So... Where are you guys pre-ordering your phone in Canada?
Bestbuy has it starting at midnight but they only offer phones locked to carriers.
I called Costco because they sell unlocked phones but they didn't have any information about pre-orders.
Edit: Pre-ordered the S8+ Midnight Black directly from Samsung.
CAD $ 1,290.10 with shipping and taxes.
Model SM-G955W
Free Gear VR with Controller.
I wish I had the choice between the Gear VR or Gear 360 camera. I would have chosen then camera.
I am also interested in the variant we will getting. Eg. is it the Snapdragon or Exynos?
MaelstromXC said:
I am also interested in the variant we will getting. Eg. is it the Snapdragon or Exynos?
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Most likely the exynos, funny how they never mentioned either cpu just a 10nm cpu.
Confirmed with a Rogers rep and Mobile Syrup. We're getting the Snapdragon 835. Press F to pay respects.
Greetings,
Just placed the pre-order at the Samsung online store for an S8+/ Midnite Black. $1267 CDN, ouch!!
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Confirmed with a Rogers rep and Mobile Syrup. We're getting the Snapdragon 835. Press F to pay respects.
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When the s7 was announced we were told the same story that we're getting the snapdragon, in the end we got the exynos, i wouldn't put too much faith into a rogers rep.
I guess it's time to return my Note 7 now :victory:
peachpuff said:
When the s7 was announced we were told the same story that we're getting the snapdragon, in the end we got the exynos, i wouldn't put too much faith into a rogers rep.
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If you recall, the Note 7 came with the Snapdragon in Canada as well. I'd say it's legit.
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When the s7 was announced we were told the same story that we're getting the snapdragon, in the end we got the exynos, i wouldn't put too much faith into a rogers rep.
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MobileSyrup reported that Samsung Canada has told them we will get the Snapdragon CPU. I hope to get one on preorder tomorrow from Rogers. I just wish Canadian carriers would enable the FM radio functionality. I have it on my S7 Edge that I bought from AT&T last year so I know it can be enabled.
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So just came back from the Samsung Experience Store at Sherway where the S8 and + are on display...Gorgeous !
Preordered the Orchid Grey S8+
Was told majority ordered S8+ and in black
Disappointed that Arctic Silver not being offered but over the moon that it may be coming earlier for Samsung store preorder (between April 17-21)
Same free Gear VR and controller bundle included
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So just came back from the Samsung Experience Store at Sherway where the S8 and + are on display...Gorgeous !
Preordered the Orchid Grey S8+
Was told majority ordered S8+ and in black
Disappointed that Arctic Silver not being offered but over the moon that it may be coming earlier for Samsung store preorder (between April 17-21)
Same free Gear VR and controller bundle included
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It says model no. SM-G55XU
Do you know what processor it has ?
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If you recall, the Note 7 came with the Snapdragon in Canada as well. I'd say it's legit.
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No i don't recall... lol i had to, i didn't pay much attention to the note 7 release. Was the bootloader unlocked in canada?
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MobileSyrup reported that Samsung Canada has told them we will get the Snapdragon CPU. I hope to get one on preorder tomorrow from Rogers.
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Then i hope the bootloader is unlocked.
Techvir said:
It says model no. SM-G55XU
Do you know what processor it has ?
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X means demo and U means unlocked, kinda like the s7 g930u in the US which is unlocked, odds are that is a snapdragon.
My preorder says SM-G950WZKAXAC so who knows.
Just wanted to give an update.
Checked using Aida64 app
Snapdragon 835 confirmed
Also front and rear cameras using Sony sensors
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I have a Pixel XL. Thinking about doing an early upgrade for Bell from Best Buy. Just something about that sexy body. Lol. I hope this smooth and fast. I had some lags on my Note 7.
Sword Fish said:
MobileSyrup reported that Samsung Canada has told them we will get the Snapdragon CPU. I hope to get one on preorder tomorrow from Rogers. I just wish Canadian carriers would enable the FM radio functionality. I have it on my S7 Edge that I bought from AT&T last year so I know it can be enabled.
