Best Model? - Galaxy Note5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

I'm on MetroPCS coming from a Nexus 6. I love the ROMs and customization available on the Nexus but the Note's screen is so much better and since my Nexus has a black strip at the bottom for navigation buttons the Note's usable screen size is actually bigger. I don't want the 6P, I want wireless charging and the stylus. I'm buying the phone outright and not on a contract. Is there a different T-Mobile compatible version than the n920t that would be better in terms of ROMs/customizations available? Anyone using the N920I on T-Mobile? Any recommendations where to find a 64gb T-Mobile compatible phone that's actually in a sealed box? Is there going to be a 128gb model? I've struck out on Amazon, eBay's offerings are "opened to check contents" so directly from T-Mobile.com for $780 is actually the cheapest I've found so far.

You should probably just stock to the T model. The rom customization is the same as you can flash all international roms on the T model.
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Do all HD2 screen protectors fit all models?

I have a T-mobile HD2 and looking to buy the Vikuiti screen protector. Its not specified if the screen protector was for the T-mobile, international or Telstra version. Can anyone confirm if the screen size/dimensions/button arrangement are the same or different between the different HD2 models? Do I need to look specifically for the T-Mobile version?
Hi... can anyone confirm? I would really hate to buy one online and find that it doesn't fit my HD2. Can't seem to find this info through the search feature
THAnks
No, the US T-Mobile version and the UK (or other country not US) version are different sizes.
Check out the dimensions on GSMArena pages:
http://www.gsmarena.com/htc_hd2-2957.php UK or not0US version
http://www.gsmarena.com/t_mobile_hd2-3228.php - US version
The UK version is 120.5mm tall, the US is 122mm.
Make sure you get one that's specifically for the T-Mobile (or US) version of the Hd2 - and DON'T buy from Zagg - they're the worst - they sent the UK version to me then refused to refund or accept any return because they claimed the devices were the same size and I was mistaken - they're complete idiots, have horrible customer service, and sell the same stuff for higher prices.
Bodyguardz.com used to have separate items for the US and Uk versions - but now have only the one. Maybe ask them if they have a single version that fits both models before buying.

amazon or Costco?

Hey guys so I'm about to pick up a nexus 6 with my upgrade from at and I'm wondering which would be a better place to do this from Costco or Amazon? Also is the fully unlocked version worth getting over the att semilocked version? I really want the white so I might pickup a s6 to sell and get a white fully unlocked from amazon.
Dachank said:
Hey guys so I'm about to pick up a nexus 6 with my upgrade from at and I'm wondering which would be a better place to do this from Costco or Amazon? Also is the fully unlocked version worth getting over the att semilocked version? I really want the white so I might pickup a s6 to sell and get a white fully unlocked from amazon.
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Avoid att or verizon branded one.
Beyond that, the retailer is irrelevant. Buy from wherever you get the best price (except craigslist... you don't want one that is stolen).

Amazon N6 on T-Mobile

I should have my Nexus 6 from Amazon tomorrow evening. From what I can tell, what Amazon is selling is the generic US version that works on all US carriers.
I wasn't planning on buying a new phone, but my Note 2 took a dive off the table a week ago and landed on the tile floor, shattering the glass. The six inch screen, on the Nexus 6, coupled with the huge sale on Amazon made my decision for me I'll probably try to replace the glass on the note 2 later, so I can sell it. I never used the S-Pen. I bought the phone for the large screen.
I have read quite a bit on the forum, but haven't seen answers to my questions. It is possible that I missed something.
I am a bit confused about the listing of 5.1.1 ROMs on the Google site. They list a ROM that doesn't say who it is for, a ROM specifically for T-Mobile and a ROM for everyone but T-Mobile.
My carrier is T-Mobile. What exactly is the difference between the T-Mobile ROM and the others? If is is only WiFi calling, then I don't care, as I don't use it. If there is more to it, please elaborate.
When I get the phone, I'll note which ROM it has, then let it do an OTA update over WiFi to see what ROM it updates to. Once I put a T-Mobile SIM in the phone, will future OTA updates be the T-Mobile only version or the generic version?
Thanks.
Every rom works on this phone - but only SOME support WiFi calling (T-Mobile specific)
They should explicitly say whether they do or don't support WiFi calling (most don't)
If you don't care for this, use whatever you want. It will work just fine. You can use whatever rom you please.
Once it's using T-Mobile service you'll get only T-Mobile specific updates. If you're rooted or on a rom, OTAs won't happen - so don't expect that.
Just to follow up, the original Android version that was on my phone was 5.0, Build LNX07M. The following four OTA updates were applied via WiFi (no SIM yet).
5.01 Build LRX22C
5.1 Build LMY47D
5.1.1 Build LMY47Z
5.1.1 Build LMY48I
What I find curious is that the last update wasn't LMY48M, which seems to be the latest. Does anyone know what the difference between 48I and 48M is?
I really like this Nexus 6 so far. Although it is taller and wider than my Galaxy Note 2, it is much thinner and lighter. I love the extra 1/2 inch of screen and the higher resolution.
Tomorrow, I go to T-Mobile and swap my micro-SIM for a nano-SIM.
Thanks.

