All,
OK The first point I realise there is the memory difference, but has anyone else noticed or heard of any other differences. As I was under the impression the 16GB would not be a UK release model but now t-mobile has it on contract and it also appears on expansys.
And if you look there also seems to be WWE and UK models, so I wondering if people have got the WWE or UK and noticed any issues with firm updates or application working or not working.
Also is the radio chips difference as I be looking to using my abroad as well as in the UK.
Thanks
Max
have u rang samsung and asked them ?
I have emailed them, but I was also wondering if people had any epxirence they could share or if others have been able to get any information. If and when I get ny meaningful response from Samsung I post here as well.
As I sure others are thinking the same as me, as iy could use be a warranty issue.
Martin
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Hello all,
I've just bought a Samsung Omnia i900 in the UK and have discovered that it's probably a gray import - as far as I know, a 'real' UK handset should have a version of something like i900XXHH3, but I have i900DXHH3. From what I've read elsewhere this tells me that this is a Far-Eastern phone from Singapore.
I really like the phone, but have the option to return it, pay a bit more at another supplier, and get a UK version.
What's the real deal on gray imports?
The chances of it failing during warranty should be fairly small, but if it does break is it likely that I'd have to ship it back to Samsung Singapore to get it fixed, or do you find that Samsung will fix it in your local country?
Does anyone have experience of getting a non-UK handset fixed by Samsung UK?
I'd also read that ROM updates can be a problem if the phone doesn't match the expected country from which it's supposed to come, but there seem to be plenty of posts here where people are downloading ROM updates from Singapore without worrying about what region-type their phone is.
In short, are there any problems with owning a gray import?
Thanks,
Mike
No opinions on this?
Is the Focus S going to be available in the UK (as the Omnia S perhaps). I've searched Google but the answer seems to be no. Anyone know differently?
Doesn't look like it, someone asked Samsung Norway if it was coming and they've said flat out no. I guess the HTC Titan is the only alternative in Europe if you're looking for phone with 4"+ screen, besides importing.
omohat said:
Is the Focus S going to be available in the UK (as the Omnia S perhaps). I've searched Google but the answer seems to be no. Anyone know differently?
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If you know anyone who is going to the USA, get them to get one for you http://www.wireless.att.com/cell-ph...ocus+(TM)+S&q_sku=sku5400268#fbid=DNdvs-MHCKg No commitment pricing is $549.99 and to unlock it cost about $29.99. This is exactly what I did
Hey all,
This is a bit of a speculative question as in theory we don't know what is happening until tomorrow.
But rumors at the moment from Handtec in the UK state the MotoX won't be available for sale over here.
So my question is, assuming this is true and the MotoX is available tomorrow but only in the US what sort of things do I need to be aware of if I want to import the phone.
The handset seems like its going to be unlocked from the beginning so I assume I shouldn't have any issue using a UK sim.
If its US only, will I find it hard to track down a supplier who will actually send to the UK?
Anyone imported a phone to the UK from another country got any advice?
Uggers said:
Hey all,
This is a bit of a speculative question as in theory we don't know what is happening until tomorrow.
But rumors at the moment from Handtec in the UK state the MotoX won't be available for sale over here.
So my question is, assuming this is true and the MotoX is available tomorrow but only in the US what sort of things do I need to be aware of if I want to import the phone.
The handset seems like its going to be unlocked from the beginning so I assume I shouldn't have any issue using a UK sim.
If its US only, will I find it hard to track down a supplier who will actually send to the UK?
Anyone imported a phone to the UK from another country got any advice?
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+1 i wanna hear about this!
I want info on this, and as Im on Three, ill need a phone that runs on 2100Mhz on HSPA+ and whatnot, theres like 4 different varieties, i just dont know which will
Hi,
I am buying a note edge tomorrow, so if someone knowledgeable may answer my questions, It would be much appreciated.
I'm buying the edge from someone in Dubai to use in the UK
The guy said (because it was cheaper) he bought the European version (SM-N915FY) instead of the SM-N915G (which is the international version in most shops in Dubai)
He mentioned it was 4g and his baseband is ANK4 (I have no idea what that means)- does that mean I can use it in the UK unrestricted with any UK network and get 4g speeds?
