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It comes with 4.0.2 that is wrong for a sealed package from what I know, and the bootloader is open, what do you think guys? also the battery was in the device, it still had the GALAXY NEXUS screen protector, and back door protector.
I very like the device, but does the earpiece speaker suppose to have such bad quality? I mean it like a little buzz in it, not that the music speaker is any better :crying:..
I would say if the bootloader is unlocked & the battery was in, that's not a brand new unopened / unused device
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I would say if the bootloader is unlocked & the battery was in, that's not a brand new unopened / unused device
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The ear buds that come with the package are horrendous. Definitely get better quality ones. A no EQ G.Music with Skull Candy ear buds sounds fantastic.
Where did you get your Nexus from?
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Flash a New Kernel ( franco ) , will speed up a lot
But it defiantly a new device, I always remember the smell of opening a new phone, and again the box was sealed with the Samsung sticker, maybe it was repackaged only, as it comes with EU charger, here in Israel most shops sell it with US/UK charger, possible? I mean maybe they buy a stock, then buy a stock of EU chargers, and repackage them with a new sticker? also why 4.0.2?..anyway it in another town, so I will not go there just to replace it, also I got a new extended battery, so I don't care, when a new NEX out, I will sold mine as used.
They don't ship with unlocked bootloaders. Dead giveaway of non-new device. Also the battery never ships in the phone already.
Some people have reported getting refurbished units with unlocked bootladers, but I haven't heard of anyone getting one like that on a brand new device.
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It for sure not refurbished, all accessories are sealed, only the battery was in the device, also in the package where the battery suppose to sit, the little tab was flush, so it was never been there, anyway as I said, it in another town, I got 12 moth warranty, and anyway if something go bad, than not with software, for me it will be easier to sell it on eBay, and not pay for fix
Regardless, it's not sealed new.
Atleast it saves you some trouble you have an unlocked bootloader lol...
Swyped From My Sensation.
Not new that is for sure. You'd never get a new device with unlocked bootloader. Did you pay full price?
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It for sure not refurbished, all accessories are sealed, only the battery was in the device
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Accessories can easily be resealed or even taken from other boxes. Also the battery would never be in a _new_ device. I mean as long as everything works I wouldn't make a big deal out of it but I hope you didn't pay full price for it.
Well now that bootloader is unlocked u can root and so on. Also my gsm version came with 4.0.2. And so did my boys after having it for 2 hours got the update to 4.0.4. Besides who cares you will flash a new rom anyways if u are on xda most are based on 4.0.4. And it is weird how u got it with battery in phone and unlocked already. Hey if it works great don't worry bout it
you can probably buy those stickers for the outside of the box to make it look "sealed"
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Yay! for pre-unlocked bootloaders
That's really interesting because you never consented to the agreement form when you unlock your boot loader... I wonder what that'll do to warranty and such (especially if you were on Verizon or something...) lol especially if something from unlocking your boot loader messes up your phone (i.e. flashing a custom rom).
where do u bought it?
What's your guys thoughts?
OK so I am eligible for an upgrade and if you guys like your phone now and you wouldn't buy any other phone if you could. I will order this Tuesday or Wednesday. Just want any last thoughts before I order?
dakota.breeden said:
OK so I am eligible for an upgrade and if you guys like your phone now and you wouldn't buy any other phone if you could. I will order this Tuesday or Wednesday. Just want any last thoughts before I order?
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Yeah. Be excited for the pure google experience and the first phone to get Android 4.1!
E15i said:
It comes with 4.0.2 that is wrong for a sealed package from what I know, and the bootloader is open, what do you think guys? also the battery was in the device, it still had the GALAXY NEXUS screen protector, and back door protector.
I very like the device, but does the earpiece speaker suppose to have such bad quality? I mean it like a little buzz in it, not that the music speaker is any better :crying:..
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This is not brand new. It's used/refurbished device. Return it. Bootloader is never unlocked. Accessories are easy to replace. So accept it or return it.
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Sounds like someone carefully re-packaged it (after using) and it was re-sold to you as a new unit.
Return that sucka.
Hi,
I bought HTC One M8 last night and the first thing I noticed is the red color in the display! It is over-saturated. This problem lead to wrong skin tone in photos.
How can I fix this? I bought the phone because the screen is LCD and it should render correct colors for the end user.
Is it an original htc?
Maybe the screen is broken, or try some apps to adjust it.
