Hi, I'm in Canada on Wind Mobile. Can anyone tell me where I can buy a T-Mobile SGH-T999. T-Mobile won't sell to Canadian residents and ship to Canada. I couldn't find anything on ebay with a reputable seller, and Expansys has nothing as well. Really would like to pick up this phone right away.
there isnt really anywhere else you can purchase it, if i were you i would just buy the international version, the only carrier ones that i could find were the telus and att versions.
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Since you're in Canada, you can get the SGH-T999V which is for Canada.
WIND Mobile, Mobilicity, Videotron and some of the other companies should have it. I just checked Videotron and Mobilicity website for instance and their specs don't let LTE so you should be good to go.
http://pages.samsung.com/ca/galaxysiii/English/ (click on BUY).
The advantage I would see with SGH-T999/V is that it would be like a pentaband phone. Other than that, I would probably get the international version and get full quad core power assuming you're on a provider which is using the international frequencies.
Sango2 said:
Since you're in Canada, you can get the SGH-T999V which is for Canada.
WIND Mobile, Mobilicity, Videotron and some of the other companies should have it. I just checked Videotron and Mobilicity website for instance and their specs don't let LTE so you should be good to go.
http://pages.samsung.com/ca/galaxysiii/English/ (click on BUY).
The advantage I would see with SGH-T999/V is that it would be like a pentaband phone. Other than that, I would probably get the international version and get full quad core power assuming you're on a provider which is using the international frequencies.
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That link takes you to the Carrier's website. In my case that would be Wind Mobile. But they will not sell one outright to an existing customer or even let an existing customer upgrade. Currently Wind Mobile says the SGS3 is only for new customer activation at the moment. Wind Mobile works on the same frequencies as T-Mobile, so that is why I was hoping to get a T-Mobile version, SGH-T999. But even though Wind Mobile and T-Mobile phones are interchangeable to use on both networks, they do not share the same ROMs. The T-Mobile Version of the Galaxy S3 will more than likely get better developer support for custom ROMs. It was the same way with the Galaxy S 4G. The Wind mobile version of the Galaxy S 4G (SGH-T959W) has no developer support and is not able to run the same ROMs as the T-Mobile version (SGH-T959V). So I'm gonna play it safe and get a T-Mobile Galaxy S3.
Unfortunately for me, the international version of the Galaxy S3 will not work on my carrier. If it did, there would be no hesitation in buying one, as this version can be found unlocked almost anywhere online. I really wished Sammy made this phone pentaband like the Galaxy Nexus.
you can always find it on ebay
dantemp said:
That link takes you to the Carrier's website. In my case that would be Wind Mobile. But they will not sell one outright to an existing customer or even let an existing customer upgrade. Currently Wind Mobile says the SGS3 is only for new customer activation at the moment. Wind Mobile works on the same frequencies as T-Mobile, so that is why I was hoping to get a T-Mobile version, SGH-T999. But even though Wind Mobile and T-Mobile phones are interchangeable to use on both networks, they do not share the same ROMs. The T-Mobile Version of the Galaxy S3 will more than likely get better developer support for custom ROMs. It was the same way with the Galaxy S 4G. The Wind mobile version of the Galaxy S 4G (SGH-T959W) has no developer support and is not able to run the same ROMs as the T-Mobile version (SGH-T959V). So I'm gonna play it safe and get a T-Mobile Galaxy S3.
Unfortunately for me, the international version of the Galaxy S3 will not work on my carrier. If it did, there would be no hesitation in buying one, as this version can be found unlocked almost anywhere online. I really wished Sammy made this phone pentaband like the Galaxy Nexus.
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Ok, I see thanks. I was not aware of that since I have mainly purchased international phones and never really looked at carriers.
Could you switch providers which use international frequencies? I actually stopped by T-Mobile a few days ago and asked if they had the S3; they said no but they had a store unit bolted on a security thing so I used it. I showed them the international version which I had in my hand (with aluminum battery case and bumper) and said the custom stuff made it look sick!
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vs.
Spec wise both phones are identical
the only real difference is that one has the t-mobile & Samsung logo in the front, and the other only has the Samsung logo
the tmo version also has a tmo customized boot animation, the telus version is plain samsung boot animation
tmo verison has extra tmo broadware apps, the telus version has only one extra broatware (Groupon)
which would you go for?
will you pay the extra $ for the unbranded version?
The one with bloatware crap that might get WiFi calling at some point.
I like the telus one less branding and bigger space to press the capacitive buttons. The Bloat can be removed with root. I wonder when samsung going to drop source code for this phone. Sprint and At&t already versions already have source code slightly before phones come out. Android police and engadget have already reviewed the tmobile samsung galaxy 2.
