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t-mobile blocked IMEI :(

Hi guys i purchased the sgh-t99 from this guy on craigslist and two weeks after i got a message from t-mobile that they blocked my imei .. how can i fix this?? please help me. any help will be greatly appreciated.

malik478 said:
Hi guys i purchased the sgh-t99 from this guy on craigslist and two weeks after i got a message from t-mobile that they blocked my imei .. how can i fix this?? please help me. any help will be greatly appreciated.
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Did you try calling T-Mobile?

Mi|enko said:
Did you try calling T-Mobile?
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Yes..they said the phone has fraudulant activity on it...but the phone was working fine for two straight weeks.
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malik478 said:
Yes..they said the phone has fraudulant activity on it...but the phone was working fine for two straight weeks.
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Call them back and explain the situation. Might have to prove you paid for it. Also try and find out what kind of fraudulent activity.
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thehavock18 said:
Call them back and explain the situation. Might have to prove you paid for it. Also try and find out what kind of fraudulent activity.
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I did..they said the phone was stolen ..i explained the entire story to them..they still wont budge. I paid $550 for the phone. Its my bad luck..i got it from craigslist..i try calling the guy back..hes not answering.
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malik478 said:
I did..they said the phone was stolen ..i explained the entire story to them..they still wont budge.
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I'd try go to the cops and see if you can return the phone to the user it was stolen from, as well as see if they can go after the guy you bought it from to recoup your money.

Mi|enko said:
I'd try go to the cops and see if you can return the phone to the user it was stolen from, as well as see if they can go after the guy you bought it from to recoup your money.
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They said an employee stole the phone...and when i bought it it was sealed brand new.
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see if they will exchange it for working phone in the T-Mobile store.
But I somehow don't buy your story. Blocking IMEI is good protection against thieves.

Depending on the situation it can take weeks for an imei to get blocked. It doesn't matter how you got it, matters of it was paid for it not through them ie first payment default or stolen. Tmo will not unlock it. You need to call the cops.
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No buyers remorse since bought it this party and the system will not allow them to submit an exchange on a blocked imei
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malik478 said:
I did..they said the phone was stolen ..i explained the entire story to them..they still wont budge. I paid $550 for the phone. Its my bad luck..i got it from craigslist..i try calling the guy back..hes not answering.
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Bad luck? Really? You allegedly chose to purchase a top of the line phone for full price off of Craigslist instead of the T-Mo store. Why in the world would you do that? Something does not make sense.
Anyway it's nice to see that if my phone is stolen, I can block anyone trying to use it. A person in one of the threads who claimed to work for Tmo said they can't really block phones. Guess that poster was wrong.

malik478 said:
Hi guys i purchased the sgh-t99 from this guy on craigslist and two weeks after i got a message from t-mobile that they blocked my imei .. how can i fix this?? please help me. any help will be greatly appreciated.
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Bummer dude, if T-Mobile said it was stolen then that's all there is. No way to change that, they block the IMEIs of phones that are reported lost, stolen, and phones on EIP (Equipment Installation Program) that have stopped paying. Best bet is to unlock to AT&T and sell it. I got mine in a trade for my note, but made sure to get the receipt even tho it was a previous customer of mine. Called T-mobile and immediately to have it registered in my name with IMEI to make sure there was no EIP in place. Next time run the IMEI, ask them to go into a T-Mobile store with you instead of meeting them at McDonald's. :angel:

jcbofkc said:
Bad luck? Really? You allegedly chose to purchase a top of the line phone for full price off of Craigslist instead of the T-Mo store. Why in the world would you do that? Something does not make sense.
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What is not to believe? I bought mine off CL too... I didn't want to extend my contract, I have 1 more year with T-mobile then I'm switching to something else (but that's another story). If I bought the phone from T-mobile it would have cost me like $330 + tax - the $50MIR + get locked in to T-mobile for an extra 12 months of service... I bought the phone from someone - Yeah, I paid a little extra, but I have the option of LEAVING T-mobile in 12 months - AS I PLAN TOO, for a cheaper monthly service - so TO ME it was worth the extra up-front cost.
I'm not defending the OP, I'm defending the idea that its shady to buy a high end phone off craigslist or NOT from the dealer. Just because YOU think its ok to FINANCE the extra balance and cost of the phone instead of paying up front for it, that's YOUR CHOICE (or the OP choice) if not then that is also THEIR CHOICE.
I have bought several iPhone's - ALL FOR MUCH MORE THAN THE CONTRACT DISCOUNT PRICE because we have been on T-mobile which doesn't offer the iPhone so the only way to get the iPhone is to buy out right. That might make me stupid, but not shady. :good:

