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I got a free G2x from a buddy. phone's water damage stickers are red but he cant remember it ever getting soaked in water. He found the phone dead and then we noticed the stickers. the phone wont turn on and since I know LG or T-Mobile wont exchange it I figured id try to repair it myself. A friend told me that I should open it and clean the corrosion with some rubbing alcohol but I cant find any help online? Has anybody tried to do that to G2x or any phone for that matter? Any help would be appreciated
The phone is most likely dead..
I know I'm going to hear some **** for what I'm about to say but when has that ever stopped me.
I'm not going to give you specifics or tell you what I would do but those water damage indicators can be replaced. You can find them multiple places online. After you replace them, its up to you to decide what to do.
Have a good day.
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jrwingate6 said:
I know I'm going to hear some **** for what I'm about to say but when has that ever stopped me.
I'm not going to give you specifics or tell you what I would do but those water damage indicators can be replaced. You can find them multiple places online. After you replace them, its up to you to decide what to do.
Have a good day.
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That's smart
jrwingate6 said:
I know I'm going to hear some **** for what I'm about to say but when has that ever stopped me.
I'm not going to give you specifics or tell you what I would do but those water damage indicators can be replaced. You can find them multiple places online. After you replace them, its up to you to decide what to do.
Have a good day.
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I swear to god, people like you is why I have to pay 2 bucks for a small burger (cry, whine cry), the reason there is cancer and starving (boohoo)children. God forbids your soul.
Just figured id spare you from the real idiots talking about ethical crap..lol
Very good advice again..
smashpunks said:
I swear to god, people like you is why I have to pay 2 bucks for a small burger (cry, whine cry), the reason there is cancer and starving (boohoo)children. God forbids your soul.
Just figured id spare you from the real idiots talking about ethical crap..lol
Very good advice again..
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Yup, that's how I imagined the comments would look like. I'm just glad you beat them to it.
By the way, I'm glad I kept the G2X. Right now I'm browsing the XDA forum and playing Riptide at the same time. I do have to pause the game every once in a while though.
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jrwingate6 said:
Yup, that's how I imagined the comments would look like. I'm just glad you beat them to it.
By the way, I'm glad I kept the G2X. Right now I'm browsing the XDA forum and playing Riptide at the same time. I do have to pause the game every once in a while though.
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lol I know right... That riptide is the ****. Graphics are amazing on that game. I really think the tegra is a great cpu/gpu combo. Honestly looking at the photon @ 1ghz tegra and a skin vs the htc 3d and its 1.2 snapdragon with a skin, the photon just seems to out perform it in anything.
You could shed more light as you got rid of sense on the sensation. So both stock say bump the tegra to 1.2ghz, which one performs the best? At the same clock speed?
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lol I know right... That riptide is the ****. Graphics are amazing on that game. I really think the tegra is a great cpu/gpu combo. Honestly looking at the photon @ 1ghz tegra and a skin vs the htc 3d and its 1.2 snapdragon with a skin, the photon just seems to out perform it in anything.
You could shed more light as you got rid of sense on the sensation. So both stock say bump the tegra to 1.2ghz, which one performs the best? At the same clock speed?
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Give me a couple days. Tonight is my last night in. Then I have 4 days free.
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lun7200 said:
I got a free G2x from a buddy. phone's water damage stickers are red but he cant remember it ever getting soaked in water. He found the phone dead and then we noticed the stickers. the phone wont turn on and since I know LG or T-Mobile wont exchange it I figured id try to repair it myself. A friend told me that I should open it and clean the corrosion with some rubbing alcohol but I cant find any help online? Has anybody tried to do that to G2x or any phone for that matter? Any help would be appreciated
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If you'd like to take the honest way out, there is a complete photo disassembly guide here.
Riptide is way cool on my 55" Sony. I gotta get a longer HDMI cable though, 6 foot ain't long enough.
P.S. Anyone who would receive a damaged phone for free then conceal the damage and attempt to return the phone for a new one is a thief pure and simple. If there were any justice at all those actions would result in prosecution and incarceration.
Perhaps you should make your way to a public square where you can smash the windows out of a T-Mobile store and just take whatever you want. After all, those rich bastards deserve it don't they?
We are doomed.
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Riptide is way cool on my 55" Sony. I gotta get a longer HDMI cable though, 6 foot ain't long enough.
P.S. Anyone who would receive a damaged phone for free then conceal the damage and attempt to return the phone for a new one is a thief pure and simple. If there were any justice at all those actions would result in prosecution and incarceration.
Perhaps you should make your way to a public square where you can smash the windows out of a T-Mobile store and just take whatever you want. After all, those rich bastards deserve it don't they?
We are doomed.
