i bought this online... when i opened up the box it has weird water marks on the face and a different firmware the others on here.. anyone have any idea what it is?
hollandipiranha said:
i bought this online... when i opened up the box it has weird water marks on the face and a different firmware the others on here.. anyone have any idea what it is?
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My guess is it's probably a lesson in false economy... Seriously though, no idea - no watermarks on mine - where did you buy it 'online'?
jtOttawa said:
My guess is it's probably a lesson in false economy... Seriously though, no idea - no watermarks on mine - where did you buy it 'online'?
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kijiji.ca
can you tell me if that firmware is the latest.. it says it is...
Does it connect to gear manager OK? And also try and connect it to kies to see if it connects. If it does then its legit if not then u prob have bought a fake one...
My gear s doesn't have a watermark on it either.
hollandipiranha said:
kijiji.ca
can you tell me if that firmware is the latest.. it says it is... but i cant get all of the notifications to work..
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My software version ends in NJ7, and interestingly, my IMEI SV shows '02' whereas yours shows '01' - so no, I don't think you are running the latest software version if yours is a North American Gear S. If you can't prompt an update via Gear Manager, try connecting it via your computer to Samsung Kies.
For what it's worth, especially with the advent of blacklisting, I wouldn't buy any mobile product off Kijiji unless the seller could produce an original receipt and show his account was in good standing...all of which is more trouble than it's worth...
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kijiji.ca
can you tell me if that firmware is the latest.. it says it is... but i cant get all of the notifications to work..
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By the way, I haven't seen a white Gear S in stores yet - maybe yours is a demo? Let us know if you get it updated and working properly.
hollandipiranha said:
i bought this online... when i opened up the box it has weird water marks on the face and a different firmware the others on here.. anyone have any idea what it is?
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NO idea which one you have but I know the white Gear S is exclusive to BestBuy here in the states also the firmware ending in NIE was what was on my Gear S however you may still have a demo or knockoff
http://forum.xda-developers.com/gea...ing-gear-s-t2973455/post57765271#post57765271
#101 says he has your version of the watch that being R750WV
Uniquebarbee said:
NO idea which one you have but I know the white Gear S is exclusive to BestBuy here in the states also the firmware ending in NIE was what was on my Gear S however you may still have a demo or knockoff
http://forum.xda-developers.com/gea...ing-gear-s-t2973455/post57765271#post57765271
#101 says he has your version of the watch that being R750WV
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It occurs to me that if this Gear S did come from the States, it's more than likely carrier-locked (to a U.S. carrier) - unlike the Gear S which are being sold here, all of which are being sold unlocked.
not sure, but i doubt its from the us.. update went to the watch today. everything started to work. i called rogers for a sim. i'll let you guys know when it gets here.
hollandipiranha said:
not sure, but i doubt its from the us.. update went to the watch today. everything started to work. i called rogers for a sim. i'll let you guys know when it gets here.
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OK, glad to hear you're making progress - and yes, please let us know how you make out once you put a SIM in it - what sort of plan are you getting from Rogers?
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OK, glad to hear you're making progress - and yes, please let us know how you make out once you put a SIM in it - what sort of plan are you getting from Rogers?
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i signed up for a 5$ a month data tier plan.. it assigns a number and the guy at rogers said it will get text.. but unsure if voice will work.
i'm under no contract so i have nothing to lose to try and all to gain.
hollandipiranha said:
i bought this online... when i opened up the box it has weird water marks on the face and a different firmware the others on here.. anyone have any idea what it is?
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When you say water marks on the face, you mean the numbers?
I suspect they're indicative of it being an engineering sample or some other sort of pre-production unit.
thats one of the international variants R750W, there are a few out there. so far as the watermarks, definitely looks like a demo build.
cipherswitch said:
thats one of the international variants R750W, there are a few out there. so far as the watermarks, definitely looks like a demo build.
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The Gear Ss being sold here in Canada (at least the one I got from Best Buy) are R750W. Only sold unlocked too, BTW, and currently on sale at best Buy for $350 CAD, or about $300 USD.
