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[Q] Original Note in USA

I'm seriously considering getting the original/European rather than grab AT&T's version but had a question about whether the LTE would work here since rather than specify a band most spec sheets I've seen just say '4G - LTE *' and the * means 'region specific'. I found a post here or there where people mention being able to get it going with an OS hack of some sort but was hoping for confirmation.
I want the 1.4ghz Exynos processor and the extra band that got cut out for the US version since I plan to visit Europe on occasion. The 1.5ghz one that AT&T crammed in there I've seen reports and benchmarks with it performing worse and having less battery life than the original. Why they changed it I have no clue, but if possible I'd prefer to have the original hardware

You will NEVER get LTE with the International version of the Note N7000..Thats the reason why the AT&T version doesnt use Exynos because its not compadible with LTE..
You will get 4G/H or whatever AT&T likes to call it though.

MrDSL said:
You will NEVER get LTE with the International version of the Note N7000..Thats the reason why the AT&T version doesnt use Exynos because its not compadible with LTE..
You will get 4G/H or whatever AT&T likes to call it though.
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Interesting, I didn't know that... so HSPA+ or what-not?
So what's this version of the phone then? It's 1.4ghz processor but A9 instead of Exynos (unless I'm missing connections between names), and lists LTE.
http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_note-4135.php - with a release date of 10/2011 I had assumed it was the European (Exynos) version.

tigerknight said:
Interesting, I didn't know that... so HSPA+ or what-not?
So what's this version of the phone then? It's 1.4ghz processor but A9 instead of Exynos (unless I'm missing connections between names), and lists LTE.
http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_note-4135.php - with a release date of 10/2011 I had assumed it was the European (Exynos) version.
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right..hspa+
i think the Koreon Note has LTE also so maybe thats the one you're referring to..I cant access that web site from work.

I just looked at the website and they are calling it the N7000 model for sure. But, that's weird that they say it has LTE. Do some N7000s have LTE while others don't?
I bought my Note on Ebay and pretty sure it doesn't have LTE. But, ATT doesn't have LTE here.

i believe the korean version is the same as the att version.

Hmm - so where would I look in order to find the model with the Exynos processor, and what would that make the model type - still GT-n7000, or some XX-n7000 version?

the shv-e160l ( thanks for the correction sutekidane) ver is the korean one. unsure if the lte freq is the same that att is using. the n7000 is the euro one. ebay korea might have the 9220.. i havent seen it anywhere as ive been trying to get a pink one... but just my experience as ive owned the att ver and the n7000 and i sold the att one. my 7000 preformed as fast and just was overall not as quirky...

kawgirlval69 said:
the i9220 ver is the korean one.
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Incorrect.
The Korean version is SHV-E160L or SHV-E160S.
It is packed with the Qualcomm chipset (LTE and NFC) and it uses a micro-SIM. Its exterior is 100% identical to the N7000.
The I9220 is the very early release's model number, then Samsung decided to rename it to the N7000. So the I9220 and N7000 are identical. The I9220 ICS leaks we use are mainly leaked from mainland China, therefore it is heavily Chinese-based. Also, the N7000 is not necessarily the "euro" version, either. It is actually referred as the "international" version as it is sold everywhere including Asia.
How I know? I bought one off eBay for really cheap awhile ago. Then I realised it only takes micro-SIM, so I sold it right away.
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my note has both 9220 and n7000 on the back label... sorry for the mis info on the post... long day..lol

Fascinating stuff :] thanks!
Which one do you guys think would be better to use (if possible to get hands on)? A standard european/international gt-n7000 or the Exynos model if I can find it even though it doesn't do LTE? (and how do I find it?)

tigerknight said:
Fascinating stuff :] thanks!
Which one do you guys think would be better to use (if possible to get hands on)? A standard european/international gt-n7000 or the Exynos model if I can find it even though it doesn't do LTE? (and how do I find it?)
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The standard GT-N700 has the Exynos in it. The LTE model is packing a qualcomm chip set. What is more important to you? Phone performance or data speed?
You can order from expansys or negri electronics.

