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I was just coming to post this.
I may buy one or two just to root and mess around with.
Worth a shot anyways.
It seems a deal! Better than the one I brought from craigslist, paid $100 without sdcard and headset.
BTW, I don't have to activate it, right?
I'm thinking about getting one. I dropped my Hero last week and scratched it up pretty badly (I was going to swap housing, but I don't want to bother with that). I'd use the refurb as my daily, with my other Hero as a testing device
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It seems a deal! Better than the one I brought from craigslist, paid $100 without sdcard and headset.
BTW, I don't have to activate it, right?
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I just ordered one. I had the option to have it pre-activated but I chose not to do that. I'm trying to get my husband on the Android bandwagon and this was a cheap way to do it. (He's currently in our family plan with a BB but wants to jump ship to ATT and Iphone. ugh, I know right?) If he hates it, I have a backup Hero and I did not have to extend my contract.
ordering mine tomorrow, went from a htc vogue with android hacked on to it, to a blackberry curve and now to an htc hero till my upgrade kicks in, never again shall i upgrade to a blackberry....piece of crap
looks like they must have sold out of the refurb heroes... :/
sadly wasn't able to order my phone that night due to mail holiday keeping me from getting my debit card on time but called sprint and was told they would have them back in stock on thursday
Where do you click to see a refurbished model?
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Where do you click to see a refurbished model?
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They're currently out of stock, but according to the post above you, Sprint should have them back in stock by tomorrow.
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They're currently out of stock, but according to the post above you, Sprint should have them back in stock by tomorrow.
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i emailed their customer support and im waiting for respond, ill keep you guys updated
I looked yesterday and today and could not find any Refurb'ed Heros, there were some others. Wish I had seen this earlier, would have been nice to get one for my daughter.
yeah i checked into it again, won't have any for a while :/ i suggest you look into ebay if you want to try, alot of reliable sellers.
Keep looking... it's definitely worth doing.
Mine came in a Sprint OEM "Certified Pre-owned" box, packaged as if it were new. The only thing missing was an SD card (heck, it would be just 2Gb which is worthless anyhow) and a printed full manual. The phone looks brand new, except for one minor flaw--a tiny dent on the speaker grille. Otherwise, you wouldn't know this was refurbished.
The battery is in a small plastic bag with a sticker closure. It was not charged, so the phone required the full charging time to get going.
i found some from ebay that were bought up from sprint by bestbuy.
I just looked on eBay for a private party selling a Hero. I hate buying from the jerks too lazy to post real pictures of the product. I'm not buying a new phone, so why would I ever buy anything without being able see exactly what I'm really getting?
Anyhoots I won an auction for one the guy says is 4 months old for $133. Just watched for auction ending in a few minutes that fit what I wanted, placed my bid, 10 minutes later I had won.
Not refurbished, and more than $79, but I'm sure my daughter will love it.
Nice job, sadly my paypal account is locked because i forgot about it and never put in my information, i went looking for people selling and accepting non paypal purchases, i ends tomorrow so hopefully i win, it's refurbished.
Here you go guys,
http://www.cowboom.com/search/results.cfm?keywords=htc+hero
should be about 11 up, most are bids but 2 of em can be bought directly and shipped out.
I have an opportunity to buy a Nexus4 16gb locally on craigslist for $400 which is the same price as my Google order that won't come in for another 5 weeks. The seller appears to be legit after getting his name and googling his name. The phone is in the original box with the Google seal stickers on untouched. I asked if I could open and put my SIM card to make a test call but, he stated no since it would devalue the phone if I decided not to buy, which I understood. I asked for his receipt but, he said all I needed for warranty issues was the imei number on the phone.
Please point out anything else I need to be looking/asking for as I will be picking it up tomorrow at 7pm cst based on feedback from all the awesome members in this forum.
Tia,
Ian B
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I have an opportunity to buy a Nexus4 16gb locally on craigslist for $400 which is the same price as my Google order that won't come in for another 5 weeks. The seller appears to be legit after getting his name and googling his name. The phone is in the original box with the Google seal stickers on untouched. I asked if I could open and put my SIM card to make a test call but, he stated no since it would devalue the phone if I decided not to buy, which I understood. I asked for his receipt but, he said all I needed for warranty issues was the imei number on the phone.
Please point out anything else I need to be looking/asking for as I will be picking it up tomorrow at 7pm cst based on feedback from all the awesome members in this forum.
