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P6200/P6210 without INFRARED? Send it back!

There are some P6200/P6210 Tab 7 plus getting sold crippled, without the infrared port.
My Tab 7 Plus P6200 has infrared.
The infrared function is very cool and special.
Look here:
http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/galaxy-tab/GT-P6210MAAXAR-features
"With a built-in IR blaster and the very intuitive, very handy Smart Remote powered by Peel, it could quickly become your favorite – and maybe your only – remote control."
Look here:
http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/galaxy-tab/GT-P6210MAAXAR
"Discover, Tap and Watch" experience with Peel Smart Remote TV App"
Look here:
http://www.samsung.com/us/article/smart-remote-discover-tap-watch
"Thanks to a built-in infrared blaster and Smart Remote, your Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus can seamlessly manage any home entertainment system, without hardware or cables."
Look here:
http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_p6200_galaxy_tab_7_0_plus-4208.php
"Infrared port - Yes"
Look here:
http://pdadb.net/index.php?m=specs&id=3218&c=samsung_gt-p6200_galaxy_tab_7.0_plus_16gb
"Infrared_Gate: Supported"
Look how a REAL P6200/P6210 looks like:
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The black dot is the Infrared port.
Did they give you a discount for selling you a crippled version?
You paid for a P6200/P6210 with infrared, then insist to get what you paid for and nothing less. Send it back and say you want the real version with infrared.

I agree, the IR Blaster is a great feature, but the Peel app that goes with it is pretty horrible. Are there any other apps to use with it?

I think all Tabs7+ selling in East&Southeast asia dont have infrared port. It may be cripple in your eyes, but I'm quite happy since the price is 500USD for 3G 16GB version.

Just because there are different models doesn't mean it's crippled. I'd happily rip the IR chip out of my 6210 and send it to someone who wants it if it was possible as I don't have any equipment that's so antiquated it uses IR anymore.

I am super happy with my IR Blaster as it makes me feel like the tech dude from NCIS: LA to be able to control my good old box tv.
And no, I do not believe it is bad to have a tablet without a IR Blaster.
In fact, as much as I like the IR Blaster, I don't think it is going to become a thing as many people now in days are getting the newer tvs where as mine doesn't even have a HDMI it is so old.

romeokk said:
I think all Tabs7+ selling in East&Southeast asia dont have infrared port. It may be cripple in your eyes, but I'm quite happy since the price is 500USD for 3G 16GB version.
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nope.. ur wrong. they do have infrared port. plus 6 months unlimited internet packet with XL operator, in Indonesia.!!! and i paid, almost the same price of 500USD.

I don't have IR blaster (made in Vietnam) ... i don't use IR anyway so I'll keep mine
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tazm0n said:
I agree, the IR Blaster is a great feature, but the Peel app that goes with it is pretty horrible. Are there any other apps to use with it?
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there's a thread, started by Zokama, that discuss exactly that: an app tp access the IRBlaster.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1357007
I'm hoping he gets successful.
I think he may use some expert help, if you are capable.

asxavier said:
there's a thread, started by Zokama, that discuss exactly that: an app tp access the IRBlaster.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1357007
I'm hoping he gets successful.
I think he may use some expert help, if you are capable.
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Cool- Thanks for letting me know!
My guess is that Peel is letting Sammy include a full version of their app without having to pay a royalty in return for locking the hardware to the app. I'd rather it was a "freemium" app and have the choice to use something else, or at least release the api to devs. Oh well, I'll check out that link you posted and see if I can throw some support on the dev!

Just purchased a P6200 sphere in Hong Kong from an authorized dealer. It does not come with an IR port and I could find no information about it coming with the port from the Samsung Hong Kong website.
Wonder what else, if anything, is also different?
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I am DISGUSTED by Samsung. I'm in Toronto, Canada and just bought a 7.0 plus, been hapilly playing with it for the last day +, when I finally decided to check out the Peel App, which was one of it's best added features. No App, and then realized no IR Blaster. WTF are these greedy SOB's thinking? Don't have time to pick one up in the states before a big trip or else I would've done that.

kzod said:
I am DISGUSTED by Samsung. I'm in Toronto, Canada and just bought a 7.0 plus, been hapilly playing with it for the last day +, when I finally decided to check out the Peel App, which was one of it's best added features. No App, and then realized no IR Blaster. WTF are these greedy SOB's thinking? Don't have time to pick one up in the states before a big trip or else I would've done that.
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GUessing they're thinking that since the Peel app is 200 times better in the US, where it pulls in info about the channels and all that sort of thing, having the IR blaster in the versions of the tab that are sold in markets where the app would only work with very basic features isn't worth it.

