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ATT version vs internaltional version?

Guys,
Im planning to buy galaxy note 2 no commitment handset but im confused which one to go for. They are same priced. Since i came to US in fall 2011 i have never used a US locked phone. Im currently using htc hd2 (the legend).
My question is if i buy att phone and then unlock it will flashing new roms etc still be a problem compared to international version. Do they provide only a code to unlock the phone or a complete new rom to flash which removes att bootloader and drivers and makes it like an international version. The only difference i guess is about warranty and lte radio between the two variants. I do not care about lte radio since im mostly connected to wifi but i care a little aboutthe warranty.
Some questions might be stupid since im new to this us version phones so im sorry about it.
Thanx in advance for replying

arzin said:
Guys,
Im planning to buy galaxy note 2 no commitment handset but im confused which one to go for. They are same priced. Since i came to US in fall 2011 i have never used a US locked phone. Im currently using htc hd2 (the legend).
My question is if i buy att phone and then unlock it will flashing new roms etc still be a problem compared to international version. Do they provide only a code to unlock the phone or a complete new rom to flash which removes att bootloader and drivers and makes it like an international version. The only difference i guess is about warranty and lte radio between the two variants. I do not care about lte radio since im mostly connected to wifi but i care a little aboutthe warranty.
Some questions might be stupid since im new to this us version phones so im sorry about it.
Thanx in advance for replying
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Just the code is provided. Only difference between the phones is the radio, hardware wise

esincho said:
Just the code is provided. Only difference between the phones is the radio, hardware wise
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Ok and so everytime i flash a new rom i flash the att the rom from att thread on xda and there is no way to go back to international version rom so that i can get the updates directly from samsung instead of the carrier. I hope i got this right?

arzin said:
Ok and so everytime i flash a new rom i flash the att the rom from att thread on xda and there is no way to go back to international version rom so that i can get the updates directly from samsung instead of the carrier. I hope i got this right?
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No,you can't install an AT&T Rom on an Int model & vica versa. So, If you have an AT&T model, you can only install AT&T Note 2 ROM's. If you have the Int model, then you can only install the Int Note 2 ROM's. The difference between models is that AT&T LTE band isn't supported on the Int model. So if you want LTE on AT&T then you'll have to get the AT&T model.

Okay thank you guys for your replies.. It indeed cleared my mind. Im gonna pre order no commitment galaxy note 2 from at&t right away so that i get warranty on phone as well..:good::laugh:

similar question> if i buy an unlocked international note 2 like so: http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Galax...1355456&sr=8-1&keywords=samsung+galaxy+note+2
can i use it on the AT&T network by popping my current GS3 simcard in there without issue?

See we didn't get screwed this time with the crappy processor. If we did, then I'd be all over the international version. But we get the exact same specs as the International version plus LTE. The only advantage the international version has is that it will get updates faster, but I don't care about that, as I plan to root anyway.

arzin said:
Ok and so everytime i flash a new rom i flash the att the rom from att thread on xda and there is no way to go back to international version rom so that i can get the updates directly from samsung instead of the carrier. I hope i got this right?
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theraker007 said:
similar question> if i buy an unlocked international note 2 like so: http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Galax...1355456&sr=8-1&keywords=samsung+galaxy+note+2
can i use it on the AT&T network by popping my current GS3 simcard in there without issue?
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Yes, if you get an Int GN2, you can pop in your current GS3 simcard without any issues but you won't get LTE speed.
MattMJB0188 said:
See we didn't get screwed this time with the crappy processor. If we did, then I'd be all over the international version. But we get the exact same specs as the International version plus LTE. The only advantage the international version has is that it will get updates faster, but I don't care about that, as I plan to root anyway.
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I would of gotten the Int GN2 if it supported AT&T LTE but it didn't so I'm going to get the AT&T one.

Looking at the advantages of att GN2 such as warranty and lte radio i preordered one for myself on no commitment basis..gonna get it by nov 9th for which i just cant wait.. I dont care about updates either since im gonna root it too.