Uniquebarbee said:
NO idea which one you have but I know the white Gear S is exclusive to BestBuy here in the states also the firmware ending in NIE was what was on my Gear S however you may still have a demo or knockoff
http://forum.xda-developers.com/gea...ing-gear-s-t2973455/post57765271#post57765271
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Said who? The white gear S is available at ATT stores. They had run out at my store and all they had was black left...which is what I wanted anyways.
erick161 said:
Said who? The white gear S is available at ATT stores. They had run out at my store and all they had was black left...which is what I wanted anyways.
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The person in post #101 of THAT thread. Yes BestBuy is selling the white one Exclusive to AT&T.
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Imported this bad boy to the US, but with Nokia releasing new updates, will they ever reach the US? I have a feeling that it may never be rolled out here... If so are there any other alternatives to update?
(It is unlocked/unbranded and ordered from Handtec)
halfnelson117 said:
Imported this bad boy to the US, but with Nokia releasing new updates, will they ever reach the US? I have a feeling that it may never be rolled out here... If so are there any other alternatives to update?
(It is unlocked/unbranded and ordered from Handtec)
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Did you get to avoid paying VAT on your purchase?
I'm pretty sure the update isn't rolled out by region, more like IMEI groups.
Isn't Market Place done by region your account is registered to? Maybe updates are the same?
You could also try conencting via a VPN in a region where it's released, see if it picks up an update?
I've had two updates so far, so would of thought most people would have had atleast one?
I did get to avoid VAT I'll check again tonight as another update was released. I just haven't received any messages telling me to update. Thanks for the info!
halfnelson117 said:
I did get to avoid VAT I'll check again tonight as another update was released. I just haven't received any messages telling me to update. Thanks for the info!
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Then that's a really good price for it!
I really want this phone, but need to be sure that Internet Sharing will be enabled first, or it's a waste of my money.
Hey, keep us posted would you? I'm getting mine this Monday from Amazon and curious to see if Zune will detect the update in Burbank, Ca.
Need WiFi tethering as I use for my Kindle Touch WiFi, but it's not a deal breaker.
Also, one or two people have posted some anomalies with the update concerning the battery indicator. ..
Hey halfnelson.. does the phone accept your AT&T GSM SIM card as it is or did you have to cut it to a lesser size to fit?
Someone on O2 in Europe wrote they had to cut theirs?
The Lumia uses a microSIM, so yes it would need cutting (unless you had one already, of course).
I trimmed down my GIffgaff one no problem.
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Hey halfnelson.. does the phone accept your AT&T GSM SIM card as it is or did you have to cut it to a lesser size to fit?
Someone on O2 in Europe wrote they had to cut theirs?
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It did accept my regular sim after I cut it. Be sure to do it correctly, or else the contacts won't match up
I researched it and decided to wuss and shell out the $20 for a T-Mobile micro sim.. Will phone activate when I get the phone Monday. Failed too many shop and craft classes to trust myself cutting.
Hey any news on your update?
I've got another ? for the OP.
The website you bought from, with the best price I've seen, does not specific the WCMDA/HSPA bandwidths to differentiate if it's the quad-band or one of the two different tri-bands. Which carrier are you using here in the US and is the 3G fully functioning for you?
anseio said:
I've got another ? for the OP.
The website you bought from, with the best price I've seen, does not specific the WCMDA/HSPA bandwidths to differentiate if it's the quad-band or one of the two different tri-bands. Which carrier are you using here in the US and is the 3G fully functioning for you?
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I'm on Att and get fully functioning HSPA+. it uses the 850/900/1900/2100 bands for 3g/HSPA+.
halfnelson117 said:
I'm on Att and get fully functioning HSPA+. it uses the 850/900/1900/2100 bands for 3g/HSPA+.
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This is good to know, cuz the product page doesn't list them. I spent waaaay too long last night looking for a UK site that sells quad-band HSPA. Have it narrowed down to two, thanks to your confirmation here.
I'm kinda keen on the cyan.
