Database Users

OMG!!!!!! i so want to get the Brazil GT-i9000 model it's so sweeet!

Check out their specs:
http://www.samsungmobile.com.br/telefone-celular/samsung-galaxy-s-especificacao
Digital TV = Yes
3G = 850/1900/2100 YES!!!!!
OMG!!!!!! i so want to get the Brazil GT-i9000 model it's so sweeet!

What about the battery life?!

Isnt that normal to all galaxy s'? I got the international i9000 and it has those features as well...

maverickzero said:
Isnt that normal to all galaxy s'? I got the international i9000 and it has those features as well...
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
the international i9000 doesn't have 3g 850 (it has 900 instead of 850). Also, the digital tv thing will only work in brazil due to their tv infrastructure (from what I've heard).

http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_i9000_galaxy_s-3115.php
In this site there are the specifications of the international version of galaxy s, and you can see it does have 2g 850 connection... And about digital tv, what do they mean by that?

maverickzero said:
http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_i9000_galaxy_s-3115.php
In this site there are the specifications of the international version of galaxy s, and you can see it does have 2g 850 connection... And about digital tv, what do they mean by that?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Can you read? Where has anyone even mention 2g! We are talking about 3G!
Sorry if I sound harsh, but it annoys me when people don't take the time to actually read what a posts says. 3G! not 2G!
And if you're wondering why anyone cares about 3G 850 is because AT&T uses it among other carriers.

The.Opethian said:
What about the battery life?!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
well.. i think anyone smart enough to watch the world cup, or whatever the next big event is, should be smart enough to keep the USB plug nearby

INeedYourHelp said:
Can you read? Where has anyone even mention 2g! We are talking about 3G!
Sorry if I sound harsh, but it annoys me when people don't take the time to actually read what a posts says. 3G! not 2G!
And if you're wondering why anyone cares about 3G 850 is because AT&T uses it among other carriers.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
My bad... Guess it doesn't really matter for me, since I live in europe.. And yes after I posted I saw that you meant 3G and not 2G, but it was too late...

INeedYourHelp said:
the international i9000 doesn't have 3g 850 (it has 900 instead of 850). Also, the digital tv thing will only work in brazil due to their tv infrastructure (from what I've heard).
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
yup, they share the same Digital TV infrastructure as Korea,
but the Korea version is all Asian language, so... no one will understand crap which menu option does what
i wonder if you can flash a Brazil ROM into the Korea phone?
according to their website, it's totally different series Korea SHW-M110S vs GT-i9000 Brazil
http://kr.samsungmobile.com/product...100001&pdMaster=&shape=all&imgMenu=9&onPlay=N
but spec wise it's the same as the Brazil one

AllGamer said:
Check out their specs:
http://www.samsungmobile.com.br/telefone-celular/samsung-galaxy-s-especificacao
Digital TV = Yes
3G = 850/1900/2100 YES!!!!!
OMG!!!!!! i so want to get the Brazil GT-i9000 model it's so sweeet!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Price: US$ 1400 = NNNOOO!!!!!
BTW: Brazil DigitalTV uses a modified Japanese Standard and it doens't work with any other Digital TV Standards. I doesn NOT use Korean infrastructure.
BTW2: It looks li it will only have 8GB version. Also wi-fi b/g only. No "n"

AllGamer said:
yup, they share the same Digital TV infrastructure as Korea,
but the Korea version is all Asian language, so... no one will understand crap which menu option does what
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
It's called Hangul, which I had to learn to read in order to learn Korean
AllGamer said:
i wonder if you can flash a Brazil ROM into the Korea phone?
according to their website, it's totally different series Korea SHW-M110S vs GT-i9000 Brazil
http://kr.samsungmobile.com/product...100001&pdMaster=&shape=all&imgMenu=9&onPlay=N
but spec wise it's the same as the Brazil one
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I think the DTV specs are different between Brazil and Korea. Korea uses DVB-H, while Brazil uses some wierd standard called ISDB-T.

