Hello, n00b here! 8)
I brought a brand new XDA2 sim free from the link shop earlier today for £699 however when I returned home and tried my T-Mobile sim in it...it was locked. After I purchased the phone, the Link said all XDA phones are locked by 02 and that I could try and contacting their customer services to get it unlocked. I have proof of purchasing a 'sim free' XDA2 from the link (proper reciept for £699.00) - do you think that they will be able to provide me with an unlock code?
Here is the link to the Link website clearly showing the price and stating that the device is sim free :-
http://www.thelink.com/martlinprd/s...0&page=Product&sku=685686&category_oid=-18916
What do you think my chances are? Also if anyone has been sucessful can you advice which are the best numbers to call 02 on to get this done?
Also if I do get the device unlocked (hopefully) will I have any issue's using T-Mobile as a GPRS provider? ie Has anyone else got a unlocked XDA2 and using a non-02 GPRS service provider + MMS???
Lastly how long should I leave my XDA2 on charge for for the first time (as the battery comes completely dead).
Thanks in advance.
Sunny.
Sim free != Sim Unlocked
I brought a brand new XDA2 sim free
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Indeed, it is sim free, which means you do not get a sim with it, nor have you purchased a (new) contract. But this does NOT mean the phone does not contain a Sim lock. As you have figured out, it does have a Sim lock.
Anyway, if anyone is interested in purchasing a sim-locked XDA, I recommend purchasing a dutch T-Mobile MDA. They sell the phone (excluding contract) through several shops for around 550 euro (excl. VAT).
If you purchase it with a business subscription (minimum two subscriptions) you just pay 200 euro with a 1 year and 100 euro with a 2 year contract.
It depends on how fair is the shop ...for example on expansys.com they sell it as "sim-free" and in the support forum they answered to someone asking what did "sim-free" meant and they said "Unlocked" "free to any network" ...you can use it with any provider ...
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marco
Why pay 699?
I don't know why you paid 699 in the first place because expansys are selling it for £587.44 and the i-mate for £575.69 unlocked.
Hello Matt, basically I had insurance vouchers for the value of £599.00 to cover my damaged Nokia 9210 but I could only use them at selected stores only. The Link, Curry's, Dixon's and PC World etc did not have stock of any device that could do all the things that my 9210 (which is discontinued by the stores where I brought it from originally) could and the Sony Ericcson P900 (which is what I originally wanted to go for) is only available on the Orange network (I am on T-Mobile) so it was no good to me therefore I demanded they give me the XDA II at no extra cost as it was the only device they had in stock that done everything my 9210 used to regardless of extra cost..which they did ofcourse. 8) I am so glad that that the stores did not have any P900's in stock as this XDA II is the best thing since sliced bread! My other phone is a P800 and when I brought that I thought it was the absolute nuts however now when I hold one in each hand and compare build quality and spec the P800 just looks like a kids toy.
Also, update regarding the un-latching (un-locking) - I called O2 customer services up and they said that they were not willing to un-latch these phones on other service providers however I explained that my device was brought off-line and as a result of emailing them a picture of my reciept they emailed me a un-latch code at no extra cost. Result!!
Roll on the delivery of my screen protectors and 512mb memory card later on today.
Just need to find a few places where to d/l decent pocket pc software to try and fill up half of the extra memory I have. If anyone has any suggestions or can help please pm or email me ([email protected]). I would be very grateful. :wink:
Thanks - Sunny.
OMG - reading this has just reminded me ... I have a 9210 which I got 3 years ago. I kept the contract (and free upgrade insurance) running for my wifes phone. Maybe I can blag another XDAII for the upgrade
Congrat on the result Sunny.
Thanks Dannyboy. 8) Give it a shot.. you never know your luck!
I am just sooooo happy with my XDA II. I have had various PDA devices such as 9210 Communicator, 9210i, iPAQ's, Palms and P800's etc but have never been 100% satisfied with any of them apart from since purchasing my XDA II.
Just look at the comparison with my P800 - the XDA II looks like a proper device whilst the P800 sadly looks like it fell out of the kids pram. LOL
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btw - MERRY XMAS XDA CREW!
