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[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] daLareid:
I understand your preference of the SD because of ROM support but why wouldn't it work in the US? It's already known that it does work on US GSM/LTE bands and not on CDMA. We're only getting SD820 because we got companies like Verizon and Sprint that rely on CDMA networks.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] thunderroid:
Guys, I live in USA, from where would you suddest I buy the S7 Edge unlocked international varient (G935F) ?

eBay - too expencive

Amazon/BestBuy - not available yet

from UK websites (https://www.unlocked-mobiles.com e.t.c)

Others?

I need the phone before 20th March.

Thanks
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] daLareid:
Yeah I wouldn't go for neither Amazon or Ebay, way too overpriced atm. Go for unlocked mobiles, or the following:

https://www.clove.co.uk/samsung-galaxy-s7-edge

http://www.handtec.co.uk/samsung-galaxy-s7-edge.html

Myself I'm most likely going for Unlocked Mobiles since it's slightly cheaper and you get the little bonus which ain't no VR but it's better than nothing. Btw if you do go through UM the default shipping service to the US takes 3-4 days, make sure you choose the one that says 1-2 days as it's only 2-3 pounds more expensive, if it does ship Friday indeed then you should get it next Tuesday tops.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] thunderroid:
Did you place your order already?
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] insomnia:
What about customs when it gets to USA ?

Also, they are noting that they will break seal, activate phone with euro sim, make a 5 minute call to defeat region lock.... I do NOT think i am ok with a non sealed for almost $800 bucks...
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] shollywood:
Customs is a good question, as far as the seal, not a big deal for me as not much they could do with it in that short of time anyway, besides unlock it.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] Tidbits:
That's a load of crock. Note 2, Note 5, Galaxy S6/Edge/Edge+ all work on those carriers and are Exynos processors. The reason is probably more simple than that. It's more likely they couldn't produce enough while producing other chips for other manufacturers. The SD may be cheaper, and quicker to produce.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] peachpuff:
Those canucks up north have samsung stores that sell unlocked phones.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] thunderroid:
I am worried about customs too, but "gclancer" already preordered from unlocked-mobiles.com, I am waiting to see if he faces any problems.

How come sellers in eBay are selling sealed (G935F) version of the phone.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] gclancer:
I actually bought numerous phones from Clove UK in the past and never ever had any issues with customs. Unless you buy boatload of them then you might have to pay import duties. Buying 1 is no biggie and you won't have to pay any duties or customs related issues at all. I work for logistics company so i know.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] thunderroid:
Thanks again assuring me, but I want to wait till you get your phone, I want to know whether or not the phone is trully unlocked, sealed boxed or not, received the gifts they mentioned. Sorry for antagonizing, but you know, its my first time.

Thanks a lot man, could you please knock me when your phone arrives.

BTW, I see that you are already using G935T, are you gonna use both the handsets, just curious. :o
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] gclancer:
No worries, will let u know when i get it. I bought the tmobile version just to see if i like it or not. So far so good but i shouldve bought the black instead of silver LOL
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] ilordvader:
i am looking for a 64gb version

where can i get it from ?
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] daLareid:
No I haven't but I think I will tomorrow. I was going to wait until Friday (actual release day) for B&H to make it available maybe and see if it's cheaper. But if I wait until that day, there's a chance B&H won't make available until a later date, I already know it's the same Global S935F version so it's still Exynos and since it's sold in the US unlocked there's also a chance that might come with a higher price tag, and last if I wait until Friday and it isn't available yet or more expensive then I will miss out on the bonus speaker + case. There's a guy here who already preordered from UnlockedMobiles.

Oh yeah he's the guy I was talking about the preorder from UM, I've did my research and besides him already purchasing from UM and having a good experience I have found some other positive reviews about that site. I will let you know too when I do get the phone.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] thunderroid:
What do you mean by - "I will miss out on the bonus speaker + case", are those only for the pre-order period??? :confused:
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] wolfgart:
get your S7 / S7 Edge from this great store in Italy : http://www.stockisti.com/it/samsung-galaxy-s7-edge-g935f-32gb-black.html

or this great seller : http://www.ebay.it/itm/like/1721153...72115357865&lgeo=1&vectorid=229494&rmvSB=true

and then use this forwarding service to ship to you : http://www.youshopitaly.com/en/

;)
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] Droid_Evo_8:
But they should do it like the Nexus 6p: Available to use on ANY carrier, regardless if it's GSM or CDMA. :(
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] mikey_sk:
yeah verizon really shot themselves in the foot by clinging to CDMA, they desperate to go GSM as most manufactures have to make CDMA versions speficially for Verizon etc which erodes into their margin.

