Gamestop prime will factory restore delete added games????? - Asus Eee Pad Transformer Prime

Has anyone done a factory reset yet on your Gamestop tablet and did you lose the pre-loaded games?

I think it should erase them...if it didn't, that would mean gs had modified the firmware
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aznmode said:
Has anyone done a factory reset yet on your Gamestop tablet and did you lose the pre-loaded games?
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Why phrase the subject as if you did it, then ask if anyone has done it? You title is misleading; you could at least end it with a "?".
Anyway, I was wondering if it did too. There are people who wanted to remove the games, they should try it and tell us what happens.

unknown_owner said:
Why phrase the subject as if you did it, then ask if anyone has done it? You title is misleading; you could at least end it with a "?".
Anyway, I was wondering if it did too. There are people who wanted to remove the games, they should try it and tell us what happens.
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Huh..I didnt phrase it like I already did it. Read it again. All its missing is the question mark at the end.

aznmode said:
Huh..I didnt phrase it like I already did it. Read it again. All its missing is the question mark at the end.
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By phrasing it like this: "Gamestop prime will factory restore delete added games", you are kinda saying it does do it. Then everyone will ask you did you do it and have prove, but when you read your post, you are asking if anyone did it. Yeah the question mark will let people know that you are asking rather then telling.
Didn't you mean to say: "Gamestop prime will factory restore/delete added games?"

unknown_owner said:
By phrasing it like this: "Gamestop prime will factory restore delete added games", you are kinda saying it does do it. Then everyone will ask you did you do it and have prove, but when you read your post, you are asking if anyone did it. Yeah the question mark will let people know that you are asking rather then telling.
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I still dont see how thats saying I did it but hey man there you go I put 5x ?
I swear everyones so jumpy these past few days/week

unknown_owner said:
Why phrase the subject as if you did it, then ask if anyone has done it? You title is misleading; you could at least end it with a "?".
Anyway, I was wondering if it did too. There are people who wanted to remove the games, they should try it and tell us what happens.
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It will delete the games GS installed.
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Yes I did and yes it will remove the games GS installed.

Isn't there a way to sync the games with your google account so you can redownload them in the future?

What he meant to ask was "Will a factory restore of a Gamestop Prime result in the loss of the bundled games?"
Now that we've got that out of the way. If I remember right, there are two types factory resets. A soft reset that erases user data and a hard reset that re-fleshes factory stock ROM configuration. As I do not have a Prime on hand I do not know the answer to your question. My guess, they go bye bye.
Could be wrong though.

rcbarr said:
It will delete the games GS installed.
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Yes I did and yes it will remove the games GS installed.
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Curious, rcbarr, do you plan to root the prime? what is the build number now that you did a factory reset? If your build number is less than what mine is out the box, I might factory reset mine and try to root it with the razorclaw.
I find it funny that gamestops game bundle can be lost so easily. Wonder how you would get it back if you had to do a factory reset to fix a problem. Guess an app like Mybackup Pro might help get it back.

Looks like rcbarr confirmed that you lose the games. Terrible setup on GS's part...good thing we have for Titanium I suppose.

This site has the data dump posted from gamestop in development section. You can download and reload.

RussianMenace said:
Looks like rcbarr confirmed that you lose the games. Terrible setup on GS's part...good thing we have for Titanium I suppose.
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Totally sucks. I have purchased some of the games already like riptide and shadowgun. I'm wondering if they are the same version that was pre-installed.
I would use Titanium but Razorclaw doens't work on our Gamestop ones. Someone as mentioned the GS possibly did an OTA as they were installing the additional games.

norm883 said:
This site has the data dump posted from gamestop in development section. You can download and reload.
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Hah, you're right. Downloaded it some time ago and completely forgot about it.

unknown_owner said:
Curious, rcbarr, do you plan to root the prime? what is the build number now that you did a factory reset? If your build number is less than what mine is out the box, I might factory reset mine and try to root it with the razorclaw.
I find it funny that gamestops game bundle can be lost so easily. Wonder how you would get it back if you had to do a factory reset to fix a problem. Guess an app like Mybackup Pro might help get it back.
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Build Number: HTK75.US_epad-8.8.3.29-20111202
I rushed into it, should have backed the apps up first with Titanium. Whatever, will first try to get them back from the dev backup, if that does not work, will just buy what I want.
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rcbarr said:
Build Number: HTK75.US_epad-8.8.3.29-20111202
I rushed into it, should have backed the apps up first with Titanium. Whatever, will first try to get them back from the dev backup, if that does not work, will just buy what I want.
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The good news is, we now know GS did not mod the Firmware.
As far as rooting it, no, I am going to wait until I get ICS. Believe me, I have thought about it, had my EVO 4G rooted before the first week was out that I owned it, laughing.

