5G is new there. I believe the bands are the same as Europe.
I am planning to buy it , from where you will get it ?
hady27 said:
I am planning to buy it , from where you will get it ?
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I got it in the US off ebay
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I am from Israel and could not get 5 g
When buying snapdragon version that is sold in US only then the 5G may not support right BAND Israel is using. That's why you need to go for exynos that is probably one that is being sold in Israel stores and that has right BAND type for 5G to work.
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Jake.S said:
When buying snapdragon version that is sold in US only then the 5G may not support right BAND Israel is using. That's why you need to go for exynos that is probably one that is being sold in Israel stores and that has right BAND type for 5G to work.
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Correct except the n9860 has the European 5G bands, not US. Plus the note 20 ultra model sold on Israel is the F and does not have 5G
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Correct except the n9860 has the European 5G bands, not US. Plus the note 20 ultra model sold on Israel is the F and does not have 5G
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Mine is the European model which is N986B with exynos. What i understood is that the N9860 is US version and has not got European band. Since people who bought it sweden cannot get 5G in Europe because it's missing 5G band that europe is using.
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Mine is the European model which is N986B with exynos. What i understood is that the N9860 is US version and has not got European band. Since people who bought it sweden cannot get 5G in Europe because it's missing 5G band that europe is using.
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N9860 is HK and China. You are referring to n986U.
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N9860 is HK and China. You are referring to n986U.
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Well i was told N9860 is US one not N986U. But w.e
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I am from Israel and could not get 5 g
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which phone version do you have ? us or HK/china ?
I have N9860 hong Kong. It should have the right 5g bands for europe/Israel too
N9860 from HK
N9860 from Wondamobile (HK-based) supports European band frequencies, including for 5G, and has the superior Snapdragon 865+ processor.
i just got the HK version and im with HOTMOBILE, im switching to partner sunday, well see if its available they said it should work in beersheva, well see.
I'm using an N9860 (TGY) from Hong Kong in the UK. 5G works only with some providers, but not all.....
- Three - definitely works
- Vodafone - reported to work - I've seen the 5G notification
- EE - definitely DOES NOT WORK
- O2 - insufficient data.
Apparently 5G on EE used to work with early firmware, but an update broke it. Even when it did work the SIM had to be in slot 2 and there could be no active SIM in slot 1.
The summary of all this is that having support for the correct 5G band should not be taken to mean that 5G will work. There is more to it involved with configuration files for compatible operation. Unfortunately this stuff is beyond my expertise. Here is a link....
https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1324491253845762049
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i just got the HK version and im with HOTMOBILE, im switching to partner sunday, well see if its available they said it should work in beersheva, well see.
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Thanks. Definitely interested to hear
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Thanks. Definitely interested to hear
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on HOT my volte never worked and they akways gave me problems. I got the Partner sims yesterday for my note 20 ultra and my girls.note 10+, i had to call them to activate volte and vowifi but it works.
They said theres one 5G antenna here in B7 and i should be connected soon but i dont know if they said it stam or not, ill wait and see.
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on HOT my volte never worked and they akways gave me problems. I got the Partner sims yesterday for my note 20 ultra and my girls.note 10+, i had to call them to activate volte and vowifi but it works.
They said theres one 5G antenna here in B7 and i should be connected soon but i dont know if they said it stam or not, ill wait and see.
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Interestef to hear...Hopefully not stam...But you think it should work as the n9860 has the right 5G bands?
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Interestef to hear...Hopefully not stam...But you think it should work as the n9860 has the right 5G bands?
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i hope it will work!! if not maybe with root and changing stuff.
Partner said its metter of time, they just wait untill Samsung connect exectly this model in Israel.
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Hi, I live in europe and here is only the exynos version, where to buy the snapdragon version to be compatible with our networks? Wonda Mobile?
I am also interested by this...
Me too. Here in Uruguay they only import the Exynos versions... and we all now how bad they are.
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Hi, I live in europe and here is only the exynos version, where to buy the snapdragon version to be compatible with our networks? Wonda Mobile?
