Hi all, can't find an answer, what's the difference between N935K and the N935F? Hardware the same? Does one have bloatware or any other software differences? What are the differences?
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mario24601 said:
Hi all, can't find an answer, what's the difference between N935K and the N935F? Hardware the same? What are the differences?
Thanks
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Hardware same but dual sim for the N935F/DS, software not same. N935F/DS is international version, N935K is Korean version.
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benyou54 said:
Hardware same but dual sim for the N935F/DS, software not same. N935F/DS is international version, N935K is Korean version.
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Thanks, I'm thinking of get the SM-N935F/DS. Is this considered better or worse than the K version? I'm in US. Don't plan to root, but maybe eventually.
mario24601 said:
Thanks, I'm thinking of get the SM-N935F/DS. Is this considered better or worse than the K version? I'm in US. Don't plan to root, but maybe eventually.
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The Korean version will be cheaper cause it was released 6 months before the international version. It's always better il get the international version to get full english language compatibilities [emoji106]
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mario24601 said:
Thanks, I'm thinking of get the SM-N935F/DS. Is this considered better or worse than the K version? I'm in US. Don't plan to root, but maybe eventually.
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The n935f(ds) international model has more LTE frequencies than the weird korea specific s/k/l models, so you have a better chance to use it properly in the US either with t-mob or AT&T. Plus you can use it with 2 sim cards if you like or 1sim+1sd. The korean version has a dvb-t mpeg4 tuner but it is useless outside korea.
I bought my n935F from ebay from a US based seller (never_rrp or sth like that) for $530+fedex or something similar,I use it in Australia. If anyoone wondering it is malaysian stock.
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The n935f(ds) international model has more LTE frequencies than the weird korea specific s/k/l models, so you have a better chance to use it properly in the US either with t-mob or AT&T. Plus you can use it with 2 sim cards if you like or 1sim+1sd. The korean version has a dvb-t mpeg4 tuner but it is useless outside korea.
I bought my n935F from ebay from a US based seller (never_rrp or sth like that) for $530+fedex or something similar,I use it in Australia. If anyoone wondering it is malaysian stock.
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Thanks. Appreciate the feedback! Think I'll give it a try. I am using the flat S7 but been wanting to give the stylus a try.
hellrc5 said:
The n935f(ds) international model has more LTE frequencies than the weird korea specific s/k/l models, so you have a better chance to use it properly in the US either with t-mob or AT&T. Plus you can use it with 2 sim cards if you like or 1sim+1sd. The korean version has a dvb-t mpeg4 tuner but it is useless outside korea.
I bought my n935F from ebay from a US based seller (never_rrp or sth like that) for $530+fedex or something similar,I use it in Australia. If anyoone wondering it is malaysian stock.
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I'm looking into buying the same from the same seller.
Can you tell a bit more about it? For example, does the Gear VR work? Does the Samsung Pay work?
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I'm looking into buying the same from the same seller.
Can you tell a bit more about it? For example, does the Gear VR work? Does the Samsung Pay work?
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I dont own a vr set so cannot answer this question but samsung pay is pre-installed on the phone and i GUESS it should work as long as try to use it in a samsung pay ebabled country. I dont use it so it hasnt been set up on my phone but i might try to add a credit card tomorrow to check it out. I guess if i can set it up it should work in a shop
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I dont own a vr set so cannot answer this question but samsung pay is pre-installed on the phone and i GUESS it should work as long as try to use it in a samsung pay ebabled country. I dont use it so it hasnt been set up on my phone but i might try to add a credit card tomorrow to check it out. I guess if i can set it up it should work in a shop
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Thanks. I believe you do not need a VR headset to test if it works. Oculus has removed Note 7 from supported devices, and never bothered to add support for Note FE.
If you can download and install Oculus VR apps, I believe it should work then.
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Thanks. I believe you do not need a VR headset to test if it works. Oculus has removed Note 7 from supported devices, and never bothered to add support for Note FE.
If you can download and install Oculus VR apps, I believe it should work then.
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I tried to install polyrunner vr from google play but google play says my device is not compatible. I installed it from apk but it would not run, so take it as a no...
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I tried to install polyrunner vr from google play but google play says my device is not compatible. I installed it from apk but it would not run, so take it as a no...
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No worries, polyrunner vr isn't supported on my s7 edge either, but does run anything samsung/oculus gear VR perfectly fine.
I just realized that Samsung Gear VR should come preinstalled in any sort (sometimes disabled).
So if you don't see anything VR in your app list then it probably answers the question.
