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Buy 1650mah battery in USA?

I need an extra samsung oem 1650mah battery. Does anyone know where it can be bought in america?

i take it you checked google/ebay/amazon? i know there was another thread dedicated to this topic a while back. try to search for it.

It seems like all sellers are in europe which seems strange for an american phone

strange for an "american phone" made by a korean company?

Uh I didn't have to buy the phone in korea. As far as I know they don't sell t-mobile branded phones in korea.

BenKranged said:
Uh I didn't have to buy the phone in korea. As far as I know they don't sell t-mobile branded phones in korea.
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Fairly sure he meant that Samsung is a Korean company.
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crackpot said:
Fairly sure he meant that Samsung is a Korean company.
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And I meant the phone is sold in america sold so the battery should be. What if it goes bad/gets lost etc

i dont get why your so upset at the fact you cant just walk in a store and get a battery for a specific phone. i work in a place that sells phones, batteries and accessories. if we carried every battery made for every phone it would fill the store two times over. just order the battery.

BenKranged said:
It seems like all sellers are in europe which seems strange for an american phone
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This phone shares the exact same dimensions as a few other phones in the samsung line up and there are multiple capacities available that are all the exact same size battery (for instance, the Vibrant has a 1500mAh battery compared to the SGS4G's 1650mAh battery even though both batteries are exactly the same size) . So Im sure being that other SGS4G/Vibrant variants being sold elsewhere in the world, this is why you can find batteries in many different places around the world.

My local Tmobile store has them (Fort Worth TX)
It also seems amazon has them as well.

local store
lol, my local store in Plano Texas tried to sell me the vibrant battery kit....i had to ask the guy to read the mAh until he figured out he was wrong.
i don't care that they don't have them at the store, but jeez....at least know what you are selling!

This battery is fifty in a store. Go to amazon ten bucks
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Also the 1800mAh one from the S2 Epic 4G Touch works great....I got mine from Amazon for $7 delivered in 4 days....it came from California

What is the BEST battery for this phone?
I just got the Galaxy S 4G (used), and it came with the original 2011 battery. It seemed to be "OK", but I wanted something better. I wanted something newer.
I purchased an "authentic" Samsung 1650 battery off eBay for $13. It has a 2013 manufacture date.
Well, I got it, and immediately felt something was "off". The font & spacing were slightly different than my old battery, and it had a "cheaper" feel to it, and its label wasn't even on the battery correctly. It looks like a typical counterfeit battery.
I pop it in my phone, and it seems to run out a lot quicker than my old battery. I've 0% to 100% cycled it a few times, and it still seems weak.
So, I could try to get another "authentic" Samsung that probably is a fake, or I can embrace the "after-market" batteries and go for an *extended* one.
I've seen 1750 mAh and 1900 mAh batteries. Are those any good? Do they at least last longer than a Samsung 1650 mAh battery?

This what I bought..they work great.
No problems at all and you get 2
plus a charger just for the battery's.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B005HBH1R2/ref=ya_aw_oh_pii
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Looking at older posts, it seems like the 2300 mAh battery is popular for the i9000/959/959V:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/271162659630

BitingChaos said:
Looking at older posts, it seems like the 2300 mAh battery is popular for the i9000/959/959V:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/271162659630
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Umm take your chances on eBay again..maybe it won't be conterfeit,
Amazon is a for sure thing.
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Whatever is the case, the Andida company and other after market companies like it are notoriously known to over rate their batteries on an average of 30% or so. Just Google it.
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BitingChaos said:
Looking at older posts, it seems like the 2300 mAh battery is popular for the i9000/959/959V:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/271162659630
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Go for the Anker, I can personally vouch for them. They work awesome. http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B005HBH1R2/ref=ya_aw_oh_pii?tag=viglink121875-20

ariesgodofwar said:
Go for the Anker, I can personally vouch for them. They work awesome. http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B005HBH1R2/ref=ya_aw_oh_pii?tag=viglink121875-20
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Really I just put up the same link 3 post before yours..did you even read
the thread :banghead:
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hutson23 said:
Really I just put up the same link 3 post before yours..did you even read
the thread :banghead:
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I said I could vouch for them as well, I was dittoing your suggestion. U mad bro?

Buy Verizon SGS3 for $150, or hold out?

