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About to buy a used SGS II... AT&T version. Do i need to check for anything in particular before i am buying it (other than the normal power on, GSM check, phone call check, etc)??
Buying it in person, so i get to check it out first.
I'd say have a look at the wifi too. See if it works.
Also, check for dead pixels. Try to view a perfectly white or perfectly black background and see if there are any stuck or dead pixels.
Check to see if the loudspeaker works consistently for a couple of minutes.
Any dents, etc. will tell you whether the phone has been dropped or not.
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That's just my two cents on buying used phones. I don't own a Galaxy S2 (I bought a used Galaxy S a few months ago) and I just thought that I would share some basic stuff. Hope that helps.
You'll have to ask the others for software/firmware stuff.
check the firmware and the sd card slot..
I notice on Samsung's website you can buy either a
Galaxy Note™ II Standard Battery (3100mA)http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/cell-phones-accessories/EB595675LABXAR
or
Galaxy Note™ II Standard Battery (3100mA) (Verizon & US Cellular)http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/cell-phones-accessories/EB595675LZBXAR
I was just wondering if anybody had any insight of what the differences could be, thanks in advance.
I have the US Cellular one (which that non-standard battery is supposed to cover).
Same mAh, same voltage. Obviously they used the same stock photo for both on that site. Could be pin positioning or form factor. We'd have to get a Verizon/USCC battery beside another type's to see.
Part Number on each match... My guess is that it's the same battery.
My guess would be that it's similar to the Galaxy Nexus. The battery is positioned slightly different in the phone, so it needs a different size or pin position to work with the layout. Anyone have actual pictures of both batteries side by side for comparison?
I hope they are the same, because I was going to order the charging kit which I guess comes with the standard battery. Meh, I'm getting it on Verizon so I unfortunately have plenty of time to call and check just to be sure.
I'm not positive, but when I had my Droid I think the battery placement was different, like stated above. However, this was due to the lack of a sim card so the position was slightly different. Upon looking at the photos of the note 2 sim slot, it doesn't look like this would be an issue.
However, it is Verizon, so maybe they made a slightly different battery to put in some more proprietary logos.
The part numbers are the same so I would assume they were the same (but possibly with a different pin position).
Another possibility is that the Verizon version will have NFC in the battery like the S3 vs having it in the battery door like the rest of the Note2 versions.
Okay, this will leak soon anyways so I might as well just post it up here.
Verizon's battery is actually very different than the other carrier's versions. I'm a Senior Customer Experience Manager within Verizon's corporate structure. The company has made some major breakthroughs regarding power management and they will be showcased first on the Galaxy Note 2 from Samsung.
I know this is hard to believe but read through and you'll understand. Verizon's Galaxy Note 2 battery is actually charged with sound in a way. It sounds farfetched, but I'll tell you how it works. The battery has a copper charging coil similar to other wireless charging standards, the hardware is tuned to a very specific frequency which you can reach specifically when you scream the phrase "VERIZON WIRELESS" in an open, public area. Unfortunately, due to the light in the VZW branded home button(which can be seen from space), the battery discharges pretty much immediately during use, but the good news is this. As long as you keep screaming "VERIZON WIRELESS" at the top of your lungs in crowded public areas without stopping for more than 2 seconds at a time, the phone maintains a charge! Like MAGIC! Amazing! You can also buy an $80 conveinence adapter that verizon has designed in conjunction with samsung. Another first in the field of consumer electronics, it's a suppository! You place the adapter inside your a%&hole and power is generated off of the energy being depleted from your broken spirit as a verizon customer! All of this will be released with the note in 3-7 months, this is of course after the delays we will experience due to branding and wiring the home buttons.
We at Verizon really wish you as customers didn't demand home button branding so we could get these out to you faster, but we are happy to do anything and everything we can to fulfill our customers slightest whim.
-Chad Stankonya
Senior Customer Experience Manager
Verizon Wireless Communications
666 DevilsAsshole Parkway
honolulu, HI 12345
LOL, I fell for it until a few sentences in.
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clemson91 said:
Galaxy Note™ II Standard Battery (3100mA)
Galaxy Note™ II Standard Battery (3100mA) (Verizon & US Cellular)
I was just wondering if anybody had any insight of what the differences could be, thanks in advance.
