I know that people have confirmed to have done it on the 128GB Version, but I was wondering if anyone has flashed the global ROM on the 256GB Version of the phone?
Another question that isn't really related to this particular one, and for people on Verizon, how is the phone on Verizon? Are there any issues you are having or had before hand? I am very interested in buying the phone, which is why I am asking. One last question, and this is miscellaneous really, is what ROM would you recommend flashing?
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I know that people have confirmed to have done it on the 128GB Version, but I was wondering if anyone has flashed the global ROM on the 256GB Version of the phone?
Another question that isn't really related to this particular one, and for people on Verizon, how is the phone on Verizon? Are there any issues you are having or had before hand? I am very interested in buying the phone, which is why I am asking. One last question, and this is miscellaneous really, is what ROM would you recommend flashing?
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No Problem take a look to my screenshot
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No Problem take a look to my screenshot
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Thanks for providing that! I am genuinely considering purchasing it. If you don't mind me asking, where did you purchase yours? I am thinking of buying mine through Gearbest but Im not sure.
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Thanks for providing that! I am genuinely considering purchasing it. If you don't mind me asking, where did you purchase yours? I am thinking of buying mine through Gearbest but Im not sure.
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I ve got mine bought as second Hand in Berlin
But gearbest is a good seller... So why not?
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I ve got mine bought as second Hand in Berlin
But gearbest is a good seller... So why not?
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I've never worked with them, which was why I asked
I've heard that their Post Purchase Support is..."Not the best" to put it nicely, but I think that is to be expected.
Related
I'm going to sell my S3 for $300, it's completely new, been in a case from the moment its been bought. So i want to sell it as if I just bough it from AT&T. I'm running CyanogenMod 10 and have CWM as a root. I'm not sure whether or not it's been rooted would mind if it was rooted or not, so should I unroot it? And apparently everyone wants their phone unlocked, so should i do that too? And lastly, i tried to make a recovery before, idk if i did, but i want all the memory wiped..as if brand new.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=38880428&postcount=2
there's a bit near the bottom of the post. cheers
xBeerdroiDx said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=38880428&postcount=2
there's a bit near the bottom of the post. cheers
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You live Ft Worth. Wanna buy my GS3?
at xda, buying or selling begins and ends on swappa.
and no, i just sold my s3. cheers
What do you mean swappa? And by sell, i mean like cheap. Less then 300.
http://swappa.com/
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What do you mean swappa? And by sell, i mean like cheap. Less then 300.
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He means it's against xda rules to buy or sell.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I747 using Tapatalk 4 Beta
https://www.ebay.com/itm/SEALED-Goo...290836?hash=item442299f394:g:x2MAAOSwEjlbRvcv
The thing that stands out to me is the "90 day manufacturers warranty". Which is good, as most likely any defects should present by then. But, if NO warranty at all after 90 days, seems risky.
Does this seem like a good deal? (they've sold over 200 so far, though nobody has left feedback yet).
That seems shady that nobody at has left any feedback even though they've sold 200 units. If you can return the purchase if you arent happt with it, go ahead and try ir out. But you still never know. Most of the times, they ship merely the phone itself and no other gadgets that's supposed to come with it. So be aware of that. I bought a refurbished pixel 2 xl and that one was on Pie and the battery kind sucked aswell as the fingerprint scanner after a week or so. So i bought another one and this time it wqs on oreo 8.1 and so far. It runs smoothly without any issues.
Hence, buying refurbished is kind of like gambling. You never know what you will get!
90 days should just be warranty that they have stated. Though Google does two year warranty mostly. I would check the IMEI with Google and see what they say before you purchase. Because you bought it and they should be able to offer you a refurbished unit as a replacement if it has issues. They look brand new basically.
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90 days should just be warranty that they have stated. Though Google does two year warranty mostly. I would check the IMEI with Google and see what they say before you purchase. Because you bought it and they should be able to offer you a refurbished unit as a replacement if it has issues. They look brand new basically.
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How would he check the IMEI before he even gets the unit? It's not like they'll just give him that info before purchasing.
The seller has a solid rating. I would not worry about it. Just a heads up, it is probably a Verizon version. Those are the only ones available outside of the Google store so you won't be able to unlock the boot loader if that is important to you. But there is no way to know for sure without the IMEI.
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The seller has a solid rating. I would not worry about it. Just a heads up, it is probably a Verizon version. Those are the only ones available outside of the Google store so you won't be able to unlock the boot loader if that is important to you. But there is no way to know for sure without the IMEI.
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It says in the description in bold print that it is not the Verizon version and that the bootloader is unlockable.
Seems like a good eBay Seller that has sold a few hundred of these....
Thanks for your input guys. Price seems right, think I'll put in an order. Will reply when it's in my hands!
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It says in the description in bold print that it is not the Verizon version and that the bootloader is unlockable.
