My friend showed , on the back of his device has got written
Designed and Engineered by Samsung Made in Vietnam
**But in mine's i got only
Designed and Engineered by Samsung...
I dont get it, whats the difference,how is yours ??
arefin_sajib said:
My friend showed , on the back of his device has got written
Designed and Engineered by Samsung Made in Vietnam
**But in mine's i got only
Designed and Engineered by Samsung...
I dont get it, whats the difference,how is yours ??
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There are Samsung manufacturing plants in many countries. I've found that Samsung tends to produce one variant of the S7 at their manufacturing facility in one country, and another variant at their facility in another country. For example, all of the SM-G930U's are made at the Samsung plant in Vietnam. Whereas all of the SM-G930P's are made at the Samsung plant in China. And I was told by Samsung tech support that the SM-G930F's are made at their manufacturing plant in Australia. At least that seems to be the current system based upon where the variants indicate they've been made and what Samsung personnel have shared with me. It kind of makes sense because it's likely easier to tool a plant for one new variant of a device at a time... while simultaneously tooling each of the other plants for the other new variants.
That's odd. I have a 930FD I got 1 week ago. On the box it says made in Vietnam but on the back there's nothing. It looks like a promotional phone. I only have the crossed out trash bin on the bottom center. Are they no longer marking phones with FCC IDs? I thought it was fake at first when I saw it.
Asalamualikum my s7 sm-g930f made in Vietnam
my S7 made in Indonesia.
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Hi guys,
Here in Eastern Europe (and according to the recent AP article on eBay as well) dual-sim 955FD is cheaper than single-sim 955F.
Could someone explain why is it so? What problems may I have with custom ROMs and other flashables for 955FD? Some member explained here that CSCs are universal. Does it mean that main ROM part (not radio) is universal too and dual/single can be switched via some flag or so? In my opinion, dual-sim is more complicated technically (considering even extra cubic millimeters for the second sim, the hardware should be slightly 'compressed' comparing to 955F , not mentioning software complications ) .
The bottom line is... where is the catch (for modifications lover) ? Would/did you buy FD instead of F ?
Thanks
I bought the FD instead of the F as it was MUCH cheaper.
The box is either Korean or Chinese, I can't tell, but the device is exactly the same as a single sim variant. Both support microSD cards too
p0izn said:
Hi guys,
Here in Eastern Europe (and according to the recent AP article on eBay as well) dual-sim 955FD is cheaper than single-sim 955F.
Could someone explain why is it so? What problems may I have with custom ROMs and other flashables for 955FD? Some member explained here that CSCs are universal. Does it mean that main ROM part (not radio) is universal too and dual/single can be switched via some flag or so? In my opinion, dual-sim is more complicated technically (considering even extra cubic millimeters for the second sim, the hardware should be slightly 'compressed' comparing to 955F , not mentioning software complications ) .
The bottom line is... where is the catch (for modifications lover) ? Would/did you buy FD instead of F ?
Thanks
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If i have to guess most double SIM models are from Korea and else where in Asia because officially they dont get sold in Europe and "america" . To make one function in europe you have to open the package enter a sim from the home country and use it for 5min. So you buy a open box from a unknown seller. This might push the price down. This is pure guessing.
@From0toHero, I wouldn't agree on necessity of homecountry sim - there is a lot of offers on eBay of factory-sealed, country-unlocked 955FDs (no mentions about specific activation flow, should work OOTB).
But after some investigation I would agree that low price tag comes from gray import and blurry warranty scheme (declared as "US return address, foreign manufacturer warranty" ).
Though I've never bought officially imported and certified devices because in my country it automatically means cosmic price =)
As for ROMs compatibility , currently all ROMs are stock-based and F/FD compatible, but I'm interested in possible AOSP developments.
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@From0toHero, I wouldn't agree on necessity of homecountry sim - there is a lot of offers on eBay of factory-sealed, country-unlocked 955FDs (no mentions about specific activation flow, should work OOTB).
