Hi guys, recently lots of S3 owners encouter this scary issue that their S3's motherboards just failed randomly and the phones are dead.Here is the link to the thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1993044
However, after reading pages, I noticed most cases are in the UK, some in other europe countries, some in asia (india, south east asia). Not sure the US version (and Tmo version specificly) is suffering from this, so I made this thread to gather information about this. I know I am paranoid, but I was hoping my S3 would last at least 2 years til my next upgrade. And now Im living in fear after knowing that thread. My S3 (manufacture date is 06/27/12) is still performing very fine with zero issue since august except the SD card being removed unexpectedly 2 times by the phone itself.
(btw, you can check your manufature date by dial this code: *#12580*369# )
Edit: seems like only international version suffers from this issue.
This is why we all pay for warranty right?
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elracing21 said:
This is why we all pay for warranty right?
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Thank you. you all need to get it.
elracing21 said:
This is why we all pay for warranty right?
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Well warranty doesn't matter when your phone is rooted right?
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Well warranty doesn't matter when your phone is rooted right?
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Well that's what Odin is for. If you Odin to stock it doesn't take away your warranty.
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This is why we all pay for warranty right?
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my phone comes with 1 year warranty. But I hate having a phone already opened up for repair.
Anyway, there is 1 case with Tmo US version....
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This is why we all pay for warranty right?
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Warranty or not. Motherboards shouldn't fail on its own.its a recall. manufacturer should be held responsible without warranty.
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Warranty or not. Motherboards shouldn't fail on its own.its a recall. manufacturer should be held responsible without warranty.
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Exactly. These phones are too damn expensive for them to keep sticking us consumers on the crap end of the stick when they screw up.
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as much as i hate to say this but if this does happen to mine, this will be the last time I buy from Samsung and might jump ship to Apple where I can take a phone in a get it fixed in time.
Im pretty happy with Samsung, I deal with warranty on a day to day basis in another way but there is an expected amount of devices that go out that a company knows is going to fail at some point and also rely on returns for warranted devices to see what went wrong in production in order to correct it.
The problem is you have "X" amount of people on the forum which is big in consideration to a regular site and "Y" with the same problem and people group in and make the issue bigger than it is. Any company that posts a recall is at the point that OVER 42% of the product with the same failure over the release.
With that said I haven't had one problem with mine that others have reported and after being let down by HTC time and time again I most definitely will buy another Samsung device, so far it's been the best I've had out of the collection of smartphones I have.
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No one else has the cyanogen and miui teams working for them
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Well warranty doesn't matter when your phone is rooted right?
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Well that's what Odin is for. If you Odin to stock it doesn't take away your warranty.
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it doesnt matter if youre rooted for hardware failure, they still have to warranty it
Its reasons like these I'm always so fearful to remove my warranty subscription. Oh, and because of all my phone hax0ring
Have the same prolem my phones sometimes turns off by self I have warranty but still hateto go back to store
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Have the same prolem my phones sometimes turns off by self I have warranty but still hateto go back to store
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You dont have to go to the store, call T-Mobile and they will send you one with an RMA, as soon as you get it put the old one in the box and send it out. All they do is check for water damage and put it up for refurbish they don't waste time putting it through testing they test the devices that may have account info on it if you can't power it up to format it before sending it back. They ask you that on the phone.
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So does this mean that none of the tmo peeps have had no issues with their devices dying? I only ask because, I just got my galaxy last Wednesday. Had a couple quirks, but nothing's dead yet. Had a little issue with my music and swipe. When I would get my notifications tones say from email I would be listening to music, the sound would nearly drown out and stay that way till I paused my music and started again all was fine. I've been getting random screen flashes near the bottom of the screen, like a ton of lines like a glitch. Anyone else having this issue as well? Feel free to add anything else if you like.
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So does this mean that none of the tmo peeps have had no issues with their devices dying? I only ask because, I just got my galaxy last Wednesday. Had a couple quirks, but nothing's dead yet. Had a little issue with my music and swipe. When I would get my notifications tones say from email I would be listening to music, the sound would nearly drown out and stay that way till I paused my music and started again all was fine. I've been getting random screen flashes near the bottom of the screen, like a ton of lines like a glitch. Anyone else having this issue as well? Feel free to add anything else if you like.
