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on downgrading or rooting rc30??? i would just like to kno...
thnx...ciao
Long story short, when there is a result, it will be all over. I would go so far to say as even if there is a small hurdle overcome... it will be the top thread on every Android forum.
Very true. I got screwed with a RC30 phone too, so I have to wait as well. I'm sure with time, someone will find a way. Of course if you don't like waiting, you can always buy a dev phone.
Or better yet get a replacement phone. I had a bum trackball on my old one, got my replacement and it came with rc29 on it. I'm now running rc30 rooted.
I'm past T-Mobile's grace period. Is it possible to get a replacement? My keys are all bashed in.
What was the cause of it, dropped it? If you dropped it then probably no chance. You can always call and ask them if there is anything they can do, its worth a shot! I had my old one since the g1 first came out and no problems returning it for me.
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What was the cause of it, dropped it? If you dropped it then probably no chance. You can always call and ask them if there is anything they can do, its worth a shot! I had my old one since the g1 first came out and no problems returning it for me.
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T-Mobile support has been very bad to me. No I did not drop it, it came that way. And the screen squeaks.
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T-Mobile support has been very bad to me. No I did not drop it, it came that way. And the screen squeaks.
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well if it came that way, you had 14 days to return it.....
I would be willing to donate some cash to the fisrt person to crack the tc5-rc8
Uk phone for root. So pull your finger out and get a move on
Adam
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well if it came that way, you had 14 days to return it.....
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There's no limited 1 year warranty like on most electronics sold nowadays?
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There's no limited 1 year warranty like on most electronics sold nowadays?
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yea i have goten my phone replaced 3 times since i bought it. there is a 1 year warrenty. you just have to be nice and tell them your screen is broken. i said it would turn on but i would not see anything on the screen.
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There's no limited 1 year warranty like on most electronics sold nowadays?
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well yes there is a warranty, but if the keys are smashed in (probably physical damage) that warranty would be voided....
i know HTC has a 1year warranty if you look in your manual, and my problem is that my camera button isnt working at all and i do so want rc28 back as well,
BUT i got my g1 off ebay and i dont have a receipt so i dont know if they will take it any thoughts maybe someone who payed in cash could scan me a receipt,?
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i know HTC has a 1year warranty if you look in your manual, and my problem is that my camera button isnt working at all and i do so want rc28 back as well,
BUT i got my g1 off ebay and i dont have a receipt so i dont know if they will take it any thoughts maybe someone who payed in cash could scan me a receipt,?
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I called them (HTC, T-Mobile said they couldn't help because I didn't have my original contract with them ) and they said they were going to "repair" my "problem."
So a repair won't do, a replacement is the only option for us.
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I called them (HTC, T-Mobile said they couldn't help because I didn't have my original contract with them ) and they said they were going to "repair" my "problem."
So a repair won't do, a replacement is the only option for us.
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well if you bought it off ebay, t-mobile has no obligation to replace it for you. that is a service for T-Mobile customers. you would need to speak to HTC directly.
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well if you bought it off ebay, t-mobile has no obligation to replace it for you. that is a service for T-Mobile customers. you would need to speak to HTC directly.
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HTC has an obligation to repair/replace the device under the 1 year warranty regardless of whether you bought the phone on or off contract. Problem is, you cant submit a claim directly through HTC, only T-Mobile.
Well I switched from an iPhone 4 to the Nexus S (Nexus S is better) but I used a micro-sim adaptor but when I took it out one day it took a pin with it. I called Samsung and they said they don't do repairs like that so where in Canada can I get this repaired? I would love any advice. Thanks!
- Ryan
Same crap happened to me. But I guess I got a little lucky cuz only half of the pin broke off, the other half I just bent up so it would touch the sim when it was put in. Worked for me. Idk if yours came off completely or partially like mine did
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Same crap happened to me. But I guess I got a little lucky cuz only half of the pin broke off, the other half I just bent up so it would touch the sim when it was put in. Worked for me. Idk if yours came off completely or partially like mine did
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Well one of the pins is shorter and one is completely missing so I guess I was not as lucky as you haha. Do you think I could take it to somewhere like Best Buy and just pay to repair it? Or will I have to go to a speciality cell phone repair place?
Maybe try calling Samsung again that's f'ed up they can't repair there own product
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Maybe try calling Samsung again that's f'ed up they can't repair there own product
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The person on the phone said as long as it's not physical damage they can fix it for free... which is ridiculous if you ask me because most people on this forum could fix any non-physical damage on the Nexus.
