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[Q] Is there a way to tell a replacement is refurbished?

Strangely, searching for refurbished returned no results.
I finally bit the bullet and am getting my G2x warranty replaced (I think $20 is almost a ripoff for a defective device but I understand they need to cover shipping and handling).
The rep said there was no guarantee of it being new or used, and more importantly, there was no way to tell. I'm pretty sure there is, doesn't the model number change, and if it does, where would I find that?

That would be the -DW vs the -DWP vin number things on the back of your phone under the battery cover, i believe.
Someone correct me if i am wrong

Idle if this will work but on my evo I go to the dialer and hit ##786# and if you scroll down it'll say reconditioned status
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patrick0823 said:
Idle if this will work but on my evo I go to the dialer and hit ##786# and if you scroll down it'll say reconditioned status
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Just tried it, I get code cancelled after a few seconds

Sorry idk if it would work but I figured it was worth a shot
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It won't show under the battery door or under the battery...both stickers will say DW, regardless of whether it's refurb or not. The easiest way that I'm aware of is to connect your phone to the LG software updater and let it read your phone info...it will tell you the model # correctly. Don't worry, there's absolutely no chance of bricking your phone by doing this. All you are doing is letting the software read the phone info.

I'll try that again, when I tried before it just crashed...
I guess in the end it doesn't matter too much, I'd just hate to replace my release day model with a refurbished release day model!

Most likely your replacement is refurbished. Not a big deal. Are I having issues with it?
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SIM Card Slot Pin Broken ):

Well I switched from an iPhone 4 to the Nexus S (Nexus S is better) but I used a micro-sim adaptor but when I took it out one day it took a pin with it. I called Samsung and they said they don't do repairs like that so where in Canada can I get this repaired? I would love any advice. Thanks!
- Ryan

Same crap happened to me. But I guess I got a little lucky cuz only half of the pin broke off, the other half I just bent up so it would touch the sim when it was put in. Worked for me. Idk if yours came off completely or partially like mine did
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malikadnanm said:
Same crap happened to me. But I guess I got a little lucky cuz only half of the pin broke off, the other half I just bent up so it would touch the sim when it was put in. Worked for me. Idk if yours came off completely or partially like mine did
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Well one of the pins is shorter and one is completely missing so I guess I was not as lucky as you haha. Do you think I could take it to somewhere like Best Buy and just pay to repair it? Or will I have to go to a speciality cell phone repair place?

Maybe try calling Samsung again that's f'ed up they can't repair there own product
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BrianDigital said:
Maybe try calling Samsung again that's f'ed up they can't repair there own product
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The person on the phone said as long as it's not physical damage they can fix it for free... which is ridiculous if you ask me because most people on this forum could fix any non-physical damage on the Nexus.
They told me to go to Rogers for some reason to get it repaired even though I said I got the phone as a gift and it was not from Rogers. I guess I'll try calling them again to see if I can get anyone more helpful.

RBSIS said:
The person on the phone said as long as it's not physical damage they can fix it for free... which is ridiculous if you ask me because most people on this forum could fix any non-physical damage on the Nexus.
They told me to go to Rogers for some reason to get it repaired even though I said I got the phone as a gift and it was not from Rogers. I guess I'll try calling them again to see if I can get anyone more helpful.
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I'd check Craigslist, there's always shops that do these kind of fixes. There's plenty here in Philly so I'm sure there're some where u are
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malikadnanm said:
I'd check Craigslist, there's always shops that do these kind of fixes. There's plenty here in Philly so I'm sure there're some where u are
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I looked and sent out a few emails, not as many shops as I would have thought. I'm going to go to Rogers tomorrow just to see if they do fix things like this. It will surprise me if they do.

RBSIS said:
I looked and sent out a few emails, not as many shops as I would have thought. I'm going to go to Rogers tomorrow just to see if they do fix things like this. It will surprise me if they do.
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Good luck man
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Sorry for the bump but I still have not found a solution to this and I'm looking for any suggestions.

This is probably your best option right now:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=985733
Other than that, don't think anyone was able to find any replacement unit online.

RBSIS said:
The person on the phone said as long as it's not physical damage they can fix it for free... which is ridiculous if you ask me because most people on this forum could fix any non-physical damage on the Nexus.
They told me to go to Rogers for some reason to get it repaired even though I said I got the phone as a gift and it was not from Rogers. I guess I'll try calling them again to see if I can get anyone more helpful.
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Lol yeah non physical damage so they will hard reset your phone for free. That sucks man
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Well after a long time of playing with it I manage to get the phone to read my sim by putting strips of tin foil on the contacts on the sim card. Disappoints me that I have to do this though and now the phone has no resale value.

