Hi guys. I've been out of the android game a little bit so I'm lost and my son is wanting a Galaxy S6 Edge.
His mom(doesn't stay with us) said she was going to get him one for his birthday, well that looks like it may not happen now
so I think I'll bite the bullet and buy one for him. Good kid, good grades, stays out of trouble.
I'm on AT&T in the US and trying to figure out which variant I should get.
Should I just bite the bullet and go the AT&T store route using Next or I should I buy an international version and be ok?
Would he miss out on anything like Visual Voicemail going with an International version? There will be no rooting or any other flashing done to the phone.
I see G925F, G920F and G925I on ebay and Amazon in the $600 no tax and free shipping range vs $720 + tax at AT&T
Which one would you guys recommend and if I should go ebay, amazon or at&t?
I thought about getting the international and throwing it on a new no interest card for 12-15 months and going that route vs ATT Next. Seems like I would save about $200 although going to the store I could pick it up and make sure it doesn't have bad pixels before walking out the door. I need to run the numbers
Thanks
Daps
Be very carefull buying from ebay there are a lot of fakes about .
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Be very carefull buying from ebay there are a lot of fakes about .
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Yeah that's my fear with ebay and some of the Amazon comments have been questionable. I'd put it on a credit card so I'd have some protection there but would hate having to jump through hoops.
does it have to be the edge? but yeah, I would recommend an unlock international version either way especially if you're currently with a GSM provider. I just recently ordered my gf the unlocked international S6 duos from B&H. luckily the colour she wanted happened to be the one that's currently selling for less at the moment.
LTE is working for both my Note 5 duos SIMs which seemed to be a concern for some people about the duos version.
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does it have to be the edge? but yeah, I would recommend an unlock international version either way especially if you're currently with a GSM provider. I just recently ordered my gf the unlocked international S6 duos from B&H. luckily the colour she wanted happened to be the one that's currently selling for less at the moment.
LTE is working for both my Note 5 duos SIMs which seemed to be a concern for some people about the duos version.
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Thanks. So which of the the models I listed above would be the one.
Yeah he wants the Edge so that's what I'll get, good kid, makes the grades, doesn't ask for a lot. My older 19yo son that's on my plan bought the non Edge S6 out right but he has a job and saves and buys what he wants so you gotta love that.
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Thanks. So which of the the models I listed above would be the one.
Yeah he wants the Edge so that's what I'll get, good kid, makes the grades, doesn't ask for a lot. My older 19yo son that's on my plan bought the non Edge S6 out right but he has a job and saves and buys what he wants so you gotta love that.
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well, anything 920 is out, because that's the S6 body.
go to B&H and check the specifications for the supported bands. they do have an unlocked G925A specifically for ATT. B&H is the biz - I get a ton of camera gear from there (and Adorama). return policy is awesome. one week full money-back if purchased in-store. 30 days if shipped to your home. of course, shipping is on you.
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well, anything 920 is out, because that's the S6 body.
go to B&H and check the specifications for the supported bands. they do have an unlocked G925A specifically for ATT. B&H is the biz - I get a ton of camera gear from there (and Adorama). return policy is awesome. one week full money-back if purchased in-store. 30 days if shipped to your home. of course, shipping is on you.
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Who is B&H?? Got a website? Are they in the states?
ETA: ok I found the site. Looks like the only A they have is in Black. He was wanting the Gold. Still may pick up one of the other versions in gold on that site. Thanks for the info
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Who is B&H?? Got a website? Are they in the states?
ETA: ok I found the site. Looks like the only A they have is in Black. He was wanting the Gold. Still may pick up one of the other versions in gold on that site. Thanks for the info
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they're in Manhattan. they even have an app: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bhphoto
and the sapphire black has a blue reflection. here's a pic of my S6e...
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What's the difference between these two other than one is region locked and one's not.
The region locked seems to be higher. I'm in the US and AT&T both look to support ATT bands
925i
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1140483-REG/samsung_g925i_32gb_gold_galaxy_s6_edge_g925i.html
925f
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1168577-REG/samsung_g925f_32gb_gold_galaxy_s6_edge_32gb.html
Will ATT Visual Voicemail work? MMS?