They told me to go to Rogers for some reason to get it repaired even though I said I got the phone as a gift and it was not from Rogers. I guess I'll try calling them again to see if I can get anyone more helpful.
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The person on the phone said as long as it's not physical damage they can fix it for free... which is ridiculous if you ask me because most people on this forum could fix any non-physical damage on the Nexus.
They told me to go to Rogers for some reason to get it repaired even though I said I got the phone as a gift and it was not from Rogers. I guess I'll try calling them again to see if I can get anyone more helpful.
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I'd check Craigslist, there's always shops that do these kind of fixes. There's plenty here in Philly so I'm sure there're some where u are
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malikadnanm said:
I'd check Craigslist, there's always shops that do these kind of fixes. There's plenty here in Philly so I'm sure there're some where u are
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I looked and sent out a few emails, not as many shops as I would have thought. I'm going to go to Rogers tomorrow just to see if they do fix things like this. It will surprise me if they do.
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I looked and sent out a few emails, not as many shops as I would have thought. I'm going to go to Rogers tomorrow just to see if they do fix things like this. It will surprise me if they do.
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Sorry for the bump but I still have not found a solution to this and I'm looking for any suggestions.
This is probably your best option right now:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=985733
Other than that, don't think anyone was able to find any replacement unit online.
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The person on the phone said as long as it's not physical damage they can fix it for free... which is ridiculous if you ask me because most people on this forum could fix any non-physical damage on the Nexus.
They told me to go to Rogers for some reason to get it repaired even though I said I got the phone as a gift and it was not from Rogers. I guess I'll try calling them again to see if I can get anyone more helpful.
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Lol yeah non physical damage so they will hard reset your phone for free. That sucks man
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Well after a long time of playing with it I manage to get the phone to read my sim by putting strips of tin foil on the contacts on the sim card. Disappoints me that I have to do this though and now the phone has no resale value.
I just got mine spoiled after returning from a holiday I've tried putting the copper thing back in place and slotting it back but it doesn't work. Now i have to wait till tomorrow to call Samsung support in hope that they will fix it if i pay money because my device has no warranty because it is from Australia and i'm using it in Singapore. Will they accept it to fix it if i pay for the repair?
And can anyone who used aluminium foil or anything to make it work post photos or videos on how to do it? I have no experience in soldering and stuff (15 years old) and i dont know how much foil to put there. Please help me!
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Well after a long time of playing with it I manage to get the phone to read my sim by putting strips of tin foil on the contacts on the sim card. Disappoints me that I have to do this though and now the phone has no resale value.
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Could you please post a video of how you put the strips in? or photos please. I have no idea how much to use and how to place them
yup! i agree plz post photos that we can help
I had similar problem with my Nexus S. I just went to Carphonewarehouse and told them that my sim is not being registering. They have fixed it for free but it took nearly 3 week.
Sent mine to samsung on monday 21st. he said 1-3 days so tomorrow will be the 3rd day which is the 24th. Hope i receive the call to collect it tomorrow. I miss my nexus
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The person on the phone said as long as it's not physical damage they can fix it for free... which is ridiculous if you ask me because most people on this forum could fix any non-physical damage on the Nexus.
They told me to go to Rogers for some reason to get it repaired even though I said I got the phone as a gift and it was not from Rogers. I guess I'll try calling them again to see if I can get anyone more helpful.
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Your post is kind of contradictory. You say they wont fix it for free. That suggests that YES they will fix it, but not for free. Which makes total sense, since you physically broke the phone yourself. That's not covered under warranty.
But then you go on to say they told you to talk to Rogers. Your post is very confusing.
Rogers is a carrier. If you have some sort of damage plan or replacement coverage they may help you. Otherwise, at best, they're just going to send it Samsung in the first place. More likely, they won't touch it.
Your options are to try to repair it yourself, try a local shop, or try Samsung again. I seriously doubt that they wouldn't repair it, for $$$.
Or get a 3rd party warranty. Although, that would be pretty unethical and possibly illegal, filing a claim for damage that occurred before you signed up for the plan.
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Sent mine to samsung on monday 21st. he said 1-3 days so tomorrow will be the 3rd day which is the 24th. Hope i receive the call to collect it tomorrow. I miss my nexus
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Did you get your phone repaired?
I am in the same boat buy I gave my phone to a local cell phone repair shop in toronto. its been two months and they still are looking around for the replacement part. I think i am gonna take the phone back and just try to sell it off
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Did you get your phone repaired?