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FM radio? What year are you from? LOL
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FM radio? What year are you from? LOL
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Some people still listen to the radio, why do you care? Does it bother you that I like to listen to it?
Swordfish
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Some people still listen to the radio, why do you care? Does it bother you that I like to listen to it?
Swordfish
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Nope. That's what tunein radio is for.
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Nope. That's what tunein radio is for.
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Does it work without data?
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Does it work without data?
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Why spend $1k+ on an S8 if you're not going to use data? ??
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Why spend $1k+ on an S8 if you're not going to use data? ??
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There are places where there is no network and fm radio comes in handy.
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Samsung has taken a step forward and announced two upgraded models of Galaxy S II in Korean Market. First one is Samsung Galaxy S II HD LTE and Samsung Galaxy S II LTE.
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Breaking down into details Galaxy S II LTE is definitely big brother of Galaxy S II with 1.5GHz dual-core CPU, 4.5-inch WVGA Super AMOLED Plus Display, 8MP camera, full HD video recording, TV-Out support via MHL, 16GB internal memory, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, NFC and 1850mAh battery.
2. Samsung Galaxy S II HD LTE
Looking into other one,Samsung Galaxy S II HD LTE is no less. It features 4.65-inch Super AMOLED display that supports a resolution of 1280×720 pixels. In addition to LTE, the phone supports HSPA+. Both of these will be available on all three Korean carriers – SK Telecom, KT and LG U+.
Via...? My Website
kinda old news it was already in General for a few days http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1277599
both are using the 1.5 CPU which might or might not the Exynos one
and the LTE & LTU+ only works in Korea
so i don't think we'll see them in this side of the world
Fu Korea. lol
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kinda old news it was already in General for a few days http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1277599
both are using the 1.5 CPU which might or might not the Exynos one
and the LTE & LTU+ only works in Korea
so i don't think we'll see them in this side of the world
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Bump in CPU Speed is a Plus here..!!
AllGamer said:
kinda old news it was already in General for a few days http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1277599
both are using the 1.5 CPU which might or might not the Exynos one
and the LTE & LTU+ only works in Korea
so i don't think we'll see them in this side of the world
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We're getting them on rogers in Canada . LTE just went live in Vancouver, Toronto, Montreal. The Galaxy S2 LTE's are going to come into the stores in the next couple of weeks.
That HD LTE, looks a lot like the Galaxy Note. Mehh I don't like all the plasticy goodness.
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We're getting them on rogers in Canada . LTE just went live in Vancouver, Toronto, Montreal. The Galaxy S2 LTE's are going to come into the stores in the next couple of weeks.
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i've a hunch the Rogers version is going to be the Hercules, not the real LTE from Korea
I'm wondering how much power does LTE consume. 3g consumes more power than 2g. What about LTE ?
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We're getting them on rogers in Canada . LTE just went live in Vancouver, Toronto, Montreal. The Galaxy S2 LTE's are going to come into the stores in the next couple of weeks.
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Hi, I am not particularly familiar with Canadian retailers so are there any retailers in particular that would be good to watch (that one could watch for then order and have sent to the US)
Cheers,
-Gaiko
PS For the record, I am not all that interested in the LTE part (on account of the fact that I travel abroad alot) but a faster, ie 1.5 dualcore proc, is definitely of interest.
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Hi, I am not particularly familiar with Canadian retailers so are there any retailers in particular that would be good to watch (that one could watch for then order and have sent to the US)
Cheers,
-Gaiko
PS For the record, I am not all that interested in the LTE part (on account of the fact that I travel abroad alot) but a faster, ie 1.5 dualcore proc, is definitely of interest.
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But why do ppl always need more cpu? Kernel cookers tend to underclock cpu to safe power on same performance level...consumption is already high. And the 0,5inch makes the phone even bigger (it already barely fits into my pocket) my phone is underclocked to 800mhz and undervolted as well. And i see NO differen e while gaming or in the UI....