Does going to AT&T and buying one gain me anything over these other than spending $200
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What's the difference between these two other than one is region locked and one's not.
The region locked seems to be higher. I'm in the US and AT&T both look to support ATT bands
925i
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1140483-REG/samsung_g925i_32gb_gold_galaxy_s6_edge_g925i.html
925f
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1168577-REG/samsung_g925f_32gb_gold_galaxy_s6_edge_32gb.html
Will ATT Visual Voicemail work? MMS?
Does going to AT&T and buying one gain me anything over these other than spending $200
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well, you're guaranteed everything works. ATT bootloader is locked, if you care about rooting. you'll get all the ATT bloatware. i'm not sure if the ATT handsets have their branding on it. there may be some difference in bands support (if you plan on traveling abroad with your phone and using it). but if the phone is just going to remain under ATT's network, domestically, I don't think getting one from them can be a bad idea.
as for vvm and mms, I couldn't even tell you. I personally don't use either.
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well, you're guaranteed everything works. ATT bootloader is locked, if you care about rooting. you'll get all the ATT bloatware. i'm not sure if the ATT handsets have their branding on it. there may be some difference in bands support (if you plan on traveling abroad with your phone and using it). but if the phone is just going to remain under ATT's network, domestically, I don't think getting one from them can be a bad idea.
as for vvm and mms, I couldn't even tell you. I personally don't use either.
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FWIW, My AT&T S6 edge has some Samsung software/settings removed that some people have said are good (ie, the download booster). I found this thread since I'm getting ready to exchange my AT&T locked s6edge for an unlocked one.
Also, are you sure your son won't want to root his phone? I had my phone for 4 days before realizing I'd really like to root my phone.
Also, my research (on the B&H site) shows that the AT&T specific version has fewer bands (LTE especially) for when travelling abroad.
The reason to go AT&T imo is their lay-away plan, but if you are buying outright I don't see the win. (But I haven't done the alternative yet).
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One clarification I noticed... the 925F has all the bands of the 925A (AT&T phone) and then some. The 925I is missing 4g-lte band "20" that the AT&T phone has, according to B&H specs. So I'd avoid the 925i for AT&T in the states.
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FWIW, My AT&T S6 edge has some Samsung software/settings removed that some people have said are good (ie, the download booster). I found this thread since I'm getting ready to exchange my AT&T locked s6edge for an unlocked one.
Also, are you sure your son won't want to root his phone? I had my phone for 4 days before realizing I'd really like to root my phone.
Also, my research (on the B&H site) shows that the AT&T specific version has fewer bands (LTE especially) for when travelling abroad.
The reason to go AT&T imo is their lay-away plan, but if you are buying outright I don't see the win. (But I haven't done the alternative yet).
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One clarification I noticed... the 925F has all the bands of the 925A (AT&T phone) and then some. The 925I is missing 4g-lte band "20" that the AT&T phone has, according to B&H specs. So I'd avoid the 925i for AT&T in the states.
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He just turned 13 so he won't be rooting. If he wants to buy a phone himself then he can do whatever he wants to it. Not taking the chance of it bricking.
Neither of us will be traveling abroad. If I was buying for me the International would be a no brainer but since I'm getting it for him. I want to make sure there won't be quirks on AT&T
I read a thread on this forum where some people said they weren't getting full LTE speeds on the international versions on AT&T. I'm still researching. Wonder if it's the modem software. Thanks for the heads up about the 925i. I over looked that.
His mom was supposed to get him the phone for his 13th birthday but now says it'll be two weeks. If she doesn't come through. I'm going to bite the bullet and get it for him. I have custody so maybe it would be best if I just got the phone and have him on my plan so I can monitor it if need be.
B&H has an AT&T branded but it's the wrong color. Still not sure why he wants the gold.
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B&H has an AT&T branded but it's the wrong color. Still not sure why he wants the gold.
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He's 13 -- Because it's pimp.
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He's 13 -- Because it's pimp.
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HAHA You're right.
