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What to do with an S4

Okay so basically this is a question of what to do with a S4 that was shipped to my business. We received a S4 through fedex about a month ago that an old employee was suppose to receive at their home(now living out of state). We have had the phone for a month now and have asked fedex to take the phone back b/c they were suppose to pick it up and they always say they can not take it back without being told to do so by main office. The old employee did receive the phone he was suppose after calling at&t and telling them they sent the phone to the wrong address. Again this all happened a month ago and we now still have the phone. I was wondering how long(if there is a time length) before at&t forgets about the phone. Are we able to take the phone and use it as our own at this point.

What firmware does it have? I'd factory reset my old s4 and put my sim in the new one, given that it had anything older than MF3 installed...
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HORiZUN said:
What firmware does it have? I'd factory reset my old s4 and put my sim in the new one, given that it had anything older than MF3 installed...
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I am not sure what firmware, it is at the office at the moment.

It has yet to be activated assuming it's new. Did you have to physically sign for the package from FedEx?
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HORiZUN said:
It has yet to be activated assuming it's new. Did you have to physically sign for the package from FedEx?
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Well it is refurbished. It was sent with a new sim card as well. Yes, it was signed for by someone in the office.

Hmm.. If the owner hasn't made a big deal about it in 30 days, I'm sure there is a time period coming up that would leave you free to do what you like with the device. Maybe 90 days? You'll have to check with your local laws to be sure.
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HORiZUN said:
Hmm.. If the owner hasn't made a big deal about it in 30 days, I'm sure there is a time period coming up that would leave you free to do what you like with the device. Maybe 90 days? You'll have to check with your local laws to be sure.
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Well the owner had called at&t to tell them the phone was shipped to the wrong address and they overnighted him another one. At that point they said fedex would pickup the one sent to us(again this was a month ago). Another worker does already have an S4 and we put his sim in it yesterday and it worked.

I'd sell it. I'm sure the IMEI is on file somewhere with AT&T. You'll probably be fine with using it, but to be sure you could sell it and get a Nexus 5
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HORiZUN said:
I'd sell it. I'm sure the IMEI is on file somewhere with AT&T. You'll probably be fine with using it, but to be sure you could sell it and get a Nexus 5
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Yes, I do not want to sell it though and then have at&t charge him for it once they see it being used in their system.

Have you called AT&T about it?
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Have you called AT&T about it?
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No, I was thinking of bringing it to the store and seeing what they say about it.

you're going to have to have the original buyer of this phone call customer care.
since it sounds as if it was purchased by a business acct or online, the store will not help.
business customer care, online sales, and store sales are separate.

Russ77 said:
you're going to have to have the original buyer of this phone call customer care.
since it sounds as if it was purchased by a business acct or online, the store will not help.
business customer care, online sales, and store sales are separate.
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No, it was not a business account that it was purchased under. It was done over the phone i believe when he did do it. but he already did contact att and all they told him was that fedex would pick up the phone(this was November 20th).

wkw89 said:
No, it was not a business account that it was purchased under. It was done over the phone i believe when he did do it. but he already did contact att and all they told him was that fedex would pick up the phone(this was November 20th).
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I had a similar situation with a company I worked for a few years back. I was the receiver and FedEx delivered a phone mistakenly to our business. The next day the FedEx driver was told about it, but said he couldn't take it back without approval. I called FedEx no less than 6 or 7 times about it until they finally told me just to keep it, they didn't want to deal with it. I thought about taking it home but had a funny feeling about it so I left it at work. About 3 weeks later, the FedEx driver asks me about it and tells me he is supposed to pick it up. I'm not sure if FedEx was finally told to return it or if the driver was tired of hearing about it and figured he would keep it for himself. I really didn't care. The point is that it isn't worth it. Call FedEx and make them take it back. Make sure you document it when they do. If someone starts asking questions about it, it is on them and not you.

scott14719 said:
I had a similar situation with a company I worked for a few years back. I was the receiver and FedEx delivered a phone mistakenly to our business. The next day the FedEx driver was told about it, but said he couldn't take it back without approval. I called FedEx no less than 6 or 7 times about it until they finally told me just to keep it, they didn't want to deal with it. I thought about taking it home but had a funny feeling about it so I left it at work. About 3 weeks later, the FedEx driver asks me about it and tells me he is supposed to pick it up. I'm not sure if FedEx was finally told to return it or if the driver was tired of hearing about it and figured he would keep it for himself. I really didn't care. The point is that it isn't worth it. Call FedEx and make them take it back. Make sure you document it when they do. If someone starts asking questions about it, it is on them and not you.
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Thank you for your input, that is actually why I did leave it at work. We did tell the driver about it probably 5 or 6 times over 4 weeks. I was actually not the one who signed for it but both the person it was suppose to go to and the person who signed for it do not care what is done with the phone so that is why I am on here asking about this situation. Thanks again.

