[Q] best place to buy s2 for us? - Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

could anyone please post some good links to good info on us s2 availability or even if possible the best way to obtain one from over seas and use it in us on tmob. just some links would be great if anybody has a few. thanks for your time, veritasequita

It doesn't work on T-Mobile. Voice would be fine, but data would be GRPS.

Will it work on any US carrier? AT&T?

Mercutio5 said:
Will it work on any US carrier? AT&T?
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Yes, it works with AT-T for 3G and fake "4G"

BarryH_GEG said:
It doesn't work on T-Mobile. Voice would be fine, but data would be GRPS.
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EDGE not GPRS

I want one too!
veritasaequita said:
could anyone please post some good links to good info on us s2 availability or even if possible the best way to obtain one from over seas and use it in us on tmob. just some links would be great if anybody has a few. thanks for your time, veritasequita
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Same here. What is the best place to get one. I was looking at some UK sites but the exchange rate is not in my favor...Amazon is just redonkulus!

any new updates?? thanks
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I bought mine from expansys USA www.expansys-usa.com. the phone was $750, and as others told me when I was trying to decide, its covered by warranty and unlocked and unbranded. I would say they're the best so far. A lot of people have done Handtec and Clove as well.
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Can someone explain why this phone doesn't work on T-Mobile? Does it not use HSPA+? Also, if it only works on AT&T in the US, why not just wait a month for AT&T to subsidize it with a contract?...

T-Mobile USA's 3G uses the 1700/2100 MHz band. The currently available versions of the SGS2 don't support that band.

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T-Mobile?

Is there a version of the Galaxy S II that currently supports T-Mobile 3G bands?
BUMP.......
No, not yet.
Do we have an ETA?
Yes read any tech web site on Aug 29th.
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Released then? Is that the hercules?
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That info contradicts: http://samsunggalaxys2review.org/t-mobiles-samsung-galaxy-s2-arriving-on-october-26th/
hah2110 said:
Is there a version of the Galaxy S II that currently supports T-Mobile 3G bands?
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I'm on Orange, which also shares the T-Mobile network. I have 3G.
Sorrry - TMO US
Anyone?
I guess since no one could answer, there is no 3G nor 4G for SGS2 users with T-Mobile US sim-card yet. I wonder why, it should work.
Is there a ROM that would make it work with TM US with 3G or 4G?
There is really nobody here who was checking it?
esdwa said:
I guess since no one could answer, there is no 3G nor 4G for SGS2 users with T-Mobile US sim-card yet. I wonder why, it should work.
Is there a ROM that would make it work with TM US with 3G or 4G?
There is really nobody here who was checking it?
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It doesn't work because the phone doesn't have the correct bands for T-Mobile US network. It requires both 1700/2100 bands to work because one is for upload and the other for download.
This little (S2)ucker was just announced by Samsung to become available in US matrket by the end if this month with ATT Sprint and Tmobile. Cant wait to grab one.

amaze without branding?

