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Hello
I am considering purchasing the Note 4 here in the UK, my question is will I be better off trying to source the exynos version or stay with snapdragon?
I am currently with Vodafone in UK - if I go with exynos will I be able to use 4G with this?
Has anyone else in the UK got the exnos version & is there an update to Lollipop yet?
Where did you buy the exynos version?
Thanks
910u taiwan is far superior to any other. works fine in the uk but probably not on 4G.
910F for O2 has the lollipop version. mine was bought off ebay from a taiwan seller
Exynos or Snapdragon
Blobq said:
Hello
I am considering purchasing the Note 4 here in the UK, my question is will I be better off trying to source the exynos version or stay with snapdragon?
I am currently with Vodafone in UK - if I go with exynos will I be able to use 4G with this?
Has anyone else in the UK got the exnos version & is there an update to Lollipop yet?
Where did you buy the exynos version?
Thanks
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This really depends on what kind of user you are. If you like flashing custom ROMs etc the snapdragon will serve you better.
If you just want to go for stock the Exynos outperfoms the snapdragon. The difference is small though.
There is video with a full comparison on youtube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=83Hkb3FAncc
Goodluck with your choice
Hello All.
I hope this thread will help myself and others in a similar situation.
I went to extreme lengths and procured myself a N950N (SK Telekom Version) to be able to have TWRP and root and all that good stuff.
Problem was using that device on T-Mobile USA left me handicapped in terms of cell quality, LTE speeds etc.
I wasn't the only one either, a lot of folks who bought the F or N versions weren't getting the same Carrier Aggregation combinations or band\frequency usage that the US versions were accustomed to.
Should we expect the same moving forward with the Note 9 Exynos version?
If so, then the obvious inquiry will be related towards snapdragon -, it was months before samfail ever hit SD835 samsung devices, and even then it was handicapped until 10 months after release where it got slightly better.
IS the situation going to remain the same ? What are the developments on the S9\s9+ snapdragon in that aspect?
Just trying to make the right decisions as root is non negotiable for me... and i'm certain it is for many others..
and most importantly, will we have the OEM unlock issue if we buy the int'l model?
masri1987 said:
and most importantly, will we have the OEM unlock issue if we buy the int'l model?
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this this a thousand times this.
masri1987 said:
and most importantly, will we have the OEM unlock issue if we buy the int'l model?
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Yes of course it will.
Much better than having a locked BL and never having root, the snap s9 still has nothing and its been out since April.
OP i would look into the HK or latin America snapdragon versions, they are not locked and would likely have similar frequencies
sent from my Exynos S9 plus, Pixel 2 XL or Note FE
soraxd said:
this this a thousand times this.
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Agreed, it's why i went with the Korean Note 8 , to avoid the unlock wait period, but then i suffered because of band incompatibility
force70 said:
Yes of course it will.
Much better than having a locked BL and never having root, the snap s9 still has nothing and its been out since April.
OP i would look into the HK or latin America snapdragon versions, they are not locked and would likely have similar frequencies
sent from my Exynos S9 plus, Pixel 2 XL or Note FE
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@force70 , good to see you around these parts.
Wanna give me the resellers that would sell HK or Latin American SD versions with unlocked bootloaders?
All i know are the EU\UK Resellers & Wondamobile (not dealing with ebay again :\ )
masri1987 said:
Agreed, it's why i went with the Korean Note 8 , to avoid the unlock wait period, but then i suffered because of band incompatibility
@force70 , good to see you around these parts.
Wanna give me the resellers that would sell HK or Latin American SD versions with unlocked bootloaders?
All i know are the EU\UK Resellers & Wondamobile (not dealing with ebay again :\ )
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Yeah bro, i skipped the Note 8 but will be here for the 9! How you been?
I know pda plaza will have the unlocked snap, they are already doing pre orders and have them posted. Swiftronics.ca will have them also (both sites had the S9 unlocked snap when i got my exynos).
Kinda bummed no silver or gold but the copper looks kinda cool
sent from my Exynos S9 plus, Pixel 2 XL or Note FE
masri1987 said:
and most importantly, will we have the OEM unlock issue if we buy the int'l model?
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Please can you explain what this issue is?
I thought the international versions come carrier unlocked.
rajil.s said:
Please can you explain what this issue is?
I thought the international versions come carrier unlocked.