lamou1nr said:
The standard GT-N700 has the Exynos in it. The LTE model is packing a qualcomm chip set. What is more important to you? Phone performance or data speed?
You can order from expansys or negri electronics.
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I currently have an Epic 4g (slider, not touch), and in the past year and a half of use I've made use of the 4g wi-max less than a dozen times. 3g network + wi-fi has been more than adequate for me, where battery and cpu performance have been a lacking a bit (I love my Epic, but it's not a dual core and the stock battery can barely make it through a day of moderate use).
That is what made me interested in the Exynos from the start, better battery life and actual performance output than the 1.5ghz processor that AT&T put in. LTE would be icing on the cake but is not at the heart of the matter for me - so long as an Exynos phone would work on US carriers for at least 3g network and it sounds like I could get the quasi-4g HSPA+ if I did that route.
Looked on negri and expansys and not having luck finding listings which explicitly state Exynos processor - don't suppose you could sport me a link?

tigerknight said:
Fascinating stuff :] thanks!
Which one do you guys think would be better to use (if possible to get hands on)? A standard european/international gt-n7000 or the Exynos model if I can find it even though it doesn't do LTE? (and how do I find it?)
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I would argue that the international version is better overall (for me anyway). The Exynos is arguably the better overall chipset vs the Qualcomm. Both use the A9 architecture.
The reason I prefer the international version though is that the development has more momentum because it has been available for longer, and more people have it around the world; it's not as proprietary.

Jade Eyed Wolf said:
I would argue that the international version is better overall (for me anyway). The Exynos is arguably the better overall chipset vs the Qualcomm. Both use the A9 architecture.
The reason I prefer the international version though is that the development has more momentum because it has been available for longer, and more people have it around the world; it's not as proprietary.
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So how can you tell if it's the Exynos or Qualcomm chip? So far the only thing I can think of to check is the speed; if it's 1.4 dual core it's Exynos, anything else is Qualcomm. Most listings I've seen just say 'A9' and that sounds like it could be either one.

tigerknight said:
So how can you tell if it's the Exynos or Qualcomm chip? So far the only thing I can think of to check is the speed; if it's 1.4 dual core it's Exynos, anything else is Qualcomm. Most listings I've seen just say 'A9' and that sounds like it could be either one.
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If it is a GT N7000 it has Exynos this model comes with no other chipset.
https://negrielectronics.com/samsung-galaxy-note.html#.T48f_LtZ6fI
Sent from my GT-N7000 using xda premium

lamou1nr said:
If it is a GT N7000 it has Exynos this model comes with no other chipset.
https://negrielectronics.com/samsung-galaxy-note.html#.T48f_LtZ6fI
Sent from my GT-N7000 using xda premium
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Cool, thanks. Looking through the specs, NFC is 'optional'?

intruda119 said:
i believe the korean version is the same as the att version.
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You are wrong. (edit: this has already been sorted out).
If you are willing to pay the money for a 4g plan it might make sense to go for the ATT version. You will save a lot of money (400 dollars or so) outright.
If you are satisfied with 3g only, you may be better off with the international version+ straight talk (in the US that is)

I have an N7000 on ATT works fine. Sure no LTE but I usually get 4+Mbps down and I have seen 8Mbps. That's plenty fast for me. So far LTE has been a battery sucker on Android.
Don't be so quick to jump on Straight talk, some people complain about strict terms of service and very low daily data usage. I'm not bad mouthing Straight Talk, just suggesting you read up.
I'm all for cheap plans. If I had to do it over again, I would buy an ATT Note, mod for TMobile and get the Walmart 100min/5GB plan for $30. I'm not much of a phone talker, I use data mostly. I currently use an unlimited Data ATT Sim but having some phone minutes would be nice.

tigerknight said:
Cool, thanks. Looking through the specs, NFC is 'optional'?
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It has no NFC.
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Just bought the international version factory unlocked SM-N920C and...