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Sounds to me like you might have activated something in developers options, go in settings and see if you selected anything that would flash the screen if long processes are in use.
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Nothing in dev out of the usual, only thing being ticked is the usb debugging, and turned up the animation scales, transitions etc to .05, animations were at 1, but I was using swype, only happens when using that. Any better keyboards I can download on the market better than the Samsung or swype?
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Nothing in dev out of the usual, only thing being ticked is the usb debugging, and turned up the animation scales, transitions etc to .05, animations were at 1, but I was using swype, only happens when using that. Any better keyboards I can download on the market better than the Samsung or swype?
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Nvm found the gingerbread keyboard on the market, thanks for the tip.
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Nothing in dev out of the usual, only thing being ticked is the usb debugging, and turned up the animation scales, transitions etc to .05, animations were at 1, but I was using swype, only happens when using that. Any better keyboards I can download on the market better than the Samsung or swype?
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Nvm found the gingerbread keyboard on the market, thanks for the tip.
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Did you enable any traces? That would show depending on what you have checked. I was gonna try enabling a few to see what it does but it's not like it would ruin anything. I'll report back though to see if I can recreate it.
Edit nope that did nothing, hope you figure it out, I never had that happen before.
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havent heard anyone yet seem the us version are better than other version in the world
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Make it short and sweet I need to call Verizon to try and get a replacement.. They're going to ask me some info that's on my about phone screen but I have custom roms and kernels installed..
Could someone with a stock phone please take a screen shot of the about phone screen so I can provide the correct answers when asked
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Am trying to help u out but its not allowing me to upload the pic it just says waiting for response at 100 percent idk
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Am trying to help u out but its not allowing me to upload the pic it just says waiting for response at 100 percent idk
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Thanks for trying! If you're using the new xda app it's prolly related to that.. I read somewhere that people are having issues uploading pics
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It's not related to the rom.. My mic cuts out like half the other users and we have done plenty of trials to see if it's related to roms kernels 3g 4G... Anything you can think of it's been tested.
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If you're so sure it's a hardware issue wouldn't you have to send it back? In which cause they'd notice you've voided the warranty with root and/or custom ROMs?
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If you're so sure it's a hardware issue wouldn't you have to send it back? In which cause they'd notice you've voided the warranty with root and/or custom ROMs?
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When I get the replacement I will return to stock.. But don't want to right now because I'll lose root through at least monday..
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Powell730 said:
When I get the replacement I will return to stock.. But don't want to right now because I'll lose root through at least monday..
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You realize it's easy to tell whether a phone has been unlocked, right? Potentially, Verizon could see the flag has been set and tell you to go pound salt.
Also, the mic cutting out *COULD* be a software issue. You said it happens to like half the people, but I've never had it happen, and I know 4 people with the phone that have no trouble. That's 0/5, which is less than 1/2.
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You realize it's easy to tell whether a phone has been unlocked, right? Potentially, Verizon could see the flag has been set and tell you to go pound salt.
Also, the mic cutting out *COULD* be a software issue. You said it happens to like half the people, but I've never had it happen, and I know 4 people with the phone that have no trouble. That's 0/5, which is less than 1/2.
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It's real simple.. I didn't post this to argue with people. If you're willing to help me out then thank you. If not, then shut the hell up.
Look at the topic "microphone cutting out mid call" I never said it's hardware or software. But I do know it's not related to my rom. I've had Verizon replace my phone already for this issue and to be quite honest I'm looking to get a different phone because I'm sick of this one screwing up.
The issue I'm having is totally irrelevant, I just need a screen shot so I don't have to go back to stock 4 days earlier than necessary.
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Go out of your way to waste yours and my time.. Lol. You'd think I'm asking for something illegal by people's reaction.
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It's not lazy by any means because in the time it's taken me to respond to your annoying posts I could have un rooted and locked my bootloader.
