I heard some guy at work bragging about using this Global Call, what is it?
Calee14 said:
I heard some guy at work bragging about using this Global Call, what is it?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=43029406&postcount=2
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Google is your friend....
h t t p://lmgtfy.com/?q=Global+Call (5 seconds work..)
Seems like this app is getting popular on here.
Ill break it down 101 style for you.
It's a voip app for your phone similar to skype except that you can charge money on your phone kind of like chargeable calling cards except that its an app. The rates vary from country to country but it seems like they made most of their rates slightly cheaper than skype's for direct competition. Personally I been using it for about a week and it seems to have cut down my long distance calling bills by about 30% so far. I previously used skype for about 30-50 bucks a month.
Has anybody here have heard of Global Call?
phownage that's a substantial amount of savings for international calls, I'm impressed. so it's somewhat similar to skype only cheaper I get it but how cheap is it? where can I see their rates?
Calee14 said:
phownage that's a substantial amount of savings for international calls, I'm impressed. so it's somewhat similar to skype only cheaper I get it but how cheap is it? where can I see their rates?
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You need to install the app to see the rates or you can check on their website here. Global Call International Rates
Has anybody here have heard of Global Call?
There are a few apps with similar names on both Google play and iTunes. I've tried the one with a pink pin logo. You can check it out here: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lguplus.GCAClient*
If you are on iOS, take a look at this one https://itunes.apple.com/app/globalcall-free-$1.50-credit/id577717588?l=en&mt=8
Has anybody here have heard of Global Call?
Thanks I tried using Global Call but I'm confused how to buy the credits. The app says I need to use a credit card but I don't have any...
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Thanks I tried using Global Call but I'm confused how to buy the credits. The app says I need to use a credit card but I don't have any...
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oh well if you don't have a credit card you may go to this site to know the other ways to buy credit http://thenanobyte.com/2013/05/global-call-how-to-get-more-credit-on-your-account/ or you may buy credits offline here http://uglobalcall.com/wb/cmmn/UGLinfo_depth.uglobal?method=select&seqNo=27&lang=eng
Has anybody here have heard of Global Call?
thanks, I'll take a look at these sites you gave me...
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Hey guys
I just came back from the Launch of HTC flyer in singapore & found out some of these information. Not sure if it has been said before.
1) Flyer is not capable of making voice calls, only video calls via skype (& voice call via skype)
2) Flyer will be receiving an update of honeycomb
3) Flyer will be on sale in Singapore (3G + wifi) for a retail price of SG$1068.
-They say it will be cheaper when it's on sale
4) If im not wrong it's a 32GB model
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Hmm, yeah these are the crucial information. Now my question is.. can we somehow make a custom rom to perhaps port phone.apk from desire S to HTC flyer? It's such a waste that this phone can't make phone calls.
I asked the representatives why and they told me it's cos they don't want consumer to feel irritated having to charge both the phone & the bluetooth headset.
Cheers to all of you who plans to buy this phone
thanks for the info. I believe everybody knows that the device is not able to do voice calls....All blogs on the web describing that, but I believe our dev will succeed porting the phone.apk. But at least the SMS & MMS? What you found out?
It's way too expensive.
If has the communication device (radio) for making calls it sure will be done here.
thinking of buying this one... need more reviews . Which store will it be available?
OK, not only am I mad at HTC mail support to have previously confirmed to me that "The Flyer will definitaly make phone calls" (I keep my hopes for the European version to allow that, but it seems it won't), but the fact that it doesn't is pretty much a dealbreaker to me : I would'nt mind using it as my every day phone, since it does offer a better experience for movie watching in the train or web browsing anywhere (I make very little phone calls), but the cost only (barely) seemed justified by the fact that it had phone internals...
So you don't think Google Talk with video and voice will work for this?
http://googlemobile.blogspot.com/2011/04/video-chat-on-your-android-phone.html
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I keep my hopes for the European version to allow that, but it seems it won't
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the preorder specs on Clove (UK) says it will make calls
http://www.clove.co.uk/htc-flyer
GSM/GPRS Yes
Frequencies 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
3G/HSPA Yes
Frequencies 900/2100MHZ
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the preorder specs on Clove (UK) says it will make calls
http://www.clove.co.uk/htc-flyer
GSM/GPRS Yes
Frequencies 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
3G/HSPA Yes
Frequencies 900/2100MHZ
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Thanks for the info. If that turns out to be true, I'm gonna be so broke next month
Just because the device supports the required frequencies doesn't mean it will be able to make phone calls out of the box. My T-mobile Galaxy Tab supports the right frequencies too but the phone.apk is crippled so calls can't be made. Even if you flash a custom rom to enable the phone features, you are blocked from 3G access and limited to Edge speeds on the GT on T-mobile in the US.
