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128GB/6GB Version, is it confirmed...?

Hi Guys,
Is it pretty much officially confirmed that the 6GB RAM, 128GB model will not be sold in the US?
Such a shame, I would have bought this with 6gb memory with a $100 more, than the Zenfone 3 Deluxe...

I believe they said that it will be made available to the international market in the future. No precise date tough...

I'm sure it will sell well no matter where it is launched. Those are some gaudy numbers.

They might be waiting for the SD821
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allan1229 said:
They might be waiting for the SD821
Sent from my SM-G935F
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Very unlikely since it's already out in China wth s820...

Thanks for your responses guys! Any one of you thinking of getting the 128 International model for here? Will it work with our GSM providers in the US?
Thanks!

ProFragger said:
Thanks for your responses guys! Any one of you thinking of getting the 128 International model for here? Will it work with our GSM providers in the US?
Thanks!
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If you mean the 128gb version from China, it will probably work but you won't have full coverage and 3G at best.
If you mean the 128gb version when it's made available, it'll be fully compatible, as is the interbationnal 64gb version.

djona12 said:
If you mean the 128gb version from China, it will probably work but you won't have full coverage and 3G at best.
If you mean the 128gb version when it's made available, it'll be fully compatible, as is the interbationnal 64gb version.
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Thanks bud, yeah I meant the 128gb Chinese version in case that version never arrives here. I am surprised that the Chinese model will have 0 US LTE compatibility, huh?

ProFragger said:
Thanks bud, yeah I meant the 128gb Chinese version in case that version never arrives here. I am surprised that the Chinese model will have 0 US LTE compatibility, huh?
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I can't say for sure LTE capability on the chinese version in the US is inexistent but i do believe that it's not optimal. I don't know what bands are used in the US. With that said, you can easily look it up and compare the bands you need with the bands on the chinese version

ProFragger said:
Thanks bud, yeah I meant the 128gb Chinese version in case that version never arrives here. I am surprised that the Chinese model will have 0 US LTE compatibility, huh?
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Correct, no US LTE bands, as is usually the case for Chinese models.

xtermmin said:
Correct, no US LTE bands, as is usually the case for Chinese models.
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Wow this is such a news to me! And since this is my first ZTE I will be interested in, do you know if ZTE generally offers unlocked Bootloaders and kernel sources? AKA is this a good Development community phone?
Thanks!

ProFragger said:
Wow this is such a news to me! And since this is my first ZTE I will be interested in, do you know if ZTE generally offers unlocked Bootloaders and kernel sources? AKA is this a good Development community phone?
Thanks!
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Unlocked bootloaders, no, ZTE has no history of unlocking BLs. They did say, however, that they'll be doing it for the Axon 7 at some point. When that'll be, nobody knows.
Kernel sources are already out, but they're not much use until a BL unlock comes out.

xtermmin said:
Unlocked bootloaders, no, ZTE has no history of unlocking BLs. They did say, however, that they'll be doing it for the Axon 7 at some point. When that'll be, nobody knows.
Kernel sources are already out, but they're not much use until a BL unlock comes out.
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Thanks for the education! So no unlocked BL meaning, no TWRP and likely no CM 13, 14...? But how about Rooting, has that been horrendous as well?
Thanks!

Flashing T-Mobile -> Unlocked?

Would it be possible without a booloader unlock?

Unlocked as in US unlocked version? If Samsung did the same they did with the S7 variants, then yes. And by looking at the model numbers, it looks like a pretty good chance.

Outbreak444 said:
Unlocked as in US unlocked version? If Samsung did the same they did with the S7 variants, then yes. And by looking at the model numbers, it looks like a pretty good chance.
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Thanks for the information -- I haven't used Sammy phones in a while, a bit out of touch. If that is indeed true, that's great news -- I'd hate to be under the thumbs of carriers for updates.

komugi said:
Thanks for the information -- I haven't used Sammy phones in a while, a bit out of touch. If that is indeed true, that's great news -- I'd hate to be under the thumbs of carriers for updates.
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Keep in mind the bootloaders will still be locked though.

Yes with ODIN as long as you are on the Snapdragon 835 instead of Exynos 8895. As long as its from like SamMobile or updato it should be fine. If its signed by Samsung officially it should be flash with ODIN.

Outbreak444 said:
Keep in mind the bootloaders will still be locked though.
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Does the units bought through Samsung have unlocked bootloaders?

komugi said:
Does the units bought through Samsung have unlocked bootloaders?
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Not the US versions.

Which S8 Model to root and with hotspot.

Just a question which model of the S8 to buy so we can root for sure and with built in hotspot that doesn't need subscription like the Unlocked Android without bloatware and you can use on att without needing to subscribe a hotspot subscription?

The international exynos unlocked model should work in the US.
Root is not confirmed on any S8/S8+ because the phone is not out - can't be sure the Exynos will be rootable like last year.

