yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mansoorkasmi:
HA HA HA funny......

anywayz

can anyone tell me where can i buy a sim free handset in uk.. i mean London specifically...not online......from a store physically...please let me know, my friend will be der for one day on th 8 may & i can tell him to bring me one
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mmm_ok:
Its unlocked... Phones4u will sell it to you on voda, tmobile or orange...

The guy at this shop said they're not doing sim free until after the exclusive.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Bilhouse:
What a joke. Rang close to 10 branches. All had stock but most weren't willing to sell a SIM free one. Only one branch were selling them and they were a whopping £529.97! I think I will wait until next week and get it from Carphone Warehouse.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nickbarbs:
so it is confirmed in another thread that the phones4u phone is NOT NFC enabled.

This is ridiculous because they advertise on their site it IS NFC enabled.

Luckily I took a screenshot so I can use it to milk more free stuff from Phones4u :)
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Marink:
Yep, pretty much got the same response even though I was told in-store that I would be able to buy in sim-free either today or tomorrow. Most of mine haven't even had delivery of them yet and I'm being given the cold shoulder by everyone. If I didn't want it so bad I would just give up now...
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Intratech:
My local P4U has it in stock but refuse to sell it sim free.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] chintz:
Birmingham stores are also not selling sim-free. So annoying!
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fergusstrachan:
Just been to the Phone4U near me and they said they're not selling them SIM free until they see how the contracts fly.

Had a wee look at it though - it's light! And looks lovely. :-)
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Chilledbud:
Just got in from local P4U, and what a worthless company they are.

We can't sell you it on contract, only SIM Free, lucky for me that's what I wanted.

This model is non returnable etc etc, so nodded my head and paid.

:D
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fergusstrachan:
Think I'll wait for my delivery tomorrow and have the backup of the Distance Selling Regulations. They are my best friend. :-)
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Intratech:
Which store buddy? Also how much did you pay?
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Chilledbud:
Bangor, North Wales. £529.95 I think it was, or a few pence up or down.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dhruvmalik:
You Lucky SOB...

:D

Cheers Buddy.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] RedBlueGreen:
Im gonna go to my local P4U store now and check it out.. see if i can get it sim free unlocked. If not then ill just wait for Carphone warehouse to stock it.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] recklesslife:
I'll give my local store a ring now (Bridgend, South Wales)

I've ordered off Expansys but if they let me buy one in store I'll let you guys know.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Techno79:
You may have DSR but you'll be surprised how many companies knowingly and unknowingly do not follow this. Although, UK law is on your side, it's not with out a huge amount of hassle. Eg many companies state a restocking fee which goes against the DSR but you'll have a big headache trying to get your full money back. If they still refuse then it's to a small claims court which is more headache.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Intratech:
Leaving now to troll the P4U in Croydon see if I can convince them to sell sim free. Wish us luck lads. :D
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mansoorkasmi:
Best of luck...hope u comeback with one in ur pocket
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] recklesslife:
May the force be with you..
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Bilhouse:
Managed to pick one up finally! Had an inside man at one of the Phones 4 U branches who managed to sell me a sim free one!
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mansoorkasmi:
Lucky u!! have a nice time enjoying it
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] owz206:
Just picked mine up sim free for £529.95 from phones 4 u in Llanelli south Wales, they didn't even ask if I wanted to sign up for a contract.

They only had 2 handsets delivered to the store, luckily I was the first to ask about it.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ice_coffee:
me too, I just picked mine up from kingston Phones 4 u for £529, I though it was supposed to £499
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] recklesslife:
I spoke to the branch in Bridgend and they only have two in and told me they can't sell any of them sim free.. :-/
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Pako7:
Guys who got SGS2.. What firmware from your's devices? Please create dump and upload here.. thanks
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fergusstrachan:
I see what you mean Techno, but I've never had to go so far to get my money back. When I mention DSR to them they ALWAYS back down. And it's kind of sport in a way too. ;-)

What I would suggest though is going to those retailers whose T&C follow the DSR exactly or near-enough; then you're less likely to get hassle after opening the box etc.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nickbarbs:
got my phones 4 u order. It was with an orange contract

I have my o2 sim in there downloading apps too the phone.. going to enjoy the last 2 months of unlimited data on my old plan before i port over to orange.

therefore it is unlocked.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Raymond77:
There are four Phones4u stores in Brighton & Hove, only one had more than two handsets (they had four) and was the only store that would sell me one as "handset only".

They then said that they'd probably do the remaining three only on contract.

