Please help. I brought my on ebay 6 months ago. Battery went wrong. sent to samsung fix it. but return said the phone been blacklisted. I search online to see it was showed blacklisted verizon USA. repair service and support is expired simlock showing unknown and activated is yes. but I am using in UK. can I fixed it. please help.
Buy a new battery? You'll need to provide far more specific information if you need something other than that. What do you mean when you say battery went wrong?
leyen2008 said:
Please help. I brought my on ebay 6 months ago. Battery went wrong. sent to samsung fix it. but return said the phone been blacklisted. I search online to see it was showed blacklisted verizon USA. repair service and support is expired simlock showing unknown and activated is yes. but I am using in UK. can I fixed it. please help.
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i don't know how but you can try doing a google search and youtube search for blacklisted samsung s4. alot of people got em and looking for help.
i recommend stop ebay shopping and go to amazon for shopping. amazon is much better and safer.
leyen2008 said:
Please help. I brought my on ebay 6 months ago. Battery went wrong. sent to samsung fix it. but return said the phone been blacklisted. I search online to see it was showed blacklisted verizon USA. repair service and support is expired simlock showing unknown and activated is yes. but I am using in UK. can I fixed it. please help.
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This makes no sense. Battery went wrong? Went bad? Just buy a new battery on ebay or amazon. Send the phone to Sammy is just crazy.
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I recently bought a Galaxy S2 on craigslist (ok, big mistake, I know) and the phone worked fine for a couple of days and then the seller reported it stolen and that locked the service out. I went to the police, filed a report and took the paper work to my carrier (SKT in Korea) and they won't do a thing and doesn't actually care about the insurance fraud at all. So now I've got a perfectly good phone with no service... any ideas?
Well, people here won't help you unlock it.. We don't know if ur story is true.
But what I'd do is run ODIN on it to reflash it fully, then use a different simcard/account on it.
Maybe that will work, don't know. Worth a try.
Yeah... I don't think most people would be able to read the Korean police report anyway... I'll give it a shot since I got a KT Galaxy S2 since this phone fell through
What's wrong with craigslist? Couple 100 transactions and no problems yet. I truly think you bought a stolen phone.
If you have a chance I would do a switch if your eligible for a upgrade. Could you use it on different carrier?
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Just tried using a KT ROM with their SIM card but no luck... think I'm gonna have to find someone super shady
Can you tel me is there any way to understand is device new or factory refurbished ?
I bought it in ebay but when I recieved item I suspect that it is refurbished. So I want to find it out.
V-ctor said:
Can you tel me is there any way to understand is device new or factory refurbished ?
I bought it in ebay but when I recieved item I suspect that it is refurbished. So I want to find it out.
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As far as I know, no.
You can call motorola and ask them. They will be able to tell you.
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V-ctor said:
Can you tel me is there any way to understand is device new or factory refurbished ?
I bought it in ebay but when I recieved item I suspect that it is refurbished. So I want to find it out.
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unlikely, you bought it off ebay so it's likely used, even so you've used it already since you've had it. Only way I can see if motorola can tell you since the IMEI would have been registered to another motoblur account before.
Thank you for your answers
mysticdrew said:
Only way I can see if motorola can tell you since the IMEI would have been registered to another motoblur account before.
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And how I can check it? Only call to Motorola?
I always though it was odd that this phone didn't have a total call timer. Every previous cell phone I ever had had that...
I chated with motorola support yesterday. They can't help too. The only thing that thay can provide me is MSN number ohh and warranty period. These things you can find in their site by yourself.
They advise to ask all detailed information in the store where you bought the item. It's impossible for me.
So the only one way is trust to your seller ))))
What does it matter along as it looks new and runs well with a good warranty?
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Hi, I saw someone is selling a galaxy s2 on ebay but he mentioned that the phone was unlocked but doesn't read sim card.
what do you guys think? easy fix? or hardware problem?
thanks
Try to perform a factory reset, if not bring it to the service center. My friend also has the same issue but it ended up as a repair , something went wrong with the contact points as per service center.
