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I have recently bought 3 batteries on eBay sold as Samsung original "bulk" (without the blister). The stock one which I got with the phone says "made in Japan" and weighs 33 gr. these other ones say "made in Korea" and weigh 27 gr. so the question is: does anyone know if original batteries are made in Korea too and how much they weigh?
TIA!
If they are not the same weight or less they cannot be original
That's what I was thinking too but was looking for confirmations..
My original battery is made in Korea and finished in China - weighs 32.8g
The supposed 1800mAh ebay battery (1400mAh hour from online testing) - weighs 29.8g
It appears your Korean battery weighs less than my original and also my cheap ebay battery which is a surprise.
Oh yes forgot to add: all of them say "finished in China".
Anyway what's still making me unsure is that these batteries come from a reputable eBayer who is also selling lots of (for sure) original Samsung stuff. Moreover, other reputable eBayers are also selling the same "bulk" batteries...
They are selling for € 15 compared to the other ones coming in the blister which are going for € 19.90. I would have much more happily bought these other ones but they were out of stock anywhere the moment I bought mu SGSII and now I am not sure what to think about (and what to do with) these batteries.....
Sheesh..
xdapao3 said:
Oh yes forgot to add: all of them say "finished in China".
Anyway what's still making me unsure is that these batteries come from a reputable eBayer who is also selling lots of (for sure) original Samsung stuff. Moreover, other reputable eBayers are also selling the same "bulk" batteries...
They are selling for € 15 compared to the other ones coming in the blister which are going for € 19.90. I would have much more happily bought these other ones but they were out of stock anywhere the moment I bought mu SGSII and now I am not sure what to think about (and what to do with) these batteries.....
Sheesh..
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The original one which came with my phone says made in Korea finished in China. Where it is made if no indication wether if it's original or not. This is mine. Can you post pics of yours so I can see and compare with mine?
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I asked about Korea because shouldn't original batteries being made there too it would have been a first sure indication of it being fake
Anyway, apart from the weight there are a couple of subtle differences between the 2 series of batteries but I am not sure they are clearly visible from the photos.
The connectors are slightly different (a bit narrower on those "made in Korea") and the stickers on the batteries have upper corner cutouts on the stock one while they have not on the "Korea" ones.
xdapao3 said:
I asked about Korea because shouldn't original batteries being made there too it would have been a first sure indication of it being fake
Anyway, apart from the weight there are a couple of subtle differences between the 2 series of batteries but I am not sure they are clearly visible from the photos.
The connectors are slightly different (a bit narrower on those "made in Korea") and the stickers on the batteries have upper corner cutouts on the stock one while they have not on the "Korea" ones.
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Based on the batteries I've seen going hunting for original ones I think the one on the right is the original one. odd because all the batteries I've seen that are original are made in Korea.
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The one on the right?? The one on the left is the stock one which came with the phone in a sealed package and which weighs the apparently "correct" 33 grams!!
Anyway, I have contacted the eBayer and I am sending them back at my expense and buying 3 new ones in blister (which he now has available)
I've seen authentic Samsung batteries for the Galaxy S2 made in the following areas,
Made in Korea
Made in Korea, Finished in China
Made in Japan, Finished in Korea
Made in Japan, Finished in China
its all about supply and demand
From what you posted, what you purchased seem to be legit to me.
I would never recommend buying any batteries off eBay whatsoever your very likely to get burned.
SAlmighty said:
I've seen authentic Samsung batteries for the Galaxy S2 made in the following areas,
Made in Korea
Made in Korea, Finished in China
Made in Japan, Finished in Korea
Made in Japan, Finished in China
its all about supply and demand
From what you posted, what you purchased seem to be legit to me.
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In fact the issue, here, is not where it's made (it's now clear Korea is a legit origin and that never was what really troubled me) but the weight. 6 grams lighter, that's a lot for an item of 33 grams!
jonny68 said:
I would never recommend buying any batteries off eBay whatsoever your very likely to get burned.
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True but sometimes, and especially for very new smartphones, it's not easy to find them locally..
xdapao3 said:
The one on the right?? The one on the left is the stock one which came with the phone in a sealed package and which weighs the apparently "correct" 33 grams!!
Anyway, I have contacted the eBayer and I am sending them back at my expense and buying 3 new ones in blister (which he now has available)
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To be sure of an original get from a trusted seller or have your Samsung service center order one for you.
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xdapao3 said:
In fact the issue, here, is not where it's made (it's now clear Korea is a legit origin and that never was what really troubled me) but the weight. 6 grams lighter, that's a lot for an item of 33 grams!
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Is weight seriously a consideration? Let me weigh mine when I get home. will report back in a bit.
