Looking to leave Sprint and go with a Galaxy Nexus and use it with Straight Talk (on T-Mobile's network). I was going to buy online but now i'm thinking about buying locally due to time constraints.
Just wondering if the Google Play GNexus is the same as an International version that many are advertising on craigslist. Is there anyway to verify as well?
Yes. The only variation is the NTT DoCoMo version from Japan. It's a bit different than others, but by in large, the unlocked GNEX is the same everywhere, including directly from Google. Of course we don't know what you are looking at on Craigslist, so it's really a guess, but it's likely the same as what's sold everywhere else.
Exact same with 99.9% same software. The only difference is that it has Google Wallet pre-loaded on it. And you get a full US warranty.
Otherwise, it's the exact same. Unlocked (pentaband), unbranded, etc..
ah, never thought about the wararnty. i guess i'll be getting it from Expansys USA then. Thanks
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Yes. The only variation is the NTT DoCoMo version from Japan. It's a bit different than others, but by in large, the unlocked GNEX is the same everywhere, including directly from Google. Of course we don't know what you are looking at on Craigslist, so it's really a guess, but it's likely the same as what's sold everywhere else.
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What is different in the SC-04D vs the i9250?
martonikaj said:
Exact same with 99.9% same software. The only difference is that it has Google Wallet pre-loaded on it. And you get a full US warranty.
Otherwise, it's the exact same. Unlocked (pentaband), unbranded, etc..
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Not quite exactly the same. The one's sold by Google on the Play Store seem to have a bootloader that does not wipe when unlocked, compared to non-Play Store devices.
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ah, never thought about the wararnty. i guess i'll be getting it from Expansys USA then. Thanks
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do you... not want a US warranty from Google Play?
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Not quite exactly the same. The one's sold by Google on the Play Store seem to have a bootloader that does not wipe when unlocked, compared to non-Play Store devices.
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Seen threads on this. Fully confirmed? If so, still has no real-world effect on the use of the device compared to international i9250 models.
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Seen threads on this. Fully confirmed? If so, still has no real-world effect on the use of the device compared to international i9250 models.
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Fully confirmed that it exists. What's not confirmed yet is whether it is a hardware or software issue.
You're right, no material real-world effect, but the OP was asking for differences, and given that may be a hardware difference, I thought I'd throw it out there.
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I do want the US warranty. http://www.expansys-usa.com/google-nexus-prime-android-smartphone-unlocked-16gb-224148/
i guess looking at the expansys listing, it doesn't say anything about a US warranty but rather their own 1 year warranty.
I got mine from Expansys USA and it came loaded with the yakju ROM <- which means it's actually the european phone. But no worries, all you do is download and flash the takju ROM and it will be exactly like the Google Play store phones. (only difference is google wallet anyways)
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ah, never thought about the wararnty. i guess i'll be getting it from Expansys USA then. Thanks
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do you... not want a US warranty from Google Play?
Seen threads on this. Fully confirmed? If so, still has no real-world effect on the use of the device compared to international i9250 models.
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Fully confirmed that it exists. What's not confirmed yet is whether it is a hardware or software issue.
You're right, no material real-world effect, but the OP was asking for differences, and given that may be a hardware difference, I thought I'd throw it out there.
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is the bootloader not wiping a roadblock when customizing? i'd be looking to root and flash a custom ROM.
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I do want the US warranty. http://www.expansys-usa.com/google-nexus-prime-android-smartphone-unlocked-16gb-224148/
i guess looking at the expansys listing, it doesn't say anything about a US warranty but rather their own 1 year warranty.
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Then you should buy it from the play store comes with a full one year USA warranty
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No, not an issue. You still end up doing a factory data reset on the phone through CWM whenever installing a new ROM.
It's just nice that the bootloader doesn't wipe the phone if you've been using the phone for a while and can't back anything up without root ... which usually requires an unlocked bootloader if no exploit is available. Did you get all that? I tried to make it as confusing as possible; as you can see. <
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is the bootloader not wiping a roadblock when customizing? i'd be looking to root and flash a custom ROM.