Hey guys,
Is there any reason I should hold out on buying this phone? I can get it from amazonwireless for 150$ and no tax.
Is there any other awesome android phones coming out on verizon this year? Or do you think the price will drop drastically soon (maybe to 99$?)

rpn377 said:
Hey guys,
Is there any reason I should hold out on buying this phone? I can get it from amazonwireless for 150$ and no tax.
Is there any other awesome android phones coming out on verizon this year? Or do you think the price will drop drastically soon (maybe to 99$?)
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There might be some new phones, they just announced the Droid Razr HD and Droid Razr Maxx HD, they might be getting a nexus device but who knows. I doubt the price will drop until maybe next January. I say go for it. Its an awesome phone.

I see no need to hold out. Only thing coming to think about imo is the Razr HD/Maxx HD, but to me neither one is better than the S3

DertyDOH said:
I see no need to hold out. Only thing coming to think about imo is the Razr HD/Maxx HD, but to me neither one is better than the S3
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I noticed the new droids... my sister has a Droid 3. It sucks though, cause she's stuck on gingerbread and it's not a popular phone for customization. From what i read (And experienced), motorola is horrible for tweaking, while samsung is the best with htc in 2nd.
Since this phone has an unlocked bootloader now, and also has GSM radio, that's a big plus for me.
I just don't want this phone to fall another 50$ right after i buy it, especially with iphone 5s coming out soon competing with it.
Do you guys know if there's an even cheaper way to get it other than 150$?

rpn377 said:
I noticed the new droids... my sister has a Droid 3. It sucks though, cause she's stuck on gingerbread and it's not a popular phone for customization. From what i read (And experienced), motorola is horrible for tweaking, while samsung is the best with htc in 2nd.
Since this phone has an unlocked bootloader now, and also has GSM radio, that's a big plus for me.
I just don't want this phone to fall another 50$ right after i buy it, especially with iphone 5s coming out soon competing with it.
Do you guys know if there's an even cheaper way to get it other than 150$?
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Nope i got mine last week for $200 so I'd say your getting a good deal.

@fr8cture return and buy it again! get your $50 back!
@rpn its probably not going to sink any further than $150 with a new contract for a while. The only reasons I can think of holding back is to wait for the 64GB model (which may or may not be sold by verizon)
Whatever you do, make sure you refuse to give up an unlimited data plan if you currently have one! Make sure the salesman knows its a deal breaker (even if its really not)

rpn377 said:
Hey guys,
Is there any reason I should hold out on buying this phone? I can get it from amazonwireless for 150$ and no tax.
Is there any other awesome android phones coming out on verizon this year? Or do you think the price will drop drastically soon (maybe to 99$?)
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With the Note 2 about to be out and the SG4 right around the corner, I'd wait.

chamberc said:
With the Note 2 about to be out and the SG4 right around the corner, I'd wait.
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Are you kidding me with this SG4 crap? Its a good 5 or more months away.

fr8cture said:
Nope i got mine last week for $200 so I'd say your getting a good deal.
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I paid $515 on eBay, so I say you both got good deals lol....that said, I haven't thought twice about paying that price, and doesn't bother me people get it much cheaper on upgrade prices

Is this for the 16 or 32 gig model?

The new Motorola droids are identical to the s3 spec wise. In my opinion Motorola typically has better reception than I have had with the s3. But if you like to mod, there will definitely be a better following with the s3, and aftermarket accessories will be more widely available. The other upside to moto is the amazing battery life of the maxx.
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DertyDOH said:
I paid $515 on eBay, so I say you both got good deals lol....that said, I haven't thought twice about paying that price, and doesn't bother me people get it much cheaper on upgrade prices
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Its because i signed a 2 year
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pakee001 said:
The new Motorola droids are identical to the s3 spec wise. In my opinion Motorola typically has better reception than I have had with the s3. But if you like to mod, there will definitely be a better following with the s3, and aftermarket accessories will be more widely available. The other upside to moto is the amazing battery life of the maxx.
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The new droids do look really appealing. Huge battery nice display and a almost non skinned version of android.

chamberc said:
With the Note 2 about to be out and the SG4 right around the corner, I'd wait.
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You're off your rocker. The GS3 just came out not even 2 months ago. It'll be at least Q2 2013 before we see the GS4. You're a fool to think it's right around the corner.

mustbepbs said:
You're off your rocker. The GS3 just came out not even 2 months ago. It'll be at least Q2 2013 before we see the GS4. You're a fool to think it's right around the corner.
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Yep I'd be surprised if it came out before October 2013. The reason this was out so soon in my opinion is because the amount of carriers that got it. Everyone threw money as Samsung, so instead of only a few getting it like the GS2, pretty much everyone did this time around.
Also if you want a phone with customization do not buy a Motorola. They already confirmed that developer editions of these phones will be coming out for $500+ . Coming from a X2, no one could unlock that thing.

