Audio jack and at&t replacement question. - HTC Inspire 4G

Hello guys, my inspire's audio jack is nearly shot. The music is crackly and it stops and skips. I know its not my beats or the cable. I was wondering if i unrooted my inspire and walked into an at&t service center if they would replace it with a refurb. I bought it the month it came out and i have no insurance on it. Any thoughts?
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I don't think most stores carry the refurbs. You would have to call ATT support for that. But as long as the phone does not look physically abused on the outside I would say you stand a good chance getting it exchanged. What have you got to lose?

Agoattamer said:
I don't think most stores carry the refurbs. You would have to call ATT support for that. But as long as the phone does not look physically abused on the outside I would say you stand a good chance getting it exchanged. What have you got to lose?
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At&t has service centers.... That's where I'd go. But would they take it rooted?
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No, they will not take it w/modified firmware.

Tx Redneck said:
No, they will not take it w/modified firmware.
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So if I unroot it i will be fine? If so can someone point me to an unrooting guide?

You have to install an unrooted stock ROM and return the phone to s-on. Advanced Ace Hack Kit will do what you want.

Irish Enigma said:
Hello guys, my inspire's audio jack is nearly shot. The music is crackly and it stops and skips. I know its not my beats or the cable. I was wondering if i unrooted my inspire and walked into an at&t service center if they would replace it with a refurb. I bought it the month it came out and i have no insurance on it. Any thoughts?
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As long as you return it to stock they'll replace it, they did it with mine once before
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Nick281051 said:
As long as you return it to stock they'll replace it, they did it with mine once before
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Nice thanks.

The past three times I've had phones replaced, I've called ATT. They send you a replacement phone in 2-3 days and you have 2 weeks to send back your old one. I've never been to a service center, because I don't want to give them an opportunity to reject my phone on the spot (in case of scratches or scuffs, etc).
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Getting a refurbished tb

Having a speakerphone issue outside 14 days getting a refurbished phone super po.
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thunderboltglass said:
Having a speakerphone issue outside 14 days getting a refurbished phone super po.
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ok? Pointless thread
Indeed I was venting. But has anyone received a refurbed bolt if so what's the build quality like.
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thunderboltglass said:
Indeed I was venting. But has anyone received a refurbed bolt if so what's the build quality like.
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looks like when you first bought it :0
Lol
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Just read your other topic you are replacing your phone cause of an echo? Hmm sometimes I hear an echo on Xbox live I'm gong to go return that.
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miketoasty said:
Hmm sometimes I hear an echo on Xbox live I'm gong to go return that.
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+1ol
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If you can read I am not the on hearing the echo. Is the person on the other end hearing themself echo when I have it on speakerphone. They say it sounds horrid and it was tested at Verizon they said it sounds terrible.
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you dont need to get a referb. if you go to a corporate store theyll switch you out right there on the spot.
magicriggs said:
you dont need to get a referb. if you go to a corporate store theyll switch you out right there on the spot.
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if you are outside your return window, they will refer you to get a replacement sent to you or you can call 611 and talk to a data tech support person and they will send you a replacement, but the stores will not replace it on the spot. they prob would if you *****ed and moaned for 2 hrs straight just to get you to leave... but their policy is to have a replacement mailed to you
magneticzero said:
if you are outside your return window, they will refer you to get a replacement sent to you or you can call 611 and talk to a data tech support person and they will send you a replacement, but the stores will not replace it on the spot. they prob would if you *****ed and moaned for 2 hrs straight just to get you to leave... but their policy is to have a replacement mailed to you
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I find being either a complete and total ****(which comes naturally to me) or knowing someone that works there solves the two hour problem. haha. I got an upgrade once when my phone died and wasnt insured. Didnt have to renew my contract or anything but walked out of there with a new phone. Granted, I cant go back to that specific store anymore, but I still got my way. haha.
magneticzero said:
if you are outside your return window, they will refer you to get a replacement sent to you or you can call 611 and talk to a data tech support person and they will send you a replacement, but the stores will not replace it on the spot. they prob would if you *****ed and moaned for 2 hrs straight just to get you to leave... but their policy is to have a replacement mailed to you
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That is not correct. A Corporate store will exchange the phone outright, if they have it in stock.
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That is not correct. A Corporate store will exchange the phone outright, if they have it in stock.
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Probably just depends on who you speak to. I was in a corporate store yesterday and they told me they would not exchange it outside of the return window, and that I would have to wait for one in the mail. They had it in stock and everything, just wouldn't do it.
Same story. But the good news is when talking to them on the phone they said since the phone is only 3 weeks old that there are no refurbs yet just new factory replacement new phone just no box and battery and mem card. I'll wait till Monday and post if its new or and obvious shi**y refurb.
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Well not that it matters as I'm pretty sure that this thread is dead, but I received my replacement today. The phone is in great shape no speakerphone issue, no dead pixels, all buttons are perfect. So anyone that has to get a CLN device don't panic it may be better than out of the box.
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I was going to say the phone has only been out like what 3 weeks, even if it was refurbished I'm sure it wouldn't be beat to death.
I'd be willing to bet my own TBolt that you will not receive a refurbished device. It will be just the handset. No battery, SDcard, etc. I have never seen a refurbished phone actually be refurbished. They purchase devices w/o the packaging and included accessories from manufacturer's. If you choose to purchase a refurb, then you get sent an actual refurb but replacements are new 99.9% of the time. My fiancee was just outside our 14 days and needed her incredible replaced. They sent a brand new "refurb" and offered me $100 off my bill since technically I paid for a new device and received a "refurbished" unit. So basically she got a new dinc for free. Not to mention the TB is so new they wouldn't even have refurbs yet. Don't get upset till you get the device, I guarantee you will be happy with it.
BTW, for those arguing over the return policy. They will refer you to a repair center for an exchange. If your in your 14 day period however, you hold the power to either get an exchange or cancel out right so they will usually do the exchange rather than risk you getting pissed and returning the phone and canceling your contract. They'll make it as if their doing you a favor but in reality you are in charge during the first 14 days.
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Well not that it matters as I'm pretty sure that this thread is dead, but I received my replacement today. The phone is in great shape no speakerphone issue, no dead pixels, all buttons are perfect. So anyone that has to get a CLN device don't panic it may be better than out of the box.
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Did it comenwithout the battery cover? Just curious. Thanks
Yes it came without a battery cover later that night though the plastic rubber piece at the bottom of the screen popped out lol. What a joke this phone is they are sending another I hate this spending money on a piece of junk. I do love the phone but UK glad I signed only a one year contract. I'm not even picky I don't care about dust under the screen or light bleed though. But really a malfunctioning speaker and this one falling apart give me a break.
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Cracked my screen on my inspire....

