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Htc Diamond for sale here. Is it ok?

Hey Guys i bought from ebay from a listing that was closed (it had 5 phones) an htc diamond....This is the other site of the seller who contacted me and said he had some more phones but to tell you the truth after i send him the payment two days ago i have now news from him. Can you also check his other site and confirm if his payment system is at least ok. Maby nothing is wrong and i worry without reason
http://www.touchdiamond.us/
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I hate to tell you dude, but that place looks as fishy as an aquarium, next time stick to the known outlets like expansys, if they aint got it in stock it's not out yet !

And i used my credit card...how can i find out now whats happening? Also there was an auction at ebay where i got it from and the seller had 100 % positive feedback....

notisz said:
And i used my credit card...how can i find out now whats happening? Also there was an auction at ebay where i got it from and the seller had 100 % positive feedback....
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I have to also say the page looks very cheap!! I would call the credit card company and cancel the payment

This was the listing in ebay
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270238285269&ssPageName=ADME:X:AAQ:US:1123

notisz said:
Hey Guys i bought from ebay from a listing that was closed (it had 5 phones) an htc diamond....This is the other site of the seller who contacted me and said he had some more phones but to tell you the truth after i send him the payment two days ago i have now news from him. Can you also check his other site and confirm if his payment system is at least ok. Maby nothing is wrong and i worry without reason
http://www.touchdiamond.us/
Please check
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I would call my bank and cancel the transaction immediately.
This website looks very unprofessional. In case you ever make such a risky purchase again, first ask the seller for an authentic picture of the item. Such as a photo of the item next to his business card etc. This way you know at least he has the item.

notisz said:
This was the listing in ebay
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270238285269&ssPageName=ADME:X:AAQ:US:1123
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...and nowadays eBay is more fishy than the Pacific. Stay away from eBay as much as you can. Especially do not buy something from eBay, if the eBay price is way lower than the real world price.

burkay said:
...and nowadays eBay is more fishy than the Pacific. Stay away from eBay as much as you can. Especially do not buy something from eBay, if the eBay price is way lower than the real world price.
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ebay is fine - just as long as you are sensible and *think* about what you are doing. I've done 100s of sales and purchases without a problem.
You get suckered when you act like a sucker.

notisz said:
Hey Guys i bought from ebay from a listing that was closed (it had 5 phones) an htc diamond....This is the other site of the seller who contacted me and said he had some more phones but to tell you the truth after i send him the payment two days ago i have now news from him. Can you also check his other site and confirm if his payment system is at least ok. Maby nothing is wrong and i worry without reason
http://www.touchdiamond.us/
Please check
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Frankly, I think you've been done. Get onto your bank and try and stop the payment.

burkay said:
I would call my bank and cancel the transaction immediately.
This website looks very unprofessional. In case you ever make such a risky purchase again, first ask the seller for an authentic picture of the item. Such as a photo of the item next to his business card etc. This way you know at least he has the item.
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Anyone can create all that in photoshop and even add in a pic of his/her self shaking hands with HTC's CEO just for s-n-g's. Add that he keeps all his ebay feedback private so nobody can research him ... scamming dirtbag alert for sure there. Maybe he's ligit but his methods are not transparent enough for me.
Bottom line do not buy from sites thrown up just to sell one item cuz they're 99% a scam.

Scam!
We will send you Payment Information for
our Secure Payment Processor. MC/VISA Accepted.
Do Not Use Ebay Checkout or Paypal.
** No Exceptions **
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This means no paypal buyer protection, so once they have your money they have your money!

how sad is this, my guess is youve lost your 900 dollars. which is a shame..
no paypal usually means scam, especially on something which you cant get anyways...
Rory

Just make a who is on the site, and all information about the person will be here:
http://who.is/whois-us/ip-address/touchdiamond.us/
This is the person who owns the domains, if you wants contact with him.
And here is his myspace profile:
http://www.myspace.com/donniedawg

In10se said:
Anyone can create all that in photoshop and even add in a pic of his/her self shaking hands with HTC's CEO just for s-n-g's. Add that he keeps all his ebay feedback private so nobody can research him ... scamming dirtbag alert for sure there. Maybe he's ligit but his methods are not transparent enough for me.
Bottom line do not buy from sites thrown up just to sell one item cuz they're 99% a scam.
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I agree that such a photo can easily be arranged. But it adds a simple layer of protection and is better than simply throwing away your money to the first seller you find on the internet. But, yes, I wouldn't buy a phone from this website even if he provided a photo of himself shaking hands with the CEO of HTC.