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Yea, I should have read that part. Really surprised, not doubting the seller, just surprised.
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Thanks for your input guys. Price seems right, think I'll put in an order. Will reply when it's in my hands!
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Let us know for sure. I'm thinking about picking one up too.
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Let us know for sure. I'm thinking about picking one up too.
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Will have it Friday.
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That seems shady that nobody at has left any feedback even though they've sold 200 units.
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As of now I see 3 feedbacks, all positive.
Edit: Lots of feedback now:
https://feedback.ebay.com/ws/eBayIS...=FeedbackForItem&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l8422
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As of now I see 3 feedbacks, all positive.
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It says in the description that it is in new condition. Maybe you can let us know if that's the case. Also, maybe post the build date for kicks and giggles. Haha
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Thanks for your input guys. Price seems right, think I'll put in an order. Will reply when it's in my hands!
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Flash the latest factory images before doing anything! It could have malware preinstalled. The description says "Bootloader unlocked", this could be a typo and the seller means bootloader unlockable, or perhaps carrier unlocked, but flashing the factory images will clear out any changes, and will also save you the trouble of going through each update on its own.
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Supposed to be here Friday, so I was surprised to see it when I got home today.
It looks brand new, with factory stickers and packaging. Bootloader is locked.
As stated, no accessories included (except SIM tool and a cleaning cloth).
From what I understand of it, it does have the blue shift issue with the display. Not sure how I should feel about that... doesn't seem to bother me yet.
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Supposed to be here Friday, so I was surprised to see it when I got home today.
It looks brand new, with factory stickers and packaging. Bootloader is locked.
As stated, no accessories included (except SIM tool and a cleaning cloth).
From what I understand of it, it does have the blue shift issue with the display. Not sure how I should feel about that... doesn't seem to bother me yet.
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Are you saying the bootloader can not be unlocked on it?
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Are you saying the bootloader can not be unlocked on it?
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No, the eBay listing said the bootloader was unlocked, and it was suspected that they meant "unlockable". I'll unlock it tomorrow morning to confirm.
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No, the eBay listing said the bootloader was unlocked, and it was suspected that they meant "unlockable". I'll unlock it tomorrow morning to confirm.
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Ahhh, yea. If it's refurbished they would have locked it. Most people don't know what unlocking is and would freak with the warning message. You will be fine, congrats.
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From what I understand of it, it does have the blue shift issue with the display. Not sure how I should feel about that... doesn't seem to bother me yet.
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All OLED displays have blue shift, so it's really a non-issue. If it doesn't bother you now it probably won't at all.
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No, the eBay listing said the bootloader was unlocked, and it was suspected that they meant "unlockable". I'll unlock it tomorrow morning to confirm.
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Did you get it?
I currently have the mate 20 pro and it has the green screen issue. So... Sadly I'm sending it back, I was going to swap it for another though amazon advised me not to. They also refunded the accessories I purchased which supprised me. I now don't know whether to try to import a mate 20 X or settle for the 6t. I would be grateful if anyone with the 20x could help me decide and answer a few questions?
I haven't seen any threads about it. But has anyone had any issues with the screen?
I've read some people have had problems with the Chinese version, when looking at adverts how do I make sure the phone I'm buying is the international version? Most don't say they just give the model number.
Is there an 8gb/256 version of the international model? Does enyone have an ebay link for where I could get it sent to the UK?
Does anyone have any reasons why I shouldn't consider getting this phone?
Thanks for your help.
I don't have the phone (at least yet) but i'm following closely all threads because i'm very interested too and i never see anyone complaining about the gluegate, even a reviewer frankytech thinks its only targeting pro series because of the curved screen.
If you want to buy international version you need to check if the model is named EVR-L29, china model is AL00. There's no international model atm in 256/8GB variant. About sellers to the international, there's splendor, wonda, funkyhuawei, expansys and ebay. Probably more but i forgot.
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I currently have the mate 20 pro and it has the green screen issue. So... Sadly I'm sending it back, I was going to swap it for another though amazon advised me not to. They also refunded the accessories I purchased which supprised me. I now don't know whether to try to import a mate 20 X or settle for the 6t. I would be grateful if anyone with the 20x could help me decide and answer a few questions?
I haven't seen any threads about it. But has anyone had any issues with the screen?
I've read some people have had problems with the Chinese version, when looking at adverts how do I make sure the phone I'm buying is the international version? Most don't say they just give the model number.
Is there an 8gb/256 version of the international model? Does enyone have an ebay link for where I could get it sent to the UK?
Does anyone have any reasons why I shouldn't consider getting this phone?
Thanks for your help.
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Wondamobile is the best.. I've got Chinese i live in UK no problem i made right decision about the phone
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Wondamobile is the best.. I've got Chinese i live in UK no problem i made right decision about the phone
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Would you recommend the Chinese model?
