[Q] Selling my t989 - T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989

FIST OF ALL this is NOT an offer to anyone. I am NOT trying to use XDA to sell my phone. I just need some advice on pricing. The whole point of this is to upgrade to a different device.
I am trying to sell my t989 to get an HTC One S from swappa but I see that everyone who is trying to sell this phone isn't getting lucky. So i just want your opinion on the pricing. It's rooted and has only been used for 2 months. It also has the original box and charger and no scratches what so ever. It has lived in a box. I was going to ask for 250 but I don't want to post it officially yet. What do you guys think?

bor3d2damax said:
FIST OF ALL this is NOT an offer to anyone. I am NOT trying to use XDA to sell my phone. I just need some advice on pricing. The whole point of this is to upgrade to a different device.
I am trying to sell my t989 to get an HTC One S from swappa but I see that everyone who is trying to sell this phone isn't getting lucky. So i just want your opinion on the pricing. It's rooted and has only been used for 2 months. It also has the original box and charger and no scratches what so ever. It has lived in a box. I was going to ask for 250 but I don't want to post it officially yet. What do you guys think?
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You can get around 200 on craigslist I have sold 3 myself before. Ebay you can get 250 or more sometimes from bidders as long as it's in great shape and with clean esn. Not blacklisted by tmobile.

richardlibeau said:
You can get around 200 on craigslist I have sold 3 myself before. Ebay you can get 250 or more sometimes from bidders as long as it's in great shape and with clean esn. Not blacklisted by tmobile.
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Thanks for the reply! I will try craigslist. I already posted it on amazon and gave up on swappa since they already have a few that haven't been sold. By the way, did you sell them rooted? Or did you go back to stock?
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bor3d2damax said:
Thanks for the reply! I will try craigslist. I already posted it on amazon and gave up on swappa since they already have a few that haven't been sold. By the way, did you sell them rooted? Or did you go back to stock?
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Both ways, one wanted a custom rom and bootanimation for it so I hooked them up with that. But most just sell stock because the regular user don't root and use custom roms.
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richardlibeau said:
Both ways, one wanted a custom rom and bootanimation for it so I hooked them up with that. But most just sell stock because the regular user don't root and use custom roms.
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Alright thanks! I decided to sell it for 200 and go as low as 170. I am trying to get my hands on an HTC One S or unlocked One X. You have been great help!
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Would you buy it again?

