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[Fake-Unrooted-ROM] Why unroot? Flash this! Stock Froyo.

Returning your Evo anytime soon? Why unroot when you can just flash a completely plain Jane looking stock Froyo ROM that's lacking the Superuser apk? The geniuses over at Sprint or Best Buy will never be able to tell the difference.​This is netarchy's HTC OTA Froyo 2.2, *FINAL*, build 3.36.651.6 (Rooted) Odexed ROM, the -only- thing that has been changed is the removal of the Superuser Permissions apk.​
Wipe data, cache, and dalvik cache, then flash.
http://www.4shared.com/file/0XGojjon/StockROM.html
If you use this, feel free to gloat in this thread about how you just returned a rooted Evo to Sprint or Best Buy. ​

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Are you trying to get over on the man?
If so, where's the" like' button?

It goes further than just the rom...truth be told, there's a system they can actually look in to see what rom the phone is running...(I worked for Sprint), but I don't think they're smart enough to look at it...I'll post shots of what it looks like...sometime this week...I've been meaning to give a shout to all the Devs to add something that allows a person to make the Rom look stock...

RavenII said:
It goes further than just the rom...truth be told, there's a system they can actually look in to see what rom the phone is running...(I worked for Sprint), but I don't think they're smart enough to look at it...I'll post shots of what it looks like...sometime this week...I've been meaning to give a shout to all the Devs to add something that allows a person to make the Rom look stock...
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Yeah, this ROM totally preys on the not so clever reps that work at stores like Sprint and Best Buy. No offense, of course. I actually returned my last Evo with a stock ROM that was still sporting the Superuser Permissions apk. They didn't catch that.10 times out of 9 they're not going to even know about rooting or what to look for to spot a rooted device.

Anyone working for them that wouldnt catch this, wouldnt catch a non stock rom no matter what it is. Anybody actually looking to tell if a phone is rooted will look for a custom recovery.

dcmtnbkr said:
Anyone working for them that wouldnt catch this, wouldnt catch a non stock rom no matter what it is. Anybody actually looking to tell if a phone is rooted will look for a custom recovery.
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I highly doubt any rep is looking for a custom recovery, although that would be the thing to look for. But seeing the Superuser Permissions app might cause a rep to grow a brain and do some investigating, which could potentially lead to some problems returning your Evo, if you are in fact, returning it rooted. I'm just trying to circumvent some hassle by eliminating that possible hitch.

Sheer genius.
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neckface said:
10 times out of 9 they're not going to even know about rooting or what to look for to spot a rooted device.
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Lmao!!!!! That's funny. 10 out of nine.
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can i flash this on top of a 1.47 rooted rom?

jebus27 said:
can i flash this on top of a 1.47 rooted rom?
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yes, of coarse

LOL even with a custom rom and boot screen Sprint took my phone back. Who cares? rooting doesn't effect your hardware so why would they even care? Flashing an official RUU undoes rooting for the most part anyway (minus unrevoked forever)

Thanks you saved me a hour before trading in my sons evo

Thx for that, you saved me from unrooting (again) and rooting my phone (again).
I have to take it to the service to fix my camera.

No-No
neckface said:
Yeah, this ROM totally preys on the not so clever reps that work at stores like Sprint and Best Buy. No offense, of course. I actually returned my last Evo with a stock ROM that was still sporting the Superuser Permissions apk. They didn't catch that.10 times out of 9 they're not going to even know about rooting or what to look for to spot a rooted device.
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1st of all EVERYONE I worked with at Sprint and half of the upper management have rooted Evos, even rooted Epics. We know, we're not idiots you idiot
The reps aren't really going to care because the account that device was active on can get charged up to full retail for the new device if the Evo is discovered to be rooted. Most of the time these phones get recycled as refurbished replacement phones, and there's a simple check (a couple actually) to determine root, with or without Superuser. Got an e-mail about this from our service technicians about going into the About Phone section and how the phone betrays itself.
That and the bootloader screen shows S-Off at the top for most rooted Evo's which takes all of 60 seconds to check.
On a side note, it really is unlikely Sprint is wasting man-power checking every single evo coming in, especially with everyone trading up to the 3D. Just throwing it out there, YOU REALLY SHOULD JUST UNROOT the damn thing it's easy and could (possibly) spare you north of $450. I mean really, even if it takes an hour you theoretically made almost $500 an hour.