Hello guys.
I have read almost all XDA forums (almost really!). I was looking (like thousands of people here and there) for a clear information about:
- Which models of Note5 are supporting which LTE bands
- Which models of Note5 have category 9 LTE and which ones are category 6 LTE.
Because, yes, copy paste all around the web ("cat 9 or cat 6 depending on the market") thanks for this information, but which markets are we talking about?
I am just shocked about how confusing all this is. Amazing. Anyway, personally, I was looking for ideally a dual sim supporting LTE band 20 and if possible cat 9 modem.
One month on intense search, I ended with a single SIM SM-920C. I thought that buying it would make things clearer. Baaaa nothing. I still do not know PRECISELY and OFFICIALLY which LTE bands this model supports. I took it anyway because as an international unlocked model, this is the one that is supposed to be widely compatible.
So, guys, I am not a technical guy. But as now I have it on hands, and as I really spent hours and night browsing the web, I am willing to give you all necessary information about it. I bought it in Morocco where it is officially available. But I am note covered by any LTE band. I know that some codes can tell you on which LTE band you currently are, but not being covered at a precise time by a LTE band does not mean that the device is not compatible with this band.
So I am willing, if that helps, to perform any test to let you know what you would like, if someone interested, as I would have loved finding someone with same questions.
Edit: here is the picture of rear box showing that it is not giving any information on the supported LTE band nor if modem is cat 6 or 9.
Edit 2: Samsung Thailand is mentioning all supported bands but no mention if cat 6 or 9:
http://www.samsung.com/th/consumer/mobile-devices/smartphones/galaxy-note/SM-N920CZDATHL
4G FDD LTE
B1(2100), B2(1900), B3(1800), B4(AWS), B5(850), B7(2600), B8(900), B12(700), B17(700), B18(800), B19(800), B20(800), B26(800)

sambenet said:
Hello guys.
I have read almost all XDA forums (almost really!). I was looking (like thousands of people here and there) for a clear information about:
- Which models of Note5 are supporting which LTE bands
- Which models of Note5 have category 9 LTE and which ones are category 6 LTE.
Because, yes, copy paste all around the web ("cat 9 or cat 6 depending on the market") thanks for this information, but which markets are we talking about?
I am just shocked about how confusing all this is. Amazing. Anyway, personally, I was looking for ideally a dual sim supporting LTE band 20 and if possible cat 9 modem.
One month on intense search, I ended with a single SIM SM-920C. I thought that buying it would make things clearer. Baaaa nothing. I still do not know PRECISELY and OFFICIALLY which LTE bands this model supports. I took it anyway because as an international unlocked model, this is the one that is supposed to be widely compatible.
So, guys, I am not a technical guy. But as now I have it on hands, and as I really spent hours and night browsing the web, I am willing to give you all necessary information about it. I bought it in Morocco where it is officially available. But I am note covered by any LTE band. I know that some codes can tell you on which LTE band you currently are, but not being covered at a precise time by a LTE band does not mean that the device is not compatible with this band.
So I am willing, if that helps, to perform any test to let you know what you would like, if someone interested, as I would have loved finding someone with same questions.
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did your box show which frequency spectrums it supports in the rear? my N5 duos's did. but my gf's S6 duos's box didn't. and they only literature it included was a Quick Start guide and Warrant info.
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tallazzPilipino said:
did your box show which frequency spectrums it supports in the rear? my N5 duos's did. but my gf's S6 duos's box didn't. and they only literature it included was a Quick Start guide and Warrant info.
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Nothing in the Quick Guide nor in the "Warranty Card" nor the invoice and in the rear box:
SAMSUNG
Galaxy Note5
4G LTE
64Bit Octa Core Processor
4GB RAM
143.9 mm (5,7") Quad HD sAMOLED
16MP(OIS) / SMP
Wireless Charging (Charging par required)
KNOX Protected
32GB Memory*
* Portion of memory occupied by existing content.
For more information on your device,
please visite samsung.com
(nothing also)
Is not it crazy?? oh yes, and nothing on samsung.com (they say go and browse this URL to have more info on this device... LOL)

sambenet said:
Nothing in the Quick Guide nor in the "Warranty Card" nor the invoice and in the rear box:
SAMSUNG
Galaxy Note5
4G LTE
64Bit Octa Core Processor
4GB RAM
143.9 mm (5,7") Quad HD sAMOLED
16MP(OIS) / SMP
Wireless Charging (Charging par required)
KNOX Protected
32GB Memory*
* Portion of memory occupied by existing content.
For more information on your device,
please visite samsung.com
(nothing also)
Is not it crazy?? oh yes, and nothing on samsung.com (they say go and browse this URL to have more info on this device... LOL)
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I tried to look at what info B&H Photo Video might have, but the only Note version they carry is the N920I. for the S6/e they carry several different versions, showing all the frequencies support in the specs. that's where I bought my gf's from. I even looked for a 'C' version for the S6 in their stock, but nothing.
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tallazzPilipino said:
I tried to look at what info B&H Photo Video might have, but the only Note version they carry is the N920I. for the S6/e they carry several different versions, showing all the frequencies support in the specs. that's where I bought my gf's from. I even looked for a 'C' version for the S6 in their stock, but nothing.
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Indeed... there are only 2 ways... that Samsung clearly update its website with the full (real) specs...
Or a developper here finds a way (through an app or a code or anything else) to clearly identify 100% what are the supported bands, without any more doubt or speculation... But when we think about it, more than a month after its presentation, nothing nowhere... It was more easy to find leaked pictures of the device before it went public than the full specs after it's out! just crazzzyy when we think about it!

