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Thinking of getting a Galaxy S2, it will probably be simlocked as these are slightly cheaper and can be unlocked for free (?). I was wondering if anyone knew if any of the major UK networks (O2, Orange, T-Mobile, Vodafone) have branding on the phones themselves? I heard Orange might have a small logo on the back of the phone? Do they all pretty much have logo branding on bootup, but this can be easily removed by flashing a stock ROM?
Is rooting and unlocking via the app still working/doable?
Also whats the deal with 3 (three) network phones? Can they be unlocked easily and used with any simcard? (I'm going to use giffgaff - 02 network)
Thanks
dont get it mate whait for SG3 or galaxy note will be out at buymobilephones dot net soon
The phone is basically the same as the new flagship android in the galaxy nexus, the only difference is that that phone has a 720p screen (though it uses the pentile matrix system) bar that theres not much difference between the two phones, therefore you should get it, as since its been out 6 months its 450 off contract, while the nexus is 550 off contract.
Yes theres an app to sim unlock it, and yes rooting is very easy, where you can install either a custom rom or a stock rom, whatever floats your boat. So my advice is get the best carrier that is either cheapest, or gives you best service in your area.
I bought mine last week off contract for 450 from phones4U, they all come sim unlocked anyway from there.
I got mine on orange, it came with an orange logo little square on the back. And with orange software (unremovable without flashing stock using Odin). I was scared to flash a new and expensive phone, but now I'm happy without ****ty orange maps and orange all over my Internet browser etc.
Also like the other guy said, wait til the galaxy nexus comes out next month-the s2 might drop by a few quid. Galaxy note is way too big IMO.
got mine from T-mobile. No logos on the phone (white sg2). Had a few apps from t-mobile but I've rooted quite easily
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turborider said:
dont get it mate whait for SG3 or galaxy note will be out at buymobilephones dot net soon
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I'm stretching my budget with the S2, the S3 will be 2012 and will likely be 500+. I'm looking at around £320 off ebay for a S2. I was going to get an Ace, then S1, then saw that a S2 was only around the £300 mark so decided on getting it.
May wait a while, not sure, but doubt they will get much cheaper than £310?
Talkmobile
Have a look online with talkmobile they us the o2 network and at one time had the cheapest SGS2 on a 12month contract and their handsets are not locked.
I am planing to buy samsung galaxy S2 4GLTE version. I already have non us variant which supports only 3G. But when I insert any local US sim card it uses only GPRS no 3G nor 4G data support. So I would like to buy a new fone. If any one could clear me before I go for the right one. I am interested to go for either Galaxy s2(T-mobile or ATT) or Note.
My Queries are :
Can I Buy any of above one's from amazon.... & buy prepaid sim card & use it as long as I am here ?
I dont want those annual contracts & stuff. As I am a frequent flyer I would like to have a prepaid one.
Can I unlock that fone & use it in the country I visit ?
AjaYrUlUez said:
I am planing to buy samsung galaxy S2 4GLTE version. I already have non us variant which supports only 3G. But when I insert any local US sim card it uses only GPRS no 3G nor 4G data support. So I would like to buy a new fone. If any one could clear me before I go for the right one. I am interested to go for either Galaxy s2(T-mobile or ATT) or Note.
My Queries are :
Can I Buy any of above one's from amazon.... & buy prepaid sim card & use it as long as I am here ?
I dont want those annual contracts & stuff. As I am a frequent flyer I would like to have a prepaid one.
Can I unlock that fone & use it in the country I visit ?
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To get T-Mobile 3G service, you must purchase a T-Mobile phone.
Also, offtopic for these forums, which are for the AT&T I777 which is almost identical to the I9100 especially in terms of band support. Just like the I9100, the 777 doesn't do AWS.
Yes I have planned to purchase a new fone But I have a query that can I buy it on amazon & use prepaid sim card?
Like for ex : I but note on amazon for $249 & buy t-mobile/ATT sim card for 10 -$15.
Can I use all 3g/4G/LTE services ? with recharging it monthly as i go?
Apart from that Can i unlock the note & use it in other countries ?
Most retailers only sell the phone with new or upgraded contracts. You might have to buy direct from AT&T at full retail price if you don't want a contract.
Note is around $620 on Amazon, not $250. If you're seeing a Note for $250, that is the price with a 2-year contract with AT&T for the inferior AT&T version of the device.
