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My battery cover top edge broke off after just two months of use. Have been searching but can't find replacement. TMobile UK version is different from Original HTC. Any help please.
joe mboule said:
My battery cover top edge broke off after just two months of use. Have been searching but can't find replacement. TMobile UK version is different from Original HTC. Any help please.
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Your model is a T-mobile MDA Compact V.
And it didn't take a lot of effort to google your answer!!!!!!!
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/OEM-T-MOBILE-...emQQimsxq20091204?IMSfp=TL0912042310002r21789
Thanks for the effort.. I have seen that on ebay already. I need a battery cover not full housing.
joe mboule said:
Thanks for the effort.. I have seen that on ebay already. I need a battery cover not full housing.
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Yes I knew that, but, service parts for case moldings come as a complete set so you might be stuck with having to purchase the lot.
If you did, I'm sure someone else would want the other pieces so you could defray the cost.
hi all , been looking at replacing the housin on my streak, only problem is the ones on ebay are all from hong kong usually stuff from there aint as good quality, has anyone here ever had one will it be worth buying?
The streak's manufactured in china, so anything outside that is either itself fake or imported and resold.
Weither or not it's real depends on who's selling, if it's a reputable seller and the description is right is all that matters.
If it's listed as a genuine one and it isnt, ask for a refund/complain to ebay that it's not properly listed.
Andy, you might want to change your username, unless you want to get spam in your email.
Strephon Alkhalikoi said:
Andy, you might want to change your username, unless you want to get spam in your email.
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ye ive been looking in my profile but cant find the option to change it lol
ask a mod, i believe that's how you're supposed to change it
hey guys im planing to buy a htc evo 3d from this store: http://www.handtec.co.uk/product.php/4800/htc-evo-3d--sim-free-unlocked-black-
and i live in India.
Guys please suggest me if i will receive this item in time and will this device work in my country too??
please suggest me!
and hopefully the site aint spam or something??? :O
please advice!
It's cheaper from Asda Direct but I have no idea if they will send to or wether it will work in India.
http://direct.asda.com/HTC-Evo-3D-Android-Mobile-Phone/008718410,default,pd.html
meangreenie said:
It's cheaper from Asda Direct but I have no idea if they will send to or wether it will work in India.
http://direct.asda.com/HTC-Evo-3D-Android-Mobile-Phone/008718410,default,pd.html
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hmm.. its even more cheaper.. sadly i guess they dont ship to india!
http://www.amazon.co.uk/HTC-Evo-Sim-Free-Smartphone/dp/B0058FQL4Q
Amazon?
meangreenie said:
It's cheaper from Asda Direct but I have no idea if they will send to or wether it will work in India.
http://direct.asda.com/HTC-Evo-3D-Android-Mobile-Phone/008718410,default,pd.html
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No they don't ship outside off UK. I already checked that, because that price is indeed cheap.
Although you need pay in pounds and the bank ( credit card ) also wants its share.
get it from Expansys, i think they ship to India
http://www.expansys.com/htc-evo-3d-black-eu-adapter+uk-plug-225592/
shame you can't get someone in UK to order it from ASDA and then ship it over - do you have any english friends that could do that?
Well you have services for that. Buy services, who buy for you and ship it to you. Just search online.
But then it will be more expensive. Mauw I think you shouldn't do that let someone else buy it. If you don't live in UK then you just have bad luck, if you there on vacation then just let it be delivered to your hotel room.
haha that is no worries..
they have international delivery too.. and i will get item in just 2-5 days.. so that shoudnt be a problem.
but before i purchase i just wanted to know will they device will work in my country and whether or not the site is spam..
coz the device rate is like too low..
It will work if they use GSM in India. But the stock rom will probably have no India language, but someone if you got your country sim card in it will detect India language.
But for the stock you need to use morelocales from the market. In custom roms you find all languages I believe. But know what you do before you purchase your device on the other side off the world.
I bought mine GF an HTC Sensation in the Netherlands and it was original from the UK, but I took it in mine backpack to China and tested it before, so if something was wrong I could easy return it, but in your case if you want return it you need pay expensive shipping cost back to the UK.