And explain to me how it's stupid? It's just working around the system which I know doesn't work because I've been through it before. If this is my first time doing it then I'd agree with you, but why do I need to return to stock to give some Verizon tech that doesn't even know if my phone has a removable battery or not answers to questions that doesn't matter.
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What they're likely going to ask is Android version, baseband, build number, etc. to check if you're updated to 4.0.2 or if something got corrupted or whatnot. It's not like they're going to ask what the kernel version is.
Why don't you guys stop being dicks and just help him. Go troll somewhere else. He obviously doesn't want to sit stock for 3 days. Who would? I'll get my Buddy to send me a picture for you bro. Give me a few
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I havent rooted mine yet if you tell me how to upload a screenshot ill do it for you right now
here it is...let me know if this is good.
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here it is...let me know if this is good.
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That's exactly what I need thank you. Just to clarify the 4.04 update did not hit everyone's phone?
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Read that.. As I have said for the 97th time.. I didn't post this thread to discuss my issue. Otherwise I would have explained it in the op.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1403051
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I guess people are just plain dumb here huh. There's a whole thread just on this problem. Root or stock its still there. They won't just let you switch out phones to something else. I am pretty sure they do the whole refurbished thing like 4 times before offering a different phone. I had to do this with my old fascinate.
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I guess people are just plain dumb here huh. There's a whole thread just on this problem. Root or stock its still there. They won't just let you switch out phones to something else. I am pretty sure they do the whole refurbished thing like 4 times before offering a different phone. I had to do this with my old fascinate.
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Oh really? That sucks... Well I guess I'll try the refurbished phone... AGAIN.. Thanks for the info.
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ur welcome ....
nope 4.0.4 is not officially out yet for verizon nexus....
it is out only for GSM galaxy nexus...
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That's exactly what I need thank you. Just to clarify the 4.04 update did not hit everyone's phone?
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Powell730 said:
That's exactly what I need thank you. Just to clarify the 4.04 update did not hit everyone's phone?
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correct i dont have it
jeeeeeez people...just stop complaining and help the guy out!!!!
here is 4.0.2 if you need it.
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and 4.0.1...
Thanks for the help everyone!
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I'm using the stock software installed by Samsung and then I added macnut r1 which is booming with system tuner.
I left the CPU setting to disabled on st and I made the sd red at 6145 with deadline to make it keep up with the necessities whig was set to apply on after boot sure to the restraints which i'm trying to get by; it keeps on failing when I try to apply it to init.d.
After which I set boost app loading to init.d without a problem and clear cache on boot which both work fine.
Last but not least I applied the v6 supercharger script and kak and 3g turbo with after burner and null.
Now my things are going great, I know that some tweaks could help but I think that reputability is my issue, I really like the way the stock sixteen was setup by Samsung, its solid and ensuring for some strange reason. Maybe tweaks do hurt sometimes, but honestly the kernels make the whole thing a ball.
Have fun, try the kernels or before the roms and use system tuner to make your adjustments and don't forget to leave the memory settings in system tuner disabled so our doesn't mistake the string fit null and reset them. That when using the v6 supercharger. Anyone know how to change the io settings on the init.d script? I used to know how but I forgot.
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I just got my replacement too....lol. When i went to Tmo to drop my phone for warranty they told me: Ok i can give u a new device. They didnt even check my first one. Well...i backup the stock rom and running jugs rigth know. Ill be here for a while. Can u please tell me where can i dowload that v6 supercharger?
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I'm using the stock software installed by Samsung and then I added macnut r1 which is booming with system tuner.
I left the CPU setting to disabled on st and I made the sd red at 6145 with deadline to make it keep up with the necessities whig was set to apply on after boot sure to the restraints which i'm trying to get by; it keeps on failing when I try to apply it to init.d.
After which I set boost app loading to init.d without a problem and clear cache on boot which both work fine.
Last but not least I applied the v6 supercharger script and kak and 3g turbo with after burner and null.