Cptnodegard said:
GUessing they're thinking that since the Peel app is 200 times better in the US, where it pulls in info about the channels and all that sort of thing, having the IR blaster in the versions of the tab that are sold in markets where the app would only work with very basic features isn't worth it.
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And that would make sense if most of our channels were different than the states. Our cable boxes are the same, and most of us aren't watching the beavertail network (although if somebody made that it would put playboy out of business). Canadians mostly watch NBC, ABC, CBS, FOX, CNN, etc...

Before buying My P6200 I've read 'bout its IR module.
I said myself "ohhh cool, I'll be back to the old NOKIA IR REMOTE age... When shutting down a TV with a phone was something amazing"
Once I bought IT... SURPRISEEEEE No IR module anywhere :screwy: it's not a big problem anyway. But, I was sure it ha the IR... So I'm asking Just WHY to show a thing when you'd know it won't came out fon all versions???
Bhoooooo... Anyway, mine is an italian P6200 - made in Vietnam
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Just wanted to add that my unit is a P6210, the same model # as the states unit that includes the IR blaster. Buyer beware. If I end up keeping this thing, I'll be really peeved when I realize ICS is NEVER coming out for it.

kzod said:
Just wanted to add that my unit is a P6210, the same model # as the states unit that includes the IR blaster. Buyer beware. If I end up keeping this thing, I'll be really peeved when I realize ICS is NEVER coming out for it.
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Also to add that BB (USA) is selling their P6210 (with IR) for $300.
BB (Canada) sells their P6210 (no IR) for $350.
Exchange rate is ~ 1:1.
Higher sales tax in Canada.
(... although I did already have problems with the initial tab, and needed an exchange. I am trying to calm myself thinking that it's not worth it to save the ~$100 if you ended up having to deal with the cross-broader exchange)

kzod said:
Just wanted to add that my unit is a P6210, the same model # as the states unit that includes the IR blaster. Buyer beware. If I end up keeping this thing, I'll be really peeved when I realize ICS is NEVER coming out for it.
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Samsung already confirmed that it's coming out. Eventually. LOL.
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Here in Thailand all P6200+P6200L sold without IR

Well I also was shocked to discover that my Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus did NOT have the IR port. Mine is the EU version - bought from Expansys.
I complained and eventually spoke to someone from Samsung (who I found out is also a developer here) and it is true that the official Samsung websites are now misleading (and all the review sites!!) because apparently they are not making it any more with the IR port because of overheating problems. He promised to update the offending websites over the next few days. Lets see if it happens. The IR port control for the TV was one of the features that made me buy it and set it apart from other tablets.
I was going to send it back but then I thought none of the other tablets have such a feature so I SUPPOSE there is no point as I did get it at a reasonable £200 (for a Samsung).
I notice the UK site does not mention the IR port but with 99.9% of sites talking enthusiastically about it it is reasonable to assume that my unit would have one. Quite angry right now!!

I have a p6210 version bought in europe, does this have irda? Or only for u.s. versions.
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No Android Wear news

Announced Android 5.0 said nothing unless I missed it about Android Wear.
Very disappointed.
When will we see new devices?
ASUS, LG Round, Sony Android watch were all mentioned in the past but October is over half way done.
Still only have the Gear Live and LG watch (no MOTO 360 in Canada)

While it might be reasonable to expect Google to have mentioned Android Wear 2.0 software, they are certainly not going to announce the release of a watch that is manufactured by somebody else.

Very disappointed too. No news at the moment

i think the whole smartwatch hype is cooling off..... except for moto360.
http://www.pcpro.co.uk/news/383971/smartwatches-most-owners-have-stopped-using-them

honnor said:
i think the whole smartwatch hype is cooling off..... except for moto360.
http://www.pcpro.co.uk/news/383971/smartwatches-most-owners-have-stopped-using-them
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That was posted over a year ago. Read some current news.