Apart from that, does it come with a bloatware or some alien carrier logos or apps? From youtube reviews it seems that all FE's are carrier branded SK or KT providers. It even can be seen on screen while device booting.
Nope. N935F is not branded. and no carrier bloatware. Just find some youtube video review from malaysia/indonesia/thailand/vietnam reviewer. you can see it.
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No worries, polyrunner vr isn't supported on my s7 edge either, but does run anything samsung/oculus gear VR perfectly fine.
I just realized that Samsung Gear VR should come preinstalled in any sort (sometimes disabled).
So if you don't see anything VR in your app list then it probably answers the question.
Apart from that, does it come with a bloatware or some alien carrier logos or apps? From youtube reviews it seems that all FE's are carrier branded SK or KT providers. It even can be seen on screen while device booting.
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Gear service , gear shell and gear setup wizard is definitely in the firmware (same apps as they were in the n7). If you tell me any free VR stuff from oculus or other vendors which runs on s7 I can check it out for you if it starts on the FE or i get some bull**** error message
Btw the phone is not branded at all so no carrier apps or any bloatware beyond the usual samsung stuff, no custom boot/shutdown anim either. It comes with multi-CSC and my csc is xme since it is malaysian stock.
The only thing I miss is VoLTE in the settings, but i havent had volte with the unbranded n930f either (csc=xsa). I was thinking if i could change the csc to THL somehow because volte supposed to be available in thailand but i could not figure it out yet. The firmware files for different regions are absolutely identical since it is multicsc so flashing it with odin is pointless, short codes to enter the preconfig menu to change the product code/csc dont work either. I dont want to root the phone because i need other features like secure folder and secret mode in samsung internet
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Biggest difference: Korean version doesn't have the fugly front logo whereas the "international" (actually: SEA) version does.
Logo does not bother me, i had it on my note7 too and never disturbed me. Hw differrence that the korean versions are crippled outside korea because of thr odd freqencies they support is more significant imho. What does SEA stand for btw?
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Logo does not bother me, i had it on my note7 too and never disturbed me. Hw differrence that the korean versions are crippled outside korea because of thr odd freqencies they support is more significant imho. What does SEA stand for btw?
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SEA stand for South-East Asia...
Is there a custom ROM for N935F/DS ?
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Hi, anybody got Samsung Pay working on the International Variant of the S7 / S7 Edge (G930F / G935F) in USA.
I flashed mine with UK firmware:- PDA (G935FXXU1APB4), CSC (G935FVIR1APB3)
Sideloaded :-
Samsung Pay Framework 2.1.06 (http://www.apkmirror.com/apk/samsun...ng-pay-framework-2-1-06-android-apk-download/)
Samsung Pay 1.7.04 (http://www.apkmirror.com/apk/samsun...ease/samsung-pay-1-7-04-android-apk-download/)
But I get this message :- "Failed to connect to server. Try again later."
Google Play says :- "This app is incompatible with all of your devices." (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.samsung.android.spay)
Note: I am using T-mobile with my phone.
Sorry if this is a duplicate post.
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If I install both .apk files it lets me get all the way up until the add card screen and once I take a picture it just infinitely loads.
Edit: I got past that by going into settings and giving Samsung Pay and Samsung Pay Framework all permissions asked. When I get to the screen where it's validating the card after the TOA it just gives me the server error.
Also if I try to use my fingerprint it just takes me back to the pin option screen, I can't proceed unless I use a pin
Note: I am using an AT&T MVNO (cricket)
It's not out yet in the UK and no card issuer currently supports it, it won't work until then.
So even though I am in US, I cannot use Samsung Pay.
I am feeling a little bit restricted here Samsung, as far as I knew, Samsung was not Apple. But now, its hard to say.
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If I install both .apk files it lets me get all the way up until the add card screen and once I take a picture it just infinitely loads.
Edit: I got past that by going into settings and giving Samsung Pay and Samsung Pay Framework all permissions asked. When I get to the screen where it's validating the card after the TOA it just gives me the server error.
Also if I try to use my fingerprint it just takes me back to the pin option screen, I can't proceed unless I use a pin
Note: I am using an AT&T MVNO (cricket)
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Are you using international variant of S7
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Yeah that's what I though. Wait until Samsung pay releases in the UK and then add my cards after. But it's sucks. It shouldn't be firmware attached. Oh Samsung.. Now debating if I should wait or just root and enjoy a rooted s7 edge
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For me, Samsung Pay is worth the wait
So I was about to buy an international Galaxy S7 Edge G935F to use with my AT&T line... but after checking here and there I couldn't find an answer for the Samsung Pay..even the customer support for the Samsung Pay said that they are only trained to answer questions for US vairants S7 only but they told me I can try install the app and see if it will work or not as it still only support in the US only, but they mentioned an update to come later but to certain markets..my biggest fear is that if it didn't reach the international version at all!!