You might not be limited in the same ways on European carriers but it really depends on how much they want to limit how you use the device on their networks.
Just make sure it works the way you want it to before spending your money.
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Just because the device supports the required frequencies doesn't mean it will be able to make phone calls out of the box. My T-mobile Galaxy Tab supports the right frequencies too but the phone.apk is crippled so calls can't be made. Even if you flash a custom rom to enable the phone features, you are blocked from 3G access and limited to Edge speeds on the GT on T-mobile in the US.
You might not be limited in the same ways on European carriers but it really depends on how much they want to limit how you use the device on their networks.
Just make sure it works the way you want it to before spending your money.
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Don't worry, I never buy a device without being absolutely sure it fullfills my needs.
My last hope for the Flyer is it could be like the Galaxy Tab : being unable to place a phonecall in the US, but being able in Europe. I definitely wouldn't buy a such expensive 7 inch tab if it doesn't replace my cellphone completely. I'd rather go for a 10 inch (probably Transformer) for that use.
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but it really depends on how much they want to limit how you use the device on their networks.
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just FYI, outside of the USA these practices don't happen, at all, and i know that, in australia at least, it would be illegal to do that
Hi Guys,
Where can I buy casing for flyer in Singapore?
Either leather or barely there type.
I got my flyer thru StarHub.
liaobp1983 said:
Hi Guys,
Where can I buy casing for flyer in Singapore?
Either leather or barely there type.
I got my flyer thru StarHub.
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You can try a mobile phone accessories shop at Plaza Sing basement 2 in front of Carrefour. I bought my screen protector there. There are 2 different cases for Flyer. I didn't get any and ordered Melkco online.
Hi, you can get casing from sim lim square now.. Few options available.
2 shops at level 1 center arena. they sell same casing but at diff price. I bought it there at a price of $35.
Later then found that level4 also got a shop selling casing. Shop located near to the lift selling many casings for iphone to Samsung Tab and HTC... The shop also do repairing for iphones and other phones.
hi guys, I want to know about the price right now. . .
because in Indonesia the price is going down. . . .
Virage said:
hi guys, I want to know about the price right now. . .
because in Indonesia the price is going down. . . .
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I only know that 1 mobile shop in Singapore is selling at S$760.00 Wifi 3G 32GB
Wondering how many Singapore User bought the Flyer and has rooted and using the phone features....
I'm 1 that have it s-odd -> rooted -> Enabled GSM voice call...
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Wondering how many Singapore User bought the Flyer and has rooted and using the phone features....
I'm 1 that have it s-off -> rooted -> Enabled GSM voice call...
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I am using One too, S-Off, Rooted and FlyHigh Custom Rom.
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I only know that 1 mobile shop in Singapore is selling at S$760.00 Wifi 3G 32GB
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so, if I buy it in Singapore, I'll get lower than S$760, right?
I thought there is a tax something in the airport. . .
mmm . . . where did you ask the price? I mean, the shop and location. . .
thank you very much
Virage said:
so, if I buy it in Singapore, I'll get lower than S$760, right?
I thought there is a tax something in the airport. . .
mmm . . . where did you ask the price? I mean, the shop and location. . .
thank you very much
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The price has gone down to S$740.00 but you cannot claim tax -refund at the airport as it is not a GST registered company..
Please check their website : www.mobilesquare.com.sg
I'm using mine on att and I noticed the video call feature but there's no reviews on it, dose anyone no what video call service is best used with this feature and I'd the stock one just gs2 to gs2
The phone supports native 3G video call on networks that support it.
Basically it works from any damn phone with this feature if both phones are subscribed to 3G and video calling.
In EU and most of asia, this means you can place direct phone to phone video calls without need of any special 3rd party service.
I can place call from SGS2 to SGS1 , N8 of my sis, E72 of my father without any problems. All phones are on different service providers as well.
I am not sure whether ATT supports this in US yet or not.
ATT doesn't support this feature.