Meeehhhh you sent $900 to this guy (from his myspace page) ...
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Go on his myspace page and ask about your purchase.

In10se said:
Meeehhhh you sent $900 to this guy (from his myspace page) ...
Go on his myspace page and ask about your purchase.
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Doesnt look too friendly.

This is a scam 100%
Oh please.
#1. The website is cheap. Photoshoped the diamond phone picture, and the webpage looks un-professional , etc. My "red flag" went up immediately.
#2. Looking at the feedback from ebay's. You can spot fakers posted these feed back. Even Ray Charles could see that.
Sorry to hear that someone fell for it. This is a lesson that we learned and hopefully, we will be wiser the next time.

What you should do to avoid others been scammed by this guy
- Notify the hosting provider and authorities that illegal actions are being done via that website
- Notify eBay to investigate his account, cause you can clearly see the fake posts in there

Win_XP said:
Just make a who is on the site, and all information about the person will be here:
http://who.is/whois-us/ip-address/touchdiamond.us/
This is the person who owns the domains, if you wants contact with him.
And here is his myspace profile:
http://www.myspace.com/donniedawg
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Hey thanks for the who.is website. That is very important that we do this and check out the BBB for other businesses before making any online purchases.

That mug shot would be a blast to play with on photoshop, but I'm far far far away from my office comp -n- don't have cs3 on my lapy.
Someone please do the honers to that pic' ... he's screaming for a makeover. Maybe then we could post it in his myspace somehow or another.

HELP! Been Refunded But Still Have Device

Bought my N5 on the 26th November
Received on the 29th November
Had a camera defect (broken camera module)
Messaged Google so many time to return the device for full refund, they said they would send out a return package, after 20 days of waiting for the return package Google refunded me however...
I sent the device to LG to repair it because Google was taking too long (9th December) LG emailed me saying the device it fixed and on it's way back to me.
Google have already refunded me for the device that i didn't send back what should i do? will they take the money back out of my account when they realize they don't have my device
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I would be really surprised if they didn't.
At this point, your best bet is to contact Google and tell them exactly what you posted here. Be honest about the reasons why and you should be fine, you don't want your Play Account to get flagged for fraud.

triumvirant said:
I would be really surprised if they didn't.
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But they can't take money out of my account without me saying so.

triumvirant said:
I would be really surprised if they didn't.
At this point, your best bet is to contact Google and tell them exactly what you posted here. Be honest about the reasons why and you should be fine, you don't want your Play Account to get flagged for fraud.
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Fraud ? How can i get flagged for fraud they made the mistake i was waiting for a return package for 19 days on the phone every 2-3 days asking where it was and countless emails so i sent the device to LG to fix, im not ringing them it's their fault at the end of the day and if they try and take money from my account with my say so i can surely sue for them doing so.

Had the same thing happen to me last year with the N4.
Sent a device back for RMA, they sent me the new device and also refunded me. Contacted Google to explain what they had done several times, but they don't appear to be too bright at the call center. The Money is still sat in my Bank Account waiting for them to pick up on it (12 Month on), I have given up chasing them, if they want it they can contact me.
I have heard they can claim it back up to 6 years onward's...not sure how true this is though.

ricey1986 said:
Had the same thing happen to me last year with the N4.
Sent a device back for RMA, they sent me the new device and also refunded me. Contacted Google to explain what they had done several times, but they don't appear to be too bright at the call center. The Money is still sat in my Bank Account waiting for them to pick up on it (12 Month on), I have given up chasing them, if they want it they can contact me.
I have heard they can claim it back up to 6 years onward's...not sure how true this is though.
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I just rang them being as honest as i am, they had no idea what has gone on they escalated the case to Tier2 and should be in touch shortly, i just don't want them taking money out of my account without my say so.