Hej Guys!
I'm from austria & i really adore the amaze. Unfortunately it's not available here in europe, so i have to import it.
Just want to know if theres an amaze without that crappy tmobile hardware branding?
Dunno myself so please help
Rgds from vienna
The Canadian (TELUS) Amaze has absolutely no branding at all. The only TELUS "bloatware" is Skype and Rdio being preinstalled.
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Zeusus said:
The Canadian (TELUS) Amaze has absolutely no branding at all. The only TELUS "bloatware" is Skype and Rdio being preinstalled.
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WOW!!! Nice, might not have rooted.
Zeusus said:
The Canadian (TELUS) Amaze has absolutely no branding at all. The only TELUS "bloatware" is Skype and Rdio being preinstalled.
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Thanks! Exactly what i was looking for.
D'you know where I can buy it? Shouldnt have a netlock at all.
Thanks!!
mijaskydive said:
Hej Guys!
I'm from austria & i really adore the amaze. Unfortunately it's not available here in europe, so i have to import it.
Just want to know if theres an amaze without that crappy tmobile hardware branding?
Dunno myself so please help
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Also Canadian Amaze 4G from Wind Mobile is unbranded too.
http://shop.windmobile.ca/ProductCa...tDetails.aspx?id=HTC+Amaze(WINDCA)&color=blue
mijaskydive said:
Hej Guys!
I'm from austria & i really adore the amaze. Unfortunately it's not available here in europe, so i have to import it.
Just want to know if theres an amaze without that crappy tmobile hardware branding?
Dunno myself so please help
Rgds from vienna
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There are differences in the 3G bandwidth between the Telus's Amaze and Wind's Amaze:
Telus 3G = 850/AWS/1900/2100 (as shown on the box of my Telus Amaze)
Wind 3G = 1700 / 2100 (per Wind website)
If you plan to use the data service, better to verify your carrier's 3G service to ensure you select the right model. This thing is nice but not cheap so make sure to make full use of it.
Tmobile one does both and it's unlockable
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xboarder56 said:
Tmobile one does both and it's unlockable
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But you have to scrape off the Tmobile logo.
X did you say that tmobile version has
850/900/ 1700//2100 so my amaze is capable of 4g from att too?
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Yes it was confirmed earlier
And I mean unlockable like custom roms
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fcpelayo said:
X did you say that tmobile version has
850/900/ 1700//2100 so my amaze is capable of 4g from att too?
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Using the apn settings yes--at least 3g depending on carrier ability. TBH, I have never really cared for the BS 4g set-up based on FCC ruling. Bottom-line, if it works well it works for me.
Hej
For gsm i need 900 & for 3g 2100.
Does that mean I can only use the tmob. One?
Thanks for ya advice!
mijaskydive said:
Hej
For gsm i need 900 & for 3g 2100.
Does that mean I can only use the tmob. One?
Thanks for ya advice!
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Hi!
Using (unlocked) TMobile Amaze in Germany ( O2 Network which uses GSM 1800 sometime GSM900 and UMTS 2100 ) and can confirm that this one work here!
Only maybe network related issus so far are dropped signal / dropped calls / dropped data connection on 2G/GSM in areas without good coverage but think this is a phone/phone software related problem so what i have read so far...
I think that the other AmazeĀ“s are compatibile with the same bands because of using what i know so far exactly same hardware... also when u read tech spec on wind homepage they write:
Technical Specifications
Frequencies / Bands: 3G (UMTS/HSPA) AWS 1700/2100 2G (GSM/GPRS/EDGE) 850/1900/900/1800
So this one should also work!
I have chossen the TMob version because i was for holidays in nyc and it was cheap to buy it directly there without paying for shipment, customs and so an.... And also so far i know they are the only one how sell the white one?
Love the white and can live with the TMob logo.....
No, the other carrier's amaze's aren't the same as Tmobile's.
as stated earlier in the thread, Tmobile covers all 3g bands
Anyways the most helpful reply is this one
hpacura said:
There are differences in the 3G bandwidth between the Telus's Amaze and Wind's Amaze:
Telus 3G = 850/AWS/1900/2100 (as shown on the box of my Telus Amaze)
Wind 3G = 1700 / 2100 (per Wind website)
If you plan to use the data service, better to verify your carrier's 3G service to ensure you select the right model. This thing is nice but not cheap so make sure to make full use of it.
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as you can see both carrier uses 2100 for 3g, see if telus uses 900 for their 2g. If it does, you can virtually use all carriers' models
Ok guys, thanks for your advice.
Want to place my order but I still dont know which phone I need?
I need one with 900 and 2100, so only the tmob. Will work in austria??
Thanks
mijaskydive said:
Ok guys, thanks for your advice.
Want to place my order but I still dont know which phone I need?
I need one with 900 and 2100, so only the tmob. Will work in austria??
Thanks
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Did you even read what anyone wrote? But anyways just go with the Tmobile one, it's probably the best model anyways
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Teo032 said:
Did you even read what anyone wrote? But anyways just go with the Tmobile one, it's probably the best model anyways
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Why is the Tmobile any better than the Telus model? In fact if you don't plan to root, the Telus model comes with virtually no bloatware. Perhaps the only negative is the lack of the camera software. And the Telus model has no branding, which is what the OP asked in the first place.
but you get all bands with tmobile one and unlockadble so i would say as a dev i would get tmobile one
marleyfan61 said:
Why is the Tmobile any better than the Telus model? In fact if you don't plan to root, the Telus model comes with virtually no bloatware. Perhaps the only negative is the lack of the camera software. And the Telus model has no branding, which is what the OP asked in the first place.
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Yeah I know what the op asked for, a few others and I pointed out that the telus and wind model works for his network, but he completely ignored it and said "so only tmobile work?" #facepalm
So I was like in whatevers mode and was like just go with the tmobile if you want to be safe, since it's virtually an international phone.
C'mon. I read the thread, but in hpacura's post he wrote all the networks except 900! But i need the 900 one here in my country? The wind amaze seems that it only has a 3G data connection?! Need 2G as well.
Have already rooted a lot of android (especially htc) phones, the amaze should be no problem..