So can these games be updated with updates are released in the future?

rcbarr said:
Build Number: HTK75.US_epad-8.8.3.29-20111202
I rushed into it, should have backed the apps up first with Titanium. Whatever, will first try to get them back from the dev backup, if that does not work, will just buy what I want.
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The good news is, we now know GS did not mod the Firmware.
As far as rooting it, no, I am going to wait until I get ICS. Believe me, I have thought about it, had my EVO 4G rooted before the first week was out that I owned it, laughing.
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Do your research first on razorclaw, I heard "in here" there were problems, good news is, it will just fail. Suggest you wait, but hey, do what you do.

rcbarr said:
Build Number: HTK75.US_epad-8.8.3.29-20111202
I rushed into it, should have backed the apps up first with Titanium. Whatever, will first try to get them back from the dev backup, if that does not work, will just buy what I want.
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Mine is HTK75.US_epad-8.8.3.27-20111122, earlier than yours; you probably did the OTA, right? Well, we just need to know what the build is on the ones from the other retailers out-the-box before OTA. Hope someone posts that info soon.

unknown_owner said:
Mine is HTK75.US_epad-8.8.3.27-20111122, earlier than yours; you probably did the OTA, right? Well, we just need to know what the build is on the ones from the other retailers out-the-box before OTA. Hope someone posts that info soon.
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Yes I did do the OTA earlier, before the soft reset Settings/Privacy/Factory data reset.

On Asus ftp site, only the 8.8.3.29 build is available. Here's the link in case anyone wanted it
ftp://ftp.asus.com.tw/pub/asus/EeePAD/TF201/

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[Q] First things you are going to do with your Prime

Since most of us are excited to get this tablet in our hands, I was wondering what everyone plans on actually doing with it when they first get it. As someone who has never owned a tablet before I was curious how most people plan on using it day to day, and what apps they are looking forward to trying out on it.
uhh uhh uhh... turn it on?
First thing?...hit the wall? Stupid question and another stupid topic.....:facepalm:
the first thing i'm going to do is solve the national deficit problem with my asus transformer prime using the calculator app.
donlegacyx said:
the first thing i'm going to do is solve the national deficit problem with my asus transformer prime using the calculator app.
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I don't think even the Tegra 3 can work with numbers that big!
I have a list of about 16 apps (so far) that I KNOW I want to download asap. I'm taking advantage of all the 10ยข apps lately. In downloading them to my phone and then when I get the prime ill already have them on my Google account
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Well this is a Xmas present to myself so assuming that I can pick it up on the 19th from Gamestop, I am going to wrap it up unopened and put it under my tree. It's gonna be hard not to open it but I think I can make it a week. I'm just as excited as Xmas in 1989 when my mom bought me a NES with mario and dunk hunt on the same cartridge!
thetruth1983 said:
Well this is a Xmas present to myself so assuming that I can pick it up on the 19th from Gamestop, I am going to wrap it up unopened and put it under my tree. It's gonna be hard not to open it but I think I can make it a week. I'm just as excited as Xmas in 1989 when my mom bought me a NES with mario and dunk hunt on the same cartridge!
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I FREAKING LOVED THAT GAME... just saying
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d1ez3 said:
Since most of us are excited to get this tablet in our hands, I was wondering what everyone plans on actually doing with it when they first get it. As someone who has never owned a tablet before I was curious how most people plan on using it day to day, and what apps they are looking forward to trying out on it.
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I'm gonna find the Higgs Boson
Sex- err.......I mean show it off to my friends
mibo666 said:
First thing?...hit the wall? Stupid question and another stupid topic.....:facepalm:
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You know what I mean, just wanted to see different ways that people will be using it and what tablet apps they are looking forward to try out.
mibo666 said:
First thing?...hit the wall? Stupid question and another stupid topic.....:facepalm:
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this forum is for adults, not facepalming children.
its a valid question, and why do you care?
After a full charge and setup I will test the WiFi duh! Whether others will admit it or not WiFi will be tested by everyone on this site pretty quickly, followed by GPS! Just saying!
I'm going to get an ps1 and n64 emulator.
shown here
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ESzbbLGfiqc
I'm going to check out and download 100000 apps while having a smoke.
learn everything about my device and android.
watch my youtubes, surf forums.
I'm going to make the 64GB hard-drive cry by loading it up with all my music and apps! Muahahaha
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First thing root it. Then do a Titanium backup off all my apps and clean up system apps that I do not want. Then Rom manager/CWM and do a nandroid backup of my stock rooted rom. Browse the web and watch Hulu through DroidLu app from market.
After charging it and turning it on, not necessarily in that order. I'm going to test the WiFi, BT, cameras, and then curl up with it, and watch a movie on it.
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d1ez3 said:
Since most of us are excited to get this tablet in our hands, I was wondering what everyone plans on actually doing with it when they first get it. As someone who has never owned a tablet before I was curious how most people plan on using it day to day, and what apps they are looking forward to trying out on it.
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I'm going to end world hunger and the green house effect. And that's just the first hour. I'll rest for 23 hour and then start solving other world problems with it. So I think it's safe to say that I should get this first if anyone should get one.
Root, Figure out how to unlock Bootloader, install CWM Recovery, wait on CM9
nxp3 said:
I'm going to end world hunger and the green house effect. And that's just the first hour. I'll rest for 23 hour and then start solving other world problems with it. So I think it's safe to say that I should get this first if anyone should get one.
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Well your doing all that sissy stuff. I'm going to use it to build a giant lazor capable of destroying mankind unless all my demands are MET!
My first demand!!!!...... I Want it before YOU!

