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http://www.androidcentral.com/samsung-offer-hacker-friendly-developer-edition-galaxy-s-iii
Bit late for lots of folks and $599.
Immolate said:
http://www.androidcentral.com/samsung-offer-hacker-friendly-developer-edition-galaxy-s-iii
Bit late for lots of folks and $599.
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Three cheers for Samsung doing the right thing, about a month late.
A better choice would of been, a developer portal website, where we send you our IMEI, you mark our warranty as invalid should we brick our phone, and then give us a file to unlock our bootloader. I'd even pay a reasonable, less than $50 processing fee, for your effort.
Earlier on a conference call with Verizon and Samsung, the following happened.... ( For the Verizon and Samsung suits, the below is satire, if I got it right, it's a coincidence...)
Samsung: Verizon, we told you that you were going to piss off the tech influncers, they're going to badmouth the S3 on your network and people will consider other carriers. Your dumb ass move of locking the bootloader is now costing us support calls, as we try to explain your poor decision. The right thing to do, as we told you earlier was not to lock it.
Verizon: Heck no, we're not doing it. We don't want the warranty and support headaches, besides they're all just a bunch of hacker thieves who will destroy our network, break their phones and cry to us when they brick.
Samsung: Your dumb move is hurting our brand and your brand too. (Thinking: But you're too stupid to see it.) What if we made you a limited quantity of S3's of of the S3's on your network without locking the bootloader.did a developer phone. You could sell it to a limited customer base for a small up-charge and make everyone happy. This way you could limit the amount of so called "hacker thieves" while keeping the influncers happy and give us a consistent message where we don't have to lie.
Verizon: We're not selling it.
Samsung: You'd be able to make peace with the influencers, you know that group that is all excited about our products, and convinces their friends to get it on your network. They'd love you for it.
Verizon: We're too big to have a different process for the phone same phone. We'd have mass confusion everywhere, support, service, retail and we'd loose money on it.
Samsung: You need to do something about this. It's only going to get nastier as you deliver more phones. All the other carriers didn't lock, and you simply look stupid for doing it. Your confusing message sounds like paranoia mixed with PR lies. Nobody is believing you, and you make us look bad.
Verizon: We're big enough. We don't care. Let them whine, they'll quiet down in a while.
Samsung: We'll if you're not going to do anything at least let us do something. Let us build a model with an IMEI which you'll allow on your network, which doesn't have a locked bootloader. We'll sell it, support it, and handle warranty. We'll call it a developer phone.
Verizon: Grumble Grumble.... Fine. This issue is over and the last we'll talk about it. Goodbye. Click. Those Samsung guys need to grow a pair. <Laughter>
Samsung: What a bunch of morons in suits.
Well this is good for those who want to install roms and what not. It sucks for those who are trying to get the Sgs3 as an upgrade on Verizon.
this is awesome thanks! I woulda never though samsung would do this.
They also do not say if you are paying $599 to get the 16gb version or 32gb.
so its essentially the sprint version except it works on Verizon.
http://www.engadget.com/2012/07/28/atandts-garnet-red-galaxy-s-iii-for-vampires-we-go-hands-on/
So are there actual hardware differences in the Version S3 and the Developers version or is it just in the firmware ??
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So are there actual hardware differences in the Version S3 and the Developers version or is it just in the firmware ??
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I pray to God their isn't and we can just Odin their firmware.
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Taxing Developers?
So now verizon and samsung decide to tax us for being developers? No one needs to buy this. Kexec the verizon version untill we can crack the bootloader!
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At this point i doubt many people will be purchasing this phone. Had samsung released it a few weeks ago then i bet more people would have bought it, but they've waited too long now.
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At this point i doubt many people will be purchasing this phone. Had samsung released it a few weeks ago then i bet more people would have bought it, but they've waited too long now.
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yep is gonna be a failure. And the dev community is gonna be non existent cause no one will have it. All that is gonna be good for is hopefully we can steal their bootloader and such.
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yep is gonna be a failure. And the dev community is gonna be non existent cause no one will have it. All that is gonna be good for is hopefully we can steal their bootloader and such.
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if the bootloader on the dev phone is usable on the locked handsets...thus unlocking them....then the development for this phone will become bigger than ever....
I plan on buying one when it is released in spite of Verizon.
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I plan on buying one when it is released in spite of Verizon.
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When you do I hope you rip what we will need as a community for development.
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if the bootloader on the dev phone is usable on the locked handsets...thus unlocking them....then the development for this phone will become bigger than ever....