sambenet said:
Indeed... there are only 2 ways... that Samsung clearly update its website with the full (real) specs...
Or a developper here finds a way (through an app or a code or anything else) to clearly identify 100% what are the supported bands, without any more doubt or speculation... But when we think about it, more than a month after its presentation, nothing nowhere... It was more easy to find leaked pictures of the device before it went public than the full specs after it's out! just crazzzyy when we think about it!
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tried to do a little research. was your N5's default language Turkish? i keep seeing that it's officially a Turkish model.
anyway, i went through the various User Manuals on the Samsung website which is available in various languages. in several of the available languages (non-carrier models), something was consistent - the N920I, N9208 and N920C were always grouped together (edit: or it could just be that they're all dual-SIM models). though i couldn't find any frequencies support within the manual (quickly scrolled through), i'm only assuming that they all cover the same Bands. however, when i was doing some earlier research before i purchased my N9208, i did notice some variations in the supported Bands between it and the N920I. this was based off the info in the back of my box and the written info of the N920I, online. so of course there's the possible chance of an error on the writer's part.
on my G925P (Sprint carrier), there's a dialer code i can go to that shows me the supported frequencies. but that dialer code doesn't seem to work on neither of our carrier models. i guess the only official way is to possibly contact Samsung.
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As mentioned in another thread, according to Samsung South Africa, N920C supports B20. As far as you want to trust Samsung.... and don't ask me why those specs are not on Samsung sites from other countries officially provided with the 920C like UAE etc...
http://www.samsung.com/za/galaxy/note5/specs/

from that site, it looks similar to what the N920I supports - low frequency 800 MHz spectrum for LTE, where my N9208 does not support it. but mine does support both high frequency 2300 and 2500, where that does not.
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tallazzPilipino said:
from that site, it looks similar to what the N920I supports - low frequency 800 MHz spectrum for LTE, where my N9208 does not support it. but mine does support both high frequency 2300 and 2500, where that does not.
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You have to clearly identify bands you need for where you are and your provider. It is not wise to rely only on the frequency.
B18, B19, B20 are mentioned "800 MHz" because they are "around" this frequency. However, if you look at the precise specifications of those bands you will see you can't use one for the others. If you need B20, then B18 or B19 won't make the job.
As far as I know N920I doesn't support B20.
I imagine sambernet needs bands which are used in Europe, that is: B3, B7 and B20.

Raspail said:
You have to clearly identify bands you need for where you are and your provider. It is not wise to rely only on the frequency.
B18, B19, B20 are mentioned "800 MHz" because they are "around" this frequency. However, if you look at the precise specifications of those bands you will see you can't use one for the others. If you need B20, then B18 or B19 won't make the job.
As far as I know N920I doesn't support B20.
I imagine sambernet needs bands which are used in Europe, that is: B3, B7 and B20.
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according to my box, mine doesn't have any support in the 800 MHz spectrum - no B18, B19, B20 or B26.
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tallazzPilipino said:
according to my box, mine doesn't have any support in the 800 MHz spectrum - no B18, B19, B20 or B26.
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but according to this...
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it says differently, which I have to take with a grain of salt.
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You can check pdadb for this info

tallazzPilipino said:
tried to do a little research. was your N5's default language Turkish? i keep seeing that it's officially a Turkish model.
anyway, i went through the various User Manuals on the Samsung website which is available in various languages. in several of the available languages (non-carrier models), something was consistent - the N920I, N9208 and N920C were always grouped together (edit: or it could just be that they're all dual-SIM models). though i couldn't find any frequencies support within the manual (quickly scrolled through), i'm only assuming that they all cover the same Bands. however, when i was doing some earlier research before i purchased my N9208, i did notice some variations in the supported Bands between it and the N920I. this was based off the info in the back of my box and the written info of the N920I, online. so of course there's the possible chance of an error on the writer's part.
on my G925P (Sprint carrier), there's a dialer code i can go to that shows me the supported frequencies. but that dialer code doesn't seem to work on neither of our carrier models. i guess the only official way is to possibly contact Samsung.
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Default language was french on mine
And no, sm-920c is not a dual sim model. The sm-920cd is. I can try the dialer code you have to check the supported frequencies

KarimSalloum said:
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This website seems indeed very complete. But unfortunately, SM-N920C is not (yet?) listed.

