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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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KOLIOSIS said:
Yeah, the Pixel 3XL deserves its own Android P nickname:
Sent from my HUAWEI BKL-L04 using XDA Labs
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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
sent from my Exynos S9 plus, Pixel 2 XL or Note FE
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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

note 8 vs gs8 (att) which is easier to root?

also any other major considerations other than scren size? coming in from the gs5

zetsui said:
also any other major considerations other than scren size? coming in from the gs5
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They both have locked bootloaders!
Search for Samfail for note 8
Search for Sampwn for gs8
On note 8 you'll be stuck on bootloader v1, 2, and v3 once you go to bootloader v4 no more root. (Samsung patched the exploit). This is only for root! No custom kernels because bootloader is still locked.
Same thing happened to gs8 (not sure though on which bootloader versions has root and which ones doesn't. )

BluePhnx said:
They both have locked bootloaders!
Search for Samfail for note 8
Search for Sampwn for gs8
On note 8 you'll be stuck on bootloader v1, 2, and v3 once you go to bootloader v4 no more root. (Samsung patched the exploit). This is only for root! No custom kernels because bootloader is still locked.
Same thing happened to gs8 (not sure though on which bootloader versions has root and which ones doesn't. )
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which manufacturers are the best for the unlocked bootloaders? This ****ing sucks! When I was doing my GS5 it was beginnning to get tricky with Samsung and Motorola was the worst, now it seems like they are all doing it. It's also not clear where I can get the international versions or even their model numbers online, if they are unlocked bootloaders or the same wavelengths (GSM etc)

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which manufacturers are the best for the unlocked bootloaders? This ****ing sucks! When I was doing my GS5 it was beginnning to get tricky with Samsung and Motorola was the worst, now it seems like they are all doing it. It's also not clear where I can get the international versions or even their model numbers online, if they are unlocked bootloaders or the same wavelengths (GSM etc)
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1) Oneplus
2) Xiaomi

zetsui said:
which manufacturers are the best for the unlocked bootloaders? This ****ing sucks! When I was doing my GS5 it was beginnning to get tricky with Samsung and Motorola was the worst, now it seems like they are all doing it. It's also not clear where I can get the international versions or even their model numbers online, if they are unlocked bootloaders or the same wavelengths (GSM etc)
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If you want to root and have custom kernels and roms go with the international models SM-N950F (exynos soc) or s8 SM-G950F / s8+ Sm-G955F (both exynos soc). They both have the options to unlock the bootloader by the OEM switch in developer options. (But some phones you'll have to wait 7 or so days before it appears, so do some reading on OEM switch disappears).
Right now the s8 has more custom roms then note 8 atm.
So if you don't need the spen go with the s8/s8+.
I would check to make sure either phone supports your carrier bands.
Check this site for carrier band support:
https://willmyphonework.net
Or
https://www.frequencycheck.com/models
(The second might be better to use.)
If you want another company Oneplus, google pixel, etc
Thought about the n9/ s9 / s9+ or even the new s10?

BluePhnx said:
If you want to root and have custom kernels and roms go with the international models SM-N950F (exynos soc) or s8 SM-G950F / s8+ Sm-G955F (both exynos soc). They both have the options to unlock the bootloader by the OEM switch in developer options. (But some phones you'll have to wait 7 or so days before it appears, so do some reading on OEM switch disappears).
Right now the s8 has more custom roms then note 8 atm.
So if you don't need the spen go with the s8/s8+.
I would check to make sure either phone supports your carrier bands.
Check this site for carrier band support:
https://willmyphonework.net
Or
https://www.frequencycheck.com/models
(The second might be better to use.)
If you want another company Oneplus, google pixel, etc
Thought about the n9/ s9 / s9+ or even the new s10?
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Want to spend at most $450 used or new
Too expensive. I am phsyically active can drop or forget phone in a lto of places and it's happened before
Ordered the GS 8 F variant (international) ....too much choice nowadays. I made a lto of notes when shopping this time around
Used Anandtech and GSMareana including GSM arean's battery life test on how i'd use the phone
Crossreferenced kingroot and xda to see if phones were rootable
Came up with list :
Huawei Mate 10 vs Google Pixel vs SS 8 variants (active,+, normal) vs Xiaomi Max 2
Xiami has the most battery life followed byMate then S8 then Pixel 2 XL
Pixel 2XL seems less superior than the S8 in all regards. S8 active seems to have an locked forever bootl loader
Huawei mate 10 pro hardly has devleopment for such a popular device on XDA- out
Same with Xiaomi Max 2
Ok so S8 vs S8+
Two finger typing good for : not dropping phone, stylus, dont care about those two things
one finger: good for using phone while driving, and smaller and less weight while sprinting in the park
S8 it is more availability of the F than the FD (dual sim otherwise the same) on the international unlocked bootloader versions of the phone