Sent from HTC One m8, or maybe not anymore
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Is it an original htc?
Maybe the screen is broken, or try some apps to adjust it.
Sent from HTC One m8, or maybe not anymore
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Was it new from HTC or a carrier store? was it used? was it a refurbished?
Its entirely possible that it could have been repaired with an uncalibrated screen or something like that.
I bought it from a dealer like Best Buy in the USA. It is a new device.
I will pass to the dealer and double check the test model in the store.
Salah9 said:
I bought it from a dealer like Best Buy in the USA. It is a new device.
I will pass to the dealer and double check the test model in the store.
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iirc This phone, the M7 and a few of the HTC EVO line had some instances of this happening at first - and clears up after the first few days. Maybe do some searching here or Google?
I did my homework two days ago. I found users complained about the red color saturation in HTC Evo but no one mentioned the screen will be OK within couple of days. I will give it a week.
curious to see if anyone knows if retailers like Best Buy will offer the Moto 360 on their Black Friday deal list?
I just picked up mine at Best buy via open box item ($217), and I have 14 days to return it. Given that this is a new hot item, I'm not anticipating very much of discount in savings if made available on Black Friday - retail is still $250 at both best buy and Moto's website.
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I bought an Open Box 360 at Best Buy this past weekend for $205 but I have until Jan 15 to return it because of their holiday return policy....you may want to look into that....I doubt it will go much lower than that. What i might do is see if the Gear S drops a lot so I can have both LOL!
The best I can find is buying Target gift cards on black friday at 10% off, then waiting until Saturday the 29th to buy the 360 from their website at effectively 10%off. it would be 224 before taxes
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I bought an Open Box 360 at Best Buy this past weekend for $205 but I have until Jan 15 to return it because of their holiday return policy....you may want to look into that....I doubt it will go much lower than that. What i might do is see if the Gear S drops a lot so I can have both LOL!
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The Jan15 return policy will only give you store credit in case you return the watch and not a refund.
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The Jan15 return policy will only give you store credit in case you return the watch and not a refund.
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That's fine since if I return it I will get either the ZenWatch or Gear S...but so far I am liking the 360...the only real issue is trying to find a good and safe metal band that won't break the bank
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That's fine since if I return it I will get either the ZenWatch or Gear S...but so far I am liking the 360...the only real issue is trying to find a good and safe metal band that won't break the bank
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That's a good idea . By that time more detailed zenwatch reviews will be out.
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That's a good idea . By that time more detailed zenwatch reviews will be out.
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Android Authority has already done there review but I'm waiting for some "real world" reviews and also from Lisa at MobileTech Reviews. She always does an outstanding & objective review...
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Android Authority has already done there review but I'm waiting for some "real world" reviews and also from Lisa at MobileTech Reviews. She always does an outstanding & objective review...
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Yup. Couple of things I am interested in terms of long term usage is 1) Amoled burn-in (some LG GWAR users reporting burn-in) 2) charger pin problems like rusting/loose contact (That happened to original LG G watch)
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Yup. Couple of things I am interested in terms of long term usage is 1) Amoled burn-in (some LG GWAR users reporting burn-in) 2) charger pin problems like rusting/loose contact (That happened to original LG G watch)
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Actually there are reports of burn in with the 360 too...
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Actually there are reports of burn in with the 360 too...
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That's only after keeping them on charger overnight with the screen on? I turn my screen off while it's charging. Then remove it after charging is done.
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Hey folks,
Dropped my AT&T LG G3 (running on Cricket) on it's side from about 4ft and it hit a rock and chipped the very side of the phone (right side) and now most of the screen doesn't respond to touch (but does display).
I have a few options:
1) Replace screen or rather try to (looks to be about $70)
2) Spend $150+ on a used phone on Craigslist or EBay (might as well put that $70towards a temp phone)
3) Buy a cheap phone from T-Mobile and put my SIM in it...something like this: http://www.t-mobile.com/cell-phones/lg-optimus-f3-certified-pre-owned.html
4) Buy a new phone and upgrade from the G3 (might as well put that $70towards the purchase of a new phone)
Problem is, I was planning to get the G4 when it's released...so trying to avoid spending too much money or specifically number 4 as then I'll be stuck with a new phone that I don't really want. If I buy, say, an S6 and use it for a month...do you think I can recoup all if not most of the money I spent on it? I'd be buying it off contract.
