The dual-sim version is already available on Ebay. But one of the sellers states that their devices are Chinese version that might come without Google Play pre-installed (and that it can be installed separately). Could anyone please clarify, are there any pitfalls in this configuration?
I don't seem to be able to find J9110 anywhere else at the moment.
Looks like a generic comment they make, which usually are for phones that are made by Chinese company(e.g., huawai, oppo)
You don't really need to worry about that on Sony phones.
I should be getting mine tomorrow and I'll let you know how it is..
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Got my phone today from a vendor from HK.
He Google play pre installed and full English.
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shinshoryuken said:
Got my phone today from a vendor from HK.
He Google play pre installed and full English.
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Was it pre installed or he installed it?!
Thank you.
Like I mentioned...I think the whole no Google play issues is for phones that's from Chinese manufactures.
The HK version I got was normal android stuff. The whole set up was in English. You wouldn't even know it's the HK version, the only indication was that there's a Chinese keyboard that you can choose as an option.
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Could you list the apps pre installed? Is there the Sh*t Keyboard oops Swift Keyboard?
The only keyboard included is the google multilingual keyboard.
Not much bloatware at all....the usual xperia stuff, the major bloats are asphalt racing, facebook, fortnite installer and Amazon stuff...
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J9110 Norway available on Ebay.
shinshoryuken said:
Like I mentioned...I think the whole no Google play issues is for phones that's from Chinese manufactures.
The HK version I got was normal android stuff. The whole set up was in English. You wouldn't even know it's the HK version, the only indication was that there's a Chinese keyboard that you can choose as an option.
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Can you give me the link?
chesterr said:
Can you give me the link?
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Bq_shop on eBay. It arrived surprisingly fast!
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shinshoryuken said:
Bq_shop on eBay. It arrived surprisingly fast!
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J9110 (Dual sim) is TAIWAN.
No matter where you buy it, is always TAIWAN model. THATS IT !
avetny said:
J9110 (Dual sim) is TAIWAN.
No matter where you buy it, is always TAIWAN model. THATS IT !
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Why you say that? I thought dual sim model is available on Europe too.
And a advice when buying online, some websites sell new devices but list the box content only as the phone, usb cable and charger. I think they remove the earphones and the adapter. There a few us sellers now on ebay, i ordered from one of them. They are listed as sealed box.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Sony-XPERI...AOSwwc1dASDp:sc:FedExHomeDelivery!33122!US!-1
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Sony-XPERI...var=493126934122&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649
snake218 said:
Why you say that? I thought dual sim model is available on Europe too.
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J9110 is a ?? model. Selling including Europe
avetny said:
J9110 is a model. Selling including Europe
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Ok i see. Well, is just a matter of flashing an European firmware.
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Ok i see. Well, is just a matter of flashing an European firmware.
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It comes with International (euro) software.
There are some out there with a euro firmware already. Mine is from Norway. Check Xperifirm to see which regions have a dual sim firmware.
These are all very tempting. I had to send mine back to Clove because there was a display issue. They're out of stock for Purple, so they can't send out a replacement immediately, not unless I opt for black. Thinking of getting a refund and just buying off from eBay. But the warranty/customer service from Clove is great....
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I sold my HTC One X, and have found the Xperia S and I'm ready to buy one from a USA Importer like Xpansys.
I read about the screen issues so what SW does the thing need to have to be in the new batch without the screen issues.
Also anyone using this phone on ATT, i take it it gets full HSDPA + data.
Thanks
All new comes ready to roll eithout yellow tint. Only first wave had that problem.
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Not really, stock in a shop could be a month or two old. And you cant tell manufacturing week/build line from the box. Ask the staff to show you the backplate and look for 12w12+ and Not AA [eg AB are reportedly clean].
Also, read the screen thread.
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Oh yeah, forgot, think it only gets EDGE bands on ATT, do a search.
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Oh yeah, forgot, think it only gets EDGE bands on ATT, do a search.
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This phone has all 3G bands for ATT.
EDGE only on T-mobile.