Thanks - Sunny.
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What do you see? Here is my screenshot in case the page disappears. I see that it should be UNLOCKED but you get an additional discount if you sign with AT&T, right?
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I went through the entire thing .. stopped before paying .. it NEVER says ANYTHING about AT&T only.
Maybe there are unlocked units out there for sale. Going to try and buy one and get the discount ...
THIS WAS THE FIRST PAGE I WENT TO I am typing this and now it says "early sign up no longer available." but I have completed everything EXCEPT, paying for it. The price changed back to $549 .. but still .. Shouldn't it be unlocked ??
Here is the ORDER LINK that does NOT say it is LOCKED .. If you began your order from there you never saw anything about LOCKED ... Couldn't you tell them UNLOCK MY PHONE NOW !!!
This was the second page .. still .. does not say ATT ONLY ... I got that order page from a Dell guy on Twitter ..
I think its still locked. I dont think Dell is legally obligated to spell out that the Streak is locked on every page. If it wasnt, it would be all over the net by now. Would be cool if it were true though. Try it and see
One more thing and I will shut up ..
I ordered from here - So did others that thought they were getting an unlocked phone for $549 ...
http://www.dell.com/content/products/productdetails.aspx/mobile-streak?c=us&l=en&s=eep&cs=6099
There was another order link ... That was for the AT&T only people ..
http://www.dell.com/content/products/productdetails.aspx/mobile-streak?c=us&l=en&s=dhs
OK .. I am done .. I have traded my AT&T locked Streak for an UNLOCKED Beta. I am happy. STILL .. I want to speak to Dell again .. I feel that they owe me ..
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I think its still locked. I dont think Dell is legally obligated to spell out that the Streak is locked on every page. If it wasnt, it would be all over the net by now. Would be cool if it were true though. Try it and see
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I think some SPECIAL PEOPLE got the unlocked version. I really do. If anyone is thinking of ordering .. try ordering from there... Can't hurt.
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I think some SPECIAL PEOPLE got the unlocked version. I really do. If anyone is thinking of ordering .. try ordering from there... Can't hurt.
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Why don't you just return it back to dell and either get your money back or a credit to use when they sell the unlocked version later this week, month or whenever. I have a Texas beta and ordered one of these for my son thinking it was unlocked. I am just going to call them on monday get an RMA and send it back. No Harm, No Foul. If you need an unlocked one right now go to Ebay...What special people do you mean? The people in Texas, or just random special people other than you?
#1 Why don't I get an RMA and send it back ?? I spent 3 hours on the phone today trying to get an RMA. After being on the phone for 40 minutes and then getting transferred to the FINAL person I needed to speak with about the RMA I was on hold for 7 minutes and it disconnected. When I called back and spent I don't know how long with them I got to the Sales Return Specialist .. She said someone will call me back and discuss this with me within 48 hours. You may find that hard to believe but you will see for yourself what it is like calling Dell for anything.
#2 Special People. Everyone got an email saying CLICK HERE to pre-order your Dell Streak. On that page it says the phone is locked to AT&T .. On Twitter someone posted a Pre-Order link .. A different one. When I showed that link to one of those "chat support" people I said .. Was I or was I not on a UNLOCKED Streak order page. He went from the beginning next >> next >>> to the end and he agreed. My phone should be UNLOCKED ordering from there.
So that has nothing to do with Dell putting a disclaimer on every page. That order link was for an unlocked phone ..
I told my friend with the Beta to hold off a bit .. I am either going to get a Dell UNLOCKED Streak, not Beta, or I am going to return my phone and forget it. That is if I can get an RMA number .. Good luck getting yours. And yes, I totally believe there are people who got unlocked phones .. but I was not one of them ..
martywix said:
I am just going to call them on monday get an RMA and send it back. No Harm, No Foul.
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Come back here and let us know how simple it was to get the RMA ..
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Come back here and let us know how simple it was to get the RMA ..
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About 10 minutes on the phone, RMA issued and Prepaid UPS shipping labels emailed to me so I do not have to pay for that! They tried to get me to keep it by giving me $50.00 back, but have Tmo so I said no go.