I am in the same boat buy I gave my phone to a local cell phone repair shop in toronto. its been two months and they still are looking around for the replacement part. I think i am gonna take the phone back and just try to sell it off
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Yeap they got it repaired within a week!
Pulled out my month old Nexus out of my pocket, and to my dismay, I found my LCD had cracked. The phone was not dropped or abused in any way and always had a tpu case on it. The glass is still perfect. The right half of the touchscreen works sporadically also so I'm assuming that both the LCD and Digitizer cracked. Pictures are attatched below. Will this be covered under LG's warranty or am I better off buying the parts and replacing it myself, as I have experience with fixing my own phones.
Personally I would not feel obligated to replace that myself, and there should be no reason for that to happen.
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Personally I would not feel obligated to replace that myself, and there should be no reason for that to happen.
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That's what I'm thinking, but LG said that I'd have to send it in for them to SEE if it would be covered under warranty, that I'd be responsible for the shipping charges to and fro, and that if they determined it wasn't covered that I'd be responsible for the repair charges. I want my phone fixed and I know it wasn't my fault, but I don't want to end up with a $300 repair bill, that's why I'm asking if anyone has experience with this type of situation.
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That's what I'm thinking, but LG said that I'd have to send it in for them to SEE if it would be covered under warranty, that I'd be responsible for the shipping charges to and fro, and that if they determined it wasn't covered that I'd be responsible for the repair charges. I want my phone fixed and I know it wasn't my fault, but I don't want to end up with a $300 repair bill, that's why I'm asking if anyone has experience with this type of situation.
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I would send it in take my chances. I would insist its a workmanship defect. Make sure you take plenty of pictures to demonstrate that their are no physical damage from the outside.
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I would send it in take my chances. I would insist its a workmanship defect. Make sure you take plenty of pictures to demonstrate that their are no physical damage from the outside.
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Agree. Don't be afraid to argue them on it either.
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Thanks guys. I'll take my chances with LG. Wish me luck
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Thanks guys. I'll take my chances with LG. Wish me luck
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Why are you going through LG and not through Google? I thought Google provides warranty for N5s.
dbman190 said:
Why are you going through LG and not through Google? I thought Google provides warranty for N5s.
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I contacted google and the lady that answered told me that LG would offer me repair options and transferred me. Would a different rep let me do the fix through Google?
Google do RMA. LG do warranty repair. You can only RMA to google if you purchased from Play.
If you purchased from play, not sure why you're being sent to LG
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Google do RMA. LG do warranty repair. You can only RMA to google if you purchased from Play.
If you purchased from play, not sure why you're being sent to LG
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He's being sent to LG because it's a cracked display. Not an RMA and not covered under warranty. You can put enough pressure on the glass to crack the LCD and not break the glass. That's most likely what happened here. OP I'd still send it to them but be prepared to pay for it. Good luck man.
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Not an RMA and not covered under warranty.
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So why are LG assessing whether it's covered by warranty?
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So why are LG assessing whether it's covered by warranty?
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They'll assess it. But I'd bet a lot of money they will say it's not covered. I've been wrong before so maybe the OP will let us know the outcome in a week or so.
Sure, they probably will but they have to assess it because its possible that a manufacturing defect meant it was predisposed to failure
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Pulled out my month old Nexus out of my pocket, and to my dismay, I found my LCD had cracked. The phone was not dropped or abused in any way and always had a tpu case on it. The glass is still perfect. The right half of the touchscreen works sporadically also so I'm assuming that both the LCD and Digitizer cracked. Pictures are attatched below. Will this be covered under LG's warranty or am I better off buying the parts and replacing it myself, as I have experience with fixing my own phones.
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Painful, how did it break in spite of the case?. But I think cracked lcd is not covered under warranty. You need to call up LG, they will first ask you to send the phone to inspect the condition and then give an estimate cost. So if you know how to do it its better you do it.
I'm no expert but that seems like a point of impact. You might've bumped into something (desk corner?) when it was in your pocket.
LG will want money, if they even are willing to fix it.
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I'll be using my phone and sometimes, it'll just shutoff as if you were to press and hold the power button to force it to reboot.
I'm on the stock ROM and just reflashed the latest image and its still doing it, is my power button faulty?
It could be a power button issue, but typically when I get this issue with the power button the phone won't be able to boot back up properly unless I intervene (i.e. flick the power button).
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It could be a power button issue, but typically when I get this issue with the power button the phone won't be able to boot back up properly unless I intervene (i.e. flick the power button).