honnor said:
i think the whole smartwatch hype is cooling off..... except for moto360.
http://www.pcpro.co.uk/news/383971/smartwatches-most-owners-have-stopped-using-them
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What? On the hardware side the LG G Watch R and the Asus Zen Watch are coming to the market this week, and on the software side Android Wear 2.0 is set to be released along side Lollipop 5.0 (set for 11-12 now), Android Wear is anything but cooling off.
That article was printed before Android Wear was even announced! I have to agree however, that before Android Wear, smart watches were all over the place - a result of them being all proprietary. Most of them would only work with certain phones even. I was very excited to see AW announced and then released because it gives all the manufacturers a common system to run. This will mean better support and people will be more inclined to try it out knowing that all the devices will work together. It's also Androids only hope of competing with the Apple Smartwatch (which I think it will do very successfully).

sic0048 said:
That article was printed before Android Wear was even announced! I have to agree however, that before Android Wear, smart watches were all over the place - a result of them being all proprietary.
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Isn't Android Wear proprietary? Google even stopped a start up from introducing an Android Wear device. Android and Android Wear are not handled in the same way.

Gadgety said:
Isn't Android Wear proprietary? Google even stopped a start up from introducing an Android Wear device. Android and Android Wear are not handled in the same way.
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It use to be that some of the watches would only work with certain phones. Like Samsung producing watches that only worked with Samsung phones. Then all the phones had different os and user experiences. This made for an extremely confusing and segmented market. Now with android wear, at least a buyer knows that a phone will work on many phones and the user experience is going to be the same.
That start up was stopped because they had not aquired the proper licenses or permission from Google to use the wear os.

Android Wear update showcased with Material design
Good news: http://phandroid.com/2014/11/10/android-wear-app-material-design-google-play-services-6-5-75/
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Good news: http://phandroid.com/2014/11/10/android-wear-app-material-design-google-play-services-6-5-75/
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More good news: Exclusive: Android Wear 5.0 Lollipop features revealed, adds plenty of new goodies for your smartwatch

sic0048 said:
It use to be that some of the watches would only work with certain phones. Like Samsung producing watches that only worked with Samsung phones. Then all the phones had different os and user experiences. This made for an extremely confusing and segmented market. Now with android wear, at least a buyer knows that a phone will work on many phones and the user experience is going to be the same.
That start up was stopped because they had not aquired the proper licenses or permission from Google to use the wear os.
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OK. Would you have any info on how to get the license, and the cost of it?

TjPhysicist said:
More good news: Exclusive: Android Wear 5.0 Lollipop features revealed, adds plenty of new goodies for your smartwatch
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Add almost a month later nothing.
FYI as far as I am concerned there are 3 watches in Canada.
Canada has no MOTO360, LG Round or Asus Zen

Rumor is that it is Coming this Wednesday
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pakure said:
Rumor is that it is Coming this Wednesday
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I hope so!

pakure said:
Rumor is that it is Coming this Wednesday
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Any source on that?

At this point I am finding it more likely that I will find a live unicorn on wednesday

TjPhysicist said:
At this point I am finding it more likely that I will find a live unicorn on wednesday
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Enjoy your unicorn sighting then
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siwan05 said:
Any source on that?
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https://plus.google.com/+DerekRoss/posts/cNHdocS4MD5

This sounds promising! Although my battery life is pretty good, longer is always better. Plus I would really like to see this watch with ART.

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Thanks!

Samsung Gear S2 Disappointment

I dont Know why samsung canceled the speaker to make calls or answer it without take phone from your pocket like gear 2 ?????

re-2007 said:
I dont Know why samsung canceled the speaker to make calls or answer it without take phone from your pocket like gear 2 ?????
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Huh?
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re-2007 said:
I dont Know why samsung canceled the speaker to make calls or answer it without take phone from your pocket like gear 2 ?????
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From what I've read, they didn't take that out.
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Not as Moto 360 level though

Whatfull said:
Not as Moto 360 level though
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What do you mean?

that means - I prefer Moto 360 for its feature than Samsung Gear S2. this is my personal opinion

I have the 3G version Gear S on Sprint and had little 'disappointed when the announcements were coming through the device to AT & T, Verizon and US Cellular, but made no mention of Sprint?
I really like 3G connectivity now have, and could not easily return to the possession of a Smart Watch it.

Samsung has a proud history
Richly presented. Poor English by some of the speakers, sometimes making it difficult to understand. The bezel is a no brainier, although I'm sure that we will see improved versions over time. I hope that the processor is up to the task, because it seems that Samsung has had a good product on their hands. There is a vibrant community of wear, and more than 10,000 circular faces of clocks, most of them for free. S2 will be able to keep up? I would like the 3G version, provided that the battery capacity is up to it, but it seems that will be available only in some markets. In addition, Samsung has a proud history of abandon and do not update their products, which makes me hesitate. The clock, however, looks much better in terms of interface than anything else out there right now.