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Ian B
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1. Great price, but I would be suspicious on his reasoning on selling it for $400, not much profit to gain (if at all).
2. Googling his name? What does this have to do with anything? Does he own a company or something? This part makes no sense to me.
3. Google seal stickers... very easy to reseal it with black tape.
4. There wouldn't be any devaluing if you were to test the device with a SIM card. This is bs IMO. The only devalue would be if it was truly sealed and then which I can believe him.
5. I'm not sure about the receipt and warranty but depending on when he bought it. Google Play gives you 12 days for a RMA with them before you take it to the manufacturer. I would take the receipt though, as he can easily just report the IMEI and then you get screwed in the end or something.
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1. Great price, but I would be suspicious on his reasoning on selling it for $400, not much profit to gain (if at all). Not sure on this but he had a 8gb that was also selling for $380. Sounds like buyers remorse or needs money now since they have been listed in craigslist for almost a month.
2. Googling his name? What does this have to do with anything? Does he own a company or something? This part makes no sense to me. He is a starter company advisor locally and well known locally.
3. Google seal stickers... very easy to reseal it with black tape. I will have to inspect case and stickers when I go to buy it. If looks suspicious, will pass.
4. There wouldn't be any devaluing if you were to test the device with a SIM card. This is bs IMO. The only devalue would be if it was truly sealed and then which I can believe him. That is what he told me, the phone box is sealed and unopened. Will inspect before buying.
5. I'm not sure about the receipt and warranty but depending on when he bought it. Google Play gives you 12 days for a RMA with them before you take it to the manufacturer. I would take the receipt though, as he can easily just report the IMEI and then you get screwed in the end or something.
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. Will ask for receipt for your reason mentioned.
See my answers above. Thanks for your input.
You can make a deal like, Open it and I will test a call and if works I take it otherwise wont. So opening it and not taking it is not an option
Yeah if he won't let you test it **** it. You can't find the phone anywhere opening the box will hardly devalue it at all, if even. Also you should try and get the receipt because AFAIK you need more than just an IMEI for the warranty.
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I would not even consider buying it if you cannot test the phone. The phone might not even be in there for all you know.
THANKS to everyone who responded to my inquiry. Got back a little while ago with the new Nexus4. It is Beauty and the Beast. Already put the case on it and now downloading my apps. The seller was on the up and up, was able to test by making a call, go over the entire phone specially the front and back glass.
Now I get to sit and play with the new toy this weekend. Got to cancel my Dec 8th order and help someone else get theirs quicker.
Ian B
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THANKS to everyone who responded to my inquiry. Got back a little while ago with the new Nexus4. It is Beauty and the Beast. Already put the case on it and now downloading my apps. The seller was on the up and up, was able to test by making a call, go over the entire phone specially the front and back glass.
Now I get to sit and play with the new toy this weekend. Got to cancel my Dec 8th order and help someone else get theirs quicker.
Ian B
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Congrats. Glad it all worked out and nothing suspicious happened. Happy to hear that the seller changed his mind and let you test it.
I would research the S/N from the box with Google to see if it is stolen. Also if you buy it be sure to get a receipt from the seller to show you bought it and how much you paid.
I bought one from kijjiji $550.00 BNIB 16 Gb Didn't even put a sim in. Broke the seal looked at it that's it.. But I also got a receipt First thing called google had the warranty changed into my name they checked the imei and it was legit :good:
I suggest you get a receipt it has his name on it..
BTW he ordered nov 27 got it on the 29 I bought it dec 16..
Only problem is that only the original buyer can return the device to Google for an exchange if a problem occurs. And they do keep track of who bought them so without the original receipt your only option for the warranty is through LG. What LG does is have you send the phone back to them for repairs which can take a couple weeks and in teh meantime you have no phone. This has been discussed a number of times in several threads already as a few unlucky craigslist buyers found out when they wanted to do an exchange for a defective device.
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Only problem is that only the original buyer can return the device to Google for an exchange if a problem occurs. And they do keep track of who bought them so without the original receipt your only option for the warranty is through LG. What LG does is have you send the phone back to them for repairs which can take a couple weeks and in teh meantime you have no phone. This has been discussed a number of times in several threads already as a few unlucky craigslist buyers found out when they wanted to do an exchange for a defective device.
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No worries, I have his original receipt and google all is well with the imei and receipt for any warranty issues. Love this Beauty and the Beast phone.
Ian B
So, I got the bad bootloop issue.
