About time!
german version still not here...
Possible to update to CRC2 or later from U1 version of CRC1? Interesting that carriers updated to a later build than Samsung unlocked devices.
No luck here in The Netherlands
yup, i got it this morning as well.
Unlocked Indonesia (XID) dual SIM got CRC2 and CBR9 two days ago
Blueblazer172 said:
german version still not here...
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The title states it's for the Unlocked U1, which is the US SnapDragon version not the European version.
Matziatzu said:
No luck here in The Netherlands
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The title states it's for the Unlocked U1, which is the US SnapDragon version not the European version.
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Possible to update to CRC2 or later from U1 version of CRC1? Interesting that carriers updated to a later build than Samsung unlocked devices.
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No. If it were possible, they would've just released CRC2 instead of CRC1. If you want CRC2, then you'll have to flash a carrier version of the firmware.
As far as why they released a later version for carriers, it's very possible the higher build number is due to having to add, test, and perfect carrier features and the BYOD features. It doesn't mean CRC2 is in anyway BETTER than CRC1. I actually had better battery life on C1 compared to C2.
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liquidguru said:
Unlocked Indonesia (XID) dual SIM got CRC2 and CBR9 two days ago
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The Indonesian Note 8 got two different OS versions on the same day? How is that possible?
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No. If it were possible, they would've just released CRC2 instead of CRC1. If you want CRC2, then you'll have to flash a carrier version of the firmware.
As far as why they released a later version for carriers, it's very possible the higher build number is due to having to add, test, and perfect carrier features and the BYOD features. It doesn't mean CRC2 is in anyway BETTER than CRC1. I actually had better battery life on C1 compared to C2
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Thanks for this reply (and for cleaning up the thread). I was considering going to C5 in order to get the April security update; carrier software wouldn't be the worst thing, as it would enable RCS and video calling when I'm using T-Mobile. These are features I can live without, as I occasionally run an Xfinity Mobile sim, and I'd also have to work around play store certification. I'll just relax a bit on C1, it's more than I had yesterday!
I got this yesterday on my AT&T IMEI, but am running U1. Was it because it was AT&T or am I on the U1 update cycle?
I got the update yesterday morning. I'm on Sprint. Everything is working so far.
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The Indonesian Note 8 got two different OS versions on the same day? How is that possible?
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Sorry, I should have said the 2nd was the kernel, as it's a higher number than other regions
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Hey guys, I'm really interested in this phone, and don't think I can wait for it to release in the US.
I want to buy the international version of this phone, so I don't have to wait, have it unlocked and have a better chance of root.
My concern is that the signal (bands/freq) will differ in some way when I try to use this on my AT&T account. I'm even sure I'm phrasing that right...
Before, I knew that international phones didn't support LTE because of the different processor.
I just want to make sure I will get the same signal strength and data experience with the International version of this phone vs the AT&T variant.
Is it better for me just to wait for the AT&T variant to come out?
You'll prolly get it cheaper if you wait.
Release date is end of October for VZW and Tmobile.... Early November for AT&T... According to what an LG product specialist wrote on reddit
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Wait
buy korean variant.
Korean variants are always the best choice...
Why that?
Wait. Better band support and roms.
Completely depends on the bands you can use. But I would wait. They'll announce it in the US before the end of October as H960, fit for the US market (and in black).
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Btw there is no intl. version. Only korean versions are offered on ebay. The US version H960 will be the one with the most frequency bands...
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buy korean variant.
Korean variants are always the best choice...
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ahahaah always Korean?
devadip said:
ahahaah always Korean?
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Always korean
sent from my LG V10 - F600L
wolfgart said:
Always korean
sent from my LG V10 - F600L
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Why? I mean what exactly are the benefits of the korean variants? (mine is being shipped to me right now)
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Why? I mean what exactly are the benefits of the korean variants? (mine is being shipped to me right now)
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Because korean LG devices are at all another experience compared to all other variants.
You will see by your eyes what i'm tell you
sent from my LGV10 - F600L
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Why? I mean what exactly are the benefits of the korean variants? (mine is being shipped to me right now)
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There is no benefit. I think he's just making a joke.
Some of that stigma comes from how Samsung phones used to be shipped. They used to make the international phone from an Exynos processor and send the US the Qualcomm processor variant which people deemed worse and slower. Now Samsung sends everybody the Exynos processor.
One thing that still remains a mystery is accessories. The US variant may or may not get the headphones. We don't know yet.
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There is no benefit. I think he's just making a joke.
Some of that stigma comes from how Samsung phones used to be shipped. They used to make the international phone from an Exynos processor and send the US the Qualcomm processor variant which people deemed worse and slower. Now Samsung sends everybody the Exynos processor.
One thing that still remains a mystery is accessories. The US variant may or may not get the headphones. We don't know yet.
