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Canadian S7/S7 Edge thread!

Release date Friday March 11th countrywide for all Canadian carriers. Bell, Rogers, Telus, Wind and Videotron confirmed.
I have pre-ordered my S7 edge black onyx for bell.
Anyone else pre-order yet?
Model information:
Exynos chipset confirmed.
S7 G930W8
S7 Edge G935W8

The only reason I'm not getting the s7 is because the Canadian version is only exynos and does not work for me because I root and change roms.

nitramus said:
The only reason I'm not getting the s7 is because the Canadian version is only exynos and does not work for me because I root and change roms.
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I ordered mine from Best Buy. Black S7 Edge (really wanted the grey tho). Ya, I was reading about the exynos chip. The only thing that interests me is xposed, do you guys think that we would have that at least? I hate the advertising on youtube. I believe it will be fast enough for me not to want any roms (cross fingers).
I still not fully decided tho, I got a Note 4 and works fine but always attracted to new shinny tech

I ordered from Samsung. I went to Bell first but they wouldn't let me order because I wasn't about to sign a contract. Good thing, promo with Samsung is way better, and I get it unlocked.
I don't like the chip either, rather have the 820, but I had a S5 with a Snapdragon and I couldn't find a good ROM with that. I'm going to try this S7 with the stock ROM. I figure with Nova + Icon pack + Material design theme will make TouchWiz mostly a non-issue. And any bloatware I can't uninstall, or disable I figure I can just take away all permissions and hide from the homescreen and app drawer.

I could live with root only and keep stock rom but I NEED viper for Android and if I'm not mistaken v4a does not work on exynos, I could be wrong...

wifesabitch said:
I ordered from Samsung. I went to Bell first but they wouldn't let me order because I wasn't about to sign a contract. Good thing, promo with Samsung is way better, and I get it unlocked.
I don't like the chip either, rather have the 820, but I had a S5 with a Snapdragon and I couldn't find a good ROM with that. I'm going to try this S7 with the stock ROM. I figure with Nova + Icon pack + Material design theme will make TouchWiz mostly a non-issue. And any bloatware I can't uninstall, or disable I figure I can just take away all permissions and hide from the homescreen and app drawer.
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you mean samsung.ca??? what option did you select for carrier? If i select Rogers it takes me to the Rogers site. Or do you mean you got an international version unlocked??? how.. me interested since apparently Samsung has figured out to permanently locked the carrier to the phone. Basically the first sim (carrier) is loaded to the phone will be permanently locked.

I am with ya man. I had the s6 and note 5 and both run exynos7420. Viper4android worked perfectly.
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nitramus said:
The only reason I'm not getting the s7 is because the Canadian version is only exynos and does not work for me because I root and change roms.
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The only snapdragon versions are being sold in USA and China. You think no development for exynos for the rest of the world?
I had the s6 and note 5 and development for both were excellent.

Pre-ordered mine at Wind, I'm pretty excited. I'm also happy that we get the Exynos version as it will make for greater commonality/compatibility with the rest of the world. I'm hoping it'll make for faster updates?

ISperfection said:
you mean samsung.ca??? what option did you select for carrier? If i select Rogers it takes me to the Rogers site. Or do you mean you got an international version unlocked??? how.. me interested since apparently Samsung has figured out to permanently locked the carrier to the phone. Basically the first sim (carrier) is loaded to the phone will be permanently locked.
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Samsung retail store at Sherway Gardens in Toronto. You don't have to pick a carrier there. Don't think you can order it online.
They sales rep said it will lock when you put your SIM in, but they provide you with an unlock code. You also get the VR and a 128GB microSD card, that's a better promo than anyone else has.

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Samsung retail store at Sherway Gardens in Toronto. You don't have to pick a carrier there. Don't think you can order it online.
They sales rep said it will lock when you put your SIM in, but they provide you with an unlock code. You also get the VR and a 128GB microSD card, that's a better promo than anyone else has.
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wow, that is awesome plus a great bonus bonus extra! I am going there tonite and cancelling my Best Buy one!!! so global (i am assuming international) is the SM-G935F, is that what you ordered? (I will confirm tonite). I hope We get to chose colors rather than just black. Thanks!!!
Ya, also if everyone is getting exynos (except our friends and US and China), I would guess support will be improved. Now i am pumped.

