Will there be a forum like S21, S21+, S21 Ultra with sub forums like Cross device development?
Blubber120 said:
Will there be a forum like S21, S21+, S21 Ultra with sub forums like Cross device development?
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No plans for that at the present time. Sorry mate.
Badger50 said:
No plans for that at the present time. Sorry mate.
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Ok, may I ask why?
Blubber120 said:
Ok, may I ask why?
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Best explanation I can give is due to the new forum design. At least for the foreseeable future, forums will be based on the "prefix" system without all the sub-forums that we have all been accustomed to. Of course, things can change, so we'll just have to wait and see my friend.
Hello, can an expert helping me. I have a sm-G998U1 s21 ultra I paid via Rakuten site.
My concern is that I am not able to get 5G signal, only LTE, knowing that my operator is FREE with 5G in France. My SIM card has no problem because when I install it on an other mobile phone I receive the 5G.
Questions to the expert:
- Is this s21 ultra model compatible with 5G European bands and if yes, how can I customize my phone to receive 5G?
- Taking into account that this model is an US phone, do you think it's possible that I change the firmware via ODIN by replacing the current version SMG998U1 (US) by a SMG998B (European) and will this solve my 5G problem?
Or this is impossible even with different firmware because it is due to the mobile hardware, the antenna is different on US models.
Thank you for your help.
Buying a phone destined for another region comes with a price. Back and forth there are compatibility issues. G988B (Exynos) will not operate 5G in USA and G998U/G998U1 (Snapdragon) will not in Europe. This has to do with different bands and modem settings.
Whatever you do, do not try to flash firmware of a different type of phone! It will brick your phone.
Thank you very much. The fault is due to the vendor Rakuten, it was mentioned that this model was compatible with french mobile providers. In fact it is true and not, it is working but only with 4G+ and not 5G!
I ordered this phone on Rakuten in order to get a better price but in the end this was really not a good idea!!!
MICHEL75012 said:
Thank you very much. The fault is due to the vendor Rakuten, it was mentioned that this model was compatible with french mobile providers. In fact it is true and not, it is working but only with 4G+ and not 5G!
I ordered this phone on Rakuten in order to get a better price but in the end this was really not a good idea!!!
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4G and 5G spectrums are different in certain regions too. So a phone can support 4G but not 5G as the 4G spec may match the provider but the 5G may not be compatible.
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Hi!
So I've bought a Samsung S9 Duos recently and to be honest, although I like the phone and have been on a Samsung streak for the past few years, I'm getting seriously tired of their country dependant shenanigans. Because I live in Canada, when I buy a Global phone there's a bunch of stuff that either doesn't work or does only partially. And because the Canadian model is a SD proc, not an Exynos, it's an absolute nightmare to switch CSCs and get everything working right...
I hesitated long and hard to get a P20 pro, but the fact it wasn't available anywhere in Canada made me nervous. But my carrier (Rogers) recently announced it so, being really tired of this Samsung ****e, I'm considering returning the S9 and getting the P20 pro (even if it doesn't have a lot of stuff I like such as the headphone jack, SD card and wireless charging).
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My question is, if I get an international (dual SIM) model of the P20 pro, is it going to be different than the Canadian one? Is there an equivalent of CSC codes with Samsung that I have to worry about, or can I assume it will be the same phone and I just need to activate it to get carrier specifics?
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I'm not an expert, but before I bought my P20 Pro, I made sure that it worked with the AT&T's network frequency bands. Each network has different bands and if the phone doesn't support the band, it won't connect.
https://www.droid-life.com/2015/02/...sm-cdma-wcdma-lte-verizon-att-sprint-tmobile/
https://www.worldtimezone.com/gsm.html
Here are the tech specs from Huawei:
4G FDD-LTE, TD-LTE: B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B6/B7/B8/B9/B12/B17/B18/B19/B20/B26/B28/B32/B34/B38/B39/B40
3G WCDMA: B1/B2/B4/B5/B6/B8/B19
https://consumer.huawei.com/uk/phones/m/p20-pro/tech-specs/
honua said:
I'm not an expert, but before I bought my P20 Pro, I made sure that it worked with the AT&T's network frequency bands. Each network has different bands and if the phone doesn't support the band, it won't connect.]
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Thanks for the input. I checked the bands for sure, and they are covered since it will be sold on my carrier soon. I guess what I meant is more the model itself, if there are variants per country or if we (Canada) are getting the same global version.
You see I come from a Samsung user's background and they have these silly country codes that dictate what you can use and where. I'm not sure it's related, but I found that even if on paper all LTE bands are covered with my S9, it still has shoddy reception compared to a Canadian S7. I could try to flash my CSC code to the phone, but a) it's complicated and risks bricking the phone and b) since the Canadian model is NOT the same as the global one, my CSC cannot be applied to this phone no matter how hard I try...
DenisEhm said:
Thanks for the input. I checked the bands for sure, and they are covered since it will be sold on my carrier soon. I guess what I meant is more the model itself, if there are variants per country or if we (Canada) are getting the same global version.