Although many sites say they don't have the right bands, all the lumia devices have the bands I said above.
halfnelson117 said:
Although many sites say they don't have the right bands, all the lumia devices have the bands I said above.
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Pull the sim tray out and look at the model number.. will be RM-801 or something... what model do you have?
One Update Came Through - T-Mobile USA
So I have..
OS: 7.10.7740.16
Firmware: 1600.2475.7720.11414
But I am only getting Edge Data.
Have Hard Reset and I'm hoping that this is just a new SIM getting onto the system (customer service warned me to allow 2 hrs for full services)
Otherwise could be a deal breaker.
Hoping not; a chap at the TMobile store in Burbank where I live said another customer came in with the same phone bragging away on it so hope this is just a temp thing..
Beautiful device though!!
The Lumia doesn't do AWS, EDGE is the best you'll get from T-Mobile US.
Yep; I found that out... Hopefully AT&T will buy out T-Mobile..
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Yep; I found that out... Hopefully AT&T will buy out T-Mobile..
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Hopefully AT&T won't be able to buy T-Mobile. Talk about market concentration and increased rates. The acquisition doesn't mean that tmo phones will magically start working. The changes you'd hope to see would not be immediate.
Hello,
I got my Lumia 800, and it's charging at the moment. But when I bought the phone from Amazon through FGS Trading, the box it came with has a sticker on it in German. It says:
"Neuwertig, gebrauchtes
Ihre Qualitätskontrolle 35"
Gebrauchtes means used...so does it mean I bought a new phone, but was given a used one?
hawc1506 said:
Hello,
I got my Lumia 800, and it's charging at the moment. But when I bought the phone from Amazon through FGS Trading, the box it came with has a sticker on it in German. It says:
"Neuwertig, gebrauchtes
Ihre Qualitätskontrolle 35"
Gebrauchtes means used...so does it mean I bought a new phone, but was given a used one?
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Translated: As good as new, used their quality control 35
sHaHiN786 said:
Translated: As good as new, used their quality control 35
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Does that mean the phone isn't actually new? Seller said it was new...
hawc1506 said:
Does that mean the phone isn't actually new? Seller said it was new...
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It means mint condition too, kind of weird, but it states it's new yeah, but used to check some sort of quality control, maybe they opened it up to check.
sHaHiN786 said:
It means mint condition too, kind of weird, but it states it's new yeah, but used to check some sort of quality control, maybe they opened it up to check.
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Ah that's interesting to hear...Pesky Germans : )
But why is Gebrauchtes also printed on the label?
For me this sounds like it's not new. Looks more like a refurbished one that has gone through quality control to assure it's like new.
Maybe Nokia support would be able to tell using the phones IMEI?
-obiwan- said:
For me this sounds like it's not new. Looks more like a refurbished one that has gone through quality control to assure it's like new.
Maybe Nokia support would be able to tell using the phones IMEI?
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That's what I'm thinking. I contacted the seller and we're going to sort this out.
At this point, it doesnt even matter right now because the phone won't turn on anyway Spent eight hours yesterday doing every trick/button combination possible.
I'll take it to the Microsoft store to see if they can do something.
hawc1506 said:
That's what I'm thinking. I contacted the seller and we're going to sort this out.
At this point, it doesnt even matter right now because the phone won't turn on anyway Spent eight hours yesterday doing every trick/button combination possible.
I'll take it to the Microsoft store to see if they can do something.
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Try a Nokia store, or you can arrange a repair if your phone has a warranty (which it should have). Check Nokia care online.
sHaHiN786 said:
Try a Nokia store, or you can arrange a repair if your phone has a warranty (which it should have). Check Nokia care online.
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Unfortunately, the U.S. doesn't have Nokia stores. I went to the Microsoft store and they weren't able to do anything.
I've contacted both Nokia and the Amazon seller. We'll have to see how this works out. I waited all of my spring break for a phone that won't turn on!
At least I'm still very satisfied with how well it's built. It's like an Alfa Romeo. Won't work, but take one look at it and all the negatives will be forgotten.