OnePlus 7T pro 5G coming to TMobile

https://www.t-mobile.com/devices/5g-phones?icid=WMM_TMNG_C_19NETWRK5G_JXY3B6IVGF90PZUQV18612_HP

Yea i think im going to upgrade, i love the color accents , and itll be a lil bit of an upgrade from my OP7PRO
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Depending on the price, I may be all over this. I would be upgrading from a 6t

Only difference from 7Pro is a little better CPU . The storage is down to 128gb instead of the 256gb I have. Is the Snapdragon 855+ worth it to upgrade ?
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Also only the 7T is coming to TMobile right now. There is no 7T Pro till later this year and that is going to be the 7T Pro Mclaren . No release date for the McLaren yet .

philiptibbs said:
Only difference from 7Pro is a little better CPU . The storage is down to 128gb instead of the 256gb I have. Is the Snapdragon 855+ worth it to upgrade ?
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Also only the 7T is coming to TMobile right now. There is no 7T Pro till later this year and that is going to be the 7T Pro Mclaren . No release date for the McLaren yet .
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Correct. The T-Mobile 7t Pro McLaren went up for "pre register" today. They no longer have the 7 Pro available. So yes, 12gb ram, quad hd screen, and 256gb storage is an upgrade over the 7t, which is the only other OnePlus device currently available on T-Mobile

I've already pre-registered as well. Was about to pull the trigger on the 7 Pro since I was so disappointed in the Pixel 4. Glad I waited.
QUICK QUESTION:
Going back to the Nexus 5 days, I've always bought my Nexus/Pixel phones outright directly from Google. This will be my first phone that isn't a Nexus/Pixel. I'm assuming this will only be available through the T-Mobile store, and not directly through OnePlus. If so, is there any benefits if I pay for the phone all upfront with T-Mobile. I'm assuming that gets rid of the SIM lock, but what about updates and everything. Does that automatically switch the software from the locked down T-Mo one to the OnePlus update track? Or would I have to unlock the bootloader and switch to the international version software to get updates directly from OnePlus? Thanks in advance!

charesa39 said:
I've already pre-registered as well. Was about to pull the trigger on the 7 Pro since I was so disappointed in the Pixel 4. Glad I waited.
QUICK QUESTION:
Going back to the Nexus 5 days, I've always bought my Nexus/Pixel phones outright directly from Google. This will be my first phone that isn't a Nexus/Pixel. I'm assuming this will only be available through the T-Mobile store, and not directly through OnePlus. If so, is there any benefits if I pay for the phone all upfront with T-Mobile. I'm assuming that gets rid of the SIM lock, but what about updates and everything. Does that automatically switch the software from the locked down T-Mo one to the OnePlus update track? Or would I have to unlock the bootloader and switch to the international version software to get updates directly from OnePlus? Thanks in advance!
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Paying it off will NOT switch it to international software. I believe Your updates will still come from T-Mobile unless you go through the unlock process with both TMobile and OnePlus.Keep in mind, since there is technically no international version of the 7t Pro 5G McLaren because it is currently going to be a T-Mobile exclusive, I don't know how that will work as far as "converting" it to international software goes. Hopefully someone can correct me if I'm wrong

When you pre registered did you get any indication of price yet?

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When you pre registered did you get any indication of price yet?
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I pre registered and no indication of price

I pre registered too for the 7T Pro McLaren ! I have the 7 Pro right now .

Ryano89 said:
Paying it off will NOT switch it to international software. I believe Your updates will still come from T-Mobile unless you go through the unlock process with both TMobile and OnePlus.Keep in mind, since there is technically no international version of the 7t Pro 5G McLaren because it is currently going to be a T-Mobile exclusive, I don't know how that will work as far as "converting" it to international software goes. Hopefully someone can correct me if I'm wrong
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Dang! I completely overlooked that aspect of it. You're right, as there probably won't be an unlocked version of the ROM to switch to in the US. So I'd be completely at the mercy of T-Mo when it comes to updates and bloatware EVEN AFTER PAYING IT ALL OFF UPFRONT!!! That sucks... I'm used to getting updates straight from the source with Google phones, and absolutely hate the additional "features" carriers put on their version of the phones.. That's the reason I buy my phones outright upfront. But more importantly, I like having the factory image in case something goes awry. Especially since I want to unlock and root using Magisk. I'm assuming the factory image wouldn't be available through T-Mobile either... Now I'm contemplating if I should just get the 7 Pro straight from OnePlus just for the added peace of mind. Hmm...
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When you pre registered did you get any indication of price yet?
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Unfortunately, no. In fact, I never even received any email indicating I pre-registered...

