I want to order a SGS and I have two choices:
1. Buy a unlocked, unbranded one for 469 EUR or,
2. Buy one without subscription but blocked for 6 or 12 months to the actual operator for 429 EUR. The telecom is Bouygues Telecom from France.
If i choose to get the second one i will have to unlock it, since im not going to use it in France, can it be done (easily)?
Also if i choose to get the second offer would i be able to install official I9000 firmwares released from Samsung, XEU version (like JP6 Froyo released lately), or do i have to wait for the telecom to release their own?
Thanks.
Anyone? I really need some advice fast cause I need to order it soon.
Thanks.
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I don't really like to do this, but 3 days 0 answers :O.
It's not difficult to unlock. If you read a bit through the forum you can do it very easy . And about the update, u can do any update you want through kies simply by changing the registry and fooling it that you have a phone from england or US or whatever . Hope this helps. Good luck
ntomi said:
I want to order a SGS and I have two choices:
1. Buy a unlocked, unbranded one for 469 EUR or,
2. Buy one without subscription but blocked for 6 or 12 months to the actual operator for 429 EUR. The telecom is Bouygues Telecom from France.
If i choose to get the second one i will have to unlock it, since im not going to use it in France, can it be done (easily)?
Also if i choose to get the second offer would i be able to install official I9000 firmwares released from Samsung, XEU version (like JP6 Froyo released lately), or do i have to wait for the telecom to release their own?
Thanks.
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I would buy it unlocked. When you have already pay 400 EUR a difference in 40 EUR is not a big deal. There is less problems too when you buy it unlocked and you will not have to unlock it yourself, and you might damage it if you don't unlock it right.
almi88 said:
It's not difficult to unlock. If you read a bit through the forum you can do it very easy . And about the update, u can do any update you want through kies simply by changing the registry and fooling it that you have a phone from england or US or whatever . Hope this helps. Good luck
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People only read through when they do something wrong.
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People only read through when they do something wrong.
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I read the important threads even though I didn't do anything wrong to my device
Thanks for your replies.
Surely i read threads regarding unlocking, just wanted to be sure. I'm more worried about the branding and updates though.
I just ordered my unbranded/unlocked Galaxy S , a bit pricier around 500 EUR but that's the medium price for the device in market right now .
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hi frm india and i wanna get the diamond2 but its not gonna be released here for a long time so planning to get it from some other country
SO PLS TELL ME WHICH COUNTRY WOULD BE THE BEST OPTION
Europe!
I think there won't be any serious differences between the European countries...
But think of Germany, because we are the "Export-Champions".
The Touch Diamond 2 will hit the German market (ca.) at the 17th April and will cost about 450€.
take a look:
http://www.amazon.de/HTC-Diamond-Bl...=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=ce-de&qid=1237492484&sr=8-1
thanks a ton
but wont it be in german and not english
and wat about getting it frm singapore
thanks
COLMAS said:
thanks a ton
but wont it be in german and not english
and wat about getting it frm singapore
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well u can still get it and then put a cooked rom on it!!
I have one preordered!
Hi i have just preordered the last one from a site in England, its being shipped to NYC next week, but i just got a work blackberry, if you want it i can ship it over ? It is expensive though, email me!
[email protected]
If you want it in english (delivered from Germany) you can also check on these guys:
http://www.pdamax.de/?art_nr=hc-067&ausWG=Org
They always have the devices in english + german.
Regards
Thorsten
Mr-Fly said:
If you want it in english (delivered from Germany) you can also check on these guys:
http://www.pdamax.de/?art_nr=hc-067&ausWG=Org
They always have the devices in english + german.
Regards
Thorsten
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It works out cheaper to buy from the UK, if you can find someone that does international shipping. The Euro is too strong compared to the pound at the moment to make ordering from the rest of Europe worthwhile.
i too am from mumbai india abnd needed the diamond could some1 let me know when is it expected in india and if i buy it from europe will i still be able to use all features prefer buying it from here though
dude, just get it from Clove UK. they have very good ratings..
n20nine said:
dude, just get it from Clove UK. they have very good ratings..
