Hey guys,
received my phone with replaced screen. All working fine now HOWEVER got a one silly question, is it possible that the company that did it inserted into the device some kind of tracking device or some tools that could hack my phone/sim card etc? I know its silly but just wondering, and please be serious
Thanks
cez10 said:
Hey guys,
received my phone with replaced screen. All working fine now HOWEVER got a one silly question, is it possible that the company that did it inserted into the device some kind of tracking device or some tools that could hack my phone/sim card etc? I know its silly but just wondering, and please be serious
Thanks
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Why would you send it off to them if you don't trust them....
In theory they could have done but the likelyhood is probably not.
brichardson1991 said:
Why would you send it off to them if you don't trust them....
In theory they could have done but the likelyhood is probably not.
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its not that i dont trust them but you never know really
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Hi All
I got my Desire yesterday and played around a bit with it. What I am noticing is that the screen seems to be a little bit uncalibrated. For example, when I want to click on App1, I am clicking on App2 which is underneath it. Seems like my click is effectively being hit on the screen lower than where I intended. Hope I made myself clear.
Can anybody tell me if this happens and if there is anyway to fix that?
Thanks
jmonfu said:
Hi All
I got my Desire yesterday and played around a bit with it. What I am noticing is that the screen seems to be a little bit uncalibrated. For example, when I want to click on App1, I am clicking on App2 which is underneath it. Seems like my click is effectively being hit on the screen lower than where I intended. Hope I made myself clear.
Can anybody tell me if this happens and if there is anyway to fix that?
Thanks
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As there isnt a calibration utility on the desire i think that you may have to contact your provider or htc to find out whats wrong.
aww
provider you mean the shop I bought the phone from?
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aww
provider you mean the shop I bought the phone from?
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Yes or if its on a contract to a network like t-mobile you should contact them
ok thanks
Its not that bad actually, maybe I have to get used to it. Thought there was some setting to fix it. If it gets annoying will contact the shop.
jmonfu said:
ok thanks
Its not that bad actually, maybe I have to get used to it. Thought there was some setting to fix it. If it gets annoying will contact the shop.
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It can be a bit different i felt like this when i first got my desire but i have now got used to it!
actually its not a fault in the touch screen cause everything works, its just when I have a list of apps and I want to click lets say on the third one, the fourth one gets launched, and not always happens.
As I said, maybe since I am new to it all so its maybe my fingers that have to get used to it.
I do not think its a fault with the device actually
I had exactly same problem, when I switched to FroYo no problems, so software issue
Hi Benko
thanks for the message. So I guess I will have to wait for the Froyo update, or else I have to root my device, however since I am a complete newbie, I am quite afraid to do that.
Hopefully the new 2.2 will also allow for SD card installations!
You can try the new ROM update from HTC, if you don't have it, personally haven't tried it but maybe it will help
Serch for latest official rom(I believe it is 1.21.405.2)
try calibrating the keyboard, I think it calibrates the screen for other inputs as well.
How do I know which ROM I have presently?
diablous said:
try calibrating the keyboard, I think it calibrates the screen for other inputs as well.
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Does not help
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How do I know which ROM I have presently?
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Settings->About phone
Hello!
I have a strange request. I don't want to do nothing illegal, only use my warranty.
Let's see. I've bought a Desire Hd Vodafone branded from somebody. The person wasn't so careful as I am and i've noticed some scratches on the touchscreen. I went to Vodafone and asked some infos. The warranty cannot change my touchscreen because truely there is no defect and they asked me 110€ to change it.... So let's see.... My idea is, maybe there is some way to "damage" the touchscreen so it won't work no more and they should change it.
Somebody has got some ideas? Thankyou all!
I think if you are going to " break " your touchscreen you will allways leave traces..
And else they might say that you're not carefull enough with the handset
yes.. my idea is not to smash it or something like this. maybe giving it an overvoltage on the touchscreen with an electricity cable should work? thanks
Fraud? Nope!
kingsnordley said:
Fraud? Nope!
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not fraude... simply use the garanty. i payed for the phone.
thanks
Yeah... we're not really into fraude that much.