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When you do I hope you rip what we will need as a community for development.
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I hope to hell it's as easy as you guys are thinking it will be. Unfortunately I would NOT count on it.
haha that would be hilarious and so awesome at the same time if the whole unlocked bootloader stock image could just be flashed in odin to bypass everything else. I was sayin the devs in charge of the $3k in donations to the bounty for unlocked bootloader should just offer that money to somebody at Verizon...like somebody should email one of the execs, not CEO, but a little lower, execs are ALWAYS lookin to make some extra bucks. Or at Samsung, I'm sure there's some software that can unlock that they possess. I came from the OG and have only this for like 4 days, and I'm extremely missing the freedom I had. It's like moving to North Korea or Cuba, naw more like North Korea
^^you had me laughing at that!
....North Korea!
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yep is gonna be a failure. And the dev community is gonna be non existent cause no one will have it. All that is gonna be good for is hopefully we can steal their bootloader and such.
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We can use it to point out to the fcc that vzw's excuse for locking the bootloader on a block c device is bull crap.
They really are trying to tax us now. This prooves they only care about money, not improoving their products..
http://m.samsung.com/us/mobile/cell-phones/SCH-I535MBDVZW
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Hello,
I've created this thread and named it appropriately [SANCTUARY] for those users that have previously owned a Desire S (and still may do) and have since moved on to to using another device. Anyone who spent time in this forum may as I've done find life outside it a very tedious place.
This was my first Android device, which I still own (as does my wife), I've always greatly appreciated the attitude in this forum and found it a safe, friendly haven especially when compared along side the chaos and carnage that can be found in the other flag ship device areas! We've been fortunate here and have mostly escaped endless trolls, pointless bickering, needless aggressive sarcasm and have historically required minimal need for moderation.
Many of this forums founding and contributing members have more recently moved on to using a variety of other main stream flagship devices (commonly the HTC One X or SGS 2/3 ) no doubt we will all move in time, but, with endless existing Sense ROMs, recently its first Sense 4.1 ROM being released not forgetting AOSP/CM10/AOKP ICS & JB ROMs still being perfected the device has plenty of life in it yet.
This thread is primarily intended as a place where those people who have moved away from the DS can come to ask questions and receive answers without being crowded out or shouted down as I've found to be the unfortunate general behavior in the mainstream flagship forums which are populated by a great deal more uncivilized users.
This isn't intended to be another [OFF-TOPIC] thread, so please continue to use the standard DS OT thread for that [OFF-TOPIC] Desire S Users Hangout Lounge for that.
EDIT: It appears that the moderators have seen to close all OFF TOPIC threads see their justification here.
If this thread succeeds that it should hopefully be inhabited by a large number of Ex-DS users and therefore users who will have a great deal of DS relevant knowledge, so new DS users are more than welcome to come to ask questions....although primarily I'd prefer the Yes/No type questions only, as if your question requires a lengthy response, its probably worthy of its own thread in the Q&A section (so create a new one - but try searching first!).
As an initial starting point, why not attempt to follow the form of brief introduction (although I reckon this will be mostly unnecessary) and let us know what device you are on now and then any question, statement or recommendation you have...
I'll start off -
Hello, I'm Ben (obviously!)
I'm planning on buying an N4 tomorrow night, I won't be alone there as I believe several other current DS users are planning on doing the same, I'm hoping that this thread can become a the haven for us all!
Ben, as enigmaamit said, you shouldn't jump the gun. Wait for a month (or at least a week) and see if there are any major flaws in the device. Not many devices come out without one, and this is LG
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Ben, as enigmaamit said, you shouldn't jump the gun. Wait for a month (or at least a week) and see if there are any major flaws in the device. Not many devices come out without one, and this is LG
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I hear you shrome99, but at that price I'm still jumping ship, when you consider that the N4 is Approx £200 cheaper than the equivalent other flagship devices (ie HTC One X+ or i9305) it will have to be significant issues for me to regret it! (famous last words ) Although I won't be daft enough to sell the DS anytime soon, so if there are issues then I'll still have that, although as foolish as it may be I want to be on board day 1 with a new flagship device for a change (much against my my normal better judgement!).
Makes sense It's been getting glowing reviews from all sites, I'm sure it'll be awesome.
Hello guys! Most of you probably know me or at least recognise the name....
DS was my 1st android device which I loved dearly (and still do) although it has now been sold.