ryanraven said:
I just rang them being as honest as i am, they had no idea what has gone on they escalated the case to Tier2 and should be in touch shortly, i just don't want them taking money out of my account without my say so.
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Hmm not sure where you stand with this...legally the money is their's, but surely they can't help themselves to your account without your prior consent/knowledge.

ricey1986 said:
Hmm not sure where you stand with this...legally the money is their's, but surely they can't help themselves to your account without your prior consent/knowledge.
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Yeah legally it is but isn't it legally mine now since they they authorized a refund, i don't have the device LG does and they sent me an email today saying they are sending it back to, hopefully i get a reply off Google soon.

But in this case the money is his. He asked for a refund but instead got the money and device back. In this case its Googles fault for not being intelligent enough to take action. So imo this isnt entirely counted as fraud. legally the money is his. As its in his account. Its just like any store. You go in and purchase a milk but instead your change is what you gave. But you got the milk and walked out. The owners made a mistake and therefore they cannot simply jus take it back, but there may be an exception here. Even if they do take the money they will have to contact you. And if they contact and take the money its well worth it because you purchased the device.
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krishneelg3 said:
But in this case the money is his. He asked for a refund but instead got the money and device back. In this case its Googles fault for not being intelligent enough to take action. So imo this isnt entirely counted as fraud. legally the money is his. As its in his account. Its just like any store. You go in and purchase a milk but instead your change is what you gave. But you got the milk and walked out. The owners made a mistake and therefore they cannot simply jus take it back, but there may be an exception here. Even if they do take the money they will have to contact you. And if they contact and take the money its well worth it because you purchased the device.
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Exactly, the only im worried about is them taking the money back without telling me and the money not being in the account, i payed with credit card anyway so if they try and take it without my say so i can cancel the transaction and they will have to contact me, they should get back to me soon hopefully if they don;t claim the money in 30 days they can get stuffed they aint having a penny off me after 30days.

If they recall the money you will be contacted first.
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I doubt a company that big, will just take your money off your account without contacting you. That is counted as theft, and more importantly it'll set a bad reputation for the company itself. So my best guess is that, they will contact you if needed. If they don't then you have every right to defend your case.
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Expect them to send you an invoice, asking you to pay up. If you refuse to pay up (and refuse to return the device), they can send you to collections, or pursue legal options (not saying they will, but they can).
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Messaged Google so many time to return the device for full refund, they said they would send out a return package, after 20 days of waiting for the return package Google refunded me however...
I sent the device to LG to repair it because Google was taking too long (9th December) LG emailed me saying the device it fixed and on it's way back to me.
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You chose to send the device to LG directly - was that because Google told you to? Or because you didn't want to wait?
At least in the US, money received in error into your bank acct is not yours. And you can be held liable to pay that back (with interest if you cause delays after you are notified about the error - even if you used it up)
Edit: If the account in question is a credit card account, Google can simply charge the amount back to your card.
Note: I am not a lawyer

They might not even do anything one time I returned my s4 to T-Mobile they gave me 687$ twice on my account I called them they said that never happen well I stay quiet enjoyed my free 687
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[Q] Anyone familiar with "Project Abacus"

I received a survey on the Surveys On The Go that qualified me to take part in something called "Project Abacus". It came with a lengthy EULA from Google and the promise of a Nexus 5 that I could keep after 6 months of participating in a study. The study involves 6 months of use as your primary phone and allowing it to collect usage information to track how you use it using an app that is in the play store but also comes pre-loaded on the phone. I can't seem to find out much more than that though (other than this thread on the Google forums). Didn't know if anyone here has heard of this or participated in it. They are not asking for any credit card info or anything more private than your phone number (they called to verify my address) and email account (they are sending a tracking number). So I don't think I'm risking anything. But I'm just pretty skeptical about something that seems too good to be true. Getting to participate in a Google research study seems kinda like winning the lottery. So the bottom line question is this.....is this legit?

