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I have been using it with AT&T via the SIM that came out of my Galaxy Note 10+.

Using. https://samfw.com/firmware/SM-S928B I see lots of firmware. Which one would be recommended to work in the US without restrictions? I don't mind not being able to record a call, I just want it to work like a normal US phone..

I use Express VPN at home. Can I use this phone?

No. Craigslist special.

Wow, I hate to think I bought a brick.

Is there another version that I can flash for my region?

I'm in San Diego, CA, USA.

It's model SM-S928B/DS Thanks for the help!!

Thanks for the info. I have never unlocked or updated a bootloader or reflashed a ROM. So I may have some homework ahead of me.. thx...

I only saw it one time, and that was when booting into SafeMode. At this time I am doing a SmartSwitch wifi transfer in an attempt to copy over my apps. The data I can do manually, but copying over apps is the most important. I don't use VPN on the phone, and regardless of wifi or 5G I get the...

Thanks for the update and sorry for my misunderstanding. I powered up into SafeMode and tried to install Evernote. I still get the error "This app won't work for your device". Rebooted into regular mode. I did a DRM reset as I am just guessing at this point. Still no Evernote. I did note that...

No, I am saying I am sure it's not in Safe Mode. According to the Samsung doc, the phone exits Safe Mode each time it reboots.

Wow. Never heard of this. To exit safe mode, reboot your Android device. I have restarted a dozen times and done a factory reset 3 times. No safe mode for me. But thank you..

I don't know. I ran the iemi number and it said it was a "destined for US" phone. I live in San Diego, CA. I purchased the phone from a local shop as a new phone in the box. I opened the box and ensured it worked there. I am not very happy with it. One thing is the screen is super...