Does anyone know how OTA updates are pushed out with regards to location? It may just be me but it seems like updates on most handsets that I have owned including the Nexus S in NY take significantly longer to hit than the west coast.
I lived in California not long ago also and I would typically get updates quickly.
It seems to me that other people on the west coast or closer to it in forums also post to confirm they have received updates while east coast people are typically left posting their disappointment on not receiving the update yet.
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Does anyone know how OTA updates are pushed out with regards to location? It may just be me but it seems like updates on most handsets that I have owned including the Nexus S in NY take significantly longer to hit than the west coast.
I lived in California not long ago also and I would typically get updates quickly.
It seems to me that other people on the west coast or closer to it in forums also post to confirm they have received updates while east coast people are typically left posting their disappointment on not receiving the update yet.
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Well, I believe Mountain View (El Goog's HQ) is in California so it might make sense that they roll it out there first.
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kenvan19 said:
Well, I believe Mountain View (El Goog's HQ) is in California so it might make sense that they roll it out there first.
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i'm in so cal and i have got it yet maybe its cause i'm rooted idk
You can manually push the update by downloading it.
I got it earlier today, after reading about the update on phandroid. I just turned my phone off and on and there it was. I live in so cal too so, who knows...
I got the Android update and market update early about an hour ago. I live in Toronto.
I'm in Florida and update came last night. My friend also in Florida (2 miles away) hasn't received it yet so I'm assuming location has nothing to do with when you receive it.
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I'm in Florida and update came last night. My friend also in Florida (2 miles away) hasn't received it yet so I'm assuming location has nothing to do with when you receive it.
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I always figured it's by IMEI number or Serial # or something similar.
Maybe people who get the update could post the first several digits of their IMEI and serial # so we can see if there's a pattern.
Just post enough to give an idea of the sequence, not the whole thing, so your privacy/security isn't impacted.
I started a poll to see if we can do this, please participate: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=924985
First-come-first-served
Updates are rolled out in batches, the longest gap being between the 1st and the 2nd batch. Google or manufacturers test if the 1st batch of roll-out is bug-free and if there's negative feedback from users. Subsequent roll-outs are more frequent.
People who activate their handsets first get the update first it seems, especially in the case of Nexus S, which is more or less carrier-independent (T-Mobile being an exception).
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People who activate their handsets first get the update first it seems, especially in the case of Nexus S, which is more or less carrier-independent (T-Mobile being an exception).
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Bought my phone 12/16, 8:00 AM in the morning, activated immediately. That's about as early an activation as you could have with this phone. I have not been anywhere near the head of the line on the two OTAs from what I can tell.
But the rest of your post makes sense (the small roll-out as a sort of test parts).
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Bought my phone 12/16, 8:00 AM in the morning, activated immediately. That's about as early an activation as you could have with this phone. I have not been anywhere near the head of the line on the two OTAs from what I can tell.
But the rest of your post makes sense (the small roll-out as a sort of test parts).
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Same here, I don't think activation has anything to do with it.
I think the west coast getting them first must just be part of the plan. Test the update by starting west and moving east.
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Same here, I don't think activation has anything to do with it.
I think the west coast getting them first must just be part of the plan. Test the update by starting west and moving east.
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But I'm on the west coast...Los Angeles. People here reported getting it. I might have sooner than later, but once the url to update to 2.3.2 was published, I jumped on it, so I'll never know for sure.
Hey guys, I just got the update on my phone (in SoCal). I received a pop-up message while I was fooling around with speedtest. Swype, of course, has stopped working and needs to be reinstalled.
It has nothing to do with location or activation! I received my Nexus S last tuesday and live ins switzerland. Nevertheless i got an OTA on saturday evening!
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I got 2.3.2 update several hours ago (Moscow, Russia) .
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Received 2.3.2 around 10:30am on 25/01/11 (gmt+10 Brisbane time).
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well ... not that I'm counting or anything, but there's only 9 more days left in September, so ol' Samsung (who has had months to fix the GPS issue) is about to run out of time and it'll be the same ol' Samsung then. Really hoping that they do the unusual thing and get one of their products supported when they say they will.