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tracerit said:
I do want the US warranty. http://www.expansys-usa.com/google-nexus-prime-android-smartphone-unlocked-16gb-224148/
i guess looking at the expansys listing, it doesn't say anything about a US warranty but rather their own 1 year warranty.
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They just act as a middle man for a European warranty. They take the phone, send to Europe, Samsung fix it, send it back, send it back. Takes longer and requires Expansys to be in the middle. If its not that much more expensive, I'd order from Google Play personally.
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They just act as a middle man for a European warranty. They take the phone, send to Europe, Samsung fix it, send it back, send it back. Takes longer and requires Expansys to be in the middle. If its not that much more expensive, I'd order from Google Play personally.
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yeah i figured that may have been the case. i contacted some guy on craigslist listing a new few days used google play nexus for $400. i'm gonna see if i can get on that
pretty excited!
Hmmm, I'd be wary of someone selling a few days used GNex - from what I've read on this forum some of them are lemons. Why isn't the guy just returning it to Google for a refund?
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yeah i figured that may have been the case. i contacted some guy on craigslist listing a new few days used google play nexus for $400. i'm gonna see if i can get on that
pretty excited!
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Hmmm, I'd be wary of someone selling a few days used GNex - from what I've read on this forum some of them are lemons. Why isn't the guy just returning it to Google for a refund?
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That's what I'd wonder. He's got a full refund period.
what kind of issues are there?
Screen color issues and some phones are just generally buggy. Various people have reported having issues with their GNex until they get it replaced with one that isn't buggy.
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what kind of issues are there?
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Does anyone know if the Galaxy Nexus from O2 uk have SIM Lock?
If so, will it be easy to get rid of?
Shen
All Nexus phones are SIM unlocked it's enforced by Google
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All Nexus phones are SIM unlocked it's enforced by Google
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That's what I thought, but a quick Google showed that some Nexus S phones are locked...maybe it's a frequency lock...
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Not necessarily. Three UK have said that their Galaxy Nexii are locked.
i have the Nexus S, and no, it was never locked in any shape or form
you either get the GSM version of the CDMA version
that's all
just like the new GN, you either go for the GSM version, or the CDMA version
This is, I have one waiting for me to buy at the O2 store, the kind helper said he'd keep it for me until I arrive....
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i have the Nexus S, and no, it was never locked in any shape or form
you either get the GSM version of the CDMA version
that's all
just like the new GN, you either go for the GSM version, or the CDMA version
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ahh cool, cheers mate. (*and LTE)
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Not necessarily. Three UK have said that their Galaxy Nexii are locked.
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WTF? that's new, that would really suck, the whole concept and ideal behind Nexus phones are unlocked and easy ROOT out of the box
Wow! 3 really like to screws things around
just like Verizon in USA, adding their crapware into stock AOSP
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WTF? that's new, that would really suck, the whole concept and ideal behind Nexus phones are unlocked and easy ROOT out of the box
Wow! 3 really like to screws things around
just like Verizon in USA, adding their crapware into stock AOSP
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i spoke to 3 yesterday, spoke to a couple of their representatives to confirm if there was a SIM lock on the phone, they confirmed that there was
Vodaphone said their Nexus S are locked, but they weren't. The stupid O2 Customer Services say all O2 phones are sim locked.
Some are lock and some aren't. Same as the nexus s.
I would personal always presume network direct phones will be locked unless told otherwise.
Meh, I'll just have to put my GiffGaff in it if it is, until I get SuperCID on it.
just buy it from retailers that offers unlocked version to avoid problem then.
don't give business to 3, and let them die a painful and slow death by locking their phones
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just buy it from retailers that offers unlocked version to avoid problem then.
don't give business to 3, and let them die a painful and slow death by locking their phones
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I'm not buying it from 3, I'm buying from O2......and I refuse to wait another 7 days for it.
3 will always be locked unless you get it from CPW ect. And there firmware is usually written pretty deep into the phone.
its either Phones4U or another independent now, or wait 2 weeks until CPW are allowed to sell it on all Networks. The rest are going to be Network Locked, I'm going to Jamaica January and do not want to be stuck on some waiting for Updates O2 Firmware so no way in hell am I getting it from O2 Direct.
They told me it was OK lol got my unlock code in less than 24 hours.
