Own or buying the MSFT Band outside of USA

[slyronit]

I got mine today. Is a very very cool gadget. Works fine in India. Detects lot of UV

 

[tanayprasad]

How did you got hands on a band in India?

 

[slyronit]

How did you got hands on a band in India?

Shipped it using comgateway

 

[sunc]

How much custom duty did you pay for this? Does DHL pay for you and collect from you or how does it work?

 

[sunc]

Another question... what are you using as a screen protector?

 

[BlackSheriff84]

Yay....! Got mine today in Australia all working fine only one thing in not quite sure on is the steps counter. Can someone tell me exactly how it works. Only had it for an hour and only been walking around my house and garden and its only registered 20 steps and Im certain iv done more than that it doesn't seem to increase while walking and watch it!?!

 

[slyronit]

How much custom duty did you pay for this? Does DHL pay for you and collect from you or how does it work?

The person I bought the band from attached a bill for 2 bands, totalling 460 USD, so I had to pay INR 4650 as customs duty. If you have the correct bill for only 1 band, it should be less.

DHL paid them on my behalf and I paid the delivery guy. I called customer care beforehand and asked for the customs duty amount in advance.

 

[slyronit]

Another question... what are you using as a screen protector?

Mine came with the ZAGG protector. It was a nightmare to install. No matter how I tried, I couldn't get it to stick properly and remove the Yellow part without removing the actual strip. The install results were messy, but today morning when I woke up, I saw that all the bubbles and imperfections had magically disappeared.

Still, get 2 of the screen protectors, just to be safe. Without the screen protector, the display is prone to scratches. Even rubbing with a non micro-fiber cloth causes scratches.

 

[hoermal]

Are you able to see the sleep data in the app? When I open the sleep data in the app, the app crashes all the time.

 

[slyronit]

Are you able to see the sleep data in the app? When I open the sleep data in the app, the app crashes all the time.

Yes, no problems. Try uninstalling and installing the app again.

 

[BlackSheriff84]

Just wanna confirm. My steps are now working
Does anyone know if the step counter is done with the built in GPS?

 

[jojoe42]

Just wanna confirm. My steps are now working
Does anyone know if the step counter is done with the built in GPS?

No, GPS and steps are recorded in run mode. Otherwise GPS remains off to save battery.

 

[hoermal]

I need an US iTunes Account. Does anybody know how to get one without billing Information? I just need it to download the MS Heath App.

 

[slyronit]

I need an US iTunes Account. Does anybody know how to get one without billing Information? I just need it to download the MS Heath App.

Better ask in iPhone forums.

 

[sutt359]

Yey i got my band this morning... All setup and ready to rock and roll just waiting for it to finish charging.

 

[slyronit]

Yey i got my band this morning... All setup and ready to rock and roll just waiting for it to finish charging.

Be careful without a screenguard. Even rubbing with a cloth will scratch the screen,

 

[Snow Wight]

I am in the UK but have friends in the US. If I asked one of them to buy me the band, how would I go about sending them the money? Not sure how to transfer money to the US.

 

[slyronit]

I am in the UK but have friends in the US. If I asked one of them to buy me the band, how would I go about sending them the money? Not sure how to transfer money to the US.

Get their SWIFT code and contact your bank.

 

[Snow Wight]

Have decided to go with PayPal. My friend will get it for me when back in stock. Time to retire my Fitbit?

 

[BlackSheriff84]

I need an US iTunes Account. Does anybody know how to get one without billing Information? I just need it to download the MS Heath App.

Lol I was just about to ask this question! There must be a way.

I really wanna get this set up on my works iPhone so that I can use the iPhone MFP app and link my steps from my band.