See No harm No foul...easy. Good Luck!
Just finished talking to someone name Shaquellar in the Dell Mobility department. She confirmed that the unlocked Streaks will be out this week and she also said "we don't have a way of giving you an unlock code today but we will a little later this week." maybe if enough people call and speak to them in DELL MOBILITY they will put a rush on it .. But you gotta get to the Mobility department .. sales or orders are NO HELP AT ALL.
shEEEsh said:
Just finished talking to someone name Shaquellar in the Dell Mobility department. She confirmed that the unlocked Streaks will be out this week and she also said "we don't have a way of giving you an unlock code today but we will a little later this week." maybe if enough people call and speak to them in DELL MOBILITY they will put a rush on it .. But you gotta get to the Mobility department .. sales or orders are NO HELP AT ALL.
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Don't expect the unlock code anytime soon either......
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Don't expect the unlock code anytime soon either......
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Ya think "Shaquellar" would be telling me an UNTRUTH ???
Interesting box.
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Cool, a few DVDs. Almost makes up for the three week delay in releasing the phone.
An hour and a half later I get to turn it on (SE Satio goes out of its way to make managing sim contacts difficult) and low and behold:
Vodafone apps! No wonder the release was delayed. There are also a number of apps that I haven't seen anyone mention, and Guitar Hero Demo, The Sims and other trials. Is this more VF bloatware? I'm going to have to read up on how to get rid of all this stuff.
I'd post more screenshots but I can't connect it to the PC now like I did earlier. It says media scanning and completes it and that's it, nothing happens! I'm in W7. Problems already ಠ_ಠ
Big Box is for all the bloatware .
jje
My 3 Branded GS2 also has Sims 3 on it...
Hey, you think those DVDs and all that bloatware was free?
Vodafone: £25 per month x 24, phone cost £299 = £899
O2: £10.50 per month x 24 + £3, phone cost £150 = £405
That junk cost you £494 or more depending on the contract.
Ouch, mine in the same box has no Vodafone software installed on it, yet we both got ours via the online upgrade system.
Does yours have any Pirates stuff on the phone, ringtones, wallpaper, trailers?
Moandal said:
Hey, you think those DVDs and all that bloatware was free?
Vodafone: £25 per month x 24, phone cost £299 = £899
O2: £10.50 per month x 24 + £3, phone cost £150 = £405
That junk cost you £494 or more depending on the contract.
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Just over £500 over 18m but it's added value anyway.
artesea said:
Ouch, mine in the same box has no Vodafone software installed on it, yet we both got ours via the online upgrade system.
Does yours have any Pirates stuff on the phone, ringtones, wallpaper, trailers?
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Not that I can see. Kind of worried that it's not connecting to the PC. Even earlier on when it did connect, it was just the default file browser and no software installed (like my girlfriend's Desire did).
Another gripe, since I save a lot of friends under their nickname, they didn't sync with FB automatically and trying to manually join the contacts between accounts was awkward as it doesn't let you browse FB contacts, the FB contact must be in "Suggested Contacts" when you click join. That means I have to rename them to their full name, add on FB, change back to their nickname. This sounds strange, maybe I'm missing a trick.
I'm very happy though, don't get me wrong! The phone is amazing, I can't wait to fully utilise it. What a piece of kit.
edit: oh yeah, about an hour ago in the city centre the best lock GPS could get was 60m, usually 100m though. woeful!
Moandal said:
Hey, you think those DVDs and all that bloatware was free?
Vodafone: £25 per month x 24, phone cost £299 = £899
O2: £10.50 per month x 24 + £3, phone cost £150 = £405
That junk cost you £494 or more depending on the contract.
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I got the same special edition POTC DVD SGS2 from Vodafone for free as an upgrade. Sweet deal. 1200mins unlimited text and 1GB web 24months. £30 month
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I got the same special edition POTC DVD SGS2 from Vodafone for free as an upgrade. Sweet deal. 1200mins unlimited text and 1GB web 24months. £30 month
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24 x 30, it really isn't free is it. Your soul has been taken for 2 years for £720 sterling
I had to laugh at that. That's annoying about the stock apps. I presume you'll be rooting and freezing or removing? Vodafone is one of the worst offenders...
