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AT&T Refurb-Samsung-Galaxy-S-II-4-G-Android-Smartphone-for-10-fre

http://www.wireless.att.com/cell-ph...efurbished)&q_sku=sku5480279#fbid=0xWz9_khHVe

This is how I got mine for $0.01 (free in the end) last month. The one problem is that they run out rather quick, so jump on the deal if you have an upgrade.
One thing to mention is that there is a weird thing going on for the upgrade process. If you've been eligible for a couple of months, you can purchase with the discount. Otherwise if you've just recently become eligible you might not see the full discount. I had this problem with my line, but I got it by using my wife's upgrade.
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rusto said:
This is how I got mine for $0.01 (free in the end) last month. The one problem is that they run out rather quick, so jump on the deal if you have an upgrade.
One thing to mention is that there is a weird thing going on for the upgrade process. If you've been eligible for a couple of months, you can purchase with the discount. Otherwise if you've just recently become eligible you might not see the full discount. I had this problem with my line, but I got it by using my wife's upgrade.
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Sweet deal did it come in refurb box?
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nuggyunlimited said:
Sweet deal did it come in refurb box?
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Yes it did, though it doesn't say anything about being a refurbished product on the box. All the normal items that came with the phone were there too. It's practically a new phone for all concerns and purposes.
Plus there is a 90 day return policy if there's a problem with the phone. I love mine BTW.
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rusto said:
Yes it did, though it doesn't say anything about being a refurbished product on the box. All the normal items that came with the phone were there too. It's practically a new phone for all concerns and purposes.
Plus there is a 90 day return policy if there's a problem with the phone. I love mine BTW.
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Nice
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This is a skyrocket or just a normal sgs2 nuggy?
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yyhd said:
This is a skyrocket or just a normal sgs2 nuggy?
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....and what's the difference?
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1.2 exynos vs 1.5 snapdragon.
4.3 vs 4.5
HSPA+ vs LTE
black vs black/white option

ngocdao said:
1.2 exynos vs 1.5 snapdragon.
4.3 vs 4.5
HSPA+ vs LTE
black vs black/white option
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^ what she said.
Hehe, thanks ngocdao.
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yyhd said:
This is a skyrocket or just a normal sgs2 nuggy?
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Samsung Galaxy S II i777 is the one being sold at the price posted by the OP.
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rusto said:
Samsung Galaxy S II i777 is the one being sold at the price posted by the OP.
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Yup u are right. 727 is the skyrocket.
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Wish I had an upgrade. Sweet deal.
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Toshiba 8GB Thrive 10" Tablet [Refurb] [$199.99]

1saleaday.com has:
In two colors: Black & Silver
Toshiba 8GB Thrive 10" Tablet
Running Honeycomb.
Its Refurbished but $199.99 with Free Shipping is NOT BAD!
Thnx.

Also I want to ADD this:
Toshiba's this tablet had a lot of issues when it first came out.
They get rid of by pushing upgrades.
Please check the Development Forum for Dev Support.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1212

Great deal...there are actually ROMs for it if you do a Google search
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magiconthetire said:
Great deal...there are actually ROMs for it if you do a Google search
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Thnx for adding that up!
I am way more happy with my TF 101.
But even though its refurb its GOOD DEAL!
And there is Slow but Sure development going on for that!

I got this tablet last deal go around. ICS is right around the corner.
At toshiba forums you have around 5 custom roms to choose from.
Great tablet for the price.
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DROID3R said:
I got this tablet last deal go around. ICS is right around the corner.
At toshiba forums you have around 5 custom roms to choose from.
Great tablet for the price.
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There we go!
Another Reason to Get This Deal!
Thnx.

Great Deal.....I just bought one......
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punjabiest said:
Great Deal.....I just bought one......
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ballle ballle !

chils41 said:
ballle ballle !
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Chakk te phatte......
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For those who missed it last week.
One more chance to get this tab cheap.
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Att not gonna be unlockable?!?!

http://www.engadget.com/2013/04/15/htc-one-att-bootloader/
you guys think this is true?? I hope not!
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Was the one x unlockable on at&t? Nope... I imagine they will continue this trend. I mean... Why not.
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spitfire2425 said:
http://www.engadget.com/2013/04/15/htc-one-att-bootloader/
you guys think this is true?? I hope not!
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I think it's true... considering that HTC themselves said so...

If it is would it be a big deal? I don't know how HTC phones work really, I've modded a evo once but that's it. I've been a Sammy user for 3 years.
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spitfire2425 said:
If it is would it be a big deal? I don't know how HTC phones work really, I've modded a evo once but that's it. I've been a Sammy user for 3 years.
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Yup... Means no custom roms until someone finds an exploit.
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That sucks. How long did it take for the one x? Also how long would it take for the one?
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If I remember the AT&T one x had a bootloader unlock in a matter of weeks.

bobruels44 said:
If I remember the AT&T one x had a bootloader unlock in a matter of weeks.
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Well... A month the first time. Then they updated the firmware and that took about 5 months to crack... Still can't root the latest update... I'd be willing to bet we'll be waiting a long time. But hey, maybe this device will get popular.
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Does this mean anything for the tmo version, or does no mention of it mean that tmo's will be bootloader unlockable?
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Darn, I guess no more tethering to my tablet once I get my new phone??

maidguitar said:
Does this mean anything for the tmo version, or does no mention of it mean that tmo's will be bootloader unlockable?
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This question has been answered many times
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lol, looks like you guys got the ol' bait and switch

I am hoping I get mine early so I can use HTCDev to unlock it before that gets disabled. I am not optimistic about it though.