AllGamer said:
yup, they share the same Digital TV infrastructure as Korea,
but the Korea version is all Asian language, so... no one will understand crap which menu option does what
i wonder if you can flash a Brazil ROM into the Korea phone?
according to their website, it's totally different series Korea SHW-M110S vs GT-i9000 Brazil
http://kr.samsungmobile.com/product...100001&pdMaster=&shape=all&imgMenu=9&onPlay=N
but spec wise it's the same as the Brazil one
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Korean version has 2 languages, Korean and English. I use English about 98% of the time, I'll flip it over to Korean for voice search in Korean (I really think I shouldn't have to do that, but that's Android) and for my friends to play around with.

TravUK said:
Korea uses DVB-H, while Brazil uses some wierd standard called ISDB-T.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
sounds remarkably similar to the good old ISDN standards for better than dial up model connections
taking a guess it might be a modified version of ISDN for TV over the air

Dandarebr said:
Price: US$ 1400 = NNNOOO!!!!!
BTW: Brazil DigitalTV uses a modified Japanese Standard and it doens't work with any other Digital TV Standards. I doesn NOT use Korean infrastructure.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
$1400? LOL! They can't be serious.

INeedYourHelp said:
$1400? LOL! They can't be serious.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
IPhone goes for similar prices, it's due to three things, last just being a rumor:
taxes
*competition/market size for high end phones @1000 you wont have many *customers (percentage of population-wise), adding an extra 400 won't cost you that many but will raise your profitability by a lot
*bundled services (rumor)

Maybe the needed hardware (except the antenna... obviously) is already in the rests of galaxy s's? Someone has compared the disassembly of both versions? Maybe it can be activated some day lol
If it's in there, hope it is dvb-h (i'm in europe)

this price is not uncommon at all here in brazil. All no-contract phones goes around 1000 US$.
I have tested the brazilian galaxy s and tv reception is fantastic. Worked flawlessly inside a shopping center.

Here in Argentina either. I bought my unlocked SGS (european version) for 900 bucks.

[Q] Buying a Samsung Galaxy S 4 Duos (i9502) from China to be used in Europe

I would really love getting the dual SIM version of the Samsung Galaxy S 4 as it would allow me to carry one less phone with me. But in the end I'm not sure if the pros outweight the cons.
Pros:
- Able to use two SIMs in the same phone
- Exynos 5 Octa, which will see very limited availability in Europe
Cons:
- China Unicom specific version
- No international warranty outside of China
- UI may not be available in English?
- Will be stuck with the stock Chinese firmware as the ROMs for i9500 / i9505 will not work on this
Is anyone else considering buying an i9502 to be used outside of China?

liviuv said:
I would really love getting the dual SIM version of the Samsung Galaxy S 4 as it would allow me to carry one less phone with me. But in the end I'm not sure if the pros outweight the cons.
Pros:
- Able to use two SIMs in the same phone
- Exynos 5 Octa, which will see very limited availability in Europe
Cons:
- China Unicom specific version
- No international warranty outside of China
- UI may not be available in English?
- Will be stuck with the stock Chinese firmware as the ROMs for i9500 / i9505 will not work on this
Is anyone else considering buying an i9502 to be used outside of China?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I would like to have i9502 and I have the same questions and worrying about the warranty outside of China. I'm gonna wait till it is available on eBay. I hope that some companies could give at least 12 months international warranty for this device.

I am thinking of buying one for use world wide. I assume no one will be developing a custom ROM for this version.
Is there a way to install the Play Store and Gapps?

As the S4 should be highly popular, we might see more developing for the exynos chipset. Once they come out with the aosp base for it, developing for the variants should be easier.
Since i9502 is China based, we should see a MIUI Rom for it soon
Sent from my IM-A860K using xda premium

I thought samsung released their official rom for this phone? Doesn't it therefore mean that we can root this without any bugs? I remember the Note 2 dual sim custom rom had bugs on the map and caller id.
Can someone verify that once using the official rom, play store and Google apps will be available?

http://www.hotfile.com/dl/204614115/9393a40/I9502ZNUAMDG_I9502CHUAMDG_CHU.zip.html
Looks like there is one out there

paulsalem said:
I am thinking of buying one for use world wide. I assume no one will be developing a custom ROM for this version.
Is there a way to install the Play Store and Gapps?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
The only way to install Play Store and Google apps is to root the phone. Unfortunately, there's no available rooting method yet for Galaxy I9502. But I'm hopeful that it will be available in the future. Like the Galaxy Note 2 GT-N7102 Dual Sim variant, a working rooting procedure was eventually made available.
I have ordered my Galaxy I9502 and can't wait to get my hands on it.