Ok guys, here's my "delimma". I have an upgrade available to me. I've been wanting a gs2 since it came out in Europe. I had every intention of getting this within the first week it came out on tmo. BUT, reading about all the issues with lines on the screen, resolution, etc, I'm skeptical. It's basically going to be this phone or I'll cancel my line (I'm on a family line). I havent had a chance to play with one in person yet. So, in the meantime, I'm trying to gather opinions on the phone.
With all that being said, if you had a chance to relive Wednesday or whatever day you bought the gs2, would you buy it again?
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jburnette87 said:
Ok guys, here's my "delimma". I have an upgrade available to me. I've been wanting a gs2 since it came out in Europe. I had every intention of getting this within the first week it came out on tmo. BUT, reading about all the issues with lines on the screen, resolution, etc, I'm skeptical. It's basically going to be this phone or I'll cancel my line (I'm on a family line). I havent had a chance to play with one in person yet. So, in the meantime, I'm trying to gather opinions on the phone.
With all that being said, if you had a chance to relive Wednesday or whatever day you bought the gs2, would you buy it again?
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My phone is flawless and works perfect. I got mine through one of my partnerships shipped for around $200 while Tmobile its asking for almost $300. Pm me
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Yes I would
i dont have the access to another carrier and this phone is the best tmobil has so of course i got the best and i love it!!
Yes i would .Coming from vibrant running cm7 . Love this Damn thing
Definitely. My Iphone 4 got stolen two days ago, and yesterday I picked up this phone. Didn't even consider a 4S. Done with Apple and ready to get back into xda and the root world Tmo's 4G is amazing too.
i try to buy Samsung phones only. Samsung phones are slim and lightweight!
the lighter the phone, the more comfortable holding in hand!
the others is (H)eavy (Thick) (Craps) !
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(H)eavy (Thick) (Craps) !
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Haha couldn't have said it better.
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yup! I love the phone. More so then the G2X.
I would for sure. I think it's the best phone on T-Mobile and T-Mobile is the cheapest out of the major wireless providers for me.
I am eligible for an upgrade to my iPhone 3GS from AT&T. Picked up a Galaxy S II and ported my number over to TMO. Almost everything about this phone is better than my old iPhone. Couldn't be happier. Oh, and I'm paying less for my plan, too!
Yep, I can relate to some. I tried the epic 4g touch version on sprint. If I could swap the internals with that it would be more awesome. As it stands though, once root is here and I can tether I'll be stoked. As of right now I'm happy with it. It feels solid and has a professional look and feel to it.
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j0hnZ said:
Yep, I can relate to some. I tried the epic 4g touch version on sprint. If I could swap the internals with that it would be more awesome. As it stands though, once root is here and I can tether I'll be stoked. As of right now I'm happy with it. It feels solid and has a professional look and feel to it.
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Why is everyone saying they cant tether? I was tethering today
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Thanks for the input so far guys. Makes me feel like it is a great phone, worthy of a 2yr contract. keep the opinions coming.
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kennyp987 said:
Why is everyone saying they cant tether? I was tethering today
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Probably because they can't...why does everyone keep thinking that because it doesn't happen to them that it doesn't exist?
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Why is everyone saying they cant tether? I was tethering today
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How did you manage that? I tried tethering today and the T-Mobile page showed up saying I had to get a tethering plan.
jburnette87 said:
Ok guys, here's my "delimma". I have an upgrade available to me. I've been wanting a gs2 since it came out in Europe. I had every intention of getting this within the first week it came out on tmo. BUT, reading about all the issues with lines on the screen, resolution, etc, I'm skeptical. It's basically going to be this phone or I'll cancel my line (I'm on a family line). I havent had a chance to play with one in person yet. So, in the meantime, I'm trying to gather opinions on the phone.
With all that being said, if you had a chance to relive Wednesday or whatever day you bought the gs2, would you buy it again?
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I'm going to give it a try again. The SGS2 was the phone I wanted from the git go. Sounds like the ones with the least amount of problems are the 9/28 boxes.
I'm going to give it one more chance tomorrow after I get off of work and I'll keep it over the weekend. I honestly really want to love the SGS2.
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I just used easytether on the market and tethered.
I would by it again times 10. It's an awesome phone.
Happy to say I took back the amaze and looked.at two 9/28's in a back room watching a dark movie off the SD with the lights off. no lines at all even with zero brightness
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Selling INC2

Yes its time to sell it. Money is an issue and i must go to a smaller price plan with another carrier. So im selling this bad boy..
PM ME IF YOUR INTERESTED
Its already S-OFF w Touch Recovery Installed.
Clean ESN
Phone is 95% condition ( 2 needle point chips on screen edge of the case not the screen itself.)
Asking: 300 Shipped out the door with next day delivery
or Best Offer
This will be posted in the marketplace i just wanted to give you guys and gals first dibs on it cause i liked the inc2 community and didnt want some google buyer searching for incs to make it leave xda...
Thanks guys
Thanks for your work bud, and good luck with sale.
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Yeah man good luck
silentjoker said:
Yes its time to sell it. Money is an issue and i must go to a smaller price plan with another carrier. So im selling this bad boy..
PM ME IF YOUR INTERESTED
Its already S-OFF w Touch Recovery Installed.
Clean ESN
Phone is 95% condition ( 2 needle point chips on screen edge of the case not the screen itself.)
Asking: 300 Shipped out the door with next day delivery
or Best Offer
This will be posted in the marketplace i just wanted to give you guys and gals first dibs on it cause i liked the inc2 community and didnt want some google buyer searching for incs to make it leave xda...
Thanks guys
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See ya round bro
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Now the economy is taking our devs...... WHY!!!!!!!
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I want to sell my Vivow too... i'm frustased using this stupid phone
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What's so stupid about the phone??
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tylerlawhon said:
What's so stupid about the phone??
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Probably operator error.
That's the only time I get frustrated with mine.