I'm over the moon, this thing is awesome!
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Techno79:
That's a good idea but i've rarely found companies whose t&c. Do you already know of any? DSR also states that they must refund any delivery costs too although I tend to favour companies that give Free delivery. However, return delivery costs are incurred by the buyer as that's not covered by the DSR unless of course the company covers this as well.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Intratech:
Wow, I GOT ONE but had to chat up the bird in Phones4U to get it sim free. I walked in as they got delivery and it was only one unit, she didn't want to sell it but I started to chat her up and got her digits and she finally give in and give up the phone. Just proves once again that chicks will do anything for us South American guys. :):)
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Intratech:
Muchas gracias mi amigos. I was a successful mission. Remember when all else fails one can always try seduction.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] PyroCF:
I was getting really excited as I was about to go get it tomorrow. But that all changed when I rang up and found out they couldn't sell it sim-free or on PAYG. :(
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mansoorkasmi:
Ha Ha Ha...thanx for the advice
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] recklesslife:
Just picked one up in Swansea phones4u :D
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fergusstrachan:
Expansys aren't bad. They say you must return everything completely as new (inc packaging) which isn't un-doable.

Handtec - rubbish.

Clove don't mention any requirements beyond the DSR so shouldn't be any trouble. Don't think I've tried though.

I sound like a serial returner; I'm not, I just like to know my rights. :-)
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kersey:
Same here mate, tried to get them to do one sim free but they wouldn't give, anyway they are £30 more than elsewhere so have conditioned my mind that i wasn't prepared to pay that and have ordered fro gum mobile instead and will spend the £30 getting drunk while i wait ;-)
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] RedBlueGreen:
What london store was that at?
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Intratech:
Purley Way buddy.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Intratech:
Here are a few pictures taken fittingly with the Galaxy S:
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] netnerd:
nice unboxing!! haha

anyone have htc desire hd side by side with S2? i want to see which phone is bigger.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Ston:
I got a sim free one from a phones4u store as well. Took some ringing around, not all stores will do a sim free, I was told that stores with a certain amount of stock can do it.

Regards
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Marink:
I failed in my attempt in 2 shops, but then the 3rd one had just had their shipment in and I managed to sweet talk them in to selling to me sim free. A casual 6 mile cycle there and an hours wait and I had it (a free 8gb micro sd to boot too ;)

I had really good customer service with P4U at that store, the other 2 were appalling but nothing bad to say about them.

and the one is amazing, can't wait for my exams to be out the way so I can really try it out.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nikzDHD:
I got a DHD, grrrr girl from p4u wouldn't give me a sim free one even though they only had 2 in stock and she nicely reserved one for me and called me many times asking when I'll pick it up I told her to let it go, then she was like I'll call you next week!

Eventually when I get my Sim free SG2 I'll put some comparisons up.

Well done to those of you who got them sim free :D
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Intratech:
The one I got mine from only had one and they for their delivery just as I walked in. Lady luck was good today.:)
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tlasher:
i got mine delivered today on vodafone contract, i tried my 3 sim in works ok

:)
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nikzDHD:
Most importantly the girl you chatted up was she FIT?
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Intratech:
Unlike some dudes I can't get motivated to chat up a chick unless she's fit mate. Not a heart stopper by any means but a great body and cute face... about a 7.5 - 8 on a scale of 1 - 10. I was surprised when she picked up my my Chute Boxe t-shirt and knew a lot about MMA as well so it was easy.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Nameless21:
Who did you order from?
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] extrememonkey:
My local p4u have 4 in stock but say they are not allowed to sell until tomorrow 28th???? Whats the dilleo with that, did they miss an email or something from ho???
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nikzDHD:
Killed 2 birds in 1 stone like it!
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] trickyhenry:
I called phones 4 u and they told me the phone is only available on a £40+ tariff. Very annoyed.

Should be a law against it.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] RedBlueGreen:
Been searching around P4U all day and calling up..

They either dont have any in stock, they wont sell it sim free or they have no clue what the Galaxy S 2 is.. and said we have the Galaxy S...

So.. what iv done is ordered it from carphonewarehouse and they said it should be in stock first week of May. Knowing my luck its gonna take atleast 2 weeks.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] twigggs:
I know a lot of you dont like hantech but I'm just posting this reply for FYI:

I'm pretty sure I have preordered this after most of you so if they aren't lying....
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mwatson:
Just picked mine up after an 80 mile round trip at P4U in Fareham. They are the only store in Hampshire/berkshire/surrey that i could find who would sel it sim free. The manager couldn't understand why the other stores wouldn't sell it to me sim free. He thought they were being out of order. Looks like its down to the luck of what manager you can get hold of manager.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nikzDHD:
I like it commitment!
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Intratech:
Dios mio! That's serious commitment to your geek amigo.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tlasher:
phones4u m8
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Mujja:
Noooo, that's the 2nd nearest P4U to me. I had a very hard time getting a DHD sim free from them last year and didnt think to try them today. Local store didn't sell sim free today and were all sold out by 4 when I tried my luck again. They said they might sell me one tomorrow. If not it's a drive to Fareham.