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Not to be an ass, but isn't LG a thief? They sold us a phone with software that is horrible. Some of us who rely on our phones for simple task such as an alarm are late for work when the phone freezes. T-Mobile sold most of us a so called unlimited plan, but we get data throttled. T-Mobile claims 21+mbps, but no one has seen speeds anywhere close to that. I guess everyone is a thief. To each his own.
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OuncE718 said:
Not to be an ass, but isn't LG a thief? They sold us a phone with software that is horrible. Some of us who rely on our phones for simple task such as an alarm are late for work when the phone freezes. T-Mobile sold most of us a so called unlimited plan, but we get data throttled. T-Mobile claims 21+mbps, but no one has seen speeds anywhere close to that. I guess everyone is a thief. To each his own.
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I agree, T-Mo has been less than honest with us. They should suffer the consequences of that breach of trust.
Not only will stealing from T-Mo make it harder and more expensive on the rest of us, but also the simple truth is... two wrongs don't make a right.
jrwingate6 said:
Give me a couple days. Tonight is my last night in. Then I have 4 days free.
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Cool, I'll be looking forward to it..
Spyvie said:
I agree, T-Mo has been less than honest with us. They should suffer the consequences of that breach of trust.
Not only will stealing from T-Mo make it harder and more expensive on the rest of us, but also the simple truth is... two wrongs don't make a right.
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You're definitely right about two wrongs don't make it right, but I highly doubt that T-Mobile will buckle down that much on phones getting replaced especially since they know that the G2x has ton of software issues. The best thing T-Mobile and LG can do is to just make it right. It wasn't for the devs on XDA then we'd be ass'd out.
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Damn i gotta try this riptide sounds pretty good.
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KingDavid63 said:
Damn i gotta try this riptide sounds pretty good.
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LOL
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I cut a paper towel and super glue for replacement water damage stickers. They are all in the phone so you have to take it all apart to get to them all...
Also put it in a bag of rice.
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Yeah just how honest T-Mobile is in sending u dud broken LG g2x phones still ........as long as u are not killing people or robbing from the starving I say do what u gotta do .......
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All Tmobile does is looks at the sticker under the battery needed for a swap for a refurb. They all get thrown in a bunch and sent back to LG.
As long as it is visibly not RED, you'll be fine.
Sad part is one of us will probably end up with it, lol.
I have till the 27th of this month to return my NS. am I pushing the envelope or what?
Anyone ever had a hard time with such a close return date?
I cant make up my mind if I should keep the NS or return it and shoot for the SGS2.
Seriously losing sleep over this.
The NS camera sucks and the S2 is to big. I've put my Inspire up for sale, but I cant make my mind up! lol
If you are within the return period you don't have a problem.
You really think the camera sucks? Why? I think it takes great pictures for a phone camera. It has even beaten the iPhone 4 in an outdoor comparison.
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NexxyS4G is nice, but if I had the option of the SGS2, I'd return the Nexxy in a heart beat and get the SGS2. (super amoled PLUS and that extra .5" of screen to me is a benefit. I think the slightly larger footprint is ideal for a smartphone's screen)
Only neg is if you are one of the few that require NFC (near field comm) as I do not believe the SGS2 has that capability.
As for the camera, I don't expect much when using a phone but surprised it wasn't a little better when reviewing images taken on the Nexy.
BTW this was the first time I bought a phone with a retail presence - BestBuy. (still purchased online but picked-up). Anyway highly impressed with their service. Free 30 return policy. NO restock fee as one would see at RadioShack.
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I have till the 27th of this month to return my NS. am I pushing the envelope or what?
Anyone ever had a hard time with such a close return date?
I cant make up my mind if I should keep the NS or return it and shoot for the SGS2.
Seriously losing sleep over this.
The NS camera sucks and the S2 is to big. I've put my Inspire up for sale, but I cant make my mind up! lol
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I know a phone is not for me when I start constantly youtubing and dreaming about my other choice. SGS 2 is nice, but Nexus Prime will be nicer
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nbeebe24 said:
I know a phone is not for me when I start constantly youtubing and dreaming about my other choice. SGS 2 is nice, but Nexus Prime will be nicer
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I think I'm gonna flip a coin heads I keep it tails I return it. Lol
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I don't want a phone bigger than the nexus s. I'm going to be sad of the nexus is bigger. I actually think the camera on this phone is decent. Takes good shots. I actually have the buy back program from best buy and I'm waiting to take advantage of this for the new nexus although getting the sgsII would be nice. Hmmm you got me thinking now.
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bdpyo said:
I think I'm gonna flip a coin heads I keep it tails I return it. Lol
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It seems like that's the best bet lol. There hasn't been a single phone currently released that makes me want to switch yet. I want something that is a vast improvement over my Nexus, not just slightly better
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You'll like the camera on the sgs ll. I've had the unlocked version since May and it works great.
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I have 6 days left for the return, I cannot talk myself into returning it!!