What would you do? I'm a systems engineer, so I'm pretty good with hardware, but from my Googling replacing the screen looks to be more hassle than it's worth. Anyone know of a place I can get a cheap GSM phone so I can at least text/call people?
Thanks!
Nevermind, I think I'm just going to deal with this phone now that I found this amazing app called Mobizen.
It allows me to control my phone in it's full glory from my Windows PC. I can deal with this for a month or so until the G4 is released. AWESOME.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.rsupport.mvagent&hl=en
https://www.mobizen.com/
I definitely recommend this. Works with my LG G3 connected via USB (debugging on) flawlessly.
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Hey folks,
Dropped my AT&T LG G3 (running on Cricket) on it's side from about 4ft and it hit a rock and chipped the very side of the phone (right side) and now most of the screen doesn't respond to touch (but does display).
I have a few options:
1) Replace screen or rather try to (looks to be about $70)
2) Spend $150+ on a used phone on Craigslist or EBay (might as well put that $70towards a temp phone)
3) Buy a cheap phone from T-Mobile and put my SIM in it...something like this: http://www.t-mobile.com/cell-phones/lg-optimus-f3-certified-pre-owned.html
4) Buy a new phone and upgrade from the G3 (might as well put that $70towards the purchase of a new phone)
Problem is, I was planning to get the G4 when it's released...so trying to avoid spending too much money or specifically number 4 as then I'll be stuck with a new phone that I don't really want. If I buy, say, an S6 and use it for a month...do you think I can recoup all if not most of the money I spent on it? I'd be buying it off contract.
What would you do? I'm a systems engineer, so I'm pretty good with hardware, but from my Googling replacing the screen looks to be more hassle than it's worth. Anyone know of a place I can get a cheap GSM phone so I can at least text/call people?
Thanks!
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i) Look in your drawers, you must have an old phone hanging about.
ii) One of your friends will have an old phone, stuck in a drawer, somewhere, to tide you over.
iii) http://www.gsmnation.com/hot-phones/unlocked-nokia-106.html. I'm in the UK and this was the first thing that came up on Gooooooogle.
iv) Buy a pen and paper, join the "snail-mail" revolution.
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i) Look in your drawers, you must have an old phone hanging about.
ii) One of your friends will have an old phone, stuck in a drawer, somewhere, to tide you over.
iii) http://www.gsmnation.com/hot-phones/unlocked-nokia-106.html. I'm in the UK and this was the first thing that came up on Gooooooogle.
iv) Buy a pen and paper, join the "snail-mail" revolution.
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Hahah, snail mail. I'd die, lol.
See my post above though, I found a solution that will hold me over for the next month or so until the LG G4 is released. Works beautifully.
I dont think that digitizer for G3 costs that much. If screen would be compleately kaput then full screen (lcd,digitizer,Gorilla Glass) is about 140eur + work.
id say fix the phone and sell it . you get more money out of it . also g4 will be very expensive at launch .
maybe find a g3 with mb problems and take the whole screen from it .
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I dont think that digitizer for G3 costs that much. If screen would be compleately kaput then full screen (lcd,digitizer,Gorilla Glass) is about 140eur + work.
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caesar170988 said:
id say fix the phone and sell it . you get more money out of it . also g4 will be very expensive at launch .
maybe find a g3 with mb problems and take the whole screen from it .
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I ended up buying a screen on EBay for like $65 USD and replaced it myself. The old adhesive isn't holding as well as I'd like so I'll probably redo it eventually, but everything else works perfectly. I'm a systems engineer and have extensive hardware repair experience, but Google/iFixIt made it sound like the job was so much harder. Honestly? It was a f'in piece of cake. I could do it in my sleep.
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I ended up buying a screen on EBay for like $65 USD and replaced it myself. The old adhesive isn't holding as well as I'd like so I'll probably redo it eventually, but everything else works perfectly.
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How does it works after a month or so? Still fine? I'read many of these 65~70$ screens doesn't really have the same quality as OEM, and are less responsive and more "sticky"...
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How does it works after a month or so? Still fine? I'read many of these 65~70$ screens doesn't really have the same quality as OEM, and are less responsive and more "sticky"...
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I have the G4 now so I haven't used the G3 in a while. It's at home in another state while I'm working elsewhere, so can't really answer. But in the time I had it, it was fine.
If anyone interested black Moto X Force 32GB reduced in CarePhoneWarehouse to £299 which is a steal for this phone.
Unlocked, simfree etc.
