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I have noticed that Expansys now have it as 'ordered on request', the price seems a little steep and I am not sure if it is worth the premium over the 3G model. Would be interested in your opinions and if anyone can confirm if it has actually been launched anywhere?
Hong Kong release May 24 LTE Note 8
Got mine on order now. DHL says it was picked up at 16:40. Hopefully will be here in a few days.
Just got mine. Charging and being set up now.
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What network are you planing to use your device on?
I've been wondering if anyone had a 1900Mhz device on T-Mo, and what their opinion was.
if a N5120 user could provude me with the stock recovery.img and the stock boot.img, I can build cwm for your device. Thank you
http://www.hotfile.com/dl/224678671/0b46262/N5120XXBME1_N5120OLBBME3_XSP.zip.html
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Got mine on order now. DHL says it was picked up at 16:40. Hopefully will be here in a few days.
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Where did you order it from ? Just checked out Expansys in HK and Australia and both are Pre-order.....
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Where did you order it from ? Just checked out Expansys in HK and Australia and both are Pre-order.....
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Bought this:
SALE BRAND NEW SAMSUNG GALAXY NOTE 8.0 N5120 16GB 4G LTE + WIFI WHITE TABLET
dwi-digital-cameras ( 12441)
Item condition: Brand New
Sale date: 23 May, 2013
Quantity: 1
Price: AU $579.00
Which has now gone up to this:
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/SALE-BRA...637&pid=100015&prg=1006&rk=1&sd=330927060287&
Looks like I got one from the first batch of pre-orders.
Mine is in DHL Sydney depot - since lunch time. Waiting for delivery looks like tomorrow now... Hope I get the right version delivered it's a huge price difference.
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Bought this:
SALE BRAND NEW SAMSUNG GALAXY NOTE 8.0 N5120 16GB 4G LTE + WIFI WHITE TABLET
dwi-digital-cameras ( 12441)
Item condition: Brand New
Sale date: 23 May, 2013
Quantity: 1
Price: AU $579.00
Which has now gone up to this:
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/SALE-BRA...637&pid=100015&prg=1006&rk=1&sd=330927060287&
Looks like I got one from the first batch of pre-orders.
Mine is in DHL Sydney depot - since lunch time. Waiting for delivery looks like tomorrow now... Hope I get the right version delivered it's a huge price difference.
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Right....might have to just order one - was waiting for the "Black Brown" colour scheme, but I just can't wait any longer after bricking my Galaxt 7.7" late last year...
Give us the heads up once you have got it and tell us how it is going...are you on Telstra? [Keen to see what the 4g is like if you are]
Also keen to hear which ROM it is using ?
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Right....might have to just order one - was waiting for the "Black Brown" colour scheme, but I just can't wait any longer after bricking my Galaxt 7.7" late last year...
Give us the heads up once you have got it and tell us how it is going...are you on Telstra? [Keen to see what the 4g is like if you are]
Also keen to hear which ROM it is using ?
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Unless I activate my spare Boost SIM I'm on Kogan. I really only got the 4G as the price was so good it seemed sill not to.
Will report on it in comparison to my Nexus 7. I really want full voice calling/sms capability on a tablet and stop carrying two devices, two SIMS two plans etc.
I bricked my Note N7000 last week - tried to install Swapper 2. Wasn't until after it died I search for Swapper 2 problems that I saw how risky this app was
It's in for a quote to repair (unbrick) now.... I'm hoping if the Note 8.0 is good enough I can sell the Note N7000 and Nexus 7 and have one device... and one that's better for browsing than the Nexus is. We'll see how that all pans out.
Cheers
Aspi914, just saw the pic of the brown one. It's a bit Ubuntu or even XDA website colours
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Right....might have to just order one - was waiting for the "Black Brown" colour scheme, but I just can't wait any longer after bricking my Galaxt 7.7" late last year...
Give us the heads up once you have got it and tell us how it is going...are you on Telstra? [Keen to see what the 4g is like if you are]
Also keen to hear which ROM it is using ?
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Have you tried the unbrick pin for your bricked device? No more than 10$ on ebay
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Yes. I tried a usb jig. Didn't do a thing. Screen still wouldn't turn on. Hence why it's at the phone Dr :'(
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Aspi914, just saw the pic of the brown one. It's a bit Ubuntu or even XDA website colours
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So have you got it? How is it? Do you mind if I ask what is the Build in the settings>about device view?