skatrwannabe3 said:
1st of all EVERYONE I worked with at Sprint and half of the upper management have rooted Evos, even rooted Epics. We know, we're not idiots you idiot
The reps aren't really going to care because the account that device was active on can get charged up to full retail for the new device if the Evo is discovered to be rooted. Most of the time these phones get recycled as refurbished replacement phones, and there's a simple check (a couple actually) to determine root, with or without Superuser. Got an e-mail about this from our service technicians about going into the About Phone section and how the phone betrays itself.
That and the bootloader screen shows S-Off at the top for most rooted Evo's which takes all of 60 seconds to check.
On a side note, it really is unlikely Sprint is wasting man-power checking every single evo coming in, especially with everyone trading up to the 3D. Just throwing it out there, YOU REALLY SHOULD JUST UNROOT the damn thing it's easy and could (possibly) spare you north of $450. I mean really, even if it takes an hour you theoretically made almost $500 an hour.
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I'm pretty sure this method is intended primarily for those taking their phones in for service.
When actually sending the phone back to Sprint (to take advantage of their insurance, for example), a full unroot should always be done. That's where the technicians will be more likely to poke and prod.

neckface said:
Returning your Evo anytime soon? Why unroot when you can just flash a completely plain Jane looking stock Froyo ROM that's lacking the Superuser apk? The geniuses over at Sprint or Best Buy will never be able to tell the difference.​This is netarchy's HTC OTA Froyo 2.2, *FINAL*, build 3.36.651.6 (Rooted) Odexed ROM, the -only- thing that has been changed is the removal of the Superuser Permissions apk.​
Wipe data, cache, and dalvik cache, then flash.
http://www.4shared.com/file/0XGojjon/StockROM.html
If you use this, feel free to gloat in this thread about how you just returned a rooted Evo to Sprint or Best Buy. ​
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awesome idea... I likey

skatrwannabe3 said:
1st of all EVERYONE I worked with at Sprint and half of the upper management have rooted Evos, even rooted Epics. We know, we're not idiots you idiot
The reps aren't really going to care because the account that device was active on can get charged up to full retail for the new device if the Evo is discovered to be rooted. Most of the time these phones get recycled as refurbished replacement phones, and there's a simple check (a couple actually) to determine root, with or without Superuser. Got an e-mail about this from our service technicians about going into the About Phone section and how the phone betrays itself.
That and the bootloader screen shows S-Off at the top for most rooted Evo's which takes all of 60 seconds to check.
On a side note, it really is unlikely Sprint is wasting man-power checking every single evo coming in, especially with everyone trading up to the 3D. Just throwing it out there, YOU REALLY SHOULD JUST UNROOT the damn thing it's easy and could (possibly) spare you north of $450. I mean really, even if it takes an hour you theoretically made almost $500 an hour.
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....................so

Netarchy uses a custom kernal...not hard to figure out.
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Why didn't I think of this?

