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At the moment there are known several 'versions' of the Motorola Droid 3...
My question is: Which version is the best for using in Europe / The Netherlands?
I'm using the Vodafone network here in The Netherlands and I want to buy the best version of this device,
which is fully working and compatible with the HSDPA-network out here, which is 14.4Mbps (at the moment)
So which version is best:
1. Motorola XT883, for sale in China
At the moment there is no information about supported networks, standbytime, prices or (sim)locks...
2. Motorola Droid 3, for sale in the USA with supported networks:
WCDMA 850/1900/2100, CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
HSDPA 10.2 Mbps (Category 9/10), CDMA EV-DO Release A, EDGE Class 12, GPRS Class 12, HSUPA 5.76 Mbps
Standbytime is 300 hours and you can call 550 minutes with it.
Disadvantages of this version:
- It is known that it has got a Verizon-provider(sim)lock
- It supports HSDPA speeds up to 10.2Mbps
- It has got several Verizon bloatware on board
- It has got several Verizon logo's on the outside of the device
Advantage of this version:
- The price, which is only $429,00 if I'm correct
(an unlockcode will cost you about $30 via eBay)
- The (XDA)community, which is probably the best for this version
3. Motorola XT860 4G, for sale in Canada with supported networks:
WCDMA 850/1900/2100, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
HSDPA 14.4 Mbps (Category 9/10), EDGE Class 12, GPRS Class 12, HSUPA 5.76 Mbps
Standbytime is 240 hours and you can call 580 minutes with it.
What is not known about this version at the moment:
- Will this version have a providerlock / simlock?
- Will this version have providerbloatware just like the Droid 3?
- Price for only the phone, without a contract, is unknown?
Advantages of this version:
- It supports HSDPA speeds up to 14.4Mbps
- It hasn't got several logo's of the provider on the outside of the device!
My own conclusion
At the moment I thinks the Motorola XT860 4G is the best option...
And I'm still waiting for the Motorola XT883 specifications offcourse.. What do you think? Thanks in advance!
Several topics on XDA / Droidforums about using the Droid 3 outside the USA:
-Droid 3 in GSM?
-Droid 3 sim unlock discussion
-Droid 3 unlockable
-Droid 3 Verizon vs. Unlocked vs. China version..?
Wonderful topic/questions, and the answers interest me also, for the same Vodafone network, also in Europe.
I am trying to purchase the Droid 3 from USA, at this time.
Also, from where can we buy D3/Milestone 3 in Europe?
The most important network is WCDMA. It will show for you with H or 3.5G mark.
(HSDPA is showing as 3G Mark.
EGPRS is showing as E or 2G
and GPRS is showing as G or 2G.)
If phone is equipped with it, it should work everywhere in Europe. I am planning also this phone. And Verizon brand marks looks good..
Sent from my Desire HD using XDA Premium App
and where from can we buy it? on verizon they said it can be bought only with a 2years contract...
You can buy it without a contract as well from verizon for $459. I just bought it this weekend.
Unfortunatelly, they did not allow a friend of mine to do so..
So any other online store which sends it to europe?
Even if you can buy it, how do you intend to handle SIM unlocking? AFAICS, third party codes are not yet confirmed to work.
The only chance I see right now is to buy on ebay and to convince the seller to obtain the codes from Verizon for you.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1172521
http://cgi.ebay.com/Unlock-Code-Ver...500?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2c5df4bddc
or possibly TURBO SIM?
or perhaps buy it directly from Moto-store, if i were to be in the USA
http://www.store.motorola.com/Motor...dtextbin,subjectbin,color_map,price,size_name
I didn't realize there is already a confirmed third party unlock. Thank you!
its also in the first post of this topic
http://www.droidforums.net/forum/droid-3/158398-droid-3-sim-unlock-discussion.html
So, any of the Canadian or USA version will work fine in Europe? (being unlocked, of course) ?
Just ordered the phone from Motorola store you mentioned above. Have it shipped to Germany with borderlinx. Should work...
Why do you doubt it could work? UMTS band 2100 is good enough for Europe, at least Germany, but I think for most other countries as well. Just the same as with D2G.
I should not choose for the Droid 3 if I were me =p
The disadvantages have I mentioned in the first post.
Bloatware, logo's on the phone, not the best HSDPA speeds..
Okay it will work in Europe, but it's not the 'best version' I think..