At&t will eventually lock the imei due to lost/stolen phone. I wouldn't keep it as my own. Some states have low felony dollar amounts on theft. They can trace these phones and lock them down. I actually have this hunk of crap because I bought a wonderful tmobile s4 from a second hand store in austin. Worked great for 3 months. Unlocked bootloader and all the custom roms I could flash. Then one day the Internet stops. Call tmo and they say it's locked down due to non payment. I explained how I purchased the phone and they could care less. It was an expensive media player at that point. Thankfully, the store I purchased it at took it back and gave me this pos. I complain, I'm actually lucky as the Internet is filled with horror stories of buying from an individual and losing their phone and money. Anyway, don't be an ass. Give the phone back or throw it in the trash. Or, you could burn it in effigy in front of your local at&t store. Happy holidays.
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wkw89 said:
Thank you for your input, that is actually why I did leave it at work. We did tell the driver about it probably 5 or 6 times over 4 weeks. I was actually not the one who signed for it but both the person it was suppose to go to and the person who signed for it do not care what is done with the phone so that is why I am on here asking about this situation. Thanks again.
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I am also wondering if I were to use it on my at&t account(currently using XT860) would I be seen as stealing it or anything to that effect by at&t.

DevilDog512 said:
At&t will eventually lock the imei due to lost/stolen phone. I wouldn't keep it as my own. Some states have low felony dollar amounts on theft. They can trace these phones and lock them down. I actually have this hunk of crap because I bought a wonderful tmobile s4 from a second hand store in austin. Worked great for 3 months. Unlocked bootloader and all the custom roms I could flash. Then one day the Internet stops. Call tmo and they say it's locked down due to non payment. I explained how I purchased the phone and they could care less. It was an expensive media player at that point. Thankfully, the store I purchased it at took it back and gave me this pos. I complain, I'm actually lucky as the Internet is filled with horror stories of buying from an individual and losing their phone and money. Anyway, don't be an ass. Give the phone back or throw it in the trash. Or, you could burn it in effigy in front of your local at&t store. Happy holidays.
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I figured as much. It is just going to sit in the filing cabinet for now then.

What Are The Chances ?

That I go out and plunk down $600.00 for a new VZW S5 and out of the box it is of a newer version that can't be rooted?
(I have to buy full retail to keep un-limited data plan)
I should be able to power it up out of box prior to purchase to check version number? What ver should I be looking for or what to avoid like the plague?

Chopstix9 said:
That I go out and plunk down $600.00 for a new VZW S5 and out of the box it is of a newer version that can't be rooted?
(I have to buy full retail to keep un-limited data plan)
I should be able to power it up out of box prior to purchase to check version number? What ver should I be looking for or what to avoid like the plague?
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It has nothing to do with when the phone was made. It has to do with the firmware of the phone and since the firmware version hasnt changed since the phone was rooted then you will be fine. It may not even make a difference when new firmware is released. It depends on if google fixes the loophole because its not just a samsung problem, its an android problem. The root works for most any android device. If you have been keeping up with you it, you would know that Google recently hired the guy, geohot, that found the root, so it is only a matter of time before it is fixed but it will take a long time to release new firmwares for every phone infected. This may never happen and it just may be fixed in new phone releases such as the note 4 or galaxy s 6.
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Its simple just get the VZW Developer S5 if your going to buy it outright. So you can enjoy root and all that unlocked bootloader goodness. Here's the link for the Developer S5 http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/cell-phones/ET-G900VMKAVZW
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miller1821 said:
It has nothing to do with when the phone was made. It has to do with the firmware of the phone and since the firmware version hasnt changed since the phone was rooted then you will be fine. It may not even make a difference when new firmware is released. It depends on if google fixes the loophole because its not just a samsung problem, its an android problem. The root works for most any android device. If you have been keeping up with you it, you would know that Google recently hired the guy, geohot, that found the root, so it is only a matter of time before it is fixed but it will take a long time to release new firmwares for every phone infected. This may never happen and it just may be fixed in new phone releases such as the note 4 or galaxy s 6.
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Where did you read Google hired George at?
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Dennisg34 said:
Where did you read Google hired George at?
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Here from BBC.