Update will hit you phone very soon. Understand that the update starts on the 21st
Jolson, could you identify the source of your information about the 21st. I'm not disputing your claim, but there have been a lot of rumors like this lately.
I'd rather have them take their time and release it on the last day of September than rush it early mid-month then have everyone complain about Samsung releasing an incomplete/broken and rushed update.
They have had lots of time. They need to rush it. I think if they don't at least fix the gps they may have to do a massive recall.
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I only have problems with gps when its cloudy. strangely it works fine indoors as long as the sky is clear. I feel like its just a matter of reception and may be difficult to fix with software if at all possible. I can get a fix within a few seconds to about 2 min within 10 feet of my actual location, as long as the weather cooperates.
have any of you tried the gps fix in the development section? seems pretty elaborate, it replaces all the lib files that have to do with gps. I don't seem to need it but I'm curious if anyone is having success with it.
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even if samsung does release an update, ATT has to "test" it so they can make sure it works with all their bloatware and stuff. well be lucky if we get an official update before the end of the year. heck it took them almost a year to release the 5.0 OS for the blackberry bold 9000 that was available from numerous other carriers and the one they released wasnt even a good version.
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I only have problems with gps when its cloudy. strangely it works fine indoors as long as the sky is clear. I feel like its just a matter of reception and may be difficult to fix with software if at all possible. I can get a fix within a few seconds to about 2 min within 10 feet of my actual location, as long as the weather cooperates.
have any of you tried the gps fix in the development section? seems pretty elaborate, it replaces all the lib files that have to do with gps. I don't seem to need it but I'm curious if anyone is having success with it.
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I've had success with it (Downloaded from the link in the OP, I don't know how the other ones posted throughout the thread are):
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Holy cow this is really working. Was able to lock onto at least 5 satellites INDOORS. Walked outside and locked onto at most 10 with an accuracy of 16.4 feet. Took no more than 5 seconds to get an accurate lock in Google Maps and GPS Test. Brilliant work everyone!
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I'd rather have them take their time and release it on the last day of September than rush it early mid-month then have everyone complain about Samsung releasing an incomplete/broken and rushed update.
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RUSH???? Yes let's not rush them - It's only been MONTHS!
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even if samsung does release an update, ATT has to "test" it so they can make sure it works with all their bloatware and stuff. well be lucky if we get an official update before the end of the year. heck it took them almost a year to release the 5.0 OS for the blackberry bold 9000 that was available from numerous other carriers and the one they released wasnt even a good version.
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I suspect if it comes out, even if not by AT&T, the DEVs will get hold of it and we'll be able to update.
http://www.tgdaily.com/mobility-brief/52521-samsung-galaxy-s-finally-gets-its-turn-with-android-22
sounds like we all get froyo tonight?
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I went to SamsungMobile.com and USA is not listed nor does it say that I have that region selected by default based on my IP address or anything of the like.
So 2 questions...
How is this relevant to USA/AT&T customers ?
How do I verify I am reading information that's for my region ?
I'm 99% sure it's not for any US or Canadian versions of the galaxy s. If you guys check out the multiple threads pertaining to this very topic, you would know that. The update coming out today is for the European and Korean versions. Samsung has repeatedly said that the update rolling out today is only for Europe and the US will be getting it later this year.
LOL... No.
There are two things I know for FACT about the Froyo update.
Waiting for it is just part of it.
And when it drops the news WILL be unavoidable.
It's a Don't call us we'll call you kind of thing, and I bet the phone will ring right off the hook when it comes.
Don't want to get my hopes up, but this may be true.
I just connected to kies mini and instead of getting firmware version is up to date I got, "Failed to connect to the model information server". Others have been reporting this on another forum. So I guess it is worth a try tonight to see.
I definitely think something is in the works here. I have been trying to check for an update via Kies. Most of the morning I am getting "Failed to connect to the model information server". I believe some people received the same thing prior to the last update. Guess we will all have to wait and see.
http://kr.samsungmobile.com/notice/anycallpopup/froyo_up.jsp
go go go
That's in Korean ... so I am assuming the update is for Korean phones?
http://news.softpedia.com/news/Android-2-2-Froyo-on-Galaxy-S-in-More-Markets-166602.shtml
Looks like we can expect this update in the United States later today.