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I wonder since US Cellular and Verizon both use LTE if the Verizon/USC phone has a different layout. /speculation
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I wonder since US Cellular and Verizon both use LTE if the Verizon/USC phone has a different layout. /speculation
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I just emailed Samsung so hopefully in a couple of days we will get a useful response.
Jiggity Janx said:
The part numbers are the same so I would assume they were the same (but possibly with a different pin position).
Another possibility is that the Verizon version will have NFC in the battery like the S3 vs having it in the battery door like the rest of the Note2 versions.
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The part numbers are not the same.
EB595675LZBXAR = Verizon/USCellular version
EB595675LABXAR = Standard version
With the price being the same, I couldn't imagine there being much difference feature-wise. My guess would be that they're keeping them separate simply for initial supply reasons.
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I just emailed Samsung so hopefully in a couple of days we will get a useful response.
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So I got a response from Samsung's technical support. It sounds like there is no difference between the batteries. However, the little pr crap that they spewed right after the definitive answer confuses me so I still remain skeptical.
impala454 said:
The part numbers are not the same.
EB595675LZBXAR = Verizon/USCellular version
EB595675LABXAR = Standard version
With the price being the same, I couldn't imagine there being much difference feature-wise. My guess would be that they're keeping them separate simply for initial supply reasons.
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Where are you getting the last 5 digits? Is that from the URL?
clemson91 said:
I hope they are the same, because I was going to order the charging kit which I guess comes with the standard battery. Meh, I'm getting it on Verizon so I unfortunately have plenty of time to call and check just to be sure.
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If it makes you feel better, all the webpages for the different phones link to the same charging dock.
Does the battery come with a new cover? There may be different antennas in the battery covers (cdma vs gsm).
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snapz54 said:
Okay, this will leak soon anyways so I might as well just post it up here.
Verizon's battery is actually very different than the other carrier's versions. I'm a Senior Customer Experience Manager within Verizon's corporate structure. The company has made some major breakthroughs regarding power management and they will be showcased first on the Galaxy Note 2 from Samsung.
-Chad Stankonya
Senior Customer Experience Manager
Verizon Wireless Communications
666 DevilsAsshole Parkway
honolulu, HI 12345
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That was funny!
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Where are you getting the last 5 digits? Is that from the URL?
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Yes. But it looks like all the other batteries follow the same pattern. If it's a Verizon battery it has a Z in that spot vs the "regular" one has an A. Not sure what it means but it's different for a reason I'm sure. Even if the battery is identical, could just be a distribution thing.
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Yes. But it looks like all the other batteries follow the same pattern. If it's a Verizon battery it has a Z in that spot vs the "regular" one has an A. Not sure what it means but it's different for a reason I'm sure. Even if the battery is identical, could just be a distribution thing.
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Some past VZW phones have had device specific batteries, but some other versions did work with it, even though they had a different number on them.
I just ordered the charger and battery combo from Samsung and it says it's compatible with Sprint, t-mobile, Verizon, US Cellular and AT&T. So this sucker better work with the Verizon model. I wanted to take advantage of the 50% off.
http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/cell-phones-accessories/EB-H1J9VMAGSTA?
I too am considering the extra battery/charger combo and maybe one other accessory from Samsung's site with the 50% off promo. Funny how the battery alone costs the same as the battery w/ charger unit.
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I too am considering the extra battery/charger combo and maybe one other accessory from Samsung's site with the 50% off promo. Funny how the battery alone costs the same as the battery w/ charger unit.
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Samsung's own website says it's compatible with the Verizon model. We need to squash these battery rumors with an actually comparison.
Now they are cheaper, Im looking to replace my S3, my old one has a camera issue. When I look on eBay, some adverts say "New 2013 Model" or "latest 2012 Model", also there are a few different colours coming up in 2nd hand stores.
In my experience "new" revsions usually means motherboard replacment (sudden death fixed), screen upgrades or better camera models, Im pretty sure the Grey 4G version is newer, but here in the UK, 4G S3s are silly prices
Ive surfed around on the web, but nothings come up.
My questions are:
Are there newer revisions at all?
How can I tell, such a serial number or model number?
Thanks
New revisions of Galaxy S III?
Never hard of it.
But not necessary it means motherboard or screen or any part replaced and renewed. Because S III is still being produced even S4 has come out.
But however there is some A-holes who renewed older or dead S3 to make it as new one for selling in better price.
there is some more color, if I remember correctly, red color in USA and black in China.