Raspail said:
As mentioned in another thread, according to Samsung South Africa, N920C supports B20. As far as you want to trust Samsung.... and don't ask me why those specs are not on Samsung sites from other countries officially provided with the 920C like UAE etc...
http://www.samsung.com/za/galaxy/note5/specs/
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Thanks for this, I think this is the only link from Samsung listing the SM-N920C officially with the supported LTE bands mentioned. But even if we suppose that all the information are correct, still one huge information is missing: is it a category 6 or 9? ... When we put 800 dollars on a device, Samsung needs to understand that this might be important for a client to know if his device will be still up-to-date in 1 or 2 years and category 9 modem gives this guarantee. (even if the 6 is also a top notch today)

I believe this to be the specs for the SM-N9208...
http://www.samsung.com/tw/consumer/mobile-phones/smart-phone/galaxy-note/SM-N9208ZSUBRI
still no mention of LTE Category 6 or 9 that I can notice. based on the following research, even with Category 6, it's good for another couple of years, at least in my market. fastest speeds i've ever tested was about ~130 Mbps on Sprint's dual-aggregation in the San Francisco area (I have service on all 4 major US networks). though, they are expected to follow with their 3x carrier aggregation.
so even with LTE category 9, I think by the time the rest of this phone becomes dated, it would still be ahead if it's time in my market. sort like the whole 4K fiasco. which market are you from? it seems South Korea would be the first to take advantage?
https://www.abiresearch.com/press/64-million-lte-category-9-and-category-10-smartpho/
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This seller mentions cat 9 for the 920C, now the question is where he picked up the info.
http://www.ebay.fr/itm/Samsung-Gala...M-Black-NEW-/281802473357?hash=item419cbc7f8d

tallazzPilipino said:
I believe this to be the specs for the SM-N9208...
http://www.samsung.com/tw/consumer/mobile-phones/smart-phone/galaxy-note/SM-N9208ZSUBRI
still no mention of LTE Category 6 or 9 that I can notice. based on the following research, even with Category 6, it's good for another couple of years, at least in my market. fastest speeds i've ever tested was about ~130 Mbps on Sprint's dual-aggregation in the San Francisco area (I have service on all 4 major US networks). though, they are expected to follow with their 3x carrier aggregation.
so even with LTE category 9, I think by the time the rest of this phone becomes dated, it would still be ahead if it's time in my market. sort like the whole 4K fiasco. which market are you from? it seems South Korea would be the first to take advantage?
https://www.abiresearch.com/press/64-million-lte-category-9-and-category-10-smartpho/
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Personally, I am living between Europe and the Middle-East. I totally agree with you, category 6 is fine for the next 2/3 years but category 9 starts to really make sense in more and more markets (France, Qatar, and many other countries are already testing 3 bands in the same time...) In all cases, you know how we are, when we buy a new device, we always want to make sure that it has all latest technologies... by the way, I am impressed by the quality and power of the wifi on the Note 5. It is more powerful than my Macbook Pro Retina !

Raspail said:
This seller mentions cat 9 for the 920C, now the question is where he picked up the info.
http://www.ebay.fr/itm/Samsung-Gala...M-Black-NEW-/281802473357?hash=item419cbc7f8d
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I really can not trust any seller online... especially on eBay... when most of the time they do not even know what they are talking about... Few weeks ago, I sent an email to an ebay seller asking him about the LTE bands and cat 6 or 9... His reply? All about payment and logistics... yeahh ok all right thanks man of course your only goal is to sell... and when you understand that... you understand everything.....
Official source from Samsung or technical test on the device are the 2 only sources I would trust... (and even Samsung already made many mistakes on their website so... )

