Do you think there'll be Galaxy s II variants in the us? - Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

I dont see the need for galaxy s II variants since the phone has quad band 3g support , but with samsung you never know , hopefully they just put out the original version of the sgs II , variants will slow down updates, what do you think? last time it was a mess with the updates

I hope they will release in us. Otherwise the developer support will be small.
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You can be almost 100% certain there will be US variants, at least to the point of adding in support for their 3G and 4G networks for which the stock doesn't have. Specifically T-Mobile and Verizon will definitely have to add in their bands seeing as how AT&T is ready from the stock device. Now, whether or not the carriers will have to lessen or get rid of any other spec to fit their setup is the big question here. I am really hoping nothing gets changed besides the addition of the extra bands, but I have a feeling that may be aiming a little high.

US carriers always wants to make "their" phones look different just to confuse the heck out of people, and be able to call it "their own"
so yeah, it's almost guaranteed we'll seem some minor changes here and there.
hopefully nothing ugly like what they did with the first release of Galaxy S... missing FFC, missing flash, missing memory, missing hard button, etc
each carrier had something slightly missing

AllGamer said:
US carriers always wants to make "their" phones look different just to confuse the heck out of people, and be able to call it "their own"
so yeah, it's almost guaranteed we'll seem some minor changes here and there.
hopefully nothing ugly like what they did with the first release of Galaxy S... missing FFC, missing flash, missing memory, missing hard button, etc
each carrier had something slightly missing
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t mobile and at & t have NOTHING to change to the original model, verizon and sprint are the ones that need changes because they work with cdma devices, but i would like samsung to stick with the galaxy s II name, it's stupid to confuse the users im guessing sprint will get another version with a keyboard

Chad_Petree said:
t mobile and at & t have NOTHING to change to the original model, verizon and sprint are the ones that need changes because they work with cdma devices, but i would like samsung to stick with the galaxy s II name, it's stupid to confuse the users im guessing sprint will get another version with a keyboard
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T-Mobile must add in support for their AWS bands.

Chad_Petree said:
...i would like samsung to stick with the galaxy s II name...
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Looks like the US variants might already have names...
Can't post a link yet due to post count but just do a google search for "pocketnow galaxy variants" and it should be the first result.

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Galaxy Attain, Galaxy Function, Galaxy Within
No idea what carrier gets what but it's looking like 3 carriers will carry this (my guess is the standard, AT&T/T-Mobile/Verizon).

open1your1eyes0 said:
Link To Site
Galaxy Attain, Galaxy Function, Galaxy Within
No idea what carrier gets what but it's looking like 3 carriers will carry this (my guess is the standard, AT&T/T-Mobile/Verizon).
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Nice. I'm slightly more excited now.

Sure, I believe that there will be SGSII variants in the US however, they will be not be released in the next few months because of the delay for the launch in Europe and Samsung's habit of releasing phones a couple months late in the US. Heck, I don't even know why they do this when our country gave them the most SGS sales out of any country in the world.

There will be at least GSM variant and CDMA variant. But other than that, I wish the carriers won't create fragmentation.
It's very likely the original Galaxy S is Quadband WCDMA supported by hardware. I hear people use 1700 on Captivate and use 850 on Vibrant by mixing modems. GS2 should have at least the same ability.
Just one device for all markets, and ensure our updates

Theres no tegra wif samoled+?
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I don't care. I'm still getting the international one. No more needless bull****.
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MikeyMike01 said:
I don't care. I'm still getting the international one. No more needless bull****.
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My sentiments exactly!
I couldn't care less if they came out with 10 variants. It's the original or nothing for me. No way in the world am I making the same mistake again.

MikeyMike01 said:
I don't care. I'm still getting the international one. No more needless bull****.
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How do u guys differenciate international or country specific
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sianzb0i said:
How do u guys differenciate international or country specific
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I think the model numbers will be different.
The international Exynos version has model number GT-I9100.