I mean it doesn't look bad really.
I like the White Platinum though
I agree - the gold is really something else. till you actually get it in hand, you don't realise just how sexy it really is. I wish I got it over my black sapphire S6e.
(the gold S6d I got my gf)
of course, I still prefer the white pearl.
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Still debating on a AT&T branded phone vs International version. I found new unlocked AT&T Edge Plus on ebay almost the same price as a regular 6 Edge unlocked. $70 difference but that thing is kind of big so now I'm debating on going the ebay route for the Edge Plus or sticking with the regular s6 edge.
If I did get the international SM-G925F for my son to use on AT&T. How would he get updates pushed to him? Like the update to Marshmallow? Would he have to use a computer to update it or would Samsung just push it to the phone?
ETA:Looking at B&H says it has a 1yr limited warranty through B&H. Is the Samsung one voided because it's unlocked?
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Still debating on a AT&T branded phone vs International version. I found new unlocked AT&T Edge Plus on ebay almost the same price as a regular 6 Edge unlocked. $70 difference but that thing is kind of big so now I'm debating on going the ebay route for the Edge Plus or sticking with the regular s6 edge.
If I did get the international SM-G925F for my son to use on AT&T. How would he get updates pushed to him? Like the update to Marshmallow? Would he have to use a computer to update it or would Samsung just push it to the phone?
ETA:Looking at B&H says it has a 1yr limited warranty through B&H. Is the Samsung one voided because it's unlocked?
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the updates are over the air (OTA), and may be released even earlier than carrier models.
I'm guessing that if the warranty is not directly through the manufacturer via B&H, then B&H may be offering an equivalent because the international models are from different other markets. you can always verify with them, but they're a highly regarded business, so you shouldn't have to worry.
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Thanks for your help
I think I'm just going to order a G925F from B&H. It's only a few cents different than Amazon but I think it may be easier to deal with a warranty issue if it comes up with B&H than a seller on Amazon since it'll be 3rd party and not sold by Amazon.
eBay has a ATT branded Edge Plus for 699 but I think that may be too big for him to carry in his pocket during school hours.
Looks like the new Jetech glass is getting thumbs up from the thread I read so I'll put that on it and get a Spigen case or maybe a flip cover case I saw on Amazon.
Thanks again
Daps said:
Thanks for your help
I think I'm just going to order a G925F from B&H. It's only a few cents different than Amazon but I think it may be easier to deal with a warranty issue if it comes up with B&H than a seller on Amazon since it'll be 3rd party and not sold by Amazon.
eBay has a ATT branded Edge Plus for 699 but I think that may be too big for him to carry in his pocket during school hours.
Looks like the new Jetech glass is getting thumbs up from the thread I read so I'll put that on it and get a Spigen case or maybe a flip cover case I saw on Amazon.
Thanks again
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good luck.
oh, and I just happen to get another OTA update on my unlocked international model N5. hehe
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Down here in India, carrier locked phones are extremely rare. The "international" version of any phone is common. We just walk into a showroom, buy a phone, any phone and done. We have a fully factory unlocked "international" version of the phone.
So tell me, in the United States, can't you just walk into a showroom and get a factory unlocked "international" version of a phone?
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Hey guys. After researching many possible smartphones in the market right now, I am going to go with my first smartphone ever and possibly the best one right now (in my opinion): the Samsung Galaxy S2.
However, I live in the U.S. in which I do not think the SIM-capable unnerfed galaxy S2 will ever be coming out here.
Anyhow, I was hoping people who have bought the unlocked version of the S2 would be able to help me. My questions are as follows:
1) Which online vendor is the best place to buy an unlocked version of the S2? I have been researching many possible sites for the past few months. It seems NewEgg.com, Amazon.com, and Expansys-usa.com are most mentioned contenders. The question then becomes… which one to buy from? Who to trust? Anyone have experience in this arena?
2) From several reviews online, it seems people worldwide have been getting unlocked S2s with different starting languages/manuals. Are they all the same? Are there any fundamental differences in hardware or settings? If so, which one is best? It seems there are different versions with various configurations, such as with/without NFC. Hmm...
