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Does someone know a online shop which will ship the Samsung Focus S to Europe??
Expansys would, they have a store for most countries. Though they are more expensive.
You can try eBay or MobileCityOnline, if they ever get stock.
I ordered mine on eBay.
would the samsung focus s work in the UK? Does automatically become unlocked?
rafter_01 said:
would the samsung focus s work in the UK? Does automatically become unlocked?
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It would not automatically become unlocked. You would need to purchase an unlock code. I trust: samsungimeiunlock.com or cellunlocker.net
Both cost around $30 USD currently.
The Focus S would work on 2G/EDGE networks after unlock as well as 3G 850/1900/2100 bands. 850/1900 are not very popular outside of N. America.
2100 is quite prevalent in many European countries. You can find a list here: http://worldtimezone.net/gsm.html
If it says 2100MHz under 3G on the same line, you might be in luck.
does anyone know if this phone would work in austria at t-mobile? how about import taxes? would i have to pay some?
thx, sam
johnsies said:
Expansys would, they have a store for most countries. Though they are more expensive.
You can try eBay or MobileCityOnline, if they ever get stock.
I ordered mine on eBay.
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Expansys don't have the Focus S in the Austrian store...
Ebay is also a little bit expensive...
sam_semillia said:
does anyone know if this phone would work in austria at t-mobile? how about import taxes? would i have to pay some?
thx, sam
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It will work on Austrians 3G networks without problems...
Import taxes are usually around 20% in Austria from Item+Shipping that would be around 130$ (~100€)for a focus if you pay 650$
If your lucky the customs won't check your package, than you get away without customs duty
Cheapest Unlock I've found
Bought mine on eBay for $430+$10 shipping.
On cellunlock(dot)net with "android50" coupon code it costs 19.99 CAD (Canadian $), where as the normal price is CAD 39.99.
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Hi guys! I am coming from a Galaxy S and going to switch to WP. Since I live in Chile I have to import the Focus S, so I have an important but noob question on unlocking.
When I bought my SGS it was already unlocked so I just had to insert my local sim, start rooting and flashing. But now I'm going to buy a AT&T Focus S, so I don't really know if I need an AT&T sim card in order to sim-unlock it from pages like prounlocking or similar and/or using any sort of app or flash-like procedure.
thanks in advance! it would be really hepful for me!
http://www.expansys-usa.com/samsung-focus-s-windows-phone-unlocked-223036/
thanks! But I was planning to buy it locked and unlocking it myself so could save a few bucks (actually, like 150 USD)
Demian_ii said:
thanks! But I was planning to buy it locked and unlocking it myself so could save a few bucks (actually, like 150 USD)
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You don't need at&t sim card, just insert your own, it will ask for unlock code, you dial it, it unlocks and that's it
I bought a Focus S AT&T locked of E-Bay, and had it shipped here to the Netherlands.
It was locked, and purchased an unlock code from:
http://www.samsungimeiunlock.com/samsung-focus-s-unlock
Working fine, unlock was delivered within 15 minutes.
I made the same that Demian_ii but I order to send to Spain
Imported it into the UK as an unlocked phone and just updated the software to 8107(?). It runs absolutely fine on T-Mobile in the UK. Good data speeds when out and about. I would like to enable wireless tethering/hotspotting if possible. Still looking into it.
I'm pretty happy with it, but not sure I'm that happy with the Gmail integration or Facebook integration (I guess this is now more about WP7 than the Focus S).
I might consider selling it on, I'm still giving it a chance, but I'm missing a lot of the functionality that Android finally got which WP7 is sadly lacking
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johnsies said:
It would not automatically become unlocked. You would need to purchase an unlock code. I trust: samsungimeiunlock.com or cellunlocker.net
Both cost around $30 USD currently.
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Try this software for free: http://simlockcalculators.com/
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They ship worldwide and it is currently on sale
Here already imported and unlocked (and good price)
Just want to know what's the difference between two models !?
