Fastened some screws, how will this affect my warranty? - Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

So there was a rattling sound coming out the top of my phone and without thinking trough I fastened the top three screws of the phone. I didn't take any sticker off to get to a screw or anything, I just tightened them up a little bit.
This shouldn't affect my warranty I hope?
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One would think not as unless a technician could not undo the screws who is to know .
jje

If you haven't marked the screws you should be ok, if they rumble you just explain you were trying to cure the rattle and smile sweetly!

JJEgan said:
One would think not as unless a technician could not undo the screws who is to know .
jje
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Sorry, what?
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If you only tightened some screws, no one would be any wiser tbh
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slaphead20 said:
If you haven't marked the screws you should be ok, if they rumble you just explain you were trying to cure the rattle and smile sweetly!
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What do you mean with marked? Like a visual scratch or something like that? I guess you can see if you look very closely that it isn't as new as it was.. but the bottom 5 screws are as new as can be so I couldn't even have opened it.
I'm just a little paranoid about keeping my warranty in tact
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fenjen said:
What do you mean with marked? Like a visual scratch or something like that? I guess you can see if you look very closely that it isn't as new as it was.. but the bottom 5 screws are as new as can be so I couldn't even have opened it.
I'm just a little paranoid about keeping my warranty in tact
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Your worrying for nout! You've tightened some screws, Samsung aren't gonna sue you for it. Relax dude. BTW what ROM are you using??
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speedyjay said:
Your worrying for nout! You've tightened some screws, Samsung aren't gonna sue you for it. Relax dude. BTW what ROM are you using??
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Original jelly bean update from poland. Love it! So damn fast.
Thx for your reply btw
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Did you flash that yourself??
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I've just read some of your posts and tbh you can't be that worried about protecting your warranty if your flashing CSC's with Odin, because modifying or flashing in any way, voids your warranty....
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Did you flash that yourself??
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I've just read some of your posts and tbh you can't be that worried about protecting your warranty if your flashing CSC's with Odin, because modifying or flashing in any way, voids your warranty....
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Flashing original samsung ROMs actually doesn't affect your warranty.
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fenjen said:
Flashing original samsung ROMs actually doesn't affect your warranty.
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Course it voids your warranty....! And strictly speaking....we're not actually meant to have access to Odin! Its only because it was made available from a certain person (dunno who) that we have access to it. using Odin voids your warranty buddy end of! Check your warranty info on the leaflet that came inside the box. Read section 5 then on the opposite page under fire, improper ventilation etc....
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speedyjay said:
Course it voids your warranty....! And strictly speaking....we're not actually meant to have access to Odin! Its only because it was made available from a certain person (dunno who) that we have access to it. using Odin voids your warranty buddy end of! Check your warranty info on the leaflet that came inside the box. Read section 5 then on the opposite page under fire, improper ventilation etc....
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In fact read the whole lot.....
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speedyjay said:
In fact read the whole lot.....
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They won't be able to tell you used odin if you're flashing an officially released rom.
It'd be different if he odin'ed a modem with a newer build number than his rom or something like that, but flashing official roms is ok.
Example, ever heard of an RUU? Those are used to flash official firmware OTW all the time.
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A_Flying_Fox said:
They won't be able to tell you used odin if you're flashing an officially released rom.
It'd be different if he odin'ed a modem with a newer build number than his rom or something like that, but flashing official roms is ok.
Example, ever heard of an RUU? Those are used to flash official firmware OTW all the time.
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Surely it would add to the flash counter though....
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speedyjay said:
Surely it would add to the flash counter though....
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NO official Rom don't add to the flash counter
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After e-mailing, chatting and calling with Samsung I still have no answer. The only answer I could get is that the people working at the repair centre would have to see the device and then decide wether my warranty is still in tact. Even though I said I didn't open the phone etc etc.

