Hi Guy hope all is well. Will try to keep this as short as possible.
I have ATT service, looking to buy the best note I can. I have 3 options..... 1) Att 2) Tmobile 3) International
I am currently overseas and can pick up the international version if I want. I know the ATT version will be 100% compatible. I know the Tmobile version has an unlocked bootloader.
1) If I buy the International Version or the TMobile version, will I still have all the LTE bands required by ATT to get the best possible signal?
Help me decide. Thanks.
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97prelude said:
Hi Guy hope all is well. Will trExynostoExynoskeep this as short as possible.
I have ATT service, looking to buy the best note I can. I have 3 options..... 1) Att 2) Tmobile 3) International
I am currently overseas and can pick up the international version if I want. I know the ATT version will be 100% compatible. I know the Tmobile version has an unlocked bootloader.
1) If I buy the International Version or the TMobile version, will I still have all the LTE bands required by ATT to get the best possible signal?
Help me decide. Thanks.
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Well it depend on what kind of cpu ! I woupd suggest that u look exynos and the che k if its supports your telecom carrier bands as in nake sure it will support 4g ! Its all depends on you region mate
Hi - I am buying an S7 and am on AT&T.
I am having trouble understanding the differences between purchasing unlocked from Samsung / Best Buy (domestic version) or directly AT&T version.
I assume the AT&T version will have some bloatware but otherwise are there specific pros and cons I need to be aware of? I know they are both Snapdragon and other than that they seem the same so Im uncertain what to factor into this decision.
Thank you.
lirong said:
Hi - I am buying an S7 and am on AT&T.
I am having trouble understanding the differences between purchasing unlocked from Samsung / Best Buy (domestic version) or directly AT&T version.
I assume the AT&T version will have some bloatware but otherwise are there specific pros and cons I need to be aware of? I know they are both Snapdragon and other than that they seem the same so Im uncertain what to factor into this decision.
Thank you.
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I bought an unlocked AT&T branded GS7 mainly because I wanted to use Wifi calling. Also, I don't believe HD Voice would work with an non AT&T branded phone.
No bloat
No wifi calling
No volte
No native video calling
No advanced messaging
I bought the unlocked version and so far no issues with LTE, LTE+.
G930A has FM radio chip enabled, while G930U not (yet?) . You have to install a third party app for it to work (bloated NextRadio) and being honest, the reception of the FM antenna (actually your headphones) is far from good, with a lot of noise in urban dense areas while cheaper phones on the same location are much better.
Contemplating purchasing a 950F international version (assuming BTU) to use on ATT or wait for the unlocked version from Best Buy. Does anyone know which model # will be available at Best Buy? Also, will the non-carrier specific versions allow WiFi calling voLTE etc?
f10a said:
Contemplating purchasing a 950F international version (assuming BTU) to use on ATT or wait for the unlocked version from Best Buy. Does anyone know which model # will be available at Best Buy? Also, will the non-carrier specific versions allow WiFi calling voLTE etc?
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Snapdragon version sim unlocked for all 4 carriers. Probably slower updates than the carriers. Expected on may 9th.
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/samsung-galaxy-s8-64gb-unlocked-midnight-black/5803741.p?skuId=5803741
Hi folks, I browsed this forum a few times and finally decided to make an account after all the wonderful information I've read here.
I realize there's probably no simple way to answer this question. But I'd like to buy the "best of the best" S8 I possibly can. I'm interested in the S8 specifically and not the S8 Plus. It's a phone I intend on keeping for a while, so long as nothing catastrophic happens. As such, I'm open to all possibilities.
I'm based in the USA but I would like to have the one with the most available bands to get the maximum availability on networks while traveling. I read on another thread that so far there are ways to unlock the bands in the firmware after flashing the Canadian firmware to the device. (I think this was referring to the Snapdragon North American version). But features such as Wifi Calling on T-Mobile won't work after that.
Because of carrier locks, it appears that certain models of phones only have certain bands enabled depending on which provider they were released for (AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon, etc). This is a bit of a problem, if for example, I wanted to use an AT&T phone on T-Mobile, or wanted to pop in a local SIM while traveling.
I'm presently on Verizon, but I'm not under contract and so I'm willing to switch to perhaps T-Mobile, AT&T, or whatever other GSM carriers are available. As such, CDMA capabilities aren't really a major issue for me. It would be nice, but not a deal breaker. I also get conflicting info where some sellers say their unlocked phones won't work for CDMA carriers; while others claim that the unlocked phones have all the CDMA capabilities unlocked as well.
I'm wondering also, if the Snapdragon or Exynos is preferable? The general consensus among developers seems to be that Exynos is preferable to Snapdragon when it comes to future mods, rootability, etc. What is the downside to Exynos?
Lastly, what do you think of the DUAL SIM version? My main reason for holding off on my purchase is debating whether I should get the dual SIM version or not. It would be a nice feature to have, for a phone I intended on setting up and keeping for a while. The only hesitation as far as this goes, is warranty coverage issues.
Would the international version have all the bands enabled? I've also read the Chinese and South Korean versions have 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage, which is pretty sweet.
Thanks!
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Hi folks, I browsed this forum a few times and finally decided to make an account after all the wonderful information I've read here.
I realize there's probably no simple way to answer this question. But I'd like to buy the "best of the best" S8 I possibly can. I'm interested in the S8 specifically and not the S8 Plus. It's a phone I intend on keeping for a while, so long as nothing catastrophic happens. As such, I'm open to all possibilities.