Nothing is free but at least I'm not having to pay up front as well. The cheapest I have seen the phone PAYG is £399 and that offer has ended. So thats only £13.37 a month for all those mins, text and web. All the whining a side. On average the phone costs about £480. So that makes it £10 a month for calls etc....That is a sweet deal.
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I'm going to have to read up on how to get rid of all this stuff.
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Before you do, can you post info from *#1234#
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Before you do, can you post info from *#1234#
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Hi I have the same phone and the *#1234# detials are
PDA I9100BUKE1
PHONE I9100BUKE1
CSC I9100VODKE2
I have got the same phone and POTC boxset on Vodafone and have upgraded to KE7 stock rom. Have lost the ability to use Wireless G but can use N and the HSPDA to 3G data drop started. Before the flash it all worked flawlessly on:
PDA I9100BUKE1
PHONE I9100BUKE1
CSC I9100VODKE2
I'd think twice about changing the firmware unless someone can tell me why im being an idiot. Id much rather be an idiot with a working phone than without.
I picked up my Vodafone unit last Thursday with said DVDs. Four hours later I'd replaced the rom with Villainrom v1.0.
I hate crappy Vodafone apps, and couldn't wait to get rid of them. The games on there are all demo/trial versions!
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I'd post more screenshots but I can't connect it to the PC now like I did earlier. It says media scanning and completes it and that's it, nothing happens! I'm in W7. Problems already ಠ_ಠ
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to connect to kies you have to be using touchwiz(stock samsung launcher) and have usb debugging unticked.
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Hi I have the same phone and the *#1234# detials are
PDA I9100BUKE1
PHONE I9100BUKE1
CSC I9100VODKE2
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Oooh, that's why I don't have the Vodacrap. Mine is
PDA: I9100XWKE2
PHONE: I9100XXKDJ
CSC: I9100XEUKD1
Build Info: Fri May 6 07:48:55 KST 2011
No idea why mine isn't on the Vodafone firmware as it came out of the Pirates box.
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Hi I have the same phone and the *#1234# detials are
PDA I9100BUKE1
PHONE I9100BUKE1
CSC I9100VODKE2
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Received phone on 19th May within 20 mins of having it I put the Samsung Official KE2 rom on with no problems at all. Since updated to the latest KE7 also with no problems.
In order to get the thing playing nice with win7 you have to download kies for your PC. Kinda like iTunes for the SGS2.
Ordered today via upgrade team. Was told that it was a pre-order as there was no stock. Anyone have any insider info for when stock is due in?
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Ordered today via upgrade team. Was told that it was a pre-order as there was no stock. Anyone have any insider info for when stock is due in?
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Upgrade over the phone? And do you have a standard account, or is it a business one?
Should be a few left in stock, as a mate managed to swap his Sensation for the S II yesterday.
My Note was supposed to be delivered this morning before 10:30am, but I noticed the tracking page showed a clearance delay, saying "Description provided is insufficient to classify commodity."
A FedEx woman called and said the FCC form is incomplete. They sent me one to fill out since Handtec is gone for the day and I'm clueless on some of the items on it. How should I answer? Below is the info the form requests. What I don't know:
Does the Note have an FCC ID? I'm assuming I'm the consignee; does that make Handtec the importer? What's the harmonized tariff number? How should I answer part II?
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Date of Entry:
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Device Model/Type Name or #:
Trade Name:
FCC ID:
Description of Equipment:
Manufacturer's Name and Address:
Consignee's Name and Address:
Importer's Name and Address:
name and signature of consignee or importer
Then part II says With Regard to the Importation of the Described Radio Frequency Device(s), I DECLARE THAT: (check only one)
1. The FCC has issued a grant of equipment authorization for the FCC ID listed above.
2. An FCC grant of equipment authorization and an FCC ID are not required, but the equipment complies with FCC technical requirements.