I think you can wait for a period of time.

Elite49 said:
Yep I'd be surprised if it came out before October 2013. The reason this was out so soon in my opinion is because the amount of carriers that got it. Everyone threw money as Samsung, so instead of only a few getting it like the GS2, pretty much everyone did this time around.
Also if you want a phone with customization do not buy a Motorola. They already confirmed that developer editions of these phones will be coming out for $500+ . Coming from a X2, no one could unlock that thing.
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Can't you just root it? Someone would have to find a way to unlock bootloader but still.

SG3 is now $139 on Amazon wireless. I just got one.

What is there to even consider, this is totally a no-brainer... DO IT man!

S3 specs are lightyears away from any phones i foresee coming out in the next 3-4 months.

This is going to be THE phone until its replacement comes out. I would be amazed if we don't see a nexus by the end of the year, but if you are Verizon don't even bother looking at it. And I personally don't think it is worth waiting. The S3 has gotten awesome support and is such an awesome piece of hardware that you won't regret owning it!
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[Q] Where to buy a new battery for the SGR

I have moved on from SGR to Nexus 4 but still my SGR is in use and is with my wife. I am running Stock Indian ICS (rooted).
Lately my wife is complaining that the battery is dying very fast. Even though it is charged overnight, it just dies in couple of hours. I have noticed that the battery has also bulged and based on some googling it is a definite case of battery going kaput. Now I am in need of a new battery and was wondering if it is fine to order it from EBay India where the cost of the batteries varies from INR 375 to 1K or should I try any other local shop. Need advice from you friends.

paragk said:
I have moved on from SGR to Nexus 4 but still my SGR is in use and is with my wife. I am running Stock Indian ICS (rooted).
Lately my wife is complaining that the battery is dying very fast. Even though it is charged overnight, it just dies in couple of hours. I have noticed that the battery has also bulged and based on some googling it is a definite case of battery going kaput. Now I am in need of a new battery and was wondering if it is fine to order it from EBay India where the cost of the batteries varies from INR 375 to 1K or should I try any other local shop. Need advice from you friends.
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Batteries are life for Mobile. But if we choose Bad one then It may be harmful too. So, I would suggest to go for Branded & Original product then pirated or looking same kinda.

Disturbed™ said:
Batteries are life for Mobile. But if we choose Bad one then It may be harmful too. So, I would suggest to go for Branded & Original product then pirated or looking same kinda.
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I definitely want to buy an original battery as I dont want to take any kind of risk as I have seen many cases in news of exploding batteries.
Would it be a good idea to visit the Samsung Service Center for the new battery? Do they sell it?

I got mine recently at ssc..costs around 600 rs
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paragk said:
I definitely want to buy an original battery as I dont want to take any kind of risk as I have seen many cases in news of exploding batteries.
Would it be a good idea to visit the Samsung Service Center for the new battery? Do they sell it?
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Yes they Do. Visit there.
venkatraman said:
I got mine recently at ssc..costs around 600 rs
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Its more then enough. They charge too much.

Thanks all. Visited the nearest SSC but they didn't have it in stock. Then went to a Samsung SmartPhone Cafe in Phoenix Market City and got it for Rs.550 with 6 months warrenty. At first they said that they dont have any battery for GSR and I had to convince them that it is the same as I9100. After matching the model number they gave it to me.......

paragk said:
Thanks all. Visited the nearest SSC but they didn't have it in stock. Then went to a Samsung SmartPhone Cafe in Phoenix Market City and got it for Rs.550 with 6 months warrenty. At first they said that they dont have any battery for GSR and I had to convince them that it is the same as I9100. After matching the model number they gave it to me.......
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Great. means you can use your galaxy R again.:good:

you cld hav also purchased from flipkart...
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[Q] Nexus 5 3000mA battery

http://www.smavtronics.com/3000mah-...imus-g2.html?gclid=CO2I_4_O5LoCFQ3hQgodnzYA-Q
Anybody ever shop on this website? I seen no reviews but an old eBay page that is currently closed and a good BBB record.
Should I buy it? Any advice