The Epic Development Platform AKA UnBrickable Mod

This modification will go like this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1206216
After that, unbricking your Epic will be like this...
See here for full instructions: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1242466
Of course I don't OWN an Epic so I will work with someone who does.
introduction
I'm not kidding when I say UnBrickable. Modifying the OM pins means you can boot from USB, UART or MMC. This makes the phone quite UNBRICKABLE. There is nothing you can do software wise to prevent the device from booting into this mode. We are communicating with the unrewritable, efused IROM on the processor. It's the thing that makes the system on a chip into a "system on a chip".I am here now to tell you how to turn your Samsung Droid Charge into a KIT-S5PC110 development board. The KIT-S5PC110 development board is the platform used to develop our phones. There are some differences between this mod and the official development platform. The S5PC110 has a removable internal SDCard and no touchscreen.
Why would you want to do this? When you plug in the battery and connect it to the computer in "off" mode, it will become an S5PC110 board awaiting download of a program to run. This occurs long before anything like software or firmware enters the processor. This is the IROM of the device awaiting commands or a power on signal.
Because it is accepting a memory flash, anything may be put onto the device to perform a boot sequence..... Apple iOS (iPhone4 has the same processor) WP7 (mango supports this processor).
This will be a replacement for JTAG once we are able to make some firmware. How could it possibly be better then JTAG? Let's count the ways....
1. The only part required is a wire.
2. No shipping time.
3. No cost for a box to interface the computer.
4. Permanent.
5. Can be done as a preventive measure.
6. Gives the ability to test new Bootloaders temporarily.
7. Allows development of the entire system.
8. Removes worry about flashing and acts as a backup.
After performing this mod:
Remove the battery, replace the battery, your phone will connect to the computer via USB and await commands. Otherwise it will pretty much act like an Epic. See the Special Instructions section.
Modification
You will need:
1. Get someone who knows what they're doing with a soldering iron. If they don't know what flux is, then they don't know what they're doing. You can also speak to myself(my username @gmail.com) or Connexion2005(aka MobileTechVideos.com)
2. soldering iron - make sure it's sharp, if it's not sharp, then sharpen it, flux it and retin it.
3. flux
4. solder
5. tweezers
6. A relay (possibly- for the wire within to use as a bridge)
performing the modification:
1. tear apart your phone... Make sure to take out your SIM and external SDCard before you do this.
1A. Remove the screws.
1B. Separate the top case from the bottom case
1C. disconnect the display connector and free the camera and button assemblies from the case.
1D. Remove the mainboard
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2. Perform the mod as follows: Replace the xOM5 resistor from the right position to the left position.
*OR: remove the xOM5 resistor and jumper the center pads of xOM5 to the center pads of xOM0.
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3. reassemble the phone.
Special Instructions
This replaces the battery charging sequence. The normal battery charging sequence can be activated by holding power for 4 seconds.
To turn on the device, and operate in normal mode, you must hold the power button for 5 seconds.
3 button Download mode works as usual, however you must not have the S5PC110 drivers installed on the computer. You can use your custom rom menu option, adb reboot download, or use a terminal to "reboot download". 301Kohm Factory Mode JIGs work as well, but you must press power to bypass the S5PC110 mode.
Conclusion
Congratulations. You now have a device which works like a KIT-S5PC110 with an OM Value of 29. Now get to developing some serious custom software. See here for setting up the UART output http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1235219
reading material
Creating your own Samsung Bootloaders: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1233273
KIT-S5PC110 manual: http://www.mediafire.com/?94krzvvxksvmuxh
how to use DNW: http://tinyurl.com/dnw-how-to
Flash using openOCD and DNW: http://www.arm9board.net/wiki/index.php?title=Flash_using_OpenOCD_and_DNW
another DNW example: http://www.boardset.com/products/mv6410.php
ODroid dev center: http://dev.odroid.com/projects/uboot/wiki/#s-7.2
drivers and utilities
This will be an ever expanding list
Windows Drivers http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=678937&d=1312590673
Windows Download Tool DNW: http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=678938&d=1312590673
Windows Command Line Download Tool: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=17202523&postcount=27
Linux DNW Utility: http://dev.odroid.com/projects/uboot/wiki/#s-7.2
firmware
One-Click Resurrector: http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=705515&d=1314762609
Bootloader Hello World by Rebellos http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=698077&d=1314105521

-___-' If only I knew someone who was good with Soldering that I could trust. I unfortunately will have to pass. :/ I've been waiting for this too. Thanks so much Adam.

Thank you so much can we do this if the device gets bricked? And I have someone I can trust so I'm lucky
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rulyskull said:
Thank you so much can we do this if the device gets bricked? And I have someone I can trust so I'm lucky
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Yes, it works on a bricked device. These methods communicate directly with the processor so there is nothing like firmware or bootloaders in the way.

AdamOutler said:
Yes, it works on an already bricked device.
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Alright cool thanks I have something to fall back on now, thanks for all your work Adam
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Thanks a lot Adam! Although I won't jump right into trying this with my current Epic, I won't make ur efforts go to waste. I just jumped on ebay to see if I coulf locate a bricked Epic for cheap and maybe have something to do while I await official GB. Who knows, maybe I'll get lucky n be able to unbrick a sucker or two
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Its here I may try...not that good at soldering though :\

The board is coated in glue. Its not nearly as risky as it looks. It takes some time, but you're not going to screw anything up if you're decent with a soldering iron.

Nice work on the port to the Epic!