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Has nothing to do with network unlock, you have to wait 7 days for OEM unlock to appear.
Search for more detailed info please as its readily available.
sent from my Exynos S9 plus, Pixel 2 XL or Note FE
force70 said:
Has nothing to do with network unlock, you have to wait 7 days for OEM unlock to appear.
Search for more detailed info please as its readily available.
sent from my Exynos S9 plus, Pixel 2 XL or Note FE
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the note 8 was 15 horrible days.
I'm on the oneplus 6 right now, i'm happy with it, but as you know, being a tech-slut it's hard to keep my desires under control.
masri1987 said:
the note 8 was 15 horrible days.
I'm on the oneplus 6 right now, i'm happy with it, but as you know, being a tech-slut it's hard to keep my desires under control.
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Tell me about it lol...
At least i know i wont want pixel 3, ugliest monstrosity of a device ever... and that inotch.....wtf were they thinking lol?
sent from my Exynos S9 plus, Pixel 2 XL or Note FE
force70 said:
Tell me about it lol...
At least i know i wont want pixel 3, ugliest monstrosity of a device ever... and that inotch.....wtf were they thinking lol?
sent from my Exynos S9 plus, Pixel 2 XL or Note FE
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Yeah, the Pixel 3XL deserves its own Android P nickname:
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force70 said:
Tell me about it lol...
At least i know i wont want pixel 3, ugliest monstrosity of a device ever... and that inotch.....wtf were they thinking lol?
sent from my Exynos S9 plus, Pixel 2 XL or Note FE
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Yeah, the Pixel 3XL deserves its own Android P nickname:
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Agreed. Total abomination. Shame as I was waiting to pick it up to replace my aging S6 but have now turned to the Note 9.
KOLIOSIS said:
Yeah, the Pixel 3XL deserves its own Android P nickname:
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Hahahah..... definitely
sent from my Exynos S9 plus, Pixel 2 XL or Note FE
I might be wrong, but i thought i read somewhere that ALL Note 9s were going to be using the Snapdragon. Is there still going to be an Exynos version for international?
cloudraker said:
I might be wrong, but i thought i read somewhere that ALL Note 9s were going to be using the Snapdragon. Is there still going to be an Exynos version for international?
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Lol....not is there going to be.
There is.
They are already up for pre order in numerous places. For example I got my exynos S9 plus here:
https://pdaplaza.ca/collections/sam...gb-metallic-copper-factory-unlocked-pre-order
sent from my Exynos S9 plus, Pixel 2 XL or Note FE
masri1987 said:
and most importantly, will we have the OEM unlock issue if we buy the int'l model?
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I purchased my S8, Note 8 and S9 Plus from CLOVE in the UK - (the F varient) and I NEVER had OEM Unlock issues in any of those devices. Never. I purchsed my Note 9 from CLove on the 9th - and look forward to getting it when it ships later this month.
To be honest, I don't know why some people have OEM Unlock issues for devices they buy on EBAR or other places and why I never have for the Samsung Devices I purchased at CLOVE - but it's enough that I will always buy new Samsung phones from CLOVE to help avoid having to deal with that.
force70 said:
Lol....not is there going to be.
There is.
They are already up for pre order in numerous places. For example I got my exynos S9 plus here:
https://pdaplaza.ca/collections/sam...gb-metallic-copper-factory-unlocked-pre-order
sent from my Exynos S9 plus, Pixel 2 XL or Note FE
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I'll make you a good deal on my Note 8 if you want it..
force70 said:
Lol....not is there going to be.
There is.
They are already up for pre order in numerous places. For example I got my exynos S9 plus here:
https://pdaplaza.ca/collections/sam...gb-metallic-copper-factory-unlocked-pre-order
sent from my Exynos S9 plus, Pixel 2 XL or Note FE
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I really want the snapdragon unlocked bootloader Note 9. Didn't really enjoy the exynos experience on the note 8,
Do you have link for the note 9 snapdragon unlocked?
Also, i doubt rom support will exist... or anything at all so what would be the point ? lol
masri1987 said:
I really want the snapdragon unlocked bootloader Note 9. Didn't really enjoy the exynos experience on the note 8,
Do you have link for the note 9 snapdragon unlocked?
Also, i doubt rom support will exist... or anything at all so what would be the point ? lol
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Can you specify why you are not satisfied with exyons version of you note 8?
wase4711 said:
I'll make you a good deal on my Note 8 if you want it..