RMXO said:
No,you can't install an AT&T Rom on an Int model & vica versa. So, If you have an AT&T model, you can only install AT&T Note 2 ROM's. If you have the Int model, then you can only install the Int Note 2 ROM's. The difference between models is that AT&T LTE band isn't supported on the Int model. So if you want LTE on AT&T then you'll have to get the AT&T model.
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Not true. As long as the partitions are the same on both devices, and considering the hardware between both are mostly the same, it should work fine, as long as the proper modem.bin and kernel is running.

Jade Eyed Wolf said:
Not true. As long as the partitions are the same on both devices, and considering the hardware between both are mostly the same, it should work fine, as long as the proper modem.bin and kernel is running.
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I am a power user and i cant live without flashing rom so i cancelled my att preorder and bought and international version for 589$ from newegg..yes 589$.. I got 90$ of on it. Now i l buy insurance worth 55$ from worth ave and m all set to flash roms

im planning to get the at&t version, but im waiting for reviews to come up. that LTE seems like its gonna go through the 3100mah quickly. i got the original at&t note and i hate having to recharge every 11-12hrs. its crazy how late at&t is on the galaxy note 2. tmobile even beat them to it.

multiview enabled on att note2 ?

Is multiview enabled?
If not, then I'm in no hurry to get att note2 lte.
I have international note2 with multiview,
it's really nice to stream live stock quotes while surfing web!

netnerd said:
Is multiview enabled?
If not, then I'm in no hurry to get att note2 lte.
I have international note2 with multiview,
it's really nice to stream live stock quotes while surfing web!
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I went to a Samsung booth at a mall last weekend where they displayed most of their latest gadgets including the Note II and their digital Android camera. When I asked them about multiview on the Note II they weren't sure so I had to show them. I wouldn't be surprised if the AT&T staff was just as clueless. Let's hope people here will answer soon. If not I might stop by the local store tonight and take a look

i just picked one up where long pressing the back key does nothing. went to about phone - software update and it says no update at this time

lmike6453 said:
i just picked one up where long pressing the back key does nothing. went to about phone - software update and it says no update at this time
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I smell an OTA coming in the winds... One can only hope!

All Galaxy Note II does not have multiview installed by factory.....even the international version didn't have multiview by default....... it will be added by OTA update (when? who knows....but at least the sprint version has it now through OTA)...........
we just have to wait

Note 2 running 4.2 out of box?

Do you think the Note 2 on Verizon might have possibility of running 4.2?
If not, when would it be released? I want all those features.

Never mind. A quick Google search shows Q1 2013 for Note 2 and S3.

4.2
computingwarren said:
Do you think the Note 2 on Verizon might have possibility of running 4.2?
If not, when would it be released? I want all those features.
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As of right now the strong rumor is that it will be reased in the 1Q of 2013 for the Note 2 and the GS3 However this is for unlocked GSM phones. As always if you want the latest firmware get a Nexus device or get a internatiol version of a phone. If you buy your phone from a cellphone provider like VWZ or ATT etc........They will hold at the min the update for 6 months before they give it to you. Gives them time to add in all there bloatware.
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cornbread0715 said:
As of right now the strong rumor is that it will be reased in the 1Q of 2013 for the Note 2 and the GS3 However this is for unlocked GSM phones. As always if you want the latest firmware get a Nexus device or get a internatiol version of a phone. If you buy your phone from a cellphone provider like VWZ or ATT etc........They will hold at the min the update for 6 months before they give it to you. Gives them time to add in all there bloatware.
As always if you have helped you with the post please Click Thank:laugh:
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That's if they give it to you at all.
Sent from my super Note 2

4.2 does not have any juicy things like 4.1 has so I don't need it now. If it comes then it is fine otherwise I don't need it. The toggles are already there and I have continuous input already available so nothing much required. This is me and others might want something from features of 4.2