Now my things are going great, I know that some tweaks could help but I think that reputability is my issue, I really like the way the stock sixteen was setup by Samsung, its solid and ensuring for some strange reason. Maybe tweaks do hurt sometimes, but honestly the kernels make the whole thing a ball.
Have fun, try the kernels or before the roms and use system tuner to make your adjustments and don't forget to leave the memory settings in system tuner disabled so our doesn't mistake the string fit null and reset them. That when using the v6 supercharger. Anyone know how to change the io settings on the init.d script? I used to know how but I forgot.
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I just got my replacement too....lol. When i went to Tmo to send drop my phone for warranty they told me: Ok i can give u a new device. They didnt even check my first one. Well...i backup the stock rom and running jugs rigth know. Ill be here for a while. Can u please tell me where can i dowload that v6 supercharger?
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I just got my replacement too....lol. When i went to Tmo to send drop my phone for warranty they told me: Ok i can give u a new device. They didnt even check my first one. Well...i backup the stock rom and running jugs rigth know. Ill be here for a while. Can u please tell me where can i dowload that v6 supercharger?
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they do warranty replacements at the Tmobile store? ive always done them over the phone, my current [3rd] SII now is not charging at all, i have to charge the batteries externally, so thinking of calling tomorrow but if i can go to the store and take care of it, i think i'll do it
so is it possible
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they do warranty replacements at the Tmobile store? ive always done them over the phone, my current [3rd] SII now is not charging at all, i have to charge the batteries externally, so thinking of calling tomorrow but if i can go to the store and take care of it, i think i'll do it
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Yes
The v6 sort charger script its one of the first twenty topics on the development section the first weird is in brackets and has wired script in the brackets. i/o
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they do warranty replacements at the Tmobile store? ive always done them over the phone, my current [3rd] SII now is not charging at all, i have to charge the batteries externally, so thinking of calling tomorrow but if i can go to the store and take care of it, i think i'll do it
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Third S2? WTF? What were the problems the first two had?
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Third S2? WTF? What were the problems the first two had?
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First one had issues with extreme overheating like to where i couldnt even hold the phone had to take off battery, second one had screen issues, vertical lines ans slight overheating.
Now this one luckily no screen issues or overheating but three days ago it started not charging my battery :/
It just displays an empty battery with a yellow triangle....
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The v6 sort charger script its one of the first twenty topics on the development section the first weird is in brackets and has wired script in the brackets. i/o
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Confused...explain
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Confused...explain
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I can't understand anything he posts.
It's right here, man
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=991276
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they do warranty replacements at the Tmobile store? ive always done them over the phone, my current [3rd] SII now is not charging at all, i have to charge the batteries externally, so thinking of calling tomorrow but if i can go to the store and take care of it, i think i'll do it
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Yes...they do. It was easy. I just pay $14.99 for replacement.
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Third S2? WTF? What were the problems the first two had?
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Mine was that my phone didnt send sms while data on. I call tmo a made a report. After endless steps...my phone was with same issue. I restored it back to stock...went tk store and when they see on their system my phone was reported already a week ago they tried first changing my sim....didnt work. The lady got a new phone and said lets try a new one....if it works i give u a new device. It worked.
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Does anybody know if I can get a white replacement if I have a black one now
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No mercy it seems
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Hey,
Can anyone explain how to do the warranty replacement you guys are talking about?
I have noticed that in the last month my S2 has developed the infamous blobs and lines problem. Specifically however, it has developed a rather large blob which can be seen even if the screen is at 50% brightness. A tad annoying.
My past experience when a phone has broken down is that it took T-Mobile 2 weeks to get me the replacement and I had no phone for 2 weeks. Hence I've been reluctant to send in my functional S2 with the blob. If anyone can assist me in detailing how to do an in-store exchange, I would be very grateful.
Either tell Tmobile your problem or go to a Tmobile store and with a hostile attitude non verbal threats ask them to exchange you're phone with customer care then peel thir skin back for **** you don't really do.
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This is all non sense
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Either tell Tmobile your problem or go to a Tmobile store and with a hostile attitude non verbal threats ask them to exchange you're phone with customer care then peel thir skin back for **** you don't really do.