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Yeah that's what I though. Wait until Samsung pay releases in the UK and then add my cards after. But it's sucks. It shouldn't be firmware attached. Oh Samsung.. Now debating if I should wait or just root and enjoy a rooted s7 edge
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I remember people saying this exact same thing with the international S6... and those people are still waiting LOL.
Root your device, I highly doubt samsung pay will be coming anytime soon.
Yes it sucks but you can still use Android pay in US.. That is widely supported by banks!!
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I remember people saying this exact same thing with the international S6... and those people are still waiting LOL.
Root your device, I highly doubt samsung pay will be coming anytime soon.
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That's what I'm thinking Yeah.
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Yes it sucks but you can still use Android pay in US.. That is widely supported by banks!!
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Yeah I can true. So fixated in Samsung pay, I forgot about android pay. I guess that's something
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Same issue here - no Samsung Pay on SMg935f
I've searched multiple forums and looks like we have to wait for an international firmware that Samsung opens up Pay on. Sigh
Flash tmobile firmware
Out of curiosity, would it be possible to flash the tmobile official firmware on an international s7 edge and be able to use samsung pay?
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Out of curiosity, would it be possible to flash the tmobile official firmware on an international s7 edge and be able to use samsung pay?
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No. The tmobile firmware has the snapdragon variant. We have the exynos. And even so, without root, Odin most likely wouldn't let us flash the tmobile firmware on an international device. US carriers think their versions of the phones firmware is sacred. Wish Samsung used it's size and just went the apple way. One variant, all carriers. One software the model no matter where it's sold
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No. The tmobile firmware has the snapdragon variant. We have the exynos. And even so, without root, Odin most likely wouldn't let us flash the tmobile firmware on an international device. US carriers think their versions of the phones firmware is sacred. Wish Samsung used it's size and just went the apple way. One variant, all carriers. One software the model no matter where it's sold
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Even with root you won't be able to run the T-Mobile firmware on it. Think of it as using a whole different architecture.
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Here in Brazil it's being sold the SM-G935F model but i got mine S7 on Canada (model SM-G935W8 ) ... so i'm guessing when the service debut here i'll have to wait to be also working on Canada?
That's stupid as ****, if you ask me. God damn samsung....
And by the way, i coudln't find 1 single diference in hardware betwen the SM-G935F and the SM-G935W8, so why the hell can't I flash the internacional model G935F on my phone?
I've never used these mobile payment apps but I've been interested in trying them out. I don't have an S7 yet but Samsung Pay was one of the things I was looking forward to.
Any thoughts on how Samsung Pay would compare to Android Pay? Do I lose a lot by using Android Pay over Samsung Pay?
johnusesandroid said:
I've never used these mobile payment apps but I've been interested in trying them out. I don't have an S7 yet but Samsung Pay was one of the things I was looking forward to.
Any thoughts on how Samsung Pay would compare to Android Pay? Do I lose a lot by using Android Pay over Samsung Pay?
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The only difference is that you lose the MST capability.
Like the title says, what's the best place to buy unlocked international phones in US.
I also might have an option to buy while traveling to UK and looking for suggestions.
Will be using it on AT&T.
thanks!
The US has Snapdragon, the UK has Exynos
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The US has Snapdragon, the UK has Exynos
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thanks for the eye opener, now back to my question "Best place to buy Exynos version in US"
In the past, I've had the best success with well rated ebay resellers. Having ebay back your purchase is important because they are so buyer centric. If there are any issues at all, they will force paypal to refund your money. The only downside to this, is that you'll likely pay a little more - especially if you purchase right at release time.
Wonda Mobile and Expansys are also great/reputable online resellers that will surely sell the S8 and S8+. You'll pay closer to the retail price of the device (no ebay fees, price gouging, etc) and their return policies are good. That said, YOU will pay return fees back to Korea if there are issues and you're 100% at their discretion for returns/replacements/restocking fees, etc.
Hope this helps.
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thanks for the eye opener, now back to my question "Best place to buy Exynos version in US"
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I got my Galaxy S7 Edge (G935F) on Amazon and was going to get the NOTE 7 EXYNOS from https://www.bhphotovideo.com/
They are a good retailer - I am hoping we can get preorder from them - (they did offer a preorder for the NOTE but it never happened because batteries started exploding before the NOTE 7 Was released.
