I work for the Geeksquad. We do phone repairs and all that good stuff. I can confirm that if you send your broken device off to get repaired. It's actually getting replaced and 5 out of the 5 past s4 ive received have been MDL. All originally on MF3 when I shipped them.
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So I got myself a nexus 4 off the playstore and it got delivered and everything. However... there was no receipt at delivery. I checked the package and everything. So I was wondering whether google would accept a return of a nexus 4 without a receipt? - exchange?
You should've been emailed a digital receipt, you should be able to use that to return your device if necessary.
Oh I didn't realize that.
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A little happiness on a Monday!!!
I had issues with my recently purchased S4 so I called AT&T and they sent me a refurb. The first refurb had screen issues and much to my dismay, was on MF3. I called AT&T last week and they said they would ship one out right away and what do you know, the one I got today was an MDL with a perfect screen.
Just wanted to share a success story in case someone else wants to play the refurb roulette game an possibly score and MDL.
I know your happy. Glad to hear it. This phone is to good to be slapped down by MF3.
I was a lucky winner of the black screen of death today on my s4 that I traded someone a note 2 for, the guy that gave me the s4 had already updated to mf3. Life has sucked for the past couple months stuck with mf3. Went to at&t support center in atl, not only did I get a brand new s4, (they stated that it wasn't a refurb) but the replacement has MDL! WE'RE IN THE SAME BOAT! HAPPY DAY!!! lol
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Lucky you guys. I got a refurb from AT&T and it came with MF3. I can't escape it.
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I got an MDL 32gb also like 3 weeks ago. It seems that they are not flashing the software on the phones if it is a hardware problem.
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I was lucky enough to get an MDL right when I bought it. Thank you Best Buy mobile!
Anyone else getting an MDL version lately?
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Anyone else getting an MDL version lately?
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I got an MDL from Bestbuy a few days ago!
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I got my refurbished online from AT&T for $30. Took the update the first day I in boxed it not knowing. And before I did my research. Due to coming off Verizon RAZR maxx HD. Bricked it trying to install TWRP, took it to AT&T corporate store. Told them what I did and how it happened. The cool Kat behind the counter said no problem, and reflashed MDL to it.
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I traded a 16g iPhone 5 for a 32 gig gs4 in almost brand new condition. The iPhone was like beat up and headphones were used and dirty and I didn't have the original charger. But came with mf3 :/ oh well got a better deal because people are going crazy for iphones.
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I got my refurbished online from AT&T for $30. Took the update the first day I in boxed it not knowing. And before I did my research. Due to coming off Verizon RAZR maxx HD. Bricked it trying to install TWRP, took it to AT&T corporate store. Told them what I did and how it happened. The cool Kat behind the counter said no problem, and reflashed MDL to it.
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Can you please tell us how or what he used to downgrade? Get in contact if possible. As far as I or anyone else knows, it is impossible to downgrade to MDL once the OTA MF3 has been installed.
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I have no idea how he did it. I was thinking he would swap me out to another phone. I even asked asked and he said "just some software that's on our PC in the back". I asked for a copy of the software .... He chukled and said "man I can't do that". I don't think he knows a lot about this stuff much less knew the difficulty we have trying to figure out mf3 ... I don't know if he knew whether or not he was supposed to reflash for me. I read on here somewhere that best buy has a Samsung kiosks that can do it also.
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As far as I know, BB can't even downgrade... I must know what this software is.
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As far as I know, BB can't even downgrade... I must know what this software is.
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The phone can not be downgraded from MF3 to MDL. In order to do so with any "software" method would require at least a partial re-write of the MDL bootloader to completely emulate parts of the MF3 bootloader. Once operational in theory, it would need to be signed with Samsung's encrypted key to make it actually function on the phone. We do not have the encrypted key required to do so. Any other method would require replacing parts of the phone itself.
People that claim this, don't know what they are talking about.
What you are failing to see here is that you are still wrong. Even if you did not actually boot the system after an MF3 update, there is still the qfuse that got blown. That is the single thing that keeps the device from being downgraded. The burden of proof is in your hands. There is no need to be so hostile towards someone that explained the process.
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I have no idea how he did it. I was thinking he would swap me out to another phone. I even asked asked and he said "just some software that's on our PC in the back". I asked for a copy of the software .... He chukled and said "man I can't do that". I don't think he knows a lot about this stuff much less knew the difficulty we have trying to figure out mf3 ... I don't know if he knew whether or not he was supposed to reflash for me. I read on here somewhere that best buy has a Samsung kiosks that can do it also.
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There has not been one substantiated case of an MF3 phone running MDL. If you have it, you should dump those bootloaders ASAP and collect the bounty.
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Just bought my S4 today at Costco and its MDL!!!!!
I wanted to give you guy's hope they are still out there.
P.S. the guy offered to buy/swap me because it was MDL.
Thanks goes to the guides and developments so far, I hope to contribute in the coming weeks.
Happy Halloween!