Thx, but new to droids...
cornbread0715 said:
As of right now the strong rumor is that it will be reased in the 1Q of 2013 for the Note 2 and the GS3 However this is for unlocked GSM phones. As always if you want the latest firmware get a Nexus device or get a internatiol version of a phone. If you buy your phone from a cellphone provider like VWZ or ATT etc........They will hold at the min the update for 6 months before they give it to you. Gives them time to add in all there bloatware:
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So I just purchased a GSM Note II from Thailand, and I have it working here in Nepal with a local sim. Will I get a notification that there is an update to 4.2 from 4.1 from google? Thx for your input!

herojig said:
So I just purchased a GSM Note II from Thailand, and I have it working here in Nepal with a local sim. Will I get a notification that there is an update to 4.2 from 4.1 from google? Thx for your input!
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Only Nexus devices get updates direct from Google.
For the Note 2 they will come from Samsung, or if you're unlucky, from the carrier.
Best thing to do is keep checking on XDA.

CitizenLee said:
Only Nexus devices get updates direct from Google.
For the Note 2 they will come from Samsung, or if you're unlucky, from the carrier.
Best thing to do is keep checking on XDA.
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thx, citizen! I guess it would be from Samsung then, as we don't have carriers here, just porters

[Q] Looking For NK3 update for SM-N901A

I'm currently stuck in a position where I can't get the OTA NK3 Update for my AT&T Note4. Details below:
- AT&T Note4 SM-N901A on 4.4.4 (build N910AUCU1ANIE)
- Unlocked via purchased unlock code
- Currently being used on TMobile network (Which is why I'm being told I won't ever see the OTA update)
If someone were to have a flash-able ROM of the NK3 update that'd be epic. (Or any other way of getting me updated for that matter)
As of now i have a nice new shiny gearVR paperweight.
Any thoughts?

I would call a Best buy and see if they have the Samsung Experience shop. Then talk to them to see if they can flash it for you. They have been able to do that for other devices like the S4

The easiest thing I guess it will work is borrow the ATT Sim card of someone using ATT Note 4. Plug that in and do update then give the simcard back and Thank you
Sent from ♤ Galaxy Note 4 ♤ Please excuse if any typos.

Yeah a flashable tar would be great. I'll ask in the OTA thread.

Boo...
RockRatt said:
I would call a Best buy and see if they have the Samsung Experience shop. Then talk to them to see if they can flash it for you. They have been able to do that for other devices like the S4
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Just got back from my local Best Buy Samsung Shop, they hooked my note4 up and told me it was the latest version, they even re-flashed to see if it'd update but i'm on the same build as before. I'm currently looking for a SIM card to try to check OTA with, but all my coworkers are ATT iPhone users thus the sim cards are wrong size.
Getting a lil bummed. Think i'll ever see a flashable NK3 update? I was surprised sammobile / kies didn't even have any updates for me.

Just wait. Hopefully root is cracked soon. Would hate it if the NK3 causes problems with future rooting.

Woot!!
RockRatt said:
I would call a Best buy and see if they have the Samsung Experience shop. Then talk to them to see if they can flash it for you. They have been able to do that for other devices like the S4
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Finally, sweet sweet VR. Found another ATT customer with matching SIM. Got things updated, got gearVR up and running. Very epic experience. I'm diggin it.
Thanks again mates!

Upgraded version of the Note 4 already??

Ok maybe I misunderstood this, but a RL friend who's brother works for AT&T was telling him that a Exynos chipset version of the Note 4 is coming to AT&T??? Uhm what?? Has anyone heard this or did I miss something? I am set to get one as soon. Like as soon as I can find the time to get to the AT&T store lol. Is he pulling my chain?? I did some googling and all I see is an international version with a Exynos chipset. Is this is Bulls&^$% or not?

Don't think that chip handles US LTE.

That's what I thought I had read a while back when the upgrade bug started biting me. (December) But I figured if anyplace could set me straight this would be the place. Now to find that illusive case I want if this really is BS!

That new version of the Note 4 is going to Korea only. Don't worry about it, just get a Note 4 and enjoy.