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[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] usa144:
The thing is that the Global version (G935F) which is factory unlocked, without any carrier branding and without any kind of bloatware is very attractive for many people and are willing to pay extra in order to have one of these phones in a country where all of the phones sold are tied to a carrier and have lots of branding and bloatware.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] SlyUK:
Ah thats the answer I'm looking for, makes sense. Thanks :)
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] gadget069:
Actually your paying less buying the unlocked. I believe AT&T wants $798 as well the other providers are selling for over $725.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] mrcricket23:
I usually rather buy locally in case of warranty issues, but I decided kind of late to purchase and it was out of stock in bestbuy. Ended up purchasing from 232Tech also Tuesday evening, with the regular free shipping that comes with it. To this morning still shows in pre-shipment since Wednesday :(. According to eBay should be here Tuesday.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] osmosizzz:
If you have a credit card and make your phone bill payment with the credit card, you automatically get insurance. Most people don't know this. If not, there is always squaretrade. Used them to fix my s6 edge last year, they are to their words.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] nabeel24:
Got a couple of questions for you guys.

I currently have AT&T and want to buy the Exynos version from the ebay seller as well because it's free of bloatware and carrier branding. I'm guessing from what I've read as well, I won't have any issues regarding using it with AT&T since the bands are given on that version.

Will there be anything I will be missing using the Exynos in the US?

Correct me if I'm wrong but Samsung Pay and AT&T wifi calling won't work? Anything else I'm missing here?

Will I be able to get the updates faster because it's not carrier branded? Also do credit cards like "AMEX" cover these purchase's as part of their purchase protection?

Not sure if eBay purchases are covered or if anyone has experience in this area...

Thanks for answering all these questions! Trying to make the right decision before purchasing.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] erapmicks:
were u able to get your package?
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] osmosizzz:
I'm going to use mine on AT&T. Apparently Samsung pay and AT&T volte won't work (Samsung needs to bake volte on their software). Samsung pay may work but apparently an update removes it (won't take the update if it's not on the phone already). And you should be covered by eBay buyer's protection. If you want warranty, you're out of luck. Buy squaretrade or any other third party for insurance. I'll be doing squaretrade as I've done in the past

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Not yet. Patiently waiting
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] erapmicks:
bro!! you hold the key if im getting this device or not lol. i wanna see where the device is made from like vietnam or korea. makes a big difference for me.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] osmosizzz:
Just got mine.. It says manufactured and engineered by Samsung in Vietnam

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Also, a quick update to those worried, the phone isn't region locked. Popped my sim card and service showed up
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] usa144:
Why is it so important? you made me wonder :P
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] erapmicks:
devices manufactured in korea has superior quality than vietnam. FACT. i compared S6 korea and vietnam side by side. and its a KNOWN FACT
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] usa144:
Interesting, good to know. Thank you.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] thunderroid:
Was it sealed, or did they opened and manually unlocked it?

Can u post some pics?

Also what kind of charger did they gave u?
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] osmosizzz:
It was sealed. Well the sticker was sealed. And I'm already using it. Took only two pictures. And it came with the charger UK charger.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] thunderroid:
Nice.

3 pin or 2 pin - charger ?
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] thunderroid:
Awesome, so what do u think (of the phone), is everything good, I want your honest openion. :o
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] osmosizzz:
So far what I've noticed is that the device doesn't really get as hot as my note 5. Nova launcher has some trouble with the software. It freezes a lot. Speaker is barely more quiet than the note 5 speaker and to me, doesn't sound as tinny as the reviewers say. The phone stutters a little more than my note 5 but it may just be the software. The phone is made in Vietnam But it has African firmware (Kenya)
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] el7145:
African firmwares, wtf

So they didn't include a us charger?

Edit: oh I see they included an adapter?
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] thunderroid:
African firmware, seriously.

But we can flash UK firmware right, its G935F, so it will accept it.

BTW, what do you mean by - "The phone stutters a little more than my note 5" ??

If you have a memory card, can you please check whether it has the wake lag? - http://xdaforums.com/galaxy-s7/help/galaxy-s7-slow-to-wake-t3326304

Thanks,

I think its time for you to change your signature :p
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] osmosizzz:
Yeah they included an adapter in the shipping bag. And yeah. weird. Im about to flash the UK firmware. There are newer firmwares available from other countries however.