I just got mine spoiled after returning from a holiday I've tried putting the copper thing back in place and slotting it back but it doesn't work. Now i have to wait till tomorrow to call Samsung support in hope that they will fix it if i pay money because my device has no warranty because it is from Australia and i'm using it in Singapore. Will they accept it to fix it if i pay for the repair?
And can anyone who used aluminium foil or anything to make it work post photos or videos on how to do it? I have no experience in soldering and stuff (15 years old) and i dont know how much foil to put there. Please help me!

RBSIS said:
Well after a long time of playing with it I manage to get the phone to read my sim by putting strips of tin foil on the contacts on the sim card. Disappoints me that I have to do this though and now the phone has no resale value.
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Could you please post a video of how you put the strips in? or photos please. I have no idea how much to use and how to place them

yup! i agree plz post photos that we can help

I had similar problem with my Nexus S. I just went to Carphonewarehouse and told them that my sim is not being registering. They have fixed it for free but it took nearly 3 week.

Sent mine to samsung on monday 21st. he said 1-3 days so tomorrow will be the 3rd day which is the 24th. Hope i receive the call to collect it tomorrow. I miss my nexus

RBSIS said:
The person on the phone said as long as it's not physical damage they can fix it for free... which is ridiculous if you ask me because most people on this forum could fix any non-physical damage on the Nexus.
They told me to go to Rogers for some reason to get it repaired even though I said I got the phone as a gift and it was not from Rogers. I guess I'll try calling them again to see if I can get anyone more helpful.
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Your post is kind of contradictory. You say they wont fix it for free. That suggests that YES they will fix it, but not for free. Which makes total sense, since you physically broke the phone yourself. That's not covered under warranty.
But then you go on to say they told you to talk to Rogers. Your post is very confusing.
Rogers is a carrier. If you have some sort of damage plan or replacement coverage they may help you. Otherwise, at best, they're just going to send it Samsung in the first place. More likely, they won't touch it.
Your options are to try to repair it yourself, try a local shop, or try Samsung again. I seriously doubt that they wouldn't repair it, for $$$.
Or get a 3rd party warranty. Although, that would be pretty unethical and possibly illegal, filing a claim for damage that occurred before you signed up for the plan.

shockem said:
Sent mine to samsung on monday 21st. he said 1-3 days so tomorrow will be the 3rd day which is the 24th. Hope i receive the call to collect it tomorrow. I miss my nexus
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Did you get your phone repaired?
I am in the same boat buy I gave my phone to a local cell phone repair shop in toronto. its been two months and they still are looking around for the replacement part. I think i am gonna take the phone back and just try to sell it off

forpulse said:
Did you get your phone repaired?
I am in the same boat buy I gave my phone to a local cell phone repair shop in toronto. its been two months and they still are looking around for the replacement part. I think i am gonna take the phone back and just try to sell it off
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Yeap they got it repaired within a week!

How hard would it be

How hard would it be to replace the charging port on the phone? Mine is on the brink of death and a whole new phone isnt exactly in the card right now so I thought about just replacing the charging port, but I dont know what all would go into it.
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I'm not sure about replacing but have you thought about buying an extra battery that comes with a charger for just the battery so you just switch out the battery when it dies. I got mine for like $15 on eBay
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For sixty bucks plus shipping you can send it in for repair.
http://www.stlouiscellphonerepair.com/sam-vibrant4g-charging-port-repair.html

Replacing it wouldn't be that hard for someone with some skills with small electronics. If you or a friend have those skills should be pretty painless. If not use that link that eellio sent you or find a repair shop in your area.

falcons2 said:
I'm not sure about replacing but have you thought about buying an extra battery that comes with a charger for just the battery so you just switch out the battery when it dies. I got mine for like $15 on eBay
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eollie said:
For sixty bucks plus shipping you can send it in for repair.
http://www.stlouiscellphonerepair.com/sam-vibrant4g-charging-port-repair.html
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thanks for the link eollie but i think i'll go with falcon's idea adn just snag a battery and charger. or if i can find someone with good enough soldering skills that i trust, i'll try to fix it.
i'm on the phone right now trying to see if i can get it replaced under insurance, we'll see how that goes

I thought about telling about an external charger but that wont help you with hooking your phone to the computer......same port :-/.....and if its going bad.....

Shortbus-Driver said:
I thought about telling about an external charger but that wont help you with hooking your phone to the computer......same port :-/.....and if its going bad.....
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That was my reason for looking to get it fixed. I have pretty good soldering skills and I woulndt attempt it.
Juls if they will warranty it I would go that route. I figured it was out of warranty.
Side note, has anybody attempted to get mobile odin ported to the sgs4g? That would do away with the need for a cable.

