Hello, i have s21 snapdragon variant, did anyone get android 4.1?
I got it on Friday. T-mobile usa locked phone.
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I signed up for the Android 12 beta last year through the Samsung Members app. So I am probably earlier in the update queue than non-beta users.
If that's true. you're in the USA and you don't have an exotic configuration, you're due any time now.
Thx, i have sm-g9910 variant that i think is for china but i'm in Romania
Just got it yesterday, March sec patch. Mine is unlocked xag/xag/xaa. Using with t-mo and has all the lte bands and it's using t-mo 5g bands also. Just got the phone about a week ago.
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What is the difference between the t-mobile variant and the international one accepted that the T Mobile version doesn't come with headphones?
Do I get updates from LG or need to wait for t-mobile to release it also like with a galaxy s6 edge on AT&T? That btw I waited forever!!
There's going to be an international variant to the us unlocked or only carriers?
Tmobile version update is provided through tmobile. But this is xda, I am sure can run international update at some point.
Tmobile version currently got unlocked bootloader.
If you wait a few more there should be some international varient unlocked to work with tmobile, but you wont see them being sold in store....ebay maybe amazon is best bet.
I was thinking about getting either the international or the TMobile version of the phone because it's cheaper and more importantly it has an unlocked bootloader.
Does any one have the international version on att is everything working? what is not working?
thanks
No idea how to differentiate international or non. I preordered mine on At&t 3 days ago.
I don't think anyone has the international version yet. AFAIK, B&H is the only place to buy the international version in the US and they haven't announced a ship date yet (still only accept pre-orders).
I got mine from AT&T about two weeks ago. But I've decided that moving forward I will probably buy international versions of phones as I'm sick of dealing with all the bloatware that takes up space and I can't remove.
FWIW I bought the international version (H850) a month ago for use on AT&T in the US. Definitely has advantages (FM radio, Android 7.0). Just a few issues:
* No VoLTE
* Limited access to LTE networks - spoke to a store employee, without an AT&T device you are not 'guaranteed' access to LTE. Doesn't mean you're barred, but since updating to Nougat haven't seen the LTE symbol, just 4G,
* Wifi calling - I enabled the VoWiFi in the hidden menu, but nothing. Since it's a carrier-supported feature, probably not.
* Some AT&T apps don't install from my previous LG G4. Visual Voicemail is the main one, but you can install an older .apk and it will work.
I had the S20 ultra G9880 in Australia and the 5G was blocked after an update in August 2020. I am wondering if anyone in Australia has the 9980 S21 ultra hong kong version and on Telstra or Optus and 5G is working?
Please help
I do not think it will work.
Network compatibility
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cheetah2k said:
I had the S20 ultra G9880 in Australia and the 5G was blocked after an update in August 2020. I am wondering if anyone in Australia has the 9980 S21 ultra hong kong version and on Telstra or Optus and 5G is working?
Please help
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Same problem....I had the s20 Ultra and it stopped working on Telstra. Got a new s21 in the hope it would be fine and still nothing. Checked my plan with Telstra and they tell me 5g is enabled.... The phone has b78 band but still nothing. Just been a big waste of money
Mittesh said:
Same problem....I had the s20 Ultra and it stopped working on Telstra. Got a new s21 in the hope it would be fine and still nothing. Checked my plan with Telstra and they tell me 5g is enabled.... The phone has b78 band but still nothing. Just been a big waste of money
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Damn.... I really don't like the Exynos 2100. so laggy in games. looks like I'll just have to sell my Exynos S21 Ultra and get maybe the Xiaomi 11 Ultra or something similar
I recently purchased this model for the snapdragon processor and can confirm that Telstra 5G network does not work. This was also confirmed by Telstra who said it is not a supported model, but in future, it could be allowed. ETA is unknown on this. Disappointing to say the least.
I Installed the latest Samsung update today and now have a 5G connection!
Denno76 said:
I Installed the latest Samsung update today and now have a 5G connection!
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Great mate
Thanks for the info.
Give us some more details , like
Any other updates before this?
Change carrier?
Change CSC
Network configuration
Australia 5G bands
5G: Bands n1, n3, n5, n7, n8, n20, n28, n66, n38, n40, n41, n77, n78,
But only N78 is in use
China 5G bands
5G: Bands n1, n5, n41, n78, n79
MAX 404 said:
Great mate
Thanks for the info.