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All the info I found was the app.
This seems pretty sketchy!
Was it an email from google?
Who was the sender?
That's crazy. I'm curious as well!

jayRokk said:
Was it an email from google?
Who was the sender?
That's crazy. I'm curious as well!
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I haven't received an email from them yet. I found it interesting that that app in the app store doesn't have a web URL associated with it. Makes me wonder if they got some exception because I *thought* that was a requirement. All the communication so far was all handled through the Surveys On The Go app. Based on the reviews both there an the comments at the link I referenced in the OP, folks have received confirmation calls about this for a week or so now, promising phones in the next 2-4 weeks. I'll be sure to post back here if I get a tracking number or a real phone.
One of the things that makes me think that this is legit is that the agreement that you had to go through was VERY long and detailed. It said that you have to set up a new/separate Google account for the test. This new Google Drive location is where all the information collected on your use (including occasional photos of you using the phone) will be posted for your review. You can delete anything you are not comfortable sharing. They then access this data. And, according to this agreement, if we decide to opt out we can request that GOOGLE delete all the data that was submitted during the survey. I took a screenshot that that part of the agreement and have asked the app developers to send me a digital copy of the full agreement.

I'm doing the same study, and had the same worries that you did. lol I found this thread though a bit of googling...
I loved my Nexus 4, and I'm really really hoping that this is legit. Can't wait to see what happens honestly.

GaltsHarlot said:
I'm doing the same study, and had the same worries that you did. lol I found this thread though a bit of googling...
I loved my Nexus 4, and I'm really really hoping that this is legit. Can't wait to see what happens honestly.
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I was on ATT when I filled out the questionnaire. Just jumped to T-Mobile though. Hope that isn't an issue. If it is, I'll still have my OnePlus One that should be delivered today.

djeaton said:
I was on ATT when I filled out the questionnaire. Just jumped to T-Mobile though. Hope that isn't an issue. If it is, I'll still have my OnePlus One that should be delivered today.
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I'm on T-Mobile and I got accepted as well. I'm still waiting for the call though. Also wondering if this is legit.

I've just completed the survey on SOTG as well. I hope I'll be allowed to root the device. It will suck to have to use it without root. If anything, I wonder if I can get a Straight Talk number and use that instead of my regular carrier's SIM card.

Gaúcho comedor said:
I've just completed the survey on SOTG as well. I hope I'll be allowed to root the device. It will suck to have to use it without root. If anything, I wonder if I can get a Straight Talk number and use that instead of my regular carrier's SIM card.
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I didn't ask about rooting. If they call for confirmation, ask them and let us know!

djeaton said:
I didn't ask about rooting. If they call for confirmation, ask them and let us know!
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From what i read. your not allowed to change anything about hardware. i think rooting would change that...although im not exactly sure

follow the bread crumbs -
who is this ATAP_AUTH?
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.atap.projectabacus&hl=en
what other projects are owned to this name? -
http://www.appszoom.com/android_developer/atapauth_mnijq.html#
on the same link, click on **Appszoom
for Developers**-
will lead you to -
"This is a dummy application for testing purposes only."
& what of the *sole reviewer of the app*?
the only guy vouching for it..
http://www.rsaconference.com/speakers/ingo-deutschmann
**Business Development Director DACH, BehavioSec**
**DARPA Active Authentication Program: Behavioral Biometrics**
**RSA CONFERENCE - where the world talks security**
social engineering test?
if so, got yaaaaa, if installed..
~shrugz shoulders~
~EDIT~
or just maybe, google's using it, to *smarten* android -
http://www.behaviosec.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/behaviosec-web-shop-deployment.pdf
http://www.behaviosec.com/products/
&
BehavioMobile
makes sense, they codenamed the project **abacus**
& what behaviousec DO it security -
http://www.crunchbase.com/organization/behaviosec
................
http://www.appszoom.com/android_applications/business/behavio-form_bysyx.html
then later..
Google Acquires Startup Behavio - Analyst Blog

ATAP is a group at Google (Advanced Technologies and Products, the group behind Project Tango) but I don't think that app is coming from them. The support e-mail for the app is "@gmail.com," not "@google.com."