[email protected] said:
I have ordered my Galaxy I9502 and can't wait to get my hands on it.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Where did you order it from?

liviuv said:
Where did you order it from?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
China. ..
Sent from my GT-I9505 using xda premium

nniicckkss said:
China. ..
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I meant to ask from which website you've ordered it. Thanks in advance!

liviuv said:
Where did you order it from?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I ordered from taobao.com thru an agent in my country. Just need to choose a trustworthy seller. Or you can order from etotalk.com but the price is a little higher and payment method is not safe.
---------- Post added at 09:41 AM ---------- Previous post was at 09:33 AM ----------
nniicckkss said:
China. ..
Sent from my GT-I9505 using xda premium
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Unfortunately that's the only place to get it from right now. But hey, it's legit and dual sim. I'm happy

[email protected] said:
Unfortunately that's the only place to get it from right now. But hey, it's legit and dual sim. I'm happy
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
So you're gonna live with the fact that you don't have Play Store? Or do you have a work around?

merkava74 said:
So you're gonna live with the fact that you don't have Play Store? Or do you have a work around?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
No, I'm optimistic a rooting tool will be available once this phone is released.

[email protected] said:
I ordered from taobao.com thru an agent in my country. Just need to choose a trustworthy seller. Or you can order from etotalk.com but the price is a little higher and payment method is not safe.
---------- Post added at 09:41 AM ---------- Previous post was at 09:33 AM ----------
Unfortunately that's the only place to get it from right now. But hey, it's legit and dual sim. I'm happy
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
hey there. would u mind saying, where do u live?! are u sure that china version is gonna work in your country?
I live in europe and really curious if i can use it here...

asheg said:
hey there. would u mind saying, where do u live?! are u sure that china version is gonna work in your country?
I live in europe and really curious if i can use it here...
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Based on offical specs, I'm very sure an unlocked SGS4 I9502 will work in my country and Europe too.
Here's why:
SGS4 I9502 Supported Network Frequency:
WCDMA 850/900/1,900/2100MHz
GSM 850/900/1,800/1900MHz
GSM Coverage:
GSM 900 / GSM 1800 MHz are used in most parts of the world: Europe, Asia, Australia, Middle East, Africa.
Reference: www.worldtimezone.com/gsm.html
3G Coverage:
In general, the various UMTS bands are deployed as follows:
Band I (W-CDMA 2100) in Europe, India, Africa, Israel (Cellcom, Orange, Pelephone[4]) Asia, Australia (metropolitan Optus and Vodafone), New Zealand (ITU Region 1, 2degrees Vodafone NZ), Thailand (TOT (Thailand)), and Brazil (part of ITU Region 2)
Band II (W-CDMA 1900) in North America and South America (ITU Region 2).
Band IV (W-CDMA 1700 or Advanced Wireless Services) in the United States (T-Mobile USA), Canada (WIND Mobile, Mobilicity, SaskTel, Vidéotron) and Chile (VTR Movil, Nextel Chile)
Band V (W-CDMA 850) in Australia (Telstra NextG, Vodafone), Hong Kong (SmarTone), Thailand (True move and DTAC), New Zealand (XT Mobile Network), Brazil, Canada, the USA, Guatemala, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Dominican Republic (Claro),Venezuela, other parts of South America, Israel (Pelephone,[4] Cellcom[5]), parts of Asia (ITU Region 2 and ITU Region 3), Poland (Sferia)
Band VIII (W-CDMA 900) in Europe, Asia, Australia (Optus and Vodafone regional/country 3G networks), New Zealand (2degrees, Vodafone NZ), Thailand (Advanced Info Service), Dominican Republic (Orange Dominicana), Venezuela (Digitel GSM), Poland (Play and Aero2 HSPA+ Internet only[6])
Reference: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UMTS_frequency_bands

I bought mine in China and used it with China Mobile and my US T-Mobile SIM cards installed at the same time. When I landed back on US soil, it automatically switched to use my T-Mobile SIM. I haven't had any problems so far.

