Hey all.
Any good guesses on what markets will see a prioritised release of the SGS2?, from reading forums ive come down to these countries :
Korea (ofc)
India
Singapore
Im currently living in Thailand, and i wonder if this could be a prioritised market? Samsung seems strong here.
Alltough i doubt it, The LG optimus 2x havent even been released here yet.
Getting a bit desperate about getting a new phone since my old one died during Songkran.
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I'll be moving to Japan soon and I'll be looking for a new phone when I get there. I'd like to pick up a SGS2 or other dual core beast but I've had a difficult time finding anything on a Japanese release or if it would work in Japan and on which carriers. Can anyone point me in the right direction here? I know Japan uses a WCDMA as well as some other mobile technologies and frequencies but I haven't been able to decipher if a "generic" SGS2 would work if I pre-ordered one and took it over.
Thanks.
You're moving to Japan and so will be using the phone in Japan? In that case, if you want the S II, it is coming out on NTT docomo. The original Galaxy S launched here last year with Froyo.
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You're moving to Japan and so will be using the phone in Japan? In that case, if you want the S II, it is coming out on NTT docomo. The original Galaxy S launched here last year with Froyo.
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Correct. Moving, living and using the phone in Japan. Thanks for the info, I've been unable to find anything about it being released over there. Do you know any sites about when DoMoCo will pick it up?
Thanks for the intel!
Subscribe to juggly.cn on the web and @juggly on twitter. The guy does nothing but post about Android 24/7. He often gets info about release dates, leaked pics etc.
He mentioned that docomo would announce their summer lineup in late May. The S II is going to be known as the SC-02C.
http://softbanksucks.blogspot.com/ is also a good place to check for info in English.
My own blog is sporadically updated, just not the place for hot news
http://nihondroid.blogspot.com/
Hi guys, congrats for those who bought SGSII.
I'm from India. I would like to know is there anyway to import this beauty from South Korea.
Because I hardly can wait for this to arrive in India. More over it's priced 6-8k overpriced compared to the rest of the countrys.... Kindly tell me a way to buy it for cheaper online.... There shouldnt be any problem with customs & the retail price should be cheapest.....
Help me soon....
a member from korea has kindly explain the problem of getting a korean SGSII
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=13234818&postcount=4
anyway why not order from uk where its already released?
Hi guys,This is my first post here, this is an excellent forum, keep up the good work2! I am living in the UAE where it looks like the SGS2 wont see the light of day till Q3 2011, I cant wait till then so I am looking at my options. I am not very comfortable with ordering it online from sites like Expansys or Handtec, so would prefer getting it from a physical store.
I will be visiting South Korea very soon and have heard that the SGS2 is already on sale there. My questions are:
1) Are the Korean models (sold exclusively through the carriers I hear) fully unlocked?
2) I will be going to study in Manchester for the next two years, so would like to use the SGS2 there. Seeing that S Korea, UK (and the UAE) use the same GSM and 3G bands - 900/1800 and 3G 2100, I understand its possible but are there any other problems that could crop up? I cant find any specs online for the Korean SGS2.
Thank you!
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Guess noone knows or must be thinking that I didnt search before starting a new thread. Thanks to those who did help! Found the answer from a variety of sources, just listing here in case anyone needs it:
The Korean SGS2 are not quad-band, and are physically thicker due to the inclusion of NFC and a TV tuner. Some carriers have different (non global) MMS standards as well. I have been informed that they are probably locked as well and available on contract to locals only. Also the Indian SGS2 has NFC and costs just 675$ to 700$, guess I will just get it from India!
I will tell you what i know.(it is not 100 sure.)
You are correct that there are three different models of SGS2 in korea.
If you want to use the phone in UK,
You should buy SHW-250K( from KT, one of the service provider)
it meets the mms standard of other countries.
Once again this information is not sure.
I need someone's confirmation for this.
Thanks.
If you're going in on a standard tourist visa then you will NOT be able to buy a phone, even outright. Phones are only available to locals and people on long term visas.
Yeah, get it from India.
I am sick of this waiting game and have to buy a phone soon, so i was wondering if "Galaxy HD" is supposed to be releasing soon within a month or so... Or shall i go ahead and buy sumthing else like a Note.
i know no release dates are officially given by samsung but if past history is taken into consideration when shall i expect it in Asia & Europe ?
Its out in korea, don't think its coming anywhere else.
like peachpuff said, it's out in Korea, been out for few months now, but you can only get it by signing up with one of the Korean telcos, KT or SK. And it will be locked to the carriers.
I hear SII HD LTE is being prepared for US release and people speculate that Canada, Australia will soon follow. But I'm afraid by then, SIII might be just around the corner.....
Also SII HD LTE comes with 1850Mah battery, which I think is not enough juice...should be 2000 at least...
I'd say go with Note. Or wait for SIII if you can hold off buying new phone...
hmmm..... i actually wanted to know if anybody here is aware of samsung product launch tactics in general and frm tht if we can predict the approx worldwide launch date.
Also, its completely offtopic but whats the Equivalent LG phone for Galaxy HD?
It's know as LG Nitro is USA but whts its name worldwide ?
I couldn't find anything official from Samsung regarding SII HD LTE for overseas release.
But regarding your LG question, it is known in Korea as LG Optimus LTE. I believe the phone is available in USA, Canada and Japan.
Edit: It is also available in Australia, also named LG P930 Nitro HD
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I couldn't find anything official from Samsung regarding SII HD LTE for overseas release.
But regarding your LG question, it is known in Korea as LG Optimus LTE. I believe the phone is available in USA, Canada and Japan.
Edit: It is also available in Australia, also named LG P930 Nitro HD
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Thx buddy for the info. - I have madeup my mind and going for Galaxy Note
hey all
we've got all these chinese phones in the market. The same phones sold under different names in different countries...
each offers the same specs at a better price than high end branded phones...
So isnt there anyway to get the latest cyanogenmod builds on all those awesome phones?
Im looking for CM 10.1 for a phone which is marketed as the "Qmobile Noir A900" in Pakistan and as the "Gionee Elife E3" in India.
Thanks!