ISperfection said:
wow, that is awesome plus a great bonus bonus extra! I am going there tonite and cancelling my Best Buy one!!! so global (i am assuming international) is the SM-G935F, is that what you ordered? (I will confirm tonite). I hope We get to chose colors rather than just black. Thanks!!!
Ya, also if everyone is getting exynos (except our friends and US and China), I would guess support will be improved. Now i am pumped.
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Don't know version it is. If you're going, ask about the microSD card. They only told me about the VR but I've seen several people comment online that the memory card is included also.
I think you can get other colors, but the black is the only one that will be available on the 11th from what I've read.

will check it out and post my findings.

All Canadian versions ended in W8
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wifesabitch said:
I ordered from Samsung. I went to Bell first but they wouldn't let me order because I wasn't about to sign a contract. Good thing, promo with Samsung is way better, and I get it unlocked.
I don't like the chip either, rather have the 820, but I had a S5 with a Snapdragon and I couldn't find a good ROM with that. I'm going to try this S7 with the stock ROM. I figure with Nova + Icon pack + Material design theme will make TouchWiz mostly a non-issue. And any bloatware I can't uninstall, or disable I figure I can just take away all permissions and hide from the homescreen and app drawer.
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Is the VR and 128GB promotion only for preorders?

nitramus said:
The only reason I'm not getting the s7 is because the Canadian version is only exynos and does not work for me because I root and change roms.
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You can root and change roms on exynos, most likely only touchwiz roms at first but im sure there will be an aosp rom eventually, there's one being cooked right now for the s6.
ISperfection said:
The only thing that interests me is xposed, do you guys think that we would have that at least?
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Of course http://forum.xda-developers.com/xposed/unofficial-xposed-samsung-lollipop-t3180960

oxxshadow said:
Is the VR and 128GB promotion only for preorders?
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Can't say for sure, but I would guess it's certainly a limited time promotion.

wifesabitch said:
Can't say for sure, but I would guess it's certainly a limited time promotion.
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oh ok. $1000 kinda sucks though since out dollar is so weak, so i might end up selling the VR to recoup some money lol

oxxshadow said:
oh ok. $1000 kinda sucks though since out dollar is so weak, so i might end up selling the VR to recoup some money lol
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Tell me about it. When I first saw the price I thought no way I was getting this. Changed my mind after the initial shock subsided.

wifesabitch said:
Tell me about it. When I first saw the price I thought no way I was getting this. Changed my mind after the initial shock subsided.
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The rep at sherway didn't tell me the price because he said they were instructed not too, probably because it would give everyone a heart attack.

Gear S2 promo?

Is the S2 a Bluetooth only or 3g model? Will it have the speaker or not?

No its not the 3g. Spoke with a sales rep and was told it's the Bluetooth one

It's the $300 grey model only.

Was anyone successful in redeeming the gear S2 promotion? I went through the process, but got an e-mail saying I wasn't eligible with my location code...

tysen said:
Was anyone successful in redeeming the gear S2 promotion? I went through the process, but got an e-mail saying I wasn't eligible with my location code...
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Are you located in the US?

Funny thing, my gear s2 was shipped today but my phone hasn't shipped yet. Promotion works for me.

itsjusttim said:
Funny thing, my gear s2 was shipped today but my phone hasn't shipped yet. Promotion works for me.
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How is that even possible? You need a MAC Address to submit the promo offer.

eric150 said:
How is that even possible? You need a MAC Address to submit the promo offer.
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See attachments.

eric150 said:
How is that even possible? You need a MAC Address to submit the promo offer.
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My original order. I told people I'd get both at the same time.. Noone believed me. :-/

itsjusttim said:
See attachments.
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There's only a device ID and sim ID on there don't see a mac

gfrrt said:
There's only a device ID and sim ID on there don't see a mac
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Looks in the next column over "items"
Samsung Galaxy S7 edge 32GB in Silver Titanium
4G 4FF NFC PRE INSTALLED SIM C
Samsung Gear S2 in Dark Grey