Meanwhile, I'll live with my HD2.
hawc1506 said:
Unfortunately, the U.S. doesn't have Nokia stores. I went to the Microsoft store and they weren't able to do anything.
I've contacted both Nokia and the Amazon seller. We'll have to see how this works out. I waited all of my spring break for a phone that won't turn on!
At least I'm still very satisfied with how well it's built. It's like an Alfa Romeo. Won't work, but take one look at it and all the negatives will be forgotten.
Meanwhile, I'll live with my HD2.
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http://www.nokia.com/us-en/support/troubleshooting/warranty?c=1
Here's the link to check regarding the warranty and repair services, they should have the phone or in your case a replacement back to you in around a week, as mine is coming to me on Monday. An American who knows the beauty of an Alfa, sweet.
If you bought it on Amazon, just return.
sHaHiN786 said:
http://www.nokia.com/us-en/support/troubleshooting/warranty?c=1
Here's the link to check regarding the warranty and repair services, they should have the phone or in your case a replacement back to you in around a week, as mine is coming to me on Monday. An American who knows the beauty of an Alfa, sweet.
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Of course, I'm waiting for Alfa to make its return to the U.S.
I tried doing a search, and this popped up:
"Device was not designed for the US market:
We do not have the capability to repair devices that were not designed for the US market. Please check the warranty information that was included with your device and/or please contact your point of purchase. If you purchased the device in the US and you determine that your device came with a US warranty, please contact Nokia Customer Care at 1-888-665-4228 for information. Please include a copy of your proof of purchase that confirms the device was purchased in the United States and a copy of the in box US warranty documentation when you send your device in for repair."
It makes sense, since my particular unit was imported from T-mobile in Germany by the seller. Maybe I should've shelled out the extra $50 for the Amazon-certified international one.
Itaintrite said:
If you bought it on Amazon, just return.
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I think this might be my only solution at this point.
hawc1506 said:
Of course, I'm waiting for Alfa to make its return to the U.S.
I tried doing a search, and this popped up:
"Device was not designed for the US market:
We do not have the capability to repair devices that were not designed for the US market. Please check the warranty information that was included with your device and/or please contact your point of purchase. If you purchased the device in the US and you determine that your device came with a US warranty, please contact Nokia Customer Care at 1-888-665-4228 for information. Please include a copy of your proof of purchase that confirms the device was purchased in the United States and a copy of the in box US warranty documentation when you send your device in for repair."
It makes sense, since my particular unit was imported from T-mobile in Germany by the seller. Maybe I should've shelled out the extra $50 for the Amazon-certified international one.
I think this might be my only solution at this point.
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Ouch! I should've known that, it's not out in the US yet, it's a European device, yup, sorry, that's the way to go. Hope it goes well.
sHaHiN786 said:
Ouch! I should've known that, it's not out in the US yet, it's a European device, yup, sorry, that's the way to go. Hope it goes well.
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Thanks
The Lumia 800 is sold in the U.S. at Microsoft Stores, but it only comes in a bundle with speakers and headphones for $800 (about £500). Amazon sells the international unlocked version for $550. As far as I know, they're the same version, except Microsoft won't sell the phone separately.
I'd like to get rid of the Huawei UI and get something clean like AOSP or CM.
Do we have any roms yet?
None so far. It seems Huawei hasn't released any sources yet.
As a workaround, just install any 3rd party launcher. Nova works fine.
Nova would probably be the first thing I put on there, I hear this phone doesn't come with the Google play store though?
What about root? Has that been done yet? Gotta uninstall all the junk
joytest said:
None so far. It seems Huawei hasn't released any sources yet.
As a workaround, just install any 3rd party launcher. Nova works fine.
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There is not even any custom recovery yet !! So flashing any zip roms not possible even if available..
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Do we have a way to root yet?
Rooting just use n google for program root genius. It works fine n very fast to get phone rooted
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omniphil said:
Nova would probably be the first thing I put on there, I hear this phone doesn't come with the Google play store though?
