Anyone tried to remove the carrier logo from the back of the phone. I have the att model and it's starting to bug me. Might try a little bit of rubbing alcohol.
any luck ?
hamdir said:
any luck ?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
No I was about to do it then I changed my mind. My biggest problem is the logo was scratched when I received the phone. I tried to return it, but they told me I would have to wait a few weeks for a replacement. Hoping someone else tries it. I know it was etched underneath on the m7 though.
Has anyone had any luck doing this yet? I'm kind of curious now. If anyone has, could you let us know how you did it and how it came out?
Related
Screen has gone black. Sometimes i can see everything fine for a second and then it just goes black. I know the phone is still on because I can feel the haptic feedback of the buttons even when its black. My question is how do I unroot my phone so I can return it through verizon without the use of the screen? Any help would be appreciated I am at a loss on this.
bc13 said:
Screen has gone black. Sometimes i can see everything fine for a second and then it just goes black. I know the phone is still on because I can feel the haptic feedback of the buttons even when its black. My question is how do I unroot my phone so I can return it through verizon without the use of the screen? Any help would be appreciated I am at a loss on this.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Have you tried a battery pull? Can you still access your recovery?
Sent from my Sensified ICS phone
I have done a battery pull and it did nothing. I have not tried recovery but I dont think that will help, I believe it is a hardware issue with the screen.
Just smack it like the fonz! Lol
Sent from my ICS Dinc2
cstone1991 said:
Just smack it like the fonz! Lol
Sent from my ICS Dinc2
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
You know I actually tried that, I even did the haaaa with the thumbs out thing but that didnt work.:laugh: So I am guessing by the lack of responses that I am just screwed and I will not be able to fix it. If anyone has any ideas i would really appreciate it.
bc13 said:
You know I actually tried that, I even did the haaaa with the thumbs out thing but that didnt work.:laugh: So I am guessing by the lack of responses that I am just screwed and I will not be able to fix it. If anyone has any ideas i would really appreciate it.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Well, at least try to access your bootloader first and then narrate what happened.
Sent from my Sensified ICS phone
bc13 said:
You know I actually tried that, I even did the haaaa with the thumbs out thing but that didnt work.:laugh: So I am guessing by the lack of responses that I am just screwed and I will not be able to fix it. If anyone has any ideas i would really appreciate it.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Like david_hume suggested I would try getting into boot loader first.
My guess is that its hardware failure. If you no longer have warranty/insurance on your phone you could try taking your phone apart. It could be as simple as the connection for the LCD came loose. My other guesses would be the LCD could have went bad or the connection on the PCB failed. You might want to start looking for a donor phone if you can find one cheap. Or if you aren't up for the DIY challenge it could be time for a new phone. If you decide to try fixing it I highly recommend looking for a good tear down video on YouTube.
Sent from my ICS Dinc2
The phone is still under the htc 1 year warranty so I could have it replaced under that. My only question is will they be able to tell its rooted by hooking it up to a computer or will they just give me a new one since the screen went dead.
bc13 said:
The phone is still under the htc 1 year warranty so I could have it replaced under that. My only question is will they be able to tell its rooted by hooking it up to a computer or will they just give me a new one since the screen went dead.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I'm not sure about that. I've never done an exchange through them. I have heard of people getting warranty replacements while their phone is rooted but not sure if that is through VZW or HTC.
Sent from my ICS Dinc2
Okay so, earlier today I was running in sweats with my phone in my pocket (yea i know, im stupid) and it fell out onto the cement. Unforunately for me I didnt have a case (lesson learned, order one now). Results of the drop are in the images But yea no damage to the screen at all, just some scratches to the side and the battery door (which im going to replace) but what do I do about the side? Is there anything I can do to fix it, or anywhere I can go to fix it or like anywhere I can send it to fix it? Any help is highly appreciated!
Send it to lg for repairs
AWESOME G3
BACARDILIMON said:
Send it to lg for repairs
AWESOME G3
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
They do scratch fixes? How much is it? Does the warranty cover it?
They gonna replace the bezel. You have to call for price or just stick in a case and forget it.
AWESOME G3
Thank you so much!
I doubt you will get the same phone back so if its still running good you should keep it. You never can know what kind of crappy refurbished phone you will get back. Besides you will never see all of the scratches and scuffs with a case on.
theyd send back a used phone? wouldnt they just replace that one part?
Yeah they probably would but at there own speed. Your phone would most likely become a refurb replacement for somebody else in the future. I might be wrong maybe lg is different from most other manufacturers or maybe the manufacturers are doing it differently than they use to.
oh okay, thanks, you just saved me a **** ton lol
You should still call and ask as I said I could be wrong. But if I am right your phone is probably running better than most refurbs out there.