itsjusttim said:
My original order. I told people I'd get both at the same time.. Noone believed me. :-/
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thats because vzw made you get the data plan. The ones from Samsung will be Bluetooth
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itsjusttim said:
My original order. I told people I'd get both at the same time.. Noone believed me. :-/
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When I placed my order on vzw website it didn't give me the option to order the watch then. I was told to go to the Samsung promo site. How did you do this?
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arglmr said:
thats because vzw made you get the data plan. The ones from Samsung will be Bluetooth
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Does this mean the Verizon one is 3g? I can't tell from the order but will know soon enough I suppose. Yes, I did have to get the data plan for it but with the discount I am receiving along with instantly selling this thing, I am still saving money from at&t and will pocket whatever cash I get for the watch.
jagrave said:
When I placed my order on vzw website it didn't give me the option to order the watch then. I was told to go to the Samsung promo site. How did you do this?
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The girl on the phone did it somehow, I'm not sure to be honest.

Isubbie said:
Are you located in the US?
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Yes, I'm located in the US. When I initially provided the information, I received an e-mail stating my Gear S2 order was in process. Then I got an e-mail stating I was ineligible, and included a link for me to try again. After filling out that page's information, I was taken to a page that said my promotion redemption was successful for the Gear VR. I called Samsung support and the person I spoke with told me that the order shows a Gear S2 will be mailed to me, and that she wasn't sure why the site showed a Gear VR instead. I guess I'll have to wait and see...

This promo is pretty much the only reason I'm picking the S7 Edge as a new phone.
eric150 said:
How is that even possible? You need a MAC Address to submit the promo offer.
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Don't you get the IMEI on the receipt?

raduque said:
This promo is pretty much the only reason I'm picking the S7 Edge as a new phone.
Don't you get the IMEI on the receipt?
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Yes, that's the blacked out part of the screenshot. I'm confused on what you're asking.

raduque said:
This promo is pretty much the only reason I'm picking the S7 Edge as a new phone.
Don't you get the IMEI on the receipt?
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The IMEI and MAC are different.

itsjusttim said:
Yes, that's the blacked out part of the screenshot. I'm confused on what you're asking.
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You're confused because I'm not actually asking a question. When I started that reply yesterday, those posts weren't there.

itsjusttim said:
Does this mean the Verizon one is 3g? I can't tell from the order but will know soon enough I suppose. Yes, I did have to get the data plan for it but with the discount I am receiving along with instantly selling this thing, I am still saving money from at&t and will pocket whatever cash I get for the watch.
The girl on the phone did it somehow, I'm not sure to be honest.
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You won't be making any money. The Early Termination Fee is $350 and you have to pay $40 to activate. So you'll actually be losing money.

They started blocking imei samsung or sprint.

i just check my imei and its showing blacklisted thats after i gave samsung my imei for the return and waiting on shipping box. as of Tuesday. be careful guys think sprint or Samsung are blocking imei now

Mine isnt blacklisted on sprint
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cisco150 said:
i just check my imei and its showing blacklisted thats after i gave samsung my imei for the return and waiting on shipping box. as of Tuesday. be careful guys think sprint or Samsung are blocking imei now
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I said before, they will be black listed eventually. It's easy for them to start black listing them as they get them back. They are not going to want to accidentally have them activated again.
I don't think we have to worry for now, but at some point I would bet money there if a forced blacklist of all Note 7s if you kept it or not. I don't think they can make you return it, but they can keep you from using it on their network.

nosympathy said:
I said before, they will be black listed eventually. It's easy for them to start black listing them as they get them back. They are not going to want to accidentally have them activated again.
I don't think we have to worry for now, but at some point I would bet money there if a forced blacklist of all Note 7s if you kept it or not. I don't think they can make you return it, but they can keep you from using it on their network.
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Im using the sprint version unlocked on att as of now till i get the return box its show up on sprint as imei blacklist but still running on att

Damn.

cisco150 said:
Im using the sprint version unlocked on att as of now till i get the return box its show up on sprint as imei blacklist but still running on att
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How did you unlock your Sprint Note 7 for use with AT&T?

I talked to a connection I have at Sprint (high up), they will not be blocking Note 7s unless you swap them out to Samsung, then they go dead as if lost. If you choose to keep it, they are not cutting you off or forcing you turn them over, it's only recommended. In fact less than half of the Note 7 user have return them and are still active as of today.