Do you remember the name of the sales guy?
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] :
Loving this phone so fast. :-)
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] :
You said that about the Nexus S when it came out, then you took it back for an iPhone4, now your back again... lollol Im glad we are converting even the staunchest of Apple fanbois's;)

Or will you take this back next week for the iPhone4 again? Who knows, hahaha

JD
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] :
The iphone 4 is better than the nexus s and i still got my iphone too. The GS2 doesn't crash, isn't slow, has a decent screen. (nexus s and all other android phones I've used are trash) Android got there after a million phones. ;) sticking with this one Samsung got it right were HTC and the rest failed imo :-)
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] EleCtrOx666:
At least you tried both and you can be more objective than others. Thanks for your opinion(I think I wouldn't have said that if you said you prefer iPhone 4 :p).
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Bonsr:
Watch the tariffs in store at p4u- the one i wanted was £99 up front £25 pm on o2 on their website. In store they wanted £350 up front £25pm. I guess some of the other deals are less obvious but when I looked over the contracts in store total cost of ownership of life of contract was about £200-300 dearer in store than advertised on internet.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] :
Honestly its a great phone and id recommend it to anyone, i love my iphone 4 but this is well worth anyone's time and money. Samsung got it right jobs and co need to step it up or be left behind
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vimto25:
recently sold my iphone4 to get this device but ovsly not got it yet, I liked the iphone 4 very much personally and couldnt really diss the phone much, So you feel its much better?
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] :
Apps are better on the iOS imo but android feels like its built for duo cores. Its a media powerhouse, just some apps let it down but the phone, features and speed is untouched.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] :
You said all the same stuff before....

Its like can i get a rewind, lollol....

You make me laugh dude;)))))

Good luck with your Android device this time, show it love and it will give back ten fold;)))..

JD
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nickbarbs:
Do you guys think 500mb is enough for this phone for 2 years?

I dont do youtube and i won't be doing radio streaming. Just heavy browsing.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] :
Never met a bigger fanboy than you over phones j. Nexus s was good at first until it crashed all the time. Remember how you were with the nexus s and the desire hd? ;)

This is the first true good android phone in my opinion, and that's down to Samsung.

Still got my iphone, just like iOS cause it works and flows not a fanboy at all. This phone does the same as that.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mwatson:
Not sure? think it was Chris?
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] :
Android(Hugs);P

haha,

Tis true, my love for open source and cutting edge hardware is a blight on an otherwise ordinary boy;P

JD
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] :
The difference with Android and iOs like i probably told you before is that iOS is basically just a shortcut window, thats why it flows, there is nothing really to process when scrolling from homescreen to homescreen. With android it has live widget and live wallpapers, it is a true OS.

If you want to ask me for my references to make these judgements, well im currently in the middle of a 4 year masters degree in computer networking, but have done the last 6 months software engineering and had the iphone2g iphone3g iphone 3gs htc desire google n1 htc desire z htc desire HD nexus s, and now the samsung II.

I hope that you finally understand that an operating systems sole goal is not to be snappy and fast. A great OS will give you live widgets and updates frequently as well has having live wallpapers and TRUE MULTITASKING;)

Glad your converted though now dude, like i said before, all the apple fanboy's will be assimulated;P

The bootloader is unlocked too;P

JD
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Intratech:
Bootloader on the Galaxy S and Galaxy S II is unlocked dude.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] :
You are a Apple fanboy dude, thats a fact... I saw the way you reacted when you refunded your nexus for an iphone4...

We are all android fanboy's here so you might have a hard time;)

But i will keep quiet about that... Shhhhhhh

JD
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] :
Really;) Rock on;))))

Fastboot OEM unlock?

JD
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] :
Assimilated as in the Borg ;-)

You got your sg2 now?
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] :
No mate,

I bought an optimus 2x last week from CPW so i have to wait for CPW to stock it before i can part exchange... P4U had one set aside for me too as i know the manager quite well;( gutted hey;(

Hearing good stuff from you guys though, feels me full of confidence its the best android phone yet;)))

JD
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] :
LG phones...... What was you thinking. You'll love the GS2 its like your wet dream lol.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] :
Tell me about it,

I hated the LG after 10 minutes, phoned head office, returned to CPW and got 400 store credit,

Job Done;)

Now gotta wait for the ****ers to release it;))

JD;p
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MaxReality:
and the reason p4u don't offer a 3 mobile contract is??? :confused:
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Mujja:
Was there as soon as they opened and they had the last if 10 left. Sold it sim free no problem. Couldn't understand why other stores wouldn't.

