Is there anyway to check if a replacement phone sent from t mobile is refurbished or not? Just wondering to see if I can check previous usage or anything of that nature. Thanks!
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Pivo99 said:
Is there anyway to check if a replacement phone sent from t mobile is refurbished or not? Just wondering to see if I can check previous usage or anything of that nature. Thanks!
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if it's a replacement from Tmo then it's likely a refurbished.
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Is there anyway to check if a replacement phone sent from t mobile is refurbished or not? Just wondering to see if I can check previous usage or anything of that nature. Thanks!
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Refurbished phones come in plain white boxes with no battery or back cover
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As far as I understand, ALL replacement phones from t-mobile are refurbs unless otherwise stated.
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A lot of time with new fones, they don't have any reverbs so you get a new one in a white box -batt. and back cover.
But other than a good visual inspection its almost impossible to tell
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There is a hidden menu
I'll try to get you a link
It has been discussed here before with the codes you need, however
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This may do it
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1767929
Basically search for hidden menu galaxy s3 T-Mobile on Google
Could use xda as a keyword, too
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There are a few ways to tell for sure....
It doesnt matter what it comes in...its all same packaging new or furb....
(Unless from store)
1. Look at the sticker on the back..(new)non-refurb phones will have the white sticker with a blue sammsung logo... reburbs come with a smaller white sticker no sammy logo...
2.If you call tmo they will not tell u if its new.... BUT.... if u call in and ask for an unlock code u will give them ur emei number... they will look it up... if NEW it WILL NOT Be in there system... if its a RE-Furby the emei will show up.. because someone else once used it... they can not erase imei's... (or Dont...
ALL a refurb is ...
1.a new case
2.new flash of firmware
3. (Possible) work done on phone motherboard...ect.. ^SUCKS CnB^
Hopefully ur refurb is just 1 and 2 ehh
Or a new one.....
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replacement phone sent from t mobile are most refurbished
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I just received my replacement t989 from TMobile, and realized my original phone's screen quality was horrible! I powered them on side by side, and my new phone looks clear as day with bold colors, and my original phone looks distorted and VERY yellow! I will post pictures after work. Has anyone else noticed this?
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Yes. Also got a replacement recently and I can attest the screens have gotten better on the newer-made phones.
Updated OP with a picture I took of them side by side. You can clearly tell which one is which.
Same here, my previous t989 screen was crappy and the moment I turned on my replacement phone I noticed a huge difference with the screen quality, felt like I am using a whole new phone.
Towle said:
I just received my replacement t989 from TMobile, and realized my original phone's screen quality was horrible! I powered them on side by side, and my new phone looks clear as day with bold colors, and my original phone looks distorted and VERY yellow! I will post pictures after work. Has anyone else noticed this?
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How long did you have your original t989 for?
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How were yall able to get replacement phones yet keep your old ones??
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suaverc118 said:
How were yall able to get replacement phones yet keep your old ones??
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They send you a replacement... once you get it you send the old phone back...
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djtheraven said:
They send you a replacement... once you get it you send the old phone back...
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Was it a refurb they sent you?
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tdizzle404 said:
Was it a refurb they sent you?
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I haven't got a replacement for my s2 but I've received for other phones from TMobile...i was just answering you...and yes they are refurbished...
But I'd like to know how long they had their s2's before they got the refurbs...maybe the screen degrades really fast...
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I haven't got a replacement for my s2 but I've received for other phones from TMobile...i was just answering you...and yes they are refurbished...
But I'd like to know how long they had their s2's before they got the refurbs...maybe the screen degrades really fast...
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I got my first one in February.
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I'm on prepaid could I get a replacement or do I need to be on contract?
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I got my first one in February.
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So do you think this super amoled screen goes bad quickly or do you think the refurb really has a better screen? Because I'll warrantee right now...
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You should be able to warranty exchange tour phone up to a year from the purchase date
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So do you think this super amoled screen goes bad quickly or do you think the refurb really has a better screen? Because I'll warrantee right now...
