I know there are a lot of knock off brands for the S3 - how can you tell 100% to be sure its genuine Samsung (If it bought from ebay or some other method rather than paying $800 for a phone that should cost $300) *flamesuiton*
Make sure the seller isnt in China. Do that and you are pretty much golden
The quality. Especially the screen. It's hard to accurately fake a high end phone.
And the quad core international version would only work on HSPA+ / GSM networks in the US correct? I'm on Verizon and trying to find the quad core LTE version but it looks like it doesn't exist.
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And the quad core international version would only work on HSPA+ / GSM networks in the US correct? I'm on Verizon and trying to find the quad core LTE version but it looks like it doesn't exist.
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This is correct. There was a quad core LTE GS3 in Korea but I believe that was also for HSPA+/GSM networks.
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Hello Forum,
I have a samsung infused unlocked with a t-mobile unlimited 4G data plan. However; I know on some phones there is a toggle to use 4G. I don't see one here? Am I missing something?
I called t-mobile and they said I do have 4G. When I enable "data network mode" I see a "e" symbol
What do you know that I dont about this?
Thanks again!
jchambers said:
Hello Forum,
I have a samsung infused unlocked with a t-mobile unlimited 4G data plan. However; I know on some phones there is a toggle to use 4G. I don't see one here? Am I missing something?
I called t-mobile and they said I do have 4G. When I enable "data network mode" I see a "e" symbol
What do you know that I dont about this?
Thanks again!
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the infuse uses a 3/4g radio band that is only compatible with ATT. Tmob uses a different frequency.
e or edge is all you're gonna get.
What is the best phone I can get and get 4G?
either a g2x or a sensation
kwaalude said:
the infuse uses a 3/4g radio band that is only compatible with ATT. Tmob uses a different frequency.
e or edge is all you're gonna get.
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This is the case for all AT&T phones on T-Mobile to my knowledge - EDGE-only.
Same for all T-Mobile phones on AT&T.
I do not know of any phones in existence that support both T-Mo and AT&T's 3G bands. (Both T-Mo and AT&T use HSPA+ which isn't really 4G, but they've marketed it as such.)
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This is the case for all AT&T phones on T-Mobile to my knowledge - EDGE-only.
Same for all T-Mobile phones on AT&T.
I do not know of any phones in existence that support both T-Mo and AT&T's 3G bands. (Both T-Mo and AT&T use HSPA+ which isn't really 4G, but they've marketed it as such.)
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yes this is correct.
i did read somewhere today that Samsung is making an Infuse style phone for Tmob which will be the 4.5inch super amoled + screen but sport a radio capable of using both fauxG bands from ATT and Tmob. probably to accommodate the impending merger. possible BS as i forget which link of a link of a link i clicked on to find that nugget of info, but even if it is true, it's likely to be a while as the merger hasn't even passed regulatory approval and it'd be pretty dumb to engineer a new phone before that's all said and done.
oh, it's also supposed to have NFC
well, except for some dells, sonys, and nokias.
kwaalude said:
yes this is correct.
i did read somewhere today that Samsung is making an Infuse style phone for Tmob which will be the 4.5inch super amoled + screen but sport a radio capable of using both fauxG bands from ATT and Tmob. probably to accommodate the impending merger. possible BS as i forget which link of a link of a link i clicked on to find that nugget of info, but even if it is true, it's likely to be a while as the merger hasn't even passed regulatory approval and it'd be pretty dumb to engineer a new phone before that's all said and done.
oh, it's also supposed to have NFC
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it is real it is called the samsung hercules
http://www.tmonews.com/2011/05/samsung-hercules-is-t-mobiles-version-of-infuse-4g/
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it is real it is called the samsung hercules
http://www.tmonews.com/2011/05/samsung-hercules-is-t-mobiles-version-of-infuse-4g/
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Anddd of course it has gingerbread
nstong said:
Anddd of course it has gingerbread
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That's a good thing. No reason why it won't work on ours.
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MikeyMike01 said:
That's a good thing. No reason why it won't work on ours.