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I ordered Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G 512GB BLACK (Unlocked) SM-N986UZKFXAA -- can't use it, no dual SIM, going up for sale as soon as it arrives.. PM if interested.
I need dual sim
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I need dual sim
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Historically the Snapdragon version NEVER supports Dual-Sim, sad but true
That's not true, s20 ultra Hongkong version is snapdragon with dual sim
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That's not true, s20 ultra Hongkong version is snapdragon with dual sim
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Doesn't support all the bands needed in some places..........well, not for the US anyhow, not sure about where you are.
In Slovakia, support all band for me
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In Slovakia, support all band for me
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Was chatting with support to get a different person to confirm US version is single sim, and it is. Asked him about the HK version, said it would be single sim as well...........but here's to hoping he's wrong on both counts.
As far as I know, there is a difference between the US model and the HK model. For the European networks, the HK model works better.
The Note 20 Ultra no longer has two physical sim slots. If you want a double sim then you need a Sim + eSim.
a think only snapdragon version is in US , HK will by exynos this time
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a think only snapdragon version is in US , HK will by exynos this time
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As far as i know there will be two asia market version of snapdragon SM-N986N (South Korea) with Snapdragon and SM-N9860 (China, HK) and now am i thinking which version to buy.... Wondamobile will have probably N9860 version but anyone know what is the difference between N986N version?
Different is bloatware and network bands for me is better HK version, hope snapdragon will be there
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Different is bloatware and network bands for me is better HK version, hope snapdragon will be there
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For Korea version is confirmed Snapdragon, but also i think for HK version. On other hand India and Europe gets Exynos 990. Probably in 10 days will be available on wondamobile in buy it there HK version. Can't wait!
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where did you get that information about HK being exynos? its been snapdragon for years...please put up a link to the information
thanks
Considering the S20 Ultra, the HK or China unlocked versions SM-N9860 will be the best bet.
Guys I live in Europe (Greece) and I wanna buy the snapdragon version but I'm not sure from where. Is wondamobile safe? And if yes then which version is the best to buy? I don't care about dual sim. And here in Greece we don't even have 5G yet.
Plus one more question. In my country if you preorder note 20 ultra before 20th of August you get buds live for free. Does that work in other countries too?
Hi Guys,
Does anyone know how to enable carrier aggregation on unlocked Note 20 Ultra (Hong Kong version but should be the same for all other regions)?
Thanks!
Hi,
It's enabled by default, and I doubt you can disable it unless you force it to use only one band (with Activity Launcher, search for a phone activity with the word "hidden"), but even then you won't be able to turn off intra band aggregation.
You can see if your phone connects well to multiple frequencies with an app called NetMonster
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Hi,
It's enabled by default, and I doubt you can disable it unless you force it to use only one band (with Activity Launcher, search for a phone activity with the word "hidden"), but even then you won't be able to turn off intra band aggregation.
You can see if your phone connects well to multiple frequencies with an app called NetMonster
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Thanks a lot!
The problem is that I imported the Snapdragon version from Hong Kong and it seems (from what I read about imported S20 Ultra) it doesnt have EU specific carrier aggregation so needs to be changed via Qualcomm tools and PC.
So I wanted to know the method for Note 20 too.
We don't know Carrier Aggregation combinations what HK-version support but there is way to list these from modem log. I think HK-version have Qualcomm so SCAT-method is best: https://mt-tech.fi/en/how-to-get-4g...tions-from-your-android-phone/#Scat_(Qualcomm
What region you try use? In Europe i think Carrier Aggregation should work but in US i think it doesn't support any combinations. If you just share QMDL modem log i can list all Carrier Aggregation combinations from your device.
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Hi Guys,
Does anyone know how to enable carrier aggregation on unlocked Note 20 Ultra (Hong Kong version but should be the same for all other regions)?
Thanks!
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Is 4g lte fast for you considering we only have limited bands working in our regions
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Is 4g lte fast for you considering we only have limited bands working in our regions
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Actually, carrier aggregation worked out of the box, without any fancy setup. Depending on network strength it shows either 2 or 3 bands combined.
So this issue is resolved.