Why not just wait on the HD version of the phone? Although I'm not sure when that will be out.
vapotrini said:
Why not just wait on the HD version of the phone? Although I'm not sure when that will be out.
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the HD version is not AWS compatible
Hmm well do you really want to pay $150 more for the branding because everything else will go away when rooted
Dark lord me said:
Hmm well do you really want to pay $150 more for the branding because everything else will go away when rooted
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Save the extra dough and put it towards something else to play with and go for the Tmo version.
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Save the extra dough and put it towards something else to play with and go for the Tmo version.
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wow, if it weren't for the galaxy note coming out, I would definitely get the T-mobile version.
Really good pricing
go with the Tmobil version!!
People are saying the battery life is the worst on the t-mobile galaxy 2. I think its all that badly programmed bloatware on that phone. Also the phone is taking in lte speeds which means the phone uses more power to pull in data. It shows to say lte is over hyped. I think the adreno 220 is overclocked in this phone as well.
Good thing you can usually turn 4g off...
root will be around fast enough ...hell if they can unlock a phone on this site before the actual compny that produces it can i think root will be attainable in no time. save the money and get the tmo version. you can always call tmobile and have it unlocked for free
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Good thing you can usually turn 4g off...
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But hspa+ is 3g so if you turn it off you get edge. Ironically edge speeds on tmobile are faster than at&t 3g speeds.
Hi, guys.
I have been thinking of buying a Touch Pro2 from ebay, but got totally confused.
I need the phone with GSM support, and from what i could see, the ones from T-Mobile and AT&T have that. Then there is this U.S. Cellular carrier. Some sellers list it as GSM capable, but the official HTC website tells otherwise. And there are other carriers too!
Would someone from the U.S. make a little guide for me, please, on which carriers did provide Touch Pro2 with 100% GSM support?
Thanks a lot!
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Hi, guys.
I have been thinking of buying a Touch Pro2 from ebay, but got totally confused.
I need the phone with GSM support, and from what i could see, the ones from T-Mobile and AT&T have that. Then there is this U.S. Cellular carrier. Some sellers list it as GSM capable, but the official HTC website tells otherwise. And there are other carriers too!
Would someone from the U.S. make a little guide for me, please, on which carriers did provide Touch Pro2 with 100% GSM support?
Thanks a lot!
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Well here's where it gets confusing - ALL RHOD's have GSM radios. Even the CDMA ones - they were sold as "world" phones, so they had GSM radios and SIM slots.
Now your question probably pertains to which frequency is supported, and for that you'll have to look up specs. GSM arena or something like that would probably have the bands supported. Make sure whatever phone you're buying supports the bands you need for 3g.
With that said, any RHOD will work... but will it work on 3g... I don't know. You didn't even say what carrier you want.
I am from Ukraine, so Quad Band GSM capability is preferable, 'cause if I'm not mistaken, our domestic carriers are 2G and use GSM 900/1800.
So, by saying that all Rhodiums have GSM radios you mean that I can buy a U.S. Sprint branded Touch Pro2 (which is listed as CDMA only, and which I like the most by its looks ) and can still use it on a GSM network? That's terrific news, even if flashing a ROM or a radio is needed, but... Are you ABSOLUTELY 100% sure about that?
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I am from Ukraine, so Quad Band GSM capability is preferable, 'cause if I'm not mistaken, our domestic carriers are 2G and use GSM 900/1800.
So, by saying that all Rhodiums have GSM radios you mean that I can buy a U.S. Sprint branded Touch Pro2 (which is listed as CDMA only, and which I like the most by its looks ) and can still use it on a GSM network? That's terrific news, even if flashing a ROM or a radio is needed, but... Are you ABSOLUTELY 100% sure about that?
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I have a Sprint TP2, and it does in fact have a GSM radio/SIM slot. However, I'm not that familiar with the device and what bands it supports.
The RHOD400/500 is more desirable IMHO, because it has a dedicated 3.5mm jack for headphones .
Let me see if I can find official band info.
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The RHOD400/500 is more desirable IMHO, because it has a dedicated 3.5mm jack for headphones .
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I'm not that concerned about the phone having a 3.5 slot, as about it being capable to make a call LOL! Still, from what I can see at the official HTC website, only the T-Mobile and AT&T version do not have it.
Also, thank you for the link! The thread explains a lot!
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I'm not that concerned about the phone having a 3.5 slot, as about it being capable to make a call LOL! Still, from what I can see at the official HTC website, only the T-Mobile and AT&T version do not have it.
