Hi,
I frequently visit the UK and would very much like to get my hands on a Nexus 10. Unfortunately, since i don't have a UK credit card i don't seem to be able to order from play.google.com ( i get some bogus error, but my guess is that the problem is the credit card ). I have considered getting some of my UK colleagues to order it for me, but i am thinking that will be a hassle if there are problems with it.
Therefore i was wondering if anyone know of any other UK physical or online stores that sell the Nexus 10?
PS: I realize there is another thread on availability, but it covers the whole world and mostly talks about getting it from the Google store.
Nope, only the Google Play Store currently sells it here in the UK.
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Hello all.
Thinking about buying an HTC Hero, but after reading a bit in various Norwegian sites, I'm beginning to think that I cannot buy all applications that I want. This because there is some regional locking or something??
I really want to buy CoPilot navigation software for my navigation needs, but really start to wonder if I actually will be able to...
Anyone who knows about this?
Best regards
Tommy
Yeah I have the same question in Hungary! What is the reason of using this region locking or what...
I think it's just to do with the paid apps thing.
When the US got paid apps... we didn't have them in the UK, anything that wasn't free wasn't displayed up until recently I think
When paid apps and/or google checkout comes to hungary you should be able to buy.
If not wait a few weeks for someone to root the Hero and install a US/UK or developer ROM and you should be able to access all items.
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I think it's just to do with the paid apps thing.
When the US got paid apps... we didn't have them in the UK, anything that wasn't free wasn't displayed up until recently I think
When paid apps and/or google checkout comes to hungary you should be able to buy.
If not wait a few weeks for someone to root the Hero and install a US/UK or developer ROM and you should be able to access all items.
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OK, so its the ROM thats the key here?
The phones sold here in Norway are english only as far as I've found out. Maybe it works then?
TommyE
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https://play.google.com/store/devices/details/Nexus_7_8GB?id=nexus_7_8gb&hl=en
Im from India and clicking on the above link gives the error
"Sorry! Devices on Google Play is not available in your country yet.
We're working to bring devices to more countries as quickly as possible.
Please check back again soon."
As expected since im from India
The Nexus 4 has launched and will bew going on sale for $350 for the Unlocked 16GB version of the phone
What i intend on doing is order the phone off the Play Store for my Dad who is based in US so that he can then ship it to India
He is always busy at work so is there any work around on how i can make that link useable in India to the order it
Proxy maybe ?
Oh and payment for Device can be done without a Paypal ? As my dad should have a Credit card
Thanks for the help
What does this have to do with the s2?
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Im anS2 user so thought id post here
Wrong answer. Doesn't belong here.
Nothing to do with 9100 and can get in, possibly, illegal waters real quick. Locked
Hello,
I live in Europe and I would like to order this phone. Is it possible? If it is, then how should I do that?
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Hello,
I live in Europe and I would like to order this phone. Is it possible? If it is, then how should I do that?
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I live in the netherlands and i could not order the DNA in America and sent it to an american friend.
Manly due to my Dutch credit card the order was cancelled.
Then i tried to get in America myself but also there was some resistance in the actual verizon store.
I was not able to but it there without an actual plan.
In a general electronic store i that also sells verizon products I was able to get the DNA without a plan.
Though i am currently having problems with the data connection in the nertherlands (vodafone).
i entered the correct APN's but it still aint working, i can call with it though.
Clove.co.uk sells the 64GB and 128GB version of the SM-G965F, but they don't seem to sell the 256GB version.
Are there any *trusted* vendors who do?
Samsung UK it them direct, and Currys PCWorld sell it from what I can see.
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Samsung UK it them direct, and Currys PCWorld sell it from what I can see.
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As far as I can tell, even if I buy a prepaid UK SIM card, using it in the US wouldn't let me deactivate the region lock. So unless that's incorrect, or there's another good option, I have no choice but to use a dealer who will activate the phone before shipping it. I don't think either Samsung UK or PCWorld would do this.
In addition, I'd be surprised if Samsung UK would sell and ship to an international address, and the Delivery section on PCWorld's site doesn't list international as an option.
Didn't realise you were in the US and this was a requirement. I don't have any personal experience from working around the region lock in this manner, so can't offer any definite help on whether it needs to be in the region or whether a SIM from the region will do the trick.
Clove's option of pre-activating (and breaking seals in the process) is one that I don't know anyone else do, this to me sounds like a very specialised niche they have targeted and I wouldn't expect most, if any, other retailers would do this (technically, once opened, it can no longer be sold as 'new').
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Didn't realise you were in the US and this was a requirement. I don't have any personal experience from working around the region lock in this manner, so can't offer any definite help on whether it needs to be in the region or whether a SIM from the region will do the trick.
Clove's option of pre-activating (and breaking seals in the process) is one that I don't know anyone else do, this to me sounds like a very specialised niche they have targeted and I wouldn't expect most, if any, other retailers would do this (technically, once opened, it can no longer be sold as 'new').