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I think the replacement just has a better screen. I don't see them degrading to that extent, especially in this short of time.
If you have insurance T-Mobile discounts the exchange to only $5 and you get free overnight shipping.
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Jaimesco12 said:
I'm on prepaid could I get a replacement or do I need to be on contract?
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You can do a warranty through Samsung.
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Towle said:
I think the replacement just has a better screen. I don't see them degrading to that extent, especially in this short of time.
If you have insurance T-Mobile discounts the exchange to only $5 and you get free overnight shipping.
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I have insurance but i thought it was free to exchange under warrantee...
see the only problem is i can't compare cause i only have one so i don't know if my screen is that dingy...
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djtheraven said:
I have insurance but i thought it was free to exchange under warrantee...
see the only problem is i can't compare cause i only have one so i don't know if my screen is that dingy...
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It was free, but they changed it to $5. It's worth it though since they added overnight shipping.
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have you tried to test this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1320942 with the new phone?
That's amazingly different..
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Well I just got this s3 and cracked the screen already. I have the insurance so if I go to Sprint will the fix it? Give me new one? How much$$? Thanks
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Sprint will probably fix it
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I don't think they do repairs so they go through the insurance (asurion).
You pay a deductible ($150)
Then they send you a phone.
Since the s3 is new, I think they'll send you a new one, rather than a refurb.
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Dam 150 and you have to wait that sucks. O well on my way to see what they say.
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Another one bites the dust... hail to the bulky case.
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Another quick question when I pulled down my status bar my wifi is always checked. I unchecked it and look later and it's back on.
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Settings>More Settings>Mobile Networks>Automatic Connections then uncheck the box
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I work for sprint and some repair store will fix it but some would cause of the glass its high priced and hard to put on ... so they do t want to risk damaging the phone .. best of to get a replacement.. however it will be refurbished.which doesn't mean its bad. good luck
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Hey guys well I bought this galaxy s2 off cl and popped in my tmo monthly 4g sim and the phone was working flawles. Now 4 days later I tried to use the ff camera and it
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fue camera just fcs. Then I go to update system and it says no firmware!! Now my phone won't connect to my network. Anybody have a clue what to do?
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sexcytyme said:
Hey guys well I bought this galaxy s2 off cl and popped in my tmo monthly 4g sim and the phone was working flawles. Now 4 days later I tried to use the ff camera and it
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And it!?!? The suspense is killing me!!
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sexcytyme said:
fue camera just fcs. Then I go to update system and it says no firmware!! Now my phone won't connect to my network. Anybody have a clue what to do?
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It said no firmware because there is no OTA firmware update at the time. Nothing to worry about. Let's see what's on your phone. Can you screenshot a pic of your build number, like this.
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Thanks for the response.here are my screen shots I still can't connect to the network. The Sim worked in my other phone right away this one won't connect tho.
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Hmm out of service, I'll double check if your IMEI has not been blacklisted. Hopefully guy didn't sell you a stolen or lost phone. If you are willing to flash a custom ROM, could help to.
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I haven't rooted yet if I do and flash a custom ROM would that work. The phone has been working for the past 4 days with no problems till today.
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LoopDoGG79 said:
Hmm out of service, I'll double check if your IMEI has not been blacklisted. Hopefully guy didn't sell you a stolen or lost phone. If you are willing to flash a custom ROM, could help to.
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Maybe of topic but I read what ur trying to do...let's say I wanna buy a used phone how do I check if its been reported stolen or lost? (T-Mobile)
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Galaxysm said:
Maybe of topic but I read what ur trying to do...let's say I wanna buy a used phone how do I check if its been reported stolen or lost? (T-Mobile)
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Yes, call T-Mobile
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LoopDoGG79 said:
Yes, call T-Mobile
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And i just give them the IMEI in settings right?
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Galaxysm said:
And i just give them the IMEI in settings right?