Hmmm.... Has anyone heard of anymore Notes going up in smoke? Last I heard 97 had went up in flames here in the United States. I haven't heard of any new cases since before the recall got expanded.

GadgetMonger said:
Hmmm.... Has anyone heard of anymore Notes going up in smoke? Last I heard 97 had went up in flames here in the United States. I haven't heard of any new cases since before the recall got expanded.
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And you probably won't. Mission has been accomplished.
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kstephens98 said:
And you probably won't. Mission has been accomplished.
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Surprisingly easy to believe. Pretty sad. I'm just trying to decide how long to keep my device though. Updates. Support. Even insurance. It's all a question now. Until the next big thing at least

Sure they are blocking phones turned in with the recall but NOT phones that are still active.

Mine is fine as well!! Note 7 is not going to leave my hands, unless of course after all this time it decides to explode, but i'm not counting on it.:good:

ATT for cricket?

im going to buy an s8+ but kinda impatient to wait till the 9th for unlocked version lol. was wondering if i can get the att version and work with cricket with no issues and if att will unlock my phone since im paying full price

It'll work no problem. You'd have to find a buddy on att and buy it out right for you and you give them the money. They won't let you buy it if you don't have an att account
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osmosizzz said:
It'll work no problem. You'd have to find a buddy on att and buy it out right for you and you give them the money. They won't let you buy it if you don't have an att account
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Buying it on Samsung won't work?

954wrecker said:
Buying it on Samsung won't work?
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Not sure. You can try it out
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You can buy it at Best buy or Samsung at full price and just use your cricket sim card it should work fine. Plus I wouldn't trust the unlocked versions due to how they handled the updates last year (although I don't know if buying an at&t variant will guarantee you updates). I preordered mine from Best buy and had no issues. Plus I have bought at&t phones from Best buy before with no problems, I just tell them I am buying it in full and won't be using a provider. Hope that helped!

ANY ATT phone works on cricket service. Reason is, its handled by ATT. No unlock needed.
So long as its not on any black lists.
Also keep in mind. Cricket is getting the S8 on its own too. Just go into the store .

Rs988 New update rs98821b available

This update has just became available today it is only 200mb so I would say it is mainly just android security updates. I have not installed it yet because I will have to factory reset first just wanted to let others know that might be stock and not rooted.

I'm on 21a and downloading 21b now.
Was on 11d, but did the 10b Brightpoint KDZ last month that messed up the LTE. So had to root and reflash the 11c, to then update to 11d and then 21a.

Got 21b installed. May 1 2017 Security update. Everything else says the same (baseband, kernel, and build).

Maybe they at least fixed the network switching so we will receive more of our calls. That is really the only bug i have noticed since upgrading to Nougat. I think you pointed that out as well.
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Got 21b installed. May 1 2017 Security update. Everything else says the same (baseband, kernel, and build).
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firenemesis7 said:
Maybe they at least fixed the network switching so we will receive more of our calls. That is really the only bug i have noticed since upgrading to Nougat. I think you pointed that out as well.
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Yes, the past two weeks with 21a, the main issue has been that the RS988 is missing about half of the incoming class (will stay on LTE and not change to HSPA), or when placing a call about 25-30% of them will not go through on the first try (shows it change from LTE to HSPA and sit there for 30 seconds, and then go back to LTE without placing th call).
Unfortunately, 21b seems to have the same issue.
Over the weekend, I was debating on going with the HTC U11 or an S8/S8+ in the upcoming weeks, was going to wait for people on here to try out the U11 for a while. But the yesterday the Samsung Mobile EBay page had the S8+ listed for $699 and with 24mo payment with PqyPal Credit. So I figured fro $50 more than the U11, go with th S8+, not that I'm a fan of curved screens, but at least there is a 3.5mm headphone jack, has SamsungPay, and the screen is AMOLED (which is miss). But the draws of the U11 was the camera, non-curved screed (though LCD), and fingerprint scanner on the front. But the lack of headphone jack means it can't be charged while connected via AUX input to my cars audio, and I saw posts on here about HTC got rid of all their apps (gallery, mms, dialer, calendar) and opted for the Google ones that aren't as good. So at this point I sould have the S8+ later this week. If I like it, then I'll sell my G5 with all the accessories that came with it (Cam mod, 4 batteries, charging pack, VR headset).

