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    Post IMEI question

    As far as I know, the 'U1' model is the unlocked version coming straight from Samsung. The 'U' model is locked and tied to a specific carrier (say, AT&T). Apparently it's possible to change the IMEI of a phone, but it's quite a hassle. It's ultimately not a huge deal, since everything is working...
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    Post IMEI question

    >> Previous owner must have registered it already. So that makes warranty meaningless. If it's already registered to someone else's account and I buy that phone from that person, I can no longer register the phone to my own account? That effectively renders the warranty useless, particularly...
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    Post IMEI question

    I can live with the fact that IMEI checking sites report the wrong model number, but it's odd that I keep getting "invalid IMEI" messages when I try to register my device at Samsung.com or through the Samsung Members app. It's not a huge deal, since everything is working perfectly and it looks...
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    Thread IMEI question

    I bought an unlocked Galaxy S20+ on OfferUp (SM-G986U1) at a great price. Everything looks and works as expected. Initially it looked like the software couldn't be updated (Android security update: March 1, 2020; current version: ...ATBN). When I tried to update the software, this message...
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    Post Unlocked S20+ with AT&T now shows 5G on Status Bar!!

    No such luck. You're most likely seeing 5Ge (with a little 'e' at the end), which is just a marketing gimmick for slightly improved 4G LTE. For example, see https://9to5google.com/2020/05/20/att-5ge-android-icon/. You won't have real 5G unless you have a get a real (and undoubtedly) expensive 5G...
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    Post Pixel 2xl issues. Should I get Pixel 4xl or wait for Pixel 4a?

    Also, don't forget channels such as Craig's List or OfferUp. You can find great deals there. I bought a brand-new 128-GB Pixel 4 XL on OfferUp for $400. Awesome deal. The best deals are from people who got something as a present or won it, because they have no financial stake in it; to them...
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    Post Looking for advice.

    Also, don't forget channels such as Craig's List or OfferUp. You can find great deals there. I bought a brand-new 128-GB Pixel 4 XL on OfferUp for $400. Awesome deal. The best deals are from people who got something as a present or won it, because they have no financial stake in it; to them...
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    Thread Verizon model (SM-T867V)

    I was able to find an immaculate Galaxy Tab S6 on OfferUp for a really good price ($300). Rather than the wifi-only model (SM-T860), it turned out to be a Verizon LTE version (SM-T867V). Anything I should know about this model? Does it receive Android updates at the same frequency as the...
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    Post If your not getting the Pixel 3 XL, what is your next phone

    I was lucky enough to pick up a Pixel 2 XL on Craig's List two months ago for $200. An incredible deal, and I've loved this phone. (I came from a Samsung Galaxy S7, which was pretty good, too.) I saw the Pixel 3 XL at Best Buy earlier today, and while I don't have anything against notches per...
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    Post SM-P900 Official Update Other Than 5.0.2?

    No, sorry. Version 5.0.2 is the latest (and last) version available for the Galaxy Note Pro SM-P900. Samsung won't update it any further. It basically abandoned that tablet a long time ago. After picking one up from Craig's List, I rooted it and put the latest Resurrection Remix custom ROM on...
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    Post [ROM][P900/T900][Unofficial] Resurrection Remix 5.8.5 [7.1.2][2017/09/26]

    I just installed this custom ROM on my SM-P900, and I'm really liking it. Is there a way to boost the maximum sound volume? I'm finding that the maximum volume is really low in apps such as Netflix. I'm wondering if there's any way to boost that sound. Thanks! --Ron
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    Post Best way to root SM-P900 on P900UES1CPL1

    Wow, that was easy! Rooting and installing custom ROMs has come a long way since the days when I was experimenting with this stuff years ago. Kingoroot for rooting, official TWRP app to flash custom recovery, install Resurrection Remix, and off you go. Easy peasy. My SM-P900 flies with...
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    Thread Best way to root SM-P900 on P900UES1CPL1

    I want to root my SM-P900 (U.S. version) so I can install custom ROMs, but I'm very rusty when it comes to rooting Android devices. (Haven't done that in years.) What's the best way to root my SM-P900 that's running the latest stock Android (P900UES1CPL1)? I've seen different methods, but none...
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    Post SM-P900 (wifi) with Lineage and stock ROM

    I see I've been a bit lazy by not reading through all the information already on this forum. Apologies! I'll spend some time going through what's already here and post any follow-up questions. The only question that I still have is where to get the official stock ROM for the U.S. SM-P900...
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    Thread SM-P900 (wifi) with Lineage and stock ROM

    I'm going to pick up a Note Pro 12.2 (SM-P900, wifi only) from Craig's List tonight for $150. It'll be my secondary device, in addition to my Galaxy S2 9.7" (SM-T813). I'll use it mostly for media consumption, but I'm also excited to experiment with this thing. I have a couple of questions: I...
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    Post First impressions coming from Galaxy S7