Cheers
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So have you got it? How is it? Do you mind if I ask what is the Build in the settings>about device view?
Cheers
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Here you go (let me know if the link doesn't work):
https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-...AAAAAAAAw_k/VNFL65TYrv8/w549-h878-no/2013+-+1
Delivery was good.
Ordered 23/5
Released in Hong Kong 24/5 (Fri)
Shipped Mon 27/5
730am 30/5 arrived at my door (western Sydney)
Box was completely sealed.
First impressions:
It's a much better form factor than the Nexus 7. Reading books is no issue, but e-magazines and websites really benefit from the 8" screen. Bezel is bigger than the Nexus so it is easier to hold only the device not the screen as well. Great for reading and swiping to next page.
Not sure what "reading mode" does (yet), but I've locked it in portrait mode for Kindle and Web browsing. Will try landscape as the added width of landscape did work well on the Nexus for some sites.
I use Nova Launcher, but didn't have any issue with TouchWiz - except I'd have to set up all my icons again, so moved my Nexus Nova backup file across and restored once I'd restored all my apps and voila' same home screen
3G "seems" faster than my Galaxy Note N7000 as if the radio antenna is bigger giving a better connect. However it's totally subjective.
Haven't tried voice or 4G yet. (Using Kogan so only have 3G).
Speed is about the same, technically it's faster but for email and browsing you can't tell.
Speakers are on the bottom and work well. Sound for music and games is quite audible
I got used to the Nexus no physical home button, and don't like the Note 8.0's physical button. It feels flimsy (even though my Note N7000 had the same thing).
Screen is very crisp and clear even if not an IPS or better screen.
Waiting on a case from eBay before I venture out with bluetooth headset as a phone.
Can't talk about lag yet as I'm still downloading music, and updates and customising so I need to allow the device to "settle" before I decide if there's any lag.
I've rooted with framaroot which has lost OTA updates (I did one first).
I haven't yet put clockwork mod or TWRP recovery - waiting for more work by the devs on the 5120 before I play too much
Overall I'm happy with the purchase (i.e. grey import) and the device.
Cheers Russ
ruscook said:
Here you go (let me know if the link doesn't work):
https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-...AAAAAAAAw_k/VNFL65TYrv8/w549-h878-no/2013+-+1
Delivery was good.
Ordered 23/5
Released in Hong Kong 24/5 (Fri)
Shipped Mon 27/5
730am 30/5 arrived at my door (western Sydney)
Box was completely sealed
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Thank you Russ. Hong Kong ROM, and have checked all the specs re: 4G LTE compatibility with Telstra - All good there so just about to put the order in.
I see SamMobile has an Australian ROM listed already, so may even flash that when it arrives.
Thank you once again.
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Thank you Russ. Hong Kong ROM, and have checked all the specs re: 4G LTE compatibility with Telstra - All good there so just about to put the order in.
I see SamMobile has an Australian ROM listed already, so may even flash that when it arrives.
Thank you once again.
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I wouldn't worry about flashing the AUS ROM, for some reason it takes out the option to customise the Lock Screen Apps.
ie: they took the option out completely.
Other than a couple of Channel 7 Apps, there was nothing better about popping on the local ( or NZ ROM, as I tried both ) so I just flashed straight back to the HK Rom so I could customise my Lock Screen Apps.
4G works a treat on Telstra and Optus, am interested to see what happens when sad old Vodafone turn their 4G on.
Though what I don't like is the trendy Book Cover, as if you slightly move it it thinks you're opening it and turns the screen on, which is annoying in a bag. Silly Samsung Accessories.
Using it as an actual phone is hilarious, though I have a headset for phone calls. It's fun writing txts on.
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I wouldn't worry about flashing the AUS ROM, for some reason it takes out the option to customise the Lock Screen Apps.
ie: they took the option out completely..
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Just got mine delievered last night but have to send it back for exchnage.....