I'm curious too...

number 9 on the bullet point says
Note: This battery is not compatible with LG Nexus 5 16GB. Click here for LG Nexus 5 16GB Battery.
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paperWastage said:
number 9 on the bullet point says
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Yes, but it is compatible with 32gb Nexus 5 which is what I have.

psantos1091 said:
Yes, but it is compatible with 32gb Nexus 5 which is what I have.
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no. nexus 5 16GB is physically the same as the 32GB version...

Nice find, I´m happy with the 2300mAh battery though

paperWastage said:
no. nexus 5 16GB is physically the same as the 32GB version...
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okay..so I should not buy this, correct?
If the business is BBB credited I'm pretty sure this isn't a scam site. but I don't know because they do have a few negative reviews on there.
I think I just may take the dive..maybe after I'll do a review who knows.

Don't waste your money over something that you're not really sure off. Just my 2 cents

psantos1091 said:
okay..so I should not buy this, correct?
If the business is BBB credited I'm pretty sure this isn't a scam site. but I don't know because they do have a few negative reviews on there.
I think I just may take the dive..maybe after I'll do a review who knows.
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um, BBB is not useful
they basically accept money from businesses, and businesses put their label on their website. BBB doesn't do much other than that

Any site that still thinks there is a difference between the 32GB and 16GB battery is misinformed and I would not buy anything from them. That was a false rumor going around about the Nexus 5 having 2 battery sizes.
The website is also outdated/amateurish looking and not the type of place I would input any credentials into.

There's a post within a "3000mAh" thread somewhere in the general section that mentions how to get a 3000mAh battery into the Nexus 5 - I'm pretty sure it involved a LG G2 battery and de-soldering the N5's battery pcb and resoldering it to the G2 battery.
Edit, found it: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=49153638&postcount=70
Which links to - https://plus.google.com/app/basic/stream/z13jdvtihprpwjowh04ccjyatyfzi1xh11c

psantos1091 said:
okay..so I should not buy this, correct?
If the business is BBB credited I'm pretty sure this isn't a scam site. but I don't know because they do have a few negative reviews on there.
I think I just may take the dive..maybe after I'll do a review who knows.
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You obviously know nothing about the BBB or how it works
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says the dimensions on that page say
Dimension: 67.12 x 55.09 x 5.23 mm
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but shown here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2510523
the nexus 5 battery dimensions are
57mm wide - 60mm long
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this page is for the G2 battery only. dont get scammed

Why not just buy battery case? Its a case with battery built in. Internal battery plus the battery case will go way over 4500mah.
I saw one for about $50 on amazon.
only con is that adds little thickness but I think its better approach over risk breaking trying open up the phone.
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sharpehenry said:
Why not just buy battery case? Its a case with battery built in. Internal battery plus the battery case will go way over 4500mah.
I saw one for about $50 on amazon.
only con is that adds little thickness but I think its better approach over risk breaking trying open up the phone.
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+1 I would prefer to do so. :good:

I ended up buying an anker external battery. Still....would of loved for this phone to hold a full days worth of activity on a single charge..sigh * guess I'll just get the nexus 6 when it comes out lol
Thanks for the replies. Exactly why I posted here

best place to purchase oem battery

The battery on my Nexus 4 no longer holds a charge very well. Neither LG or Google directly sell replacement batteries from what I gather. Does anyone know a reputable source to purchase an OEM replacement battery? I'm considering this seller on ebay:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/LG-BL-T5-BL..._Cell_Phone_PDA_Batteries&hash=item2a386ff701
but you just never really know what's legitimate these days. Any help is greatly appreciated. Thank you.
Also,
Does anyone know where I can find an OEM Nexus 4 USB cable? I know any micro usb would suffice but I happen to like the aesthetic design of that cable.

motojdm said:
The battery on my Nexus 4 no longer holds a charge very well. Neither LG or Google directly sell replacement batteries from what I gather. Does anyone know a reputable source to purchase an OEM replacement battery? I'm considering this seller on ebay:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/LG-BL-T5-BL..._Cell_Phone_PDA_Batteries&hash=item2a386ff701
but you just never really know what's legitimate these days. Any help is greatly appreciated. Thank you.
Also,
Does anyone know where I can find an OEM Nexus 4 USB cable? I know any micro usb would suffice but I happen to like the aesthetic design of that cable.
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LG service centers do provide battery replacements for a cost. I got mine replaced a couple of months back for around $22.

