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Okay so last week I traded my white tmo gs2 even for my note. Now I have to make a decision. I have to either keep my amazing exynos note with edge, trade it for an att note, or sell it to a friend for a white tmo gs2 plus $170. Any help would be appreciated, thanks!
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kkg720 said:
Okay so last week I traded my white tmo gs2 even for my note. Now I have to make a decision. I have to either keep my amazing exynos note with edge, trade it for an att note, or sell it to a friend for a white tmo gs2 plus $170. Any help would be appreciated, thanks!
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Keep the damn Note! The Exynos is better (maybe way better) than the Snapdragon from the AT&T Note (and 4G isn't really that useful considering the download speed you already have (up to 21 Mbit/s) and the browsing speed with chrome beta) and the screen and size of the galaxy note just put it ahead of the s2 for many many things.
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Keep the damn Note! The Exynos is better (maybe way better) than the Snapdragon from the AT&T Note (and 4G isn't really that useful considering the download speed you already have (up to 21 Mbit/s) and the browsing speed with chrome beta) and the screen and size of the galaxy note just put it ahead of the s2 for many many things.
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Chrome Beta works only in ICS though
kkg720 said:
Okay so last week I traded my white tmo gs2 even for my note. Now I have to make a decision. I have to either keep my amazing exynos note with edge, trade it for an att note, or sell it to a friend for a white tmo gs2 plus $170. Any help would be appreciated, thanks!
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If I were you I would switch to AT&T instead. Get the AT&T note for $250 from Amazon with a 2 year contract. Get it unlocked and sell the new AT&T note. Keep the international note. The international note works with AT&T HSPA+. I've been getting about 6-9 Mbps on AT&T HSPA+.
People were able to get the AT&T note working on TMO's 3G but seems like the signal strength is low.
Which model has the unlocked bootloader?
rajil.s said:
Which model has the unlocked bootloader?
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SM-N960F or SM-N960F/DS
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SM-N960F or SM-N960F/DS
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And the HK and latin snap versions
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force70 said:
And the HK and latin snap versions
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Do you happen to know the Latin American Snapdragon model number by chance? Or where to preorder one at?
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Do you happen to know the Latin American Snapdragon model number by chance? Or where to preorder one at?
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Should be N9600 if they keep their standard naming nomenclature from previous models.
I havent seen any listed yet on either store i use, Ebay maybe has them listed.
Here this is one link .
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/273399820021
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Should be N9600 if they keep their standard naming nomenclature from previous models.
I havent seen any listed yet on either store i use, Ebay maybe has them listed.
Here this is one link .
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/273399820021
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Awesome! Thanks for the help!
random question
do you know if any of the 512gb versions will be available with the unlocked boot loader, my nexus 6 is showing it age and i refuse to buy i phone i cant root
force70 said:
Should be N9600 if they keep their standard naming nomenclature from previous models.
I havent seen any listed yet on either store i use, Ebay maybe has them listed.
Here this is one link .
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/273399820021
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Is the latin american version the one that will work on verizon? If so what besides development do I give up by getting the SD version? If I would switch service to tmobil what version would you recommend? Thanks in advance
elevatorguy said:
Is the latin american version the one that will work on verizon? If so what besides development do I give up by getting the SD version? If I would switch service to tmobil what version would you recommend? Thanks in advance
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It should in theory as the snap has the modem which works on cdma where exynos does not.
There may be twrp for it and maybe a rom or two so not a total loss like the locked snaps.
Exynos works on Tmo but it is missing a band or two if memory serves me so you may not get 100% coverage or full speed LTE in all areas
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evilprotoss said:
do you know if any of the 512gb versions will be available with the unlocked boot loader, my nexus 6 is showing it age and i refuse to buy i phone i cant root
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Yes they are, Ive seen them for sale both snap and exynos
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ok, well my google-fu seems to be failing me of late, can someone point me in the direction of a 512gb Samsung note 9 with an unlock bootloader and that will work on att network. will gladly pay for with many upvotes!