Right, I am not sure that I even understood your question...
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There are different firmware revisions of the eMMC (VTU00M) from 0xf1 to 0xf7. Although this is a firmware revision, it's a revision (as you suggested) that isn't SDS prone, which is a hardware symptom - but the eMMC physically remains the same. I'm not aware of any other revisions than this on the GT-i9300 (hardware or otherwise)
My Camera sometimes says "Cannot Open, Camera Error" and locks up.. so rather than spend £100 getting it fixed.. i could put that towrds a new phone and i do love my S3 .
The reason Im asking these questions is, if I do decide to replace my S3, then it would be nice to have a new firmware revision which i could tell by a different serial or model number.
I was also curious as to why people say "new 2013 model".. but yeah i can see people trying to make more cash.. cheeky
But in hindsight, i might pick up an S4 or HTC One.. il have a think.
Hello everyone.
First of all, sorry about my English because I'm not a native speaker.
I have a phone model - HTC One X+ Plus PM63100 for AT&T 64GB - with cracked screen.
I found out that my phone has SONY display version ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2164760 )
Wanted to replace digitizer with front panel and order it from here http://www.etradesupply.com/oem-htc...embly-with-front-housing-and-light-guide.html but person who answered my question about compatibility said that it is not compatible with my phone model.
However, there is a one customer review under that replacement part which says that "it turned out to be uncompatible with my HTC One X+ international version. I do not know why this is the case but it is what it is."
In wiki http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HTC_One_X it seem international X+ and AT&T version are same size.
I'm very confused and desperate, searching more than 2 months and can't find which replacement part fits my phone.
Please advice what to do or purchase.
Also, are both X+ models - S728e?
Thank you beforehand.
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I was in a similar situation some time back, when my Telus unlocked HOX+ 64 Gb dropped and the screen cracked.
I gave it to a local repair guy, he ordered a HOX screen first and then realised that HOX+ has a little different hardware (some screws were in different places). hence, HOX and HOX+ are slightly different builds. Also, the international HOX+ and AT&T/Telus HOX+ are also different I suppose. Firstly the they have red coloured capacitive buttons at the bottom (also there is no red ring around the camera at the back).
The part shown in your link seems to be the same one that I have, so i think it should be compatible.
nrshastri said:
Also, the international HOX+ and AT&T/Telus HOX+ are also different I suppose. Firstly the they have red coloured capacitive buttons at the bottom (also there is no red ring around the camera at the back).
The part shown in your link seems to be the same one that I have, so i think it should be compatible.
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Thank you for response.
I don't care about button colors, even logo. I just want to purchase match display. Could you please (if it is possible of course) ask your local repair guy what was the model he replaced for your phone? Even link will be very helpful for me.
Thanks againt
I've been using my phone since i quite badly cracked it last month. Touch screen is still working fine and i may not even get the screen fixed.
Only thing i'm worried about is if the device is less waterproof now i have large cracks in it....:/
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hi thisaint,
i checked with my local guy, but sorry, he doesn't seem to have any clue regarding the model number or the actual source of the panel. most these repair guys here have a trader/distributor from whom they get all kinds of accessories required for repair and they hesitate to give out the details fearing loss of business.!
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nindo said:
they hesitate to give out the details fearing loss of business.!
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Dear friend,
thank you for response.
I'll be happy to be in Mumbai or even in USA to repair my phone but unfortunately I live in another country. )
I had a hope to see my phone repaired before this christmas but it seem I'll meet holidays without it
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Hello everyone.
Finally I have found a replacement lcd screen digitizer frame assembly at ebay/com.
Seller assure me that his SHARP screen is interchangeable with my previous SONY screen and I risked and purchased his item for 65 USD.
(insert ebay com) /itm/LCD-Display-Touch-Screen-Digitizer-Frame-Front-Cover-For-HTC-ONE-X-Plus-S728E-/251348208725?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&var=&hash=item3a85854c55
I'm using it without any issues, however screen buttons are red , that's all difference with original.
Hello guys,
Bought Mate 20 Pro recently. Apart from my frustration with HiVision missing on my device and OEM unlock grayed out, I have found that I cannot use / register my VISA / Mastercard with the phone's NFC and use it for paying... Seems that the Google Pay app is not compatible - cannot find it in the store on this phone. Phone is bought from Europe, so EMEA variant. No OEM software available to serve this purpose (like SamsungPay)?