AT&T and international devices will not get 3G service on T-Mobile USA. (The one exception is the Skyrocket, and that requires flashing a different radio firmware.)
Basically, if you want a phone that gets 3G on T-Mobile, you need to buy a phone from T-Mobile or a Galaxy Nexus. If you want a phone that gets 3G elsewhere including AT&T - well if you have an I9100 that should work as-is.
If you're paying full off-contract price for a device, your best bet is the GSM Galaxy Nexus - being pentaband HSPA, it is the only device that will get 3G on AT&T, T-Mobile, and almost any other provider out of the box. There's no point to the Skyrocket if you aren't getting a contract subsidy.
okay Thanks for the reply. So i guess i have these options :
1. Use att sim my galaxy s2 which i dont want to.
2. Go for G nexus sounds good to me. (where shall i buy it from in LA/online)
Finally once i get nexus where do i buy a prepaid sim card ?
AjaYrUlUez said:
okay Thanks for the reply. So i guess i have these options :
1. Use att sim my galaxy s2 which i dont want to.
2. Go for G nexus sounds good to me. (where shall i buy it from in LA/online)
Finally once i get nexus where do i buy a prepaid sim card ?
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Don't people get paid to shop for other people in LA? Just sayin..
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AjaYrUlUez said:
okay Thanks for the reply. So i guess i have these options :
1. Use att sim my galaxy s2 which i dont want to.
2. Go for G nexus sounds good to me. (where shall i buy it from in LA/online)
Finally once i get nexus where do i buy a prepaid sim card ?
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As far as prepaid SIMs - this is not the right forum to ask. If you're wanting to get 3G service with a T-Mobile SIM, you need to look elsewhere. These forums are specific only to the SGH-I777, which is the AT&T variant of the phone you already have.
Hi, i'm very confuse right now.
I just bought a second hand Sprint Note 3 (my verizon samsung s3 just die), but because i still have a contract with Verizon. I want to ask if there anyway i can use the phone on verizon network ?
ash32121 said:
Hi, i'm very confuse right now.
I just bought a second hand Sprint Note 3 (my verizon samsung s3 just die), but because i still have a contract with Verizon. I want to ask if there anyway i can use the phone on verizon network ?
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There is you have to get it unlocked and flashed to Verizon but it will only get 3g do to hardware aka radios
Trade?
ash32121 said:
Hi, i'm very confuse right now.
I just bought a second hand Sprint Note 3 (my verizon samsung s3 just die), but because i still have a contract with Verizon. I want to ask if there anyway i can use the phone on verizon network ?
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So you still have the Sprint Note 3? Will trade for Verizon note 3 if it is in good condition
What are your solutions to Verizon's plan to redirect calls made on the Note 7?
http://www.phonearena.com/news/Veri...he-Note-7-plans-to-redirect-all-calls_id90089
Verizon claims “thousands” of its customers still use the Note 7, plans to redirect all calls
Posted: 17 Jan 2017, 17:11, by Cosmin V.
In a strange turn of events, many Galaxy Note 7 buyers in the United States haven't returned their smartphones yet, even though Samsung has already taken all the necessary measures for that to happen.
The South Korean handset maker pushed software updates through all major carriers in the US, but the unlocked Galaxy Note 7 units were targeted too. The software update is meant to prevent the Note 7's battery to charge, but it will also make it impossible for the phone to register with any mobile networks.
Verizon was the last carrier in the US to push the update to Note 7 units, but it looks like this didn't convince some Samsung fans to return their phones. Verizon officials claim that “thousands” of its customers are still using the Galaxy Note 7 even after the deployment of the update that's meant to cripple them.
Somehow, these Note 7 users managed to avoid getting the update and continue to use their phones to this day. Since Verizon has already reimbursed the cost of the recalled Note 7 to all its customers, the carriers now plans to bill those who still haven't returned their phones for the full retail cost.
In spite of our best efforts, there are still customers using the recalled phones who have not returned or exchanged their Note 7 to the point of purchase. The recalled Note 7s pose a safety risk to our customers and those around them.
Furthermore, Verizon said that it will soon put all these Note 7 phones that are being used in a special category so all outgoing calls, except those made for the 911 emergency service, will be redirected to its customer service.