Canadian: Note 5 Cad/32gb-max... - Where to buy better?

So,
I want to outright buy a 64gb or higher variant, but for Canada.
I can by a 64gb on Ebay ranging 950-1500... But I'd like to pick my colour & have it actually work in canada at first without needing to root/custom it at the beginning...
Any suggestions on where I can buy one? Especially the best model variant that will be easier to use custom roms?
Please advise, I am on "bell canada", but am going to telus as they cover better service in my area's.
My "contract" is up in October. So if delivery is 2-3 weeks, i'm ok with that...
I want a brand new epic phone, switching up for the well used 32gb note 3 with 64gb samsung evo microsd...
- RMLeLoup

Which one you gonna go for?

Just reserved blue, S10 8/512GB - I think it's the best value(+ the $150 free buds). S 10+ differs w/ bigger battery and enhanced selfie camera which, I don't use a lot. I think the S 10 will make me happy for a very long time ahead.
Some specs to compare among all 3 models:
Pre-odered the S10+ ceramic Black 8/512gb T-Mobile Snapdragon! $700+tax ? with N9 trade-in.
UPDATE: Just canceled my order for numerous reasons. I need to rethink if I should just wait for the S10-5G badboy arrival!? ?
UPDATE2: I re-pre-ordered the Blue S10+ 128gb Unlocked Snapdragon! ?
Here's best FCC LTE bands list I could find.
galaxys said:
Probably S10Plus Blue 8/256!
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You mean 8/512, yeah I was thinking about that one too, somehow the $100 less makes me feel less guilty Then again, just a couple weeks ago I was buying a 9 Note for a similar price. Returned happily that N9, it was just another amazon refurb and now I just made a one year smartphone technology leap ahead.
Flamingo Pink S10+. 8gb/128gb is fine with me... that color is legit
Are the LTE bands the same for the USA Snapdragon Unlocked and Branded TMobile S10's?
Also are the software Updates faster on the Branded TMobile vs the Unlocked?
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Are the LTE bands the same for the USA Snapdragon Unlocked and Branded TMobile S10's?
Also are the software Updates faster on the Branded TMobile vs the Unlocked?
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techwalls.com will have the numbers in the coming days, I'd think, the S10etc models won't be different from Note9 in lte bands, it all depend on regions:
https://www.techwalls.com/samsung-galaxy-note-9-sm-n960-model-number-differences/
Just ordered the prism blue s10+
128gb
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I preordered the ceramic white 1tb s10 +after the $550 trade in for my note 9 it came out to $1050 and it let me preorder already on Samsung shop app.
ruthlessnature said:
I preordered the ceramic white 1tb s10 +after the $550 trade in for my note 9 it came out to $1050 and it let me preorder already on Samsung shop app.
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Unlocked?
Also, can you make changes to the Pre order?
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Unlocked?
Also, can you make changes to the Pre order?
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Yes unlocked and yes I believe it gives the option to manage the order. And it is preordered with a confirmation email. Not reserved.
Exynos S10e 8GB/256GB looks like the replacement for my S7. Glad about the flat screen, and similar size to the S7. But will hold out until prices drop a bit and root/custom recovery/ROMs are achieved. Wish they would have put the same camera, FP scanner, larger storage levels, etc. of the other models in the S10e, but those are not deal-killers.
S 10+ 8/512 ceramic black unlocked.
very hard decision,
I am going to wait untll bootloader unlocked, root available, and custom rom available.
until than it's useless brick.
Looking to acquire the S10+, 128 GB, 8 GB RAM, Prism White, Unlocked, Hong Kong Variant, Snapdragon 855. Will hold off for user feedback and price drop.
Pre-ordered the S10+ 128/8GB model. I noticed there was absolutely no performance difference between the 128/6GB and 512/8GB model of the Note9. In fact, ive read that the 512/8GB would consume more battery, but most likely not significantly.
S10 or the S10+ still haven't decided a bit confused in between those two.
Honestly wish there was a ceramic option on the smaller S10
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I pre-ordered S10e 6/128 GB in blue color. Guys, Samsung said that reserving a device early will give customers $50 instant credit for accessories, but I never received any after ordering the device. Any one?
Here was the info:
Pre-order the new Galaxy to receive $50 in instant savings on accessories and a free pair of Galaxy Buds (S10/S10+ only)
Charkatak said:
I pre-ordered S10e 6/128 GB in blue color. Guys, Samsung said that reserving a device early will give customers $50 instant credit for accessories, but I never received any after ordering the device. Any one?
Here was the info:
Pre-order the new Galaxy to receive $50 in instant savings on accessories and a free pair of Galaxy Buds (S10/S10+ only)
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It clearly does state s10 and s10+ only not the s10e
Mikeybray16 said:
It clearly does state s10 and s10+ only not the s10e
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I didn't get a code emailed when I ordered my s10+. I tried adding to the cart and it didn't work either.

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