Give us some more details , like
Any other updates before this?
Change carrier?
Change CSC
Network configuration
Australia 5G bands
5G: Bands n1, n3, n5, n7, n8, n20, n28, n66, n38, n40, n41, n77, n78,
But only N78 is in use
China 5G bands
5G: Bands n1, n5, n41, n78, n79
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Hey @MAX 404
Previously installed the regular Samsung updates as they came through. I noticed I had a carrier update on my note 9, so manually checked for an update on my S21 ultra.
Carrier is Telstra in Australia. I've attached a screenshot of Software information for reference.
I believe Telstra use n78 band which was blocked on the SM-G9980 model when I initially got the phone.
Hope it helps for those wanting a snapdragon S21 ultra.
Denno76 said:
Hey @MAX 404
Previously installed the regular Samsung updates as they came through. I noticed I had a carrier update on my note 9, so manually checked for an update on my S21 ultra.
Carrier is Telstra in Australia. I've attached a screenshot of Software information for reference.
I believe Telstra use n78 band which was blocked on the SM-G9980 model when I initially got the phone.
Hope it helps for those wanting a snapdragon S21 ultra.
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Hi
thanks for the info it will for sure help other like you
Definitely had to be related with the N78 band , is the only band available "down under" for 5G
Great is working!!
I am thinking of getting an S21 from AT&T because of the deal they have right now, but I don't like AT&T bloatware. I'm a noob when it comes to phone firmware and such, so I'm not sure what is or isn't possible.
My understanding is as follows:
Carrier unlock is possible via AT&T website to use other carrier SIM cards.
Bootloader unlock is not possible on AT&T devices (starting at V2 seemingly?).
I'm just not clear if you need an unlocked bootloader to flash the stock S21 ROM on an AT&T device. If not needed, what is the point of unlocking the bootloader, just for root?
Any clarity is appreciated.
You can use "patched ODIN" to do flash "U1" firmware, which removes bloatware.
Not sure about the bootloader, I think you're correct on that.
I flashed an Xfinity Mobile S21 (carrier unlocked by them) to U1 but so far the phone is refusing to use the proper carrier settings for VoWIFI (I have a VZW sim in it now). It worked for 1-2 weeks previously. Everything else seems to work properly including VoLTE.
I'll probably switch back to Xfnity Mobile to get VoWIFI working again.
Thanks for the response.
can I ask something related? I got my Samsung S21 from Amazon unlocked and I'm in International market. the phone has esim capability but it's locked up. my question is (can) I flash international firmware or let's say the one being sold in the middle east? I'm stuck with single sim which is pretty annoying. what do you guys recommend
mohawahba said:
can I ask something related? I got my Samsung S21 from Amazon unlocked and I'm in International market. the phone has esim capability but it's locked up. my question is (can) I flash international firmware or let's say the one being sold in the middle east? I'm stuck with single sim which is pretty annoying. what do
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My understanding is that the international firmware is not compatible with the US phones because the US version uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon processor, whereas the international phones use the Exynos chip. I think you're stick with single SIM, unfortunately.
quadrun1 said:
My understanding is that the international firmware is not compatible with the US phones because the US version uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon processor, whereas the international phones use the Exynos chip. I think you're stick with single SIM, unfortunately.
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the snapdragon version is only sold in the US solely?
"International and Korea models of the S21 utilize the Exynos system-on-chip, while the U.S., Canadian, Chinese, Taiwanese, Hong Kong and Japanese models utilize the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888."
Samsung Galaxy S21 - Wikipedia
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quadrun1 said:
"International and Korea models of the S21 utilize the Exynos system-on-chip, while the U.S., Canadian, Chinese, Taiwanese, Hong Kong and Japanese models utilize the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888."
Samsung Galaxy S21 - Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org
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so flashing the HK to the US G991U1 model applicable? I need to activate eSIM to get dual sim working. also volte doesn't work for me at all.
Hello , can I ask a related question, I've an unlocked s21 5g with the Three carriers SM-G991B .. Can I install the global version ??
My phone stopped working when travelling in USA last spring due to 3G no longer available.
As any USA users figured out how to get it to work on LTE for calls?
I am going to Europe for 3 months will it work there specifically Portugal and Spain?