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Dr AM said:
Just want to know what's the difference between two models !?
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Biggest difference is the network bands that are being used.
The 03 seems to be for EU/America's and the 33 seems to be for Asia.
Don't quote me on it tho.
Dsteppa said:
Biggest difference is the network bands that are being used.
The 03 seems to be for EU/America's and the 33 seems to be for Asia.
Don't quote me on it tho.
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Thanks
We just have 2g here so anyone of these will be ok
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I believe some markets will have a dual sim option too, that will be another model number (although I don't know what it is yet)
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I believe some markets will have a dual sim option too, that will be another model number (although I don't know what it is yet)
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Source?
Hrmm I might be confused with the z3, although some video reviews definitely have space & cutouts for 2 sims on the device. I'll see for myself on Thurs
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Source?
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It's the Z3 only that will have dual sim (D6643), check the white paper on Sony's developer site.
cschmitt said:
It's the Z3 only that will have dual sim (D6643), check the white paper on Sony's developer site.
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Would have been nice in the compact. But hey, you never know...
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Would have been nice in the compact. But hey, you never know...
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Yup, I would have bought one in a heartbeat. Doesn't seem that dual sim is that popular in the US, but I'd use it to keep work and personal line on the same phone.
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Yup, I would have bought one in a heartbeat. Doesn't seem that dual sim is that popular in the US, but I'd use it to keep work and personal line on the same phone.
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If Sony make a proper push into Chinese/Indian markets, there may still be a dual sim version. We live in hope :fingers-crossed:
Can anyone confirm the difference please? Im in uk wna buy it but will be going asia early next year so if it doesnt work there then.....
gunner786 said:
Can anyone confirm the difference please? Im in uk wna buy it but will be going asia early next year so if it doesnt work there then.....
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It's not that it won't work
It's just that some Asian bands aren't supported by the 03 version.
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It's the Z3 only that will have dual sim (D6643), check the white paper on Sony's developer site.
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Z3 Dual ( sim ) model: D6633. D6643 support Digital TV service.
Z3 Compact has only 1 sim variants
Hello, so I'm interested in buying the Z3C from Clove, the D5803 model and I"m from India.
I've read that the only problem will be that I won't be able to use 4G.
So otherwise everything will work on Indian networks? Internet, calling, 3G??
Thanks for your help!
http://dl-developer.sonymobile.com/documentation/whitepapers/Xperia_Z3_Compact_D5803_D5833_WP_1.pdf
Apparently the difference is in the 3g and 4g Bands.
Also the D5833 is the only one to have TD-LTE which is popular in Asia (According to wikipedia) So i'm guessing 5833 is the asian model and the other is the "rest of the world" model.
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http://dl-developer.sonymobile.com/documentation/whitepapers/Xperia_Z3_Compact_D5803_D5833_WP_1.pdf
Apparently the difference is in the 3g and 4g Bands.
Also the D5833 is the only one to have TD-LTE which is popular in Asia (According to wikipedia) So i'm guessing 5833 is the asian model and the other is the "rest of the world" model.
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Thanks. Yeah, I read something about that.
I'm just wondering if I can use that model in Asia. Cause that's the only model available in Clove and that site has lowest price by far compared to any other online store. So I was just wondering if I could use the D5833 model in Asia.
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Hello, so I'm interested in buying the Z3C from Clove, the D5803 model and I"m from India.
I've read that the only problem will be that I won't be able to use 4G.
So otherwise everything will work on Indian networks? Internet, calling, 3G??
Thanks for your help!
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If you are buying fro Clove because of the price difference please be aware that in most likelihood you will have to pay customs duty which will pretty much match up the price you will pay for it in India. I bought the D5833 model with the Indian LTE band from USA. My friend bought it for me and is now in Kerala. Waiting for him to courier it to me.