Ill do that, thanks for the help, much appreciated!
I am in need of help! My phone is dead. Here's the rundown
AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II (i317)
Used on the Straight Talk Network
Running the latest Unofficial CM12, Lollipop 5.01 for the last week and loved every bit of it. No problems.
I cracked my screen in July and never got it fixed. The cracks spread and I was planning on getting it fixed, but haven't yet. I dropped it two days ago and then the screen wouldn't come back on. The buttons lit up and it would even ring when called. So I thought my screen was finally gone and started looking for a replacement. I took the battery out because I didn't want it ringing without the ability to answer it. Yesterday I put the fully charged battery in and attempted to turn the phone back on. It will not come back on and I think it's more than just the screen now.
Red LED blinks. Half of the screen seems like it is turning on, but then it all goes dark again. Will not enter Download or Recovery. I've been reading and thinking this is more of a hardware issue than software. I've flashed dozens of Roms with only minor issues here and there. I haven't had any issue with Lollipop and can't see it being related, although I could really be wrong.
My question is, is my phone dead? Do I need a new motherboard, along with the screen I was already gonna replace? If that's the case, I will just replace the phone and start over, unless anyone has free parts they want to donate, LOL! Seriously, just looking for input and suggestions.
Thanks
dirtyalphaman said:
I am in need of help! My phone is dead. Here's the rundown
AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II (i317)
Used on the Straight Talk Network
Running the latest Unofficial CM12, Lollipop 5.01 for the last week and loved every bit of it. No problems.
I cracked my screen in July and never got it fixed. The cracks spread and I was planning on getting it fixed, but haven't yet. I dropped it two days ago and then the screen wouldn't come back on. The buttons lit up and it would even ring when called. So I thought my screen was finally gone and started looking for a replacement. I took the battery out because I didn't want it ringing without the ability to answer it. Yesterday I put the fully charged battery in and attempted to turn the phone back on. It will not come back on and I think it's more than just the screen now.
Red LED blinks. Half of the screen seems like it is turning on, but then it all goes dark again. Will not enter Download or Recovery. I've been reading and thinking this is more of a hardware issue than software. I've flashed dozens of Roms with only minor issues here and there. I haven't had any issue with Lollipop and can't see it being related, although I could really be wrong.
My question is, is my phone dead? Do I need a new motherboard, along with the screen I was already gonna replace? If that's the case, I will just replace the phone and start over, unless anyone has free parts they want to donate, LOL! Seriously, just looking for input and suggestions.
Thanks
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I see a bunch of views................but not replies. Please Help............Bump!
dirtyalphaman said:
I see a bunch of views................but not replies. Please Help............Bump!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
There's pretty much nothing to say, but I guess I will.
You can't get to download mode, can't get to recovery mode, you can't see the screen......
If you're looking for a second opinion to say you're f*cked, then consider this it.
If you could get to download mode or recovery mode, it has a chance. But you still have hardware issues like the screen to replace. Which is not fun.
Possible yes. But unless you really know what you're doing and careful as hell, you take the chance of hosing something else up. Like ripping a ribbon cable or yanking a soldered wire out....
I tried replacing a Motorola Atrix screen. The result of that was me buying an Atrix 2.
Unless you are emotionally attached to this phone, bury it.
If not,
https://www.ifixit.com/Device/Samsung_Galaxy_Note_II#guideList
http://www.sw-box.com/Samsung-Galaxy-Note-2-Replacement-Parts.html?p=1
I did some quick searches and doesn't appear to be any kind souls out there with spare parts. You may want to try CraigList or something like that.
Good luck to you
dicksteele said:
There's pretty much nothing to say, but I guess I will.
You can't get to download mode, can't get to recovery mode, you can't see the screen......
If you're looking for a second opinion to say you're f*cked, then consider this it.
If you could get to download mode or recovery mode, it has a chance. But you still have hardware issues like the screen to replace. Which is not fun.
Possible yes. But unless you really know what you're doing and careful as hell, you take the chance of hosing something else up. Like ripping a ribbon cable or yanking a soldered wire out....
I tried replacing a Motorola Atrix screen. The result of that was me buying an Atrix 2.
Unless you are emotionally attached to this phone, bury it.
If not,
https://www.ifixit.com/Device/Samsung_Galaxy_Note_II#guideList
http://www.sw-box.com/Samsung-Galaxy-Note-2-Replacement-Parts.html?p=1
I did some quick searches and doesn't appear to be any kind souls out there with spare parts. You may want to try CraigList or something like that.