22jk said:
Its simple just get the VZW Developer S5 if your going to buy it outright. So you can enjoy root and all that unlocked bootloader goodness. Here's the link for the Developer S5 http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/cell-phones/ET-G900VMKAVZW
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Good point !! The only problem I envision I may encounter is the extended warranty. I bought the GNEX the week it hit the market and pay the 5 bux a month for the extended warranty. I drive a truck and am rough on phones. The charging port loosens up and quits working. I've already checked with VZW and they offer it on the standard S5. I am on my 5th GNEX over the years that they have over-nighted me at no cost with the warranty. I'm going to have to find out if I can get that on the dev edition.
Edit:Yeah I was afraid of that .... just got out of a chat session with VZW rep. To get the extended warranty I would have to buy the phone from VZW. They don't sell the dev edition, I would have to get it directly from Sammy and that only has the one year warranty. I didn't see anywhere on the sammy site to open a chat window to enquire about an extended warranty but I doubt it's available. Not to mention you have to send the phone in under their warranty terms and wait for a replacement. With VZW, they over-night a phone along with a paid return sticker and package and I have 10 days to return the broken phone. Can't go without my phone for weeks waiting for a replacement.
I've been running custom ROMS since my original MotoDroid and can't imagine going back to running stock. BUT !! I am grandfathered into the un-limited data plan and run the house off of the phones. Got rid of cable internet when they lit my town with 4G and I get 27.5m down and 18+ up.... So long as I can enable the wifi hotspot to broadcast, I guess I could live with a less than un-locked phone for now. Hoping in the future it will be.

You can get the warranty. When I was activating my phone I purchased online elsewhere the rep told me I could get it since they currently have "open enrollment" this was exactly a week ago. It's call back and all about it.

22jk said:
Its simple just get the VZW Developer S5 if your going to buy it outright. So you can enjoy root and all that unlocked bootloader goodness. Here's the link for the Developer S5 http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/cell-phones/ET-G900VMKAVZW
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You can get the warranty. When I was activating my phone I purchased online elsewhere the rep told me I could get it since they currently have "open enrollment" this was exactly a week ago. It's call back and all about it.
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If VZW does not stock the dev edition, they aren't going to have a refurbed one on hand to replace mine with under the extended warranty. I can see what would happen now. Even if they sold me the extended warranty, if something happened and I had to get it replaced, the phone they will send out will be a standard consumer grade S5. I'll try another vzw rep but they were emphatic I must purchase from VZW to add the extended warranty to the phone.
Edit: just chatted with another rep and they told me yes I could get the ext warr when I activate phone. I mentioned how will they replace it if they don't stock it? rep's reply "good point" ... he agreed with me they would send out a consumer grade phone as a replacememt.

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If VZW does not stock the dev edition, they aren't going to have a refurbed one on hand to replace mine with under the extended warranty. I can see what would happen now. Even if they sold me the extended warranty, if something happened and I had to get it replaced, the phone they will send out will be a standard consumer grade S5. I'll try another vzw rep but they were emphatic I must purchase from VZW to add the extended warranty to the phone.
Edit: just chatted with another rep and they told me yes I could get the ext warr when I activate phone. I mentioned how will they replace it if they don't stock it? rep's reply "good point" ... he agreed with me they would send out a consumer grade phone as a replacememt.
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The rep probably had no clue. This is what they will do. The phone is exactly the same except for the dev has unlocked bootloader. So they will take an original refurb and rebrand it as a dev edition with unlocked bootloader and dev firmware. Its not that hard, just because we cant flash certain things doesnt mean they cant. You will get a refurb equal to what you bought. That simple.
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The rep probably had no clue. This is what they will do. The phone is exactly the same except for the dev has unlocked bootloader. So they will take an original refurb and rebrand it as a dev edition with unlocked bootloader and dev firmware. Its not that hard, just because we cant flash certain things doesnt mean they cant. You will get a refurb equal to what you bought. That simple.
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Not exactly that simple. It is true, you get a refurb equal to what you bought if bought from VZW. They do not sell the dev edition and I was told since dev edition is un-locked it automatically voids any warranty that VZW would recognize/honor, since they do not sell un-locked phones. My only hope would be if Samsung sold an extended warranty, which they don't. I did verify, they are currently having an 'open enrollment' where you can warranty a phone bought from other than VZW, but the un-locked proviso is in place according to them. It was the store manager I talked this over with and he seems quite knowlegble. I've dealt with him for years.
Yes, I love ROM's have been flashing since my original moto-droid. But so long as I can activate tethering to run the house on the phone I'd be all right. Looking for an answer as to whether I can revert to full stock to be able to do a warranty exchange if I safestrap it ...