i just bought a replacement battery a couple of weeks ago. got it yesterday and it works fine, but be careful with ribbon cable it snaps easily
paid $19 on ebay for it

I got a legit battery from this guy for my brother's nexus 4. After a battery cycle so far no issues. http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-OEM-LG-...ptimus-G-Google-Nexus-4-2100mAh-/141174118723
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does the extended battery exist for nexus 4?
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sco-mito said:
does the extended battery exist for nexus 4?
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no

LG spares replacement in Spain is the best for me, only 23€ shipping cost included, genuine product guaranted

One question, why did u guys replace battery? Burned? didn't keep charge as long? I'm thinking in replacing to have more battery life. I've had my phone for a year and a half and wonder if it will make enough difference to get one
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alwaysbmx said:
One question, why did u guys replace battery? Burned? didn't keep charge as long? I'm thinking in replacing to have more battery life. I've had my phone for a year and a half and wonder if it will make enough difference to get one
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Battery "life" of a lithium ion is around 500 cycles. If you've charged your phone daily, you've hit that 500 cycle mark. At this point, your battery has probably lost up to 20% of its capacity.

I usually go on ebay and i look for the one that was purchased the most

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I usually go on ebay and i look for the one that was purchased the most
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I need a battery for my Nexus 4 and see 3 sellers selling what looks to be legit LG batteries but they are $99, 109, and $123... The I get countless ones that are $10-20 ea and some look legit and some obviously are not... Then there are some that are used, like new, new like, etc....
Can someone PLEASE point me to a REAL, NEW battery!!! I cant tell whats what anymore!
Thanks

Hey, funny i write this 3rd time in forum today while I am looking for good car suggestions. But I bought original LG display from this guy http://stores.ebay.de/homeshop-gmbh/ . He has also battery for nexus 4 but i am not sure if its 100% original.

MrKaupo said:
Hey, funny i write this 3rd time in forum today while I am looking for good car suggestions. But I bought original LG display from this guy . He has also battery for nexus 4 but i am not sure if its 100% original.
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Dude, why would you buy a screen from eBay for 90 euros and don't even know 100% if it's original, when for 80 euros you can buy it directly from LG. I bought one a month ago and it's amazing, plus you have 1 year warranty.

iksimkd said:
Dude, why would you buy a screen from eBay for 90 euros and don't even know 100% if it's original, when for 80 euros you can buy it directly from LG. I bought one a month ago and it's amazing, plus you have 1 year warranty.
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You have a link for lg's parts store? Or did you just go to an lg warranty center.
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Warbuff said:
You have a link for lg's parts store? Or did you just go to an lg warranty center.
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They have an online store for selling spare parts for their phones. Let me find the link and I'll send it to you.
EDIT: Here you go: http://www.spareslg.com/lcd-e-touch-nexus-4-lg-e960-acq86270901.html?___store=spareslg_uk&___from_store=spareslg_pt

iksimkd said:
They have an online store for selling spare parts for their phones. Let me find the link and I'll send it to you.
EDIT: Here you go: http://www.spareslg.com/lcd-e-touch...__store=spareslg_uk&___from_store=spareslg_pt
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Pretty cool. Unfortunately Europe only. Thanks.
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Warbuff said:
Pretty cool. Unfortunately Europe only. Thanks.
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I don't think it's Europe only. On the right side there is a picture that says "Worldwide shipping..." which should mean that they ship spare parts anywhere in the world. If you want to order something maybe try and contact them first if they can ship to your country.

iksimkd said:
I don't think it's Europe only. On the right side there is a picture that says "Worldwide shipping..." which should mean that they ship spare parts anywhere in the world. If you want to order something maybe try and contact them first if they can ship to your country.
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Thanks. Will look into it.
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iksimkd said:
Dude, why would you buy a screen from eBay for 90 euros and don't even know 100% if it's original, when for 80 euros you can buy it directly from LG. I bought one a month ago and it's amazing, plus you have 1 year warranty.
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I don't have LG center in my country and buying from LG store online with shipping was more expensive.