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[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] demlasjr:
I'm going to check myself too and I will call Sammy to ask about warranty if I will buy it from there. Just in case. I will let you informed. Thanks
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Diamond 2 owner:
look at the model name (just below "Add to Cart" button): SKU: 247538, Mfr: GT-i9500, Brand: Samsung

they are offering Exynos based S4 with LTE support, but I am afraid that it is too good to be true and it is just a mistake (model name/specs or availability date)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] demlasjr:
That's what I'm worried about too. Also, right now almost no seller knows what they will got and when the Octa version will be available. I remember myself searching on Internet and getting results even on this forum on warranty issues in USA with Galaxy S3 bought in Europe. If we get it from USA I don't think we would've warranty in Europe but Usa only. I'm gonna call Monday to Samsung. I'm refuse to buy S4 other than Exynos version
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] krabman:
I spoke to the office manager at Expansys and she in turn talked to the procurment department to see exactly which model they are going to be selling. Albert is correct, it is the Octa without LTE. Again, WITHOUT LTE and is sourced from South America. The product description on their site is taken from a Samsung press release and they copied it directly without any modification as did several other sites which have the exact same language in their product description.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] demlasjr:
So there is just one more question: warranty in Europe...

...and one problem: custom duties (which wouldn't be cheap)

LE: http://www.dutycalculator.com/new-i...on/saved_calculations/view_details/185088625/

Duty free ? Really ? I don't believe this website. However, if we need to pay the national taxes in Europe and in USA too, isn't nice either... I see on Expansys website: "Sales tax will be charged at the prevailing rate on orders delivered in Illinois." They should remove their taxes and add ours only...
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Alberto96:
I asked also this, they will send the device to a near warehouse (expansys italy for example), after they will send device to your address. They will apply local taxes + shipping costs from local warehouse. Nothing more.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] demlasjr:
:eek:

You really makes me get a plane ticket to Italy to come and kiss you. :D lol

Hope you're right.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Alberto96:
LOL
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 911-Future_Maker:
i9500 doesn't features a LTE connectivity according to SamMobile.

There are, currently, 3 variants of the Galaxy S4:
GT-I9500 – Exynos 5 Octa 1.6 GHz without LTE (for Asia/Latin America)
GT-I9505 – Snapdragon 600 1.9 GHz with LTE (for EU and US)
SHV-E300S – Exynos 5 Octa 1.8 GHz with LTE (for Korea)

I only don't know what version they're going to sale in Africa.:D lol
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Diamond 2 owner:
even if Expansys USA would ship it to the Italy first, it would not help much, as when goods would enter EU (i.e.Italy) receiver (Expansys Italy or other Italy warehouse owner) have to pay custom fees (to be more specific VAT tax, as custom tax for electronics is 0) which is something about 20% (it depends of specific EU country, i.e. 23% for Poland, 19% for Germany etc.) and is aplied for every package with declared value above gift limit

so eventually it means: local US (state dependent) tax + shipping costs from local (Italy) warehouse + EU custom fees

I know this from my experience, as I shopped from US many times

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I am afraid that there is no hope for S4 Exynos with LTE in comming weeks. look at this (after Google RUS->ENG translation):

The model comes in two versions, the first and greatest mass with which this device appears in most markets, it's Snapdragon 600 (clock speed quad core processor from Qualcomm to 1.9 GHz, Adreno 320 graphics co-processor). At the same Exynos 5410 Octa built on ARM-architecture big.LITTLE and uses two quad-core processors (collectively, the eight cores) on a single processor architecture Cortex A7 (the frequency of each core up to 1.2 GHz) on a single processor Cortex-A15 (frequency up to 1.8 GHz ). Graphics co-processor in this case - PowerVR SGX 544MP3 533 MHz.