Silly question - but why would one prefer the Exynos version over the Snapdragon? Is there a noticeable difference in performance, or some other factor?
From what I hear, the performance on the Exynos variant is better than the Snapdragon variant. Also, the SnapDragon variant has been bootloader locked as of lately (Note 7, S7, and S7 Edge) while the Exynos variants have been unlocked.
So I pre-ordered a sim unlocked s8+ through samsung's UK site. not sure if they will ship to US though
Greetings from Canada,
Would anyone know which "soc" goes in the Canadian variant?
Thank you.
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Silly question - but why would one prefer the Exynos version over the Snapdragon? Is there a noticeable difference in performance, or some other factor?
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thats so naive from you..see the galaxy s7 exynos variant was unlock the past year where the s7 820 was not, what that means ?
basically means that you was not able to root any western device , but only exynos variant can... and root a device is crucial to open a lot of possibilitys like overclock
and responding to the question of this guy, basically in every latin country on america you can find the exynos variant, which is kind a weird cosidering that allways all america used the qualcomm variant in the past , and because a lot of mexicans carriers dont have the culture of wait until the oficial release of the smartphone i will expect some people to buyit long before
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Greetings from Canada,
Would anyone know which "soc" goes in the Canadian variant?
Thank you.
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Canada is getting the snapdragon like the USA unfortunately.
Handtech and Clove are both reputable UK shops that many on this forum have used and recommend. Be aware if you're a first time buyer at either you may have to jump extra hoops to clear your credit card. This is normal and due to the high degree of fraud in international cell phone sales.
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I got my Galaxy S7 Edge (G935F) on Amazon and was going to get the NOTE 7 EXYNOS from https://www.bhphotovideo.com/
They are a good retailer - I am hoping we can get preorder from them - (they did offer a preorder for the NOTE but it never happened because batteries started exploding before the NOTE 7 Was released.
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BH has it listed now, but just to notify when available. It has it listed as SM-G955. It doesn't say whether or not it is SD or exynos though.
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/prod..._sm_g955_64gb_gry_galaxy_s8_sm_g955_64gb.html
I know with the international S7, Samsung Pay would not work in the US. Not too worried about that, but are there any other drawbacks? Will it work on all the LTE bands for AT&T?
I think for those that really want the international version, you'll have to find overseas sites that ship to the US or get them from a reputable seller on eBay such as never-msrp. The downside, as always, to importing is a higher price and generally, no warranty. I generally get quarterly trade where if anything happens and no one fixes the phone, they'll just give a full refund of the phone price. Anyways, just make sure it says SM 950F or SM 955F. The F are the true international unlocked models. Samsung pay may now work in the US. Check out the S7 threads to see how they got pay to work in the US
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BH has it listed now, but just to notify when available. It has it listed as SM-G955. It doesn't say whether or not it is SD or exynos though.
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/prod..._sm_g955_64gb_gry_galaxy_s8_sm_g955_64gb.html
I know with the international S7, Samsung Pay would not work in the US. Not too worried about that, but are there any other drawbacks? Will it work on all the LTE bands for AT&T?
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The s7 had all AT&T and tmobile bands. Volte didn't work and wifi calling also didn't work on tmobile tho even though the s7 had band 12. It just would not connect. I now have att so that's no longer a concern with me
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Ordered from SamsungUK, they didnt reject my US address, so we will see what happens.
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So I pre-ordered a sim unlocked s8+ through samsung's UK site. not sure if they will ship to US though
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I contacted the UK samsung web page and the sim free version still need to make a 5 minut call in the uk first to be truly unlocked, as it has region locked.
Check out clove UK. They have the cheapest pricing for the S8 and the s8+ and you get the international model. Picking mine up Soon
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So I pre-ordered a sim unlocked s8+ through samsung's UK site. not sure if they will ship to US though
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You don't want them to ship it. The EU phones have region lock. To use a SIM from a country different from the phone's selling country you have to make a 5 minute call on a SIM native to the selling country on a network native to the selling country. That's why all the grey market phones on eBay are mostly from Asia.
Here's an article on it.
http://www.androidcentral.com/your-...8e43&utm_medium=trueAnthem&utm_source=twitter
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BH has it listed now, but just to notify when available. It has it listed as SM-G955. It doesn't say whether or not it is SD or exynos though.
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/prod..._sm_g955_64gb_gry_galaxy_s8_sm_g955_64gb.html
I know with the international S7, Samsung Pay would not work in the US. Not too worried about that, but are there any other drawbacks? Will it work on all the LTE bands for AT&T?