As it was from UK that meant there was no option to Choose chinese, but its in there anyway, you just need use this app.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...wxLDEsImpwLmNvLmNfbGlzLmNjbC5tb3JlbG9jYWxlIl0.
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It will work if they use GSM in India. But the stock rom will probably have no India language, but someone if you got your country sim card in it will detect India language.
But for the stock you need to use morelocales from the market. In custom roms you find all languages I believe. But know what you do before you purchase your device on the other side off the world.
I bought mine GF an HTC Sensation in the Netherlands and it was original from the UK, but I took it in mine backpack to China and tested it before, so if something was wrong I could easy return it, but in your case if you want return it you need pay expensive shipping cost back to the UK.
As it was from UK that meant there was no option to Choose chinese, but its in there anyway, you just need use this app.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...wxLDEsImpwLmNvLmNfbGlzLmNjbC5tb3JlbG9jYWxlIl0.
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hmm..thanks DexterMorganNL, language is not an issue. im fine with english only.
as you quoted. its going to be a problem if there is some issue with device, its going to cost me a lot to ship the item back to the UK and get it replace.
although they have promised me they wont charge anything extra to re-ship the replaced item.
Yep but you still need send the item back before you get an replacement. Warranty I believe is handled by HTC world wide, but better hope you never need use warranty because in worse case they will say you need ship it to UK.
Have you also though about customs? I don't know the customs in your country, but in mine country the custom always want there share, especial with an phone.
DexterMorganNL said:
Yep but you still need send the item back before you get an replacement. Warranty I believe is handled by HTC world wide, but better hope you never need use warranty because in worse case they will say you need ship it to UK.
Have you also though about customs? I don't know the customs in your country, but in mine country the custom always want there share, especial with an phone.
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:O yeah... i dont know about the custom charges though.
ive got many international shipments delivered at my location with out any shares.
but this is the first time im getting an electronic item/phone from an international location... i hope there shouldnt be any customs.
but the item comes via DHL Express. are there chances of customs charging?? :O
Depends on the custom law in your country, but in my country customs charge you starting from € 20. I don't know how that is handled in India.
Hello,
I got my Lumia 800, and it's charging at the moment. But when I bought the phone from Amazon through FGS Trading, the box it came with has a sticker on it in German. It says:
"Neuwertig, gebrauchtes
Ihre Qualitätskontrolle 35"
Gebrauchtes means used...so does it mean I bought a new phone, but was given a used one?
hawc1506 said:
Hello,
I got my Lumia 800, and it's charging at the moment. But when I bought the phone from Amazon through FGS Trading, the box it came with has a sticker on it in German. It says:
"Neuwertig, gebrauchtes
Ihre Qualitätskontrolle 35"
Gebrauchtes means used...so does it mean I bought a new phone, but was given a used one?
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Translated: As good as new, used their quality control 35
sHaHiN786 said:
Translated: As good as new, used their quality control 35
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Does that mean the phone isn't actually new? Seller said it was new...
hawc1506 said:
Does that mean the phone isn't actually new? Seller said it was new...
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It means mint condition too, kind of weird, but it states it's new yeah, but used to check some sort of quality control, maybe they opened it up to check.
sHaHiN786 said:
It means mint condition too, kind of weird, but it states it's new yeah, but used to check some sort of quality control, maybe they opened it up to check.
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Ah that's interesting to hear...Pesky Germans : )
But why is Gebrauchtes also printed on the label?
For me this sounds like it's not new. Looks more like a refurbished one that has gone through quality control to assure it's like new.
Maybe Nokia support would be able to tell using the phones IMEI?
-obiwan- said:
For me this sounds like it's not new. Looks more like a refurbished one that has gone through quality control to assure it's like new.
Maybe Nokia support would be able to tell using the phones IMEI?
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That's what I'm thinking. I contacted the seller and we're going to sort this out.
At this point, it doesnt even matter right now because the phone won't turn on anyway Spent eight hours yesterday doing every trick/button combination possible.
I'll take it to the Microsoft store to see if they can do something.
hawc1506 said:
That's what I'm thinking. I contacted the seller and we're going to sort this out.