Hi! If I have root and TWRP then how do I install the update?

spinoza_web said:
Hi! If I have root and TWRP then how do I install the update?
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As far as I know, OTA updates will only install if you are 100%stock. So that means removing TWRP, unrooting, and relocking the bootloader.

How I did it. I just factory reset and wiped everything in twrp then flashed the complete rs98821a zip that autoprime put together for us and then was able to install the OTA update. You will have to reinstall Twrp and root but you do not have to mess with the bootloader.
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Hi! If I have root and TWRP then how do I install the update?
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I got in the S8+ yesterday. After using it for a day and setting it up, I'm not 100% sure that I'll keep it. The regular S8 was out of stock and I'm not a big fan of curved screens. But I figured I'd give it a try.
But regarding the calling issue with the G5 (21a/21b), the S8+ is much faster between changing modes between LTE Data and HSPA Calls. So that right there proves the issue isn't related to the GoPhone service, as I never had any issue on the G5 before the Nougat update.
Too bad I still can get the S8+ to work with the K-9 Mail LED Notifications. Must be an issue with that app and Android 7.

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I got in the S8+ yesterday. After using it for a day and setting it up, I'm not 100% sure that I'll keep it. The regular S8 was out of stock and I'm not a big fan of curved screens. But I figured I'd give it a try.
But regarding the calling issue with the G5 (21a/21b), the S8+ is much faster between changing modes between LTE Data and HSPA Calls. So that right there proves the issue isn't related to the GoPhone service, as I never had any issue on the G5 before the Nougat update.
Too bad I still can get the S8+ to work with the K-9 Mail LED Notifications. Must be an issue with that app and Android 7.
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Looks like you got S8+, so, which version did you get? G955U or G955F? And how is Samsung pay? Does the Spay rewards and deals work?

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Looks like you got S8+, so, which version did you get? G955U or G955F? And how is Samsung pay? Does the Spay rewards and deals work?
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The Samsung eBay page had the S8 G950U for $599 and the S8+ G955U for $699, along with a 24 month PayPal Credit financing. I has intended to go with the S8, but after I got home that night, only the S8+ was still available.
After using it for a few days now, it is really too tall for comfort, and a bit more heavy than I like (actually the weight of the phone is mostly at the top, so when used in landscape mode I can feel more of the weight on the left hand), keep in mind the Note 4 is about the same weight, but feels more comfortable to hold than the S8+.
From what I've read, the US Unlocked "U" models work with Samsung Pay and Rewards. I have it installed and all setup on the phone, but haven't tried it in a store yet. The "F" International models I read don't work with Samsung Pay in the US unless you do some flashing and tricking it out, but can still have issues. So I decided not to go with the F model, but would rather have the exynos processor than the 835.
Right now, Samsung.com has the S8 (and S8+) with a $200 trade in offer, so I'm going to go that route and get the S8 and sent in my old Note 2 (since they sell for less than $200 on eBay and Swappa) and hold on to my Note 3 and 4 for now. Also thinking about ordering the U11 from Amazon. Once I get those in, I can compare the U11, S8 and S8+ and decide which one to keep and return the others.
Normally I would do all this in a store, but Sprint don't have the U11 on display locally.
Once all that get done, then I'll see about selling my G5, do a factory reset on it (21b).

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The Samsung eBay page had the S8 G950U for $599 and the S8+ G955U for $699, along with a 24 month PayPal Credit financing. I has intended to go with the S8, but after I got home that night, only the S8+ was still available.
After using it for a few days now, it is really too tall for comfort, and a bit more heavy than I like (actually the weight of the phone is mostly at the top, so when used in landscape mode I can feel more of the weight on the left hand), keep in mind the Note 4 is about the same weight, but feels more comfortable to hold than the S8+.
From what I've read, the US Unlocked "U" models work with Samsung Pay and Rewards. I have it installed and all setup on the phone, but haven't tried it in a store yet. The "F" International models I read don't work with Samsung Pay in the US unless you do some flashing and tricking it out, but can still have issues. So I decided not to go with the F model, but would rather have the exynos processor than the 835.
Right now, Samsung.com has the S8 (and S8+) with a $200 trade in offer, so I'm going to go that route and get the S8 and sent in my old Note 2 (since they sell for less than $200 on eBay and Swappa) and hold on to my Note 3 and 4 for now. Also thinking about ordering the U11 from Amazon. Once I get those in, I can compare the U11, S8 and S8+ and decide which one to keep and return the others.
Normally I would do all this in a store, but Sprint don't have the U11 on display locally.
Once all that get done, then I'll see about selling my G5, do a factory reset on it (21b).
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Thanks a lot for your detailed info. I am going to buy US Unlocked "U" model, though I am interested in exynos processor.