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yes but will all features of a european diamond work and also during a rom update will u update it as india update or uk update since the radio and connectivity will be different
not 100% sure, but the specs of the euro diamond should essentially be the same as the ones you will get in india..check out the specs, only difference between euro and us version are the wcdma bands and as far as i know india does not have proper 3g connections yet, so why bother?
as far as updates are concerned, u will get the standard update..there is no uk/india update unless your phone is tied to a network. u can go ahead and buy the d2.
I am from India too.. i am planning to buy D2 from Clove.
But what about the excise/customs charges? How much do we have to pay to import the D2?
I think now it's 35% for personal electronic goods (Previously blanket 200%). But never know these corrupt ppl anyways. Not much personal experience.
Also Express shipping DHL are always checked unlike ordinary post which may skip thru. Also for gift items they might consider waiver (upto 10$/INR 500 worth) but not for such costly items. Never misstate the contents as it may get confiscated in addition to getting U into serious legal trouble.
Hi, I haven't found a definitive answer to this so wondering if someone can help me?
Looking to buy this wonderful phone unbranded out of the box if possible, so I get the official updates when they are released rather than waiting for UK carriers...is the only way to get this to buy from Sony direct, or do shops like the Carphone Warehouse give unbranded ones out with contracts (like they did with my HTC One-X?)
Any advice welcome. Also, if I unbrand a phone, is that a one-shot process and it will appear as an unbranded phone for future updates etc?
Thanks for reading.
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Hi, I haven't found a definitive answer to this so wondering if someone can help me?
Looking to buy this wonderful phone unbranded out of the box if possible, so I get the official updates when they are released rather than waiting for UK carriers...is the only way to get this to buy from Sony direct, or do shops like the Carphone Warehouse give unbranded ones out with contracts (like they did with my HTC One-X?)
Any advice welcome. Also, if I unbrand a phone, is that a one-shot process and it will appear as an unbranded phone for future updates etc?
Thanks for reading.
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All phones from Carphone Warehouse are Unbranded out the box, although buying from Sony directly will get you an Unbranded handset, they're typically only ever branded if you buy direct from a Carrier E.G o2, Vodafone, 3 e.ct.
Hope this helps!
Read some of the threads on here and you will soon see that those of us going unbranded UK (I got mine from Amazon) have actually received the opposite treatment.
UK generic is now two updates behind and seemingly one of the last to receive updates, I can only assume Sony is bending over to the carriers and screwing over those who have actually paid the full amount up front
And to others reading no I don't want to flash a different regions Rom and don't see why we should.
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Also, if I unbrand a phone, is that a one-shot process and it will appear as an unbranded phone for future updates etc?
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Yes, you can just flash whatever firmware customization you like and it will stay like that. For example, if you flash 'Generic DE' firmware, you will get all future updates together with Germany.
You can change your customization at any time or return to your original customization by just flashing the appropriate FTF file, or by following this guide if you are rooted:
[GUIDE] Download ANY firmware customization with SUS and create an FTF with Flashtool
So in fact it doesn't matter where you buy your phone. Just buy it where it's the cheapest and then change your firmware customization to whatever you want
alexp999 said:
And to others reading no I don't want to flash a different regions Rom and don't see why we should.
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Why? To get faster updates. It's a world phone, so you can use it in all regions, no matter the firmware customization.
You could also flash the 'Vodafone UK' firmware, they already have 10.1.1.A.1.307.
If you don't mind waiting a long time to get new software, then you can keep your 'Generic UK' version
Apollo89 said:
Yes, you can just flash whatever firmware customization you like and it will stay like that. For example, if you flash 'Generic DE' firmware, you will get all future updates together with Germany.
You can change your customization at any time or return to your original customization by just flashing the appropriate FTF file, or by following this guide if you are rooted:
[GUIDE] Download ANY firmware customization with SUS and create an FTF with Flashtool
So in fact it doesn't matter where you buy your phone. Just buy it where it's the cheapest and then change your firmware customization to whatever you want
Why? To get faster updates. It's a world phone, so you can use it in all regions, no matter the firmware customization.
You could also flash the 'Vodafone UK' firmware, they already have 10.1.1.A.1.307.
If you don't mind waiting a long time to get new software, then you can keep your 'Generic UK' version
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Has anyone uploaded the voda .307 fw?
scorpi786 said:
Has anyone uploaded the voda .307 fw?