So glad to see this made it's way to the Epic.
Thanks a ton James for donating the board!!
=]

SWEET!!! this is a nice surprise I cant wait to get my lab set up so I can do this. Has Rebellos had any time to cook up some software? Is the captivate running nexus s roms yet? Im so excited

theduce102 said:
SWEET!!! this is a nice surprise I cant wait to get my lab set up so I can do this. Has Rebellos had any time to cook up some software? Is the captivate running nexus s roms yet? Im so excited
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If you do this, can you make a video of you doing the unbrickable mod, like the soldering stuff.

So there's no way to do a software equivalenT of this, right?

masaidjet said:
If you do this, can you make a video of you doing the unbrickable mod, like the soldering stuff.
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Yeah ill see what I can do, it wont be anytime soon though =/ ill probably wait until I actually brick before doing it. Or until we get a custom bootloader

xboxfanj said:
So there's no way to do a software equivalenT of this, right?
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Nope. Which is why it's "unbrickable"

aw ****! im buyin all the bricked epics i can find.

sohardivetried said:
aw ****! im buyin all the bricked epics i can find.
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theres none on craigslist or ebay! lol.

ugothakd said:
theres none on craigslist or ebay! lol.
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Lol stupid people not selling their bricked epics
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Could I unbrick it if I were to screw up on the soldering job?

stir fry a lot said:
Could I unbrick it if I were to screw up on the soldering job?
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Yes. Just don't apply power until its right.

[Q] Samsung Illusion SCH-I110

Ok, So I don't really see anything in the dev field for this phone. I have been trying to get root on it for close to a month now...
Now, Forget root for just a second. I noticed something on this device. There are 2 different download modes.
When I boot to download mode using Vol-down+power, It goes to a screen warning about installing a custom os, blah blah. It asks if I want to continue (Vol-up) or if I want to cancel and reboot (Vol-down). Hit Vol-up and it takes me to download mode. The one thing I find strange about this download mode is that it says "ODIN Mode".
When I use a USB jig that I purchased from MobileTechVideos, It skips the warning screen and goes directly to download mode, only thing different is that it says "Factory Mode".
These are 2 completely different modes.
I am curious to see if there is anybody willing to take on development with this device. I unfortunately do not have the skill whatsoever to do it, but I can help with it, if instructed on the proper procedures. I would love to see some stuff come out for this phone.
Also, on another note, if I am not mistaken, this phone also has the same processor that the Samsung Galaxy S series of phones have leaving it open for the Unbrickable Mod. I have torn into the device and believe that I have found the OM resistors, but again do not have the means of telling which one is what.
Anyways, I seriously see some potential with this device. I have seen many people post asking for root, ROM's, and all kinds of stuff involving this phone, on many forums to include this one, and all have been brushed off and ignored. It is sad really.
If I posted in the wrong section, I am sorry, There is no sub-forum for this phone.
Anyways, cheers!!
graydiggy

Here are some images, so you can see exactly what I am talking about.
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ODIN Mode screen (No Jig)
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It just looks like you've discovered both recovery and download mode. I have an S2 and they're both standard, out of the box. With the S2 you hold the home button and volume up while turning on for recovery mode, and the home button and volume down while turning on for download mode. Sounds like what you've experienced.
Other than that, I'm sorry but I don't see a question there.
Development will only come for the device if developers get interested in it. If none of the developers on xda have it then no-one will do anything for it.
If you're requesting a forum for the specific device, then there's a thread for that, which is obviously the best place to make the request so it gets seen and heard...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1416406
If you've got any specific questions about the device then it's always worth asking, despite the lack of a specific forum. There will be other members with the same device, and then there's always the fact that most things are common from device-to-device, within a common manufacturer.
Good luck

Archer said:
It just looks like you've discovered both recovery and download mode. I have an S2 and they're both standard, out of the box. With the S2 you hold the home button and volume up while turning on for recovery mode, and the home button and volume down while turning on for download mode. Sounds like what you've experienced.
Other than that, I'm sorry but I don't see a question there.
Development will only come for the device if developers get interested in it. If none of the developers on xda have it then no-one will do anything for it.
If you're requesting a forum for the specific device, then there's a thread for that, which is obviously the best place to make the request so it gets seen and heard...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1416406
If you've got any specific questions about the device then it's always worth asking, despite the lack of a specific forum. There will be other members with the same device, and then there's always the fact that most things are common from device-to-device, within a common manufacturer.
Good luck
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Oh, I forgot to mention, there is also a separate recovery mode. Similar to what you normally find on a stock Galaxy S phone. It is reached by holding both Vol-up/down and power. Same as Galaxy S devices.
I did not know that there was a request thread, so thanks for the link.
Also, Myself, and other members have asked quite a few questions about the device, like ways to root. All have been ignored. I'm not one to complain, but you would think someone would at least say that they don't know, or something. lol

I was thinking the same thing. Seems to be no way to root this phone and worse... no developers have said why it can't or can be done. Its like this phone doesn't exist :-(
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I think it is a great little phone, but it would be so much better with at least root on it. Also, from my investigating, the development potential for ROM's would be really awesome.

