Hi there guys,
I feel compelled to share with you my communication exercise with the ZTE Customer
Service. May it be a guideline for some on how to deal with them or a plain warning
for others how not to tread too deeply into the murky waters of China Sea. As many of
you probably know ZTE displayed their then flagship handset Grand X In at the IFA
trade show in Berlin last year. The phone's specs read among other things 16 GB
storage memory, FM Radio and NFC. Subsequent and numerous reportings from the
event proved it to be true and in accordance with ZTE's own web page. However
when the handset shipped to Europe it turned out that there is only other release
available - one with 4 GB mem, no radio, no NFC. And this is the edition I bought
from T-Mobile Poland at the end of last year. Although the phone was running stock
ICS 4.0.4 I loved it and wanted to buy another one, this time with 16 GB mem etc. So I
wrote ZTE asking as to where to get it. Then followed the exchange I make you privy
to.
The second question I asked them was the prospective availability of Jelly Bean
upgrade. It was known that Intel ported JB to x86 platform as early as last September
and that their employees were having it on their own handsets since then. So the JB
suited for Atom powered smartphones was in existence and doing fine. I naturally
mentioned this fact to ZTE while asking about their own plans to give us JB. As it
turns out ZTE condition the JB release upon a carrier or a dealer making specific
request for it and that means demand for a upgrade is based on particular sales. And
that means there will be no JB for Grand X In and other Intel based handsets in the
foreseeable future unless some devs take the matter to the heart and mind. What is
frustrating the most is some cloak of secrecy and not giving customers straight facts
from the beginning. Many of us would have thought twice about the purchase had we
known from day one we'd be dumped and support for our phone abandoned before
the year was over. I'll let you be the judge and jury. Below is the copied email
exchange in the original form. I've only removed instances of my email address and
ZTE's web page being readable (10 posts rule).
--- On Thu, 4/4/13, ZTE email <ZTE email> wrote:
From: ZTE email <ZTE email>
Subject: Re: ZTE Grand X IN
To: "my name" <my email>
Date: Thursday, April 4, 2013, 6:34 PM
Dear Valued ZTE Customer,,
Thanks for contacting ZTE.
If you want to purchase a single unit please contact nearest dealer or any network
provider.
ZTE is not selling any product to the customer or in the market directly.
And we cannot provide you any dealer details.
End-users are advised not to upgrade their phone versions until the software is
released formally.
Regarding your inquiry, we would recommend that you'd better contact your
network operator or dealer from where you have purchased to consult.
Because the android updated is based on the demand of your local network
operator or dealer,
ZTE is not selling any device to the end user or in the market directly.
ZTE is manufacturing the handset as per the requirement of network provide and
dealers.
So it depend on the network provider or dealer that, what Android version they
need in there device.
If we want to release the new version of android we need a request from the
network provider.
Because for us they are the customer who as purchased the device from us and we
can release the new version only if we receive the request for them.
Should you require any further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us!
Best Regards
my name <my email>
04/04/2013 07:06 AM
To
ZTE email
cc
Subject
Re: ZTE Grand X IN
Dear Sirs,
On January 23 I asked you two questions:
- where can I buy or order the ZTE Grand X IN with 16 GB storage memory?
- when will you deliver Jelly Bean for Grand X IN?
Two simple questions of where and when pertaining not to some rocket science
problem but to the very smartphone you manufacture yourself.
On February 19 you let me know that my "email has been forwarded to the relevant
colleagues for their appropriate handling" and that you "will respond as soon as
relevant information is available".
Now, correct me if I'm wrong, but I assume that these "relevant colleagues" are the
ZTE employees and that you pay them monthly salaries for their "work", do you not?
So let me sum it up for you:
- ZTE is the manufacturer of the Grand X IN
- relevant ZTE employees, paid and employed by the ZTE, for two months and a
half cannot find any information where I can purchase a product manufactured by
their own company! This is ridiculous, this is pathetic! Well then, maybe they
shouldn't be working for the ZTE but for some Chinese grocery store on some street
corner in ShenZhen. And you dare to call it a customer service - this is a sad joke. A
very sad joke, a mockery and total disrespect for your own customers. And mind you I
asked you two questions, the Jelly Bean question as well. In my country all it would
take is one phone call lasting two minutes and another two to write an email to the
customer. You have a long way ahead of you...