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I don't think so, but you can just root your phone temporary (which is very fast and easy) and then follow the guide to change your customization number. After flashing with Sony Update Service or Flashtool, the root will be gone. If you would do so, then please be so kind to create an FTF and share it on xda
Wow, many thanks for your helpful replies. Coming from the world of HTC where we were supplied with prompt updates to unbranded handsets first with the carriers having to wait, this is a surprise that the opposite seems to happen here.
Good to hear that you can seemingly unbrand and then forget about it- and it looks easy to flash firmware etc, seems a lot less restrictive then I am used to, have people found this?
I will find a phone at the right price and just buy then. As an aside, what kind of branding/bloatware is seen on the carrier versions of the software? Is it heavy or quite light?
Thanks again.
The Xperia SP my mum recently got from T-Mobile was pretty minimal in terms of branding/bloatware.
In fact I could not see any branding, just a couple of pre-loaded apps. I think because they use the same customisation for EE, Orange and T-Mobile now, so they can't actually brand it.
Might be different for other handsets, but it is running basically the same software as the Z.
Hi All
Apologies as this have probably come up loads but i can't get the "reassurance" i need to do it.
Basically i am the proud owner of the p10 via vodfone uk ... i am looking at maybe unlocking the phone (I know this can be done) but the outcome i want is for it to essentially be stock or in other words as if i purchased an unlocked P10 on amazon for example.
The reason for this is i would like quicker access to updates in Europe rather than wait for the carrier to arrange them. The software from vodafone UK doesn't seem to be as smooth as when i see reviews based on unlocked phones ? some micro stuttering in the app draw and chrome seems to run badly. I know some phones shipped with slower onboard storage but mine was a shade under 800 mbs when i checked so all OK on that front.
So once i have unlocked the phone how do i then make the phone as if its a standard unlocked model ... suspect it would involve flashing a new ROM ? I am sticking with Vodafone for now so is an unlock code even needed? could i flash a stock rom other the vodafone software ?
Many thanks in advance
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Hi All
Apologies as this have probably come up loads but i can't get the "reassurance" i need to do it.
Basically i am the proud owner of the p10 via vodfone uk ... i am looking at maybe unlocking the phone (I know this can be done) but the outcome i want is for it to essentially be stock or in other words as if i purchased an unlocked P10 on amazon for example.
The reason for this is i would like quicker access to updates in Europe rather than wait for the carrier to arrange them. The software from vodafone UK doesn't seem to be as smooth as when i see reviews based on unlocked phones ? some micro stuttering in the app draw and chrome seems to run badly. I know some phones shipped with slower onboard storage but mine was a shade under 800 mbs when i checked so all OK on that front.
So once i have unlocked the phone how do i then make the phone as if its a standard unlocked model ... suspect it would involve flashing a new ROM ? I am sticking with Vodafone for now so is an unlock code even needed? could i flash a stock rom other the vodafone software ?
Many thanks in advance
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the solution Rebrand.
Please search xda unlock/rebrand thread.
glehel said:
the solution Rebrand.
Please search xda unlock/rebrand thread.
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You can find it in the Mate 9 forum: https://forum.xda-developers.com/mate-9/how-to/guide-mate-9-flash-update-package-t3593108/page90
M1chiel said:
You can find it in the Mate 9 forum: https://forum.xda-developers.com/mate-9/how-to/guide-mate-9-flash-update-package-t3593108/page90
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Ok thanks all will take a look
Hello, I just bought a new Samsung Note 8 on Amazon, from a 3rd party seller to save 100 pounds, and after it was shipped I found that the tracking number they gave me pointed the delivery origin from Dubai. When I got my phone I found out it was meant for the Emirate Arab United region, I wanted the phone to be for the UK. Are there any features or updates or hardware limitations I should be aware of? Is there a way to change the firmware to UK version without losing my warranty? And even on that note I'm not even sure what kind of warranty I have for the phone or if I can even get it repaired under warranty.
So far I am very happy with how the phone looks, feels and performs, coming from Samsung Note 4, just unsure if I can use Samsung Pay for example, one annoying thing is that I am unable to get Google Now launcher to run on the phone and the Bixby (swipe left) shows me video content from the Arab region.