A variant of this phone called the Samsung Vibrant (720C ?) is being offer for sale us by American Movil / Walmart Straight Talk MVNO (for VZW network). I wonder when someone will be figure out how to root it .

I thinkt he straight talk version of this is called the Proclaim (s720c)
Would also love to spark some interest in the root of this device. others have stated the oneclick root for all samsung devices but seems the problem is getting an unsecure kernel?

It is wonderful ¡¡¡

I think I found the oxm pads and believe that this phone has potential for the unbrickable mod as well. It has 2 different download modes and the regular recovery mode. There is some real potential on this device. If I had the skill and time, I would be more than happy to try to find root. But unfortunately, that is impossible for me. Is there a dev that is willing to look into root for this?

I want to root when I get this, I don't wanna downgrade from my dual core Tegra 2 beast but I have to.... prepaid verizon is better coverage than us cellular.... but verizon plan I would have to pay 400 down I can't afford so prepaid I go

moparfreak426 said:
I want to root when I get this, I don't wanna downgrade from my dual core Tegra 2 beast but I have to.... prepaid verizon is better coverage than us cellular.... but verizon plan I would have to pay 400 down I can't afford so prepaid I go
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Go here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1392090&page=4

jcmarx said:
I am also interested in any progress on this phone.
I have the straight talk version S720C Samsung Proclaim which runs on Verizon service.
I assume that once a root for the paid Verizion is working that it should work as well on the Proclaim
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wait a minute. a straight talk smartphone that uses verizon towers? I thought they all used sprint (cdma) or at&t(gsm)......
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It's brand new... And awesome! (for those of us in the boonies at least) Going to replace my wife's feature phone... Will wait to see if it ever gets root for a technophile like me (or perhaps a better phone down the road)
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a shot in the dark
I believe I could root it if i could find a set of kernels... using ODIN and then S2root?

anyway, once able to root so I can free wifi tether I will get this device since there are no longer any other verizon smartphones available and you can not put old ones on the only prepaid smartphone plan now:-/.... sucks. then ics rom! what kind of processor duress thus device have? I know its not dual core tegra 2 like my current phone which sucks but...
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krs2012 said:
I believe I could root it if i could find a set of kernels... using ODIN and then S2root?
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lol the irony is in order to get a booting kernel.. you have to have root

krs2012 said:
I believe I could root it if i could find a set of kernels... using ODIN and then S2root?
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is that all you need??? You do realise you NEED ROOT for that??? lmao
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lol the irony is in order to get a booting kernel.. you have to have root
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lmmfao

at least since its Samsung, it distant have a locked down so you can't do anything bootloader, right?
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right, which is how we have been flashign kernels to root it.

HTC is a joke.

Heads up, guys.
Ive had this phone for about 3 weeks now. I keep it in a case when I am out and about, and I usually take it out when I am home. So I get home a couple of days ago and I noticed the 'C' on the back fell out.
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So I contact HTC about it, and they basically tell me I have 3 options.
1. Send my phone in to get repaired, which means I would be without a phone for an extended time, and I cannot do this. As a Systems Admin, even one missed phone call would be a major problem.
2. I pay $19, and they send me a box, and I send them my phone back and they send me a new one after they 'check it out'. Again, cannot be without the handset
3. They put a hold on my account of $599.99 for about 2 weeks, send me a new one and the hold will drop off after they receive the defective unit AND AFTER someone looks at it. Thats not very feasible.
So now, I have a phone with a missing C, which irks me. I paid $600+ for this phone outright, and I would expect better options than this. Maybe thats why HTC's reputation is so poor.

