Is there any way to tell for absolute certain that a phone is new?
I know it's easy these days to reset counters and such, so I was just wondering if there was any way to tell for sure if a phone someone sold on ebay is indeed new and not just a clean used or refurbished phone.
Thanks for the info!
impossible !!!
SirKeats said:
Is there any way to tell for absolute certain that a phone is new?
I know it's easy these days to reset counters and such, so I was just wondering if there was any way to tell for sure if a phone someone sold on ebay is indeed new and not just a clean used or refurbished phone.
Thanks for the info!
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u can't verify if it's new, cause you only need to hard reset the phone to get a brand new phone (OS is as new) !!!!
anyway just look at it,if it looks new, it's new, otherway, it's an old phone !
salut !
Look around it and specifically at the silver line around it.
If the phone is old, the silver line always goes off.
Slt
Yea the silver line is a way to tell and also, look if the chrome color is wearing off the middle button...
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Hey all... just a quick question to set my mind at ease please...
Just bought a desire on ebay .. supposedly unwanted t mobile UK upgrade... brand New in box...paid 270 for itwhich I thought was a decent price...
I'm just a little worried about stuff on eBay though and wonder if there's anything I should check for to make sure its ok... any known problems I should be looking for or a reason someone would want rid in a hurry... as it was a 1 day sale.. many thanks for any help.
Nobody can advise what to look for? Is it at least possible to check how many minutes the phone has been used for ? (
Bought a Black HTC Desire on ebay.. £350.. box was still sealed - all good. But the chap selling it did live at the top of my road! LOL
Unlocked - just about to flash it!
Chivalryyyy said:
Hey all... just a quick question to set my mind at ease please...
Just bought a desire on ebay .. supposedly unwanted t mobile UK upgrade... brand New in box...paid 270 for itwhich I thought was a decent price...
I'm just a little worried about stuff on eBay though and wonder if there's anything I should check for to make sure its ok... any known problems I should be looking for or a reason someone would want rid in a hurry... as it was a 1 day sale.. many thanks for any help.
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thats a good deal, i got mine off ebay for £295, the main things u wanna check are the obvious, check the screen and the casing, check the battery for damage, turn it on and make sure you desire dosent have the pink screen tint problem, put it under some heavy usage and see if u get any random reboots ect and lastly plug it in while using it and make sure the device duznt get too hot, if your happy after doing all that ur sorted lol
If it's a stolen phone, it is possible that the IMEI has been blacklisted.
See here for more details.
Regards,
Dave
When you get it use the dialler to type *#*#4636#*#* then tap usage statistics. This will tell you how long each application has been used for. Obviously if it's brand new these should read 0.
It should be wrapped in a cellophane type wrapper that folds in all weird ways around it! It's all one piece. I would do all the usual checks, and look closely at it to ensure it hasn't been dropped etc.
Don't forget if it's a Tmobile upgrade then it will likely be locked to Tmobile and require an unlock code if you aren't on the same network!
It should come supplied with a 4gb micro SD card installed in the phone, the battery, usb lead, wall charger that you plug the usb lead into, earphones, and a few wee booklets. All the leads, charger etc should be in sealed bags.
Thanks all.... I've been using it since last night and seems allls well... gets quite warm at the.base of the back .. but I assume they all generate some heat ...
Checked the timers.. and sense was showing 3 hours.. but as I been using it a day that obviously me.. was in box all cellofaned up.. and all bits in sealed bags..
What's the pink screen problem ? Is it very noticeable ?
The 1 thing o did notice is there was an option to have something light up on receipt of mail or sms. I assume its the center of the optical tracker but I haven't noticed it light up once... should it? And hoe can I check? Thanks again for all the advice.. had set my mind at ease. )
The light for notifications is the one you see when you charge. There is no light at the trackpad.
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Don't forget if it's a Tmobile upgrade then it will likely be locked to Tmobile and require an unlock code if you aren't on the same network!
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If it is the case, is it then possible to "unlock" it by flashing another ROM onto it? Just wondered cause I'm looking at one that might be locked to vodafone (upgrade).
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If it is the case, is it then possible to "unlock" it by flashing another ROM onto it? Just wondered cause I'm looking at one that might be locked to vodafone (upgrade).
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No. A new rom gives you new phone software. To unlock it you need to go to Vodafone, or the cheaper and better option in my opinion, buy a code online!
Hello,
I've received a replacement for my first Note II, however the new one has the same issue right out of the box, so this will as well get replaced. Since I've got my hands on the new, replaced device, I've played games so I have saved data on those games and I don't want to lose my progress again, when I get my current phone replaced.
So, my question is, do I lose my highscores or any kind of progress if I backup my phone to my Google or Samsung account and sync with the new -3rd- device?
Hopefully this is clear, thanks in advance.
yes, google/samsung wont sync app data, u need root and use 3rd party app like titanium backup to do it
Out of curiosity, what kind of a problem did u have with ur phone?
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Out of curiosity, what kind of a problem did u have with ur phone?
