably European phone from Expansys
http://www.expansys-usa.com/samsung-galaxy-s7-unlocked-32gb-black-onyx-288135/
I think it's the European because it's listed as an Octa core (Processor: Octa-Core / 2.3 GHz Quad + 1.6 GHz Quad) if I'm not mistaken the SD820 isn't Octa but the Exynos is and Europe is supposed to be getting Exynos.
If those bands are correct that is very limiting. I'd still hold out and wait to see the full support listing.
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Isn't that you can just use qualcomm's QXDM,QPST and DFS to unlock all the band? Just need have root first.
maybe, but you should rely on it. Let's just say for example Samsung changes how things are in this version or we can't find an exploit for 6 months to a 1 year? That's just me though. I'd rather be safe than sorry.
So I was planning to get the international version (Exynos) Galaxy S7 Edge, but After using the Live Chat on Samsung website, they told me as of today the International Version of S7 DOESN"T support the Samsung Pay yet.... any ideas?
I am trying to unlock one for my family member from t mobile. Anyway to unlock it for international use without paying a fortune?
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Is it true what they are saying that when you first put the sim in the phone and turn it on it locks itself to that carrier?? SO IF I PUT IN att sim in tmobile phone it will be locked to att ?
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Just preordered my Samsung Galaxy S7 (930T). Hopefully this T-Mobile phone will get rooted quick. I'm done with AT&T phones.... paid outright, and will unlock through T-Mobile....
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Sorry to break it to you but the bootloader on the TMO S7 Edge is locked down now like ATT and Verizon without root available
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Check out the Canadian version sm-g935w8. It has exynos, supports samsung pay and can be rooted. The specs say it supports all the north American lte bands. If you buy one from a Canadian samsung experience store, it comes with factory unlock codes
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I'm getting an Exynos S7 Edge and am thinking of installing an unbranded Rom from Sammobile, any idea which?
I'm in Australia, so no Samsung Pay yet, but it could be handy.
I'm sure certain European Roms get updates sooner too.
Ok, checked Sammobile again and this looks safe. Looks to be an unbranded Australian rom.
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/download/67083/G935FXXU1APAW_G935FXSA1APAW_XSA/
Locked bootloader is no go for me for the T-Mobile version. I was thinking about the International version, but then checked out the FCC specs for the Canadian version S7 Edge SM-G935W8 which are for Telus and Bell. The specs show that the Canadian model supports all the T-Mobile and AT&T LTE: Bands (2/4/5/12/13/17/25/30/41) as well as the 4g HSPA frequencies (850/900/1700/1900/2100)
https://apps.fcc.gov/eas/GetApplicationAttachment.html?id=2893552
It has the Exynos , but is bootloader unlocked and rootable. Off contract price in Canada is $1000 CDN which with exchange is approx $780 USD.
People have unlocked this device using internet unlocking services, so I am strongly considering this model. Is anyone here using it?
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Locked bootloader is no go for me for the T-Mobile version. I was thinking about the International version, but then checked out the FCC specs for the Canadian version S7 Edge SM-G935W8 which are for Telus and Bell. The specs show that the Canadian model supports all the T-Mobile and AT&T LTE: Bands (2/4/5/12/13/17/25/30/41) as well as the 4g HSPA frequencies (850/900/1700/1900/2100)
https://apps.fcc.gov/eas/GetApplicationAttachment.html?id=2893552
It has the Exynos , but is bootloader unlocked and rootable. Off contract price in Canada is $1000 CDN which with exchange is approx $780 USD.
People have unlocked this device using internet unlocking services, so I am strongly considering this model. Is anyone here using it?
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Not yet but I'm considering the same option.. Looks like everything is compatible
Yes, apparently if you buy through a Samsung experience store rather than a carrier store it comes with factory unlock codes.
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risestar2 said:
Yes, apparently if you buy through a Samsung experience store rather than a carrier store it comes with factory unlock codes.
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So you have to travel to Canada to purchase one of these variants?
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So you have to travel to Canada to purchase one of these variants?
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You could more then likely purchase them online as well.
Any update on this? I am looking to get one from Canada too but not sure if it's worth it. I know it won't work with Samsung Pay, Volte, and wifi calling. Anything else you know might not work?
Nope, everything else is working. Supports T-Mobile and att lte
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I bought an S7 edge but the s7 edge is not printed on the back, do all have it printed?
Most reviews I've seen have it, just wondering.
Mine only has the Samsung name printed, but no model printed, it does have however the small imprints of imei, actually 2 imei's due to the fact is a duos, designed by Samsung and made in Vietnam etc.
Howdi... I also don't have this... Voda UK model...
So you're not on your own
I have all printed bought in India
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Mine also not printed - From South Africa - SM-G935F
And did you know, if you got a red phone, they go faster.
The international version (exynos) doesn't have it. This has been like this since the first Galaxy phone, US models had the "Galaxy S blabla" on the back but international versions not. It's not that they forgot printing it.
