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[Q] Purchasing a One in the UK

Hi all,
I am travelling to the UK this summer (I live in Israel), and after making great use out of my Desire for almost 3 years, I feel it's time for an upgrade. Now, I have checked a number of shops that offer the phone, however the prices vary by about £10-£20 (Clove, Handtec, Phones4U - even O2, but it's SIM locked for 12 months). So I'm at a loss as to where to order from. Maybe Amazon.co.uk?
After purchasing the device, does anyone know whether or not I can claim VAT back (due to not living in the EU)? That would save a few extra £'s..
I am also concerned about the network bands it uses - I think the one I need is the 801n (900/2100 3G) - do all vendors in the UK sell this particular variant? Also, is this rumour about a 64GB device even worth holding my breath for? 32GB could definitely be more than enough...
Finally, warranty - if anything happens (touch wood that it doesn't), would sending the device via airmail back to the UK be sufficient for warranty purpose? Or is it void if I live outside of the UK?
Many thanks for all help provided

I do not know about the other questions, but you will not be able to claim VAT back in the UK. I believe the UK is the only country you cannot do that in; I have done it in France, Sweden, Germany and some others, but not in the UK. One question, though, how are you going to buy a device that is sim locked for 12 months, or in other words, how are you going to buy a contract-locked device if you do not actually live there? Wouldn't they require green cards, credit cards, proof of residence and such? Or at least that's how it was with AT&T and the iPhone.

Well I figured that the pay&go offer meant you didn't need an address..
Regardless, the vat and sim locked version are the last of my worries compared to the other questions.
Sent from my HTC Desire using Tapatalk 2

rafithegreat said:
Well I figured that the pay&go offer meant you didn't need an address..
Regardless, the vat and sim locked version are the last of my worries compared to the other questions.
Sent from my HTC Desire using Tapatalk 2
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Most of the sellers you have listed sell sim unlocked versions of the One but I don't know how the prices compare to those you have.
I have purchased phones from both Handtec (online) and Carphone Warehouse (in store) and always pay for sim unlocked.
As to the model the ones available in the UK will be the M7-UL 801n which is the international variant and should be fine for most of the world but you will need to check the frequencies available before purchase.

Hey again..
I just checked, and it seems that MobiCity have a UK website selling the 801S version, as well as a 64GB version!? :huh:
Does this even make sense? That's the Australian/Asian version AFAIK..

Can I change system version to US?

So I think my phone is build in Mexico i bought it cheap on ebay, unfortunately update seems to be slower outside of US. I just wondering if there is way for me to flash system version to US T-mobile or something?

emptydream said:
So I think my phone is build in Mexico i bought it cheap on ebay, unfortunately update seems to be slower outside of US. I just wondering if there is way for me to flash system version to US T-mobile or something?
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All US
carriers motos are made in the US, all other carriers motos are l made in china. If your bootloader is unlocked then you can almost flash any gsm carriers rom
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[Q] Do I need to unlock the xt894 before using it outside US?

A relative is going to US soon and will buy a phone for me to use with GSM networks in Brazil(I dont care about using it on GSM networks in US). I could find boxed units of droid 4 for $179 on ebay, so I'm considering it due to high hardware specs with relatively low price. I also found some units of the same phone for $350 when I searched only for unlocked phones.
I've read in another thread that after flashing ICS its possible to use this phone with gsm networks outside US, my question is: Does this apply only to the $350 unlocked phones or I'm good with the $179 version of the phone? What does the $350 version has that the $179 doesn't?
Thanks in advance.

Yes but , with ICS update or Jelly bean the xt894 it's already unlocked...all xt894 was unlocked after ICS update...you'll fine if you buy the $179 just be sure it isn't damage

Going on Holiday to Seoul.. Buying Note 5??

Hi All
September 1st I'm flying to Seoul for holiday and really wanna pick up a Note 5.
Does anyone know where the best place to buy is? Maybe dlight store in Gangnam?
Also do the Korean versions ever get root or roms?
Thanks!

the Delight store in Gangnam, the Galaxy store in Coex Mall... any Samsung mobile retail location. They were fully stocked as of release date as far as I saw last week and this week.
The only caution I would advise is make sure the Korean version supports the LTE band/bands you will need in your home country. I ended up having to buy one in the states because my phone company here uses Band 4, which the Korean Note 5 does not support.