There is a defect in the screen that I believe is the same "oil mark" concern they had with the 10.1's
Just got my 5120 im on att but can only seem to get h+ no 4glte. Cant seem to get it to work on lte. My note 2 works just fine on lte.
hi. bad times have been haunting me since i got this note 4 3 weeks ago. after a week of purchase, its display died, and today i got to know that its mobo is dead and need replacement.
so if anyone has any note 4 N910F dead or alive, with may be screen dead or something and wants to sell it, i can get it. i need motherboard for it. i cant find any suitable ones on ebay.
i guess i will not get any replies here cause i dont think anyone that unlucky like myself,l but still...
so i need motherboard for N910F 32Gb if anyone has or may be can arrange for me, reply me here or pm me.
thanks
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hi. bad times have been haunting me since i got this note 4 3 weeks ago. after a week of purchase, its display died, and today i got to know that its mobo is dead and need replacement.
so if anyone has any note 4 N910F dead or alive, with may be screen dead or something and wants to sell it, i can get it. i need motherboard for it. i cant find any suitable ones on ebay.
i guess i will not get any replies here cause i dont think anyone that unlucky like myself,l but still...
so i need motherboard for N910F 32Gb if anyone has or may be can arrange for me, reply me here or pm me.
thanks
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http://www.aliexpress.com/item/100-...erboard-32gb-Unlocked-N9109W/32342189928.html
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http://www.aliexpress.com/item/100-...erboard-32gb-Unlocked-N9109W/32342189928.html
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any other with may be a little cheaper option ??? because brand new kit here, which means Note 4 and charger is available for $4000... -_-
or what do u guys suggest should i sell it in scrap for parts? i would only get $150 and that also only for screen and may be body and etc?
btw, i got it on August 2nd and it went for repari on August 11 and i got it for $520! :crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying:
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any other with may be a little cheaper option ??? because brand new kit here, which means Note 4 and charger is available for $4000... -_-
or what do u guys suggest should i sell it in scrap for parts? i would only get $150 and that also only for screen and may be body and etc?
btw, i got it on August 2nd and it went for repari on August 11 and i got it for $520! :crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying:
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What happened to your warranty ?
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What happened to your warranty ?
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i actually got it from abroad, got it imported. so no warranty for me to claim here. international warranty does not apply here in my country.
btw, this is my second device this year that i have to sell in for parts only... first was Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4...
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i actually got it from abroad, got it imported. so no warranty for me to claim here. international warranty does not apply here in my country.
btw, this is my second device this year that i have to sell in for parts only... first was Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4...
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Did you try to email samsung support in your country?
Please help me clarify my below queries..
- Are there any disadvantages like - the OS or something will have chinese language which cannot be changed etc?
- What is the customs tax for importing to India (anyone tried importing to India from gearbest/geekbuying etc)? I dont want the customs tax bloating up the total price of the price of locally available other equivalent models like one plus two/one..
- What things should I adjust to live with if I import from china instead of buying an international phone or my country version
I'm not sure about India specifically, but for me in the UK the only way to get the Note 2 was via a reseller.
The installed ROM was poor and had various bloatware in it that the international official ROM does not. I would recommend getting rid of it right away. You can flash either the stock stable ROM or the developer edition which will also give you root access if you need it. I will be using the fastboot method to flash a ROM as soon as i get within reach of a PC to make sure my phone is malware free.
Sorry, I can't comment on import duties, perhaps someone else will chip in.
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I'm not sure about India specifically, but for me in the UK the only way to get the Note 2 was via a reseller.
The installed ROM was poor and had various bloatware in it that the international official ROM does not. I would recommend getting rid of it right away. You can flash either the stock stable ROM or the developer edition which will also give you root access if you need it. I will be using the fastboot method to flash a ROM as soon as i get within reach of a PC to make sure my phone is malware free.
Sorry, I can't comment on import duties, perhaps someone else will chip in.
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Thanks! That was a great info ! So you mean I dont have to worry even if the Redmi Note 2 I get has some other ROM i can flash to better one.
Let me see if anyone else reply with other questions I have. I am also concerned about what i will do if the device is defective whether shops like gearbest give a replacement, etc.
where can I get the international official rom ?
Have a look on http://en.miui.com/ for info on downloading the MIUI ROMs as well as how to flash, either from the updater software on the phone, recovery, or from a PC (such as in fastboot mode).
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Any more replies ?
I bought mine at geekbuying ,no problem :good:
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I bought mine at geekbuying ,no problem :good:
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Was it bloat free? I ordered mine from geekbuying and it is shipped.
No, threre is :clean master,battery saver,du speed booster ...
I flash a FR rom and it's ok
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No, threre is :clean master,battery saver,du speed booster ...
