So I just bought a 920i version from eBay (monoprice store). Brand new unlocked. I am on at&t. Downloaded the Samsung pay apk and after signing into my Samsung account via Samsung Pay. After signing in I am getting this message "You must use your own Samsung Account to use Samsung Pay". Well, it is my own account.
So question: Has anyone got Samsung Pay working on N920I with a US carrier (more specifically at&t). Do you have a solution to this problem? Thanks in advance!
ajayendra said:
So I just bought a 920i version from eBay (monoprice store). Brand new unlocked. I am on at&t. Downloaded the Samsung pay apk and after signing into my Samsung account via Samsung Pay. After signing in I am getting this message "You must use your own Samsung Account to use Samsung Pay". Well, it is my own account.
So question: Has anyone got Samsung Pay working on N920I with a US carrier (more specifically at&t). Do you have a solution to this problem? Thanks in advance!
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I'm in the same boat. I've got an SM-N920I that I'm using on AT&T. It's from Australia, with a region code of XSA (meaning sold SIM-free from general retail channels, not from a carrier).
Unfortunately, it's more involved than just installing an APK. In addition to just the app, there are library files that need to be placed on the system partition. Even if you get those libraries on there, you may still run into problems.
In my case, Samsung has said they're planning on launching Samsung Pay in Australia in the first quarter of 2016, so I'm happy to just wait for a software update to my phone that enables it. If your N920I is from Singapore, New Zealand, or Papua New Guinea, there's no telling how long it might be before Samsung launches it in those countries. So, if Samsung Pay matters a lot to you, I'd say to just flash some Australia firmware, and just wait for a software update early in 2016.
oldblue910 said:
I'm in the same boat. I've got an SM-N920I that I'm using on AT&T. It's from Australia, with a region code of XSA (meaning sold SIM-free from general retail channels, not from a carrier).
Unfortunately, it's more involved than just installing an APK. In addition to just the app, there are library files that need to be placed on the system partition. Even if you get those libraries on there, you may still run into problems.
In my case, Samsung has said they're planning on launching Samsung Pay in Australia in the first quarter of 2016, so I'm happy to just wait for a software update to my phone that enables it. If your N920I is from Singapore, New Zealand, or Papua New Guinea, there's no telling how long it might be before Samsung launches it in those countries. So, if Samsung Pay matters a lot to you, I'd say to just flash some Australia firmware, and just wait for a software update early in 2016.
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Oh wow! Its much more screwed than I thought. Samsung Pay has been getting a lot of good feedback and I started getting excited about it, until I saw your correct explanation. Thanks!
How about my version of n920i? Will I get it or should I flash another official rom? If yes..... Which one? Thanks
blackfire2802 said:
How about my version of n920i? Will I get it or should I flash another official rom? If yes..... Which one? Thanks
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I can't tell by that. Open the file /system/CSCInfo.txt and tell me what it says.
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I'm not rooted... Is there any other way?
You don't need to be rooted. You should be able to open that file using the file manager app of your choice.
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blackfire2802 said:
I'm not rooted... Is there any other way?
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Dial *#1234#
look at CSC
ajayendra said:
Dial *#1234#
look at CSC
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I had no idea you could do that! haha
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oldblue910 said:
I had no idea you could do that! haha
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Just found the way this morning googling around. I'm on XSA as well.
It sucks that you can't have best of all worlds, even after paying for an unlocked device in full. I wanted timely Samsung updates (no go at&t). I wanted tethering without rooting (no go at&t). I wanted Unlocked. All good with N920i and then I REALLY want the Samsung Pay....f***. Don't even know I will have the phone until the Q1 2016.
Here it is...
What firmware can I install in order to have samsung pay
ajayendra said:
Just found the way this morning googling around. I'm on XSA as well.
It sucks that you can't have best of all worlds, even after paying for an unlocked device in full. I wanted timely Samsung updates (no go at&t). I wanted tethering without rooting (no go at&t). I wanted Unlocked. All good with N920i and then I REALLY want the Samsung Pay....f***. Don't even know I will have the phone until the Q1 2016.
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Well, here's the problem. Samsung does not sell unlocked, SIM-free devices at general retail in the US. The only way to get an unlocked Samsung device here is to buy one from an importer like Expansys or one of the countless eBay sellers who get them.