So in the USA would you buy from Amazon or Negri Electronics??
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So in the USA would you buy from Amazon or Negri Electronics??
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I would buy from Amazon.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=25665015&postcount=648
The Global Mobiles is not listed on Amazon, I guess they are out of stock on the phone.
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Not really, stock in a shop could be a month or two old. And you cant tell manufacturing week/build line from the box. Ask the staff to show you the backplate and look for 12w12+ and Not AA [eg AB are reportedly clean].
Also, read the screen thread.
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Can u post screenshots of the backplate please..
from xperia PLAY
xperiax10.awesome said:
Can u post screenshots of the backplate please..
from xperia PLAY
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Bit hard to take a screenshot of something thats not on the screen
Use ur camera man to take the pic
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So I'm planning on importing a Z2.
I'm on AT&T, are there any unforeseen consequences to doing this?
I just want to make sure I don't screw myself.
Thanks in advance.
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So I'm planning on importing a Z2.
I'm on AT&T, are there any unforeseen consequences to doing this?
I just want to make sure I don't screw myself.
Thanks in advance.
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you can buy from Taiwan & ship to USA...
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So I'm planning on importing a Z2.
I'm on AT&T, are there any unforeseen consequences to doing this?
I just want to make sure I don't screw myself.
Thanks in advance.
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I did it and it was painless. I had my concerns but someone on another forum recommended a reputable dealer "e-bagel-tw" on eBay. He accepted my "best offer" price and the shipping was free. Since it's an international phone, it has to have AT&Ts LTE enabled after you get it. Some people have been panicking thinking they're stuck with 3G, but it's perfectly compatible once you download and install the right files.
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I did it and it was painless. I had my concerns but someone on another forum recommended a reputable dealer "e-bagel-tw" on eBay. He accepted my "best offer" price and the shipping was free. Since it's an international phone, it has to have AT&Ts LTE enabled after you get it. Some people have been panicking thinking they're stuck with 3G, but it's perfectly compatible once you download and install the right files.
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I can confirm that ebay seller "e-bagel-tw" is legit. I ordered my purple z2 from them and had it in my hands in 2 days from Taiwan to U.S. Phone has worked flawlessly for the 2 weeks I have had it.
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I can confirm that ebay seller "e-bagel-tw" is legit. I ordered my purple z2 from them and had it in my hands in 2 days from Taiwan to U.S. Phone has worked flawlessly for the 2 weeks I have had it.
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I'm thinking of ordering as well, I've grown impatient with my handtec order. Did you guys get the noise cancelling headphones or dock charger? His ebay listing doesn't mention either. Thanks.
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I can confirm that ebay seller "e-bagel-tw" is legit. I ordered my purple z2 from them and had it in my hands in 2 days from Taiwan to U.S. Phone has worked flawlessly for the 2 weeks I have had it.
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I bought my phone from this seller too. When I realized that the was no charging dock in the box, I contacted him and he sent me the dock free of charge.
Such a good and honest seller. He deserves your business
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I bought my phone from this seller too. When I realized that the was no charging dock in the box, I contacted him and he sent me the dock free of charge.
Such a good and honest seller. He deserves your business
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Same here. I recieved the device with no charging dock, so he sent me a dock.
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I did it and it was painless. I had my concerns but someone on another forum recommended a reputable dealer "e-bagel-tw" on eBay. He accepted my "best offer" price and the shipping was free. Since it's an international phone, it has to have AT&Ts LTE enabled after you get it. Some people have been panicking thinking they're stuck with 3G, but it's perfectly compatible once you download and install the right files.
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Do you know a reliable source for these files? Just getting my ducks in a row.
I'm also on AT&T. I will say that I'd you don't already have the correctly enabled sim card, the system will give you a 3G only one of they enable the Z2 in your account. I had to go back and get them to fake the system into thinking I siding a different model so that it would provision LTE on my account.
Other than that, turn on LTE in the settings and use the system software to download the Internet settings and you're golden.
FYI, I dealt with the same seller and have the same comments about how great he is.