3. The described equipment is being imported in limited quantities for testing and evaluation for compliance with technical requirements or marketing suitability. The equipment will not be offered for sale or otherwise marketed.
4. The described equipment is being imported in limited quantities for demonstration at industry trade shows and will not be offered for sale or otherwise marketed.
5. The described equipment is being imported solely for export. It will not be offered for sale or otherwise marketed in the US.
5(a). The described equipment is a non-US standard cellular phone that can only function outside of the US.
6. The described equipment is being imported solely for use by the US government.
7. Three or fewer radios, receivers, or other unintentional radiators as defined in part 15 of the FCC rules are being imported for an individual's personal use and are not intended for sale.
8. The described equipment is being imported for repair and will not be offered for sale or otherwise marketed.
This looks pretty complicated. If I were you, I would contact Handtec. It's better to wait an extra day, rather than taking a chance and messing up the form, potentially leading to further delay or extra duty(Handtec might be calling it a 'electronic item' instead of a cellphone to avoid high duty maybe, that's what they do when they export to India).
Just put this : "For gods sake this is the latest and greatest toy and I need it now! It is inhuman to separate man from his latest gadget!!!"
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I agree! !it's cruel and abusive treatment.
Just tell them it's a gift from your cousin Han D'tec.
Seriously, I hope you get it soon. You'll love it .
The fccid on my note is A3LGTI9220.
There are people in xda who have got this in the past.
Here is one such link.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=13468047&postcount=491
If that does not help, search this forum.. there are many who has taken the same path
My Gnote was also held in customs but different reason. I checked my tracking # and it said Clearance Delay, "Description provided is insufficient to classify commodity." I called FedEx and they asked me what is in the package, value and etc.. I gave all the info and the forward it to the Customs and hours later I got an email that it was released and will be delivered the next day. The problem was Handed put Electronic item for the description of the package, and that's why they wanted to know what is in the package. Finally got it this morning and was suppose to receive it yesterday. Good Luck.
Call the lady like she said. Told me if I had any questions to call her, so I did and she walked me through the entire thing.
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There are people in xda who have got this in the past.
Here is one such link.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=13468047&postcount=491
If that does not help, search this forum.. there are many who has taken the same path
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Thanks! The link helped a lot. I got the form filled out, signed, scanned, and sent back to the customs broker just before she left for the day. She sent me confirmation that she received and processed it, so now my fingers are crossed that I'll be woken up to the beautiful sound of our dogs barking at the FedEx guy at the front door!
It arrived and it's awesome! Thanks again for the help with the form! Here's how mine looked with my personal info removed (I didn't bother with a PDF markup program and just hand wrote it since I was going to have to sign it by hand anyways.) The broker said that I was both the consignee and the importer, so my name/address went there.
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Thanks! The link helped a lot. I got the form filled out, signed, scanned, and sent back to the customs broker just before she left for the day. She sent me confirmation that she received and processed it, so now my fingers are crossed that I'll be woken up to the beautiful sound of our dogs barking at the FedEx guy at the front door!
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What'd you put for the harmonized tariff number and FCC ID?
I just edited my post and attached the filled out form. Harmonized tariff number I got from that post drgopoos linked to, and it's 8517.12.0080 and the FCC ID I looked up online and put AL3GTI9220. At the time I wasn't 100% certain that was the correct number for the version I was being sent, but I've looked under the battery now that I have it and it is the correct number.
Awesome, will use the same info if I run into probs with customs. Thanks.
If there's anyone in Toronto, Canada willing to buy this device for me, I will gladly pay them back (or even more, if that's what you want :'( ).
I've recently tried to enter my Visa Debit Card (TD) and Google Play denied it over and over again. If anyone could help me out, please do so. It will be GREATLY appreciated.
Thank you, XDA.
P.S.