I got into a motorcycle accident and ended up cracking my screen on my inspire. I can still see everything but the glass is cracked. Is there any services where I can get it replaced? Thanks.
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Also the vibrator is noticeable weaker
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Send it to HTC. $150 is what I hear.
Check with your insurance company and add it to the claim they may or may not cover it but at least it will go against your deductible.
Do you have phone insurance with ATT its like a 120 deductible to get a new one. If not, from what I have been told its 150 to referb your phone through HTC
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Johnn_ares said:
Check with your insurance company and add it to the claim they may or may not cover it but at least it will go against your deductible.
Do you have phone insurance with ATT its like a 120 deductible to get a new one. If not, from what I have been told its 150 to referb your phone through HTC
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Well yes and no. With my captivate i had two claims within a month so they wont cover anything until it has been 12 months
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So there isn't like an outside service?
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Yes, just Google cell phone repair and find a place your comfortable with as always check reviews on there service, I would stay away from fleebay. Your handset insurance won't cover it but try your auto insurance on personal items or wasn't a claimable accident?
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Johnn_ares said:
Yes, just Google cell phone repair and find a place your comfortable with as always check reviews on there service, I would stay away from fleebay. Your handset insurance won't cover it but try your auto insurance on personal items or wasn't a claimable accident?
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the insurance company said all personal items will not be covered if they are not properly tied down to the motorcycle or secured. apperently my phone being in my backpack isnt "properly secured"
Aren't there any local cellphone shops around where you live? Here we got some small shops that can do that kind of repair for cheaper than what you can find online or e bay. Or if you're really into fixing stuff just get the digitizer on e bay and do it yourself, it isn't as hard as it looks.
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Aren't there any local cellphone shops around where you live? Here we got some small shops that can do that kind of repair for cheaper than what you can find online or e bay. Or if you're really into fixing stuff just get the digitizer on e bay and do it yourself, it isn't as hard as it looks.
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I know that's what I was thinking about. But I really don't wanna screw anything up right now
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Just google 'cell phone repair' in your area. I know a few in my area that do them on average from $50-$80 for a screen change.
IrishSmash said:
Just google 'cell phone repair' in your area. I know a few in my area that do them on average from $50-$80 for a screen change.
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Will do. Thanks!
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Sprint Nexus S Insurance Question

