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[AVAILABILITY] Galaxy Note II in the Middle East!

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It seems like many Arabians (UAE,Kuwait,Egypt etc) are active in here i think we deserve a united thread for all our news/discussions starting with release dates/prices so i hope this will be the one thread for all of us
So far the Note II landed in Kuwait/UAE for about 760$ and supposed to land in KSA in 3/4 days for 740$ I'm interested in prices W/O warranty to be honest anyone knows supposed prices for these units?​

Great topic for MEA users.
I already sold my SGnote and waiting to buy Note 2. It'll be in KSA within a week and price is 2700SR from Axiom.
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Bought mine yesterday from Axiom Telecom Dubai around 735$ .

what about Egypt ???

ME Telecom "Mashal Elasema" just announced the price, it is 640$ (2399SR)
There is no information about release date in Egypt, and I dont think it'll be soon
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zoalla said:
what about Egypt ???
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Note sure yet but probably will be 800$

How much does it coast in Jordan?
Only 2 hours of driving from Israel
Just kidding... Of course Israel is no included in the middle east releases... We have here a very bad importer! It took them forever to get the first Note. (They import fast only the Galaxy S series)

Hi,
Does anyone know if the model sold in the Middle East is 4G/LTE enabled?
I asked Handtec and they told me that the model they have in stock is 3G only

DubelBoom said:
How much does it coast in Jordan?
Only 2 hours of driving from Israel
Just kidding... Of course Israel is no included in the middle east releases... We have here a very bad importer! It took them forever to get the first Note. (They import fast only the Galaxy S series)
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I honestly dont know mate, and believe me they will never be as bad the importers here in Egypt, quite annoying to find the Note prices in Canada (Int version) are higher than the Gulf/ME so i will just get it from here :angel:
MariusB said:
Hi,
Does anyone know if the model sold in the Middle East is 4G/LTE enabled?
I asked Handtec and they told me that the model they have in stock is 3G only
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I checked a Saudi Telecom company website to check if they have the note and its their for pre-orders and in the listings it says 4G,but honestly the whole middle east will get the international version which INDEED have 4G, but we already dont have 4G so its quite useless maybe that's what he meant that it wont work so only 3G will work :fingers-crossed:

Is it already being sold in Jordan ?

Hell Guardian said:
It seems like many Arabians (UAE,Kuwait,Egypt etc) are active in here i think we deserve a united thread for all our news/discussions starting with release dates/prices so i hope this will be the one thread for all of us
So far the Note II landed in Kuwait/UAE for about 760$ and supposed to land in KSA in 3/4 days for 740$ I'm interested in prices W/O warranty to be honest anyone knows supposed prices for these units?​
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I wouldn't recommend to buy without warranty, you end up paying around a 100 $ less and take a risk of getting a faulty device.
MariusB said:
Hi,
Does anyone know if the model sold in the Middle East is 4G/LTE enabled?
I asked Handtec and they told me that the model they have in stock is 3G only
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No LTE GN2 for arab world, frequency will vary.
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1902 said:
I wouldn't recommend to buy without warranty, you end up paying around a 100 $ less and take a risk of getting a faulty device.
No LTE GN2 for arab world, frequency will vary.
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I know mate but i dont live in the Gulf so taking a ticket from here back to there to just fix a phone doesn't sound very ECONOMICAL to me :laugh:
i have family members there but between there have annual vacations i would rather have fixed it my self by that time!
nonetheless mate, any info about the prices/release date in Lebanon?

Galaxy Note II is coming to STC (Largest Cellular provider in KSA) on the 13th of October for 720$ W/O contract
http://www.unlimit-tech.com/blog/?p=87351

It's now available in mursalat (riyadh, ksa) for a bit less than $700 (SR. 2650). Samsung warranty and white.
Also: http://sphotos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/384277_534777346548918_1757466565_n.jpg

faisalyasin said:
Bought mine yesterday from Axiom Telecom Dubai around 735$ .
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Oh ...Axiom Dubai.... I had the worst experience with them... for the after sale support. I bought Nexus 7 from them and I got a defective product sent it for replacement . Close to 1 month now ..still has no idea (for myself and axiom) when I will get it back..
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Does anyone know if it's available in jordan?