Sonic CD data woes

has anyone managed to get the Sonic CD data to download?
Could anyone post up a link to the data so i can drop it onto my SD Card?
Thanks!
stickyasglue said:
has anyone managed to get the Sonic CD data to download?
Could anyone post up a link to the data so i can drop it onto my SD Card?
Thanks!
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I would, but I seem to be having the same issues. I downloaded the apk before buying because I saw this crap in the reviews. If it weren't for the fact that people who actually BOUGHT the game are getting screwed with the same issue, I would say that this is some super effective form of DRM...
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I FINALLY got it working. I'll rip and upload the data ASAP.
Looking forward to it. For the life of me, I can't get it to download the data.
And for some reason, this game just seems so expensive. I guess the 10 cent app sale has been spoiling me.
hbk19 said:
Looking forward to it. For the life of me, I can't get it to download the data.
And for some reason, this game just seems so expensive. I guess the 10 cent app sale has been spoiling me.
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$2 for Sonic CD? That's a deal, I think! Can't wait for the data files to be uploaded, I can get mine to download. And before anyone gripes about it being piracy, NO, we are not sharing the app, just the data it has to download after being installed.
Vahkiti said:
I would, but I seem to be having the same issues. I downloaded the apk before buying because I saw this crap in the reviews. If it weren't for the fact that people who actually BOUGHT the game are getting screwed with the same issue, I would say that this is some super effective form of DRM...
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I FINALLY got it working. I'll rip and upload the data ASAP.
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Stop playing and upload the data! lol
Same problems here. Pretty frustrating.
Stupid question, but once I've got the zip, where do I put it?
NO warez please

Question: Root another instore model?