Regards
my initials
--- On Tue, 2/19/13, ZTE email <ZTE email> wrote:
From: ZTE email <ZTE email>
Subject: Re: ZTE Grand X IN
To: "my name" <my email>
Date: Tuesday, February 19, 2013, 8:16 PM
Dear Valued ZTE Customer
Thank you for contacting ZTE and your prompt reply.
Your email has been forwarded to the relevant colleagues for their appropriate
handling.
We will respond as soon as relevant information is available.
Best Regards
my name <my email>
02/19/2013 06:40 PM
To
ZTE email
cc
Subject
ZTE Grand X IN
Dear Sirs,
On 23 January I have sent you a e-mail included below. To this very date I have not
received any answer from you. I'm wondering if the mail delivery system is to blame
for no reply or was it your lack of willingness to answer me. If the latter is the case
then be kind enough to let me know about it. I do not know about customer relations
policy in your country but in mine customer's inquiries are always most warmly
welcomed and are answered promptly, kindly and to the point.
Best regards,
my name
--- On Wed, 1/23/13, my name <my email> wrote:
From: my name <my email>
Subject: ZTE Grand X IN
To: ZTE email
Date: Wednesday, January 23, 2013, 9:15 AM
Dear Sirs,
I am proud and happy owner of ZTE Grand X IN, the best smartphone in its class
the world over. I bought it a month ago from T-Mobile Poland. It has the original T-
Mobile stock 4.0.4 and 4 GB storage. I would like very much to buy another one but
this time the version with 16 GB storage. Could you please tell me if it is available in
Europe and if not then where I can get it. It is such a fine phone and I love it so much
that I am prepared to go to the end of the world to have it. I would like to thank you all
for providing us, customers with such a magnificent product. Last but not least could
you please tell me if you are preparing an upgrade for ZTE Grand X IN to Jelly Bean
4.1.2. Currently it has only ICS 4.0.4 and it is a rather old stock. I know that Intel
people in Santa Clara already have the JB on their Atom phones since last September
and it is working. When will we get it here in Europe and in Poland in particular?
Best regards to all of you,
my name,
my job,
my work, Warsaw, Poland
my email
or
my email
+48 xxx xxx xxx
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exclusive use of the addressee(s). If you are not an intended recipient, any
disclosure, reproduction, distribution or other dissemination or use of the
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please delete it and notify us immediately.
Shame on ZTE... Yesterday afternoon I've posted latest email they sent you on two threads about GXI here on XDA. Took it from Polish forum - hope You don't mind. I've also posted link to this thread, so people interested in GXI can find it easier.
Best Regards
Damn. It's sad. Really sad. I like my GXI, I really do. It's a good piece of hardware. But I would like some updates! Any updates? Bug fixes? The more Android devices I get, I end up wondering isn't Windows Phone or IOS a better way for an end user. They get updates, you know? On my iPod touch 4th gen I got 4 updates from 16th of February. 4! And when I think of all of my Android Devices?
- Motorola Milestone - 1 update after a year. And it was a crappy Froyo that was rebooting my phone...
- Motorola Flipout - no updates
- Asus Transformer TF101 - two updates - one to 4.0.3
- ZTE Grand X In - no updates
Summary? 3 updates for 4 devices. It's a fire-and-forget for most of manufacturers! You want Jelly Bean? Get a JB phone or tablet! And when Android 5.0 will hit the market - get a 5.0 phone or tablet! Damn, It's pathetic! Really. I'm trying not to get emotional about it, but it's getting really hard.
krondar said:
Damn. It's sad. Really sad. I like my GXI, I really do. It's a good piece of hardware. But I would like some updates! Any updates? Bug fixes? The more Android devices I get, I end up wondering isn't Windows Phone or IOS a better way for an end user. They get updates, you know? On my iPod touch 4th gen I got 4 updates from 16th of February. 4! And when I think of all of my Android Devices?
- Motorola Milestone - 1 update after a year. And it was a crappy Froyo that was rebooting my phone...
