Database Develop

[Q] Does anyone know if an Unlocked Note 4 can do Wifi Calling on T-Mobile?

Title says it all. I'm looking to buy a Note 4 but I need wifi calling. Do I need a locked T-mobile one or can I get any unlocked phone?

It would need a TMOBILE ROM. Also unlocked bootloader
BAD ASS NOTE 4
---------- Post added at 03:40 PM ---------- Previous post was at 03:40 PM ----------
Easier to buy a TMOBILE phone
BAD ASS NOTE 4

offroadr35 said:
Title says it all. I'm looking to buy a Note 4 but I need wifi calling. Do I need a locked T-mobile one or can I get any unlocked phone?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
In order to have wifi calling you need the following:
1: Tmobile branded phone N910T model or any other tmobile smartphone.
2: You need to be on the Tmobile network using a tmobile sim card.
3: You need to use Tmobile stock firmwares or Tmobile custom roms.
You don't need to have an unlocked phone, wifi calling will work whether
your phone is locked to Tmobile or sim unlocked for other carriers.
Wifi calling WON'T work on international Note 4 unlocked or locked phones
regardless of the network, carrier or sim card you might be using.
Good luck!

Thanks for the quick responses!

Misterjunky said:
In order to have wifi calling you need the following:
1: Tmobile branded phone N910T model or any other tmobile smartphone.
2: You need to be on the Tmobile network using a tmobile sim card.
3: You need to use Tmobile stock firmwares or Tmobile custom roms.
You don't need to have an unlocked phone, wifi calling will work whether
your phone is locked to Tmobile or sim unlocked for other carriers.
Wifi calling WON'T work on international Note 4 unlocked or locked phones
regardless of the network, carrier or sim card you might be using.
Good luck!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Why cant the international note 4 with tmobile custom rom use wifi caling? I had the international note 3 and it worked.

I've been searching for a thread to talk about this on.
I just recently purchased an SM-N910T from rent a center. It's a t-mobile phone with a wacky RAC rom. Can I put a stock t-mobile rom on it to enable wifi calling with my t-mobile sim card?

Syph3n77 said:
I just recently purchased an SM-N910T from rent a center. It's a t-mobile phone with a wacky RAC rom. Can I put a stock t-mobile rom on it to enable wifi calling with my t-mobile sim card?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
i have the same phone i updated my phone using kies3 now it just like having a tmobile phone not a rent a center phone

It says kies3 is for note 3 and it's for syncing data from a pc
Sent from my SM-N910T using Tapatalk

Syph3n77 said:
It says kies3 is for note 3 and it's for syncing data from a pc
Sent from my SM-N910T using Tapatalk
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I have a note 4 I works I have my phone from rent a center i just downloaded kkies3 and plugged my note 4 into the pc

Great I'm going to try it out thanks!
Sent from my SM-N910T using Tapatalk

Will any carrier Note 8 work on Sprint once unlocked?

I have read several threads already and was pretty sure any of them would work but came across a couple posts saying Tmobile and AT&T versions were giving people problems.
I am looking to buy one off Swappa but most of the available phones are with carriers other than Sprint.
I know all US Note 8s have identical hardware so can I purchase any carrier version Note 8, unlock it, flash Sprint rom and be good to go?
Thanks for any help.

jzan said:
I have read several threads already and was pretty sure any of them would work but came across a couple posts saying Tmobile and AT&T versions were giving people problems.
I am looking to buy one off Swappa but most of the available phones are with carriers other than Sprint.
I know all US Note 8s have identical hardware so can I purchase any carrier version Note 8, unlock it, flash Sprint rom and be good to go?
Thanks for any help.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
It is still better to buy the version you intend to service with...unlocked if you want better resale and better switching...but if you get a better deal...any carrier can be switched...the IEMI just has to be added to carrier for all functions, in some cases...and that's where the issues arise...not all techs will do it...Sprint is the most lenient...

