Does anyone know if the US variant has the dual-SIM capability?
I think OP was referring to this image. Notice the middle model.
I think OP was referring to this image. Notice the middle model.
Could you link to a source for this chart? The lack of LTE band 17 in the AT&T model is a glaring omission to me. I'd like to confirm the models and bands are correct.
Well, as another poster pointed that model doesn't have VoLTE.
But I think what the OP meant was that even though Samsung still advertise them as different models, the underlying hardware is in fact exactly same (e.g. to save production costs), and the difference is entirely tweakable in software, thus rendering this graph moot.
I think the claim is based on the single FCC ID for all of the variants, despite the fact that some models have CDMA while others don't and all of them have different LTE bands. With the S6, each variant had its own corresponding FCC ID.I haven't heard this anywhere. It would be awesome if true though. Where did you see that all of the models have the same hardware/radios?
I think the claim is based on the single FCC ID for all of the variants, despite the fact that some models have CDMA while others don't and all of them have different LTE bands. With the S6, each variant had its own corresponding FCC ID.
We'll see if this pipe dream comes true when devices start shipping. I wouldn't get my hopes up, though.
Could you link to a source for this chart? The lack of LTE band 17 in the AT&T model is a glaring omission to me. I'd like to confirm the models and bands are correct.
Well, as another poster pointed that model doesn't have VoLTE.
But I think what the OP meant was that even though Samsung still advertise them as different models, the underlying hardware is in fact exactly same (e.g. to save production costs), and the difference is entirely tweakable in software, thus rendering this graph moot.
Band 17 is not needed anymore. AT&T is broadcasting band 12 MFBI throughout their network now.
This bit of news may just confirm the premise of the OP, but is also bad for those hoping to use one US device on multiple carriers. In a nutshell, the device gets locked to the carrier when the first SIM card is inserted and the device set up:
http://m.gsmarena.com/galaxy_s7_and...cks_to_the_first_inserted_sim_-news-16902.php
This bit of news may just confirm the premise of the OP, but is also bad for those hoping to use one US device on multiple carriers. In a nutshell, the device gets locked to the carrier when the first SIM card is inserted and the device set up:
http://m.gsmarena.com/galaxy_s7_and...cks_to_the_first_inserted_sim_-news-16902.php
No, the imei will have to be whitelisted in Verizons system. Basically, Verizon does not allow devices with IMEIs from other companies with the exception of iPhones and Nexus phones. So it might be compatible, but it won't be as easy.Is it really expected to be that easy to use a T-Mobile S7 on Verizon? T-Mobile leaves them unlocked so you can flash Verizon radios and are good to go?
This bit of news may just confirm the premise of the OP, but is also bad for those hoping to use one US device on multiple carriers. In a nutshell, the device gets locked to the carrier when the first SIM card is inserted and the device set up:
http://m.gsmarena.com/galaxy_s7_and...cks_to_the_first_inserted_sim_-news-16902.php
well, per the FCC, carriers can't keep your device locked... so it still should be relatively simple to take the SIM out, unlock, and put a new SIM in
I'm considering purchasing a T-mobile version since those seem to be more root/rom friendly. I would be using it on AT&T.
I've noticed the LTE bands list on both websites are slightly different, with AT&T variant supporting several more LTE bands than T-mobile. Would this mean the t-mobile variant wouldn't work as well on the AT&T network? Even if the underlying hardware is the same, I'm assuming the AT&T one would need to be rooted in order to pull the modem file out.
AT&T bands (G930A):
4G-LTE Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 29, 30, 38, 39, 40, and 41
T-Mobile bands (G930T):
LTE: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 13, 20
These are even more than what's listed in the graph on post #19.
This bit of news may just confirm the premise of the OP, but is also bad for those hoping to use one US device on multiple carriers. In a nutshell, the device gets locked to the carrier when the first SIM card is inserted and the device set up:
http://m.gsmarena.com/galaxy_s7_and...cks_to_the_first_inserted_sim_-news-16902.php
well, per the FCC, carriers can't keep your device locked... so it still should be relatively simple to take the SIM out, unlock, and put a new SIM in
Probably true but since most of us will have to buy the phone outright now due to no carrier subsidies, couldn't we just buy a T-Mobile version and active whatever bands are needed for lets say Verizon? I have always heard that T-Mobile phones are easier to deal with as far as a Sammy BL goes. I may be way off on my thinking but it was my thought as this was a way around Verizon and AT&T locking down the equipment that we own.
I really hope so. In the past only the Verizon model could work on Verizon, but I think it's about time Samsung changes this and follows the route of the Nexus, iPhone, and Moto direction of one phone that works on all carriers.I'm more interested in the other direction, T-Mobile S7 Edge on Verizon. If that's doable, that would be nice.