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Help! Bypass/Reset FRP on G930F Galaxy S7

So, I purchased a galaxy S7 (G930F) that turned out to be locked to a google account that the seller claims to have no details of. I have already paid for the phone and would not get the money back. I am now stuck with this phone that keeps on asking for the stupid google account details without which it would not let me use the phone. I have tried looking everywhere on the internet and came to the conclusion that I need to reset or bypass factory reset protection (FRP) in order for me to able to use the phone. There are a couple of guys who can help (one of them is http://www.simplemarket.info/demo/bsyoutubeapipro/user/UCgBhI-0hK6EiNd8mu4VzlHw?lang=ur) but they are asking for ridiculous amounts of money (north of $100). I am happy to pay a nominal fees but this sounds a little too much to me. Does anybody know if there is a free solution (or something that has a reasonable price)?

Why don't you file a dispute from the site you purchased/bank and claim for a refund.
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mehtamitul said:
Why don't you file a dispute from the site you purchased/bank and claim for a refund.
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I would have loved to! I paid cash and purchased it from Gumtree (much like Craiglist)

Have you tried to reset your phone in recovery mode ?
To enter the recovery mode, hold down the VOLUME UP + HOME Button keys and then press the POWER button (hold it down untill you're in Recovery mode).
You can also try to download the full official ROM from Sammobile and flash it with ODIN.
This will also reset your phone.

Hey mate, thanks for your suggestions. I have tried doing the factory reset (entering into recovery using power+vol up + home keys) and flashed the stock firmware (entering into download mode using power+vol down+home keys). Unfortunately, neither of those worked

shahid317 said:
Hey mate, thanks for your suggestions. I have tried doing the factory reset (entering into recovery using power+vol up + home keys) and flashed the stock firmware (entering into download mode using power+vol down+home keys). Unfortunately, neither of those worked
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Try to flash TWRP then in TWRP do a format data.

annson08 said:
Try to flash TWRP then in TWRP do a format data.
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Ok, I will try that and get back to you

Have you tried this ?
http://www.tsar3000.com/Joomla/inde...and-reactivation-lock&catid=1:news&Itemid=103

speedme said:
Have you tried this ?
http://www.tsar3000.com/Joomla/inde...and-reactivation-lock&catid=1:news&Itemid=103
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Cannot try this unfortunately since it doesn't support frp reset for G930f (Galaxy s7). Moreover, it needs purchase of a hardware (z3x box) which costs North of $200.
Thanks heaps for your suggestions though

Good luck, I'm going to try those guys in your first post if Samsung repairers can't/won't fix mine.

This is weird, I have had maybe 10 different factory new Android phone since my first, the Legend, and maybe 30 second hand Android phones, but I have never heard that they should be locked to a certain Google/Gmail account. All my phones were readily customizable with my own GMAil account after a factory reset, ready for use. But hen again, I am from Denmark and we used SIM cards in our phones, and I have tried to find the origin country of this poster but couldn't, so maybe he is from a country where phones are coded with the phone number (CDMA??), like mine were when I lived in California. But I will follow this and hope to reveal the type, SIM or CDMA.

It's a new protection for phones shipping with Android 6.0 and onward, it's meant to prevent theft and it's actually very effective at it.
Envoyé de mon SM-G935F en utilisant Tapatalk

speedme said:
Have you tried this ?
http://www.tsar3000.com/Joomla/inde...and-reactivation-lock&catid=1:news&Itemid=103
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thanman85 said:
Good luck, I'm going to try those guys in your first post if Samsung repairers can't/won't fix mine.
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Unless you are in absolute rush, I'd suggest that you shouldn't entertain people like that. There would be a free or low cost solution within a week or so (that's what a few people on gsmhosting forums suggested). I'm actively looking for the solution and I will post the solution here when I do find one.

shahid317 said:
Unless you are in absolute rush, I'd suggest that you shouldn't entertain people like that. There would be a free or low cost solution within a week or so (that's what a few people on gsmhosting forums suggested). I'm actively looking for the solution and I will post the solution here when I do find one.
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this guy can do it (and a LOT more) for an acceptable price: jayshaa i have just done it though skype with him..he is amazing.. believe me..or if you dont..it's your loss .. i was skeptic at begining too..that he just wants to trick me to get my money..but I was soooooooooooooooo wrong

anyone get this done?

I have an S7 edge phone here which is frp locked I can bypass the Google login screen and I have 90% of the phones functionality I just don't have access to Google services so I use the amazon store. It's simple to bypass I have posted my findings and how you can easily repeat the process in another thread here http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s7/help/finally-frp-solution-d-t3358477/page2

Free sulotion here

send u an email
fixandroid1 said:
need tool bypass frp s7 s7 edge
contact me: [email protected]
i will help you
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please let me know i send you privet mail thankx

Did u ever find a way to bypass the google account cause I'm having the same problem

So is there a fix for this?

