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Well, I got my One X today, and the seal on the box was already broken and the phone was face down!
Did anyone else experience that?
Somebody had to put your sim card in. Didn't you notice the sim cutout in the box with it?
beaups said:
Somebody had to put your sim card in. Didn't you notice the sim cutout in the box with it?
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odd, they have always come with the simcard just in the box before. Also the big grey sticker on the back is stupid.
designgears said:
odd, they have always come with the simcard just in the box before. Also the big grey sticker on the back is stupid.
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Boxes are always open to insert sim into the phone itself.
Also, you can peel the sticker and put it away. It's mainly for inventory usage and ID.
designgears said:
odd, they have always come with the simcard just in the box before. Also the big grey sticker on the back is stupid.
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A lot of the phones in our inventory have no seals at all. I wouldn't worry about it.
Box was open and the phone was already on. I'm gonna do a factory reset just to make sure
This is why i always pick up my phone at the store
Then i can watch them open it and all the other assorted goodness that goes along with unboxing. My only complaint, no beats brand headphones.
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Then i can watch them open it and all the other assorted goodness that goes along with unboxing. My only complaint, no beats brand headphones.
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Those headphones are bad anyway. Anything by Beats you should avoid like the plague.
I'll be removing "beats" from this phone the second I can.
Got mine! And yes, it was on.
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Mine was powered on too. Also, the back bottom left side, right by the Mic, had a small smudge. I took it back to AT&T and made them switch it out. It was like pulling teeth.
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Artimus009 said:
Mine was powered on too. Also, the back bottom left side, right by the Mic, had a small smudge. I took it back to AT&T and made them switch it out. It was like pulling teeth.
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Lucky. I just went to 2 stores (have a dead pixel) and neither would let me exchange until Sunday. Total BS, because we all know they got them in the back. :/
Oh yeah, mine was opened as well, ordered no commitment, so there was no sim installed. Also had scuff marks on back, but was able to rub them off.
A manager could have swapped it out and changed the inventory the next day.
You can do almost anything in an AT&T if you're convincing enough w/ a manager.
And there's nothing wrong for exchanging them. You're buying a brand new phone, it should be in absolutely perfect condition. Every run of phones will have small numbers of units with imperfections. It's always worth exchanging them.
For anyone who buys it on the 6th, look it over closely. Before you even walk out of the door. Stand right in front of that rep and look it over closely with the screen on.
Extremely disappointed in the packaging. For one thing, I can put in my own card. But the outer box was almost double the size of the phone box (with no packing paper or bubble wrap to secure it)...which means it was bouncing around from Texas to Chicago. Works ok, but I hope it didn't loosen anything up.
Mine was open too. I was pretty disappointed about that.
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I didnt notice mine open, but the phone was not on and when I powered it on the battery was at 96%.
i really cant remember lol but i had to set it up, guess it was on, no worries
Phone seal was broken. SIM in. Phone came turned off and showed 1/2 battery
Mine was sealed but I purchased it off contract.
I purchased the phone as a family line upgrade, and I had to go from a SIM to microSIM. Yet, my box was sealed (but the uSIM was inside the phone). I guess someone put it in, and then applied the seal to the box
EDIT: The phone was switched off.
i ordered mine today for white 149.99! I hope it comes sealed, otherwise i'm storming into the att store for exchange ^_^
galaxy s3 looks like s**t so i'm going for htc!! love the design! dont need this s voice crap or lazy text to call crap
designgears i'm your fan since galaxy s1!
I just got it from Amazon. The first thing I thought when I got it was "wow, it's not even wrapped in plastic. someone can just open it without leaving any mark." I turned the box upside down to see what's underneath it, and there were two broken seals. They read "DO NOT ACCEPT IF SEAL IS BROKEN."
I opened the box and checked everything (without turning it on), but I was not able to find any flaw. I even saw an unboxing video on YouTube to compare, and everything seemed exactly the same.
So I have a choice to make: keep it or return it.
If I return it, I have to either wait until Monday to get it shipped or go to a store tomorrow. If I go to store, I end up spending more than $50 additionally due to tax.
If I keep it, well, I have it now.