Verizon customers who still haven't returned their Galaxy Note 7 smartphones can still do so and receive a bill credit of up to $100 and a waived upgrade fee.
corvette72778 said:
What are your solutions to Verizon's plan to redirect calls made on the Note 7?
http://www.phonearena.com/news/Veri...he-Note-7-plans-to-redirect-all-calls_id90089
Verizon claims “thousands” of its customers still use the Note 7, plans to redirect all calls
Posted: 17 Jan 2017, 17:11, by Cosmin V.
In a strange turn of events, many Galaxy Note 7 buyers in the United States haven't returned their smartphones yet, even though Samsung has already taken all the necessary measures for that to happen.
The South Korean handset maker pushed software updates through all major carriers in the US, but the unlocked Galaxy Note 7 units were targeted too. The software update is meant to prevent the Note 7's battery to charge, but it will also make it impossible for the phone to register with any mobile networks.
Verizon was the last carrier in the US to push the update to Note 7 units, but it looks like this didn't convince some Samsung fans to return their phones. Verizon officials claim that “thousands” of its customers are still using the Galaxy Note 7 even after the deployment of the update that's meant to cripple them.
Somehow, these Note 7 users managed to avoid getting the update and continue to use their phones to this day. Since Verizon has already reimbursed the cost of the recalled Note 7 to all its customers, the carriers now plans to bill those who still haven't returned their phones for the full retail cost.
In spite of our best efforts, there are still customers using the recalled phones who have not returned or exchanged their Note 7 to the point of purchase. The recalled Note 7s pose a safety risk to our customers and those around them.
Furthermore, Verizon said that it will soon put all these Note 7 phones that are being used in a special category so all outgoing calls, except those made for the 911 emergency service, will be redirected to its customer service.
Verizon customers who still haven't returned their Galaxy Note 7 smartphones can still do so and receive a bill credit of up to $100 and a waived upgrade fee.
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Correct me if I am wrong, but I thought it was illegal to charge for a recalled device? ?
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shanda5303 said:
Correct me if I am wrong, but I thought it was illegal to charge for a recalled device? ?
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Illegal for them to sell it. Not illegal to bill for previous sale.
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nobody used note7 right now, what for???
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let's say bye bye samsung for judge user n7 like criminal!!
rcobourn said:
Illegal for them to sell it. Not illegal to bill for previous sale.
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Ok thanks wasn't sure been trying to confirm for a while now.
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Verizon says thousands of customers are still using the Galaxy Note 7.
This is the official word...
Does anybody have a workaround for what Verizon is about to do?
The only way i could think of the phone still functioning would be if the network didn't recognize it as a note 7, it would then allow the phone to function as normal. I believe getting into specifics is not allowed on these forums so lets just leave it at that.
corvette72778 said:
Does anybody have a workaround for what Verizon is about to do?
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That would involve changing the individual which is not legal and possibly a build prop edit to change the name of the phone. Possible using the imei off a s7 or any Samsung with similar specs. You would pay a good price to have a note 7 unblacklisted. You'd be better off getting a goophone note 7 clone. They were more stable than the real deal when it came to being a safety hazard. But this stuff messed up there clone phone sales. A phone you can't carry no where with out someone worried about it blowing up or catching fire even though it is a clone.
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mtyler7807 said:
That would involve changing the individual which is not legal and possibly a build prop edit to change the name of the phone. Possible using the imei off a s7 or any Samsung with similar specs. You would pay a good price to have a note 7 unblacklisted. You'd be better off getting a goophone note 7 clone. They were more stable than the real deal when it came to being a safety hazard. But this stuff messed up there clone phone sales. A phone you can't carry no where with out someone worried about it blowing up or catching fire even though it is a clone.
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It would just simply be better if they got a S7 Edge + free money for accessories instead of trying to change IMEI. On S7 Edge we've got fully working AOSP based roms(even nexus like fingerprint unlock), as well as me and my team ported FlymeOS 6 recently. Come on guys. Let go, and enjoy all the nice stuff that S7 Edge offers. Even Official Nougat.
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It would just simply be better if they got a S7 Edge + free money for accessories instead of trying to change IMEI. On S7 Edge we've got fully working AOSP based roms(even nexus like fingerprint unlock), as well as me and my team ported FlymeOS 6 recently. Come on guys. Let go, and enjoy all the nice stuff that S7 Edge offers. Even Official Nougat.