Alright, some of you know that when I released my original root method, I got bored and went to B&N to root a nook tablet. WELL now that I have a bootable sdcard, I wonder if I should do the same thing again. Kind of like as something I find hilarious and kind of a "spit in the face" kind of thing. Anyway, leave your thoughts / comments below?
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Alright, some of you know that when I released my original root method, I got bored and went to B&N to root a nook tablet. WELL now that I have a bootable sdcard, I wonder if I should do the same thing again. Kind of like as something I find hilarious and kind of a "spit in the face" kind of thing. Anyway, leave your thoughts / comments below?
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Haha flash botched boot.img's to it to piss em off to.
Its up to you. Any one can now make their own bootable Sd with a simple download and click.
PS: I Do not condone criminal activies, and NO ONE SHOULD DO WHAT I HAVE SAID. IT IS SAID AS A JOKE.
Sure it might be funny to some people... but it's still technically a criminal act...
Ah, but I don't actually have to root, I can just load up a burned sdcard, and wait until they happen to reboot it.
Loglud said:
Haha flash botched boot.img's to it to piss em off to.
Its up to you. Any one can now make their own bootable Sd with a simple download and click.
PS: I Do not condone criminal activies, and NO ONE SHOULD DO WHAT I HAVE SAID. IT IS SAID AS A JOKE.
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He says immediately after he gets nagged at on IRC.
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He says immediately after he gets nagged at on IRC.
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loglud is such a bandwagonist...
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Indirect said:
Ah, but I don't actually have to root, I can just load up a burned sdcard, and wait until they happen to reboot it.
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Oh this is different. If they have empty SD card slots, and you just put one in, and don't screw with the internal memory, then no harm done, so no criminal act... (this does not mean they wouldn't try.)
You sure can just as long as you let me tag along
Video or it didn't happen!
why just root it? why not change the boot animation to make it boot and say kindle fire?
albertwertz said:
why just root it? why not change the boot animation to make it boot and say kindle fire?
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Can we get a video of that sent to the B&N higher ups?

New s-note premium suite APK

Ok. Saw a thread about downloading the premium suite (s-note) for the note last week and now today I can find it anywhere. It included the apk file download link.
ANyone have a clue?
It has not come out, the only thing that has been released was the SNote app from the premium suite.
I believe the snote app is exactly what I am looking for. You have a link?
Can't find it, uploading the apk to my dropbox right now.
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http://dl.dropbox.com/u/36777055/com.sec.android.app.snotebook-1.apk
There is also this app the works well with our Note: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1643134&page=2
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Can't find it, uploading the apk to my dropbox right now.
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http://dl.dropbox.com/u/36777055/com.sec.android.app.snotebook-1.apk
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Thanks much. There was a discussion about whether it worked with various ICS Roms last week, and for whatever reason, I can't find any of those threads.
i was wondering where that thread went too.
i downlaoded the apk, and it kept saying there was a problem parsing the package. came back to the thread and it was gone. i just assumed they had to delete it cuz of some issue with samsung
Yep I cant find the thread either.. I'm the person who upped it to 4-shared. The n7000 thread I got it from is still active though...
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kevwo said:
i was wondering where that thread went too.
i downlaoded the apk, and it kept saying there was a problem parsing the package. came back to the thread and it was gone. i just assumed they had to delete it cuz of some issue with samsung
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I wouldn't think that Samsung would have any say over what's posted on a forum. Maybe I'm wrong.
Oh well. It kind of pisses me off that we buy this awesome phone in Feb, and here 3 months later we are using an outdated operating system. Sure I have ICS installed via flashing a rom, but I think Samsung mislead us when they acted like the ICS was coming out in the first qtr, and now we see competing phones being sold with newer operating systems than what we have.
Guess I'm learning what really goes on in the world of marketing.
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I wouldn't think that Samsung would have any say over what's posted on a forum. Maybe I'm wrong.
Oh well. It kind of pisses me off that we buy this awesome phone in Feb, and here 3 months later we are using an outdated operating system. Sure I have ICS installed via flashing a rom, but I think Samsung mislead us when they acted like the ICS was coming out in the first qtr, and now we see competing phones being sold with newer operating systems than what we have.
Guess I'm learning what really goes on in the world of marketing.
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Samsung has always been really slow at providing updates. Usually taking a year+
3 months isn't bad. Considering this is their "flagship", oh nvm that's right SIII > note as far as they are concerned..
lindenhurst said:
Oh well. It kind of pisses me off that we buy this awesome phone in Feb, and here 3 months later we are using an outdated operating system. Sure I have ICS installed via flashing a rom, but I think Samsung mislead us when they acted like the ICS was coming out in the first qtr, and now we see competing phones being sold with newer operating systems than what we have.
Guess I'm learning what really goes on in the world of marketing.
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I don't believe the problem is with Samsung. I think the issue is with AT&T. They are adding their "enhancements" to the ROM before its release.
Man! Why do they have to take so long? Freaking years! If it wasn't beacuse iphone small screen and their annal closed OS, I would have jump back into iphone in a heart beat.
to a giant corp like ATT, updating a phone OS probably isn't high on their priority list...
wase4711 said:
to a giant corp like ATT, updating a phone OS probably isn't high on their priority list...
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Exactly the problem with large companies. Screw you, we already got your money and you're stuck with us now, so why would we care about you.
Its not about the customer anymore - its about the shareholder and the suits at the top getting as much money for as little effort as possible. If they wouldn't get dumped by everyone switching to faster carriers, they'd never spend any money upgrading anything (like towers or 3G-->LTE) since that absolutely destroys profit margins.
I think we as consumers don't give ourselves enough credit for how much power we hold over these corporations. There's 5 million Note users - obviously not all AT&T... It's time we stop giving these companies a pass just because we the customers are too small for them to care about.
good points...
Apk
I do have the SNote apk file. Not sure why that thread vanished. Is it ok to post a link to the file?
dafoxs said:
I do have the SNote apk file. Not sure why that thread vanished. Is it ok to post a link to the file?
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Would you mind posting it, or pm ing me with a link? I've been looking for the past week.
Samsung is the best at customer support and liberty of your device.
I believe the OS upgrades are slowed because of carrier signatures on bloatware. As for customer support and honoring warranty repairs regardless of system modification, heck, Samsung evens pays for shipping via UPS to get your device to and from. I've bricked so many Samsung phones during the FROYO -> Gingerbread leaks, reverting back to FROYO and not changing the bootloader back. SAMSUNG NEVER GAVE ME A PROBLEM. Samsung rules the land!
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I believe the OS upgrades are slowed because of carrier signatures on bloatware. As for customer support and honoring warranty repairs regardless of system modification, heck, Samsung evens pays for shipping via UPS to get your device to and from. I've bricked so many Samsung phones during the FROYO -> Gingerbread leaks, reverting back to FROYO and not changing the bootloader back. SAMSUNG NEVER GAVE ME A PROBLEM. Samsung rules the land!
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I can't lie this is true. I gave back a phone on warranty and it was rooted when I returned it on accident and they still said nothing. Flash counter on it was 4-6 too. I like Samsung but the business world sucks. I have a bachelors in business economics and its worse than you guys know. In the long run its what's gonna kill humanity but we won't go there yet lol.
I need the S Note app too!
Would somebody send me a link, here or in pm? Thanks!