Cheapest way to upgrade before being eligible for upgrade?

Hi, just wondering if there are any loopholes that have worked for anyone in the past.
I'm really interested in either the Nexus 4 or Note 2. I love the S2 but I dont have an upgrade until Jan 2014 and these new phones are just so intriguing. I definitely don't want to pay a non contract price for these phones, but was hoping to sell my S2 and use it to buy a new phone at hopefully a good price.
Any advice?
not sure of any loop holes. most companys make sure there are none.
i say sell the s2 and get the n4. with the price being so low its worth it.
I looked up on the sprint buyback program and they'll give you $85 for the e4gt.
Well I have three phones mine wife and daughter wife never likes upgrading so I get her upgrades with mine not cheap but it works
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Just fyi Nexus 4 does not support CDMA. So no Verizon/Sprint
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SAShady said:
Just fyi Nexus 4 does not support CDMA. So no Verizon/Sprint
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That's at the moment. Look at the Gnex. It was released GSM first then Verizon got it, and then Sprint. I don't think Google is that dumb to cut Verizon from getting the Nexus and Sprint has gotten the other Nexus devices aside from the Nexus One.
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That's at the moment. Look at the Gnex. It was released GSM first then Verizon got it, and then Sprint. I don't think Google is that dumb to cut Verizon from getting the Nexus and Sprint has gotten the other Nexus devices aside from the Nexus One.
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I get the distinct impression that future nexuses (nexii?) will be gsm only given the widespread dissatisfaction with the update process on CDMA carriers
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mjs2011 said:
Hi, just wondering if there are any loopholes that have worked for anyone in the past.
I'm really interested in either the Nexus 4 or Note 2. I love the S2 but I dont have an upgrade until Jan 2014 and these new phones are just so intriguing. I definitely don't want to pay a non contract price for these phones, but was hoping to sell my S2 and use it to buy a new phone at hopefully a good price.
Any advice?
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When I got my gs2 back in April I wasn't up for my upgrade till mid may. Anyway I brought it to a 3rd party sprint store and told me we could pretend it had water dmg and in that case sprint cuts you a few weeks slack and forks over the upgrade as its cheaper for them then asurian claims sending a new phone....at least that's what my rep said to me... he's a nice guy
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Ask the Sprint store about a "push through".
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asd87 said:
That's at the moment. Look at the Gnex. It was released GSM first then Verizon got it, and then Sprint. I don't think Google is that dumb to cut Verizon from getting the Nexus and Sprint has gotten the other Nexus devices aside from the Nexus One.
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I'm not sure there will be one, perhaps just maybe but I highly doubt it as google was left with a bad taste with their experience with Verizon and Sprint.
http://www.gottabemobile.com/2012/1...laxy-nexus-lte-wasnt-a-great-user-experience/
bleyten said:
Ask the Sprint store about a "push through".
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Any details on what this is?
Thanks!
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I love the hardware of my epic touch but I know we can do better in regards of software. Jb leak is proof of that and what is likely to come. However I am getting tired of running gb. Having a nexus 7 tablet doesn't help my case when i get constant updates as soon as good drops new source. I am hoping I can hold out for the jb update or even a newer leak. But if not I would love to find a way to get a sg3 for cheap. And I don't really want to add another line.
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I used to always buy my phones out of contract, I would ebay my phone, get paid apply that $ towards my new phone and ship the old one out. I would usually ship the next day so I wasn't holding up my buyer.
These days I just buy from Craigslist. Picked this phone up for 240 around mid summer, I think.
" all human wisdom is contained in these two words,—‘Wait and hope.’”
BiffTirkle said:
I used to always buy my phones out of contract, I would ebay my phone, get paid apply that $ towards my new phone and ship the old one out. I would usually ship the next day so I wasn't holding up my buyer.
These days I just buy from Craigslist. Picked this phone up for 240 around mid summer, I think.
" all human wisdom is contained in these two words,—‘Wait and hope.’”
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I agree with this, I bought my sgs2 in June for $220 off contract (used). It came in great shape and working perfectly. I'm thinking I'll keep buying phones this way - just wait for them to be ~9 months old and you can get them for the upgrade price. This way if a new phone drops that I just have to have I'm always ready with the upgrade. Also if I somehow kill my current phone I don't have to worry about carrying insurance, just use my upgrade on whatever's out.
The only thing better is direct from Google pricing, which I may switch to but I will loose some coverage in my state by leaving CDMA so I haven't decided on that yet.
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On Black Friday you can purchase the SIII for $50. You could definitely buy that, sell it along with the S2 and buy a note.
millsmillsmills said:
On Black Friday you can purchase the SIII for $50. You could definitely buy that, sell it along with the S2 and buy a note.
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Wait. $50 out of contact?
or let more rephrase. I wouldn't get the $50 price because I'm not eligible for upgrade until 1/14 right?
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I've heard that people sold their current phones on Craigslist, used that money towards buying out the rest of their contract then upgrade.
Or sell on Craigslist and use that money towards buying one you want on Craigslist. Either would cost around the same
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I wonder what happened to calling the retention center and threatening to leave the sg2 and the countless problems the ICS update I would think would be a great bartering chip to try and get retention to let you upgrade to the sg3 either cheap or for nothing.
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cp320703 said:
... that future nexuses (nexii?) will be gsm only given the widespread ....
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Took 4 years of Latin so I had to point it out
"Nexi"
http://en.m.wiktionary.org/wiki/nexus#Latin
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cas8180 said:
I wonder what happened to calling the retention center and threatening to leave the sg2 and the countless problems the ICS update I would think would be a great bartering chip to try and get retention to let you upgrade to the sg3 either cheap or for nothing.
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Hah, I can assure you, after 20 phone calls, they don't give a **** about their customers.
I've had my account open with sprint since 1991.
There are 5 lines on the account.
They have made ~$50,000 from my family.
Yea, no, I will switch to anything better as soon as possible.