sambenet said:
Personally, I am living between Europe and the Middle-East. I totally agree with you, category 6 is fine for the next 2/3 years but category 9 starts to really make sense in more and more markets (France, Qatar, and many other countries are already testing 3 bands in the same time...) In all cases, you know how we are, when we buy a new device, we always want to make sure that it has all latest technologies... by the way, I am impressed by the quality and power of the wifi on the Note 5. It is more powerful than my Macbook Pro Retina !
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i totally understand. i'm the same way with my cameras having the latest of certain features. but for phones, i sort of think of them as disposable after a year or two. haha
what part of the middle east? my gf (international flight attendant) was first assigned in NYC where i first met her, but has since been transferred to Istanbul, and now Riyadh. it'll be about another 2 years before she can come back to NYC [emoji45]. it's actually why i bought her an unlocked international S6 duos for all her traveling. i travel domestically for work, too, and is why i have the N5 duos and all these separate services.
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256GB versions on T-mobile

Hey guys, didn't wanna hijack the similar thread re: AT&T but wondering if anyone has any firsthand experience on either the Dual Sim Snapdragon version with 256GB or the Single Sim Emperor Edition with 256GB. I would put model numbers here but I'm kinda confused from the eBay listings I'm seeing that say it could be one of several (in some cases at random! LOL.)
Anyway, just wondering if anyone had positive experiences. Can't quite bring myself to go from an S8+ to a 64GB Note 8, even with the Note 7 upgrade deal, but I MIGHT consider the 256GB one. Still, wondering if I should hold off and wait for the V30 and/or Pixel 2 at this point. First world problems, I know. What can I say, I'm a chronic early adopter!
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kberk001 said:
Hey guys, didn't wanna hijack the similar thread re: AT&T but wondering if anyone has any firsthand experience on either the Dual Sim Snapdragon version with 256GB or the Single Sim Emperor Edition with 256GB. I would put model numbers here but I'm kinda confused from the eBay listings I'm seeing that say it could be one of several (in some cases at random! LOL.)
Anyway, just wondering if anyone had positive experiences. Can't quite bring myself to go from an S8+ to a 64GB Note 8, even with the Note 7 upgrade deal, but I MIGHT consider the 256GB one. Still, wondering if I should hold off and wait for the V30 and/or Pixel 2 at this point. First world problems, I know. What can I say, I'm a chronic early adopter!
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Mine works perfectly on T-Mobile. :good:
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Mine works perfectly on T-Mobile. :good:
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i still can't find a korean version for sale even 64gb that i can buy. i can't stand this locked bootloader.

masri1987 said:
i still can't find a korean version for sale even 64gb that i can buy. i can't stand this locked bootloader.
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This is the seller I bought mine from, got it 36 hours after clicking the Buy It Now button: http://www.ebay.com/itm/2017-Samsung-Galaxy-Note-8-256GB-SM-N950-Black-Blue-Factory-Unlocked-w-FedEx/232496841526

Kalm_Traveler said:
This is the seller I bought mine from, got it 36 hours after clicking the Buy It Now button: http://www.ebay.com/itm/2017-Samsung-Galaxy-Note-8-256GB-SM-N950-Black-Blue-Factory-Unlocked-w-FedEx/232496841526
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a bit too pricey, can only buy the 64 gb version for now, or 128 gb maybe

Goddamn, nearly $1400? Screw that noise. SD cards are cheap.

roaduardo said:
Goddamn, nearly $1400? Screw that noise. SD cards are cheap.
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They are, so I now have 512gb in my phone

Kalm_Traveler said:
They are, so I now have 512gb in my phone
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Very nice.

256Gb version looks available in Europe on this website:
https://www.quickmobileshop.com/pho...e-8-dual-sim-256gb-lte-4g-blue-6gb-ram-178566

This makes me wanna swap to T-Mobile or AT&T from Sprint...

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This makes me wanna swap to T-Mobile or AT&T from Sprint...
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might as well. I made patches for the European N950F and now Korean N950N models to have T-Mobile Wifi Calling and VoLTE.

I second the seller Kalm_Traveler linked to (I used same seller. Shipping was less than 24H from Korea>Alaska>Tennessee>Missouri and estimated shipping date was a week later, lol)
As someone stuck on AT&T for work requirements (Land Surveyor) I say avoid AT&T, they're asshats about provising their features to non-AT&T devices.
My HTC One (M8) from their main store here in town went from being a boss to a hoss and has never recovered (issue is on their end, they can't "fix" it because nothing is "wrong", and wouldn't ever pass me over to techs who would actually know something...)