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Scratched camera lense

So I have a scratch right across the lense and I think its bringing in unwanted light like the light will streak in lines ruining the lines what can I do? I don't want to send my phone back because its rooted.
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egyptshun said:
So I have a scratch right across the lense and I think its bringing in unwanted light like the light will streak in lines ruining the lines what can I do? I don't want to send my phone back because its rooted.
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Unroot it and send it back. Its the best option. U cant open it urself.dont give it to other to repair it as it will void ur warranty. Best bet sammy care
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imranb_001 said:
Unroot it and send it back. Its the best option. U cant open it urself.dont give it to other to repair it as it will void ur warranty. Best bet sammy care
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as imranb said. send it to sammy care or do a warranty claim.
okay sounds good guys, I just hope I can restore the custom from fully through kies or something bc I took out some apps
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Update reversal

If you took the update & would like to go back to the original stock to root, are there any methods available to do this
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izan24 said:
If you took the update & would like to go back to the original stock to root, are there any methods available to do this
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Just flash a kernel and Rom based on the old firmware, and flash the old radios if you are s off.
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What if I am completely stock?
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izan24 said:
What if I am completely stock?
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If you are completely stock then there is no going back. Your basically on a one way dead end street..
Damn!!!!!
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izan24 said:
Damn!!!!!
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Give it time, let the devs do their job.
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Yes, just be patient and wait a few days. A solution will be out before you know it.
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Since we have the original file, has anyone tried to RUU back/downgrade to the previous version? I feel like this is too obvious and won't work.
zepfloyd said:
Since we have the original file, has anyone tried to RUU back/downgrade to the previous version? I feel like this is too obvious and won't work.
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Only way to ruu back iirc is to be soff in the first place.
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zepfloyd said:
Since we have the original file, has anyone tried to RUU back/downgrade to the previous version? I feel like this is too obvious and won't work.
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Yeap there's safeguards in place to keep people from flashing firmware older than what's currently installed on a locked device.
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I offered $20 to the first person to post a working exploit to unlock the bootloader after taking the OTA. Just thought I would repost this offer here. I prob won't monitor both threads. PM me if you posted first and want the cash! Thanks in advance.
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I offered $20 to the first person to post a working exploit to unlock the bootloader after taking the OTA. Just thought I would repost this offer here. I prob won't monitor both threads. PM me if you posted first and want the cash! Thanks in advance.
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You should contact the guy who was offering to s off via the oem jtag method. His price was very reasonable, and a quick turnaround. His thread is titled something along the lines of "S-off for the impatient"
His s off service wasn't much more expensive than the $20 you put up for bounty money.
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Help

I've cracked up my GN2, sad. Getting a refurb from Assurion tomorrow. Will I be able to root and ROM the replacement?
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Well if u rooted the first one why wouldn't u the second one this is a rideculous question did you even think not trying to be rude but wow dude common
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Yes you can.
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Bfitz26 said:
Well if u rooted the first one why wouldn't u the second one this is a rideculous question did you even think not trying to be rude but wow dude common
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I think he was questioning whether there were updates that would prevent him from rooting. Could be wrong.
But I completely understand wanting to be a **** at all opportunities.
My question was poorly worded. If the replacement phone comes with the locked bootloader because of the vrall4 update. Am I going to have the ability to unlock and root it?
Of course I don't like the stock phone, it's awful.
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Yes. Use Casual.
shrike1978 said:
Yes. Use Casual.
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Whoohoo, thank you!
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Nice thread title...
Bfitz26 said:
Well if u rooted the first one why wouldn't u the second one this is a rideculous question did you even think not trying to be rude but wow dude common
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Maybe you should learn grammar, how to spell and proper sentance structure before you tell someone too think.
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nosympathy said:
Maybe you should learn grammar, how to spell and proper sentance structure before you tell someone too think.
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Sorry, I agree with your statement but just had to laugh....
nunyazz said:
Sorry, I agree with your statement but just had to laugh....
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I hate effin typing on my phone with autocorrect. The things it changes. Lol. Although nothing has been worse than the iPhone I used to have. I HATED the autocorrect on that phone.
I agree though, my fault for not double checking what I typed.
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Lmao
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Flashing Roms