charesa39 said:
Dang! I completely overlooked that aspect of it. You're right, as there probably won't be an unlocked version of the ROM to switch to in the US. So I'd be completely at the mercy of T-Mo when it comes to updates and bloatware EVEN AFTER PAYING IT ALL OFF UPFRONT!!! That sucks... I'm used to getting updates straight from the source with Google phones, and absolutely hate the additional "features" carriers put on their version of the phones.. That's the reason I buy my phones outright upfront. But more importantly, I like having the factory image in case something goes awry. Especially since I want to unlock and root using Magisk. I'm assuming the factory image wouldn't be available through T-Mobile either... Now I'm contemplating if I should just get the 7 Pro straight from OnePlus just for the added peace of mind. Hmm...
Unfortunately, no. In fact, I never even received any email indicating I pre-registered...
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It's possible that the OnePlus 7t Pro rom could work, I just don't know if the 5g modem would make it incompatible or not

Also, Pre registered on T-Mobile for the 7T Pro McLaren. I'll be interested in the price, release date, trade in, etc.

Ryano89 said:
It's possible that the OnePlus 7t Pro rom could work, I just don't know if the 5g modem would make it incompatible or not
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Hmm... Maybe. I'll probably wait then to see if there is a solution to switch it to the international version. I wouldn't even care about losing 5G connectivity if everything else worked and I could get updates straight from OnePlus. 4G is perfectly fine with me for now. At least until 5G matures. I've been reading so many negatives about T-Mobile's lag in updates vs the unlocked models.

Careful with OnePlus and 5G - they are not reliable.
The 7 Pro 5G hasn't been getting support, we have no open betas and threads get closed/ignored on their forums.
Sources don't get updated so there is no custom ROMs or Kernels that work on this device.
6/6T got Android 10 before we even have a promise of it.

iRhyiku said:
Careful with OnePlus and 5G - they are not reliable.
The 7 Pro 5G hasn't been getting support, we have no open betas and threads get closed/ignored on their forums.
Sources don't get updated so there is no custom ROMs or Kernels that work on this device.
6/6T got Android 10 before we even have a promise of it.
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Thank you, that's good to know. Although the McLaren 5g will launch with 10 on it, I'm concerned about future updates

Ryano89 said:
Thank you, that's good to know. Although the McLaren 5g will launch with 10 on it, I'm concerned about future updates
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As am I. Won't pay full for. If there is a trade in deal then I'll get it. Otherwise there's no incentive.

strictlyphat said:
As am I. Won't pay full for. If there is a trade in deal then I'll get it. Otherwise there's no incentive.
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Yeah, if they're banking on the 5G connectivity as an incentive, they're sadly mistaken. Especially considering they only have it in like 6 cities throughout the US right now.

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Yeah, if they're banking on the 5G connectivity as an incentive, they're sadly mistaken. Especially considering they only have it in like 6 cities throughout the US right now.
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Yea I could care less about 5g. Home and work I get over 100mbps with 4g. I just want that McLaren phone. The trade in on OnePlus 6t last year was incentive enuff and I got it. The 7t, 0 incentive so it's still sitting on TMobile shelf. If McLaren has no incentive I'll order stick with my 7 pro.

https://www.theverge.com/2019/7/1/19102891/tmobile-5g-network-launch-test-speeds-impressions-samsung
I can't see why anyone would pay the premium for 5G at this point. As stated, the connectivity is just not there. This article is 4 months old but the challenges are not SW or even device related, they are infrastructure. By the time any carrier has a 5G offering that is widely available, the current generation of devices will be obsolete.

I am buying s10 soon. A help needed

Hello guys
I am planning to buy s10 next week. It's exynos version. And has android 9 and 1ui old version . I think I will get android 10 and 1ui 2 on OTA. But my doubt is , how I get all the camera patches, finger print sensor patches and other updates that samsung given all 2019 year ? Pls help me before I buy and stuck with unpatched softwares.

I just bought a Snapdragon Verizon (US varient) S10, I flashed the international version S10 software to it and now i have android 10 and one ui2

Terrible battery life on the Exynos.
I don't get ota as I'm TKD, and I still had the patch for fingerprint. the rest you can always update once it is available to download

Avantiel said:
I just bought a Snapdragon Verizon (US varient) S10, I flashed the international version S10 software to it and now i have android 10 and one ui2
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Lol wut?

Why? There will be better devices coming out soon.

floridaman said:
Why? There will be better devices coming out soon.
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If you're talking about the S20, not really.

Tel864 said:
If you're talking about the S20, not really.
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I am not.... The S20 is way overpriced for what it is... I have the S10+ and it's been one of the worst devices in years I've had... I wouldn't trust Samsung to give a decent device again in particular paying what they want for the S20