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might as well. I made patches for the European N950F and now Korean N950N models to have T-Mobile Wifi Calling and VoLTE.
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Does the Korean version N950N need patches to use Wifi calling and VoLTE?

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Does the Korean version N950N need patches to use Wifi calling and VoLTE?
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Yes, but my patch isn't 100% working yet for wifi calling, when I add it on a fresh stock re-flash it will work until I reboot or open the 'More Settings' menu in the dialer settings... after that the component that switches calls between cell network and wifi breaks but I haven't figured out why (or how to stop it from breaking).

S20 FE 5G - US Unlocked Version Dual-Sim Capable?

So I just picked up my S20 FE 5G today. Super excited - can't stand all these higher end Samsungs with the curved screens. Never thought I'd say it, but I believe in a flat screen - guess that makes me a flat-screener
I was pleasantly surprised to find out the version I purchased from Best Buy was a factory-unlocked SM-G781U1/DS - and in fact, came with a factory dual-sim hybrid tray (1 nano sim + 1 nano sim or microSD).
However, your typical dual-sim controls aren't available within the configuration panel.
Just curious if anyone elsed recieved their unlocked version with the dual-sim designation in the US, and if so, does anyone know a method to enable the dual-sim functionality?
I'm taking a shot in the dark here - seems like Samsung just released a single version of the S20 FE 5G for global markets, however, may of disabled the 2nd sim slot at a software level. Wondering if changing the carrier designation or something could potentially be a workaround (as in changing the CSC or something).
If this thing is truly a dual-sim US market Samsung S20, that's absolutely wild. I'd probably keep this phone forever.
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the US unlocked version is not a dual physical SIM version.
Samsung says there is a eSIM in there but in the US, none of the carriers support samsung eSIM yet, which really sucks.

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the US unlocked version is not a dual physical SIM version.
Samsung says there is a eSIM in there but in the US, none of the carriers support samsung eSIM yet, which really sucks.
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Isn't it kind of odd that they include the dual-sim tray? Like it literally says "SIM 2" on the slot.

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Isn't it kind of odd that they include the dual-sim tray? Like it literally says "SIM 2" on the slot.
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It's the same tray they use for other nations/carriers that support eSim and it doubles as an MicroSD card slot.

Did you figure it out if Dual Sim is possible with this variant?

Carefully watching this thread as well, hoping for a dual SIM functionality, and, maybe, some new info on enabling the eSIM (which is CSC-disabled on other S20 phones in US) and using it as one of the SIMs. Not having any high hopes, though. The tray likely got the second SIM marking simply because one injection mold setup is cheaper than multiple ones, and isn't an indication of a hidden feature.

Exynos is dual sim, Snap isn't, always been case i think
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I am curious too, because I got excited that the sim card tray literally says SIM2, I did insert 2 sims and restarted the phone but it still did not enable the 2nd sim. May be it can be enabled in the ROM? or some other settings!

United Kingdom got the phone on an EE contract though it is sim unlocked, 5G version with snapdragon and mine is dual sim.

@ Spooked101 - does your phone have 6 or 8Gb RAM ?
Getting confusing results about what the UK spec is supposed to be.
Thanks

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@ Spooked101 - does your phone have 6 or 8Gb RAM ?
Getting confusing results about what the UK spec is supposed to be.
Thanks
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I only had the option of 6GB ram and 128GB storage.

I'm having the same issue. I got mine from B&H photos a few weeks ago, configured it with Google Fi.
But when came back home to Ukraine, surprisedly realized that I can't use my local second SIM.
Now it is to late to return. The only hope is to find a way to enable the second SIM or eSIM support.

AT&T told me that eSim is supported? Does anyone have it working?

Does a factory reset erase any changes made in the service menus? I think I changed back any changes I made regarding the LTE bands in the first post first section but my phone has been getting slower than usual download speeds on LTE.
Sorry wrong thread.

I can confirm that my S20 FE 5G SM-G781B is snapdragon 865 with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of ROM and it's dual SIM enabled

I know this is an old thread but the dual sim works when you travel outside the US and put a sim from a different country in the sim 2 slot. Verizon does however support the dual sim in US but one of the sims has to be an eSIM. At lest from what I've read. Going to California soon and I'll go by Mexico and see if I can't get the 2nd sim to work with a sim from Mexico. Unsurprisingly you don't have to be in a different country to use their towers, just by it.