Does that mean you have Google apps and play store?
Sent from my GT-I9505 using Tapatalk 2

liviuv said:
I would really love getting the dual SIM version of the Samsung Galaxy S 4 as it would allow me to carry one less phone with me. But in the end I'm not sure if the pros outweight the cons.
Pros:
- Able to use two SIMs in the same phone
- Exynos 5 Octa, which will see very limited availability in Europe
Cons:
- China Unicom specific version
- No international warranty outside of China
- UI may not be available in English?
- Will be stuck with the stock Chinese firmware as the ROMs for i9500 / i9505 will not work on this
Is anyone else considering buying an i9502 to be used outside of China?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
The UI is available in Chinese, Korean and English on the i9502.

Mindbeats said:
I haven't had any problems so far.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Can I ask if you have Play Store working?

merkava74 said:
Can I ask if you have Play Store working?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I'm working on that now. Stock there was go Gapps; you get the Chinese version of their app store 沃商店.

[Q] Shop Online or Seller (SHV-E300)

I am looking for SHV-E300, somebody know where can I get.
Thanks

virmix said:
I am looking for SHV-E300, somebody know where can I get.
Thanks
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Hello!
you can email me at: [email protected]
I have the stocks
Samsung Exynos 5 Octa (Samsung S4 Korea Export Model) with LTE

HirotokeitaiTM said:
Hello!
you can email me at: [email protected]
I have the stocks
Samsung Exynos 5 Octa (Samsung S4 Korea Export Model) with LTE
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
How much for it?
Sent from my GT-I9000 using Tapatalk 2

HirotokeitaiTM said:
Hello!
you can email me at: [email protected]
I have the stocks
Samsung Exynos 5 Octa (Samsung S4 Korea Export Model) with LTE
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I am interested too. I hope your price is reasonable and you are selling it in a right place. Thanks.

HirotokeitaiTM said:
Hello!
you can email me at: [email protected]
I have the stocks
Samsung Exynos 5 Octa (Samsung S4 Korea Export Model) with LTE
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Me too!
Will it work with US lte?

virmix said:
I am looking for SHV-E300, somebody know where can I get.
Thanks
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
LOL!
If you want to:
-Pay 200 dollars more expensive(import tax + local seller commission)
-Have a bigger size(korea version is thicker than us one) and have stupid korea restriction(sms limitation, etc...)
-Take a phone who only support Korea 4G frequency and imcompatible with all other country
You can surely go for this version. No problem!!!

varunkumars said:
I am interested too. I hope your price is reasonable and you are selling it in a right place. Thanks.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Samsung S4 Exynos 5 Octa Korea Export set with LTE
(Octa Core/8CORE)
MSRP Retail: SGD1250
-Standard set with 2 battery and Desktop charger
-Deposit SGD200 required and remaining payment on collection
Batch 2 Preorder starts now
Collection date is 14th May 2013 after 1400Hrs
Interested please whatsapp +65 98275105
Disclaimer
(as reported by Supplier, some possible problems that may occur)
4G/LTE might not be stable (again we cant be sure, first batch buyers did not complain about this problem)
*Sometimes under LTE/4G, you may not receive calls or SMS
(requires manual switching back to 3G)
-No issues with GSM/3G network
-No other reported bugs/issue with the current set, the few set sold previously worked fine with 4G
---------- Post added at 09:18 AM ---------- Previous post was at 09:01 AM ----------
The support specifications:
LTE (850/1800), WCDMA (1900/2100), GSM (900/1800/1900)

I have a SHV-E300S (32GB).
FYI: They'll probably be no custom ROMs for this phone.

enturaw manv
soundping said:
I have a SHV-E300S (32GB).
FYI: They'll probably be no custom ROMs for this phone.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
You're in the US correct? Would you please share with us your experience with the device and how good or bad it is working for you? Does it work on any US LTE networks at all? Thanks

snoopyd said:
You're in the US correct? Would you please share with us your experience with the device and how good or bad it is working for you? Does it work on any US LTE networks at all? Thanks
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Unfortunately in my area there isn't LTE or real 4G.
I was able to tweak my network settings with SKT Hidden Menu so I'm receiving the best 3G (4Mbps/500kbps) for my area.
I should have waited before buying. The Google clean S4 version would have been a better choice.

soundping said:
I have a SHV-E300S (32GB).
FYI: They'll probably be no custom ROMs for this phone.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
soundping said:
Unfortunately in my area there isn't LTE or real 4G.
I was able to tweak my network settings with SKT Hidden Menu so I'm receiving the best 3G (4Mbps/500kbps) for my area.
I should have waited before buying. The Google clean S4 version would have been a better choice.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thanks for sharing your experience. Too bad we still don't have the answer since not very many people have the Korean S4 in the US. When I get an S4 I'm planning to use it for VOIP on LTE. I've read that LTE has lower latency than HSPS+(or whatever that is) which makes VOIP phone calls acceptable in terms of lag time.