Is it easy to add the play store? Are there any issues with Google services? e.g. Google pay? As I use that a lot.
I bought an xaomi tablet and that took a lot of effort to get Google app store and services working properly.
Also I was wondering does face unlock work OK on this phone? I know it doesn't have the 3d scanner.
i orderd the chinese model - i hope it turns out to be good
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i orderd the chinese model - i hope it turns out to be good
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It's good ?
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It's good ?
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Does it have wireless charging?
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Does it have wireless charging?
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Not that good ?
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Not that good ?
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I think I just read that Google pay doesn't work either I wonder if I'm too late to cancel my order
Does it work for you?
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I think I just read that Google pay doesn't work either I wonder if I'm too late to cancel my order
Does it work for you?
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I use Barclays contactless
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does it work in uk on china version ?
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just get replacement .. I heard that some batch ha sbad screens green tint
https://www.channelnews.com.au/optus-huawei-acknowledge-mate-20-pro-green-screen-issue/
https://www.pcworld.idg.com.au/arti...owledge-resolve-mate-20-pro-green-tint-issue/
https://androidcommunity.com/huawei...ve-mate-20-pro-green-screen-problem-20181119/
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I originally purchased from amazon UK they said they were not offering replacements of the mate 20 pro now and a refund was my only option.
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No I have to return my 20 pro
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I currently have the mate 20 pro and it has the green screen issue. So... Sadly I'm sending it back, I was going to swap it for another though amazon advised me not to. They also refunded the accessories I purchased which supprised me. I now don't know whether to try to import a mate 20 X or settle for the 6t. I would be grateful if anyone with the 20x could help me decide and answer a few questions?
I haven't seen any threads about it. But has anyone had any issues with the screen?
I've read some people have had problems with the Chinese version, when looking at adverts how do I make sure the phone I'm buying is the international version? Most don't say they just give the model number.
Is there an 8gb/256 version of the international model? Does enyone have an ebay link for where I could get it sent to the UK?
Does anyone have any reasons why I shouldn't consider getting this phone?
Thanks for your help.
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I came from a OnePlus 6. Definitely get the 20 X if you like large screen phones. The X uses a Samsung AMOLED panel and is free of defects. I would buy the Global version if root isn't important to you. If it is then buy the Chinese version. I bought the Global version and have no issues with it. The 6gb/128 Global version is plenty fast. You won't see any difference between the 6gb and 8gb versions as far as speed or apps in memory goes, it's all pretty much a gimmick unless you're buying the 256gb/8gb version just for the storage size.
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I came from a OnePlus 6. Definitely get the 20 X if you like large screen phones. The X uses a Samsung AMOLED panel and is free of defects. I would buy the Global version if root isn't important to you. If it is then buy the Chinese version. I bought the Global version and have no issues with it. The 6gb/128 Global version is plenty fast. You won't see any difference between the 6gb and 8gb versions as far as speed or apps in memory goes, it's all pretty much a gimmick unless you're buying the 256gb/8gb version just for the storage size.
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The storage was the main reason I ended up going for the Chinese version.
I'm worried about Google pay not working on Chinese phones but I'm hoping the rest will end up working OK.
Hopefully someone will work out how to rebrand it so I can have the best of both worlds.
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The storage was the main reason I ended up going for the Chinese version.
I'm worried about Google pay not working on Chinese phones but I'm hoping the rest will end up working OK.
Hopefully someone will work out how to rebrand it so I can have the best of both worlds.
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How is it working for you? Google stuff working good?
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How is it working for you? Google stuff working good?
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It has not arrived yet
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It has not arrived yet
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Please let me know how it works out, the 20X is my next phone just trying to decide which one I want. The China version is like $200 cheaper than the International one or the same price for the 8 gig versus the 6gig international version.
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Please let me know how it works out, the 20X is my next phone just trying to decide which one I want. The China version is like $200 cheaper than the International one or the same price for the 8 gig versus the 6gig international version.
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I have the China 8/256 version. And although I was worried about getting it once I changed the language, keyboard, got Google play to work it's a great phone.. my wife is laughing at me saying it's too big but personally I love it. It's fast and smooth and the screen is amazing.
I've not tried Google pay yet. I was able to add my credit card but not my bank card strangely. I will try Google pay tomorrow and let you know.
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I have the China 8/256 version. And although I was worried about getting it once I changed the language, keyboard, got Google play to work it's a great phone.. my wife is laughing at me saying it's too big but personally I love it. It's fast and smooth and the screen is amazing.
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So it's pretty much the same experience as a American phone?
The 256gb models are currently in stock on the US website. Just bought a blue one with the charging stand for my wife.
Why do we need a topic for this announcement ?
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Why do we need a topic for this announcement ?
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Um, because they haven't been in stock for the last couple months and I thought people might like to know before they're gone again.