At&t note or international note for use with T-Mobile 4g unlimited plan

Like the title says what's better or preference from any body who has these phones I. Planning g on unlocking the att version to use on tmoblie 4g unlimited thanks
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rg1973 said:
Like the title says what's better or preference from any body who has these phones I. Planning g on unlocking the att version to use on tmoblie 4g unlimited thanks
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Dude,
It works very well! I have the AT&T Note... I unlocked it ($25 on ebay, I prefer this method as the seller has a reputation to protect). I then had it rooted, then flashed over to T-Mobile (http://rootgalaxynote.com/).
I did a test on the $30 - 1,500 minute plan (only 30 megs of data) to see how it works. I did this before flashing the modem and the 2G/Edge doesn't work well at all for the Note. However, after flashing the modem, it screams on TMO's 4G.
Good luck to you, but flash it and don't look back!
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Dude,
It works very well! I have the AT&T Note... I unlocked it ($25 on ebay, I prefer this method as the seller has a reputation to protect). I then had it rooted, then flashed over to T-Mobile (http://rootgalaxynote.com/).
I did a test on the $30 - 1,500 minute plan (only 30 megs of data) to see how it works. I did this before flashing the modem and the 2G/Edge doesn't work well at all for the Note. However, after flashing the modem, it screams on TMO's 4G.
Good luck to you, but flash it and don't look back!
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Thanks for your feedback
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But just as a heads up, the exynos chip in the international version is not LTE equipped. So, if you get the international model it won't work on Tmobile's 4g bands even if you flash/hack/pray to the cell gods or anything else to your phone.
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But just as a heads up, the exynos chip in the international version is not LTE equipped. So, if you get the international model it won't work on Tmobile's 4g bands even if you flash/hack/pray to the cell gods or anything else to your phone.
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LOL thanks that def would be the deal breaker
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I'm not totally sure but, I believe if you get the international it will work on tmobile's hspa+. You shouldn't have to get the AT&T version if you just want to use the phone on tmobile and, are ok without LTE. Hspa+ is still very fast.
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Anyone else using T-Mobile with the att note
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I'm using simple mobile with the At&t model. I get around 3mb down.
But just as a heads up, the exynos chip in the international version is not LTE equipped. So, if you get the international model it won't work on Tmobile's 4g bands even if you flash/hack/pray to the cell gods or anything else to your phone.
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T-Mobile doesn't even have LTE so it doesn't make a difference.
The AT&T Note is the only one that works with T-Mobile 4G which again, is not LTE.
Also, no the international version does NOT get T-Mobile hspa +.
The international version ONLY gets EDGE on T-Mobile.
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rg1973 said:
Like the title says what's better or preference from any body who has these phones I. Planning g on unlocking the att version to use on tmoblie 4g unlimited thanks
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read this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1547114
and read this for Troubleshooting http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1521755
I almost bought an international one for tmo.. glad I read this thread first
AllGamer said:
read this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1547114
and read this for Troubleshooting http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1521755
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Bought a AT&T gonna try the straight talk unlimited maybe I wont need to unlock it anyway,if straight talk sucks then I can always do the T-Mobile hack I'm not on a contract with either. Wondering if anyone else is useing straight talk and what they think if it .I do want to root this and get rd of the att crap any suggestions r welcome
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[Q] Unlock at&t Optimus G to use on international gsm networks

