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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
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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
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Pardon my dumb question but here in the states how do I buy an exynos version of the Note 8?
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Dcox28 said:
Pardon my dumb question but here in the states how do I buy an exynos version of the Note 8?
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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....
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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....
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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
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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.
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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)
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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
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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.
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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
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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.

Samsung Galaxy S9 Deal Thread

The goal is simple, if you know of way to get a Galaxy S9 cheaper post it below.
1. Direct from Samsung and here are the FAQs the phone are prices are below​
Current Promotion (Trade In)
-$350 -Galaxy S8/S8+, iPhone X, iPhone 8/8+
-$300 -Galaxy S7/S7 Edge, LG V30, Pixel 2/XL, iPhone 7/7+
-$150 -Galaxy S6/S6 Edge/Edge+, Galaxy Note 5, LG G6, LG V20, Google Pixel/XL, iPhone 6/6S/6 Plus
$50 - $25 -Everything else
2. Bestbuy Unlocked & Carrier Branded
-Bestbuy has phone for $720 unlocked
-Bestbuy is offering $100 off with Pre order using your Wireless Carrier Information
-Bestbuy trade in links iPhone Samsung and all others phones

I chatted with a rep about exchanging the s8 snapdragon for an s9 exynos, the guy told me not to worry about the differences, and would not reassure me of being able to choose the exynos over the snapdragon...
I ended the conversation early.

Shemploo said:
I chatted with a rep about exchanging the s8 snapdragon for an s9 exynos, the guy told me not to worry about the differences, and would not reassure me of being able to choose the exynos over the snapdragon...
I ended the conversation early.
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that's impossible lol 2 complete different phones, a generation apart. no company would outright let you swap phones like that for free.

drago10029 said:
that's impossible lol 2 complete different phones, a generation apart. no company would outright let you swap phones like that for free.
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I never said anything about free, I posted in the thread about trade system.
I guess I should have stated trade up not exchange.

Shemploo said:
I guess I should have stated trade up not exchange.
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lol gotcha all makes sense now.

Anyone got any deals to add??

drago10029 said:
Anyone got any deals to add??
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Usually, T-Mobile has BOGO(buy one get one free) after a month or two after release.

The best way to get the Exynos version (G960F/D) is on eBay. $779 so far.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Samsung-Ga...hash=item2f17c6a557:m:mbvbdxe9xu7qACti4DYrOjw

rafaelpinaf said:
The best way to get the Exynos version (G960F/D) is on eBay. $779 so far.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Samsung-Ga...hash=item2f17c6a557:m:mbvbdxe9xu7qACti4DYrOjw
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Did you know someone getting it and have OEM Unlock present?

Interesting how fast the price is dropping in EU.
Can already find the S9+ for ~€800. It launched at €950.
I say give it another 3-4 weeks and it'll be under €700.
Also, can be had for $820 on US Ebay - S9+ dual sim exynos.
Price is falling WAY quicker than the S8 and S8+, both due to slower sales and incoming competition that should be fierce.

eaglerazor123 said:
Did you know someone getting it and have OEM Unlock present?
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No, i did not!

eaglerazor123 said:
Did you know someone getting it and have OEM Unlock present?
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That vendors note 8s did not, 7 day wait.
sent from my Pixel 2 XL or Note FE

force70 said:
That vendors note 8s did not, 7 day wait.
sent from my Pixel 2 XL or Note FE
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Yes, bought one from different vendor, G960F/DS (although the buid prop shows G960F) No OEM and i have to wait for a week to check. Half of the eBay are floating with G9600 which are clearly snap variants of HK.

eaglerazor123 said:
Yes, bought one from different vendor, G960F/DS (although the buid prop shows G960F) No OEM and i have to wait for a week to check. Half of the eBay are floating with G9600 which are clearly snap variants of HK.
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That snap will likely have an unlocked BL but they never get any love from developers.
Exynos is still the way to go despite the OEM wait, hopefully the patch made by Dr Ketan works on oreo.
Im still hunting for a grey 128gb exynos, damn hard to find.
sent from my Pixel 2 XL or Note FE

force70 said:
That snap will likely have an unlocked BL but they never get any love from developers.
Exynos is still the way to go despite the OEM wait, hopefully the patch made by Dr Ketan works on oreo.
Im still hunting for a grey 128gb exynos, damn hard to find.
sent from my Pixel 2 XL or Note FE
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It should work with few changes. I'll look into

rafaelpinaf said:
The best way to get the Exynos version (G960F/D) is on eBay. $779 so far.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Samsung-Ga...hash=item2f17c6a557:m:mbvbdxe9xu7qACti4DYrOjw
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Are you retarded? That's a G9600 not G960F/D. And it specifically says snapdragon in the description

scala_ said:
Are you retarded? That's a G9600 not G960F/D. And it specifically says snapdragon in the description
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The seller has changed the auction.
By the way, there is an other auction for the G960FD of the same seller, cheaper than the older: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Samsung-Ga...hash=item2ccf8de5af:m:mbvbdxe9xu7qACti4DYrOjw
I see no reason to offend me.

eaglerazor123 said:
It should work with few changes. I'll look into
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Given your background in here i have zero doubt you will get it working.

Delete me. I can't on app

Root, Snapdragons and Exynos.

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
sent from my Exynos S9 plus, Pixel 2 XL or Note FE

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
force70 said:
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
sent from my Exynos S9 plus, Pixel 2 XL or Note FE
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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
sent from my Exynos S9 plus, Pixel 2 XL or Note FE

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.
sent from my Exynos S9 plus, Pixel 2 XL or Note FE

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.
sent from my Exynos S9 plus, Pixel 2 XL or Note FE
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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?
sent from my Exynos S9 plus, Pixel 2 XL or Note FE

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?
sent from my Exynos S9 plus, Pixel 2 XL or Note FE
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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?
sent from my Exynos S9 plus, Pixel 2 XL or Note FE
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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
sent from my Exynos S9 plus, Pixel 2 XL or Note FE

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?

cloudraker said:
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
sent from my Exynos S9 plus, Pixel 2 XL or Note FE

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.

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
sent from my Exynos S9 plus, Pixel 2 XL or Note FE
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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
sent from my Exynos S9 plus, Pixel 2 XL or Note FE
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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?

wase4711 said:
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
sent from my Exynos S9 plus, Pixel 2 XL or Note FE

Dual sim for everyone?

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

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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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.
sent from my Exynos S9 plus, Pixel 2 XL or Note FE

force70 said:
This has been asked only like 1000 times dude, ive never seen this work...its got diff hardware.
sent from my Exynos S9 plus, Pixel 2 XL or Note FE
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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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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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Well ill let it go this one time just cause its you lol
sent from my Exynos S9 plus, Pixel 2 XL or Note FE

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.

jah said:
@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:

KOLIOSIS said:
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
sent from my Exynos S9 plus, Pixel 2 XL or Note FE

A true dual sim device will have *two* IMEIs listed on the box.
My Exynos S9+ does.

force70 said:
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
sent from my Exynos S9 plus, Pixel 2 XL or Note FE
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N9600 will work on vz too. I had the hk snap s8+. Worked well.

suzook said:
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
sent from my Exynos S9 plus, Pixel 2 XL or Note FE

force70 said:
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.

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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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.
sent from my Exynos S9 plus, Pixel 2 XL or Note FE

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.

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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.
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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?

suzook said:
I will once I receive the device. Gonna be atleast a week.
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Any updates on compatibility? I'm dying here

elevatorguy said:
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

Bands warning

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....
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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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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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