I am mainly interested in: unlocking phones, and flashing new ROMS to them. You might think I'm in trouble if I have to ask; but I've found I can *physically* repair phones (screens, usually) and now I would rather like to be able to do the software as well.
So, I've noticed there are several kinds of boxes; the Z3X box seems to have the best support for unlocking samsungs, so I was gonna go with that one. Then, I found the easyJTAG box, and it seems pricier, but I'm assuming it can do more - it also seems to support more phones.
I've noticed unlocking through JTAG seems to be a paid addon... how much does that cost, it doesn't seem to say!
Is this true? Which one do you guys recommend?
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Hey all, I know this is a weird question, but I'm looking at using smartphones as sensor packages on unmanned aircraft, particularly balloons and dirigibles. The problem, as I'm sure you've guessed, is cost- ideally we'd like to use something like a G1 or that sort of thing, but we're a long ways short of the cost of a new one, and since we don't need a fully functional phone, we're trying to get ones that only partly work. I've tried calling htc america and got literally nowhere, and was told that the only way that t-mobile might be able to do anything is if we were through a non-profit, which we could do but seems somewhat less than honest to me, as this is a personal project. Anybody have experience getting broken/partially functional devices on the cheap? Any advice on other avenues?
Ebay look for phones with a bad ESN or needing repair
So my phone appears to be completely beyond hope as far as I can determine. After a short it just will not power on no matter what I try. It has probably burned out a few components on the main board, but it's far beyond my capability to diagnose or repair that. I've been looking around trying to figure out how to get it fixed within a very limited budget and not having a lot of luck really. So far the cheapest I've been able to find was a main board alone on eBay for $180. The irony being that I see several for other networks that are a lot cheaper, but, not only have they managed to make it illegal to unlock phones, but as far as I can tell it really sounds like most other networks' phones won't work with Verizon anyway.
It also worries me a bit buying on eBay anyway. I'm not even touching one where they don't at least claim it has a clean ESN or post the IMEI where I can verify myself using Verizon's site and really it's surprisingly expensive even to get one with a busted screen where I could be at least relatively certain the board should be working (namely I looked for them saying stuff that at least gave me good reason to believe it was fully working other than the screen part.)
So I'm wondering if there's any sort of "official" place where you could buy just the parts? It probably would still be too much (after all, the main board contains the SoC and most of the other really important components with the screen and digitizer being the only other truly valuable components not contained on it) but I'd at least like to check it if there were somewhere to check...
EDIT: Ok, I gave up and went with eBay. I've found one that I'm really crossing my fingers over...
Hello,
I might have the possibility to start working in a smartphones repair shop.
I expect to fix a lot (mostly) broken screens and digitizers. Also water damage and charging ports for sure.
I'm writing this thread so perhaps people who already have experience with hardware can provides extra tips, so I could be more ready. I'm quite skilled with software repair, while I'm not a developper, I've unbricked, rooted, flashed a lot of phones. Software is generally easy and I'm not worried.
But since I expect mostly to do hardware repairs, mostly screens/digitizers, my concern is that I've never actually opened up a phone to try. All my phones are working, no experience with hardware repair, and thus not much budget to buy a new phone. I own a Galaxy S4 and LG P500. Considered opening up my LG P500 to give it a try (Device fully working).
I did watched a bunch of YouTube videos already, with several devices, mostly flagship phones, from different manufacturers. I also took quick notes on the dissasembly process, which could maybe help me remember the process faster.
Obviously every phone is a bit different, so the process has to be figured out on my own. Some tasks are also obviously harder than others. Was it the iPhone 6 (For instance) that has the glass glued really tight, and is really difficult to change just the glass?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z9d...O-bGY_1dM&annotation_id=annotation_2906560193
Once again, not sure, maybe people usually don't bother with the glass replacement for this one, maybe some would change the screen and digitizer at the same time? Not sure.