Considering the timing of this research project, I'm curious if they are going to be sending out Nexus 5's as the said or actually sending out new Nexus 6's. It would be a huge coincidence if they were sending out phones for this Project Abacus at the same time as they were releasing the new model. The 6 is supposed to be available for pre-order Thursday to arrive next month - right at the same time they are saying that they will be sending us these phones. I would think that with the 5 on it's way out and the 6 replacing it, they wouldn't be spending a lot on studying how folks use it.

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Considering the timing of this research project, I'm curious if they are going to be sending out Nexus 5's as the said or actually sending out new Nexus 6's. It would be a huge coincidence if they were sending out phones for this Project Abacus at the same time as they were releasing the new model. The 6 is supposed to be available for pre-order Thursday to arrive next month - right at the same time they are saying that they will be sending us these phones. I would think that with the 5 on it's way out and the 6 replacing it, they wouldn't be spending a lot on studying how folks use it.
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watch this -
https://productforums.google.com/forum/#!msg/nexus/ZBErNmz2Pvg/JxQlkfFX_y0J
took it out of the.. sandb0x..

j'vai said:
watch this -
https://productforums.google.com/forum/#!msg/nexus/ZBErNmz2Pvg/JxQlkfFX_y0J
took it out of the.. sandb0x..
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That is what I linked to in the OP.

djeaton said:
That is what I linked to in the OP.
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I know..

My friend just told me he got a nexus 6 from this, i don't have proof nor have i seen it yet but this sounds interesting. I just downloaded the survey app, how long did it take you all to get the Google Abacus survey?

synergeticink said:
My friend just told me he got a nexus 6 from this, i don't have proof nor have i seen it yet but this sounds interesting. I just downloaded the survey app, how long did it take you all to get the Google Abacus survey?
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I would *love* confirmation that it was the 6. That would be *incredible*!
For me, I had taken these in this order before I got the Abacus invite:
Demographics Main
Demographics Household
Demographics Internet
Demographics Entertainment
Demographics Interests
Movie Survey
Demographics Politics
** PHONE STUDY **

djeaton said:
I would *love* confirmation that it was the 6. That would be *incredible*!
For me, I had taken these in this order before I got the Abacus invite:
Demographics Main
Demographics Household
Demographics Internet
Demographics Entertainment
Demographics Interests
Movie Survey
Demographics Politics
** PHONE STUDY **
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I agree, I asked him to provide pics if he can when he comes home from his business trip. Apparently his wife told him last night that it came him, so thats his confirmation. If he provides proof to me I will post them, I am very curious myself.

I got the phone..
Looks all good. Seems legit guys!

theJAMster_Official said:
I have received the same survey for the invite, servey for acceptance, and survey for confirmination. I then got a phone call today saying they can not accept PO boxes, it needs to be a residential address. I was then going to put down my father's work address, but then he said to just call back when I get that address. I would never give out my actual home address to someone I can't completely trust. Then I got a phone call about an hour later and was told that a PO Box would work and they apologized for the confusion. Then he asked for my carrier that I would put the Sim card in. I said at&t, which is the truth, and was told the phone would ship soon and would arrive in 2 to 3 weeks from today. I sure do hope it is real, but I guess I'll have to wait and see.
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Nice! Keep us posted when you get it (if)

Samsung Device Insights

Hello everyone, sorry if I'm posting in the wrong area as this is my first time posting. But this morning I received an email from Samsung and looks like they're starting to send out emails for their insights program and sending out free GS8/+ phones and I tried searching other forums and see if anybody else got it but looks like no ones posted yet. Here's the email I got from them if anybody wants to take a look for themselves. Filled out the survey already and prioritized the coral blue color as I already have a midnight black GS8+ on the way from T-Mobile! Also please let me know if I'm not posting in the correct place and I'll make sure to take note for future reference.
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Yeah got the email as well..I tried to get in program with the s6, but never got a response back..

malimal said:
Yeah got the email as well..I tried to get in program with the s6, but never got a response back..
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I tried to get in with the S7 and they never got back to me after the survey either. Haven't heard since..

NoBromo said:
Hello everyone, sorry if I'm posting in the wrong area as this is my first time posting. But this morning I received an email from Samsung and looks like they're starting to send out emails for their insights program and sending out free GS8/+ phones and I tried searching other forums and see if anybody else got it but looks like no ones posted yet. Here's the email I got from them if anybody wants to take a look for themselves. Filled out the survey already and prioritized the coral blue color as I already have a midnight black GS8+ on the way from T-Mobile! Also please let me know if I'm not posting in the correct place and I'll make sure to take note for future reference.
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How did you get into the program?

