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I guess i'm not getting this right
I keep searching for a xoom 3G version but all i get is Verizon's only... I currently live in Saudi Arabia, and no providers are taking this tab on board of their plans... does this mean i'm stuck with the WiFi version? what if later on they started to support it, is it possible to upgrade it to use 3G, or is it the case that i will have to sell it and buy a new one if i need the 3G support?
the reason behind this is that not every place i go has wireless internet connection, and i would benefit from the 3G connectivity cause i will be able to use regardless of where i am as long as there is a signal.
anybody??
i kinda need this to make up my mind before i buy it, as it is a large investment USD 670
Thanks
The 3G version is currently/nominally on Verizon at this time, yes.
Its slowly rolling out to other carriers but I think mainly in wifi versions on.
What you COULD do, is if you own an android phone, user something like barnacle to do wifi tethering, and tether the wifi xoom to it, et voila, 3g access.
Hey ramyt,
I'm in Saudi too and I just ordered a Xoom. Whatever you do DO NOT get the 3G version from the US. This is NOT the same 3G we have here. The US 3G is based on CDMA, which is totally not compatible with our 3G which is a GSM based network.
What you want is the EU version of the Xoom 3G. You can pick one up at Hantec.co.uk or gummobile.com
Beware though, that the EU version of the Xoom is still stuck at Honeycomb Android version 3.0, while the US based Xooms have been updated to 3.1 (lots of goodies and bug fixes). Hopefully Motorola will be sending out 3.1 updates for the EU Xooms shortly.
As saifbarry pointed out, don't purchase a US 3G model.
The UK / Euro XOOMs will be GSM compatible and you can also buy them off contract. For example, www.carphonewarehouse.com sells the 3G XOOM in the UK. I'm sure there are probably other European retailers that sell the unsubsidised version, off-contract.
jediman said:
The 3G version is currently/nominally on Verizon at this time, yes.
Its slowly rolling out to other carriers but I think mainly in wifi versions on.
What you COULD do, is if you own an android phone, user something like barnacle to do wifi tethering, and tether the wifi xoom to it, et voila, 3g access.
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The idea crossed my mind. I have an HTC Desire, but there is a big problem with that approach, the tethering device will drain its battery like rocket speed.
saifbarry said:
Hey ramyt,
I'm in Saudi too and I just ordered a Xoom. Whatever you do DO NOT get the 3G version from the US. This is NOT the same 3G we have here. The US 3G is based on CDMA, which is totally not compatible with our 3G which is a GSM based network.
What you want is the EU version of the Xoom 3G. You can pick one up at Hantec.co.uk or gummobile.com
Beware though, that the EU version of the Xoom is still stuck at Honeycomb Android version 3.0, while the US based Xooms have been updated to 3.1 (lots of goodies and bug fixes). Hopefully Motorola will be sending out 3.1 updates for the EU Xooms shortly.
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hey saifbarry, thanks for that. did you manage to buy one for yourself? how is it working here is Saudi?
Bro why don't you try use a MIFI 3G router with your XOOM WiFi.you just need to plug in a 3g data sim card in to the MIFI 3G router then you can connect your XOOM with WIFI.
I've searched, and have yet to find a definitive answer to this question, although my searches have revealed this to actually be a two-part question.
First, does anyone know where (if anywhere) there is a complete listing of all model numbers of the Note 10.1? It seems there are wildly different model numbers for those with 3G vs Wi-Fi only vs models for certain countries, etc.
Secondly, does the Note 10.1 have built-in cell phone voice calling capabilities? Obviously, this would not be possible on Wi-Fi only models, but of those that potentially have the hardware for voice calls, are there any models that can make voice calls without having to root the phone? And if so, are there any that can make voice calls without any additional software, using just a bluetooth earpiece, and presumably a SIM card, if using GSM networks?
Finally, are there any U.S. models that can make voice calls without rooting?