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Hi Guys,
Does anyone know how to enable carrier aggregation on unlocked Note 20 Ultra (Hong Kong version but should be the same for all other regions)?
Thanks!
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Actually, carrier aggregation worked out of the box, without any fancy setup. Depending on network strength it shows either 2 or 3 bands combined.
So this issue is resolved.
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But let me guess your in Europe. I heard The hong Kong varients carrier aggression would not work in The us, thats what im afraid of because i only have 3 4g bands thats gonna work with my carrier and im afraid 4G will be slow for me
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But let me guess your in Europe. I heard The hong Kong varients carrier aggression would not work in The us, thats what im afraid of because i only have 3 4g bands thats gonna work with my carrier and im afraid 4G will be slow for me
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Yes, I live in the UK and HK version works like a dream - except 5G that doesn't work yet...
And, yes, it should not fully work in the US as the bands are different. But in the US you guys have native Snapdragon variant (1 sim though) that should do it.
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Yes, I live in the UK and HK version works like a dream - except 5G that doesn't work yet...
And, yes, it should not fully work in the US as the bands are different. But in the US you guys have native Snapdragon variant (1 sim though) that should do it.
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So I ordered A us note 20 ultra then i read on here that these past couple of North American samsung devices Arent been able to be rooted, I didn’t know this because my last Samsung phone was a s8+ but anyway i returned it and ordered the N980 varient because im a dumbass and i have never been on a android phone without root and i have owned androids for over 8 years. I just Hope the 4g service is not bad, I already sacrificed 5g for it but i need 4g ?:crying:
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So I ordered A us note 20 ultra then i read on here that these past couple of North American samsung devices Arent been able to be rooted, I didn’t know this because my last Samsung phone was a s8+ but anyway i returned it and ordered the N980 varient because im a dumbass and i have never been on a android phone without root and i have owned androids for over 8 years. I just Hope the 4g service is not bad, I already sacrificed 5g for it but i need 4g :crying:
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I also migrated from S8 and the difference is huge.
I was also a heavy root user but stopped rooting phones as use Knox and banking apps heavily and neither works with root. TBH I didn't miss root much, we can do almost everything without rooting nowadays.
Hi Guys. Anybody can explain me why Note 20 ultra Hk version with Snapdragon Dual Sim doesn't work on 5G. I'm on UK on EE network, my brand new Note 20 Ultra just show me on the screen 4G+ speed. Is the problem with only that model on EE? Please help me. I got EE plan with 5G essential plan. Just want now is that model Sm-n9860 is compatible working on 5G in UK Networks.
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Hi Guys. Anybody can explain me why Note 20 ultra Hk version with Snapdragon Dual Sim doesn't work on 5G. I'm on UK on EE network, my brand new Note 20 Ultra just show me on the screen 4G+ speed. Is the problem with only that model on EE? Please help me. I got EE plan with 5G essential plan. Just want now is that model Sm-n9860 is compatible working on 5G in UK Networks.
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ppl have posted that it works with latest sept update
I got EE 5g plan too and my 5G isn't working on this latest September patch. Hopefully this will be fixed in October's patch. Let's see
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Hi Guys. Anybody can explain me why Note 20 ultra Hk version with Snapdragon Dual Sim doesn't work on 5G. I'm on UK on EE network, my brand new Note 20 Ultra just show me on the screen 4G+ speed. Is the problem with only that model on EE? Please help me. I got EE plan with 5G essential plan. Just want now is that model Sm-n9860 is compatible working on 5G in UK Networks.
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Are you in a 5G coverage area?
No 5G
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ppl have posted that it works with latest sept update
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No Mate sorry it dosnt work with september update. I got this update and isnt.
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Are you in a 5G coverage area?
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Of course Iam on 5G area,Northampton in UK have a great 5G coverage. So problem is with software in Note 20 Ultra HK version.
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No Mate sorry it dosnt work with september update. I got this update and isnt.
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Of course Iam on 5G area,Northampton in UK have a great 5G coverage. So problem is with software in Note 20 Ultra HK version.