Is there any way to root the shv-e300k/s??
Sent from my SHV-E300K using Tapatalk 2
---------- Post added at 06:32 AM ---------- Previous post was at 06:31 AM ----------
I am not worried about custom roms, I am just wanting root for my favorite apps.
Sent from my SHV-E300K using Tapatalk 2

lunerceli said:
Is there any way to root the shv-e300k/s??
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
This worked on my E300S.
http://www.cultofandroid.com/27192/rooting-the-international-galaxy-s4-the-right-way-how-to/
Note, The new firmware update (pda: E300SKSUAME6) will take away root and prevent you from rooting again using the old method.

lunerceli said:
Is there any way to root the shv-e300k/s??
Sent from my SHV-E300K using Tapatalk 2
---------- Post added at 06:32 AM ---------- Previous post was at 06:31 AM ----------
I am not worried about custom roms, I am just wanting root for my favorite apps.
Sent from my SHV-E300K using Tapatalk 2
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Give me a message if this procedure does not work. i have a another way of rooting SHV-E300 devices.

What were those seetings on hidden menu
soundping said:
Unfortunately in my area there isn't LTE or real 4G.
I was able to tweak my network settings with SKT Hidden Menu so I'm receiving the best 3G (4Mbps/500kbps) for my area.
I should have waited before buying. The Google clean S4 version would have been a better choice.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Hi,
Would you please tell here what settings you did so that you are now receiving the high speed 3G now. I am facing this issue on my SHV-E120S
Thanks for any help on this.
Regards
Suraj

delete

Delete

ANyone....??????

I'm also curious
kthejoker20 said:
ANyone....??????
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I saw this on ebay as well and the seller was saying it's an "America's" version (North, Central, South). Does the L stand for Latin as in Latin America? I searched several of Samsung's Latin American websites but found no results for this model ID. It says it's octa core and full HD super amoled. No 4G LTE though according to their specs which is in keeping with the i9500 specs (I think?). If this really is a i9500 than it's a good deal. I'm half persuaded to get one to see.
Is there anybody out there? Are we the only two people on xda who've noticed this phone? Somebody please throw us a bone.

Galaxy S4 Value Edition (Latin) (GT-I9515L), that's the only variant with L in the name...

TWRP for SM-G9550 and SM-G5000 (HK / China)

Usually Samsung's Snapdragon version in Hong Kong or China have unlocked Bootloader and therefore should be able to get TWRP without too much problem. (That' the case of the S7 Snapdragon for instance: https://forum.xda-developers.com/s7...ecovery-official-twrp-galaxy-s7-edge-t3458589 )
I own the S8+ 6Gb HK version. I haven't found anybody working on it (On Chinese forums they seem to be checking regularly... xda forums ) but the user base is decently big and given the fact it was achieved previously for the S7 I was wondering if anybody would be ready to work on it? (if not started already).
If no one with the skillset is around, we could eventually team up for a bounty thread (With an unlocked bootloader the task shouldn't be a massive job)
Any people interested?

hear hear- have the same phone, it really is much more smoother than my G955F (btw selling the G9FF for a great negotiable price PM me if anyone wants it or any DEV
etc).
would be good to know if or when it will happen

mikey_sk said:
hear hear- have the same phone, it really is much more smoother than my G955F (btw selling the G9FF for a great negotiable price PM me if anyone wants it or any DEV
etc).
would be good to know if or when it will happen
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
If nobody on XDA, hopefully someone in China...
Sent from my SM-N910U using XDA Free mobile app

Unfortunately I have also SM-G9550 Chinese version. seems no developer shows any interest in this version to work on
the problem is most of the Chinese doesn't speak English so probably very few Chinese are here on Xda.