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Yeah about to download The UK firmware and flash that but whats bugging me is nova launcher constantly freezing. never had this issue before. Maybe I should download a newer firmware.. And the stuttering was because I was using the phone. Ive set it down to charge and its smooth with little to no stutters. and yes, I have the 64GB Samsung Pro card (not the plus but the old pro). screen takes a split second to turn on after you press the power or home button but it's not something that'll bother me.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] thunderroid:
The Changelist: 110166628 is same for all the firmware available in sammobile.com, I don't think they are updated (all are same), I will also flash the UK firmware, downloading now, hee.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] osmosizzz:
Checked the revision numbers and they're different. But if the changes are the same then it doesn't matter. Anyways dont want to de rail the thread. About to send you a pm
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] el7145:
Keep us posted you guys on how the flash goes, ill probably flash the uk one too tommorrow when my phone comes

I love Africans, they are some amazing people, some of my best friends are African (Donald Trump), I just dont want their 3rd world firmware. :p
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] usa144:
What is so bad about it? What is the difference?
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] erapmicks:
Does action launcher work?
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] el7145:
LOL, honestly I have absolutely no idea...none whatsoever

I guess i just have a sentimental feeling about my tea loving brethren in the UK, and so based on sentiment alone for the British population, i choose to odin to a uk firmware, i think
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] usa144:
Are you aware that you'll loose some features if you flash it?
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] el7145:
Nope, but Id love to know
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] osmosizzz:
Ma hay features would be lost?
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] thunderroid:
[MENTION=4978910]daLareid[/MENTION] any updates on your tracking?

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How did your flashing went, everything good so far?
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] osmosizzz:
Haven't flashed the firmware yet. Was busy with many different things last night
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] gadget069:
Someone said Nova launcher was laggy for them, I know Nova can be touchy on Marshmallow.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] thunderroid:
I am gonna confess, I really like TouchWiz. Been using it since S2, got used to it. I know it looks cartoonish, but pure android looks too serious.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] daLareid:
Mine came in yesterday and haven't even opened it yet, worked all day long and went out for a bit at night. Doing some errands right now, will try it out later. You get yours already?
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] thunderroid:
Got mine just now, flashed UK firmware, got Samsung Pay with some other boltware that were not present before. SUPER FAST
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] osmosizzz:
So Samsung pay work? I had to sideload it on mine but it keeps saying can't reach server or something like that. I'm actually not going to root the s7 edge just because of Samsung pay
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] thunderroid:
Same
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] osmosizzz:
Sucks. Guess have to wait until it gets released in the UK ?? later this year. Been dying to try Samsung pay since I got the s6 edge.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] thunderroid:
Anybody got Samsung Pay working?
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] kajet915:
Samsung pay works on my att variant. But not sure if that's relevant to your question.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] gadget069:
I wonder if a build prop edit might fix the issue
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] osmosizzz:
Thats what I was thinking but root is needed to even change it

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It works without an issue with the US models. Trying to see if it'll work will the unlocked 935F model
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] thunderroid:
We all know that, but I need to know how to make it work on International variant.

Root is needed as [MENTION=3312860]osmosizzz[/MENTION] mentioned, and if I root, permanently bye bye Samsung Pay

Please let me know if you find any workaround.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] nabeel24:
Got a question. If I am using this for AT&T, will I still get the software updates faster since it is the international version?
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] osmosizzz:
Yeah you will. Had the unlocked note 5 and we got mm before anyone and I've been on tmobile
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] mrcricket23:
So after being stuck in pre shipment since 3/16 until 3/21 , it actually shipped and its getting here tomorrow.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] erapmicks:
Anyone using the exynos version from 232tech on Tmobile USA? If so how is the reception???

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How's the signal with tmobile
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] osmosizzz:
It's fine. Like any other tmobile phone. Band 12 does play a role though. There has been blades where I didn't have signal where friends with tmobile branded phones did.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] ydenyse:
I got my S7 Edge from 232Tech yesterday. Everything, like GPS is working great. My only complaint is that voice calls don't sound as good as my old Note 4. Also, the Exynos variant does not have FM radio and Samsung Pay. And, I think the speaker was better in the Note 4 but at least now I don't have to worry about muffling it with my hand.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] erapmicks:
232tech is sold out already :(((
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] mrcricket23:
But but the real question is. Is it made in Korea or Vietnam ?
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] erapmicks:
Lol Vietnam confirmed
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] gadget069:
Bummer. Mine should be here tomorrow. No to decide between the Edge or my 6p........