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by the way does the snapdragon 820 GSM model in the usa support the all important 800mhz/band 20 in europe ? if so i will get one, although the exynos 8890 is a fantastic SOC the dev potential on an 820 calls for me like a siren!

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the real reason i am hearing in the industry (a senior peep at MWC told me); is that pressure was applied to Samsung to ensure Qualcomm had exclusivity or near exclusivity in its home market. You would be suprised what things go on behind closed doors :)
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] daLareid:
They should but since Samsung is the most mainstream Android OEM it's probably a must for them to make all sort of deals with carriers. Google aka Nexus is known for offering a choice that is different than what most OEMs are doing which is a phone that is already unlocked by default and ready to use anywhere with the purest version of Android.

I do believe it's a limited preorder bonus only, maybe if they don't run out of stock they'll still offer it after release but I'm sure it's limited.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] Tidbits:
I figured it had to be something completely different than CDMA support. If it was about that then the devices I mentioned would have had SD processors too.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] tissot201:
Does any one know where I can find a S7 Edge that doesn't have the Samsung logo on the front?
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] peachpuff:
China and korea.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] thunderroid:
Here, They are still giving out Free Wireless Charger with Galaxy S6 Edge Plus https://www.unlocked-mobiles.com/sim-free-mobile-phones/samsung-galaxy-s6-edge-plus-sim-free-p-84864.html :o

I emailed them today about the S7 freebies, maybe I will get a reply soon. I really like that Speaker. ;)

I also emailed they about sealed Galaxy S7, they replied the following - "We only break one of the seals to enable us to region unlock the device, so you can use it locally. If you don’t want us to do this, we can send it fully sealed."

What do they mean by one of the seals, any ideas?

And why do they need to unlock it, isn't G930F/G935F already unlocked? I thought they are international versions.

Found this - http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_on_region_lock_you_need_5_min_of_voice_calls-news-7184.php
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] daLareid:
Seems like you already answered your own question :) on the other matter well yeah it could be that they keep offering the free bonus even after the release, I placed my order today but the charge is still pending hopefully it goes through tomorrow, I'll keep you updated.

For the other person who preordered through Unlocked Mobile too, is your order still pending? Not sure if it'll go through tomorrow or maybe until they actually bill me and send the phone.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] thunderroid:
I just ordered mine, could not wait anymore, too excited......

Mine is also pending

gclancer is your order still pending?
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] gclancer:
So i cancelled my order with UM because they put my order on hold for security reasons they said but they actually charged my card on 2/25. It got me so mad and i ordered from handtec instead. Dont really care about the speaker and the case at this point.

The phone i ordered from handtec will be here tomorrow but it's region locked and i didnt know i have to pay an extra 10GBP to have them open the box to make a 5 mins call with a UK Sim. Both UM and Clove do it for free so i thought handtec would too but i was wrong. Now i have a phone that i can not use. I bought a prepaid EU SIM from ebay so i will have to wait for it to arrive then activate the phone with that card. Sucks!

So if you are buying any unlocked EU version, its still region locked. Next time i will buy from NEVERMSRP on ebay instead, their phones are asian version so no region lock at all
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] osmosizzz:
Question, does the UK model have Samsung pay? Thinking about importing the international version but I want to use Samsung pay here in the US. I'd get the snapdragon version here but it seems like you have to be with one of the major Carriers for this to work...
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] tissot201:
Do the Korean or Chinese versions have LTE band 4?
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] thunderroid:
I am so sorry to hear that, totally sucks.

Got a email just now, it says:

The comments for your order are: In Security Check

New order status: Processing

After hearing your story, now I am worried, didn't expect that happening. Did you use your own Card, or someone else's card? Was the shipping address different forn the billing address? If they already charged your card, why place a hold on it? I just don't get it, sucks big time.

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I see that you are already using S7 Edge G935F, can't you check on your phone? I am also interested to know.

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You were right, the free offer is no more, its gone.

I feel bad for gclancer, what about your order status, did it update?
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] osmosizzz:
My signature has it because my note 5 has the 7 edge features so the build.prop has that model number
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] daLareid:
Mine just updated to the same as yours, In security check (processing) but I replied to them asking when the phone is shipping.

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Man I'm bummed to hear that happened to you, hope it's not our case. Also the deal with Handtec seems retarded, like how the heck did they expect you to do it? Besides does it matter if you make the unlock process in the US? don't you need to be in Europe?