3) My main carrier in the U.S. is AT&T. What would I need to do to experience compatibility with this network? I would like to get HSPA+ (~ 4G speeds as claimed by AT&T, so to speak). Is there a special SIM from AT&T or tweaking within the phone I need to do to achieve this? Do I have to tell notify AT&T as well? What do I need to do to ensure compatibility with that network & the speeds I would like to achieve?
Phew. That is all. Thank you!!!!
As far as I know, the international version of i9100 is quad-brand 3G which matches AT&T. You can get 1 on amazon for around $700 USD
OR
you can get a LOCKED i9100m from Bell or Virgin Canada, then unlock it. This phone is 599.99 in Canada.
Isn't the Bell version CDMA-only? Does it offer SIM?
Anyhow, I'll try my hands on an international unlocked version. Now, the question still remains... which one to buy from? Amazon.com has many resellers. NewEgg and Expansys-USA are single resellers, but I would probably have to ask where they get theirs from.
Are there any differences in getting it via from the UK, Korea, India, etc? I would also need an adapter that can be plugged in the US.
Ok there lots of information if you used search feature
Cheapest place to buy currently is www.expansys-usa.com, you get it for 658.99 and you get additional $10 off with lsjuly10 voucher.
You get hspa+ speeds with att and you can also use $15 unlimited non smartphone plan with sgs2.
Search around and you can find lots of info on this. Hope this helps
Edit : just to answer your other question, you get us adapter along with the phone from expansys, amazon. You might mostly get a phone with uk firmware but it shouldn't really matter. Once you get the phone you can flash whatever firmware you want thru odin.
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Thank you very much for the coupon!!!
Searching around, it seems like Expansys-USA might be the best bang for the buck to purchase the unlocked version.
I also tried e-mailing NewEgg.com and some Amazon.com vendors. NewEgg.com said their S2 was "made in China." Hmm. I am unsure if it means it is a Chinese version. One vendor from Amazon.com said it was "unsure of where the device came from."
I'm assuming since there's an Expansys-UK, the Expansys-USA may be coming from UK. Is the UK version good? I guess UK (since it's in English) would be best for me...
I've also heard some versions do not have NFC. Does the UK version have NFC or working NFC in the states?
Just get the bell one from canada and save yourself some money, its full hspa+ , meaning it will work with att 3g in the states. If you buy the european ones you'll likely pay upwards of 800$ I'm thinking...
Are the Bell ones unlocked? Where would I be able to find one? Any online resellers that are selling them? I thought the Bell ones were CDMA-only? Or do they also have SIM-card capabilities?
Driving up to Canada and purchasing one is not too feasible for me.
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Are the Bell ones unlocked? Where would I be able to find one? Any online resellers that are selling them? I thought the Bell ones were CDMA-only? Or do they also have SIM-card capabilities?
Driving up to Canada and purchasing one is not too feasible for me.
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The bell ones are locked. Can be easly unlocked. They are sim ones. I using the one i bought with bell on telus
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Alazarin said:
Are the Bell ones unlocked? Where would I be able to find one? Any online resellers that are selling them? I thought the Bell ones were CDMA-only? Or do they also have SIM-card capabilities?
Driving up to Canada and purchasing one is not too feasible for me.
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Nope, bell has been ditching its CDMA network for well over a year... All their new phones are gsm. Well not just driving up I'm saying ordering online from canada would probably even be cheaper than buying a european phone, and they are the same phone, no nfc, same model.
I`m living in UK and I bought my SGS2 1 month ago from ebay. was sealed and is factory unlocked. It`s 100% original, not a fake. As far as I now if is factory unlocked it`s working in USA on At&t H+ speed, and you don`t need to unlock. If you want you can order from UK or wait when will be release in USA. Hope this help. Good luck!
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Nope, bell has been ditching its CDMA network for well over a year... All their new phones are gsm. Well not just driving up I'm saying ordering online from canada would probably even be cheaper than buying a european phone, and they are the same phone, no nfc, same model.
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Do you have any recommendations to reliable online Canadian resellers?