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I saw an unboxing of a pre-release T-mobile variant, and the box lacked headphones unfortunately. I don't know this for fact, but I assume that AT&T will be the same...
No Band 12 on Tmo
I got the F600L (Korean variant) and am getting < 1 Mbps speeds -- always showing 3G HSPA+. This won't do.
I am in US and am thinking of getting the Z5C on AT&T. Since AT&T does not really sell this device, does anyone know how software and firmware updates will work, since the carrier will not push through any updates for this particular device?
You'll get unbranded version and you will not need to wait for carrier to push updates.
You can flash any customization you wish using flashtool, and OTA updates come directly from Sony. I bought an import with Hong Kong firmware and flashed it to Nordic version. Has everything that a US version would have, except 4G icon instead of LTE.
I bought mine on Amazon from a prime seller. Was sourced from the HK SAR market since it has that particular firmware. Says 4G instead of LTE but that is fine and I get firmware updates direct from Sony. Great device.
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You can flash any customization you wish using flashtool, and OTA updates come directly from Sony. I bought an import with Hong Kong firmware and flashed it to Nordic version. Has everything that a US version would have, except 4G icon instead of LTE.
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Why did you flash a Nordic version? Is that your region and is there any advantage over the Taiwan version I have (I'm in the U.S. and it has U.S. English already). Thanks.
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Why did you flash a Nordic version? Is that your region and is there any advantage over the Taiwan version I have (I'm in the U.S. and it has U.S. English already). Thanks.
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Just my preference, I like not having the NFC icon in status bar when it's on, and don't need all the additional languages/keyboards of HK version it shipped with.
Generally, European regions seem to get update sooner than others.
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Just my preference, I like not having the NFC icon in status bar when it's on, and don't need all the additional languages/keyboards of HK version it shipped with.
Generally, European regions seem to get update sooner than others.
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Thanks. I hate the NFC icon too. I didn't know it wasn't there in certain firmwares. Maybe when Marshmallow comes I'll flash a different region.
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Thanks. I hate the NFC icon too. I didn't know it wasn't there in certain firmwares. Maybe when Marshmallow comes I'll flash a different region.
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I read that Z5/Z5c is releasing in US on February 7th, so we'll get an official US firmware soon.
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I read that Z5/Z5c is releasing in US on February 7th, so we'll get an official US firmware soon.
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True but I think I'll stay away from U.S. firmware until I find out what, if any, extra bloatware it contains. Also, isn't the U.S. generally slow to get updates due to its size? Is there a ranking somewhere that shows which regions update first and what the firmware variations are?
some websites are also stating US version will not come with fingerprint sensor.. What's wrong with Sony!
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some websites are also stating US version will not come with fingerprint sensor.. What's wrong with Sony!
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Another reason to stay away from the U.S. firmware when it's released
I've received updates regularly on my N950F(xxU3CRF4 - 2 a month for the last few months and it seems Samsung has finally got their act together. Maybe because of the need to mitigate vulnerabilities and security issues. Today received VO LTE and the lockscreen movies update. Wish they would make their update notes a bit more meaningful though and explain what it includes than the generic "stability improvements".
Samsung gets a bad rap sometimes for updates but well done Sammy.
Well, not all the countries receive so many updates, I think that it is carrier and country dependant in most cases, in my country 2 carriers have received only 4 updates since Aug 2017, other carriers only 3
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I've received updates regularly on my N950F(xxU3CRF4 - 2 a month for the last few months and it seems Samsung has finally got their act together. Maybe because of the need to mitigate vulnerabilities and security issues. Today received VO LTE and the lockscreen movies update. Wish they would make their update notes a bit more meaningful though and explain what it includes than the generic "stability improvements".
Samsung gets a bad rap sometimes for updates but well done Sammy.
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You're speaking of CRF4? I'm waiting for people to comment on it before I update. I'm scared that the Note will get buggy.
Not experienced any problems yet.
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Well, not all the countries receive so many updates, I think that it is carrier and country dependant in most cases, in my country 2 carriers have received only 4 updates since Aug 2017, other carriers only 3
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I am UK on a simfree bought at John Lewis. Updates were non existent until February and since I've received 2 a month.
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You're speaking of CRF4? I'm waiting for people to comment on it before I update. I'm scared that the Note will get buggy.
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No issues here.
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I am UK on a simfree bought at John Lewis. Updates were non existent until February and since I've received 2 a month.
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Yup I've noticed much better update frequencies on my N950F (UAE model, in Canada) than before with my old Note 4. So far I received an update every month here, and two in June.
Still on may security update lol. Samsung doesn't deserve any praise
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Still on may security update lol. Samsung doesn't deserve any praise
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Lol they do for some of us but maybe not others. What model/carrier are you on?
n9500 (Hong Kong) and always last to receive updates, so not super happy........