The need to use the first wave of the decision to launch Snapdragon 600 is due to the fact that in this case, the company immediately receives support LTE. In its own processor Octa it is not until August 2013. With the support LTE users at the same time lose some performance (Octa wins and visible in the synthetic tests), as well as time-consuming job (here the difference between 10 percent and above). In general we can say that the Exynos was more productive (this is a blow to HTC One, which uses a Snapdragon 600).
​

http://www.mobile-review.com/review/samsung-galaxy-s4.shtml

for me, Eldar Murtazin from Mobile-review.com is reliable source
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] demlasjr:
If you click buy on their website there is no additional fee added. If they ship to their warehouse first they will not charge you the additional taxes, but the price they have on the website, modified to have European taxes I think. I'm okay to pay the taxes, but I don't think they will tax me more expensive than the version of s4 they have on the national website...
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Brendo:
Previously I've bought from Expansys UK (pay the price before VAT tax +postage) and they just send me stock from Australia warehouse. Am checking if they still do that (and which warranty was applied)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Diamond 2 owner:
You are right, but it is all about this "price modification to have European taxes". For sure, if you receive package through Italy temporary warehouse you will not be charged by customs (inter EU packages are duty free).

---------- Post added at 03:22 AM ---------- Previous post was at 03:04 AM ----------

this "price modification procedure" takes place in old fashion human<->human way:) look at this:

Shipping Information

The table below shows the costs by package weight, destination and arrival estimate of packages shipped from our US warehouse in Illinois. A cell phone package usually weighs about 2lb. INTERNATIONAL ORDERS: Please note that our order processing team may contact you with further shipping charges prior to shipment, based on delivery country.​

http://www.expansys-usa.com/delivery.aspx
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] demlasjr:
With the price on their website + shipping + national tax, the final price will be somewhere 730 euros.

If they will remove the 6% tax (Illinois tax) and the shipping (which I think it's cheaper for national orders, if not free), the final price will be around 660 euros, which is lower our same with the local prices for the Snapdragon version. So still a win for me
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ziggazee:
Does anyone know what the total cost will be in British pounds? I will order it as soon as i get 100% confirmation that it is the exynos version.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] demlasjr:
No idea mate, it's hard to guess because depends on the taxes they will add. However, you can start by adding your national tax on the price they have on the website and they use Google search to convert (like "X dollars to pounds" ).

I'm starting to have doubts about the GT-I9500. It seems like the GPU is pretty weak (no native OpenGL 3.0, way lower Glbenchmark score) :rolleyes:

It's the Octa really worthing?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Brendo:
delete
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jastonas:
Where did you see these results?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] demlasjr:
Here: http://gfxbench.com/compare.jsp?D1=Samsung+SHV-E300S&D2=Samsung+SGH-I337M&cols=2

:(
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jastonas:
It says that it has Opengl 3 capability. And still, I don't know how that is different from the competition. Does the Adreno 320 offer more? I think the powervr is killing any other gpu currently. At least this is what benchmarks show.

You also talked for low GlBenchmark scores but for the exynos version there are no benchmarks yet apart from quadrant and antutu, which both measure gpu as well, and both killed the snapdragon.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] demlasjr:
Adreno 320 have native OpenGL 3.0, PowerVR just some extensions (not 100% OpenGL, but still enough). Those benchmarks on GLBenchmarks are real benchmarks from GT-I9500 and GT-I9505, but the situation can change soon, that's true. I'm curious if any firmware will switch the situation soon or not :/ 3-4 fps doesn't makes huge differences however, but I'm kinda scared about incompatibles games...grrrr....
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jastonas:
What "those" benchmarks? There are no gl benchmarks.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] demlasjr:
Check my link above. I edited it hour ago, probably while you were replying LOL
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] CQ7:
Yes, I live in Italy and have bought a Galaxy S4 Exynos version on Expansys-USA.com.

They said that is gt-i9500 for sure and if i live in Italy they can send me the GT-i9500 EU Unlocked.

