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US Carrier unlock VS T-Moble model phone

I'm looking to upgrade to the S9 and looking for advice on whether or not to get the US carrier unlock version or the T-Mobile version. So those of you who went with the US carrier unlocked S8, What are the Pros and Cons of it please?

supercharged5 said:
I'm looking to upgrade to the S9 and looking for advice on whether or not to get the US carrier unlock version or the T-Mobile version. So those of you who went with the US carrier unlocked S8, What are the Pros and Cons of it please?
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They do not support the same set of bands/frequencies. If you plan to use it in US on T-Mobile network it is better to get it from them.

vzaliva said:
They do not support the same set of bands/frequencies. If you plan to use it in US on T-Mobile network it is better to get it from them.
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So buy directly from from T-mobile or buy from Samsung for the T-mobile carrier?

supercharged5 said:
So buy directly from from T-mobile or buy from Samsung for the T-mobile carrier?
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It does not matter as long as you buy the right model. It looks like T-mobile model numbers are:
SM-G960UZKATMB (Midnight Black)
SM-G960UZBATMB (Coral Blue)
SM-G960UZPATMB (Lilac Purple)
But please do not trust me on this and double-check before purchasing
Also, see this thread for additional discussion:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s9/help/t-mobile-vs-unlocked-version-t3756999

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Purchase (Unlocked Question) Direct from Samsung?

Does anyone know if the "Unlocked" version on Samsung's website is the International Exynos version?
Thanks in advance for any help you can provide.

chrispyutec said:
Does anyone know if the "Unlocked" version on Samsung's website is the International Exynos version?
Thanks in advance for any help you can provide.
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Yes

It's not.. it's the Snapdragon version
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For the US it's snapdragon.
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mardukeme said:
For the US it's snapdragon.
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Thank you for the answer. I'm trying to figure which exynos version to buy that I can root and also have LTE from at&t.
You wouldn't happen to know this would you.

chrispyutec said:
Thank you for the answer. I'm trying to figure which exynos version to buy that I can root and also have LTE from at&t.
You wouldn't happen to know this would you.
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I'm wondering the same thing. I'm going to try and switch my region to see if I can buy the Exonos version. If I can, through Samsung, all we have to find out is what radio bands it has. I am going to dig around a little bit. If anyone has the answer already, a response would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks

chrispyutec said:
Does anyone know if the "Unlocked" version on Samsung's website is the International Exynos version?
Thanks in advance for any help you can provide.
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Here is the list, for SD845 is identical to S9+:
https://www.techwalls.com/samsung-galaxy-note-9-sm-n960-model-number-differences/

chrispyutec said:
Thank you for the answer. I'm trying to figure which exynos version to buy that I can root and also have LTE from at&t.
You wouldn't happen to know this would you.
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960F or FD.
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
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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
sent from my Exynos S9 plus, Pixel 2 XL or Note FE
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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.

jal3223 said:
You should open a thread on it for sure. I know with the S9 and S9+ they just had to flash the Puerto Rico firmware to get signal. I'm definitely trying it when the firmware is released. Maybe the shipping firmware will work out of the box this time though.
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I will once I receive the device. Gonna be atleast a week.

Howdy all, Suzook or anyone else got any updates in this topic?

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.

suzook said:
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

Note 9 N9600 in Canada PDAPLAZA

HI All, I am ordered the note 9 from PDAPLAZA the N9600, to be able to use dual sim. I live in Canada I will be using it with Telus and rogers. Looking at the forums here it sounds like there are some issues using this model with the networks in Canda.
Can someone please who bought this model in Canada comment if the phone work fine with the networks. Also any limitation like play store, pay app, or otheres.
Also, if someone bought it from PDAPLAZA can you comment if the phone comes with English or Chinese?
thanks for the help

iyas87 said:
HI All, I am ordered the note 9 from PDAPLAZA the N9600, to be able to use dual sim. I live in Canada I will be using it with Telus and rogers. Looking at the forums here it sounds like there are some issues using this model with the networks in Canda.
Can someone please who bought this model in Canada comment if the phone work fine with the networks. Also any limitation like play store, pay app, or otheres.
Also, if someone bought it from PDAPLAZA can you comment if the phone comes with English or Chinese?
thanks for the help
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There's a complete dedicated Canadian thread on here. Maybe you'll get better responses there.
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Thanks for the reply, where would i find the Canadian thread, new to this sorry.

iyas87 said:
Thanks for the reply, where would i find the Canadian thread, new to this sorry.
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=77279762

I got the SM-N9600 from PDAPlaza. It works fine, but the one thing I'm looking into right now is how to change the country code easily to a Canadian one without completely flashing the phone (as the firmware available for that specific model doesn't have a Canadian option, so I'd have to go with SM-N960W firmware, and I'm not sure if flashing with that version of firmware on a model number that doesn't match will have any negative effects). It's not a big deal, except that Samsung Pay doesn't work and assumes I'm in China. The other option I've read is to just keep it as it is and use Google Pay instead.
If you come across anything on that topic, let me know.