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my friend ... that mean there is microphone ....this for s voice,voice memory ..etc .....what l mean speaker to receive calls,listen music ... as samsung gear 2 ....thanks

re-2007 said:
I dont Know why samsung canceled the speaker to make calls or answer it without take phone from your pocket like gear 2 ?????
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This is actually a good point. I never paid attention to it because I knew I was getting the 3g. Interesting why they took this out. So you won't be able to answer calls from your regular S2? That kinda stinks....
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Android_Fr3ak said:
This is actually a good point. I never paid attention to it because I knew I was getting the 3g. Interesting why they took this out. So you won't be able to answer calls from your regular S2? That kinda stinks....
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According to this article there will be a speaker but only on the 3G variant: https://www.androidpit.com/samsung-gear-s2-review

Oh crap sold my Gear 2 in readiness but no ability to answer from the watch was very useful for me.

Looks like a possible oct 2nd release with pricing at 300 - 325.
http://m.gsmarena.com/samsung_gear_...nada_shipping_begins_october_2-blog-13981.php

supersoulfly said:
Looks like a possible oct 2nd release with pricing at 300 - 325.
http://m.gsmarena.com/samsung_gear_...nada_shipping_begins_october_2-blog-13981.php
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That's good news if true. Cheaper than I thought. Can anyone from Canada confirm this?
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Android_Fr3ak said:
That's good news if true. Cheaper than I thought. Can anyone from Canada confirm this?
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Yes Oct 2 in Canada too. S2 and S2 classic now available for pre-order on bestbuy.ca. 3G to be made available at a later date.

Android_Fr3ak said:
That's good news if true. Cheaper than I thought. Can anyone from Canada confirm this?
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Just FYI, I went to bestbuy.ca (as opposed to .com) and the gear s2 information is there.
http://m.bestbuy.ca/?lang=en#/m/search_m.aspx?q=gear s2&lang=en-CA
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I would be very disappointed if this is true - since this is one of the few stand out features from the standard crop of Android Wear devices. I like using the Speaker phone feature from the Gear2 Neo - since my phone is not water resistant like the watch...
Maybe there's some sort of misunderstanding between the Samsung press releases and the reviewers? It may be that Samsung is trying to emphasize that the e-sim will allow them to make calls directly instead of going through the phone - like the standard watch model?
Samsung's built in plenty of apps that you'd expect to see on a smartwatch — phone dialer, calculator, music, phone finder, etc.
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Source: http://www.androidcentral.com/samsung-gear-s2-hands
Also - some of the reviewer pictures show the Phone Dialer icon:
Image Source: http://www.technobuffalo.com/2015/0...classic-now-available-to-pre-order-in-canada/
So - unless they were actually looking at the pre-production HW of the 3G models... I'm still hoping that the speaker phone functionality is still there. I guess everyone will find out for sure at the beginning of October.
Another possibility is that the watch might function as the microphone and playback the caller's voice over the phone's speaker? Kinda strange way of doing things.

ksoze said:
I would be very disappointed if this is true - since this is one of the few stand out features from the standard crop of Android Wear devices. I like using the Speaker phone feature from the Gear2 Neo - since my phone is not water resistant like the watch...
Maybe there's some sort of misunderstanding between the Samsung press releases and the reviewers? It may be that Samsung is trying to emphasize that the e-sim will allow them to make calls directly instead of going through the phone - like the standard watch model?
Source: http://www.androidcentral.com/samsung-gear-s2-hands
Also - some of the reviewer pictures show the Phone Dialer icon:
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So - unless they were actually looking at the pre-production HW of the 3G models... I'm still hoping that the speaker phone functionality is still there. I guess everyone will find out for sure at the beginning of October.
Another possibility is that the watch might function as the microphone and playback the caller's voice over the phone's speaker? Kinda strange way of doing things.
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I looked on the best buy Canada website and it says it does NOT have a built in speaker.
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Please note: I'm not trying to say that you are wrong - but at this point, it might be better to wait until the watch has been released and before making a final decision - and to make sure you buy from a store that allows returns in the event that this watch has, indeed lost the speakerphone function.
http://www.bestbuy.ca/en-CA/product...spx?path=6e6d351fd6b629e8b2fb128cb945f979en02
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Gold note 5

So tmobile now has the gold note 5, if anyone didn't know
Kinda mad that they just now came out with it
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thatotherguy.. said:
So tmobile now has the gold note 5, if anyone didn't know
Kinda mad that they just now came out with it
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Wanted the silver myself, this kind of crap always happens
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I JUMPed from the S6 edge the day they got Gold. It's pretty smexy in person.