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Not sure , here in #Reunion Island , same in #France , with #SFR Galaxy Nexus is sim locked
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1374830
Yeah you call off it
I just ordered the verizon LTE version and I have read that the phone dialer is there but not accessible.
Has anyone figured out how to get it working?
Thanks in advance
wangjaroni said:
I just ordered the verizon LTE version and I have read that the phone dialer is there but not accessible.
Has anyone figured out how to get it working?
Thanks in advance
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You'd probably need a modified framework, but there's no chance as its impossible to modify anything in system with your device. No root available as yet.
I live in the UK and I'm a little bemused as to why US carriers lock down their users so much:?
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You'd probably need a modified framework, but there's no chance as its impossible to modify anything in system with your device. No root available as yet.
I live in the UK and I'm a little bemused as to why US carriers lock down their users so much:?
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It's like an abusive relationship. They abuse us because they can.
On a side note. I didn't end up getting the tablet because apparently Best Buy had the wrong price on Ebay. They cancelled my order and refunded me.
I think they should have had to honor the price but there is no way to open a dispute since the item didn't ship on ebay.
I'm on AT&T, but no contract so, correct me if I'm wrong, there isn't any reason to buy the note from AT&T. How, as an American, do I buy the international version? The only place I see it is on amazon, where they're charging an extra 100$ for.
Additionally is there any reason not to go with the international version?
Just wait for the N930U. Or shell out the extra $100 for the exynos variant.
I'm personally getting the N930V with Verizon and I'll flash the U firmware later like I did with my S7 edge. You could do the same, unless you're more interested in a potential bootloader unlock.
The 930U is the unlocked American version? When does that even come out? I don't care about the bootloader, I just would prefer the exynos version because it's usually a slight bit better, but I'm not dropping 980$ on it.
The U version of the S7 was still a snapdragon. If you want the exynos, you'll need to get the international version. It's not out so that's probably why it's still pricey. If you want to save some cash just wait for it to be cheaper on Swappa or eBay.
http://m.ebay.com/itm/Samsung-Galax...ack-Silver-Gold-Blue-/201637586849?nav=SEARCH
Only $30 more than carrier pricing on eBay.
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Just wait for the N930U. Or shell out the extra $100 for the exynos variant.
I'm personally getting the N930V with Verizon and I'll flash the U firmware later like I did with my S7 edge. You could do the same, unless you're more interested in a potential bootloader unlock.
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How did you flash the U version I thought Verizon has locked bootloaders and you couldn't make modifications ?
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It flashes through Odin. Since it's a stock firmware it flashed over just fine.
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Here's another store selling for even less. I'm not sure if they charge tax though, but either way with any carrier upgrade you're looking at the phone price and tax anyways.
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1269581-REG/samsung_n930_black_galaxy_note_7_64gb.html
would it be worth it to spend 100$ more to buy the Exynos version? That's what I am wondering too...
are there any downside?
Isn't there more support for Exynos version and more battery saving?
If you're a Flashaholic like me it is definitely worth getting an unlocked Exynos version with its unlocked bootloader.
But the down side is lack of warranty and some of the frequencies that you're carrier uses may not be available on the International version
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If you're a Flashaholic like me it is definitely worth getting an unlocked Exynos version with its unlocked bootloader.
But the down side is lack of warranty and some of the frequencies that you're carrier uses may not be available on the International version
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Thanks! that's what I was thinking! and Exynos version seems to have better battery as well!
As for frequencies - it looks like they are good for most Canadian wireless companies.
Do we know for sure if Exynos N930F will come with an unlocked bootloader? (still waiting to order mine)
And what about warranty? Isn't Samsung supposed to honor warranty no matter where you buy it from on brand new phones just launched for a year since their launch date (it only makes sense and they used to back in Galaxy S2 days - from experience) *sigh*
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Thanks! that's what I was thinking! and Exynos version seems to have better battery as well!
As for frequencies - it looks like they are good for most Canadian wireless companies.