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ok, well my google-fu seems to be failing me of late, can someone point me in the direction of a 512gb Samsung note 9 with an unlock bootloader and that will work on att network. will gladly pay for with many upvotes!
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Message the seller & make an offer close to or right below MSRP ($1249 USD) & I bet he'll go for it,a friend of mine bought one just like this from the same seller yesterday:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Samsun...AMSUNG+GALAXY+NOTE+9+SM-N960F&_from=R40&rt=nc
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It should in theory as the snap has the modem which works on cdma where exynos does not.
There may be twrp for it and maybe a rom or two so not a total loss like the locked snaps.
Exynos works on Tmo but it is missing a band or two if memory serves me so you may not get 100% coverage or full speed LTE in all areas
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Yes they are, Ive seen them for sale both snap and exynos
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Since you seem to be the guru on all these different versions and samsung in general. My question is can you enable/unlock (don't know the correct term) bands? I ask because the LA version will work for verizon it has cdma, bands 2 and 4 but is missing 13. Sorry if these are dumb questions I've never messed with Samsung stuff before. I imagine I'll have fun learning odin I regularly fight with adb . Thanks for any help
Im certainly no guru just have owned alot of sammy devices lol.
If a modem is capable of the band in question i the past it has been possible to unlock it to allow for reception. You would need root for this and there was another tool we used years ago QPST....not even sure if it works on current devices though.
If the modem isnt capable like exynos for example has no support for cdma then nothing can be done.
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Guess I'll wait for awhile and see if twrp and root show up before I order may even try to wait long enough for the unlocking on bands. Have had nexus devices for years (still on a 6p)but I refuse to buy a phone without a headphone jack till I can charge and listen to music. Thanks again for your help
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Guess I'll wait for awhile and see if twrp and root show up before I order may even try to wait long enough for the unlocking on bands. Have had nexus devices for years (still on a 6p)but I refuse to buy a phone without a headphone jack till I can charge and listen to music. Thanks again for your help
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Twrp was already released, not working properly yet but wont take long to fix. Once its going root will be there
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force70 said:
Twrp was already released, not working properly yet but wont take long to fix. Once its going root will be there
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I saw that thread but says only for exynos. Will one for the sd version be released too?
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I saw that thread but says only for exynos. Will one for the sd version be released too?
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Sorry i thought you were talking about exynos.
Not sure on snap, it usually shows up well after the exynos version though
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evilprotoss said:
ok, well my google-fu seems to be failing me of late, can someone point me in the direction of a 512gb Samsung note 9 with an unlock bootloader and that will work on att network. will gladly pay for with many upvotes!
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Here are the Model Numbers, Country of Manufacturer, Chipsets and Carriers. Haven't seen the different 128 Gb and 512 Gb with unlocked bootloader- Global (Exynos) and Hong Kong (Snapdragon) designations. In the past Samsung would number SM-*9600 as the base model and SM-*9650 as the premium model.
https://www.teamandroid.com/2018/08/14/samsung-galaxy-note-9-model-numbers/
https://www.techwalls.com/samsung-galaxy-note-9-sm-n960-model-number-differences/
Also I haven't seen the 512 GB version on ebay yet and a number of carriers in the US have sold out preorders for the 512 Gb model.
I was told by AT&T that they will unlock the Note 9 for me after 2 months of service (no charge). Will I be able to use their model to install TWRP?
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It should in theory as the snap has the modem which works on cdma where exynos does not.
There may be twrp for it and maybe a rom or two so not a total loss like the locked snaps.
Exynos works on Tmo but it is missing a band or two if memory serves me so you may not get 100% coverage or full speed LTE in all areas
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Yes they are, Ive seen them for sale both snap and exynos
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The 512 Gb? Only place I've seen them for sale is on Samsung's site.