I just checked out samsungmobile.com and USA is not an available selection. So not really getting my hopes up about the reports of 2.2 later today.
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I just checked out samsungmobile.com and USA is not an available selection. So not really getting my hopes up about the reports of 2.2 later today.
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Still, it's fun to see rumor threads pop up.
It'll be funnier when the "I flashed back to stock to get ready but nothing happened" threads pop up later.
**Waiting with baited breath**
Just connected mine to Kies and got the message saying I have the latest firmware version. Others have been having connection issues but mine synced right up ... I think this is another wild goose chase unless you are living in Korea.
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Just connected mine to Kies and got the message saying I have the latest firmware version. Others have been having connection issues but mine synced right up ... I think this is another wild goose chase unless you are living in Korea.
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I have been trying all morning and I think about 75% of the time I could not connect and the other 25% of the time I had the same results as you. Could be that everyone is trying the server is overwhelmed. Either way the link I put in my last post makes it sound like the update is likely to hit the US today.
I am not holding my breath though since every Samsung phone I have ever owned has been one goose chase after the next when it comes to updates.
I think waiting around for froyo has made me bitter. I keep getting my hopes up only to get shot down ... I have become a pessimist. Gee thanks Samsung haha.
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Looks like we can expect this update in the United States later today.
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I heared it was WEDNESDAY! LOL
This update is not for the US market but for everyone else. I found this comment on the Galaxy S twitter page:
@imms0fat Hi Rich. Thx for that article. It refers to non-US phones. Samsung USA and TMO should release 2.2 by the end of the year.
So us US folks are left in the cold til years end
Trust. Me if it was coming out for our phones (USA) android central would be all over it. So far nothing from them.
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This update is not for the US market but for everyone else. I found this comment on the Galaxy S twitter page:
@imms0fat Hi Rich. Thx for that article. It refers to non-US phones. Samsung USA and TMO should release 2.2 by the end of the year.
So us US folks are left in the cold til years end
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Hey, I can't fine the galaxy s twitter page. Can you link me?
Thank you,
I signed up for Google's Chrome OS pilot program and they picked me as a beta tester!!!!
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My zip code had one coming today and one coming tomorrow, but the tracker went down so I have no idea if today's was delivered or if I still have hope.
FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU!
Still no love for me
I signed up about a week ago. *fingers crossed*
So far this is one slick machine
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Did you receive email when get picked up?
Just wondering, I signed up few weeks ago.
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Did you receive email when get picked up?
Just wondering, I signed up few weeks ago.
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I did not recieve any kind of emails. They just delivered the package without any notification. Christmas came early this year!! .
It's actually a funny story. I am staying at my parent'h house right now, babysitting their dogs. My gf told me that a package came for me at our apartment when I was not really expecting one. I was really caught off guard.
I've read reports of people getting emailed that they've been chosen as a tester, but not emailed any shipping information. The laptop just appears on the doorstep.
EDIT: NM, delayed response on my part.
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I've read reports of people getting emailed that they've been chosen as a tester, but not emailed any shipping information. The laptop just appears on the doorstep.
EDIT: NM, delayed response on my part.
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Well, I can confirm the doorstep part. According to my gf, it was just sitting right outside our apartment door. No way to treat such a treasure.....
I am planning on uploading a video to Youtube showing off some functionality. I will post the link on this thread when it is done.
How long did it take between when you signed up and when it arrived? Im wondering if i still have hope..
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How long did it take between when you signed up and when it arrived? Im wondering if i still have hope..