What about root? Has that been done yet? Gotta uninstall all the junk
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There isn't much junk on this phone, quite a clean ROM. The International models come with Play store. The China models have an installable Play store from the Huawei app store, so there is no problem.
To root, you need to first install HiSuite, then enable USB debugging, then run Root Genius.
I'm not sure which version I ordered. I got the FDD Dual LTE one from here..
http://www.huaweimobileshop.com/
Does HiSuite come with the phone or do I have to download it somewhere?
joytest said:
There isn't much junk on this phone, quite a clean ROM. The International models come with Play store. The China models have an installable Play store from the Huawei app store, so there is no problem.
To root, you need to first install HiSuite, then enable USB debugging, then run Root Genius.
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omniphil said:
I'm not sure which version I ordered. I got the FDD Dual LTE one from here..
http://www.huaweimobileshop.com/
Does HiSuite come with the phone or do I have to download it somewhere?
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Here
http://consumer.huawei.com/en/support/downloads/detail/index.htm?id=16205
or here which is the main site
http://consumer.huawei.com/minisite/HiSuite_en/index.html
Excellent! Thank you!
I guess the first thing to do once I get the phone is to update it to the latest firmware via HiSuite and then root it.
I wonder if I need to unlock the phone as well? I will be putting in a sim card from the US, but I suspect phones outside the US aren't carrier locked.
joytest said:
There isn't much junk on this phone, quite a clean ROM. The International models come with Play store. The China models have an installable Play store from the Huawei app store, so there is no problem.
To root, you need to first install HiSuite, then enable USB debugging, then run Root Genius.
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joytest said:
Here
http://consumer.huawei.com/en/support/downloads/detail/index.htm?id=16205
or here which is the main site
http://consumer.huawei.com/minisite/HiSuite_en/index.html
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omniphil said:
I'm not sure which version I ordered. I got the FDD Dual LTE one from here..
http://www.huaweimobileshop.com/
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Which country do you live in and how long did it take to arrive?
DrHRH said:
Which country do you live in and how long did it take to arrive?
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United States, took 3 days to arrive.
omniphil said:
United States, took 3 days to arrive.
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OK, thanks. Any import tax on charged on it?
I'm in the UK and a bit concerned that I'm going to get hit with another £30 or £40 in import duty, as it'll be coming from the Far East. It might not be the same in the US though I suppose.
Does anyone know how it works regarding import tax/duty to the UK?
DrHRH said:
OK, thanks. Any import tax on charged on it?
I'm in the UK and a bit concerned that I'm going to get hit with another £30 or £40 in import duty, as it'll be coming from the Far East. It might not be the same in the US though I suppose.
Does anyone know how it works regarding import tax/duty to the UK?
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USA doesn't charge tax/customs for these devices. Some China based vendors will offer to ship the item without the original retail packaging to avoid additional taxes for certain destinations.
acuratlsfan said:
USA doesn't charge tax/customs for these devices. Some China based vendors will offer to ship the item without the original retail packaging to avoid additional taxes for certain destinations.
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Yup, no taxes for me. It was either $13 for regular shipping and $19 for expedited shipping, Expedited took 3 days, pretty nice...
That's all I paid over the cost of the phone.
DrHRH said:
OK, thanks. Any import tax on charged on it?
I'm in the UK and a bit concerned that I'm going to get hit with another £30 or £40 in import duty, as it'll be coming from the Far East. It might not be the same in the US though I suppose.
Does anyone know how it works regarding import tax/duty to the UK?
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One of my first replies here on XDA, even tho I visit these forums every day.
About customs taxes: I live in The Netherlands, rougly 10% of all incoming parcels gets manually checked and opened by the dutch customs. I always let the seller mark the customs value as 17$ OR BELOW IT. The rule in The Netherlands is that all parcels, coming from outside EU, gets a 21% TAX and €17,50 standard import/clearance costs. Writing now with my X1, imported without any additional costs. Try to let the seller mark 15$ on your parcel and I think you can import it without having to pay taxes. Also this works perfect for me with DHL and small airmail parcels, big parcels (i.e. 20pcs Beats by Dre Studio) shipped with Airmail or HK Speedpost always gets picked out, never with DHL.