At this point, it doesnt even matter right now because the phone won't turn on anyway Spent eight hours yesterday doing every trick/button combination possible.
I'll take it to the Microsoft store to see if they can do something.
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Try a Nokia store, or you can arrange a repair if your phone has a warranty (which it should have). Check Nokia care online.
sHaHiN786 said:
Try a Nokia store, or you can arrange a repair if your phone has a warranty (which it should have). Check Nokia care online.
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Unfortunately, the U.S. doesn't have Nokia stores. I went to the Microsoft store and they weren't able to do anything.
I've contacted both Nokia and the Amazon seller. We'll have to see how this works out. I waited all of my spring break for a phone that won't turn on!
At least I'm still very satisfied with how well it's built. It's like an Alfa Romeo. Won't work, but take one look at it and all the negatives will be forgotten.
Meanwhile, I'll live with my HD2.
hawc1506 said:
Unfortunately, the U.S. doesn't have Nokia stores. I went to the Microsoft store and they weren't able to do anything.
I've contacted both Nokia and the Amazon seller. We'll have to see how this works out. I waited all of my spring break for a phone that won't turn on!
At least I'm still very satisfied with how well it's built. It's like an Alfa Romeo. Won't work, but take one look at it and all the negatives will be forgotten.
Meanwhile, I'll live with my HD2.
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http://www.nokia.com/us-en/support/troubleshooting/warranty?c=1
Here's the link to check regarding the warranty and repair services, they should have the phone or in your case a replacement back to you in around a week, as mine is coming to me on Monday. An American who knows the beauty of an Alfa, sweet.
If you bought it on Amazon, just return.
sHaHiN786 said:
http://www.nokia.com/us-en/support/troubleshooting/warranty?c=1
Here's the link to check regarding the warranty and repair services, they should have the phone or in your case a replacement back to you in around a week, as mine is coming to me on Monday. An American who knows the beauty of an Alfa, sweet.
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Of course, I'm waiting for Alfa to make its return to the U.S.
I tried doing a search, and this popped up:
"Device was not designed for the US market:
We do not have the capability to repair devices that were not designed for the US market. Please check the warranty information that was included with your device and/or please contact your point of purchase. If you purchased the device in the US and you determine that your device came with a US warranty, please contact Nokia Customer Care at 1-888-665-4228 for information. Please include a copy of your proof of purchase that confirms the device was purchased in the United States and a copy of the in box US warranty documentation when you send your device in for repair."
It makes sense, since my particular unit was imported from T-mobile in Germany by the seller. Maybe I should've shelled out the extra $50 for the Amazon-certified international one.
Itaintrite said:
If you bought it on Amazon, just return.
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I think this might be my only solution at this point.
hawc1506 said:
Of course, I'm waiting for Alfa to make its return to the U.S.
I tried doing a search, and this popped up:
"Device was not designed for the US market:
We do not have the capability to repair devices that were not designed for the US market. Please check the warranty information that was included with your device and/or please contact your point of purchase. If you purchased the device in the US and you determine that your device came with a US warranty, please contact Nokia Customer Care at 1-888-665-4228 for information. Please include a copy of your proof of purchase that confirms the device was purchased in the United States and a copy of the in box US warranty documentation when you send your device in for repair."
It makes sense, since my particular unit was imported from T-mobile in Germany by the seller. Maybe I should've shelled out the extra $50 for the Amazon-certified international one.
I think this might be my only solution at this point.
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Ouch! I should've known that, it's not out in the US yet, it's a European device, yup, sorry, that's the way to go. Hope it goes well.
sHaHiN786 said:
Ouch! I should've known that, it's not out in the US yet, it's a European device, yup, sorry, that's the way to go. Hope it goes well.
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Thanks
The Lumia 800 is sold in the U.S. at Microsoft Stores, but it only comes in a bundle with speakers and headphones for $800 (about £500). Amazon sells the international unlocked version for $550. As far as I know, they're the same version, except Microsoft won't sell the phone separately.
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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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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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.
Bottom Line
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.
cellrookie said:
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.