Hello i have owned my galaxy S9+ (SM-G965U1) for about a year now. Problem is that One UI has completely ruined my life and my entire experience with my phone. Back when it ran Oreo it was near perfect.
So i need help figuring out what the best S9+ with a unlocked bootloader is and where i might be able to buy them new that is.
My plan is to buy one with a unlocked bootloader so i will never have to deal with the piece of human excrement that is One UI
Thank you, this was the funniest post in forever. It has ruined your life. Omg, thank you!
Any Exynos model cam be rooted.
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tdevaughn said:
Thank you, this was the funniest post in forever. It has ruined your life. Omg, thank you!
Any Exynos model cam be rooted.
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Yes believe it or not it has truly made my life miserable. I don't understand why companies try to fix stuff that isn't broken.
To answer your question the snapdragon SM-G9650 varient Is OEM unlockable it is China, Brazil etc basically international version and any of the Exynos
Are I believe.
Exynos is good for development only as long as the official android is upgraded. But it's closed source with sammy proprietary blobs.
I've got a Note4 Exynos and officially it was upgraded to MM. Only because of months and years of miraculous work of a couple of developers, it's working (with a few hiccups) with TW nougat and up to oreo Lineage.
If you want to change the phone and got the cash after 2 years (or 3? ) of major upgrades from Samsung, then Exynos is OK.
As for me the OP7 (pro maybe) can cut a better deal. Huge deving possibility. And ain't got too much money to change the phone too often.
Good luck.
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To answer your question the snapdragon SM-G9650 varient Is OEM unlockable it is China, Brazil etc basically international version and any of the Exynos
Are I believe.
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Is this listing on Newegg the unlocked snapdragon variant? https://www.newegg.com/black-samsung-galaxy-s9-6-2-4g-lte/p/0V4-000B-00965?Item=9SIAENH92W4764
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Is this listing on Newegg the unlocked snapdragon variant? https://www.newegg.com/black-samsung-galaxy-s9-6-2-4g-lte/p/0V4-000B-00965?Item=9SIAENH92W4764
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Yes that's the one there's also supposedly a dual SIM card version around that has 128GB and up but don't know where you get it or much beyond it's existence
But the one you linked is what I have currently.
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Yes that's the one there's also supposedly a dual SIM card version around that has 128GB and up but don't know where you get it or much beyond it's existence
But the one you linked is what I have currently.
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So yeah, The package arrived today and it turned out to be a counterfeit reproduction S9+. And i tried to file a claim and Newegg suspended my account. I'm not sure what to do in life itself at this point.
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So yeah, The package arrived today and it turned out to be a counterfeit reproduction S9+. And i tried to file a claim and Newegg suspended my account. I'm not sure what to do in life itself at this point.
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hmm... no idea thats a first i heard of newegg sell counterfit anything but essentially the model code for snapdragon unlocked is SM-G9650 Note: there is not a letter after the zero ive seen ones SM-G9650U and SM-G9650U1 not sure difference between the three mine i got through rent a center but assume you can get them online you can try amazon at least if you get a counterfit they will do something.
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Hello,
The Snapdragon 8 gen 2 is supporting DUAL SIM DUAL ACTIVE (DSDA) . The question is the galaxy s23 ultra have that feature ?
if not , why ? and how to enable it .
Thank you
Qualcomm said that S23 series supports DSDA only in Chinese market with model number SM-S9180
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Qualcomm said that S23 series supports DSDA only in Chinese market with model number SM-S9180
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Thanks for the reply. Do you have link for more details ? also, if I change the firmware (CSC) TO China do you think it will work since they have have same (SOC) and 5g modem chipset ?
There are EU regions with dual-SIM enabled for the S23 series. I would suggest trying one of those first.
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Thanks for the reply. Do you have link for more details ? also, if I change the firmware (CSC) TO China do you think it will work since they have have same (SOC) and 5g modem chipset ?
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They are same Hardware but verry different firmware and not interchangeable by CSC and you can't just flash Chinese firmware on any other device unfortunately
Feature was mentioned here in Qualcomm news letter
Qualcomm and Samsung Partner to Bring the Fastest Snapdragon Ever to Galaxy S23 Series Globally | Qualcomm
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There are EU regions with dual-SIM enabled for the S23 series. I would suggest trying one of those first.