Chatted with LG USA support online who said I had to reach out to LG Taiwan. LG Taiwan responded that I had to ship my H815 to Taiwan to get it warrantied for the bootloop. And because Taiwan doesn't deal with customers outside of Taiwan regularly, I need to pay for shipping, etc.
Are you f'in kidding me!? AWWW HELL NAW. Someone at LG USA is going to get verbally abused tomorrow over the phone, not chat this time. This will not fly. It'll take a week if not more to get to LG Taiwan, followed by a week or so for them to fix/repair most likely, then another week to come back to me. Not to mention, international shipping isn't cheap.
Screw you LG. You're really pushing me towards the Galaxy S7 or a Nexus phone for my next one.
I gave up. I'm still fighting them trying to get it serviced in the US much quicker, but at this point I have ordered a Nexus 6P and will be switching. I'm done with LG. If I get that phone fixed, I'll just resell it on Swappa and be done with it. See ya LG.
LG USA, who I called this morning, said they might be able to have me ship to the UK instead of Taiwan.........like that helps.
Wow. You guys have ****ty customer support in the US. Never had a problem with the G4, but I got the yellow display spot on the G2 twice. First time it took an hour to change the display, second time they just gave me a new phone. Both times dealt with LG Romania. You know, that country most US citizens have no clue about where it is or that it even exists.
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Wow. You guys have ****ty customer support in the US. Never had a problem with the G4, but I got the yellow display spot on the G2 twice. First time it took an hour to change the display, second time they just gave me a new phone. Both times dealt with LG Romania. You know, that country most US citizens have no clue about where it is or that it even exists.
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I was born in Ukraine, so I am very well aware where and what Romania is .
It's because I have a Taiwan phone and live in the US. If I had an H810 or H811, I'd be fine and this would have been replaced already probably. It's terrible customer service and has left a VERY bad taste in my mouth in terms of LG. I can't wait for my 6P to arrive...I'm done with LG. I'll deal without removable battery and no SD card I guess...only reason why I really bought the phone to begin with (G4).
So, you have a Taiwan phone and want a USA service.
You've answered yourself.
Their not denying the service, just want you to send your phone to their services .
It's not LG fault that you bough a Taiwan phone instead of a USA version.
Only in Europe there isn't those differences.
We can buy an EUR version and be able to send it to customers service on almost every country in Europe.
Did you buy a grey import? If you did, not sure what you expect?
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LG USA, who I called this morning, said they might be able to have me ship to the UK instead of Taiwan.........like that helps.
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I am in the same boat with a TWN phone.
I think I'll call them up, and if I can get them to have me send it to the UK instead, I think I'll do that. It should cut down on shipping time, if nothing else.
Then I'll see if SquareTrade will pay for shipping as they promised.
I share your frustration with LG.
Yes, it's a TWN model, and yes, they are within their rights to refer me to the TWN repair center.
OTOH, this is an acknowledged wide-spread manufacturing defect on LG's part.
One would think they'd want to make things right and keep the customers.
And no, there is no way I would buy anything from the likes of tropical_mobile ever again. Their claim of "full warranty" is completely misleading.
You've been given full warranty. It's being fixed isn't it?
If you go cheap and buy a grey import, you have to expect this. LG USA and LG Taiwan are separate entities, which is why they have to have it sent to Taiwan.
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You've been given full warranty. It's being fixed isn't it?
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Not mine yet. I haven't sent it in yet. My conversation with LG USA ended by them telling me to go call LG TWN on my own. But that was before they acknowledged the problem.
I will try again in the next few days. Even if they simply coordinate things with their Taiwanese brethren on my behalf, it would help. I don't speak Chinese.
If you go cheap and buy a grey import, you have to expect this. LG USA and LG Taiwan are separate entities, which is why they have to have it sent to Taiwan.
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It wasn't cheap.
It was the same price as it was here through AT&T. The difference was no carrier lock (no big deal since they would unlock it) and no bloatware or features deleted by AT&T.
I agree that they are within their rights. I argue that given it's a big manufacturing defect, they could have handled it a little more gracefully.
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As far as tropical_mobile is concerned, what was misleading was the intimation that I would get full warranty here in the U.S., because that's at whom his listing was targeted.
Had I known it means "full Taiwanese warranty", I would have made a different decision.
BTW, I don't even know if LG TWN will honor it, since tropical_mobile themselves are out of Singapore, if memory serves.
