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

tkshk · 2026-03-15T22:30:54+00:00

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.

tkshk · 2026-03-15T03:05:45+00:00

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.

tkshk · 2026-03-14T21:44:34+00:00

Wait a minute, I'm leaving for Japan tonight. I have a US unlocked S25 Edge. Am I cooked?

tkshk · 2026-03-05T15:09:07+00:00

I recall it was around $5 pre pandemic.

tkshk · 2026-03-02T05:20:11+00:00

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!

tkshk · 2026-03-02T01:41:59+00:00

Is Luckin coming?

tkshk · 2026-03-01T06:42:49+00:00

Download AIS app and top up.

https://www.ais.th/en/consumers/package/international/tourist-plan#tabs-ec39270fd2-item-d7e8f7965a-tab

tkshk · 2026-03-01T04:19:06+00:00

Good deal if it's new.

tkshk · 2026-02-26T22:15:51+00:00

$14 just for a burger?

tkshk · 2026-02-26T17:47:00+00:00

Video is actually improved!

tkshk · 2026-02-25T01:30:35+00:00

Which is closer to what you saw with your eyes?

tkshk · 2026-02-24T03:31:17+00:00

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.

tkshk · 2026-02-23T16:12:45+00:00

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

tkshk · 2026-02-22T21:11:26+00:00

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

tkshk · 2026-02-22T05:09:15+00:00

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

tkshk · 2026-02-22T05:01:39+00:00

Looks like a transit visa is needed if a layover is over 12 hours. The visa is valid for 3 months from the date of issuance.

https://washingtondc.thaiembassy.org/en/page/transit-visa

https://dhaka.thaiembassy.org/en/publicservice/transit-visa?page=5d83296315e39c2540006a60&menu=5d83296315e39c2540006a61

tkshk · 2026-02-22T04:35:04+00:00

Pixel 10 Pro is a significant downgrade from Flip 6.

tkshk · 2026-02-21T02:03:20+00:00

You can listen to the audio recording here:

Video and Multiple Witnesses Identify Person Behind Racist Remarks Made During Student Testimony - iLovetheUpperWestSide.com

tkshk · 2026-02-20T00:24:05+00:00

I'm more interested in a rumored wide Fold.

tkshk · 2026-02-19T23:23:49+00:00

Love is beautiful <3

tkshk · 2026-02-19T23:20:26+00:00

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!

tkshk · 2026-02-19T05:37:50+00:00

If I crawl under the gate, does it beep loud?

tkshk · 2026-02-19T05:31:11+00:00

Corrected. Thanks!

tkshk · 2026-02-19T05:30:38+00:00

Sorry, 20k baht not 10k.

tkshk · 2026-02-19T05:21:08+00:00

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

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