There is a high chance tthat they release one here in the US and although I won't like the differentiation or the increased length of time for updates, because of the community here I'm sure I would be able to keepy phone updated wwith a great ROM with the newest firmware.
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amtrakcn said:
There will be at least GSM variant and CDMA variant. But other than that, I wish the carriers won't create fragmentation.
It's very likely the original Galaxy S is Quadband WCDMA supported by hardware. I hear people use 1700 on Captivate and use 850 on Vibrant by mixing modems. GS2 should have at least the same ability.
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this is totally incorrect. the chips and antennas are different andyou cannot dothat.. i have had 3 diff sgs and tried..

open1your1eyes0 said:
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Galaxy Attain, Galaxy Function, Galaxy Within
No idea what carrier gets what but it's looking like 3 carriers will carry this (my guess is the standard, AT&T/T-Mobile/Verizon).
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nice news, but... OMG! those are some horrible choices for names how do they even come up with those awful names?

Maybe it's their new slogan "Attain function within..."
I too will go for the international version, not sure if Bell will commit to this one considering the SNAFU they had with the SGS.

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[Q] Wait for the Samsung Galaxy Hercules?

Wanna buy an SII but now I've read that there's the Hercules coming and cyanogenmod on SII still isn't out -- so shall i wait?
spec-wise it's a monster:
http://versus.io/en/samsung-galaxy-hercules-vs-samsung-galaxy-s-ii-i9100
DAyellow said:
Wanna buy an SII but now I've read that there's the Hercules coming and cyanogenmod on SII still isn't out -- so shall i wait?
spec-wise it's a monster:
http://versus.io/en/samsung-galaxy-hercules-vs-samsung-galaxy-s-ii-i9100
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I would wait for the one after hercules tbh
If you wait, you'll always get better tech.
That page has a big mistake at least for UK phones: The GS2 has 1.2 GHz Cpus nto 1.0GHz so in real life there would probably be not much difference. The Screen size is personal preference and the download speed for the GS2 isn't supported by UK networks yet so you probably won't see any difference in speeds there. On Vodafone HSDPA+ I haven't got more than about 6Mb/s.
All applicable if in the UK of course.
I waited 6 months for a dual core after my contract expired, damn longest 6 months in my life, never again lol
Samsung Hercules is the T-Mobile (US) variant of the SGSII
http://www.gsmarena.com/tmobileboun...like_the_stuff_from_your_dreams-news-2658.php
http://www.androidcentral.com/t-mobile’s-2011-roadmap-includes-plenty-android
stoney73 said:
I would wait for the one after hercules tbh
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Tbh I would wait for the one after the one after the hurcules
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quakermaas said:
Samsung Hercules is the T-Mobile (US) variant of the SGSII
http://www.gsmarena.com/tmobileboun...like_the_stuff_from_your_dreams-news-2658.php
http://www.androidcentral.com/t-mobile’s-2011-roadmap-includes-plenty-android
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quakermaas said:
Samsung Hercules is the T-Mobile (US) variant of the SGSII
http://www.gsmarena.com/tmobileboun...like_the_stuff_from_your_dreams-news-2658.php
http://www.androidcentral.com/t-mobile’s-2011-roadmap-includes-plenty-android
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Wonder why Sammy is going to use the snapdragon as opposed to the exynos chip in the Hercules.
rob_h said:
If you wait, you'll always get better tech.