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I think I signed up about 2 months ago. It says you can sign up until Dec. 21st. They are supposedly giving 60,000 of them away, and have only shipped 13,000. Good luck!
i signed up for mine last mon or tues and received it that thursday (2-3 days later) with NO notification - it just arrived on my porch
I'm so disappointed...there were two coming to my zip code yesterday and today but neither one was for me. I have a relatively small town of non-tech savvy people too so I was hoping I would get one but it looks like both have already been delivered
btw, for anyone who wants to check if there are any coming towards your zip code (it won't tell you what address for privacy reasons) then you can check out this tracker somebody made for it:
http://addicted-gamer.com/cr48-tracker/
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I'm so disappointed...there were two coming to my zip code yesterday and today but neither one was for me. I have a relatively small town of non-tech savvy people too so I was hoping I would get one but it looks like both have already been delivered
btw, for anyone who wants to check if there are any coming towards your zip code (it won't tell you what address for privacy reasons) then you can check out this tracker somebody made for it:
http://addicted-gamer.com/cr48-tracker/
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Ya, I checked on that site. There were 2 units coming to my zip code and one was mine
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2 were delivered to my town so far.. I pray there's still hope for me since there's still a rumored 45k left.
this is a neat netbook. i love the 8-10 hour battery life but honestly, i can get more done efficiently on my Captivate running Assonance 5.0 w/ JL3 modem and it's much faster.
going to put the cr-48 in developer mode over the holidays and install a dual boot of ubuntu to make it a really efficient and useful machine.
I signed up several weeks ago, but no love yet. 2 have been delivered to my zip code but not to me. I did get some GTV love, I got my Revue yesterday so at least I have something to keep me busy between sacrificing chickens to the gods in hope of a CR-48.
***will trade my cr-48 for Revue***
When I get my CR-48 I'll let you know if it's a good trade
I've only had my Revue for a night and I am loving it so far. Once I can get this thing rooted to get around the network blocks it will kick some serious a$$.
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I signed up for Google's Chrome OS pilot program and they picked me as a beta tester!!!!
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gregk - any luck getting the cr-48 to recognize your android device? i can't get them to handshake
It looks like March 3rd/4th is the next rumored drop date for the TB. BGR is reporting an insider at VZW was at an event held last night with TB launch details etc.
http://www.bgr.com/2011/02/24/htc-thunderbolt-may-launch-on-march-3rd-or-4th-4g-lte/
-Lil'
I saw that in the Android Central forums, it's quite possible. If the date holds I can hold on another week. Of course it'd be nice for Verizon to say something.
I actually beleive this may really be the date, Im kind of relieved..
My local Verizon corp. store took down all their TB signs. They are only flying the iP4 signs now. There for a while the walls were plastered with TB ads and signs.
Which "MARCH MADNESS" are we going to watch the NCAA BASKETBALL or the VERIZON /HTC Thunderbolt madness ???????
It might be even later if they can't get the FW more stable. It looks like they are going to just release the device and then push a couple OTA after release.
I've had the Incredible since May of 2010(one of the lucky ones) and am amazed at the recent rom development for this phone. I am also eligible for an upgrade as I am the primary line account.
That being said, I am excited for the Thunderbolt; but I can wait for the release. Chances are Verizon may lower the price after 30 days or so, depending on how well its received.
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Yeah , having my Inc and a good rom makes the wait easier. Still want the Tbolt soon.
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It might be even later if they can't get the FW more stable.
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I must have missed that info. Has anyone with credibility actually stated that, or is that just another rumor being thrown around? I would assume if they already shipped out plenty of units, the FW would be plenty stable.
Would you please post a link to the source of that concern.
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I must have missed that info. Has anyone with credibility actually stated that, or is that just another rumor being thrown around? I would assume if they already shipped out plenty of units, the FW would be plenty stable.
Would you please post a link to the source of that concern.
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I work for Qualcomm, and the device went gold since January. The Network is being fine tuned to handle the LTE devices, and iPhone traffic, but the firmware is not the reason. There were numerous tentative release dates, but Verizon publically stated 1Q. Iphone 4 was the first priority, but that's my opinion.
Well, I've been cringing thinking about getting the G2x due to the large post with all the flaws etc. But after getting over it and going to the T-Mobile store in my area i just received a phone with a manufacture date of 4/29/11 and so far;
No LCD bleeding
No random reboots (as of yet)
No auto shut downs
No wifi issues
No reception issues
Battery life is great (first booted the phone, charged to 100%, then immediately did a factory reset)
So basically if you're interested in getting this phone, don't listen to all the hype (which almost got me to not get it)
Just make sure you're asking for the latest manufactured date.