I think the Korean one supports H+ on my current carrier... I can get sims that will work on there though.
I will head to dlight

That should be good enough. Good luck, and make sure to post pics of your Delight spoils! I've been home for 3 days and am already jealous of your trip

I love Korea!! Amazing place.. This will be my 5th time Fly out on tuesday, going to dlight as soon as ive dropped off my luggage lol

Korea is not very tourist friendly. Hard to even buy a sim card for visitors or tourists. If you are Korean with a Korean Passport and local ID then it should not be a problem. I believe that most telecom companies in Korea only sell carrier locked smartphones with contract and you need a local ID to buy one if I am not mistaken. Also pay attention to the 4G LTE bands on smartphone if you do manage to find one that you could buy unlocked. In the city you will notice that even some taxis will not stop to pick you up if they see that you are a white person.

@desiregeek my experience was the complete opposite. It's super easy to buy a SIM card at the airport from olleh or SK Telecom. Also, carrier locking is not as common as it is here...

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@desiregeek my experience was the complete opposite. It's super easy to buy a SIM card at the airport from olleh or SK Telecom. Also, carrier locking is not as common as it is here...
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You can only buy the rental sim card at the airport unless they recently changed the rules. You can not purchase an unlocked sim card at any of their carriers in South Korea. The ones at the airport are sort of like a rented SIM card. In Thailand,Hong Kong,China,Taiwan or pretty much every other Asian country one can get a SIM card at a 7-11 or telecom carrier that is unlocked of which visitors or tourists can purchase for use while in the country.

It's my 5th time in Korea lol. Never had any problems but I can speak Korean too so it helps. Posting from the note I bought now. Just trying to work out how to make a deodexed rom for the S model version

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It's my 5th time in Korea lol. Never had any problems but I can speak Korean too so it helps. Posting from the note I bought now. Just trying to work out how to make a deodexed rom for the S model version
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Im also visiting Busan in October and was thinking of picking up a note 5, if I may ask how much did yours cost?

Mine was 1 million won so around 520 I paid but was 64gb. Haha just on the ktx back from busan to seoul now!

It seems Finland might not get the Note 5 at all, so if I want one, I need to pick one up on my trip.
Thanks for the info, I guess you had a nice train ride with your new Note 5, enjoy!

W280A new cheap on ebay (Usage in Europe?)

Hi there,
Just bought a new lg sport on ebay from China, and was wondering if anyone else had bought from this seller and if cellular works in Europe? (It's sais it's unlocked...) Some people say that band 2100 is supported but lg's website doesn't...
Any opinions on using this watch in 2019? If I understand we should get one last update?
Ebay: https://www.ebay.fr/itm/LG-Watch-Sp...967940?hash=item1cae286804:g:P04AAOSw4ahbG7BB

I have the W280A and it didnt receive any signal while I was in the UK. With that said, I dont think it'll work in China neither.

Ok, are you with AT&T ? I read that if you activate it with another SIM it unlocks ? I am in France myself.
See this thread: https://forum.xda-developers.com/smartwatch/watch-sport/lg-sport-280a-att-version-unlocked-t3851436

I had the 280 and it did not work in the UK, with any of the 4 network providers.
Sold it and bought the 281 instead that I still use today.
Been great with latest FW and a new battery.
Full day no problem with LTE.

stag74 said:
I had the 280 and it did not work in the UK, with any of the 4 network providers.
Sold it and bought the 281 instead that I still use today.
Been great with latest FW and a new battery.
Full day no problem with LTE.
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Do you know anywhere to get it at a good price? Only one on ebay is over 300€!

I bought mine on eBay, 2 years ago now.
It wasn't until I was on holiday in the US with my 280, and it came alive with my UK SIM, I just had to get the 281 when back home.
They are nearly 3 years old now, about time alternatives are available, alas they are all eSim that complicates things somewhat.
Mine now, is what it should have been over 2 years ago.
Unfortunately the latest FW was too late with watches that had 2 year old batteries if used daily. Mine was shot, a new battery and it has been great with the latest FW.

I was looking for a budget option so it was between the huawei watch 2 and the lg sport ( thought about the ticwatch pro 4g but more expensive ). Don't like the look of the huawei watch though. I should receive my lg sport soon but a bit disappointed if it wont work in Europe so will have to look out for a 281 model or something new unless we can unlock the bands somehow. Someone seemed to be saying that if the bootloader is unlocked then the bands are aswell...

Have received the watch and I can confirm that is doesn't work in France. The bootloader is also locked. Despite that I'm still enjoying the watch and am getting good battery life with wake gestures disabled.
Still interested in unlocking it if possible, someone has found a usb cable and has managed to unlock the bootloader recently: https://forum.xda-developers.com/we...atch-sport-bootloader-unlock-success-t3949709