HSDPA speeds, OK, technically you are right, this is a real disadvantage -- however I doubt I'd really feel the difference, for many reasons ...
Regarding the bloatware, I will get rid of it with another launcher, like Launcher Pro. Just as with D2G.
And the logo is unobtrusive, at least for me.
Of course it is not the 'best version' -- but available NOW.
@CLB-NL, and what do you chose for Europe? Wait for milestone 3 launched for Eu especially?
and what if i buy the D3 without contract? than it should be sim-unlocked?
Any information regarding the Canada version? like..price..sim- blocked??
Something buying a Milestone 2 taught me, is that the US variant (Droid) will get about eleven thousand times more dev support here.
@ rweb: with installing another launcher you still have got the bloatware!
We have to wait for rootacces and then we can delete that crap!
@ bogdan_wrc: personally I think the XT860 4G is the best version to use at the moment of writing this. Offcourse we have to wait for some answers. Simlock, bloatware, price and so on, but it's just my opinion... And we have to wait for the official Milestone XT883 specs also!
@ Sjael: the support is an advantage of the Droid 3, that's true!
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@ rweb: with installing another launcher you still have got the bloatware!
We have to wait for rootacces and then we can delete that crap!
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But I do not see it anymore, so I don't mind. It may waste some resources, but I don't think this is very much. At least it works out this way on my D2G, and I asume it we be the same with D3.
It will probably work the same =)
And with the standard launcher you also can 'hide' it.
Just create a Verizon folder with all the bloatware apps and don't show / use it.
rweb said:
Just ordered the phone from Motorola store you mentioned above. Have it shipped to Germany with borderlinx. Should work...
Why do you doubt it could work? UMTS band 2100 is good enough for Europe, at least Germany, but I think for most other countries as well. Just the same as with D2G.
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when i try to buy one, it will only let me use a US address for billing. do borderlinx offer assisted purchasing as well, or am i the only one experiencing this?
trying to order a droid 3 off the US site btw, not a canadian version
Hi ... I ddecided to give the Samsung Galaxy Mini 2 in favor of another's phone .. or two phones.The phone are LG Nexus 4 or LG Optimus G ... are almost similar ... difference is the camera.But I want to buy from America .. and I'm in Europe.
Question is which of phone is better? Both performance and design.And if you take the phone from America ... will be a problem with sim .. meaning phone will accept my operator?
check xda. who has the most support most roms etc. buy that.
Provided your phone is "unlocked" to enable you to use sim cards from any network provider, and it is tri/quad band, you'll be fine.
NOT DISSAPOINTED ANYMORE BOUGHT A SM-T715Y AND EVERYTING WORK FINE NOW, THANKS TO ALL
Hi, i bought this 3 Samsung Phablets
sm-t235y one year ago
sm-t705 3 months ago
sm-t715c yesterday
Im really dissapointed with this devices, all 3 devices are SUPPOSED to be LTE but none of them got LTE on US T-mobile. I understand its because of LTE bands, but im really frustrated cant get a phablet that works in LTE, its crazy, i know about businness model and LTE band for each region of world, but have no any other choice of buying this models because US version of this LTE devices has no phone capability.
H+ data seems not be as reliable as LTE, i have a Galaxy Note 4 provided by T-Mobile and LTE works really great on it! <10ms ping, better coverage, duble as fast as H+ download and uploads speed
I notice difference in Skype or Whatsapp calls the difference between LTE and H+ . Because of that i want to get a LTE working phablet.... i use a lot voip calls
sh-t715c is a very new device so there is no too much information but i have seen that sm-715 (not the sm-715c) in some pictures, seems to have proximity sensor and US LTE bands, it is true?
Any opinions will be welcome because im little lost, and dont know
*When i talk about LTE im talking not about just the LTE icon... im talking about for example... lower ping times than 40ms (on all this devices ping time is +-40ms) and (HOPE) better data service coverage with less interruptions.