The mobile Odin will only work if you don't Odin back to a non rooted stock.....must have root to use it .....I looked into it and will eventually let it run its 30 min long log to hand in for a request for our device

Juls, here's the eBay link for the batteries. These are the same ones I bought a few months ago
http://www.ebay.com/itm/2x-1800mAh-...-Galaxy-S-II-Epic-4G-Touch-D710-/250947190241
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I just went with the warranty. Thats $130 that I wont see again.... Im assuming its a phone problem anyway and if I keep the new one cherry (I hope im not the only one that uses that phrase) , ill turn around and sell it when my contract is up and I upgrade
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If you went with insurance I hope you told them you lost phone? By doing this it allows you to keep your phone for parts or even use it as a tester phone so you can try to flash risky stuff without worrying about being left with a dead device you will have spare. Hope you understand what I'm saying. If you say phone has problem you pay 130 and ship back your phone to them. If you already told them there was an issue and they want phone back wait a day call them back and say the phone is now lost
NOT stolen this way the phone can't be locked out hope this helped
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anoymonos said:
If you went with insurance I hope you told them you lost phone? By doing this it allows you to keep your phone for parts or even use it as a tester phone so you can try to flash risky stuff without worrying about being left with a dead device you will have spare. Hope you understand what I'm saying. If you say phone has problem you pay 130 and ship back your phone to them. If you already told them there was an issue and they want phone back wait a day call them back and say the phone is now lost
NOT stolen this way the phone can't be locked out hope this helped
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Does that really work though? Like calling them after I get the new one?
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I have not tried after I received the phone but have called a day after I put in claim and no problems. It's worth a shot I mean it could really happen. I always tell them I lost it why should I pay 130 to give my phone away and then they fix cheap and sell it high. Even if the device is broken there are still good parts that you or someone else could use
Side note you can put old phone on ebay and probably get at least 100 dollars to help cover the insurance cost.
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Juls317 said:
Does that really work though? Like calling them after I get the new one?
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Technically its fraud. And insurance fraud at that.

eollie said:
Technically its fraud. And insurance fraud at that.
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Yeahhh I figured that out after :banghead:
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eollie said:
Technically its fraud. And insurance fraud at that.
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I should of seen that coming. But who is screwing who, as phone company charges 600 for device then they require a 2 year contract and phone is only warrantied for one year so you buy insurance at 10 a month for 24 months another 240 we are now at 840 plus when phone breaks you pay another 130 for a grand total of 970, and you get a refurbished device. Do what you want. I am not condoning fraud but for that price I'm keeping my original phone. Ins company are nothing but legal scam artists
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anoymonos said:
I should of seen that coming. But who is screwing who, as phone company charges 600 for device then they require a 2 year contract and phone is only warrantied for one year so you buy insurance at 10 a month for 24 months another 240 we are now at 840 plus when phone breaks you pay another 130 for a grand total of 970, and you get a refurbished device. Do what you want. I am not condoning fraud but for that price I'm keeping my original phone. Ins company are nothing but legal scam artists
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If you pay 600 bucks for a device on contract then you are doing it wrong. I paid right at 400 for the phone and car dock OUT of contract.
I understand what your saying, however it is insurance fraud. I disagree with people doing this and will speak up every time. Plus Im sure your comment and my replies will be reported to a mod and get this thread either locked or them removed. Because xda doesnt condone this and doenst allow these type of conversations.
Food for thought, if you are caught doing this it can also cause you to be non insurable as well as criminal charges or for however long the insurance company feels necessary to report you as a risk for fraudulent claims when attempting to get insurance in the future.

eollie said:
If you pay 600 bucks for a device on contract then you are doing it wrong. I paid right at 400 for the phone and car dock OUT of contract.
I understand what your saying, however it is insurance fraud. I disagree with people doing this and will speak up every time. Plus Im sure your comment and my replies will be reported to a mod and get this thread either locked or them removed. Because xda doesnt condone this and doenst allow these type of conversations.
Food for thought, if you are caught doing this it can also cause you to be non insurable as well as criminal charges or for however long the insurance company feels necessary to report you as a risk for fraudulent claims when attempting to get insurance in the future.
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I agree with you and understand where you are coming from, but it makes me wonder...
If you were to flash your device and hard brick it, and you have insurance. Would you call Tmobile and say "I rooted my phone and was attempting to load third party firmware on it when I messed up and my device will no longer turn on."?
Or would you simply say your device does not turn on anymore?