Viral phone need to flash stock firmware

My girlfriend bought a S7 off craigslist which she was told was for T-Mobile.
It kinda works but is very slow and she gets these random popups with half naked chicks, and you cannot close them until you click on them it takes you to a webpage that never works and then you can back out of it.
I ran virus software and factory reset multiple times. the virus software will keep the pop ups at bay for about half a day.
As a last resort I am going to reflash back to stock with Odin.
In my search to find the stock firmware looks like the software on it is European or something.
Should I try to flash the USA firmware? What version should i flash?

That's NOT the T-Mobile version, that's the international version. T-Mobile's is the 930T, not F.
Keep in mind that that model will not get wifi calling or VoLTE on T-Mobile, nor access their extended range band (LTE band 12) for voice calling, which could potentially be pretty bad depending on your location. You also have no warranty whatsoever in the US.

Your about device should look like this. Also download "Genuine Galaxy-Phone Info" from the play store. It looks like you got a clone.

Thanks for the replies.
First things first i want to fix the virus issue. Should i just flash back the firmware version it has?

circaisdashiat said:
Thanks for the replies.
First things first i want to fix the virus issue. Should i just flash back the firmware version it has?
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A clone has different hardware, flashing something from Sammobile which is believed to be the correct version could hard brick your device. Flash anything at your own risk.

esjames said:
Your about device should look like this. Also download "Genuine Galaxy-Phone Info" from the play store. It looks like you got a clone.
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How do i know its a clone with that app? It says its a Galaxy SM-G930F

Well dude, sorry about your luck. That is definitely a clone aka fake galaxy S7. A real galaxy 7 has 4 gb of ram, not 500mb and definitely not a 32bit Mediatek processor which is why is so slow. Also your device has a modified version of lollipop android, a real one come with marshmallow out the box.
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The "F" model should have a Xynos 8890 Processor in it, not a Qualcomm like mine.

I even went a step further you you . Here is the firmware page!!! Good luck, your on your own from here.
Click Here!!!!

circaisdashiat said:
How do i know its a clone with that app? It says its a Galaxy SM-G930F
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I would say you got a clone even you front camera is not.up to par

Thanks all for the help. I'll figure it out from here.

Wow that sucks. How much you pay

Chinese to Global ROM?

I'm in China, and am getting a 7 Pro, but they don't have the global firmware for sale.
Is it possible to flash the Chinese phone with the global firmware?
If so, how?

Out of curiosity, isn't that illegal as a Chinese citizen?
(Honest question. I don't know.)

Elnrik said:
Out of curiosity, isn't that illegal as a Chinese citizen?
(Honest question. I don't know.)
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I heard something about that, but I'm not a chinese citizen, and am planing to bring the phone back.

If nothing changes from previous generations:
Download OOS, full ROM, not OTA file
Put the zip file in internal storage (/sdcard aka. /storage/emulated/0)
Settings - System - System updates - Gear icon on top right corner - Local upgrade
Factory reset if GApps FC
They made it so H2OS and OOS can be easily converted, so it doesn't make sense if they changed the policy.

liweichen6 said:
If nothing changes from previous generations:
Download OOS, full ROM, not OTA file
Put the zip file in internal storage (/sdcard aka. /storage/emulated/0)
Settings - System - System updates - Gear icon on top right corner - Local upgrade
Factory reset if GApps FC
They made it so H2OS and OOS can be easily converted, so it doesn't make sense if they changed the policy.
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so no need to unlock bootloader, root, etc?

rockuman_ex said:
so no need to unlock bootloader, root, etc?
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That's correct, no need to unlock bl or anything.
I'm not sure how their warranty works overseas (but I assume no cover). If you have enough time in China, you can try to flash it and, if anything goes wrong, mail the device back so they can get it fixed, should be with no charge.
The availability is more a problem, I've heard something like, you need a voucher code in order to purchase (sometimes there's no inventory even with the code), or you need to wait for a certain time period. The CEO says they've started sending some inventory for foreign countries back to mainland China, so things could get better over time.
BTW they didn't seem to expect the 12G variant to be this popular (in fact I was talking to my friend during the announcement, saying 8G is more than enough, who needs 12G; then in the end I was like, screw it, I'll buy the 12G )

