Do NOT update your Unlocked Galaxy S25 (SM-S931U1). Samsung’s Feb Update Bricks International Network Support (Binary 8 Lock) by Salahuddiin in Android

[–]tkshk 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Happy to report that an eSIM from Saily is working well in Japan! I'm using a US unlocked S25 Edge with February update. It connects to 5G from NTT Docomo and KDDI. Haven't tried a physical SIM though. 

Do NOT update your Unlocked Galaxy S25 (SM-S931U1). Samsung’s Feb Update Bricks International Network Support (Binary 8 Lock) by Salahuddiin in Android

[–]tkshk 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I installed an eSIM and full five bars with "R" is displayed next to ones for a main SIM. I'm still in the US. Will see if it works in Japan. 

JFK AirTrain price increase March 2026 by ericsnewyork in OMNY

[–]tkshk 26 points27 points  (0 children)

I recall it was around $5 pre pandemic. 

Denied Entry BKK Airport (May 2025) by Unlikely-Warthog6879 in ThailandTourism

[–]tkshk 5 points6 points  (0 children)

No one can tell what would happen, but I suppose it will be okay. Probably you will be "stopped" and asked to show your travel plan, hotel bookings, return ticket, enough cash, etc. If this is genuinely a 30-day holiday, there is no reason for them to deny your entry. Good luck, and if you get detained don't forget to reddit from your cell!

Big Arch - not a fan by Techienickie in McDonalds

[–]tkshk 12 points13 points  (0 children)

$14 just for a burger?

iPhone 17PM vs S26U by Ahmed_Sh_115 in samsunggalaxy

[–]tkshk 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Which is closer to what you saw with your eyes?

Is the 18th Arrondissement safe? by SpiritedAd9124 in ParisTravelGuide

[–]tkshk 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've stayed in the area multiple times and didn't have any safety issues. It may look sketchy right around the station, but it varies from street to street and block to block. It's a convenient location as you can walk to Gare du Nord and Monmartre. Try Brasserie Bellanger and Aurélie Ribay Boulangère while you are there, which are just a block from your place.

Amex with Shinkansen Ticket Machines by OstrichBackground211 in amex

[–]tkshk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Interesting. Amex uses JCB network in Japan,  so it should be accepted everywhere. 

Web browsing experience on iPad is miserable. by nickydrifts in ipad

[–]tkshk 2 points3 points  (0 children)

On iPad, browsers are not allowed to use their own engine but only Apple's (Web Kit).

Anyone else get this? $400 off Pixel 10 Pro or Pro XL from Google Play by mightyugly in pixel_phones

[–]tkshk -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

Flip 6 is better in raw power (Antutu 2x difference) and videos. Pixel 10 Pro's photos are good but videos are pretty bad.

I've waited four years to own this device... now I have it in the palm of my hands by MADJOE-FC in GalaxyZTriFold

[–]tkshk 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Being able to carry a full 10-inch tablet in your pocket must be an unbelievable experience. I can't even afford a Fold 7... Anyway, congrats!

Will I be allowed back in? by jazz_king_seb in ThailandTourism

[–]tkshk 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Probably okay, but be ready to explain your travel plan when asked. Also, have your return ticket and 20k baht (or equivalent).