MikiMau5 said:
I got the SM-N9600 from PDAPlaza. It works fine, but the one thing I'm looking into right now is how to change the country code easily to a Canadian one without completely flashing the phone (as the firmware available for that specific model doesn't have a Canadian option, so I'd have to go with SM-N960W firmware, and I'm not sure if flashing with that version of firmware on a model number that doesn't match will have any negative effects). It's not a big deal, except that Samsung Pay doesn't work and assumes I'm in China. The other option I've read is to just keep it as it is and use Google Pay instead.
If you come across anything on that topic, let me know.
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Thank you for the info. If it just samsung pay is the limitation then it should be fine. Can I ask you when you got the phone, was it sealed? Also, was it in English when you first set it up? and did it have a US adapter.

iyas87 said:
Thank you for the info. If it just samsung pay is the limitation then it should be fine. Can I ask you when you got the phone, was it sealed? Also, was it in English when you first set it up? and did it have a US adapter.
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I just got it in the mail on Wednesday (ordered it on Sunday, so pretty quick turn around over the long weekend). Everything was totally sealed and when you start it up you can select English right off the bat. I just got rid of the additional Chinese keyboard language settings and made it either English (US or Canada). The charger is an Asian one, but they send an adapter with it. Also, the cord is USB, so it can be used with any other plug-in. I'm not sure if that affects the fast charging, so I'll probably get an induction charger instead anyways. If you're switching over from a different brand, the Samsung Switch app is awesome. I just finished it and got everything, including my messages transferred from my iPhone.

MikiMau5 said:
I just got it in the mail on Wednesday (ordered it on Sunday, so pretty quick turn around over the long weekend). Everything was totally sealed and when you start it up you can select English right off the bat. I just got rid of the additional Chinese keyboard language settings and made it either English (US or Canada). The charger is an Asian one, but they send an adapter with it. Also, the cord is USB, so it can be used with any other plug-in. I'm not sure if that affects the fast charging, so I'll probably get an induction charger instead anyways. If you're switching over from a different brand, the Samsung Switch app is awesome. I just finished it and got everything, including my messages transferred from my iPhone.
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Oh great! can I ask you did you order the 512gb or the 128gb. The 512gb model lead time 15-25day!!!

iyas87 said:
Oh great! can I ask you did you order the 512gb or the 128gb. The 512gb model lead time 15-25day!!!
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I got the 128 GB model.

Hey there, thanks for the helpful info. Just womdering, have you noticed anything megative with network speeds? And I presume you got that model so you can root, correct? Have you had any luck? I saw the whole guide and everything, just curious if it was worked out for a canadian as well.

I received the 512GB from PDAplaza, it is great! for some reason, I found it much faster than the unlocked one 512Gb i bought from amazon US Version. Please note the device comes with Chinese first, you need to change the language, samsung pay and samsung members are stuck to hong kong.

I got the N9600 from Hong Kong and I am with Fido network right now. As soon as booted it up it was all in chinese but quickly changed to english, so no problems there. However, sadly it only runs on 4G network, no LTE

Turbenator said:
I got the N9600 from Hong Kong and I am with Fido network right now. As soon as booted it up it was all in chinese but quickly changed to english, so no problems there. However, sadly it only runs on 4G network, no LTE
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You sure it's not just showing 4G instead of 4G LTE?
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Turbenator said:
I got the N9600 from Hong Kong and I am with Fido network right now. As soon as booted it up it was all in chinese but quickly changed to english, so no problems there. However, sadly it only runs on 4G network, no LTE
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4G =Lte
Just 2 different terminologies bars on the Rom u have

Where to buy?

Anybody able to order yet for international delivery? Trying to get one here in USA... aliexpress & other seem not to have any yet Even though on sale......

Clove has it and carphone warehouse.

Hi,
I bought a P30 pro, 256GB with a Huawei Watch GT (a "gift") , at 3.dk in Denmark for DKK 5.160 i.e. ~ $ 775 + ~$7 a month more than I used to pay for the network. It is to be delivered next week.
I know nothing about the version no., but hope it is European 432. Dual-sim should be included.
I have been quite happy with my P20 pro, but unhappy with slow very slow updates. But after a year of updates the camera i absolutely faboulous now, which it was not to begin with.
According to our DXO friends in France the P30 pro is the absolutely best on photografing, so I am looking forward to see if they are right there
Good luck
Kurt

So Amazon UK has it for pre-order with delivery by April 6... was able to place an order here in the USA... Funny enough, Amazon France has it as well but won't... I'll see if they scrap my pre-order but in my recent experience with the Xiaomi Mi 9, if the order is in, it charges ok and then its golden... fingers cross. Should get it before April 9th!!!!