But after some investigation I would agree that low price tag comes from gray import and blurry warranty scheme (declared as "US return address, foreign manufacturer warranty" ).
Though I've never bought officially imported and certified devices because in my country it automatically means cosmic price =)
As for ROMs compatibility , currently all ROMs are stock-based and F/FD compatible, but I'm interested in possible AOSP developments.
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Where are you from mate?
From Belarus.
Btw, appears that FD is officially here: the only retailer sells it for $1030.
I got et the distinct feeeling the s8 dual sim is much more widely released than previous samsung dual sim phones. mine is the Ltin American version i bought locally in the caribbean and it comes with officla Samsung warranty in-country. Previously, I had bought the s7 Edge from Amazon, it came with "international waranty", which actually meant NO international warranty, when i cracked the screen, i had to have the phone sent back to egypt (which is where the Amazon seller had sourced the phone from), local Samsung service refused to repair the phone even though i wasnt (and couldnt, as it was accidental damage by way of clumsy fingers)) asking for in-warranty repair but was going tonpay the full repaur price.
Not sure why these are cheaper - at 1030, there is nothing cheap about these. The 64gb s8 plus I got in Trinidad cost 910 US$ - thats the cheapest I could find in-country.
Note 7 FD or dualism were also cheaper. I have purchased both and only use one sim lol. Both worked perfectly.
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RizSher said:
I got et the distinct feeeling the s8 dual sim is much more widely released than previous samsung dual sim phones. mine is the Ltin American version i bought locally in the caribbean and it comes with officla Samsung warranty in-country. Previously, I had bought the s7 Edge from Amazon, it came with "international waranty", which actually meant NO international warranty, when i cracked the screen, i had to have the phone sent back to egypt (which is where the Amazon seller had sourced the phone from), local Samsung service refused to repair the phone even though i wasnt (and couldnt, as it was accidental damage by way of clumsy fingers)) asking for in-warranty repair but was going tonpay the full repaur price.
Not sure why these are cheaper - at 1030, there is nothing cheap about these. The 64gb s8 plus I got in Trinidad cost 910 US$ - thats the cheapest I could find in-country.
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Here in Switzerland i saw the 8+ 64gb singel sim for 749.- swiss. Thats around 780 Dollars.
p0izn said:
@From0toHero, I wouldn't agree on necessity of homecountry sim - there is a lot of offers on eBay of factory-sealed, country-unlocked 955FDs (no mentions about specific activation flow, should work OOTB).
But after some investigation I would agree that low price tag comes from gray import and blurry warranty scheme (declared as "US return address, foreign manufacturer warranty" ).
Though I've never bought officially imported and certified devices because in my country it automatically means cosmic price =)
As for ROMs compatibility , currently all ROMs are stock-based and F/FD compatible, but I'm interested in possible AOSP developments.
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I purchased a 955FD in Kuwait city last December. Having an issue with No wifi calling in the USA, so can I flash the Deutsche Telekom software version for dual sim card and get wifi calling, and if so would it work on t mobile USA? Also would i change the csc at the same time?
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I bought this phone from **** Smith which is an online shop that has been bought out by Kogan a year ago and although the store is in Australia, the phone seems to be imported from Korea. When I turn on the phone I get a Korean Telecom logo on boot along with the Samsung logo. I knew that wasnt normal for a phone that was bought from an Australian store but I let it slide, however, when I go into Bixby, I get Korean content from the Korean YouTube and I also get other Korean information. I hate having Korean content showing on my phone, is there any way to change it? Also, whenever I click on the weather app and just tap on the weather for the week, it takes me to a website which is a Korean weather website.
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I bought this phone from **** Smith which is an online shop that has been bought out by Kogan a year ago and although the store is in Australia, the phone seems to be imported from Korea. When I turn on the phone I get a Korean Telecom logo on boot along with the Samsung logo. I knew that wasnt normal for a phone that was bought from an Australian store but I let it slide, however, when I go into Bixby, I get Korean content from the Korean YouTube and I also get other Korean information. I hate having Korean content showing on my phone, is there any way to change it? Also, whenever I click on the weather app and just tap on the weather for the week, it takes me to a website which is a Korean weather website.