I would have gone ebay too but no way I'm paying over $100 more to get the phone.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] thunderroid:
Please let me know if you get a reply.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] gclancer:
I paid UM with my own credit card and ship to my work instead since no one will be home to receive it. I did the same thing when i bought phones from Clove & Handtec. I told UM when i place the order, not only i have to input the credit card # but also the 3 digit security code which should be the validation that i do have the card in my possession. They told me i have to call my bank to ask for some 5 digit code for this transaction so they can remove the hold on the order. The thing that really didnt make sense was if you want to hold my order, why charged my card on 2/25 and wait til 3/8 to hold my order? If it's a fraud, my credit card company would have informed me on 2/25 and stop the transaction. It's just the way they do business doesn't make much sense. So good luck to all of you who order from UM. They might hold your order still even when the card goes through.

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daLareid, i searched XDA and i found someone was having the same issue when that person bought the phone from Europe and try to use it in the US. That person said he bought an EU sim from Ebay with maybe $10 prepaid amount in the sim. He basically insert the EU sim in the phone on the 1st startup then just call the customer service # for 5 mins to get the region lock removed.

For those who still want free speaker/case, Clove still have the offer for just a slightly higher price. If you don't want to deal with region lock AT ALL then go to ebay and buy from NEVERMSRP. I don't think i will buy another EU version from now on when it comes to Samsung phones
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] daLareid:
Will do, probably not until tomorrow though since in the UK I replied well over their office hours.

That's a relief then, might be more hassle but it's good to know you'll get it to work regardless. I actually purchased a Samsung adaptive fast charger from NEVERMSRP a couple days ago since the UK charger that will come with the phone won't do me any good.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] thunderroid:
I can now only hope that they carry out the transaction without any hassel, If they cause any problems, I will go with NEVERMSRP (eBay). I need the phone ASAP, currently using Moto E (1st Gen) as a backup, sucks big time.

BTW, I have a fast carger (from my S6 Edge, which I broke :crying:), will it work exactily like the 3-pin one that I am gonna get from UK, or should I buy a converter?

daLareid my order details page only shows the following

1 x Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Sim Free -------- £516.65

Colour: Black.32GB

No mention of the free Speaker or the case, yesterday it was there.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] peachpuff:
No idea, but that's the only territory that sells unbranded s7's.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] gclancer:
So mu S7 Edge came without any customs issue. Fedex got it to me in 1 day. The sad part is i cant dont anything to it until i get the EU sim i ordered from ebay LOL
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] gclancer:
Italian version and its sealed and shows EU sims only
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] thunderroid:
Awesome, looks cool, can you use it without any SIM ?

Can we have a sneak peek of whats inside the box?
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] gclancer:
Box contents are all the same just like my t mobile version but not going to go too far without the EU SIM
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] thunderroid:
What kind of charger did they gave you? Does it have a carrier branding on the back? It's G935F right?
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] gclancer:
Yeah, its the G935F, EU unlocked version, no carrier branding at all. Startup screen only shows samsung logo and thats it. It comes with the standard EU charger
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] thunderroid:
Thanks a lot mate. Have fun.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] gclancer:
No worries, hope your order will go through with UM:thumbup:
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] gclancer:
So i couldnt contain myself from playing with it. Here're all the apps that came with the phone, much less bloatware compare to my t mobile version
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] thunderroid:
That is very impressive, can you uninstall those Microsoft apps, or are those system apps? I really hate carriers boltware. Please let me know if you decide to install Samsung Pay, I would like to know if it works in USA.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] gclancer:
I am not going to use Samsung pay so not even going to install it.

I disabled all the MS apps, cant really delete them. I also notice exynos runs more fluid than SD820, also a bit quicker when open apps
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] daLareid:
I can see why you're struggling now, buy yeah let's hope it all goes smoothly for us.

I believe that charger should work just fine for you, the charger that comes with the phone won't work cause it's a UK 3 pin plug, down here in the states we can use either 2 or 3 pin but the UK 3 pin is different than ours.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] thunderroid:
I knew it, take that SD820 :p
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] thunderroid:
Any reply on that email yet?
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] daLareid:
Yeah, they said they could need extra validation to okay the order but if they did they would email me if not needed they won't email about it, and stock is supposed to arrive tomorrow (11th) and then they would ship it.

Edit: I had replied back to them asking if they would certainly ship it out tomorrow and provide tracking info, they just replied and said yes they would and they will provide a tracking number.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] thunderroid:
Sounds good so far, lets hope everything goes ok tomorrow.

Thanks for letting me know.

What if the payment is still under security check, will they still ship it out tomorrow?

I don't understand, why the pament is still under security check, it should say something like - Approved or Transferred.