Geek Squad Protection...WORTH IT

Well, as a few of you may or may not know, I bricked my LGOG (running dirty unicorns 4.3) and couldnt get into LGNPST or recovery. Anyways, I took it to best buy and at first, they werent going to replace it because they said if its after the first two weeks of purchase, it has to be shipped out and exchanged. We (my mom and I) called the Geek squad corporate line to get some more info because one person told us it would have to be replaced with a refurbished phone. That makes no sense, why have insurance if youre just going to give me something used, right? Well, after we read them the paperwork that was given to us with the purchase of our insurance, they confirmed that it would be a brand new LGOG.
Turns out, the LGOG is on back order so they said if it's not here in a MAX of 10 days, I can come into the bestbuy and pick out a phone of my choice that day and keep it. I'm probably gonna go with the G2 or that gorgeous blue HTC One (Although, id be happy with another LGOG, anything is better than this Nexus S 4G i have to use)
At any rate, I just wanted to tell you all what happened, in case you have geeksquad insurance and didnt know what they would do if you bricked your phone and couldnt fix it yourself. I only posted because i know when i went looking for answers i couldnt find any clear ones.
Seems like the geek squad insurance is really worth getting. When I do get to upgrade I will definitely be checking out bestbuy.
Are you able to get the Geeksquad insurance at any time, and do you have to go through Best Buy?
mpbean said:
Are you able to get the Geeksquad insurance at any time, and do you have to go through Best Buy?
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You have to get the insurance within 10 days of buying the phone from best buy.
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Androidawg said:
You have to get the insurance within 10 days of buying the phone from best buy.
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Ah, bummer. Makes sense, though.
I haven't bought anything from Best Buy in... probably 10+ years.
I dropped my phone, cracked screen, non-responsive to touch. I am getting a refurb in the next day or 2. No mention of a backorder to me. Best part is that it wont cost me a penny.
Of like kind. Is what it says and i've become rather familiar with the reasons for that. New or refurbished. If it is backordered for 14 of it being checked in then it is a new phone of like kind. And im rather familiar with the rules.
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I have geek squad insurance for my OG
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We just got my wife an S4 a few weeks ago and found out they no longer do free replacement, there is a deductible now.
The program looses 100m a year. They are trying to stem the bleeding. That is why there are charges now.
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@_dannyboy what phone you get after all?
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PartimusPrime said:
@_dannyboy what phone you get after all?
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Ultimately, I decided to go back to the LGOG.
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Ultimately, I decided to go back to the LGOG.
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Welcome back. :thumbup:
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Welcome back. :thumbup:
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Feels good to be back. Now to start saving up my $350 for that nexus 5 :fingers-crossed:
Sweet!!! Yeah I want that nexus 5 too
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Regarding Geek Squad Protection
Before some point mid Oct. they used to cover screens for minimal cost @40 now it is $150. Other than that still worthwhile.
dcl3 said:
Before some point mid Oct. they used to cover screens for minimal cost @40 now it is $150. Other than that still worthwhile.
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Yeah I got the old insurance. I just sent out the LGOG I JUST got back due to a Security error lol. I was trying to restore an old EFS but ended up relocking my boot loader. So now I'm stuck on a Nexus S until November 13th. If my LGOG isn't back then I'll be getting a Nexus 5 or G2.
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OnePlus One