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You should have bought a genuine AUSTRALIAN S8+
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You should have bought a genuine AUSTRALIAN S8+
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No ****, wanna tell me anything else I dont know? ""
Install australian android via odin.
+1 for NeedleGames' reply - just download the Australian version of the sm-g955f software and flash via odin. The hardware is exactly the same.
Just remember though, you'll need to go back to **** Smith/Kogan if you ever need to use your warranty...
Samsung don't honor warranty repairs for grey imports....
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No ****, wanna tell me anything else I dont know? ""
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No need to get aggressive with him, he had a point. You should've known what you were getting into when you bought it.
If you say it has a Korean Telecom logo when you boot it up, it's the SM-G955N variant, only launched in South Korea, specifically for their carriers. No way to remove the bloat without rooting the phone.
There's a separate discussion thread for the Korean S8+: https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s8+/how-to/sm-g955n-samsung-galaxy-s8-korean-128gb-t3612058
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Install australian android via odin.
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It's not that simple.
lwid said:
+1 for NeedleGames' reply - just download the Australian version of the sm-g955f software and flash via odin. The hardware is exactly the same.
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Same hardware doesn't mean Odin or the phone is gonna accept the file for a G955F.
People really need to read up before they give out suggestions.
Is anyone able to help me out with using Odin to change my phone? Obviously Im a beginner with very little knowledge on this kind of stuff
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Is anyone able to help me out with using Odin to change my phone? Obviously Im a beginner with very little knowledge on this kind of stuff
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You can't change anything.
Read the thread I linked, you'll have to root your phone and get rid of all the carrier bloatware.
**** Smith aka Kogan
notsteven said:
I bought this phone from **** Smith which is an online shop that has been bought out by Kogan a year ago and although the store is in Australia, the phone seems to be imported from Korea. When I turn on the phone I get a Korean Telecom logo on boot along with the Samsung logo. I knew that wasnt normal for a phone that was bought from an Australian store but I let it slide, however, when I go into Bixby, I get Korean content from the Korean YouTube and I also get other Korean information. I hate having Korean content showing on my phone,
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I had a similar experience to you, whilst comparison shopping on line I was given no cause to believe that the phone on offer by **** Smith Electronics was any different to that on offer by the other Iconic Australian suppliers such as JB HiFi, Harvey Norman or The Good Guys. My assumption was that the product was cheaper simply because **** Smith Electronics no longer has stores or staff to maintain. I never even heard of "grey imports".
So whilst I take the point made by Murtaza02 that we "should have known what we were getting into", its not unless you scroll down past the "also bought with this product" section and into the product description that you are alerted to the fact that this is a "direct import international version" (whatever that means to the non-suspecting consumer). And even if you do investigate further, the website states:-
"You may notice minor differences when compared with models purchased locally, however, all international models are supplied with an Australian compliant generic charger and are suited for use in Australia."
"Minor differences" ? The differences are significant enough to prompt savvy shoppers who deliberately purchase grey imports for the substantial savings that they can offer to turn around and go to a lot of trouble "flashing" the phone so that it "works like the Australian versions of the phone"
I regret my purchase with **** Smith Electronics AKA Kogan. And whilst I assume some responsibility for not having investigated the origin of the phone further before my purchase, even in retrospect, I feel I was never given any cause to do so.
In fact it seems to me that the whole DSE website is nothing more than a front for the Hong Kong based drop shipping company and the purchase procedure deliberately engineered so as to not raise suspicion in the mind of the consumer that the phone is anything other than a genuine Australian version.