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Interesting gadget and good technology...
but it will pleonastic technology and money (will be come with expensive price) in my country..
3G/3,5G technology still far away from optimal speed and performance in my country..
But, that is the business..
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But why do ppl always need more cpu? Kernel cookers tend to underclock cpu to safe power on same performance level...consumption is already high. And the 0,5inch makes the phone even bigger (it already barely fits into my pocket) my phone is underclocked to 800mhz and undervolted as well. And i see NO differen e while gaming or in the UI....
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I am not necessarily looking for the bleeding edge in terms of speed but more for "upgradability" for as long as possible. I have a HTC Kaiser for about 4 years now so when i purchase i want to get something that i don't have to bother worrying about replacing (hardware wise) for awhile... and as one upgrades OS vers one typically needs more mem and cpu.
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-Gaiko
Great Phones !!!
Will these work on AT&T currently?
as long as it support gsm
is fine
...More specifically, will the3g bands and / or LTE bands work in the US on at&t?
...and does anyone know if these are actually for sale yet in Korea?
Korea strikes again!! they did it with Hyundai, and now with the SGS2. The only thing i like more than my Hyundai is the Korean women. they love the caramel
I had a similar question.....my friend currently resides in Korea and she said she would get the phone for me and ship it to me as they are GSM but my question is......if it is unlocked will it work on T-Mobile 3G or AT&T 3G? Both use different frequencies and any confirmation on that would be good as I'm on T-Mobile and currently have the SG2. If it is compatible with T-Mobile 3G then I will most definitely wire her the money. Call me crazy but I love beast phones like this.
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I had a similar question.....my friend currently resides in Korea and she said she would get the phone for me and ship it to me as they are GSM but my question is......
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Same thing for me!
I told my korean friend looking for an import version, if it exists.
If it shouldn't have to be like that, which version between skt and lgu+
would be better for european use?
there is no need to import these phones..
they are already being released in North America.
just wait it out for the official launches of LTE networks in canada in the next week. rogers just launched with 2 devices and 1 tablet and bell will be next on nov 4th. the rest will follow suit. and ATT is getting the HD LTE model as well.
save your money and wait.
i already have one btw. click link below in my sig.
also rogers got the LTE model not the hercules. the picture you have in your first post op is incorrect.
that picture only applies to the HD LTE model.
So, I'm in the US. I use Straight Talk which uses ATT bands. I do want to get an S7 that will work with my provider. I understand that it would have to either be the ATT model, or the International version.
Where exactly can you buy the international version? Also, will it include the free Gear VR? Also, are there any downsides to getting the international version? Is it still possible to get support in the US for the international model?
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So, I'm in the US. I use Straight Talk which uses ATT bands. I do want to get an S7 that will work with my provider. I understand that it would have to either be the ATT model, or the International version.
Where exactly can you buy the international version? Also, will it include the free Gear VR? Also, are there any downsides to getting the international version? Is it still possible to get support in the US for the international model?
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You could probably buy it off from Amazon/Ebay or some other site. I'm not sure how often International versions get updated so that could be a downside. As of right now the only way to get the bonus Gear VR is preordering with a carrier, meaning no, you will miss out on the bonus if you want an international unlocked version.
LeBornJamesFan said:
So, I'm in the US. I use Straight Talk which uses ATT bands. I do want to get an S7 that will work with my provider. I understand that it would have to either be the ATT model, or the International version.
Where exactly can you buy the international version? Also, will it include the free Gear VR? Also, are there any downsides to getting the international version? Is it still possible to get support in the US for the international model?
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Last I checked, you can get the Unlocked version from BestBuy.
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Last I checked, you can get the Unlocked version from BestBuy.
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You can't get it Unlocked from BestBuy, at least not right now, maybe after the launch and it would still be the US version not European.