You see I come from a Samsung user's background and they have these silly country codes that dictate what you can use and where. I'm not sure it's related, but I found that even if on paper all LTE bands are covered with my S9, it still has shoddy reception compared to a Canadian S7. I could try to flash my CSC code to the phone, but a) it's complicated and risks bricking the phone and b) since the Canadian model is NOT the same as the global one, my CSC cannot be applied to this phone no matter how hard I try...
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FunkyHuawei offers a rebranding tool, which changes the region of the ROM. I used it because I bought mine from a Chinese e-commerce website. I rebranded to European region.
I couldn't find anything about International or Global versions of the phone. I know they are region locked, but the rebranding tool will fix that. You can also flash a firmware from FunkHuawei or use HuRUpdater tool from TWRP custom recovery.
I have used both tools, and had 100% success.
https://funkyhuawei.club/rebranding
https://forum.xda-developers.com/honor-9/development/tool-flash-official-firmware-recovery-t3769279/
https://forum.xda-developers.com/huawei-p20-pro/development/recovery-twrp-3-2-1-0-t3779400
https://forum.xda-developers.com/tools/general/huawei-firmware-finder-team-mt-t3469146
honua said:
FunkyHuawei offers a rebranding tool, which changes the region of the ROM. I used it because I bought mine from a Chinese e-commerce website. I rebranded to European region.
I couldn't find anything about International or Global versions of the phone. I know they are region locked, but the rebranding tool will fix that. You can also flash a firmware from FunkHuawei or use HuRUpdater tool from TWRP custom recovery.
I have used both tools, and had 100% success.
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Cool thanks, I'll see how this could help me out. I'm giving my S9 one last chance but short of that, I'll cough up another $1000 for this phone; I just don't want to end up in the same trap!
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This probably comes a bit late as most people on the forum already have a Note 9 but just in case this helps someone.
I have previously bought my S7, s8 and s9+ from Europe and imported them to my current home country for use here and another country in South America I regularly visit. So far no problems.
I had just made up my mind to buy the N960F/DS the same way. Pure chance led me to check the bands. I was very surprised to find that, even though 4G works fine on my S9+ here, the N960F does not have compatible 4G bands that would work here. Samsung appears to have changed the availability of bands between the S9+ G965F and the N960F. The only version that will work for 4G here is now the N9600. Lucky I found out just in time before ordering my Note 9.
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Hi
This probably comes a bit late as most people on the forum already have a Note 9 but just in case this helps someone.
I have previously bought my S7, s8 and s9+ from Europe and imported them to my current home country for use here and another country in South America I regularly visit. So far no problems.
I had just made up my mind to buy the N960F/DS the same way. Pure chance led me to check the bands. I was very surprised to find that, even though 4G works fine on my S9+ here, the N960F does not have compatible 4G bands that would work here. Samsung appears to have changed the availability of bands between the S9+ G965F and the N960F. The only version that will work for 4G here is now the N9600. Lucky I found out just in time before ordering my Note 9.
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It might help others if you listed the missing bands. Or linked to your source for that bands are supported.
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Looks to me like the G965F and the N960F both support all the same bands.
https://www.phonemore.com/samsung-galaxy-s9-plus-sm-g965f/specs/3887
https://www.phonemore.com/samsung-galaxy-note-9-sm-n960fds-128gb/specs/4161
On what conclusion do you base this theory on?
Is it because one shows 4G and one doesn't or one shows LTE and the other one doesn't?
I'd recommend comparing true band compatibility by using Samsung's own regional websites under corresponding spec sheets. I don't trust third party websites for accuracy on this matter. Example, got Samsung's website in Brazil and check the note 9 band specs and then go to Samsung's Singapore website and compare the note 9 band specs etc....
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Hi
This probably comes a bit late as most people on the forum already have a Note 9 but just in case this helps someone.
I have previously bought my S7, s8 and s9+ from Europe and imported them to my current home country for use here and another country in South America I regularly visit. So far no problems.
I had just made up my mind to buy the N960F/DS the same way. Pure chance led me to check the bands. I was very surprised to find that, even though 4G works fine on my S9+ here, the N960F does not have compatible 4G bands that would work here. Samsung appears to have changed the availability of bands between the S9+ G965F and the N960F. The only version that will work for 4G here is now the N9600. Lucky I found out just in time before ordering my Note 9.
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Thanks for the responses. I would be delighted to be wrong, particularly as I have always had Exynos versions before so I could root the phones but the N9600 is Snapdragon.
The main website I look at is Frequencycheck.com. I shall investigate further.
That website has been wrong for me in the past. Use Samsung's own websites to verify bands for each model .
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Thanks for the responses. I would be delighted to be wrong, particularly as I have always had Exynos versions before so I could root the phones but the N9600 is Snapdragon.
The main website I look at is Frequencycheck.com. I shall investigate further.
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Hi everyone,
I have bought US one sim version of Xperia 1 mark 2. There is no 5G in options, despite support by my carrier. Is it possible to unlock?