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Honestly I would wait for the next Gen nexus. The specs are like a laptop and 4.65" sounds big, but I'd appreciate the extra real estate, especially on a reported samoled nd screen... man I love technology
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I have my Inspire back up and running an AOSP ROM, gonna try to return it tomorrow I guess, I don't want to but at the same time I've worked myself up for the s2.
Ugh :/
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What better way to start a 12 hour shift than dropping your phone a couple of inches only to have it land on the one spot the case isn't protecting. Now the left side of the tough as nails gorilla glass looks like my first generation iPhone did after I had thrown it out of a moving vehicle.
As much as I love my infuse I think after staring at the crack for 12 hours ill be lucky if I remember to pull my SD card out before it has the same fate. So come first pay check galaxy S2 Skyrocket or swtich to Verizon for the nexus.
Random question anyone know if the att unlimited 4g that I have now will still be unlimited if I change to LTE?
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Carnifex3 said:
What better way to start a 12 hour shift than dropping your phone a couple of inches only to have it land on the one spot the case isn't protecting. Now the left side of the tough as nails gorilla glass looks like my first generation iPhone did after I had thrown it out of a moving vehicle.
As much as I love my infuse I think after staring at the crack for 12 hours ill be lucky if I remember to pull my SD card out before it has the same fate. So come first pay check galaxy S2 Skyrocket or swtich to Verizon for the nexus.
Random question anyone know if the att unlimited 4g that I have now will still be unlimited if I change to LTE?
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Not sure about the data plan, but everywhere I've looked people are against the skyrocket. I don't know the problems off the top of my head, but everybody says go with the original s2 attain. I'm sure if you're running stock software you'd be fine, but the attain has way more dev support.
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Thanks for the input. I was kinda hoping to try out att's LTE, guess ill do alittle more reading to find out if it's worth it. I wonder if it would be better to get galaxy nexus on Verizon or be pacient and see what att comes out within the next couple of months.
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I don't feel like starting a new thread so ill just ask here. any ideas why my phone sometimes lags horribly bad when the charger is plugged in? I'm running CM7.
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Carnifex3 said:
I don't feel like starting a new thread so ill just ask here. any ideas why my phone sometimes lags horribly bad when the charger is plugged in? I'm running CM7.
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I get that issue on multiple roms....have heard others say the same.
as for upgrades skyrocket isn't bad just not the strongest development there, however rumor is the galaxy note should be here soon! Suggestion might be to grab a skyrocket for 29 days to test out Att's lte if its in you're area and hope the note shows up in your first 30 days.
Edit: and yes if you have unlimited it would follow you to an lte device.... but than there's the throttling :-(
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Why don't you just fix the Infuse?
Our phones don't have Gorilla Glass from what I've read.
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Our phones don't have Gorilla Glass from what I've read.
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I think you need to read more....
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the infuse does have gorilla glass.
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look closely it survived the first hit. hence it has gorilla glass.
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scottx . said:
Why don't you just fix the Infuse?
Our phones don't have Gorilla Glass from what I've read.
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From what little research I've done it seems it would cost more to repair the screen than what i paid for it. So time to move on to a new phone and get a better case for it. Either wait to see what att comes up with the next couple of months or be impatient and get the galaxy nexus.
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From what little research I've done it seems it would cost more to repair the screen than what i paid for it. So time to move on to a new phone and get a better case for it. Either wait to see what att comes up with the next couple of months or be impatient and get the galaxy nexus.
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Nexus ain't worth it bro!
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Yeah I only want it cause the screen is bigger than the infuses. Guess I can always wait for the note.
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nexus specs are pretty standard, its no sgs2 for sure but neither is the infuse. atleast the nexus will get long term updates and always have the newest android version. you don't get that with Samsung.
to each there own I guess. I have no issue with the 5mp camera or 1ghz processor nor the pentile matrix display, I turn the MP down on all my phones to save space. no phone can take good 8mp pics. the iPhone 4s may take better 8mp pics but better than bad doesn't mean good. hell I'd like to have a nexus1 just cuz I like the illuminated track ball and poketable size.
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I think you need to read more....
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If you read on cornings website the infuse is not listed as one of the phones with gorilla glass and if it does it certainly isn't scratch resistent
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They also state on their website that not all products are listed. The infuse DOES have gorilla glass.
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just because its gorilla glass, does not mean you can not scratch it, the atrix has gorilla glass, with in my first week of use, it had hair line scratches.
its glass bro, same properties, just a tad more durable.
I think were all forgetting my poor infuse is cracked. But I must say its the only flaw not one scratch on the screen and never used a screen protector. Lol
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What better way to start a 12 hour shift than dropping your phone a couple of inches only to have it land on the one spot the case isn't protecting. Now the left side of the tough as nails gorilla glass looks like my first generation iPhone did after I had thrown it out of a moving vehicle.