Do we know for sure if Exynos N930F will come with an unlocked bootloader? (still waiting to order mine)
And what about warranty? Isn't Samsung supposed to honor warranty no matter where you buy it from on brand new phones just launched for a year since their launch date (it only makes sense and they used to back in Galaxy S2 days - from experience) *sigh*
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Nope, from what im seeing they wont honor warranty in the US if you buy an international phone. Thats my major hurdle right now. I would really like to get some type of warranty. Even contacted Squaretrade and they said no. So will try upsie.
it's been a few years since I bought international, last phone was s3, what's the current state of international Samsung phones on att? do we still only get 2 compatible bands? I know theres a thing where you have to use the phone for 5 mins in that country with the country Sim card, anything else I should know about? speed and coverage still good? i been out of the game a bit so I'm playing catch up here.
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If you're a Flashaholic like me it is definitely worth getting an unlocked Exynos version with its unlocked bootloader.
But the down side is lack of warranty and some of the frequencies that you're carrier uses may not be available on the International version
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I am in the same boat as you. Being able to flash my phone and play around with it, is my version of a work day stress reliever. Being an owner of a S7E and my old reliable N4, I cant wait for the N7 to be released. I will be replacing my N4 with it so I need to make sure that the Intl version will be unlocked. Will be following the early reports that will soon start trickling in as units arrive to their new owners.
I may be able to help I'm in Thailand.
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naruto.ninjakid said:
Nope, from what im seeing they wont honor warranty in the US if you buy an international phone. Thats my major hurdle right now. I would really like to get some type of warranty. Even contacted Squaretrade and they said no. So will try upsie.
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I bought the N7 from BHP (link you posted earlier) they have it available for pre-order and in the checkout they offered Square Trade for Warrenty - I also used Square Trade when I purchased the S7Edge (international Version) So I don't think it is giong to be a problem for you if you want to use Square Trade or any other major warrenty program like Upsie. Good Luck
Thanks Alot !
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I bought the N7 from BHP (link you posted earlier) they have it available for pre-order and in the checkout they offered Square Trade for Warranty - I also used Square Trade when I purchased the S7Edge (international Version) So I don't think it is going to be a problem for you if you want to use Square Trade or any other major warranty program like Upsie. Good Luck
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This is why I like this community. Thanks for coming back and updating. This was my biggest issue and you have now solved it. knowing I can get a warranty alleviates the what if's for me. I'm paranoid and always insure my devices even though i have never broken one. So I will be ordering from B&H as well. They seem very knowledgeable on unlocked phone issues from the FAQ and they don't charge tax in some states. All Im waiting for now is to see if Root is coming and development support. I'm on T-Mobile by the way so I will not get VoLTE and WiFi-calling but TEKHD said he will work on that in his ROM so I have some hope. Thanks again.
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This is why I like this community. Thanks for coming back and updating. This was my biggest issue and you have now solved it. knowing I can get a warranty alleviates the what if's for me. I'm paranoid and always insure my devices even though i have never broken one. So I will be ordering from B&H as well. They seem very knowledgeable on unlocked phone issues from the FAQ and they don't charge tax in some states. All Im waiting for now is to see if Root is coming and development support. I'm on T-Mobile by the way so I will not get VoLTE and WiFi-calling but TEKHD said he will work on that in his ROM so I have some hope. Thanks again.
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I am on ATT and use the G935F right now on ATT and it works great - I don't knwo for sure if the N930 (note 7) will be unlocked but it seems like it probably will be - I htink the chances are high that the bootloader is unlocked and if that turns out to be true, root is not too far away - just need to get it in the hands of a few devs who do that sort of thing - and all should be good. Fingers Crossed...
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I bought the N7 from BHP (link you posted earlier) they have it available for pre-order and in the checkout they offered Square Trade for Warrenty - I also used Square Trade when I purchased the S7Edge (international Version) So I don't think it is giong to be a problem for you if you want to use Square Trade or any other major warrenty program like Upsie. Good Luck
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would you know if the square trade warranty would apply to people living in Canada as well?
cadcamaro said:
Just wait for the N930U. Or shell out the extra $100 for the exynos variant.
I'm personally getting the N930V with Verizon and I'll flash the U firmware later like I did with my S7 edge. You could do the same, unless you're more interested in a potential bootloader unlock.