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Exactly. I went with the pixel XL. I had a note 4 when I upgraded to the note 7. That was the problem free note I had. I keep a nexus 6p as my backup. There are true to heart Samsung fans out here, just to have Samsung pay(get a gear watch to keep sampay), to keep the record front and back video at the same time, Knox, TouchWiz, . Not worth the head aches on a $800 phone that has to be modded just to make phone call out. There are way too many flag ship Android phones that have surpassed the note7 in design and performance. What is the percentage of people that take full advantage of the stylus on the note series of phone. Most don't touch it. You have the Xiaomi mi mix, Huawei mate 9 and the p9 and the honor v8.
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I just wanted to start a thread for any fellow Canadian people looking to discuss Canadian specific details of the phone.
I'm pretty excited to preorder the phone. I will most likely go to Sherway Gardens in Toronto to do it. Anyone know what the pre-order incentives will be?
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I just wanted to start a thread for any fellow Canadian people looking to discuss Canadian specific details of the phone.
I'm pretty excited to preorder the phone. I will most likely go to Sherway Gardens in Toronto to do it. Anyone know what the pre-order incentives will be?
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Good question about the pre order stuff we never seem to get the good stuff like the US does lol
A 256gb micro sd would be sweet.
For me it wont matter i guess though since even If I get one (which im not 100% on just yet) I wont waste my money on a Canadian version with the snapdragon in it since the BL will be locked on it.
This isnt exactly Canadian specific but worth mentioning.
Honestly if you want root,twrp etc just buy a exynos version and bypass the snapdragon BS version.
Ive bought a few exynos samsungs locally here in Toronto in the past and even got my Note FE off Ebay so easy enough to buy.
They end up costing the same or less as the snapdragons anyway. My S8 plus dual sim cost less than the snapdragon version lol.
You may miss a few features like wifi calling or VOlte but small sacrifice for an unlocked bootloader really
Just my .02
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Might just do that. I would love to get a dual SIM version they may offer from Asia.
The only thing I was hoping for at Sherway Gardens was to be able to trade in an old clunker for 200$ off like they sometimes have. 1300$ is a spicy meatball.
Anyone know which international model plays nice with our Canadian basebands? If I remember correctly F/G variants worked well in the past, but need a confirmation.
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Anyone know which international model plays nice with our Canadian basebands? If I remember correctly F/G variants worked well in the past, but need a confirmation.
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F or FD works great.
Both my note 7 and s8 plus are FD versions and work perfect.
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So the bell and samsung canada pre order pages are up and our only 2 colour choices are the blue and black lol.
What a joke.
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After Note7 and my burnt s7e, thinking of getting the maple gold FD variant..
Can anyone confirm if spay works with the F models?
SM-N950F (variant)
Hi All,
I am interested in obtaining the "F" / "FD" (Dual Sim) variant of Note 8 , with a base storage of 256 GB, 6 GB or 8 GB RAM.
I know it is not available in the North American Market, but as an example, if I were to order something like this: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Pre-order-2...hash=item4d615eae63:m:mGiwyjAXrkDPzAr6rav0gew
The Korean Model, will it work in Canada with LTE speeds, regardless of which carrier I will be with (ROGERS, BELL OR TELUS)?
Also, is it true that the Korean Model will have a base RAM of 8 GB vs. 6 GB for all other models?
Thanks.
Choetech_official said:
We are looking for lots of people to test our note 8 gadgets. Is there anyone who is interested?
https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...e8-gadgets-t3656671/post73518703#post73518703
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Count me in [emoji106]
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Any news on discounts in Canada? I see that Mobile Syrup put up a correction to the article they posted yesterday about Canadian discount?
karthigan said:
Hi All,
I am interested in obtaining the "F" / "FD" (Dual Sim) variant of Note 8 , with a base storage of 256 GB, 6 GB or 8 GB RAM.
I know it is not available in the North American Market, but as an example, if I were to order something like this: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Pre-order-2...hash=item4d615eae63:m:mGiwyjAXrkDPzAr6rav0gew
The Korean Model, will it work in Canada with LTE speeds, regardless of which carrier I will be with (ROGERS, BELL OR TELUS)?
Also, is it true that the Korean Model will have a base RAM of 8 GB vs. 6 GB for all other models?
Thanks.
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My korean note FE is working perfect on rogers
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greatg said:
Any news on discounts in Canada? I see that Mobile Syrup put up a correction to the article they posted yesterday about Canadian discount?