trill12 said:
Heads up, guys.
Ive had this phone for about 3 weeks now. I keep it in a case when I am out and about, and I usually take it out when I am home. So I get home a couple of days ago and I noticed the 'C' on the back fell out.
So I contact HTC about it, and they basically tell me I have 3 options.
1. Send my phone in to get repaired, which means I would be without a phone for an extended time, and I cannot do this. As a Systems Admin, even one missed phone call would be a major problem.
2. I pay $19, and they send me a box, and I send them my phone back and they send me a new one after they 'check it out'. Again, cannot be without the handset
3. They put a hold on my account of $599.99 for about 2 weeks, send me a new one and the hold will drop off after they receive the defective unit AND AFTER someone looks at it. Thats not very feasible.
So now, I have a phone with a missing C, which irks me. I paid $600+ for this phone outright, and I would expect better options than this. Maybe thats why HTC's reputation is so poor.
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Those all sound like normal options to me. Any time I've ever gotten a warranty replacement item from any company they put a hold on a credit card for the price of the item. If they don't you've got a $600 device and they've got no way to get you to send in the old one. The charge isn't actually applied to the account, it will be in a pending state until they get the defective device.
My wife goes through this a few times a year with her insulin pump. They put a $3500 pending charge on a card until they get the old device back. Just do the advanced replacement and move on.

Why not go through Verizon? They should have some in Stock
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I agree with post above try through Verizon. Otherwise those all sound acceptable. May not be ideal under some circumstances but those sound fine.
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A joke?
Seriously man, what do you expect them to do lol. I mean things happen and they offered numerous options to make it right.
Aside from them sending you a letter and glue that is....

If we had loads of posts about the letters falling out maybe it would be a joke. As it is this is the first time I've heard of this happening on an M8. No product in the world will come off the line with 100% of them 100% perfect. Their options for you sound pretty reasonable. I agree with the others though; I'd go to Verizon and see what they'll do for you first.

Don't you mean HT is a joke? Sorry, couldn't resist.
As the others said, it can happen. The phone is machined out of a single piece of metal, and then adhesive is used to hold in the letters. Maybe someone was light on sleep when your phone passed through and didn't apply enough. The advance replacement is the best way to go in order to avoid downtime, provided that the phone is new. If it would be a refurb, then just go through Verizon and get it taken care of in advance without the CC hold.

If you can't live without it, just leave it in the case... Duh.

No offense but your post is really pretentious. You can't expect HTC to bend over backwards becaues you are missing a C, a purely cosmetic defect that isn't even facing you most of the time. I think having the hold on your account is totally acceptable, it won't even actually charge you.

This thread is a joke. HTC has one of the best customer service I've seen. They aren't going to give you a 700 dollar device for free. They need some reassurance that you won't "accidentally" lose it trying to return it just like how some people had "defective" S4's just to get an older firmware.
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eikast said:
Why not go through Verizon? They should have some in Stock
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Not everyone buys subsidized from VZW, therefore going to them isn't an option.
Unrelated/related - Moto plays the same game. They do not care about the end user not having a phone for a period of time.

If you think that is bad customer service try dealing with Samsung

mtoomey79 said:
Not everyone buys subsidized from VZW, therefore going to them isn't an option.
Unrelated/related - Moto plays the same game. They do not care about the end user not having a phone for a period of time.
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I bought my phone upfront. It doesn't really matter. Verizon will bend over and help you out. I once got a phone off Amazon mobile and Verizon had no problems replacing that phone 8 months down the road. Sure, Verizon can be evil when it comes to ruining our phones, but they'll bend over to replace your phone. Even it you bought it off ebay or whatever, the phone comes with one year warranty and Verizon will assist you.
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I'm sorry to hear that about the C on the back of your phone falling off. Taking a look at my glacial silver m8, my HTC letters on the back almost apart to look like they are etched in. I don't think anyone with a silver m8 is going to have this issue.

trill12 said:
Heads up, guys.
Ive had this phone for about 3 weeks now. I keep it in a case when I am out and about, and I usually take it out when I am home. So I get home a couple of days ago and I noticed the 'C' on the back fell out.
So I contact HTC about it, and they basically tell me I have 3 options.
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Honestly man, and please dont take this "the wrong way..."
But your a SysAdmin and you dont understand the RMA process?
Maybe I dont understand what a Sys Admin is... But I thought you guys used to RMA stuff that goes bad.
Those options are all legit to me. I RMA stuff all the time and these are pretty standard options.
Hell, I even have High end Asus boards that need RMA from time to time and the give me the same as HTC has given you.

mtoomey79 said:
Not everyone buys subsidized from VZW, therefore going to them isn't an option.
Unrelated/related - Moto plays the same game. They do not care about the end user not having a phone for a period of time.
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B/S. I never buy subsidised phones via VZW (well maybe once in a while)...
Most of the time I buy like new from Swappa or brand new from VZW... and VZW will still take care of me regardless if its new or not.
I also have the Insurance package though... So I am not sure if that makes a diff?
But eitherway... VZW has never said "no" to me...