BlueFox721 said:
It is still better to buy the version you intend to service with...unlocked if you want better resale and better switching...but if you get a better deal...any carrier can be switched...the IEMI just has to be added to carrier for all functions, in some cases...and that's where the issues arise...not all techs will do it...Sprint is the most lenient...
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
ok thanks for the info.
anyone have personal experience trying to do this? most of the phones I see for sale are Tmobile or AT&T.

jzan said:
ok thanks for the info.
anyone have personal experience trying to do this? most of the phones I see for sale are Tmobile or AT&T.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Check the device's specs to make sure it uses the same bands as Sprint
If it dont then no cause LTE or 3g may not work properly
Most "GSM" phones dont pick sprint up to well

Search switching carrier guide and BlueFox721 on XDA and you will see many
---------- Post added at 03:54 AM ---------- Previous post was at 03:45 AM ----------
TheMadScientist said:
Check the device's specs to make sure it uses the same bands as Sprint
If it dont then no cause LTE or 3g may not work properly
Most "GSM" phones dont pick sprint up to well
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
False...all Note 8s hardware are same...only issue is unlocked firmware not getting VVM and WiFi calling from ATT and Verizon...which is fixed by flashing complete carrier firmware...T-Mobile devices are running Verizon firmware and Sprint devices are running T-Mobile firmware...
Check it out switching carrier guide xda...google...

BlueFox721 said:
Search switching carrier guide and BlueFox721 on XDA and you will see many
---------- Post added at 03:54 AM ---------- Previous post was at 03:45 AM ----------
False...all Note 8s hardware are same...only issue is unlocked firmware not getting VVM and WiFi calling from ATT and Verizon...which is fixed by flashing complete carrier firmware...T-Mobile devices are running Verizon firmware and Sprint devices are running T-Mobile firmware...
Check it out switching carrier guide xda...google...
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thanks will do!

Unlocked T-Mobile Note 8 on Sprint

I have this same question asked in the T-Mobile forum but wasn't sure if that's the right spot.
I have been reading a lot of different things about doing this with no definitive answer. It looks like, as of recently, it should be as simple as popping in the sprint Sim card and it should work but I want to be sure before hand. Are there any downsides at all about using tmobile Note 8 on Sprint?

cmdauria said:
I have this same question asked in the T-Mobile forum but wasn't sure if that's the right spot.
I have been reading a lot of different things about doing this with no definitive answer. It looks like, as of recently, it should be as simple as popping in the sprint Sim card and it should work but I want to be sure before hand. Are there any downsides at all about using tmobile Note 8 on Sprint?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
To be truthful, there is most likely no downsides of using a Tmobile Samsung Galaxy Note 8 on the Sprint Network. You should be good to go! :good:

It won't work unfortunately. I also believed it was as simple as sticking an Activated Sprint SIM in the T-Mo N8, but Sprint has a different system. Another user was having issues with a VZW N8, so I did some research, and even though hardware wise they are all the exact same phone, Sprints system will only accept IMEIs from Sprint N8s and factory unlocked N8s. An IMEI from any other carrier will not activate.
So glad I have T-Mobile.
---------- Post added at 11:42 PM ---------- Previous post was at 11:42 PM ----------
cmdauria said:
I have this same question asked in the T-Mobile forum but wasn't sure if that's the right spot.
I have been reading a lot of different things about doing this with no definitive answer. It looks like, as of recently, it should be as simple as popping in the sprint Sim card and it should work but I want to be sure before hand. Are there any downsides at all about using tmobile Note 8 on Sprint?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
..

Mr. Orange 645 said:
It won't work unfortunately. I also believed it was as simple as sticking an Activated Sprint SIM in the T-Mo N8, but Sprint has a different system. Another user was having issues with a VZW N8, so I did some research, and even though hardware wise they are all the exact same phone, Sprints system will only accept IMEIs from Sprint N8s and factory unlocked N8s. An IMEI from any other carrier will not activate.
So glad I have T-Mobile.
---------- Post added at 11:42 PM ---------- Previous post was at 11:42 PM ----------
..
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
There have been others that successfully activates...it will just show a generic pic and some features may not work...otherwise Sprint's byod would be a bust...some iemi's might not be accepted do to contract issues, or being internationally unlocked instead of SIM unlocked...other issues may be the cause as well..but others with ATT, Verizon, and T-Mobile devices have activated on Sprint or other carrier with just a SIM...adding IEMI to Sprint database just ensures working features...although, some have had to use a non-active Sprint IEMI to activate their non-Sprint device...still, less fuss with swapping out to a Sprint or factory unlocked device...good luck