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Amazing! You were right all along. The original battery that came with my phone made in Korea is exactly 33 grams! And the spare original battery I bought from a local store where they offered 6 months warranty is also 33 grams. I kinda doubted the store (although there was warranty and it came with retail packaging wasn't cheap though - $47) but now I believe them!
Edit: Both made in Korea finished in China. Finish and build identical (the one that came with the phone and the spare).
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And just to add more confusion, my 33 gram original Korean (finished in china) battery label looks the same as the one on the right in your picture, although this is a possible design change unlike the 6g lighter spec
pbrown77 said:
And just to add more confusion, my 33 gram original Korean (finished in china) battery label looks the same as the one on the right in your picture, although this is a possible design change unlike the 6g lighter spec
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Mine also looks like his battery on the right. I think the important thing to consider is the weight?
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pbrown77 said:
And just to add more confusion, my 33 gram original Korean (finished in china) battery label looks the same as the one on the right in your picture, although this is a possible design change unlike the 6g lighter spec
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I did not give much weight (pun intended ) to these cosmetic differences. These are, after all, "internal parts" and design changes happen all the time and cosmetic differences are almost a given when the parts are from different sources..
but
prinzhernan said:
Mine also looks like his battery on the right. I think the important thing to consider is the weight?
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that's the thing, 6 grams over 33 are a "major" spec change if it was genuine. Imagine being able to tout an even lighter SGS2.. That new POS iPhone 4S is just 3 grams lighter and they are advertising it as "faster, lighter ecc"
Point is, specs like these don't just change this much from one factory to another.
Hi guys, I would like to ask if somebody had to buy lcd+digitizer+frame, and bought it cheap to advice me where to have a look at, please. In my country stores charge 150$ for it :/ I have found some on ebay, but they don't even have a htc logo on it so I am lost. Thx for your help.
I just bought my son a new screen, digitiser & frame from etradesupply, it arrived today from Hong Kong by dhl ordered 6 days ago, the screen is definitely original and I would highly recommend them, they ship worldwide shipping cost me £11.99 which sounds a lot but I'm happy to have an original and fast delivery.
Look here and change the language and pricing to match your region: http://www.etradesupply.com/htc/android-models/htc-one-x.html
intel007 said:
I just bought my son a new screen, digitiser & frame from etradesupply, it arrived today from Hong Kong by dhl ordered 6 days ago, the screen is definitely original and I would highly recommend them, they ship worldwide shipping cost me £11.99 which sounds a lot but I'm happy to have an original and fast delivery.
Look here and change the language and pricing to match your region: http://www.etradesupply.com/htc/android-models/htc-one-x.html
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That's what I need, so thanks a lot :good: Just last question, which version did u order: sony, sharp or auo, pls?
lesmil said:
That's what I need, so thanks a lot :good: Just last question, which version did u order: sony, sharp or auo, pls?
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You have to open your phone and check and compare the colour of the ribbon cable and match it with the screen on etradesupply mate
I found HCQS to be very reliable. They are OEM parts and the site is easy to use. I repair iPhones, iPads, etc. on the side and have ordered a lot of stuff from them over the years.
I saw selling on ebay copies of the book cover equal to the original ; It lacks only embossed Samsung logo .
http://www.ebay.it/itm/221940188127...28934099&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&rmvSB=true
because they cost about 10 € , compared with € 40 on amazon but original , I wanted to know if it was appropriate including these fake copies , if the only difference was the lack of the Samsung brand.
someone did try / buy / views these copies of the original book cover ?
I have this one
On alieexpress. My wife has the original and I have this one. I cannot see the difference between the two. Also the number of orders and amount of feedback provides confidence.
Also Aliexpress has a pretty good buyers protection.
edit: the screen protector included is junk, don't use it.
He has written samsung ? does the packaging as the original ?
I finally I got to 40 € the original one from amazon . On aliexpress unfortunately it takes 30 days for shipping .
I recently bought the original 8" case from ebay UK, for £15.95 (21 euros) (23.45 USD)
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Genuine-O...051684?hash=item2eef4943a4:g:MQwAAOSwvU5XNFUQ
The listing is currently showing as ended. But, maybe contact the seller to check when extra stock will be available.
Or search ebay (whichever country) for EF-BT715PBEGWW
There are still available at around half the price of Samsung's own site.
I got an original samsung cover on eBay for $17.99. I'm assuming it's real because the quality is amazing. It was brand new but not in original packaging.
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I bought a fake one on ebay, and it was very easy to scratch. It looked identical to the OEM one with the Samsung logo and "Made in Vietnam" text, but I only needed to drag my fingernail across it to leave a permanent mark. I bought a real one from Best Buy and it is much more durable. I can drag a fingernail across it without leaving any marks. You can definitely tell the difference.
tiffanydawnn said:
I got an original samsung cover on eBay for $17.99. I'm assuming it's real because the quality is amazing. It was brand new but not in original packaging.