They will send the item to the european office (FR) as soon as they receive the first stock and form there will be shipped to my address, my order now has been transferred to the italian office of Expansys and the status is "Awaiting Stock".
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] demlasjr:
They asked me to contact their UK office for quote, because they will remove the 6% US tax and will add 21% local VAT in order to know the price and so, but passed 24 hours and no answer yet :/
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lastshady:
found this

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Samsung-Gal...0872956351?pt=Cell_Phones&hash=item2ec4f611bf
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Diamond 2 owner:
in the meantime Expansys USA removed all the LTE markings from their page http://www.expansys-usa.com/samsung-galaxy-s-4-smartphone-black-mist-16gb-unlocked-247538/
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jastonas:
I have to ask them if I can buy tax free. If yes, I will buy it :)

From European stores, I sure can.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ziggazee:
Can you let me know how much it will cost you in total? Im wanting to order it aswell
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] demlasjr:
Sure, I'll PM you as fast they answer me, don't worry. I will contact them again tomorrow.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lastshady:
could you please tell me too?

I really want to buy it:)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] demlasjr:
Okay. No problem.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] demlasjr:
Sorry for doble post, but it cames like an update, so....

After 2 days they came up to me with a "quote" :/

The US team told me clearly that I can get the Octa. Bunch of "#$"$"%!"%.

I replied to them, let's see if the next answer will be better.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ziggazee:
The price has gone up to $799. im going to wait till the price drops.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lastshady:
ok

thx:laugh:
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] demlasjr:
Second email from him. I'm getting allergy at this guy..... What an idiot.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] BigKingXXL:
Hi, i ordered the s4 octa from expansys USA and just got the Information about the Price (To Germany) prices in Euro

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *593.63

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *shipping * * 9.90

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * German tax (19%) * 114.67

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *--------

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 718.20 euro

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *--------

They told me, that They will import the s4 to their storage in france and send it to me.

It's the s4 with the octa core and no lte. One disadventage is, that there will be no warrenty in europe, you will have to send it back to the states for Support.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jras87:
Where to buy S4 9500 Exynos 5 EUROPE

Hi people :D

If anyone know where to buy S4 Exynos on Europe Tell me something PLS

Thanks a lot :D
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] demlasjr:
Finally, some smart people working out there. They told me that about warranty also. All I need now is to compare if really worths buying the Octa or S600 version.

Why are you so dumb, can't you just read this thread and even the last 3 posts before you ?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jras87:
Thanks ;)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ziggazee:
I thought they would transfer the warranty to the European manufacturer. I won't be getting this phone if it comes without European warranty, especially now that people have the phone and are experiencing hardware problems already.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] BigKingXXL:
Well, here are a few informations i gathered these days about ordering the s4 from the US-Expansys-Shop :

- You will only have the US-Warranty, that means, that you have to send it back to the USA in a warranty case. This includes, that you have to pay the shipping from your country to their support AND back from an US-Address to your country.

- You will get the S4 GT-9500i with a "Octa"-Core Exynos CPU and NO LTE ( the Exynos supports LTE but its not enabled )

- If you have some shops that provide additional insurances in your country, they maybe cover some damages that might occur to your phone, but they wont replace it with another 9500i in case of total loss.

- The Exynos costs about 718,20 Euro (Germany) (Expansys USA) and the Snapdragon about 649,00 Euro (Amazon) --> 10,7 % more expensive

- In the Antutu Benchmark the Exynos : 28018 Points vs Snapdragon: 23607 Points --> 18,7% more speed

- It is believed that the exynos will boost the battery life, because of its power saving 4 - Cores.

- Especially the resell price of the exynos version will be a lot higher in europe

So in my eyes the Exynos version is worth it.