Hi guys,
I live in Vietnam, but do love Optimus G and intend to buy an at&t model. So, I wonder if I can contact via email with at&t to get my unlock code (I will buy one from Amazon and have it shipped to Vietnam). Is it possible, for free or with some extral fee?
I also found some sites that give unlock code for about ten bucks or even for free, but's I'm still confused if that at&t will work normally as an international version on Asia's GSM netwoks or not.
Could you guys confirm or give me suggestions? Thanks a bunch!
Look here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2065472
This has worked for me and others.
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Digil said:
Look here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2065472
This has worked for me and others.
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Thanks bro. But I still don't know if it is compatible with Vietnam's gsm or not. Do you know any email of at&t trchnical support?
venovoz said:
Thanks bro. But I still don't know if it is compatible with Vietnam's gsm or not. Do you know any email of at&t trchnical support?
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From AT&T's site the phone works on GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900 MHz (link)
According to a couple of sites, Vietnam has both 900 and 1800 bands available...

Anybody using this on AT&T?

I know the specs show that it has AT&T LTE bands, but had anybody actually used it on AT&T LTE yet? If so, please report your impressions.
Thanks.
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I'm confused why so many people are worried about unlocking and band compatibility. Get the one from your own carrier !
phositadc said:
I know the specs show that it has AT&T LTE bands, but had anybody actually used it on AT&T LTE yet? If so, please report your impressions.
Thanks.
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Works exactly the same for me using an AT&T SIM in the T-Mobile HTC one. The other way around, I get less HSPA+ service using an AT&T SIM in a T-Mobile HTC One.
KillaHurtz said:
I'm confused why so many people are worried about unlocking and band compatibility. Get the one from your own carrier !
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No. The AT&T one doesn't fully support T-Mobile while the T-Mobile one fully supports BOTH T-Mobile and AT&T.
For people who don't want CDMA-based service, the T-Mobile version is the best one to buy for compatibility.
advocat3 said:
No. The AT&T one doesn't fully support T-Mobile while the T-Mobile one fully supports BOTH T-Mobile and AT&T.
For people who don't want CDMA-based service, the T-Mobile version is the best one to buy for compatibility.
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Are you sure about that, Maybe the AT&T version needs to be unlocked for it to work on T-Mobile's HSPA+ Network. I hope like hell it does because I would like to have the 64gb version working on my Network of choice, T-Mobile of course.
vinnyjr said:
Are you sure about that, Maybe the AT&T version needs to be unlocked for it to work on T-Mobile's HSPA+ Network. I hope like hell it does because I would like to have the 64gb version working on my Network of choice, T-Mobile of course.
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This has been discussed to death on the boards.
All the phones have the same internal radio hardware but what's been flashed to each device is different.
i got a att version unlock, big mistake for tmobile. i flashed tmobile rom and radio. alot of places in new york i get 2G which it was constant 4G with my note 2. Place where i get 4G i only get 7mbps. while with my note 2 i was able to get up to 18mbps. Order the tmobile version will return this one. The only reason i bought this is because they had it locally in ATT store while tmobile htc one is on backorder and not avail in any store.
Unfortunately Samsung doesn't just make the same model for both I would imagine it would save them money also but att phones work slow on T-Mobile but other way around your golden
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Works exactly the same for me using an AT&T SIM in the T-Mobile HTC one. The other way around, I get less HSPA+ service using an AT&T SIM in a T-Mobile HTC One.
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Oops sorry I meant to say that I get less hspa+ svc using a tmobile SIM in an AT&T one.
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