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Eu regions support dual standby SIM not dual active SIM
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They are same Hardware but verry different firmware and not interchangeable by CSC and you can't just flash Chinese firmware on any other device unfortunately
Feature was mentioned here in Qualcomm news letter
Qualcomm and Samsung Partner to Bring the Fastest Snapdragon Ever to Galaxy S23 Series Globally | Qualcomm
www.qualcomm.com
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Appreciate the explanation . Good News. oneplus 11 support it per this tweet.
https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1623372859136679936
it seems i will get the onuplus11
fal4fal said:
Appreciate the explanation . Good News. oneplus 11 support it per this tweet.
https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1623372859136679936
it seems i will get the onuplus11
But take care pro
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fal4fal said:
Appreciate the explanation . Good News. oneplus 11 support it per this tweet.
https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1623372859136679936
it seems i will get the onuplus11
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But take care bro one plus 11 for China is also different from other international versions, so if you really want this feature , import the phone from China
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But take care bro one plus 11 for China is also different from other international versions, so if you really want this feature , import the phone from China
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thanks bro. the issue i will get it thru installment . that's why i don't think i can get it from china for the time being. Will wait and hopefully will hear good news .
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But take care bro one plus 11 for China is also different from other international versions, so if you really want this feature , import the phone from China
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Seeing how that person is in Pasadena, CA, I question if it has to be the Chinese model.
It's stupid if Samsung doesn't support DSDA but I guess at the end of the day, it doesn't really affect me, as I use one SIM for calls and text and the other for data.
Through Odin, the firmware might be interchangeable. We just don't know yet because not many of us have our devices. What made conversions more challenging in the past with Samsung devices, was the different hardware. We don't have that here for most of the world.now. The Chinese version will not have eSIM capabilities because eSIM is illegal in China. We're probably going to be waiting on a custom ROM or combination ROM to get DSDA or DSDS for pSIM's enabled on North American versions, if the pins are there. From what I have heard, they should be. My eyes aren't good enough to see in side.of.my T-Mobile version to tell though and there is no place to buy a replacement dual-SIM tray in green yet to even see what happens when a second pSIM is inserted in slot 2.
With OnePlus, converting a device to another region or firmware, like with my 8T and 7 Pro, was fairly easy. However, OnePlus/OPPO cracked down on this and removed the second set of SIM pins making dual-SIM on North American models impossible.
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Through Odin, the firmware might be interchangeable. We just don't know yet because not many of us have our devices. What made conversions more challenging in the past with Samsung devices, was the different hardware. We don't have that here for most of the world.now. The Chinese version will not have eSIM capabilities because eSIM is illegal in China. We're probably going to be waiting on a custom ROM or combination ROM to get DSDA or DSDS for pSIM's enabled on North American versions, if the pins are there. From what I have heard, they should be. My eyes aren't good enough to see in side.of.my T-Mobile version to tell though and there is no place to buy a replacement dual-SIM tray in green yet to even see what happens when a second pSIM is inserted in slot 2.
With OnePlus, converting a device to another region or firmware, like with my 8T and 7 Pro, was fairly easy. However, OnePlus/OPPO cracked down on this and removed the second set of SIM pins making dual-SIM on North American models impossible.
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No it is not possible , on S22 ultra it was snapdragon everywhere except Europe and Chinese Firmwares aren't exchangeable with any other devices except Chinese phones , odin Refuses to flash it
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No it is not possible , on S22 ultra it was snapdragon everywhere except Europe and Chinese Firmwares aren't exchangeable with any other devices except Chinese phones , odin Refuses to flash it
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Have you tried Modded Odin?
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Have you tried Modded Odin?
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Yup, There is a complete thread on S22U forum with hundreds of trials but no Success
How to flash a different model firmware (i.e. SM908E onto a phone currently running SM9080)
Hi everyone, I do have a Snapdragon S22 Ultra that is currently running SM9080. However, non of the CSC versions available for this firmware has eSim support. Therefore I would like to try flashing the SM908E firmware (which should have eSim...
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Yup, There is a complete thread on S22U forum with hundreds of trials but no Success
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Interesting. This year though, no Exynos might be the game changer. EU firmware tends to be a lot more friendly for North American use from my experiences flashing OnePlus devices. This is my first Samsung since the Note 9 though. Definitely looking forward to some flashing goodness once developers start taking an interest in the S23 devices.
Edit: T-Mobile should get me my SIM unlock by launch day so I am definitely interested in trying once the SIM lock is gone on my device.
I'm glad that I was linked this article before buying an S23. Might pick up the Oneplus 11 5G instead.
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I'm glad that I was linked this article before buying an S23. Might pick up the Oneplus 11 5G instead.
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It is also region dependent on one plus 11 you have to get Chinese version & unfortunately this year Chinese oneplus 11 units are region locked & cant make phone calls outside china
I want to know why DSDA is being limited to only China. Seems stupid to me.
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I want to know why DSDA is being limited to only China. Seems stupid to me.
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Because carriers want to make your life miserable.
DarkenMoon said:
I want to know why DSDA is being limited to only China. Seems stupid to me.
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eSIM is illegal in China.