BlueFox721 said:
There have been others that successfully activates...it will just show a generic pic and some features may not work...otherwise Sprint's byod would be a bust...some iemi's might not be accepted do to contract issues, or being internationally unlocked instead of SIM unlocked...other issues may be the cause as well..but others with ATT, Verizon, and T-Mobile devices have activated on Sprint or other carrier with just a SIM...adding IEMI to Sprint database just ensures working features...although, some have had to use a non-active Sprint IEMI to activate their non-Sprint device...still, less fuss with swapping out to a Sprint or factory unlocked device...good luck
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Not according to another Sprint user here. He tried everything and it wouldn't work. Do some research, especially on Reddit. Unless it's an unlocked 950U1 or a Sprint Note 8, it will not activate on their network.
I thought the same as you, until I researched it.

Mr. Orange 645 said:
Not according to another Sprint user here. He tried everything and it wouldn't work. Do some research, especially on Reddit. Unless it's an unlocked 950U1 or a Sprint Note 8, it will not activate on their network.
I thought the same as you, until I researched it.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Sprint's website states that BYOD is only accepting IMEIs from the Special Edition of the Note 8...no carrier restrictions...same as S8 and S8+...that restriction may lift after acceptable number of sales of Sprint devices...(1yr later)...but no help now...
Changing imei as I suggested before does not work for Sprint either...just gsm carriers...at least the paid service....and I do research all the time...and if you get a rep that will do it...they can...they just won't because of proprietary sales restrictions...according to Sprint's internal whitesheets...more reliable than online blogs...I have gotten Sprint to Activate a Verizon S7 edge when they weren't supposed to...you just have to go through hoops....they are picky with newer devices though...power with persuasion....

If anyone is still wondering, if you flash the (all carrier no bloat ware) unlocked version of the Note 8 firmware it will work with Sprint. You just need a compatible Sprint sim card. That sim card model number needed is 416Q, same as Galaxy S8 sim.

whatsitsnamenow said:
If anyone is still wondering, if you flash the (all carrier no bloat ware) unlocked version of the Note 8 firmware it will work with Sprint. You just need a compatible Sprint sim card. That sim card model number needed is 416Q, same as Galaxy S8 sim.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Awesome

I did read Reddit , posts were from January I think.,and still no solid answer. The byod website says my TMO Note 8 device is compatible with Sprint. But how does one truly know? I don't want to port out to Sprint then find out that it doesn't work.
Mr. Orange 645 said:
Not according to another Sprint user here. He tried everything and it wouldn't work. Do some research, especially on Reddit. Unless it's an unlocked 950U1 or a Sprint Note 8, it will not activate on their network.
I thought the same as you, until I researched it.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Sent from my SM-N950U using Tapatalk

I just had a chat with Sprint online support. They we're able to load my Unlocked Tmo branded Note 8 IMEI to the system. They said it is ready for activation. I will pickup a Sprint Sim card later today or tomorrow and report back.

I can confirm that T-Mobile Note 8 will work on Sprint. When I put the new Sprint Sim in it change the splash page and add Sprint apps. It removed all T-Mobile apps

Do you have access to all the Sprint bands?
Which SIM did you buy and where?

Just ordered my two Sprint Kickstarter Sim cards. Should be here on Tuesday, porting in from T-MOBILE. Will be using them on our TMO Note 8 devices.
Sent from my SM-N950U using Tapatalk

jinftw said:
Do you have access to all the Sprint bands?
Which SIM did you buy and where?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I think the phone has all bands. I also tried my Verizon Sim card from my work phone and the Note 8 downloaded all of the Verizon apps and I was able to make calls. It even showed the Verizon splash screen when I turned it on.
Here is a pic of the Sim card packaging. I got it from my local Sprint store.