Can you please share the email address. I tried sending email and get mail delivery failure. Please help I was part of the S7and s5 program too

saurabhrupji said:
Can you please share the email address. I tried sending email and get mail delivery failure. Please help I was part of the S7and s5 program too
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If this was true, you'd have the email to contact them. The email listed on the Play Store fails but the email they sent to contact you for surveys works fine. Stop lying.

Why should I lie. Please see the attached screenshot i received

saurabhrupji said:
Why should I lie. Please see the attached screenshot i received
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Seems like a scam. Clearly says the mail server is not existing

Guys I called Samsung insights about the program and they told me that the program has been discontinued since march 2017. Does anyone else have any other information. I don't know how you guys are getting surveys.

saurabhrupji said:
Guys I called Samsung insights about the program and they told me that the program has been discontinued since march 2017. Does anyone else have any other information. I don't know how you guys are getting surveys.
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That's not true .. one of my coworkers just got an email from them a couple weeks ago.

I hope you guys are not thinking that I am bluffing. I have attached the number on the screenshot. Anyways I am trying my luck if indeed the program is on.

I so got an email from them about a week and a half ago. Maybe two weeks. Did the survey but have not heard anything back. I know it said survey ended the 18th and could take a few weeks for the selection process.
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I'm writing this reply on my s8+ that was sent to me by Samsung as part of the insights program. I've called Samsung and they told me it was discontinued as well, when I had a question about the insights app. Not sure if it was discontinued after they sent me this phone or if some of their reps don't know it's still going. But I got the phone and the GearVR as well. Has anyone else actually gotten one besides me?

bpopilek said:
I'm writing this reply on my s8+ that was sent to me by Samsung as part of the insights program. I've called Samsung and they told me it was discontinued as well, when I had a question about the insights app. Not sure if it was discontinued after they sent me this phone or if some of their reps don't know it's still going. But I got the phone and the GearVR as well. Has anyone else actually gotten one besides me?
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Yes, I also got a S8+ from the insights program. I would bet that the program is run and managed by a different division, which sales reps and support may not totally be aware of. Emailing them is more likely the best way to communicate with them.

bpopilek said:
I'm writing this reply on my s8+ that was sent to me by Samsung as part of the insights program. I've called Samsung and they told me it was discontinued as well, when I had a question about the insights app. Not sure if it was discontinued after they sent me this phone or if some of their reps don't know it's still going. But I got the phone and the GearVR as well. Has anyone else actually gotten one besides me?
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I've recieved a Galaxy S8+ Via the Samsung Device Insights program (using it right now). Also got the Gear VR. Have you read through the couple of pages of terms and conditions? I'm only a couple months in (Got it in June) and I'm already thinking this device isn't that much of an upgrade to my rooted Note Edge. So I re-read the T&C (Putting aluminum foil hat on) and noticed where it says through the application they don't view your specific activities in each app, and they don't monitor anything concerning phone calls, but the do collect EVERYTHING Else including GPS location data and "other necessary data" or something like that (I'm paraphrasing). (Aluminum foil hat off) Does any of this give anyone concerns or gives you reason to consider leaving the program early? I mean a $900 phone is a $900 phone (though it probably cost Samsung more like $380) but is it worth this amount of valuable and private personal data?

Best way to join the insights program? Does anyone have a referral?