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Just bought my S4 today at Costco and its MDL!!!!!
I wanted to give you guy's hope they are still out there.
P.S. the guy offered to buy/swap me because it was MDL.
Thanks goes to the guides and developments so far, I hope to contribute in the coming weeks.
Happy Halloween!
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That's awesome! Though, I don't think anyone looking for a new S4 should count on MDL phones as even a remote possibility. You probably got one of the last MDL phones outside of the used market.
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That's awesome! Though, I don't think anyone looking for a new S4 should count on MDL phones as even a remote possibility. You probably got one of the last MDL phones outside of the used market.
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Got a white one at walmart just last week. The guy even opened it for me to check first!
Is there no way to tell on the outside?
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Is there no way to tell on the outside?
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It will say on the bottom of the box what it comes with
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Is there no way to tell on the outside?
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Yes, definitely. On the side of the box with all of the barcodes. It will say the firmware version.
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I just called AT&T about my speratic reboots on my phone. He did some reset on his end, he told me it might have fixed it. I told him if I elected to have it replaced could I request a replacement phone with firmware MDL? He said that's a different department but he recommend that I go to my local store and have it replaced there if I choose that route. The odds that the store has one is quite slim I'm sure but worth the time since I see that ppl still manage to get one from time to time. First thing I guess I'd need to do is remove root from my current phone, head over, tell them my issue, refuse a master reset (last time they reset my phone I lost everything, including my sdcard...never again). They should then offer me a replacement, I ask for a MDL model, I tell them how to tell. If they don't have any which I'm sure they don't, would I receive another MF3? My store is actually pretty cool, I may just walk in an ask if they have any MDL's...if so than I'll about getting an exchange.
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The more I think about it, really whats the point. I asked here the other day "is locked boots the new norm" all so far have said yes, as far as version and AT&T goes. Even if I get a MDL model, im still getting an upgrade next summer...Ill have the same issue then as I'm sure we all will. Its a dark time. I'm sure we'll always have root but flashing custom Roms is what we all what (safe assumption). If this is the case and the modding community is as large as I think it is, I see the 2 carries taking a large hit in sales due to their nonsence. Sorry guys, had to vent
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I went to my local Wal-Mart today and they actually had a brand new MDB. The first released. But they wanted $700 for it new. I told them they were crazy and that att sells then online for 500
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Has anyone done this for a warranty replacement and got away with it?
I am having hardware issues and cannot get back to stock.
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I'd suggest hard bricking it first. When the s3 first came out I flashed an incorrect zip file and almost instantly found myself with a totally lifeless phone. I took it in to Verizon and convinced the guy there that it just stopped working and I played dumb about why. He tried to charge it for a while and see if that helped and of course nothing happened, so then he pronounced it dead and ordered a replacement phone totally under warranty. Good luck, lol
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I'd suggest hard bricking it first. When the s3 first came out I flashed an incorrect zip file and almost instantly found myself with a totally lifeless phone. I took it in to Verizon and convinced the guy there that it just stopped working and I played dumb about why. He tried to charge it for a while and see if that helped and of course nothing happened, so then he pronounced it dead and ordered a replacement phone totally under warranty. Good luck, lol
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Interesting world where people openly discuss committing Felony Fraud and Conspiricy to Commit Felony Fraud but discussing pirating a $.99 piece of software isn't allowed. LOL :silly:
So my friend sent in her s4 for repairs and Samsung sent her a galaxy nexus. She dropped it this morning and the screen cracked. Since its a temporary phone, what is the procedure for this? Does anyone have any experience
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You might get some answers in a Samsung forum. Hopefully their insurance will cover it.
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For starters, that girl needs to keep a case on all her phones if she's just breaking them left and right. lol. But the insurance thing is something I doubt anyone here will be able to answer. She needs to talk with Samsung
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So my friend sent in her s4 for repairs and Samsung sent her a galaxy nexus. She dropped it this morning and the screen cracked. Since its a temporary phone, what is the procedure for this? Does anyone have any experience
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I think their expectation is going to be that they get the temporary phone back in the same condition as it was when they sent it. So your friend is going to be liable for some damages.
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I think their expectation is going to be that they get the temporary phone back in the same condition as it was when they sent it. So your friend is going to be liable for some damages.
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You can't really say that without knowing the conditions she probably signed when getting the phone. Samsung might as well have insurance covering such cases.
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You can't really say that without knowing the conditions she probably signed when getting the phone. Samsung might as well have insurance covering such cases.
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I can always say "l think..." I hope your right for the op's sake
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I worked in wireless for 3 years. I can tell you that she will have to pay for the damages. That's why most companies don't do loaners anymore. When she got the temporary, she agreed to return the phone is the same condition as received.
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Would Samsung care if she replaces the screen? I'm guessing that's cheaper than whatever Samsung would charge
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The screen has a digitizer that would take not only technical know how to replace, but is very pricey. It's your call though. Might cost you more in the end if you try and fail at doing it.
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