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Hellz no lol. Cant stand the fingerprint sensor location, thats why i ditched my s8 plus!
Hows it going wase? Long time no talk bro
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masri1987 said:
I really want the snapdragon unlocked bootloader Note 9. Didn't really enjoy the exynos experience on the note 8,
Do you have link for the note 9 snapdragon unlocked?
Also, i doubt rom support will exist... or anything at all so what would be the point ? lol
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That same site has the unlocked snap also! They sell both so you can pick your poison. The N9600 is the snap you want
sent from my Exynos S9 plus, Pixel 2 XL or Note FE
In some of the YouTube unboxing videos, a clear case is inside the pamphlet with the sim ejector & paperwork? Anyone know if it's
only included with the review units, or will select markets come with a case?
Stixxbixby said:
In some of the YouTube unboxing videos, a clear case is inside the pamphlet with the sim ejector & paperwork? Anyone know if it's
only included with the review units, or will select markets come with a case?
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I have watched many review videos, and I didn't see any phone with the case included. Could you please send me the link to that video?
l.hieunghia1999 said:
I have watched many review videos, and I didn't see any phone with the case included. Could you please send me the link to that video?
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I seriously doubt any US models are going to have a case included.
I can't recall any prior Samsung flagships sold in the US having a case included.
My Note FE had one,but,that was an import..........................
https://youtu.be/gI4Xm2kD71g?t=187
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https://youtu.be/gI4Xm2kD71g?t=187
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Thanks! I am in India, and it seems the Note 9 will ship with a free case, at least in this region.
Which means I don't need to buy one until more options are available from popular case brands.
There is no case in retail box.
Market dependant? The note 7 and 8 both came with clear cases (hard plastic) in the UK.
There were some promo bags given out to people buying them early as a way of thanking them for getting the word out on various media.
No free case with my note8
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KOLIOSIS said:
I seriously doubt any US models are going to have a case included.
I can't recall any prior Samsung flagships sold in the US having a case included.
My Note FE had one,but,that was an import..........................
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Yep, exynos should have it.
My s9 came with a case
sent from my Exynos S9 plus, Pixel 2 XL or Note FE
Market dependant. Having said so, only the international Exynos models are seen with the case in the box, like my s9+ Exynos.
Virgo_Guy said:
Market dependant. Having said so, only the international Exynos models are seen with the case in the box, like my s9+ Exynos.
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By international you mean any specific model number or simply "non US"?
I live in EU and we normally get Exynos variants. So does that mean it will come with a Clear View case?
bat0nas said:
By international you mean any specific model number or simply "non US"?
I live in EU and we normally get Exynos variants. So does that mean it will come with a Clear View case?
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Exynos variant is the "international" one. The USA/LATAM/China/Japan/HK etc. models get the SD variant if I'm not wrong.
Staying in the EU, you might get the case(hey, it's not the clearview case for sure ) . But I feel it's market dependant than being model-dependant even though only the Exynos ones are seen being shipped with the case.
bonerp said:
Market dependant? The note 7 and 8 both came with clear cases (hard plastic) in the UK.
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Mine didn't, bought directly from Samsung UK.
skally said:
Mine didn't, bought directly from Samsung UK.
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Got the 7 from cpw and the 8. I think my s8 had one too.... That was from jl
bonerp said:
Got the 7 from cpw and the 8. I think my s8 had one too.... That was from jl
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I bought the note 8 and ordered the note 9 direct because I wanted dual SIM variants.
Virgo_Guy said:
Exynos variant is the "international" one. The USA/LATAM/China/Japan/HK etc. models get the SD variant if I'm not wrong.
Staying in the EU, you might get the case(hey, it's not the clearview case for sure ) . But I feel it's market dependant than being model-dependant even though only the Exynos ones are seen being shipped with the case.
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Well.. I will know for sure on 24th.
Will post here once I unboxed mine.
Just unboxed European 960F (Exynos) Ocean Blue 128GB model and it didn't have cover included. Bought the Clear Cover separately.
I'm not a big lover of clear covers but some protection is needed until I will choose something permanent.
bat0nas said:
Just unboxed European 960F (Exynos) Ocean Blue 128GB model and it didn't have cover included. Bought the Clear Cover separately.
I'm not a big lover of clear covers but some protection is needed until I will choose something permanent.
