I have been debating whether to get a carrier version of the Note 7 (AT&T in my case) or wait for an unlocked US version. I have always bought a carrier phone. But, I am tired of buying carrier phones with all of the non-removable bloatware and slow updates. I know about disabling apps (when able to anyway!) and being able to hide them in the app drawer. I also don't like how carrier versions of phones sometimes have features removed/hidden/disabled. These are my primary reasons for wanting to get an unlocked phone as I most likely won't be changing carriers. So I am debating as to whether or not it is worth it to wait for an unlocked US version. But I guess a lot will depend on how long the wait is... Does anyone have an idea of how long after a release date that unlocked/unbranded US version of phones from Samsung become available?
How long to wait for Unlocked US version of the Note 7?
- Thread starter pjniez
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Let me just place this right here:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01JMLVEJ...ag=hawk-future-20&ascsubtag=UUacUvbUpU5336148
Hint: August 31st.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01JMLVEJ...ag=hawk-future-20&ascsubtag=UUacUvbUpU5336148
Hint: August 31st.
That appears to be the unlocked international version.
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As Lobwedgephil pointed out, this is an unlocked international version. I would like a US unlocked phone. This one doesn't even have a warranty. I wouldn't buy a new phone without a warranty - especially a $900 one...
WHOOPS!!! I just double checked the price on that one and it's $999.99 and no warranty??? No way!
You can buy the international unlocked one from b&h. Comes with 1 year b&h warranty
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/prod...tml/BI/20079/KBID/13844/SID/UUacUvbUpU5337757
ehosey2
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^I have bought several electronic items and accessories from B&H Photo and have never had any problems. They are an excellent retailer.
oditius
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I get mine tomorrow... The tech I was talking to said there is a BIG update in the pipeline that will need to be done when you start up...
As you can tell from the next poster talking about what I said in post 4, it wasn't just a quote. Not a big deal, just wondering why it was deleted.
Ah, you posted within the quote, making it look like just a quote. Anyway I fixed it for you
mhw100
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Can't you just order direct from Samsung now? In Canada you can order online direct or go to a Samsung store.
mhw100
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There doesn't appear to be any big reason to get an unlocked (other than resale is easier) vs a carrier though does it? My understanding is once you put your SIM in the bloat is downloaded?
mhw100
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Even if they are unlocked direct from Samsung? How would Samsung know which carrier you were going to use?
sangs
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If it's anything like the unlocked US version of the S7 and S7 Edge, don't waste your time. Mine never received an update, wouldn't do wi-fi calling (Verizon) and had several other issues. It was then that I realized carrier bloat is not that big a deal for me.
mhw100
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