On my further research, the $999 price point avoids alerting the consumer that this is an imported model by not attracting GST, and the "limit 1 per customer" in retrospect is a further prevention of the consumer being alerted to GST obligations and therefore the fact that the phone is a "grey import". DSE advertise "Don't pay $1345" (for the same phone is implied here). And they say shipping is "ex stock" and "1-2 days".
I really feel in the case where an Australian Iconic Business such as **** Smith Electronics is offering a phone for purchase within Australia that they need to make it clear to consumers from the onset and within the front matter that this is a "grey import" and differs from the "Australian" version so that consumers can make an informed decision and are not duped or fooled or led to believe otherwise.
Hello everyone...
I am transitioning away from iOS thanks to the Z Fold 2 after 13 years (on iOS since the 3GS) and one of the biggest concerns I have right now is whether the US version of the phone is compatible with NFC-F (FeliCa).
I have family in Japan and having used Suica alongside my phone and Apple Watch made all the difference in the world while there...
My question: I remember reading somewhere that the hardware on the Z Fold 2 is exactly the same everywhere... Considering there is no chance on Earth a manufacturer would release a flagship in Japan without FeliCa, my hope is that the US version will also be compatible with it.
Where can I find the list of specific SKUs (assuming Samsung has something similar to Apple)?
Thank you!
Samsung differentiates their products by market. Typically features are common within individual market groups (EG: Europe, Asia, U.S.). This year the radios are different in each phone with 5G bands varying by country. Instead of SKU's Samsung alters the model numbers. So there's no assurance that phones from one region will support all the radio bands and features from another region. Here's the Fold 2 page from the Samsung Japan site. There's probably a chat or phone number to call and they'd be able to answer your question.
https://www.galaxymobile.jp/galaxy-z-fold2/
I've been given (more like "disposed to") an old android 7.1 device seemingly of noname manufacturer. Markings on the back indicate its model as "Qsmart s22".
From what limited info is available in the english segment of the internet, I've figured out that this is a semi-licensed clone of some of the earlier samsung devices made for Pakistan and South East Asia regions.
Here's the product webpage that lists all the specs and photos: >>LINK<<
Does anyone know anything about these phones, and what samsung model they are 100% hardware clones of ? Thank you.
without clicking on that link, guess it's entry market mediatek SoC and therefore no hardware clone.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ru.andr7e.deviceinfohw
Hi folks.
Last year I've got robbed in California when I was traveling with my cousin, and decided to buy one S22 Ultra, once I like so much the Samsumg Wallet app and service.
The service is working alright, however, I can not access the "Rewards Program" from Brazil.
Since I got back home in Brazil, I restored the mobile to the factory details, nothing new.
After that, realized that in "country and region" tab the country "United States" was sticky, could not change manually to Brazil.
Thinking that changing the country might solve the trouble, I contacted Samsung US, did the whole procedure they asked me (including an explicit declaration) and changed the country to Brazil. Later, restored again my phone to factory details.
Now I see that nothing changes the Samsung Wallet Rewards Programs, it keeps appearing announcements of macys and other brands in US, nothing alike brazilian program, and I actually would like to use it, like I got used to use in my last galaxy (the phone robbed was a xiaomi, had to use google pay instead of samsumg pay), one thing that inarguably made me to get back to samsung.
SHOULD I CHANGE THE FIRMWARE? I completely depleted my support with samsung.com (Brazil and US), they can not help me, they say once my phone is bought in US, it's gonna be alwase US.
Got informations about following model versions of fw: "SC-52CSCG14", "SM-S9080", "SM-S908B", "SM-S908E", "SM-S908N", "SM-S908U", "SM-S908U1" and "SM-S908W".
My phone is "SM-S908U1", but I couldnt find any brazilian firmware of SM-S908U1.
I have found ONLY the SM-S908E in brazilian version, question: IS IT GONNA WORK ON MY PHONE?
Second question: IS IT GONNA SOLVE MY PROBLEM OF SAMSUNG WALLET (appearing our Brazilian Rewards Programs [instead of americans])?
Thank you very much.