Edit: Europe Unlocked S7 and S7 Edge are now available for preorder with a free speaker and a case.
https://www.unlocked-mobiles.com/sim-free-mobile-phones/samsung-galaxy-s7-sim-free-p-84948.html
£549.98 inc VAT £458.32 ex VAT (if I'm not mistaken VAT doesn't apply to us in the US but I could be mistaken.
You can using Amazon
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You can't get it Unlocked from BestBuy, at least not right now, maybe after the launch and it would still be the US version not European.
Edit: Europe Unlocked S7 and S7 Edge are now available for preorder with a free speaker and a case.
https://www.unlocked-mobiles.com/sim-free-mobile-phones/samsung-galaxy-s7-sim-free-p-84948.html
£549.98 inc VAT £458.32 ex VAT (if I'm not mistaken VAT doesn't apply to us in the US but I could be mistaken.
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why would you want an European version with an exynos proc instead of SD820 ??
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why would you want an European version with an exynos proc instead of SD820 ??
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Because one must choose the lesser of two evils... Exynos or... bloated with apps, and carrier boot logo, and having to find someone that can buy the phone and have their carrier unlock it. I called T-Mobile and they told me the phone must be with them (attached to someone's plan) for 7 days for them to unlock it.
I don't have any friends with T-Mobile and I live in South America, so I haven't got many options...
Hi. I just want to be clear... none of the Snapdragon variants have LTE band 28? No even t-mobile? I live in Panama and we have LTE on that band...
Chale
exploreresp said:
why would you want an European version with an exynos proc instead of SD820 ??
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I don't, I would prefer SD820 but I was listing it for some guy who was asking about it.
Samsung stores in canada sell "unlocked" phones, it gets locked to the first sim card but an unlock code is provided.
clove.co.uk is taking pre-orders for an International unlocked SD820 version. Wonder if it's a typo?
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clove.co.uk is taking pre-orders for an International unlocked SD820 version. Wonder if it's a typo?
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why would you want an European version with an exynos proc instead of SD820 ??
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Why not???
clove or handtec will ship to US and the prices are pretty decent. Cheaper than buying full price here in US. Make sure you read everything clove has to say about it though. There is a warning about Samsung locking their phones.
Simply use Amazon.de. They have a fully translated webpage (here is the link) and also the awesome customer service known from Amazon in English.
So Samsung has decided to release unlocked version of the s7 & S7 edge the works on all carries in the U.S. I wonder if the bootloader is locked?????
http://www.androidbeat.com/2016/06/unlocked-galaxy-s7-edge-available-united-states/
I was just about to create this same thread. It looks like Tmobile heard everyone. this is straight from them. Basically if you want an unlocked phone there is an option for that now.
http://www.tmonews.com/2016/06/unlocked-samsung-galaxy-s7-s7-edge-launching-today-u-s/
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I was just about to create this same thread. It looks like Tmobile heard everyone. this is straight from them. Basically if you want an unlocked phone there is an option for that now.
http://www.tmonews.com/2016/06/unlocked-samsung-galaxy-s7-s7-edge-launching-today-u-s/
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That's so freaking awesome, I know AT&T & Verizon will do everything in it's power to prevent us from getting an unlocked bootloader. Now is sucks because I want to buy and unlocked version but the Note 7 is dropping in roughly 45 days...
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That's so freaking awesome, I know AT&T & Verizon will do everything in it's power to prevent us from getting an unlocked bootloader. Now is sucks because I want to buy and unlocked version but the Note 7 is dropping in roughly 45 days...
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Might be worth holding out until October to get the Note 7. My guess is that there will be an unlocked model that gets released by then as well.
So will the bootloader finally be unlocked now?
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So will the bootloader finally be unlocked now?
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Probably not. Same SD820 SoC as the carrier-locked versions.
http://www.theverge.com/circuitbrea...galaxy-s7-edge-unlocked-us-price-availability
It's all about the bootloader....no article is yet to mention the bootloader....nor am i seeing a model number? Sm-n930/5-what?