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So what is the big deference on where the phone is made? I think someone mentioned the Korean version was a better build quality?
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] mrcricket23:
Not sure on the difference, according to erapmicks its "better" quality. I was just being a little sarcastic as it seems every thread i've read in the last week or so he's been asking everybody where their device was made.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] gadget069:
Got the phone on Friday. I'm not overly impressed with it. Personally the best part of the phone is it's light weight and camera. Not getting the best cell reception which is a bummer. But I'm still getting used to it.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] Rakesh_chandra:
You can't remove their branding by the way. If you want phones without carrier branding buy direct from Samsung. Thanks.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] gclancer:
As long as you get the global unlocked version not the carrier variant, you should be totally fine
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] barondebxl:
Thanks for this. This is an extremely trusted seller, its good to go.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] thunderroid:
So, if I order fom USA, will I have to face any customs related problems?

Thanks
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] SLtAR:
it seems that 64gb variant wont be available for a while as i searched every where and none list the 64gb version, so anyone has any idea where or when it might be available?
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] gclancer:
Not that I am aware of, I bought many phones from asia and UK. no issue with customs at all
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] gclancer:
Hey guys

Handtec UK has the unlocked S7 Edge black color IN STOCK

http://www.handtec.co.uk/samsung-galaxy-s7-edge.html
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] thunderroid:
That is great but nothing if free, not even a case. http://unlocked-mobiles.com will provide free Samsung EO-SG900 Speaker in Silver and a free Redneck Prima Wallet Folio Case in Black :D

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Can you please DM me when you get your S6 Edge :highfive:, I would like to know a few things. Thank so much :fingers-crossed:.

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I know, but way too expencive, no free gadgets :(, and they will not ship before 20-25 march, which sucks.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] barondebxl:
Thank you. The regular S7 black onyx as well
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] daLareid:
UnlockedMobile still comes out cheaper with the speaker, even Clove so thanks for sharing but I'll stick with UM.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] schn1tt3r:
I did try, but their website does not offer them. It just redirects to carrier websites and best buy. I guess I have to wait until they do offer it? Will they ever?

EDIT: Branding should be removable after root right? Replacing one animation for another can't be that hard? Still, I can't get a carrier phone, because even if paid full, it must remain with a carrier for 40 days form what people tell me.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] thunderroid:
No, Samsung doesn't sell phones directly in USA. It sucks, I know.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] schn1tt3r:
They don't at this time? or they don't and won't ever? Because I don't want to be waiting for nothing. I've never owned a Samsung because of horrible touchwiz, so I am used to HTC and having no issues purchasing one factory unlocked from their website.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] thunderroid:
They don't now, and I don't think they will in the future too.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] daLareid:
If you want a US unlocked version because of Snapdragon you might be better off making a purchase from a carrier that's easier to unlock like T-mobile or US cellular, or maybe just pay for an unlock code through a 3rd party online seller. But yeah I don't think Samsung will offer US factory unlocked any time soon.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] Droid_Evo_8:
Would be awesome if it works for Verizon. Speaking of unlock, you guys think I can get it unlocked from Verizon if I were to switch to T-Mobile? (Like it says on this link: http://www.sammobile.com/2016/02/25...-will-carrier-lock-to-the-first-inserted-sim/)

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You cant buy direct from Samsung since it links you back to the carriers. (sadly)
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] schn1tt3r:
Seems that US Cellular does sell them unlocked. I can't buy a T-Mobile one online without adding a plan so I will have to find a way to get it from us cellular. The problem is US cellular does not sell in Florida do settle, Washington which is where two of my friends live. Need to find a way...
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] daLareid:
I've never used Verizon but if I'm not mistaken they operate on CDMA so I'm not sure if it would work on T-Mobile, maybe have a look at the frequencycheck website.