Wish you good luck, and let me knpw if you order it and how it's done after importing regardings taxes.
Makzinations said:
One of my first replies here on XDA, even tho I visit these forums every day.
About customs taxes: I live in The Netherlands, rougly 10% of all incoming parcels gets manually checked and opened by the dutch customs. I always let the seller mark the customs value as 17$ OR BELOW IT. The rule in The Netherlands is that all parcels, coming from outside EU, gets a 21% TAX and €17,50 standard import/clearance costs. Writing now with my X1, imported without any additional costs. Try to let the seller mark 15$ on your parcel and I think you can import it without having to pay taxes. Also this works perfect for me with DHL and small airmail parcels, big parcels (i.e. 20pcs Beats by Dre Studio) shipped with Airmail or HK Speedpost always gets picked out, never with DHL.
Wish you good luck, and let me knpw if you order it and how it's done after importing regardings taxes.
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Thanks for the post. I'm hoping a friend of mine can get one from Malaysia and bring it back to the UK for me.
I suppose the important question is actually this:
Is the phone actually worth it - is it any good?
DrHRH said:
Thanks for the post. I'm hoping a friend of mine can get one from Malaysia and bring it back to the UK for me.
I suppose the important question is actually this:
Is the phone actually worth it - is it any good?
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Great.
Phone is actually pretty good. Annoys me that the AOSP Android Development isn't going fast. Chinese forums already have CWM in Chinese language, but still nothing different than MIUI. I've installed the 4.4 Google Now launcher and removed the borders around the icons which MIUI implements by default. Really strange thing is that my Android is way faster now than it was when I got it in the beginning, didn't change anything.
Keyboard typing needs some practice at this big screen, using AOSP keyboard right now but I always type the letter 'M' instead of 'N' and the letter 'P' instead of 'o' lol. Trying to get used to it now for a couple of weeks, but still need to practice more haha.
Hopefully this phone gets dev's attention, so we can get a AOSP rom, but I think we'll need to wait on Huawei for releasing the kernel sources...
Since Samsung is treating it as a standalone device or like a phone can it be Unlocked as phones can? Can I walk into any carrier that has the Gear S in Stock pay it outright in full and unlock it if necessary I don't want a 2 Year contract on a Smart watch that carriers consider an accessory
I would like to know that, too. If it can completely replace a phone.
As I posted in my reviews in the Gear S General section, you can use it primarily as a phone that makes and receives calls and SMS. Consider it a feature-phone Nokia from the mid-noughties. And it needs charging daily, maybe twice for heavy use.
joytest said:
As I posted in my reviews in the Gear S General section, you can use it primarily as a phone that makes and receives calls and SMS. Consider it a feature-phone Nokia from the mid-noughties. And it needs charging daily, maybe twice for heavy use.
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ok thanks
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ok thanks
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Clicking the Thanks button would be nice :good:
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Clicking the Thanks button would be nice :good:
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My limit has been reached
Over on androidcentral, someone reported successfully using it as a stand alone phone.
I received mine today and requested an unlock code from T-mo, which they say can take up to 14 days to arrive. I'll write back if/when I get it.
I also talked to ATT, and they told me they would not know how to unlock it, but I may just have chatted with an unknowledgeable person.
xendula said:
Over on androidcentral, someone reported successfully using it as a stand alone phone.
I received mine today and requested an unlock code from T-mo, which they say can take up to 14 days to arrive. I'll write back if/when I get it.
I also talked to ATT, and they told me they would not know how to unlock it, but I may just have chatted with an unknowledgeable person.
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Thanks this was before I got my gear. But yes it can be unlocked many have gotten it. Just a heads up I'm sure you know unlocking for T-mobile will only let you use AT&T or their bootleg companies (MVNO). AT&T takes between 48 hours and 7 days some have said
^ Yes. It's a bit disappointing that they don't come with more bands.
Also, I kind of figured that the ATT info I was given was incorrect. That chat took forever and the person I talked to had no clue about the Gear S.