Hello All.
I hope this thread will help myself and others in a similar situation.
I went to extreme lengths and procured myself a N950N (SK Telekom Version) to be able to have TWRP and root and all that good stuff.
Problem was using that device on T-Mobile USA left me handicapped in terms of cell quality, LTE speeds etc.
I wasn't the only one either, a lot of folks who bought the F or N versions weren't getting the same Carrier Aggregation combinations or band\frequency usage that the US versions were accustomed to.
Should we expect the same moving forward with the Note 9 Exynos version?
If so, then the obvious inquiry will be related towards snapdragon -, it was months before samfail ever hit SD835 samsung devices, and even then it was handicapped until 10 months after release where it got slightly better.
IS the situation going to remain the same ? What are the developments on the S9\s9+ snapdragon in that aspect?
Just trying to make the right decisions as root is non negotiable for me... and i'm certain it is for many others..
and most importantly, will we have the OEM unlock issue if we buy the int'l model?
masri1987 said:
and most importantly, will we have the OEM unlock issue if we buy the int'l model?
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this this a thousand times this.
masri1987 said:
and most importantly, will we have the OEM unlock issue if we buy the int'l model?
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Yes of course it will.
Much better than having a locked BL and never having root, the snap s9 still has nothing and its been out since April.
OP i would look into the HK or latin America snapdragon versions, they are not locked and would likely have similar frequencies
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soraxd said:
this this a thousand times this.
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Agreed, it's why i went with the Korean Note 8 , to avoid the unlock wait period, but then i suffered because of band incompatibility
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Yes of course it will.
Much better than having a locked BL and never having root, the snap s9 still has nothing and its been out since April.
OP i would look into the HK or latin America snapdragon versions, they are not locked and would likely have similar frequencies
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@force70 , good to see you around these parts.
Wanna give me the resellers that would sell HK or Latin American SD versions with unlocked bootloaders?
All i know are the EU\UK Resellers & Wondamobile (not dealing with ebay again :\ )
masri1987 said:
Agreed, it's why i went with the Korean Note 8 , to avoid the unlock wait period, but then i suffered because of band incompatibility
@force70 , good to see you around these parts.
Wanna give me the resellers that would sell HK or Latin American SD versions with unlocked bootloaders?
All i know are the EU\UK Resellers & Wondamobile (not dealing with ebay again :\ )
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Yeah bro, i skipped the Note 8 but will be here for the 9! How you been?
I know pda plaza will have the unlocked snap, they are already doing pre orders and have them posted. Swiftronics.ca will have them also (both sites had the S9 unlocked snap when i got my exynos).
Kinda bummed no silver or gold but the copper looks kinda cool
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masri1987 said:
and most importantly, will we have the OEM unlock issue if we buy the int'l model?
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Please can you explain what this issue is?
I thought the international versions come carrier unlocked.
rajil.s said:
Please can you explain what this issue is?
I thought the international versions come carrier unlocked.
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Has nothing to do with network unlock, you have to wait 7 days for OEM unlock to appear.
Search for more detailed info please as its readily available.
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force70 said:
Has nothing to do with network unlock, you have to wait 7 days for OEM unlock to appear.
Search for more detailed info please as its readily available.
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the note 8 was 15 horrible days.
I'm on the oneplus 6 right now, i'm happy with it, but as you know, being a tech-slut it's hard to keep my desires under control.
masri1987 said:
the note 8 was 15 horrible days.
I'm on the oneplus 6 right now, i'm happy with it, but as you know, being a tech-slut it's hard to keep my desires under control.
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Tell me about it lol...
At least i know i wont want pixel 3, ugliest monstrosity of a device ever... and that inotch.....wtf were they thinking lol?
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force70 said:
Tell me about it lol...
At least i know i wont want pixel 3, ugliest monstrosity of a device ever... and that inotch.....wtf were they thinking lol?