The hard part is that I'm still deciding whether to buy from Expansys-USA (cheaper), Clove (great reviews + most reliable), or from an online Canadian reseller (could be even cheaper + more reliable since I live in the U.S.?). My main criteria is that:
I would like to buy the phone that was made in Korea, but for the UK/CA market (thus, factory sealed) and comes with a US adapter (not add-on). That seems to be the best one, but I am unsure which one would provide that.
Hi all,
I'm looking for a successor to my N1, and either the Galaxy Nexus or the SGS2 will probably be it.
I'm on T-Mobile, on a grandfathered T-Zones plan. It's nice, I'd like to keep it if possible. Getting the T-mob branded SGS2 will require an upgrade of my data plan (IMEIs are logged). Not the biggest deal, but $5.99/month for unlimited data is not going to ever happen again.
From what I've read, the Telus Canadian SGS2x is compatible with the T-Mob bands, at 4g, and the IMEIs are not registered with T-Mob US.
4g speeds are actually not that big a deal for me. But having at least 3G is!
1. Haven't been able to find the SGS2X anywhere respectable. Maybe a few craigslist-like sites in Canada. Anyone know of other retailers?
2. Alternate international versions of the SGS2 which would have the 1700/2100 AWS band?
3. Similar to the Nexus S, is the IMEI info in a EFS folder, which can be accidentally deleted?
Try www.kijiji.ca plenty of telus sgs2 phones there.
Thanks, it does have some for sale, but the site is basically a Canadian craig's list, full of sellers wanting to meet face to face, in Canada! Which is just 1 state north of me, but still!
I'm thinking of something more like expansys USA, or some other reseller.
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Thanks, it does have some for sale, but the site is basically a Canadian craig's list, full of sellers wanting to meet face to face, in Canada! Which is just 1 state north of me, but still!
I'm thinking of something more like expansys USA, or some other reseller.
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go here:
http://www.basatne.com/Samsung-Galaxy-S-II-X-16GB-T989-Black-p/sam-t989-16gb-blk.htm
He sells them on ebay too but more expensive. But you can read his feedback from ebay... seems fine. I got the phone and have tzones (not from him) well worth it!
I have been buying the AT&T versions for years now, extending my contract term and trying the NEXT plan. But with the bigger carriers locking the software down I want to buy an international version, but I'm unsure where to get one.
interesting, I was looking at us version of Samsung site and realize they do not sell latest smartphones provider free and unlocked;
you have to try the Canada site, looks like up north here, we can buy Samsung phones unlocked, even the newest ones
There are a number of sites that deal with overseas international phones. You can also find them on Amazon.com quite easily. Here is one http://welectronics.com/gsm/SAMSUNGSMPHONES.shtml take note they are selling a 32GB & 64GB only version, not sure if they can't get the 128GB option, or it will come later.
Order Directly from Samsung or Use eBay Amazon Walmart Best buy or this super place swappa.com
Buying an international version sounds like a good idea.
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I have been buying the AT&T versions for years now, extending my contract term and trying the NEXT plan. But with the bigger carriers locking the software down I want to buy an international version, but I'm unsure where to get one.
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I'm in the same boat. Just need to make sure the international version will support AT&T's LTE bands. If they do, I'll be going this route as well.
Try GSM Nation. Thet have the unlocked and at&t compatible version. Pre-Ordered mine.
Do not even try Canada. Yes we have stuff that work on pretty much all GSM carriers, but never can you buy an unlocked phone unless it's Google, Chinese made or bought overpriced on Sony's website. Samsung Nevers sells unlocked here. Got to use typical methods
Canada is not really international per se, Its networks are set up almost if not identical to those in the US, hence almost all devices are identical to those available in the US market.
There are however, few retailers that sells international versions of devices here in Canada. NCIX.com and Expansys Canada are the first 2 that come to mind. Its just a little more tougher to find as some retailers either don't post the complete information or don't even know their own inventory as some may carry the international versions without even knowing it.
Any other suggestions?
Buy an unbranded one off eBay.