Yeah I don't know what you expect them to do bud. They're not going to wipe your ass for you too. These are normal options that you get from any company and like others have said, why not go through Verizon?
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123421342 said:
No offense but your post is really pretentious. You can't expect HTC to bend over backwards becaues you are missing a C, a purely cosmetic defect that isn't even facing you most of the time. I think having the hold on your account is totally acceptable, it won't even actually charge you.
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This + this +
I'm sorry the world doesn't revolve around you. The world is an unfair place. It would be an inconvenience to any one on here to not have their phone. As a Sys Admin, maybe talk to your employer about getting you a dedicated secondary line as a failover, you know - because of the doomsday scenario of missing one call.
So you can either start there, create a silly post, or take one of the very viable options an outstanding company offered you.
Crimsonshadow774 said:
Yeah I don't know what you expect them to do bud. They're not going to wipe your ass for you too. These are normal options that you get from any company and like others have said, why not go through Verizon?
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richii0207 said:
This thread is a joke. HTC has one of the best customer service I've seen. They aren't going to give you a 700 dollar device for free. They need some reassurance that you won't "accidentally" lose it trying to return it just like how some people had "defective" S4's just to get an older firmware.
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I resemble that remark. It was a legit warranty claim though.
S4 + MDK + ROOT/Unlocked bootloader + CM11 - - Medicore device to excellent device.

scrosler said:
B/S. I never buy subsidised phones via VZW (well maybe once in a while)...
Most of the time I buy like new from Swappa or brand new from VZW... and VZW will still take care of me regardless if its new or not.
I also have the Insurance package though... So I am not sure if that makes a diff?
But eitherway... VZW has never said "no" to me...
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The warranty is intact even if you buy full price. I had to swap my non-contract M7 when the battery overheated and died. The phone rep couldn't stop apologizing and actually credited me for 3 days of service although I was only down for 1 thanks to overnight delivery.
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[Q] Replaced motherboard, now it's not charging!

Hey everybody! As the title says, I replaced the motherboard on my SM-G920V with one from my wife's old S6 (also 920v). She thought it'd be fun to throw it at me when she was angry, and shattered both front and back glass. BUT ANYWAY... After I finished installing everything how it's supposed to be, I started it up and was so happy to have my S6 back to OE2! My only issue now is that it won't charge, yet will recognize a charger. I haven't been able to connect it to a computer, because mine was blessed with a lovely RootKit/netbot that took over every aspect of my machine. So if any of my hardware people could help me out, that'd be great! What could I have done wrong?!

Maybe just replace the charging port and everything will be right. good job on switching the motherboard, it is really hard to do anything with this phone, I just sent it to samsung when my touch wasn't working, eventually paid 40$ but screen is like 300$ , they said my touch connection to the motherboard was bad. Anyway, I recommend you to send your phone to there or switch alone your charging port, good luck

What was your reason for changing the motherboard on your phone?
Sometimes you have to match the right Rev.# Hardware for the charging port. So basically change out the USB pcb board with the one in your wife's phone and check does that work.
To fix your rootkit portable superanti spyware software or kaspersky. Easy fix...

bahmonkeys said:
What was your reason for changing the motherboard on your phone?
Sometimes you have to match the right Rev.# Hardware for the charging port. So basically change out the USB pcb board with the one in your wife's phone and check does that work.
To fix your rootkit portable superanti spyware software or kaspersky. Easy fix...
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My reasoning was simple, and purely justifiable: ROOT! Mine did the upgrade with the patches, so I lost root. I figured "Why not?!" I'm pretty good with computer hardware, so I figured I'd try my luck with phones. I will definitely try that when I get home from work, thank you!
And as far as the RootKit, I tried a couple things, but I think it took over my flash drives too. I'm definitely gonna get the machines (yes, all 3 of my machines got it) repaired, but I have more important things right now. Like my phones and my new-ish baby and food. Can't forget food.
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snap-your-toes said:
I'm pretty good with computer hardware, so I figured I'd try my luck with phones.
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Apparently not good enough.
Lol