I've been looking for a tablet that would do voice calls right out of the box (once you have a plan from a compatible carrier) for quite some time now. So far, the only options I've seen are to purchase a non-US model of some tablet or other, or to root a US model that has the hardware, and go through a series of potentially difficult, potentially risky steps. Thus far, no tablet I've seen is attractive enough otherwise, to either deal with purchasing internationally, or to risk breaking the warranty to unlock this sort of feature. The Note 10.1 has SO much functionality, that if possible, I might be willing to take the risk or deal with international purchasing. I currently have a Toshiba Thrive, and love it, but even without voice calling, I'm seriously considering getting a Note, just for the S-pen. Voice calling would definitely put me over the tipping point.
Yes, you can make phone calls on the 3G model. The 3G model is the N8000.
It has phone, contacts and messaging apps on there as standard, just like a phone.
I don't know whether the 3G model is available in the U.S. The U.S. Samsung website seems to indicate it isn't.
You don't want a US carrier model anyways. Unlocked is the way to go. The N8000 is available in the US as unlocked model. You can use AT&T's non-smart phone data plan, $15 for unlimited data. The tablet itself has tethering built in and will not set off the tethering on the wrong plan notification from AT&T. The data is just as fast as faux G smartphone data plan. The US carrier models will be identified as a tablet and therefore you have to get their tiered data plan at a much more expensive plan and it's capped without tethering capability unless you get the 5GB plan.
Back to your original question, There are 4 models that I know of.
GT-N8000 WiFi+3G with cell phone capacity - works with AT&T's HSPA+ network.
GT-N8005 WiFi+3G Data only
GT-N8010 WiFi International version
GT-N8013 WiFi US Version
There's also a N8020 coming soon that has LTE built in. Not sure if it'll be compatible with North American LTE bands though.
Does anyone happen to have a list (or could find one) of all the various, different models of Galaxy Note 10.1 that are available, anywhere in the world? I can find the specs for most anything, if I just have all the model numbers.
There's basically just
GT-N8000 = wifi+3G
GT-N8010 = wifi only
GT-N8020 = wifi+3G w/LTE
Of those, the first two have been available since 2012. The third one is new.
Then within each model number you find handsets tailored to various countries, carriers and languages.
You forgot the N8013 - wifi only US model and the N8005(turkey Only?) - 3g but internet only - no calls, easily rectified by flashing an N8000 rom onto it apparently.
Does anyone know what bands each of these models use? Or alternately, does anyone know for sure, which of these models would be compatible with T-Mobile USA, and if the voice-calling model will work with T-Mobile's voice and 3G networks?
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Does anyone know what bands each of these models use? Or alternately, does anyone know for sure, which of these models would be compatible with T-Mobile USA, and if the voice-calling model will work with T-Mobile's voice and 3G networks?
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hi k1darkknight,
I am also interesting in figuring this out, but there is no clear answer anywhere yet. One of the ebay seller indicates N8000 would work with Tmobile, but data would only be Edge/2-g. But Tmobile has been doing stuff with its 1900mhz band so it might be different for some areas now???
Does anybody know??
Thanks!
I think all 3G models work on pretty much all networks these days.
At least, the N8000 works on 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 for UMTS according to gsmarena.
Just looked up what frequencies T-Mobile USA uses and it appears that use a 1700MHz band which is unusual and won't work with a normal N8000, but they also are using the 1900MHz band to some extent, which *will* work. You'd probably have to contact T-Mobile for clarification of just how much coverage their 1900MHz UMTS network gives,
Can GT-N8020 make GSM voice calls?
MercuryStar said:
There's basically just
GT-N8000 = wifi+3G
GT-N8010 = wifi only
GT-N8020 = wifi+3G w/LTE
Of those, the first two have been available since 2012. The third one is new.
Then within each model number you find handsets tailored to various countries, carriers and languages.
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Can GT-N8020 make GSM voice calls?
I'm fairly sure it can. It's basically just an LTE enabled version of the N8000. The specs do quote a talk time for it.
That said, I don't own an LTE one.