All cellphone carriers in the US must sell phones at their outright price. I just bought my S3 from VZW at $600 full price...Why didn't you just do that?
Araltd said:
What is not to believe? I bought mine off CL too... I didn't want to extend my contract, I have 1 more year with T-mobile then I'm switching to something else (but that's another story). If I bought the phone from T-mobile it would have cost me like $330 + tax - the $50MIR + get locked in to T-mobile for an extra 12 months of service... I bought the phone from someone - Yeah, I paid a little extra, but I have the option of LEAVING T-mobile in 12 months - AS I PLAN TOO, for a cheaper monthly service - so TO ME it was worth the extra up-front cost.
I'm not defending the OP, I'm defending the idea that its shady to buy a high end phone off craigslist or NOT from the dealer. Just because YOU think its ok to FINANCE the extra balance and cost of the phone instead of paying up front for it, that's YOUR CHOICE (or the OP choice) if not then that is also THEIR CHOICE.
I have bought several iPhone's - ALL FOR MUCH MORE THAN THE CONTRACT DISCOUNT PRICE because we have been on T-mobile which doesn't offer the iPhone so the only way to get the iPhone is to buy out right. That might make me stupid, but not shady. :good:
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natalic said:
All cellphone carriers in the US must sell phones at their outright price. I just bought my S3 from VZW at $600 full price...Why didn't you just do that?
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I have one for sale for $525! Return it and save yourself $150!

bravomail said:
see if they will exchange it for working phone in the T-Mobile store.
But I somehow don't buy your story. Blocking IMEI is good protection against thieves.
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I got it from craigslist...it was working 3 weeks straight..until yesterday.
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toosurreal01 said:
I have one for sale for $525! Return it and save yourself $150!
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I feel so stupid..saving 50 bucks. I dont know what to do?
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Araltd said:
What is not to believe? I bought mine off CL too... I didn't want to extend my contract, I have 1 more year with T-mobile then I'm switching to something else (but that's another story). If I bought the phone from T-mobile it would have cost me like $330 + tax - the $50MIR + get locked in to T-mobile for an extra 12 months of service... I bought the phone from someone - Yeah, I paid a little extra, but I have the option of LEAVING T-mobile in 12 months - AS I PLAN TOO, for a cheaper monthly service - so TO ME it was worth the extra up-front cost.
I'm not defending the OP, I'm defending the idea that its shady to buy a high end phone off craigslist or NOT from the dealer. Just because YOU think its ok to FINANCE the extra balance and cost of the phone instead of paying up front for it, that's YOUR CHOICE (or the OP choice) if not then that is also THEIR CHOICE.
I have bought several iPhone's - ALL FOR MUCH MORE THAN THE CONTRACT DISCOUNT PRICE because we have been on T-mobile which doesn't offer the iPhone so the only way to get the iPhone is to buy out right. That might make me stupid, but not shady. :good:
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dude, you can just buy it outright from your carrier.

Can i unlock it and use it with at&t?
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malik478 said:
Can i unlock it and use it with at&t?
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You should be able too that's what my friend did with another tmobile phone he had,you need to set it up on apn tho
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[Q] How to Unlock T-mobile Note II?

Does any one know how to unlock the t-mobile galaxy note 2?

Cellunlocker.net
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Try tool 14 here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=31801134&postcount=4

I just asked for the unlock code and got it. I purchased my device outright so it was easy enough...

Tidbits said:
I just asked for the unlock code and got it. I purchased my device outright so it was easy enough...
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Same for me and I am on a prepaid Monthly4G plan and they are in the process of e-mailing it to me.... FREE from your carrier!