liweichen6 said:
That's correct, no need to unlock bl or anything.
I'm not sure how their warranty works overseas (but I assume no cover). If you have enough time in China, you can try to flash it and, if anything goes wrong, mail the device back so they can get it fixed, should be with no charge.
The availability is more a problem, I've heard something like, you need a voucher code in order to purchase (sometimes there's no inventory even with the code), or you need to wait for a certain time period. The CEO says they've started sending some inventory for foreign countries back to mainland China, so things could get better over time.
BTW they didn't seem to expect the 12G variant to be this popular (in fact I was talking to my friend during the announcement, saying 8G is more than enough, who needs 12G; then in the end I was like, screw it, I'll buy the 12G )
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thanks! :good:
I might get the 12G as well

liweichen6 said:
That's correct, no need to unlock bl or anything.
I'm not sure how their warranty works overseas (but I assume no cover).
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If nothing changed since Oneplus 5, you're covered internationally, meaning you can send in your OP for repair in e.g. Germany despite having bought it in China.
Would be nice if anyone could confirm OP kept this up?

ipredatorv said:
If nothing changed since Oneplus 5, you're covered internationally, meaning you can send in your OP for repair in e.g. Germany despite having bought it in China.
Would be nice if anyone could confirm OP kept this up?
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That would be nice

ipredatorv said:
If nothing changed since Oneplus 5, you're covered internationally, meaning you can send in your OP for repair in e.g. Germany despite having bought it in China.
Would be nice if anyone could confirm OP kept this up?
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I contacted support and they said:
(1) I would need to send the phone to the service center to change the OS
(2) Warranty is only valid in the region of purchase.a
Not sure if the OS change is really impossible to be done by the user alone, but the warranty thing sounds like a firm no.

eternal-flame-AD said:
I contacted support and they said:
(1) I would need to send the phone to the service center to change the OS
(2) Warranty is only valid in the region of purchase.a
Not sure if the OS change is really impossible to be done by the user alone, but the warranty thing sounds like a firm no.
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I also have the Chinese HOS 9.5.3GM21, i was able to install Gapps with Aptoide and it´s all working well. Still i would like to install the international OS in this phone. Any news about how to do it without rooting or losing warranty?

So, you can use MsmDownloadTool to change area.(But op7pro didn't have it yet)

brightmbsh said:
So, you can use MsmDownloadTool to change area.(But op7pro didn't have it yet)
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)))))

Question Bought a Watch4 on eBay...model R890X...has Retail Mode installed and can't do much?

So got it cheap on eBay...I get it and notice it's the SM-R890X...which is apparently a version made for Russia and the Caribbean? Anyways, trying to get it to go into connect mode for my phone (Fold 3) only to notice I can't get it working.
Long story short...it's locked into retail mode (even under Bluetooth settings it's visible as "wisebl") and I can't get it out. I can open the Retail Mode app (passcode 5444) and can turn it on or off, but can't delete it or permanently disable it.
Factory Reset under the Retail Mode app also doesn't seem to get rid of it upon rebooting.
If I remove OR disable the app via ADB nothing seems to change, still can't connect to it.
Any thoughts? Seems it might just need a full firmware flash but considering there are none out yet I'm willing to try my options.

I wonder if Samsung would swap you a good one for that one. More than likely that was stolen from a store and I'm willing to bet Samsung wants it back possibly? Idk?

Oh wow I didn't know it had a retail mode, you can't disable it via the galaxy wearable app?

adj998 said:
Oh wow I didn't know it had a retail mode, you can't disable it via the galaxy wearable app?
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It's probably some kind of Samsung tool they use to enable/disable it that a customer will never have on their PC/phone.
I'd go as far to bet that those few watches in retail mode might not even have the full tech in the watch it's supposed to since it's supposed to be just a demo

spart0n said:
It's probably some kind of Samsung tool they use to enable/disable it that a customer will never have on their PC/phone.
I'd go as far to bet that those few watches in retail mode might not even have the full tech in the watch it's supposed to since it's supposed to be just a demo
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Couldn't you take it to a Samsung retail place and provide proof of purchase so they can disable that if able to?

adj998 said:
Couldn't you take it to a Samsung retail place and provide proof of purchase so they can disable that if able to?
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You could but at the same time they could accuse you of stealing it and have the cops called... That's why I suggested contact them first and ask.

spart0n said:
You could but at the same time they could accuse you of stealing it and have the cops called... That's why I suggested contact them first and ask.
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Oh okay I get what you're saying. You can verify the IMEI orserial number to make sure it wasn't reported stolen and then go about asking them

Live Demo Unit...
Not for Sale...
SM-R890X
Latest LDU firmware for this is:
R890XXXU1AUH2/R890XOXA1AUH2
No Stock Firmware leaked yet...
Only as info...
Best Regards

spart0n said:
I'd go as far to bet that those few watches in retail mode might not even have the full tech in the watch it's supposed to since it's supposed to be just a demo
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Well it seems to have everything hardware wise. Sensors, mic, speaker, Wifi, Bluetooth...software all works surprisingly for a "retail unit". Developer mode, Recovery, ADB Debug, etc. Like, if could just connect to my phone it would be, I'd say, 100% functional...IF I could get it to connect.
No harm no foul though, I'll just return it, sucks cause I got it cheap and if there was a firmware I'd certainly give it a go!