Good luck to you
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Hey, Thanks man! That's what I needed to hear. I have been flashing Roms since I had a Sprint PPC 6700 and I have enough experience to now I was f#@$ed, but I really needed to hear it from someone else. Someone with developer experience. A screen assembly and motherboard cost more than another phone on ebay or Swappa. Welp, back to the drawing board. Anyone got a note 2 they wanna sell cheap?
dirtyalphaman said:
Hey, Thanks man! That's what I needed to hear. I have been flashing Roms since I had a Sprint PPC 6700 and I have enough experience to now I was f#@$ed, but I really needed to hear it from someone else. Someone with developer experience. A screen assembly and motherboard cost more than another phone on ebay or Swappa. Welp, back to the drawing board. Anyone got a note 2 they wanna sell cheap?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
No worries.
Feb 3 I'll be on 2 years with my Note 2. Longest I've kept one. Only have one smallish crack on the lower left corner.
With everything I've done to it I'm amazed it's still working.
Hi
I'm running an international unlocked M8. just got it from the service repair center for a battery-related repair. Immediately upgraded it to OTA Lollipop. The microphone isn't working. Google Now & Phone calls just pick up static. Speaker phone works fine. Tried cleaning the grill to no avail. Tried factory reset. Nothing.
Do you think this is related to Lollipop? Can I count on an update to follow to solve this? Because I would really hate to send it back to the service center.
Thanks :fingers-crossed:
I would recommend you to try install the previous version you got and if the problem still exists then sorry mate but you have to send it back.
I know it sucks! :/
I guess there's no way to avoid it. Phone's going back not even one day after I got it back I was hoping it was a widespread software issue that would get a speedy patch but seems like it's not. Thanks for the reply.
nuvnuc said:
I guess there's no way to avoid it. Phone's going back not even one day after I got it back I was hoping it was a widespread software issue that would get a speedy patch but seems like it's not. Thanks for the reply.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I'd not only send it back, but I would also let them know that you are angry about it. They obviously sent you something that was sent in to them and refurbished. Tell them you want a NEW phone.
xunholyx said:
I'd not only send it back, but I would also let them know that you are angry about it. They obviously sent you something that was sent in to them and refurbished. Tell them you want a NEW phone.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
And yes they did send me the same phone I sent to be repaired. It even has the decal I put on the back. And you can see a small indentation from where they opened it up, and the screen is veeeeeery slightly wobbly when I touch it in a corner.
They told me they don't do replacements unless it is wholly beyond repair. Usually the carrier does that but I got this off contract. Though I have heard informally after the third repair they will just send a new one.
I really admire you for your strength . And I would love for this to be a tale of righteous customer overcoming the evil customer support. In my experience the person behind the desk just doesn't care and will only take it out on you if you disrespect him. Whereas being cordial seems to garner astonishment "wow he actually treats me like I am human". I've tried being angry and I've tried being kind.
Thank you very much for your reply.
i bought my phone 1 month ago and it has yellow tint at bottom. it is not a big problem but it triggers my OCD. is there any way to solve this? i sued the seller due to this problem (they are denying the problem or pretend not to see) but if i lose the case, i want to use my phone without a problem. Thanks in advance
JuniorCaesar said:
i bought my phone 1 month ago and it has yellow tint at bottom. it is not a big problem but it triggers my OCD. is there any way to solve this? i sued the seller due to this problem (they are denying the problem or pretend not to see) but if i lose the case, i want to use my phone without a problem. Thanks in advance
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Try some burn-in fix apps from google play, and leave them overnight.
Last solution would be replacing the oled panel.
MaDaLiNoSt said:
Try some burn-in fix apps from google play, and leave them overnight.
Last solution would be replacing the oled panel.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
i heard UV light solves this problem, but i am not sure to do it. i use my phones min. 2-3 years, so i am nervous about that :/
Lol let's start by saying that you got an device with a factory problem and it's seller refuse to five you your money back... that's really bad! You have to do something about it. If you can't do what the guy said before. Download a burn-in app, it can't get worse, can it?
Andriano24 said:
Lol let's start by saying that you got an device with a factory problem and it's seller refuse to five you your money back... that's really bad! You have to do something about it. If you can't do what the guy said before. Download a burn-in app, it can't get worse, can it?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
yes, that's why i filed a lawsuit to get my money back. unfortunately, there are many problems like that in the country i live in. i hope the justice finds its place lol.
yeah... it can't get worse, i might try that. i hope this solves my problem
JuniorCaesar said:
yes, that's why i filed a lawsuit to get my money back. unfortunately, there are many problems like that in the country i live in. i hope the justice finds its place lol.
yeah... it can't get worse, i might try that. i hope this solves my problem
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I hope I made you feel any better... and I hope everything is going to be better with your phone.