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If you are buying fro Clove because of the price difference please be aware that in most likelihood you will have to pay customs duty which will pretty much match up the price you will pay for it in India. I bought the D5833 model with the Indian LTE band from USA. My friend bought it for me and is now in Kerala. Waiting for him to courier it to me.
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Alright, thanks for the warning. Although I checked using the duty calculator they provide and it says I have to pay around 4,000 to customs. That still makes it a lot lower than the Indian retail price. Although I'm not 100% sure it's accurate
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Alright, thanks for the warning. Although I checked using the duty calculator they provide and it says I have to pay around 4,000 to customs. That still makes it a lot lower than the Indian retail price. Although I'm not 100% sure it's accurate
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I agree. However, given that the phone is already selling in india at a much higher rate and if the customs guys have any idea about its selling price in India, I would think that they would tax it to equate your invoice with the selling price in India. I'm not certain on this though. But there is indeed a chance. This is not discourage you. The phone is now available from ebay.in for 39990 with full sony india warranty.
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I agree. However, given that the phone is already selling in india at a much higher rate and if the customs guys have any idea about its selling price in India, I would think that they would tax it to equate your invoice with the selling price in India. I'm not certain on this though. But there is indeed a chance. This is not discourage you. The phone is now available from ebay.in for 39990 with full sony india warranty.
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True. I'll probably wait a few more months for the price to drop.
I'll make sure before buying the phone from Clove to see how much the customs will cost. Thanks
Hi, if i buy a Droid Turbo from Verizon at full cost, will I be able to use it in Central America with a 850 HSDPA band and get good speeds on 3G (1 to 2 mbps)? Or does it just use Edge outside of Verizon?
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Hi, if i buy a Droid Turbo from Verizon at full cost, will I be able to use it in Central America with a 850 HSDPA band and get good speeds on 3G (1 to 2 mbps)? Or does it just use Edge outside of Verizon?
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The turbo covers hsdpa 850 so it should work fine on 3g. You'd just need to add the correct apn
fba9398 said:
Hi, if i buy a Droid Turbo from Verizon at full cost, will I be able to use it in Central America with a 850 HSDPA band and get good speeds on 3G (1 to 2 mbps)? Or does it just use Edge outside of Verizon?
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Hi, if i buy a Droid Turbo from Verizon at full cost, will I be able to use it in Central America with a 850 HSDPA band and get good speeds on 3G (1 to 2 mbps)? Or does it just use Edge outside of Verizon?
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Why not buy the mexican version who is already unlocked and with the correct bands?.
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Why not buy the mexican version who is already unlocked and with the correct bands?.
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Because I don't know when the Mexican version (Moto Maxx) is coming out and probably the price is going to be around $800, that's the price in Brazil while the Verizon version is going to be rough $650
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Because I don't know when the Mexican version (Moto Maxx) is coming out and probably the price is going to be around $800, that's the price in Brazil while the Verizon version is going to be rough $650
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Brazil and Mexico are really different countries, so also the prices are. The Moto Maxx start to sell on Nov 13, and it will cost the same as the Verizon version. The only version that Motorola would be selling here is the Ballistic Nylon version with 64GB. All the information was from the yesterday's announcement, so I guess it's a better option.
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Brazil and Mexico are really different countries, so also the prices are. The Moto Maxx start to sell on Nov 13, and it will cost the same as the Verizon version. The only version that Motorola would be selling here is the Ballistic Nylon version with 64GB. All the information was from the yesterday's announcement, so I guess it's a better option.
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Where did you get that info? Can I get a link?
Works great sure . Using it in Italy. LTE perfrct working too.
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Where did you get that info? Can I get a link?
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As I wrote before, the information was from the announcement here in Mexico; here you go:
http://blogmotorolalatam.blogspot.mx/2014/11/moto-maxx-elige-vivir-la-vida-sin.html
Youre right and it looks like a great device but how can I get it shipped to the US or in my country, Costa Rica?