Do you know how to unlock it once you have the code, other than inserting a different SIM and hoping you'll get prompts for the unlock code?
xendula said:
^ Yes. It's a bit disappointing that they don't come with more bands.
Also, I kind of figured that the ATT info I was given was incorrect. That chat took forever and the person I talked to had no clue about the Gear S.
Do you know how to unlock it once you have the code, other than inserting a different SIM and hoping you'll get prompts for the unlock code?
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You got it that is it
Thanks!
Not sure how else to thank you (I think there something I can click?) - I've been lurking here since my first XDA/MDA... from way before Android, but never posted until now.
xendula said:
Thanks!
Not sure how else to thank you (I think there something I can click?) - I've been lurking here since my first XDA/MDA... from way before Android, but never posted until now.
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Thurs up sign where you reply s
Gotcha, thanks!
Cell Unlocker.net can unlock it for $29 When I got mine I asked and they asked for my IMEI so I gave them that and a day later they said yes and added it to the list
Anyone know where the Galaxy s9+ SMG965 F/ds comes from? I bought it off eBay from a verified seller because they had a pretty good deal and everything on it seems to be functioning but there's no OEM unlock button at all and it just seems fake the charger that came with it was super bulky and had 3 prongs and the bottom one was plastic for some reason
Veid71 said:
Anyone know where the Galaxy s9+ SMG965 F/ds comes from? I bought it off eBay from a verified seller because they had a pretty good deal and everything on it seems to be functioning but there's no OEM unlock button at all and it just seems fake the charger that came with it was super bulky and had 3 prongs and the bottom one was plastic for some reason
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Hmm
start with dialing *#1234#. this should tell you model and what CSC is on it
put the phone on download mode, it should tell you on that screen the model, I believe I heard that is difficult to fake that boot screen
Forgot to mention, connect the phone to to your pc through smart switch, If it is a fake it should pick it up
That adapter plug sounds like a European plug or maybe the Chinese plug. If you watch the YouTube video unboxing from Maxx Lee I bet it's the same one he has.
https://youtu.be/CuAiHhzk4VE
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Veid71 said:
Anyone know where the Galaxy s9+ SMG965 F/ds comes from? I bought it off eBay from a verified seller because they had a pretty good deal and everything on it seems to be functioning but there's no OEM unlock button at all and it just seems fake the charger that came with it was super bulky and had 3 prongs and the bottom one was plastic for some reason
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Just read on bay that the model does not support any cdma bands at all, Verizon sprint etc. also said it comes with an int charger but a usa adapter should have been included. stated it is factory unlocked.
bkeaver said:
That adapter plug sounds like a European plug or maybe the Chinese plug. If you watch the YouTube video unboxing from Maxx Lee I bet it's the same one he has.
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Yup that's the exact one lol I guess it's legit thanks I'll still plug it into my computer later and make sure
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Just read on bay that the model does not support any cdma bands at all, Verizon sprint etc. also said it comes with an int charger but a usa adapter should have been included. stated it is factory unlocked.
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So it won't work on any providers? -.- how is that even possible to have a S9+ that doesn't support them?
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Yup that's the exact one lol I guess it's legit thanks I'll still plug it into my computer later and make sure
So it won't work on any providers? -.- how is that even possible to have a S9+ that doesn't support them?
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Should work on any gsm network i would think
Yes that phone works on any GSM carrier (i.e. T-MOBILE, AT&T, ECT..)
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International version only work on GSM . Sprint, Verizon are CDMA. If you want one that work on both, you need the U.S. unlocked version. SM-G965u1, snapdragon chip.