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LTE on ATT works fine on the International Varients - the only thing missing is WIFI Calling and VOLTE - if those are big deals for you, yoiu need to stick with an ATT Phone. I haven't missed them - LTE speeds for me have always been great - I don't need WIFI Calling - and HD VOICE, well, I am not so sure it is everythign it is cracked up to be - call quality for me has been very good - so I personally am not missing anything.
I have wondered for a while if the snapdragon model in the US isn't something paid for by the NSA to be a the only US variant offered. Like more backdoors, etc built in to the Snapdragon variant. Unless there is some other obvious reason why the US gets only the Snapdragon variant.
It really doesn't matter for daily usable or noticeable performance however. Bet you'd never be able to tell which variant you were using if they were set up the same and you didn't check in the settings to cheat to see which variant it was.
Anyone know for sure what bands each will have? I know the unlocked will have them all. Will every US version have all of the bands as well? Researching online for some reason right now is not giving me any info. The FCC filling for the unlocked U version is all I've found so far after a day of searching online.
http://www.androidguys.com/2017/03/...s-pass-through-the-fcc-supports-all-carriers/
I think I may have finally figured it out. Samsung hopefully did what moto and apple and nexus has done for years and made them all universal. I'm surprised nobody has mentioned this all before but here is what info I'm going off.
http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/phones/galaxy-s/s/_/n-10+11+hv1rp+zq1xa/
T-Mobile
SM-G950UZKATMB
Verizon
SM-G950UZKAVZW
Sprint
SM-G950UZKASPR
AT&T
SM-G950UZKAATT
So the carrier versions are all the same just a different bloat package on all 4.
When an unlocked one arrives again the only difference might be less bloat.
This could be really good news for people who don't like contacts like myself.
Maybe faster updates from Samsung? I mean they can't possibly get slower than they already are can they?
They didn't. I have inside info from Samsung that it's the same as the GS7. They just changed the model numbering scheme to be more universally discernible. I was hoping for one phone with carrier customization but nope... they again made it impossible to get all features and bands on a different carrier.
The good news is the Verizon model doesn't have carrier branding any longer. I confirmed that today by unboxing an actual retail model.
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They didn't. I have inside info from Samsung that it's the same as the GS7. They just changed the model numbering scheme to be more universally discernible. I was hoping for one phone with carrier customization but nope... they again made it impossible to get all features and bands on a different carrier.
The good news is the Verizon model doesn't have carrier branding any longer. I confirmed that today by unboxing an actual retail model.
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So when do they finally release what bands each carrier model supports? Seems odd that no info exists on the phones releasing in 3 weeks. The unlocked model has all its bands published online but no official release date.
I'm curious to know if the Verizon model is the same as the unlocked one.
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Anyone know for sure what bands each will have? I know the unlocked will have them all. Will every US version have all of the bands as well? Researching online for some reason right now is not giving me any info. The FCC filling for the unlocked U version is all I've found so far after a day of searching online.
http://www.androidguys.com/2017/03/...s-pass-through-the-fcc-supports-all-carriers/
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If you get it unlocked, insert a different carrier's sim, factory reset and it will boot with the splash screen and preinstalled apps of the carrier. I've seen the Att to Tmobile and verizon to att swap
That's interesting . I will try that when I get it. But I'm not sure that would effect the boot logo? I'm imagining it would stay the same, no?
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954wrecker said:
I think I may have finally figured it out. Samsung hopefully did what moto and apple and nexus has done for years and made them all universal. I'm surprised nobody has mentioned this all before but here is what info I'm going off.
http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/phones/galaxy-s/s/_/n-10+11+hv1rp+zq1xa/
T-Mobile
SM-G950UZKATMB
Verizon
SM-G950UZKAVZW
Sprint
SM-G950UZKASPR
AT&T
SM-G950UZKAATT
So the carrier versions are all the same just a different bloat package on all 4.
When an unlocked one arrives again the only difference might be less bloat.
This could be really good news for people who don't like contacts like myself.
Maybe faster updates from Samsung? I mean they can't possibly get slower than they already are can they?
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Did You check AT&T or T-Mobile have cdma support if they do they you are right if they don't may be carrier are going to release updates
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They didn't. I have inside info from Samsung that it's the same as the GS7. They just changed the model numbering scheme to be more universally discernible. I was hoping for one phone with carrier customization but nope... they again made it impossible to get all features and bands on a different carrier.
The good news is the Verizon model doesn't have carrier branding any longer. I confirmed that today by unboxing an actual retail model.