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Yeah, the Pixel 3XL deserves its own Android P nickname:
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force70 said:
Tell me about it lol...
At least i know i wont want pixel 3, ugliest monstrosity of a device ever... and that inotch.....wtf were they thinking lol?
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Yeah, the Pixel 3XL deserves its own Android P nickname:
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Agreed. Total abomination. Shame as I was waiting to pick it up to replace my aging S6 but have now turned to the Note 9.
KOLIOSIS said:
Yeah, the Pixel 3XL deserves its own Android P nickname:
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Hahahah..... definitely
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I might be wrong, but i thought i read somewhere that ALL Note 9s were going to be using the Snapdragon. Is there still going to be an Exynos version for international?
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I might be wrong, but i thought i read somewhere that ALL Note 9s were going to be using the Snapdragon. Is there still going to be an Exynos version for international?
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Lol....not is there going to be.
There is.
They are already up for pre order in numerous places. For example I got my exynos S9 plus here:
https://pdaplaza.ca/collections/sam...gb-metallic-copper-factory-unlocked-pre-order
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masri1987 said:
and most importantly, will we have the OEM unlock issue if we buy the int'l model?
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I purchased my S8, Note 8 and S9 Plus from CLOVE in the UK - (the F varient) and I NEVER had OEM Unlock issues in any of those devices. Never. I purchsed my Note 9 from CLove on the 9th - and look forward to getting it when it ships later this month.
To be honest, I don't know why some people have OEM Unlock issues for devices they buy on EBAR or other places and why I never have for the Samsung Devices I purchased at CLOVE - but it's enough that I will always buy new Samsung phones from CLOVE to help avoid having to deal with that.
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Lol....not is there going to be.
There is.
They are already up for pre order in numerous places. For example I got my exynos S9 plus here:
https://pdaplaza.ca/collections/sam...gb-metallic-copper-factory-unlocked-pre-order
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I'll make you a good deal on my Note 8 if you want it..
force70 said:
Lol....not is there going to be.
There is.
They are already up for pre order in numerous places. For example I got my exynos S9 plus here:
https://pdaplaza.ca/collections/sam...gb-metallic-copper-factory-unlocked-pre-order
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I really want the snapdragon unlocked bootloader Note 9. Didn't really enjoy the exynos experience on the note 8,
Do you have link for the note 9 snapdragon unlocked?
Also, i doubt rom support will exist... or anything at all so what would be the point ? lol
masri1987 said:
I really want the snapdragon unlocked bootloader Note 9. Didn't really enjoy the exynos experience on the note 8,
Do you have link for the note 9 snapdragon unlocked?
Also, i doubt rom support will exist... or anything at all so what would be the point ? lol
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Can you specify why you are not satisfied with exyons version of you note 8?
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I'll make you a good deal on my Note 8 if you want it..
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Hellz no lol. Cant stand the fingerprint sensor location, thats why i ditched my s8 plus!
Hows it going wase? Long time no talk bro
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masri1987 said:
I really want the snapdragon unlocked bootloader Note 9. Didn't really enjoy the exynos experience on the note 8,
Do you have link for the note 9 snapdragon unlocked?
Also, i doubt rom support will exist... or anything at all so what would be the point ? lol
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That same site has the unlocked snap also! They sell both so you can pick your poison. The N9600 is the snap you want
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Hey boys, I'm from Sydney and ordered my phone through Telstra
I later find out that Samsung will sell dual sim version through normal shops and single sim with all operators ( vodafone, telstra etc )
now that's my question.
will I be able to use dual sim if I buy a sim tray which allows 2 sim and flashing a firmware from dual sim version or the dual sim version has a different hardware too?
thanks
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Hey boys, I'm from Sydney and ordered my phone through Telstra
I later find out that Samsung will sell dual sim version through normal shops and single sim with all operators ( vodafone, telstra etc )
now that's my question.