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The 256gb models are currently in stock on the US website. Just bought a blue one with the charging stand for my wife.
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Its been back in stock via Amazon for a week now, I definitely would have recommended buying via Amazon instead of OnePlus directly, the warranty through them is better.
So I'm looking to buy the Snapdragon model of the S20 about £530 / $660 https://www.tecobuy.co.uk/en_UK/samsung-galaxy-s20-g9810-12gb-128gb-dual-sim-5g-cosmic-grey-4.html (not sure how reliable it they are)
Is it still worth buying? Are there issues i.e. battery life, camera quality.
Best phone I ever had.
Photo, phone quality, features.
Battery life is good, I have the Snapdragon.
You won't regret at this price.
Absolutely worth it at that price. I have the CDN version (G981W, snapdragon) and got it for $1650 CAD and love it, just wish I didn't have to pay so much for it.
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Absolutely worth it at that price. I have the CDN version (G981W, snapdragon) and got it for $1650 CAD and love it, just wish I didn't have to pay so much for it.
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Have you done any flashing or ROMs/ had any problems with that variant?
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Have you done any flashing or ROMs/ had any problems with that variant?
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It's bootloader locked ATM , so no cfw ... unfortunate but it is still a wicked phone
Even using Dex @ work I barely reach 10g ram usage. Dex alone was a selling feature for me. And it's actually usable now, compared to when it launched back on the s8
I recently switched from my iPhone XS Max and completely happy with this phone. No buyers remorse in any way.
The Snapdragon model doesn't have any custom rom support does it?
Anyone using tempered glass on theirs?
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Anyone using tempered glass on theirs?
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Don't bother with tempered glass screen protectors unless you want to go with a Whitestone dome, the cheap ones are trash.
As for roms, there are none other than a GSI . And you need to have a non-NA snapdragon model that is bootloader unlockable.
Personally I don't miss root ..a few things, sure, but not enough to make me regret picking up this device
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The Snapdragon model doesn't have any custom rom support does it?
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So the price went up. Anyone used this site before? http://www.uniqbe.com/product/11292/samsung-galaxy-s20-g9810-dual-sim-12gb-ram-128gb-5g-cosmic-grey
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So the price went up. Anyone used this site before? http://www.uniqbe.com/product/11292/samsung-galaxy-s20-g9810-dual-sim-12gb-ram-128gb-5g-cosmic-grey
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Hi, I use this site for buying https://eu.etoren.com/products/samsung-galaxy-s20-5g-dual-sim-g9810-128gb-grey-12gb-ram. I am from EU and they offer no taxes and customs since they have EU warehouse. It took 7 working days to arrived.
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Hi, I use this site for buying https://eu.etoren.com/products/samsung-galaxy-s20-5g-dual-sim-g9810-128gb-grey-12gb-ram. I am from EU and they offer no taxes and customs since they have EU warehouse. It took 7 working days to arrived.
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That's still pricey for me. Came across another website but again not sure how reliable they are https://bludiode.com/en/phones-and-...dual-sim-12gb-ram-128gb-5g-cosmic-grey-11947/
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is it possible to change in the future? or just for now no one has figured it out yet?
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So I'm looking to buy the Snapdragon model of the S20 about £530 / $660 https://www.tecobuy.co.uk/en_UK/samsung-galaxy-s20-g9810-12gb-128gb-dual-sim-5g-cosmic-grey-4.html (not sure how reliable it they are)
Is it still worth buying? Are there issues i.e. battery life, camera quality.
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Good price but check Reviews of this site
https://uk.trustpilot.com/review/tecobuy.co.uk
Awful.
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Good price but check Reviews of this site
https://uk.trustpilot.com/review/tecobuy.co.uk
Awful.
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Went for but it was £550, guess should of went for it when it was £530. Paid with PayPal so if anything, I'll get my money back.
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Went for but it was £550, guess should of went for it when it was £530. Paid with PayPal so if anything, I'll get my money back.
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When did you order?
Let us know how it goes. I was tempted myself but the reviews scared me a little
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is it possible to change in the future? or just for now no one has figured it out yet?
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Highly unlikely anything will happen in the future
ermacwins said:
So I'm looking to buy the Snapdragon model of the S20 about £530 / $660 https://www.tecobuy.co.uk/en_UK/samsung-galaxy-s20-g9810-12gb-128gb-dual-sim-5g-cosmic-grey-4.html (not sure how reliable it they are)
Is it still worth buying? Are there issues i.e. battery life, camera quality.
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Did you ever buy this from Tecobuy?
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Ive decided im gonna go to the Samsung shop this week and buy the S20+
I know they are like £899, but I can have some peace of mind it's genuine, it will arrive and I can get it quickly.
Just not looking forward to transferring everything over
Yes I did going for, it gets getting ready to be dispatched