Honestly, if I'm buying direct from Samsung, I don't expect to be locked out of the device...what firmware will this phone run?
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This is hilarious considering I tweeted to T-Mobile yesterday asking them nicely to take my phone back since I bought the pre-order without knowing Jack about the boot loader situation and that their CEO hasn't updated us either.
Looks like it might just be carrier unlocked not bootloader unlocked
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Rx8Driver said:
It's all about the bootloader....no article is yet to mention the bootloader....nor am i seeing a model number? Sm-n930/5-what?
Honestly, if I'm buying direct from Samsung, I don't expect to be locked out of the device...what firmware will this phone run?
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The Verge said it's an SD820 SoC. An XDA user has already purchased one and this picture says it all:
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This makes sense since the Qualcomm version does CDMA whereas the Exynos doesn't.
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The Verge said it's an SD820 SoC. An XDA user has already purchased one and this picture says it all:
This makes sense since the Qualcomm version does CDMA whereas the Exynos doesn't.
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Yup that says it all...secure boot enabled it was a Longshot anyway smh...
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The Verge said it's an SD820 SoC. An XDA user has already purchased one and this picture says it all:
This makes sense since the Qualcomm version does CDMA whereas the Exynos doesn't.
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The S6 is Exynos and does CDMA, as does the Exynos Note 5. Likewise, Qualcomm does CDMA and GSM. CDMA/GSM has nothing to do with it. For the purposes of carrier unlocked phones, it doesn't matter. These SoCs can do either one.
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The S6 is Exynos and does CDMA, as does the Exynos Note 5. Likewise, Qualcomm does CDMA and GSM. CDMA/GSM has nothing to do with it. For the purposes of carrier unlocked phones, it doesn't matter. These SoCs can do either one.
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We're not talking about the S6 or Note5. The Exynos versions of the S7/S7E don't work on CDMA networks. I'd be happy to be proven wrong if you know of someone using a G930F(D)/G935F(D) on Verizon.
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We're not talking about the S6 or Note5. The Exynos versions of the S7/S7E don't work on CDMA networks. I'd be happy to be proven wrong if you know of someone using a G930F(D)/G935F(D) on Verizon.
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Basically my interest here stems from my belief that the note 7 will be in the same exact boat as the s7/e devices, but honestly I'd prefer the exynos anyway, that 8893 with a T880 should be a beast! Plus i love exynos is way more efficient than the QC SoC...at this point, as long as they release an intl bootloader unlocked version (N935F?) I'll be fine with it...
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where can i get the firmware for the g935U, i want to flash it on my G935T to make it unbranded
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We're not talking about the S6 or Note5. The Exynos versions of the S7/S7E don't work on CDMA networks. I'd be happy to be proven wrong if you know of someone using a G930F(D)/G935F(D) on Verizon.
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You're correct, for some reason (probably cost saving) Samsung omitted CDMA support for its Exynos 8890 SoC this year. Apologies. I thought the capability was there but locked out for the US market. I also thought there was a Korean CDMA version of the Exynos, I was wrong.
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You're correct, for some reason (probably cost saving) Samsung omitted CDMA support for its Exynos 8890 SoC this year. Apologies. I thought the capability was there but locked out for the US market. I also thought there was a Korean CDMA version of the Exynos, I was wrong.
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That's a real stand-up post my friend many folks refuse to admit when they're wrong, so this is quite refreshing!
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Yea the exynos based phones seem superior. Qualcomm lost me a couple devices ago, once i used a exynos device I knew I shouldn't go back to a qualcomm chipped samsung, Never again
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I may be late to the party for this one... But from what I'm gathering the s7 edge from tmobile will work for verizon if it's unlocked? I have the option to get a tmobile one but I'm trying to figure out if it'll work with verizon..
Thanks
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I may be late to the party for this one... But from what I'm gathering the s7 edge from tmobile will work for verizon if it's unlocked? I have the option to get a tmobile one but I'm trying to figure out if it'll work with verizon..