AndroidVageta said:
So got it cheap on eBay...I get it and notice it's the SM-R890X...which is apparently a version made for Russia and the Caribbean? Anyways, trying to get it to go into connect mode for my phone (Fold 3) only to notice I can't get it working.
Long story short...it's locked into retail mode (even under Bluetooth settings it's visible as "wisebl") and I can't get it out. I can open the Retail Mode app (passcode 5444) and can turn it on or off, but can't delete it or permanently disable it.
Factory Reset under the Retail Mode app also doesn't seem to get rid of it upon rebooting.
If I remove OR disable the app via ADB nothing seems to change, still can't connect to it.
Any thoughts? Seems it might just need a full firmware flash but considering there are none out yet I'm willing to try my options.
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i am in the same boat, i bought two, one of the watch 4 and one of the watch 4 classic, i don't even see that retail mode app you mentioned, i will keep it until i find a firmware for it,

987rafiq said:
i am in the same boat, i bought two, one of the watch 4 and one of the watch 4 classic, i don't even see that retail mode app you mentioned, i will keep it until i find a firmware for it,
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any one considerd that samsung can lock every device that has knox on it.????????
so in case of that the watches are stolen or indeed samples for retail this coold be the case

AndroidVageta said:
So got it cheap on eBay...I get it and notice it's the SM-R890X...which is apparently a version made for Russia and the Caribbean? Anyways, trying to get it to go into connect mode for my phone (Fold 3) only to notice I can't get it working.
Long story short...it's locked into retail mode (even under Bluetooth settings it's visible as "wisebl") and I can't get it out. I can open the Retail Mode app (passcode 5444) and can turn it on or off, but can't delete it or permanently disable it.
Factory Reset under the Retail Mode app also doesn't seem to get rid of it upon rebooting.
If I remove OR disable the app via ADB nothing seems to change, still can't connect to it.
Any thoughts? Seems it might just need a full firmware flash but considering there are none out yet I'm willing to try my options.
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Any news on the subject?
I bought the watch second-hand and I think I got a demo watch ...
I'm desperate, I don't know what to do.
Do we have to wait for a firmware to come out and flash with net odin?

gurtu95 said:
Any news on the subject?
I bought the watch second-hand and I think I got a demo watch ...
I'm desperate, I don't know what to do.
Do we have to wait for a firmware to come out and flash with net odin?
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If you bought it on EBay, and it wasn't as described, you have all of the EBay protections available to you; if it was as described, then I don't think anyone here should help you make a stolen watch functional.

jtOttawa said:
If you bought it on EBay, and it wasn't as described, you have all of the EBay protections available to you; if it was as described, then I don't think anyone here should help you make a stolen watch functional.
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It was not stolen.
I bought it from a secondhand deal app that deals with local people. I have no doubt that it is not stolen because the seller blocked me instantly.
I am simply looking for a solution to my problem. I think moral ethics can be set aside.

gurtu95 said:
It was not stolen.
I bought it from a secondhand deal app that deals with local people. I have no doubt that it is not stolen because the seller blocked me instantly.
I am simply looking for a solution to my problem. I think moral ethics can be set aside.
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Wouldn't the seller blocking you instantly indicate that it was stolen? And no, I don't think 'moral ethics' should be set aside so you can enjoy your dubiously procured watch - this is why stuff gets stolen, because some people set 'moral ethics' aside when they see what they think is a deal too good to pass up.
You took a chance; you lost. Suck it up.

Even thinking that the previous post is a bit rude, still I have to agree with the main message - you should ask for local police rather than the forum for help in your situation.

I don't think @jtOttawa post was rude at all, he pointed out the problem really well.
It is quite simple : if a deal seems too good to be true, it probably is !

goodwin_c said:
Even thinking that the previous post is a bit rude, still I have to agree with the main message - you should ask for local police rather than the forum for help in your situation.
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Not rude - angry. He knew what he was buying (or he should have, for a nearly new watch in a second hand marketplace at an unusually low price) - that's why he doesn't go to the police. I have no sympathy for people who buy stolen goods, and it makes me angry when they come here asking for us to help them (this is not the first time I have seen this here).