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Interesting. What advantages does the U firmware have over the stock Verizon firmware, or are you just getting rid of all the Verizon bloat? Do you lose wifi calling and Samsung pay?
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Interesting. What advantages does the U firmware have over the stock Verizon firmware, or are you just getting rid of all the Verizon bloat? Do you lose wifi calling and Samsung pay?
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You lose all bloatware and Verizon apps. It essentially turns the phone into a stock Samsung expensive.
You will lose any carrier extras like wifi calling VOLTE and Verizon's own vvm service. For some reason they only allow you to install their voicemail apps on their phones. Samsung pay still works though, and to get around the voicemail issue I just use Google voice as a forwarding number if I don't answer. It's honestly better than any carrier voicemail service I've used as there's no extra charges and you get notifications anywhere.
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You lose all bloatware and Verizon apps. It essentially turns the phone into a stock Samsung expensive.
You will lose any carrier extras like wifi calling VOLTE and Verizon's own vvm service. For some reason they only allow you to install their voicemail apps on their phones. Samsung pay still works though, and to get around the voicemail issue I just use Google voice as a forwarding number if I don't answer. It's honestly better than any carrier voicemail service I've used as there's no extra charges and you get notifications anywhere.
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Yeah I use Google voice as well. Great info thanks
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I need a device that I can root n ROM. Verizon wireless customer here. Pixel too locked down for my taste . Any suggestions I know the Moto g5 plus was getting a lot of love.
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I need a device that I can root n ROM. Verizon wireless customer here. Pixel too locked down for my taste . Any suggestions I know the Moto g5 plus was getting a lot of love.
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Everything not Verizon.....
buy a pixel 2 xl off google. buy a used pixel 2 xl and sell yours. #profit
Uh, the Pixel 2 man, you already have the current best Android phone, but you got the wrong version, need to only buy from Google, you bought the red Nazi version from the evil V.
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I need a device that I can root n ROM. Verizon wireless customer here. Pixel too locked down for my taste . Any suggestions I know the Moto g5 plus was getting a lot of love.
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Verizon locked your phone, and locked you in at the same time. Like others have said you bought the wrong variant of the P2XL. Maybe you feel you were/are forced to buy the wrong variant because you cannot buy an unlocked phone to escape the clutches of the Red Devil, but you would be wrong. Buying a phone subsidized by Verizon (getting the phone up front and paying for it on-contract for 2-3 years) is no different than just financing it from a reputable source. Finance any unlocked phone you like. At that point you are free to stay with Verizon until your contract is up and then go to any other carrier you like. Hardware good. Verizon bad.
What device you guys think is getting the best development at this point?
What device you guys think is getting the best development at this point?
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What device you guys think is getting the best development at this point?
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Anything 1+ related.
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Anything 1+ related.
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They aren't Verizon compatible. I don't think
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They aren't Verizon compatible. I don't think
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No, they're not. Was just answering the question generically. If your talking strictly Verizon compatible phones, then probably the google version of any pixel device.
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What device you guys think is getting the best development at this point?
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Pixel 2 XL (Google version, unlocked) maybe not BEST, but as good as anyone else...
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They aren't Verizon compatible. I don't think
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There are exceptions, as VZW did not carry the Huawei 6P but it does work, very well I might add, on their network. The downside of using a non-VZW device on their network is you lose some of the goodies that come with a VZW supplied device (free vzw cloud, asurion insurance, etc).
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No, they're not. Was just answering the question generically. If your talking strictly Verizon compatible phones, then probably the google version of any pixel device.
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Pixel 2 XL (Google version, unlocked)
As a VZW user myself, I found that in order to root / mod any recent device offered by Verizon, you MUST buy from the manufacturer (unlocked).
Google has many offers similar to VZWs payment structure with 0% interest for two years, or you can buy it outright as I did and not mess with payments.
If you're stuck using only the devices offered through a VZW retailer, I don't think you're going to be rooting / modding your device anytime soon.
