Hi. I bought a galaxy s6 edge sm-925 model and instead I received the sm-925X where the x means demo unit. On the back it says it is a demo unit and not for sale. So I have been scammed now I all I have is that phone and no money.
Is there a way I an install another model's OS to make it work?
retobk said:
Hi. I bought a galaxy s6 edge sm-925 model and instead I received the sm-925X where the x means demo unit. On the back it says it is a demo unit and not for sale. So I have been scammed now I all I have is that phone and no money.
Is there a way I an install another model's OS to make it work?
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Does it even have the radios or simcard slot? You could try flashing a firmware via Odin but it may fail.
Where did tou but it from?
Dang. You might try Odin the firmware of another model if it even has a sim card
nookcoloruser said:
Does it even have the radios or simcard slot? You could try flashing a firmware via Odin but it may fail.
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Yes it has a sim slot. But when open phone or contacts it fails to open
Robert542 said:
Where did tou but it from?
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Amazon. But a third party scammer seller
retobk said:
Amazon. But a third party scammer seller
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Report it to amazon. They have pretty stellar customer service.
cordell507 said:
Report it to amazon. They have pretty stellar customer service.
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Thanks for the tip. I'll do that
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i bought this online... when i opened up the box it has weird water marks on the face and a different firmware the others on here.. anyone have any idea what it is?
hollandipiranha said:
i bought this online... when i opened up the box it has weird water marks on the face and a different firmware the others on here.. anyone have any idea what it is?
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My guess is it's probably a lesson in false economy... Seriously though, no idea - no watermarks on mine - where did you buy it 'online'?
jtOttawa said:
My guess is it's probably a lesson in false economy... Seriously though, no idea - no watermarks on mine - where did you buy it 'online'?
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kijiji.ca
can you tell me if that firmware is the latest.. it says it is...
Does it connect to gear manager OK? And also try and connect it to kies to see if it connects. If it does then its legit if not then u prob have bought a fake one...
My gear s doesn't have a watermark on it either.
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can you tell me if that firmware is the latest.. it says it is... but i cant get all of the notifications to work..
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My software version ends in NJ7, and interestingly, my IMEI SV shows '02' whereas yours shows '01' - so no, I don't think you are running the latest software version if yours is a North American Gear S. If you can't prompt an update via Gear Manager, try connecting it via your computer to Samsung Kies.
For what it's worth, especially with the advent of blacklisting, I wouldn't buy any mobile product off Kijiji unless the seller could produce an original receipt and show his account was in good standing...all of which is more trouble than it's worth...
hollandipiranha said:
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can you tell me if that firmware is the latest.. it says it is... but i cant get all of the notifications to work..
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By the way, I haven't seen a white Gear S in stores yet - maybe yours is a demo? Let us know if you get it updated and working properly.
hollandipiranha said:
i bought this online... when i opened up the box it has weird water marks on the face and a different firmware the others on here.. anyone have any idea what it is?
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NO idea which one you have but I know the white Gear S is exclusive to BestBuy here in the states also the firmware ending in NIE was what was on my Gear S however you may still have a demo or knockoff
http://forum.xda-developers.com/gea...ing-gear-s-t2973455/post57765271#post57765271
#101 says he has your version of the watch that being R750WV
Uniquebarbee said:
NO idea which one you have but I know the white Gear S is exclusive to BestBuy here in the states also the firmware ending in NIE was what was on my Gear S however you may still have a demo or knockoff
http://forum.xda-developers.com/gea...ing-gear-s-t2973455/post57765271#post57765271
#101 says he has your version of the watch that being R750WV
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It occurs to me that if this Gear S did come from the States, it's more than likely carrier-locked (to a U.S. carrier) - unlike the Gear S which are being sold here, all of which are being sold unlocked.
not sure, but i doubt its from the us.. update went to the watch today. everything started to work. i called rogers for a sim. i'll let you guys know when it gets here.
hollandipiranha said:
not sure, but i doubt its from the us.. update went to the watch today. everything started to work. i called rogers for a sim. i'll let you guys know when it gets here.
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OK, glad to hear you're making progress - and yes, please let us know how you make out once you put a SIM in it - what sort of plan are you getting from Rogers?
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OK, glad to hear you're making progress - and yes, please let us know how you make out once you put a SIM in it - what sort of plan are you getting from Rogers?
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i signed up for a 5$ a month data tier plan.. it assigns a number and the guy at rogers said it will get text.. but unsure if voice will work.
i'm under no contract so i have nothing to lose to try and all to gain.
hollandipiranha said:
i bought this online... when i opened up the box it has weird water marks on the face and a different firmware the others on here.. anyone have any idea what it is?