Am I missing something?
Regards,
Kamen
I have the L09 variant in the US and this hasn’t been my experience.
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gregwlsn said:
I have the L09 variant in the US and this hasn’t been my experience.
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I had no luck with chase credit card, what bank are you using?
connectix said:
Hello guys,
Bought Mate 20 Pro recently. Apart from my frustration with HiVision missing on my device and OEM unlock grayed out, I have found that I cannot use / register my VISA / Mastercard with the phone's NFC and use it for paying... Seems that the Google Pay app is not compatible - cannot find it in the store on this phone. Phone is bought from Europe, so EMEA variant. No OEM software available to serve this purpose (like SamsungPay)?
Am I missing something?
Regards,
Kamen
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Download it from apkmirror. This is the version I am running and is working fine.
connectix said:
Hello guys,
Bought Mate 20 Pro recently. Apart from my frustration with HiVision missing on my device and OEM unlock grayed out, I have found that I cannot use / register my VISA / Mastercard with the phone's NFC and use it for paying... Seems that the Google Pay app is not compatible - cannot find it in the store on this phone. Phone is bought from Europe, so EMEA variant. No OEM software available to serve this purpose (like SamsungPay)?
Am I missing something?
Regards,
Kamen
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Have you tried downloading Safety Net Check app from Google Playstore and see if it is all successful? I'm also having issues with Google pay with the recent 9.0.0.168 firmware update and now I get an error when trying to add a card to Google Pay NFC.
I'm getting CTS profile mismatch failure in that safety net check.
Probably different from your issue but maybe can help pinpoint the issue further?
Yeah google pay not working.
This is the worst flagship phone i have ever tried - feels more like a counterfeit copy of a flagship honestly. Google pay cannot possibly work since i cannot install it (see pic). Any luck for anyone else? I think i will just put this phone in the rubbish bin where it belongs and never try chinese pieces of crap again...
mannos86 said:
This is the worst flagship phone i have ever tried - feels more like a counterfeit copy of a flagship honestly. Google pay cannot possibly work since i cannot install it (see pic). Any luck for anyone else? I think i will just put this phone in the rubbish bin where it belongs and never try chinese pieces of crap again...
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Works fine here. Are you rooted?
crixley said:
Works fine here. Are you rooted?
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Nope, no root nothing. Nfc not working at all. Signal on main sim is horrible (no signal every 5 mins). Camera started having some vertical lines. Vodafone will replace it but i am sure i will just throw it in the rubbish - never wanna hear about this chinese piece of **** again...
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P.S. 3 week old phone. Vodafone claims factory defect...
VMmannos said:
Nope, no root nothing. Nfc not working at all. Signal on main sim is horrible (no signal every 5 mins). Camera started having some vertical lines. Vodafone will replace it but i am sure i will just throw it in the rubbish - never wanna hear about this chinese piece of **** again...
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P.S. 3 week old phone. Vodafone claims factory defect...
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worst luck...good to know its a defected headset...getting replacement???wish you have better luck...was going to tell you to try android pay..:good::good:
mannos86 said:
This is the worst flagship phone i have ever tried - feels more like a counterfeit copy of a flagship honestly. Google pay cannot possibly work since i cannot install it (see pic). Any luck for anyone else? I think i will just put this phone in the rubbish bin where it belongs and never try chinese pieces of crap again...
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Well it's the best flagship I've ever used. So much so it's the first time ever I'm keeping my phone longer than a year. You clearly have a faulty handset or bought an import that isn't compatible with some of your local apps.
Biggenz said:
Well it's the best flagship I've ever used. So much so it's the first time ever I'm keeping my phone longer than a year. You clearly have a faulty handset or bought an import that isn't compatible with some of your local apps.
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Yeah i had the phone replaced this morning and the difference is HUGE (huge is not a strong enough word for it). The processor seems to have had a manufacturing fault that caused most of my problems. Though google pay on the replaced device keeps saying it is not compatible but huawei tech guys said it is probably a sim card issue (???), i will have that replaced.. the defective phone i had was crazy slow and jittery and many many issues with signal strength https connections, etc... If i find a sollution to the google pay app i will post an update here
UK, Model LYA-L09 (C432), Build 9.0.0.238, Showing as compatible and ready to install. Must be an issue with a certain variant?
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