- Motorola Flipout - no updates
- Asus Transformer TF101 - two updates - one to 4.0.3
- ZTE Grand X In - no updates
Summary? 3 updates for 4 devices. It's a fire-and-forget for most of manufacturers! You want Jelly Bean? Get a JB phone or tablet! And when Android 5.0 will hit the market - get a 5.0 phone or tablet! Damn, It's pathetic! Really. I'm trying not to get emotional about it, but it's getting really hard.
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Get Nexus then
Hi.
Yesterday I received some software update. It was around 8 MB big and during installation it updated 78 items. Did you received this update too?
Maybe crazy question, but what is better in new Android 4.1, when we will compare it with 4.0.4 ?
Taigr said:
Hi.
Yesterday I received some software update. It was around 8 MB big and during installation it updated 78 items. Did you received this update too?
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Since updates from ZTE seem to depend on the network operator, could you please tell us, which network operator your Grand X in belongs to?
Taigr said:
Maybe crazy question, but what is better in new Android 4.1, when we will compare it with 4.0.4 ?
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Please see
http://www.engadget.com/2012/06/28/android-4-1-jelly-bean-review-a-look-at-whats-changed-in-googl/
or/and
http://www.differencebetween.com/difference-between-android-4-0-and-vs-4-1/
Thanks,
newpipe
Taigr said:
Hi.
Yesterday I received some software update. It was around 8 MB big and during installation it updated 78 items. Did you received this update too?
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how did you received that update? Thru OTA or downloaded of ZTE website? Is your ROM t-mobile branded?
Just checked mine... software up to date... I've checked through update checker in phone menu. My soft is unbranded clean ZTE one.
Whats your software version now? I'm on GXI_V1.00.0B02
Kir3 said:
Get Nexus then
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Yes, I'm thinking of it. After GXI Nexus is a good idea.
I think you should get nexus
krondar said:
Yes, I'm thinking of it. After GXI Nexus is a good idea.
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Nexus is the best idea IMO
Kir3 said:
Nexus is the best idea IMO
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But the Nexus devices are more expensive...
newpipe said:
But the Nexus devices are more expensive...
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I know but it's worthy if you can afford it
Sent from my Sony Xperia Live with WALKMAN
I had Nexus 1 then 3, great pieces of hardware, but had to sell Nexus 3 for one, important for me reason- no micro sd card slot... Nexus 4 doesn't have one either... I've had few different phones since, I like gadgets and bought GXI because intel processor make me curious... Now it's just looks problematic...
Related
Done a quick search but can't see anything on this here on the forum so here goes:
http://www.htc.com/uk/product/hd2/specification.html
Will one of the XDA moderators consider opening a dedicated forum for this device, now known as the HTC HD2 please?
I am toying between going straight out and buying one tomorrow morning, providing the stockists advertising them actually have the item in stock, or waiting until Christmas. Anyone else considering purchasing and of so how do we get the developers interested in doing stuff for this device?
Cheers
WB
LOL,
It was only ANNOUNCED today mate, that means you can forget about going out tomorrow and actually buy one ;-)
That said, I am going to buy one as soon as I can, hopefully somewhere around the end of october if we get lucky.
Me thinks that HTC got a best seller here, and am not worried that the XDA developers won't pick up this device anytime soon.
Until then, I keep drooling over the pics & specs
Clubbraxx,
I had a conversation with a supplier the other day and was left with the impression that some devices were already out there, waiting for today's announcement as the go-ahead for being able to release direct to the public as of now.
Needless to say I will be on the phone in the morning chasing up the said supplier and seeing what they have to say for themselves.
Just seen someone moaning about the price of the device at circa £550. Given the high-end spec of the device and taking a 3 or 4 year ownership span into account, I would say that this appears to be a reasonable price for a sim free device.
No doubt the networks will be doing their best to tie in the unwary into 3 year/multi dollar contracts to make a killing on these.
Let me know if you hear any news.
Cheers
WB
The device should be available before the end of this month. I'm looking forward to it
Btw, the device is listed on expansys for $829,99 (or €649,99).
I was told by a customer service rep at O2(UK) at the weekend, that they have the device listed for mid October release.
As an O2 customer who has a contract ending on November 1st, I am considering getting one ASAP. I am unsure however, whether to get HD2, or TP2.
QWERTY & TV out, or Monster capacitive screen. Hmmmmm.... decisions, decisions.