Samsung Galaxy Note 2 launched in Qatar by Intertec Group for QR.2700/-
I will be selling my 4 months old Galaxy S3 (bought on launch day) and getting Note 2 now

Thread Open​
A final solution for all availability should be announced soon, until then i will re-open this thread. But i ask all to keep this thread to availability, any other posts should be directed to the appropriate threads, ie review, off topic, hints and tips threads. I only say this to help the information be found by all users. Thanks for your patients while this issue is being resolved.​

3.28 HTC One HongKong Press Conference Confirmed

It is in Chinese, but you get the date from the snapshot below. Looks like the HTC officially send invitation to the HK media.
FYI, it is not the release date for HongKong.
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batongxue said:
It is in Chinese, but you get the date from the snapshot below.
FYI, it is not the release date for HongKong.
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Is the Hong Kong version the same as the AT&T version?

Sorry, Dont know what AT&T version is gonna be like.
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I heard the chinese people get's a different type of HTC One? It should have 12megapixels(not ultrapixel) and has a sd card slot?
Hmmm wonder how zoe would do with that.

I'm pretty sure Hong Kong will get the Ultrapixel version, not the Chinese version.
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Riyal said:
I heard the chinese people get's a different type of HTC One? It should have 12megapixels(not ultrapixel) and has a sd card slot?
Hmmm wonder how zoe would do with that.
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There are rumors that the Contract version with China Mobile will feature a 8 megapixel camera.
That would just do for China mainland.

chchang1 said:
I'm pretty sure Hong Kong will get the Ultrapixel version, not the Chinese version.
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Absolutely, we are counting on that Here in China mainland.

Hong Kong usually gets the international versions.
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batongxue said:
There are rumors that the Contract version with China Mobile will feature a 8 megapixel camera.
That would just do for China mainland.
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Ahh yes you're right. It's 8mp instead of 13mp. So hongkong variant is different than chinese variant? Hmmm I thought hongkong is also part of china.

hhhhhhhmmmmmm

Riyal said:
So hongkong variant is different than chinese variant? Hmmm I thought hongkong is also part of china.
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Yeah, Hong Kong will get the HTC One with the same specs as everywhere else, but it will also have traditional Chinese support.
Just Google Hong Kong SAR, to find out why it isn't really part if China.

Riyal said:
Ahh yes you're right. It's 8mp instead of 13mp. So hongkong variant is different than chinese variant? Hmmm I thought hongkong is also part of china.
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Well, HK is absolutely Chinese territory.
There is something called "One Country, Two Systems" which you should know.
That is not what we are trying to talk about here.

This version has an SD card option?

BenPope said:
Yeah, Hong Kong will get the HTC One with the same specs as everywhere else, but it will also have traditional Chinese support.
Just Google Hong Kong SAR, to find out why it isn't really part if China.
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Well, please understand the so-called Special Administrative Region.
It means HK is special compared with China mainland, but it is part of China.
Gosh, I gotta stop educating people about this stuff.

AttachedSilver said:
This version has an SD card option?
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No, not the HK version.
This should be the China Mobile contract version.
BTW, I do not like it.

batongxue said:
Well, please understand the so-called Special Administrative Region.
It means HK is special compared with China mainland, but it is part of China.
Gosh, I gotta stop educating people about this stuff.
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I live in Hong Kong, thanks.
Of course it's part of China, but nothing here is like the mainland, is it?

lol you guys diverted the topic from phone to countries I just asked if HK will also get the chinese variant or not since obviously they're of the same country.
Much like in EU Great Britain, England & Wales are seperated but all of them are getting the same variant.

Riyal said:
Ahh yes you're right. It's 8mp instead of 13mp. So hongkong variant is different than chinese variant? Hmmm I thought hongkong is also part of china.
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Nah hong Kong gets the best of both worlds. They get the xiaomi, meizu phones etc as well as the international samsungs, htcs, nexus line etc
Based on the phones available in HK I would say almost 100% internatipnal 4mp version, but no doubt a few places will sell the China one

BenPope said:
I live in Hong Kong, thanks.
Of course it's part of China, but nothing here is like the mainland, is it?
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LOL, absolutely off topic

batongxue said:
LOL, absolutely off topic
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For the longest time many in Taiwan and many in Hong Kong look down on Chinese Mainlanders and view themselves as being the better people when all in all they are all Chinese lol.. This usually irks the Mainlanders from China along with those from Taiwan and Hong Kong. I have been Asia for quite some time now and am not Chinese. At the end of the day they are all Chinese. Yes the ones in Hong Kong are from Hong Kong and the ones from Taiwan are from Taiwan but at the end of the day all of them are Chinese!
Back to the main topic of smartphones, Hong Kong usually gets the international edition and usually the one with 4G or LTE which is nice. In Taiwan HTC pretty much Fuc*ed their own people over by being stingy and taking out the 4G/LTE option and just selling their device with the 3G model. Then HTC wonders why they lose market share to Samsung and others

UK Thread for the brave

I've ordered a dual sim Note 5 for delivery mid week next week.
In this thread hopefully we can help each other to get the best from the various versions which we will import from all corners of the globe.
Edit - ordered model 9208 from Taiwan. But can now get this in the UK from UK ebay sellers. I have 4g on Vodafone only near Stratford and Canning Town in London so far.
Edit - if you want a device compatible with UK 4g networks go for the N920c variant.