Because of that situation, the game is changed a bit. Yes, we're buying an unlocked device, but we're buying one that was not intended for use in the US. Its radio bands, apps, etc. are all tailored toward the country or region where the device was originally intended to be sold. Notice how there's a video call button in the phone app? No US carrier supports that. Notice how the phone supports LTE-A, but not on the AT&T band pairs? That's because it's tweaked to use the LTE-A band pairs that carriers in Australia, New Zealand, and Singapore use. As for the ROM and apps, if you're on XSA as well, then you know. The ROM is as light and bare as a Samsung ROM is going to get, but it's still intended for Australia. So, until Samsung Pay launches in Australia, I think we're out of luck. :/
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What firmware can I install in order to have samsung pay
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Samsung Pay is not presently available on any N920I firmware. Judging from your CSC, you're running one of the Singapore firmware variants. But, if you want to get it the fastest, I'd recommend flashing the Australia firmware. The N920I is only sold in Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, and Papua New Guinea. Of all those countries, Australia is the only one where Samsung has actually said that they plan on launching Pay (right now, Q1 2016). So, once it launches in Australia, you'd get a software update that would enable Samsung Pay.
So in theory, if we flash a Tmobile firmware, will Pay work? Will have the bloatware but I'm not too worried about bloat. Can be disabled with Package Disabler Pro
Edit: Sorry, I was stupid. the two have different model numbers.
oldblue910 said:
Well, here's the problem. Samsung does not sell unlocked, SIM-free devices at general retail in the US. The only way to get an unlocked Samsung device here is to buy one from an importer like Expansys or one of the countless eBay sellers who get them.
Because of that situation, the game is changed a bit. Yes, we're buying an unlocked device, but we're buying one that was not intended for use in the US. Its radio bands, apps, etc. are all tailored toward the country or region where the device was originally intended to be sold. Notice how there's a video call button in the phone app? No US carrier supports that. Notice how the phone supports LTE-A, but not on the AT&T band pairs? That's because it's tweaked to use the LTE-A band pairs that carriers in Australia, New Zealand, and Singapore use. As for the ROM and apps, if you're on XSA as well, then you know. The ROM is as light and bare as a Samsung ROM is going to get, but it's still intended for Australia. So, until Samsung Pay launches in Australia, I think we're out of luck. :/
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Samsung Pay is not presently available on any N920I firmware. Judging from your CSC, you're running one of the Singapore firmware variants. But, if you want to get it the fastest, I'd recommend flashing the Australia firmware. The N920I is only sold in Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, and Papua New Guinea. Of all those countries, Australia is the only one where Samsung has actually said that they plan on launching Pay (right now, Q1 2016). So, once it launches in Australia, you'd get a software update that would enable Samsung Pay.
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ajayendra said:
So in theory, if we flash a Tmobile firmware, will Pay work? Will have the bloatware but I'm not too worried about bloat. Can be disabled with Package Disabler Pro
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Not going to happen. You're dealing with two completely different model of phones. The T-Mobile firmware is for SM-N920T. We have an SM-N920I. You cannot flash N920T firmware on an N920I. Odin and the phone's security policy won't allow it.
What a damn disappointment..... Vodafone wallet it's not working because note 5 was not officially launched in many countries so it won't get certified soon.... Android pay is only for USA, samsung pay also.... What a f*cking joke.... I was hoping to pay with my phone. What's the point of a flagship smartphone when certain apps and features I can't use....
blackfire2802 said:
What a damn disappointment..... Vodafone wallet it's not working because note 5 was not officially launched in many countries so it won't get certified soon.... Android pay is only for USA, samsung pay also.... What a f*cking joke.... I was hoping to pay with my phone. What's the point of a flagship smartphone when certain apps and features I can't use....
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It's not that cut and dry. The way Android Pay and Samsung Pay work, they have to work with local banks in each individual country. One worldwide mass rollout just isn't feasible. There's way too much legal and political risk.
Really? That's your explanation? Come on bro.... Google wallet is available for years... It never came to Europe, and Android Pay will never come also.
I don't know your country of origin but.... I sent 2 weeks ago over 1000€ to get the note 5.... And I'm just sick and tired of waiting to use certain features.
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Seeing that the t-mobile version will get the update for Samsung pay..... Cand I install that firmware?
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Really? That's your explanation? Come on bro.... Google wallet is available for years... It never came to Europe, and Android Pay will never come also.
I don't know your country of origin but.... I sent 2 weeks ago over 1000€ to get the note 5.... And I'm just sick and tired of waiting to use certain features.
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Seeing that the t-mobile version will get the update for Samsung pay..... Cand I install that firmware?
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Go back a page and read what i said about that.
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What's the point of flashing the Australian firmware when I should wait until Q1 2016? I kinda want it now
Anyone know anything on this yet?
ekerbuddyeker said:
Anyone know anything on this yet?
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I'd like to know as well. This is exynos version right?
What do you want to know exactly about the exynos?