Ok guy's....... Quick poll. Where is the strangest or weirdest place you have flashed a Rom. Flashoholics sometimes just gotta flash!!!!
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I flashed roms at work, bathroom on the the throne, in bed, at the dinner table, in the car while someone else was driving of course, in a supermarket, restaurant, waiting to see the doctor you name it I probably flashed there. Haha awsome.
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Moderators please delete/lock thread. Off topic and has nothing to do with note2 specifically.
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Get a life
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Bill Idol said:
I flashed roms at work, bathroom on the the throne, in bed, at the dinner table, in the car while someone else was driving of course, in a supermarket, restaurant, waiting to see the doctor you name it I probably flashed there. Haha awsome.
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Same, but I flashed while driving before. It was late and I was only car on the free way
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spetzuu said:
Moderators please delete/lock thread. Off topic and has nothing to do with note2 specifically.
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But this does have to do with the Note 2 because I flashed roms for the Note 2 in all these different places.
Oh yeah, also flashed ROMs in the Operating room but with no patient in the room of course. Haha awesome.
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kintwofan said:
Same, but I flashed while driving before. It was late and I was only car on the free way
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Same here, I dont anymore but I've flashed this sucker and quite a few other phones while driving.
The weirdest place I've flashed would probably be in post-op recovery room. I had just woke up, from having a new procedure to hopefully help my back pain, and found out my favorite rom had an update so I flashed immediately!
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spetzuu said:
Moderators please delete/lock thread. Off topic and has nothing to do with note2 specifically.
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This is the question and answer section, he is asking a question and we are answering it. Just because you dont like it doesnt mean it should be locked. Grow up.
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Bill Idol said:
But this does have to do with the Note 2 because I flashed roms for the Note 2 in all these different places.
Oh yeah, also flashed ROMs in the Operating room but with no patient in the room of course. Haha awesome.
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In the operating room? Thats one that cant be topped.
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shangrila500 said:
Same here, I dont anymore but I've flashed this sucker and quite a few other phones while driving.
The weirdest place I've flashed would probably be in post-op recovery room. I had just woke up, from having a new procedure to hopefully help my back pain, and found out my favorite rom had an update so I flashed immediately!
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This is the question and answer section, he is asking a question and we are answering it. Just because you dont like it doesnt mean it should be locked. Grow up.
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In the operating room? Thats one that cant be topped.
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That might be tough to top!!!!!
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jsuch2002 said:
That might be tough to top!!!!!
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There was this guy in a trench coat walking around the mall parking lot looking shady. obviously trying to flash some girls. so to get him back I flashed him. at the same time I was flashing a new rom.
so I flashed while flashing a flasher.
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I flashed while pounding my wife from behind
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Bfitz26 said:
I flashed while pounding my wife from behind
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And we have all been beaten.
Thats the best one I think I have ever heard, my fiancée would be super pissed if I did that.
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spetzuu said:
Moderators please delete/lock thread. Off topic and has nothing to do with note2 specifically.
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Dude you just joined last month and have 40 posts, what gives you the right to request that someone else's thread be deleted or locked because you don't like it?
Anyways, I've flashed ROM's on the bus, at the dinner table, right before work when I know I'm late (and continue setting the phone up at stop lights, lol).
geoff5093 said:
Dude you just joined last month and have 40 posts, what gives you the right to request that someone else's thread be deleted or locked because you don't like it?
Anyways, I've flashed ROM's on the bus, at the dinner table, right before work when I know I'm late (and continue setting the phone up at stop lights, lol).
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Haha.... I've done the same!!! Flashed on the way to work.... Setting phone up while walking in!!!
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Lol the guy who asked for this thread to be deleted or locked is a douche nozzle....this is a great question....I've flashed while getting a blowjob before but its my GF she knows the deal don't play while I'm setting my phone up
Bfitz26 said:
I flashed while pounding my wife from behind
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Wow me too! I flashed while pounding your wife from behind too.
Seriously thigh that's the winner of she didn't know
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Lol the best way of flashing
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shangrila500 said:
And we have all been beaten.
Thats the best one I think I have ever heard, my fiancée would be super pissed if I did that.
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That's why you do slient flashes or make strange noises she she is focused more on your absurd sounds than the fact that you are flashing while pile driving that hoe
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Bfitz26 said:
That's why you do slient flashes or make strange noises she she is focused more on your absurd sounds than the fact that you are flashing while pile driving that hoe
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Even better then the initial response is this follow up response!hahaha
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Bfitz26 said:
That's why you do slient flashes or make strange noises she she is focused more on your absurd sounds than the fact that you are flashing while pile driving that hoe
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You are ****ing AWESOME!
You sound like you'd be fun as hell to hang out with.
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[Q] Sending S4 back to Verizon