AT&T Nexus 6 InStore Nationwide recall

Hello - Just spoke to one of the local ATT stores...he said the nationwide Nexus 6 shipment has a software bug and they were all sent back. He did not know when the new shipment will be sent out. SUCKS

The stock firmware is the same between AT&T stock and the rest of the stock. Maybe AT&T is recalling the phones because they forgot to lock down the bootloaders also? :laugh:

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The stock firmware is the same between AT&T stock and the rest of the stock. Maybe AT&T is recalling the phones because they forgot to lock down the bootloaders also? :laugh:
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haha good one.

I'd love to know what this "bug" is. I'm sure we can fix it ourselves rather than go through the hassle of sending it in.
Also, does it affect only in-store purchases, pre-orders, or all AT&T Nexus 6 units?

I was thinking the same too. I visited some 3 at&t stores this morning and they all had the same story. The guy at the last store was very cool and honestly told me the recall is most likely because at&t forgot to lock down some things.
I suspect the bootloader.
He told me if i am looking to pay the full price, i shouldnt get it from at&t. He does make sense.

Lol recalled for bug is bs.

i saw some vids yesterday of people who got their phone from at&t, and the accessibility option for blind people was set on first boot, making him unable to get out of the locksceen or power off the phone easily.
could be it

If its hardware related fine..but software can easily be fixed since the factory images are out. No reason to recall with factory images available. I guess it's cause they don't want ppl claiming they still defective devices.

djkinetic said:
If its hardware related fine..but software can easily be fixed since the factory images are out. No reason to recall with factory images available. I guess it's cause they don't want ppl claiming they still defective devices.
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Most of the public has no idea what a factory image is.

gtalum said:
Most of the public has no idea what a factory image is.
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Most of the public isn't buying nexus device.

djkinetic said:
Most of the public isn't buying nexus device.
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They might start. Big beautiful phone available at the retail store like all the others. Well eventually.

djkinetic said:
Most of the public isn't buying nexus device.
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I dunno. At a carrier store I bet most buyers are general public who has no idea what a factory image is.

My local at&t is still selling them today. Maybe they didn't get the memo. Tempted to go get one before they decide to lock the bootloader
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I got mine in yesterday. Since I had to get the shipped sim changed over to my number, instead of the wife's, I booted up, without a sim and loved not seeing any ATT bloat on the phone. Once I got the sim activated, and confirmed it was working, I immediately:
- OEM Unlock check
- unlocked with kit
- rooted with kit
- removed the emblem on back
- inserted activated sim
No bloatware, no issues whatsoever. I think I'll keep mine, and not return it to ATT.

dipstik said:
i saw some vids yesterday of people who got their phone from at&t, and the accessibility option for blind people was set on first boot, making him unable to get out of the locksceen or power off the phone easily.
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The report at http://www.droid-life.com/2014/11/2...p-nexus-6-inventory-back-due-to-software-bug/ describes the issue similarly; i.e., the display not turning on at first boot.
What I'm wondering is how that could happen if the ROM is the same as other Nexi, and the only AT&T customizations are supposedly the boot animations/ringtones on a special oem partition, and something plugged into the carrier init sequence (when you put in your SIM and select your carrier) that's downloading a couple apps from the play store.
I also wonder what the capabilities of the carrier init plugin are -- can it update radios or other parts of the ROM? Enable/disable things like VoLTE support?