Has someone tried tool 14???

tested and it says it can unlock my phone but haven't gone through the payment option. i'll leave it a bit since i don't need an unlocked phone yet

gaberosa said:
Does any one know how to unlock the t-mobile galaxy note 2?
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Get it free if you pass 60 days using TMO service or off-contract phone

how long does it take cellunlocker to give code? i been waiting 16hrs and nothing

bgaccord said:
how long does it take cellunlocker to give code? i been waiting 16hrs and nothing
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dunno bout them but on my page I give the code in 1 to 15 minutes for only 2 or 3 bucks more.
also,
tommo123 said:
tested and it says it can unlock my phone but haven't gone through the payment option. i'll leave it a bit since i don't need an unlocked phone yet
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I dont know how because I downloaded the app and it says unnable to read nv data.

How you do that sir?
Tidbits said:
I just asked for the unlock code and got it. I purchased my device outright so it was easy enough...
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I just got done talking to a normal call rep and the supervisor, i even gave them a hard time, i told them about how i owned my devices out right, i told them about how service on tmobile sucks at my house, and they still told me i had to wate 60 days from activation. so how you get them to give it to you?

Got mine from T-Mo on Wednesday, called them on Thursday, send them the receipt on Fri (by fax) and had my unlock code today (Sun).

How you do that there?
shojus said:
Same for me and I am on a prepaid Monthly4G plan and they are in the process of e-mailing it to me.... FREE from your carrier!
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Tidbits said:
I just asked for the unlock code and got it. I purchased my device outright so it was easy enough...
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not same for me and i contacted tmobile they gave me some story about having to be a custumer for 60 days, and yes i have my 649.99+tax receipt. I am a prepaid custumer. I even gave them an extreamly hard time which normaly works for stuborn carriers

prepaidguy9081 said:
not same for me and i contacted tmobile they gave me some story about having to be a custumer for 60 days, and yes i have my 649.99+tax receipt. I am a prepaid custumer. I even gave them an extreamly hard time which normaly works for stuborn carriers
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Send them to their own website explaining. Regardless if you purchase the device outright and have documentation they have to send you the unlock code. I posted it somewhere on here.
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Guys,
This might be really stupid question. But I wanna make sure.
What do you mean by unlock?
I am pretty new in these kinds of things. Android and stuffs.
Does it mean I can pop in any sim card from any carrier from any countries?
I bought the phone from tmobile as well.
Thank you so much for answering. Thank you for sharing the knowledge.

We are talking about being you to use it on multiple carriers not just T-Mobile
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Tidbits said:
We are talking about being you to use it on multiple carriers not just T-Mobile
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In my case, I will have to move back to Thailand as I am in USA right now. I wanna bring the note 2 with me. Does this work on my case as well?

Yes as long as you purchase it outright
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Tidbits said:
Yes as long as you purchase it outright
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Yes, I bought it 700$.
However, I have received email from tmobile.
Thank you for taking the time to contact T-Mobile. We have received your SIM Unlock Request. Unfortunately, we are unable to process your request at this time. The account must meet the following criteria:
1.Must be active for 60 days
2.Must have a balance of at least $10.00 or have had a refill placed on the account within the last 30 days
Thank You,
Sim Unlock Department
T-Mobile USA, Inc.
I just don't get it. I bought a phone with a full price. Something is wrong here?
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I contacted the better businesses buro and opend a complaint against them, since that time they have been extrodanaraly helpfull. Also see the above post about directing them to their own web page that states if you buy the device outright they are required to give you the unlock code whenever you ask. Get that adress n call if they still hastle you call the BBB
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SamsungUpgrade.com (Clover Wireless) a Fraud

Beware; I received an upgrade offer of $375 for my Note 1. It was a new phone. After sending it, I inquired the status and they said they'll give me $145 for it. It's a scam. I'm contacting the Michigan attorney general's office.
The business is:
Clover Wireless
794 Industrial Court
Bloomfield Hills MI 48302
248-335-0440
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a_ok2me said:
Beware; I received an upgrade offer of $375 for my Note 1. It was a new phone. After sending it, I inquired the status and they said they'll give me $145 for it. It's a scam. I'm contacting the Michigan attorney general's office.
The business is:
Clover Wireless
794 Industrial Court
Bloomfield Hills MI 48302
248-335-0440
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
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That sucs sorry to hear
I logged into their site requesting quote & sure enough 375.00 was given for GN1 perfect condition.
What condition did they rate phone after received ?

sling said:
That sucs sorry to hear
I logged into their site requesting quote & sure enough 375.00 was given for GN1 perfect condition.
What condition did they rate phone after received ?
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it's almost new. They didn't say the condition of my phone.