Who knows if that will change anything.
I guess I am about to find out.
Really you should have contacted tropical, not LG.
At least in Australia, the place you buy it from is responsible for arranging repair or replacement.
I had to do this with my grey import bought on ebay when I had the screen coating issue.
I arranged it all through the eBay store. never had to deal with LG, as that's what they do.
If in the US, you need to contact the manufacturer yourself, that's rather bad...
Here you go to the seller within the return period, typically 30 days (tropical had something about that in his listing). After that it's manufacturer's warranty, and you have to deal with them directly. I bought mine back in July.
I think it might be different for carrier-branded models, but I have no experience with repairing those.
As far as tropical is concerned, I've read some very unpleasant things about them here, dealing with stuff that was just bought from them and was defective (or some other problem like that).
Regardless, at this point, if I have to ship stuff overseas, I'd rather ship it directly to LG than go through a possibly shady intermediary. Even if tropical is sparkling clean and agrees to get my phone repaired, going through him would only add to the lag (shipping to him, him to TWN, TWN to him, him to me) and increase the possibility of things getting lost in transit.
Anyone who says, "You bought a TWN phone, what do you expect?" is just being straight up silly. It's an LG product. Period. It shouldn't matter what model you have.
And I'd come to grips with being without a phone for a month if I had to send it to the f'in moon and back...what I CAN NOT STAND FOR is ME having to pay for shipping to them. THAT is asinine. It's not my fault the phone broke. It's LG's poor QC. Why should I be punished for that? Especially with international shipping which isn't necessarily cheap relative to domestic shipping.
LG, be it UK, US, Taiwan, etc....should be paying shipping there AND back.
That's like me saying I bought a Japanese car and have to ship it to Japan to get warranty work done on it when there are plenty of Japanese car dealers in the US who can fix it. I just went through this with my Infiniti. They had to ship a dash harness straight from Japan to Albany, NY to my dealer so they could fix my car. Even if you import a car from Japan (mine was produced in Japan, 100% of it), you get it fixed in the US. To me, it's the same stupid thing and should work EXACTLY the same way.
An LG G4 is an LG G4. In 2016, it should not be a problem for LG Corporate to drop ship a mainboard to the nearest LG repair facility (or any US facility) and have my phone fixed within about a week. Hell, ship it straight to me. I'll fix it myself. I've replaced mainboards on a couple of G3's and the G4 is 99% the same.
EDIT: Further more, if LG sold truly unlocked phones in the US, some of us more geeky/nerdy US customers wouldn't need to resort to buy international phones to use Android the way we want to use Android. That's why I decided on the N6P vs say another phone. I can't wait to have TWRP, etc. again. Makes things SO much easier.
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Anyone who says, "You bought a TWN phone, what do you expect?" is just being straight up silly. It's an LG product. Period. It shouldn't matter what model you have.
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You bought a device online that isn't your countries native device. It's quite simple really.
Grey imports might be cheaper, but everyone (or so i thought) should know that grey imports are not subject to your own countries warranty details. if you want a US warranty, buy a US LG G4.
It's the same with all grey imports, not just LG.
I don't understand what you mean by 'cheaper' or why it even matters...but how is it cheaper? This phone cost me nearly $700...same as an off contract phone purchased in the US. And now, if I don't get it fixed, I can sell it on Craigslist to someone who is willing to deal with the headache for like $100. I basically paid $100/month to use this phone. Insane. I just paid $615 for the Nexus 6P straight from Google....so actually, the G4 was more expensive than a domestic phone.
And it's not about US warranty vs non-US warranty. I'm still within a year, the ONLY warranty that should matter is manufacturer warranty and that should cover 100% of all manufacturer caused defects and shipping to said manufacturer's repair facility of choice and back to the customer. That is it. Regardless of region.
Again, I'm more mad about ME having to pay shipping than the actual wait time. It's the principle of it. And it pisses me off so much to know that the principle is being completely trampled here. Again, to use my analogy, this is akin to Infiniti USA telling me to ship my Infiniti car to Infiniti Japan (corporate) because that's where the car was put together.
EDIT: For S&G's, I just looked up the shipping info.
Cost: $33.95 (one way)
Time: 6-10 days for most large markets
That's 2 weeks one way (business days), probably 2-3 days for it to get processed/fixed, then 2 weeks back. And if they don't pay shipping back and I have to pay shipping both ways, that's $68 bucks out of my pocket for something that should have never happened but thanks to LG's terrible QC...and evidently customer service...a bunch of us TWN users will have to eat the cost on.