That page has a big mistake at least for UK phones: The GS2 has 1.2 GHz Cpus nto 1.0GHz so in real life there would probably be not much difference. The Screen size is personal preference and the download speed for the GS2 isn't supported by UK networks yet so you probably won't see any difference in speeds there. On Vodafone HSDPA+ I haven't got more than about 6Mb/s.
All applicable if in the UK of course.
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3uk's network is upgrading to 21.1mbps (hsdpa+) this month which is what T-Mobile and others are calling 4G in USA.
The network It is currently 14.4mbps, location permitting obviously.
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jlevy73 said:
Wonder why Sammy is going to use the snapdragon as opposed to the exynos chip in the Hercules.
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Might be for compability reasons
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just wait for the samsung hercules III...technology is always outdoing itself, so if you wait, there's only gonna be the next gen tech that comes out that would make you regret making that purchase. honestly for me, an additional .2" screen, .3Ghz cpu, and extra Mbps (that you probably wont even use) isnt significant enough for me to hold off, unless the original sgsII isn't compatible with your network.
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Samsung Hercules is the T-Mobile (US) variant of the SGSII
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For some reason, T-Mobile's not getting a SGS2 variant. The Hercules is a modified version of the U.S. only AT&T Infuse. It won't have USB2G, Wi-Fi Direct, or Bluetooth 3.0. It'll have a dual-core SoC but it's not intended to be as premium a device as the SGS2. Think SGSZ.
http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/cell-phones/SGH-I997ZKAATT-features
DAyellow said:
Wanna buy an SII but now I've read that there's the Hercules coming and cyanogenmod on SII still isn't out -- so shall i wait?
spec-wise it's a monster:
http://versus.io/en/samsung-galaxy-hercules-vs-samsung-galaxy-s-ii-i9100
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If you're on T-Mobile and don't want to change carriers, then yes, it's probably a better choice. It'll be loaded with T-Mobile crapware and you'll be forever dependent on T-Mobile for updates. It won't sell in nearly the same quantities as the SGS2 and its U.S. variants so it will most likely have less dev support. Also, because it's using a unique SoC a lot of the dev work might not be easily portable from other Samsung phones. Look at the Infuse dev forum and it should give you an idea of what to expect in terms of dev support.
The Nexus Prime should have all bands available for worldwide use. You could take a look into that.
Yeah Nexus Prime will be the phone to rule them all (for awhile).
Its very much like buying a car...
Early 2011 like january or feb 2011? It's great to get the 2011 reg plated vehicle right?
but into the last couple of months of 2011 and you might want to hold on until 2012 for the latest and best vehicle.
Others may wait for 2012 just SO that they can buy the 2011 model, which is just as good for alot cheaper. A bit like all the iphones then... uh oh! I said the forbidden word.
if im not mistaken the hercules IS identical to the S2 but 0.2'' larger sreen
and prob not as thin and light..and thats it..
SS2006 said:
if im not mistaken the hercules IS identical to the S2 but 0.2'' larger sreen
and prob not as thin and light..and thats it..
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It also has a Qualcomm processor instead of the Exynos.
Disfected said:
It also has a Qualcomm processor instead of the Exynos.
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so is this a good thing or no?
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so is this a good thing or no?
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The Exynos will remain faster in games, but Qualcomm's processor will seem to be faster due to the clock rate increase.