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Actually if you look at the specs, there's a lot of "non-infuse" stuff there... like apparently a dual-core CPU...
i dont believe those figures. it says it has a qualcomm snapdragon dual core, but samsung has their own dual core processor, the exynos, that competes with qualcomm, ti, and nvidia. its used in the galaxy s 2. i think itll have a 1.2ghz hummingbird, the same as the infuse. it has gingerbread but the rogers one will prolly have that and when it does, so will our att ones. and a 1080p camera which was originally touted when the infuse was debuted in january. its the same sensor thats in the galaxy s 2, and its disabled by software and will probably be reenabled with gingerbread. itll have a dual cell hspa radio too, but att isnt going that route, they are investing in lte for faster 4g speeds in the future. hopefully it has the same radio hardware so when the att-tmobile merger finalizes we too will have dual cell connections and thus faster speed, but its only a higher cap right now, and we arent reaching it anyways. if im right, the two i997s dont really have hardware differences.
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i dont believe those figures. it says it has a qualcomm snapdragon dual core, but samsung has their own dual core processor, the exynos, that competes with qualcomm, ti, and nvidia. its used in the galaxy s 2. i think itll have a 1.2ghz hummingbird, the same as the infuse. it has gingerbread but the rogers one will prolly have that and when it does, so will our att ones. and a 1080p camera which was originally touted when the infuse was debuted in january. its the same sensor thats in the galaxy s 2, and its disabled by software and will probably be reenabled with gingerbread. itll have a dual cell hspa radio too, but att isnt going that route, they are investing in lte for faster 4g speeds in the future. hopefully it has the same radio hardware so when the att-tmobile merger finalizes we too will have dual cell connections and thus faster speed, but its only a higher cap right now, and we arent reaching it anyways. if im right, the two i997s dont really have hardware differences.
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Assuming the article is wrong just because it has a non-Samsung processor is not a good idea. Just look at the GT-i9103...
Some of the SGSII's have a nvidia tegra 2 no?
the tmobile version just got Bluetooth & Wi-Fi Certification. and it looks like it does have a 1.2 hummingbird.
http://nexus404.com/Blog/2011/06/27...fication-believed-to-be-the-samsung-hercules/
Does that mean there is a prototype that is basically the same the as the infuse running gb? Why can't they just give it to us...
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Some of the SGSII's have a nvidia tegra 2 no?
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Only in low priority markets due to processor shortages.
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There are so many versions to choose from.
I am looking for the one with the fastest GPU and that can work on GSM networks.
From what I can see, T-Mobile version has a dual core 1.5 ghz.
What advice can you give me?
I am looking for a beefier batterry as well
It would depend on who you're carrier is I would assume. If you're within the States and you have Sprint you're stuck with their version, obviously. If you're outside the States, I would take the T-Mobile version. 1.5Ghz as opposed to 1.2GHz and the battery of the tmobile version is 1850mAh as opposed to 1650mAh...but I would think you can get extended batteries and backs for either s2.
Depends which carrier. If you're on T-Mobile US you have to get the T-Mobile version because the other ones don't support it's 3G bands.
If you're on AT&T you can either get the international version, or the AT&T branded version, or the Skyrocket, or the Skyrocket HD, etc.. All models are effectively the same. The T-Mobile version has a "faster" CPU clock speed wise, but it benchmarks much lower than the international GSM version with Exynos in it.
Here's the phone arena listing for all the models: http://www.phonearena.com/search/section/new-phones/term/Galaxy+S+II
They're all effectively the same inside. The differences are that 1) some have LTE and 2) some have an HD screen (but are more expensive). If you want the most basic, cheapest, model then get the i9100 version. That's the original unlocked model. You'll run on AT&T fine and its been out the longest.
In the screenshot, I've highlighted the AT&T capable models in Blue, T-Mobile in Pink, and Sprint in Yellow.
^ now thats how you answer a question lol
I am on GSM. Vodafone to be exact. From what I can see I can't see anything on sale rather than the i9100 version, being in europe.
I have later seen the Skyrocket and tmobile version. Why do they score lower? THey have the higher clock speed and the adreno 220 that according to benchmarks wipes the floor with any exynos or mali on other s2's.
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I am on GSM. Vodafone to be exact. From what I can see I can't see anything on sale rather than the i9100 version, being in europe.
I have later seen the Skyrocket and tmobile version. Why do they score lower? THey have the higher clock speed and the adreno 220 that according to benchmarks wipes the floor with any exynos or mali on other s2's.