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Availability
ekerbuddyeker said:
Availability
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24th August delivery for my Exynos Direct from Samsung UK
pigglett said:
24th August delivery for my Exynos Direct from Samsung UK
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Have you pre-ordered yet? Do you live in the USA? I'm trying to find a place to order the global version to use in the USA on at&t LTE service.
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Have you pre-ordered yet? Do you live in the USA? I'm trying to find a place to order the global version to use in the USA on at&t LTE service.
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Have a look @ https://www.clove.co.uk for US orders they ship international
Have a search on the Note 8 forums I'm sure few ordered international version here on XDA
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Pda plaza says sept 4, swift should be similiar
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I'm looking for the dual sim
pigglett said:
Have a look @ https://www.clove.co.uk for US orders they ship international
Have a search on the Note 8 forums I'm sure few ordered international version here on XDA
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So Clove has to open the box and activate the phone and place a 5 minute phone call before they can ship outside the EU because of Samsung region lock... interesting.
Yup it was like that on Note 8 too. Not all international models require that (mine was the UAE model, purchased elsewhere and was still factory sealed when I got it), but some models have region lock and do require that 5min call. Might just be the EU model but not 100% sure.
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So Clove has to open the box and activate the phone and place a 5 minute phone call before they can ship outside the EU because of Samsung region lock... interesting.
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bryancotton84 said:
So Clove has to open the box and activate the phone and place a 5 minute phone call before they can ship outside the EU because of Samsung region lock... interesting.
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They have offered this service for many years. Very useful if needed.
Interesting does any know if we will still be able to clain pre order bonus
Note9
Today, i habe got my note9. I'm from Germany.
I know it get updates, but are they faster to get them compared to the other US variants? (Tmobile, sprint, etc...)
Never bought a phone straight from Samsung before..
OPGT said:
I know it get updates, but are they faster to get them compared to the other US variants? (Tmobile, sprint, etc...)
Never bought a phone straight from Samsung before..
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Samsung unlocked note 8 got them slower I think.
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OPGT said:
I know it get updates, but are they faster to get them compared to the other US variants? (Tmobile, sprint, etc...)
Never bought a phone straight from Samsung before..
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I buy my phones directly from Samsung, once I insert the SIM card it reset to my carriers CSC, therefor I get the updates when the carrier releases them.
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I know it get updates, but are they faster to get them compared to the other US variants? (Tmobile, sprint, etc...)
Never bought a phone straight from Samsung before..
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Good luck with the updates my friend. samsung's variant gets updated on a quarterly basis, like once in 3 months. carrier variants get them monthly or bi-monthly, at least on the security updates.
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I buy my phones directly from Samsung, once I insert the SIM card it reset to my carriers CSC, therefor I get the updates when the carrier releases them.
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How do I know if my csc was changed? Currently on Tmobile.
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How do I know if my csc was changed? Currently on Tmobile.
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Download Phone Info from the Play Store and it will show your CSC
I just regularly update mine from sammobile firmware page. Did it on my note 8 950F and now note 9 960F
ekerbuddyeker said:
I just regularly update mine from sammobile firmware page. Did it on my note 8 950F and now note 9 960F
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Link?
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Link?
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Sammobile or updato (both .com)
It's been out weeks now in Europe and India etc.
Anyone seen it stateside??
Any ideas, should we spoof location?
Thanks
American carriers probably testing their bloatwares to work on one ui..
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Nope I'm talking about the non carrier version
Just received 3rd Beta on unlocked Note 8.
badrsj said:
It's been out weeks now in Europe and India etc.
Anyone seen it stateside??
Any ideas, should we spoof location?
Thanks
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What good would spoofing your location do? European models are N950F. You're asking about the US N950U1. They're different phones, different firmwares.
badrsj said:
Nope I'm talking about the non carrier version
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The U1 will get the update last. The carriers still have to approve it before it can be released. And they will push the update to their carrier branded models first.
jkarwow said:
Just received 3rd Beta on unlocked Note 8.
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Oh nice! I haven't fired up my Note 8 today. I will now!
Note to self
Buying European models henceforth
badrsj said:
Note to self
Buying European models henceforth
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Hmmm...no warranty, no Samsung Pay, and not 100% compatible radio bands. Doesn't seem worth it to get a faster update. Especially since you can load the Pie beta on your N950U1 right now. It's very, very stable, by the way. I've been running Pie on my N950U1 for two months now.
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Hmmm...no warranty, no Samsung Pay, and not 100% compatible radio bands. Doesn't seem worth it to get a faster update. Especially since you can load the Pie beta on your N950U1 right now. It's very, very stable, by the way. I've been running Pie on my N950U1 for two months now.
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Yes, these are valid issues. Cannot do European Version - You are right.