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link?
tiffanydawnn said:
I got an original samsung cover on eBay for $17.99. I'm assuming it's real because the quality is amazing. It was brand new but not in original packaging.
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If it's doesn't come with the original package, it's not original, many of these cases from china do offer real good quality, but doesn't mean it's original.
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Zagzagel said:
I bought a fake one on ebay, and it was very easy to scratch. It looked identical to the OEM one with the Samsung logo and "Made in Vietnam" text, but I only needed to drag my fingernail across it to leave a permanent mark. I bought a real one from Best Buy and it is much more durable. I can drag a fingernail across it without leaving any marks. You can definitely tell the difference.
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I have the original one in white, i have it about 10 months now, still 98% new, just the corner slightly discolored, won't be using it any more in the next few day, I will be trading my S2 soon, it's showing sign of the weird functionality and sometimes go haywired, although cosmetic looks is like 100%, and I hate going through samsung repair center, they are a pain.:fingers-crossed:
Even the fake one will likely come from the same factory and made of the same materials. Ghost shift production is a real thing.
Xeperu said:
Even the fake one will likely come from the same factory and made of the same materials. Ghost shift production is a real thing.
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I agree with this comment, it's how china and many countries make extra money, out of the contract with the large companies.
Hello:
I wanted to know if any of you knows of a good seller on ebay or any other place thats not amazon where i can buy a new lcd screen replacement for my ze551ml, i was trying to purchase one and i notice some ads doesnt have the logo and i wanted one with the logo on it, or maybe its just that they erase the logo to be able to sell it?
Well if anyone knows of a good seller or can pass me the link for one please tell me.
Thanks in advance!
If it's any help, I've bought several LCDs and/or front glass for various phone over the years. Some sellers black out the brand names in pictures. (Even if the item ships with a logo.) A lot of replacement glass has arrived with a black sticker covering the "Samsung" (or whatever) logo. I can only assume this is for copyright protection, limiting sellers' liability for any push back against parts sold outside of "official" channels, and/or 3rd party replacements.
Just because it's missing from the pics doesn't mean the replacement won't have it. May be worth emailing the seller(s)?
yoelnico said:
Hello:
I wanted to know if any of you knows of a good seller on ebay or any other place thats not amazon where i can buy a new lcd screen replacement for my ze551ml, i was trying to purchase one and i notice some ads doesnt have the logo and i wanted one with the logo on it, or maybe its just that they erase the logo to be able to sell it?
Well if anyone knows of a good seller or can pass me the link for one please tell me.
Thanks in advance!
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as awoolf said. you must not worry about brand logo it is always written whether shown on image or not. here are few recommendations. from where ever you buy buy screen with frame. with frame it is super easy to replace and not much difference in price. without frame i have broken new screen replacement many time. second if you can wait always buy from china. especially from aliexpress. they send quality product with cheap price. last week i got one for ZE551ML for $23. it came with glasss screen guard and tools. it took 12 days to reach me from order date. use app to order screen. as a new user you may get $2 or $4 coupon. but keep in mind from wherever you order get it with frame. here is a link which i bought.
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Tested-Warranty-LCD-For-Asus-Zenfone-2-Ze551ml-Display-Touch-Screen-with-Frame-Digitizer-For-Asus/32823303482.html?spm=2114.search0104.3.2.56soA2&ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0,searchweb201602_4_10152_10065_10151_10068_10130_5400012_10307_10137_10060_10155_10154_10056_5370012_10055_10054_10059_5380012_100031_10099_5410012_10103_10102_5430012_10052_10053_10142_10107_10050_10051_10324_10325_10326_10084_10083_5440012_10080_10082_10081_10178_10110_10111_5390012_10112_10113_10114_5450012_10312_10313_10314_10315_10316_10078_10079_10073_5420012-10110,searchweb201603_1,ppcSwitch_2&btsid=967f9e97-8c9b-419f-a2c9-a7e7fe3432bd&algo_expid=fd8b99b8-6736-4414-aff1-26a8f735e553-0&algo_pvid=fd8b99b8-6736-4414-aff1-26a8f735e553
But wouldn't the sellers on Ebay and such be some sort of knockoffs ? Because I need an LCD, mine is a little bit cracked, but I dont wan't a chinese low quality copy. I would like genuine ASUS parts!
I just bought a replacement from this seller works flawlessly eBay
•No dead pixels
•Asus Logo on the front
•No digitizer issues
•2 day shipping
I love my zenfone 2 all over again after installing this new screen its actually a very easy fix as well.
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But wouldn't the sellers on Ebay and such be some sort of knockoffs ? Because I need an LCD, mine is a little bit cracked, but I dont wan't a chinese low quality copy. I would like genuine ASUS parts!