will I be able to use dual sim if I buy a sim tray which allows 2 sim and flashing a firmware from dual sim version or the dual sim version has a different hardware too?
thanks
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Previous single sim samsung phones only had one sim card reader.
ibizapower2003 said:
Hey boys, I'm from Sydney and ordered my phone through Telstra
I later find out that Samsung will sell dual sim version through normal shops and single sim with all operators ( vodafone, telstra etc )
now that's my question.
will I be able to use dual sim if I buy a sim tray which allows 2 sim and flashing a firmware from dual sim version or the dual sim version has a different hardware too?
thanks
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This has been asked only like 1000 times dude, ive never seen this work...its got diff hardware.
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force70 said:
This has been asked only like 1000 times dude, ive never seen this work...its got diff hardware.
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I'll own it as well, perhaps my Google Fu wasn't properly calibrated when I asked about it.... Guilty as charged. :silly:
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I'll own it as well, perhaps my Google Fu wasn't properly calibrated when I asked about it.... Guilty as charged. :silly:
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Well ill let it go this one time just cause its you lol
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KOLIOSIS said:
I'll own it as well, perhaps my Google Fu wasn't properly calibrated when I asked about it.... Guilty as charged. :silly:
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@KOLIOSIS, awaiting your Note 9? Hope you enjoy.
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@KOLIOSIS, awaiting your Note 9? Hope you enjoy.
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Yes,I ordered the purple 8/512 about 24hrs ago,from T-MoUS,expecting delivery by this Friday.
There's a lot to like,my favorite improvements include the 8GB RAM & the blockier/less-rounded edges. :good:
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Yes,I ordered the purple 8/512 about 24hrs ago,from T-MoUS,expecting delivery by this Friday.
There's a lot to like,my favorite improvements include the 8GB RAM & the blockier/less-rounded edges. :good:
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Im going to go for the copper version, can get the 128gb now but will wait for the 512gb for another week or so.
Really debating going with an n9600 instead of a exynos version for once just to try the snap out. At least the BL isnt locked on it so i can have root and twrp
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A true dual sim device will have *two* IMEIs listed on the box.
My Exynos S9+ does.
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Im going to go for the copper version, can get the 128gb now but will wait for the 512gb for another week or so.
Really debating going with an n9600 instead of a exynos version for once just to try the snap out. At least the BL isnt locked on it so i can have root and twrp
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N9600 will work on vz too. I had the hk snap s8+. Worked well.
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N9600 will work on vz too. I had the hk snap s8+. Worked well.
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There have been alot of questions lately on whether the n9600 would work on verizon!.
You should make a post on this so everyone can see, would be very useful
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There have been alot of questions lately on whether the n9600 would work on verizon!.
You should make a post on this so everyone can see, would be very useful
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Has the same bands as hk s8+ does. No reason it shouldn't work. I was even able to get volte working on it, once I got it rooted.
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Has the same bands as hk s8+ does. No reason it shouldn't work. I was even able to get volte working on it, once I got it rooted.
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Agreed its just that people are looking to hear from someone that has had a HK snap device working on verizon.
Your the first person ive come across who has personal experience in this regard.
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suzook said:
Has the same bands as hk s8+ does. No reason it shouldn't work. I was even able to get volte working on it, once I got it rooted.
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You should open a thread on it for sure. I know with the S9 and S9+ they just had to flash the Puerto Rico firmware to get signal. I'm definitely trying it when the firmware is released. Maybe the shipping firmware will work out of the box this time though.
jal3223 said:
You should open a thread on it for sure. I know with the S9 and S9+ they just had to flash the Puerto Rico firmware to get signal. I'm definitely trying it when the firmware is released. Maybe the shipping firmware will work out of the box this time though.
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I will once I receive the device. Gonna be atleast a week.
Howdy all, Suzook or anyone else got any updates in this topic?
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I will once I receive the device. Gonna be atleast a week.