So topic closed.
hi guys im planning on swapping my samsung galaxy not with someone for the htc one x my main question is are they any problems like bricking /memory block currupt that i mat not notic before swap
As you might know they is problems with the galaxy note with bricking ect
Thaks
i think they aren't... it's possible to brick, but as i know, everything is possible to repair without problems...maybe apx mode stuck for someone, but it's more unique that rare case, so i think you'll not have any problem, just pay attention when you do something with fastboot
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i think they aren't... it's possible to brick, but as i know, everything is possible to repair without problems...maybe apx mode stuck for someone, but it's more unique that rare case, so i think you'll not have any problem, just pay attention when you do something with fastboot
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Hi thanks for reply I defo swapping tomorrow just wondering is they any internal corrupt with memory or anything like that that I will be blind to see only ask cause they was problems like that with the galaxy note and I don't want to swap and latter find any problems like that
brockyneo said:
Hi thanks for reply I defo swapping tomorrow just wondering is they any internal corrupt with memory or anything like that that I will be blind to see only ask cause they was problems like that with the galaxy note and I don't want to swap and latter find any problems like that
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i've never seen something like this here, seems that it's only note problem
Hello guys,
“This phone has been used previously and is in great condition besides **rebooting failure** which phone is being sold for parts only. Please see photos above.” this is what seller says and the price is 21.50$ How do you think should I buy it? what do you think what does rebooting failure means? or how do you think will I be able to fix it? please if anyone knows something tell me.
Thanks in advance.
levani132 said:
Hello guys,
“This phone has been used previously and is in great condition besides **rebooting failure** which phone is being sold for parts only. Please see photos above.” this is what seller says and the price is 21.50$ How do you think should I buy it? what do you think what does rebooting failure means? or how do you think will I be able to fix it? please if anyone knows something tell me.
Thanks in advance.
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If you're asking that question, then I'd say no, you probably can't fix it and shouldn't purchase it.
Thanks I haven't bought it
Just wondering if anyone has used their uh oh protection on a rooted device if they give you any hassle about it? I know on the M8 people said they did but wondering if it was any different on the m9. I don't plan on breaking my screen but you never know.
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Just wondering if anyone has used their uh oh protection on a rooted device if they give you any hassle about it? I know on the M8 people said they did but wondering if it was any different on the m9. I don't plan on breaking my screen but you never know.
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HTC stated in a Q and A that Uh Oh still applies to phones that are rooted or have custom ROMs. I think the only exception would be if you overlocked your CPU and fried it.
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HTC stated in a Q and A that Uh Oh still applies to phones that are rooted or have custom ROMs. I think the only exception would be if you overlocked your CPU and fried it.
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If it's fried, how would any one know it was overclocked? I just saying... If your phone is dead on the water, they would just replace it no question ask. That's how I understand it.
toiday said:
If it's fried, how would any one know it was overclocked? I just saying... If your phone is dead on the water, they would just replace it no question ask. That's how I understand it.
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Yeah that's probably the case but you never know.
I was soffed and unlocked so will find out soon....
I contacted them today because my charging port is loose and it only charged when it wants to. They told me I have to pay to have it fixed because my phone and is rooted.
1. How did they know this ?
2. How does rooting break a charging port ?
3. What happened to no questions asked, we will replace your phone no matter what the problem is ?
BR7fan said:
I contacted them today because my charging port is loose and it only charged when it wants to. The told me I have to pay to have it fixed because my phone and is rooted.
1. How did they know this ?
2. How does rooting break a charging port ?
3. What happened to no questions asked, we will replace your phone no matter what the problem is ?
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I would ask to speak to someone in sales support and ask about the Uh-oh coverage. Because I read that Uh-oh would replace rooted phones. Also my understanding is that a phone is sent out to replace your phone, and you send your broken one back once you get your new phone.
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I would ask to speak to someone in sales support and ask about the Uh-oh coverage. Because I read that Uh-oh would replace rooted phones.
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That's what I thought. Its odd for a company that helps you unlock your phone,especially when they know by doing that you can pretty much do anything with it. Then turn around and say no cause your rooted
BR7fan said:
I contacted them today because my charging port is loose and it only charged when it wants to. They told me I have to pay to have it fixed because my phone and is rooted.