I was poking around and they did starting in 2007. It was called Video Share, and, wait for it, it was 35 cents a minute. No wonder it disappeared.
BarryH_GEG said:
I was poking around and they did starting in 2007. It was called Video Share, and, wait for it, it was 35 cents a minute. No wonder it disappeared.
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mother freaking bloody greedy bell
I want to know if we can use the video call with Skype on wifi mode ?
It's great if it work then i can call ou receipt video call when i'm at home ...
BarryH_GEG said:
I was poking around and they did starting in 2007. It was called Video Share, and, wait for it, it was 35 cents a minute. No wonder it disappeared.
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Video calling here in the uk for me is 75p ($1.22) per minute. Needless to say its not popular
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What's up guys! I got this pretty cool gig in Japan that I will start in mid-May that's going to last a year at the very least (the American working now with the company said they wanted him to come back for another year, but he had other things here he wanted to pursue.) Anyway, I have quite a few questions and concerns regarding my cell phone service here, as well as my future service in Japan.
Here in the US:
I am not one to resist change... hell, I'm moving halfway across the world (Hiroshima) in a couple of months... but if there is one thing I do not like doing it is most definitely getting a new cell phone number! I have a five week (paid) vacation in December, and I would like to come back to my good ol' T-Mobile HD2 for that month and if I am only on the job for a year, I'd like to come back to the same number. But that's not important, and I don't want anyone to focus on that (like I know some will initially), the question is what is the cheapest way I can go about keeping my current number? As I mentioned, I am currently with T-Mobile, so I'm thinking the cheapest and easiest way to go would be to switch to prepaid after my contract expires? Any other suggestions?
Over there in Japan:
This is the more complex situation. I'm still reading up on the wireless phone service in Japan, and it is quite a bit different from the system we have over here in the States, so if someone catches me saying something incorrect, please let me know!
Anyway, I want an Android phone. Keitai are unique and all, but when it comes down to it, I'd like to be able to keep sync my contacts to Google and use SMS (possibly) to communicate with my family and friends here in the US. The next time I'm in contact with the American who works for the company I'll be with, I will ask him what service he and his co-workers use... though I suspect it's SoftBank, because I believe he has an iPhone. If that's the case, the question of my service provider will (reluctantly) be answered as, and someone correct me if I'm wrong, SoftBank users can talk to other SoftBank users free while being charged when talking to people on other providers no matter what time of day? That being said, for those with the experience, how important is it to use the same provider as the majority of the people you talk to? According to subscription numbers, SoftBank greatly trails docomo in number of subscribers, however I have read online that most people I would likely be communicating with will have SoftBank... very confusing.
The next major question is, of course, which Android phone should I purchase? This is a difficult question because if I am only over there for a year, I would like to be able to bring the phone back to the US and use it. I also would prefer buying a phone that has a decent-sized developer community... Obviously the Galaxy Nexus and the Galaxy S II HD LTE come to mind. The international versions of the phones are able to run on UTMS 2100, which (correct me if I'm wrong) means I should be golden for 3G use with AT&T/T-Mobile AND docomo/SoftBank (I don't really care about LTE at this point of its life.) If all that is correct, then it comes down to which phone to buy... the Galaxy Nexus is sweet and all, but the Galaxy S II HD LTE is better equipped... and I'll be running CyanogenMod 9 on whichever one I buy anyway, so software is not an issue. Decisions...
Last, but certainly the most important question I have (in my opinion), is what will be the cheapest way to communicate with my family and friends in the US while I am away for a year? I haven't done much research into this yet, but what are your opinions... Skype, Google Voice... there are some Internet texting options available on the market that may give me the ability to text back and forth, but some of those apps are proprietary. Does anyone know any apps that will give me the ability to text people who don't use the app or have dumbphones? I have no problem spending a bit of money, but I'd like to find the cheapest way possible to keep in contact with loved ones.
I know this is super long, but I want to be thorough in my research and understanding of the environment I will be moving to within the next couple of months. Thanks for taking the time to read and response!
I think the cheapest way to keep your number would be to buy a dumb phone and get the most minimum plan you can. I would buy a nexus because you can use it on t-mobile when you get back. I am not 100% sure, but i think gosms is free texting that can text anyone, regardless of app use. For people with smartphones, a great voip app is viber.