Any help appreciated. lol.
Please merge, so many loe threads now!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=560143&page=77
op...what have you been smoking?
Availability Update
Following my chasing up of contacts today it looks like network providers such as o2 will have their stock to be released from mid October, ie next week. Sim free providers will not be getting their stock for release until a month later, ie mid November.
The above applies to the UK only; I have no idea what the position is elsewhere.
My order is just about to go in....
WB
Made my order today
Hi all!
What do you think of this model?
I fills my needs by 200%, but i heard that some software made for older 6 and 6.1 wont work on this new 6.5? Is that right? And i've also heard that Win mobile 7 is done. if so why did they not use win 7 on this new model?
Thanks in advance
****... I bought new Touch HD one week ago... Now I see HD2 and I'm not very happy...
stabloid said:
I was told by a customer service rep at O2(UK) at the weekend, that they have the device listed for mid October release.
As an O2 customer who has a contract ending on November 1st, I am considering getting one ASAP. I am unsure however, whether to get HD2, or TP2.
QWERTY & TV out, or Monster capacitive screen. Hmmmmm.... decisions, decisions.
Any help appreciated. lol.
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Depends on how much you would really use the TV out feature. They keyboard...thats different, for me if the on screen keyboard is at least as good as the iPhones I can dump the physical one and be happy.
Hello all
Review Video HTC HD2 – Windows Mobile 6.5 at its best
you wont find this on Youtube
As you all know Samsung promised ICS for Samsung Galaxy R, but now thay give a different explanation, like this " Samsung Mobile España...Galaxy R no recibirá ICS ya que no se puede asegurar el perfecto funcionamiento en estos dispositivos. Saludos." in translation " R Galaxy not receive ICS because there is no guarantee the perfect operation in these devices. Greetings. "
My suggestion is to unite together and through social networks show our unhappiness !
I suggest the following:
1. Every day act on different fb page.
2. Put them the same questions until we get concrete answers to us.
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Go to this fb page http://www.facebook.com/pages/Samsung-Galaxy-R-We-want-ICS/354963667898597?skip_nax_wizard=true and put yours knowledge
Thanks Cooleagle for this
FACEBOOK:
- Samsung Mobiles FB: http://www.facebook.com/SamsungMobile
- Samsung FB UK: http://www.facebook.com/SamsungUK
- Samsung Mobiles FB India: http://www.facebook.com/samsung.mobiles
- Samsung FB Russia: http://www.facebook.com/samsungru
- Samsung Mobiles FB Spain: http://www.facebook.com/samsungmobilespain
TWITTER:
- Samsung Mobiles Twitter: http://twitter.com/#!/SamsungMobile
- Samsung Twitter UK: http://twitter.com/#!/SamsungMobileUK
- Samsung Mobiles Twitter India: http://twitter.com/#!/samsung_india
- Samsung Twitter Russia: http://twitter.com/#!/samsungru
- Samsung Mobile Twitter US: http://twitter.com/#!/samsungmobileus
Questions that could be asked:
- Why is Samsung not updating Galaxy R to ICS 4.0 as they had promised earlier ? Why are you fooling your consumers ?(Post links to the above mentioned articles as proof but also take screenshots before as they can simply take down that page)
- Why is Samsung back tracking on the updates even though Galaxy R is highly capable of running ICS ? Why are you fooling your customers ?
- If Samsung is updating then what's the schedule and when will Galaxy R get ICS ?
- If Samsung is not updating then give back our money as they are not updating as promised earlier which was basis on which we bought Galaxy R. Ask others users not to buy Samsung mobiles because they cheat & fool users.
Add some idea if you have
Oh well you made a new thread with all my posts from HERE & made this thread.
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The tentative dates given by various regional departments of Samsung:
Germany: Scheduled for July, should be available by August.
Sweden: Between July 23, 2012 - August 5, 2012
India: ICS will be released for Galaxy R very soon. Stay tuned.
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Guys please chip in with all you can do, whether you are on the move, in office, in school, in college, etc.
Post/comment in least 10 Facebook pages/ websites /forums daily if you want Galaxy R to get ICS 4.0 & want to enjoy all the latest features on your beloved Galaxy R. Thanks.