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Do you know a reliable source for these files? Just getting my ducks in a row.
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I wish I was paying more attention at the time. I took the phone to a local AT&T device support location in NYC when I realized I was not receiving data. The tech there couldn't figure it out at first either which is when mild panic started to set in and I backed off to let him fiddle with it. Eventually, he had a eureka moment when he stumbled upon a setting that required the download of a little file that allows the phone to connect to US LTE carriers. AT&T was one of the choices. Now in my phones settings: tools...wireless networks...more...internet settings...accept...and one of the three choices is ATT.
I'm going to order one as well. Probably will use the same seller.
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IHe accepted my "best offer" price and the shipping was free.
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Do you mind sharing what your offered to pay that he accepted?
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Now in my phones settings: tools...wireless networks...more...internet settings...accept...and one of the three choices is ATT.
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What were the other carrier options under US? Was T-Mobile one of them?
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Do you mind sharing what your offered to pay that he accepted?
What were the other carrier options under US? Was T-Mobile one of them?
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I saw a few people with tmobile saying they got LTE going.
Can anyone confirm the noise canceling earphones from the suggested eBay seller? Thanks
hanano17 said:
I saw a few people with tmobile saying they got LTE going.
Can anyone confirm the noise canceling earphones from the suggested eBay seller? Thanks
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Yeah, the noise cancelling earphones were included in the box.
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Do you mind sharing what your offered to pay that he accepted?
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I am also very interested in this. I would appreciate the share.
And thanks for all the info guys. Great stuff!
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I am also very interested in this. I would appreciate the share.
And thanks for all the info guys. Great stuff!
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Also very interested!
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Do you know a reliable source for these files? Just getting my ducks in a row.
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I am also very interested in this. I would appreciate the share.
And thanks for all the info guys. Great stuff!
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I didn't want to be a time waster and make a ridiculously low offer so, I said $850 and it was accepted.
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I didn't want to be a time waster and make a ridiculously low offer so, I said $850 and it was accepted.
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Is the bootloader unlockable?
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I didn't want to be a time waster and make a ridiculously low offer so, I said $850 and it was accepted.
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Alright thanks
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Is the bootloader unlockable?
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Also interested in this.
My Taiwan version will allow bootloader unlock.
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I wanted to buy this phone when it 1st came out but i was broke, now i have money to buy it and i can find it anywere, weather it be ATT,T moble, ect websites, not even sony's website. is this phone gone?:crying::crying:
http://www.gsmnation.com/hot-phones/unlocked-sony-xperia-z2-d6543.html
That's because it hasn't been released in the US yet (I assume that's where you are by the carriers listed).
All of us in the US that have a Z2 have one imported from one of the other countries it has been released in(even if we got it from a US seller).
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KyleSforza said:
http://www.gsmnation.com/hot-phones/unlocked-sony-xperia-z2-d6543.html
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Ah, so these are the guys you are looking to buy a 4g set from
The network compatibility tab is very helpful.
Pocketnow endorses gsmnation.
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Ah, so these are the guys you are looking to buy a 4g set from
The network compatibility tab is very helpful.
Pocketnow endorses gsmnation.
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Yeah lol
Go for it and let us know how it went. Could your luck get any worse that it has been already.
Surprised to see this model is d6543 thought it would be d503.
New budget says mobiles should be cheaper, wonder if that means they reduce the 7% import duty.
Has anyone got a link or seller that is selling the s9+ in titanium gray? Honestly the only color I care for and I’ll probably hold off on buying till I find it.
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Don't think its available in the US
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Don't think its available in the US
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It’s not. Would have to be from an international seller.
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Axiom Telecom is selling the 256 GB in Grey
axiomtelecom.com
Choose the UAE store
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Even I like the same color, it will look nice.
How is Huawei on updates? I have an unlocked UK device on order for use in the United States. It's VOG-L09. My second phone is a Samsung Galaxy S10+ and the wait for updates with Samsung is pathetic. I'm still waiting on the March update and most all the carrier models have it. Hoping Huawei is a bit faster? Also - do we normally have a specific thread to discuss updates here or just random as they come?
