Hi, just received my replacement s3 and wanted to know if anybody else's phone was updated to Lf2 out of the box? The reason I asked is because the previous s3 I had was manually update by myself from le8 to lf2. It got me thinking that I've been given a reconditioned handset by my network that had been updated by the previous owner. Please could someone look into this so I can confront my network provider. Many thanks
the galaxy s3 is such a hot selling phone that maybe all devices with that version would have finished and you maybe got a newly manufactured product!!
Thats good for u
I suggest you call them and ask.. my carrier did that to me when I had the One X.. they said it was brand new but it wasn't.
No harm in double checking..
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I got my S3 yesterday watched them break the security seel on the box and I can confirm it has XLF2 installed out the box.
congratulations
No security seal, no deal.
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No security seal, no deal.
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what ? i cant understand your post !
Got mine today and it was in an unbroken sealed boxes and has alf2.
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What's there to not understand?
If it doesn't (or didn't) have a security seal, return it...
Received my SIM free SGS3 last Wednesday from amazon - has alf2 also.
LF2 here also, received brand new a week ago
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the galaxy s3 is such a hot selling phone that maybe all devices with that version would have finished and you maybe got a newly manufactured product!!
Thats good for u
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so, what I said was true
Basically if the seals on the box were intact, then you're good to go
Thanks everyone, my mind is at rest
Lipp24 said:
Hi, just received my replacement s3 and wanted to know if anybody else's phone was updated to Lf2 out of the box? The reason I asked is because the previous s3 I had was manually update by myself from le8 to lf2. It got me thinking that I've been given a reconditioned handset by my network that had been updated by the previous owner. Please could someone look into this so I can confront my network provider. Many thanks
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Too soon for reconditioned, refurbished units, right now they would have replacement stock (new) and they would probably be updated. It happened with my Note. Original was Made in Korea, replacement was Made in China.
All my phones from Orange have the manufacturer seal broken and replaced by Orange. They do this to put the bloatware on?
If it's unbranded, seal has to be intact or else its been used as demo or tampered with.
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I got mine 2 days ago and its ALF6 (build number right?)
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ideas.............
It's too new for there to be refurbished devices in stock. So new, in fact, that a customer with an online ordered phone who came into our store last week was told that in order to get a warranty-provided phone, they'd have to place a $650 hold on a credit card till they received the defective phone.
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It's too new for there to be refurbished devices in stock. So new, in fact, that a customer with an online ordered phone who came into our store last week was told that in order to get a warranty-provided phone, they'd have to place a $650 hold on a credit card till they received the defective phone.
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that makes sense yes, I remember I saw a refurbished one on ebay but I guess that must have been the int'l one lol. I see you work at att, is there any code, key combination which tells you how long the note has been used for or nah?
None that I'm aware of.
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that makes sense yes, I remember I saw a refurbished one on ebay but I guess that must have been the int'l one lol. I see you work at att, is there any code, key combination which tells you how long the note has been used for or nah?
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Why are you so worried? Is your phone defective or something?
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what are you talking about ? refurb ? it is too new to have refurb!!
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Pretty sure there's a dial code that can. Tell you total run times ob Thebes the phone.
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Why are you so worried? Is your phone defective or something?
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the phone is alright, I just like knowing "secret" codes phones might have lol
My wife's new (refurb) SGII is arriving today. If the phone arrives with 2.3.4, is there any way to block or refuse the 2.3.6 update? I assume it is recommended to stay with 2.3.4 if possible? I do not wish to root.
I just got my refurb the other day and it came with 2.3.6. Yours will probly be the same.
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I just got my refurb the other day and it came with 2.3.6. Yours will probly be the same.
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I would assume so too, but am asking just in case.
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I would assume so too, but am asking just in case.
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From what I have read. I would block it, especially if you are not looking to root. I have also heard that it may update on its own, so you may only be able to block for so long.
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Just don't click the software update button and you'll never see it. It will not automatically push to your phone. I got my refurb at the beginning of Feb and it had 2.3.4.
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Sale Price
Check out the thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1561099
The on-line sale price for a new Samsung Galaxy S II is now $9.99. I just bought mine last week at $99.99 so I called AT&T and they credited my account. Great deal at $9.99!
Damn. What's funny I got tired of my Backflip and added a second line for my fiance and took the GS2 and gave her the flip. Go figure my actual contract just ended and I could've gotten a new one if I waited a month!
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Check out the thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1561099
The on-line sale price for a new Samsung Galaxy S II is now $9.99. I just bought mine last week at $99.99 so I called AT&T and they credited my account. Great deal at $9.99!
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I got mine yesterday. Awesome deal.