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The silver-looking plastic makes clicking noice when you press with your finger around the volume rocker and right above the samsung logo on the front. My first phone had it on both spots, the current one has it only around the volume rocker but it is still annoying so I'll want a replacement.
yeah...as u said, Silver-Looking, but plastic, so I assume u got the white one, that's why i got the grey, less plastic shine. Nevertheless, great phone.
Bruce MJ said:
yeah...as u said, Silver-Looking, but plastic, so I assume u got the white one, that's why i got the grey, less plastic shine. Nevertheless, great phone.
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Definitely a great phone. That's why I don't ask refund but a replacement. Thanks for your input by the way.
Top half of my screen suddenly goes bad out of no where!!
Anyone had this happened to them?
Please see this video below.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v2UhwqgZMmY
OMG That sucks hard!! Have you tried twisting it {gently} while the screen is on to see if it changes it? I have had luck like that on a monitor once. Still it only worked for a couple of weeks though, Looks like a trip to samsung is all that will fix that . I sure feel for ya man. I have the same Tab. Is yours a refurb? Mine is .... only had mine for about a month, Hope mine holds up, I cant afford any repairs after paying so much for it. let us know how it goes. good luck!:crying:
did you re-flash it? Id try to flash it in odin first. like download the latest firmware from Sammobile, and put it in download mode etc. Sure looks like hardware, but you never know couldn't hurt anything.
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OMG That sucks hard!! Have you tried twisting it {gently} while the screen is on to see if it changes it? I have had luck like that on a monitor once. Still it only worked for a couple of weeks though, Looks like a trip to samsung is all that will fix that . I sure feel for ya man. I have the same Tab. Is yours a refurb? Mine is .... only had mine for about a month, Hope mine holds up, I cant afford any repairs after paying so much for it. let us know how it goes. good luck!:crying:
did you re-flash it? Id try to flash it in odin first. like download the latest firmware from Sammobile, and put it in download mode etc. Sure looks like hardware, but you never know couldn't hurt anything.
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It was brand new from Best Buy, not a refurb unit. I couldn't even get to the download mode or recovery because I can't see anything on the screen lol. I was able to run Kies on my computer and restore to factory setting but still nothing. I suspected it's not a software issue but hardware.
Weird thing is I didn't do anything to it, no drop, always in a case since day one, and always babied. It just happened out of the blue when I plugged in my headphone to watch a movie..
So suck! Look like I will have to contact Samsung for a repair.
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It was brand new from Best Buy, not a refurb unit. I couldn't even get to the download mode or recovery because I can't see anything on the screen lol. I was able to run Kies on my computer and restore to factory setting but still nothing. I suspected it's not a software issue but hardware.
Weird thing is I didn't do anything to it, no drop, always in a case since day one, and always babied. It just happened out of the blue when I plugged in my headphone to watch a movie..
So suck! Look like I will have to contact Samsung for a repair.
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Oh if it's doing it on recovery, and download screens it must be hardware. Mine was a refurb from Newegg and they shipped it in a bubble envelope. That was crummy packaging for a 500$ device. I was surprised it powered on.
Did you try best buy? I don't know their return policy, but maybe they would take mercy on you since it's such a high end device. I really have no idea tho. Wow...no drop, or anything, is terrifying to me because I baby mine too. Scary. This tab was right at the edge of what I can afford so it would stay broken for a very long time before I could afford to have repairs done. Best of luck, and keep us posted!
A little update, I sent this back to Samsung and they sent me a new replacement tablet with the same specs in about 2 weeks. Bravo Samsung!
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it got fixed
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VeSG...e_gdata_player
My flicker problem was fixed after applying this technique
Does anyone know of a way of wiping/factory resetting an H815 if it won't boot due to the bootloop issue? I want to get rid of passwords and other personal data before disposing of the phone.
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Does anyone know of a way of wiping/factory resetting an H815 if it won't boot due to the bootloop issue? I want to get rid of passwords and other personal data before disposing of the phone.
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If you really mean disposing, then a hammer or drill should do the job.
Otherwise, I would definitely try and sell the phone because, the screen especially, can sell for a lot. You can also recycle it. I always remove the motherboard entirely before doing this.
If you're willing to post it, I'd be happy to pay for shipping to the UK
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If you really mean disposing, then a hammer or drill should do the job.
Otherwise, I would definitely try and sell the phone because, the screen especially, can sell for a lot. You can also recycle it. I always remove the motherboard entirely before doing this.
If you're willing to post it, I'd be happy to pay for shipping to the UK
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Actually when I said "dispose of" I meant selling it for spares. That's why I want to wipe it first. Thanks for the offer though ;0)
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Actually when I said "dispose of" I meant selling it for spares. That's why I want to wipe it first. Thanks for the offer though ;0)
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Oh right. In that case I'd just not ship with the motherboard or drill through the memory chip. In the wrong hands, someone might be able to recover deleted files. It's as simple as using a root app from the play store. I've sold an S2 like this and explained why. The buyers tend to just want the screen anyway because you'll rarely find a buyer that has the equipment or skill for circuit board repairs.