All works fine. Or so it seems. Connected to band 41 I think currently. Amazing how the Note 8 reconfigure itself.
Sent from my SM-N950U using Tapatalk

Limeybastard said:
All works fine. Or so it seems. Connected to band 41 I think currently. Amazing how the Note 8 reconfigure itself.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
So far I haven't had any issues. How is it going for you?

cert15z said:
So far I haven't had any issues. How is it going for you?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Not bad, not as fast as TMO but then again not as expensive. $15 is $15 , right?
Sometimes, my browsing slows right down. Even on hand 41. Loading pages like BBC etc, it stalls.
Sent from my SM-N950U using Tapatalk

Limeybastard said:
Not bad, not as fast as TMO but then again not as expensive. $15 is $15 , right?
Sometimes, my browsing slows right down. Even on hand 41. Loading pages like BBC etc, it stalls.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I must agree with you. The network is a lot slower than T-Mo. I have a Sprint branded G7 I got from Swappa and it performs the same as T-MO Note 8 I ported over. For $15 per month I can't complain either.

Indeed, we get what we pay for. I'd however never spend $60 plus on Sprint unlimited plan if it were like this.
Moral of story, Sprint ain't worth more than $20 per month.
cert15z said:
I must agree with you. The network is a lot slower than T-Mo. I have a Sprint branded G7 I got from Swappa and it performs the same as T-MO Note 8 I ported over. For $15 per month I can't complain either.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Sent from my SM-N950U using Tapatalk

I have a T-Mobile Note 8 on boost. I just had to buy a new sim from Boost!

Unlocked on AT&T

Ok so I have read some stuff that claims if I buy the unlocked Note 9 on best buy's website that my service with at&t will be inferior compared to a note I would have bought through their payment plan BS. Despite both having identical hardware and both being on the same service plan.
Is this true? Is there a easy way around it?
If not, what carriers do not do this?
Because for the past 2 years I have been using an unlocked axon 7, and lately I have noticed the service quality severely drop, and if this is the game AT&T wants to play then I will just move to another carrier and get a better promotion.

reluttr said:
Ok so I have read some stuff that claims if I buy the unlocked Note 9 on best buy's website that my service with at&t will be inferior compared to a note I would have bought through their payment plan BS. Despite both having identical hardware and both being on the same service plan.
Is this true? Is there a easy way around it?
If not, what carriers do not do this?
Because for the past 2 years I have been using an unlocked axon 7, and lately I have noticed the service quality severely drop, and if this is the game AT&T wants to play then I will just move to another carrier and get a better promotion.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Going by the unlocked note 8 series on t mobile. I think most functionality works with their Network out of the box.
I'm currently using a unlocked N9 on Sprint, out of the box Rich communication text doesn't work nor does HD calling. Also the damn camera shutter sound cannot be muted lol.
Sent from my SM-N960U1 using Tapatalk

reluttr said:
Ok so I have read some stuff that claims if I buy the unlocked Note 9 on best buy's website that my service with at&t will be inferior compared to a note I would have bought through their payment plan BS. Despite both having identical hardware and both being on the same service plan.
Is this true? Is there a easy way around it?
If not, what carriers do not do this?
Because for the past 2 years I have been using an unlocked axon 7, and lately I have noticed the service quality severely drop, and if this is the game AT&T wants to play then I will just move to another carrier and get a better promotion.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I read something similar about using an unlocked version on on T-Mobile but I have had no issues so far. Some people were saying that the carrier versions will fully support all bands but the unlocked ones may not. If worst comes to worst you can just flash carrier firmware on your unlocked version and you'll be good to go.

It's not about the model, it's about the firmware. Regardless of reflashing or outright buying an unlocked firmware, the network detects this.
The result is loss of all network-propriety functions, including: WiFi calling, VoLTE, and other features.
If you don't care about them, power to ya.
Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk

Rev_Nev said:
I read something similar about using an unlocked version on on T-Mobile but I have had no issues so far. Some people were saying that the carrier versions will fully support all bands but the unlocked ones may not. If worst comes to worst you can just flash carrier firmware on your unlocked version and you'll be good to go.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Amen Rev. As you mentioned, one can flash the appropriate firmware.
Sent from my SM-N960U1 using Tapatalk