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As I wrote before, the information was from the announcement here in Mexico; here you go:
http://blogmotorolalatam.blogspot.mx/2014/11/moto-maxx-elige-vivir-la-vida-sin.html
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You're right and it looks like a great device but how can I get it shipped to the US or in my country, Costa Rica?
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Youre right and it looks like a great device but how can I get it shipped to the US or in my country, Costa Rica?
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fba9398 said:
You're right and it looks like a great device but how can I get it shipped to the US or in my country, Costa Rica?
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I know for sure that people would be selling them in eBay or a page called "Mercado Libre", that is kind of the mexican eBay. In Mercado Libre they already sell all the newest phones at very reasonable prices; you can always ask to some vendor if he is willing to make international shipping, because some vendors do it and some don't.
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Galaxo60 said:
I know for sure that people would be selling them in eBay or a page called "Mercado Libre", that is kind of the mexican eBay. In Mercado Libre they already sell all the newest phones at very reasonable prices; you can always ask to some vendor if he is willing to make international shipping, because some vendors do it and some don't.
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Actually in Costa Rica we also have Mercadolibre, but here the phones are about $300 to $400 more, with eBay the problem is that the prices of new phones are almost $200 more because its hard to get, I'll definitely look in the mexican mercadolibre but I need around the same cost as the phone, you think that Motorola Mexico would do international shipping?
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Actually in Costa Rica we also have Mercadolibre, but here the phones are about $300 to $400 more, with eBay the problem is that the prices of new phones are almost $200 more because its hard to get, I'll definitely look in the mexican mercadolibre but I need around the same cost as the phone, you think that Motorola Mexico would do international shipping?
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The page in Motorola Mexico doesn't allow to do international shipping, because the address it get is from the CP you enter in the form, I tried with couple of CP from USA and the form was showing cities from Mexico, so I guess the buy is not possible directly from Motorola page.
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The page in Motorola Mexico doesn't allow to do international shipping, because the address it get is from the CP you enter in the form, I tried with couple of CP from USA and the form was showing cities from Mexico, so I guess the buy is not possible directly from Motorola page.
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Is there any information on which are the Latin American countries that will get the phone? Maybe Central America?
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Is there any information on which are the Latin American countries that will get the phone? Maybe Central America?
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As far as I know, it will be Mexico and Brazil for now, and some other countries maybe next year.
wolfgart said:
Works great sure . Using it in Italy. LTE perfrct working too.
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hello friend, friend where I buy the DROID TURBO ???
thank you
Is there anywhere in the US to buy an unlocked note 5?
Best Buy will be selling the unlocked models but their prices are pretty high.
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Best Buy will be selling the unlocked models but their prices are pretty high.
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When Worst Buy states "Unlocked" what does that specifically mean ? To me unlocked = Nexus type freedom, as in unlocked bootloader and freedom to root with ease.
I hope BB doesn't mean unlocked as in SIM card and network only. Because noways that's totally legal for all phones to be unlocked per the U.S Govt. law this year. That should not even be listed as special feature nowadays.
Zorachus said:
When Worst Buy states "Unlocked" what does that specifically mean ? To me unlocked = Nexus type freedom, as in unlocked bootloader and freedom to root with ease.
I hope BB doesn't mean unlocked as in SIM card and network only. Because noways that's totally legal for all phones to be unlocked per the U.S Govt. law this year. That should not even be listed as special feature nowadays.
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They just mean carrier unlocked :/
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Best Buy will be selling the unlocked models but their prices are pretty high.
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I missed that. Where did u see Best Buy will be selling unlocked models?
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I missed that. Where did u see Best Buy will be selling unlocked models?
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When I went to Best Buy, they had the unlocked stickers on the edge of the table. There was about a $50+ markup on the unlocked models over the carrier ones. According to the Samsung rep, Best Buy is trying to bring more unlocked (Samsung) phones in their stores. The S6 Edge+ 64GB for example was $919.99
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When I went to Best Buy, they had the unlocked stickers on the edge of the table. There was about a $50+ markup on the unlocked models over the carrier ones. According to the Samsung rep, Best Buy is trying to bring more unlocked (Samsung) phones in their stores. The S6 Edge+ 64GB for example was $919.99
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That's outrageous.