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I've recieved a Galaxy S8+ Via the Samsung Device Insights program (using it right now). Also got the Gear VR. Have you read through the couple of pages of terms and conditions? I'm only a couple months in (Got it in June) and I'm already thinking this device isn't that much of an upgrade to my rooted Note Edge. So I re-read the T&C (Putting aluminum foil hat on) and noticed where it says through the application they don't view your specific activities in each app, and they don't monitor anything concerning phone calls, but the do collect EVERYTHING Else including GPS location data and "other necessary data" or something like that (I'm paraphrasing). (Aluminum foil hat off) Does any of this give anyone concerns or gives you reason to consider leaving the program early? I mean a $900 phone is a $900 phone (though it probably cost Samsung more like $380) but is it worth this amount of valuable and private personal data?
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Hey, quick question! I've been searching literally everywhere, sending emails to the Samsung Insights team using the correct, most recent email, etc, but I still have zero clue about how to get into the program. I know that it's invite only, but there has to be something you can do to get their attention so they invite you. If you don't mind me asking, do you know what you did to get in the program? I already have the S8 so I'm not worried about testing that or the Note 8 out, but I would like to know what I need to do before the S9 comes out so I can get an invite. Any help would be greatly appreciated, and I won't go spreading any of that information around, I can assure you! And if the information is confidential, I completely understand. I've done enough beta testing/product testing to know that companies don't want some information spread around. Thanks in advance, and sorry for the long post!

In 2015, I had an iPhone for a few months to attempt using iOS, during fall/winter 2015 samsung had a promotion for iPhone users called the "Ultimate Test Drive" which, for a $0.99 credit card fee, allowed me the use of a note 5 for a month. During the summer 2016 I received an email inviting me to the SDI program due to participation in the SUTD program. However, only a couple months ago I was notified that I could recommend 3 people to the program through a survey, and at this point all 3 have received Note 8 smartphones on their respective carriers. All I can say is wait and try to ask for a reccomendation, I honestly don't know any other way.

Does anyone have an invite they can send me for the program? If yes please PM. Thanks

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Hello XDA,
I am back at it again with the free T-Mobile network unlocks. Yep, you heard that right... 100% FREE. This service will allow you to go into your Settings and perform a network unlock. I've been doing this for over 3 years now with plenty of vouches, so yes, it's legit!
ATTN: IF YOU DO NOT MEET THE BELOW REQUIREMENTS OR READ THIS ENTIRE THREAD, DO NOT PM ME AND WASTE OUR TIME. YOU WILL BE IGNORED!
Current turnaround time: ~1-4 days depending on how busy I am. Yes, I have a life outside of this.
Requirements:
Unlocking for T-Mobile OnePlus/Samsung/Google/LG/Moto USA variants only.
Not eligible for T-Mobile Prepaid, MetroPCS, or other TMO subsidies.
Not eligible for Sprint users even though they merged or you have a T-Mobile SIM card.
Device must be on the network for AT LEAST 3 full calendar days.
Cannot currently be flashed to any international firmware.
Device must be originally purchased from T-Mobile themselves. Not purchased via 3rd party or directly from the manufacturer.
* At this time, I cannot unlock devices using an eSIM (eg. Pixel 6's). If you want me to unlock your device, you will need to have a physical SIM card installed and meet the 3 day requirement.
If you meet the above requirements, PM the last name of the account holder and your phone number associated with said device.
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I cannot unlock with just an IMEI number so don't bother asking.
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Send me a PM with the phone number and I will review your unlock status.
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I know you posted your threads to vouch but I will gladly give you a +1 here as well you helped me out in the past. If you ever are able to expand to Pixels I have a 4A 5G that I would love to unlock the bootloader on. Beyond that thanks for this awesome service you provide!

Ah nuts that's a nope for my Nord N10 5G on T-Mobile Metro... oh well I hope the drawer trick works in 6 months.

@mobbdeep I can't PM is it over already

XmentalX said:
I know you posted your threads to vouch but I will gladly give you a +1 here as well you helped me out in the past. If you ever are able to expand to Pixels I have a 4A 5G that I would love to unlock the bootloader on. Beyond that thanks for this awesome service you provide!
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Drop me a PM and I'll take a look on Thursday. I won't be doing unlocks tomorrow but I'll be knocking everything out then. I don't see why I can't do it. If I can, then I'll update the thread and add the Pixel in on it too.
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Ah nuts that's a nope for my Nord N10 5G on T-Mobile Metro... oh well I hope the drawer trick works in 6 months.
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Sorry about that!
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@mobbdeep I can't PM is it over already
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PM me now, sorry. The last time I logged in here, this forum was on a different layout and older forum software so settings were moved around.
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To those who were donating to request network unlocks while I stopped the service and you still need the unlock, PM me. I will be knocking the requests out starting Thursday.