If you have any tips to share, please let me know. I keep reading to use a lot of patience opening the device with a guitar pick/playing card, and don't apply excessive force, keep using a heat gun if needed - don't apply too much heat and stuff.
Obviously, training is offered, but I still don't know what kind of training it will be. Might know really soon.
Thanks for the advices, working with hardware. Trying to learn more and more at the moment.
Hello everybody,
I'm new, both to this site and forum, and to Android, having received my first Droid phone only two weeks ago (after 5 weeks of waiting, thanks to GearBest and DHL...).
The device in question is the new Leagoo T5C, with a SpreadTrum SoC based on an Intel x64 Airmont architecture, and so far, I have no complaints, especially considering that it cost me all of 126 euros all told, including VAT, along with shipping and customs fees.
However, I have a number of questions without answers, some that I already asked in other forums, such as the one in AndroidCentral, for example; the people there are quite friendly, and I've received a host of good information about Android in general, but I still lack a better understanding of my own phone, and aside from the widespread info the OEM has already published here and there, you could say that those guys keep their cards close to the vest...
For example, I don't really know if I'll be able to upgrade Android from its current 7.0 version to Oreo, and if so, how. At this point, I should add that I'm not quite ready to root my terminal, because I don't want to risk to render it inoperable. I rely on it heavily, mostly in modem mode, and I can't take any chances here.
Do some of you guys have any experience with Leagoo, and can you point me to some brand-specific forum?
(Discreetly upping the discussion... :angel: )
Well, I'm slowly getting used to my new device, and I've discovered a few interesting things.
I've finally settled for the Apex launcher, as it fits my needs in terms of ease-of-use and speed.
I've also discovered that I could use facial recognition to unlock my 126-euro phone...! Yes, in Security, under Smart Lock, I added my picture, and sure enough, I can unlock my phone using my noggin.
Pretty neat, I've got to admit, though it's a bit of a gadget, and it's picky too: if I put sunglasses or a cap on, I'm not recognized. Can come in handy on occasion, though.
Do you know if it's Nougat-standard, or can be added by the OEM on their own accord?
Hi guys, I just have a few questions about my unit. I recently bought a Note 20 ultra US version via Lazada mall from a supplier in China. They're supposedly selling brand new units and since it's categorized as a lazmall seller I took the chance. But somehow when I got the phone I'm starting to have doubts if my unit is brand new or worse a fake. I just have a few questions on how I can verify it's authenticity. Ive read that you can confirm via rtn but can't seem to find a code that works. And added reasons why I fear I got a refurbished unit is cause some animations are not so smooth. Like when I type on my keyboard there's some delay. My 3 year old s10+ does seem to have smoother animation. And when I charge, theres a running 4 red dot that appears on top of my phone while it's on locked mode. And I haven't seen it once get a 5g connection too. Hope someone can help me answer those questions.
Would connecting to Odin shed any light? If it's not a samsung phone, I wouldn't think Odin would recognize it?
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Would connecting to Odin shed any light? If it's not a samsung phone, I wouldn't think Odin would recognize it?
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I'm sorry, I'm not that tech savvy. I've read of Odin but not particularly familiar enough to use it and I don't wanna twiddle with something specially software that I have no idea how to use.
I'm pretty sure it's a samsung phone I just wanna find out if it's a refurbished unit. Cause it would be such a shame that I paid for a brand new phone and was given a refurbished one.
You should be able to find the androids true features via a app.
I'd suggest going on YouTube and search for some generic term like
Checking if android is fake
Or even checking wish phones
I have seen some people who check that for legitimate android versions and even true imei serial codes.
Alot of fake phones change all that info to fake it.
Things like api level
Serial number
And true resolutions
I've checked the imei and it seems legit. I'm just having trouble to see if the unit is refurbished. And seems I can only find that out through rtn. And also noticed that while charging the unit the touch sensitivity becomes kinda wonky.