Hey! This is my first post on the forums, so correct me if this is in the wrong section or anything of that nature. Anyway, I've been interested in purchasing a Galaxy S6 Edge for a while now. I currently use a Nexus 4 on the daily, and I love the Edge's similarly beautiful design. I am going to buy the phone unlocked, as I have never been and will never be locked into a service contract. Right now I use Cricket Wireless in the United States. (which operates on At&t's towers). Cricket only sells the not-so-edgy galaxy s6, but I should be able to use any gsm model on the carrier. I was wondering if there are any reasons to pick one variant over another? Could the non carrier specific ones will receive updates quicker? Or maybe US specific models will operate better in the US (reception wise)? Do some get more developer support from the community for rooting and rom development? Is there even a difference (perhaps not)? These are all just random examples that come to mind. I just want to make sure I'm not hit with any curve ball when making such a large purchase. In any case, it's sure to be an upgrade from 2012. Thanks in advance
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Hey! This is my first post on the forums, so correct me if this is in the wrong section or anything of that nature. Anyway, I've been interested in purchasing a Galaxy S6 Edge for a while now. I currently use a Nexus 4 on the daily, and I love the Edge's similarly beautiful design. I am going to buy the phone unlocked, as I have never been and will never be locked into a service contract. Right now I use Cricket Wireless in the United States. (which operates on At&t's towers). Cricket only sells the not-so-edgy galaxy s6, but I should be able to use any gsm model on the carrier. I was wondering if there are any reasons to pick one variant over another? Could the non carrier specific ones will receive updates quicker? Or maybe US specific models will operate better in the US (reception wise)? Do some get more developer support from the community for rooting and rom development? Is there even a difference (perhaps not)? These are all just random examples that come to mind. I just want to make sure I'm not hit with any curve ball when making such a large purchase. In any case, it's sure to be an upgrade from 2012. Thanks in advance
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The unlocked, unbranded international edition will get you the fastest updates.
Although I have not personally researched it, I have heard from other users that it gets LTE connectivity on AT&T's network, so you are good there.
If you buy any other Variant, updates will be slower.
I would discourage the purchase of the AT&T variant because it is the only one that has not been updated to 5.1
Just make sure you are very careful with where you are buying.
I have heard plenty of stories of people buying the Galaxy S6 online and either it is counterfeit, was stolen, or KNOX had been tripped.
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The unlocked, unbranded international edition will get you the fastest updates.
Although I have not personally researched it, I have heard from other users that it gets LTE connectivity on AT&T's network, so you are good there.
If you buy any other Variant, updates will be slower.
I would discourage the purchase of the AT&T variant because it is the only one that has not been updated to 5.1
Just make sure you are very careful with where you are buying.
I have heard plenty of stories of people buying the Galaxy S6 online and either it is counterfeit, was stolen, or KNOX had been tripped.
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Oh thanks a lot. I didn't even think about counterfeit or stolen devices. But it sounds like international is the way to go
In India, 99% of mobile phones fall into the "unlocked" and "international" version. Carrier based phones are extremely rare.
Since you are from a different country, I suggest you email and ask Samsung about it, because like the others said, could be counterfeit, stolen or KNOX tripped.
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I want to buy an international S9+(G965F), but every time I search the Samsung store, it says the phone does not exist. I realize I can get the G965U through the Samsung store, but I want the unlockable bootloader with the Exynos processor. Is purchase through Samsung blocked for the US?
Im sure you answered your own question lol. The way people are doing it is buying through CLOVE UK.
They will ship the EXYNOS version to you, it comes with warranty and all. However its $1000 USD.
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Im sure you answered your own question lol. The way people are doing it is buying through CLOVE UK.
They will ship the EXYNOS version to you, it comes with warranty and all. However its $1000 USD.
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No Samsung warranty in US. You'd have to return it to UK.
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No Samsung warranty in US. You'd have to return it to UK.
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Clove will actually help you with warranty if you send it back to them.
that I liked
You can buy it from Axiom Telecom UAE store the 256 GB for the same price
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Please note that the International S9+ have a region lock and it will be removed if you activated the device with a SIM card from that region after that you can use any SIM card from any country.