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I think your wrong. If you go check tmobiles website the software version is G950USQU1AQC9. There is nothing mentioning tmobile specifically there. I think that they will all come with carrier animation BUT be uninstallable.
I would hope so but I received this info from a Samsung Knox Development Manager who is an internal employee. I am crossing my fingers he is full of it.
I've got the bands for the AT&T and Verizon phones. Those companies had the decency to post the info online. Samsung chat was useless and told me some BS as usual about not knowing until the phone was released. Is it possible the T-Mobile bands listed on the website are the only bands it supports? 2,4,5,12?
If the websites are accurate and just considering bands alone it looks like the AT&T one has the best support.
I'm really Curious about exynos working on Verizon and can't find any info. I'm in Korea for another 8 months and was hoping to get the Korea model S8 and take it back to the states and use it on my Verizon network. I have a feeling it won't work just like the S7 did not.
The s8 Will be just like the note 7 was.... Internals are EXACTLY the same, just different SW, and can be flashed with any carrier SW to "make" them that carriers phone.
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The s8 Will be just like the note 7 was.... Internals are EXACTLY the same, just different SW, and can be flashed with any carrier SW to "make" them that carriers phone.
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Thats what I was thinking based on the 1 and only FCC filing with just the 'U' and no other carrier letters.
Bad news all 4 carriers support slightly different bands just like always
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=71771523
954wrecker said:
Bad news all 4 carriers support slightly different bands just like always
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=71771523
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It's bs...Trust me. Note 7 on Samsung website showed the same. A simple flash of carrier FW makes it whatever FW is on it.
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It's bs...Trust me. Note 7 on Samsung website showed the same. A simple flash of carrier FW makes it whatever FW is on it.
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Does that mean that if say I pre-order the AT&T S8+ from Best Buy because I have in store credit and place a T-Mobile sim, it can possibly work?
nexus.knightly said:
Does that mean that if say I pre-order the AT&T S8+ from Best Buy because I have in store credit and place a T-Mobile sim, it can possibly work?
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Flash it with TMO SW, and it will be a "TMO" phone.
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Flash it with TMO SW, and it will be a "TMO" phone.
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Thanks, I'll keep that in mind. I think the best course of action for me would be to wait for the Unlocked version of the S8 to arrive in May, hopefully.
Usually Samsung's Snapdragon version in Hong Kong or China have unlocked Bootloader and therefore should be able to get TWRP without too much problem. (That' the case of the S7 Snapdragon for instance: https://forum.xda-developers.com/s7...ecovery-official-twrp-galaxy-s7-edge-t3458589 )
I own the S8+ 6Gb HK version. I haven't found anybody working on it (On Chinese forums they seem to be checking regularly... xda forums ) but the user base is decently big and given the fact it was achieved previously for the S7 I was wondering if anybody would be ready to work on it? (if not started already).
If no one with the skillset is around, we could eventually team up for a bounty thread (With an unlocked bootloader the task shouldn't be a massive job)
Any people interested?
hear hear- have the same phone, it really is much more smoother than my G955F (btw selling the G9FF for a great negotiable price PM me if anyone wants it or any DEV
etc).
would be good to know if or when it will happen
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hear hear- have the same phone, it really is much more smoother than my G955F (btw selling the G9FF for a great negotiable price PM me if anyone wants it or any DEV
etc).
would be good to know if or when it will happen
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If nobody on XDA, hopefully someone in China...
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Unfortunately I have also SM-G9550 Chinese version. seems no developer shows any interest in this version to work on
the problem is most of the Chinese doesn't speak English so probably very few Chinese are here on Xda.
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Unfortunately I have also SM-G9550 Chinese version. seems no developer shows any interest in this version to work on
the problem is most of the Chinese doesn't speak English so probably very few Chinese are here on Xda.
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INDEED! The android security patch level is still at 1 may 17, even with a recent update...
shocking
ran816 said:
Unfortunately I have also SM-G9550 Chinese version. seems no developer shows any interest in this version to work on
the problem is most of the Chinese doesn't speak English so probably very few Chinese are here on Xda.
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True but there are also a few active forums in China for the S8/S8+. The other point being some of the HK devs speak decently good English
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Good news is some people seem to be trying (Without much help or success though...)
https://plus.google.com/112099740008124860452/posts/byNNxuCqoeZ
I got one too I love it but it seems no updates or firmwares from anyone not even Samsung lol
@Alcibiade have you seen this already?
https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...ecovery-twrp-galaxy-s8-s8-snapdragon-t3636718
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@Alcibiade have you seen this already?
https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...ecovery-twrp-galaxy-s8-s8-snapdragon-t3636718
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Hey thanks a lot! Well spotted. I'll try as soon as I get back home
Thanks e can expect ROMs and custom kernels to flow in soon
For people who are using the HK versions (G9550) in the UK, what problems are you facing in the normal day-to-day running?