My other main concern is while I was trying to research this I came across troublesome concerns -
1) I saw someone selling the N915FY version on ebay who said he can't get a signal and has service issues in the UK and the phone can only be used for emergency calls - but phone will work abroad
2) Another ebay seller was selling N915FY version with a sticker on the box which said "EUROPEAN MODEL - this product must be activated with a sim card issued from a mobile operator from EUROPE "
so for those two reasons , I am very concerned - can someone clarify the situation please?
It is the first time I am buying a used phone so not sure what to look for
It also looks like the N915G has had a stable lollipop update, so is that the better version compared with N915FY?
Thanks for your time
Hello
I'll start by saying thank you for taking the time to read my post.
Unfortunately, my Z3 Compact suffered water damage and as a result has been playing up, I'm therefore looking to replace it with a similarly capable device without spending too much money, one device that has stuck out to me is the LG G Flex 2, I'm a big fan of the design and particularly interested due to the price it is currently available for at Expansys.
I am however aware that the G Flex 2 did initially suffer from some performance issues, I've noted that some users on this forum have stated these problems have gone away since the device has been updated, however with Expansys selling a non-UK model (I am based in the UK) and thus shipping an EU one, I'm unsure of whether the device I will receive will actually be able to be updated to fix said issues, is anyone aware of whether or not the retailer is shipping updatable models or whether the device will be stuck on an outdated firmware for a long time? I'd also like to know whether the warranty would be honoured in the UK, although I have noted the site states the warranty is EU wide.
I'd also appreciate any other comments and things you have to share regarding your experiences with the device as well.
Thanks again for your time
M Petterson
mpetterson said:
Hello
I'll start by saying thank you for taking the time to read my post.
Unfortunately, my Z3 Compact suffered water damage and as a result has been playing up, I'm therefore looking to replace it with a similarly capable device without spending too much money, one device that has stuck out to me is the LG G Flex 2, I'm a big fan of the design and particularly interested due to the price it is currently available for at Expansys.
I am however aware that the G Flex 2 did initially suffer from some performance issues, I've noted that some users on this forum have stated these problems have gone away since the device has been updated, however with Expansys selling a non-UK model (I am based in the UK) and thus shipping an EU one, I'm unsure of whether the device I will receive will actually be able to be updated to fix said issues, is anyone aware of whether or not the retailer is shipping updatable models or whether the device will be stuck on an outdated firmware for a long time? I'd also like to know whether the warranty would be honoured in the UK, although I have noted the site states the warranty is EU wide.
I'd also appreciate any other comments and things you have to share regarding your experiences with the device as well.
Thanks again for your time
M Petterson
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- Performance problems are mostly fixed with the latest update. You can of course tweak it further with root and the available mods
- I bought a device in Austria and updates work fine in Germany
- I also sent it in to LG in Germany and they honored the warranty
How much are you paying? You can order it from Amazon Germany for 255 Euro.
JadenWSOP said:
- Performance problems are mostly fixed with the latest update. You can of course tweak it further with root and the available mods
- I bought a device in Austria and updates work fine in Germany
- I also sent it in to LG in Germany and they honored the warranty
How much are you paying? You can order it from Amazon Germany for 255 Euro.
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The price is currently listed at £214.99 (2GB RAM/16GB ROM) from said retailer, although I have found another reputable store here in the UK, which will also sell the same version for £204.99, both include delivery.
My biggest concern with the purchase, is ending up with a device where I can't get updates due to it possibly being from a region, where updates aren't rolled out, seeing as both retailers don't specify which country their EU models are from.
I'm not sure if this is something that LG do with their devices, but I am aware other manufacturers roll out updates at different times dependent upon the region and as I know the updates have fixed many of the problems, it worries me a little that I could have to have those problems for however long I own the device, I don't know if anyone could clear that up for me perhaps or shed some light on the matter?
EDIT: I've taken a look at the Amazon listing, I believe however my bank will charge me for using €, I know I had some pretty big fees abroad, lol.
Like I said. I don't really think it matters where you are within Europe except Russia maybe if you have a EU model. You should get updates everywhere. As far as I know there is only one variant sold in Europe which is the H955. The UK model also seems to be the H955.
http://www.lg.com/uk/mobile-phones/lg-H955
I think they determine the country-related-updates via IP oder IMEI anyway.
As I said I wouldn't be concerned about it. Also there is the possibility to flash the .kdz-file manually via LG Flash Tools. I did so when the 15d version became available in Switzerland but not in Germany which was still on 15c.
Yeah, the banks are greedy bastards when it comes to conversion rates.