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I wish a SIM card by itself was a guarantee - I hate getting opened box goods. And I've seen *way* too many sales/tech reps be casually careless with cell phones. I hate the possibility that I'm going to be paying $1k to get a brand new(ish) scratched phone.
That being said, I found one other dealer that does the activation - KickMobiles.com. They do have the 256GB version (only in Titanium) - but the reviews are very mixed for them. Clove has a much better reputation, but they don't stock the 256GB at all.
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I wish a SIM card by itself was a guarantee - I hate getting opened box goods. And I've seen *way* too many sales/tech reps be casually careless with cell phones. I hate the possibility that I'm going to be paying $1k to get a brand new(ish) scratched phone.
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Indeed. I don't know how accurate this article from TechAdvisor is, but it implies you do need to be in the region to remove the region lock, or alternatively apparently a Samsung Support/Repair Centre can do so for you. The latter may be an avenue worth investigating if there is one near you, maybe call them and ask and see what they say.
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That being said, I found one other dealer that does the activation - KickMobiles.com. They do have the 256GB version (only in Titanium) - but the reviews are very mixed for them. Clove has a much better reputation, but they don't stock the 256GB at all.
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Never heard of or used KickMobiles myself. I have used Clove in the past (it is quite a few years ago now) and would use them again if opportunity arose (right pricing, etc).
Incarniac said:
Indeed. I don't know how accurate this article from TechAdvisor is, but it implies you do need to be in the region to remove the region lock, or alternatively apparently a Samsung Support/Repair Centre can do so for you. The latter may be an avenue worth investigating if there is one near you, maybe call them and ask and see what they say.
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I've looked into this. Apparently, local support centers won't do it - they refer you to the support centers in the phone's intended region. And I've seen numerous reports from people who say that when people call the support centers of the home region, they couldn't care less and while some of them have helped, others have told them that they have to get on a plane and fly back to make the local call that disables the region lock.
I can't risk having a $1000 brick.
There are websites that claim to sell you an unlock code for $50, although I don't know how trustworthy they are nor do I know how they're able to do this unless they're run by disgruntled Samsung techs. If xda had a keygen for the unlock codes, that would be sweet, but I haven't seen any sign of that.
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There are websites that claim to sell you an unlock code for $50, although I don't know how trustworthy they are nor do I know how they're able to do this unless they're run by disgruntled Samsung techs. If xda had a keygen for the unlock codes, that would be sweet, but I haven't seen any sign of that.
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I didn't think you could unlock the region lock via codes. Don't know for sure mind, but be wary.
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I didn't think you could unlock the region lock via codes. Don't know for sure mind, but be wary.
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You can - that's how the Samsung support centers do it. But I appreciate the note of caution - will do.
I found a site that has a lot of good reviews, so I've got some hope on that front, at least.
Good luck If you're so inclined, updating your thread here with how it goes would be of interest even if it's not something I personally am looking to do. Sharing the information is good
I'm heading for vacation in Seoul for a week, starting this Saturday. I'd like to buy an S23 there. Does anyone have any advice on how that process works there? Best places to get it, etc?
I'm currently in Mongolia and eventually will head back to the States so I know I need to check bands.
TIA!!!
Is there anything special with Korean devices except for Korean bloatware? It used to be that Galaxy devices sold in Korea were made in Korea but I don't know if that still applies to the S23? I bought my S1 from Korea and it was made in Korea then... But, aren't you better off with US unlocked version?
OK... I'm back from Korea... and figured I'd answer my own question.
Only Samsung Stores sell Samsung phones to foreigners in Korea! :-(
I found this out the hard way when I tried at multiple "cell phone stores". Nobody would help me at all, they wouldn't even talk to me. I finally forced someone to talk to me and they said, "you're not Korean and we don't sell to foreigners". I asked where to buy one then and I was told "Samsung Stores only".
Of course due to my lack of planning, it was the evening of my last day there and I didn't have time to go across Seoul, I came home without one :-(
Now I have a choice... buy from America and pay to ship to Mongolia... or buy in Mongolia and pay a premium for the same model. I'm currently undecided...
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OK... I'm back from Korea... and figured I'd answer my own question.
Only Samsung Stores sell Samsung phones to foreigners in Korea! :-(
I found this out the hard way when I tried at multiple "cell phone stores". Nobody would help me at all, they wouldn't even talk to me. I finally forced someone to talk to me and they said, "you're not Korean and we don't sell to foreigners". I asked where to buy one then and I was told "Samsung Stores only".
Of course due to my lack of planning, it was the evening of my last day there and I didn't have time to go across Seoul, I came home without one :-(
Now I have a choice... buy from America and pay to ship to Mongolia... or buy in Mongolia and pay a premium for the same model. I'm currently undecided...
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yeah its weird, i think you can buy normally here in Vn even if youre a foreigner
You could buy every product in every country without limits. Of course it's clear that has to be legal in that country, but it's strange that an USA citizen couldn't buy in SK..
Phone shops sell plans and require kyc. It pretty much the same way with apple in Japan.