I've been told that VoLTE and Wifi Calling do not work when using in the UK. Is this the case? What other "problems" or limitations are there on using the HK version in UK? How about samsung pay or android pay?
I ask because I'm seriously considering buying the 128GB/6GB version.
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For people who are using the HK versions (G9550) in the UK, what problems are you facing in the normal day-to-day running?
I've been told that VoLTE and Wifi Calling do not work when using in the UK. Is this the case? What other "problems" or limitations are there on using the HK version in UK? How about samsung pay or android pay?
I ask because I'm seriously considering buying the 128GB/6GB version.
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pretty much only volte and wifi calling not working and also not working with LTE-A/carrier aggregration also known as 4G+
android pay works fine, samsung pay doesnt connect to servers.
other than that works fine, software is behind the other variants .....
I also have the g9550 variant, software is really behind, does anyone have any recommendations to keep up?
Hello.
Can the G9500 dual SIM China version Rom be flashed to the Hong Kong version?
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I also have the g9550 variant, software is really behind, does anyone have any recommendations to keep up?
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G9550ZHU1AQF7
24/7/2017
why it is behind?
Dr.][No_WaY said:
G9550ZHU1AQF7
24/7/2017
why it is behind?
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Mine doesn't find any updates to do, and build number is NRD90M.G9550ZHU1AQEE, Security patch, May 1st..
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I also have the g9550 variant, software is really behind, does anyone have any recommendations to keep up?
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Mine doesn't find any updates to do, and build number is NRD90M.G9550ZHU1AQEE, Security patch, May 1st..
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is it HK or CN?
It is an HK device and I got the update yesterday. Am I the only one who was ignoring the FM - AM capabilities of the S8+, even exclusively on this model ?
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Hello.
Can the G9500 dual SIM China version Rom be flashed to the Hong Kong version?
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I would like to know this too, mine should be here this week and using it on EE
Alcibiade said:
Usually Samsung's Snapdragon version in Hong Kong or China have unlocked Bootloader and therefore should be able to get TWRP without too much problem. (That' the case of the S7 Snapdragon for instance: https://forum.xda-developers.com/s7...ecovery-official-twrp-galaxy-s7-edge-t3458589 )
I own the S8+ 6Gb HK version. I haven't found anybody working on it (On Chinese forums they seem to be checking regularly... xda forums ) but the user base is decently big and given the fact it was achieved previously for the S7 I was wondering if anybody would be ready to work on it? (if not started already).
If no one with the skillset is around, we could eventually team up for a bounty thread (With an unlocked bootloader the task shouldn't be a massive job)
Any people interested?
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I would be interested by that TWRP, have a HongKong S9550 128/6 on AT&T got LTE and Visual voicemaill to work by registering my old IMEI with AT&T but no Samsung Pay and VoLTE
Hi! I just recieved my G9750 Snapdragon 855 S10 Plus, which turned out to be a chinese one. Is it any way to install any non-chinese/global ROM onto it? Like a USA ROM, which is also a Snapdragon one? I live in the UK, but I wanted one with the Snapdragon chipset. Thanks for any help.
Also in the same situation
Ditto - imported to UK.
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Hi! I just recieved my G9750 Snapdragon 855 S10 Plus, which turned out to be a chinese one. Is it any way to install any non-chinese/global ROM onto it? Like a USA ROM, which is also a Snapdragon one? I live in the UK, but I wanted one with the Snapdragon chipset. Thanks for any help.
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What do you mean by "which turned out to be a Chinese one"? Can't you set it to English? I have the G-9750 and everything is English.
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What do you mean by "which turned out to be a Chinese one"? Can't you set it to English? I have the G-9750 and everything is English.
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Of course it's include all languages, english also, but G9750 is for the Chinese market, so as the ROM is chinese. For example the Samsung Pay is Hong Kong specific one, with promotions from there. Etc....
So you wanted the G-9750 for the dual SIM functionality? I'm using the G-9750 in Canada, and Samsung Pay works. Did you try registering your CC?
All the S10's are dual SIM. I wanted the Snapdragon 855 version, cause it has better battery life compared to the Exynos version. I know that for sure, cause I had one at launch. And almost full support for the GCAM.
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All the S10's are dual SIM. I wanted the Snapdragon 855 version, cause it has better battery life compared to the Exynos version. I know that for sure, cause I had one at launch. And almost full support for the GCAM.