So for anyone that has sent theirs back to try and get on with the old software on the phone... I called and told them my speaker wasn't working and they are sending me a new one but I believe it is going to be a factory refurbished black 16gb...what are my chances of it having old software so I can root, unlock and get custom recovery?! Anyone that has experienced this your input would be greatly appreciated!!! Thanks!!!
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pschatz12 said:
So for anyone that has sent theirs back to try and get on with the old software on the phone... I called and told them my speaker wasn't working and they are sending me a new one but I believe it is going to be a factory refurbished black 16gb...what are my chances of it having old software so I can root, unlock and get custom recovery?! Anyone that has experienced this your input would be greatly appreciated!!! Thanks!!!
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I really have no idea, but 50/50 is my guess.
andybones said:
I really have no idea, but 50/50 is my guess.
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I'm hoping to find someone that has done this and can confirm the older software on the phone... I'm hoping old lol
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pschatz12 said:
I'm hoping to find someone that has done this and can confirm the older software on the phone... I'm hoping old lol
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If you took the time to search there many posts of ppl sending back and getting phones with MDK, also those with new OTA, so like I said, it's a crap shoot and it's 50/50.. Cant hurt to try, though
The chances likely decrease each day for getting the MDK build so the sooner the better.
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AliceBToklas said:
The chances likely decrease each day for getting the MDK build so the sooner the better.
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Well its being shipped today so keeping my fingers crossed!!!
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I have took the time but Idk if there getting brand new phones or certified like new phones
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pschatz12 said:
Well its being shipped today so keeping my fingers crossed!!!
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Good luck. As the saying goes, there but for the grace of ......
Many of us could find ourselves in your shoes if our phones go awry.
Let us know.
AliceBToklas said:
Good luck. As the saying goes, there but for the grace of ......
Many of us could find ourselves in your shoes if our phones go awry.
Let us know.
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Will do!
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pschatz12 said:
So for anyone that has sent theirs back to try and get on with the old software on the phone... I called and told them my speaker wasn't working and they are sending me a new one but I believe it is going to be a factory refurbished black 16gb...what are my chances of it having old software so I can root, unlock and get custom recovery?! Anyone that has experienced this your input would be greatly appreciated!!! Thanks!!!
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Nobody would know the chances. Good luck with your refurbished. I dont know about sending in a perfectly working phone to receive a refurb, I guess if you want the MDK then do what you gotta do. I personally cant stand the purple smear on the MDK build...its horrible and unbearable.
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richii0207 said:
Nobody would know the chances. Good luck with your refurbished. I dont know about sending in a perfectly working phone to receive a refurb, I guess if you want the MDK then do what you gotta do. I personally cant stand the purple smear on the MDK build...its horrible and unbearable.
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Purple smear? I'm planning on flashing custom roms right away
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From the AT&T forum: warrwnty replacement arrives with MF3 update installed:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2384352
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Bummer...still hoping
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What about buying one of the developers edition ones and sending back the non development phone and getting a refund? Will they know?
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pschatz12 said:
Purple smear? I'm planning on flashing custom roms right away
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QskpJDvA7zc&feature=youtube_gdata_player
All roms built off of mdk do this smearing, even AOSP builds. Its very noticeable in the gallery too.
I'm surprised nobody notices it other than me, its the most annoying thing to deal with, makes the gs4 screen look crappy.
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Does me7 fix that
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imablackhat said:
Does me7 fix that
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Absolutely!!
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I kinda want to odin to stock and reroot.. cuz I like stock roms. Hmmmm.
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Anyone receive a replacement recently?!
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Just an update... Got my replacement today with MDK! Rooted and custom recovery installed!!!
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