Warranty will be an issue if you didn't purchase third-party insurance through the Reseller or Amazon. If you haven't yet, see if this is a possibility. Samsung rarely offers international warranty support on devices sold outside their intended regions.
I've had two devices from United Arab Emirates (S7 Edge and Note 8). All F/DS models use the same software base so you can flash any firmware intended originally for Vodafone, O2, or Three. Since I roam between the United States and Canada, I installed Latin American firmware. I have no issues with connectivity except being unable to roam on CDMA (Sprint/Verizon) but to my experience/knowledge, all networks in your country are GSM-based.
Hi,
For the warranty: NO European warranty. Seller Warranty only. You can change firmware by downloading Uk firmware wi Samfire software( you can find it on xda) and flash it with odin software( You can find it on xda too). if you can't manage to find the softwares, tell me and i will post the links.
the only significant difference will be the Oem unlock bootloader. I Think but not sure that you will have to wait the168 h if you flash a Custom the see The oem toogle in the developper option appear but there is a fi x.
On my side, i've already bought note8 dual sim on Samsung shop and after trigging something, The Oem option disappeared. i sold it and waited a little and hop... on Samsung shop a big discount appeared. I've bougth my second for 649€. No need to pass thought a 3rd part seller to Save money. If you have any other question don't hesitate.
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Hi,
For the warranty: NO European warranty. Seller Warranty only. You can change firmware by downloading Uk firmware wi Samfire software( you can find it on xda) and flash it with odin software( You can find it on xda too). if you can't manage to find the softwares, tell me and i will post the links.
the only significant difference will be the Oem unlock bootloader. I Think but not sure that you will have to wait the168 h if you flash a Custom the see The oem toogle in the developper option appear but there is a fi x.
On my side, i've already bought note8 dual sim on Samsung shop and after trigging something, The Oem option disappeared. i sold it and waited a little and hop... on Samsung shop a big discount appeared. I've bougth my second for 649€. No need to pass thought a 3rd part seller to Save money. If you have any other question don't hesitate.
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Can you please link me to the stuff needed to flash UK firmware?
The phone is bought now and I am reluctant to give it back, even with the warranty limitations (I had enough stress trying to get a Samsung Galaxy Note 8 within my budget). I just hope everything will be ok for the next 3 years (at least) that I intend to keep the phone as my daily driver. But I am happy I got the Exynos and Dual Sim version, only wish it was blue color.
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Can you please link me to the stuff needed to flash UK firmware?
The phone is bought now and I am reluctant to give it back, even with the warranty limitations (I had enough stress trying to get a Samsung Galaxy Note 8 within my budget). I just hope everything will be ok for the next 3 years (at least) that I intend to keep the phone as my daily driver. But I am happy I got the Exynos and Dual Sim version, only wish it was blue color.
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No problem. let me 2 minutes to find and copy links.
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in this Thread you. will find links for samfire( to download the right firmware) and odin( to flash The firmware). Read The OP and follow links. If you need more infos, tell me. : https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-8/how-to/official-stock-firmware-update-odin-t3677072
L0n3Gr3yW0lf said:
Can you please link me to the stuff needed to flash UK firmware?
The phone is bought now and I am reluctant to give it back, even with the warranty limitations (I had enough stress trying to get a Samsung Galaxy Note 8 within my budget). I just hope everything will be ok for the next 3 years (at least) that I intend to keep the phone as my daily driver. But I am happy I got the Exynos and Dual Sim version, only wish it was blue color.
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You can get the firmware from sammobile.com, updato.com or using the SamFirm tool. The firmware can be flashed using the latest version of Odin. Make sure you get the right firmware for your device (i.e. N950F firmware). Read up a lot first if you haven't done it before
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No problem. let me 2 minutes to find and copy links.
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in this Thread you. will find links for samfire( to download the right firmware) and odin( to flash The firmware). Read The OP and follow links. If you need more infos, tell me. : https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-8/how-to/official-stock-firmware-update-odin-t3677072
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Here are the direct links:
odin : https://mega.nz/#!l8RhzahQ!V8oBOJOEic7e50oCD7KlB4jQltEe8YrzX7s6WGFw_-8
Samfire:https://mega.nz/#!hkx2CCpQ!26U6wAGXtdDSax4ZEi3SjganwO3ywww7DZGAuB2NS1o
The links provided are from the Thread i pointed.