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Yes
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Galaxysm said:
Maybe of topic but I read what ur trying to do...let's say I wanna buy a used phone how do I check if its been reported stolen or lost? (T-Mobile)
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""" by the way, can i ask about waty specific website can i check f the IMEI is not stolen or blaclisted???? i have same problem too with Samsung SGH-T959..... i had olridi explore many websites but still no help i'd found...
Recently acquired a s3 with a bad esn what can be done to make it work correctly
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robot4302 said:
Recently acquired a s3 with a bad esn what can be done to make it work correctly
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get a new circuit board lol
Any other options
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Flash it to another carrier and sell it and get one that's clean
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How can I flash to boost mobile
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robot4302 said:
Recently acquired a s3 with a bad esn what can be done to make it work correctly
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You should really ask for your money back.
Yea that sucks, every time I sell/buy a phone I meet the person at a Sprint store to verify the esn. Hopefully you can contact the seller and get your money back, but I doubt it. There are people that will buy it on Craigslist though, just be honest about the esn, there are plenty of non-sprint users that want the phone.
I just got ny note back from Samsung I had to send it for repairs and I got it bqck with this nice surprise. Multitasking... it was not there when I sent it in and from the posts I've read the firmware is different. Take a look at the screenshot and let me know.
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Another pic
Just to clarify. I'm with Bell Canada.
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Verry nice!!!!!!! In borat voice
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You definitely got an early Christmas gift from Samsung! With any luck maybe this means that we'll see an OTA soon (or Samsung will see a sudden influx of people sending their phones in for repair after reading this thread haha)
Same for me on my Rogers note 2... sent it in for screen repair and it came back with same updated rom
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Thats great so wait they just holding the updates then wonder if they holding at&t update and not putting it out there
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mizz lia said:
Thats great so wait they just holding the updates then wonder if they holding at&t update and not putting it out there
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Can someone confirm this by updating their stock note 2¿
Ill cheak my gfs
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Nope no update....I suspect jan 19 ish
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Is it possible to pull the firmware straight from the phone and maybe sending it to a developer whos interested in it?
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Yes! Called a system dump I think....idk dont quote me on this but I think its done with odin
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I'd be willing to so that and help a dev out PM me instructions
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I dont think it would be helping a dev out ,, more the people that would want stock multiveiw
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elnovato said:
I just got ny note back from Samsung I had to send it for repairs and I got it bqck with this nice surprise. Multitasking... it was not there when I sent it in and from the posts I've read the firmware is different. Take a look at the screenshot and let me know.
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Elnovato when you got your phone back was it the same one or a different one that was a refurbished?
I'm curious because I need to send mine in for the battery as it's mildly warped and causes the phone to reboot when jostled, but it's lame as Samsung wants me to send the whole phone in rather then just the battery. I don't want to if they give a refurbished one back.
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I dont think it would be helping a dev out ,, more the people that would want stock multiveiw
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But wouldnt it be better to have a rom based off of an i317 instead of an international version?
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It was the same phone, though I had to set eveything back up as the devised was flashed with the new software.
dbzgod said:
Elnovato when you got your phone back was it the same one or a different one that was a refurbished?
I'm curious because I need to send mine in for the battery as it's mildly warped and causes the phone to reboot when jostled, but it's lame as Samsung wants me to send the whole phone in rather then just the battery. I don't want to if they give a refurbished one back.
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jyazzie110 said:
But wouldnt it be better to have a rom based off of an i317 instead of an international version?
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Somone will do it ....maybe try that guy who made clean rom.. scott I think....he did the last stock rom for rogers thanks to turilos system dump
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elnovato said:
It was the same phone, though I had to set eveything back up as the devised was flashed with the new software.
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Thank you.
Can't wait to get mine back from Samsung repair center to hopefully see the same update if not a newer one!.
If it comes loaded with a December 4.1.2 firmware I will be doing a system dump on it for sure!. ^_^
Oh btw how long was it until you got it back in the mail? The tech guy on the phone said I will be it back in 2 weeks tops, I hope sooner though I miss my Note II so bad!. However I'm using an S2 as a back up lol.