I have unlocked note 9 on AT&T.
Some tests:
volte provisioned - false ...
video calling provisioned - false ...
wifi calling provisioned - false ...
EAB/Presence provisioned - false
Staff unable to turn them on on their end.

fbauto1 said:
I have unlocked note 9 on AT&T.
Some tests:
volte provisioned - false ...
video calling provisioned - false ...
wifi calling provisioned - false ...
EAB/Presence provisioned - false
Staff unable to turn them on on their end.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thanks for the feedback.
Sent from my SM-N960U1 using Tapatalk

disturbd1 said:
It's not about the model, it's about the firmware. Regardless of reflashing or outright buying an unlocked firmware, the network detects this.
The result is loss of all network-propriety functions, including: WiFi calling, VoLTE, and other features.
If you don't care about them, power to ya.
Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Not sure about AT&T but on TMO, WIFI calling works on my Unlocked N9.
Carriers probably hate when you use unlocked phones because that's money lost for them. So they may make it seem like you're losing something.

jayr04 said:
Not sure about AT&T but on TMO, WIFI calling works on my Unlocked N9.
Carriers probably hate when you use unlocked phones because that's money lost for them. So they may make it seem like you're losing something.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
TMo sends their HD voice protocol/implementation to Google so it's "baked" into the phone. ATT chooses to be private.

ATT sucks for unlocked devices.
not only do the mentioned services not work, the reception also sucks compared to att branded phones. i have multiple iphones and last gen galaxy phones such as the S8, they all perform very well compared to my unlocked note 9.
i think i'm going to return my note 9 to bestbuy and get it exchanged for ATT branded one.
i can then carrier unlock from att.
unless i switch to Tmobile, no more unlocked devices for me.
it's 2018 and i gotta dial my voicemail on my note 9, what a piece of crap

disturbd1 said:
It's not about the model, it's about the firmware. Regardless of reflashing or outright buying an unlocked firmware, the network detects this.
The result is loss of all network-propriety functions, including: WiFi calling, VoLTE, and other features.
If you don't care about them, power to ya.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Wifi calling and voLTE work on T-Mobile on unlocked devices works on my Note 9 works on my Oneplus 6 so it's not firmware based it's all up to the carrier

nycalex said:
ATT sucks for unlocked devices.
not only do the mentioned services not work, the reception also sucks compared to att branded phones. i have multiple iphones and last gen galaxy phones such as the S8, they all perform very well compared to my unlocked note 9.
i think i'm going to return my note 9 to bestbuy and get it exchanged for ATT branded one.
i can then carrier unlock from att.
unless i switch to Tmobile, no more unlocked devices for me.
it's 2018 and i gotta dial my voicemail on my note 9, what a piece of crap
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I haven't had that issue on AT&T out west . HD calling and stuff doesn't work, but download speed is just the same as it was a carrier branded phone.
Also why not flash the AT&T firmware, instead of returning the phone?
Sent from my Samsung SM-N960U1 using XDA Labs

Keep in mind that if you DO buy the unlocked version, you can flash AT&T's firmware on there for the full experience. You just won't have to deal with AT&T's incompetant SIM Unlock team if you ever leave (or sell it).

nuclearrage said:
I haven't had that issue on AT&T out west . HD calling and stuff doesn't work, but download speed is just the same as it was a carrier branded phone.
Also why not flash the AT&T firmware, instead of returning the phone?
Sent from my Samsung SM-N960U1 using XDA Labs
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
entropism said:
Keep in mind that if you DO buy the unlocked version, you can flash AT&T's firmware on there for the full experience. You just won't have to deal with AT&T's incompetant SIM Unlock team if you ever leave (or sell it).
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
i've been trying to flash ATT firmware with this:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-9/how-to/stock-official-attodinn960usqu1arg9-t3828691
no luck, seems the file is corrupt.
i know i can download official ATT stock firmware from sammobile.com.
but here;s the question:
every single usa version of the phone has the bootloader locked and safestrap does not work in oreo 8.1 as far as i'm concerned.
how do i flash this into my note9?