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They aren't Verizon compatible. I don't think
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I guess it really comes down to your priorities. If you are willing to consider phones not sold by Verizon (but still CDMA compatible) you could start by looking HERE for some ideas. Although being unlock-able is a requirement, it doesn't guarantee dev popularity... so you would need to cross check your top choices here on XDA. Just go into the respective forums and have a look around at the number of ROM's/Kernels, etc. (TWRP/Magisk support is critical, too) for each respective phone. If Android 9.0 and regular functionality and security updates are important, you may find yourself circling back to the Pixel2 again. Prices will drop even more when the P3's hit. If you go this route I strongly recommend you buy directly from Google as your warranty experience will be far superior across the board than if you buy from anywhere else. Financing is available.
Thanks everyone, I got the Verizon edition for half price from Best buy, on payment plan. I'll be looking at Motorola or something like that now. The pixel is great but I miss my themes and ROMs
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Thanks everyone, I got the Verizon edition for half price from Best buy, on payment plan. I'll be looking at Motorola or something like that now. The pixel is great but I miss my themes and ROMs
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Sell it on swappa. I bought another 2xl on swappa for 560$ you can probably get 450 then only a little bit more to get Google version.
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Thanks everyone, I got the Verizon edition for half price from Best buy, on payment plan. I'll be looking at Motorola or something like that now. The pixel is great but I miss my themes and ROMs
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Just totally ignoring what everyone has said lol
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Just totally ignoring what everyone has said lol
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U are an idiot
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U are an idiot
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You buy the wrong version and get mad at the "pixel" for it and when people tell you that you need google version you still just plan on Moto. Anything that comes out of verizon will be locked.
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You buy the wrong version and get mad at the "pixel" for it and when people tell you that you need google version you still just plan on Moto. Anything that comes out of verizon will be locked.
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I'm not buying from Verizon, nor did I say I was. Thanks for your very non insightful posts
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I'm not buying from Verizon, nor did I say I was. Thanks for your very non insightful posts
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If you're getting the G5 plus you will definitely miss the Pixel. The G5 has middle of the road hardware.
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There are exceptions, as VZW did not carry the Huawei 6P but it does work, very well I might add, on their network. The downside of using a non-VZW device on their network is you lose some of the goodies that come with a VZW supplied device (free vzw cloud, asurion insurance, etc).
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When you say Huawei 6P do you mean the Huawei built Nexus 6P? If so I'm pretty sure that won't work. Verizon is notorious for not allowing phones that they don't sell to be actived on its network even if the phone fully supports the network. I know for a fact that Verizon won't allow the Nexus 5X on its network. Unless Verizon has changed things since last November.
So I have the S3 and talked the other half into why I need to upgrade!
I'm on AT&T and am using a US Cell S3 w VzW Oreo so am not afraid of porting and making it work.
I do want AT&T NumberSync though, which is why I'm leaning towards getting it direct. But, I've seen a few forums mention getting the Korean version for the 6GB of RAM.
I'm looking to be educated, so please let me know your thoughts. I need it to be cell.
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IMO go with Korean. Unless you don't care about paying for additional tablet line and rooting.
I'm able to use my existing voice sim in the tablet and it has a phone app and messaging like a regular phone.
Originally I bought the Verizon version - no oem unlock, requires tablet sim and only 4gb ram
Basically only downside I can see to ordering Korean one through eBay is the time you have to wait for it to get here. Not that bad but not the instant gratification we all want! I never knew about ordering foreign tablets, was always scared off by lack of warranty. But due to how carriers restrict US tablets, I will be buying from Korea every time in the future.
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IMO go with Korean. Unless you don't care about paying for additional tablet line and rooting.
I'm able to use my existing voice sim in the tablet and it has a phone app and messaging like a regular phone.
Originally I bought the Verizon version - no oem unlock, requires tablet sim and only 4gb ram
Basically only downside I can see to ordering Korean one through eBay is the time you have to wait for it to get here. Not that bad but not the instant gratification we all want! I never knew about ordering foreign tablets, was always scared off by lack of warranty. But due to how carriers restrict US tablets, I will be buying from Korea every time in the future.
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I agree... I ordered through eBay and received it in 4 days.
I think i saw in another thread you both bought from the same person. Do you by chance have their seller name you can post or message me?
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alfredtv said:
I think i saw in another thread you both bought from the same person. Do you by chance have their seller name you can post or message me?