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buddy you need to understand from where ever you buy weather said to be original. it will be a copy. untill you buy directly from asus service center. all so called genuine are copy. asus issue original part only on a RMA to service center only.
as per quality is concerned either you buy from ebay, amazon or local sellers. it will ultimately come from china. i have purchased several LCD's from china had no issue and no one could differentiate it from original.
sukhwant717 said:
buddy you need to understand from where ever you buy weather said to be original. it will be a copy. untill you buy directly from asus service center. all so called genuine are copy. asus issue original part only on a RMA to service center only.
as per quality is concerned either you buy from ebay, amazon or local sellers. it will ultimately come from china. i have purchased several LCD's from china had no issue and no one could differentiate it from original.
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Ah, okay I understand. It's because I want the best for phone. Because it is always worthy to spend a few more on good quality parts than bad quality ones that break after a while
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Ah, okay I understand. It's because I want the best for phone. Because it is always worthy to spend a few more on good quality parts than bad quality ones that break after a while
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Had a replacement screen from China via eBay and bought the screen, digitizer and frame all in one for around $30 and no issues at all
Original one died, had the lines through it
So in essence why go original when the original stuffed up.
So happily went with one that offered good warranty and all worked out well
Had bought a second screen and frame also
So have a full frame spare and essentially glass as well
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I also have the infamous tearing lines on mine, I ordered this screen with frame so no glueing or things like this
https://www.aliexpress.com/snapshot/0.html?orderId=86319706999709&productId=32823303482
Should take 15 minutes to install.
EDIT: I realized I bought the same one as @sukhwant717
I received mine, looks like great quality, easy to install too ?
Magister54 said:
I received mine, looks like great quality, easy to install too
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G8
Loving the one plus 9 pro EU variant just not liking the silver one I bought. Fingerprint magnet and also think it looks the cheapest one out of the 3. How long do you get on returns?
dalelindley76 said:
Loving the one plus 9 pro EU variant just not liking the silver one I bought. Fingerprint magnet and also think it looks the cheapest one out of the 3. How long do you get on returns?
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Loving my stellar black. I think it's 14 days by EU standards?
DashDashCZ said:
Loving my stellar black. I think it's 14 days by EU standards?
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Is it a Matt finished none slippery
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Is it a Matt finished none slippery
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It is matte but really smooth. Nothing like sandstone. I've seen someone compared it to a high quality Teflon pan, that seems kinda accurate to me. It doesn't catch fingerprints tho.
The Teflon Pan is by far the best to describe it yes
It's so hard to describe. It's not sandstone and its not slipery as brush metal it feels like silk...
wish we got the black in the US, but the green is nice.
Bildo41383 said:
wish we got the black in the US, but the green is nice.
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It's because EU did not had the Black in 256gb option on the 8pro . We are even now
Bildo41383 said:
wish we got the black in the US, but the green is nice.
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I'm waiting on the Black OnePlus 9 Pro 8GB of RAM 128GB supposedly coming soon to the usa...
I wasn't super happy to order the green one initially over the silver, but after seeing it in person, it's not an ugly green and is more slight in color and looks great whereas the silver one looks better on the screen, but is a terrible fingerprint magnet and I haven't seen it in person. Either way, I don't regret ordering the green one (only one in stock at time of purchase) one bit.
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I wasn't super happy to order the green one initially over the silver, but after seeing it in person, it's not an ugly green and is more slight in color and looks great whereas the silver one looks better on the screen, but is a terrible fingerprint magnet and I haven't seen it in person. Either way, I don't regret ordering the green one (only one in stock at time of purchase) one bit.
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I'll agree. I wanted stellar black here in the US and was irritated that it wasn't available but this pine green is probably the best color on a phone I've ever owned. And I've owned closed to a hundred in the last 10 years.
for those who are interested, i have a Chinese version new stellar black op 9 pro selling on swappa.
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Loving the one plus 9 pro EU variant just not liking the silver one I bought. Fingerprint magnet and also think it looks the cheapest one out of the 3. How long do you get on returns?
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Wish the Black version was even available in my region, I VPN'd all over the globe and only found black 12/256 in Germany I think. And even then it was sold out. Never was or is available here in the U.S.
Edit: Found 12/256 Stellar Black LE2120 with global rom (Oxygen OS) new! Should be here Friday!
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Wish the Black version was even available in my region, I VPN'd all over the globe and only found black 12/256 in Germany I think. And even then it was sold out. Never was or is available here in the U.S.
Edit: Found 12/256 Stellar Black LE2120 with global rom (Oxygen OS) new! Should be here Friday!
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Yep I just got one Sealed.off eBay for 999.99 Man is the Stellar black Effing Sharp as hell works here in the USA perfect.