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You make no sense at all.
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You make no sense at all.
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X2 again lol.
You don't need to be hostile with the workers. You just tell them you have a problem, they'll replicate the problem or confirm it at least. Then they will go through a protocol of factory resetting the phone. If the problem isn't fix, they will submit a warranty exchange.
They either will be able to do the exchange on the spot. Or they will put in an order for an exchange.
I find it easier to just call in. They will tell you to factory reset it and ask you if the problem is still there. I never follow to reset the phone because it's a pain to set up again and i know it's a hardware malfunction... So I just pretend that i did and tell them the problem is still present, they'll just issue you an exchange without a problem.
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Yeah but two hours on hold if not enough for tech support, it should be like an hour to a half hour
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Just lost my phone in taxi I'm rooted also have face unlock and pattern unlock secondary. Is there anything I can do to assure the finder can't use it. Or can I track it. I'm on monthly 4g so no insurance!
That sucks man. As for gps locating your phone I believe that's offered by your insurance, or if you had any type of Norton, kaspersky, trend micro etc security on it. They offer stuff like that. Otherwise you might be SOL. As for them getting in I don't know. Maybe someone else can shed some light on that answer.
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Go to the play store from your computer and download "plan b" it will be pushed to your phone and allows you to track it.
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A buddy of mine used "Lost Phone" app from Play store
I hate how easy it is for someone to look up how to wipe a phone and easily bypass all security. Usually when someone finds a phone, that person doesn't want to know your stuff.
Where's my Droid can also be pushed, and then you can get it's location
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did u ever set up Lookout on you phone? it comes w/it.. if you maybe randomly did one day, you can find it with that
2nd to the Plan B. That works amazingly. Also, check if you have a cab receipt. You might be able to use that to identify which cab specifically had the phone. You can call into their dispatch office and ask for that cab. Lookout is awesome too.
I called the cab said he saw no phone. Another passanger could have gotten it. I'm not even going to bother now what's done is done. Thanks to you and everyone for your help. I wanted a new phone anyway maybe my wife will get me one for fathers day. I'll wait and probably get a note or galaxy nexus I'm sticking with Samsung I have a windows and a iPhone at home but don't feel like it I can't go backwards .
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I called the cab said he saw no phone. Another passanger could have gotten it. I'm not even going to bother now what's done is done. Thanks to you and everyone for your help. I wanted a new phone anyway maybe my wife will get me one for fathers day. I'll wait and probably get a note or galaxy nexus I'm sticking with Samsung I have a windows and a iPhone at home but don't feel like it I can't go backwards .
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Or you can wait and preorder gs3
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Or you can wait and preorder gs3
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I find that the GS3 is not much of a significant upgrade from the GSII. I would much more suggest a Galaxy Nexus since it will still be relevant for many more months to come. The GN comes with pure stock ICS not that TW crap. The GN is almost certain to receive jellybean directly from Google pretty quick while the S3 will have to suffer through what the SII just went through from GB to ICS
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Or you can wait and preorder gs3
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I thought about that but I'd be paying full price I have monthly no contract. And since the the note is dual core as well as the s3 I rather the larger screen
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I find that the GS3 is not much of a significant upgrade from the GSII. I would much more suggest a Galaxy Nexus since it will still be relevant for many more months to come. The GN comes with pure stock ICS not that TW crap. The GN is almost certain to receive jellybean directly from Google pretty quick while the S3 will have to suffer through what the SII just went through from GB to ICS
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I get what your saying also I hate that stupid button on the s3
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diamantericos said:
I get what your saying also I hate that stupid button on the s3
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Should've went with nexus style all screen.that was kind of the point of ics
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I would recommend setting up a pin lock on your next device, that way whenever the phone is restarted it prompts you for the pin. It doesn't matter if it's been wiped or not, it registers with your carrier. Also, as added security, I use Avast and from there I can remotely wipe my sd card and the phone, thus removing any chance of someone getting any of my personal info.
