Can an international S9+ be bought through the Samsung store in the US? - Samsung Galaxy S9+ Questions & Answers

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?

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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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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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No Samsung warranty in US. You'd have to return it to UK.

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n-j-f said:
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.

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that I liked

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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

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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?

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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/

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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!

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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?

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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

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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.

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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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Did you check Amazon? They are selling the Korean 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