It's beautiful. I picked one up in gold but didn't even know it was recently released haha

I got my Note 5 one day before they released the gold version. Sucks, but oh well
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just got mine a day ago pretty sweet

All my phone's end up in cases anyways, I'll just tell myself mines gold, never know the difference lol.

I am having trouble deciding between buying the note 5 gold or the titanium(silver) one, they are both REALLY AWESOME looking. Although i tend to like the gold more because it is unique in a way. So any opinions please ?

I used 1 of my jump on the demand to switch. Which also got me the gifts of the season. Win win for me lol

PhoneAddict98 said:
I am having trouble deciding between buying the note 5 gold or the titanium(silver) one, they are both REALLY AWESOME looking. Although i tend to like the gold more because it is unique in a way. So any opinions please ?
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Bruh. Gold all day.

Akw6190 said:
Bruh. Gold all day.
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Gold is definitely the way all day any day any phone.

Thanks for taking the time to answer, and ye it seems that the winner is *drumroll* GOLD. I will buy it in a couple of days CANT WAITTT !

PhoneAddict98 said:
Thanks for taking the time to answer, and ye it seems that the winner is *drumroll* GOLD. I will buy it in a couple of days CANT WAITTT !
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I dunno man, when I went to get mine the other day seeing the gold in person turned me off. It looks fantastic online, but gaudy in person to me. Of course I prefer the Sapphire Black out of all the options, so maybe my opinion isn't the one to trust on this.

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I have the gold S6 Edge and I think it's the best looking device to have possibly ever come out. If they would've had gold when I bought the Note 5 it would've been a no brainer for me.

Tiffany84 said:
I have the gold S6 Edge and I think it's the best looking device to have possibly ever come out. If they would've had gold when I bought the Note 5 it would've been a no brainer for me.
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The gold edge only loses the 'Most beautiful phone in the world' title to the green one. I was so bummed when I found out green wasn't going to be released in the United States.

PhoneAddict98 said:
I am having trouble deciding between buying the note 5 gold or the titanium(silver) one, they are both REALLY AWESOME looking. Although i tend to like the gold more because it is unique in a way. So any opinions please ?
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I personally would go for the titanium silver Note 5! Dead. Sexy.
It's too bad that it's only available as the international unlocked variant ?.

When I got mine it was blue or white for options. My step-dad has a gold S6 that just looks stunning. I think they did a great job with ALL the colors on the new Samsungs. Even my black, err blue, looks great in direct light.

I waited for the Gold... loving it!

I have both the gold and the black/sapphire and I'm just loving the gold one! To me, the gold is also a LOT less of a fingerprint magnet than the other colors I've seen. Could just be my imagination, but I don't think so.

Not available in north america, who else is disappointed

Since the U11 was released I have been waiting and hoping HTC would do a small bezel U11 and now here it is.
Passed on the Note 8, V30 and Pixel 2 XL because I really wanted to see what HTC had up its sleeve (not that i cant still go nab one of those lol) once the rumours of the U11 plus started.
But not available in North America and also not in solar red which is arguably the nicest colour the U11 comes in.
So who else is really annoyed and disappointed in this?
Sure we will be able to buy one online/ abroad in a variety of places but still no solar red!
HTC have made a very odd decision here neglecting the North American market one would think. It certainly has me rethinking going with them since they dont seem to value us as customers.

Why don't you buy it from abroad? I bought my S7 Edge on eBay from Singapore or something. No problems.
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Yeah just import it. I have the s8+ and I haven't had major issues but may be importing the u11+
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osmosizzz said:
Yeah just import it. I have the s8+ and I haven't had major issues but may be importing the u11+
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Yes of course i can do that as I mentioned in my post it just seems like an odd business decision. HTCs mobile division has been abysmal for years, you would think they would want to try devices in as many places as possible not as few places as possible.
And i cant import a solar red one since its not offered Anywhere.
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So if we do import this will it work on verizons network?