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new ion? said:
Should've went with nexus style all screen.that was kind of the point of ics
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I totally agree don't know why these manufacturers still making new ics devices with buttons. Besides the nexus the only other device I see with on screen is a new Motorola phone coming out.
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I would recommend setting up a pin lock on your next device, that way whenever the phone is restarted it prompts you for the pin. It doesn't matter if it's been wiped or not, it registers with your carrier. Also, as added security, I use Avast and from there I can remotely wipe my sd card and the phone, thus removing any chance of someone getting any of my personal info.
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I will definitely do that especially for the SD wipe part I was more worried about that . I changed all my passwords starting with Google account and Facebook
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Oh and you should leave your gps enable all the time because i realize that all those apps does not have the capability to turn it on.
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Oh and you should leave your gps enable all the time because i realize that all those apps does not have the capability to turn it on.
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I do I just haven't install any of those apps but I'll with new phone
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Well my lovely wife surprised me when I got home early fathers day gift $400 for what ever phone I want now just to choose note or galaxy nexus. I'm getting the note now second choice eBay or Amazon I've never used eBay but got some good prices. PS hey if I loose the note I'm an ass that phablet too big to loose lol. But will definately secure it
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Hi guys,
I just purchased a Samsung Galaxy SII on eBay. I decided to take the plunge even though the seller said it was for "parts and not working". He said the problem he was having was that the phone would shut off by itself, no matter what he did. He said this happened maybe once every 10 times he pressed the sleep button.
I got it yesterday and started messing around with it. I haven't encountered the problem yet but I only used it for a few hours. I proceeded to successfully root the device and flashed a custom ROM (CyanogenMod 10 - JB 4.1.1) and it seems to work ok. I'm not using the phone yet and I guess I was just wondering if you think the problem may have just "gone away". If it did, I would feel very lucky. I won't know for sure until I start using the phone regularly, but I needed a reliable phone today at work and that's why I didn't bring it with.
Any thoughts on what could cause this issue and possible solutions are appreciated. I've read some people say it's related to the CPU or the button itself, or perhaps even the battery. The owner had never rooted the phone so he was just running the regular T-Mobile Gingerbread rom.
Thanks and Happy Friday!
Probably the power button problem
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Thanks for answering, Teo. If it's that, it should be fairly simple to fix. I'll report back just in case somebody is having the same issue.
Since the JB ROM's suffer from random restarts and sleep of death issues, I would recommend flashing an ICS ROM. This will get you a more stable environment for testing, so if the device suddenly shuts it self off, you'll know it's not the ROM.
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Since the JB ROM's suffer from random restarts and sleep of death issues, I would recommend flashing an ICS ROM. This will get you a more stable environment for testing, so if the device suddenly shuts it self off, you'll know it's not the ROM.
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+1 to this suggestion. Flash a ROM that is known to be stable so you can confirm the original issue. I'd suggest stock (gb or ics, doesn't matter) for the best test environment.
Thank you guys! Your responses are greatly appreciated!
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Thank you guys! Your responses are greatly appreciated!
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Why don't you either send to Samsung under warranty or put insurance on it and have it fixed
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Why don't you either send to Samsung under warranty or put insurance on it and have it fixed
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I bought it used on eBay, I'm not the original owner. And I didn't see the SquareTrade warranty option for this purchase, perhaps because it was under "For parts & not working". I haven't come across the problem yet. I have flashed a few different roms (ICS) but every one of them has given me some type of problem. I'm still using my very reliable myTouch 4G and I'm starting to doubt if I really want to dump it for the SII.
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I bought it used on eBay, I'm not the original owner. And I didn't see the SquareTrade warranty option for this purchase, perhaps because it was under "For parts & not working". I haven't come across the problem yet. I have flashed a few different roms (ICS) but every one of them has given me some type of problem. I'm still using my very reliable myTouch 4G and I'm starting to doubt if I really want to dump it for the SII.
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The phone has not been out a year yet so it don't matter about ownership as long as there is not abuse to the phone they should help you
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playya said:
The phone has not been out a year yet so it don't matter about ownership as long as there is not abuse to the phone they should help you
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Thank you! I'll look into that.