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When you say water marks on the face, you mean the numbers?
I suspect they're indicative of it being an engineering sample or some other sort of pre-production unit.
thats one of the international variants R750W, there are a few out there. so far as the watermarks, definitely looks like a demo build.
cipherswitch said:
thats one of the international variants R750W, there are a few out there. so far as the watermarks, definitely looks like a demo build.
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The Gear Ss being sold here in Canada (at least the one I got from Best Buy) are R750W. Only sold unlocked too, BTW, and currently on sale at best Buy for $350 CAD, or about $300 USD.
Uniquebarbee said:
NO idea which one you have but I know the white Gear S is exclusive to BestBuy here in the states also the firmware ending in NIE was what was on my Gear S however you may still have a demo or knockoff
http://forum.xda-developers.com/gea...ing-gear-s-t2973455/post57765271#post57765271
#101 says he has your version of the watch that being R750WV
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Said who? The white gear S is available at ATT stores. They had run out at my store and all they had was black left...which is what I wanted anyways.
erick161 said:
Said who? The white gear S is available at ATT stores. They had run out at my store and all they had was black left...which is what I wanted anyways.
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The person in post #101 of THAT thread. Yes BestBuy is selling the white one Exclusive to AT&T.
I want to buy one on ebay because i saw the price very considerable. However the thing is it said the phone is locked to 2 networks and one of them is O2. I would like to know if the phone can be unlocked or not because if i buy it and cant use with other networks sim then it will be a big problem for me. Thanks if you can help
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I want to buy one on ebay because i saw the price very considerable. However the thing is it said the phone is locked to 2 networks and one of them is O2. I would like to know if the phone can be unlocked or not because if i buy it and cant use with other networks sim then it will be a big problem for me. Thanks if you can help
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yes they can be unlocked mine was locked to 02 now its unlocked
strikerdj2011 said:
yes they can be unlocked mine was locked to 02 now its unlocked
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glad to hear that, but which method did you use? or which site did you get the code from and what was the price? Thanks
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glad to hear that, but which method did you use? or which site did you get the code from and what was the price? Thanks
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direct from the network was free as i got my edge from them but think they can do it for 15 for you if you are not a customer
strikerdj2011 said:
direct from the network was free as i got my edge from them but think they can do it for 15 for you if you are not a customer
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I ordered it from ebay and might receive in on the 22nd or 23rd, and i am not a customer so i am looking for another place to have it unlocked. But since you said they can do it for a price as well, can i just go to any local O2 store and ask for it? That would be easier for me instead of doing it on my own.
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I ordered it from ebay and might receive in on the 22nd or 23rd, and i am not a customer so i am looking for another place to have it unlocked. But since you said they can do it for a price as well, can i just go to any local O2 store and ask for it? That would be easier for me instead of doing it on my own.
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do it over the phone takes about 24 hours for the code u might be able to do it in store
hi can you help me i bay new s6 edge and i install phone info samsung and the refurbished info show
it looks like firmware has been modified.
warning:your phone does not have csc version.
warning:your phone does not have csc country.
note: the knox warranty void status has been tripped.
device usage counter:
headset connect = 5
charger connect = 8
what does it mean?
is refurbished or not I bought for new
megaal said:
what does it mean?
is refurbished or not I bought for new
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Upload the screenshots.
i can't upload becouse im new member
Uzair40 said:
Upload the screenshots.
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i uploaded foto on my album profile
http://forum.xda-developers.com/picture.php?albumid=12645&pictureid=50993
Only way to buy "new" phone is from Samsung or major carrier stores, Tmobile, sprint, vz. Anywhere else probably not new.
Pp.
PanchoPlanet said:
Only way to buy "new" phone is from Samsung or major carrier stores, Tmobile, sprint, vz. Anywhere else probably not new.
Pp.
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thanks i changed my phone with new one
Anyone know where the Galaxy s9+ SMG965 F/ds comes from? I bought it off eBay from a verified seller because they had a pretty good deal and everything on it seems to be functioning but there's no OEM unlock button at all and it just seems fake the charger that came with it was super bulky and had 3 prongs and the bottom one was plastic for some reason
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Anyone know where the Galaxy s9+ SMG965 F/ds comes from? I bought it off eBay from a verified seller because they had a pretty good deal and everything on it seems to be functioning but there's no OEM unlock button at all and it just seems fake the charger that came with it was super bulky and had 3 prongs and the bottom one was plastic for some reason
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Hmm
start with dialing *#1234#. this should tell you model and what CSC is on it
put the phone on download mode, it should tell you on that screen the model, I believe I heard that is difficult to fake that boot screen
Forgot to mention, connect the phone to to your pc through smart switch, If it is a fake it should pick it up
That adapter plug sounds like a European plug or maybe the Chinese plug. If you watch the YouTube video unboxing from Maxx Lee I bet it's the same one he has.