No more deliveries until next Tuesday, sorry guys :-)
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DVC1985:
Just out of curiosity, how much are P4U selling it for sim free? I'm contemplating whether or not the 5-6 day from my online order wait will be worth paying a little extra for.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] recklesslife:
Charged me £529.50
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Mujja:
Yep, 30 more than my preorder from amazon but worth it than wait another week
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] recklesslife:
Yeah I thought the same, a extra 30 quid wont kill me so said to hell with it cancelled my pre-order and picked one up. Don't regret not waiting at all, brilliant phone.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] santoz:
It's going to be dropping to £399 in CPW in less than two weeks, plus we'll price match o2's price of £399 from launch :)
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] blueflash:
sad panda

Had sgs2 in me hands awesome, but Phones4u wouldn't sell it instore on the o2 300min 1gb data plan they advertise online, had to leave empty handed, now may wait and buy direct from Three or O2.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jambonator:
do u work for CPW? will the simfree model be £399 or pricematched within 2 weeks?
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Lord_Buckington:
Was wondering the same thing, would be awesome if it drops down to £399.

Sent from my Nexus One
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] santoz:
Yep work for CPW, got the new price guide in my hands now.

Basically our big thing this month is to be cheaper than the competitors, so o2's doing the phone for £399 so we should be able to match that. Also like the last Samsung Galaxy, it'll drop down to around the £400 mark once the initial rush is over!
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] santoz:
because they aren't making any commission on it :p

They were keeping it for someone who wants to go on a higher plan so it'd end up being a higher 'band' thus making them more commission!
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] risq:
It seems a trend that Samsung like to rip-off their early adapters. To drop the price after 2-3 weeks is obviously great for me, but terrible for those who buy it the first week.

10 quid maybe, not 130? That's a rip off.

They did it with the Galaxy Tab, now the SG2.

I'm glad I read this thread as I was going to buy a brand new one from eBay tomorrow for 500 quid!
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] WhiteHartMart:
So you'll have the phone on O2 PAYG for £399 - great!

Do you know when you'll start this - from 01/05 or later??

Thanks in advance :)
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nikzDHD:
I will go for any £399 deal I'd be happier knowing that I'be saved £100!!

Swyped from my Desire HD using XDA App
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vimto25:
you still have your order with Gum?
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nikzDHD:
I do but not had dispatch notice yet if I can get it for £399 early next week I may return my GUM providing we get it on time!

Swyped from my Desire HD using XDA App
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vimto25:
check your order on the website, i also had email that went into spam for dispatch
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Rixsta:
Got mine today from phones4U ...

Awesome phone...
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] WhiteHartMart:
Nice one rixsta - should be an owner very soon too ;)
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] NeoVR:
I got mine sim-free from P4U.. the sales people in the stores were asses though, first two stores i tried just downright refused to sell me one without a contract, despite it being listed on their promotional stuff..

The third one tried for about 40 minutes to get me to take a new contract/upgrade as well as trying to get me to change broadband and sky supplier. and actually got into an argument with me at one point before the manager came over and said "yeh we will do a sim-free one"

Its beyond me how the muppets would actually get in the way of a sale, just because they wont get commision for it.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] awharton:
Anyone know if it will be unlocked when bought from O2 on PAYG?
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dman2266:
399.99 02

just spoke to o2 guys the phone u can order on o2 online in stores early next week it looked but go 2 an o2 shop there unlock it for 10 think il wait
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] n-j-f:
CPW

So how do you get them to price match? Just phoned sales and they said the price is as on the website and they do not price match.

norm
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] viniturb0:
hi,

I got mine fro p4u for 529.95 sim free
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] santoz:
We can't price match till the 4th of May, I see most of our promotional stuff before it goes out. Wait to the 4th May and goto any CPW and you'll see the adverts for price matching in the windows :)
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xspyda:
Will this apply to online orders also or just purchases made in store?

I was under the impression cpw would only price match on payg deals and as they're selling sim free rather than payg the price match will not apply?

Can you clarify for us? Thanks for the inside info :-)
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Lord_Buckington:
So they'll price match the o2 PAYG price for a sim free phone? Thanks for letting us know about this!

Sent from my Nexus One

Edit: damn, just saw someone asked the same thing while I was typing, :p
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xspyda:
Exactly my query but as above I doubt they will do this. Hoping for some clarification.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Lord_Buckington:
Yeah I was just slow typing on my phone lol, didn't see your post before I posted mine

Sent from my Nexus One