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Umm, so, clearly it's market/region specific.
bat0nas said:
Just unboxed European 960F (Exynos) Ocean Blue 128GB model and it didn't have cover included. Bought the Clear Cover separately.
I'm not a big lover of clear covers but some protection is needed until I will choose something permanent.
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How did you get one so early?
sent from my Exynos S9 plus, Pixel 2 XL or Note FE
Hi All
I recently purchased Note 9 512gb version in the UK and one of my reasons was to try out one ui. I was very excited but to my disappointment i discovered no one ui for the uk note 9 just yet. I wonder if there is a way to flash this software on uk phone without rooting etc?
thanks
riz157 said:
Hi All
I recently purchased Note 9 512gb version in the UK and one of my reasons was to try out one ui. I was very excited but to my disappointment i discovered no one ui for the uk note 9 just yet. I wonder if there is a way to flash this software on uk phone without rooting etc?
thanks
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Exynos device? I think there is none solution for exynos device. Have to wait January for the official update.
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really, where did you get this info from?
Here
https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...-9-exynos-android-p-version-15-11-18-t3866228
I've heard the beta is only for the s9 and s9+ only though... Hope I'm wrong
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I've heard the beta is only for the s9 and s9+ only though... Hope I'm wrong
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That was the Samsung Experience 10 beta program, the One UI beta program which starts tomorrow will also include the Note 9!
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That was the Samsung Experience 10 beta program, the One UI beta program which starts tomorrow will also include the Note 9!
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Is One UI independent to Pie?
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riz157 said:
Hi All
I recently purchased Note 9 512gb version in the UK and one of my reasons was to try out one ui. I was very excited but to my disappointment i discovered no one ui for the uk note 9 just yet. I wonder if there is a way to flash this software on uk phone without rooting etc?
thanks
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From what is known, there will be no beta for the note 9. There is a leaked firmware/ROM beta, but it's for snapdragon variant. You will have to count on the other reasons you get the phone and wait till January for that one.
Not my email, but from a Sprint USA S9 user.View attachment 4643448
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Is One UI independent to Pie?
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No, OneUi also runs on Pie.
Screenshot from today's conference
No 8gb/128gb global release version, what the hell are they think...
bluegizmo83 said:
No 8gb/128gb global release version, what the hell are they think...
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Pretty sure that was the original plan. Only Tencent has the smaller versions.
barry99705 said:
Pretty sure that was the original plan. Only Tencent has the smaller versions.
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Maybe, but they would have undoubtedly sold exponentially more devices if they'd release it globally...
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Maybe, but they would have undoubtedly sold exponentially more devices if they'd release it globally...
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It'll probably come a month or 2 later. Will not releasing that SKU.
128GB/8G is only for China
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Pretty sure that was the original plan. Only Tencent has the smaller versions.
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I'm pretty sure 128GB version was only for China. reset of the world will get 512GB or above.. so if anyone want 128GB version they've to get Chinese version.
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I'm pretty sure 128GB version was only for China. reset of the world will get 512GB or above.. so if anyone want 128GB version they've to get Chinese version.
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They gotta have a reason to charge everyone else double the price.
Found a Asus Retailer - Global Version ROG 2 12GB/512GB - Releasing on Sep 23
Hello,
I found a site providing with release date for NA or Global release. I'm not sure but can be trusted as its a Asus retailer in NA,
Releasing on Sep 23, 2019
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https://www.mobileadvance.com/asus-rog-gaming-phone-ii-zs660kl-s855p-12g512g-bk-6-6-fhd-2340x1080-hdr-120hz-display-48mp-13mp-camera-12gb-ram-512gb-storage-lte-unlocked-dual-sim-cell-phone-us-warranty-black/
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Hello,
I found a site providing with release date for NA or Global release. I'm not sure but can be trusted as its a Asus retailer in NA,
https://www.mobileadvance.com/asus-...locked-dual-sim-cell-phone-us-warranty-black/
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Update GLOBAL version Asus ROG II is available in USA as on
23 sep 2019
From above site for 899 $USD
interested people can check it out
ASUS USA Retailer
https://www.mobileadvance.com/asus-...locked-dual-sim-cell-phone-us-warranty-black/
ASUS Official Store
https://store.asus.com/us/item/201909AM110000002/ASUS+ROG+Gaming+Phone+II+%28ZS660KL-S855P-12G512G-BK%29+-+6.6%E2%80%9D+FHD%2B+2340x1080+HDR+120Hz+Display+-+48MP%2F13MP+Camera+%E2%80%93+12GB+RAM+-+512GB+Storage+-+LTE+Unlocked+Dual+SIM+Cell+Phone+-+US+Warranty+-+Black,
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I'm pretty sure 128GB version was only for China. reset of the world will get 512GB or above.. so if anyone want 128GB version they've to get Chinese version.