Well I obviously wanted it as soon as possible, purchasing it on the day it became available. So I don't know what to do. Do you guys think it will be fine to just use it? I guess I can still return it any time (is it for a month for Amazon?) if it turns out to have any flaw, and because I really want to keep it, I feel like keeping it.
What do you guys think?
Well amazon do tend to break the seal to make sure everything is in there, happened to me a few times but as long as it works I don't bother with it. Zedomax had made some unboxing videos and his device also had seal broken but worked fine so if it works then I think you should be alright
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qnfauf said:
I just got it from Amazon. The first thing I thought when I got it was "wow, it's not even wrapped in plastic. someone can just open it without leaving any mark." I turned the box upside down to see what's underneath it, and there were two broken seals. They read "DO NOT ACCEPT IF SEAL IS BROKEN."
I opened the box and checked everything (without turning it on), but I was not able to find any flaw. I even saw an unboxing video on YouTube to compare, and everything seemed exactly the same.
So I have a choice to make: keep it or return it.
If I return it, I have to either wait until Monday to get it shipped or go to a store tomorrow. If I go to store, I end up spending more than $50 additionally due to tax.
If I keep it, well, I have it now.
Well I obviously wanted it as soon as possible, purchasing it on the day it became available. So I don't know what to do. Do you guys think it will be fine to just use it? I guess I can still return it any time (is it for a month for Amazon?) if it turns out to have any flaw, and because I really want to keep it, I feel like keeping it.
What do you guys think?
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Mine was the same, if that makes you feel better. Everything seems to be in order for me, too. Think I'll keep mine.
I did get a small ziploc that hold a small metal ring and several small black and white plastic rods, but haven't figured out their purpose, yet.
UltimateAnas said:
Well amazon do tend to break the seal to make sure everything is in there, happened to me a few times but as long as it works I don't bother with it. Zedomax had made some unboxing videos and his device also had seal broken but worked fine so if it works then I think you should be alright
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Thanks, I didn't know Amazon sometimes did that. I am going to use it.
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Mine was the same, if that makes you feel better. Everything seems to be in order for me, too. Think I'll keep mine.
I did get a small ziploc that hold a small metal ring and several small black and white plastic rods, but haven't figured out their purpose, yet.
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I see. It looks like they do it on purpose then. I also don't know what those ring and rods are for haha.
hchxoom said:
I did get a small ziploc that hold a small metal ring and several small black and white plastic rods, but haven't figured out their purpose, yet.
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The small ziploc seems to be delivered, I've seen it on several unboxing videos on Youtube.
I think it's containing replacement "tips" for the S-Pen, according to page 38 in this manual (in Swedish, but I think you get it anyway :fingers-crossed you can replace the tip on the S-Pen.
Edit: You can see the ziploc in this video - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f2LhHcbTsz0&feature=player_detailpage#t=46s
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The small ziploc seems to be delivered, I've seen it on several unboxing videos on Youtube.
I think it's containing replacement "tips" for the S-Pen, according to page 38 in this manual (in Swedish, but I think you get it anyway :fingers-crossed you can replace the tip on the S-Pen.
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Haha, I don't know Swedish, but you are definitely right.
yeah hes right. i actually tried to pull it out and i lost it haha, thank god they gave me 5 more!
I got mine at Best Buy for in-store pickup today and immediately noticed that 1 of the 2 seals was broken. Asked them to go get me another one and both seals on it were still intact. Not sure what's going on here, lol
aimfire72 said:
I got mine at Best Buy for in-store pickup today and immediately noticed that 1 of the 2 seals was broken. Asked them to go get me another one and both seals on it were still intact. Not sure what's going on here, lol
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VERY ODD indeed! Mine also purchased from Worst Buy had one of its two seals broken but everything was as new.
Why do you think this is?
Jumping in with a 'one of mine was broken from Amazon' as well. That's less of a problem for me than their new shipping company just leaving my tablet outside the door to my apartment. Apparently 'signing' is too much trouble for them. Never thought I'd miss UPS
My G'Note 10.1 came wrapped in the plastic. You can see in this video when I opened the tablet, but then again maybe because it's the 3G version.
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VERY ODD indeed! Mine also purchased from Worst Buy had one of its two seals broken but everything was as new.
Why do you think this is?