Currently I own a galaxy s2 which even though I've had it only 2 months looks as though it will soon find itself on eBay to make way to get mighty N4! However I plan to hold back a week or 2 after release to get a better picture of the real life use of the phone (all his shiz re thermal throttling has got me spooked!) 99% sure I will be getting it very soon though, just awaiting some user fb from new users..... Ben
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Updated N4 benchmark results!
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Hello guys! Most of you probably know me or at least recognise the name....
DS was my 1st android device which I loved dearly (and still do) although it has now been sold.
Currently I own a galaxy s2 which even though I've had it only 2 months looks as though it will soon find itself on eBay to make way to get mighty N4! However I plan to hold back a week or 2 after release to get a better picture of the real life use of the phone (all his shiz re thermal throttling has got me spooked!) 99% sure I will be getting it very soon though, just awaiting some user fb from new users..... Ben
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Don't fear there are a good few of DS bunch that will be getting on from the start (in sickness and in health!) and we're sure to voice all and any reviews, opinions and concerns!
Don't know if your saw this....
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Let's hope these updated benchmarks are right!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1977708 Blows away everything else!
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Confirms the obvious!
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I hear you shrome99, but at that price I'm still jumping ship, when you consider that the N4 is Approx £200 cheaper than the equivalent other flagship devices (ie HTC One X+ or i9305) it will have to be significant issues for me to regret it! (famous last words ) Although I won't be daft enough to sell the DS anytime soon, so if there are issues then I'll still have that, although as foolish as it may be I want to be on board day 1 with a new flagship device for a change (much against my my normal better judgement!).
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I absolutely feel the same. And as it is my birthday today I think I'm gonna reward myself for all the hard work
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I absolutely feel the same. And as it is my birthday today I think I'm gonna reward myself for all the hard work
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Excellent great to have you on board ::good: the more familiar names/faces the better! :highfive:
Drool.....Can't wait to order mine, got a buyer lined up already for the S3. I'm going to order the 16gb then pocket the change to take care of a Christmas present for my daughter and the new assassins creed for me
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Do I really need to introduce myself? I'm sure that most of the guys/gals (are there any of those) who come to this thread will know me
The DS was also my first smart-phone and I still have it right now. It's a bit scuffed and I've replaced both the touch-screen and the LCD (butter-fingers), but she means a lot to me and I learnt a lot through playing with her. When I got the DS I was looking at several models, but I'm glad I made the choice I did as it meant I met some really good people on here.
As you probably know, I got myself an LG Optimus 4X HD which I am really chuffed with. I know that it is a locked bootloader, but I was actually after a phone to use as a phone and the contract deal was too good to refuse. I will almost certainly be getting myself an N7 + 3G in the near future as I can't root the company one I'm with Eyahl - it may be a treat to myself as I've got the big 40 coming up in a few weeks :silly:
Hello guys!! Tomorrow night or on tuesday morning I´m going to buy the Nexus 4...
Are you going to unlock the bootloader or root the device? I think it´s one of the first things I do so I don´t have to loose all my data later on.
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Drool.....Can't wait to order mine, got a buyer lined up already for the S3. I'm going to order the 16gb then pocket the change to take care of a Christmas present for my daughter and the new assassins creed for me
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SimonTS said:
I'm with Eyahl - it may be a treat to myself as I've got the big 40 coming up in a few weeks :silly:
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Howdy Boys welcome on board :highfive:! and the Big 40 having had mine only earlier this year you certainly deserve a treat Simon!
Kolo39 said:
Hello guys!! Tomorrow night or on tuesday morning I´m going to buy the Nexus 4...
Are you going to unlock the bootloader or root the device? I think it´s one of the first things I do so I don´t have to loose all my data later on.
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Within hours of getting it un-boxed! Once I've established that its fully functional wifi, mobile data, gps etc then it's time for the unlock followed by root etc....
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I absolutely feel the same. And as it is my birthday today I think I'm gonna reward myself for all the hard work
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It's my birthday tomorrow
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eyahl said:
I absolutely feel the same. And as it is my birthday today I think I'm gonna reward myself for all the hard work
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It's my birthday tomorrow
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I suspect that you both deserve a treat! If you want to give me the email/phone number of your significant other/parents then and I'll ensure that they're all aware exactly what you need
O yeah! And Happy Bloody Birthday to you both! :good:
*waves*
I'm here too! Can't wait to get my order in. Anyone got a clue when the UK orders open up?
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*waves*
I'm here too! Can't wait to get my order in. Anyone got a clue when the UK orders open up?