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This was the item I bought. Communication was good, I didn't pay any extra taxes or anything. Good experience
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Samsung-Ga...-LTE-Unlocked-4K-Record-SM-T835-/253816928507
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I think i saw in another thread you both bought from the same person. Do you by chance have their seller name you can post or message me?
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I bought the 64GB LTE version here - https://www.ebay.com/itm/SAMSUNG-Ga...-4G-LTE-RAM-6GB/263972876227?var=563485185229
Came in fast. No taxes and/or fees.
machx1111 said:
This was the item I bought. Communication was good, I didn't pay any extra taxes or anything. Good experience
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Samsung-Ga...-LTE-Unlocked-4K-Record-SM-T835-/253816928507
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sandibhatt said:
I bought the 64GB LTE version here - https://www.ebay.com/itm/SAMSUNG-Ga...-4G-LTE-RAM-6GB/263972876227?var=563485185229
Came in fast. No taxes and/or fees.
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may i ask you guys, if i buy one at ebay, what can i do if the screen say, with a green line which is a quite common amoled problem, leaks found on edges, dead pixel, yellowish or blue tints etc? can i return it and get a new one? i can hardly accept these problems. I'm in hong kong and have never buy anything at ebay but the one with 6gb ram looks good really!
can anyone share your experience pls?
thanks in advance
ykkfive said:
may i ask you guys, if i buy one at ebay, what can i do if the screen say, with a green line which is a quite common amoled problem, leaks found on edges, dead pixel, yellowish or blue tints etc? can i return it and get a new one? i can hardly accept these problems. I'm in hong kong and have never buy anything at ebay but the one with 6gb ram looks good really!
can anyone share your experience pls?
thanks in advance
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Because the international version lacks a warranty, at least for USA consumers, I purchased a Squareteade warranty.
Being in HK, I'm not sure if a warranty might apply to you or not, or if there is another similar 3rd party warranty available.
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Because the international version lacks a warranty, at least for USA consumers, I purchased a Squareteade warranty.
Being in HK, I'm not sure if a warranty might apply to you or not, or if there is another similar 3rd party warranty available.
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so if i don purchase an extra warranty i can get it replaced only if it's damaged or not working properly?
also, does the extra warranty cover all imperfect problems observed including but not limited to those i mentioned above?
and how about rooted device? covered or not? for example, rooted but green lines found later?
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IMO go with Korean. Unless you don't care about paying for additional tablet line and rooting.
I'm able to use my existing voice sim in the tablet and it has a phone app and messaging like a regular phone.
Originally I bought the Verizon version - no oem unlock, requires tablet sim and only 4gb ram
Basically only downside I can see to ordering Korean one through eBay is the time you have to wait for it to get here. Not that bad but not the instant gratification we all want! I never knew about ordering foreign tablets, was always scared off by lack of warranty. But due to how carriers restrict US tablets, I will be buying from Korea every time in the future.
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So, you're able to use the tab s4 as a phone? Can you access the Play store too?
I'm asking because I plan on buying a Korean one to use as a phone.
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So, you're able to use the tab s4 as a phone? Can you access the Play store too?
I'm asking because I plan on buying a Korean one to use as a phone.
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Yes. I'm on TMobile can use play store, Samsung dialer as if it were a phone, texting everything. Works great no issues.
TMobile sees it as an unknown phone I notice no throttling whatsoever besides the same video throttling that applies to all phones. (A VPN handles that anways. )
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Yes. I'm on TMobile can use play store, Samsung dialer as if it were a phone, texting everything. Works great no issues.
TMobile sees it as an unknown phone I notice no throttling whatsoever besides the same video throttling that applies to all phones. (A VPN handles that anways. )
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Thanks. I'm on AT&T so it will definitely work.
I've tried finding a definitive answer but I couldn't find it. I've watched numerous videos that showed the phone icon but nothing showing it being used. Thanks again. This will definitely be my next phone.
Is there root for the Korean model?
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Is there root for the Korean model?
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My Korean t835 is rooted.
Afaik the only one that can't be rooted is Verizon bootloader locked one.
I have the AT&T model.... I just assumed that it couldn't be rooted, like my note pro 12.2...