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No,it's not better,it's worse
dule2303 said:
No,it's not better,it's worse
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Wonderful. Ugh.
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EricMartinSoCal said:
Wonderful. Ugh.
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I've read that some people have received an update that included the March security patch. I've had my phone for a week and haven't received the update yet.
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How is Huawei on updates? I have an unlocked UK device on order for use in the United States. It's VOG-L09. My second phone is a Samsung Galaxy S10+ and the wait for updates with Samsung is pathetic. I'm still waiting on the March update and most all the carrier models have it. Hoping Huawei is a bit faster? Also - do we normally have a specific thread to discuss updates here or just random as they come?
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Where did you get a VOG-L09? As far as I know that's a single SIM variant? Didn't know it came as a single SIM...
VOG-L09 direct from O2 UK here. Single sim, software 9.1.0.124. Not sure if that's the latest but its the one that includes 3rd party app support for always on display.
Annoyed it didn't come with a clear silicone case like it seems to in Europe though. Ordered one on Amazon Prime to come tomorrow.
And it's on March security patch.
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Got mine from cpw
This phone feels so much better. I dont get it. Same kirin 980. But games are smoother in frame rates. Example, Dolphin emulator struggles with mate 20 pro and 20 X in resident evil 4. With this p30 pro, smooth as hell... How? Not that I'm complaining!
It is definitely smoother in the whole software experience too! Surprised.
As for battery life... Omg. Very early but so far the best yet
I'm only on the first 113 software too. Can't seem to get the 124 update others are saying they've received
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Where did you get a VOG-L09? As far as I know that's a single SIM variant? Didn't know it came as a single SIM...
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I believe the UK and Canadian versions are single SIM. I got mine from Technolec UK. Not the best deal but they are a brick and mortar and had 100% positive reviews on about 17,000 transactions so it felt safer. They are also an authorized retailer for Huawei. It was not cheap though.
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UK is single or dual sim. EE and Three and selling the dual sim version. My friend powered up his Three P30 Pro and got firmware 124 immediately. My single sim from Amazon UK has got that update and is on 113. Really need 124 asap as this improves the camera a lot and fixes a lot of bugs too.
My single sim got the update as soon as I powered it on too. The 124 update.
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My single sim got the update as soon as I powered it on too. The 124 update.
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Which network carrier are you on?
Try HiSuite for pc - there are much faster updates but still 1124 is the newest.
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Wonderful. Ugh.
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Nothing problems with updates.
If no come ota use pc program.
brought mine sim free from the uk and i am not getting the 124 update saying 113 is the latest. thinking about sticking with my s10 plus and sending the p30 pro back
Still waiting for the update on my VOG-L29.
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brought mine sim free from the uk and i am not getting the 124 update saying 113 is the latest. thinking about sticking with my s10 plus and sending the p30 pro back
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It is only just starting to roll out. Patience!
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It is only just starting to roll out. Patience!
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I was spoiled by my experience with the Pixel 3XL. That said, I switched to the P30 Pro for its incredible battery life and competitive camera. Other than updates, I'm delighted to have made the switch.
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I was spoiled by my experience with the Pixel 3XL. That said, I switched to the P30 Pro for its incredible battery life and competitive camera. Other than updates, I'm delighted to have made the switch.
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You will never have the update experience that you get with Google or OnePlus (in my case) with anyone. As some have said, perhaps patience is the key. I'm not very good in that aspect either though. I still have to wait till the 12th of April for my unlocked P30 Pro to be released and then ship from the UK to USA so I guess I'd be happy just to have it at this point.
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Which network carrier are you on?
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O2 but not sure that plays any part as I got the update before I put my sim card in.
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O2 but not sure that plays any part as I got the update before I put my sim card in.
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Do unlocked phones get updates slower than carrier models with Huawei? That's the case with Samsung. For whatever reason the unlocked phones are relegated to last place in the queue.
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