Hi @LiquidSnake
The phone will come with a factory fitted tpu screen protector.
However as I prefer the feel of glass over plastic I opt to remove the factory fitted screen protector and replace it with the Whitestone Dome Glass Screen Protector.
I always use this type of Glass Screen Protector.
They are available on their website or on Amazon.
This isn't the cheapest option available but in my opinion is the best due to how it adheres to the display via silicone, and how well it works with the fps.
Don't be put off on how it's fitted regarding the procedure. Just allow plenty of time and watch the instructional video available on their website or on YouTube.
Don't use options where the screen protector has adhesive just along it's edge's only, as these in my user experience tend to pop off and are not very case friendly !
Call quality can depend on a few factors due to cell masts and strength of signal, weather conditions and what the connection is like on the receivers end too.
In my personal experience I've had no issues with call quality with my phone.
VoNR i.e Voice Over New Radio, so essentially voice calls over 5G is very much in it's infancy, especially as 5G is still pretty new, and with 5G not available everywhere, by all Network's and sometines only on specific contract types I wouldn't build too much into this. Maybe as the 5G sector matures over time then it might become more prevalent. Buying a 5G phone's means your future proofing your phone especially if your intending to retain it for a few years
o2 does not let me use 5G on my Payg contract type, and Vodafone UK don't provide 5G where I live, work or commute so I can't comment on whether this works.
I would assume if the network provides the service, and the phone is 5G then I wouldn't see why it won't work !
reddit.com/r/tmobile/comments/p8wf66/galaxy_s21_vonr.
Can you elaborate to what you mean about Samsung Members / Benefits ?
My Samsung Members App is the UK option and has the Benefits Section if that's what you mean.
Yeah, I'm thinking of getting the 'Spigen Tough Armor Case Compatible with Samsung Galaxy S21 - Black'. Honestly, I really appreciate the support you are providing @BandOfBrothers! I'm using Virgin and have checked and it's possible for me to utilise 5G!
What I mean by 'benefits' is that; Are the benefits on a HK variant in the Samsung Members app the same as a UK-brought phone? The screenshot attached are my benefits; are they the same as yours?
What I mean by 'benefits' is that; Are the benefits on a HK variant in the Samsung Members app the same as a UK-brought phone? The screenshot attached are my benefits; are they the same as yours?
Ok, can you suggest any websites/tutorials to change TGY to BTU? All I know is that you find a BTU firmware that had a suitable android version as well as compatibility with your phone model 😎. I would use SamMlbile and other reliable websites to get firmware for this. Then, I would put the phone into download mode, open ODIN on my laptop and load the BTU firmware files on ODIN (AP, BL, CP, Home_CSC files) and press start 😎. I forgot specifically how to do this, but I did change the firmware on an S6 edge to unroot the phone and it worked successfully 😉.
NOTE: I just read on xda and it said that if you have a snapdragon, it is impossible to change to BTU! Screenshot below 🙁. I wish there was a way!
P.S.S: I read on this website though that instead of using ODIN, I can do it through the dialled by using my IMEI number and inputting an USSD code. Then, I select the csc I want (hopefully BTU is there) and it changes as simple as that!! I wonder if that would work... 🤔. Link to website is below:
https://ihax.io/change-csc-samsung/
Finally: Do you trust with having sensitive info and data (banking apps, etc.) on these devices from HK? Did you check your devices was rooted beforehand and had no spyware/dodgy stuff on it? I'm just really worried that something may go wrong, as I have never brought off of WondaMobile before 😮.
NOTE: I just read on xda and it said that if you have a snapdragon, it is impossible to change to BTU! Screenshot below 🙁. I wish there was a way!
P.S.S: I read on this website though that instead of using ODIN, I can do it through the dialled by using my IMEI number and inputting an USSD code. Then, I select the csc I want (hopefully BTU is there) and it changes as simple as that!! I wonder if that would work... 🤔. Link to website is below:
https://ihax.io/change-csc-samsung/
Finally: Do you trust with having sensitive info and data (banking apps, etc.) on these devices from HK? Did you check your devices was rooted beforehand and had no spyware/dodgy stuff on it? I'm just really worried that something may go wrong, as I have never brought off of WondaMobile before 😮.
Hi @LiquidSnake
Yes I looked at the phone using the app CPU-Z and PhoneINFO to ensure the phone hadn't been changed in any way.
Don't be concerned about this as the phone's in my opinion are clean.
I've now been using this phone for nearly a year with zero issue's with my banking app or hardware or software related.
Touch wood 😉
WondaMobile keep you informed throughout the process from buying the phone to sending updates.
The delivery was exceptionally fast.
Take a look at the reviews on TrustPilot.
trustpilot.com/review/www.wondamobile.com
Good call by @ironass if that's the case with changing a csc on a Snapdragon imported version of the phone. 👍
Sammobile.com and xdadevelopers.com are the best places to learn what can be done @LiquidSnake
As I said I've never had the need to have to do this kind of change on my phone's.
To be honest I've not had much usage from the Samsung Members Benefits Section either apart from some money of specific eligible accessories.
As I mentioned I can use my Uk Samsung Note 10+ 5G or my partners Samsung Galaxy s20 to access these if required.
The rest of the Samsung Members options work just fine.
i.e the main homepage and GetHelp Section which includes the Diagnostic Tools so it isn't a deal breaker in my case.