Thanks
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I wouldn't see why not, i have a tmobile variant and it's perfectly capable of connecting to cdma towers, the radios are there...add a sim and you should be good...of course it must be carrier unlocked...
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I am in the USA and I am on Cricket Wireless. So I have to buy the phone at full retail price. AT&T said that they will unlock it for me if I buy it at full retail price.
So I don't know if I should go with the Snapdragon or the Exynos version.
The Snapdragon version is about $700 from AT&T. While the Exynos version is $584.98 from amazon. The Exynos version is also the international version and I do go to Europe, Japan, and New Zealand. I don't need the LTE bands. 18mbps on HSPA+ plus is good enough for what I need. I just need it for directions and web browsing.
My biggest concern is which model is the most third party ROM compatible. If I buy this phone then I need to keep it for several years; and let's be honest most Android vendors don't really update their phones. So at some point I will need to put a third party ROM on it to extend the phones life.
The SuperMan-Rom appears to be the popular third party ROM for the S7. Is the SuperMan-ROM compatible with the S7 (non-Edge)?
So based all on of these variables which S7 model should I buy?
Thanks in advance!
The snapdragon just got root like 2 weeks ago so we don't even have a recovery module yet nor a truly unlocked bootloader, if I were you, I would get a international model because development is not hindered by a carrier which should mean much more options down the road
Don't buy the crappy useless carrier version. Buy the exynos version(SM-G930F) if Samsung pay is not important. But if you need US warranty and Samsung pay then Samsung released the official US unlocked version (SM-G930U snapdragon) last week. I would choose between one of these since you are anyway paying full price. Don't buy the crippled carrier version with their ugly logos and crap.
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1.Use swappa.com. Both versions are under 500 there.
2. I have owned both on tmobile. Other than volte/wifi/video calling features, the international model is better, with superior battery life and similar performance.
3. Us models have us warranties which may be worthwhile to you.
4.That being said, I'm using a tmobile phone now as root (beta) has arrived. Long-term, a snapdragon 820 will have better support as the chipset is universally used on the 2016 flagship phones. In July 2016, that is not yet the case.
5. The superman rom works on the 930f. I have used it without issue (as I have done with other roms)
Go for the Exynos variant and **** the carrriers. I have one and is bootloader unlockable, so I have the peace-of-mind of knowing I can install a custom rom when Samsung ends all support in two years. I also have Cricket as my carrier and it works great, I get LTE, but the status bar will only show 4g since I have the united arab emirate firmware, and I assume they don't use LTE over there. You can also intall the samsung pay apk on the UAE variant, as long as it is the 2.0.36 version or older. The latest updated version has disable samsung pay for this variant.
kirdroid said:
Don't buy the crappy useless carrier version. Buy the exynos version(SM-G930F) if Samsung pay is not important. But if you need US warranty and Samsung pay then Samsung released the official US unlocked version (SM-G930U snapdragon) last week. I would choose between one of these since you are anyway paying full price. Don't buy the crippled carrier version with their ugly logos and crap.
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Do you know if the FM radio receiver is enabled on the SM-G930U ?
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Do you know if the FM radio receiver is enabled on the SM-G930U ?
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Never use FM radio, how do I check if it's enabled?
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kirdroid said:
Never use FM radio, how do I check if it's enabled?
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First, see if you can download and install the NextRadio app from Google Play. If the NextRadio app page says that it's not supported on your device, you can get the apk here: http://apk-dl.com/nextradio-free-fm-radio
Once installed, just launch the app. NextRadio will pop up with a pretty screen telling you that your device doesn't support it if that's the case. But if it does work, you'll be prompted to plug in your headphones to serve as the FM antenna. It will then apprise you of all local FM broadcast stations in your area and, if you like, allow you to use manual tuning mode.
I'll be very interested to learn what happens.
