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Really looking for a tablet that has the ability to make regular voice calls. I was interested in a xperia z ultra with its 6.4 " screen but would like something even bigger than that. I have read that voice calls are enabled in the tab pro and tab s series. Is this true? Obviously I would need a connected version. Are there any models that would work with my current Verizon sim? I am considering going tmobile if that is easier. I'm not sure why its so difficult to get a tablet with the capability to make phone calls. The Asus fonepad 7 interested me but the lack of high end specs dissapoints me. Does anyone have any suggestions? The 8.4 pro or tab s is the perfect size I think.
Run a search in the general thread on experience on T-mobile. If you get the international LTE version, it will supposedly work with voice on T-mobile with HSPA speed (no LTE available on US bands). Based on the bands, it would not work on Verizon that I am aware of. I do not believe a U.S. LTE version was ever released. Based on the 8.4 Tab S LTE (released on ATT), if they were to release a U.S. version, it would be without voice.
Here is a good place to start:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2768443
and
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2655241
Oh, and don't forget to hit thanks if this is helpful.
Getting a google voice #, download hangouts and the hangouts dialer, then any Android device connected to the internet can make voice calls.
I have decided that i really want the samsung tab s 8.4 in white, with the exynos processor. However i originally thought there was no white available on lte, until i saw some unlocked models on amazon.com. if i were to buy lte, i would wanna use it on at and t , so here are my questions:
1. What are all the models available? Ive seen 700, 705 , and 800, and im very confused. What is the difference between each?
2.As i stated i want the white version, but if possible i want the white with the gold rims and the golden samsung logo on the back. Is the standard wifi only USA model that one? Or is that only an international version?
3. Is there an exynos one with lte on it? Perhaps of the unlocked models?
Here is a link to the color i want. Not sure if its the right model, but definitely the right colors http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00MU...SX110_SY165_QL70#immersive-view_1419959988006
Thank you very much for your help.
The 705 is the tab s 8.4 with Lte. The 700 and 800 are the WiFi models
700 - WiFi only 8.4"
705 - LTE model 8.4"
800 - WiFi only 10.5"
805 - LTE model 10.5"
For international model, all LTE model (Exynos) got 2 colour choice (both side is bronze)
- Titanium Bronze
- Dazzling White
So international model lte does have exynos? Are they compatible with at and t?
I'm in the US and most of the US tablets have the cellphone functions disabled. I'm on AT&T Currently with a Huawei Mediapad X1 (LTE doesn't work, but HSPA+ seems decent enough)
It seems that if I get an international version the phone stuff is enabled, but then LTE probably won't work in the US?
Just looking for some direction as I'm only planning on buying the Tab S 8.4 if I can use it as my phone as well, I have no need to carry 2 devices.
I'm also finding it hard to tell which versions have the Snapdragon CPU. From what I can tell the CPU performance between Exynos and Snapdragon seems about the same, but the GPU performance of the Snapdragon seems much better. I do play a fair amount of games.
Thanks!
I am not great on the version numbers but T705 is the standard exynos 4G version.
I would say go for one where you can get a firmware for the UK or somewhere else.
My T805 (10.5" exynos 4G) has all the phone functions.
lynxblaine said:
I am not great on the version numbers but T705 is the standard exynos 4G version.
I would say go for one where you can get a firmware for the UK or somewhere else.
My T805 (10.5" exynos 4G) has all the phone functions.
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Is your T805 a US model?
So if I pickup a US LTE version can I just root it and add back the dialer app to make it work as a phone? Or do they lock out the phone functions some other way in the US?
Mine is a UK T805, but if it is actually that model, so a T705. It will be Exynos 4G. You got a few websites you are looking on that I can look at the models for you?
lynxblaine said:
Mine is a UK T805, but if it is actually that model, so a T705. It will be Exynos 4G. You got a few websites you are looking on that I can look at the models for you?
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If I get an international one from Amazon
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00LVUUM6A/ref=gno_cart_title_0?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A1QPS08K9FKKNF
That should work fine as a phone and the LTE ones should be snapdragon 800 equipped.
The issue is these international ones won't work with LTE bands in the US
So that's why i'm wondering if I get a US one (LTE bands will work in the US of course) can I somehow get the software on it to be able to use as a phone (As the US disables phone capability somehow)
My current phone is a Chinese LTE phone, the LTE does not work in the US, but I do get HSPA+ which is decent enough, It would just be nice to have US LTE and Phone working...
What network are you using, can check what Bands they are using?
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What network are you using, can check what Bands they are using?
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I'm on AT&T, I already know the international LTE phones won't work on the AT&T LTE Bands. I'll just have to live with HSPA+
So you would be getting a T707A if you got the AT&T specific one. or a T705 for the international.
There are no T707A custom ROMs, only for rooting. I guess it will not have phone software Regardless of the version of software on samfirmware.
