You are right, some regions can be unlocked. For example, N9500 (Snapdragon, Note8), can be unlocked (https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-8/how-to/guid

You are right, some regions can be unlocked. For example, N9500 (Snapdragon, Note8), can be unlocked (https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-8/how-to/guide-n9500-unlocking-bl-twrp-t3696103 https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-8/how-to/guide-...).