Also, thank you for the link! The thread explains a lot!
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None of the GSM-only variants (RHOD100, 110, 210, 300) have 3.5mm jacks. Good luck.
I was just in kiev and travelled to uman with a sprint touch pro 2. I bought a life sim card and it worked great. was making international calls on skype over 3g travelling 70mph and it was pretty decent.
is this the GSM or CDMA / LTE version?
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according to the Bestbuy Ad it is the i9250m or HSI925BR
Since it's for Bell and Virigin in Canada, it can only possibly be the GSM/HSPA+ version. The CDMA/LTE model is specific to Verizon and won't work for anyone else.
i can almost bet damn Bell will not sell those phones without a contract like Telus / Rogers did with launch phones
Yep... no chance you'll get it off contract, pretty sure of that lol.
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i can almost bet damn Bell will not sell those phones without a contract like Telus / Rogers did with launch phones
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Hopefully some Canadian friends will find out for us if this thing has microSD slot, because Samsung Ca website list that it does, but BestBuy Ca website doesn't say so.
I just got back from bell and put my $50.00 deposit and yes there are selling the phone outright. $649.00 and it's 16gb..
Does anybody know if the Canada version will have Tmobile USA 3G/4G bands? I'm thinking it may be cheaper overall to buy the Canada version then it would the UK/International version.
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Base on Samsung and BestBuy Canadian site, it do support the 1700 and 2100 HSPA bands.
eksasol said:
Hopefully some Canadian friends will find out for us if this thing has microSD slot, because Samsung Ca website list that it does, but BestBuy Ca website doesn't say so.
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I'm using the phone right now. There's no external memory slots.
I talked to Bell about 2 days ago, you have to be already a Bell customer or a new customer on a new contract, to buy. They will not sell outright at least for the first month of sales.
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I'm using the phone right now. There's no external memory slots.
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this was expected, it'd have been real cool if it did include it though
I'm planning on buying on Thursday and using my Telus SIM. I don't mind buying a 30 Day for $30 to get it a month early. I'm already paying $649.99 plus taxes for the phone. What's $30 after that?
What I am hearing is some confusion as to whether Bell is locking the phones. I thought that was just them assuming, until I heard that some UK carriers had locked them too. Has anyone heard anything definite about locked/unlocked?
I'm gonna guess they'll be unlocked but I have no solid information, just using the Nexus S last year as a proxy (was never sold locked in Canada despite what the carriers said).
Also it might be easier to get it from Virgin Mobile if you want to just buy it outright, which is what I'll try - their supertab or whatever dumb thing they call it then just cancel immediately after.
why cant verizon make ad like that and post it on their website ughhh i am getting sick of verizon
i wouldn't be worried about the SIM lock
you can always go online to have it unlocked
heck even just across the street inside Eaton Center lower level there's a cell phone kiosk there that does unlocking
I hope that's not the case. I'd much rather get it from Canada than from across the pond.
They won't be locked.
If you buy if from Futureshop or Best Buy you will be able to buy it outright. If you go to a Bell store they won't let you buy it without signing up for at least one month of service.
Not according to this...
http://community.futureshop.ca/t5/T...y-Nexus-previews-Android-s-future/ba-p/330548
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If you buy if from Futureshop or Best Buy you will be able to buy it outright. If you go to a Bell store they won't let you buy it without signing up for at least one month of service.
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Probably another 35 or so for "activation fee" if you do that. I think they only waive the fee for new contracts.
Prof-KOS said:
I'm planning on buying on Thursday and using my Telus SIM. I don't mind buying a 30 Day for $30 to get it a month early. I'm already paying $649.99 plus taxes for the phone. What's $30 after that?
What I am hearing is some confusion as to whether Bell is locking the phones. I thought that was just them assuming, until I heard that some UK carriers had locked them too. Has anyone heard anything definite about locked/unlocked?
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OK so this is a fun one. I want to use my att note 2 on sprint. I know the phone has built in CDMA but I wouldn't know how to go about using it or even using it on sprint. And for anyone who needs extra info it will be FreedomPop I will be using not actually sprint. So if you are thinking can't be done because sprint won't let me or bla bla bla. FreedomPop does BYOD. Thanks for any help. Oh and yes I did try and search already best I fount was sprint note 2 trying to go to att or simple mobile and such.
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Since Sprint isn't a GSM network, the at&t note 2 isn't compatible.
The note 2 has CDMA radios built in it. And even found in the hidden menu.
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There is a menu option in the firmware but that doesn't mean the CDMA modem is present.