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Any updates on compatibility? I'm dying here
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Any updates on compatibility? I'm dying here
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It works fine on VZW, except no volte...Once root is established, we should be able to enable it. Unfortunately, there is zero dev support for this device.
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It works fine on VZW, except no volte...Once root is established, we should be able to enable it. Unfortunately, there is zero dev support for this device.
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That's what I'm seeing. All that's needed for root is twrp correct?
Guess I'll be waiting a bit longer need a rooted phone. Thanks for the update.
I am posting a guide on how to add any CSC pack to the dual sim Note 9 N960FD. I went from OXM singtel to XAA Tmobile.
HERE is the guide, I got to 10 post
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-9/how-to/note-9-n960fd-dual-sim-csc-change-oxm-t3841000
Hi
This probably comes a bit late as most people on the forum already have a Note 9 but just in case this helps someone.
I have previously bought my S7, s8 and s9+ from Europe and imported them to my current home country for use here and another country in South America I regularly visit. So far no problems.
I had just made up my mind to buy the N960F/DS the same way. Pure chance led me to check the bands. I was very surprised to find that, even though 4G works fine on my S9+ here, the N960F does not have compatible 4G bands that would work here. Samsung appears to have changed the availability of bands between the S9+ G965F and the N960F. The only version that will work for 4G here is now the N9600. Lucky I found out just in time before ordering my Note 9.
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Hi
This probably comes a bit late as most people on the forum already have a Note 9 but just in case this helps someone.
I have previously bought my S7, s8 and s9+ from Europe and imported them to my current home country for use here and another country in South America I regularly visit. So far no problems.
I had just made up my mind to buy the N960F/DS the same way. Pure chance led me to check the bands. I was very surprised to find that, even though 4G works fine on my S9+ here, the N960F does not have compatible 4G bands that would work here. Samsung appears to have changed the availability of bands between the S9+ G965F and the N960F. The only version that will work for 4G here is now the N9600. Lucky I found out just in time before ordering my Note 9.
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It might help others if you listed the missing bands. Or linked to your source for that bands are supported.
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Looks to me like the G965F and the N960F both support all the same bands.
https://www.phonemore.com/samsung-galaxy-s9-plus-sm-g965f/specs/3887
https://www.phonemore.com/samsung-galaxy-note-9-sm-n960fds-128gb/specs/4161
On what conclusion do you base this theory on?
Is it because one shows 4G and one doesn't or one shows LTE and the other one doesn't?
I'd recommend comparing true band compatibility by using Samsung's own regional websites under corresponding spec sheets. I don't trust third party websites for accuracy on this matter. Example, got Samsung's website in Brazil and check the note 9 band specs and then go to Samsung's Singapore website and compare the note 9 band specs etc....
n-j-f said:
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This probably comes a bit late as most people on the forum already have a Note 9 but just in case this helps someone.
I have previously bought my S7, s8 and s9+ from Europe and imported them to my current home country for use here and another country in South America I regularly visit. So far no problems.
I had just made up my mind to buy the N960F/DS the same way. Pure chance led me to check the bands. I was very surprised to find that, even though 4G works fine on my S9+ here, the N960F does not have compatible 4G bands that would work here. Samsung appears to have changed the availability of bands between the S9+ G965F and the N960F. The only version that will work for 4G here is now the N9600. Lucky I found out just in time before ordering my Note 9.
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Thanks for the responses. I would be delighted to be wrong, particularly as I have always had Exynos versions before so I could root the phones but the N9600 is Snapdragon.
The main website I look at is Frequencycheck.com. I shall investigate further.
That website has been wrong for me in the past. Use Samsung's own websites to verify bands for each model .
n-j-f said:
Thanks for the responses. I would be delighted to be wrong, particularly as I have always had Exynos versions before so I could root the phones but the N9600 is Snapdragon.
The main website I look at is Frequencycheck.com. I shall investigate further.
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