I'd be wary... Could it be because the phone has been reported as lost or stolen and blacklisted by the network? If that's the case and you buy it, there's no way you're going to get it to read your sim. Given that it's a recent phone, all the legit units are in warranty so I find it a bit strange that the seller wouldn't bother to have it fixed.
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Isadora said:
I'd be wary... Could it be because the phone has been reported as lost or stolen and blacklisted by the network? If that's the case and you buy it, there's no way you're going to get it to read your sim. Given that it's a recent phone, all the legit units are in warranty so I find it a bit strange that the seller wouldn't bother to have it fixed.
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Could be, but he said he has receipt, I asked why did not bring to bell to get it fixed, he said he doesn't want to wait 3 months to get it fixed (3 months is what bell told him)...
Bell Galaxy S2 doesnt read sim card
When i put a bell sim card in it works if i put a rogers one it says no service and there is no prompt that comes to put the network control key id ont know whats wrong.
what version is it?
Send it back to Ebay .
jje
It was originally rooted to cyangonmod 7. I didnt want cyanogenmod anymore so i got android 2.3.5 for the galaxy s2. Im running 2.3.5
I fix that by install android. Ice cream sandwich in me phone.. now its work
brisk5181 said:
Could be, but he said he has receipt, I asked why did not bring to bell to get it fixed, he said he doesn't want to wait 3 months to get it fixed (3 months is what bell told him)...
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3 months is just unreal if its that much of a issue they simple replace handset even if its a refurbished handset and if prove of recipt is there is it a possiblethere is some form of paperwork with serial numbers which matchs whats stated on the underside of battery checking my paperwork which come with phone i have it provides serials and also imei number and im sure any network can tell you if the imei number is reported lost or stolen if questioned??
I purchased a GS3 from newegg and I'm trying to work out the country of origin for warranty service. Here's the kicker: I'm trying to do this without opening the box and voiding their return policy as I haven't decided whether to keep it.
(Basically, newegg told me it was new-in-box, but later said it might have been 3rd party unlocked with no warranty other than that provided by their vendor in the US. So I'm trying to independently verify the country of origin and warranty status since newegg is no help.)
I'm still new at this, but would the Final Assembly Code portion of the IMEI tell me the country of origin?
I also tried looking up the IMEI and found the issuer was British Approvals Board of Telecommunications. I thought this might mean that it's a British handset, but that might be a bit of a leap.
Try checking the CSC. You can find it by either way:
1) By connecting to KIES and checking the code (3 alphabets).
2) By going to the dialler on the phone and pressing *#1234#.
Again, I'm trying to see if this can be determined without opening the box. I have the IMEI code, which is on the sticker outside the box. Do you know how I can determine the country of origin from the code? The FAC is 05. Thanks!
That's not possible but why don't you have warranty from the shop where you purchased it? If there is some kind weird warranty thing going on juat retutn it and invest few more bucks to the device from trusted dealer
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http://www.numberingplans.com/?page=analysis&sub=imeinr
All you can do .
jje
beetmonger said:
I purchased a GS3 from newegg and I'm trying to work out the country of origin for warranty service. Here's the kicker: I'm trying to do this without opening the box and voiding their return policy as I haven't decided whether to keep it.
(Basically, newegg told me it was new-in-box, but later said it might have been 3rd party unlocked with no warranty other than that provided by their vendor in the US. So I'm trying to independently verify the country of origin and warranty status since newegg is no help.)
I'm still new at this, but would the Final Assembly Code portion of the IMEI tell me the country of origin?
I also tried looking up the IMEI and found the issuer was British Approvals Board of Telecommunications. I thought this might mean that it's a British handset, but that might be a bit of a leap.
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Just call Samsung customer servic in your country, i did and they can tell you from the imei number the country of origin.
Thanks for all the advice, though I'm still hoping that someone can tell me which country is identified by the Factory Assembly Code 05.
gee2012 said:
Just call Samsung customer servic in your country, i did and they can tell you from the imei number the country of origin.
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I've called Samsung US three times. And tried their chat bot. And tried Samsung in Australia and the UK. No luck.
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http://www.numberingplans.com/?page=analysis&sub=imeinr
All you can do .