I have read that it is and also with the s3.
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GN 2 at&t specs:
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Source you mentioned please, because it's not mentioned in the technical specs.
S3 at&t specs:
Nothing here either.
I could not also find any info saying that it does include the CDMA radios. But I know that its also not reported that the Verizon or sprint variants have gsm capabilities but with mods and such that have been able to achieve it. I have also read somewhere can't find the source again that the s3 and note 2 have the same hardware in every USA variant of the phone no matter which model. It just has different settings set up. If I am wrong then that's sucks for me. But I'm sure someone who makes Roms and kernels should know I think what is actually in our phones. Mostly while searching for a way to have this done I don't see anyone who wants to do it. Most people want to go from CDMA phone to gsm option not the other way around. I have seen a few people who want to have there at&t phones on Verizon but no matter what Verizon doesn't do that even if it was CDMA they don't port in any ESN numbers into there system. I tried looking for people wanting cricket on there gsm model note 2 but only found people who see gsm and CDMA as completely incompatible but now many Verizon phones do both mostly Samsung including all in one in there phones.
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It would be the first phone I've seen to have two different modem chips in them. Seems a little unlikely. But making only one version of system software makes sense.
The Verizon and sprint models do have both CDMA and gsm and even LTE built in.
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Verizon specs:
Sorry, no GSM capability.
Sprint specs:
It shows the chip is there. But if the phone doesn't use a SIM card, its a no-go for at&t network.
I know what phonearena an says. Here I'll post a link
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http://forums.androidcentral.com/ve...eeded-3g-data-gsm-thanks-verizons-update.html and that is just one link I found in 10 seconds.
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From the Sprint user forum:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2198277
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2092797
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There is two different ones for sprint. And in the second also gives a way for the version as well.
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Those links are instructions to mod a sprint phone to work on gsm networks. They couldn't get phone to recognize at&t network. They had to add a sim card holder. Pretty sketchy.
But you wanted to do the opposite.
I posted them mostly to show that other variants of our phone have the radios and that maybe so do we. I would have no idea how to find out. Or how to enable them if needed.
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I have decided (if it is inexpensive enough) to purchase a Note 4 off-contract for use with AT&T.
My question is: which models are compatible with AT&T, in all respects. I don't want to sacrifice legitimate LTE connectivity, and I've read elsewhere that some of the factory-unlocked models don't play well with AT&T's LTE network, depending on where you live.
Obviously, my motivation for going this route is to get around the ongoing battle of AT&T locking the bootloaders on all of their Samsung devices, and given that I've had my S4 for 2 years with no unlock in sight...I'm never ever willing to go through 2 years of having a locked bootloader again.
Check this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2962920 as the T-Mobile appears to have all the necessary bands needed for use on ATT.
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Check this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2962920 as the T-Mobile appears to have all the necessary bands needed for use on ATT.
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It certainly doesn't have ALL the necessary bands, but you could argue that it has enough of them
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I have the T-mobile version and AT&T version of the Note 4. The T-mobile version works as good or the same compared to the at&t phone. The only issue i had was a few calls to at&t to stop them from seeing it as a blackberry. once that was fixed I've had zero issues whatsoever. Your mileage might vary depending upon what bands your area uses. If i had to do it again, i would most defiantly only buy the T-mobile version of the Note 4. My AT&T version is just a spare $852 paperweight sitting in the drawer due to the locked bootloader. Not to mention the T-Mobile version is $100 less on costs. Oh well i guess i have a spare screen just in case.
I would think the att version would be cheaper than T-Mobile because T-Mobile has unlocked bootloader. Why do you need unlocked boot loader? For Roms?
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I would think the att version would be cheaper than T-Mobile because T-Mobile has unlocked bootloader. Why do you need unlocked boot loader? For Roms?
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AT&T version is way more expensive on full price.
Unlocked bootloader for full root, kernel, twrp, rom support.
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AT&T version is way more expensive on full price.
Unlocked bootloader for full root, kernel, twrp, rom support.
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Ahh. No need to buy from carrier. Bought from another site and att let me add insurance on it. Plus note 5 around the corner so maybe wait and get tmobile one from carrier even cheaper
Maybe. I'm using square trade for warranty. It's $5 month with a deductible of only $75. But yup. I have AT&T version and T-Mobile phone. I bought both on payments.
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Maybe. I'm using square trade for warranty. It's $5 month with a deductible of only $75. But yup. I have AT&T version and T-Mobile phone. I bought both on payments.
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I like square trade and would recommend it but it doesn't cover stolen/lost phones. And they always have a good deal like $100 for 2 year warranty.