1. How did they know this ?
2. How does rooting break a charging port ?
3. What happened to no questions asked, we will replace your phone no matter what the problem is ?
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dratsablive said:
I would ask to speak to someone in sales support and ask about the Uh-oh coverage. Because I read that Uh-oh would replace rooted phones.
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Are you in the US? I think uh oh is only for US residents. nevermind...I see Iowa now
If so, I'd try a different cs rep. Sounds like that person was just being difficult. Did the phone drop or something? I'd probably not be too thrilled about using my uh oh protection for something that wasn't physically damaged by me.
jollywhitefoot said:
Are you in the US? I think uh oh is only for US residents.
If so, I'd try a different cs rep. Sounds like that person was just being difficult. Did the phone drop or something? I'd probably not be too thrilled about using my uh oh protection for something that wasn't physically damaged by me.
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Yes I'm from the USA. Midwestern guy
Not sure what is wrong. All I know is that you have to wiggle the cord just right to get it to charge. Ive tried multiple charging cords and get the same result. Its getting to the point to where its getting ready to stop charging
I would try someone else. My M7 was htcdev unlocked (likely how they know in your case), rooted, and s-off, and they still replaced the camera a couple of months ago because of the pink tint issue with no questions asked, even though it was two years old.
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Yes I'm from the USA. Midwestern guy
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In this Q&A session with Jason Mackenzie he DIRECTLY says that unlocked/rooted will be covered by uh oh, so whoever you spoke with didn't know what you were talking about or didn't think you were trying to use uh oh.
http://www.htc.com/us/uh-oh/
Go to ~19:50 for the question about unlocked/rooted.
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In this Q&A session with Jason Mackenzie he DIRECTLY says that unlocked/rooted will be covered by uh oh, so whoever you spoke with didn't know what you were talking about or didn't think you were trying to use uh oh.
http://www.htc.com/us/uh-oh/
Go to ~19:50 for the question about unlocked/rooted.
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I did use the uh oh site. I think the lady online was just being pissy.
My second attempt didn't go well.
They said to get uh oh protection I needed to have $599 secured on my card. My card only allows up to $300.
I said, well the second option on your website said you can mail a prepaid mail and I can send the old phone first and they can send me the new once they get the old one. She said no we can't do that, that deal is only for cracked screen or if it was dropped in water
BR7fan said:
My second attempt didn't go well.
They said to get uh oh protection I needed to have $599 secured on my card. My card only allows up to $300.
I said, well the second option on your website said you can mail a prepaid mail and I can send the old phone first and they can send me the new once they get the old one. She said no we can't do that, that deal is only for cracked screen or if it was dropped in water
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The hold on the CC is legit, to me. It's not like a carrier exchange where your carrier can just bill you if you don't send your device back. HTC doesn't really have any protection against people not returning the device without a cc number.
But them not letting you send yours back first makes no sense at all. I'd ask for a manager.
Or, have you tried your carrier? I'm AT&T and if you take it to a repair center they're usually pretty good about swapping out defective devices.
I would love to know more about uh-oh protection as well. There's a lot of fine print and somewhere it says some along the lines that they'll only replace a phone damaged by normal use. That can be interpreted many different ways. Then I kinda got the feeling that all they replace is broken screen, water damage or carrier replacement. Also if I bought the phone off of eBay is it still covered?
Personally my plan is to run this beast into the ground and then right before my year is up I'll probably uh oh it in my pool and get a brand new phone so I can sell it and buy an upgrade..lol.
bigp951 said:
I would love to know more about uh-oh protection as well. There's a lot of fine print and somewhere it says some along the lines that they'll only replace a phone damaged by normal use. That can be interpreted many different ways. Then I kinda got the feeling that all they replace is broken screen, water damage or carrier replacement. Also if I bought the phone off of eBay is it still covered?
Personally my plan is to run this beast into the ground and then right before my year is up I'll probably uh oh it in my pool and get a brand new phone so I can sell it and buy an upgrade..lol.
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Well, if you don't use it you get $100 towards your next phone...so consider that
If I can keep this one in pristine condition and HTC comes out with a new beast that can compete with the market than I might use the $100 trade. But if this thing is toast and another company makes something that makes me drool than in the pool this one goes..lol.