    After taking the Pixel 2 XL on a weekend trip to the Olympic National Park, I continue to be incredibly impressed with this phone. I took some amazing-looking panoramas that were stitched together immaculately (see attached photos). The battery life is also really, really good, even with taking...
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    Post First impressions coming from Galaxy S7

    My Samsung Gear S2 seems to work just fine with the Pixel 2 XL. Granted, though, I don't do anything fancy with it. I just use it for time-telling (of course!) and notifications. --Ron
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    Post First impressions coming from Galaxy S7

    Thanks! I can't believe I was able to pick this up on Craig's List for $250 (with Speck case!). --Ron
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    Post First impressions coming from Galaxy S7

    Also, the keyboard, particularly predictive typing, seems to work much better on the Pixel 2 XL than on the Galaxy S7. --Ron
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    Thread First impressions coming from Galaxy S7

    I've been using a Samsung Galaxy S7 for the past two years (since launch), and I had an opportunity to buy a 64 GB "panda" Pixel 2 XL on Craig's List really cheap. I've had it for a couple of days now. Here are my first impressions (coming a Galaxy S7): - I really, really like it. - I thought...
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    Post Just received over-the-air 8.0 "Oreo" update for AT&T S7!

    Android version: 8.0.0 Samsung Experience Version: 9.0.0 Build number: R16NW.G930AUCU4CRE4 --Ron
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    Thread Just received over-the-air 8.0 "Oreo" update for AT&T S7!

    I just received a 1,700 MB over-the-air Android 8.0 "Oreo" update for my AT&T Galaxy S7! It's updating now. I'm very excited! I'll post more details later. --Ron
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    Thread Options for SM-P905V

    I was able to pick up a 4G/LTE-enabled Galaxy NotePRO (SM-P905V) with official Samsung keyboard case and book cover, 64 GB SD card, and two chargers and USB cables on Craig's List for $200. Pretty good price. Anyway, I'm excited to try out this tablet, particularly the S Pen features. The...
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    Thread [CLOSED]

    For those in the Seattle, WA, area, I have an immaculate Galaxy Tab S2 8.0 (SM-T710) with extras for sale. Moderator Edit: You were requested to read the Forum Rules when signing up... although after 6 years I guess you can be forgiven! XDA suggest https://swappa.com/ Thread closed.
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    Thread Will Tab S2 8.0 (SM-T710) ever get Android 7.x Nougat?

    I believe that the 9.7" version of the Tab S2 already got its Android 7.x (Nougat) update. Will the 8.0 (SM-T710) version ever get this, too, or has Samsung just abandoned this tablet and we're out of luck? --Ron
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    Thread iPhone call sound drops out when Moto 360 shows notifications

    I've paired my 2nd-gen Moto 360 with an iPhone 6S (mostly as an experiment from my usual Galaxy S7). It's all working fine, but one thing is really annoying. If I'm on a phone call with a bluetooth headset and a notification comes in on my Moto 360, then the sound on the phone is cut off...
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    Post Upgrade from Galaxy S6 to S7 worth it?

    Well, I made the jump and upgraded from my S6 to the S7. I sold the S6 on Craig's List, which easily paid for the upgrade plus a nice case and a 128 GB SD card. I'm really glad I upgraded. I loved my S6, but the S7 is better in every way: zippy performance with absolutely no lag, an amazing...
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    Post Are the edges worth it?

    Thanks for your reply. How does the S7 edge camera hold up against the S6 camera? I'm hearing good things about the S7 camera, but it would be good to get the opinion of a user who's used both. --Ron
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    Thread Are the edges worth it?

    I currently have a Galaxy S6, and I'm trying to decide if I should upgrade to an S7 edge or a regular S7. Is the edge functionality worth the extra cost? Thanks! --Ron
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    Thread Upgrade from Galaxy S6 to S7 worth it?

    I'm considering upgrading from my current 64 GB Galaxy S6, which I love, to the S7 or perhaps even the S7 edge (although I'm not quite sure the curved screen is worth the extra money to me). Has anyone already gone that route? How are you liking your S7 compared to your S6? How does the S7...
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    Post SD card access much slower than internal storage?

    [email protected], since you already did what I'm considering doing, how's the upgrade from S6 to S7 been for you? Are you liking it? Something you'd recommend? How's the S7 camera holding up compared to the S6? (I know the reviews are generally very favorable, but it's always good to get the opinion of...
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    Post SD card access much slower than internal storage?

    And they're priced accordingly, too: $150 for 95 Mb/x, 128 GB on Amazon. Would an 80 Mb/s EVO+ (at about $60 less than half) make a lot of difference in user experience? (By the way, I'm not a gamer at all, so I doubt I'll have games or other very large apps on the SD card, just media such as...
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    Thread SD card access much slower than internal storage?