nycalex said:
ATT sucks for unlocked devices.
not only do the mentioned services not work, the reception also sucks compared to att branded phones. i have multiple iphones and last gen galaxy phones such as the S8, they all perform very well compared to my unlocked note 9.
i think i'm going to return my note 9 to bestbuy and get it exchanged for ATT branded one.
i can then carrier unlock from att.
unless i switch to Tmobile, no more unlocked devices for me.
it's 2018 and i gotta dial my voicemail on my note 9, what a piece of crap
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
just flash the official ATT firmware. That's what I did and got all the ATT features

fbauto1 said:
just flash the official ATT firmware. That's what I did and got all the ATT features
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Hate to sound like an idiot but is flashing hard to do? I have had note phones since the note 2 and have always bought carrier branded phones but thinking of jumping on unlocked version this time.
Sent from my [device_name] using XDA-Developers Legacy app

No flashing isn't hard. I have not done it for a while. Just make sure to read a few threads on it. Make sure you're using the latest method as some details can change and of course RTFM more than once and all the details. And if you're uncertain don't be a guinea pig and wait until some veterans verify the process. Soft bricking is possible and unbricking can be impossible for the technologically inclined. I forgot what phone, I think it was actually Galaxy Tab S2 I thought I hard bricked. Took me a couple days to get it back to functioning. There are many stories this some worse than mine.

fbauto1 said:
just flash the official ATT firmware. That's what I did and got all the ATT features
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
could you kindly inform me on how to do this?
is it even possible to flash in my unlocked note 9? aren't all usa version bootloader locked?
how did you flash yours?
thank you for the help

@rbiter said:
No flashing isn't hard. I have not done it for a while. Just make sure to read a few threads on it. Make sure you're using the latest method as some details can change and of course RTFM more than once and all the details. And if you're uncertain don't be a guinea pig and wait until some veterans verify the process. Soft bricking is possible and unbricking can be impossible for the technologically inclined. I forgot what phone, I think it was actually Galaxy Tab S2 I thought I hard bricked. Took me a couple days to get it back to functioning. There are many stories this some worse than mine.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thanks, will check into it. Still on the fence with getting unlocked ATT phone. Someone in another forum said he has bought two unlocked Samsung's for ATT and both had issues staying on LTE. But he hadn't flashed ATT firmware .. He was in low signal area so don't know if he was just unlucky or what...
Sent from my [device_name] using XDA-Developers Legacy app

Rsmin said:
Hate to sound like an idiot but is flashing hard to do? I have had note phones since the note 2 and have always bought carrier branded phones but thinking of jumping on unlocked version this time.
Sent from my [device_name] using XDA-Developers Legacy app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
nycalex said:
could you kindly inform me on how to do this?
is it even possible to flash in my unlocked note 9? aren't all usa version bootloader locked?
how did you flash yours?
thank you for the help
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I also have a US unlocked n9, which i got directly from Samsung.
Here, there's a guide in
https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/SM-N960U1/ATT/download/N960U1UEU1ARH2/231817/
You can either download the firmware from the link above, or from Venom's ATT thread. Either way, if you want the latest , just flash either, then trigger OTA. That's what I did. Now I'm on latest official ATT fw in my US unlocked n9.
And no, you don't need an unlocked bootloader for this. Will NOT trip know since these are OFFICIAL firmwares.

Samsung Galaxy Note 9 SM-N9600 Dual SIM in USA questions

So Samsung released stupid colors in the USA. I want to get a black Samsung Galaxy Note 9 SM-N9600 Dual SIM to use on At&t since it is unlocked and a Snapdragon.
Will Samsung pay work in the USA on this model?
If not, is it possible to flash US unlocked firmware to get the Samsung pay feature?
I am not looking to root or unlock the bootloader, just want a full feature version in a non stupid/black color.

Same situation, waiting for anyone to help??
Did you figure it out?

I can help here... First off you are better off getting the dual SIM model N960F/DS. That model more closely resembles the US model (I have the Note 8 N950F/DS) and it works fine in the US. It has Samsung Pay BUT you need to find a version where Samsung Pay exists in the country it was designed for and where your credit cards work on Samsung pay IN THAT COUNTRY. For example I have a UAE model where they have Samsung Pay. It works fine for my Citi card, but not my amex card that worked on my ATT model.
The model above is available in black. Find it on eBay. They are generally cheaper than the US versions.
I have had no issues whatsoever using this version in the US .
I'm waiting for my n960f/DS to arrive. In blue!!