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Apparently, they are selling the 128 GB version on INDIA too. And it isn't the Tencent VErsion. It is the global version one, with the aero case, but with the 18W charger and no cooler.
Here's the proof.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ZlXsVYQDwM
If it actually comes with WW firmware natively, I'm planning on buying that one.
D_Gabe said:
Apparently, they are selling the 128 GB version on INDIA too. And it isn't the Tencent VErsion. It is the global version one, with the aero case, but with the 18W charger and no cooler.
Here's the proof.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ZlXsVYQDwM
If it actually comes with WW firmware natively, I'm planning on buying that one.
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Which LTE Bands does it have?
mzahiri said:
Which LTE Bands does it have?
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Don't really know. That's why I made a thread asking for info. Had no idea that one existed. Watch the review carefully. It's like a hybrid between the Tencent version and the global one.
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Don't really know. That's why I made a thread asking for info. Had no idea that one existed. Watch the review carefully. It's like a hybrid between the Tencent version and the global one.
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Watched the video. Pretty interesting compared to the Tencent version.
Interested in finding out which LTE bands are available. Doesn't make sense from a manufacturing perspective to have all these different versions.
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Which LTE Bands does it have?
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Here are some of the details of this version. No LTE Band info, though.
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Here are some of the details of this version. No LTE Band info, though.
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The Indian model is listed as having VoLTE and the only retailer I can find that has it listed is Flipkart. They list the model number as
ZS660KL-1A017IN
I'm guessing India is getting their own special version. IIRC Indian law requires a certain percentage of the phone to be manufactured in India.
mzahiri said:
The Indian model is listed as having VoLTE and the only retailer I can find that has it listed is Flipkart. They list the model number as
ZS660KL-1A017IN
I'm guessing India is getting their own special version. IIRC Indian law requires a certain percentage of the phone to be manufactured in India.
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If it has the global firmware I would want to get it. It's basically the Global version but with 128 GB ROM and 8 gb RAM.
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I checked Kimovil yesterday regarding tencent version's supported bands for India, and it has all the necessary ones. Which leads me to believe that the phone will be very similar to the tencent version, with some better stuff like aero case and global firmware, but not that far off. For those without a ROG 2 yet it seems worth it to get it form there, but without expecting any additional bands IMO.
Swooshpragler said:
I checked Kimovil yesterday regarding tencent version's supported bands for India, and it has all the necessary ones. Which leads me to believe that the phone will be very similar to the tencent version, with some better stuff like aero case and global firmware, but not that far off. For those without a ROG 2 yet it seems worth it to get it form there, but without expecting any additional bands IMO.
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It isn't the Tencent version, though...
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It isn't the Tencent version, though...
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I didn't say it is.
I said that the tencent version already has all LTE Bands for India, so the "India version", however different it may be with the aero case, global firmware, etc., most likely won't have a change of LTE Bands. At least that's what I think.
suresh1391 said:
Update GLOBAL version Asus ROG II is available in USA as on
23 sep 2019
From above site for 899 $USD
interested people can check it out
ASUS USA Retailer
https://www.mobileadvance.com/asus-...locked-dual-sim-cell-phone-us-warranty-black/
ASUS Official Store
https://store.asus.com/us/item/201909AM110000002/ASUS+ROG+Gaming+Phone+II+%28ZS660KL-S855P-12G512G-BK%29+-+6.6%E2%80%9D+FHD%2B+2340x1080+HDR+120Hz+Display+-+48MP%2F13MP+Camera+%E2%80%93+12GB+RAM+-+512GB+Storage+-+LTE+Unlocked+Dual+SIM+Cell+Phone+-+US+Warranty+-+Black,
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Thanks for the link, I ordered one directly from Asus. Wasn't crazy about $70 in tax but at least I know I will have a valid warranty and I can return it if I need to without a hassle.