https://youtu.be/CuAiHhzk4VE
Sent from my SM-G965U1 using Tapatalk
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Anyone know where the Galaxy s9+ SMG965 F/ds comes from? I bought it off eBay from a verified seller because they had a pretty good deal and everything on it seems to be functioning but there's no OEM unlock button at all and it just seems fake the charger that came with it was super bulky and had 3 prongs and the bottom one was plastic for some reason
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Just read on bay that the model does not support any cdma bands at all, Verizon sprint etc. also said it comes with an int charger but a usa adapter should have been included. stated it is factory unlocked.
bkeaver said:
That adapter plug sounds like a European plug or maybe the Chinese plug. If you watch the YouTube video unboxing from Maxx Lee I bet it's the same one he has.
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Yup that's the exact one lol I guess it's legit thanks I'll still plug it into my computer later and make sure
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Just read on bay that the model does not support any cdma bands at all, Verizon sprint etc. also said it comes with an int charger but a usa adapter should have been included. stated it is factory unlocked.
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So it won't work on any providers? -.- how is that even possible to have a S9+ that doesn't support them?
Veid71 said:
Yup that's the exact one lol I guess it's legit thanks I'll still plug it into my computer later and make sure
So it won't work on any providers? -.- how is that even possible to have a S9+ that doesn't support them?
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Should work on any gsm network i would think
Yes that phone works on any GSM carrier (i.e. T-MOBILE, AT&T, ECT..)
Sent from my SM-G965U1 using Tapatalk
International version only work on GSM . Sprint, Verizon are CDMA. If you want one that work on both, you need the U.S. unlocked version. SM-G965u1, snapdragon chip.
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Should work on any gsm network i would think
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Yeah I'll try it, I just plugged it into my computer and it came up as a S9+ but when it got delivered to my house there was no shipping label or anything on it it was just a taped up box xD that's another reason why I thought it was sketchy but at any rate do you know if the 965F can be rooted? Ik it has to be an exynos but is there a setting I can check for that? I looked in about phone and didn't see it but I also checked for OEM unlock in the developer settings and it didn't exist so I might just be overlooking them lol
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Yeah I'll try it, I just plugged it into my computer and it came up as a S9+ but when it got delivered to my house there was no shipping label or anything on it it was just a taped up box xD that's another reason why I thought it was sketchy but at any rate do you know if the 965F can be rooted? Ik it has to be an exynos but is there a setting I can check for that? I looked in about phone and didn't see it but I also checked for OEM unlock in the developer settings and it didn't exist so I might just be overlooking them lol
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I imagine it should be able to it is an exynos version. I have the locked up Verizon version so I am not much help.
International version only work on GSM . Sprint, Verizon are CDMA. If you want one that work on both, you need the U.S. unlocked version. SM-G965u1, snapdragon chip.
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International version only work on GSM . Sprint, Verizon are CDMA. If you want one that work on both, you need the U.S. unlocked version. SM-G965u1, snapdragon chip.
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Or the HK or latin america snapdragon version, which is far superior to any of the U versions as the BL is not locked
sent from my Exynos S9 plus, Pixel 2 XL or Note FE
force70 said:
Or the HK or latin america snapdragon version, which is far superior to any of the U versions as the BL is not locked
sent from my Exynos S9 plus, Pixel 2 XL or Note FE
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How easy would it be to obtain those version? With warranty.
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How easy would it be to obtain those version? With warranty.
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Easy to buy, samsung canada will of course not provide warranty coverage for non Canadian devices. I don't worry about it though, never gave a damn about warranty on any device ive ever had.
sent from my Exynos S9 plus, Pixel 2 XL or Note FE
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Yeah I'll try it, I just plugged it into my computer and it came up as a S9+ but when it got delivered to my house there was no shipping label or anything on it it was just a taped up box xD that's another reason why I thought it was sketchy but at any rate do you know if the 965F can be rooted? Ik it has to be an exynos but is there a setting I can check for that? I looked in about phone and didn't see it but I also checked for OEM unlock in the developer settings and it didn't exist so I might just be overlooking them lol
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965F is exynos one.
You can check more details from phone info samsung android app too
Just an FYI, but the power adaptor is for British wall sockets.