For the record:
Date: 20th December 2011
Samsung unveils ICS update schedule for Galaxy line(GSMArena): http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_unveils_ics_update_schedule_for_galaxy_line-news-3544.php
Date: 20th December, 2011
Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich upgrade for GALAXY devices (by Samsung Mobile FB): http://www.facebook.com/notes/samsung-mobile/android-40-ice-cream-sandwich-upgrade-for-galaxy-devices/328795820483403
13th January 2012
Samsung_India Tweets: Galaxy R will get ICS upgrade but we do not have the exact information on the dates. Will update you once we have that information available ( URL: https://twitter.com/#!/Samsung_India/statuses/157775575862358016)
SEOUL, Korea – March 13, 2012
Samsung confirms Galaxy R will get ICS in the following news from Samsung's own news site: http://www.samsung.com/us/news/newsPreviewRead.do?news_seq=20138
This is false, Samsung will update Galaxy R, Google force companies to update at least one time their devices.
Guys let us ask for refund if our phone doesnt receive the update.Im totally furious!
i have mailed to samsung service care, mailed to their CEO, mailed to samsung customer voice, wall post on india fb page, twitted on india twitter.
will update here if i get any replies to those
Punman1989 said:
Guys let us ask for refund if our phone doesnt receive the update.Im totally furious!
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My friend let's put this anger to use & vent it at Samsung on the pages posted above & also add your own. Thanks.
I have attached all the screenshots,
You can even mail these screenshots to the Service Care and to CEO..
Please comment or like my post.
http://www.facebook.com/permalink.p...793&id=114219621960016&ref=notif¬if_t=like
My post to Samsung Srbija ( Samsung from my country )
I ask : All this is nice, Samsung presents a new model Galaxy S3, etc., but what about the promised ICS update for other models? Samsung has promised ICS for the Galaxy R out, now our comments on what ever Samsung page are deleted and users are baned. Question for you, do you know when you might be expected update specifically for the Galaxy R? thank you
p.s if you are not able to give me an answer, who should I contact?
Answer: Dear Zeljko, we just launched an update to ICS for S2, we are working on and to come to the other Galaxy devices, including the Galaxy R as soon as possible.
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I do not believe in this, because thay do not give concrete answers.
@ZeXzr
Thanks for updating buddy
You could reply them asking for at least some approximate but concrete schedule on when we will get it my friend.
maslafonjr said:
This is false, Samsung will update Galaxy R, Google force companies to update at least one time their devices.
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Well let's hope that's the case & we get a positive conformation on the ICS update buddy.
It began http://www.facebook.com/samsungmobilespain
look wall of page
They deleted our comments 3 or 4 are deleted
Its is Spanish language...dude....
Please translate it into English...and what has started happening ??
I put on couple of my sites that people ask a question od Samsung fb page, thay comment but comments have been deleted...
one more for.....
just received a phone call from samsung csc regarding to my complaint mail.
the csc guy told me that samsung havent announced ANY OFFICIAL STATEMENT FOR INDIA that they will launch ICS to galaxy R, also they cant provide any estimated time about when will ICS come for our device. and about official ICS announcement for sgr, its on samsung's global and other websites so they cant provide any info on that, they only have details about what is posted on indian page.
xlm13x said:
i have mailed to samsung service care, mailed to their CEO, mailed to samsung customer voice, wall post on india fb page, twitted on india twitter.
will update here if i get any replies to those
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Hey man can give the email IDs of that CEO, Customer Care, Customer Voice, any others you got ?
I would also like to mail them and also encourage others to do so.
Thanks.
ZeXzr said:
one more for.....
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can u plz translate what does sammy guys write in ur lang?
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'cooleagle' said:
Hey man can give the email IDs of that CEO, Customer Care, Customer Voice, any others you got ?
I would also like to mail them and also encourage others to do so.
Thanks.
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on this page u can find those contacts for india.
http://www.samsung.com/in/info/contactus.html
ZeXzr said:
one more for.....
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can you please translate what Samsung replied ...
can we get refund through legal ?
because, lot of people buy this phone because of their promises through media.
(Apple refunded for iPad 3 4g problems in australia.)
jason11 said:
can we get refund through legal ?
because, lot of people buy this phone because of their promises through media.