    I currently have a 64 GB S6, and I'm thinking of upgrading to a 32 GB S7 with an 128 GB SD card. (I can upgrade through work and sell my S6, so I'll even come out ahead.) I know that access to the 128 GB SD card is slower than to internal storage, but how much exactly? Would that affect my user...
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    Post Galaxy Tab S2 screen replacement

    If they want $350 to replace the screen, I would simply buy another Tab S2 on Craig's List. If you look a bit, you can find Tab S2 8.0's for less than $300 on Craig's List. I bought mine brand-new on Craig's List with the official Samsung book cover for $280. --Ron
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    Post 9.7 or 8.0?

    I love my S2 8.0! It runs much more smoothly than the S 8.4. On paper, the specs aren't that much better, but in practice I'm seeing a big performance improvement. I thought that the lower screen resolution and 4:3 aspect would bother me, but they really don't. The screen is still gorgeous, and...
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    Post Galaxy Tab S2 thoughts?

    I'm seeing the same thing. Sold my S2 8.4 on Craig's List and bought my S2 8.0 on Craig's List (effectively upgrading for $20). The S2 8.0 is performing way more smoothly than my S 8.4. And that's without any optimizations, such as disabling unnecessary applications and packages (using Package...
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    Post 9.7 or 8.0?

    I took the plunge. I was able to sell my Tab S 8.4 with official Samsung book cover for $260 on Craig's List and buy a brand-new-in-box Tab S2 8.0 with its official Samsung book cover for $280 (also on Craig's List), so I basically upgraded for 20 bucks. Quite a good deal! I'm going to set up my...
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    Post 9.7 or 8.0?

    Well, actually... I just found a Galaxy Tab S2 on Craig's List with an official Samsung book cover, which I was able to negotiate down to $280, so I might take the plunge after all. --Ron
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    Post 9.7 or 8.0?

    I looked into this a bit more. I took my Tab S 8.4 to Best Buy and did a thorough side-by-side comparison with a Tab S2 8.0. I've concluded it's really not worth upgrading to a Galaxy Tab S2 from my original Tab S. It would cost me too much to upgrade, particularly with a new case and a tempered...
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    Post 9.7 or 8.0?

    Or should I just hang on to my trusted, first-generation Tab S? It would cost me about $100 to upgrade to the S2 if I take buying a case and tempered glass screen protector into consideration. --Ron
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    Thread 9.7 or 8.0?

    I can buy a brand-new, unopened-in-box Galaxy Tab S2 9.7 or 8.0 on Craig's List for $300. I'm deliberating which one I should get. I'm leaning towards the 8.0 because of its portability. (I'm coming from a Galaxy Tab S 8.4.) Which one would you get and why? --Ron
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    Post Moto 360 (2014)

    I bought the silver Moto 360 with cognac band on Craig's List for $85. Quite a steal, and I really like this smartwatch. I'm also left-handed and wear the watch on my right wrist, with the button on the right. I have absolutely no issues with that, as you generally interact with the watch by...
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    Post How long does it take to get 5.1.1 OTA?

    Finally bit the bullet and just flashed the 5.1.1 update using Odin. Very smooth process. My phone is running 5.1.1 now. And with Google automatic backup, it didn't even take that long to set up my phone again. --Ron
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    Post Looking for slim and not slippery case

    I would also consider a Speck Candyshell Grip, which is an awesome case. http://www.speckproducts.com/samsung/smartphone-cases/samsung-galaxy-s6-cases/candyshell-grip-samsung-galaxy-s6-cases/GS6-CS-GRIP.html . The list price is $35, but you can easily get it much cheaper online. --Ron
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    Post should I STILL get a 360 this late in the game?

    Just bought a Moto 360 (2014) on Craig's List for $80. I'm coming from a Pebble Steel. Any suggestions for getting the most out of the Moto 360 paired with an Android phone (Galaxy S6)? Any must-have apps? Any must-know tips and tricks? Thanks! Ron
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    Post How long does it take to get 5.1.1 OTA?

    Is it the one in this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/att-galaxy-s6/general/stock-odin-tar-files-g920aucu3boi2-t3213306 --Ron
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    Post How long does it take to get 5.1.1 OTA?

    Is there an *official*, AT&T-sanctioned image that I can use? Will this trip Knox? --Ron
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    Post How long does it take to get 5.1.1 OTA?

    Still nothing (10/13). Is anyone else seeing the same thing? Should it really take weeks and weeks before we get this update after it's been officially released? --Ron
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    Post How long does it take to get 5.1.1 OTA?

    I also have an unlocked AT&T S6, but I live in the U.S., so that shouldn't be an issue either. --Ron
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    Post How long does it take to get 5.1.1 OTA?

    I had read that, too, but I have a 64 GB S6, with some 30 GB free, so that's not an issue.