As much as I love my infuse I think after staring at the crack for 12 hours ill be lucky if I remember to pull my SD card out before it has the same fate. So come first pay check galaxy S2 Skyrocket or swtich to Verizon for the nexus.
Random question anyone know if the att unlimited 4g that I have now will still be unlimited if I change to LTE?
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Just spoke with Samsung at 1-888-987-4357.
They will repair for $155.
Seems like the way to go if needing repair.
Hmm gives me some ideas but I've already switched to the note . I'm considering selling the infuse.
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So here we go, another Samsung/T-Mobile fail. Why do they always do this. They always bring out the same headset with just some minor changes.
Why not get the Galaxy Nexus already?
If T-Mobile didn't have such good customer service and cheap plans I would of cancelled a long time ago. We always seem to get the short end of the stick.
Guess what's gonna happen when this is released. Even less development, that's what. Grrrr.
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Lol probably 720p screen thing is it probably the same phone with 720p display. So when we get new roms so they will as well. With a simple convergence zip.
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You must be *****ng me, god damn carries these days..
Yeah it's the same as the sky rocket HD for att just a higher screen resolution but we will must likely be able to use their roms to so I don't mind
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Wasnt it two days ago that people were praising att for having so many galaxy options
i'll legitimiately be upset if all it has is a better screen. That's all this phone needs
jim93 said:
Wasnt it two days ago that people were praising att for having so many galaxy options
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Yeah people will find something to ***** about
Lol. Havent you guys ever noticed art and tmobile always get similar counterparts as far as phones go. Don't know why people complain and say they get more. We got amaze and they got rezound. They get this new HD and we get blaze. They have similar bbs and other phones. Just throwing out my perspective. Oh and stop *****ing and just don't buy it. Don't people keep phones for more than a year now.
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I just got this phone 2 days ago... And now their is a better one coming out soon?...
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The most puzzling thing is that it has the same specs as the T-Mobile Galaxy SII, but is branded as a Galaxy S device.
I'm sorry but as valid as these responses get thus is ridiculous. Just return the phone and wait if it bothers you so much. This phone prob won't be out for another six months. By then when you buy it some "better" phone will be announced. What are you hoping to buy that is future proof?
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I just got this phone 2 days ago... And now their is a better one coming out soon?...
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If its not getting ICS then there is no reason to buy this phone ,im not buying another phone and still be waiting for ICS that would be just stupid
+1 thank you.
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If its not getting ICS then there is no reason to buy this phone ,im not buying another phone and still be waiting for ICS that would be just stupid
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If its not getting ICS then there is no reason to buy this phone ,im not buying another phone and still be waiting for ICS that would be just stupid
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Yeah, this one should come with ICS since there is no Nexus yet, but of course it won't.
Like previous post it has the same specs, but this one will probably have an HD screen on it. #lame
I doubt this will be out in six months, I'm guessing Feb/March.
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It seems to me like this is a dumbed down version of the GSII. First of all they are calling it a "Galaxy S" instead of Galaxy S II, and the screen is called "Super Amoled", but not Super Amoled Plus or HD.
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Yeah, this one should come with ICS since there is no Nexus yet, but of course it won't.
Like previous post it has the same specs, but this one will probably have an HD screen on it. #lame
I doubt this will be out in six months, I'm guessing Feb/March.
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i just hope this isnt what T-mobile is getting instead of SGS3, that will be my next phone even if i have to buy it un-locked, the Nexus has ICS but comes with so many fails in my eyes , not enough for me to sell my SGS2 and get one
lol first the skyrocket HD now this? What the hell is going on, there's like 10 galaxys out..
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Yeah, the next phone i get will be original. As in the original sgs3, or nexus 4, I'm done dealing with upgrades etc.
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Galaxy s fever!!!!
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lol first the skyrocket HD now this? What the hell is going on, there's like 10 galaxys out..
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Samsung probably figured out how to fix our screen issues with the lines and blotches and decided that instead of admitting fault and having to fix all the sold phones with the issue they could just release a new model with no issues and a better res to make money instead of losing it... guess ill probably wait for the galaxy s3 hd blaze... n this whole galaxy fiasco is starting to remind me of the iphone adding a letter or number to the end without really even upgrading anything in the phone
I cracked the screen on my phone. I'm looking for someone who may have a LG G2X they would want to sell or another t-mobile smartphone they would get rid of cheap.
Check out the marketplace for wanting to sell, they have lots of phones to buy here.
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Why not just repair the screen yourself?
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The digitizer is cheap on eBay. Cheaper than buying another phone
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I looked at some of the videos on how to repair the screen. looks kinda difficult.Unless someone knows a good video the ones I have seen are not real clear.
It's really not all that difficult. Alongside the large numbers of repair videos, I think you'll be just fine.
Buying a digitizer with the frame is very preferable.