I've got an imported n920i and so far no issues with calls or 3G - I don't have a 4G contract to test that but i'm on EE and this model has been tested successfully on EE 4G by others.
The other bonus of importing the n920i was it came with a UK plug, no adapter needed!

Where did you guys import from?

Awaiting Delivery of an N920i ordered from Ebay for £493.
Hoping there are no problems using on the 3 network with 4G.

macabrix said:
Where did you guys import from?
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I wanted a 64gb model and none were available from UK based sellers so ordered from Taiwan and I know I'll end up paying import duties.

My understanding that N9208 wont have B20 800mhz to use on Three network?

Deadeye* said:
My understanding that N9208 wont have B20 800mhz to use on Three network?
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You're right about Band 20. But the 9208 spec mentions Band 18 for 800mhz. I'm not too concerned as I will use Vodafone and EE (dual sim)

Ordered the 64gb n9208 off ebay, so far so good! No import duties as well luckily 550 all in. Using 4g on ee
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That's on 4g+ on ee in central London tonight
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macabrix said:
Where did you guys import from?
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Mine was from ebay as well. Got the 32gb version for £464 and then import vat was £30.
Dhl text me the amount due and I paid online and it didn't delay delivery. I ordered last Thursday and it was delivered Monday so almost as quick add ordering in the uk

SM-920C bought from middle east works fine on Virgin haven't tried 4G.

N920i 64gb black no issues with Three 4G

I have decided to sell my note 5 and go back to my edge

xperiaman said:
I have decided to sell my note 5 and go back to my edge
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Will you be putting up your Note 5 for sale in ebay or similar?

Yes will list on eBay later today or you can PM me and we can discuss a private sale
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It will come with a spigen case skin skinomi shield and UK charger in box

xperiaman said:
Yes will list on eBay later today or you can PM me and we can discuss a private sale
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It will come with a spigen case skin skinomi shield and UK charger in box
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Thanks but awaiting mine for delivery next week. But hopefully another UK XDA member may want it.

xperiaman said:
Yes will list on eBay later today or you can PM me and we can discuss a private sale
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I'd be interested in buying this

Can any one post impresions on N920i on Three UK 4G hows its working?

I'm interested too, I really want a dual sim but band 20 missing is probably a bad idea in the long run so may have to get 920c .. Heard 920cd is coming with dual sim but unclear if that's got band 20
Can anyone who has bought already tell us which eBay sellers you used so we know which are trustworthy? Cheers!

jah said:
You're right about Band 20. But the 9208 spec mentions Band 18 for 800mhz. I'm not too concerned as I will use Vodafone and EE (dual sim)
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Those approx. mhz numbers can be confusing, we have to stick to the Bxx codes and ask for them when they are missing.
While B18, B19 and B20 are often marked as "800mHz", you can see from the table in the link with precise frequencies none will work for the other.
http://www.radio-electronics.com/in...ong-term-evolution/lte-frequency-spectrum.php