If I am correct this phone came out Oct /12/11
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If I am correct this phone came out Oct /12/11
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Yeah so warranty should still work. phone warranties starts the day it is activated. My white one was activated until February so i got another 5 months!
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Don't want to jinx myself but I flashed Team Chopstick's ICS rom on Saturday and haven't encountered the issue thus far.
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Don't want to jinx myself but I flashed Team Chopstick's ICS rom on Saturday and haven't encountered the issue thus far.
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At this point. I would think it's safe to say that your phone is fine lol
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At this point. I would think it's safe to say that your phone is fine lol
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Lol yeah Teo, I hope so I'm glad I took the plunge!
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Nicraz said:
I bought it used on eBay, I'm not the original owner. And I didn't see the SquareTrade warranty option for this purchase, perhaps because it was under "For parts & not working". I haven't come across the problem yet. I have flashed a few different roms (ICS) but every one of them has given me some type of problem. I'm still using my very reliable myTouch 4G and I'm starting to doubt if I really want to dump it for the SII.
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I have both MT4G and SG2...rooted my SG2 than my MT4G..flashed alot of ROMS for both phone and while the ROMS for MT4G are great and stable (using the Dark Unicorn v2.5) the SG2 ones i like better, (Jedi Knight 2 Stripped)..hands down better phone performance of course with the SG2...just using my MT4 as a backup phone and one for testing.(rooted wifes phone so gota test ROM before i give it to her)
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I have both MT4G and SG2...rooted my SG2 than my MT4G..flashed alot of ROMS for both phone and while the ROMS for MT4G are great and stable (using the Dark Unicorn v2.5) the SG2 ones i like better, (Jedi Knight 2 Stripped)..hands down better phone performance of course with the SG2...just using my MT4 as a backup phone and one for testing.(rooted wifes phone so gota test ROM before i give it to her)
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I'm keeping my MT .. at least for now. I actually paid more for it than for the SII! I'm using the SII full time and keeping the htc for backup. Im running Toasted Marshmallow on the htc and I like it a lot. I tried JK on the SII but gave me problems so I'm sticking to Team Chopstick for now.
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Dude mt4g probably the best single core phone out there. Loved that phone.
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You got a good deal from someone that didn't know much about Android smartphones, nice. This is obvious because it was still on GB lol.
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You got a good deal from someone that didn't know much about Android smartphones, nice. This is obvious because it was still on GB lol.
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Yeah! I actually lost the bid to someone else and then for whatever reason the bidder backed out and I got a second chance offer from the seller so I bought it right away.
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I need to take my phone up there because the phone is having problems with the battery and I've done everything I can. I have insurance on the phone and also have Android JB 4.1.2 and I'm rooted. Is there anyway to hide it or should I even care?
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I need to take my phone up there because the phone is having problems with the battery and I've done everything I can. I have insurance on the phone and also have Android JB 4.1.2 and I'm rooted. Is there anyway to hide it or should I even care?
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TriangleAway then Odin stock and factory reset if you can.
Do as said above by Aerowinder if possible, if not just play stupid.
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What will happen if I show up without doing that? I really just need input on what's wrong and what I can do to fix it unless they'll give a new one since my phone looks completely brand new.
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TriangleAway then Odin stock and factory reset if you can.
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Do as said above by Aerowinder if possible, if not just play stupid.
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Do you guys think they'll give me a new phone or anything because my phone is in mint condition. There's not a speck of damage on it.
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Do you guys think they'll give me a new phone or anything because my phone is in mint condition. There's not a speck of damage on it.
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I wouldn't know what happens if you're going through T-Mobile but I assume you'll be fine if you're polite and explain you don't know what's going on, insist you've been with T-Mobile because of their excellent support if they make a big deal about it. Asurion the insurance company working with T-Mobile will take it anyways because they just fix it and that's it and resell it. And because you pay a monthly bill they're making money off of you regardless and you still have to pay a deductible.