If you decided to buy from the Internet ask the Seller to provide you with a prepaid SIM or to activate the device with a local SIM card first
M.Noury said:
Please note that the International S9+ have a region lock and it will be removed if you activated the device with a SIM card from that region after that you can use any SIM card from any country.
If you decided to buy from the Internet ask the Seller to provide you with a prepaid SIM or to activate the device with a local SIM card first
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Is this region lock new on S9+? I bought a S7 edge online from UAE and I just put in my SIM and it worked without any problem.
And does that mean I cannot use the phone in my region if it is not removed?
bethedealer said:
Is this region lock new on S9+? I bought a S7 edge online from UAE and I just put in my SIM and it worked without any problem.
And does that mean I cannot use the phone in my region if it is not removed?
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No it is not new at all. I purchased the S7E for a friend from UK and it was regionally locked.
Even when I opened S7 , S7E , S8+ boxes you will find a label on the box mentioning the regional lock.
Clove.co.uk said:
*Since September 2013, Samsung has implemented a 'region lock' on all new stock. Clove Technology only has access to models designed for the “European” region, which covers both UK and mainland Europe. The compatible countries are listed below**.
For correct operation, this handset should be activated inside one of these countries with a SIM card issued for use there. The device will then be able to accept SIM cards from outside of these countries.
Activation requires turning the device on for the first time & completing set-up with the SIM installed, then completing at least 5 minutes of voice call(s) with this SIM.
Without activation you may still use the device outside of these countries when 'roaming' - using a SIM card from the listed countries.
If this activation procedure is not followed then the device will lock when first attempted to be used with a SIM card from outside of these regions. Local Samsung support may provide a code to unlock such handsets.
**All member states of the E.E.A and the following additional territories: Albania, Andorra, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (F.Y.R.O.M), Monaco, Montenegro, San Marino, Serbia and Vatican City.
IF YOUR CHOSEN DELIVERY COUNTY IS NOT LISTED, CLOVE TECHNOLOGY WILL BREAK THE SEAL ON THIS DEVICE AND ACTIVATE IT. YOU MUST AGREE TO THIS PROCEDURE IN THE CHECKOUT BEFORE THE SALE WILL COMPLETE.
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https://www.androidcentral.com/region-locking-galaxy-note-8-explained
https://www.techadvisor.co.uk/how-to/mobile-phone/how-remove-samsung-region-locking-3590401/
M.Noury said:
Please note that the International S9+ have a region lock and it will be removed if you activated the device with a SIM card from that region after that you can use any SIM card from any country.
If you decided to buy from the Internet ask the Seller to provide you with a prepaid SIM or to activate the device with a local SIM card first
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When you buy from CLOVE, they will do the REGION UNLOCK for you by inserting a UK Sim in the phone, make a five minute phone call - this unlocks the region and makes it possible for you to use it in the US. I purchased my Note 8 from them and it was perfect when I received it.
Clove UK is selling the 128GB S9 Plus for around 724 LBs (or approximately $1014 if I recall) the few extra dollars it costs makes it well worth it to me. Remember, ATT is selling the 64GB Snapdragon here in the US for around 900. With Clove you get 128GB - well worth the additional cost.
Geekser said:
When you buy from CLOVE, they will do the REGION UNLOCK for you by inserting a UK Sim in the phone, make a five minute phone call - this unlocks the region and makes it possible for you to use it in the US. I purchased my Note 8 from them and it was perfect when I received it.
Clove UK is selling the 128GB S9 Plus for around 724 LBs (or approximately $1014 if I recall) the few extra dollars it costs makes it well worth it to me. Remember, ATT is selling the 64GB Snapdragon here in the US for around 900. With Clove you get 128GB - well worth the additional cost.
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That's good that they unlock the devices for their customers because other UK websites doesn't do that.
Jooosty said:
Im sure you answered your own question lol. The way people are doing it is buying through CLOVE UK.
They will ship the EXYNOS version to you, it comes with warranty and all. However its $1000 USD.
