I was looking at the Specifications and the US Version does not list 900 Mhz in 3g radio.
From play.google.com
NETWORK
GSM/EDGE/GPRS (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz)
3G (850, 1700, 1900, 2100 MHz)
HSPA+ 21
When i bought I9250, the specifications listed were:
Connectivity
Wireless Radio
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz
UMTS 850 / 900 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100 MHz
So, are US Version and Internation Version same Hardware or is the US version really missing the 900 Mhz UMTS radio?
- Sarvesh
Everyone says it's a typo that it should be the same. Lots of people asking that
Don't bait the trolls.
shadow65781 said:
Everyone says it's a typo that it should be the same. Lots of people asking that
Don't bait the trolls.
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+1. Yup just a typo.
Thanks
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On a somewhat related subject.
I'm about to buy a gnex, i can either go for the $399 deal from google's site, or i can get the i9250 from Amazon. If i go the Amazon route i'll actually save quite a bit of cash thanks to gift cards and the lack of tax/shipping charges. So here's my question.
I've read a lot of information about the i9250 imports and warranty issues in the US (i.e. warranty is not honored in the US). Is the model number the same now that the unlocked version is being sold state side, and does anyone know if Samsung US will now warrant the i9250s?
propain4444 said:
On a somewhat related subject.
I'm about to buy a gnex, i can either go for the $399 deal from google's site, or i can get the i9250 from Amazon. If i go the Amazon route i'll actually save quite a bit of cash thanks to gift cards and the lack of tax/shipping charges. So here's my question.
I've read a lot of information about the i9250 imports and warranty issues in the US (i.e. warranty is not honored in the US). Is the model number the same now that the unlocked version is being sold state side, and does anyone know if Samsung US will now warrant the i9250s?
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I don't see how they can't... Samsung should warranty their product worldwide... Its still their product, no matter where you bought it from.
But to be on the safe-side, I would contact Samsung USA and inquire with them......
Afterall, you'll get many answers here... some saying yes, some saying no... but none as definitive as the horses mouth.
Good idea... i had never thought about contacting them directly.
greeced said:
I don't see how they can't... Samsung should warranty their product worldwide... Its still their product, no matter where you bought it from.
But to be on the safe-side, I would contact Samsung USA and inquire with them......
Afterall, you'll get many answers here... some saying yes, some saying no... but none as definitive as the horses mouth.
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Incorrect. They do not warranty their products worldwide and the international versions (before selling in the Play store) were imported and considered grey market items (and they absolutely do not warranty grey market items). Almost all companies don't.
That said, I'm not sure on the status now that it's being sold in the U.S. via the Play store. I am sure they will have you verify purchase from the Play store or something similar for warranty service.
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Incorrect. They do not warranty their products worldwide and the international versions (before selling in the Play store) were imported and considered grey market items (and they absolutely do not warranty grey market items). Almost all companies don't.
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So, does this mean, now that it's for sale in the play store, i can buy the i9250 from Amazon without concerns of warranty? (or, i should still contact samsung)
greeced said:
I don't see how they can't... Samsung should warranty their product worldwide... Its still their product, no matter where you bought it from.
But to be on the safe-side, I would contact Samsung USA and inquire with them......
Afterall, you'll get many answers here... some saying yes, some saying no... but none as definitive as the horses mouth.
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propain4444 said:
So, does this mean, now that it's for sale in the play store, i can buy the i9250 from Amazon without concerns of warranty? (or, i should still contact samsung)
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I'm not sure on this. They may have you verify the purchase from the actual Play store itself somehow.
aldo37 said:
I'm not sure on this. They may have you verify the purchase from the actual Play store itself somehow.
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I just talked to Samsung. The model numbers are the same (i9250) for both international and domestic phones, however Samsung USA keeps separate records for both. So, in the case of the int'l version you would not be able to get warranty service through Samsung USA. However the rep said:
"You would have to file an international warranty claim, and i have never heard of a claim not being honored."
Granted he's just a front line rep, but that is promising information.