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Should work on any gsm network i would think
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Yeah I'll try it, I just plugged it into my computer and it came up as a S9+ but when it got delivered to my house there was no shipping label or anything on it it was just a taped up box xD that's another reason why I thought it was sketchy but at any rate do you know if the 965F can be rooted? Ik it has to be an exynos but is there a setting I can check for that? I looked in about phone and didn't see it but I also checked for OEM unlock in the developer settings and it didn't exist so I might just be overlooking them lol
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Yeah I'll try it, I just plugged it into my computer and it came up as a S9+ but when it got delivered to my house there was no shipping label or anything on it it was just a taped up box xD that's another reason why I thought it was sketchy but at any rate do you know if the 965F can be rooted? Ik it has to be an exynos but is there a setting I can check for that? I looked in about phone and didn't see it but I also checked for OEM unlock in the developer settings and it didn't exist so I might just be overlooking them lol
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I imagine it should be able to it is an exynos version. I have the locked up Verizon version so I am not much help.
International version only work on GSM . Sprint, Verizon are CDMA. If you want one that work on both, you need the U.S. unlocked version. SM-G965u1, snapdragon chip.
Nsx93 said:
International version only work on GSM . Sprint, Verizon are CDMA. If you want one that work on both, you need the U.S. unlocked version. SM-G965u1, snapdragon chip.
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Or the HK or latin america snapdragon version, which is far superior to any of the U versions as the BL is not locked
sent from my Exynos S9 plus, Pixel 2 XL or Note FE
force70 said:
Or the HK or latin america snapdragon version, which is far superior to any of the U versions as the BL is not locked
sent from my Exynos S9 plus, Pixel 2 XL or Note FE
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How easy would it be to obtain those version? With warranty.
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How easy would it be to obtain those version? With warranty.
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Easy to buy, samsung canada will of course not provide warranty coverage for non Canadian devices. I don't worry about it though, never gave a damn about warranty on any device ive ever had.
sent from my Exynos S9 plus, Pixel 2 XL or Note FE
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Yeah I'll try it, I just plugged it into my computer and it came up as a S9+ but when it got delivered to my house there was no shipping label or anything on it it was just a taped up box xD that's another reason why I thought it was sketchy but at any rate do you know if the 965F can be rooted? Ik it has to be an exynos but is there a setting I can check for that? I looked in about phone and didn't see it but I also checked for OEM unlock in the developer settings and it didn't exist so I might just be overlooking them lol
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965F is exynos one.
You can check more details from phone info samsung android app too
Just an FYI, but the power adaptor is for British wall sockets.
To the uninitiated, it's bulky and over-engineered, but that's not the whole story!
https://www.fastcodesign.com/3032807/why-england-has-the-best-wall-sockets-on-earth
sri4xda said:
965F is exynos one.
You can check more details from phone info samsung android app too
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Why do ours look so different? Does yours have a rom installed?
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Why do ours look so different? Does yours have a rom installed?
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No, my screenshot is from play store app phome info samsung.
I think indian model is s9+ dual sim g965f alone like mine
so question, since it will not work on the sprint network and i bought it on ebay while they had that sale on it, what can i do with it? i called sprints customer service and they said to bring it into a store and theyll be able to just swap it out after they test it again and confirm it wont work but when i called a store at my local mall they told me sprint most likely wont swap it out because it has no use to them since its the international version and will not work on their network and if i brought it in theyd still charge me $30 for a new sim card to test it out, can you not just swap sim cards anymore? and the customer service person said they made a note on my account and the store representative told me that a corporate store (a real one) might be able to help me more but he doubts it, am i stuck with this useless phone? and if they do allow me to turn it in will the BL be locked on the new one? any and all advice is appreciated im really in a jam with this one lol
EDIT: Ignore this it double posted and i cant seem to be able to delete it
so question, since it will not work on the sprint network and i bought it on ebay while they had that sale on it, what can i do with it? i called sprints customer service and they said to bring it into a store and theyll be able to just swap it out after they test it again and confirm it wont work but when i called a store at my local mall they told me sprint most likely wont swap it out because it has no use to them since its the international version and will not work on their network and if i brought it in theyd still charge me $30 for a new sim card to test it out, can you not just swap sim cards anymore? and the customer service person said they made a note on my account and the store representative told me that a corporate store (a real one) might be able to help me more but he doubts it, am i stuck with this useless phone? and if they do allow me to turn it in will the BL be locked on the new one? any and all advice is appreciated im really in a jam with this one lol