Thanks
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First, see if you can download and install the NextRadio app from Google Play. If the NextRadio app page says that it's not supported on your device, you can get the apk here: http://apk-dl.com/nextradio-free-fm-radio
Once installed, just launch the app. NextRadio will pop up with a pretty screen telling you that your device doesn't support it if that's the case. But if it does work, you'll be prompted to plug in your headphones to serve as the FM antenna. It will then apprise you of all local FM broadcast stations in your area and, if you like, allow you to use manual tuning mode.
I'll be very interested to learn what happens.
Thanks
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Downloaded from Google play but not compatible.
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Downloaded from Google play but not compatible.
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Hmm . That may mean that the hardware is there but that it's disabled in the firmware - because we know it works on the US carrier-sold snapdragon versions. There's a lot of speculation about whether it's disabled at the hardware level or the firmware level on the exynos models... no one really seems to know for sure. In any case, thanks for testing it!
Edit:By the way, who is your cellular service through? A rep at Samsung's telephone tech support told me that the service provider must enable a proximity port for NextRadio to access the chip's receiver circuit. I know that NextRadio just works out of the box with locked S7's from Sprint, T-Mobile, or AT&T.
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Hmm . That may mean that the hardware is there but that it's disabled in the firmware - because we know it works on the US carrier-sold snapdragon versions. There's a lot of speculation about whether it's disabled at the hardware level or the firmware level on the exynos models... no one really seems to know for sure. In any case, thanks for testing it!
Edit:By the way, who is your cellular service through? A rep at Samsung's telephone tech support told me that the service provider must enable a proximity port for NextRadio to access the chip's receiver circuit. I know that NextRadio just works out of the box with locked S7's from Sprint, T-Mobile, or AT&T.
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I use it on T-Mobile
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I use it on T-Mobile
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Okay, thanks. I also have T-Mobile and I too get the same screen when I try to use NextRadio on my SM-G930F. And T-Mobile claims to support NextRadio and the FM chip function on phones purchased through them. So I dunno.
So, the only difference between the European and US version is the chipset, samsung pay and the radio?
How would it work with the warranty? I am currently living in Europe, so I would buy a European version, what if I move to the States in the next year and something happens to the phone - isn't Samsung's warranty worldwide?
jetscreamer001 said:
Go for the Exynos variant and **** the carrriers. I have one and is bootloader unlockable, so I have the peace-of-mind of knowing I can install a custom rom when Samsung ends all support in two years. I also have Cricket as my carrier and it works great, I get LTE, but the status bar will only show 4g since I have the united arab emirate firmware, and I assume they don't use LTE over there. You can also intall the samsung pay apk on the UAE variant, as long as it is the 2.0.36 version or older. The latest updated version has disable samsung pay for this variant.
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Major thanks!
I forgot to mention you should also install the older samsung pay framework, like the june version. Don't install the latest.
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Haswell1150 said:
Major thanks!
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Also install the old samsung pay framework apk and not the latest. I suggest the june version.
jetscreamer001 said:
Also install the old samsung pay framework apk and not the latest. I suggest the june version.
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How do I install the samsung pay framework apk?
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How do I install the samsung pay framework apk?
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Just download from apkmirror.com and install it. They have a list of all apk, but I am using the june version just to be safe.
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Just download from apkmirror.com and install it. They have a list of all apk, but I am using the june version just to be safe.
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Thanks! :good:
jetscreamer001 said:
I forgot to mention you should also install the older samsung pay framework, like the june version. Don't install the latest.
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Also install the old samsung pay framework apk and not the latest. I suggest the june version.
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So you can download the samsung pay apk and use it on the exynos version here in the states?
I tried this about a week or 2 after it first came out and wouldn't work
Will try again in a few days when I have the phone again
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So you can download the samsung pay apk and use it on the exynos version here in the states?