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That sucks, I'll try and get RMA for mine
Edit: Great, out of warranty, Guess it's time for a new phone?
Thought Google was replacing these one time for any reason.
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markdapimp said:
That sucks, I'll try and get RMA for mine
Edit: Great, out of warranty, Guess it's time for a new phone?
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Did you call Google Play support? They might just make an exception for you.
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Did you call Google Play support? They might just make an exception for you.
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Already tried, since it was purchased through T-Mobile they're referring me to LG's Warranty center.
Let's see what happens
Edit ; same thing they're telling me out of warranty, LG wants $50 to replace it.. i'll check local shops now
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Already tried, since it was purchased through T-Mobile they're referring me to LG's Warranty center.
Let's see what happens
Edit ; same thing they're telling me out of warranty, LG wants $50 to replace it.. i'll check local shops now
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50$ sounds about right. The part itself (replacement) is only about 1.5$ on ebay, but it is soldiered to the board. Here you can see the work involved: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MzRDnrwl9Tk
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50$ sounds about right. The part itself (replacement) is only about 1.5$ on ebay, but it is soldiered to the board. Here you can see the work involved: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MzRDnrwl9Tk
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Found some seller on eBay doing it for $25, will let everyone know how it goes
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Found some seller on eBay doing it for $25, will let everyone know how it goes
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You have to add your shipping cost to the seller. How much will that save you? And what if your phone is lost on the way back? Not worth it in my book...
I have had my s8+ for 2 weeks now and i just found out recently that sometimes, it shows some white lines ( i think there were some pink and green ones aswell ) on the top part of the screen. They used to show up while watching movies/Youtube videos and last night i saw them on the home screen and in the settings ( this time they were black ). I googled the problem and there was no one complaining about it. I just hope its a software problem as i do not have waranty nor money to get another phone.
What could be the problem? Thank you in advance.
What ROM are you using?
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What ROM are you using?
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Running stock. No root, no nothing
Why would you not have a warranty? They are covered for one year for defects.
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Why would you not have a warranty? They are covered for one year for defects.
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The phone was not bought from a store but from someone who got it and didnt want it so i got it cheaper. It wad brand new though ( but didnt have waranty )
Contact Samsung. As long as it's not user inflicted, those kind of defects are factory covered.
Regardless of where you bought it.
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The phone was not bought from a store but from someone who got it and didnt want it so i got it cheaper. It wad brand new though ( but didnt have waranty )
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Shouldn't matter. Who's your carrier? I had an LG G2 I bought used many years ago that developed a screen problem, Verizon replaced it no questions asked.
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Shouldn't matter. Who's your carrier? I had an LG G2 I bought used many years ago that developed a screen problem, Verizon replaced it no questions asked.
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It was unlocked. Im on Vodafone but i dont know how could they help me as i dont have any documents or reciepts.
alexandruandreipetrea said:
It was unlocked. Im on Vodafone but i dont know how could they help me as i dont have any documents or reciepts.
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You should contact Samsung customer support.
Definitely if you are in the UK they just use your manufacture date plus 3 months as proof of warranty.
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Definitely if you are in the UK they just use your manufacture date plus 3 months as proof of warranty.
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Well...i am not from UK. There are no stores in here that will just take my phone and fix it. All i wanted to know is if anyone had this problem and if its a software problem or the display itself...
sounds like a display issue, usually bad connection or faulty display driver (hardware driver), only fix is new screen
Where are you from?
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Where are you from?
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I am from Romania
alexandruandreipetrea said:
I am from Romania
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Your device very likely has a hardware problem. This won't get better, and may deteriorate. With that said, it's also very likely that Samsung will repair it for you at no cost. But you'll likely be without a phone for two to four weeks. I'd suggest contacting Samsung, then making arrangements to get by while your phone is gone. Pick up a used device somewhere?
Even if the phone was from the UK or somewhere else (not stolen) you could get this fixed by calling Samsung. If you continue to say you can't contact Samsung all I can surmise from that is that you obtained the phone illegally. EU Warranty is 2 years you have definitely got warranty.
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Even if the phone was from the UK or somewhere else (not stolen) you could get this fixed by calling Samsung. If you continue to say you can't contact Samsung all I can surmise from that is that you obtained the phone illegally. EU Warranty is 2 years you have definitely got warranty.
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The phone was not stolen for sure and i did not say i cannot contact Samsung. Il try my luck. Thanks for the tips.