Now what to do the Samsung Note is coming to ATT

Crap what to do what to do....
http://www.slashgear.com/samsung-galaxy-note-headed-to-usa-on-att-says-fcc-30184411/
I have had a cracked screened iphone since May waiting on the SGSII for AT&T... Im not gonna let speculations determine how long I wait for a new device ever again haha.
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I have had a cracked screened iphone since May waiting on the SGSII for AT&T... Im not gonna let speculations determine how long I wait for a new device ever again haha.
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I'm on the same boat, but this and the nexus prime both make me wonder.
i'm getting this no matter what. i'm tired of my fruit.... no more apples and mangoes.... back to the green robot i go.... and if something like and hd/note/prime comes out, the wife will be getting a pretty cool hand me down
"If you always wait for the latest and greatest, you'll never own a phone"
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Earthsdog said:
Crap what to do what to do....
http://www.slashgear.com/samsung-galaxy-note-headed-to-usa-on-att-says-fcc-30184411/
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Nothing about that article says the Galaxy Note is coming to AT&T.
In fact if you look at the model number, it's clear that the version that just went through FCC approval will never be sold by AT&T. Usable on AT&T - yes. Actually sold by AT&T - no.
AT&T phones have a model designator starting with SGH. SGH-I897 (Captivate), SGH-I997 (Infuse), SGH-I777 (AT&T GSII)
International generic units have a model designator starting with GT. The unit in that article is GT-I9220. So it's an international model that, while it will work on AT&T's network, will NEVER be sold by them in a contract-subsidized fashion. AT&T has NEVER sold a GT model on contract in the United states. If history is any indicator, if the Galaxy Note is ever sold by AT&T, it's going to be about a six month latency before the AT&T version drops. (See, for example, the delay between the GT-I9100 and the SGH-I777)
Entropy512 said:
Nothing about that article says the Galaxy Note is coming to AT&T.
In fact if you look at the model number, it's clear that the version that just went through FCC approval will never be sold by AT&T. Usable on AT&T - yes. Actually sold by AT&T - no.
AT&T phones have a model designator starting with SGH. SGH-I897 (Captivate), SGH-I997 (Infuse), SGH-I777 (AT&T GSII)
International generic units have a model designator starting with GT. The unit in that article is GT-I9220. So it's an international model that, while it will work on AT&T's network, will NEVER be sold by them in a contract-subsidized fashion. AT&T has NEVER sold a GT model on contract in the United states. If history is any indicator, if the Galaxy Note is ever sold by AT&T, it's going to be about a six month latency before the AT&T version drops. (See, for example, the delay between the GT-I9100 and the SGH-I777)
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How would one obtain an international version for T-Mo then? Or is it a possibility that they will pick it up?
If it's like the I9100, an International variant supporting the T-Mobile bands won't exist. T-Mobile may or may not sell their own variant.
The heavy customization of the T-Mobile GS2 is a sign that you likely won't see the Note sold on contract with TMo or even any compatible with their 3G bands.
I'm happy with my Streak...even if it is still running 2.2.2, but, I'm looking at the Note also. If it gets to at&t before summer of 2012, I'll grab it.
Is it going to have a notifications led light?
Entropy512 said:
If it's like the I9100, an International variant supporting the T-Mobile bands won't exist. T-Mobile may or may not sell their own variant.
The heavy customization of the T-Mobile GS2 is a sign that you likely won't see the Note sold on contract with TMo or even any compatible with their 3G bands.
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It must suck being on a carrier that uses 3G bands that basically no one else in the world uses...
p51d007 said:
I'm happy with my Streak...even if it is still running 2.2.2, but, I'm looking at the Note also. If it gets to at&t before summer of 2012, I'll grab it.
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yah i was loving the streak too (esp with steve's excellent builds). but i sold that for the s2, and i really miss the big screen. for me, the sgs2 feels like a downgrade hahahaha. ill be getting the note when it comes out full price. might have to sell the s2 to help pay for it
Really want to lug around a 5.3 inch screen for a daily device? Your back pockets won't forgive you. 4.5 is the largest that is comfy I think...
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Really want to lug around a 5.3 inch screen for a daily device? Your back pockets won't forgive you. 4.5 is the largest that is comfy I think...
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+1........
I've carried the 5" streak in a velcro closing belt loop case for over a year w/o any problems. The Note, with the 5.3" screen has less top & bottom than the streak does, so it won't be all that different
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Really want to lug around a 5.3 inch screen for a daily device? Your back pockets won't forgive you. 4.5 is the largest that is comfy I think...
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TOO Big for my taste. and too small to be a "pad"... not sure where this falls in to .. I'll be keeping my SGS2... only thing I WOULD change to is the Prime
I think the Note would be great for me, especially at work where carring even a 7" pad would be restrictive. I would use the stylus to write my notes all day long at work.
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Really want to lug around a 5.3 inch screen for a daily device? Your back pockets won't forgive you. 4.5 is the largest that is comfy I think...
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I've had the streak in my pocket every day since December 26 2010. Not an issue at all, if it is then you haven't owned one or have a very small figure or wear skinny jeans. I can't wait for the Note to come out, it will be in my pockets daily as my personal phone, along with my Atrix work phone. And BTW, the Streak is more often in my front pocket than back.
I've had the S2 since Friday and I love it. However, I have had my eye on the Note since I heard about it last month. Looks like a lucky family member will be getting my S2 once the Note come out If I don't like the Note then I'll take my S2 back, I can because I'm indian.