T705 will do 3G nicely, where I live I get HSPA+ and its quick - only get 4G in town.
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So you would be getting a T707A if you got the AT&T specific one. or a T705 for the international.
There are no T707A custom ROMs, only for rooting. I guess it will not have phone software Regardless of the version of software on samfirmware.
T705 will do 3G nicely, where I live I get HSPA+ and its quick - only get 4G in town.
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Pretty much what I figured, I will just get the T705 international one and just live with HSPA+
From what I can tell all the T705 are snapdragon 800's, That Amazon link doesn't say what CPU it has. I'm pretty sure i'd rather have the snapdragon over the Exynos as the GPU appears to be way faster.
I think you will find the T705 is an exynos. Dont be fooled as with the intel modem they put exynos in their 4G versions.
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I think you will find the T705 is an exynos. Dont be fooled as with the intel modem they put exynos in their 4G versions.
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Hmmm, Exynos CPU seems fast enough, its the GPU I keep hearing is severely lacking with such a high resolution.....
I haven't had issues myself - I have found it fast. Especially if you disable any crap that comes with it you don't need.
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I haven't had issues myself - I have found it fast. Especially if you disable any crap that comes with it you don't need.
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Ok, good to hear. It will get rooted pretty quickly and I will remove as much junk as I can...
What models of the Galaxy Tab S will have the voice phone calling, SMS, MMS capabilities?
I'm mainly interested in the 7-8" versions. Also not overly concerned about LTE bands mis-match.
Thanks
rwcherry100 said:
What models of the Galaxy Tab S will have the voice phone calling, SMS, MMS capabilities?
I'm mainly interested in the 7-8" versions. Also not overly concerned about LTE bands mis-match.
Thanks
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From what I understand non US cellular models. If I recall correctly this is t805 models. Wish we could get U.S. models this capability through system software, but I don5 think there is developer interest.
discord said:
From what I understand non US cellular models. If I recall correctly this is t805 models. Wish we could get U.S. models this capability through system software, but I don5 think there is developer interest.
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I agree. US cell providers have their head up you know where. I just tested my international version Galaxy Note Pro 12 12.2 as my car phone (2016 F-150 with Navdy HUD) and it worked fine (both directions). Now I just need to find a 7-8" international tablet and get rid of my AT&T branded version.
T705 is international 8.4" LTE version, it handles calls, sms and mms quite good, and doesn't even seem strange if you hold it as phone and speak, as it is slim and elegant
Hello,
I wonder if anyone have experience in buying Galaxy with Snapdragon inside the EU?
I just saw Galaxy S10 Snapdragon variand is WAY better than Exynos in leaked AnTuTu benchmarks and its also 7nm instead of Exynos 8nm...Bad..
So I'm planning on trying to get Snapdragon in Europe...
Any suggestions?
Thank you
Exactly what I'm looking for. Actually I have Galaxy S9 Exynos in Europe and all it's working really fine, really. But sometimes I think the phone could run a bit faster with many apps, like my Sony XZ2 Compact did with Snapdragon 845, so I know Snapdragon version is faster for S9 and I would move to that one.
Can someone tell me if there are any issue having a Snapdragon variant in Europe? As for the mobile network I want know if it will be compatible, because actually S9 Exynos is the best phone I had for network reception.
CrazyCypher said:
Hello,
I wonder if anyone have experience in buying Galaxy with Snapdragon inside the EU?
I just saw Galaxy S10 Snapdragon variand is WAY better than Exynos in leaked AnTuTu benchmarks and its also 7nm instead of Exynos 8nm...Bad..
So I'm planning on trying to get Snapdragon in Europe...
Any suggestions?
Thank you
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Buying a phone just for benchmark scores is probably the dumbest thing you can do. No offense, but they mean absolutely nothing and don't simulate real world usage in any way. It's merely a bragging point for OEMs. Besides, basing your decision on scores for a phone that hasn't even been announced yet is an equally bad idea.
Buying a Snapdragon Samsung device would come with these disadvantages:
-Slower updates
-No VoLTE
-No WiFi calling
-No 4G+/LTE-A (depends on region and carrier)
-No Samsung Pay
-No warranty or after sales support in your country
If you want to play games, especially demanding games, stay away from Eyxnos 8920. It comes with a Mali G76 which is as powerful as the 2 years ago's Adreno 530, (Snapdragon 820).
The US version of the Galaxy s10 series comes with the Snapdragon 855 7nm chipset with an Adreno 640 GPU. Thats why Snapdragon is destroying Exynos in all those benchmarks.
So unless you refuse to live in the 2000s and use your phone only to... "call people", follow the benchmarks, and stay away from Samsung EU.
Any experience with VOLTE and LTE Bands Carrier Aggregation using Snapdragon version in EU?