Thanx in advance
NOT DISSAPOINTED ANYMORE BOUGHT A SM-T715Y AND EVERYTING WORK FINE NOW, THANKS TO ALL
What you are describing isn't Samsung's fault. Basically, it was your choice to purchase this specific model (815C). You could have purchased the T-Mobile specific model (817T) which has all of T-Mobile's LTE bands or the an unlocked AT&T model (817A) or an unlocked Canadian model (817W) which also have all of T-Mobile's bands or the international unlocked model (815N) which has T-Mobile's main LTE bands (and possibly all of them, which is what I have been trying to verify in this thread but no one has replied to it). The 815N goes for $539 on Amazon. If you are in a non-LTE band 12 area for T-Mobile then the 815N version will work just as well as the 817T, A or W versions on T-Mobile. If you are in a band 12 area then I would strongly advise to purchase the 817T, or unlocked A or W models.
In other words, the only advice anyone can give you is... if you really want good performance on T-Mobile, you need to buy a variant which supports it.
to further clarify..if you are looking for LTE AND voice calling then you should get (have got) the international version as the carriers block out the cellular voice calling (sure wifi-based skype etc always exist) at least that has been the practice all along upto the previous generation (not Samsung's fault..for that matter the Ipad mini lte does not have cellular voice calling either).
@mac231us, what is the full Samsung model number of your s2 and what is the model's FCC ID? (if it's not listed on the box or device then it should be listed under regulatory information under the about device menu under the system menu).
T815Y has LTE on ATT's network here in the states. I have one myself.
This one from this seller to be exact.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/281786597546?_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT
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T815Y has LTE on ATT's network here in the states. I have one myself.
This one from this seller to be exact.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/281786597546?_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT
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With respect to the OP, unfortunately there is no band 12 on the Y variant.
myphone12345 said:
What you are describing isn't Samsung's fault. Basically, it was your choice to purchase this specific model (815C). You could have purchased the T-Mobile specific model (817T) which has all of T-Mobile's LTE bands or the an unlocked AT&T model (817A) or an unlocked Canadian model (817W) which also have all of T-Mobile's bands or the international unlocked model (815N) which has T-Mobile's main LTE bands (and possibly all of them, which is what I have been trying to verify in this thread but no one has replied to it). The 815N goes for $539 on Amazon. If you are in a non-LTE band 12 area for T-Mobile then the 815N version will work just as well as the 817T, A or W versions on T-Mobile. If you are in a band 12 area then I would strongly advise to purchase the 817T, or unlocked A or W models.
In other words, the only advice anyone can give you is... if you really want good performance on T-Mobile, you need to buy a variant which supports it.
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Hi myphone12345, i think you did not read me in deept or i have been not so clear
1-first of all, i have to say that i think that i could not use a 10 inches tab as a phone as you said... if i choose this models was because i like a phone between 7 and 8.4 max inches can fit in my pocket (they fit)... you recommend a 9.7 phone.... would have to keep phone on on hand or a bag.
2-In other hand, you recommend me to but a T-Mobile specific model (817T)... that, my friend, is not a phone... it is a tablet, it does not have speaker on front beside the front camera.... and again 9.7 inches....
3-Obviusly a tmobile device will have all of T-Mobile's LTE bands... thats my point... i want to a 7 to 8.4 phablet.... i mean a tablet with real phone capabilities, i know skype, google voice, and all voip and no... dont want that want to use a regular phone
I conclusion, in my opinion there is no samsung phablet 7 to 8.4 inches that work with all real lte bands and have real phone capabilities
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to further clarify..if you are looking for LTE AND voice calling then you should get (have got) the international version as the carriers block out the cellular voice calling (sure wifi-based skype etc always exist) at least that has been the practice all along upto the previous generation (not Samsung's fault..for that matter the Ipad mini lte does not have cellular voice calling either).
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dont understand friend, these are all international versions with LTE (not us LTE) and voice calling.... talking about sm-t715c specifically, i can make calls, use data service, but not real LTE speeds like as example my galaxy note 4.... all sm-t715c works great only problem is it has not LTE.... just H+.... and im talking about some "malificent" deals betwen samsung and companies like tmo att verizon... that samsung does not sell devices with US LTE because samsung obviusly has a big bussines with these carriers so samsung "help" tmo att verizon to users have to buy his devices....
but..... when a mad guy like me want a phablet, cant find one, because all samsungs tablet on tmo, att and verizon DOES NOT HAVE REAL VOICE CALL CAPABILITIES... just check all of them has not the speaker on front at side of camera...
do you understand my point? sorry if im not so clear my english is not so good
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With respect to the OP, unfortunately there is no band 12 on the Y variant.
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well, as i said above.... it sounds great... but cant fit on my pocket... looking for a 7 to 8.4 one...
ProStreetCamaro said:
T815Y has LTE on ATT's network here in the states. I have one myself.
This one from this seller to be exact.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/281786597546?_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT
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well, as i said above.... it sounds great... but cant fit on my pocket... looking for a 7 to 8.4 one...
myphone12345 said:
@mac231us, what is the full Samsung model number of your s2 and what is the model's FCC ID? (if it's not listed on the box or device then it should be listed under regulatory information under the about device menu under the system menu).
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check on attached files.... thanx
wallyhenderson said:
dont understand friend, these are all international versions with LTE (not us LTE) and voice calling.... talking about sm-t715c specifically, i can make calls, use data service, but not real LTE speeds like as example my galaxy note 4.... all sm-t715c works great only problem is it has not LTE.... just H+.... and im talking about some "malificent" deals betwen samsung and companies like tmo att verizon... that samsung does not sell devices with US LTE because samsung obviusly has a big bussines with these carriers so samsung "help" tmo att verizon to users have to buy his devices....
but..... when a mad guy like me want a phablet, cant find one, because all samsungs tablet on tmo, att and verizon DOES NOT HAVE REAL VOICE CALL CAPABILITIES... just check all of them has not the speaker on front at side of camera...
do you understand my point? sorry if im not so clear my english is not so good
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I am confused too now...lol (sorry)
anyway...this much I know
my t715 (not C, Y etc) just T715 gets LTE on ATT (I have checked and let alone all the checking from all my experience using the tab S T805, Tab pro T325, Huawei Honor mediapad x2 gem-703, sharp sh-06f, Tab 4 7.0 sm-t235, oppo find 5, xperia ultraz, Chinese 7 inch mediatek-based phablet, and other NON-U.S carrier-branded devices (yes device junkie), this is the only device that I have used-again talking from among the non-u.s carrier-branded devices that I have used...this is the only device aside from oppo find 5 and the ultra z that actually does LTE (from checks AND how it FEELS speed-wise)...others all managed like H+
bands are LTE (B1)2100/(B3)1800/(B7)2600/(B8)900/(B28)700 MHz
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check on attached files.... thanx
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Would this be the Chinese version of the t715 (hence the C...sorry if late to the discussion here or missed something already communicated)
https://translate.google.com/transl...UMqaxD5pZefME%2BH%2BnKk9SbX97MmDB&prev=search
Link above from TENAA (China equivalent of the U.S. FCC)
says Network frequency 900MHz, 1800MHz, 2GHz, Band 38, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41 (2555-2575 MHZ, 2575-2635 MHZ, 2635-2655 MHZ), Band 1, Band 3,1.9GHz, I
if so, (maybe?) it could explain the difference in bands/speeds versus the other international t715?
I see the C version is being sold on Amazon here in the U.S
@walleyhenderson, what @Mac231 and I are trying to say is that if you got the SM-T715Y or SM-T715N instead of the SM-T715C then you would have had both LTE and voice calling in most places with T-Mobile (and all places with AT&T).
What you wouldn't have had is band 12 with T-Mobile but that is not T-Mobile's main LTE band and it may not even be deployed where you are anyway.
myphone12345 said:
@walleyhenderson, what @Mac231 and I are trying to say is that if you got the SM-T715Y or SM-T715N instead of the SM-T715C then you would have had both LTE and voice calling in most places with T-Mobile (and all places with AT&T).
What you wouldn't have had is band 12 with T-Mobile but that is not T-Mobile's main LTE band and it may not even be deployed where you are anyway.
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Ohhh i understand now... thats what im looking for... but sadly... i been searching on google... and cant find where to buy SM-T715Y or SM-T715N, do you know any place to buy any of these? what do you recommend SM-T715Y or SM-T715N
thanx
Where are you located? I can sell you mine.
wallyhenderson said:
Ohhh i understand now... thats what im looking for... but sadly... i been searching on google... and cant find where to buy SM-T715Y or SM-T715N, do you know any place to buy any of these? what do you recommend SM-T715Y or SM-T715N
thanx
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You can easily find it on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Galaxy-T715-Black-International/dp/B0124SAQLI
According to what I can gather, as is the same as it's predecessor the Tab S, the international version is simply called SM-T715/T815. The T715n or T715no is a Korean model.
International versions don't usually have a letter after the model number.
My Tab S is an international version and is simply called a SM-T805.
I agree it's real confusing as to which model is which.
ashyx said:
According to what I can gather, as is the same as it's predecessor the Tab S, the international version is simply called SM-T715/T815. The T715n or T715no is a Korean model.
International versions don't usually have a letter after the model number.
My Tab S is an international version and is simply called a SM-T805.
I agree it's real confusing as to which model is which.
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They all usually do have letters after the model name, it's just that it isn't always listed everywhere. Also, "N" is just the first letter. Meaning, that the full model number is actually SM-T715NZKEDBT for the black one and SM-T715NZWEDBT for the white one. Those are the variants of the Tab S2 8" LTE tablet that Samsung officially sells in Germany for example. Not sure where the SM-T715YXXXXX model is officially destined to by Samsung (my guess would be South America).
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They all usually do have letters after the model name, it's just that it isn't always listed everywhere. Also, "N" is just the first letter. Meaning, that the full model number is actually SM-T715NZKEDBT for the black one and SM-T715NZWEDBT for the white one. Those are the variants of the Tab S2 8" LTE tablet that Samsung officially sells in Germany for example. Not sure where the SM-T715YXXXXX model is officially destined to by Samsung (my guess would be South America).
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I'm gonna see if I can find the boxes to my tab s and tab a to see if I can confirm this.
Even Samsung themselves don't add the n to any of their international firmwares or source code, however they do for the rest.
The only official firmware with the n variable is Korean.
ashyx said:
I'm gonna see if I can find the boxes to my tab s and tab a to see if I can confirm this.
Even Samsung themselves don't add the n to any of their international firmwares or source code, however they do for the rest.
The only official firmware with the n variable is Korean.
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The full Samsung model number of the black LTE 8" S2 Korean variant is SM-T715NZKEKOO. It supports the same bands as the European variant I mentioned above.
I'm still waiting for unbranded, unlocked VIE-L09 to be released in the UK. It seems that the first devices to hit will be locked to Vodafone (or O2) and have their branding and bloatware. As a result I'm considering going down the VIE-AL10 route, which I've been assured will be sent with "Multi-Language" ROM and Play Store pre-installed.
Can anyone advise what pitfalls I may encounter going down this route? ( I appreciate it will likely not come with a UK charger). Anyone done the same and wished they'd waited for the VIE-L09? All opinions welcome.
scook94 said:
I'm still waiting for unbranded, unlocked VIE-L09 to be released in the UK. It seems that the first devices to hit will be locked to Vodafone (or O2) and have their branding and bloatware. As a result I'm considering going down the VIE-AL10 route, which I've been assured will be sent with "Multi-Language" ROM and Play Store pre-installed.
Can anyone advise what pitfalls I may encounter going down this route? ( I appreciate it will likely not come with a UK charger). Anyone done the same and wished they'd waited for the VIE-L09? All opinions welcome.
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- Chinese roms by default come with multi language. No worries there.
- Installing playstore is just a matter of going to Huawei's own app store and installing playstore via that, and you are good to go. (PS: to get google contacts sync work you have to get the google sync app from the huawei app store as well.) No worries there as well.
- The China roms will come with certain apps which might still contain elements of Chinese language. For example the music and video app have online streaming Chinese content while on the international version there is no online content at all. Similarly on Chinese version roms there is a yellow book section in dialer app which is uses Mandrin text but such section does not exist in international version. Over the years Chinese elements have come down a lot because of sending feedback and so the remaining elements which is very little already will also be hopefully disabled in future roms if you all give feedbacks. [BTW my P9 plus will arrive in a week, and my post is based on experience with Huawei phones for past 3 yrs. So its possible some of these issues are already fixed on P9 plus]
- China roms have more features, more optimized and get more updates than international version. [My personal reason in always buying from China].
- Any apps seen as bloatware (maybe you don't like Huawei browser app? ) can be uninstalled or in least disabled.
- Make sure the 4g bands are compatible with bands of your network provider if you use 4g.
- There is no NFC for the P9 plus model in China.
- You have to buy the 128gb version if you want to get force touch feature.
Thanks for that comprehensive reply. The last two points have helped me to decide that I should bide my time!
scook94 said:
Thanks for that comprehensive reply. The last two points have helped me to decide that I should bide my time!
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Another limit in international version is that the dual sim comes only in Haze Gold color, while Single sim comes in Silver and White.
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Another limit in international version is that the dual sim comes only in Haze Gold color, while Single sim comes in Silver and White.
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thanks for that, i was about to purchase Chinese model but ddnt realise force touch only comes in the 128gb. Is that the same for uk version?
riz157 said:
thanks for that, i was about to purchase Chinese model but ddnt realise force touch only comes in the 128gb. Is that the same for uk version?
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There is no 128Gb UK version, but the 64Gb version does have the force (3D) touch.
Thanks for the info here: useful stuff as I'd like the extra storage and dual-sim of the AL10. Does anyone have suggestions of where I should look to buy from to get one delivered to the UK ? My only dealings with direct importers have been for low-value items, but this phone costs more than I'm willing to loose to a dodgy website.
I've seen some eBay auctions that look decent, but they only have the Gold 128GB and it'd be nice to have a Grey one.
I bought mine from Oppomart. Using DHL, it was here in 4 days. They are good sellers and through previous purchases, I have had no issues. They even offered to pay 80% of the VAT if the courier charge any. And they did charge £24 and true to their word, they paid £18 back to me.
Ah, very helpful - thanks !
And it looks like they have the colour and capacity I want in stock
Greetings from Canada;
I found this (Huawei P9 Plus VIE-L09 64GB Quartz Grey - Factory Unlocked - International Version)
up here in Toronto on a reputable online store for $795 USD.
Does that seem not too expensive? I wanna place an order but thought I probably should
ask you guys first!
Thank you.
samteeee said:
Greetings from Canada;
I found this (Huawei P9 Plus VIE-L09 64GB Quartz Grey - Factory Unlocked - International Version)
up here in Toronto on a reputable online store for $795 USD.
Does that seem not too expensive? I wanna place an order but thought I probably should
ask you guys first!
Thank you.
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yes it is expensive.
Just picked up an unlocked white Huawei P9 Plus (128gb with 4gb) on eBay for $680. Seller stated it was used but like new.
eth3rton said:
Just picked up an unlocked white Huawei P9 Plus (128gb with 4gb) on eBay for $680. Seller stated it was used but like new.
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Cool, I didn't realise they made a white one with 128Gb.
I think about buying a one P9Plus chinese version as well.Can anyone please clarify it -if those phones have a 800 band LTE (used frequently here in Germany)?
Mostly chinese phones don't have it.I was looking in many online shops,and i was found in 2 shops in descriptions of the phone,that they have 800 band.
In another-they don't have...I'm curious now...Maybe anyone had already expiriences with that?
Thanks all in advance!
ValVK said:
I think about buying a one P9Plus chinese version as well.Can anyone please clarify it -if those phones have a 800 band LTE (used frequently here in Germany)?
Mostly chinese phones don't have it.I was looking in many online shops,and i was found in 2 shops in descriptions of the phone,that they have 800 band.
In another-they don't have...I'm curious now...Maybe anyone had already expiriences with that?
Thanks all in advance!
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This time Huawei has put in all the bands
4G network standard Main card: Mobile 4G (TDD-LTE) / Unicom 4G (TDD-LTE / FDD-LTE) / Telecommunications 4G (TDD-LTE / FDD-LTE)
3G network Main card: Mobile 3G (TD-SCDMA) / Unicom 3G (WCDMA) / Telecom 3G (CDMA2000); Vice card: Telecom 3G (CDMA2000). Note: Does not support Telecom Telecom card +
2G network standard Main card: Mobile 2G (GSM) / Unicom 2G (GSM) / Telecommunications 2G (CDMA1X); Vice card: Mobile 2G (GSM) / Unicom 2G (GSM) / Telecommunications 2G (CDMA1X). Note: Does not support Telecom Telecom card +
Network standard Support Mobile / Unicom / Telecom 4G + / 4G / 3G / 2G
Network frequency FDD-LTE: Band1 / 2/3/4/5/6/7/8/12/17/18/19/20/26; TDD-LTE: Band38 / 39/40/41 (100M); UMTS (WCDMA ) / HSPA + / DC-HSDPA: 850/900 / AWS / 1900/2100 (Band5 / 8/4/2/1/6/19); TD-SCDMA: Band34 / 39; CDMA2000 / 1X: BC0 (800MHz); GSM / EDGE: main card: 850/900/1800 / 1900MHz; Vice card: 850/900/1800 / 1900MHz. NOTE: Network and bands in various regions may vary, depending on the local operator and your location
Data services TDD-LTE / FDD-LTE / TD-SCDMA / WCDMA / HSPA + / DC-HSDPA / CDMA2000 / CDMA1X / EDGE / GPRS; FDD-LTE: Cat4 / Cat6; TDD-LTE: Cat4 / Cat6
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http://www.vmall.com/product/3419.html#8557,76
warea,
thank you very much! I was just wonder, why some shops don't include those infos full in their descriptions...
As i saw-800 Band LTE is supported, right?Is anyone tried it already?
i got my China variant P9 plus, and although I was able to get rid of most of the Chinese bloatware and install google stuff, i have been unable to get google now/google now on tap to work. i read elsewhere that that is just the case because Huawei's China phones have forced its voice search to use its own Huawei search (pressing the home button goes to the Huawei search instead of google now).
not a huge deal, but just wanted to let people know. also, only the 128 gig plus version has force touch apparently, i got my 64 gig thinking i'd have it but nope.
also there's no way to hide the navigation touch buttons (not a VIE-AL10 specific problem, i think) which is annoying. i jumped from the LG V10, which let me hide those buttons in any app if i choose to.
radioraheem2 said:
i got my China variant P9 plus, and although I was able to get rid of most of the Chinese bloatware and install google stuff, i have been unable to get google now/google now on tap to work. i read elsewhere that that is just the case because Huawei's China phones have forced its voice search to use its own Huawei search (pressing the home button goes to the Huawei search instead of google now).
not a huge deal, but just wanted to let people know. also, only the 128 gig plus version has force touch apparently, i got my 64 gig thinking i'd have it but nope.
also there's no way to hide the navigation touch buttons (not a VIE-AL10 specific problem, i think) which is annoying. i jumped from the LG V10, which let me hide those buttons in any app if i choose to.
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To hide nav bar go to settings>smart assistance>navigation bar
thank you warea! (man, Huawei really buries basic functions deep into settings)
VIE-AL10 user here, if you have questions.
I want to buy a Moto X 2014 (32GB). But I live in Poland and this phone isn't available in my country. I'm thinking about buying XT1096 Verizon, but I have a few questions:
1. I read that this version haven't block card SIM. It's a true? Can I use my own card SIM (from Poland)?
2. I want to buy phone from this seller . If I choose teak wood or black wood, I will have this ulgy inscription "Verizon" or not? Yes, I know, this is a question for seller, but eBay is a black magic for me and I don't know how do this...
3. Third matter - bootloader. I read in this page - - I will be able to unlock bootloader. Also I read about problems with VoLTE. Phone from link is a VoLTE, or normal version? There will be problems?
4. ROM. I want to have Android 6. But I'm looking AOSP or another pure ROM, because I want to install Xposed. What will be the best?
And what I should know about this version in my situation?
I use it in Europe either and everything works fine.
You can unlock the bootloader and then flash the stock 6.0 of xt1095 (the pure edition), it is very good rom and I used it for half a year.
Just recently I flashed nexus experience which feels much better for me.
You can have xposed on both.
About the ugly 'verizon' inscription , yes you will have it no matter what. This is xt1096, Verizon's version.
Remember that custom ROMs don't support Moto apps such as Display and Voice, which are among this phone's main selling points and do not have any real alternatives
@OrenGazala and @Flipz77, Yours answers are very helpful. Big thanks! I forgot paste link to eBay seller: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Verizon-Unl...hash=item3602a50d3a:m:m5feJrL_YfuqhdKODPEUR0g.
On the picture phone don't have this ugly inscription so I ask. And is this phone 'normal' or VoLTE?
Have you looked at the XT1095 Pure Edition? They are factory unlocked and do not have any carrier branding such as Verizon. I bought mine used on Swappa for a lot less than that link on eBay.
I'm looking at buying another one for a friend of mine who lives in the UK and I'm trying to make sure that the LTE bands will be compatible with his network. It seems that Europe mostly uses 800, 1800 and 2600. The XT1096 has 1800 and 2600 while the XT1095 has only 1800, however my friends network (Three) uses only 1800 and 800 so the lack of 2600 isn't an issue for him, however the lack of 800 could be. But I'm not sure and I don't know how to find out.
Might want to look into what bands your local operator uses in Poland.