I'm based in the USA but I would like to have the one with the most available bands to get the maximum availability on networks while traveling. I read on another thread that so far there are ways to unlock the bands in the firmware after flashing the Canadian firmware to the device. (I think this was referring to the Snapdragon North American version). But features such as Wifi Calling on T-Mobile won't work after that.
Because of carrier locks, it appears that certain models of phones only have certain bands enabled depending on which provider they were released for (AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon, etc). This is a bit of a problem, if for example, I wanted to use an AT&T phone on T-Mobile, or wanted to pop in a local SIM while traveling.
I'm presently on Verizon, but I'm not under contract and so I'm willing to switch to perhaps T-Mobile, AT&T, or whatever other GSM carriers are available. As such, CDMA capabilities aren't really a major issue for me. It would be nice, but not a deal breaker. I also get conflicting info where some sellers say their unlocked phones won't work for CDMA carriers; while others claim that the unlocked phones have all the CDMA capabilities unlocked as well.
I'm wondering also, if the Snapdragon or Exynos is preferable? The general consensus among developers seems to be that Exynos is preferable to Snapdragon when it comes to future mods, rootability, etc. What is the downside to Exynos?
Lastly, what do you think of the DUAL SIM version? My main reason for holding off on my purchase is debating whether I should get the dual SIM version or not. It would be a nice feature to have, for a phone I intended on setting up and keeping for a while. The only hesitation as far as this goes, is warranty coverage issues.
Would the international version have all the bands enabled? I've also read the Chinese and South Korean versions have 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage, which is pretty sweet.
Thanks!
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Did you get your answers? I have same don't like doubts, specially related to processor and dual chip tech.
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The only "downside" to the exynos version is the lack of CDMA support. It is superior in pretty much every other regard.
If you're considering a G950U.. I believe the AT&T model covers the most LTE bands. The Verizon version lists TDD LTE bands if those are useful to you. (But lacks other important bands)
To your question, the G950F/FD is likely your best bet.
Where do I found a list of models? I saw that in Brazil we have SM-G950, but what I see is here is only SM-G950F
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I guess if you go with the exynos variant you will miss near fully playable gamecube/wii emulation. The exynos does other stuff better tho.
For the dual SIM variant, they have also just released a 6gb/128gb version, model number is SM-G9550. That's the best one you can get for the dual SIM variant: http://www.samsung.com/hk_en/business/business-products/mobile-device/smartphones/SM-G9550ZKGTGY.
Only downside is no Band 66 support though if you are planning to be on T-Mobile.
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Hi, where can i buy the S8 Plus SM-G9550 (128GB, Snapdragon, 6GB Ram)?
thx in advance
Hi mate iv always preferred going for a G9xxF/FD version since They are Exynos in-case of Root or mods Exynos gets them first and if u get a FD added advantage of the dual sim. Good Luck
Hi codex1998, i don't need root and mods. My opinion is that the SM-G9550 is the better and most powerful phone.
Hi everyone, how about official firmware updates for different models ?
Is there any difference which models receives updates, which not ?
Some of my friends use different models and here is my statistic based on their phones:
s7 edge FD (dual sim): Android 7.0, last update August 2017,
note 8 (I believe its F model): 7.1 - August 2017,
s8 FD (dual sim) - 7.0 - Oct 2017,
2x s8+ FD (dual sim) - 7.0 Oct 2017.
I have an opportunity to snag a Priv that is either from AT&T or VZ for the same price. I have read that the VZ model fully works on Tmo US, but I wanted to ask if anyone knows if there is a better version between the two for use on Tmobile? I realize that the AT&T has a ton of bloatware but do not know much about the VZ model. I am mostly asking from a functional use if there is ant differnce from using an ATT model and VZ on Tmo. Hope my question makes sense. Any feedback and or personal experience would be greatly appreciated, thank you in advance.
Edit - can anyone tell me if the Verizon model on tmo can use wifi calling? I can't seem to find a solid answer looking online.
Look at the frequences in this list here for compatibility issues.
http://forums.crackberry.com/blackb...ry-priv-models-supported-frequencies-1043968/
AT&T version supports more frequencies in LTE, but no CDMA (Verizon)
Second, AFAIK the PRIV from AT&T has a wireless charging coil which is AT&T exclusive.
I heard Verizon sucks at keeping their phones uptodate and is slowing down updates, i can't confirm or deny this, as i have never been an verizon customer.
Wifi calling? No idea.
My opinion: go with the AT&T Version.
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Look at the frequences in this list here for compatibility issues.
http://forums.crackberry.com/blackb...ry-priv-models-supported-frequencies-1043968/
AT&T version supports more frequencies in LTE, but no CDMA (Verizon)
Second, AFAIK the PRIV from AT&T has a wireless charging coil which is AT&T exclusive.
I heard Verizon sucks at keeping their phones uptodate and is slowing down updates, i can't confirm or deny this, as i have never been an verizon customer.
Wifi calling? No idea.
My opinion: go with the AT&T Version.
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I ended up coming across a att model for $140 in like new condition. I do have an existing wireless charger i am hoping to use on this device.
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Tmo versión has wireless charging, also there is no bloat. It's visual Voice Mail, my tmo, and I don't remember ever having to disable anything else. Been using it since about launch.