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Strange, my 5G works like a dream on Three. TGY with the latest update. No CSC change/reflash.
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Hi ALL. Thanks for sending me maps with 5G Coverage in EE UK. Looks like EE maps are different like real coverage maps with 5G range!!!
Anyway,acording that much accurate map I was check 2 places where 5G must working i Northampton UK ,and....still didnot pickup 5G on device screen. All the time is trong 4G+ only...
I got official message from Technician Team EE UK about SM-N9860,and it looks like that device on that moment is not compatible with EE 5G network .Is all good with 4G bands but not with 5G.
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Strange, my 5G works like a dream on Three. TGY with the latest update. No CSC change/reflash.
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Welcome. Which Note 20 ULTRA model do you have? Is it SM-N9860 HK version? And can I ask where you have such a good 5G range?
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Hi ALL. Thanks for sending me maps with 5G Coverage in EE UK. Looks like EE maps are different like real coverage maps with 5G range!!!
Anyway,acording that much accurate map I was check 2 places where 5G must working i Northampton UK ,and....still didnot pickup 5G on device screen. All the time is trong 4G+ only...
I got official message from Technician Team EE UK about SM-N9860,and it looks like that device on that moment is not compatible with EE 5G network .Is all good with 4G bands but not with 5G.
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Welcome. Which Note 20 ULTRA model do you have? Is it SM-N9860 HK version? And can I ask where you have such a good 5G range?
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Thanks! I am among the first people in this forum who got SN-N9860 from Wonda, right after it was announced in HK.
The area I live in has no 5G yet so I had to travel to other places to test. The screenshot I posted was taken in Weybridge, near the high street. Three only has a tiny 5G area in Weybridge so I assume the speed and latency would be much better in London or other areas with better 5G coverage.
Carrier aggregation is not setup on the sm-n9860 to utilize the lte bands that USA use - for t-mobile anyways.
Im not sure if changing to csc bri might help for this. Probably someone from usa can confirm?
Maybe @inningsdefeat500 can confirm or not. I believe he has the same device and on T-Mobile USA.
Loooook long story short, I returned My US note 20 ultra once i found out it couldn’t be rooted, Ive been rooting phones for over 8 years now i cant stop now lol anyway I ordered The hong kong N980 edition and im just wondering how is the 4g signal in the US Especially considering that theres only gonna be only 3 bands available for my carrier.
4g is finebut 5g is non existent lol
Maybe because I'm on fi
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4g is finebut 5g is non existent lol
Maybe because I'm on fi
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Exactly the same experience.
Though I read elsewhere on this forum that 5g doesn't work on this device outside HK regardless of whether you are in a location with the right 5G bands.
I actually had an aTT 5g version but need dual sim. Got 5G everywhere (more like filling in dead zones gaps where I used to have no signal). It was great. If carriers enable esim like apple devices do on their networks I will switch back immediately, as the carrier models have 2 imeis
The other disadvantage is that these seem to get the slowest updates.
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What state you from fam? If you dont mind me asking. And yeah i know about 5g we have none of the 5g bands in the Us, but its fine im cool with 4g as long as its fast
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4g is finebut 5g is non existent lol
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Exactly the same experience.
Though I read elsewhere on this forum that 5g doesn't work on this device outside HK regardless of whether you are in a location with the right 5G bands.
I actually had an aTT 5g version but need dual sim. Got 5G everywhere (more like filling in dead zones gaps where I used to have no signal). It was great. If carriers enable esim like apple devices do on their networks I will switch back immediately, as the carrier models have 2 imeis
The other disadvantage is that these seem to get the slowest updates.
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Yeah, The hongkong variant 5g Wont work in the us because Hongkong doesnt share the same 5g band The us do. But it does work in The uk and some parts of europe and ofcourse in hongkong. 4G is all i need personally but is the 4g fast for you?
Yes. But it could be that city centers are emptier because of covid
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Yeah, The hongkong variant 5g Wont work in the us because Hongkong doesnt share the same 5g band The us do. But it does work in The uk and some parts of europe and ofcourse in hongkong. 4G is all i need personally but is the 4g fast for you?