Free next delivery in UK.
http://www.carphonewarehouse.com/bu...94b4408e52c&cid=Affiliate_Sub+Networks_154750
Grabbed one.
Was looking for something new as my old note 3 is dying on it's arse. At £500 it was overpriced, At £300 it's a bargain. hoping it'll arrive tomorrow and i'll have a new toy to play with after work!
Wtf is this price! Oo
I have payed mine MXF 720€ !!
Why this one is so cheap?
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Grabbed mine in store last Friday. Lots of stores had no stock
Trinytix said:
Wtf is this price! Oo
I have payed mine MXF 720€ !!
Why this one is so cheap?
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Because one in UK is fake Just kidding, it's on sale. Really good opportunity.
I wish they would ship to the US. I can't find it near that price anywhere else...
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I wish they would ship to the US. I can't find it near that price anywhere else...
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For the price, I would try to find someone in UK to ship there and then to send to you.
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For the price, I would try to find someone in UK to ship there and then to send to you.
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I'd love to but I don't know anyone in the UK and not a lot I can do if they decide to screw me over!
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I'd love to but I don't know anyone in the UK and not a lot I can do if they decide to screw me over!
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In second post, @MinecraftZombi.es said that he grabbed one and he's from Spain. Ask him how.
I'm also interested in obtaining this phone. £299 is the cheapest price iv'e found, the only problem is that I can't find any way to get the phone from the UK to the US
Maybe something like www.myukmailbox.com and similar
Got one Tuesday after much fussing. First one had a power button issue and the second was the last in stock. I have a very small hairline scratch at the top but not on the actual display itself. I have just ordered a screen protector and case as not *ONE* (high street) shop in the UK appears to sell any accessories for this phone that I could find. So I have been using it bare. The scratchy plastic front lens is a bit of a pain for me as I have an HTC One M7 that has never had a screen protector on it in over 3(?) years and has not one scratch on it. Some minor niggles. The scratch prone nature of the lens obviously. The Android soft keys take up room on the screen and requires root to sort out (I am a bit shy about doing that right away). The lack of a charging LED when connected other than if you run it down to 0%. A fingerprint scanner would have been nice as well as the sensor that the S6 has to monitor things like heart rate. I can't seem to get Nova Launcher to work properly on it either (post Marshmallow and after updating). Not sure if that required root or not on my HTC though. I can see myself rooting it at some point but I will probably need some hand holding in order to do it.
In all other regards it's a steal!
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I can't seem to get Nova Launcher to work properly on it either (post Marshmallow and after updating).
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Nova Launcher works absolutely fine. Most be something to do with your phone.
Try to reset the phone.
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Got one Tuesday after much fussing. First one had a power button issue and the second was the last in stock. I have a very small hairline scratch at the top but not on the actual display itself. I have just ordered a screen protector and case as not *ONE* (high street) shop in the UK appears to sell any accessories for this phone that I could find. So I have been using it bare. The scratchy plastic front lens is a bit of a pain for me as I have an HTC One M7 that has never had a screen protector on it in over 3(?) years and has not one scratch on it. Some minor niggles. The scratch prone nature of the lens obviously. The Android soft keys take up room on the screen and requires root to sort out (I am a bit shy about doing that right away). The lack of a charging LED when connected other than if you run it down to 0%. A fingerprint scanner would have been nice as well as the sensor that the S6 has to monitor things like heart rate. I can't seem to get Nova Launcher to work properly on it either (post Marshmallow and after updating). Not sure if that required root or not on my HTC though. I can see myself rooting it at some point but I will probably need some hand holding in order to do it.
In all other regards it's a steal!
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Nova working fine for me too.
Turns out something changed for the camera app launcher (The one on the bottom was different to the default launcher on Googles Launcher). I was getting a photo app error when using it in Nova ('Photos has stopped working unfortunately' or something like that). I changed the icon to the Camera icon shown in the default launcher and it works now. I think I must have installed Google Plus or something whilst running Nova and it changed the Camera launching app. Only the default camera launcher seems to work with Nova on Marshmallow (what is that Quickpic? Will have to investigate). Also I don't think Nova likes the 'Hide System Bar' app on unrooted phones.
mods delete this thread as deal no longer valid.
Cheers
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mods delete this thread as deal no longer valid.
Cheers
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I don't think that mods are deleting every topic with not valid deal or info. Locking, maybe but similar deal could happen again
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