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Tried that, too. Didn't have it in the database.
johku12 said:
That's not possible but why don't you have warranty from the shop where you purchased it? If there is some kind weird warranty thing going on juat retutn it and invest few more bucks to the device from trusted dealer
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In brief, it appears that newegg gets their phones from a third party rather than direct from Samsung. That doesn't mean the phones aren't new, but they don't know (or won't tell) the country of origin. I'm pretty sure it's somewhere in Central or South America.
Just to follow up: I called Samsung again and this time got someone with a brain who looked up the IMEI and told me the phone is of British origin. Of course, then she gave me the number for Samsung's Canada office...
Anyway, I called Samsung UK and was able to verify not only that it is a British phone, but that it has an extended warranty good through August 2014. Not sure how that happened, but not going to complain, either!
I have order one from Newegg also. HAVE YOU TRIED IT YET? Does it work? Never had problems with Newegg on warranty before.
It works and appears to be new. I've been pretty happy with it so far, but I probably wouldn't order from newegg again since they make you click through a disclaimer that phones might not be new.
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hmm might have to give this a try to see where my S3 came from, does this mean the country where it was meant to be sold, not where it was manufactured right?
it's just that grey market imports are rampant here in Hong Kong and you can't tell if its been repackaged with the correct adapters and language manuals etc.
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Bottom line, there is no guarantee of of any cell phone you buy being what is claims to be. If you buy online, realize that if you are getting a killer deal, something is amiss. Cell phones are just like perishables, they do drop as they get older, but there is little difference in price between Amazon, New Egg, etc. If you find a seller selling $100 cheaper than everyone else, something is sketchy. If someone wants to take a used phone and make it look new, you will never know the difference. Buy your cell phone from somewhere that gives you a warranty, better if it is an actual local store or someone you trust.
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Bottom line, there is no guarantee of of any cell phone you buy being what is claims to be. If you buy online, realize that if you are getting a killer deal, something is amiss. Cell phones are just like perishables, they do drop as they get older, but there is little difference in price between Amazon, New Egg, etc. If you find a seller selling $100 cheaper than everyone else, something is sketchy. If someone wants to take a used phone and make it look new, you will never know the difference. Buy your cell phone from somewhere that gives you a warranty, better if it is an actual local store or someone you trust.
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wow, that's quite a thread necro! the problem for US customers is that the international S3 isn't sold in local stores or by carriers.
It would appear I've been silly and bought a blocked phone on Gumtree.
I bought it almost a year ago though and it's working on 3's network all this time, but none of the other networks work apparently. I didn't know this and sold it on eBay, the recipient couldn't get it working and I've had the phone back and given him a refund. He says he had a CheckMEND done and it says it's blocked on some networks.
I'm reading what CheckMEND say about recycling them and I get the impression if no-one claims it after 28 days it's deemed to be mine and I would then get the £££
I just wonder if anyone else has experience of this and any advice on what I should do?
AndyCr15 said:
It would appear I've been silly and bought a blocked phone on Gumtree.
I bought it almost a year ago though and it's working on 3's network all this time, but none of the other networks work apparently. I didn't know this and sold it on eBay, the recipient couldn't get it working and I've had the phone back and given him a refund. He says he had a CheckMEND done and it says it's blocked on some networks.
I'm reading what CheckMEND say about recycling them and I get the impression if no-one claims it after 28 days it's deemed to be mine and I would then get the £££
I just wonder if anyone else has experience of this and any advice on what I should do?
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It doesn't work because it doesn't accept others sim card or it's blacklisted (by IMEI number) because it is flag as stollen ?
If it's a Sim lock protection, no problem. If it's your IMEI number, the phone is dead and your can put it in a bin or use it as an expansive mp3/mp4 player.
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If it's your IMEI number, the phone is dead and your can put it in a bin or use it as an expansive mp3/mp4 player.
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and that's how I know you didn't read the link provided
I know people (as part of their job role) who have used check mend to end up with police knocking at their door...
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and that's how I know you didn't read the link provided
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You are right. Sorry :cyclops: