Database Develop

Help me choose the right note 5 :(

Hello I need to choose a note 5 for me. I have a note 4 right now from verizon with unlimited data but they started charging 20$ extra for unlimited and along with other features on my account it adds up to over 100$ per line. I want to switch to straight talk most likely and since it is cheaper and they have good coverage where I live, but only thing is I know only sprint and verizon use cdma and others use gsm. I need a gsm unlocked but not sure which to choose, there is i920i i920a and so on. I also travel a lot to europe so I need a phone that will support local sim cards as I am there, would someone please give me some insight on which model of note 5 I need to choose.

petya098 said:
Hello I need to choose a note 5 for me. I have a note 4 right now from verizon with unlimited data but they started charging 20$ extra for unlimited and along with other features on my account it adds up to over 100$ per line. I want to switch to straight talk most likely and since it is cheaper and they have good coverage where I live, but only thing is I know only sprint and verizon use cdma and others use gsm. I need a gsm unlocked but not sure which to choose, there is i920i i920a and so on. I also travel a lot to europe so I need a phone that will support local sim cards as I am there, would someone please give me some insight on which model of note 5 I need to choose.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
N920I or N920C...either one should work..I am using N920I on AT&T without any issues...

N920C
Sent from my SM-N920I using Tapatalk

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=64100323

http://www.ebay.com/itm/samsung-gal...233378?hash=item3ab74ac362:g:5C4AAOSwbdpWU7Gi
Why is this guy saying something different? Is this just a scam? There arent any 64gb on ebay with c model
ram4ufriends said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=64100323
Click to expand...
Click to collapse

http://www.willmyphonework.net/
But N920C should be your choice in terms of GSM compatibility.

I cant find an n920c with 64gb and i really need the memory
q173242 said:
But N920C should be your choice in terms of GSM compatibility.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse

Currently using N920i in Boston. But I don't know why it has weaker signal than iPhone 6.
The LTE and 4G on my iPhone 6 shows very strong signal, while Note 5 has strong signal if you use HSDPA.

petya098 said:
I cant find an n920c with 64gb and i really need the memory
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I have a Silver N920C with 64gb.
Bought it on ebay by an american seller.
It's a device made for the United Arab Emirates. English and German language included. No bloat ware.
Search eBay for sm-n920c xsg
---------- Post added at 12:10 AM ---------- Previous post was at 12:08 AM ----------
cxhugh said:
Currently using N920i in Boston. But I don't know why it has weaker signal than iPhone 6.
The LTE and 4G on my iPhone 6 shows very strong signal, while Note 5 has strong signal if you use HSDPA.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Check with the website I posted earlier wether the device is fully compatible with your carrier when using 4G.

Its not coming up with anything all there is , is 32gb models , I was thinking maybe just go with duos? isnt it same thing but dual sim cards?
q173242 said:
I have a Silver N920C with 64gb.
Bought it on ebay by an american seller.
It's a device made for the United Arab Emirates. English and German language included. No bloat ware.
Search eBay for sm-n920c xsg
---------- Post added at 12:10 AM ---------- Previous post was at 12:08 AM ----------
Check with the website I posted earlier wether the device is fully compatible with your carrier when using 4G.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse

I feel like verizon note 5 n920v is the only one that has all the bands that I could possibly need, but verizon one has bloatware and I dont think theres anyways to put a custom rom on it.
q173242 said:
I have a Silver N920C with 64gb.
Bought it on ebay by an american seller.
It's a device made for the United Arab Emirates. English and German language included. No bloat ware.
Search eBay for sm-n920c xsg
---------- Post added at 12:10 AM ---------- Previous post was at 12:08 AM ----------
Check with the website I posted earlier wether the device is fully compatible with your carrier when using 4G.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse

Will This phone have the bootloader unlocked for the american Market.

Just trying to figure if i should get these phone for the pixel 2

gokou46 said:
Just trying to figure if i should get these phone for the pixel 2
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
It will be locked which is why ive been recommending people buy the exynos version.
We went through this on the s7 (CAN version was exynos) note 7, s8...all NA versions which are snapdragons are BL locked.
sent from my Note FE, S8 plus, or S6

yea if you want a note 8 get an exynos version not a snapdragon which is what tmo and all the other carriers will be selling. like the s8... in us its the sm-g955u sometimes there will be additional letters like a T (t-mobile). The U stands for carrier unlocked or unlockable dont confuse that with bootloader unlockable. There are also sm-g955f which is what the rest of the world has. The F stands for international. They are where the partys gonna be. Their "unlocked" any sim will work, but the bootloader will be unlockable so we will have custom rom developement

dontbeweakvato said:
yea if you want a note 8 get an exynos version not a snapdragon which is what tmo and all the other carriers will be selling. like the s8... in us its the sm-g955u sometimes there will be additional letters like a T (t-mobile). The U stands for carrier unlocked or unlockable dont confuse that with bootloader unlockable. There are also sm-g955f which is what the rest of the world has. The F stands for international. They are where the partys gonna be. Their "unlocked" any sim will work, but the bootloader will be unlockable so we will have custom rom developement
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Pardon my dumb question but here in the states how do I buy an exynos version of the Note 8?
Sent from my Pixel XL using Tapatalk

Dcox28 said:
Pardon my dumb question but here in the states how do I buy an exynos version of the Note 8?
Sent from my Pixel XL using Tapatalk
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Ebay or amazon.
sent from my Note FE, S8 plus, or S6

I already purchased a pre-order on Ebay - you pay a little more when you buy pre orders (maybe a lot more - depends on how you look at it) but I am not good about waiting. My PHone is supposed to ship around the 20th - 23rd of september - possibly sooner but don't knwo for sure.
Varient for International Versions is N950F (someone mentioned G955F but that is the Galaxy S8 Plus.
I am excited - can't wait to get it in my hands....

Geekser said:
I already purchased a pre-order on Ebay - you pay a little more when you buy pre orders (maybe a lot more - depends on how you look at it) but I am not good about waiting. My PHone is supposed to ship around the 20th - 23rd of september - possibly sooner but don't knwo for sure.
Varient for International Versions is N950F (someone mentioned G955F but that is the Galaxy S8 Plus.
I am excited - can't wait to get it in my hands....
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Where are you seeing the N950F? I'm not finding any on eBay, Amazon, or any other site for sale in USD. Also, is this European variant the only model that will have an unlockable bootloader?
Will the N950F have all bands/frequencies for US carriers? From what I found at https://www.techwalls.com/samsung-galaxy-note-8-sm-n950-model-number-differences, it looks like it has almost all compared to the N950A, but there are a few that are missing. Thanks

Geekser said:
I already purchased a pre-order on Ebay - you pay a little more when you buy pre orders (maybe a lot more - depends on how you look at it) but I am not good about waiting. My PHone is supposed to ship around the 20th - 23rd of september - possibly sooner but don't knwo for sure.
Varient for International Versions is N950F (someone mentioned G955F but that is the Galaxy S8 Plus.
I am excited - can't wait to get it in my hands....
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Presuming you already paid off your phone? Damn, this is where I get stuck behind, since I finance an JUMP on t-mo. I'd be stuck with 2 phone payments

arubamon said:
Where are you seeing the N950F? I'm not finding any on eBay, Amazon, or any other site for sale in USD. Also, is this European variant the only model that will have an unlockable bootloader?
Will the N950F have all bands/frequencies for US carriers? From what I found at https://www.techwalls.com/samsung-galaxy-note-8-sm-n950-model-number-differences, it looks like it has almost all compared to the N950A, but there are a few that are missing. Thanks
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
The hong kong version is a snapdragon but the BL is not locked usually.
Not sure about network compatibility
sent from my Note FE, S8 plus, or S6

I pay cash on full for all my phones then when I buy a new one I sell the old on swappa. I usually get very good sales prices when I ultimately sell them. I will sell my s8plus when I get my note8.

Geekser said:
I pay cash on full for all my phones then when I buy a new one I sell the old on swappa. I usually get very good sales prices when I ultimately sell them. I will sell my s8plus when I get my note8.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Man, that's a lot to drop up front. Though I presume if you sell in a year, you would typically get 30-50% back if it's the INTL version....
Still debating on how to go about this one.

I try to sell the phone I own for as much as I can. I believe I can probably get around $650 to $700 for the S8 Plus G955F I own now - it is in like new condition - not a scratch - I also will include several screen protectors and cases. that I was given that I will also include to add value and to help sell it quickly)
---------- Post added at 04:55 PM ---------- Previous post was at 04:47 PM ----------
arubamon said:
Where are you seeing the N950F? I'm not finding any on eBay, Amazon, or any other site for sale in USD. Also, is this European variant the only model that will have an unlockable bootloader?
Will the N950F have all bands/frequencies for US carriers? From what I found at https://www.techwalls.com/samsung-galaxy-note-8-sm-n950-model-number-differences, it looks like it has almost all compared to the N950A, but there are a few that are missing. Thanks
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
This guy is selling the Note 8 with the new VR Headset (and I beleive an SD card is included too - but I don't know how large)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Samsung-Galaxy-Note-8-SM-N950-64GB-6-3-Factory-Unlocked-GEAR-VR-Bundle-/372032536802?epid=2148249242&hash=item569ede00e2:g:ff4AAOSwvOdZncyQ It is definately the N950F (if you read the description it doesn't say N950F but it does say "International Varient" - yuo can also ask the seller to be sure.
THis guy also has the Note 8 - I am 99% sure this is the Interntational Varient too - this is the guy I got my S8Plus from and he sells international variants - good seller on EBAY - http://www.ebay.com/itm/Samsung-Galaxy-Note-8-SM-N950-64GB-FACTORY-UNLOCKED-6-3-Black-Gold-Blue-Gray-/192286544774?var=&hash=item2cc52bd386:m:meTTlo2FgmSinR7pDSP4eHw
Good Luck.
---------- Post added at 04:56 PM ---------- Previous post was at 04:55 PM ----------
arubamon said:
Where are you seeing the N950F? I'm not finding any on eBay, Amazon, or any other site for sale in USD. Also, is this European variant the only model that will have an unlockable bootloader?
Will the N950F have all bands/frequencies for US carriers? From what I found at https://www.techwalls.com/samsung-galaxy-note-8-sm-n950-model-number-differences, it looks like it has almost all compared to the N950A, but there are a few that are missing. Thanks
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
This guy is selling the Note 8 with the new VR Headset (and I beleive an SD card is included too - but I don't know how large)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Samsung-Galaxy-Note-8-SM-N950-64GB-6-3-Factory-Unlocked-GEAR-VR-Bundle-/372032536802?epid=2148249242&hash=item569ede00e2:g:ff4AAOSwvOdZncyQ It is definately the N950F (if you read the description it doesn't say N950F but it does say "International Varient" - yuo can also ask the seller to be sure.
THis guy also has the Note 8 - I am 99% sure this is the Interntational Varient too - this is the guy I got my S8Plus from and he sells international variants - good seller on EBAY - http://www.ebay.com/itm/Samsung-Galaxy-Note-8-SM-N950-64GB-FACTORY-UNLOCKED-6-3-Black-Gold-Blue-Gray-/192286544774?var=&hash=item2cc52bd386:m:meTTlo2FgmSinR7pDSP4eHw
Good Luck.

Where are you getting your Exynos?

I dont know where I will be getting the exynos version as I havent purchased an international phone for its bootloader before. To the veterens, where are you getting yours? Clove? B&h? I might need some buying tips

Interested in the as well

Same here, does anyone know if Amazon will have pre-orders for the international version? Thanks

I've purchased from Clove, Handtec,Expansys, Amazon, and eBay. IMO fulfilled by Amazon is easily the best if you can find competitive pricing. That because their policies make returns a piece of cake. eBay is a crap shoot. As an example some eBay Note 7 buyers were torched (get it, torched ) others got their money back. My Note 7 went back to Amazon with minimal fuss.
Nothing wrong with Clove and Handtec, they just aren't as easy to deal with as Amazon when things go wrong. If you do order from them they sometimes ask for extra information about your card due to issues with international fraud, that's normal.

@krabman What about warranty when buying an international?

dontbeweakvato said:
@krabman What about warranty when buying an international?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
If ur buying to unlock booatlader then there is no question about warranty

International law requires that manufacturers provide warranty only in the country where something is sold. There are laws in many ountries designed to help deter grey market sales that allow OEMs to deny warranty on products not sold from authorized outlets or from owners who were not the original purchaser. The outfits I mentioned will take the phone back without problem if you received a damaged or DOA unit, from there you have to check the point of sale policies. As an example Handtec would take a phone back and send it in for warranty the last time I purchased from them. I didn't have to but what I noted at the time was that I would have been responsible for shipping from here to there and back.
IMO the international phone game might not be a good idea for those who are spending their last pennies buying in.

https://m.clove.co.uk/samsung-galaxy-note-8
---------- Post added at 12:07 PM ---------- Previous post was at 11:50 AM ----------
I'm buying mine from clove. Never bought a international phone but like most not going to pay almost 1k for a phone to do what I want with. I pre ordered mine. They didn't ask for any money up front yet so not sure when I have to pay. Came out to 927 us dollars plus about 20 to ship.
---------- Post added at 12:09 PM ---------- Previous post was at 12:07 PM ----------
Really wanted the gear 360 camera but not buying the snapdragon variant just to get it.

My last pre-order from Clove in the UK was super. Three day shipping over a weekend for delivery to the US. I pre-ordered from Clove again. Yes, a bit painful for the first time credit-card use I have to admit. And for my first purchase from Clove I was not happy about them charging the CC immediately when their web site at the time explicitly stated they would not. But supposedly the Note 8 will only be a 3 week wait. Clove has not asked me for payment yet either.
I have been ripped off on Swappa too many times so I won't bother with anything on there except for well know businesses that list there. Tiger Direct was excellent on Swappa.
Currently there seems to be a Samsung offer of a free DEX in the UK with pre-order purchase. I am guessing it will be impossible to get Samsung to mail a DEX offer to the US.
Looks like the Note 8 carrier band list is identical for the S8 verses the Note 8. I'll assume the Exynos bootloader will be unlocked. Just a matter of how long it will take the developers to come up with a TWRP version, and ROMS. With the S8 I only had to wait a week as the UK release was later than other countries.
For me, the big risk will be the ability to extract the CSC for the US carriers. With the S8, it was nicely done by one of the developers but it is not known if he will expand that for the Note 8.

So you don't think we will get the dex even though we pre ordered an international note 8? Also what's the issue with the first time credit card payment? And one last question. I saw some thing on vat but it said 0.00 do we have to pay anything for that or any other taxes?

Following...

Does the Exynos model have all the correct bandwidths to operate properly in the U.S.? I thought I read somewhere that Exynos phones don't always have the best reception in the U.S. I'm torn between the International model and the U.S. Unlocked. I want the option to root and run custom roms, but not at the cost of losing any function. Plus, I'm on Sprint. Does the Exynos International model work with CDMA?

https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-8/help/snapdragon-exynos-t3661380
According to force 70 in this thread above CDMA doesn't work with exynos. Not sure of the exact reason maybe the cmda radio isn't there?

svtthis said:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-8/help/getting-exynos-t3661439
According to force 70 in this thread above CDMA doesn't work with exynos. Not sure of the exact reason maybe the cmda radio isn't there?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I've never ordered an international version of a phone, any issue with it working on T-Mobile?
Oh yeah, your link is to this thread.

Lol damnit link fail. Look at the thread titled exynos or snapdragon. They talk about the CDMA radio not working on the exynos variant in the US.
No. That's the network I'm putting my phone on (t-mobile)

svtthis said:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-8/help/snapdragon-exynos-t3661380
According to force 70 in this thread above CDMA doesn't work with exynos. Not sure of the exact reason maybe the cmda radio isn't there?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
That is correct about the radio.
And if i get one ill buy it where Ive bought all my exynos devices here in toronto.
www.swiftronics.ca
There a good bunch of guys there.
sent from my Note FE, S8 plus, or S6
---------- Post added at 10:02 PM ---------- Previous post was at 09:58 PM ----------
bp328i said:
I've never ordered an international version of a phone, any issue with it working on T-Mobile?
Oh yeah, your link is to this thread.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
The F or Fd versions work perfect on Tmo.
You wont get wifi calling though.
sent from my Note FE, S8 plus, or S6

Is there anywhere I can buy the international version with 24 month financing? I sure wish Samsung would let us buy an international version from their website.

@krabman I meant if their was a one year Samsung warranty for stuff like the display is just defective or if power button fails 3 months in.

svtthis said:
https://m.clove.co.uk/samsung-galaxy-note-8
---------- Post added at 12:07 PM ---------- Previous post was at 11:50 AM ----------
I'm buying mine from clove. Never bought a international phone but like most not going to pay almost 1k for a phone to do what I want with. I pre ordered mine. They didn't ask for any money up front yet so not sure when I have to pay. Came out to 927 us dollars plus about 20 to ship.
---------- Post added at 12:09 PM ---------- Previous post was at 12:07 PM ----------
Really wanted the gear 360 camera but not buying the snapdragon variant just to get it.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
When I go to the link you provided, it shows 'From £724.17 exVAT / From £869.00 incVAT'. £869.00 would be $1112.82. Is that right? When I go to the Checkout page, it says 'Your order below contains a product which is currently unavailable and its final price is unknown. Therefore you can still place the order below but no payment will be taken - you will be asked to pay for this order when those details are confirmed.' As of right now it does say 'VAT (20%) £0.00', so I'm unsure if any tax will be charged. It also includes a disclaimer stating 'Samsung’s region lock stops use of this handset within your chosen country unless activated with a European SIM. I agree for Clove Technology to break the seal on the box, activate the phone and remove the region lock by completing a 5 minute call on the handset.'. Also, depending on my credit card, I'm probably going to get hit with a conversion fee, right? I haven't come across any site to order this model in USD. Are there not any at this time? I'm thinking maybe once the phone comes out there will be. Any suggestions or ideas for ordering this variant for use in the US? Thanks

$929.00
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1357711-REG/samsung_sm_n950uzkaxaa_galaxy_note_8_64gb.html
But I don't know what model this is probably just an unlocked US version SM-N950UZKAXAA which is a no-go if you like having fun

Note 8 256GB & Dual Sim?

Hi Guys
I'm looking for a dual sim phone but keep finding phones where the 2nd sim tray is also where the SD card is used, so I have to pick one or the other.
I've found this model of the Note 8 and am considering buying for use in Canada: https://www.eglobalcentral.com/samsung-galaxy-note-8-n9500-256gb-dual-sim-deepsea-blue.html
Can anyone confirm that this is definitely a dual sim phone as information on different sites are mixed?
Thanks!

Hi there, all the duos versions (dual sim) use the storage sim slot as a dual purpose - so yes, you will need to choose whether to install 256 GB external storage sim, or second carrier sim. However at 256GB of installed storage - does this really present an issue? Interesting website - thanks for the link. Not sure about that model number but they don't have 256GB duos in Orchid Grey.

Thanks for the reply.
The fact that the phone has 256GB internal storage means that the sim slots aren't an issue. I just wanted to check whether this version was dual sim as I'm looking for one phone to use a business and personal line on.
I prefer the look of the blue too, so I think I'll bite the bullet and go for this one.
LostinCanada said:
Hi there, all the duos versions (dual sim) use the storage sim slot as a dual purpose - so yes, you will need to choose whether to install 256 GB external storage sim, or second carrier sim. However at 256GB of installed storage - does this really present an issue? Interesting website - thanks for the link. Not sure about that model number but they don't have 256GB duos in Orchid Grey.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse

I don't know if you noticed but that phone is the Snapdragon version... I like the price better than the one I just bought: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Samsung-Gal...var=572001194802&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649 but this has Exynos and Orchid Grey and I don't want to wait any longer... I cannot wait to get rid of my Note 4!

LostinCanada said:
I don't know if you noticed but that phone is the Snapdragon version... I like the price better than the one I just bought: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Samsung-Gal...var=572001194802&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649 but this has Exynos and Orchid Grey and I don't want to wait any longer... I cannot wait to get rid of my Note 4!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
LostinCanada,
I'm also waiting for the same seller to provide it , but I did not order it yet because once it is 28-29 September, this variant ( The hong kong 256gb dual sim ) will hit Hong kong markets and more sellers might sell it , may be with better prices.
But Please keep us updated once you get it.
regards,
Hasan

LostinCanada said:
I don't know if you noticed but that phone is the Snapdragon version... I like the price better than the one I just bought: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Samsung-Gal...var=572001194802&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649 but this has Exynos and Orchid Grey and I don't want to wait any longer... I cannot wait to get rid of my Note 4!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I'm no expert, but in general what is better Exynos or Snapdragon?

Hey guys, which model of note 8 should I get that works work freedom mobile in Canada ?
I want 256gb and exynos, my phone must be with unlocked bootloader.

Galaxy Note 8 N950F Dual SIM with 256SD
Here work !!
SM-N950F with 64 GB
- SIM 1 Slot SIM 1
- SIM 2 and SD in Multi - SLOT 2

LostinCanada said:
I don't know if you noticed but that phone is the Snapdragon version... I like the price better than the one I just bought: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Samsung-Gal...var=572001194802&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649 but this has Exynos and Orchid Grey and I don't want to wait any longer... I cannot wait to get rid of my Note 4!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I had inquired with this seller & he said it is snapdragon version. As per me Exynos is 1.7GHz whereas snapdragon is 1.9Gz. Plz check again the specs.
If u check Note 8 in wikipedia it says Exynos: Octa-core (4×2.3 GHz M2 Mongoose & 4×1.7 GHz) Cortex-A53 (GTS)
Snapdragon: Octa-core (4×2.35 GHz & 4×1.9 GHz) Kryo.
The link u paste in ebay shows 1.9GHz. Means it is snapdragon.

OMG!!! Thank you for pointing this out! Grrrrrrr..... Now I don't know where I am going to buy this darn phone. I have requested a return. I am so glad I didn't find this out two weeks from now. If anyone knows where I can find a 256GB Note 8 Duos Exynos version (with unlocked bootloader) I would be grateful!

LostinCanada said:
OMG!!! Thank you for pointing this out! Grrrrrrr..... Now I don't know where I am going to buy this darn phone. I have requested a return. I am so glad I didn't find this out two weeks from now. If anyone knows where I can find a 256GB Note 8 Duos Exynos version (with unlocked bootloader) I would be grateful!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Are you sure that the original link I posted isn't for the Exynos version? I cannot find where it specifically states it but it looks like it may be the Korean version (256GB & Blue), which are Exynos?
I did send a message to ask but got a vague reply with a copy-paste from the product page, they clearly didn't have a clue what I had asked!

LostinCanada said:
OMG!!! Thank you for pointing this out! Grrrrrrr..... Now I don't know where I am going to buy this darn phone. I have requested a return. I am so glad I didn't find this out two weeks from now. If anyone knows where I can find a 256GB Note 8 Duos Exynos version (with unlocked bootloader) I would be grateful!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
https://www.wondamobile.com/mobile/...n-lte-mobile-phone-sim-free-and-unlocked.html
I've bought 2 phones from here with no problems ,I've got my note 8 from Samsung UK which is still on back order for the 28th September if it gets put back again I will cancel and deffo buy from Wonda

Tonyspurs said:
https://www.wondamobile.com/mobile/...n-lte-mobile-phone-sim-free-and-unlocked.html
I've bought 2 phones from here with no problems ,I've got my note 8 from Samsung UK which is still on back order for the 28th September if it gets put back again I will cancel and deffo buy from Wonda
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
U have ordered a single sim model with 256GB internal memory. Its is a korean variant. So no problem. It is exynos version.
[/COLOR]
LostinCanada said:
OMG!!! Thank you for pointing this out! Grrrrrrr..... Now I don't know where I am going to buy this darn phone. I have requested a return. I am so glad I didn't find this out two weeks from now. If anyone knows where I can find a 256GB Note 8 Duos Exynos version (with unlocked bootloader) I would be grateful!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
There might be release of Exynos version dual sim with 256GB on 27th sept as per some online ad in India. So just wait.
---------- Post added at 08:53 PM ---------- Previous post was at 08:47 PM ----------
lhughes said:
Are you sure that the original link I posted isn't for the Exynos version? I cannot find where it specifically states it but it looks like it may be the Korean version (256GB & Blue), which are Exynos?
I did send a message to ask but got a vague reply with a copy-paste from the product page, they clearly didn't have a clue what I had asked!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Sir... im sure it is an snapdragon version. Exynos version is single sim but 256GB memory. SM-N950 is korean exynos version.
Sent from my SM-N920G using XDA-Developers Legacy app

Thanks @maheshhtc. Now I am in an argument with the Ebay seller, who is claiming it is Exynos version. I tried calling Samsung but they only give information for the phone sold in the country you are in. I did find out from Samsung in Hong Kong that the "Hong Kong version" is actually Snapdragon: http://www.samsung.com/hk_en/support/model/SM-N9500ZVGTGY#downloads. On this site: https://www.techwalls.com/samsung-galaxy-note-8-sm-n950-model-number-differences/ I had referenced N950FD which is Exynos, but didn't notice the seller's ad that it says F950FD and I can't find any reference to this model online, except for within his ad.
So many variations of this phone! Is this an "undiscovered" variation or a typo on his part?
If anyone is looking at buying the phone in the Ebay ad let me warn you the seller says he takes returns, but now is claiming I must pay him the 12% deposit he paid to the Hong Kong Samsung supplier. I hope this isn't going to turn into an Ebay dispute - the seller has 100% good feedback so I wasn't expecting any problems.
******UPDATE:
Well, it is now officially a dispute/investigation. The model number in the ad doesn't match either Samsung HK, or the Asian version I am really after (I think!): SM-N950FD which should be Exynos, 256GB, Duos, and I've heard mixed rumours re unlocked bootloader. So the ad is either a typo, new variant or fraud. I guess I will know in a few days. Ebay says they will support the return in any event because the seller never put any stipulations re returns in the ad. BUYER BEWARE!
I will post any updates as I get them.
In the meantime, please advise if my desired phone, in Orchid Grey, is available to purchase anywhere!
---------- Post added at 01:06 PM ---------- Previous post was at 12:17 PM ----------
lhughes said:
Are you sure that the original link I posted isn't for the Exynos version? I cannot find where it specifically states it but it looks like it may be the Korean version (256GB & Blue), which are Exynos?
I did send a message to ask but got a vague reply with a copy-paste from the product page, they clearly didn't have a clue what I had asked!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Hi Ihughes, the link you posted is definitely for a Snapdragon version - looks like HK phone: http://www.samsung.com/hk_en/support/model/SM-N9500ZVGTGY#downloads Check the page, lists the model number as N9500
---------- Post added at 01:08 PM ---------- Previous post was at 01:06 PM ----------
Tonyspurs said:
https://www.wondamobile.com/mobile/...n-lte-mobile-phone-sim-free-and-unlocked.html
I've bought 2 phones from here with no problems ,I've got my note 8 from Samsung UK which is still on back order for the 28th September if it gets put back again I will cancel and deffo buy from Wonda
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Hi Tonyspurs,
Thank you but that is a single sim version. I want Dual Sim, 256GB (internal), Exynos, unlocked bootloader. Sigh so far doesn't exist apparently.

*****UPDATE:
After several interesting communications back and forth with seller, the seller finally refunded the money for the phone, but not the shipping. Another call to Ebay finally took care of that - but I will still lose some money on the currency conversion. Well, that is officially the most money I have (almost) spent on a phone before... LOL. I was disgusted with Note 5 specs and then foiled by the Note 7 debacle - it's just plain mean to be teased with this elusive Note 8 and not be able to actually buy one!

LostinCanada said:
*****UPDATE:
After several interesting communications back and forth with seller, the seller finally refunded the money for the phone, but not the shipping. Another call to Ebay finally took care of that - but I will still lose some money on the currency conversion. Well, that is officially the most money I have (almost) spent on a phone before... LOL. I was disgusted with Note 5 specs and then foiled by the Note 7 debacle - it's just plain mean to be teased with this elusive Note 8 and not be able to actually buy one!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
It now makes sense to me why he yelled at me when I enquired whether his model was Exynos or not (he told me it was Snapdragon, but a day after yelling at me, advised he could get the Exynos variants in but not in Orchid Grey.) I think you have saved me some trouble - so thank you Just from my experience with the Note 7 debacle, 100% positive feedback doesn't mean anything - my seller got all his negative feedback deleted and I had to twist many arms to get my refund.
Please let me know if you stumble across Dual Sim, 128/256GB, Exynos Note 8 in Orchid Grey as that's the one I'm holding out for also Good luck!

Wow! I wish I had had that information to give Ebay to add to my complaint. The seller kept changing his story - including that he had told me he was selling two versions (he hadn't stated that) and that the version he was selling me was Exynos (in grey!). I see his ad is still up so maybe Ebay hasn't (yet) received enough complaints. If I saved at least one person from getting ripped off then I am glad, but I would have been happier to see the ad pulled.
Likewise if you hear of any leads for same (256GB though). Hopefully @maheshhtc will pipe up if he/she spots the phone in India this week.

LostinCanada said:
Wow! I wish I had had that information to give Ebay to add to my complaint. The seller kept changing his story - including that he had told me he was selling two versions (he hadn't stated that) and that the version he was selling me was Exynos (in grey!). I see his ad is still up so maybe Ebay hasn't (yet) received enough complaints. If I saved at least one person from getting ripped off then I am glad, but I would have been happier to see the ad pulled.
Likewise if you hear of any leads for same (256GB though). Hopefully @maheshhtc will pipe up if he/she spots the phone in India this week.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
It seems the guy (Kimbi) ebay seller has removed that specific ad where he had mentioned F950FD Dual sim with 256 GB internal memory. Not saying that these people are fraudsters but they take advantage of language problem. Right now 9500 dual sim with 256GB memory is available but snapdragon version. I think 27th there will be 128GB release & October 5th for 256GB exynos version.

Interesting - he just updated the ad - I checked it before posting above and it still had the FD version with last revision Sept 15th. In re-checking the revision stats after reading your post it looks like the same ad with title and description changed today. I'm guessing the Ebay complaint had something to do with the revision. At least people will now know what they are getting.

Fritz Thecat said:
Here work !!
SM-N950F with 64 GB
- SIM 1 Slot SIM 1
- SIM 2 and SD in Multi - SLOT 2
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Hi!
How do you manage to have dual sim + microSD? Very interested by the hack.
Thank you!

Help: Confused About which Model #s and Carrier Variants.

I want to purchase a LG V40 Thinq to work with Cricket Wireless, but I do not want to be restricted to GSM carriers only as I'm considering moving to an alternate provider later on. I also like the ability to unlock the bootloader or use an alternate firmware but I'd also like to have OEM options for updates which is why I'm posting here. I figured this community knows the most and most of what I've learned about this handset came from these forums.
From what I read the T-Mobile version is very hard to unlock, the Sprint network isn't something I'm considering due to QOS in my area, and the AT&T version is viable for Cricket but OTA updates are locked unless you have an AT&T Post Paid Active Service, Verizon is Unlocked for GSM and is compatible with a few other MVNOs I would consider changing to. From My understanding the model number for the Verizon variant is LM-V405UAB and should come carrier unlocked for GSM networks. Only downside is Visual Voicemail isn't an option but I do not care about that as I don't use my carrier's voicemail system on my phone.
Anything else I'm missing or is there a resource that can better advise me someone can point me towards?
Thanks in Advance,

Why not just buy the unlocked variant, LM-V405QA, from Best Buy? It's on sale for $399.99 right now.

I suggest you to buy the LG V50 ThinQ any of the 4 Koreans models. Or the european variant. Stay away from the US versions.
LM-V500N Koreans and LM-V500EM European.
Prices starting from as little as 350 USD on eBay.

Inerent said:
I suggest you to buy the LG V50 ThinQ any of the 4 Koreans models. Or the european variant. Stay away from the US versions.
LM-V500N Koreans and LM-V500EM European.
Prices starting from as little as 350 USD on eBay.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Where would you get a V500EM though? (except UK carriers) Didnt find any on international ebay, only V500Ns, and cant unlock them (yet).

SGCMarkus said:
Where would you get a V500EM though? (except UK carriers) Didnt find any on international ebay, only V500Ns, and cant unlock them (yet).
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
V500N Koreans all come unlocked at least with lte+. Idk for 5g. Didn't found a 5g test Sim. The best find is open korean. 100% is 5g unlocked also.
---------- Post added at 02:03 PM ---------- Previous post was at 02:02 PM ----------
My LM-V500N kt carrier works fine in Europe with orange. Full lte+ speeds.
---------- Post added at 02:07 PM ---------- Previous post was at 02:03 PM ----------
Here's a good deal IMO.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/LG-V50-Thi...hash=item1f0633a9ab:m:m9vn2psdoL_cPCPRyJJFSxg
Brand new, dual screen included.

Thanks to all who replied. . .
I wasn't aware Best Buy offering an Unlocked Version of the Phone. Every time I was searching for devices only the carrier versions were coming up. It's actually selling for ~350USD atm but not showing any stock either online or in store locally. Shame because that is right around the budget I am willing to spend for this device. Thanks DiZzyBonne
Inerent, I was looking at the V50 as well. Roll out for 5G is pretty slow in my area and I didn't really see that much of a Spec difference to warrant the upgrade over the v40. I definitely do see the difference in the V30/v35 which is how I settled on the V40. I usually turn over cell phones every 1-1.5 years buying previous gen over current to allow for vetting of any manufacturing or support issue. Moving back to LG products after bad experience with previous G5 I owned. It's a bit further compounded by the fact I don't see a lot of them available through normal channels. I like the phone but it will probably be my next verse current choice.

It's still available on their website. It's $399.99, the only way you'll get it for $349.99 is if you activate it with Best Buy. I just bought the unlocked for $399.99 two weeks ago.
https://www.bestbuy.com/site/lg-v40...unlocked-aurora-black/6305718.p?skuId=6305718

Inerent said:
V500N Koreans all come unlocked at least with lte+. Idk for 5g. Didn't found a 5g test Sim. The best find is open korean. 100% is 5g unlocked also.
---------- Post added at 02:03 PM ---------- Previous post was at 02:02 PM ----------
My LM-V500N kt carrier works fine in Europe with orange. Full lte+ speeds.
---------- Post added at 02:07 PM ---------- Previous post was at 02:03 PM ----------
Here's a good deal IMO.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/LG-V50-Thi...hash=item1f0633a9ab:m:m9vn2psdoL_cPCPRyJJFSxg
Brand new, dual screen included.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
He mentioned the ability to unlock the bootloader -> Only the V500EM can do that atm, thats what i meant that. You cant unlock the bootloader of the V500N (yet, till someone find an exploit).

Wound up purchasing a LM-V405QA7. I'm less concerned about bootloader unlocking and firmware updates provided LM-V405QA7 is running Pie which it should according to the LG support channel.
Thank you all for your help. It's a pretty solid phone from my use of AT&T version. I've just had a string of bad luck with refurbished handsets not being properly repaired or locked IMEI numbers.

smtelegadis said:
Wound up purchasing a LM-V405QA7. I'm less concerned about bootloader unlocking and firmware updates provided LM-V405QA7 is running Pie which it should according to the LG support channel.
Thank you all for your help. It's a pretty solid phone from my use of AT&T version. I've just had a string of bad luck with refurbished handsets not being properly repaired or locked IMEI numbers.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
What software version did yours come with out of the box?