What's up guys! I'm really thinking of jumping ship if I get my hands on an invite, how about you?
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Same here! If it is possible to get an invite....
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Definitely will be looking in to it,...but have to wonder, how much of a PITA will it be to get a replacement for warranty purposes.
For $300 bucks, I will get one to compliment my note 3. Hope to get invite and work on ATT LTE network.
Ian B
You get to invite a friend to buy another for just a buck also if you get the invite. I will gladly smash my note 3 and get two of these for a buck each.
And if they let you choose the 64Gb version for $50, I would still take that deal.
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I'll be going for that deal
I was gonna get a nexus 5 but think I wanna gave this a try O.O looks nice.
waiting for good feedbacks here
These phone seems to be incredible for specs and price.The only thing is the big size but maybe you'll get used to.
Waiting for a Nexus 6 for a comparison
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....The only thing is the big size but maybe you'll get used to.....
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You.....do know this is the Note 3 forum right?
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You.....do know this is the Note 3 forum right?
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I.........know!My thought remain the same,was discussion on OPO,i think it will be an opponent of next google device instead of Note 3
Specs aside, you have me on the fact this is made to flash custom ROMs without the manufacturer or carrier bloat.
It's about time a company says, "here is a high end device. We are going to give you some awesome features, but if you want, do with as you will... And BTW, here is how you do it."
If the phone had the same specs as the gs4 and had this idea I would buy it. Just the idea behind it is what sold it for me. I will be getting one whether or not I get it for a $1
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I just hope that having a T-Mobile.com email will help me be one of the first 100 to get.
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ihidbehindmusic said:
I just hope that having a T-Mobile.com email will help me be one of the first 100 to get.
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Good luck. Invite me if you get it... Lol.
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Non replaceable battery killed it for me.
I'd prefer a SD card slot, as I carry a lot of music, and don't like cloud.
Id buy one, just to try something new, not so sure about this invite option. I'd figure any company would want to have full availability as soon as possible.
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Non replaceable battery killed it for me.
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agree!
joaquinla1 said:
What's up guys! I'm really thinking of jumping ship if I get my hands on an invite, how about you?
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Good luck. Invite me if you get it... Lol.
jacqueline robert said:
Good luck. Invite me if you get it... Lol.
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Yet again, copying someone else's post and pasting it as your own. Please go away.
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I will be picking up one of the 64GB ones when I get an invite.
I did enter the Smash your phone and win one for $1.00 thing but I did that with an old S3 (I'm not smashing a $700.00 Note III for a $300.00 phone)

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