How is that remotely fair?
LG US and LG TWN are somewhat different entities.
You can't expect to buy a device from another country (a device that doesn't exist for sale in your country) and then expect LG US to fix an item they don't even sell.
Using your car analogy, it's like buying a car that is only sold in Canada (unrealistic but easy example), then expecting a US dealer to have spare parts and fix it for you.
This is absolutely common with the vast majority of electronics. I had no idea people were not aware of this?
Hate to be the bearer of bad news, but there are also customs fees which need to be paid on the phone both inbound and outbound. My co-worker sent his G4 to Taiwan for the bootloop problem. He paid for express shipping only to have the phone caught up in customs in Taiwan. After about a week, he finally got it released, but had to pay fees. He told me the overall cost with shipping and customs fees was $180. I have the same phone. No bootloop yet, but if it happens, I don't think I want to invest that additional amount of money to get a fix. Bought the phone for the same reason others did: I wanted a phone without carrier bloat.
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LG US and LG TWN are somewhat different entities.
You can't expect to buy a device from another country (a device that doesn't exist for sale in your country) and then expect LG US to fix an item they don't even sell.
Using your car analogy, it's like buying a car that is only sold in Canada (unrealistic but easy example), then expecting a US dealer to have spare parts and fix it for you.
This is absolutely common with the vast majority of electronics. I had no idea people were not aware of this?
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But....but...the car analogy works lol. My dealer didn't have the parts needed to fix my car (built in Japan)...so what happened? They called up Japan and were like, "Yo, homeslice. Ilya over here needs a dash harness. Ya got one? Ya do? Cool, send it over. We'll send you some cash money later. Holla!" That's basically what happened. Had to wait 2 weeks for it to arrive but once it did, my US dealer fixed my Japanese car. I guess I just don't understand WHY LG doesn't operate the same way. Maybe I have different business ethics than the honcho's at LG...*shrug*
You've helped me a lot with my various system.img's...but I just can't agree with you that this is okay or that it should be considered normal.
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Hate to be the bearer of bad news, but there are also customs fees which need to be paid on the phone both inbound and outbound. My co-worker sent his G4 to Taiwan for the bootloop problem. He paid for express shipping only to have the phone caught up in customs in Taiwan. After about a week, he finally got it released, but had to pay fees. He told me the overall cost with shipping and customs fees was $180. I have the same phone. No bootloop yet, but if it happens, I don't think I want to invest that additional amount of money to get a fix. Bought the phone for the same reason others did: I wanted a phone without carrier bloat.
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Ahh, forgot about customs. F that then. I'll just list the phone for sale as broken needing a new board.
On the flip side, anyone know where I can get my hands on an H815 board? I'd honestly rather pay $100 and do it myself because it would take less time and be less of a headache. I've been trying to find an H815 or even an H810 (AT&T) on Ebay that is shattered or something for around $100 but even the ones with broken screens are going for $200. I just need a board and I can get this phone back to working condition in 10 minutes.
Only one I've been able to find is this, which is way too much money: http://rounded.com/lg-g4-h815-mainboard.html?sl=en
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You've helped me a lot with my various system.img's...but I just can't agree with you that this is okay or that it should be considered normal.
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Fair enough you don't agree. But it's just how it works with electronic devices, not just phones. Always has been that way.
I just don't understand you guys.
If I bought an Taiwan or USA variant LG would simply deny the warranty because it's not from Europe.
If the store where you guys bought the phone doesn't want to take responsibility for that its their fault, not LG.
Again, LG isn't denying the repair, so you should be upset with the seller and not the company.
Here on Europe we just contact the seller (online shop) and they arrange everything,or if it's bough on a big Comercial shop we just take there and they arrange everything, or simply we go directly to customer support.
The analogy of cars it's good but these are very different things and can't be compared.
Just choose better the stores you buy from.
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I just don't understand you guys.
If I bought an Taiwan or USA variant LG would simply deny the warranty because it's not from Europe.
If the store where you guys bought the phone doesn't want to take responsibility for that its their fault, not LG.
Again, LG isn't denying the repair, so you should be upset with the seller and not the company.
Here on Europe we just contact the seller (online shop) and they arrange everything,or if it's bough on a big Comercial shop we just take there and they arrange everything, or simply we go directly to customer support.
