I am buying note 10 from someone who bought this from USA but didn't use it. (I want the snapdragon variant which is not sold in my country)
Can someone tell me if this phone looks like an authentic or a fake one?
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I watched a bunch of YouTube unboxing videos but none of them had the charger or headphones put in plastic bags so I got skeptical a little bit( 2nd photo)
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llaass said:
I am buying note 10 from someone who bought this from USA but didn't use it. (I want the snapdragon variant which is not sold in my country)
Can someone tell me if this phone looks like an authentic or a fake one?
I watched a bunch of YouTube unboxing videos but none of them had the charger or headphones put in plastic bags so I got skeptical a little bit( 2nd photo)
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Check the IEMI number.
Step 1: You can dial *#06# on your phone to get your IMEI number. Also, you'll get it by going to Settings>About Device>Status.
Step 2: Once you get the IMEI, go to imei.info, input the number on the dialog box and hit Check
Step 3. The system will automatically phone's information. If it shows something else than what your phone is saying, it is likely to be a fake brand.
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hey there, i came up witht he idea of buying one, as I seem to need it lately..
Is there any good one on ebay / amazon? What do you advise?
Thanks in advance.
Paulo
I'm kinda interested too. I would be glad if I could put the phone with official bumper on...
glaudrem said:
I'm kinda interested too. I would be glad if I could put the phone with official bumper on...
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No1 here? :\
Cmon I need suggestions..
I think this accessories bundle include a sports armband...
ebay.co.uk/itm/15in1-Accessory-Bundle-Kit-LG-Nexus-4-E960-Leather-Case-Car-Charger-Gel-Cover-/200911483276?pt=AU_MobilePhoneAccessories&hash=item2ec741f18c
You have to complete with the www in he beginning of the url... i'm allowed to post outside links..
From past experience, I would recommend the Tunebelt armband. I have not bought one for the Nexus 4 yet but I will soon. I had a Tunebelt for my Samsung Galaxy S(original) and I was able to use it with my HTC One X, a tight fit without a case, but it worked. They are very comfortable and have a considerable amount of stretch to them. You may be able to get one of the ones designed for a larger phone if you plan on using a case with the Nexus 4. Make sure you measure your arm to see if you need the extender which is sold separately.
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Here is a link that shows what model to get based upon what device you have:
http://www.tunebelt.com/Device_Sizes.pdf
I find this on amazon.it....
I cannot post links, but use this: amazon.it/braccio-jogging-pratica-chiusura-kwmobile/dp/B00DSPQRVK/ref=pd_sim_ce_8
Heard many cases of people getting scammed into buying fake S6s so I wanna check with you guys if these photos a seller sent me look legitimate
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Everything except the screens showing it running. That is how you are really going to know. Buy instead from a known source and you don't have to worry.
Looks legit...
Corners scratched BTW I looked at the same one on eBay
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just never buy a phone without running CPU-Z on it first.
When I have sold phones I've uploaded a photo of the phone showing the CPU-Z screen CPU info so people know it's legit.
There's way too many fakes out there these days.
Not only that, but I hear stories of people buying phones second hand and then a week or later they become black listed.
Some people sell their phones then claim they got it stolen or lost and claim on insurance for a new one, the insurance company then blacklists the old EMEI number.
Long story short, I would never buy a second hand phone.
If it's Ebay you have 14 days iron clad money back clause. When you get it, check it, if it's fake, send it back but make sure you start your refund process direct with ebay, not by dialog with the seller.
If you can a screen of it in Recovery then you'll know it's real. If it comes up in Chinese then it'a a fake
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I received a "t-mobile replacement" for my "insurance refurbished Note 5" . Look at the differences. The one on the right is either an old hardware revision or a bad refurbished.
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The CPO (certified preowned) I bought is the newer style with FCC stuff on the bottom back.
Sent from my phone...
i see a Note 5 that had the back glass replaced. The picture of the lense - idk what I'm looking at. Be specific when you post stuff like this. It looks dirty either inside or outside but idk what is going on.
Why did you use your insurance?
Tmobile is good at many things; refurbishment isn't one of them. They send I my self and a friend of mine have both received refurbished devices that should not have been able to pass quality control with even a cursory inspection.
Samsung did make a change on the S-Pen piece that was getting broken when you inserted it in backwards.
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i see a Note 5 that had the back glass replaced. The picture of the lense - idk what I'm looking at. Be specific when you post stuff like this. It looks dirty either inside or outside but idk what is going on.
Why did you use your insurance?
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They didn't have my previous phone so they sent the N5 instead. Yeah, the lense is dirty inside. T-mobile replaced it with no question asked.
Yes, the title sums up what I'm curious about.
Turns out I got an Xperia M2 Aqua with a broken display as a hand-me-down from a friend. I fixed it and it's working great! (check the pics if you'd like).
Spoiler: Pictures of the process
Back cover popped open:
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Motherboard close-up:
Replacement display+frame and tools used:
Replacement display+frame next to old frame
It's alive!
It works and looks great!
... except for the lack of proper LTE bands for my carrier, specifically bands 4 and 17. So yeah, it's currently stuck on 3G/HSPA, which is fine for chatting and checking email, but can be a bother for more intensive tasks.
I know there's another model of the M2 aqua which properly supports such bands: the D2406. Would cross-flashing the modem/baseband from that model do anything?
I actually thought about doing a motherboard swap but I would have to dumpster-dive the local phone repair market to get a motherboard from that specific model (or buy one online), and I can no longer justify the cost, time and effort haha.
I remember reading some LTE band unlocking tutorials for qcomm phones which used the USB diagnostics mode and QXDM or QPST for altering raw values. It seems very risky, that's why I'd rather ask if someone here has had a positive experience in this area, and if so, I'd ask for guidance or advice on the matter.
Any input is appreciated.
Thanks in advance!
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Hi there's Any Custom Rom for s23 ultra clone? I bought this one in a yard sale for 20 bucks hahaha. But the stock Firmware is so bad. I wanna Change it and use the device like retro emu. So...Anyone can help me?
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View attachment 5906995View attachment 5906989Hi there's Any Custom Rom for s23 ultra clone? I bought this one in a yard sale for 20 bucks hahaha. But the stock Firmware is so bad. I wanna Change it and use the device like retro emu. So...Anyone can help me?.
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There are Russian websites that have obscure firmware for cloned devices. Use a translator and post in those forums to get help finding a firmware that will work or can be made to work on your device. Cloned devices don't really have true support here at XDA, most users here focus on flagship and upper tier mid ranged devices.
There may also be a way for you to install a Linux or Ubuntu OS on the device to replace the stock firmware.
You need to see about opening the device to verify what motherboard and CPU series it actually has because you can't always trust that the installed software is showing the correct information.
@manlgonzlz92 hello OP, I have removed your first picture as it contains your device IMEI.
You can read further: https://security.stackexchange.com/...k-of-leaking-imei-imsi-numbers-over-a-network
I am also looking for a firmware that can be used with this model, as the device is relatively ok build but the original firmware is full of bugs