krelvinaz said:
Apparently not good enough.
Lol
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Apparently...but she turned on and everything else is in proper order. So...better than most!
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snap-your-toes said:
Apparently...but she turned on and everything else is in proper order. So...better than most!
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Let me know if you were able to fix this, my galaxy S6 edge is not charging anymore, only slow charging (usb charging speed) which takes more than 6 hours for a full charge, i even tried some replacement usb boards and they didn't fix the issue, so i don't know what to do anymore, and i don't want to send it to samsung.

juanyunis said:
Let me know if you were able to fix this, my galaxy S6 edge is not charging anymore, only slow charging (usb charging speed) which takes more than 6 hours for a full charge, i even tried some replacement usb boards and they didn't fix the issue, so i don't know what to do anymore, and i don't want to send it to samsung.
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Did you try chnaging the USB cables, chargers etc. Also sometimes dust on the USB port can cause a loss of connection. This is a old trick you could try and still works very well. Get an old toothbrush (make sure its clean and dry) and brush any dirt off the USB port connection
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snap-your-toes said:
My reasoning was simple, and purely justifiable: ROOT! Mine did the upgrade with the patches, so I lost root. I figured "Why not?!" I'm pretty good with computer hardware, so I figured I'd try my luck with phones. I will definitely try that when I get home from work, thank you!
And as far as the RootKit, I tried a couple things, but I think it took over my flash drives too. I'm definitely gonna get the machines (yes, all 3 of my machines got it) repaired, but I have more important things right now. Like my phones and my new-ish baby and food. Can't forget food.
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I still don't understand why you changed the motherboard. Could you explain!? You trying to say that your (original) phone upgraded to 5.1.1 and you lost root? So you decided to change the motherboard.*
Did you open both phones and see if the USB motherboard is a different version on either phone.
As I said with the rootkit download superanti spyware portable or kaspersky will fix everything. Easy!!
If you need a hand with that rootkit I will help you

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I still don't understand why you changed the motherboard. Could you explain!? You trying to say that your (original) phone upgraded to 5.1.1 and you lost root? So you decided to change the motherboard.*
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It did the upgrade to the patched 5.0.2 and snatched root away from me. I had my wife's broken one laying in a drawer, so I figured I'd try swapping.
bahmonkeys said:
Did you open both phones and see if the USB motherboard is a different version on either phone.
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Yes, I did. And they are completely different. But in looking at my original, I snapped the ribbon connecter. Whoops. So them I thought about all the stuff that on the back panel (see image). So, what i ended up doing, was a swapping out everything that connected to the motherboard from the back panel. Power button, Volume buttons, and the speaker/mic hardware. And I'm proud to say, IT WORKED!!!!!
So, thank you for pointing that out to me. I really do appreciate it.
bahmonkeys said:
If you need a hand with that rootkit I will help you
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I appreciate this as well. If I need some help with it, I know who to contact.

You upgraded your original phone? As in you got a custom ROM which was pre-rooted? Is that what you mean? This still doesn't explain why you would change your original motherboard with your wife's one. I still don't understand why you would change motherboards.
Why didn't you just Flash TWRP and respected BL and modem for your phone. Then Flash a 5.1.1 Rom for your phone. Android version 5.1.1 seems to have solved all the problems that 5.0.2 has. You wouldn't have needed to change any motherboard then.
So everything is working now that's good.

bahmonkeys said:
You upgraded your original phone? As in you got a custom ROM which was pre-rooted? Is that what you mean? This still doesn't explain why you would change your original motherboard with your wife's one. I still don't understand why you would change motherboards.
Why didn't you just Flash TWRP and respected BL and modem for your phone. Then Flash a 5.1.1 Rom for your phone. Android version 5.1.1 seems to have solved all the problems that 5.0.2 has. You wouldn't have needed to change any motherboard then.
So everything is working now that's good.
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The Verizon bootloader is locked, first off. And second, the patched 5.0.2 that they released OTA made it to where you can't downgrade. The original 5.0.2 was rootable. Not the patched version. Anyways, problem was solved. I'm working on my laptop's issues now.
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