T-Mobile and AT&T: New Forum?

I figured someone with more knowledge on this could set the record straight. The T-Mobile version of the Galaxy S II went on sale today and mine should arrive tomorrow. MY GUESS is that ROMs, modems, and kernels would not be interchangeable between the two devices. So should a new forum be created for the T-Mobile variant? Anyone have some insight?
EDIT: Question answered. Yes... we will need a new forum for the T-Mobile variant.
luckyduck69 said:
I figured someone with more knowledge on this could set the record straight. The T-Mobile version of the Galaxy S II went on sale today and mine should arrive tomorrow. MY GUESS is that ROMs, modems, and kernels would not be interchangeable between the two devices. So should a new forum be created for the T-Mobile variant? Anyone have some insight?
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As to a new forum - no one in this forum would be able to do it, we're just users.
And NOTHING about the T-Mobile GS2 will be interchangeable with the AT&T version. The T-Mobile variant doesn't even deserve a GS2 designation - other than having a sAMOLED screen it's closer in hardware architecture to most HTC devices than any Samsung.
Entropy512 said:
As to a new forum - no one in this forum would be able to do it, we're just users.
And NOTHING about the T-Mobile GS2 will be interchangeable with the AT&T version. The T-Mobile variant doesn't even deserve a GS2 designation - other than having a sAMOLED screen it's closer in hardware architecture to most HTC devices than any Samsung.
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uh...they're almost identical. the tmo version has a sexier backplate and a bigger screen. and snapdragon ftw.
but yeah, i just researched and found all of this out. which in turn answered my question. i originally thought they would be completely identical with the exception of operating frequencies. guess not.
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uh...they're almost identical. the tmo version has a sexier backplate and a bigger screen. and snapdragon ftw.
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Lol! Are you serious? Or joking? I can't read the e-sarcasm here.
If your not joking then let me explain further. The snapdragon is a completely different soc meaning that development will be completely different for it than the international or att sgs2. Essentially NOTHING is the same.... In the development world... Real world the only similarity is the manufacturer.... And it has an samoled screen... But even that's not the same. Lol
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So...Mods... Will we be receiving a forum for the magenta variant? Will be at my local store early Wednesday morning.
txcyko said:
So...Mods... Will we be receiving a forum for the magenta variant? Will be at my local store early Wednesday morning.
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This isn't the "ask the mods" forum, this is the "AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II" forum.

[Q] Rooting an unlocked device.