Please can you update how you got on with firmware procedure, is there any difference?
I'm in the same situation as you, just bought a new but cheap note 8 but I also got a EAU - Emirate Arab United region phone and want UK firmware.
Edit. Nvm I've updated to N950FXXU4CRGA_N950FOXM4CRGA_BTU today. All seems well.
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Please can you update how you got on with firmware procedure, is there any difference?
I'm in the same situation as you, just bought a new but cheap note 8 but I also got a EAU - Emirate Arab United region phone and want UK firmware.
Edit. Nvm I've updated to N950FXXU4CRGA_N950FOXM4CRGA_BTU today. All seems well.
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Good. Glad to see you've managed to do what you wanted-:good:
Hi guys i am new to this forum. Have downloaded roms and kernels before but never actually asked a question.
Any ways i tried finding an answer and i have seen alot of guys talking about the snap dragon on the note 9 not root able but i would like to know if any one actually knows any major differences between the N9600, N960U and N960U1 before i go and buy one and then realize WTF did i do.
I live in Canada and all N9600, N960U and N960U1 are compatable with the network that i am trying to use them for.
i do know that N9600 is for china or international market (correct me if i am wrong) and the N960U and N9601 are for US market only.
i was looking at on custom firmware thread where they were talking about the wifi calling feature and some other features that dont work and they were trying to install N960U1 custom firmware.
I also saw in 1 forum where someone from the US bought the N9600 and was not able to set the phone to us time or somehing like that or use samsung pay because the phone would show his location in china.
So please help me i would really appreciate it. it is a very expansive phone and i want to be sure.
Thanks in advance.
Depends. What do you want to do with the phone?
I have the N9600 and it works excellent on T Mobile. Also is the only Snapdragon model that has root. I also flashed mods to get all the features of the carrier version. Seems also faster without all the bloatware. I am running a custom rom as well.
bryanpen said:
I have the N9600 and it works excellent on T Mobile. Also is the only Snapdragon model that has root. I also flashed mods to get all the features of the carrier version. Seems also faster without all the bloatware. I am running a custom rom as well.
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Hi did you by any chance buy the phone from T mobile ?
taimurkhantk said:
Hi did you by any chance buy the phone from T mobile ?
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Nah I bought it on Ebay for a good price. I paid 620$ on black Friday. Way cheaper than financing from the carrier.
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Depends. What do you want to do with the phone?
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For daily use. i am the kind of person who buys new phone and keeps his phone till it breaks and fixing it is not worth it.
Rite now i am using a Note Edge N915T. Bought it brand new from ebay unlocked but was from T mobile. my screen is cracked and to replace it, its arround 200 - 250 CAD (digitizer, screen and frame). so who not put that money towards a new phone. Also its very slow now.
Sorry for that long drawn story. I dont think i will be ever rooting the note 9 but if i would need to, i might.
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Nah I bought it on Ebay for a good price. I paid 620$ on black Friday. Way cheaper than financing from the carrier.
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But was it from T- Mobile. like the startup.
taimurkhantk said:
For daily use. i am the kind of person who buys new phone and keeps his phone till it breaks and fixing it is not worth it.
Rite now i am using a Note Edge N915T. Bought it brand new from ebay unlocked but was from T mobile. my screen is cracked and to replace it, its arround 200 - 250 CAD (digitizer, screen and frame). so who not put that money towards a new phone. Also its very slow now.
Sorry for that long drawn story. I dont think i will be ever rooting the note 9 but if i would need to, i might.
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Then getting a N960U or N960U1 is probably your best bet if you don't plan on rooting. In my opinion, rooting isn't needed anymore. You can adblock and disable apps without it. And with the N960U or U1, everything will work with no fuss, inlcuding Samsung Pay.
If you have to have root, then you'll need the N9600 or N960F. But once you u lock the bootloader, you trip Knox PERMANENTLY and lose Samsung Pay, Samsung Pass, Secure Folder PERMANENTLY. NOT reversible. Even if you don't unlock the Bootloader, you probably won't get Samsung Pay to work in the US, since it's region locked. Some people have got it to work, but jumped through hoops.
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But was it from T- Mobile. like the startup.
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No. All Note 9s from T-Mobile are N960U.