Was reading on gplus some att users turned on their n6 and there was kitkat. Quality control issues.

They realized the death star logo can can be scratched off with a credit card... Had to take them back to reprint with permanent ink.

Is this something I should be concerned with? I got one of the first shipments but my phone is running fine so whats up? Why can't they just tell us?

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They realized the death star logo can can be scratched off with a credit card... Had to take them back to reprint with permanent ink.
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Actually it was because they had VZW logo's instead of AT&T. :laugh:

First they decide to throw their retarded branding on their crop oft he Nexus 6 devices, then they send the units back because they either 1) failed to lock it down or 2) screwed up something usability related when they decided to throw their bloatware bull**** on the phones.
Either way, s#*t like this makes me happy I'm not an ATT customer anymore. F*@k that company.

FCC and Verizon

Sent off a complaint to the FCC in regard to non-vzw nexus 6 on the vzw network. Basically, I said that the CFR states that they cant prevent us from using services the way there were intended to be just becaue we are using a non-vzw device. I spoke with someone at the FCC and they said I should file the complaint becuase not allowing customers to change their account details violates the C-block CFR.
Lets see where this goes.....

It is seeming more and more that Verizon doesn't want customers. I am about to leave them but I have unlimited grandfather data so I can't.

nmil1484 said:
It is seeming more and more that Verizon doesn't want customers. I am about to leave them but I have unlimited grandfather data so I can't.
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Same boat. I am certainly no fan of their nonsense. I swear they do stuff just because they can or to see if they can get away with it. Too bad they are the only 4G signal around. Damn them and their awesome network.
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So what happened for you to want to send them a letter?
AFAIK there isn't anyone that has had issues using the n6 on big reds network has there?

I bought mine from Motorola, and have had no issues.
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I left verizon actually on monday. Customer service there sucks, and now i am on att and happy with them.

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So what happened for you to want to send them a letter?
AFAIK there isn't anyone that has had issues using the n6 on big reds network has there?
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You are unable to change your plan or receive recurring discounts you would normally be eligible for if you have a "non-Verizone device" on your line.

LunaticSerenade said:
I bought mine from Motorola, and have had no issues.
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Have you tried changing anything on your account? Go online and try to change your data plan

rpxz said:
So what happened for you to want to send them a letter?
AFAIK there isn't anyone that has had issues using the n6 on big reds network has there?
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I have had three different reps tell me that they would return my call about changing stuff on my plan....never got call back and the executive office pretty much told me to go pound sand. Guess they forgot about the block-c rules they signed when gaining those bands.

the_rooter said:
I left verizon actually on monday. Customer service there sucks, and now i am on att and happy with them.
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I would, but dont want to pay ETFs

ssgtob1 said:
I would, but dont want to pay ETFs
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To me an ETF is nothing when u get rid of verizon. And if u go to certain providers they will pay the etfs for you

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To me an ETF is nothing when u get rid of verizon. And if u go to certain providers they will pay the etfs for you
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Who did you choose? Also I upgraded phone through Best Buy on my wifes line, wont they charge me too?

ssgtob1 said:
Who did you choose? Also I upgraded phone through Best Buy on my wifes line, wont they charge me too?
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if the phone is through verizon doesnt matter where u buy the device from. Best buy doesnt charge the etf verizon does, but i went to att, but i believe tmobile, and maybe sprint does the buy out

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if the phone is through verizon doesnt matter where u buy the device from. Best buy doesnt charge the etf verizon does, but i went to att, but i believe tmobile, and maybe sprint does the buy out
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Wonder if I could do it without having to give them my phone....would want a Nexus 6 anyway.

ssgtob1 said:
Wonder if I could do it without having to give them my phone....would want a Nexus 6 anyway.
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Idk wouldnt hurt to call and ask.

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Idk wouldnt hurt to call and ask.
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Looking into it all now, sad day when they will let a customer who has been a customer since the bell atlantic days just walk because they cant get their heads out of their butts.

ssgtob1 said:
Looking into it all now, sad day when they will let a customer who has been a customer since the bell atlantic days just walk because they cant get their heads out of their butts.
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I left them as of monday and i was with them for 13 years. Same phone number and all. I am happy with att because now i can get any phone and they will allow it.