I am planning on getting the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 soon but I am going to buy it unlocked. Is it possible to root an unlocked phone. I have not seen any guides on Youtube or online yet that show guides on rooting a certain unlocked phone. I want to root it as soon as it is possible to root it safely. I am going to buy it unlocked but I am not going to get a plan from T-Mobile from it until January. My main question is: Is it possible to root a smartphone that does not have a sim card in it and is bought unlocked and if there is what guide do I use(like do I use the guide for how to root the galaxy note 3 tmobile edition or att edition or verizon edition.) Can someone please answer by September 4th.
It's the exact same. Locked or unlocked makes no difference.
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It's the exact same. Locked or unlocked makes no difference.
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But which method do I use. There are different versions of rooting a device such as rooting it if you have verizon or rooting it if you have t-mobile or something. Which method do i use?
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But which method do I use. There are different versions of rooting a device such as rooting it if you have verizon or rooting it if you have t-mobile or something. Which method do i use?
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rooting has nothing to do on your Phone Network settings. it depends on your mobile model on how you root it and not by your network carrier.
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rooting has nothing to do on your Phone Network settings. it depends on your mobile model on how you root it and not by your network carrier.
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If it is like that then why do they have a specific video for how to root a Verizon Galaxy S4 or a specific video on how to root the AT&T Galaxy S4. So let's say I get a Galaxy S4. I just have to look at a video that shows me how to root my specific model like the Galaxy S4 I9500?
It's the exact same. Locked or unlocked makes no difference.
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It's the exact same. Locked or unlocked makes no difference.
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But which video do I follow. Do I follow the video that shows how to root the Verizon way or the AT&T way or the T-Mobile way or etc?
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But which video do I follow. Do I follow the video that shows how to root the Verizon way or the AT&T way or the T-Mobile way or etc?
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The video you would follow is the one for the international unlocked version. For example to root the unlocked international Galaxy S4 I would go to the Galaxy S4 I9500 section on XDA and then look for a root guide or if your looking for a video guide on site such as YouTube I would search on YouTube "root Galaxy S4 I9500" and follow the root procedure for the Galaxy S4 I9500 device model. So when you get the unlocked international version of the Galaxy Note 3 you see what model number is has and would Google or search on YouTube something similar to "root Galaxy Note 3 international" or "root Galaxy S3 (insert international unlocked edition model number here. The international edition is the standard globally carrier unlocked edition that can be used with any carrier's SIM's that support the phones radio basebands. If you still have any questions let me know and I can try and clear them up for you.
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The video you would follow is the one for the international unlocked version. For example to root the unlocked international Galaxy S4 I would go to the Galaxy S4 I9500 section on XDA and then look for a root guide or if your looking for a video guide on site such as YouTube I would search on YouTube "root Galaxy S4 I9500" and follow the root procedure for the Galaxy S4 I9500 device model. So when you get the unlocked international version of the Galaxy Note 3 you see what model number is has and would Google or search on YouTube something similar to "root Galaxy Note 3 international" or "root Galaxy S3 (insert international unlocked edition model number here. The international edition is the standard globally carrier unlocked edition that can be used with any carrier's SIM's that support the phones radio basebands. If you still have any questions let me know and I can try and clear them up for you.
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thank you that provided a good explanation. So if I buy the Galaxy Note 3 unlocked straight from Samsung I am actually getting the unlocked International version? But if I get the international version, i won't have 4G LTE. I live in the USA btw.
maxell505 said:
thank you that provided a good explanation. So if I buy the Galaxy Note 3 unlocked straight from Samsung I am actually getting the unlocked International version? But if I get the international version, i won't have 4G LTE. I live in the USA btw.
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That is correct if you buy it straight form Samsung your buying an unlocked International version. As far as 4G LTE compatibility, Samsung is likely going to release an international unlocked model that is compatible with United Sates LTE bands on most carriers. The new trend for devices is to have global LTE capability that is compatible with LTE networks in both the U.S.A, Europe, and other places across the globe.
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That is correct if you buy it straight form Samsung your buying an unlocked International version. As far as 4G LTE compatibility, Samsung is likely going to release an international unlocked model that is compatible with United Sates LTE bands on most carriers. The new trend for devices is to have global LTE capability that is compatible with LTE networks in both the U.S.A, Europe, and other places across the globe.
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oh ok thank you. Do you know how much the Galaxy Note 2 was unlocked when it was released last year. This would give me an estimate on how much the Galaxy Note 3 would be. I am either looking to buy the Galaxy Note 3, HTC One MAX, or the Oppo Find 7. If you do know can you please tell me the price of the Galaxy Note 2 when it was released last year unlocked.
maxell505 said:
oh ok thank you. Do you know how much the Galaxy Note 2 was unlocked when it was released last year. This would give me an estimate on how much the Galaxy Note 3 would be. I am either looking to buy the Galaxy Note 3, HTC One MAX, or the Oppo Find 7. If you do know can you please tell me the price of the Galaxy Note 2 when it was released last year unlocked.
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The Galaxy Note 2 was approximately $750 when it was released last year for the unlocked international version. I would expect the Galaxy Note 3 to be about the same price when it's released.