I tried this about a week or 2 after it first came out and wouldn't work
Will try again in a few days when I have the phone again
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It only work if your device is on the United Arab Emirate firmware. Use SP 2.0.36 and SPF 2.3.03. It works for me.
hello people, where can i buy the device online right now?
prefer the 128/6 gb phone
Got it from here http://www.jarir.com/sa-en/smartpho...ssories/huawei-mate-9-smartphones-470019.html - do not know if they ship to wherever is your address.
is this the international version?
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is this the international version?
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too bad they dont send to uk, or u.s
Oppomart has them for great price. I just emailed them to insure its the international version
I found them through gizmochina which is a site I read regularly. They stated it's the euro version but waiting on oppomart to confirm.
intruda119 said:
Oppomart has them for great price. I just emailed them to insure its the international version
I found them through gizmochina which is a site I read regularly. They stated it's the euro version but waiting on oppomart to confirm.
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let us know what they say!
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let us know what they say!
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USA seller on eBay has a bunch of the 64gb and 128gb for 799 and 999 also.
Oppomart starts at 599 for 32gb
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I just ordered mine here yesterday: https://www.bol.com/nl/p/huawei-mate-9-dual-sim-64-gb-grijs/9200000067119927/?country=NL
It would be delivered today. But this morning I got a mail that they have to postpone until the 24th. The kuckers!
intruda119 said:
USA seller on eBay has a bunch of the 64gb and 128gb for 799 and 999 also.
Oppomart starts at 599 for 32gb
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The Chinese variant does not have Google Play and there isnt a method to get it on there "yet".
intruda119 said:
Oppomart has them for great price. I just emailed them to insure its the international version
I found them through gizmochina which is a site I read regularly. They stated it's the euro version but waiting on oppomart to confirm.
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Have you ever purchased from them before?
I was all set to order, then I saw this...
https://www.trustpilot.com/review/www.oppomart.com
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Have you ever purchased from them before?
I was all set to order, then I saw this...
https://www.trustpilot.com/review/www.oppomart.com
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Pay with PayPal if possible so in case of a dispute you should get your money back quite fast. Read this too http://www.androidpolice.com/2016/0...-be-trusted-and-history-makes-it-obvious-why/, doesn`t look very trustworthy to me.
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Have you ever purchased from them before?
I was all set to order, then I saw this...
https://www.trustpilot.com/review/www.oppomart.com
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Didn't do a deep dive. I'm at work and found that on a quick search.
I'll probably wait for the Chinese version unless it pops up on a more known site.
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ordered mine from www.mygsm.me. Will arrive tomorrow. Have also ordered a note 5 previously from www.Axiomtelecom.com without issues.
bonerp said:
ordered mine from www.mygsm.me. Will arrive tomorrow. Have also ordered a note 5 previously from www.Axiomtelecom.com without issues.
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I was going to purchase from that site mygsm but do you know what version they have MHA-L29 or MHA-L09?
Also has anyone heard if the international version will be coming in the 6GB +128GB version?
apparently the ones at oppomart.com are the international version
Email From Oppo
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yes, the phone is the international version with google play and multi-languages rom.
Please feel free to contact us if you have any question.
Thank you and regards.
Customer Service Team
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the 6GB im assuming isn't international version on oppomart.com
Has anyone managed to get hold of Mate 9 Pro ????
NiggZ said:
I was going to purchase from that site mygsm but do you know what version they have MHA-L29 or MHA-L09?
Also has anyone heard if the international version will be coming in the 6GB +128GB version?
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L29 - works fine on EE. Got the mocha and its stunning.
bonerp said:
L29 - works fine on EE. Got the mocha and its stunning.
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Just wanted to thank you. I ordered today from mygsm.me, and it will arrive to UK within 3 days. Very easy guys to deal with. I got the Mocha Gold as well (it was my second choice after Space Grey which they don't have). Just to let everyone know, this is indeed the international version (MHA-L29). I emailed them before buying, and Nash from their sales department confirmed. I'll update with pictures.
I have an AT&T Sim, which can roam on 3, Vodafone, and EE with my Nexus 6p. I'll let you know what the Mate 9 works on.