4GB RAM upgraded of my Nexus 5X

My Nexus 5x was bought last year from Hong Kong and got a bootloop issue just after the warranty :crying: So far, i know google has known this issue and there is a recall in US, Korean LG has offered a unlimited warranty to this bootloop issue. However, LG customer center from Hong Kong has rejected any maintenance of the cpu if outside its warranty
Thereafter, i decided to send my 5x to China for CPU fixing, as the RAM is packed with the CPU together, the guy suggested me upgrading it to 3 or 4 GB RAM. That's how the 4GB RAM 5X comes out.
I've tested the OTA works fine from 6.0.1 to 7.1.1, all functions works fine too. :highfive:
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How does it work? #106
Since i posted this post, i learnt something about the CPU from 5x, and how can it be upgraded, let me explain to you guys first. :highfive:
The packaging technique of 5x is using PoP, or package on package, which the processor package has pads on the top for the RAM chip and BGA on the bottom to attach to the PCB, its saves board space at the expense of assembly cost. This simply means the RAM sits on top of the SoC.
http://www.androidauthority.com/how-it-works-systems-on-a-chip-soc-93587/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Package_on_package
As fixing this bootloop issue, you have to remove the whole SoC+RAM block, so why not upgrade the RAM chip together?
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Thanks RO.maniac has provided the information of the repair shop #241, if you are going to contact him, please do communicate in CHINESE!!!
RO.maniac said:
https://lihkg.com/thread/159418/page/5
Just talked to the dude on WeChat, he confirmed RMB400 for CPU reflow and 4GB RAM upgrade.
I also made sense of his address in somewhat of an international format:
Mr. Huang Jinhui
Yuanwang Digital Mall, 1st floor 1065
HuaQiang North Road
Shenzhen, Futian District, HuaQiang North
518000 Guangdong
People's Republic of China
WeChat ID: 784439978
Phone number: 15919836083
I will ship my other N5X first thing on Monday with the Romanian National Post Service. I will keep you updated, as soon as is gets to China. In like 2 weeks.
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These are the photos of original 2GB RAM and Upgraded 4GB RAM Chips #164
Cathair2906 said:
2GB RAM Original 5X
4GB RAM Upgraded 5X
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Cathair2906 said:
My Nexus 5x was bought last year from Hong Kong and got a bootloop issue just after the warranty :crying: So far, i know google has known this issue and there is a recall in US, Korean LG has offered a unlimited warranty to this bootloop issue. However, LG customer center from Hong Kong has rejected any maintenance of the cpu if outside its warranty
Thereafter, i decided to send my 5x to China for CPU fixing, as the RAM is packed with the CPU together, the guy suggested me upgrading it to 3 or 4 GB RAM. That's how the 4GB RAM 5X comes out.
I've tested the OTA works fine from 6.0.1 to 7.1.1, all functions works fine too. :highfive:
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wow cool, no bugs/problem encounter so far?
how i wish that i could upgrade the ram of my 5X too

Where you sended phone? Official center in China? Or unofficial? It's amazing! I want this.

Xmata said:
Where you sended phone? Official center in China? Or unofficial? It's amazing! I want this.
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it is unoffical, btw anyone know how to re-enable the SECURE BOOT, as my 5X has disabled it

paul222008 said:
wow cool, no bugs/problem encounter so far?
how i wish that i could upgrade the ram of my 5X too
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no bugs at all, i felt opening the camera is must faster than before :laugh:

paul222008 said:
wow cool, no bugs/problem encounter so far?
how i wish that i could upgrade the ram of my 5X too
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hi
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Cathair2906 said:
no bugs at all, i felt opening the camera is must faster than before :laugh:
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haha nice how much is all the cost sir? can you send a screenshot of cpu-z ?

paul222008 said:
haha nice how much is all the cost sir? can you send a screenshot of cpu-z ?
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this?

wow! this is amazing. how much did it cost to you?

rockhardy said:
wow! this is amazing. how much did it cost to you?
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i paid CNY 400, roughly USD $60 to fix it

Cathair2906 said:
i paid CNY 400, roughly USD $60 to fix it
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Can you provide us an email address, or any other way to contact the guy who "upgraded" your 5X? I would be interested (me and many others) in ordering the necessary part/s, and to do the transplant/implant operation at a local service...
Thanks in advance!

lesbianu said:
Can you provide us an email address, or any other way to contact the guy who "upgraded" your 5X? I would be interested (me and many others) in ordering the necessary part/s, and to do the transplant/implant operation at a local service...
Thanks in advance!
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i just contact him via WeChat, however i don't believe he knows English well
btw, if your devices isn't get into Bootloop issue, i don't recommend you to upgrade it,
take your own risk if your devices cannot boot up after upgrade
pm me if you still want to do it.

That is cool dude! I saw nexus 5 with upgraded storage but nothing with upgraded ram ;d
Battery is this same? Maybe better, worse?

Siljorfag said:
That is cool dude! I saw nexus 5 with upgraded storage but nothing with upgraded ram ;d
Battery is this same? Maybe better, worse?
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yes, is same.
I heard that the storage can be upgraded as well, but 32gb still enough for me.

OMG, that's incredible

Cathair2906 said:
i paid CNY 400, roughly USD $60 to fix it
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do they have a online shop? i would love to try this one 4GB ram is

Cathair2906 said:
yes, is same.
I heard that the storage can be upgraded as well, but 32gb still enough for me.
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I would do same thing but my phone is under warranty so it's useless upgrading. Thanks for anwser.

Cathair2906 said:
My Nexus 5x was bought last year from Hong Kong and got a bootloop issue just after the warranty :crying: So far, i know google has known this issue and there is a recall in US, Korean LG has offered a unlimited warranty to this bootloop issue. However, LG customer center from Hong Kong has rejected any maintenance of the cpu if outside its warranty
Thereafter, i decided to send my 5x to China for CPU fixing, as the RAM is packed with the CPU together, the guy suggested me upgrading it to 3 or 4 GB RAM. That's how the 4GB RAM 5X comes out.
I've tested the OTA works fine from 6.0.1 to 7.1.1, all functions works fine too. :highfive:


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Wow that's nice. You have not issues?