Google and Motorola Should Be Held Accountable
Read the following article for background:
http://www.androidpolice.com/2015/0...te-one-that-wasnt-purchased-from-the-carrier/
Google and Motorola should team up and take Verizon to court over this issue. Probably won't happen, they all share the same bed.
Google and Motorola should at the very least post a warning for Nexus 6 buyers about the problems with Verizon service and non-branded Verizon devices.
My feeling is that the financial folks at Verizon are making these type of poor decisions. Verizon is just too big to be held accountable for their behavior.
Rant off ....

What's the issue? Motorola phones work on and off Vzw network, and plan changes have nothing to do with your phone. Been with VZW for 10 yrs and never had issues. I have a Mot bought Nexus 6 and works beautifully. What issues are people seeing?

wrecklesswun said:
What's the issue? Motorola phones work on and off Vzw network, and plan changes have nothing to do with your phone. Been with VZW for 10 yrs and never had issues. I have a Mot bought Nexus 6 and works beautifully. What issues are people seeing?
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This is not true.
If your devices is basically "unknown" they freeze the settings. For example my play store GPS they would not add volte to my account. Had to put my sim in a verizon nexus 6 for 5 minutes for them to make the change.

[Q] Got stuck with a blacklisted S7 Edge.. help please!

Ok so I didn't read up on the T-Mobile s7 edge or I may not have opted to buy it due to be screwed over many times on different websites and getting blacklisted eip phones but usually I use <REMOVED> well I went and bought the s7edge the other day and unlocked it used it with straighttalk come find out straighttalk blacklist my sim and now my phone is pretty much useless... Is there anyway around the imei blacklist on the s7edge I seen a website called <REMOVED>. But I don't know about them as I have only used <REMOVED> and the fact they say no root or imei change require has me a lil iffy .. Any help is greatly appreciated.

Dewaynelives said:
Ok so I didn't read up on the T-Mobile s7 edge or I may not have opted to buy it due to be screwed over many times on different websites and getting blacklisted eip phones but usually I use <REMOVED> well I went and bought the s7edge the other day and unlocked it used it with straighttalk come find out straighttalk blacklist my sim and now my phone is pretty much useless... Is there anyway around the imei blacklist on the s7edge I seen a website called <REMOVED>. But I don't know about them as I have only used <REMOVED> and the fact they say no root or imei change require has me a lil iffy .. Any help is greatly appreciated.
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Sounds fishy. At best it's someone on the inside with control over "the list" and at worse it's a scam.

Binary100100 said:
Sounds fishy. At best it's someone on the inside with control over "the list" and at worse it's a scam.
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What I was thinking also I don't know what to do

CC charge back or PayPal SNAD claim
Dewaynelives said:
Ok so I didn't read up on the T-Mobile s7 edge or I may not have opted to buy it due to be screwed over many times on different websites and getting blacklisted eip phones but usually I use <REMOVED> well I went and bought the s7edge the other day and unlocked it used it with straighttalk come find out straighttalk blacklist my sim and now my phone is pretty much useless... Is there anyway around the imei blacklist on the s7edge I seen a website called <REMOVED>. But I don't know about them as I have only used <REMOVED> and the fact they say no root or imei change require has me a lil iffy .. Any help is greatly appreciated.
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tofu- said:
CC charge back or PayPal SNAD claim
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??? What

What site did you get it from? The phone may have been leased and maybe its unlockable for another network while under lease

Damn bro why not file a claim? And why did the phone become blacklisted?
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dldennis88 said:
What site did you get it from? The phone may have been leased and maybe its unlockable for another network while under lease
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eBay it's financed but T-Mobile said they couldn't allow me to pay it off ... I have bought other phones and just changed the imei tha was financed i.