ran816 said:
Unfortunately I have also SM-G9550 Chinese version. seems no developer shows any interest in this version to work on
the problem is most of the Chinese doesn't speak English so probably very few Chinese are here on Xda.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
INDEED! The android security patch level is still at 1 may 17, even with a recent update...
shocking

ran816 said:
Unfortunately I have also SM-G9550 Chinese version. seems no developer shows any interest in this version to work on
the problem is most of the Chinese doesn't speak English so probably very few Chinese are here on Xda.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
True but there are also a few active forums in China for the S8/S8+. The other point being some of the HK devs speak decently good English
Sent from my SM-N910U using XDA Free mobile app

Good news is some people seem to be trying (Without much help or success though...)
https://plus.google.com/112099740008124860452/posts/byNNxuCqoeZ

I got one too I love it but it seems no updates or firmwares from anyone not even Samsung lol

@Alcibiade have you seen this already?
https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...ecovery-twrp-galaxy-s8-s8-snapdragon-t3636718

hazmad said:
@Alcibiade have you seen this already?
https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...ecovery-twrp-galaxy-s8-s8-snapdragon-t3636718
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Hey thanks a lot! Well spotted. I'll try as soon as I get back home
Thanks e can expect ROMs and custom kernels to flow in soon

For people who are using the HK versions (G9550) in the UK, what problems are you facing in the normal day-to-day running?
I've been told that VoLTE and Wifi Calling do not work when using in the UK. Is this the case? What other "problems" or limitations are there on using the HK version in UK? How about samsung pay or android pay?
I ask because I'm seriously considering buying the 128GB/6GB version.

Communist99 said:
For people who are using the HK versions (G9550) in the UK, what problems are you facing in the normal day-to-day running?
I've been told that VoLTE and Wifi Calling do not work when using in the UK. Is this the case? What other "problems" or limitations are there on using the HK version in UK? How about samsung pay or android pay?
I ask because I'm seriously considering buying the 128GB/6GB version.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
pretty much only volte and wifi calling not working and also not working with LTE-A/carrier aggregration also known as 4G+
android pay works fine, samsung pay doesnt connect to servers.
other than that works fine, software is behind the other variants .....

I also have the g9550 variant, software is really behind, does anyone have any recommendations to keep up?

Hello.
Can the G9500 dual SIM China version Rom be flashed to the Hong Kong version?

iliadis_babis said:
I also have the g9550 variant, software is really behind, does anyone have any recommendations to keep up?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
G9550ZHU1AQF7
24/7/2017
why it is behind?

Dr.][No_WaY said:
G9550ZHU1AQF7
24/7/2017
why it is behind?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Mine doesn't find any updates to do, and build number is NRD90M.G9550ZHU1AQEE, Security patch, May 1st..

iliadis_babis said:
I also have the g9550 variant, software is really behind, does anyone have any recommendations to keep up?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
iliadis_babis said:
Mine doesn't find any updates to do, and build number is NRD90M.G9550ZHU1AQEE, Security patch, May 1st..
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
is it HK or CN?

It is an HK device and I got the update yesterday. Am I the only one who was ignoring the FM - AM capabilities of the S8+, even exclusively on this model ?

0xsly0x said:
Hello.
Can the G9500 dual SIM China version Rom be flashed to the Hong Kong version?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I would like to know this too, mine should be here this week and using it on EE

Alcibiade said:
Usually Samsung's Snapdragon version in Hong Kong or China have unlocked Bootloader and therefore should be able to get TWRP without too much problem. (That' the case of the S7 Snapdragon for instance: https://forum.xda-developers.com/s7...ecovery-official-twrp-galaxy-s7-edge-t3458589 )
I own the S8+ 6Gb HK version. I haven't found anybody working on it (On Chinese forums they seem to be checking regularly... xda forums ) but the user base is decently big and given the fact it was achieved previously for the S7 I was wondering if anybody would be ready to work on it? (if not started already).
If no one with the skillset is around, we could eventually team up for a bounty thread (With an unlocked bootloader the task shouldn't be a massive job)
Any people interested?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I would be interested by that TWRP, have a HongKong S9550 128/6 on AT&T got LTE and Visual voicemaill to work by registering my old IMEI with AT&T but no Samsung Pay and VoLTE