Get your new number and keep your old one. then quickly blast out the new number via SMS to all your contacts. You can use something like what's app to keep in touch for free. All you need is a 3G phone while you are in Japan.
WhatsApp is great, but it's only really good for sending messages to people that have smartphones and data plans. If someone has a smart phone and data plan, you can easily convince them to install the app, because it's unobtrusive and the messages act like text messages. But it won't help you communicate with everyone.
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I think the cheapest way to keep your number would be to buy a dumb phone and get the most minimum plan you can. I would buy a nexus because you can use it on t-mobile when you get back. I am not 100% sure, but i think gosms is free texting that can text anyone, regardless of app use. For people with smartphones, a great voip app is viber.
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I use GO SMS right now and they have a proprietary messaging feature called GO Chat that only others with the app can use. Viber sounds almost exactly what I'm looking for, except I won't be able to use it with my mom, as she has a dumbphone.
My gripe with the Galaxy Nexus is the lack of a microSD card, another reason why I'm considering buying the Galaxy S II HD LTE, which apparently AT&T will be bringing to us over here as the Skyrocket HD. That would make purchasing one easier and cheaper than buying from overseas.
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By new number, do you mean my Japanese phone number?
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Set up a google voice account. That's a simple way to be texting anyone you know. Just make sure they have that number. As far as keeping your stateside number, I believe Tmob has a service where you can have your line lay dormant for some period of time. I don't know how long for or what the cost is or anything like that. I think I remember that being an option when I had them.
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Set up a google voice account. That's a simple way to be texting anyone you know. Just make sure they have that number. As far as keeping your stateside number, I believe Tmob has a service where you can have your line lay dormant for some period of time. I don't know how long for or what the cost is or anything like that. I think I remember that being an option when I had them.
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I've done a ton of reading on Google Voice today and I may have come up with a solution, though I don't know if it will work, as I've never used Google Voice before.
It's my understanding that when a number is ported to Google Voice, it ends the service with whoever the provider is, and I do not have to renew service with another cell phone provider in order to keep my number (correct me on this if I'm wrong.) Ironically, my contract with T-Mobile ends a couple days before I am supposed to fly over to Japan.
So when my contract is up, all I simply need to do is port my current number over to Google Voice and I will have the ability to send and receive texts to and from (and here's an important question) anyone... or... only those who have data plans? Someone with a dumbphone or without Google Voice will be able to text me, right?
As for making and receiving calls, I'm look at GrooVe IP as a way to accomplish this while being able to keeping my current cell phone number. Does anyone have any experience with that app?
You can text anyone with texting on their plan from GVoice. A buddy of mine has a feature phone and he receives them just fine.
I need to do business calls frequently but the cost involved is daunting. can someone give ideas, thanks
They say Skype sucks up your battery life.
I'd recommend Voip Buster. They have an apk for android and their calling rates are really low.
If you buy like 10 Euros/year, it will let you call unlimited mobiles and fix phones for free in USA, Canada, China and other countries.
So, if you have a good internet connection, you could use this application instead of you phone's regular dialer flawlessly.
I hope I have helped.
Been doing international for 25 years, it's piece of cake now with the fast Internet speeds and VOIP, which all major corporations run now and not only for international but nationally as well.
If you're looking to use VOIP, most features offered and cheapest rates I know are callcentric. Localphone is good too but a bit different in its use : it'll save money if you need international local numbers in a bunch of countries.
If you want to stick to POTS, then that's going to be a bit harder and more expensive, and largely depends on which countries you need to reach.
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thanks MrCabana and e-motion. callcentric and the others looks good but has subscription plan however I do not want to subscribe I just want a per minute rate calls.
try this new voip app called Global Call, it works on both android and iOS. The international call rate is good, here is the main page you can check it yourself uglobaldotcom at google
tanyagarcia said:
try this new voip app called Global Call, it works on both android and iOS. The international call rate is good, here is the main page you can check it yourself uglobaldotcom at google
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I can't see the link you posted tanyagarcia, can you give me more information about Global Call? how can I use it?
Maybe it will be better for you to see the video from youtube here it is http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y-kP3ocwS90
I've seen the video and it's really good. Thanks for giving the link, I also found some other videos of Global Call. I guess I'll have to watch some more to better understand the app.
Clove.co.uk sells the 64GB and 128GB version of the SM-G965F, but they don't seem to sell the 256GB version.
Are there any *trusted* vendors who do?