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I don't know, the girl working the pickup counter suggested it could've happened during shipping... I think more likely an employee started to open it and then changed his/her mind, lol
Could have been a demo....
I wouldn't worry too much about it. That happens sometimes on Amazon. I think they are checking to make sure the proper item is in the box.
As long as the tablet has all of its original protective plastic on it and functions properly it is likely unused.
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Please change the title of your post to lower case. There was no need to shout this. Thanks.
I returned the broken seal one to Amazon and they overnighted me a new one!! Seal was intact on the new one.
hchxoom said:
Mine was the same, if that makes you feel better. Everything seems to be in order for me, too. Think I'll keep mine.
I did get a small ziploc that hold a small metal ring and several small black and white plastic rods, but haven't figured out their purpose, yet.
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The ring is for you to tie York wire and the rubber stick is fir you to change the S Pen Lead .
Hey guys. I'm glad to be a member in the forum.
I just received my first tablet/android device; the grey 32 GB Note 10.1 from Amazon. It came in a plain cardboard box with no Amazon markings except for the text on the return label reading: "Amazon Fulfillment Services, 172 Trade St. Lexington, KY 40511" No packing slip and no padding/popcorn. The actual product box (slightly scuffed) had both product seals broken and says "16GB" on the lid's top in the lower left corner but the a white sticker on the side of the lid says 32GB.
Does any of the above sound strange? I think I'm going to return it unless you guys suggest otherwise.
Yes yes, I know we have had threads about it before, but what exactly is the bit that is flexing? The glass flexes, but is it the adhesive that connects it to the LCD or is it the whole body that is connected through the plastic clips. Since my warranty is bugged, and the ASUS guy had to tell me that with the unlocked bootloader, I get no warranty even if its not related to the software at all, like the screen. He said unlocking it actually roots the device. Well my friend, I am pretty sure you're wrong. But anyway, enough fuming about QC, we need to be productive and try to think of a fix, aside from opening it up. I am thinking if it is connected by adhesive, and that is what is flexing (I think it would be because for the plastic clips to just break suddenly seems a it ridiculous) would it be possible to maybe heat it up with a hair dryer and then press it back down until the adhesive sticks again? Just my thoughts, can't stand this clicking. Any other ideas?
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I,d actually open it if I new how. It just bugs me so much.
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Yes yes, I know we have had threads about it before, but what exactly is the bit that is flexing? The glass flexes, but is it the adhesive that connects it to the LCD or is it the whole body that is connected through the plastic clips. Since my warranty is bugged, and the ASUS guy had to tell me that with the unlocked bootloader, I get no warranty even if its not related to the software at all, like the screen. He said unlocking it actually roots the device. Well my friend, I am pretty sure you're wrong. But anyway, enough fuming about QC, we need to be productive and try to think of a fix, aside from opening it up. I am thinking if it is connected by adhesive, and that is what is flexing (I think it would be because for the plastic clips to just break suddenly seems a it ridiculous) would it be possible to maybe heat it up with a hair dryer and then press it back down until the adhesive sticks again? Just my thoughts, can't stand this clicking. Any other ideas?
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I have heard that leaving it in the sun until it gets pretty warm, and then putting a fairly heavy, flat object (a big art book, let's say) on it (while your tablet is lying on a blanket or something soft/smooth) may melt, re-attach the adhesive. If you do this, please be careful, lest you end up with a worse problem. And as always--I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE, blah, blah, blah.
Good luck!
OK, may actually try this today. Hope it all goes well:-\ I think to also add to my theory, it always seems better during the day, when its warmer. Or maybe it could be cos I have used it less.
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I tried it, not really too successful though. I don't think the pressure was applies to directly to the sport with the books, probably needs a clamp.
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I tried it, not really too successful though. I don't think the pressure was applies to directly to the sport with the books, probably needs a clamp.
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then try the clamp. maybe put a clamp on the opposite side too.
Don't think I have one the right sport of size
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Well now there seem to be enough give in it to allow for the glass to hit the LCD and make all the colours mix like on a desktop monitor, wondering if it been this bad is going to be able to damage the LCD.