I guess really this is all a moot point, since regardless of how hard i try i will have the phone rooted within 3 months. I really do want to resist voiding the warranty early on this phone... but i don't see myself holding out for very long.
aldo37 said:
Incorrect. They do not warranty their products worldwide and the international versions (before selling in the Play store) were imported and considered grey market items (and they absolutely do not warranty grey market items). Almost all companies don't.
That said, I'm not sure on the status now that it's being sold in the U.S. via the Play store. I am sure they will have you verify purchase from the Play store or something similar for warranty service.
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No one ever said anything about a grey market item. With all due respect, buying a product internationally and bringing it here does not constitute 'grey market' as you put it. If it does, I would like to know a source for your information.
Secondly, I've purchased a Samsung TV in the states before, and had to get it warrantied here in Canada. They knew the set was bought in the U.S., but still warrantied it here.
So by your thinking, they warrantied a grey market item. Hmm...
And as the previous poster said, they must have filed an international claim... either way, I got my set fixed.
My international was bought on eBay, warranty is void.
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ChongoDroid said:
My international was bought on eBay, warranty is void.
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As far as I'm aware, as long as you bought it from an Authorized Samsung Dealer, its warrantiable anywhere.
eBay sellers I guess can't be verified.
EDIT: We can even go as far as saying they would warranty anything without proof of purchase, provided that the manufactured date falls within the 1 year. I know they were doing that with a bunch of original Galaxy S's way back when they had issues. At least the service centre in Montreal was from my recollection.
propain4444 said:
On a somewhat related subject.
I'm about to buy a gnex, i can either go for the $399 deal from google's site, or i can get the i9250 from Amazon. If i go the Amazon route i'll actually save quite a bit of cash thanks to gift cards and the lack of tax/shipping charges. So here's my question.
I've read a lot of information about the i9250 imports and warranty issues in the US (i.e. warranty is not honored in the US). Is the model number the same now that the unlocked version is being sold state side, and does anyone know if Samsung US will now warrant the i9250s?
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i am in the same boat i have like 300 in gift cards i dont know what to do!!!
greeced said:
No one ever said anything about a grey market item. With all due respect, buying a product internationally and bringing it here does not constitute 'grey market' as you put it. If it does, I would like to know a source for your information.
Secondly, I've purchased a Samsung TV in the states before, and had to get it warrantied here in Canada. They knew the set was bought in the U.S., but still warrantied it here.
So by your thinking, they warrantied a grey market item. Hmm...
And as the previous poster said, they must have filed an international claim... either way, I got my set fixed.
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Do you know what grey market means? Read up: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grey_market
The GSM GNex (before selling in the Play store) was never officially for sale in the U.S. and stores imported it from other regions and sold it here in the U.S. That is the definition of grey market.
TVs may be different for Samsung, so who knows. Go ahead and do a search of the many, many, many threads asking and noting that there was no warranty from Samsung regarding the GNex bought from overseas in the U.S.
And I wouldn't trust any sort of first line customer service rep about international warranty. If that was the case that information would be *everywhere*.
tvdang7 said:
i am in the same boat i have like 300 in gift cards i dont know what to do!!!
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I ended up buying from Amazon... It's actually cheaper than getting from the play store even if you don't have gift cards because of the lack of tax and free shipping.
aldo37 said:
Do you know what grey market means? Read up: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grey_market
The GSM GNex (before selling in the Play store) was never officially for sale in the U.S. and stores imported it from other regions and sold it here in the U.S. That is the definition of grey market.
TVs may be different for Samsung, so who knows. Go ahead and do a search of the many, many, many threads asking and noting that there was no warranty from Samsung regarding the GNex bought from overseas in the U.S.
And I wouldn't trust any sort of first line customer service rep about international warranty. If that was the case that information would be *everywhere*.
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Somehow I knew Wiki was going to show up in your reply.
Fact is, prior to them selling the GSM version here, then yes you can classify it as such... Now that they sell it here, it's no longer grey market. So you can service your model here no problem.