Hey everyone,
The lock button on my Nexus S 4g seems broken. It only registers after you press the button multiple times. This randomly started happening (ie: no bumps or drops prior to the issue starting). The button is doing the same when I boot into recovery, which leads me to believe it isn't a software/ROM issue.
That being said, I only have the $5 insurance from Sprint, not the $7 one, which only covers accidental damage, water damage, or theft. What should I do to get it fixed, short of buying a new phone?
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Are you still under warranty? You can claim on that
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I bought the phone on May 7th, 2011. Would you happen to know how long Sansung's warranty covers the phone?
Thanks
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gullu101 said:
I bought the phone on May 7th, 2011. Would you happen to know how long Sansung's warranty covers the phone?
Thanks
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It should be 1 year, just be sure to revert to stock and lock bootloader
You could also replace the button but that will void warranty and probably insurance as well
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Thanks, I'll do that.
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gullu101 said:
I bought the phone on May 7th, 2011. Would you happen to know how long Sansung's warranty covers the phone?
Thanks
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Contact Sprint to be sure ... And I would just replace mine myself if I were you ..
I did contact them and they said it wasn't covered under the $5 plan.
How hard would it be to replace it myself?
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gullu101 said:
I did contact them and they said it wasn't covered under the $5 plan.
How hard would it be to replace it myself?
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see the topic in ifixit ...
http://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/Nexus-S-Teardown/4365/1
It would be a nice weekend project ....
I'm considering just taking it in to a Sprint store after restoring to factory settings and saying I dropped it...that would be physical damage, right?
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I'm considering just taking it in to a Sprint store after restoring to factory settings and saying I dropped it...that would be physical damage, right?
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Physical damage means you've got to pay your deductible which I believe is $100.
jesusice said:
Physical damage means you've got to pay your deductible which I believe is $100.
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That sucks ... Man just R&R it and call it a day
Ended up just shipping it back to Samsung. Should get it back sometime next week :-/

HTC 4G Slide ringer/loud speaker

As title says I need replacement ringer for my 4g slide. Does anyone have any idea where to buy one? I checked ebay and some other pages and found nothing.
Tried RMA?
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What's RMA? I dont have warranty on the phone and I need new speaker,
krzysiek033 said:
What's RMA? I dont have warranty on the phone and I need new speaker,
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http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Return_merchandise_authorization
That's what rma means.
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Let me see what I can dig up in terms of spares, will reply in a few hours when I get to my pc
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no luck
Can only find earpiece. You should give t-mobile/htc a call and ask at how much they will repair it for you

So long..

So long fellow sensation lovers... Unfortunately I dropped my phone and shattered the screen.. when I called the insurance company the told me they don't support sensations but gave me a choice of a galaxy s2 or a HTC amaze...
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Don't get the Amaze! I bought it for my girlfriend since it had basically the same hardware as the Sensation, and I loved my Sensation. Completely difficult to do any kind of hacking or flashing, and there is NO development over in their dev threads next to some high school themers.
I guess I can't complain because I haven't/can't contribute to the development. But just a fair warning.
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Don't get the Amaze!
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Hope you enjoyed your stay here and better take the s2 its a great phone nice dev support as well
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droopypillow said:
So long fellow sensation lovers... Unfortunately I dropped my phone and shattered the screen.. when I called the insurance company the told me they don't support sensations but gave me a choice of a galaxy s2 or a HTC amaze...
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How long will it take to get the insurance replacement s2? How much is it costing you?
How did you shatter the screen? Was the phone dropped from a specific height? :laugh:
idtheftvictim said:
How long will it take to get the insurance replacement s2? How much is it costing you?
How did you shatter the screen? Was the phone dropped from a specific height? :laugh:
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It fell from waist height while trying to txt and walk and landed face down..lol. the claim cost me 100 bucks with overnight shipping..
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Best wishes hope you enjoy your new device. Strange they wont give another sensation, oh well, insurance is like that... Good luck to you dude..
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just wondering, what country are you from and what carrier
nikomo55 said:
just wondering, what country are you from and what carrier
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I'm in the US.. on T-Mobile
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droopypillow said:
I'm in the US.. on T-Mobile
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How was it 100? Insurance charges me 130 to replace a phone through insurance...
pottyvick said:
How was it 100? Insurance charges me 130 to replace a phone through insurance...
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Did you have premium handset protection?
that's strange.. im on t-mobile US as well and they sent me a sensation to cover for my mytouch 4g a few weeks ago.. they told me i could choose between mytouch 4g slide or sensation so of course i went with the sensation hope you enjoy your new device

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