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If yours comes with 2.3.6, you can always flash 2.3.4 if you want. There should be no negative side effects.
You can prevent the OTA update by deleting the download manager, but of course you need to be rooted first. You could always root, delete it, and then unroot.
What is your reason for not wanting to root?
i got my refurb yesterday and it came with 2.3.6 already. what exactly is the problem with having it? i was able to root and install a custom ROM pretty easily. i had 2.3.6 on my atrix too before i switched.
2.3.6 had some serious wi-fi/battery drain bugs..
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2.3.6 had some serious wi-fi/battery drain bugs..
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This.
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cachookaman said:
i got my refurb yesterday and it came with 2.3.6 already. what exactly is the problem with having it? i was able to root and install a custom ROM pretty easily. i had 2.3.6 on my atrix too before i switched.
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Nothing wrong with 2.3.6 in general - but the AT&T UCKK6 build for I777 is AWFUL. It has some major power management issues.
Later I9100 2.3.6 builds, like XWKL1 and XWLA4, are much better.
I monitor my battery drain pretty closely. I get the same per hour battery drain with 2.3.6 (UCKK6) and 2.3.4 when My location is not enabled. 2.3.6. is slightly better battery-wise when I have My location turned on. Plus, 2.3.6 has a few fixes and improvements.
Holy ****! $10 is a great deal. Got mine during the $50 sale at Radioshack on Black Friday. if you get the 'package' deal its only $0.01. Everyone tell your friends!
Trying to convince Mrs Slavestate to get one instead of waiting for the iJoke 5 this summer but after our experience with the Motorola Backflip she hates Android now haha.
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I bought my galaxy s 3 from ebay brand new in the box, am i still able to claim warranty ?
Because i spoke to Samsung and the told me this :
Please note that the warranty on your device is not transferable, which means that purchases made on eBay through a private seller do not have warranty cover with us.
If u bought it from a private seller then bad luck u don't have ur warranty...
HIT THE THANKS BUTTON IF I EVER HELPED U OR MADE U LAUGH OR MADE U HAPPY OR MADE U ANGRY OR HELPED U IN MAKING THE IFREAKS REALISE WHAT ACTUALLY THEY ARE......... :-$ =-O
Idk but u get a warranty card in box??i did..
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I bought my brand new Galaxy Tab from ebay. It developed a fault so I contacted Samsung and got it returned for repair telling them I didn't have proof of purchase as it was given to me as a birthday gift.
They checked the serial number and imei number and confirmed it was still under warranty, sent me a pre-paid envelope to send the tablet off and hey presto one repaired tablet returned to me
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Never had a problem sending second hand phones back to Samsung. I've sent two back in the past and they didn't even ask.
If it's in warranty it's in warranty! Whoever has it!
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I bought my brand new Galaxy Tab from ebay. It developed a fault so I contacted Samsung and got it returned for repair telling them I didn't have proof of purchase as it was given to me as a birthday gift.
They checked the serial number and imei number and confirmed it was still under warranty, sent me a pre-paid envelope to send the tablet off and hey presto one repaired tablet returned to me
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Yeah, that's my experience of Samsung. They've always been ok with me even when I messed up flashing. They just fixed it and sent it back. No dramas!
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I bought my galaxy s 3 from ebay brand new in the box, am i still able to claim warranty ?
Because i spoke to Samsung and the told me this :
Please note that the warranty on your device is not transferable, which means that purchases made on eBay through a private seller do not have warranty cover with us.
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So now you know the policy of Samsung from the horses mouth .
One of the reasons would also be that there is not international warranty cover .
Seller not Samsung is responsible for warranty on goods sold . Samsung's warranty as per the documentation is a limited warranty .
But as others say if you have a warranty problem its worth sending it back .
jje
well with me it's a whole different story my imei changed by flashing a rom so i went back to stock and sent it to them and they didn't say anything about warranty and they returned it saying we can't repair because it is blacklisted now i have emailed them with proof that it isn't blacklisted and now they are giving complete ****
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well with me it's a whole different story my imei changed by flashing a rom so i went back to stock and sent it to them and they didn't say anything about warranty and they returned it saying we can't repair because it is blacklisted now i have emailed them with proof that it isn't blacklisted and now they are giving complete ****
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The imei is the only thing they can go on to check the phone out, as long as that is ok then there really shouldn't be a problem.
Your problem is really unfortunate and won't happen very often.
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The imei on the phone is changed from the original because of a rom flash but I didn't tell them that it was changed of course, what should I do?