I heated mine up with a blow dryer on low, folded up a paper towel many times so it was about the size of the screen border, then used a sandwich clip on top of the folded paper towel to apply pressure and avoid scratching. Result, seems better so far but I just finished the experiement. We'll see if it holds.
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I heated mine up with a blow dryer on low, folded up a paper towel many times so it was about the size of the screen border, then used a sandwich clip on top of the folded paper towel to apply pressure and avoid scratching. Result, seems better so far but I just finished the experiement. We'll see if it holds.
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keep us posted if it holds and really works.i might do the same to see if i can get rid of the clicking noise on the right bottom corner
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Guess we're back to the drawing board. It didn't hold but I have hope now. Maybe I will heat it up a little pore next time. I was pretty cautious and didn't heat it too much the first time. It's kinda nerve racking, why the hell do I have to do this in the 1st place! I don't want to return this one, it is my 4th from Best Buy. 1st had screen bleed, 2nd had no bleed but a loud vibrator that rattled, 3rd has worse bleed than 1st, 4th has a lifted screen on left side and creeks sometime when being picked up (I think it's the camera). If this were a cheap device I would accept flaws but for $500 I expect more!
I feel your pain. Everyone I show can notice the problem but say öh, its not that bad, live with it". Its really bad when you spend over $500, you expect a lot better.
Last night i was using my TF700 before i go bed i kinda hold it on the "ASUS" front branding..then i heard a click, the screen keep making the clicking sound every time i press on the last S on the asus name. that thing bothers me the whole night. my TF700 was 3 days old.
I went to best buy today 3pm and exchange it for another one...turns out i got a bad light bleeding above the home button. so i went back to best buy around 8pm to exchange again. the lady and another guy try to look where the light bleed coming out then ending up giving me an exchange with out giving me a hard time. I open the new tf700 inside bestbuy (in-front of the bestbuy employees) i tried to see if i got more bleeding..i still seeing the light bleed near the home button. decided to go home to see if i got worst light bleeding this time... since bestbuy store is pretty bright. I got home and YES i got the worst light bleeding of all the tf700 (3) i got. i will return the tf700 tomorrow or exchange it with IPAD 3.
Sucks that i just purchased 20ft HDMI and Slim case for the TF700. thats $40 of accessories. (both on the way to me)
I Love TF700 but im tired..LOL
The people at best buy are going to think I'm insane. I returned my clicking one, just to get one with bad screen bleed in the lower left hand corner again. I know bleedless units exist, I had one. It just clicked and the screen flexed. Between the 5 units (yes 5) that I've had, not one has gotten everything right. I would have gotten a Note by now but I have a dock that I want to take advantage of. Maybe I'll just sell.... This is ridiculous. I really just want a 100% working tf700.
I know too that theres a GOOD TF700 is out there... thats why im not settling for the 1 with flaw. I purchased the Note 10.1 last Aug.19 exchange it for tf700 the next day. that TF700 was GOOD until my son dropped it on a carpeted floor and then the TF700 showed some light bleeding so decide to get my money back the next day... purchased another TF700 which is the 1 that click--- Story ^ up there.
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I know too that theres a GOOD TF700 is out there... thats why im not settling for the 1 with flaw. I purchased the Note 10.1 last Aug.19 exchange it for tf700 the next day. that TF700 was GOOD until my son dropped it on a carpeted floor and then the TF700 showed some light bleeding so decide to get my money back the next day... purchased another TF700 which is the 1 that click--- Story ^ up there.
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Mine is perfect, from BestBuy in Boston. It is a Amethyst Grey 32GB C7 unit . What exact model/month are the ones you are reporting with problems? That could be a clue. Like, are they 64GB? Gold? C6?
All Gray, all C, all 32gb..... Got a new one that is pretty flawless so far, knock on wood. Took long enough. No clicks, no bleed, no flex. This is what all I wanted, geez.....
It's okay guys. I'm going to be exchanging my 700t, the 7th time now.
Good luck on #7, #6 was the keeper for me. Best Buy is pretty great about returns....
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All Gray, all C, all 32gb..... Got a new one that is pretty flawless so far, knock on wood. Took long enough. No clicks, no bleed, no flex. This is what all I wanted, geez.....
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Hmmm, there goes my theory...
Anyway, so happy you got a good one!