I like it without so no problem for me.
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The international version (exynos) doesn't have it. This has been like this since the first Galaxy phone, US models had the "Galaxy S blabla" on the back but international versions not. It's not that they forgot printing it.
I like it without so no problem for me.
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Yeah, what he said. Apparently International versions only come branded with the Samsung logo.
I live in the US but wish to have an international model. Where are the best places to order this from?
Thanks!
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Ebay but they're crazy overpriced right now. I ordered from clove uk. It's actually cheaper than the carrier models here. Downside is that we get it a week after it releases here in the states
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Ebay but they're crazy overpriced right now. I ordered from clove uk. It's actually cheaper than the carrier models here. Downside is that we get it a week after it releases here in the states
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Yeah, clove seems to be the best option. Wish you could get the pre-order bonus stuff.
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http://www.expansys.com/samsung-galaxy-s8-uk-64gb-midnight-black-301154/
uk model
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http://www.expansys.com/samsung-galaxy-s8-uk-64gb-midnight-black-301154/
uk model
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Does the uk model have exynos or snapdragon and do you know if LTE will work on T-mobile?
https://m.clove.co.uk/search.aspx?strKeyword=S8&Brand=Samsung
Should be exynos SM-G950F SM-G955F
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https://m.clove.co.uk/search.aspx?strKeyword=S8&Brand=Samsung
Should be exynos SM-G950F SM-G955F
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Australia m8
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Does the uk model have exynos or snapdragon and do you know if LTE will work on T-mobile?
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Exynos. And yes lte will work on tmobile. Just know wifi calling and volte likely won't work
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What about at&t?
WiFi calling should work on the S8 regardless of where bought. I can't guarantee but with the S7 it wasnt a carrier specific model required to get WiFi calling. UK phones are exynos.
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What about at&t?
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The G955F is missing band 30 for AT&T. It's a relatively newer band AT&T is using in cities, so see if your area uses it.
If you do order from Clove in the UK, be aware that the S8 models are NOT considered Pre-Order and they charge your card immediately and their ship date is at least a week later than the US. Ask me how I found out...
I don't know how. But I was able to order the international version unlocked from Samsung UK. They excepted payment and the shipping address is in the US.
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If you do order from Clove in the UK, be aware that the S8 models are NOT considered Pre-Order and they charge your card immediately and their ship date is at least a week later than the US. Ask me how I found out...
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How did you find out?
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How did you find out?
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Obviously because he ordered and they charged him for it. They charged me for my order as well to but it's fine as I was expecting it
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The G955F is missing band 30 for AT&T. It's a relatively newer band AT&T is using in cities, so see if your area uses it.
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Good point. I get 40-80 in my area with band 30 on my OnePlus 3T. I got 20-30 on my mate 9 without band 30 before I sold it.
I live in Norway and just pre-ordered my s8 silver. Total cost (without any lock) was roughly 760 dollars. 5 years warranty. Expected delivery is around 20th of April.
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I don't know how. But I was able to order the international version unlocked from Samsung UK. They excepted payment and the shipping address is in the US.
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Samsung is very adamant about their phones only being sold in their designated selling region (EG: UK phones sold in the UK). If I were to bet, you'll get an e-mail from Samsung UK canceling your order once they realize they'd be shipping it to the U.S. If for some reason they do ship it to you it won't be usable. All Samsung's EU phones have region lock. A region locked phone has to be used in its selling region (EG: UK) to make a 5 minute voice call using a regional (EG: UK) SIM on a regional network (EG: Vodafone) before it "unlocks" itself. Only after that happens can you use a SIM from outside the phone's selling region. Caveat Emptor.
This is from Clove; Handtec does the same thing...
Since September 2013, Samsung has implemented a 'region lock' on all new stock. Clove Technology only has access to models designed for the “European” region, which covers both UK and mainland Europe. For correct operation, this handset should be activated inside one of these countries with a SIM card issued for use there. The device will then be able to accept SIM cards from outside of these countries.
Activation requires turning the device on for the first time & completing set-up with the SIM installed, then completing at least 5 minutes of voice call(s) with this SIM. Without activation you may still use the device outside of these countries when 'roaming' - using a SIM card from the listed countries.
If this activation procedure is not followed then the device will lock when first attempted to be used with a SIM card from outside of these regions. Local Samsung support may provide a code to unlock such handsets.
IF YOUR CHOSEN DELIVERY COUNTY IS NOT LISTED, CLOVE TECHNOLOGY WILL BREAK THE SEAL ON THIS DEVICE AND ACTIVATE IT. YOU MUST AGREE TO THIS PROCEDURE IN THE CHECKOUT BEFORE THE SALE WILL COMPLETE.
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The G955F is missing band 30 for AT&T. It's a relatively newer band AT&T is using in cities, so see if your area uses it.
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Where did you get this information from?
Anyone know if a F unlock version will support the new tmobile speeds like the tmobile version