Guys just be patient.
It will be released worldwide when the time has come. In all possible colors that is.
Just wait like everybody else.

Checking on eBay regularly will help you

lebigmac said:
Guys just be patient.
It will be released worldwide when the time has come. In all possible colors that is.
Just wait like everybody else.
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We don't want to listen to all this and that - we just want this phone - now..!
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osmosizzz said:
Yeah just import it. I have the s8+ and I haven't had major issues but may be importing the u11+
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The main issue is that U11+
won't have all US LTE bands (like B2 for TMoUS)
probably won't support the majority of US LTE-Advanced combinations (carrier aggregation)
won't support VoLTE and WiFi Calling for US carriers

Kisakuku said:
The main issue is that U11+
won't have all US LTE bands (like B2 for TMoUS)
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Yup, checked on the current data available on the only version (TW) of the U11+ bands supported and B2 LTE is indeed not there.... but there seems to be some positive signs that you guys might wanna get excited abt. The U11+ TW/WW version seems to support the same exact bands and are of the same exact speeds for the U11 TW/WW version; that likely means the U11+ radios are exactly the same as the U11 radios, so it is *probably* very easy for HTC to make US versions if it ever wanted to. So, keep your fingers crossed!

quagmire1234 said:
it is *probably* very easy for HTC to make US versions if it ever wanted to
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But it won't to avoid competing with Pixel 2 XL.

http://www.htc.com/hk-en/smartphones/htc-u11-plus/buy/
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jauhien said:
http://www.htc.com/hk-en/smartphones/htc-u11-plus/buy/
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They are such idiots for not releasing it in solar red.

I'm absolutely disappointed that the two top contenders for my upgrade will not be available in the US, the Huawei Mate 10 and this device. I feel like the US is getting the short end of the stick this year.

Sammae7 said:
I'm absolutely disappointed that the two top contenders for my upgrade will not be available in the US, the Huawei Mate 10 and this device. I feel like the US is getting the short end of the stick this year.
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Bro, is eBay blocked in US..?
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No, I'm just waiting to see how well they work on various networks over here before committing. I've heard both work okay on AT&T but am waiting for more concrete information.

Sammae7 said:
No, I'm just waiting to see how well they work on various networks over here before committing. I've heard both work okay on AT&T but am waiting for more concrete information.
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When my friend visited me here in Dubai in summer of 2016 - we bought him htc m10..
after returning to US he inserted AT&T sim in it, and had no any signal/coverage related issue ...
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force70 said:
Since the U11 was released I have been waiting and hoping HTC would do a small bezel U11 and now here it is.
Passed on the Note 8, V30 and Pixel 2 XL because I really wanted to see what HTC had up its sleeve (not that i cant still go nab one of those lol) once the rumours of the U11 plus started.
But not available in North America and also not in solar red which is arguably the nicest colour the U11 comes in.
So who else is really annoyed and disappointed in this?
Sure we will be able to buy one online/ abroad in a variety of places but still no solar red!
HTC have made a very odd decision here neglecting the North American market one would think. It certainly has me rethinking going with them since they dont seem to value us as customers.
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The "Neglect" Is more of HTC trying to secure profits since they are and have been a dying brand even though they release great phones. The US is full of competition that they have dealt with and not won in most of their times of releasing flagships, so instead of making a lot of phones, losing profits by not selling them or losing to Samsung and Apple (again), they rather play it safe in markets where they sell decently. I mean, we can still import the phones but until HTC captures the market, we are going to continue to not get some of their best phones. Remember this is just like the M9+ that released only in India but was superior to the regular m9 and everybody (including me) complained about it lol.

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The "Neglect" Is more of HTC trying to secure profits since they are and have been a dying brand even though they release great phones. The US is full of competition that they have dealt with and not won in most of their times of releasing flagships, so instead of making a lot of phones, losing profits by not selling them or losing to Samsung and Apple (again), they rather play it safe in markets where they sell decently. I mean, we can still import the phones but until HTC captures the market, we are going to continue to not get some of their best phones. Remember this is just like the M9+ that released only in India but was superior to the regular m9 and everybody (including me) complained about it lol.
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I figured it was blocked forcibly by Google, since it waa being designed as the Pixel 2 Xl before Google (unwisely) scrapped it. I assumed they signed a non-compete agreement. Hopefully just temporarily. Can always just order online . Pretty pricey though.