I flash a FR rom and it's ok
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I heard official international ROM is not available for redmi note 2 yet.. what rom you are talking about.. sorry if this question sounds silly
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I heard official international ROM is not available for redmi note 2 yet.. what rom you are talking about.. sorry if this question sounds silly
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I think you are right. I downloaded the official 'global' ROM from MIUI but it only has English and Chinese languages. Normally their international ROMs are multi language.
For international rom:http://en.miui.com/thread-157254-1-1.html
Donwload:https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24052804347808405
The biggest problem is the time it takes for shipping. I bought mine from a HK shop on eBay because I dropped my LG G2 and needed it fast, so I paid a little more.
Even the China ROM comes with English, so don't worry.
You just have to read up on my previous posts or look at the MIUI forum to figure out how to install GAPPS, TWRP recovery + SuperSU.
Once you delete the chinese bloatware it is just like any other english android device. Except for the MIUI theme store which is still in Chinese.
ive used oppomart and dx before and they were professional quick and polite
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ive used oppomart and dx before and they were professional quick and polite
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Oppomart sells the Chinese Version (TDD - but thats mentioned nowhere!), has been confirmed by several costumers in various forums!
chinese version you can get cheaper on aliexpress
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how about spemall? i bought one from them and it workd well.
I bought mine from aliexpress and paid for DHL shipping. Arrived in the UK in about 4 days.
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I bought mine from hotmid.com, arrived in 8 days with no special delivery options. Excellent service and excellent phone.
Bought from Oppomart, 9 days with europe expedited shipping.
Very good shop
The model number shown on the webpage of the retailer is SM-G935FTKDXSG. Will this phone work in India with respect to making calls and also LTE bands for 4G? How do I find out if its unlocked or not? Will VoLTE, Samsung pay work in India? Also, for warranty, is there some way to get Indian warranty?
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The model number shown on the webpage of the retailer is SM-G935FTKDXSG. Will this phone work in India with respect to making calls and also LTE bands for 4G? How do I find out if its unlocked or not? Will VoLTE, Samsung pay work in India? Also, for warranty, is there some way to get Indian warranty?
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Definitely no
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Definitely no
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No to which part of the question?
yes it will work as i m using uae based phone...however samsung pay only works in uae...in india its yet to launch..an about warranty ..it will not..
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The model number shown on the webpage of the retailer is SM-G935FTKDXSG. Will this phone work in India with respect to making calls and also LTE bands for 4G? How do I find out if its unlocked or not? Will VoLTE, Samsung pay work in India? Also, for warranty, is there some way to get Indian warranty?
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This phone will work in India with respect to making calls and LTE connection. But VoLTE will not work. Not sure about Samsung Pay because I don't use it.
Also, nothing can be done about the warranty.
BTW I use an S7 edge bought from Dubai in India
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This phone will work in India with respect to making calls and LTE connection. But VoLTE will not work. Not sure about Samsung Pay because I don't use it.
Also, nothing can be done about the warranty.
BTW I use an S7 edge bought from Dubai in India
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Thanks for the reply! Where did you get the phone from, and for what price? Where would you recommend I but it from? Also, are you aware of any other features being different between this phone from dubai and the one in India? Have you faced any problems with the phone till now? And, does the phone have warranty inside UAE or not?
Thanks for the help!
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Thanks for the reply! Where did you get the phone from, and for what price? Where would you recommend I but it from? Also, are you aware of any other features being different between this phone from dubai and the one in India? Have you faced any problems with the phone till now? And, does the phone have warranty inside UAE or not?
Thanks for the help!
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I got the phone from the website souq.com for a pretty low price compared to the market price. Most shops in Dubai usually just increase the price for no reason.
My phone also came with one year warranty (Only in UAE).
My phone is almost 6 months old and I've had no problems at all with the phone. Really happy with it.
Yes you can use it with voLTE and SPay. Just flash Indian firmware on the firmware and you're good to go.
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Yes you can use it with voLTE and SPay. Just flash Indian firmware on the firmware and you're good to go.
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Thanks a lot mate! Really helpful! So basically its perfectly fine to buy from Dubai? No difference between the Indian and UAE version?
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I got the phone from the website souq.com for a pretty low price compared to the market price. Most shops in Dubai usually just increase the price for no reason.
My phone also came with one year warranty (Only in UAE).
My phone is almost 6 months old and I've had no problems at all with the phone. Really happy with it.
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Hey Mathew, thanks a ton for the help! If its not too much, could you please post the link or the reference to that phone on souq.com? There are multiple models over there. Also, what price did you get? Thanks!