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Hello, Nah, not exactly, in fact that's the exact question that I've been trying to get an answer to myself......I plan on checking at midnight before I crash, (but am sure that will be way too early) and then again at about 7:30-8am on the 14th with my credit card in hand when I figure they'll be open for business :fingers-crossed:
Let me know via this thread if you get any update......or have any suspicions.
Hey people!
Eagerly waiting for the beast, totally committed to buying on day 1. I won't be selling the DS though, for several reasons. I actually need a device I can splash android 2.3-4.1.1 with to test my apps.
So this will be my main stop thread in a short while...
Thanks Ben!
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ben_pyett said:
I suspect that you both deserve a treat! If you want to give me the email/phone number of your significant other/parents then and I'll ensure that they're all aware exactly what you need
O yeah! And Happy Bloody Birthday to you both! :good:
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Great idea Ben
Happy birthday @eyahl and @Eclipse_Droid!
Have a fantastic day! Would be epic if you the N4 was pre-ordered on your birthday
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olyloh6696 said:
Great idea Ben
Happy birthday @eyahl and @Eclipse_Droid!
Have a fantastic day! Would be epic if you the N4 was pre-ordered on your birthday
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Cheers guys! Yep it would be epic..... I've also got black ops 2 happening on the same day! It's all happening at once!
On another note: has anyone found any sellers for cases/screen protectors, yet for the n4? A lot like me will be keen to get both pretty soon. Preferably on the same day as receiving the device
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I'm currently on a Galaxy S4 Active i537... locked down... does anyone know where I might be able to buy a Nexus 5 off of someone for cheap? I'm in high school so money is an issue for me, so I apologize. I'm looking for a good phone I can load Kali on, as well as full freedom with the bootloader! Thanks in advance!
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I'm currently on a Galaxy S4 Active i537... locked down... does anyone know where I might be able to buy a Nexus 5 off of someone for cheap? I'm in high school so money is an issue for me, so I apologize. I'm looking for a good phone I can load Kali on, as well as full freedom with the bootloader! Thanks in advance!
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Pretty sure XDA doesn't really allow these sort of threads/posts regarding where/who to buy things from, with the exception of linking to Swappa, the recommended site.
Other than Swappa, you will probably find many results for buying new or used if you put it into a search engine and look around.
Get a part time job after school and/or during the weekends
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Get a part time job after school and/or during the weekends
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Lol.... Get him used to the 60 hour work weeks early eh!:good:
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Lol.... Get him used to the 60 hour work weeks early eh!:good:
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Haha yes! But honestly working from high school looks great on a resume. Something I should've started when I was a teen. The skills you learn and being independent are awesome.
The S4 may sell for just enough. You probably could sell it and buy a used N5 cheap enough.
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I don't know if I'm posting this in the correct forum or even if it's allowed(didn't read thoroughly through the rules for this) but considering what it's about...
As you all know by now or will soon find out, GeTex has brought to us a way to unlock our VZW S5 locked bootloader with the help of other highly recognized Dev's. The device's able to use at this time are the ones with the Samsung eMMC 15 chip. The Toshiba eMMC 11 chip has yet to be unlocked. As and if you may have read that to Getex's unfortunate findings that he/she has 2 of the 11 chips and then purchased another one to find out that it's also an 11 chip.
What I'd like to get going and maybe someone help arrange/coordinate is purchasing GeTex a S5 with the eMMC 15 chip. Since GeTex found this out he/she never gave up on finishing what was started. So with all of this said and for all of you enjoying what was brought onto this VZW S5 community, how about giving GeTex a nice and deserved THANKS by helping getting a S5 with an eMMC 15 chip.
The question is, how do we go about it? Do we setup a fund/donation "pot" to get the S5 needed? Please chime in as to making this work as to i believe it's something we can do TOGETHER as a Community. THANK YOU GeTex and to Beaups for the code, JrKruse and others that I cannot think of off hand for making this happen as well. A :good:
Thankyou so much for thinking of me! I'm not sure if it's against the rules but I'm sure a mod will chime if needed! I am using my Primary S5 right now and would love a 15 to go to custom roms. I hope everyone enjoys the bootloader unlock
for those that are looking, it's in the development section
If anyone knows how i can go about checking the eMMC on the S5 from a store that would be great. I know the phones are bone stock and that they don’t have service on them. Thanks in advance
Wifi, playstore, emmc brickbug?
I have 2 SM-G900V mobo's. 1 will not power on, and other powers on, but is in Re-activation lock.
You are welcome to them free. Thought I read that you have a rework station. I will be more then happy to send them. Just PM..