jigglynuts said:
I agree with you and understand where you are coming from, but it makes me wonder...
If you were to flash your device and hard brick it, and you have insurance. Would you call Tmobile and say "I rooted my phone and was attempting to load third party firmware on it when I messed up and my device will no longer turn on."?
Or would you simply say your device does not turn on anymore?
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I sat for three days with a semi hard bricked Droid X that I got the day after they released. I was about to buy a new phone when moto's version of odin was leaked and I was able to restore it. I also thought my Optimus V was beyond restoration and after hours and hours of tinkering got it back alive. I had paid for insurance from best buy and thought about using it but personally I couldnt do it.
So to answer I wouldnt even call them. I would start saving to replace the phone. I broke it I have to eat it.

Those numbers were meant to be general speaking but that is just my opinion I'm done with this topic
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phone question

Hopefully someone will know.
I lost my phone and made a claim for a new one through the insurance I pay for with my plan. I later found my old phone and the screen is cracked but it still works.
Since I claimed my old phone as lost, can I sell it or does the IMEI number cause any issues for the person who purchases it? If so I may just opt to sell for parts only.
Thanks

spiderj said:
Hopefully someone will know.
I lost my phone and made a claim for a new one through the insurance I pay for with my plan. I later found my old phone and the screen is cracked but it still works.
Since I claimed my old phone as lost, can I sell it or does the IMEI number cause any issues for the person who purchases it? If so I may just opt to sell for parts only.
Thanks
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the old phone's IMEI has been blocked from Verizon's network. It would be a misrepresentation/fraud to sell it without disclosing that.

bobloblaw1 said:
the old phone's IMEI has been blocked from Verizon's network. It would be a misrepresentation/fraud to sell it without disclosing that.
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Thanks! I may just sell it for parts then.

spiderj said:
Thanks! I may just sell it for parts then.
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You can sell it for parts or you can just sell the whole phone with the bad ESN. Some people will find some way to flash it to work on cricket or something along those lines.

spiderj said:
Hopefully someone will know.
I lost my phone and made a claim for a new one through the insurance I pay for with my plan. I later found my old phone and the screen is cracked but it still works.
Since I claimed my old phone as lost, can I sell it or does the IMEI number cause any issues for the person who purchases it? If so I may just opt to sell for parts only.
Thanks
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I'm looking for an lcd. I have a sprint versión of the gs3,and the screen is pretty bad.
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evolishesh said:
I'm looking for an lcd. I have a sprint versión of the gs3,and the screen is pretty bad.
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You are aware this phone has an led display right?
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SlimSnoopOS said:
You are aware this phone has an led display right?
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Yes Sir!!

evolishesh said:
Yes Sir!!
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It is nearly impossible to take the screen off the frame of GS3 once it is applied.
You'll require a lot of heat, but with that kind of heat may damage the existing screen.

FYI TMO Users--You may not care!

Just saw this on TMO site
May not be important to anyone or old news--but anyway--
http://www.tmonews.com/2012/11/t-mobile-launches-black-htc-one-s-offers-web-only-special/

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Just saw this on TMO site
May not be important to anyone or old news--but anyway--
http://www.tmonews.com/2012/11/t-mobile-launches-black-htc-one-s-offers-web-only-special/
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As usual, the upgrade price is still $150 on my wife's line. Guess another call to retentions is in order...It's extremely annoying when long time customers who put up with T-Mobile's crap network always get the shaft on offers like this. And they wonder why there's so much churn in the customer base...it's the only way to get an upgrade in our broken phone subsidy based system.

el_smurfo said:
As usual, the upgrade price is still $150 on my wife's line. Guess another call to retentions is in order...It's extremely annoying when long time customers who put up with T-Mobile's crap network always get the shaft on offers like this. And they wonder why there's so much churn in the customer base...it's the only way to get an upgrade in our broken phone subsidy based system.
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I will be hard pressed to stay with TMO anyway--if they don't get 42mb in Dayton--

el_smurfo said:
As usual, the upgrade price is still $150 on my wife's line. Guess another call to retentions is in order...It's extremely annoying when long time customers who put up with T-Mobile's crap network always get the shaft on offers like this. And they wonder why there's so much churn in the customer base...it's the only way to get an upgrade in our broken phone subsidy based system.
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That's how I got my one s...so I'm sticking with em for now
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I'm ok with it because this means that replacement housings will start coming in black

Kamilr97 said:
I'm ok with it because this means that replacement housings will start coming in black
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Really now?
I guess I “lost my phone"
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Kamilr97 said:
I'm ok with it because this means that replacement housings will start coming in black
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To each, his own. I still prefer the grey.
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