(either the date has something to do with it, or i'm just 1 lucky son of a...)
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Well, I've been cringing thinking about getting the G2x due to the large post with all the flaws etc. But after getting over it and going to the T-Mobile store in my area i just received a phone with a manufacture date of 4/29/11 and so far;
No LCD bleeding
No random reboots (as of yet)
No auto shut downs
No wifi issues
No reception issues
Battery life is great (first booted the phone, charged to 100%, then immediately did a factory reset)
So basically if you're interested in getting this phone, don't listen to all the hype (which almost got me to not get it)
Just make sure you're asking for the latest manufactured date.
(either the date has something to do with it, or i'm just 1 lucky son of a...)
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Gilbert AZ?
i didnt have a problem with mine until a week i had it, i wish you best of luck and keep updating because i didnt notice those "bugs" till later.
Well this certainly sounds promising to me, as I'm on the waiting list for a replacement and the issues I've had occurred right off the bat. The backlight bleeding is getting worse though :/
Actually i live in gilbert, i picked the phone up in mesa
javolin13 said:
Well, I've been cringing thinking about getting the G2x due to the large post with all the flaws etc. But after getting over it and going to the T-Mobile store in my area i just received a phone with a manufacture date of 4/29/11 and so far;
No LCD bleeding
No random reboots (as of yet)
No auto shut downs
No wifi issues
No reception issues
Battery life is great (first booted the phone, charged to 100%, then immediately did a factory reset)
So basically if you're interested in getting this phone, don't listen to all the hype (which almost got me to not get it)
Just make sure you're asking for the latest manufactured date.
(either the date has something to do with it, or i'm just 1 lucky son of a...)
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can you post pics?
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Actually i live in gilbert, i picked the phone up in mesa
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Which store? I have to referee out at the Field of Dreams tomorrow and I would not mind swinging by to see if they have any more of these pristine phones
It is at the fiesta mall area around alma school
Not to doubt you, but there's no physical way the phone could leave the production line in Korea, get to a shipping depot, make the trans-pacific trip, get to a T-Mobile distribution center in the U.S., and to a T-Mobile outlet in Arizona in four days.
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Not to doubt you, but there's no physical way the phone could leave the production line in Korea, get to a shipping depot, make the trans-pacific trip, get to a T-Mobile distribution center in the U.S., and to a T-Mobile outlet in Arizona in four days.
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Why not?
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i've seen a few devices that were made about a week before we got them in store.
dont think ive ever seen 4 days, but a week i've definitely seen a week a few times.
my phone is 4/12 ill call them and see if there are new ones avail
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It'd be interesting to see the dates of phones with bad LCD bleeding and issues.
Mine was made on 4/5/2011, going to exchange it before the 30 days for a newer one.
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It'd be interesting to see the dates of phones with bad LCD bleeding and issues.
Mine was made on 4/5/2011, going to exchange it before the 30 days for a newer one.
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The phone has a one year warranty. You don't have to worry about the 30 days.
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It'd be interesting to see the dates of phones with bad LCD bleeding and issues.
Mine was made on 4/5/2011, going to exchange it before the 30 days for a newer one.
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Thats what I plan on doing I need a confirmation from the store on my correct grace period. I need to know if its 14 or 30. I paid retail so im pushing more towards 30
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Thats what I plan on doing I need a confirmation from the store on my correct grace period. I need to know if its 14 or 30. I paid retail so im pushing more towards 30
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I bought mine at retail replaced mine a few days ago cause a scratch and he said I had 30 days from original purchase... So I think you got 30 days...
Curious...how do I tell what the manufacturing date of my phone is?
Man out of all of you guys here i probably have the earliest build date to think of mine was built on 03/31/11 i hope i can get get a up-to-date one with the minor problems fixed :/
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Curious...how do I tell what the manufacturing date of my phone is?
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Back of the box at the bottom
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I bought mine at retail replaced mine a few days ago cause a scratch and he said I had 30 days from original purchase... So I think you got 30 days...
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Cool. Ill let you guys know in the morning
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