The analogy of cars it's good but these are very different things and can't be compared.
Just choose better the stores you buy from.
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FYI, the seller I bought it from did say they'd accept it for a repair, but they are also in Taiwan.
You're completely not reading what I'm saying and why I think it's wrong to do business that way that LG is doing business. It's okay, we can agree to disagree.
I am rediculously angry - I ordered my new v20 online from Sprint on black Friday. I have loved it, and it's really been a big upgrade from the galaxy S5. However, after having it for less than 5 full days I looked down to find the glass over the camera was shattered! I havnt even dropped this baby yet, and it's busted for no reason. The cameras both still work, although the panoramic lense now has an obstructed view. To make matters worse, upon researching the issue I only find a bunch of complaints and no solutions.
I see ebay has some aftermarket parts for it, but has anyone attempted it? If so could you please provide some guidance? I am tech savvy, but not confident enough in my ability to tare into my brand new phone blind.
Thanks in advance for anyone who can help - I'm going to see what Sprint says but in the past they've been less than helpful.
there's camera parts available already? the full glass part? didn't know. have a link? I'm gonna order some just to have on hand lol
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Well, if I wasn't fully ticked before - I am now... You're right, there are no replacement parts available for the v20, aftermarket or otherwise. The part I was looking at was for the g5, and looks very similar. I guess all that's left for me to do is to go to the sprint store this afternoon and see what they say. Of course, I don't carry insurance on my phone either - but considering I've used the phone for less than a week, and it came straight out of the box into a case, Sprint had better fix this for me! I'll report back with what they say.
So far I've been sent to 3 different Sprint stores and talked to about a dozen people on the phone to no avail - but they swear if I go to one more store in the morning they'll fix it and replace it on the spot...we'll see in the morning I guess.
Sprint does what's right... Finally.
After a day and half of being directed from Sprint store to sprint store to telephoning customer service and being put on hold and transferred among a dozen different agents, then being given Lg's warranty number (they referred me back to sprint), I was finally directed back to the original sprint store I visited first where they initially resisted, but eventually swapped me out for a new V20. It was pure hell and honestly believe they were hoping I would give up, and I almost did...
God please don't let this camera glass crack!
Need some advice XDA. (im from the UK)
im aware of the common scam of second hand contract binded phones sold on eBay and other marketplaces where after they have been sold a few month down the line there IMEI is blacklisted and blocked and there is nothing you can do about it.
Is this happening to me?
I bought a s7 edge from eBay (sealed box g935f)
It was described as being "no network logo's factory unlocked"
I received it, opened it and it booted with 3 (three) network logo and then when i got through set up it was filled with reinstalled 3 network Apps.
now as far as i know if a mobile is has this branded firmware it is binded to a contract... am i wrong?
i messaged the seller and he assured me it was not a contract phone but was purchased from 3 and he said being as its a unlocked phone he assumed it would not have any logo branding on the software and seeing as he did not open the box he couldn't be sure.
in the end i asked for a receipt.. he provided this delivery note (attatched file) (i have crossed out his address and imei in paint)
-yes that really is the original picture quality (god knows if he really is just taking the piss or eBay hosting is terrible)
after i questioned this delivery note and bad quality image he got very irate and simply asked me to return the device for a refund and began accusing me of being a scammer saying that he will get the police involved if i send back a different handset and try to pass it off as the one he sent
What do you think?
is he trying to scam me with a contract phone?
or is he being honest can a non contract phone be on a network branded firmware?
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its not a Scam, make sure that it works and keep it.
the logo is because of the rom.
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Look, this will help you, Three and other companies have the option to sell unlocket or locket phones, but all of the phones, has the Three's ROM, the rom, make sure that the phone works, and u have data and all, its fine..
misterashman said:
Need some advice XDA. (im from the UK)
im aware of the common scam of second hand contract binded phones sold on eBay and other marketplaces where after they have been sold a few month down the line there IMEI is blacklisted and blocked and there is nothing you can do about it.
Is this happening to me?