mahst68 said:
So Amazon UK has it for pre-order with delivery by April 6... was able to place an order here in the USA... Funny enough, Amazon France has it as well but won't... I'll see if they scrap my pre-order but in my recent experience with the Xiaomi Mi 9, if the order is in, it charges ok and then its golden... fingers cross. Should get it before April 9th!!!!
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It should go through. I ordered the Huawei super car charger from there and it said couldn't be delivered to the US. I got it a few days later. Already placed my order for the P30 pro from Amazon UK.

danon.brown said:
It should go through. I ordered the Huawei super car charger from there and it said couldn't be delivered to the US. I got it a few days later. Already placed my order for the P30 pro from Amazon UK.
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Mine in black arrived today and it is nice. Was able to get a 256GB / 8GB setup from an overseas contact for a little of a shipping premium. It's awesome. Worth getting however you can:good:

mahst68 said:
Mine in black arrived today and it is nice. Was able to get a 256GB / 8GB setup from an overseas contact for a little of a shipping premium. It's awesome. Worth getting however you can:good:
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What phone are you coming from?

danon.brown said:
What phone are you coming from?
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Just about all new phones but my daily recently was Mate 20 Pro. I can say without a doubt this is better and better then S10 and Xiaomi Mi 9 and Google Pixel 3 XL and Nokia 9

mahst68 said:
Just about all new phones but my daily recently was Mate 20 Pro. I can say without a doubt this is better and better then S10 and Xiaomi Mi 9 and Google Pixel 3 XL and Nokia 9
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Any chance you have TMobile? Highly doubt it but can you see if there is a Wi-Fi calling option?

danon.brown said:
Any chance you have TMobile? Highly doubt it but can you see if there is a Wi-Fi calling option?
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TMobile of course but yes no wifi calling since its not a phone available in the US even though I heard TMobile overseas has it as an offering. I haven't dig into that aspect to see if I can. I do know that you can always do the the Google voice workaround but really isn't a factor for me currently :angel:

mahst68 said:
Anybody able to order yet for international delivery? Trying to get one here in USA... aliexpress & other seem not to have any yet Even though on sale......
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I purchased mine from TechnoLec U.K. and got the unlocked Global / U.K. version for use in the USA. I did not get the best deal, but I didn't want to mess with some of the other people on eBay that seemed a little sketchy. These guys are authorized and they had 100% ratings. Hopefully it works out.
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EricMartinSoCal said:
I purchased mine from TechnoLec U.K. and got the unlocked Global / U.K. version for use in the USA. I did not get the best deal, but I didn't want to mess with some of the other people on eBay that seemed a little sketchy. These guys are authorized and they had 100% ratings. Hopefully it works out.
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Yep got mine yesterday from overseas from a guy o know. Received yesterday, black 256GB / 8GB dual SIM international version. It's great

mahst68 said:
Yep got mine yesterday from overseas from a guy o know. Received yesterday, black 256GB / 8GB dual SIM international version. It's great
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Are you using the UK model, VOG-L09 or VOG-L29? What service are you?
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EricMartinSoCal said:
Are you using the UK model, VOG-L09 or VOG-L29? What service are you?
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VOG-L29 on T-Mobile

mahst68 said:
VOG-L29 on T-Mobile
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Good to hear you are happy. I'm on Google Fi which uses T-Mobile and I was a bit worried but my VOG-L09 uses the same bands. Thanks!
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Whats the difference between L09 and L29?

mahst68 said:
VOG-L29 on T-Mobile
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Can you confirm the phone has VOLTE on TMO US?
Place a call with wifi off and see if it still says 4g LTE.
Or download Network Cell Info Lite from playstore and go to the Device + Sim and see if VoLTE capable says "Yes".
Screen shot would be highly appreciated.
Thanks,

microhaxo said:
Can you confirm the phone has VOLTE on TMO US?
Place a call with wifi off and see if it still says 4g LTE.
Or download Network Cell Info Lite from playstore and go to the Device + Sim and see if VoLTE capable says "Yes".
Screen shot would be highly appreciated.
Thanks,
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VoLTE confirmed. Wifi Calling of course is not supported with Huawei and TMO USA

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VoLTE confirmed. Wifi Calling of course is not supported with Huawei and TMO USA
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Great news. I have 2 VOG-L09's on order so I hope they are the same as your dual sim unlocked one

shollywood said:
Whats the difference between L09 and L29?
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I believe one is International (VOG-L29) and the other is U.K. (VOG-L09). The bands are the same. Th VOG-L29 is "hybrid dual SIM"
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Great news. I have 2 VOG-L09's on order so I hope they are the same as your dual sim unlocked one
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I also got the unlocked UK VOG-L09 and it should be the same as the other.
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