But you SHOULD really return to stock.
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If they see that the phone is rooted, they'll just simply do nothing for you. That's why people say "your warranty is now void".
Do what is mentioned above or take your chances and hope the T-Mobile rep that is assisting you doesn't check to see if the phone is rooted or check the flash counter.
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I most likely just try to extract some info from them so maybe I could fix it myself. I really don't want to pay them money for something not my fault.
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I was hoping not to do that being that I just had to do factory reset like 2 weeks ago and I hate reinstalling everything but I guess I have to do it. I get the stock version from DocHolidays thread, right?
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I get it from this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1949687 right?
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That should do the trick. And if you're on a stock build now, you may not have to factory reset, backup anyway.
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That should do the trick. And if you're on a stock build now, you may not have to factory reset, backup anyway.
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I'm on the root66 version
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Oh, simple enough then! Just go to SuperSU and unroot.
You could even try to temp unroot if you think that's all you'd need to do to hide it.
Befire you unroot though, do you have a custom recovery or kernel installed? If not, then run triangle away, then unroot. If you do, reflash root66, then use TA and unroot.
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I need to take my phone up there because the phone is having problems with the battery and I've done everything I can. I have insurance on the phone and also have Android JB 4.1.2 and I'm rooted. Is there anyway to hide it or should I even care?
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What's the problem with the battery?
I like the features I get with my stock build, but I'm considering a root for better control over my apps, (Greenify, permission control) so this thread seems like a relevant question.
Is Triangle Away and unrooting all it takes to make it appear that I haven't done anything?
The warranty issue is the only thing stopping me, it's saved me a bunch in the past...
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I like the features I get with my stock build, but I'm considering a root for better control over my apps, (Greenify, permission control) so this thread seems like a relevant question.
Is Triangle Away and unrooting all it takes to make it appear that I haven't done anything?
The warranty issue is the only thing stopping me, it's saved me a bunch in the past...
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If done in the correct order with no custom recovery or custom kernel, yes that should be all you have to do.
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I rooted my phone once, but I will never do it again after what happened. Last year I rooted my GS3 and about a week later, my local T-Mobile store called my phone unexpectedly. The guy on the other end told me I was due for a price drop, but I would have to come into the T-Mobile store to sign the paperwork before it would take effect. 2 days later I stopped in to get the discount on my monthly payment. The T-Mobile employee said he would have to look at my phone just to verify that it was the correct serial number. He went into the back room and said he would be back in a few minutes. 10 minutes later, a police officer walks in the store and asks my name. I'm totally freaked out wondering what the deal is. He asks me to turn around a puts hand cuffs on me. The officer told me I was under arrested and being charged with "rooting a mobile device". I was booked and released, but I would watch what you do to your phone. Good luck.
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LOL!!!
I'm not even sure how to react to that!
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Just be careful... The terms of my probation are to never visit XDA, so I'm really just telling what can happen.
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I rooted my phone once, but I will never do it again after what happened. Last year I rooted my GS3 and about a week later, my local T-Mobile store called my phone unexpectedly. The guy on the other end told me I was due for a price drop, but I would have to come into the T-Mobile store to sign the paperwork before it would take effect. 2 days later I stopped in to get the discount on my monthly payment. The T-Mobile employee said he would have to look at my phone just to verify that it was the correct serial number. He went into the back room and said he would be back in a few minutes. 10 minutes later, a police officer walks in the store and asks my name. I'm totally freaked out wondering what the deal is. He asks me to turn around a puts hand cuffs on me. The officer told me I was under arrested and being charged with "rooting a mobile device". I was booked and released, but I would watch what you do to your phone. Good luck.
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Rooting a device isn't illegal. They can kiss my ring. Think about it, if it was illegal why are root apps allowed on Google Play? And also, why is XDA not been shut down?
Methinks something else happened there. Maybe you voided their warranty and tried getting a discount which may be against the rules. Or something. But I know for a fact this is legal. Unlocking is a different story however.
So my advice, root on my brothers it's the only damn freedom we have left here in America.
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