If you're afraid of me being a scammer of some sort, or something, we can meet-up before the date and discuss it. I'm no 30 year old psychopathic killer, just a person who sold their S3 and now can't stand the iPhone he's using, and wants his N4 ):<
Edit: Also, if anyone knows of a website that will sell the Nexus 4 for a price under $425, please point me to it. I want the 16GB
I dont live in Toronto, but I had the same issue with TD Debit being declined. Those visa debit cards are crappy. Try Zoompass visa. Its free, no fees and it works with google play. Although it will take couple of weeks for you to get it and Nexus will be released next week .
ruinkhan said:
I dont live in Toronto, but I had the same issue with TD Debit being declined. Those visa debit cards are crappy. Try Zoompass visa. Its free, no fees and it works with google play. Although it will take couple of weeks for you to get it and Nexus will be released next week .
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Under 18. :'(
I'm not in Toronto but I could possible help you out.
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Hey everyone, just like to give a..
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to everyone who offered to help.
I found out that this website: http://www.handtec.co.uk/product.php?xProd=8177 ships to the world and also ships at -snip-.
Snip, it's a pound, not a euro
qwahchees said:
If there's anyone in Toronto, Canada willing to buy this device for me, I will gladly pay them back (or even more, if that's what you want :'( ).
I've recently tried to enter my Visa Debit Card (TD) and Google Play denied it over and over again. If anyone could help me out, please do so. It will be GREATLY appreciated.
Thank you, XDA.
P.S.
If you're afraid of me being a scammer of some sort, or something, we can meet-up before the date and discuss it. I'm no 30 year old psychopathic killer, just a person who sold their S3 and now can't stand the iPhone he's using, and wants his N4 ):<
Edit: Also, if anyone knows of a website that will sell the Nexus 4 for a price under $425, please point me to it. I want the 16GB
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Just get a prepaid visa from Rexall or TD bank. You are use prepaid visa card on internet.
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Just get a prepaid visa from Rexall or TD bank. You are use prepaid visa card on internet.
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TD Doesn't work. Apparently any Canadian Visa's that aren't full CC Visa's won't work with GWallet. That's just how it is, and I gave up.
I'd love to order from the Playstore, but I have no choice. Hands are tied.
And I'm not risking $400 on a card that'll be nothing more than plastic.
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TD Doesn't work. Apparently any Canadian Visa's that aren't full CC Visa's won't work with GWallet. That's just how it is, and I gave up.
I'd love to order from the Playstore, but I have no choice. Hands are tied.
And I'm not risking $400 on a card that'll be nothing more than plastic.
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Why don't you just ask your parents and pay then back later? Lol i think they are more trustworthy than us
Swyped on my Galaxy Nexus running AOKP with Franco Kernel
Parents don't have CC's. They're the classic Asian "but my friend used a CC online and got scammed" case. Too bad their friends are idiots and can't use a CC properly, and decide to buy some type of messed up product and end up screwing up their cards. Or they say that the companies rip them off when they clearly didn't read the contract.
Anyways, I'm still looking for someone to help me out. If there's anyone who's willing to do this for sure, I'd be very thankful.
Get this one http://www.bmo.com/home/personal/banking/credit-cards/prepaid-credit-cards
I have used this on playstore in past.....Its like a real credit card. ...You even have to fill application ....apply now to get it before nexus launch
qwahchees said:
If there's anyone in Toronto, Canada willing to buy this device for me, I will gladly pay them back (or even more, if that's what you want :'( ).
I've recently tried to enter my Visa Debit Card (TD) and Google Play denied it over and over again. If anyone could help me out, please do so. It will be GREATLY appreciated.
Thank you, XDA.
P.S.
If you're afraid of me being a scammer of some sort, or something, we can meet-up before the date and discuss it. I'm no 30 year old psychopathic killer, just a person who sold their S3 and now can't stand the iPhone he's using, and wants his N4 ):<
Edit: Also, if anyone knows of a website that will sell the Nexus 4 for a price under $425, please point me to it. I want the 16GB
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meet up, well go to a public library, you give me the cash, ill order it for you right there.
or get yourself a prepaid creditcard
Check eBay when the phone is released I'm sure you can get one for around 425.
neotekz said:
Check eBay when the phone is released I'm sure you can get one for around 425.
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It'll also show up on kijiji/craigslist as LNIB eventually after someone plays with it for a few days and decides to sell it.