And as for TVs it would be the exact same thing... Model I bought was purchased in the U.S., but also sold in Canada... so there is many logistics as to why they would service it no problem as opposed to buying a model that wasn't sold here (parts, know how, etc)...
That doesn't apply anymore, because the 9250 is truly international now. So again, its no longer grey market, no matter how long ago you bought it.
So I "Read Up" as you put it... but your definition doesn't hold water if you "Read between the lines".
Last edit: And for your information and to be clear - grey market refers to product being sold outside of a manufacturers authorized distribution demographic. Nothing more, nothing less. For example.. anyone remember DirecTV way back? How Canadians were importing them and using them here? Thats grey market because DirecTV never had any intention of distributing them here.
Those demographics have changed for Samsung, and if you're not going to trust a customer service rep who's telling you the same thing, then I guess we should all just believe you.
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I have been searching, and cannot find anywhere to buy this specific model.
I want the 802L specifically, since it has the LTE bands that T-Mobile uses.
Does anyone know where I can buy one online?
Thanks!
There's one for sale on Amazon right now. I bought mine from the ebay user: factory-unlocked Maybe you could contact them about getting one? When I bought mine (July) they were selling them from both China and the USA. Now they don't list them for sale but maybe they could get you one.
sunnyrt said:
There's one for sale on Amazon right now. I bought mine from the ebay user: factory-unlocked Maybe you could contact them about getting one? When I bought mine (July) they were selling them from both China and the USA. Now they don't list them for sale but maybe they could get you one.
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Thanks - unfortunately the one on Amazon right now is listed under the 802L, but is actually an 803L if you go to the seller's listing.
I had contacted a number of eBay sellers, and could not find any that could supply the 802L model.
I just thought I would update this in case anyone else came along.
I ended up using buyee.jp to order one directly from Amazon Japan.
I will update this when it arrives.
domadh said:
Thanks - unfortunately the one on Amazon right now is listed under the 802L, but is actually an 803L if you go to the seller's listing.
I had contacted a number of eBay sellers, and could not find any that could supply the 802L model.
I just thought I would update this in case anyone else came along.
I ended up using buyee.jp to order one directly from Amazon Japan.
I will update this when it arrives.
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So, I received the tablet and have been using it for a little while on T-Mobile.
It took about a week for the Buyee process to work. The total added price, over the Amazon.co.jp price, was about $35.
Everything is working well, great tablet, love the build quality.
Didn't like the launcher, so I switched it with Nova straight off.
Hoping Marshmallow comes soon.
The tablet DOES work as a phone on the T-Mobile network, and gets LTE.
I have personally seen up to 40Mb/s down on it.
As a phone... The speaker is near your ear, but it faces outward. Don't try to make any private calls in public places with it, as bystanders can hear your conversations.
Hope this helps someone else like me.
Does anyone know how to order the international G960F model in the US? I see that the UK samsung.com store sells it, but won't ship it to the US while the US samsung.com store sells the G960U only. I'm trying to make sure the phone I get has an unlocked bootloader, but I'm ordering it from the US.
Try clove.co.uk
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Parnic said:
Does anyone know how to order the international G960F model in the US? I see that the UK samsung.com store sells it, but won't ship it to the US while the US samsung.com store sells the G960U only. I'm trying to make sure the phone I get has an unlocked bootloader, but I'm ordering it from the US.
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Ebay has the FD version for 983 dollars.
akmandal said:
Ebay has the FD version for 983 dollars.
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Those have 64gb of storage, the ones from clove have 128gb and are similar price. The 128gb ones on ebay are $1200.
Parnic said:
Does anyone know how to order the international G960F model in the US? I see that the UK samsung.com store sells it, but won't ship it to the US while the US samsung.com store sells the G960U only. I'm trying to make sure the phone I get has an unlocked bootloader, but I'm ordering it from the US.
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You can buy it from this ebay seller in Houston, TX, $779.00 USD
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Samsung-Ga...hash=item2f17c6a557:m:mbvbdxe9xu7qACti4DYrOjw
Anyone received their Exynos version phone from eBay USA? Can confirm if OEM Unlock option present?