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Thanks a lot mate! Really helpful! So basically its perfectly fine to buy from Dubai? No difference between the Indian and UAE version?
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No, there is not a difference. I think it's around 1800 there and for that money it's so value for money. Nothing gets better than this phone at that price. Myself using a UAE phone. Get this model 935FD dual sim version.
And, don't get from souq. Not heard good opinion about them from people who live there.
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No, there is not a difference. I think it's around 1800 there and for that money it's so value for money. Nothing gets better than this phone at that price. Myself using a UAE phone. Get this model 935FD dual sim version.
And, don't get from souq. Not heard good opinion about them from people who live there.
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I'm not in the UAE myself, so will have to ask someone to get it for me. Could you please tell me where to buy it from? souq.com shows price as 1900 AED for 128gb version. Where do I ask my friend to buy it from? And model number is 935FD or SM-G935FTKDXSG? Thanks man!
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Hey Mathew, thanks a ton for the help! If its not too much, could you please post the link or the reference to that phone on souq.com? There are multiple models over there. Also, what price did you get? Thanks!
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Hey check this phone out from souq.com:
https://uae.souq.com/ae-en/samsung-...-128gb-4gb-ram-4g-lte-black-pearl-12075981/i/
It comes with a one year official Samsung gulf warranty.
When I got my phone 6 months ago I paid 2000dhs. And I've had no problems at all with my device.
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No, there is not a difference. I think it's around 1800 there and for that money it's so value for money. Nothing gets better than this phone at that price. Myself using a UAE phone. Get this model 935FD dual sim version.
And, don't get from souq. Not heard good opinion about them from people who live there.
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I bought my Nexus 5 from there and used it for 4 years without any issues. Then I bought my S7 edge from there 6 months ago and it has no issues.
My brother bought his LG G3 from there and used it for 4 years without any issues. He bought his LG G5 recently (around the same time I got my S7 edge) and he has no issues with his device whatsoever.
All these devices from souq.com
The site is good as long as you buy from a good dealer. Since anyone can setup a shop on the site, there might be some people trying to sell bad stuff. Just buy from the trusted dealers and you'll be fine.
I don't think Samsung issues international warranty. My home appliances are Samsung branded which doesn't have and one more using the firmware of UAE Volte will definitely not work unless you flash indian package on your mobile that's why I said no.
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Recently i brought samsung s8 from dubai, and using it in india as it is....no problems at all.
Samsung xda said:
Recently i brought samsung s8 from dubai, and using it in india as it is....no problems at all.
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Hi Mate, I'm planning to buy S8 from Dubai in November, can you please let me know from where did you get urs S8 at what price ?
Thanks in advance.
g935ftkdxsg firmware / rom
Hey Dear,
I need firmware of S7 Edge Black pearl "g935ftkdxsg". if possible.
I purchased it from Dubai. now i trying to Flash it to another theme but now i want to go back to my previous rom. kindly guide.
I will thankful to you.
Regards;
Umair
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Yes you can use it with voLTE and SPay. Just flash Indian firmware on the firmware and you're good to go.
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Hey are you 100% sure that we can flash Indian firmware on a Dubai model using ODIN?
I am on some custom ROM on my dubai phone but I really want to shift to the latest OREO INS Stock via ODIN. So that I have everything working smoothly including jio VOLTE. Please let me know if you have tried and tested this as I don't want to brick my phone
Also do I have to tick anything special on ODIN? I've been reading about people saying to tick re partition if coming from Dubai model?
S7 edge international variant
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Thanks a lot mate! Really helpful! So basically its perfectly fine to buy from Dubai? No difference between the Indian and UAE version?
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Just make sure you buy the international variant applicable to any model of Samsung. Experience wise I usually buy my phone from Sohar, Oman and use it in Manila and didn't encounter any issues whatsoever.
sent from my phone S7 edge
Alright this may be kind of a dumb question and I apologise if it's not in the correct spot/has already been answered but I currently have a oneplus 5t and I want to move to the s9 when it comes out. I am a huge themer and I love to root/unlock bootloader/install custom roms. Based on what I read it seems that exynos version of Galaxy phones are a lot easier to tinker with compared to snapdragon. Id assume if the s8 exynos works in the US so will the s9. Can anyone confirm this or let me know? I have at&t. Thank you.
Yes, it should work. I don't think I heard anyone mention the opposite. So it should work without any issues.