mobbdeep said:
Drop me a PM and I'll take a look on Thursday. I won't be doing unlocks tomorrow but I'll be knocking everything out then. I don't see why I can't do it. If I can, then I'll update the thread and add the Pixel in on it too.
Sorry about that!
PM me now, sorry. The last time I logged in here, this forum was on a different layout and older forum software so settings were moved around.
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I just did thank you

mobbdeep said:
Drop me a PM and I'll take a look on Thursday. I won't be doing unlocks tomorrow but I'll be knocking everything out then. I don't see why I can't do it. If I can, then I'll update the thread and add the Pixel in on it too.
Sorry about that!
PM me now, sorry. The last time I logged in here, this forum was on a different layout and older forum software so settings were moved around.
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To those who were donating to request network unlocks while I stopped the service and you still need the unlock, PM me. I will be knocking the requests out starting Thursday.
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Awesome, I appreciate you even checking. PM sent. No rush on my end I have a busy week myself as well but am off all next week so it would be awesome to mess around with the pixel since Nord n10 development seems to be stagnated.

Pm sent, much appreciated homie!

can this be done for oneplus 8 sprint variant? since everything is merged?

Also pm sent brother!

Beefybeardedbear said:
can this be done for oneplus 8 sprint variant? since everything is merged?
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No, sorry. T-Mobile & Sprint are still two separate systems in the backend part.

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No, sorry. T-Mobile & Sprint are still two separate systems in the backend part.
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Damn it. Knew I should have just bought the phone unlocked. Welp, back to my 6T, still performs like a beast. Honestly the only reason I even bought the 8 was because I was excited for custom roms, and snapdragon 865. but I didn't think sprint would be this persistent. Actually I haven't even bought the damn thing yet lol. It's on a payment plan.

Beefybeardedbear said:
Damn it. Knew I should have just bought the phone unlocked. Welp, back to my 6T, still performs like a beast. Honestly the only reason I even bought the 8 was because I was excited for custom roms, and snapdragon 865. but I didn't think sprint would be this persistent. Actually I haven't even bought the damn thing yet lol. It's on a payment plan.
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Sprint is so ass backwards with their financing/leasing. If your 6T was paid off and you were open to get a new phone, I would have just requested to have your Sprint account merged into T-Mobile and then get the phone that way.

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Sprint is so ass backwards with their financing/leasing. If your 6T was paid off and you were open to get a new phone, I would have just requested to have your Sprint account merged into T-Mobile and then get the phone that way.
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See I would have done that. But this was at the time that they were still merging and everything. So I didn't wanna ask because they probably would have given me an answer like "unfortunately we can't do that because we're still in the merging process." So I didn't even bother asking. My 6T is still in mint condition, screen protector and case on since day one, replaced everytime. No dents or nicks in the sides. Battery still a champ. So honestly, might sell my 8 once it's paid off.

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See I would have done that. But this was at the time that they were still merging and everything. So I didn't wanna ask because they probably would have given me an answer like "unfortunately we can't do that because we're still in the merging process." So I didn't even bother asking. My 6T is still in mint condition, screen protector and case on since day one, replaced everytime. No dents or nicks in the sides. Battery still a champ. So honestly, might sell my 8 once it's paid off.
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Honestly, you're a champ for doing all of this for people. Keep doing what you do. People love you for it. Even if you couldn't unlock mine.

Dear boss, I bought my oneplus 8 from someone else. I only know the IMEI code. Can I unlock the network lock?

Hi, I bought a T-mobile Oneplus 7T from a dishonest seller on ebay. I get error code 255 when trying to do a permanent unlock. I tried the methods you mentioned, does not work on my set. As I am outside USA, T-mobile staff on Twitter not able to help me.
I had checked my IMEI, it is not under blacklist. If you can help me unlocked, most happy to buy you a cup of coffee. Thanks.

Success! Thank you so much for this!

All unlock requests have been completed.

@mobbdeep You're the man thank you literally got your message then a text from T-Mobile saying I met unlock requirements. thanks again I really appreciate it
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