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Your problem (blacklisting, not the change of imei) has nothing to do with Samsung
Blacklisting means the phone has been reported stolen and selling it, buying it or helping with the goods is considered illegal in most countries. (I'm not so sure on the possession, but that probably too)
You should, instead of blaming Samsung, contact your local police authority
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My bet is you bought a stolen phone from ebay, couldnt get it sent back ect so tryed to send it in to samsung warranty for them to replace the phone with a new imei lol
but it didnt work...
It's not blacklisted mate I have checked, but the think it is because the imei doesn't match the back because the efs folder was wiped so I blamed Samsung for providing an update that was faulty
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My bet is you bought a stolen phone from ebay, couldnt get it sent back ect so tryed to send it in to samsung warranty for them to replace the phone with a new imei lol
but it didnt work...
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I have had the phone since June perfectly working just I flashed a rom and the efs folder wiped haven't read about fake imei
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I bought my Samsung Galaxy S3 phone off Ebay sweden 1 week ago brand new in box as of Saturday my IMEI has been blocked. This must have been a stolen phone or something. Yeah I was really mad but oh well.. Any suggestions at this point?? Can I unlock it ???
pls help
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I bought my Samsung Galaxy S3 phone off Ebay sweden 1 week ago brand new in box as of Saturday my IMEI has been blocked. This must have been a stolen phone or something. Yeah I was really mad but oh well.. Any suggestions at this point?? Can I unlock it ???
pls help
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Its possible to change i think but it's illegal so you won't find any help here. Best thing todo is go through ebay and get a refund / chargeback credit card and goto the police. Had this happen to me and the police charged the guy - thats why i only buy directly when it comes to phones.
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Its possible to change i think but it's illegal so you won't find any help here. Best thing todo is go through ebay and get a refund / chargeback credit card and goto the police. Had this happen to me and the police charged the guy - thats why i only buy directly when it comes to phones.
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i have talk with the police today. but i am sure they will do nothing,swedish police is the worst police i know
Sorry to hear you got scammed. Without it necessarily being a stolen phone, it seems that a popular thing is for someone to get the handset as an upgrade, then sell it and a while later declare it lost... Phone gets blocked, insurance gives them a new one and buyer is stuffed.
Hope you can get your money back. Go through Ebay.
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ediresta said:
I bought my Samsung Galaxy S3 phone off Ebay sweden 1 week ago brand new in box as of Saturday my IMEI has been blocked. This must have been a stolen phone or something. Yeah I was really mad but oh well.. Any suggestions at this point?? Can I unlock it ???
pls help
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no, actually this is the most common scam....people sell their phone and report it stolen not realising it'll be blocked. Your seller most likely didn't sell a stolen phone which could be a protracted case, but most likely sold their own......open and shut fraud case.
The block will definitely not be lifted....it is now just an expensive door stop....you need to pursue an ebay complaint...they will involve the police
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Sorry to hear you got scammed. Without the necessarily being a stolen phone, it seems that a popular thing is for someone to get the handset as an upgrade, then sell it and a while later declare it lost... Phone gers blocked, insurance gives them a new phone and buyer is stuffed.
Hope you can get your money back. Go through Ebay.
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i dont think i will get my money back
i have talk with the provider today,and they dont wana unblock it :S
any idea how i can unblock it?
Isadora beat me to the <send> button there
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you can't ..... its a brick....read the ebay grievance guidance...thats your first route
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i dont think i will get my money back
i have talk with the provider today,and they dont wana unblock it :S
any idea how i can unblock it?
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You won't be able to unblock it. The only thing you can do is contact Ebay and work with them to get your money back.
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sorry to hear what happened. I havnt experienced it myself but Im sure your mad and upset.
I think it might be a good idea to name the seller so we can stay clear away from them, not particularly for me but for others on here.
As for what you can do, I would take the advice from the others here and persue further via Ebay.
All the best buddy
Definitely go through ebay and get a refund, there is no way to unblock it. if you did it would be illegal.
Yeah this is an all too common scan more so on that horrible Gumtree website but it does happen on eBay as well, basically if you paid via PayPal you will get refunded but it'll most likely be a long drawn out process, i rarely use eBay and PayPal anymore their fees are outrageous and if anything happens to go wrong you'll be sending endless emails,etc,etc and you'll be lucky to get a resolution yet they are quick enough to debit any fees that you may owe them cun*s the lot of them.
Hope you get sorted anyway, avoid all these websites like the plague and only buy from reputable websites.
Thank you all
well i hope the police will get him
NEVER EVER AGAIN EBAY !!!!!!
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i have talk with the police today. but i am sure they will do nothing,swedish police is the worst police i know
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You are wellcome to brazil anytime...i will introduce you to ours. ...
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Isadora beat me to the <send> button there
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you can't ..... its a brick....read the ebay grievance guidance...thats your first route
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It is not a brick.