I live in Toronto/Mississauga and will be getting a Nexus 4 and 10 on the 13th,can order one for you as well.
Pm me
I ordered a Droid Turbo 2 from Motorola yesterday. Before that I searched on taobao.com( I think you guys should have heard of it) and found BL-unlocked Turbo 2 being sold.
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I asked the seller about the bootloader thing and she told me that these phones were not unlocked by her. These phones came in with BL unlocked and she doesn't know how to unlock the bootloader.
So I assume that there's a way to unlock it and we just haven't find it, right?
We are ready to pay .. Of some one found the codes or method.. Last time we did the same in case of droid maxx by paying 45$ ..
If a method truly has been found that would be great, however there could be a not so great explanation as well:
1. Unlocked by a Motorola Employee using official software/hardware.
2. Fake Droid Turbo 2's. Someone mentioned that the price for these was pretty low, so its possible these are just knockoffs that are unlockable. I mean... You know.... China....
Still I hope its legit and the person is willing to sell the method, or perhaps reverse engineering the exploit would be possible even if unlikely.
I bet on #1 being the case.
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Do they have Verizon Wireless in China? It is an exclusive VZW phone. If they do not have Verizon there then maybe its where it is built? If no to both it might be a fake. China is starting to get scarily good at knockoffs lately.
Droid turbo 2 is factory unlocked .. So it can use anywhere .. I'm using here in India with local CDMA / GSM networks .. So ..
aneeshmbabu said:
Droid turbo 2 is factory unlocked .. So it can use anywhere .. I'm using here in India with local CDMA / GSM networks .. So ..
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We're talking about bootloader unlock, not SIM unlock...
So here's the deal. I'm willing to put up the cash to buy one cause the selling price is sort cheap. I'll pay via PayPal and so if it's scammy wammy timey wimey, I'll have buyer protection. My Chinese coworker can help me navigate the site tomorrow. Then after a billion years whatever it is will arrive here in NYC from China. Now, if, and that's a big If, if it's really a BLUL DT2, that will mean I have a second phone with an unlocked bootlader. I am the guy who googles for how to do basic stuff. Among my family I'm the tech guy, but were a family of artists. The last time I did any programming was basic on a PC in 1992, so, I have no means of transforming this hypothetical bootlader unlocked phone into an unlock/root method for the community. But I am willing to send the phone to someone less hopeless in this area then myself. Present thyself hero....
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OK Google was giving me bad price translation. This is about $700.00 USD so legit price range, but realizing this its too much for me to risk the cash. I was thinking this was about $38 dollars US. Google converted for Japanese vs Chinese yen from USD and I didn't catch that first pass.
thrax12 said:
So here's the deal. I'm willing to put up the cash to buy one cause the selling price is sort cheap. I'll pay via PayPal and so if it's scammy wammy timey wimey, I'll have buyer protection. My Chinese coworker can help me navigate the site tomorrow. Then after a billion years whatever it is will arrive here in NYC from China. Now, if, and that's a big If, if it's really a BLUL DT2, that will mean I have a second phone with an unlocked bootlader. I am the guy who googles for how to do basic stuff. Among my family I'm the tech guy, but were a family of artists. The last time I did any programming was basic on a PC in 1992, so, I have no means of transforming this hypothetical bootlader unlocked phone into an unlock/root method for the community. But I am willing to send the phone to someone less hopeless in this area then myself. Present thyself hero....
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OK Google was giving me bad price translation. This is about $700.00 USD so legit price range, but realizing this its too much for me to risk the cash. I was thinking this was about $38 dollars US. Google converted for Japanese vs Chinese yen from USD and I didn't catch that first pass.
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There is one option for $478, 32gb-unlocked but doesn't say if it's New, the other options are in like new condition.
Seems fishy.
Price is to low. And the pic they show is of a device made with moto maker. Im guessing knock off. The screen on that phone looks lower res. Could be the pic but it dont look right to me.
my guess is that these were internal development/test models. There are usually a few that leak out here and there from Motorola with every new phone release.
We can hope some one I'll unlock the bl