Benchmark: sammobile.com/2013/04/10/galaxy-s4s-latest-benchmark-confirms-samsungs-exynos-5-octa-kills-qualcomms-snapdragon-600/

Batterylife and other information: phonearena.com/news/Whats-the-holdup-with-Samsung-Galaxy-S4s-Exynos-5-Octa-version_id41408
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] demlasjr:
[MENTION=1541511]BigKingXXL[/MENTION]: Yes, more CPU speed, less GPU speed and also no OpenGL ES 3.0 support like Adreno 320.

USA warranty is 1 year, while the European warranty is 2 years :/

And oh...yeah...Snapdragon gets 24-26k, not only 23k. Seems like they tuned a bit the device since those test models.

If I want the Octa model in Spain, here the taxes are 21%. I will pay 730 euros. I hate the European tax sh*t.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jogefo:
Hey you guys. For all that want the Exynos I9500 is available in the UK. I bought one on ebay.co.uk and I should have it next week.No tax within the union. I payed 570 euro for it but is locked on 3 network. I am sure I will be able to unlock it somehow.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] demlasjr:
I don't trust ebay. I want warranty and everything...
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] raw235:
Nothing yet

any updates? nothing available yet as far as i can see. most from ebay is listed wrong.:crying:
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Cuapy:
Can someone who have the Exynos version, share with us where he did buy it? I would really lay my hand's on it, but paying all the freakin taxes for getting one from US is not really an option to me... (23% VAT yay...)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] so_ony:
Bought mine from ebay.co.uk and shipping was within 3 days and i got my 1 year warranty ;) all for 590€ think this is a good deal :)

So it is your choice but i am lucky. The mobile phone will be tested of any failure before they send it to you.

If somebody want more information just pm me :)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] inolvidable:
Got mine at revo-digital.com for 545£. I ordered a Sunday from Spain and it arrived on Wednesday. The phone has Arabia Saudi location

Hope it helps

¡¡So say we all!! from my GT-I9500
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] criszz:
i buyed mine from here http://shortcutcomputer.ro, also Arabia Saudi location, made in vietnam
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SevenD2:
I also got mine from revo-digital.com and they include taxes in their price though I only paid £515 for mine O.o

They do other currencies too and it's free shipping :D
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Cuapy:
Which distribution this is, as well Saudi Arabia, or a diff one? Well i would pay around 470 euro for it oO so it's less than GT-I9505 on the Polish market :eek:

But what i am concerned about, is the warranty.. I've send them a query, lets see what will they say.

Anyway to all you guys that bought at revo - how would you rate them? Would you recommend them, knowing that mostly this is a gray import from hong kong or smth?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Silverxxl:
I got it 2 days ago here Ordered'm still waiting for my i9500 with one year warranty.

EBay London ;)

Galaxy s2 cm10.1
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SevenD2:
I think mine is UAE, they

say

they have full "door to door" warranty which is that they send a courier to you to pick up the defective phone and send out a new one before they get it.

Yeah it's most likely a gray import, but I haven't found anything wrong with the phone yet.

I would make another purchase with them again if I needed to.

Mine was shipped from HK took 4 days to get to the UK
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sadekmefti:
GT-I9505 Snapdragon version is really better !
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Cuapy:
Edit:

Deleted.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jastonas:
Based on what?

The slower benchmarks? Or the non existent development for it?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SevenD2:
Just looked at their terms and conditions

So you'll have to pay for delivery but warranty is still valid by the looks of things
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Cuapy:
And your statement is based on? Once there will be proper sources for the 5410 platform, Exynos will start to shine and will show the true power of this phone. Snap had nothing that could beat the competition.

Would be easier to decide if someone would actually use their warranty service.. But i guess you cannot have everything ;)

Edit:

EDIT:

Well they've replied and unfortunately they do not ship to Poland or anywhere near so i could pick the delivery.. So i can either wait for Exynos to be dropped to some local markets in europe or i can get Snap version//wait for Note 3...
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sadekmefti:
Based on this: there is no source code for the Exynos :D

Sent from my GT-I9100
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Cuapy:
Sources for 5410 platform should come in July. At least that's what you can find here in dev sections. An bear in mind that Note 3 will be build at the same platform, so yea Exynos>Snapdragon in each aspect.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jastonas:
Yet, there is much more development for the exynos version!!!!