GT-N8020 on AT&T in USA
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I'm fairly sure it can. It's basically just an LTE enabled version of the N8000. The specs do quote a talk time for it.
That said, I don't own an LTE one.
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I am getting one soon. Hope GSM calls work on AT&T in the USA. Also, hope the LTE works with AT&T LTE speeds in the USA.
8013 can send texts and make calls also over wifi with Google voice...
Sent from my GT-N8013
Flashed the N8005 with the N8000 rom and the phone/dial pad was activated but i still can't seem to make phones calls. all it says is "Call Ended" immediately i start the call
Besides the US (and probably South Korea), does anyone know where the Gear S3 Frontier LTE is available?
Hard to locate
rodrigobarg said:
Besides the US (and probably South Korea), does anyone know where the Gear S3 Frontier LTE is available?
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I got mine at T-Mobile. Had to open an account with them. I have all my other stuff at Verizon. But I think I can get a better price from the T. Looking into that. VZW is not carrying the S3 at this time, but it's my birthday and that is what I wanted.....
ishore99 said:
I got mine at T-Mobile. Had to open an account with them. I have all my other stuff at Verizon. But I think I can get a better price from the T. Looking into that. VZW is not carrying the S3 at this time, but it's my birthday and that is what I wanted.....
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I was just looking into getting one at t-mobile but the maximum data speed is 512kbs which isnt LTE so whats the point of the watch being lte capable if tmobile will restrict it to 3g speed.
saulc1981 said:
I was just looking into getting one at t-mobile but the maximum data speed is 512kbs which isnt LTE so whats the point of the watch being lte capable if tmobile will restrict it to 3g speed.
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That's plenty fast enough to do whatever task that'd be performed on a smartwatch. Heck, that's even fast enough for most smartphone duties.
T-Mobile charges $15/mo to those who don't have a smartphone line. If speed is that important to you, pay 3x more for 1 GB of high speed data to AT&T.
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That's plenty fast enough to do whatever task that'd be performed on a smartwatch. Heck, that's even fast enough for most smartphone duties.
T-Mobile charges $15/mo to those who don't have a smartphone line. If speed is that important to you, pay 3x more for 1 GB of high speed data to AT&T.
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That is isnt fast enough for a smartphone especially when you are streaming full hd videos and what not. Thats why ive stuck with sprint they dont throttle my data or have to pay extra for full hd videos or have a hd day pass like tmobile does where you have to use an app to start hd streaming thats a joke. And the issue wasnt the price of the plan its the principal of the point that the full potential of the watch is not being used. You must have a flip phone if you think that speed is enough for a smartphone of today. Buffering most of the day.
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Besides the US (and probably South Korea), does anyone know where the Gear S3 Frontier LTE is available?
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Hey,you asking about the countries where the LTE is available? If you are wondering about where to buy in the US.
I just bought an ATT version from Best Buy for full retail (349). And plan on using it as non lte.
saulc1981 said:
That is isnt fast enough for a smartphone especially when you are streaming full hd videos and what not. Thats why ive stuck with sprint they dont throttle my data or have to pay extra for full hd videos or have a hd day pass like tmobile does where you have to use an app to start hd streaming thats a joke. And the issue wasnt the price of the plan its the principal of the point that the full potential of the watch is not being used. You must have a flip phone if you think that speed is enough for a smartphone of today. Buffering most of the day.
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But Sprint doesn't have the gear S3. And either way my T-Mobile plan is unlimited no throttling and it's $5 to add the data plan to the Gear S3 and will you be really watching HD video on a smartwatch? I wonder if the throttle is for all TMobile plans or just their new unlimited one plan
Guys, I know it's available in the US, but it's not unlocked and not the same bands, but I was wondering if the gear s3 was available in the LTE version in other countries, and maybe even unlocked like you can find the S2 now.
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Guys, I know it's available in the US, but it's not unlocked and not the same bands, but I was wondering if the gear s3 was available in the LTE version in other countries, and maybe even unlocked like you can find the S2 now.