Hi there,
I've had a look but can't find any posts on this, search is temporarily disabled at the moment as well.....
Anyhoo, I've got an IMEI panel on the back of my N5 between the NEXUS and LG markings.
Does anyone know if these can come off? I have a buff rectangle with the IMEI number and a barcode which seems to be mounted on a larger black glossy rectangle.
I don't want to end up making the phone look crap, I assume they're stuck on.
Anyone any success in removing them? Not particularly a fan of it as it is.....
Thanks for any help!
Justin
Yes it comes off
Mine came off really easily and left no marks, and I have the white model
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Just to confirm it does come off , I have the black one and also thought this but simply pick at the right side (the tab bit) and it should come away from the back relatively easily and leave no mess, enjoy your clean back! .
Just taken mine off with no problems!
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Lol! Just came looking for an answer to this as well. Didnt want to mess up the back. Thanks all!
I was thinking the same thing! haha...I was pissed that none of the hands on videos showed the sticker and mine came with a sticker loll
just wondering for those who took the sticker off, do you have LG d820 under the sticker, with a glassy plastic finish?
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just wondering for those who took the sticker off, do you have LG d820 under the sticker, with a glassy plastic finish?
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You're supposed to peel that off as well.
dehsA said:
You're supposed to peel that off as well.
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hahaha omg it looked like it was apart of the device. i feel like a dumbass
well that sure was easy
Sorry for necroing, but for those who wonder, your IMEI tag is under the battery so removing that annoying sticker won't void your warranty or something like that. Peeled mine off easily.
I just got my Nexus 5 from Google yesterday. There is one thing odd about it. Here is a picture of the back:
The IMEI sticker looks all worn around the edges. I feel I can safely assume that is not right. It should be a solid black sticker. Did your phones come with a partially worn IMEI sticker? Makes me feel this phone is not brand new but a referb.
Please let me know what your sticker looked like.
Mine is mostly black, there is a small section of white, not sure if I wore it off (doubtful as it's in a case 99% of the time) or came that way. I doubt the sticker being white is from use, remember these are fairly new phones (Nov 2013), so if the sticker was that worn from use, you'd most likely see other evidence of heavy use on the phone.
I would discuss the issue with Google, they can provide a mfg date or will exchange it if you feel uncomfortable about the sticker.
the sticker from the back of my N5 had no black whatsoever. White sticker with black lettering and barcode. I don't know what the manufacture date of mine is, so couldn't tell you if I have a late or early model other than I just got it 3 weeks ago from T-Mobile.
Hi,
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Please let me know what your sticker looked like.
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Mine (Removed from my phone the first day):
just take it off, if there are no other signs of usage. If you find something else, you can easily exchange it I think.
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the sticker from the back of my N5 had no black whatsoever. White sticker with black lettering and barcode. I don't know what the manufacture date of mine is, so couldn't tell you if I have a late or early model other than I just got it 3 weeks ago from T-Mobile.
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Haven't seen the sticker since I peeled it off day one.
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Haven't seen the sticker since I peeled it off day one.
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Ha, yeah. I have a Tech21 bumper case and you could see the sticker through the back so I peeled it and stuck it on the box the N5 came in. Kinda stupid to have a sticker there.
well today in class i also had an issue with the vibrate being unreasonably weak. tot he point where i couldn't feel it in my pocket but also could not hear it while on a table in front of me, both in class and at a restaurant. never had that. then half the time it was nice and loud. i googled it and that is a known issue amongst some nexus 5's. when i mentioned that to the Google customer service rep, he immediately said RMA. so getting a new phone sent out.
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well today in class i also had an issue with the vibrate being unreasonably weak. tot he point where i couldn't feel it in my pocket but also could not hear it while on a table in front of me, both in class and at a restaurant. never had that. then half the time it was nice and loud. i googled it and that is a known issue amongst some nexus 5's. when i mentioned that to the Google customer service rep, he immediately said RMA. so getting a new phone sent out.
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Nice. BTW, I would remove the picture in the OP. It has your IMEI number in full.
aooga said:
Nice. BTW, I would remove the picture in the OP. It has your IMEI number in full.
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good point. it will only be my phone for a few more days but still. pic removed.
thanks.