ebay repair service

hi, ive looked through ebay and ive found this screen repair service on ebay for 40 pound, they replace just the glass, they say aslong as your touch and lcd are fine then this will fix your cracked screen, has anyone used this service? he seems to have good feedbacks on the repair, would anyone else trust him and send there phone away? im a bit worried about sending my phone away lol but i really need it fixed and 150 pound for the screen lcd and digitizer is far to much.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Service-t...K_Replacement_Parts_Tools&hash=item460d42e79f
I have seen positive posts about this guy in the past, I'm sure it's the same one, worth a go at that price
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slaphead20 said:
I have seen positive posts about this guy in the past, I'm sure it's the same one, worth a go at that price
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Don't forget to do complete data wipe and remove sd card before you send off
Well obviously his feedback is good so thats always a good start.
My advice is to send it to him recorded delivery so then you can track it online and know when hes got it.
Also pay for tracked delivery to return the item back to you aswell.
Also as mentioned above make sure you do back everything up to a computer first and do a complete factory/data wipe aswell so all your personal stuff is safe.
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thanks for the replies, think im going to go for it, i think i am going to install the avast app aswell so if he does start trying to steal my phone i will just lock it instantly and it will be useless to him, and track it through gps and inform the police haha he probably will not be long in returning it when i do that
rossm1873 said:
thanks for the replies, think im going to go for it, i think i am going to install the avast app aswell so if he does start trying to steal my phone i will just lock it instantly and it will be useless to him, and track it through gps and inform the police haha he probably will not be long in returning it when i do that
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I don't think you need fear that, it's how good a job he makes of it, and feed back seems pretty good:thumbup:
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And bump this thread and let us know how it goes, valuable resource if he's good

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