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I havent seen anything for canada but the US gets this.
http://www.samsung.com/us/galaxy/note8/Note7Promo/
If they dont offer it to us im going to Twitter bomb the hell out of sammy canada (even if I dont buy one) as thats total BS.
CAN note 7 owners had to go through 2 recalls also..
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I'm from the US. i wish i could get black. not sure if the Canadian variant works in the US though. we are stuck with black and orchid grey
black96ss said:
I'm from the US. i wish i could get black. not sure if the Canadian variant works in the US though. we are stuck with black and orchid grey
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Did you mean blue? I was hoping for a silvery grey like my Note 7. That'll probably come later with my luck.
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force70 said:
My korean note FE is working perfect on rogers
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I heard that Korean Model has dedicated S/W installed that can not be removed?
Can we flash via odin or SmartConnect or whatever utility that samsung uses to factory restore to stock firmware, so it is not bloated with carrier app(s)?
I really want to get the dual SIM Card version (also is it dual active / dual standby / dual -LTE) - what I am hoping is, I have personal A/C with ROGERS with limited data here in Canada, but my business work corp A/C is unlimited data ; so hence the reason for dual SIM Card.
Also, 256 GB comes with 8GB RAM or is it 6 GB RAM?
Thanks.
greatg said:
Any news on discounts in Canada? I see that Mobile Syrup put up a correction to the article they posted yesterday about Canadian discount?
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I sent them a long email (polite and detailed) about this in hopes they will. The more people who contact them (phone or email) the better but who knows. Doesn't hurt but also made mention of how the US trade-in list for that discount includes the S5 but not the Note 4 when the Note 4 came our 6 months after the S5. Also that Note 4 owners who skipped the Note 5 for the Note 7 have no alternative and should be allowed to trade-in a Note 4 as well.
Fingers crossed but I won't hold me breath. We get screwed up here in Canada all the time. If no discount then Samsung has lost me forever and the LG V30 and Pixel 2 are just around the corner as well and since I've waited this long I can wait a little longer.
Samsung needs to do something here in Canada too, I had to send my Note 7 back twice just like our friends south of us.
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I sent them a long email (polite and detailed) about this in hopes they will. The more people who contact them (phone or email) the better but who knows. Doesn't hurt but also made mention of how the US trade-in list for that discount includes the S5 but not the Note 4 when the Note 4 came our 6 months after the S5. Also that Note 4 owners who skipped the Note 5 for the Note 7 have no alternative and should be allowed to trade-in a Note 4 as well.
Fingers crossed but I won't hold me breath. We get screwed up here in Canada all the time. If no discount then Samsung has lost me forever and the LG V30 and Pixel 2 are just around the corner as well and since I've waited this long I can wait a little longer.
Samsung needs to do something here in Canada too, I had to send my Note 7 back twice just like our friends south of us.
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I contacted support about this yesterday and they responded telling me it will be coming out in a few days... so I guess we have to wait
nighthawk29 said:
I sent them a long email (polite and detailed) about this in hopes they will. The more people who contact them (phone or email) the better but who knows. Doesn't hurt but also made mention of how the US trade-in list for that discount includes the S5 but not the Note 4 when the Note 4 came our 6 months after the S5. Also that Note 4 owners who skipped the Note 5 for the Note 7 have no alternative and should be allowed to trade-in a Note 4 as well.
Fingers crossed but I won't hold me breath. We get screwed up here in Canada all the time. If no discount then Samsung has lost me forever and the LG V30 and Pixel 2 are just around the corner as well and since I've waited this long I can wait a little longer.
Samsung needs to do something here in Canada too, I had to send my Note 7 back twice just like our friends south of us.
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I had pre-ordered on the 23rd. After several emails to Sammy, I cancelled my pre-order and made it very clear that my reason was due to the lack of communication etc from Sammy Canada. I even brought up the fact that they seemed to have learned nothing from the Note 7 fiasco last year!
I am getting the Blue one from Bell. Paying the $1350 man I wish our dollar was stronger. Also login to Samsung's promotion website and pre register the micro SD card and wireless charger. Anyone else buying it out right?
TheDantee said:
I contacted support about this yesterday and they responded telling me it will be coming out in a few days... so I guess we have to wait
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Same here
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force70 said:
Same here
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Got the same response via FB like 2 days ago.