Imagine what will happen with the sources released.

And still... this can't make a phone better or worse.

Even if sources weren't released, 95% of users would still benefit from the I9500.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] raw235:
i bought mine from italia: http://www.ebay.de/itm/Samsung-Galaxy-S4-IV-/200918509681?pt=Smartphone&hash=item2ec7ad2871

24 month eu warrnenty, eu tax invoice. they took almost a week to ship it, but then with express 48 hour shipping. i ordered a black and got a white one, but i dont care, looks great in my black case, and its the exynos :)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] C-killa:
check dis

https://github.com/codeworkx/android_kernel_samsung_exynos5410

Edit- now it works
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] raw235:
link broken
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jastonas:
I dont know much about development...

What does the link show us?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Cuapy:
Kernel sources for Exynos 5410 platform. The ones people said they do not "exist" ;)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] badpixel:
I bought mine from import-handy.ch

took one week till it was delivered from korea to germany. 32gb 1year waranty 950€.
[Micromax A110] mohsin.r.munshi:
how i install Multiple ROM in Micromax A110.??? please help.......:confused:
[Micromax A110] !nNOcEnT_DeViL:
Don't know how it works or if it is possible or not... But u can try multiple accounts like that in a windows pc. U can try User Management or SwitchMe Multiple Accounts from play store.

Hit Thanks if helped
[Micromax A110] mohsin.r.munshi:
I Read that in many phone there will use multiple rom but i want to know that is micromax A110 Support or not.... so....... I need this for test my ROM its easy way to test my rom..... When Its not working u can easily swap ROM and your mobile get Start without Deleting data....... so..... i want to knw........
[Micromax A110] !nNOcEnT_DeViL:
I don't hav any idea buddy. Better u try it as u r a dev.. Alll d best for ur development!
[Micromax A110] Rahulsingh190:
Multi boot is related to kernel u need a modified kernel to support.. multi boot
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bobsie41:
I will be receiving my new device today and I am having a bit of a dilemma. For the first time, I am considering running my device stock un-rooted as I really like to have the skygo app which will only function on an un-rooted device. The problem is, I know the 3 dot menu will really do my head in. :(

I am coming from the hox + were this menu can be disabled without root so, firstly, could somebody tell me how prevailent this is at present? Are there still a lot of apps with this problem?

The ideal solution for me would be to have skygo working on a rooted device but I have searched and searched and have not been able to find a solution for this. Is there one?

Also, perhaps a noob question, is it possible to root the device, remove the 3 dot menu then un-root it and still have this modification on place?

Any observations and help would be grately appreciated.
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tdingene:
This is also the main reason I rooted. There are still a LOT of apps with the 3 dot menu and it is unbelievably annoying to see that black bar so often. I don't know why htc didn't just leave the option to long press back for menu in the stock Rom.
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] wyase9:
Yes, the 3 dot menu is there for many apps. Yes, it is annoying. However, seeing as the screen is an decent size and I have always had the 3 dots since owning the phone, I am used to it now, it doesn't bug me all that much.

Also, I think there is a decent chance this will be fixed when htc send out an update.

Sky go just recently updated to include working on the HTC one, who knows how long it will last.... Which is why I would say to stick with Unrooted for now if you are a sky go user
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] omar302:
Since you already have a HOX+, enable the on screen menu & check the apps you frequently use if they are updated & don't need the menu button anymore. This way you will know if it will bother you or not.
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dr9722:
Root the stock rom on your device, disable 3 dot menu, remove the Superuser binaries, install SkyGo. Works a treat!
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] spowney:
If someone would like to confirm this as working....

I'd be more than happy with such a solution.