Can u ask him what LPDDR3 module he used for the ram??

TheIronLefty said:
Can u ask him what LPDDR3 module he used for the ram??
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Wouldn't any 256FBGA chip fit?

[Australia] Samsung Galaxy S20 / S20+ / S20 Ultra Discussion

Pre-ordered Black Ultra for me. Don't know if it is Dual SIM version. The customer support said to me it supports one nano SIM and e-SIM. Can anyone confirm?

Since the screen supports 120hz but only at 1080p due to battery drainage. Do you think through root etc that they will be able to support the 1440p like the 60hz?

ReyneBow said:
Since the screen supports 120hz but only at 1080p due to battery drainage. Do you think through root etc that they will be able to support the 1440p like the 60hz?
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Earlier today I pre-ordered an S20 Ultra and I was wondering about the same thing. What needs to be done to get the 120Hz on full resolution - Is it just a software limitation?

venki5star said:
Pre-ordered Black Ultra for me. Don't know if it is Dual SIM version. The customer support said to me it supports one nano SIM and e-SIM. Can anyone confirm?
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According to a user on whirlpool that spent an hour talking to samsung support. Yes and no to your question. If you purchased through any carrier (optus, voda, telstra etc) there is NO dual sim of any kind, even though the phone supports it, it has been disabled.
However if you bought outright through jb hifi etc or samsung directly then yes, dual sim is available.
Hopefully its just a matter of flashing a non carrier firmware over the phone to enable dual sim like some other brands but time will tell.

Gott the email from Samsung stating the delivery date shown wrong (5 March 2020) and it is now 26 March 2020. Anyone else got this email?

garvani said:
According to a user on whirlpool that spent an hour talking to samsung support. Yes and no to your question. If you purchased through any carrier (optus, voda, telstra etc) there is NO dual sim of any kind, even though the phone supports it, it has been disabled.
However if you bought outright through jb hifi etc or samsung directly then yes, dual sim is available.
Hopefully its just a matter of flashing a non carrier firmware over the phone to enable dual sim like some other brands but time will tell.
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I was goofing around in Optus website today and there is a mention of eSim and Sim card for all S20 series.

venki5star said:
Gott the email from Samsung stating the delivery date shown wrong (5 March 2020) and it is now 26 March 2020. Anyone else got this email?
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March 26th?! I sure hope that's not the case in the US when pre orders start next Friday. Release date supposed to be March 6th.

Yeah, my pre-order confirmation said 26th....

Wonder why it changed to 3 weeks later. Not looking good...

I thought it was maybe because I ordered the 512, or I was a bit late and missed the first run?
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I was goofing around in Optus website today and there is a mention of eSim and Sim card for all S20 series.
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Yes they have copied the official specs. Like i said, its internally there just not enabled due to being a carrier phone. This is not the first time they have done this. Optus, telatra, vodafone all will only have single sim activatible according to samsung level 3 techs themselves
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I thought it was maybe because I ordered the 512, or I was a bit late and missed the first run?
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512gb is confirmed to arrive later than the rest; f the S20s

laurie9300 said:
Yeah, my pre-order confirmation said 26th....
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Mine still shows 5th March 2020.

laurie9300 said:
I thought it was maybe because I ordered the 512, or I was a bit late and missed the first run?
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Same configuration, mine shows 5th March. Samsung emailed me stating that the date is wrong.
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Cancelled my order from Samsung. Found that Westpac employees get 20% off all the S20 series. Going to get help from one of my mate who works in Westpac. I could save $450. But Westpac orders doesn't come with Bud+. It comes with Wireless Power bank.

Anyone here upgrading from S10+ to any S20 series?

I ordered via Very (UK) S20 Ultra 512GB.
Still showing delivery on or before 10th March. (last checked 17th Feb)
Hopefully thry have secured stock to fulfill my order.

juliusjadey said:
Anyone here upgrading from S10+ to any S20 series?
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Yes, I am

Yes,
upgrading from S10+ 512GB to S20 Ultra 512GB

I've ordered the 512gb version and it's arriving on the 26th. It said rust at time of order. The 512 version was always delayed in Australia, something to do with stock of those beasts.

Anyone planning to root your new Galaxy S20 Ultra?
I am searching for reliable procedure on how to root. I am not sure if esim still works after rooting.