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I am unable to PM you! I attempted to but the option doesn't exist. PM me first?
I have a very mid sized BGA rework station BUT my heater is burned out still, SO i'd have to replace it
Could I perform the swap with a smaller hot air smd station?
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I am unable to PM you! I attempted to but the option doesn't exist. PM me first?
I have a very mid sized BGA rework station BUT my heater is burned out still, SO i'd have to replace it
Could I perform the swap with a smaller hot air smd station?
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I've done Hot Air SMD rework before on Note 3, you just have to be super careful not to burn the pads on the PCB and take your time to loosen and remove the epoxy/adhesive. Take it really slow. The hard part is lining up the balls when your ready to solder it back on.
I plan on going to a few stores today after work and this weekend to aquire a S5 with an eMMC 15 chip. Along with a sale price. If GeTex would rather get the MB's rather than an actual device let me know. I thought it would be a good gesture of the community to look/help getting a device. I'm not downing the free MB's that Mastertech has offered, which is awesome by the way, but she said that she is unable to PM him. Also would he know if they are the Samsung eMMC 15 chip's or not? Just would hate it if and when she swaps out they don't work. If anyone else has any recommendations or ideas, please feel free to add to this thread.
al50 said:
I don't know if I'm posting this in the correct forum or even if it's allowed(didn't read thoroughly through the rules for this) but considering what it's about...
As you all know by now or will soon find out, GeTex has brought to us a way to unlock our VZW S5 locked bootloader with the help of other highly recognized Dev's. The device's able to use at this time are the ones with the Samsung eMMC 15 chip. The Toshiba eMMC 11 chip has yet to be unlocked. As and if you may have read that to Getex's unfortunate findings that he/she has 2 of the 11 chips and then purchased another one to find out that it's also an 11 chip.
What I'd like to get going and maybe someone help arrange/coordinate is purchasing GeTex a S5 with the eMMC 15 chip. Since GeTex found this out he/she never gave up on finishing what was started. So with all of this said and for all of you enjoying what was brought onto this VZW S5 community, how about giving GeTex a nice and deserved THANKS by helping getting a S5 with an eMMC 15 chip.
The question is, how do we go about it? Do we setup a fund/donation "pot" to get the S5 needed? Please chime in as to making this work as to i believe it's something we can do TOGETHER as a Community. THANK YOU GeTex and to Beaups for the code, JrKruse and others that I cannot think of off hand for making this happen as well. A :good:
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GeTex compiled, and explained how to use Beaups tool. Which is completely cool under the license. But Beaups specifically requested all donations received for any thing including by his work go to him.
If you are specifically donating him/her one, thank you! That's quite kind of you. Or if someone else is donating one, same. But I don't think a group pay effort is fair with what Beaups asked.
EDIT: Don't take this wrong. I appreciate GeTex's work, but, Beaups asked all donations go to him.
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GeTex said:
I am unable to PM you! I attempted to but the option doesn't exist. PM me first?
I have a very mid sized BGA rework station BUT my heater is burned out still, SO i'd have to replace it
Could I perform the swap with a smaller hot air smd station?
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Possible, but very hard to pull off. Ryan's tips were very accurate.
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GeTex compiled, and explained how to use Beaups tool. Which is completely cool under the license. But Beaups specifically requested all donations received for any thing including by his work go to him.
If you are specifically donating him/her one, thank you! That's quite kind of you. Or if someone else is donating one, same. But I don't think a group pay effort is fair with what Beaups asked.
EDIT: Don't take this wrong. I appreciate GeTex's work, but, Beaups asked all donations go to him.
I had saw the post about "bounties" either going to 'Make-A-Wish' Foundation or to ryanbg (getting married). Didn't think this would be too much of a conflict due to the circumstances. Sorry about trying to help a fellow user for her work. Don't want to be "stepping" on anyone's toes so to speak or anything outside of the XDA policy.
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al50 said:
npjohnson said:
GeTex compiled, and explained how to use Beaups tool. Which is completely cool under the license. But Beaups specifically requested all donations received for any thing including by his work go to him.
If you are specifically donating him/her one, thank you! That's quite kind of you. Or if someone else is donating one, same. But I don't think a group pay effort is fair with what Beaups asked.
EDIT: Don't take this wrong. I appreciate GeTex's work, but, Beaups asked all donations go to him.
I had saw the post about "bounties" either going to 'Make-A-Wish' Foundation or to ryanbg (getting married). Didn't think this would be too much of a conflict due to the circumstances. Sorry about trying to help a fellow user for her work. Don't want to be "stepping" on anyone's toes so to speak or anything outside of the XDA policy.
