Hey everyone, I was looking to buy the Galaxy S2 from T-mobile, but I'm retarded and I don't know if Family Mobile, a Wal-mart Carrier powered by T-mobile, would work on the Galaxy S2 from T-mobile.
It might seem like a common sense question, and I think it really is. It's just that I don't know anything about phones, and I was told the smartest people on the internet for Android phones/programming post here.
Better ask the seller..
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Hi just wondering if any of u guys heard about this i was gonna buy a gs2 today from somebody and its a tmobile phone but the tripped out part is that it only accepted at&t sim cards not tmobiles. Any ideas thanks
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T mobile S2 is different from the international version. There is a separate forum for it on xda.
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The phone is obviously sim-locked, no need to redirect him to another forum.
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The phone is obviously sim-locked, no need to redirect him to another forum.
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Yes I understand that, but his problem is that it's T mobile but locked to at&t which is weird. Maybe someone in the correct forum knows about it. I doubt people here have heard of such a thing.
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So should i keep looking on this forum or try the other?
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endz213 said:
So should i keep looking on this forum or try the other?
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First thing you need to do is confirm model number. Look on the label under battery. Is it GT-I9100? Could be that it's a European T-Mobile Galaxy SII that somehow got sim-locked to AT&T.
T-Mobile Europe is different than T-Mobile USA, and uses different frequencies.
EDIT: FYI, GT-I9100 will work on both T-Mobile USA and AT&T, but will only get Edge data speeds on T-Mobile USA. It only gets 3G/H/H+ on AT&T's network, or other network that uses the same frequencies as AT&T. T-Mobile USA has their own bastardized version of the Galaxy SII, which is the SGH-T989.
In addition to that, AT&T has their own branded version of the Galaxy SII, which is the SGH-I777, and a bastardized version that is LTE enabled called the Skyrocket, which is the SGH-I727.
And this doesn't even mention all the other models for other North American carriers, or any of the Asian variants.
All really confusing, huh? Clear as mud?
Hi, I just ordered my Galaxy note and gave my galaxy s2 t989 away, is there any way I can port some of the apps and features from my galaxy s2, like the wifi calling, NFC, bobsled and the mobile network selection menu for example, just like a stock T-Mobile Galaxy S2 rom. I believe both of the phones have almost the same internals. Just asking; i'm not too familiar with this but at least I have programmer skills. Thanks in Advance
Your best bet is master&slave. (a t-mobile s2 developer) ask.him, hopefully he gets his note tomorrow.
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Hey guys, lookin to upgrade my original EVO. Im with Sprint so I don't have a whole lot of options. I was lookin at the Galaxy S2 obviously! Anyone who has had both of these phones have any thoughts/advice? Or anyone with some good advice?? Thanks all!
wait for S3.
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redzion said:
wait for S3.
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Still no releaes date??
ya buy it! its a very good decission!
cheers!
S3, you can live a month with your evo, can't you ?
This phone (GT-I9100) doesn't work on Sprint. If you're asking about the Sprint Galaxy S2 variant, then you're asking about the Epic 4g Touch. Which has a separate forum.
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ya buy it! its a very good decission!
cheers!
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Buy it, best smartphone ever!!
Big screen
veeeery fast
thin and light
the best one out there!
Autodroid said:
Buy it, best smartphone ever!!
Big screen
veeeery fast
thin and light
the best one out there!
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Great advice, if he wants to change carriers.
Since, as I said above, this phone doesn't work on Sprint's network.
If he wants a Galaxy S2 variant that works on Sprint, he wants to look at the Epic 4g Touch.
Thanks for the advice guys, I will wait for S3! As far as sprint goes, they offer a Samsung galaxy S2 on their page. What's the difference?
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Karma79 said:
Thanks for the advice guys, I will wait for S3! As far as sprint goes, they offer a Samsung galaxy S2 on their page. What's the difference?
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Hardware. The one Sprint offers is the Epic 4g Touch, (aka SPH-D710) and runs on a CDMA network. That phone has its own separate forum.
THIS phone (GT-I9100) is a GSM phone, and as I've already said, won't run on Sprint's network.
moving on to best smartphone of the year! galaxy s2 is a very wise move mate or better yet wait galaxy s3 but unfortunately release date is still unknown..
Okay gang, I need your help. I'm new to the android landscape (note was my first android device) and was asked by a good friend of mine to find her a phone.
She's looking for a Unlocked Samsung Galaxy series phone that she can use here in the US as well as be able to swap a sim card and use for service in Italy when she visits.
So two questions. What device do you all recommend, and where is the best place to procure it?
Thanks in advance!! I know this is a galaxy note forum, but couldn't think of a better group of folks to field these questions
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Any lte phone should work as they are world phones
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Galaxy Nexus from the google store
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Any lte phone should work as they are world phones
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Are LTE frequencies the same worldwide?
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Galaxy Nexus from the google store
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Agreed. The unlocked Nexus $399.99 is the best choice for now.
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Here's a list of frequencies used by country:
http://allworldcellphones.com/gsm-frequencies-list.htm
Italy uses GSM 900 and 1800 frequencies which is supported by the International Note as well as the I717. I didn't see anything about LTE or HSDPA related figures, but I only looked for 3 min and clicked the first link.
My suggestion would be for her to determine what she wants in a phone. Does she want to take notes? does she want a small phone? As long as the phone has the proper frequencies, she would be able to use it in Italy. Most AT&T phones have the capability of running 800 and 1800 as well as many others, but verify by looking at the specs before buying. If she has a US carrier in mind (like AT&T) she can buy one of those subsidized and pay an unlock fee from a site (cheapest I've heard of was $8) and will probably save money.
If she wants to buy a phone outright I'd say look at the galaxy 2 series. From what I hear it's a great phone, a large community here (if she feels the urge to mod it) and can pick a new unlocked one for about 400.
Hope this helps a little.
any international unlocked phone will work. the international gs3 wouldnt be a bad bet. n7000 as well. you just wont have lte. I would not recommend an at&t direct phone because it will not be unlocked. so sim flipping could be an issue in italy.
International Galaxy Note, Galaxy Nexus, or wait for the Galaxy S3 to come out.
-Once you go NOTE, you'd say 4 inches a Joke
hello ,,,
i bought galaxy s3 internationl version two days ago
but i am still looking for unlimited data plans
i heard that the i9300 is not working with verizon , and if i choose T-MOBILE i will get only 2G
i also heard about SIMBLE MOBILE great offers
so what is the best carrier and best unlimited plans should i choose ?!!
i am asking this because some carriers not working with my phone .
this is my first post , thanks alot :good:
I started with AT&T here in Phoenix. I have in the last month gone to T-Mobile for the price. Where I didn't roam before I do now. As Leo Leporte "The Tech Guy" says get the carrier that works best for you.
You might pay more for data but if it does work when you want it it doesn't do you any good. There is a post in this category that talks sbout get AT&T using none smart phone plan. Also most 4G that AT&T won't work on I9300. Read this site carefully for the right model of your phone. Good luck!
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The best carrier in my opinion for the i9300 is t-mobile and while you won't get 4G in the LTE sense you'll get T-mo's faux-G which is HSDPA
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