Hey guys, check this out. The usa unlocked s20 fe 5g (sm g781u1/DS) model now 2nd sim capable. After one ui 5 the 2nd sim slot is active. U can use 2 sim now.

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I am curious too, because I got excited that the sim card tray literally says SIM2, I did insert 2 sims and restarted the phone but it still did not enable the 2nd sim. May be it can be enabled in the ROM? or some other settings!
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Hey guys, check this out. The usa unlocked s20 fe 5g (sm g781u1/DS) model now 2nd sim capable. After one ui 5 the 2nd sim slot is active. U can use 2 sim now.

Question Will there be Tab S8 Ultra 5G?

I saw the article (https://www.xda-developers.com/sams...802.349013412.1644453131-153317060.1644453131) and verizon website that they only carry Tab S8+ for 5G.
Any news on Tab S8 Ultra with 5G?

The ordering page, next to wifi, says AT&T and T-Mobile are coming. Apparently, no Verizon. :-(

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The ordering page, next to wifi, says AT&T and T-Mobile are coming. Apparently, no Verizon. :-(
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yeah I saw that too . I'm hoping for unlocked. Any news on that?

If you can buy from here www.expansys.com you can get a unlocked unbranded version.

The model # of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra 5G should be SM-X906, whereas the Wi-Fi is SM-X900.

It looks like there is going to be an Ultra with 5G for US. But I assume it would be for either AT&T and T-mobile or both. I see that there is SM-X906U model and it is not yet released just like what Samsung's website says, "AT&T and T-Mobile Coming Soon!" when you select Tab S8 Ultra.

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If you can buy from here www.expansys.com you can get a unlocked unbranded version.
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So does the 5g work on T-mobile on these 5g models? Looking at the Ultra, looks like it works out to about $1656.18

Here in AUS my carrier provided me with the X906B model

Surprised Samsung US dont have it on their site - Thats disappointing!

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Surprised Samsung US dont have it on their site - Thats disappointing!
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Verizon is listed as an option on Samsung's site for the S8+ only, but yeah, neither AT&T or T-Mobile yet otherwise.

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I'm still waiting for the S8 Ultra 5G for tmobile. Hell I'll even pay extra for an unlocked one. Not sure why it's taking so long for a 5G version to come out for the US.

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So does the 5g work on T-mobile on these 5g models? Looking at the Ultra, looks like it works out to about $1656.18
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what are the 5G freq.

kms108 said:
what are the 5G freq.
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It tells you if you click the link and read the specs...
Supported Bands : 5G Bands 28/20/5/8/1/40/41/38/7/78/77, LTE Bands 1/2/4/5/7/8/12/13/17/20/25/26/28/32/38/40/41, 3G/HSPA Bands 5/8/3/2/39​
For 5G, T-Mobile is using band 71 (600 MHz) for low-band, band 41 (2,500 Mhz) for mid-band, as well as faster mmWave in select downtown areas.

I got the 512gb 5G (16gb ram) from Switzerland

I've been checking the Samsung Shop site, and T-Mobile also. Today I saw that the "Coming Soon" note, as captured above, is now gone for the S8 Ultra 5G. At this time you can order the S8+ 5G from Samsung or from T-Mobile, but only the Wi-Fi version of the S8 Ultra is listed by Samsung (and of course not on T-mobile as they would generally not be selling Wi-Fi devices).
This is disappointing and I hope it's simply a matter of time - but I'm not very optimistic that T-mobile will sign up to carry the Ultra 5G alongside the + 5G, especially after the product-intro excitement has died down.
I think that Samsung was caught unprepared for the level of interest in the S8 Ultra, and this created a backorder delay that is now killing the momentum and the success of the launch. I hope I'm wrong, but I'm now very doubtful that I'll be able to upgrade my T-mobile S7+ to an S8 Ultra.

I ended up just getting the S8+ 5G. Can't wait for the ultea 5G anymore. Worse comes worse if they do release it for Tmobile, I'll sell the s8+.

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I got the 512gb 5G (16gb ram) from Switzerland
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You have a link? I want to see what bands are supported. The Korean version doesn't support the bands used by Tmobile here.

https://www.galaxus.ch/en/s1/product/samsung-galaxy-tab-s8-ultra-5g-1460-512-gb-graphites-tablets-18384344?supplier=406802
There you go

Damn it doesn't say which band it supports.