I was looking into that you might have picked the wrong Galaxy Note since they have like 4 or 5 you pick from in there some are worth more money than the others I've tried all of them and the one I really had was the ATT i717 galaxy note was only work $145-$150

Well that sucks, I'm glad I'm a procrastinator... I had planned to mail my note off to them last week. I guess I'll have to try my luck with ebay then.
Are they going to ship it back to you?
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The program's endorsed by Samsung; it's linked off their site...

Is that Samsung.com or
SamsungUpgrade.com?
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chinaone said:
I was looking into that you might have picked the wrong Galaxy Note since they have like 4 or 5 you pick from in there some are worth more money than the others I've tried all of them and the one I really had was the ATT i717 galaxy note was only work $145-$150
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First, what accounts for the price differential between the $375 option and $145? Second, that's their misrepresentation and liability for incorrectly providing consumers with incorrect options.

a_ok2me said:
Second, that's their misrepresentation and liability for incorrectly providing consumers with incorrect options.
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The previous poster was speculating that you might have mistakenly specified the wrong version of your phone when you obtained your quote. If so, the error would be yours, not theirs.

Tbh I'm pretty sure that's how all those sites work. They'll find anything to knock the price down. Was never interested in them for that reason. You'll have much better luck with Craigs or fleabay
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FYI -
http://www.bbb.org/eastern-michigan...ver-wireless-in-bloomfield-hills-mi-90019825/
THIS BUSINESS IS NOT BBB ACCREDITED
Clover Wireless
794 Industrial Court, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302
http://www.cloverwireless.com/
Complaint Breakdown by Resolution
Complaint Resolution Log (4) BBB Closure Definitions
Complaint resolved with BBB assistance (3 complaints)
10/11/2012 Problems with Product/Service
9/4/2012 Problems with Product/Service
9/4/2012 Problems with Product/Service
1
BBB did not receive a response from business (1 complaint)
9/3/2012 Problems with Product/Service
Another thing to note, on their front page they say:
"Upgrade to a new Samsung smartphone and get a Visa® prepaid card up to $300 for your old phone."
But when you get a quote for a Samsung Galaxy Note 1 they are willing to give you $375.
Odd.
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@ a-ok2m
You should contact Samsung voice support at 1-888-987-4357, Mon-Fri: 7 AM - 9 PM (CST), Sat: 9 AM - 6 PM (CST).

Why not sell on craiglist ebay swappa or something.
Always wonder why type of people fall for these things.
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Gary02468 said:
The previous poster was speculating that you might have mistakenly specified the wrong version of your phone when you obtained your quote. If so, the error would be yours, not theirs.
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No; there are 6 different galaxy note selections. Each option gave you a different amount and any could be correct, except for the 32gb option.
ingrown said:
Well that sucks, I'm glad I'm a procrastinator... I had planned to mail my note off to them last week. I guess I'll have to try my luck with ebay then.
Are they going to ship it back to you?
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After a lot of non-response from their online contact option, I was able to Google a phone number to get a hold of real people. It sounds like it will be shipped back to me.

Deleted as earlier harassing post was deleted. Thanks Mods! :0)

a_ok2me said:
First, what accounts for the price differential between the $375 option and $145? Second, that's their misrepresentation and liability for incorrectly providing consumers with incorrect options.
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I think the ones that don't say model number like samsung galaxy note 16gb or lte or whatever it maybe are the international ones and the other one that says samsung galaxy note i717 is the one for att I'm not really sure just guessing....even on the att website for the trade in it's the same way

chinaone said:
I think the ones that don't say model number like samsung galaxy note 16gb or lte or whatever it maybe are the international ones and the other one that says samsung galaxy note i717 is the one for att I'm not really sure just guessing....even on the att website for the trade in it's the same way
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Yesterday, I was told the LTE option was the one they used. They asked if I was willing to take $125 for my phone. The day before, I was given a price of $145, which someone previously mentioned was the I717 option. It appears any option can be correct.

a_ok2me said:
No; there are 6 different galaxy note selections. Each option gave you a different amount and any could be correct, except for the 32gb option.
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I see what you mean. You're right, they're engaging in a blatant bait-and-switch.

a_ok2me said:
Yesterday, I was told the LTE option was the one they used. They asked if I was willing to take $125 for my phone. The day before, I was given a price of $145, which someone previously mentioned was the I717 option. It appears any option can be correct.
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yeah that don't even sound right, can you get your phone back?

chinaone said:
yeah that don't even sound right, can you get your phone back?
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They said they will send it back. Hopefully it's in the same condition.

intruda119 said:
Why not sell on craiglist ebay swappa or something.
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They offered a good price for it and it's easier than selling it. Apparently too good to be true.