(Apple refunded for iPad 3 4g problems in australia.)
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as csc guys talked with me, he told me that samsung havent declared that they will launch ICS for sgr in india, its not mentioned on indian sammy website also, so i think indian guys cant claim to refund money but in other countries where sammy have declared that they will provide ICS maybe can claim.
http://www.droid-life.com/2012/07/1...:+DroidLife+(droid+life)&utm_content=FaceBook
This was reported in Droid life
XRSTOY1 said:
http://www.droid-life.com/2012/07/1...:+DroidLife+(droid+life)&utm_content=FaceBook
This was reported in Droid life
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That looks like a dream come true, but I will stay awake until this happens. Thanks for the news mate.
I have heard similar stories, this is great news for those of us who aren't willing or can't spend $600 on a developer edition phone. I wonder how "soon" soon is ;-)
What are you confused about by the way?
Sent from my SCH-I535 using xda premium
shimp208 said:
I have heard similar stories, this is great news for those of us who aren't willing or can't spend $600 on a developer edition phone. I wonder how "soon" soon is ;-)
What are you confused about by the way?
Sent from my SCH-I535 using xda premium
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I'm confused about: will they or won't they unlock it? I hope it's true...
Though some chats are very specific to the meaning behind unlock, I can't help but think that this means GSM unlock.
Sent from my SCH-I535 using xda premium
Obviously I hope it's true but I severely doubt it. I mean, how often do low level customer service reps know info like that before we do? Out of the 6 people I talked to at vzw none even knew the phone was shipped early for pre orders...
Hopefully it's not a way to trick the masses into upgrading to block the way we get root now.
Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk 2
Div033 said:
Though some chats are very specific to the meaning behind unlock, I can't help but think that this means GSM unlock.
Sent from my SCH-I535 using xda premium
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This is what I'm thinking as they've been mentioning that specific unlock for some time as part of an early OTA update. I hope it's the bootloader that's really being discussed but I certainly have my doubts.
We can only wait and see.
Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk 2
Not going to happen...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1771335 (Read 2nd edit)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1775707
maybe
Well, I don't believe it either, but there might be some light at the end of the tunnel. I went into chat and asked. I encourage as many people to do this just so verizon may realize there's a huge interest for it. To do this, just go to the verizon page and pretend you're buying the SIII. There's a button that says 'chat with rep', or just wait there for a minute and you will get a popup.
Here's my transcript... If you don't believe me, go do it yourself!
Please hold for a Verizon Wireless sales representative to assist you with your order. Thank you for your patience.
You are now chatting with 'Alesha'
Mike: Hi! I'm interested in the S III but don't like it having the locked bootloader. Will Verizon release an update to unlock the bootloader?
Alesha: Hello. Thank you for visiting our chat service. May I help you with your order today?
Alesha: ?
Alesha: Yes
Mike: This isn't the GSM unlocker so you can use the phone wherever in the world, this is to unlock the bootloader to allow for developers, correct?
Alesha: Right
Mike: and is there an ETA on this?
Alesha: No information released
Mike: OK, well, thank you very much for the information!
Don't believe these Verizon reps for a second. Many of them can't think for themselves and only regurgitate what the higher ups tell them. I worked in their call center last year and most of my co-workers had no idea what rooting, roms, bootloaders, etc. were.
NOT happening.
http://www.droid-life.com/2012/07/1...re-update-to-unlock-the-galaxy-s3-bootloader/
Not very optimistic:
Dear Alexander,
Thank you for taking the time to email in with regards to the Samsung Galaxy SIII. Alexander, my name is Nick. I hear you with regards to the locked bootloader situation. I too was hoping we would follow suit. Currently we will be offering the developers version of the SIII, which comes with a unlocked bootloader for our customers. I do hope that we make a change to the current model that is out, and that we unlock the bootloader, but currently there are no plans to do so. At the very least I hope that we at least consider selling the unlocked version in a subsidized manner with a contract, as opposed to selling it full retail through Samsung.
Your voices are being heard, and I hope we truly consider some other options for our customers in the development community. In the meantime, really, the only other option I can recommend is to maybe sell your SIII. I am sure you can find someone who may not be interested in the unlocked version, but would like to upgrade to that phone and not be under contract. Remember the 16 GB model starts at $599.99. Depending how much you paid, I would charge as much as possible for the phone since they are coming out on top without the contract, and use the money you get towards the unlocked version. It may not be ideal, but at least there are some options for now.