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The Galaxy Note 2 was approximately $750 when it was released last year for the unlocked international version. I would expect the Galaxy Note 3 to be about the same price when it's released.
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Ok thank you. What do you think about the HTC One MAX considering the price of the HTC One when it was released.. I am sorry to ask you so many irrelevant questions. I am just looking very forward to buying one of these phones so I would like to know a lot about them. Thank You
maxell505 said:
Ok thank you. What do you think about the HTC One MAX considering the price of the HTC One when it was released.. I am sorry to ask you so many irrelevant questions. I am just looking very forward to buying one of these phones so I would like to know a lot about them. Thank You
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In my own opinion the jury is out on the HTC One Max as it's HTC's first attempt at a phablet format device I would have read a bunch of reviews, get users opinions, and try it out for myself before I could render any real opinion on it. That being said it does look like a promising device, however I would give the edge to Samsung because they have a proven track record of success with the Galaxy Note series of devices. And don't worry your questions are perfectly acceptable and are as far from irrelevant as it gets so keep them coming I'll be happy to answer them!
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In my own opinion the jury is out on the HTC One Max as it's HTC's first attempt at a phablet format device I would have read a bunch of reviews, get users opinions, and try it out for myself before I could render any real opinion on it. That being said it does look like a promising device, however I would give the edge to Samsung because they have a proven track record of success with the Galaxy Note series of devices. And don't worry your questions are perfectly acceptable and are as far from irrelevant as it gets so keep them coming I'll be happy to answer them!
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Oh ok. Can you give an estimate on the price?
maxell505 said:
Oh ok. Can you give an estimate on the price?
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For the HTC One Maxx I would predict it to be around $800-$850 in price. The main thing that could make it more expensive then the Galaxy Note 3 is HTC likes to use "premium materials" such as machined aircraft grade aluminium.
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shimp208 said:
For the HTC One Maxx I would predict it to be around $800-$850 in price. The main thing that could make it more expensive then the Galaxy Note 3 is HTC likes to use "premium materials" such as machined aircraft grade aluminium.
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Yeah you are correct. Do you know if they are going to be launching a Galaxy S4 with a snapdragon 800. If they do then and if I get it and root it specifically by it's model number then will I be able to find ROMS for it. My exact question is: Will the same ROMS that work for the original Galaxy S4 work with the Galaxy S4 with the Snapdragon 800 processor? I wouldn't think there would be a difference because the processor has nothing to do with the ROM but I was just wondering just in case because the Galaxy S4 with Snapdragon 800 could be classified as a totally different phone and have separate roms for it or something.
maxell505 said:
Yeah you are correct. Do you know if they are going to be launching a Galaxy S4 with a snapdragon 800. If they do then and if I get it and root it specifically by it's model number then will I be able to find ROMS for it. My exact question is: Will the same ROMS that work for the original Galaxy S4 work with the Galaxy S4 with the Snapdragon 800 processor? I wouldn't think there would be a difference because the processor has nothing to do with the ROM but I was just wondering just in case because the Galaxy S4 with Snapdragon 800 could be classified as a totally different phone and have separate roms for it or something.
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The a updated international version of the Galaxy S4 with the model number GT-i9506 containing LTE-A (LTE Advanced) and a Snapdragon 800 recently was seen in a FCC filling leading to the belief that we may see that coming to the U.S.A soon. More info on the updates Galaxy S4 can be found here. As far as ROM's are concerned, ROM's that work on the original Galaxy S4 will very likely not work on the new updated Galaxy S4 if and when it is released because as you mentioned both devices will be classified as two completely different devices with different model numbers meaning different ROM's. Even though devices have similar hardware, ROM's that are designed for a particular device model are meant to work on that device model only. Any ROM's for the old Galaxy S4 would have to be ported to work on the new Galaxy S4 if and when it is released, due to them still being two different device models.
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The a updated international version of the Galaxy S4 with the model number GT-i9506 containing LTE-A (LTE Advanced) and a Snapdragon 800 recently was seen in a FCC filling leading to the belief that we may see that coming to the U.S.A soon. More info on the updates Galaxy S4 can be found here. As far as ROM's are concerned, ROM's that work on the original Galaxy S4 will very likely not work on the new updated Galaxy S4 if and when it is released because as you mentioned both devices will be classified as two completely different devices with different model numbers meaning different ROM's. Even though devices have similar hardware, ROM's that are designed for a particular device model are meant to work on that device model only. Any ROM's for the old Galaxy S4 would have to be ported to work on the new Galaxy S4 if and when it is released, due to them still being two different device models.
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oh wow thank you for that information. Well I guess I am done asking questions so thank you very much for all the answers you gave me and thank you for helping me understand more about rooting and unlocked devices. I do not know how to close posts so can you please do that for me?
maxell505 said:
oh wow thank you for that information. Well I guess I am done asking questions so thank you very much for all the answers you gave me and thank you for helping me understand more about rooting and unlocked devices. I do not know how to close posts so can you please do that for me?
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Glad I could help, currently I do not have the power to lock threads but what you could do is edit your thread title to something along the lines of this "[Q][SOLVED]Rooting an unlocked device", that way other users who have similar questions and who are looking for similar information in the future can know that there is information that may help answer the same question they were going to ask.

