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  • 19-03-2015 6:18pm
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    XVII
    Registered Users Posts: 338 ✭✭


    Hey guys, quick question: what to watch out for when buying an Android phone in USA to be used in Ireland?
    I know that it needs to be unlocked for GSM. Is there anything else?
    Is US Android firmware different from EU one? I'm looking at LG G3 for instance. Will I need to tweak it after bringing it from USA?
    Thanks!


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    ardmacha
    Registered Users Posts: 7,476 ✭✭✭ardmacha


    The frequency bands may differ, certainly for 4g, and it isn't a simple matter to change these, so be careful which version you get.


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    XVII
    Registered Users Posts: 338 ✭✭XVII


    Yeah, I checked those, and I don't really plan to sign up for 4G plan for the moment anyway.
    What about the firmware though, is everything fine in that regard? Says Android 4.4.2 (KitKat) OS.


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    daytob
    Registered Users Posts: 1,900 ✭✭✭daytob


    any firmware should be ok. where are you going? have you checked coverage where you are going? wife and i go to tmobile when we go there and its not a problem except when we go across to wisconsin. :confused: then its like the arsehole of the burren


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    XVII
    Registered Users Posts: 338 ✭✭XVII


    nah, not going anywhere. Getting a gift from family.


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    daytob
    Registered Users Posts: 1,900 ✭✭✭daytob


    grand so, just make sure it is not cdma. those phones tend to be cheaper and then they wont work over here at all and you probably couldnt get them unlocked either way even if it did


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    Mantis Toboggan
    Registered Users Posts: 17,849 ✭✭✭✭Mantis Toboggan


    Try get the droid turbo!

    Free Palestine 🇵🇸



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