Using n9600 here on vzw. Working fine. No volte yet, but I will flash pr fw, and have working volte.

Samsung pay will work on the international dual Sim model.
rooting will make it not work.

soraxd said:
Samsung pay will work on the international dual Sim model.
rooting will make it not work.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
It's not working for me
Sent from my SM-N9600 using Tapatalk

Just buy a case.

slayer214 said:
So Samsung released stupid colors in the USA. I want to get a black Samsung Galaxy Note 9 SM-N9600 Dual SIM to use on At&t since it is unlocked and a Snapdragon.
Will Samsung pay work in the USA on this model?
If not, is it possible to flash US unlocked firmware to get the Samsung pay feature?
I am not looking to root or unlock the bootloader, just want a full feature version in a non stupid/black color.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
did you ever figure this out? i had that version of the s9+ and couldnt get samsung pay to work, was hoping it might with this one so i can use my company (verizon) and personal (tmobile) sims in the same phone.

Anyone here have a dual sim Note 9 on t-mobile? Does wifi calling work?

bimmerboii said:
Anyone here have a dual sim Note 9 on t-mobile? Does wifi calling work?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I have one on T mobile, and it doesn't work.

They are releasing two new colors in the U.S. in October, Deep Black and Cloud Silver.
https://www.engadget.com/2018/09/27/samsung-galaxy-note-9-black-silver-us/

dr.dido89 said:
I have one on T mobile, and it doesn't work.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Root it, flash tekhd zip. You will have volte, WiFi calling. I have a rooted n9600 working with volte, WiFi calling, and visual voicemail on Verizon wireless. Some odm changes are needed.

dr.dido89 said:
I have one on T mobile, and it doesn't work.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Good to know. Thanks for the reply.

suzook said:
Root it, flash tekhd zip. You will have volte, WiFi calling. I have a rooted n9600 working with volte, WiFi calling, and visual voicemail on Verizon wireless. Some odm changes are needed.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Can you post how you got everything working? What firmware did you start with, my phone should be here tomorrow so don't know what I'm getting yet. Any help would be appreciated.

SM-N9600 Chinese Version?
I live in Toronto, Canada and I recently bought a Note 9 off someone in a private sale. It's the SM-N9600 model. I noticed that it has a lot of Chinese writing on the software during initial setup, and was different than the setup I'm used to (it didn't take me through Google account setup and also had a bunch of weird Chinese app stuff for something called Baidu, etc). In fact, it didn't even have the Play Store! I had to side load the Play Store APK then download all my apps and set my phone up that way. The Samsung Members app is still all in Chinese. Is this normal? And is there a way that I can reset the device or flash a Firmware (even if it's a factory reset where I lose my data and have to set up again) to have normal operation (i.e. Google being part of the initial setup from the beginning without having to side-load anything and to get rid of all the Chinese apps)? Any help would be extremely appreciated!

ZYak said:
I live in Toronto, Canada and I recently bought a Note 9 off someone in a private sale. It's the SM-N9600 model. I noticed that it has a lot of Chinese writing on the software during initial setup, and was different than the setup I'm used to (it didn't take me through Google account setup and also had a bunch of weird Chinese app stuff for something called Baidu, etc). In fact, it didn't even have the Play Store! I had to side load the Play Store APK then download all my apps and set my phone up that way. The Samsung Members app is still all in Chinese. Is this normal? And is there a way that I can reset the device or flash a Firmware (even if it's a factory reset where I lose my data and have to set up again) to have normal operation (i.e. Google being part of the initial setup from the beginning without having to side-load anything and to get rid of all the Chinese apps)? Any help would be extremely appreciated!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Are you sure it is a legit Note 9? You shouldn't have any of these problems, also SM-N9600 is the international version so is not chinese at all