Samsung UK it them direct, and Currys PCWorld sell it from what I can see.
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Incarniac said:
Samsung UK it them direct, and Currys PCWorld sell it from what I can see.
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As far as I can tell, even if I buy a prepaid UK SIM card, using it in the US wouldn't let me deactivate the region lock. So unless that's incorrect, or there's another good option, I have no choice but to use a dealer who will activate the phone before shipping it. I don't think either Samsung UK or PCWorld would do this.
In addition, I'd be surprised if Samsung UK would sell and ship to an international address, and the Delivery section on PCWorld's site doesn't list international as an option.
Didn't realise you were in the US and this was a requirement. I don't have any personal experience from working around the region lock in this manner, so can't offer any definite help on whether it needs to be in the region or whether a SIM from the region will do the trick.
Clove's option of pre-activating (and breaking seals in the process) is one that I don't know anyone else do, this to me sounds like a very specialised niche they have targeted and I wouldn't expect most, if any, other retailers would do this (technically, once opened, it can no longer be sold as 'new').
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Didn't realise you were in the US and this was a requirement. I don't have any personal experience from working around the region lock in this manner, so can't offer any definite help on whether it needs to be in the region or whether a SIM from the region will do the trick.
Clove's option of pre-activating (and breaking seals in the process) is one that I don't know anyone else do, this to me sounds like a very specialised niche they have targeted and I wouldn't expect most, if any, other retailers would do this (technically, once opened, it can no longer be sold as 'new').
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I wish a SIM card by itself was a guarantee - I hate getting opened box goods. And I've seen *way* too many sales/tech reps be casually careless with cell phones. I hate the possibility that I'm going to be paying $1k to get a brand new(ish) scratched phone.
That being said, I found one other dealer that does the activation - KickMobiles.com. They do have the 256GB version (only in Titanium) - but the reviews are very mixed for them. Clove has a much better reputation, but they don't stock the 256GB at all.
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I wish a SIM card by itself was a guarantee - I hate getting opened box goods. And I've seen *way* too many sales/tech reps be casually careless with cell phones. I hate the possibility that I'm going to be paying $1k to get a brand new(ish) scratched phone.
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Indeed. I don't know how accurate this article from TechAdvisor is, but it implies you do need to be in the region to remove the region lock, or alternatively apparently a Samsung Support/Repair Centre can do so for you. The latter may be an avenue worth investigating if there is one near you, maybe call them and ask and see what they say.
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That being said, I found one other dealer that does the activation - KickMobiles.com. They do have the 256GB version (only in Titanium) - but the reviews are very mixed for them. Clove has a much better reputation, but they don't stock the 256GB at all.
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Never heard of or used KickMobiles myself. I have used Clove in the past (it is quite a few years ago now) and would use them again if opportunity arose (right pricing, etc).
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Indeed. I don't know how accurate this article from TechAdvisor is, but it implies you do need to be in the region to remove the region lock, or alternatively apparently a Samsung Support/Repair Centre can do so for you. The latter may be an avenue worth investigating if there is one near you, maybe call them and ask and see what they say.
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I've looked into this. Apparently, local support centers won't do it - they refer you to the support centers in the phone's intended region. And I've seen numerous reports from people who say that when people call the support centers of the home region, they couldn't care less and while some of them have helped, others have told them that they have to get on a plane and fly back to make the local call that disables the region lock.
I can't risk having a $1000 brick.
There are websites that claim to sell you an unlock code for $50, although I don't know how trustworthy they are nor do I know how they're able to do this unless they're run by disgruntled Samsung techs. If xda had a keygen for the unlock codes, that would be sweet, but I haven't seen any sign of that.
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There are websites that claim to sell you an unlock code for $50, although I don't know how trustworthy they are nor do I know how they're able to do this unless they're run by disgruntled Samsung techs. If xda had a keygen for the unlock codes, that would be sweet, but I haven't seen any sign of that.
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I didn't think you could unlock the region lock via codes. Don't know for sure mind, but be wary.
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I didn't think you could unlock the region lock via codes. Don't know for sure mind, but be wary.
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You can - that's how the Samsung support centers do it. But I appreciate the note of caution - will do.
I found a site that has a lot of good reviews, so I've got some hope on that front, at least.
Good luck If you're so inclined, updating your thread here with how it goes would be of interest even if it's not something I personally am looking to do. Sharing the information is good