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No no! You misunderstand. A group fund or bounty should go to what Beaups said it should.
If any users are willing to donate a board, eMMC, etc. to GeTex, that's more than cool.
Just, try to follow Beaups outline for where the money should go.
You aren't breaking any XDA rule though.
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al50 said:
No no! You misunderstand. A group fund or bounty should go to what Beaups said it should.
If any users are willing to donate a board, eMMC, etc. to GeTex, that's more than cool.
Just, try to follow Beaups outline for where the money should go.
You aren't breaking any XDA rule though.
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Ok, cool. Thanks for clearing that up for me.
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beaups did ask to send money to both of those locations(i added it to my op day one) but people also can chose to send money wherever they please >.> I didn't ask them to, nor do i demand it. Thats the idea behind donating x.x If people want to do this as a kind gesture then.... idk....
Seriously though guys, ryanbg
Went today and no luck going to 2 more places tomorrow to check out what they have. On the curious note, there's been 538 views here and only 31 Thanks to GeTex for bringing the unlocked bootloader to "life", with one person graciously offering 2 MB's....Mastertech, were you able to contact GeTex? She said that she's unable to PM you and I was just checking up on if y'all have or not. Thank you Mastertech for your kindly proposal!
Everything is all good, boards should be on the way
My goal here might be to try reviving the dead board first. Will update on arrival
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Everything is all good, boards should be on the way
My goal here might be to try reviving the dead board first. Will update on arrival
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Boards should be to you by Friday.
Good luck and thanks for all you do here !!!!
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al50 said:
Went today and no luck going to 2 more places tomorrow to check out what they have. On the curious note, there's been 538 views here and only 31 Thanks to GeTex for bringing the unlocked bootloader to "life", with one person graciously offering 2 MB's....Mastertech, were you able to contact GeTex? She said that she's unable to PM you and I was just checking up on if y'all have or not. Thank you Mastertech for your kindly proposal!
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I'm starting to think that only "original" S5s have the Samsung eMMC.
I doubt you'll find one in a store now.
Dudash said:
I'm starting to think that only "original" S5s have the Samsung eMMC.
I doubt you'll find one in a store now.
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That may be true but I have yet given up.....
al50 said:
That may be true but I have yet given up.....
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I bought both of mine, white and black, in store 2 months after release. They were both able to be unlocked.
One was manufactured in July of 2014 (2014.07.12) and the other in August of 2014 (2014.08.06).
I think the manufacture date has something to do with which chip they use.
I told her (GeTex) that I'd trade her one of mine if/when they aren't daily drivers but who knows when that'll be..
I planned on getting a phone off the new Nexus line this fall but now that our bootloaders are unlocked and the S5 hardware is badass, unless one of the new Nexus devices compares, I doubt I'll upgrade.
Anyways, I'd start asking people on ebay/swappa if they'd be willing to install the "emmc brickbug" app to check the CID..
Most people on ebay are dicks and wont be willing to do it but you might find a few that will.
If you do find a 15 from someone on ebay/swappa, be sure to post here because I'll throw in money to get her a 15.
Dudash said:
I bought both of mine, white and black, in store 2 months after release. They were both able to be unlocked.
One was manufactured in July of 2014 (2014.07.12) and the other in August of 2014 (2014.08.06).
I think the manufacture date has something to do with which chip they use.
I told her (GeTex) that I'd trade her one of mine if/when they aren't daily drivers but who knows when that'll be..
I planned on getting a phone off the new Nexus line this fall but now that our bootloaders are unlocked and the S5 hardware is badass, unless one of the new Nexus devices compares, I doubt I'll upgrade.
Anyways, I'd start asking people on ebay/swappa if they'd be willing to install the "emmc brickbug" app to check the CID..
Most people on ebay are dicks and wont be willing to do it but you might find a few that will.
If you do find a 15 from someone on ebay/swappa, be sure to post here because I'll throw in money to get her a 15.
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Thank you for the helpful information and your proposal. I'll definitely keep all informed and post any of my findings. To others who may be reading this, if you could do the same if you have any findings.
TL;DR I can't stand Samsung and my note any longer, anyone else feel the same way?
As I sit here looking at my note 5 and all the accessories I have for it, probably 10 cases, several tempered glass screen protector's, level on Bluetooth headset, 2 level on wired headsets, 2 Samsung qi chargers, most of which hasn't even been used and I find myself hating it all. I prefer Nexus devices yet I thought I could handle Samsung again, I was wrong. I can't lol. I still owe on the phone else it would be gone, am I the only one? Anyone else just want out from Samsung?