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dldennis88 said:
What site did you get it from? The phone may have been leased and maybe its unlockable for another network while under lease
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I'd really just rather unlock it I paid 400 for it so it is what is. Ya know lol I'm just pissed I thought I'd be able to change the imei like I have done many other times with financed devices the seller didn't post it was blacklisted they said they just changed networks ... I had it happen one time and I sent the phone back for the refunds and I lost refund and money then one time I filed a paypal claim on chargeback and lost all my money

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PHP:
I'd really just rather unlock it I paid 400 for it so it is what is. Ya know lol I'm just pissed I thought I'd be able to change the imei like I have done many other times with financed devices the seller didn't post it was blacklisted they said they just changed networks ... I had it happen one time and I sent the phone back for the refunds and I lost refund and money then one time I filed a paypal claim on chargeback and lost all my money
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Bro, I would of learned my lesson the FIRST time this happened to me. I don't even buy phones on Craigslist no more unless they are willing to meet up at the store to confirm it is paid off. I've read so many stories like this. And really you should of known better. An s7 edge for $400? Thats an instant red mark.
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Bro, I would of learned my lesson the FIRST time this happened to me. I don't even buy phones on Craigslist no more unless they are willing to meet up at the store to confirm it is paid off. I've read so many stories like this. And really you should of known better. An s7 edge for $400? Thats an instant red mark.
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Thing is you can change imei on blacklisted note5 and so on but yeah I just learnt my lesson these new one in selling this one I'll get my money back and I'm get a note 5

Dewaynelives said:
Thing is you can change imei on blacklisted note5 and so on but yeah I just learnt my lesson these new one in selling this one I'll get my money back and I'm get a note 5
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I've never heard of successfully connecting a blacklisted device Anywhere. I've heard people only get calls and text but no data. The IMEI is what makes you phone. IT. Without it the phone doesn't exist. It's like loosing EFS
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nano303 said:
I've never heard of successfully connecting a blacklisted device Anywhere. I've heard people only get calls and text but no data. The IMEI is what makes you phone. IT. Without it the phone doesn't exist. It's like loosing EFS
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Done it many times imeifix.com
They change the imei over the Internet using different tools they mod the ends and write it

Dewaynelives said:
Done it many times imeifix.com
They change the imei over the Internet using different tools they mod the ends and write it
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Cool, you learn something new every day lol
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nano303 said:
Cool, you learn something new every day lol
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Yeah man they are great I had a problem one time and they refunded me the money immediately but I have used them like 15 times only had a problem one time cause I accidentally deleted my backup but the refunded me my money even tho it was my fault and fix my phone

Dewaynelives said:
Yeah man they are great I had a problem one time and they refunded me the money immediately but I have used them like 15 times only had a problem one time cause I accidentally deleted my backup but the refunded me my money even tho it was my fault and fix my phone
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Ahhh ok I see. Can't really justify if it failed one out of 15 times lol.
Hopefully you get this fixed man good luck to you. And please. Always stop and think. Look ahead and to the past, you'll be more aware next time[emoji14]
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nano303 said:
Cool, you learn something new every day lol
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nano303 said:
Ahhh ok I see. Can't really justify if it failed one out of 15 times lol.
Hopefully you get this fixed man good luck to you. And please. Always stop and think. Look ahead and to the past, you'll be more aware next time[emoji14]
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Lol imeifix is highly recommended on here so I gave it a shot and yeah buddy I surely will be doing some research from now on

Dewaynelives said:
Lol imeifix is highly recommended on here so I gave it a shot and yeah buddy I surely will be doing some research from now on
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I've had people do me dirtyy. Even my own family members. But guess what? It didn't go good for them, yet I still help them out lol... Karma is a B and that dude who sold you the phone will get what's coming to him. What sucks is having to go through all this.
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I've had people do me dirtyy. Even my own family members. But guess what? It didn't go good for them, yet I still help them out lol... Karma is a B and that dude who sold you the phone will get what's coming to him. What sucks is having to go through all this.
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Yeah brother your telling me I ain't rich you know but I try to go through life as lessons learned cause in the end it is my fault I reported it T-Mobile but they ain't gonna do nothing they said the account owed 6k

Dewaynelives said:
Yeah brother your telling me I ain't rich you know but I try to go through life as lessons learned cause in the end it is my fault I reported it T-Mobile but they ain't gonna do nothing they said the account owed 6k
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Jesús, sounds like someone with good credit just screwed up for the rest of there are! 6K in dept is phewww ??? everyone has dept.. I'm glad I don't have no student loans or crap [emoji2] + I'm smart with money I make less than anyone in my job, yet I'm the one that it shows I make more lol. It's all about how you are with money, if you've went through depression and anxiety. It helps your mind. completely off topic lol
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