I have an Exynos Galaxy S8 Duos (SM-G950FD) and I use it with T-Mobile here in Arizona. I haven't had any problems with carrier compatibility, 4G/4G+ works like a charm.
Thanks guys!
I went from 6P, to Pixel XL, to SM-G955F(S8+) on T-Mobile here in Idaho. The signal is great, and I dont have any problems. The S8 is much easier to flash stuff on and modify than the Pixel was, and its working fine here in Idaho. I made the move to Samsung in September.
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I went from 6P, to Pixel XL, to SM-G955F(S8+) on T-Mobile here in Idaho. The S8 is much easier to flash stuff on and modify than the Pixel was, and its working fine here in Idaho. I made the move to Samsung in September.
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Is yours the international version? Or does it have exynos processor? Sorry I don't know the model numbers. Is exynos generally easier to root and unlock bootloader for compared to snapdragon?
Mine is international, purchased from Clove in the UK. Exynos is best if you want to do any modding on your phone. Root, flashing, etc. are all very simple with Exynos. To my knowledge the Snapdragon variants cannot be bootloader unlocked, so very limited on what you can do.
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Mine is international, purchased from Clove in the UK. Exynos is best if you want to do any modding on your phone. Root, flashing, etc. are all very simple with Exynos. To my knowledge the Snapdragon variants cannot be bootloader unlocked, so very limited on what you can do.
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Awesome! Thank you! Is clove an online store or were you actually in the uk when you got it haha.
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Awesome! Thank you! Is clove an online store or were you actually in the uk when you got it haha.
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You can buy from Clove online. https://www.clove.co.uk/
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You can buy from Clove online. https://www.clove.co.uk/
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Thanks!! Do they mark up the price of the phone when it launches? And is shipping crazy expensive? I'm only a teenager so money isn't really something I have a lot of lmao.
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Thanks!! Do they mark up the price of the phone when it launches? And is shipping crazy expensive? I'm only a teenager so money isn't really something I have a lot of lmao.
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Shipping is about $20. Not sure on the markup.
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Shipping is about $20. Not sure on the markup.
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Alright. Thank you!
shiftr182 said:
Mine is international, purchased from Clove in the UK. Exynos is best if you want to do any modding on your phone. Root, flashing, etc. are all very simple with Exynos. To my knowledge the Snapdragon variants cannot be bootloader unlocked, so very limited on what you can do.
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I assume you have to buy a separate charger then as their plugs are different over there? I assume the pins on the micro USB are still the same?
Booyaah82 said:
I assume you have to buy a separate charger then as their plugs are different over there? I assume the pins on the micro USB are still the same?
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It uses usb C which I've got a couple cables already. So yeah you could probably buy an adapter or buy a charger if you didn't already have one.
Logan0829 said:
Alright this may be kind of a dumb question and I apologise if it's not in the correct spot/has already been answered but I currently have a oneplus 5t and I want to move to the s9 when it comes out. I am a huge themer and I love to root/unlock bootloader/install custom roms. Based on what I read it seems that exynos version of Galaxy phones are a lot easier to tinker with compared to snapdragon. Id assume if the s8 exynos works in the US so will the s9. Can anyone confirm this or let me know? I have at&t. Thank you.
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I bought the S8 from amazon.de, unlocked unbranded , SM-G950F, without any problems with AT/T and T mobile
Ricardo_G said:
I bought the S8 from amazon.de, unlocked unbranded , SM-G950F, without any problems with AT/T and T mobile
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Oh awesome! I trust Amazon probably more than any other site haha. So that's cool thank you!
Ricardo_G said:
I bought the S8 from amazon.de, unlocked unbranded , SM-G950F, without any problems with AT/T and T mobile
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Same questions though. Was shipping expensive and was the price marked up a ton?
Logan0829 said:
Same questions though. Was shipping expensive and was the price marked up a ton?
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very competitive price... shipping for 3 days delivery...20 euros.
Warning: when you buy a Samsung phone from europe it comes with regional lock,, You can find several pages with imei based unlocking
Ricardo_G said:
very competitive price... shipping for 3 days delivery...20 euros.
Warning: when you buy a Samsung phone from europe it comes with regional lock,, You can find several pages with imei based unlocking
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Yikes. And do I have to pay for a region unlock or??? Idk how that all works.
I think the only thing lacking on the Exynos S8 is Band 30 which probably doesn't really matter for most people, as it's so new and of limited deployment/use.