Not really whinning, I got myself into this mess and eventually will get out of it but the thought that I may not be alone has me intrigued. The phone itself is great, Samsung and the elements of tw that I can't ditch as well as still being on L have finally just gotten the best of me I suppose. You? First world problems at its best I suppose.
Tried what?
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Tried what?
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Wrong thread? Not sure what you are referencing?
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Wrong thread? Not sure what you are referencing?
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I misread the topic...I saw "tried" and realized you meant "tired".
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I misread the topic...I saw "tried" and realized you meant "tired".
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Lol, yeah. See what I am saying? I can't even start a coherent thread anymore. Fixed it.
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Lol, yeah. See what I am saying? I can't even start a coherent thread anymore.
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What are you wanting that the Note 5 doesn't offer?
jutaejrtouch said:
What are you wanting that the Note 5 doesn't offer?
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I have always enjoyed compiling my own builds and picking what I like when running AOSP, something I knew wasn't going to happen with the note but none the less, I miss it. I prefer stock Android, again, my fault for thinking it wouldn't get to me like it has and also lack of updates, even security updates. The phone has its pluses, no question and has an awesome screen.. Just not enough for me anymore.
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TL;DR I can't stand Samsung and my note any longer, anyone else feel the same way?
As I sit here looking at my note 5 and all the accessories I have for it, probably 10 cases, several tempered glass screen protector's, level on Bluetooth headset, 2 level on wired headsets, 2 Samsung qi chargers, most of which hasn't even been used and I find myself hating it all. I prefer Nexus devices yet I thought I could handle Samsung again, I was wrong. I can't lol. I still owe on the phone else it would be gone, am I the only one? Anyone else just want out from Samsung?
Not really whinning, I got myself into this mess and eventually will get out of it but the thought that I may not be alone has me intrigued. The phone itself is great, Samsung and the elements of tw that I can't ditch as well as still being on L have finally just gotten the best of me I suppose. You? First world problems at its best I suppose.
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Finally!!! Someone who understands me.
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Simple solutions for people who are tired of their Note 5...
~Sell it on swappa
~get a nexus
~no more threads with similar topics
There! Problem solved
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Yoshi1221 said:
Simple solutions for people who are tired of their Note 5...
~Sell it on swappa
~get a nexus
~no more threads with similar topics
There! Problem solved
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Absolutely true, if the phone was paid off or I could afford to pay it off I would go that route. I can't right now, I owe around 500 on it, they sell for less and I would then need to replace it with another phone for around the same amount. Nothing I can do right now, more or less just frustrated and wanted to complain lol.
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Absolutely true, if the phone was paid off or I could afford to pay it off I would go that route. I can't right now, I owe around 500 on it, they sell for less and I would then need to replace it with another phone for around the same amount. Nothing I can do right now, more or less just frustrated and wanted to complain lol.
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Maybe you could afford to pay it off if you hadn't bought all those accessories.. ಠ_ಠ
I just don't get the point of this post..
Lets take the logic of it and apply it to something else.
I really like building computers, love swapping out parts and beefing up the memory, swapping graphics cards so I can play the latest games. Then I bought a surface tablet. I'm sad, anyone feel the same way?
Did I mention I also got every color keyboard they offered to go with it? What was I thinking.
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Finally!!! Someone who understands me.
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I know right man? Thats why they closed your last thread, because it was just making too much sense. People hate the truth (FACT)
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Maybe you could afford to pay it off if you hadn't bought all those accessories.. ಠ_ಠ
I just don't get the point of this post..
Lets take the logic of it and apply it to something else.
I really like building computers, love swapping out parts and beefing up the memory, swapping graphics cards so I can play the latest games. Then I bought a surface tablet. I'm sad, anyone feel the same way?
Did I meantion I also got every color keyboard they offered to go with it? What was I thinking.
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I know right man? Thats why they closed your last thread, because it was just making too much sense. People hate the truth (FACT)
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No. They closed my last thread because you trolled it. Lol. I'm creating another as soon as I feel like it and my plan is to troll you to the Mods my second round. Thanks for reminding me, creating post now.
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No. They closed my last thread because you trolled it. Lol. I'm creating another as soon as I feel like it and my plan is to troll you to the Mods my second round. Thanks for reminding me, creating post now.