I bought a s7 edge from eBay (sealed box g935f)
It was described as being "no network logo's factory unlocked"
I received it, opened it and it booted with 3 (three) network logo and then when i got through set up it was filled with reinstalled 3 network Apps.
now as far as i know if a mobile is has this branded firmware it is binded to a contract... am i wrong?
i messaged the seller and he assured me it was not a contract phone but was purchased from 3 and he said being as its a unlocked phone he assumed it would not have any logo branding on the software and seeing as he did not open the box he couldn't be sure.
in the end i asked for a receipt.. he provided this delivery note (attatched file) (i have crossed out his address and imei in paint)
-yes that really is the original picture quality (god knows if he really is just taking the piss or eBay hosting is terrible)
after i questioned this delivery note and bad quality image he got very irate and simply asked me to return the device for a refund and began accusing me of being a scammer saying that he will get the police involved if i send back a different handset and try to pass it off as the one he sent
What do you think?
is he trying to scam me with a contract phone?
or is he being honest can a non contract phone be on a network branded firmware?
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Who cares, flash BTU firmware and problem solved. In my country, a lot of people by phones they don't need on contract then resell them to make money. Nothing shady there. If the imei is clean, why worry?
Stevica Smederevac said:
Who cares, flash BTU firmware and problem solved. In my country, a lot of people by phones they don't need on contract then resell them to make money. Nothing shady there. If the imei is clean, why worry?
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In the UK people get a phone on contract with insurance sell them on ebay wait a month or 2 and then report it stolen . They get replacement phone and the guy who bought his old one gets a blacklisted IMEI and can't do anything about it
bathcrow said:
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its not a Scam, make sure that it works and keep it.
the logo is because of the rom.
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Look, this will help you, Three and other companies have the option to sell unlocket or locket phones, but all of the phones, has the Three's ROM, the rom, make sure that the phone works, and u have data and all, its fine..
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So how can I tell if the phone is binded to a contract?
misterashman said:
So how can I tell if the phone is binded to a contract?
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you should call three and ask them if the imei is binded, because you bought it.
bathcrow said:
you should call three and ask them if the imei is binded, because you bought it.
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Unfortunately 3 won't release any information about it because Im not the one that bought it from them :/
misterashman said:
Unfortunately 3 won't release any information about it because Im not the one that bought it from them :/
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sadly i cant help you further than this.
bathcrow said:
sadly i cant help you further than this.
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Thanks anyway! I think I'm just gonna have to return it. I can't afford to risk it.
As far as I know 3 don't sell phones separate from a contract unless you pay more than what Samsung charge lol
misterashman said:
Thanks anyway! I think I'm just gonna have to return it. I can't afford to risk it.
As far as I know 3 don't sell phones separate from a contract unless you pay more than what Samsung charge lol
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Three branded ROM but apparently it is unlocked? Suspect. He could have flashed a Three ROM on there but why didn't he say this? Suspect. Typically three branded ROM will come from Three directly.
Take videos of the phone working/booting up. Take multiple pictures of the phone from all angles. Return it via special delivery, probably £6-8 but totally worth it for peace of mind. He won't be able to claim it not being delivered since it MUST be signed for. Special delivery will cover you for around £500 in compensation (Can be bought new from Amazon for around £475).
Hope it all goes well. If you can, buy from a reputable company next time.
Galactus said:
Three branded ROM but apparently it is unlocked? Suspect. He could have flashed a Three ROM on there but why didn't he say this? Suspect. Typically three branded ROM will come from Three directly.
Take videos of the phone working/booting up. Take multiple pictures of the phone from all angles. Return it via special delivery, probably £6-8 but totally worth it for peace of mind. He won't be able to claim it not being delivered since it MUST be signed for. Special delivery will cover you for around £500 in compensation (Can be bought new from Amazon for around £475).
Hope it all goes well. If you can, buy from a reputable company next time.
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Thanks for the advice I'll make sure to do that, going to post it today.
Galactus said:
Three branded ROM but apparently it is unlocked? Suspect. He could have flashed a Three ROM on there but why didn't he say this? Suspect. Typically three branded ROM will come from Three directly.
Take videos of the phone working/booting up. Take multiple pictures of the phone from all angles. Return it via special delivery, probably £6-8 but totally worth it for peace of mind. He won't be able to claim it not being delivered since it MUST be signed for. Special delivery will cover you for around £500 in compensation (Can be bought new from Amazon for around £475).
Hope it all goes well. If you can, buy from a reputable company next time.
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Nowadays, phones from Three are sold unlocked, but still have some Three branding due to the CSC.
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foxmeister said:
Nowadays, phones from Three are sold unlocked, but still have some Three branding due to the CSC.
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Yeah I didn't mean in the traditional sense that the phone is sim-locked, but that it is still branded somewhat, so it's more likely that it is an unwanted network upgrade from Three directly.
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