Hello all, I seem to have run into an issue, and a friend pointed me to this site. I just bought a new Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 Edition (model number Sm-P605vzkevzw) from an online retailer on Newegg; however, I seem to have received a store demo/showcase model.
The box was a large, heavy case that came with the tablet and what appears to be an inactive show model. I wouldn't care, but it has some pre-installed Verizon firmware on it called VZW Demo, which I can't seem to get rid of. The app will come back even after uninstalling, and then proceeds to auto start. I've tried a factory reset, but honestly, I don't know too much about these things.
Did I get a dud, or can this be fixed?
Do you care about warranty? Rooted then and use titanium Backup or a custom rom.
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Hello all, I seem to have run into an issue, and a friend pointed me to this site. I just bought a new Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 Edition (model number Sm-P605vzkevzw) from an online retailer on Newegg; however, I seem to have received a store demo/showcase model.
The box was a large, heavy case that came with the tablet and what appears to be an inactive show model. I wouldn't care, but it has some pre-installed Verizon firmware on it called VZW Demo, which I can't seem to get rid of. The app will come back even after uninstalling, and then proceeds to auto start. I've tried a factory reset, but honestly, I don't know too much about these things.
Did I get a dud, or can this be fixed?
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I have a friend that ran intoo the same type of thing. VZW demo is definately a floor model. Personally I would see what I could do about returning it. The battery has already been through hell and who knows what other abuse its been through while on display. If your stuck with it the only way to get the demo app to stop is to either root it and freeze the app with titanium backup OR flash it with either the factory ROM or a custom ROM. Either way you'll trip knox which means the warranty (if there is one) will be void. My friend fllashed his with a custom rom and then the demo mode was gone. Hate to say it but its a classic case of buyer beware. Floor models should go straight in the trash if you ask me. Sorry about your luck.
Me too...
Last year, money was tight and I bought one off of eBay for $200. However, I knew this was a demo model. I rooted the tablet & installed a custom ROM and I have been using it ever since. If you got a good deal for it (and no warranty), root it and load a custom ROM.
Edit: If it is less than 30 days, contact Newegg and explain what happened. They should take care of it.
Hello
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Many thanks.
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