It is still an android device, fully capable of many things, just not for phone and mobile data function. Much better than my bricks.
P.S. It should work in other countries?
Find someone that will do a swap in another country its only blocked in the country it wss blocked in
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Find someone that will do a swap in another country its only blocked in the country it wss blocked in
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FALSE ! Will be blocked in the whole Europe ! Also it's illegal ! Would you like somebody steal your phone and get out of the country ? Saying this things on forum makes you an accomplice to a robbery.
Request a refund via Ebay and still tell the police. You can also ask your provider if they have any information about your phone and how was blocked. Good luck !
if you paid via PayPal, open a dispute through there rather than ebay itself.
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Thank you all
well i hope the police will get him
NEVER EVER AGAIN EBAY !!!!!!
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That statement is wrong.
EBAY/PAYPAL are helpful in such cases and you will probably get your money back.
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It is not a brick.
It is still an android device, fully capable of many things, just not for phone and mobile data function. Much better than my bricks.
P.S. It should work in other countries?
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Are you telling him to immigrate to overseas to use the phone? I lol. Or you are telling him to sell to someone else?
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Are you telling him to immigrate to overseas to use the phone? I lol. Or you are telling him to sell to someone else?
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Yeah, he is saying to sell to someone else overseas scamming and creating others problems.
Also I agree about Ebay. Is much safer than buying from somebody's hand. My cousin bought a Sony Ericsson Xperia, second hard...and looks like new. No scratch, no issues at all. The op just had bad luck.
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I think I am in the correct forum for this question, if not I apologize.
I just purchased a Samsung Galaxy S5, but there are a couple of things about it that is making me wonder if I got screwed on the deal.
I traded the phone for another phone that I had that I really did not use much. This Galaxy I got is model SM-G900F. I was told that my AT&T sim card will operate just fine with it. Well it does to some extent. It only shows H+ no 4g or 4g lte or anything. Also on the front of the phone it kind of reads SAMSUNG but its in some sort of "funky" letters. Weird. And there is no gasket on the back cover for water proofing. There is a cover on the USB port. I am just wondering if its a "real" samsung phone or some kind of knock-off???
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I think I am in the correct forum for this question, if not I apologize.
I just purchased a Samsung Galaxy S5, but there are a couple of things about it that is making me wonder if I got screwed on the deal.
I traded the phone for another phone that I had that I really did not use much. This Galaxy I got is model SM-G900F. I was told that my AT&T sim card will operate just fine with it. Well it does to some extent. It only shows H+ no 4g or 4g lte or anything. Also on the front of the phone it kind of reads SAMSUNG but its in some sort of "funky" letters. Weird. And there is no gasket on the back cover for water proofing. There is a cover on the USB port. I am just wondering if its a "real" samsung phone or some kind of knock-off???
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A picture of it would be nice. Maybe a picture of the software too.
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A picture of it would be nice. Maybe a picture of the software too.
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ok will do. When it boots up there is no mentions of "Samsung Galaxy S5" and I dont even see a fingerprint scanner software anywhere. I will get the pics up soon. Thanks.
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ok will do. When it boots up there is no mentions of "Samsung Galaxy S5" and I dont even see a fingerprint scanner software anywhere. I will get the pics up soon. Thanks.
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Its most likely a fake, but I still want the pictures
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Inform the seller immediately that something wrong with the unit you've got, most likely it's fake. I bet you bought it from ebay
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Here are the pics info of my s5. Wow not even a ultra power save mode or anything. When I go into the data mobile networks there are a lot of carrier options to pick from. I never seen anything like this on this S5.
Edit: not s5
that most definitely is a fake
So it is a fake? I will contact the seller hopefully I wont get screwed but think I already did...
WTF is MOLY.WR8.. and all that carp? It's not even flashed to stock before selling ? Wow
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WTF is MOLY.WR8.. and all that carp? It's not even flashed to stock before selling ? Wow
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Is that old software? Can I flash a updated software? If its not a s5 what is it?
100% fake. No, you can't update it or flash anything on it. Return it immediately and tell the seller that it was fake.
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Is that old software? Can I flash a updated software? If its not a s5 what is it?
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I wouldn't touch that garbage any more. Be firm with seller and return it immediately.
This really sucks. I feel bad for you. Return it asap!
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This really sucks. I feel bad for you. Return it asap!
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I been trying to contact the seller. I keep getting the run around. I since have put the phone I traded for it on att blacklist. I don't know what else legal I can do.
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If you bought it on ebay you can get you money back. I had the same problem with a G4.
Contact the resolution center. I used pictures from CPU-Z to make my case.