Should I Buy The International Version, or Just Wait?

Hey guys, I'm really interested in this phone, and don't think I can wait for it to release in the US.
I want to buy the international version of this phone, so I don't have to wait, have it unlocked and have a better chance of root.
My concern is that the signal (bands/freq) will differ in some way when I try to use this on my AT&T account. I'm even sure I'm phrasing that right...
Before, I knew that international phones didn't support LTE because of the different processor.
I just want to make sure I will get the same signal strength and data experience with the International version of this phone vs the AT&T variant.
Is it better for me just to wait for the AT&T variant to come out?
You'll prolly get it cheaper if you wait.
Release date is end of October for VZW and Tmobile.... Early November for AT&T... According to what an LG product specialist wrote on reddit
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Wait
buy korean variant.
Korean variants are always the best choice...
Why that?
Wait. Better band support and roms.
Completely depends on the bands you can use. But I would wait. They'll announce it in the US before the end of October as H960, fit for the US market (and in black).
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Btw there is no intl. version. Only korean versions are offered on ebay. The US version H960 will be the one with the most frequency bands...
wolfgart said:
buy korean variant.
Korean variants are always the best choice...
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ahahaah always Korean?
devadip said:
ahahaah always Korean?
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Always korean
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wolfgart said:
Always korean
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Why? I mean what exactly are the benefits of the korean variants? (mine is being shipped to me right now)
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Why? I mean what exactly are the benefits of the korean variants? (mine is being shipped to me right now)
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Because korean LG devices are at all another experience compared to all other variants.
You will see by your eyes what i'm tell you
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OG-Taco said:
Why? I mean what exactly are the benefits of the korean variants? (mine is being shipped to me right now)
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There is no benefit. I think he's just making a joke.
Some of that stigma comes from how Samsung phones used to be shipped. They used to make the international phone from an Exynos processor and send the US the Qualcomm processor variant which people deemed worse and slower. Now Samsung sends everybody the Exynos processor.
One thing that still remains a mystery is accessories. The US variant may or may not get the headphones. We don't know yet.
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There is no benefit. I think he's just making a joke.
Some of that stigma comes from how Samsung phones used to be shipped. They used to make the international phone from an Exynos processor and send the US the Qualcomm processor variant which people deemed worse and slower. Now Samsung sends everybody the Exynos processor.
One thing that still remains a mystery is accessories. The US variant may or may not get the headphones. We don't know yet.
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I saw an unboxing of a pre-release T-mobile variant, and the box lacked headphones unfortunately. I don't know this for fact, but I assume that AT&T will be the same...
No Band 12 on Tmo
I got the F600L (Korean variant) and am getting < 1 Mbps speeds -- always showing 3G HSPA+. This won't do.

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