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The exynos processor alone rapes the snapdragons (especially just looking at benchmarks), which is what the 42mbps HSPA+ (T-Mo) and LTE (Skyrocket) versions have in order to support those radios. Exynos has limited radio support so that's why you only see it in the basic 850/1900 GSM devices, like the i9100 and base AT&T model.
If you're in Europe you have no need for LTE, so just check the i9100 it'll have the lowest price in that area. The T-Mo version won't work for you (wrong frequencies unless you do some hackery) and the SII HD isn't really available yet. And at that point you might as well just buy a Galaxy Nexus.
Yes, it has the lowest price but I was fooled by the ghz. Thanks for the heads up.
If you're still here and you talk so well about sgs2 why did you get a nexus?
Let's say I buy an international One X. I unlock it myself. Would it accept a sim card that is for the XL and still give someone 3G?
[Not that I'm actually doing this, just curious ]
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It should. Assuming the sim card slot fits the same size sim card, if not you could get an adapter if it needs to be bigger. It should work on any gsm network after unlocked
Assume you are talking about the quad core Tegra3 One X, which most people call the "international" version. Although the dual core LTE Snapdragon version has been released in so many countries in various parts of the world at this point, calling the other (quad core) version "international" is somewhat moot and confusing.
Whether you get 3G depends on what carrier you are talking about. The quad core One X has the proper 3G bands to work on AT&T (850 and 1900 MHz). But it lacks the AWS (1700/2100MHz) band that for the most part is needed to get 3G on T-Mobile (although they have been adding 1900 MHz in some cities). I know you have the AT&T logo as your carrier. But you seem to be asking a generalized/hypothetical question, so I'm giving you the most correct answer in respect to that type of question.
In general, if a smartphone has the proper 3G band compatibility with your carrier, as long as the phone is SIM-unlocked, it will work on 3G. You will likely also need to manually enter your carrier's APN info into the phone settings.
Hi I am interested in the note edge exynos version for use on t-mobile's HSPA+42 network. I know this variant will not have USA lte support. Which model should I be looking at? The exynos processor is better for low level hardware coding from what I've been reading. Basically it's better for emulators like ppsspp. Or maybe you guys should convince me to use a snapdragon. I don't know. Lte never seemed like a big deal to me with t-mobile's HSPA+42 network. I actually use straight talk, which in turn uses t-mobile's network. At first straight talk didn't even use lte. Now it does and I never thought it much of an upgrade and understood why the nexus 4 didn't support lte.
If as expected, the US variant of the s7 comes with the snapdragon, and the European version with Exynos, will it be possible to use the unlocked us version in europe with a uk sim card?
I only ask because I'm thinking of getting one, however I'm not really interested in the exynos due to the inability to create AOSP roms for it
Thanks.
I really hoped it would work.
Depends on the source. It'll have to be GSM to be used in Europe. So you'll have to buy either the international, AT&T, or T Mobile variants I would guess
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prophet42 said:
Depends on the source. It'll have to be GSM to be used in Europe. So you'll have to buy either the international, AT&T, or T Mobile variants I would guess
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Actually Verizon could be an option too. We have to see complete specs of each variant but many times Verizon phones have most LTE bands. On the other side Tmobile phones usually come with unlocked bootloader.
Yeah. Too soon to know fully at this stage. Ah the waiting game.
To be fair, a lot of times in the past they've release the snapdragon variant in the UK as well, but you could still always get the Exynos versions imported by shops on eBay for the same price pretty much.
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Anyone got any updates for this? Confirmed that only the US gets snapdragon and that's the one I want.
If it helps, o2 in the uk uses:
900 MHz GSM/GPRS/EDGE 2G
1,800 MHz GSM/GPRS/EDGE 2G
900 MHz UMTS/HSDPA/HSPA+/DC-HSPA+ 3G
2,100 MHz UMTS/HSDPA/HSPA+/DC-HSPA+ 3G
800 MHz LTE 4G
Also, does it matter if the verizon one comes with a locked bootloader? Can't it just be unlocked?
any news on the Snapdragon variant? I really hope it's not US Exclusive as i am not a fan of Exynos.
Check your info. UK is getting Snapdragons
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stierney said:
Check your info. UK is getting Snapdragons
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Incorrect. I saw an unboxing video of a UK model and the box said Octa Core on it. Definitely Exynos in the UK.
USA and China only territories to get S820.
UK is getting Exynoss, this has been verified. Early reports said it would get SD820 but those were corrected by Samsung and retail partners.