From what I read on that other post they don't sell it unlocked but if you do pay it outfront and request an unlock they will comply. Same here, US Cellular isn't even available down here in TX.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] Droid_Evo_8:
Yea, you're right that Verizon is on CDMA while Tmobile and AT&T are using GSM. Would be awesome if I can use the S7 on any carrier just like my Nexus 6p.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] Tidbits:
Eventually sometime in the very near future Verizon will fully be GSM based and they'll retire their CDMA network. That's been their plan but they are not ready to transition that way yet.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] daLareid:
That's the beauty of the Nexus line, full stock and factory unlocked. I was actually tempted on the 6P but I kinda like the S7 Edge better.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] Droid_Evo_8:
My thoughts exactly. Same here.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] ekaplan362:
This is the UK version

It comes unlocked and looks to me to be the best choice.

i live in Israel and wanted to preorder in america and get it unlocked but after seeing everyone show less than amazing stats on the 820 versions im starting to lean towards the unlocked 8890 https://www.unlocked-mobiles.com/sim-free-mobile-phones/samsung-galaxy-s7-edge-sim-free-p-84950.html

i mean yes the gpu might be a little less powerful, but lets be honest, we arent going to be able to tell the difference, and this will work on every carrier and seems be be a beast at saving battery...

what do you guys think?
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] thunderroid:
Anybody got the Unlocked version yet ???
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] Santanazz:
I just visit Samsung Store here in my country, Indonesia.. Pre order still ongoing until March 13th and this is Unlocked Version (Exynos) with black, silver, and gold available.. Unfortunately, only 32GB storage available here for both S7 and S7 edge.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] daLareid:
I'm waiting till next week to order, waiting to see if it's cheaper through B&H rather than ordering from UnlockedMobiles.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] cc999:
Nexus 6p

And an unlocked bootloader with one command. Thats something Samsung devises have a hard time with.

So in essence with the Nexus 6P you get, sim free, unlocked bootloader, NO bloatwear at all and one phone works on every

carrier.

CC
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] thunderroid:
Same here, waiting to see if the battery is better than the 820 varient.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] squallz506:
No bloatware at all? I specifically remember having to disable Google+, Hangouts, Play Movies and TV, Play Music, Play Books, Play Games, Newsstand, News and Weather, Talkback, Messages, Sheets, Slides, and Docs on my N5.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] Tidbits:
People always seems to thing it's OK if it comes from Google. Google could put an app to tell people how to make a Sandwich and people wouldn't call it bloat ware.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] Droid_Evo_8:
Not that good :D

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nVK0CwS8kuY
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] mikey_sk:
any s7 purchased from Samsung direct or sim free will be filly unlocked and usable everywhere. Only issue is the EU version may not have 4G in the USA and vice versa as the LTE bands are different, unless all bands are available on all models...
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] cc999:
Bloat

LOL Play games, play movies and play music can be disabled, the rest can be uninstalled if you don't need them.

Samsung apps are with you for good.

Unlocked bootloader? No mention of this - You will never see this on ATT

1 Phone ALL bands/carriers in USA? No mention of this

Sim Free? - You need international model that you will not get LTE in the USA.

I was at Best Buy and was playing around with the S7 E. Nice screen, decent build but the damn

thing had an intermittent lag, just like my S6 when I had that. I think thats the Touchwiz just like

in the S6. If they can fix that along with the usual RAM management it will be a very nice

phone. Pure Google users will not like it.....

CC
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] Travis Bickle:
That's not entirely true, if you buy it from Europe/UK you will have to put an European sim card and make or receive phone calls for 5 minutes before it can get unlocked. Same goes for the American version. The European model with exynos will work with T-Mobile, at&t and I'm not sure what other American carriers, but it won't work with Verizon. European version is carrier unlocked but region locked.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] mikey_sk:
hmm, i know the people at samsung well, will ask and defer back.

i just dont see the logic about making a 5 min call on an unlocked international version of the s7 .... region locking is a naughty practice and I would be appalled if sammy is doing this to its unlocked phones. as this would alienate business users in particular that swap sims when travelling to different regions.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] Travis Bickle:
It gets unlocked after the 5 minute call and you can use it everywhere in the world.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] thunderroid:
Exactily my point, they didn't even fix the 'Android System' battery drain in their latest MushMush MawMaw (Marshmallow).

http://xdaforums.com/s7-edge/help/how-experiencing-android-battery-drain-t3327730
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] daLareid:
I honestly doubt the performance overall (processor, cpu, calls, battery) between SD and Exynos won't be overwhelming enough to make you not want to buy one over the other, at first I was like SD please but now I can settle for the Exynos cause it seems like it'll do just fine for me.

Global version does have bands for most 4G LTE carriers in the US, but it doesn't support CDMA.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] Droid_Evo_8:
I'll take SD over Exynos all day, any day. More support and most likely easier to root. Besides, the Exynos would probably not work for the US market anyways. Thus why we're getting the SD820 instead.