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5g does not work in the UK on the HK device, it did but not now.
Theres a big thread on it here.
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5g does not work in the UK on the HK device, it did but not now.
Theres a big thread on it here.
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you need to downgrade to TGM version of the firmware using Odin and 5G will work again from the SIM2 slot only!
I thought they have a way to root US version now. Just cost 150 buck.
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I thought they have a way to root US version now. Just cost 150 buck.
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That is correct
I have a Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G bought from the US (SM-N986U1) and I am currently in the Philippines. Is there any way I can make the 5G work here? If currently there is no way, would you think there will be in the near future?
Depends if the 5g bands are the same in both countries (and operators), you'd need to check that.
You could try the whitelisting method used on the Hong Kong variants which allows 5g use in Europe. Google it.
This is interesting part. I've been thinking about this not long time ago. My idea is as HK variant has same chipset etc, except storage with USA variant. So I believe it possible in some way to enable hidden or locked 5G bands on USA variant.
Not possible make to work because it do not support bands used bands and combinations used in Philippines: https://cacombos.com/device/SM-N986U
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Depends if the 5g bands are the same in both countries (and operators), you'd need to check that.
You could try the whitelisting method used on the Hong Kong variants which allows 5g use in Europe. Google it.
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This is interesting part. I've been thinking about this not long time ago. My idea is as HK variant has same chipset etc, except storage with USA variant. So I believe it possible in some way to enable hidden or locked 5G bands on USA variant.
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Not possible make to work because it do not support bands used bands and combinations used in Philippines: https://cacombos.com/device/SM-N986U
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Thanks for the replies. I already sold my US variant and bought a brand new HK version. So far benefitting with the dual sim.
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Thanks for the replies. I already sold my US variant and bought a brand new HK version. So far benefitting with the dual sim.
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hi mate just for knowing, i had this idea to import myself a broken note 20 ultra 5g US variant, you said that the 5G is not working. Did the 4g,3g or 2g worked for you? im from italy and i found on ebay a good priced phone, but now im scared that the network will not work for me. i found the philippines band chart with all the frequencies and bands. like in italy, only one/two of them are supported and i would like to know if the network was working.
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hi mate just for knowing, i had this idea to import myself a broken note 20 ultra 5g US variant, you said that the 5G is not working. Did the 4g,3g or 2g worked for you? im from italy and i found on ebay a good priced phone, but now im scared that the network will not work for me. i found the philippines band chart with all the frequencies and bands. like in italy, only one/two of them are supported and i would like to know if the network was working.
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Hey there. Yes. My former Note 20 Ultra 5G US variant's 4G is working in the Philippines.
I recommend you get also the Hong Kong (Snapdragon) variant instead, as I have read somewhere that HK variant's 5G could work in the UK.
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Thanks for the replies. I already sold my US variant and bought a brand new HK version. So far benefitting with the dual sim.
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Well this answers my question. I recently bought a US version note 20 ultra 5g and having trouble activating the 5g on my phone which seems to be impossible. I should have bought a snapdragon hk version instead then. This is very frustrating cause I'm really enjoying the benefits of a Note phone.
Has anyone imported the S9080 Snapdragon Hong Kong Global model in Europe?
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Has anyone imported the S9080 Snapdragon Hong Kong Global model in Europe?
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someone did, what was your main question?
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Has anyone imported the S9080 Snapdragon Hong Kong Global model in Europe?
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Yes, I've got a 12GB/512GB S9080 on TGY here in the UK.
How's your phone signal with it as strong and stable? 5G working?
I haven't seen 5G on the phone as yet but it supposedly has the correct band (n78 3500) for the UK.
I speed tested it a few days ago against my wife's iPhone 12 Pro using OOKLA Speed test via both phone browsers in the same location - my phone showing 4G+, her phone showing 5G (my phone is on O2UK whereas hers is on Sky - which uses the O2UK network). My phone saw just over 145mbs whereas hers showed around 50mbs max so make of that what you will!
I will update if I see 5G coverage on the phone though.
EE 5G doesnt work on TGY 3 5G does