Sprov said:
Are you sure it is a legit Note 9? You shouldn't have any of these problems, also SM-N9600 is the international version so is not chinese at all
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I wondered about that but literally everything else works and functions exactly as it should. The s pen works perfectly and with the apps that it should work with, I've downloaded the Galaxy theme store and use the Pixelized theme, I've logged in to my Samsung account, etc. Even bixby works like normal! Though I'm not sure I'm so happy about that one lol. Any suggestions that you could provide? ATM it's functioning fine and I've gone through a few workarounds to get it working like I need it to, but this is extremely frustrating. Also, when I go to settings, general management, contact us, it's Chinese options. Also in connections, data usage, more settings, service provider settings, "region"has only Chinese sities and
"Service provider" has China mobile and a few others (though I'm using it fine with Bell)
---------- Post added at 05:28 AM ---------- Previous post was at 05:25 AM ----------
ZYak said:
I wondered about that but literally everything else works and functions exactly as it should. The s pen works perfectly and with the apps that it should work with, I've downloaded the Galaxy theme store and use the Pixelized theme, I've logged in to my Samsung account, etc. Even bixby works like normal! Though I'm not sure I'm so happy about that one lol. Any suggestions that you could provide? ATM it's functioning fine and I've gone through a few workarounds to get it working like I need it to, but this is extremely frustrating. Also, when I go to settings, general management, contact us, it's Chinese options. Also in connections, data usage, more settings, service provider settings, "region"has only Chinese sities and
"Service provider" has China mobile and a few others (though I'm using it fine with Bell)
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Would taking it into a Samsung store help? Do you think they'd flash a legit Firmware on there, and if so would they charge to do so?

First of all if you don't have the receipt they won't take your phone.
Second: do you have the phone box? I have an hard time believing it's an original Note 9, I don't know how much a clone can be similar but: samsung themes should have been already installed, translations are full in all the settings, doesn't matter which firmware it has.
Also the lack of play store and the fact that you weren't ask to register your device at first boot is really really really strange. In the best case you have a weird firmware, which already is sign of a potential scam and anything could be loaded on that phone. Ih the worst scenario that is not a Note 9. Unfortunately, i would go with the latter considering what you wrote.

ZYak said:
I live in Toronto, Canada and I recently bought a Note 9 off someone in a private sale. It's the SM-N9600 model. I noticed that it has a lot of Chinese writing on the software during initial setup, and was different than the setup I'm used to (it didn't take me through Google account setup and also had a bunch of weird Chinese app stuff for something called Baidu, etc). In fact, it didn't even have the Play Store! I had to side load the Play Store APK then download all my apps and set my phone up that way. The Samsung Members app is still all in Chinese. Is this normal? And is there a way that I can reset the device or flash a Firmware (even if it's a factory reset where I lose my data and have to set up again) to have normal operation (i.e. Google being part of the initial setup from the beginning without having to side-load anything and to get rid of all the Chinese apps)? Any help would be extremely appreciated!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I think you just have Hong Kong firmware, upside is you will have oem unlock from day one check out this thread https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-9/help/sm-n9600-unlocked-bootloader-t3834022/page18

Sprov said:
First of all if you don't have the receipt they won't take your phone.
Second: do you have the phone box? I have an hard time believing it's an original Note 9, I don't know how much a clone can be similar but: samsung themes should have been already installed, translations are full in all the settings, doesn't matter which firmware it has.
Also the lack of play store and the fact that you weren't ask to register your device at first boot is really really really strange. In the best case you have a weird firmware, which already is sign of a potential scam and anything could be loaded on that phone. Ih the worst scenario that is not a Note 9. Unfortunately, i would go with the latter considering what you wrote.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
It's weird though. When I went through initial setup a date logged in to my Samsung account, I did get a legit email from Samsung about account registration on the new device. It's really confusing. I'm sure this is a real Note 9, just a weird (or international) Firmware
---------- Post added at 11:24 PM ---------- Previous post was at 11:23 PM ----------
elevatorguy said:
I think you just have Hong Kong firmware, upside is you will have oem unlock from day one check out this thread https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-9/help/sm-n9600-unlocked-bootloader-t3834022/page18
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Would the Hong Kong firmware be restricted in terms of not having certain apps on setup (e.g. Play Store, etc)?