S4 full price

anyone know the cheapest place to buy an S4 outright?

In which country? Or you mean on the internet?
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USA, looking for brick and mortar store if possible.

dcmtnbkr said:
USA, looking for brick and mortar store if possible.
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T Mobile until July 13th is $579
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Skipjacks said:
T Mobile until July 13th is $579
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Yeah, but only if you sign up on the $50 plan. I tried to buy full price at 2 T-Mobile stores today, they refused to sell to me at $579 - they wanted $649! I brought up their web site on my phone, showed them the 579 price on their web site, they said it was only for new plans and wouldn't budge. So I left there, went to AT&T and got it for $639...not a huge savings, lol, but at least they're honest on their pricing.
Btw, out of curiousity, I went to T-Mobile's web site later, clicked on the 579 buy full price link, added it to my cart. Wouldn't let me check out unless I added a plan to it! So yeah, the 579 deal is BS.

aimfire72 said:
Yeah, but only if you sign up on the $50 plan. I tried to buy full price at 2 T-Mobile stores today, they refused to sell to me at $579 - they wanted $649! I brought up their web site on my phone, showed them the 579 price on their web site, they said it was only for new plans and wouldn't budge. So I left there, went to AT&T and got it for $639...not a huge savings, lol, but at least they're honest on their pricing.
Btw, out of curiousity, I went to T-Mobile's web site later, clicked on the 579 buy full price link, added it to my cart. Wouldn't let me check out unless I added a plan to it! So yeah, the 579 deal is BS.
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Well .... its no contract, right? So, sign up for the $50 plan, get the $579 phone, use it for a month, then cancel .....
OR ... is there issues there that to get the $50 plan you need credit check with good credit or you then need to put a deposit down?
What is the drawback / issue with just signing up for the $50 plan to get the phone $70 cheaper?
Thanks!

I bought one with a cracked screen for $200. Bought the replacement screen/digitizer for $225, the frame and the rear housing for $20. Repair the device myself. Total cost $445. Practically a new device. Only parts used from the original device I purchased was the motherboard and attached components. The satisfaction of repairing this myself, PRICELESS!
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Att.Fan1982 said:
I bought one with a cracked screen for $200. Bought the replacement screen/digitizer for $225, the frame and the rear housing for $20. Repair the device myself. Total cost $445. Practically a new device. Only parts used from the original device I purchased was the motherboard and attached components. The satisfaction of repairing this myself, PRICELESS!
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But if it breaks do you get into a fight with yourself about if it is still under the repair shop's warranty?
Sent from your phone. You should be careful where you leave that thing.

Skipjacks said:
But if it breaks do you get into a fight with yourself about if it is still under the repair shop's warranty?
Sent from your phone. You should be careful where you leave that thing.
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Lol....I am the repair shop and I warranty my own work!
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Att.Fan1982 said:
Lol....I am the repair shop and I warranty my own work!
Sent From An Incognegro Galaxy Note 2
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Yeah that is why you would end up arguing with yourself. hahahaha
Sent from your phone. You should be careful where you leave that thing.

Skipjacks said:
Yeah that is why you would end up arguing with yourself. hahahaha
Sent from your phone. You should be careful where you leave that thing.
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Lol......making mistakes is how I learned everything I know about anything
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bad imei?

i purchesed an edge plus off craigslist worked good for a few weeks now its block is their a way to fix this or am i screwed

Jduncan312 said:
i purchesed an edge plus off craigslist worked good for a few weeks now its block is their a way to fix this or am i screwed
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You are screwed unless the seller takes the phone back and gives you a refund.
Most likely the phone was not paid off.
Next time only buy from t-mobile.
Good luck!
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Jduncan312 said:
i purchesed an edge plus off craigslist worked good for a few weeks now its block is their a way to fix this or am i screwed
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Look at services on ebay that fix them.
http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_odk...pair.TRS0&_nkw=s6+edge+++imei+repair&_sacat=0