Sony have blocked the 5g in the US even tho the model is same as other regions
https://www.reddit.com/r/SonyXperia/comments/hqaw2j
liggerz87 said:
Sony have blocked the 5g in the US even tho the model is same as other regions
https://www.reddit.com/r/SonyXperia/comments/hqaw2j
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Does it mean, that in case i put EU firmware, i shall have 5G?
I can't answer that sorry as I don't root or rom I'd presume if you did do it it be down to the network sorry no help I think youd need to see what 5g band there using and so on
Hello everyone,
Could you help me answering my questions?
I'm planning to buy Samsung S21 Ultra, so I was searching for good prices here and there...
I found out that on Samsung US, it is much cheaper (Unlocked version), moreover, you'll get 250$ credit value to buy other accessories, while Samsung Canada is way too expensive without such promotions!
I tried to place the order through Samsung US and to type the shipping address to Canada .m.but unfortunately it wasn't working!
My two questions as following:
1- Is there anyway to get the S21 Ultra to Canada from Samsung US?
2- I heard that I might face problems in connection compatibility (even with the unlocked version), especially the 5G as it won't be compatible with the Canadian courriers ....so is that true? Will I face any problem if I buy S21 Ultra from Samsung US to Canada?
Will appreciate your replies ...
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Depending on your carrier in Canada, Wifi Calling and VoLTE may not/will not work. Here is a long thread about purchasing from the US etc. This will answer all your questions:
[Samsung USA] Samsung USA S21 Trade-In Deal Thread - RedFlagDeals.com Forums
i have the W version with the US U1 software on it (I love ODIN) and works it great on Telus for 5G (except the Wi-Fi calling; Telus asks for your number and then it never connects but I also have a partner account so maybe that is why). On Freedom Mobile/Shaw Mobile with the U1 software, everything works (except 5G as that is not available for everyone yet).
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May I know which re-shipping company had you dealt with? Any recommendations?
peterg21 said:
Depending on your carrier in Canada, Wifi Calling and VoLTE may not/will not work. Here is a long thread about purchasing from the US etc. This will answer all your questions:
[Samsung USA] Samsung USA S21 Trade-In Deal Thread - RedFlagDeals.com Forums
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May I know which re-shipping company had you dealt with? Any recommendations?
crazyut said:
i have the W version with the US U1 software on it (I love ODIN) and works it great on Telus for 5G (except the Wi-Fi calling; Telus asks for your number and then it never connects but I also have a partner account so maybe that is why). On Freedom Mobile/Shaw Mobile with the U1 software, everything works (except 5G as that is not available for everyone yet).
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Thanks
May I know which re-shipping company had you dealt with? Any recommendations?
AMD-CA said:
Thanks
May I know which re-shipping company had you dealt with? Any recommendations?
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It is the Canadian version bought in Canada flashed with the US U1 software
So here's my question. I was waiting for the T-Mobile version of the s21 ultra to be in stock in the 256gig version, but it seems like that is taking too long so I had purchased the unlocked version. Yesterday when I went into the T-Mobile store, I was told that it wouldn't be able to pick up 5g and a lot of the phone itself wouldn't be compatible. Does anyone know if this is true? Sorry I know I sound like a Noob because I am, but I'm just a bit worried. If that's the case I see about people flashing stuff. Would it be possible to flash say the T-Mobile stuff to the unlocked phone so it would work? Sorry for writing a book, just wanted to be thorough. Appreciate any feed back or answers.
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They either lied to try and sell you a T-mobile version or they don't know what they are talking about. The US unlocked model works well with all the US carriers and has no issues picking up 5G and even supports WiFi calling.
beserker15 said:
They either lied to try and sell you a T-mobile version or they don't know what they are talking about. The US unlocked model works well with all the US carriers and has no issues picking up 5G and even supports WiFi calling.
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Thanks a lot for responding with that info. I appreciate it.
I have TMobile and an unlocked s21 ultra. They work perfectly together. No issues whatsoever with 5g.
chetly968 said:
I have TMobile and an unlocked s21 ultra. They work perfectly together. No issues whatsoever with 5g.
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Dude that's awesome, I'm feeling way better about my purchase. Thank you for replying and letting me know. I appreciate it.
I have a S21 Ultra unlocked and carrier is TMobile, no problem so far.
T-Mobile has the least number of issues if you bring-your-own-device. It's Verizon that's a real PITA.
I'm grateful for everyone posting and sharing their experiences and uses. Thank you to everyone. Appreciate it.
Go to a different store. They lied to you. I bought mine from Amazon, it's the unlocked 128gb version, (the 256gb wasn't in stock during the sale. They both priced the same) and it works without a problem. T Mobile 5G works really good on it.
I'm getting 5G via T-Mobile on my unlocked S21 Ultra direct from Samsung. That shady store or salesperson straight up lied to you, they are ignorant about unlocked devices, or both.
I want to change IMEI of Samsung galaxy s21 ultra 5g
Changing of imei is illegal in most countries (if not all). You will not get any help with that on XDA...
As others have said, this isnt true.
One thing that is (ior certainly was a couple of years ago) was that Three didnt allow non three branded handsets to connect to their 800MHz supervoice service, which IME made a huge difference in the LTE days