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Edit: thanks for the info. Misunderstood VAT. That is pretty reasonable... Preordered an unlocked US model but considering this now instead
I really want to wait for US sources (I got my 935f from B & H in NY), the SIM lock might get in their way - unless they get some prepaid SIMs to go with them).
I also would like to wait for more info after in a lot of hands of posters here + some rooting instructions at a minimum, and maybe some custom ROMs being available also.
Anybody from the US here got the s9/s9+? Obviously I'm also trying to get the only acceptable version (SM-G965F) especially for this kind of money. I don't want to go through another source waiting game with a carrier phone. What's our best option? Just Clove?
I was really hoping to get this phone. My 5 year old Note 3 needs to be retired!
I just looked at clove pricing and it says £870 Inc vat. I assume that's taxes correct? Thats about $1200. Anywhere cheaper that will take region lock off?
You could get from fleabay (eBay). The nevermsrp seller consistently gets good feedback. Another seller Sobeonline also has those at an okay price of $900 but only black/gray colors are in stock presently
Geekser said:
When you buy from CLOVE, they will do the REGION UNLOCK for you by inserting a UK Sim in the phone, make a five minute phone call - this unlocks the region and makes it possible for you to use it in the US. I purchased my Note 8 from them and it was perfect when I received it.
Clove UK is selling the 128GB S9 Plus for around 724 LBs (or approximately $1014 if I recall) the few extra dollars it costs makes it well worth it to me. Remember, ATT is selling the 64GB Snapdragon here in the US for around 900. With Clove you get 128GB - well worth the additional cost.
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Hi,
Just looking at the Clove site for pricing etc. How do they know you want it unlocked for the US??
Do you have to call, message or whatever so they do what you have described in post??
Thanks, Ken
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Hi again,
Just went through checkout at Clove. Total for 128gb version
was $1,033.25 shipped.
Also I see this disclaimer when checking out:
Samsung’s region lock stops use of this handset within your chosen country unless activated with a European SIM. I agree for Clove Technology to break the seal on the box, activate the phone and remove the region lock by completing a 5 minute call on the handset.
There is a checkmark for you to agree to this like you said.
kenfb1 said:
Hi,
Just looking at the Clove site for pricing etc. How do they know you want it unlocked for the US??
Do you have to call, message or whatever so they do what you have described in post??
Thanks, Ken
---------- Post added at 06:23 PM ---------- Previous post was at 06:10 PM ----------
Hi again,
Just went through checkout at Clove. Total for 128gb version
was $1,033.25 shipped.
Also I see this disclaimer when checking out:
Samsung’s region lock stops use of this handset within your chosen country unless activated with a European SIM. I agree for Clove Technology to break the seal on the box, activate the phone and remove the region lock by completing a 5 minute call on the handset.
There is a checkmark for you to agree to this like you said.
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Did you check Amazon? They are selling the Korean Version.
Amazon:
Samsung Galaxy S9+ Plus (6.2", Single SIM) 128GB SM-G965F Factory Unlocked 4G Smartphone (Lilac Purple) - International Version
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kenfb1 said:
Hi,
Just looking at the Clove site for pricing etc. How do they know you want it unlocked for the US??
Do you have to call, message or whatever so they do what you have described in post??
Thanks, Ken
---------- Post added at 06:23 PM ---------- Previous post was at 06:10 PM ----------
Hi again,
Just went through checkout at Clove. Total for 128gb version
was $1,033.25 shipped.
Also I see this disclaimer when checking out:
Samsung’s region lock stops use of this handset within your chosen country unless activated with a European SIM. I agree for Clove Technology to break the seal on the box, activate the phone and remove the region lock by completing a 5 minute call on the handset.
There is a checkmark for you to agree to this like you said.
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There is a process when you are purchasing the phone - if your shipping address is in the US, there will be a check box you have to check authorizing them to use a local Sim Card so they can do a region unlock for you. They don't charge for this - it is just part of their service.
Check the box - complete the purchase - and if you want the phone faster, check the box for DHL Express delivery (adds another 15 bucks or so) and you should get the phone within 3 business days or maybe less. they shipped mine on Friday -I had it Monday. I hope that is helpful