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Yes Snapdragon has better battery life for screen on runtime. There is no international ROM for Chinese variant. You have to use the Hong Kong firmware by changing language to English. Samsung Pay works as well, just different ads from Hong Kong when you use it.
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Yes Snapdragon has better battery life for screen on runtime. There is no international ROM for Chinese variant. You have to use the Hong Kong firmware by changing language to English. Samsung Pay works as well, just different ads from Hong Kong when you use it.
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And no not all S10's are dual sim.
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And no not all S10's are dual sim.
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Correct, can't believe Samsung didn't follow Apple's suit here
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Iain_S said:
And no not all S10's are dual sim.
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My UK 512GB S10+ Plus was!
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My UK 512GB S10+ Plus was!
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Yes UK has all dual SIM models. US and Canada does not
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Yeah to be honest after a day with the phone - the only thing that makes it feel Chinese/HK is Samsung Pay... and I'm not entirely sure i'll be using it over GPay.
Looks like we have an unlocked bootloader though so will personally its just a matter of time until I brick my phone
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What do you mean by "which turned out to be a Chinese one"? Can't you set it to English? I have the G-9750 and everything is English.
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Yeah to be honest after a day with the phone - the only thing that makes it feel Chinese/HK is Samsung Pay... and I'm not entirely sure i'll be using it over GPay.
Looks like we have an unlocked bootloader though so will personally its just a matter of time until I brick my phone
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How did you find out it has an unlocked bootloader? The Snapdragon ones should be with the locked bootloader.
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How did you find out it has an unlocked bootloader? The Snapdragon ones should be with the locked bootloader.
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The Chinese Smapdragon devices have an unlocked bootloader.
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So you wanted the G-9750 for the dual SIM functionality? I'm using the G-9750 in Canada, and Samsung Pay works. Did you try registering your CC?
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Hi, if I may ask that have you linked your Canadian cards to the G9750 and it works with Samsung Pay? I am planning to buy one but the Samsung Pay is very important to me...
adding to the same question , i have a HongKong variant (SM-G9750) with Unlocked bootloader (u get the option to unlock in developer mode) , i m using it in india with Jio & Vodafone (network providers).. when i was on roaming i saw my phone not picking up network that well compared to my friends on the same network diff phones. i guess thats coz their CSC is Indian and mine is Hong kong ( i can be wrong in this , correct if i am) in that case is there a way to flash Indian CSC or Multi CSC on my device.
hi everybody , i have s10 plus hong kong, it has a problem with battery, cell standby higher than 15% on mobile network 4g and 3g, is there any way to solve this problem ? while s10 5g cell standby only has 1%
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adding to the same question , i have a HongKong variant (SM-G9750) with Unlocked bootloader (u get the option to unlock in developer mode) , i m using it in india with Jio & Vodafone (network providers).. when i was on roaming i saw my phone not picking up network that well compared to my friends on the same network diff phones. i guess thats coz their CSC is Indian and mine is Hong kong ( i can be wrong in this , correct if i am) in that case is there a way to flash Indian CSC or Multi CSC on my device.
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I'm also waiting for this... as i need auto call recording feature too..
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Just adding to the discussion here....I'm living in mainland China, not Hong Kong, and am using a Chinese sim card in my S7 that i brought with me from North America. It works fine with the apps i had installed when I came over. This includes VPN services, the Google play store and all its goodies. I just purchased the S10+ G9750 here in mainland China (not in Hong Kong). I don't have it in my hand yet, but when I get it I expect it to be full of Chinese software and restricting type soft/bloatware that could potentially limit both my access to VPN and the Google play store (FWIW, i have heard many expats here who have bought local xiaomi's and huawei's and have tried to put a VPN on them on to have it magically disappear from their phones a few days/weeks afterwards...I assume there is some sort of setting or software that does this as VPN services are not "legal" in China. I have also heard of people having problems with certain western APKs when installing them on these same Chinese phones).
That said...I have a few questions....hopefully this is the correct place to ask them...
1) Is there a difference between a Hong Kong G9750 and a mainland China one?
2) Based on what I have read, my G9750 does have an unlockable bootloader....if so...
3) what am i able to do with an unlockable bootloader? It seems that people interchangeably use "rooting" and bootloading a new rom on to an international phone so i'm confused af. Flashing the firmware???
Ultimately, i would like to completely wash this Chinese phone of any potential BS Chinese software and install a western ROM (i.e., Canada or US) that will still make it work in China, but will still offer me all the Google play store and other western app functionality as I have currently with my s7.
Thoughts?