Thank you for being the best part of Verizon Wireless, Alexander. Take care and have a great week.
Sincerely,
Nick
Verizon Wireless
Customer Service
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Primary Subject: Phones and Accessories
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Message Body: Is verizon going to unlock the Bootloader to the Samsung Galaxy S III
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Can't believe he told you to sell the device.
Yea, that was like a wtf moment. What I interpreted it as was "Buy device for $200, try to gamble it off for at least $400. Then go shell out another $200 and purchase the developer edition."
Not only does that void any chance of insurance but I would purchase the phone unsubsidized if I wanted a "Developer's Phone".
This is a new corporate low even their employees don't like their actions. I work for Apple, we would never tell our customers to do something like that.
EDIT: Just to clarify, no I am not an apple fanboy... I do not own an apple product. Not even an iPod. It's just my job to represent them.
http://www.droid-life.com/2012/07/1...re-update-to-unlock-the-galaxy-s3-bootloader/
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TokedUp said:
http://www.droid-life.com/2012/07/1...re-update-to-unlock-the-galaxy-s3-bootloader/
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Users please read the thread before posting. This link is already posted
Hi folks,
I went to the Google play web page and under My Devices, it has 3 phones registered, one which I own and use, but two others I do not own or have ever owned.
They are:
Unnamed Device -Samsung SM-G900F-Carrier = T-Mobile Last used Oct. 23, 2016
Unnamed Device- Nokia N1 - Carrier = Cricket Wireless. Last used May 28th 2016
I don't own these devices, never have, and I use Sprint as my provider. I do use T-mobile for my iPad but that was registered a year ago.
Any idea what these are and if they are a threat or something? I also saw no way to delete them from my account.
Thanks in advance, Crodley
Dang, I stumped the forum...or is this the wrong spot for this question?
Crodley said:
Hi folks,
I went to the Google play web page and under My Devices, it has 3 phones registered, one which I own and use, but two others I do not own or have ever owned.
They are:
Unnamed Device -Samsung SM-G900F-Carrier = T-Mobile Last used Oct. 23, 2016
Unnamed Device- Nokia N1 - Carrier = Cricket Wireless. Last used May 28th 2016
I don't own these devices, never have, and I use Sprint as my provider. I do use T-mobile for my iPad but that was registered a year ago.
Any idea what these are and if they are a threat or something? I also saw no way to delete them from my account.
Thanks in advance, Crodley
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Hello and welcome to xda-assist,
my personal opinion is that this is rather a question for the Google support team, I'd leave them a message if I was you..
Feel free to ask again in the general help section, good luck
http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/help
Letter from Huawei Support dating 26/02/2019
Sorry, there are no updates for this device.
We received this response from developers:
Watch 2 (Leo) has stopped updating since March 2018.
If you have any further questions, you are always welcome to contact us.
Huawei Support is constantly working to improve its customer support experience, and if you haven't done so already, we would be very grateful if you could dedicate a few moments to participate in a customer survey sent in a few days to your E-mail.
Your opinion is important to us!
Goodbye support
Very nice from Huawei!
Weird, Is it really happening? Since we got the lastest OTA with Oct 2018 security patch
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Weird, Is it really happening? Since we got the lastest OTA with Dec 2018 security patch
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Was wondering the same too. Got my watch in oct 18 and have received about 2-3 updates since then. Hope this is not true.
I bought mine on Jan. If this is true... Well, not more huawei products on my list. I didn't bought the GT because I wanted a smartwatch with 4G. If I would wanted a dumb fitness tracker I had bought a Garmin.
I think that's a response that has been taken out of context... After all that is a very vague response "there are no updates"...
I reckon the question asked was by an impatient young person who loves updating their phones and watches and probably asked Huawei support if they have any news or update on the new Wear H OS update... And they simply replied... Sorry there is no update.
That does not mean there is not going to be any future updates for this watch. It just means that a support staff member has no news on any software information!
Strange there have been no recent updates though? Have Huawei given up on WearOS in the hope customer will buy the non WearOS GT watch?