Ultimately this watch screens stolen.
The reason why I state this is because I've worked with Samsung in retail before. They generally have there retail models and separate demo ones for display.
The retail boxes are white and state the product and state it's for retail only.
looks like you purchased a stolen product. Your best bet is to file for a refund on eBay.
failing maybe Odin might help however I feel that this won't work. As mentioned by previous posters if a offer is to good to be true than it probably is.
a long shot but if you were to report this to Samsung they will probably say you shouldn't have it and provide no further support. You take it into store I would expect the police to be involved

I'm in the same situation, should we wait till a custom firmware is coming up?

Question storage problems on a 512 gb s22 ultra asion version

hello, I own a s22 ultra 512 gb azie version, with storage problems. there is 160 gb used by the phone the remaining 340 gb I can not use seems to be blocked by android if I want to install an app report this there is insufficient storage space. is there anyone with a solution??

es001 said:
hello, I own a s22 ultra 512 gb azie version, with storage problems. there is 160 gb used by the phone the remaining 340 gb I can not use seems to be blocked by android if I want to install an app report this there is insufficient storage space. is there anyone with a solution??
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You should backup your data and reset your phone.

Who/where did you get the phone from?

es001 said:
hello, I own a s22 ultra 512 gb azie version, with storage problems. there is 160 gb used by the phone the remaining 340 gb I can not use seems to be blocked by android if I want to install an app report this there is insufficient storage space. is there anyone with a solution??
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Azie version? I haven't heard of that one. Where did you buy it?

System usage is typically 50GB. Did you buy it new? Is it still under warranty? Have you performed a Factory Reset? The S22 has had a lot of issues but this one is a first.

varcor said:
System usage is typically 50GB. Did you buy it new? Is it still under warranty? Have you performed a Factory Reset? The S22 has had a lot of issues but this one is a first.
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i have done 4 times a facrorie resset.. this did not give any improvement and if I reboot with the - volume and power buttes I get a menu with 7 lines cinese characters

es001 said:
i have done 4 times a facrorie resset.. this did not give any improvement and if I reboot with the - volume and power buttes I get a menu with 7 lines cinese characters
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I dont think your phone is s22 ultra, perhaps its note10 +, where did you buy it anyway?
N9750ZSU1ASGS, bootloader v1? Android 9? I was wondering how much this phone cost you.

Those rounded display corners ain't right

Seems like you bought a clone. Looks like a fake phone.

It´s a very bad Chinese clone... 1000% it´s a fake s22ultra

Ah it's a total rip off, sorry, did you pay much for it;? Find the c**t and get your money back ASAP

es001 said:
i have done 4 times a facrorie resset.. this did not give any improvement and if I reboot with the - volume and power buttes I get a menu with 7 lines cinese characters
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Afraid it's true, you bought a replica from China. Too many red flags, you should have done some research. First thing I noticed was the chipset. The Snapdragon 865 was for the S20 Series, not the S22. The good news is you're not out much because those clones are very cheap.

This was exactly what i was afraid of...so i'm just ripped off..cost me 900 euros ...
let this be a warning to others... my money gone and a crappy phone..
I've learned my lessen...painful though.

of course I don;t have an address,just a phone number I called ..no response ! just lit up with open eyes I had picked up de phone at his w2ork (so it seemed so ) it was packaged in an original looking sealed box... I just have to learn to live with it.
scammers are always there an overall that turns out but again this is bad for my ego..
thanks for the response and sorry for my poor englis...

es001 said:
of course I don;t have an address,just a phone number I called ..no response ! just lit up with open eyes I had picked up de phone at his w2ork (so it seemed so ) it was packaged in an original looking sealed box... I just have to learn to live with it.
scammers are always there an overall that turns out but again this is bad for my ego..
thanks for the response and sorry for my poor englis...
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You should warn others about this fake dealer.

yeah, I just did that on te maketplace site...

es001 said:
yeah, I just did that on te maketplace site...
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It's a bit late to help in your situation but reputable marketplaces and payment platforms offer protections from fraud. eBay, Amazon and PayPal come to mind. Since you picked up the device at the seller's workplace it suggests the seller lives in your area A phone number can usually be traced by local law enforcement if they're willing to help. If I was out €100 I would likely chalk it up to experience but for €900 I'd double down to corner the thief. Good luck!

es001 said:
This was exactly what i was afraid of...so i'm just ripped off..cost me 900 euros ...
let this be a warning to others... my money gone and a crappy phone..
I've learned my lessen...painful though.
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You can buy 10 of these for 900€