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Im glad I give you a reason to get up in the morning sport. Remember, you ARE some body.. You ARE somebody.
pcriz said:
Im glad I give you a reason to get up in the morning sport. Remember, you ARE some body.. You ARE somebody.
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Love you too boo boo.
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pcriz said:
Maybe you could afford to pay it off if you hadn't bought all those accessories..
I just don't get the point of this post..
Lets take the logic of it and apply it to something else.
I really like building computers, love swapping out parts and beefing up the memory, swapping graphics cards so I can play the latest games. Then I bought a surface tablet. I'm sad, anyone feel the same way?
Did I meantion I also got every color keyboard they offered to go with it? What was I thinking.
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The accessories were given to me from Samsung, part of the promotion's for buying the phones. They sent me the Bluetooth version of the headset as they were out of stock on the regular ones, I purchased 2 notes and an s6 edge +.
The cases and screen protector's came from amz trader, have maybe 5 bucks in them all total.
You do not have to understand this post, don't have to agree with it yet you feel the need to comment that you don't understand the point, ironic no? This is the general section for the note 5, I am posting my thoughts on the phone after 4 months of using it, I am over it and made a mistake on buying it.
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The accessories were given to me from Samsung, part of the promotion's for buying the phones. They sent me the Bluetooth version of the headset as they were out of stock on the regular ones, I purchased 2 notes and an s6 edge +.
The cases and screen protector's came from amz trader, have maybe 5 bucks in them all total.
You do not have to understand this post, don't have to agree with it yet you feel the need to comment that you don't understand the point, ironic no? This is the general section for the note 5, I am posting my thoughts on the phone after 4 months of using it, I am over it and made a mistake on buying it.
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What I don't understand is someone buying a device they obviously wouldn't be happy with then coming to write a post about how they unhappy with it.
The whole point of my over the top analogy was to draw attention to the fact that you bought something you wouldn't like, and surprise surprise you don't like it.
Usually I don't see much purpose in posting the obvious.
Now if you were looking for ways to like it then I could see a point. No one said you couldn't post. I just shared my opinion on it.
It's not ironic at all. It's just how forums and social networks work.
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It's the advertising hype train, got a buncha yall on the s7. See those shiny new devices and run out and buy them, advertising so good it makes you ignore what you want in a device for whatever they are giving you.
Happens to everyone.
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What I don't understand is someone buying a device they obviously wouldn't be happy with then coming to write a post about how they unhappy with it.
The whole point of my over the top analogy was to draw attention to the fact that you bought something you wouldn't like, and surprise surprise you don't like it.
Usually I don't see much purpose in posting the obvious.
Now if you were looking for ways to like it then I could see a point. No one said you couldn't post. I just shared my opinion on it.
It's not ironic at all. It's just how forums and social networks work.
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I've tried liking it, actually thought I could like it when I purchased it else I wouldn't have in the first place. I was wrong and recognize that now, was simply asking if any others felt the same way, you know, discussions on forums and social networks and all... that's how they work.
Not going to get into a back and forth with you over it, just seeing how others feel about the phone after having it for a while.
Your edit, dead on..
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I've tried liking it, actually thought I could like it when I purchased it else I wouldn't have in the first place. I was wrong and recognize that now, was simply asking if any others felt the same way, you know, discussions on forums and social networks and all... that's how they work.
Not going to get into a back and forth with you over it, just seeing how others feel about the phone after having it for a while.
Your edit, dead on..
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I'll say it does suck being stuck with something you aren't happy with. Maybe consider trading it in at best buy to pay off the EIP and get a nexus. See what kind of dent their trade in will put on your EIP. I'm thinking it's at about 200 to 250 on trade in though.
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I'm in the same boat.
I wanted the S7 edge to be my new phone but the locked bootloader forced me to upgrade to a note 5 for root.
The Nexus 6P has serious build quality issues. It literally folds when a phone shouldn't.
I could trade in my Note 5 to T Mobile for 242 and that would leave me owing $170 EIP.
What else is there?
The LG G5 has some serious build quality issues (small space between chin and screen, it's plastic, lower quality screen, heat issues, etc).
Compared to what's out there, the Note 5 is the best of the rest less the S7 edge.
I really miss my S4.
Come on guys, the man made a thread to complain .... let him do so along with those who want to. Coming in here to force them to see it your way is not going to fly, and will just lead to arguements that will take away from the purpose of this thread....as against it as you may be.
He is a note owner, and he is stating his opinion just as you all have about how much you love it a 5 years after its release (yes im over exaggerating)