justnewbee said:
Thanks a lot for your detailed info. I am going to buy US Unlocked "U" model, though I am interested in exynos processor.
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I ended up buying the S8 from the Samsung site ($624) then take off $200 for a trade-in (will send my old Verizon Note 2 since they only sell for about $100...though would like to keep it), and add tax and $0 for 2-day shipping, and was $450 total. Did the Samsung Credit (24 month).
Going to send the S8+ back (Samsung's eBay page) for $742 credit. So that's a savings of $300 ($100 less for the S8 ad $200 for the trade-in).
The S8+ isn't a bad phone, just a bit too tall and more heavy than I like, so I'm sure the S8 will fit better.

Been using the S8 for a week now, sent the S8+ back.
No calling issues with either one (GoPhone) and I noticed they change much quicker between LTE for data and HSPA for calls than the G5 (21a/b).

FAUguy,
Hi, I have recently found to be in the same issue with LTE BRIGHTPOINT and LTE problems. Can you please read my post and see if you know something I don't?
Thanks
https://forum.xda-developers.com/u/...e-connectivity-problems-t3649465/post73300658

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FAUguy,
Hi, I have recently found to be in the same issue with LTE BRIGHTPOINT and LTE problems. Can you please read my post and see if you know something I don't?
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/u/...e-connectivity-problems-t3649465/post73300658
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I read the post. Where did you buy the phone from?
Look at my post on this thread from Page 6 onward:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g5/help/calling-rs988-users-nougat-t3608345/page6
I had to do the Bootload Unlock via the LG web site, to then allow rooting of the phone.
Then had to do all the flashing in steps. I wouldn't say it was difficult, but took quite some time to get it all done.

FAUguy said:
I read the post. Where did you buy the phone from?
Look at my post on this thread from Page 6 onward:
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I had to do the Bootload Unlock via the LG web site, to then allow rooting of the phone.
Then had to do all the flashing in steps. I wouldn't say it was difficult, but took quite some time to get it all done.
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Well I guess I'm screwed because even though I have the RS988, when I request the unlock boot loader code from LG it says I can't get it. I got my phone off eBay. Ugh.

Skimpypimp said:
Well I guess I'm screwed because even though I have the RS988, when I request the unlock boot loader code from LG it says I can't get it. I got my phone off eBay. Ugh.
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See if you can do eBay or PayPal buyer protection.
I'd file a claim on it with them if the seller refuses to offer a refund. I'd state that it is not compatible with your carrier (MetroPCS T-Mobile).

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See if you can do eBay or PayPal buyer protection.
I'd file a claim on it with them if the seller refuses to offer a refund. I'd state that it is not compatible with your carrier (MetroPCS T-Mobile).
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I would hate to go through all that.
Through your adventure did you get any stock firmware flashed without root and not the BRIGHTPOINT version of it?
I think it has something to do with BRIGHTPOINT firmware.

Skimpypimp said:
I would hate to go through all that.
Through your adventure did you get any stock firmware flashed without root and not the BRIGHTPOINT version of it?
I think it has something to do with BRIGHTPOINT firmware.
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The issue is that I didn't know the firmware I flashed on my rs988 was for Brightpoint. After I flashed it , I had 0 LTE on the phone.
So it was a few weeks later when I decided to go though the process. Did the the LG Bootloader unlock, and flashed one of the kdz files that was Android 6 that I had been using. Then worked the phones firmware update from there.
After it was all done, the RS988 with the 21b firmware has full LTE connectivity. The only issue is that if I place a call, and it changes over to HSPA, that it then can take a few minutes to return back to LTE.
I've now been using an S8 for two months, and it changes between LTE, HSPA, and back to LTE within a few seconds.