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It's more complicated than that. The S3 uses an embedded SIM, so the carriers activate it electronically. Therefore it won't work with other wireless providers even on the same network, like MVNOs. So the AT&T version won't work on Cricket, for example. I'm not even sure they'll activate it on a GoPhone plan.
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It's more complicated than that. The S3 uses an embedded SIM, so the carriers activate it electronically. Therefore it won't work with other wireless providers even on the same network, like MVNOs. So the AT&T version won't work on Cricket, for example. I'm not even sure they'll activate it on a GoPhone plan.
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But if the watch is not locked to a carrier, could we not just take the watch to our carrier and ask them to activate the eSIM on the network?
I'm in the same boat as the OP but I'm thinking of ordering the LTE version from eBay which comes from South Korea. Apparently it is not carrier locked but I have no idea if I will be able to connect to the network of my local carrier.
Byte_76 said:
But if the watch is not locked to a carrier, could we not just take the watch to our carrier and ask them to activate the eSIM on the network?
I'm in the same boat as the OP but I'm thinking of ordering the LTE version from eBay which comes from South Korea. Apparently it is not carrier locked but I have no idea if I will be able to connect to the network of my local carrier.
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Exactly, right now I only know the south Korean version is unlocked, but it seems to only support one band (b5 - 850 lte), so it doesn't even work on 3G networks here in brazil. The us versions from att and tmobile do support our 3g networks (850 and 2100), but they are not unlocked... Tough decision
According to the info that the eBay seller has listed, the Korean version supports the following bands:
LTE, 3G WCDMA, 3G UMTS: B1(2100), 4G LTE: B1(2100), B3(1800), B5(850)
Byte_76 said:
But if the watch is not locked to a carrier, could we not just take the watch to our carrier and ask them to activate the eSIM on the network?
I'm in the same boat as the OP but I'm thinking of ordering the LTE version from eBay which comes from South Korea. Apparently it is not carrier locked but I have no idea if I will be able to connect to the network of my local carrier.
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I'm late to the party and see there have been no posts in here for awhile. I didn't want to be an early adopter so I waited, I went through the Note 7 fiasco. Anyway, in order to save $50.00 I ordered the T-Mobile LTE version directly from Samsung and it's been on back-order for days!!! It's been out for months, I don't get it!! Most displeased!!!!
rodrigobarg said:
Guys, I know it's available in the US, but it's not unlocked and not the same bands, but I was wondering if the gear s3 was available in the LTE version in other countries, and maybe even unlocked like you can find the S2 now.
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Rodrigo, I live in Argentina and purchased the AT&T LTE version from Best Buy in the USA.
Traditionally AT&T phones work well with the local LTE bands, so I imagine that if and when local carriers can work with embedded sim devices that they will be able to program mine.
By the way, I successfully unlocked my device by contacting AT&T.
So if in your country any local carrier works with the same LTE bands as AT&T, you can just get one from AT&T in the USA and unlock it.
Saludos
Hey guys. I see that sprint no longer offers these watches so i was wondering if any other carriers would work on the sprint network?
The Gear's cellular connectivity never worked on Sprint. They were probably selling the Bluetooth only version. These models can be purchased from numerous retailers, including Best Buy and Amazon.
The LTE models work only on AT&T's and T-Mobile's networks. There may be a Verizon version released soon. T-Mobile and Verizon offer single line wearable plans for $15/mo.
Anybody has used the watch 2 4g in the states, specifically in the T-Mobile network? If so please let me know how did it go since I'm looking for a new data capable smartwatch!
I am also considering buying the LTE version of the Huawei Watch 2 for use on the T-mobile network. I have looked up the specs, but when ordering a watch from abroad I would rather have confirmation rather than just specs.
Has anyone used this watch on the T-Mobile network in the US?
Been using the HW2 Sport LTE on T-Mobile for about a month. It's been great. Got Digits setup. I can leave the house without my phone and still get call and text. Best investment all year.