How could I make sure I get exynos model?

hinds90 said:
How could I make sure I get exynos model?
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Depends on where you life... European countries get the exynos version. USA and other normally get the locked snapdragon version. If. you live in such a country you have to import it and get it without a contract.
Technically every version of the S8/S8+is "hotspotable" (is this even a word ) however it depends if your carrier allows you to use it. but normally it isn't locked or at least never had been for me. But I have a German carrier in Germany. I am not sure but I think Verizon and telekom in the us are locking it. So in this case you would have to import a unlocked S8 or hope that you can root it. But I bet 100€ that again the snapdragon version will be not rootable...

hinds90 said:
How could I make sure I get exynos model?
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Check below link to see all S8/S8+ variants compiled and buy an Exynos version.
http://www.teamandroid.com/2017/04/13/samsung-galaxy-s8-model-numbers-variants/

Su_Tweetz said:
Check below link to see all S8/S8+ variants compiled and buy an Exynos version.
http://www.teamandroid.com/2017/04/13/samsung-galaxy-s8-model-numbers-variants/
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So if the model number is SM-G950F, does that mean it is definitely Exynos? I may be buying in Latin America and would prefer to know if it is Snapdragon or Exynos before I hand over my cash.

norm2002 said:
So if the model number is SM-G950F, does that mean it is definitely Exynos? I may be buying in Latin America and would prefer to know if it is Snapdragon or Exynos before I hand over my cash.
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Wait until it's confirmed yes or no about this year's Exynos bootloader unlock. Rumors are it's no.

Sim Unlocked S8's are up for Pre Order now 5/8

The checkout page says delivery on 5/30 if ordered by 5/24.

Enjoy the $25 discount and no carrier bloat

954wrecker said:
http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/phones/all-phones/s/_/n-10+11+hv1rp/
Hit the heart to add it to your wishlist
http://www.samsung.com/us/account/wishlist/
Hit the preorder button
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I'm trying to get that $100 discount. Can you share the code if it is public?
Thank you.

Anyone else place an order on samsung.com today?
Did you get an email confirmation?
The preorder I placed on March 30th I got an email confirmation.
The preorder I placed on May 9th I received no confirmation email.

is this gonna have the snapdragon chip in it?

shawnten said:
is this gonna have the snapdragon chip in it?
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That's a question I need answered. In the U.S. Best Buy list it with snapdragon but on Samsung's website it's listed as the 8998-MC. Also I need to know if the bootloader will be unlocked.

Muffycheeks said:
That's a question I need answered. In the U.S. Best Buy list it with snapdragon but on Samsung's website it's listed as the 8998-MC. Also I need to know if the bootloader will be unlocked.
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Snapdragon and locked bootloader
It's just a Sim Unlocked USA version

954wrecker said:
Snapdragon and locked bootloader
It's just a Sim Unlocked USA version
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People on the Verizon Forum are saying the Verizon 8+ is already sim unlocked. And you can use AT&T and T-Mobile sims

Muffycheeks said:
People on the Verizon Forum are saying the Verizon 8+ is already sim unlocked. And you can use AT&T and T-Mobile sims
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Its true but not 100% compatible without taking some extra steps that even many XDA members cant figure out

Muffycheeks said:
People on the Verizon Forum are saying the Verizon 8+ is already sim unlocked. And you can use AT&T and T-Mobile sims
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Every Verizon phone is sim unlocked.

Shuthefrontdoor said:
Every Verizon phone is sim unlocked.
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And goodluck using it on Sprint if you unfortunately had them as a provider.

954wrecker said:
And goodluck using it on Sprint if you unfortunately had them as a provider.
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? sprints the worse, especially in South florida

954wrecker said:
Its true but not 100% compatible without taking some extra steps that even many XDA members cant figure out
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Like what? What's not compatible
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antawnm26 said:
Like what? What's not compatible
Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk
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Some lte bands are missing. WiFi calling, volte, just about any carrier specific feature.

Anyone get tracking from Samsung on these unlocked ones?

I got tracking. Expecting it to hit my door tomorrow.

is the esim disabled on SM-G988U1 models too?

I was trying to add a Esim from my job so I wouldn't have to use two phones....bought a unlocked s20 ultra thinking I would have the esim enabled....but I don't see it

Primal instinct said:
I was trying to add a Esim from my job so I wouldn't have to use two phones....bought a unlocked s20 ultra thinking I would have the esim enabled....but I don't see it
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eSim is disabled on the US Unlocked model. It can be enabled via a software update from Samsung though. If the ever decide to do it.

If you can root it, you may try a Magisk module to enable it.

Orphee said:
If you can root it, you may try a Magisk module to enable it.
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I thought unlocked us models can't be routed

jacklivehere said:
I thought unlocked us models can't be routed
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Basically no snapdragon Samsung phone gets rooted anymore sadly. Even if you could tripping knox even on accident WOULD SUCK!

abine45 said:
Basically no snapdragon Samsung phone gets rooted anymore sadly. Even if you could tripping knox even on accident WOULD SUCK!
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False :
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s20/how-to/sm-g9880-sm-g9810-hk-ch-taiwan-t4075649
Only not unlockable bootloaders.

Orphee said:
False :
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s20/how-to/sm-g9880-sm-g9810-hk-ch-taiwan-t4075649
Only not unlockable bootloaders.
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When I meant that I meant the United States models.....

abine45 said:
When I meant that I meant the United States models.....
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Americans need to remember there is more markets outside America. And there is markets outside usa that uses sd as well.

vash_h said:
Americans need to remember there is more markets outside America. And there is markets outside usa that uses sd as well.
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There are? No way! What's next you're going to tell me the earth isn't flat?!?

peachpuff said:
There are? No way! What's next you're going to tell me the earth isn't flat?!?
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But it is flat!!