[BTW, can they ship all pre-orders in one day, how many pre-orders do you think they got.]
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] daLareid:
No worries! mine still reads Processing (In security check) but they didn't say they had any issues just that they might ask for some extra validation. Hopefully that isn't needed. I haven't checked but I think payment already went through for my bank yesterday. I sure hope so, I'd like to think they would get enough stock to at least ship out whatever demand they might have had.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] thunderroid:
Payment still under Security Check, do you think they will ship tomorrow? Please let me know if you get any update from them.

Thanks.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] daLareid:
I hope they will, I mean they should. I will check tomorrow 1st thing in the morning lol and will update you. If you get an update first do let me know as well.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] rjayflo:
So it's a trade-off as far as bloatware....international comes pre-loaded with MS bloatware.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] thunderroid:
Did you get the email, they delayed it. :crying:

I cannot wait that long, I think I will cancel.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] gclancer:
Same thing with Clove, delayed to 3/21. I feel sorry for you man, sucks!
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] thunderroid:
Not even available at http://www.handtec.co.uk/

Royally Screwed

BTW: did u get ur sim?
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] gclancer:
Not getting the sim until early next week so cant really use it. But i did get everything setup. Just need to pop in the EU sim then its good to go with my t mobile sim.

Really want to use it coz exynos is so much more fluid and faster than SD820.

Try Nevermsrp, they usually have them quick. Good luck my fiend!
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] daLareid:
Yeah I did, damn BS but this ain't their fault though, stupid Samsung supposed to be one of the biggest OEM and can't even keep up with demand for their flagship on a release day. And yeah I also checked Clove and Handtec they're display the same delay. I'm thinking I'm just gonna pull the trigger and get the 6P now that is $50 off with an extra $50 gift card from B&H.

Edit: I got this reply from them, hope they do get it sooner or else I'll just go 6P.

We are working with Samsung to get stock in as quickly as possible and will update customer closer to the 21st with more further details. We hope it comes in before this date which it could do.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] KuHaKu:
Same for Australia =-= But they didn't have Black Onyx in stock so I preordered from a retailer
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] thunderroid:
I contacted clove, they said the same thing as UM, then I asked for a approximate date without any speculation, they said either 23rd or 24th.

I will leave the country on the 25th, then I emailed UM about it, they replied that thay expect to get the phone to me brfore 25th.

This is driving me nuts.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] insomnia:
handec has them in stock right now... (some models)
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] daLareid:
No wonder why you need it quicker than I do. If they do stock it the 21st tops, and your purchased the FedEx Priority (1-2 days) shipping you would definitely get it before that.

Edit: F*** me! UM apparently doesn't work weekends and I'm stuck with not being able to cancel my order when these just came up for a cheaper price :(

http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Samsung...eae9c3c79b3&rpp_icid=56e1f420e4b09e91dadecf72

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Samsung-Gal...eae9c3c79b3&rpp_icid=56e1f420e4b09e91dadecf72

Yeah but way more expensive and they even charge extra for unlocking the phone, I'd much rather wait a couple weeks.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] shollywood:
Cancel the order via email, I did.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] thunderroid:
The bank charged me $22

FOREIGN TRANSACTION FEE________________$22.80

WWW.UNLOCKED-MOBILES.LIVERPOOL L1_____$760.10

If I cancel the order, will they charge me again?

(BOA VISA Credit Card)

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I am so disappointed right now.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] daLareid:
I think we're stuck with either cancelling through our banks, I already sent them an email or wait till Monday do it over email as well.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] ekaplan362:
Is this a scam?

I also ordered one from them and needed it to be in NY by the 20th so my friend could bring it to me in the middle east (avoid extra 34% if shipped here) but now they say they dont have stock....is this for real? i might have to cancel and get the phone some other way. do you know any other sites?

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Im in the same boat, I live in Israel, having it shipped to the US for a friend to bring over (to avoid 34% extra tax and fees) but he is leaving on the 20th...

have one more friend coming on the 24th but that is it, I called them to ask what is up, they didnt really give any answers other than we are doing our best....

Might have to cancel and buy from somewhere else... i hate this...why cant it just be easy to give companies money
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] thunderroid:
UM f***ed us, and now its availavle on eBay @ $699

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Samsung-Galaxy-S7-Edge/301891603377

This is not fair at all.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] ekaplan362:
I emailed them over at Ebay to see if it will indeed make it in time. If it is I will cancel with UM. If they can not guarantee i might just wait it out and take a risk
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] thunderroid:
When u called them (UM), what exactily did they say.