To the uninitiated, it's bulky and over-engineered, but that's not the whole story!
https://www.fastcodesign.com/3032807/why-england-has-the-best-wall-sockets-on-earth
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965F is exynos one.
You can check more details from phone info samsung android app too
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Why do ours look so different? Does yours have a rom installed?
Veid71 said:
Why do ours look so different? Does yours have a rom installed?
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No, my screenshot is from play store app phome info samsung.
I think indian model is s9+ dual sim g965f alone like mine
so question, since it will not work on the sprint network and i bought it on ebay while they had that sale on it, what can i do with it? i called sprints customer service and they said to bring it into a store and theyll be able to just swap it out after they test it again and confirm it wont work but when i called a store at my local mall they told me sprint most likely wont swap it out because it has no use to them since its the international version and will not work on their network and if i brought it in theyd still charge me $30 for a new sim card to test it out, can you not just swap sim cards anymore? and the customer service person said they made a note on my account and the store representative told me that a corporate store (a real one) might be able to help me more but he doubts it, am i stuck with this useless phone? and if they do allow me to turn it in will the BL be locked on the new one? any and all advice is appreciated im really in a jam with this one lol
EDIT: Ignore this it double posted and i cant seem to be able to delete it
so question, since it will not work on the sprint network and i bought it on ebay while they had that sale on it, what can i do with it? i called sprints customer service and they said to bring it into a store and theyll be able to just swap it out after they test it again and confirm it wont work but when i called a store at my local mall they told me sprint most likely wont swap it out because it has no use to them since its the international version and will not work on their network and if i brought it in theyd still charge me $30 for a new sim card to test it out, can you not just swap sim cards anymore? and the customer service person said they made a note on my account and the store representative told me that a corporate store (a real one) might be able to help me more but he doubts it, am i stuck with this useless phone? and if they do allow me to turn it in will the BL be locked on the new one? any and all advice is appreciated im really in a jam with this one lol
Is it possible to remove the T-Mobile branding on an LG Wing mobile phone? I purchased one from eBay and the seller was based in the US and I am in Australia.
I would like to know if I can flash a stock firmware or remove the branding as it is pretty baked in and not wanted.
The model number I have is a LM-F100TM.
Mattycee said:
Is it possible to remove the T-Mobile branding on an LG Wing mobile phone? I purchased one from eBay and the seller was based in the US and I am in Australia.
I would like to know if I can flash a stock firmware or remove the branding as it is pretty baked in and not wanted.
The model number I have is a LM-F100TM.
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I'm pretty sure via flashing with LGUp you can do that. Its a dangerous game though. It can brick if you aren't safe
Can you flash a different variants firmware though and has anyone successfully done it?
It's working well enough apart from the T-Mobile bloat, but I'd love it to not have that extra crud.
Mattycee said:
Can you flash a different variants firmware though and has anyone successfully done it?
It's working well enough apart from the T-Mobile bloat, but I'd love it to not have that extra crud.
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You can on the demo models everyone's buying off ebay. There's been mixed information about if you can or can't with regular carrier devices. Generally though it seems like you can't
KaptinBoxxi said:
You can on the demo models everyone's buying off ebay. There's been mixed information about if you can or can't with regular carrier devices. Generally though it seems like you can't
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Fair enough, I may leave it as it is working as it is supposed to and the bloat does not worry me too much.
Mattycee said:
Is it possible to remove the T-Mobile branding on an LG Wing mobile phone? I purchased one from eBay and the seller was based in the US and I am in Australia.
I would like to know if I can flash a stock firmware or remove the branding as it is pretty baked in and not wanted.
The model number I have is a LM-F100TM.
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Yes , it’s easy
Just use usa sprint SIM card it will let lg wing restart and convert it to unbranded
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You can on the demo models everyone's buying off ebay. There's been mixed information about if you can or can't with regular carrier devices. Generally though it seems like you can't
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Yes , it’s easy
Just use usa sprint SIM card it will let lg wing restart and convert it to unbranded
Bahmale said:
Yes , it’s easy
Just use usa sprint SIM card it will let lg wing restart and convert it to unbranded
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Good thing I have a box full of dead sim cards lol
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Good thing I have a box full of dead sim cards lol
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Does it work?
randy_c said:
Does it work?
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I bricked my phone long before I got to try anything with it
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I bricked my phone long before I got to try anything with it
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Did u find lg wing firehose?
Bahmale said:
Did u find lg wing firehose?
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It hasn't leaked yet, that's the only way to get it
Bahmale said:
Did u find lg wing firehose?
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I'm still looking too,nothing yet?!?