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Best Buy will be selling the unlocked models but their prices are pretty high.
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Never mind....
jonathan3579 said:
When I went to Best Buy, they had the unlocked stickers on the edge of the table. There was about a $50+ markup on the unlocked models over the carrier ones. According to the Samsung rep, Best Buy is trying to bring more unlocked (Samsung) phones in their stores. The S6 Edge+ 64GB for example was $919.99
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I went to best buy today in Milwaukee and spoke with someone from best buy as well as the samsung rep - both said that they did not offer an unlocked phone - and said they were not aware of any best offering unlocked phones. Had to choose a carrier when you bought the phone - I think I saw that you are in HOUSTON ? Maybe that is a test market or something? It aint happening here - (though I really wish it was - I would much prefer buying an unlocked phone that i could use anywhere.
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I went to best buy today in Milwaukee and spoke with someone from best buy as well as the samsung rep - both said that they did not offer an unlocked phone - and said they were not aware of any best offering unlocked phones. Had to choose a carrier when you bought the phone - I think I saw that you are in HOUSTON ? Maybe that is a test market or something? It aint happening here - (though I really wish it was - I would much prefer buying an unlocked phone that i could use anywhere.
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We actually end up having a lot of "test market" experiences here so I wouldn't put it past it. I never actually considered that being the case as most of the Best Buy stores here in Houston contain a fairly large number of unlocked phones. I was actually surprised to see the unlocked S6 edge+ stickers all over the area. They weren't pushing it but they said it is something they offer.
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We actually end up having a lot of "test market" experiences here so I wouldn't put it past it. I never actually considered that being the case as most of the Best Buy stores here in Houston contain a fairly large number of unlocked phones. I was actually surprised to see the unlocked S6 edge+ stickers all over the area. They weren't pushing it but they said it is something they offer.
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crap - I wish they did that here in Milwaukee -
Hi all. I won an ebay bid for this phone. I'm waiting for it in Italy. I read it's easy to unlock it paying 20$ online but I had a bad news when I read frequencies about gsm/umts/lte. It seem to work just in Usa/Canada...please tell me I'm wrong :crying:
The American version can not be used in Europe. I think you're missing pretty much all frequencies so even if you would be able to use it the connectivity would be poor
Might be better to cancel it and get it from China, that model has most frequencies that are also used in Europe
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The American version can not be used in Europe. I think you're missing pretty much all frequencies so even if you would be able to use it the connectivity would be poor
Might be better to cancel it and get it from China, that model has most frequencies that are also used in Europe
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Thanks for the answer but I already have it in my hands... It arrived today from a bid I won on ebay for just 460€(about 550$ custom's taxes included). It was a good deal but I didn't mantion about bands limitations(to unlock it's just 19$).
In the worst case I resell it on Amarican's ebay
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I have same problem ?
can we change the frequencies to work in any country??
Please we need help
baraa_998 said:
Hi
I have same problem
can we change the frequencies to work in any country??
Please we need help
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Do you understand how smartphones work?
freccia said:
Hi all. I won an ebay bid for this phone. I'm waiting for it in Italy. I read it's easy to unlock it paying 20$ online but I had a bad news when I read frequencies about gsm/umts/lte. It seem to work just in Usa/Canada...please tell me I'm wrong :crying:
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I got one myself in Saudia anf did the unlocking, I was bumped to find that it didn't read any signal. I'm reviewing the frequncies bit it seems you are right.
Any confirmation / solution?
No solutions. I just sold it as it was. Luckly I recovered 400 euros vs 470 I paid for it
Oh fudge, wish I'd seen this thread because I just won and paid for an eBay Axon M from the US.
If it can't work as a cellular phone in the UK... it'll end up never getting used... What a waste