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Oh right. In that case I'd just not ship with the motherboard or drill through the memory chip. In the wrong hands, someone might be able to recover deleted files. It's as simple as using a root app from the play store. I've sold an S2 like this and explained why. The buyers tend to just want the screen anyway because you'll rarely find a buyer that has the equipment or skill for circuit board repairs.
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That sounds like a good idea - thanks. I've just been watching a teardown video of the G4 on Youtube, and removing the motherboard or destroying the memory looks like something I could have a go at.
itm said:
That sounds like a good idea - thanks. I've just been watching a teardown video of the G4 on Youtube, and removing the motherboard or destroying the memory looks like something I could have a go at.
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Its really easy like 10 15 min tops. Ive repaird a bunch with busted screens and i can do it in my sleep
Hello Guys, im new to 10 forum but in the past 12 years i used only HTC devices so im planing to leave my m8 and jump to 10
My question is this: I have a offer for a HTC 10 in brilliant cosmetic condition no sratches no even single sratch on the panel perfect as brand new condition never been droped or watered but the phone cannot switch ON.
The owner of the device have it from around 3 months and tell me that he was trying to SIM UNLOCK it somehow even he don`t know what he was doind coz he is not very familiar with things like this and NOW the phone its seems dead.
Its a Shame because is even under waranty but was locked on a network.
Anyway he is going to sell it for about 50 USD im asking you
Do the deal worth it? and what can cause the reason for this DEAD HTC 10 after trying to Sim Unlock it.
I think to try eveyrhting posible to give this phone a second life and after a week will be able to take it and see whats goes i don`t know more info i mean do i have access to Recovery or Fastboot since the device is not here till the next week but my question is do this worth it and what can be the cause of NO switching ON anymore.
The owner sayd that before to attempt this Sim Unlock the phone was worked perfectly fine.
Thanks in advance for the advices and of course when is with me will Update the thread with more info about the device.
Thanks
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Hello Guys, im new to 10 forum but in the past 12 years i used only HTC devices so im planing to leave my m8 and jump to 10
My question is this: I have a offer for a HTC 10 in brilliant cosmetic condition no sratches no even single sratch on the panel perfect as brand new condition never been droped or watered but the phone cannot switch ON.
The owner of the device have it from around 3 months and tell me that he was trying to SIM UNLOCK it somehow even he don`t know what he was doind coz he is not very familiar with things like this and NOW the phone its seems dead.
Its a Shame because is even under waranty but was locked on a network.
Anyway he is going to sell it for about 50 USD im asking you
Do the deal worth it? and what can cause the reason for this DEAD HTC 10 after trying to Sim Unlock it.
I think to try eveyrhting posible to give this phone a second life and after a week will be able to take it and see whats goes i don`t know more info i mean do i have access to Recovery or Fastboot since the device is not here till the next week but my question is do this worth it and what can be the cause of NO switching ON anymore.
The owner sayd that before to attempt this Sim Unlock the phone was worked perfectly fine.
Thanks in advance for the advices and of course when is with me will Update the thread with more info about the device.
Thanks
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Do the deal worth it? and what can cause the reason for this DEAD HTC 10 after trying to Sim Unlock it. Well that's enitrely the problem with buying phone not working. You can't troubleshoot all the internal hardware like you can a PC and test what works and what doesn't work. you would need a working HTC 10 to swap parts with to test.
That said my opinion, forget about this phone. Go buy a working phone on swappa, ebay or HTC.com they are having a $200 off sale and you would have the peace of mind, knowing that you have a working phone. swappa would be best if you wanna negotiate a good deal with a seller.
Or go to ebay - factory unlocked 10's are $400 delivered all over the place.
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I know what you are saying but listen
I know this guy is a friend of mine i know the device is brand new he bought it before 3 months in this case when is bricked after atempt to Sim Unlock im sure its SOFTWARE related problem becuase like i sayd the phone is in Mint perfect cosmetic condition no a single dust or scratch.
I know that its HARD to really Brick a device forever on a software level.
So i know also how much cost a brand new or second hand HTC 10 the goal here is do 50 Bucks worth it coz if i think stright only the Rear and Front Panel and the Displey in my opition worth more.
Im asking you what can cause Broken phone after attempt to Sim Unlock.
Thanks in advance
tsalta said:
I know what you are saying but listen
I know this guy is a friend of mine i know the device is brand new he bought it before 3 months in this case when is bricked after atempt to Sim Unlock im sure its SOFTWARE related problem becuase like i sayd the phone is in Mint perfect cosmetic condition no a single dust or scratch.
I know that its HARD to really Brick a device forever on a software level.
So i know also how much cost a brand new or second hand HTC 10 the goal here is do 50 Bucks worth it coz if i think stright only the Rear and Front Panel and the Displey in my opition worth more.
Im asking you what can cause Broken phone after attempt to Sim Unlock.
Thanks in advance
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If its software why cant your turn the phone on? If its software you need the phone to be able to boot to download mode to flash RUU. I think your friends is lying to you. If its still under warranty why doesnt he return it back to the carrier? How about he give you the phone and if you get it fixed you give him the $50. If hes your friend he would understand.