It might already be locked out if att is shipping it.
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This may mean hello to the s4... dang.
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It's still unlockable.
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Don't know why people are suprised by this. They locked every htc in recent history and also the Dev version would be completely irrelevant if you could unlock the AT&T version.
M.

mattman83 said:
Don't know why people are suprised by this. They locked every htc in recent history and also the Dev version would be completely irrelevant if you could unlock the AT&T version.
M.
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Not the one xl +

mattman83 said:
Don't know why people are suprised by this. They locked every htc in recent history and also the Dev version would be completely irrelevant if you could unlock the AT&T version.
M.
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I'm surprised because I didn't know that. As a samsung user I don't pay much attention to htc.
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Now that the phone has been out for a weekend by AT&T, is there any definitive proof that the AT&T one can still unlock the bootloader via HTC dev post 4/19?
Has anyone attempted it? Or are people receiving retail units with the bootloader locked?

Sign Petition to allow T-MOBILE SIM Unlocking

http://www.change.org/petitions/t-mobile-enact-common-sense-sim-unlock-policy#share
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Doesn't tmobile already sim unlock, and for free?
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Zzzzzzzz
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Once your phone is paid off they will unlock it if you're using EIP...if you purchased full price and have had your account over 40 days they will unlock it...don't see the need for a petition lol

Do these things really help?
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coupetastic-droid said:
Doesn't tmobile already sim unlock, and for free?
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They change their policy in April 2013. They are giving people that purchased at full price a headache to unlock their phones...
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ahernandez4110 said:
They change their policy in April 2013. They are giving people that purchased at full price a headache to unlock their phones...
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So is AT&T.
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droidiac13 said:
Do these things really help?
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Nope. But it makes people feel better and that seems to be what matters most...
MG

As long as you bought the phone outright you can unlock it. I just sim unlocked my at&t varient.

Online sim unlocking services...

I don't get it. I unlocked my SIM by paying some guy (I forgot his sellers is name) on EBay $3.50
Why is there a need for a petition?
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At the moment, in the USA, sim unlocking by anyone except the carrier is technically illegal. The exemption was removed. I think they are working on taking care of that though. On that same note T-Mobile should let you sim unlock if you ask. Remember you can always ask for a supervisor.
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shinji257 said:
At the moment, in the USA, sim unlocking by anyone except the carrier is technically illegal. The exemption was removed. I think they are working on taking care of that though. On that same note T-Mobile should let you sim unlock if you ask. Remember you can always ask for a supervisor.
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It isn't technically illegal, it is just plain illegal.

stevedebi said:
It isn't technically illegal, it is just plain illegal.
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There already was a petition on the whitehouse site to remove that bit and they responded to it.
https://petitions.whitehouse.gov/response/its-time-legalize-cell-phone-unlocking

Should I get the RAZR m?

I took my RAZR i back for a refund today, after realising I couldn't put Cyanogenmod on it. I am now looking at the RAZR m, it looks like the same phone except no intel processor and 4G capability. Would I be able to put CM on there? Some say it is not possible to unlock the bootloader?
Since it is not available in the UK, I will need to buy it from the US. I've found a few unlocked versions on ebay, but they are unlocked to GSM networks. Does this mean my Three sim card won't be compatible? Will I be able to access 3G/4G?
Thanks

It is possible to use a RAZR M on UK GSM networks, but you will only get up to 3g speeds.
As for CM, you should find out what software version the phone is on if you plan on buying it secondhand.
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Sure. Get it. Why not.
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What software version would I want?

jjl5590 said:
What software version would I want?
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just make sure the build date is prior to 5/2013

The software version is crucial. If it is from July, then you do NOT want it. Otherwise, you can say goodbye to the latest CM versions and other Roms.
Make sure if you do find the right version, that you unlock that phone immediately before an OTA screws your chances of unlock.
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CrocadileUT78 said:
The software version is crucial. If it is from July, then you do NOT want it. Otherwise, you can say goodbye to the latest CM versions and other Roms.
Make sure if you do find the right version, that you unlock that phone immediately before an OTA screws your chances of unlock.
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Damn, i bought one off ebay without asking that question, i'll try and find out

jjl5590 said:
Damn, i bought one off ebay without asking that question, i'll try and find out
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If you bought it new, chances are its still on 4.1.1, which means you can unlock.
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Leraeniesh said:
If you bought it new, chances are its still on 4.1.1, which means you can unlock.
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Unfortunately I bought it used on ebay, but the seller told me he's almost positive it was manufactured before July 2013. Hopefully it will be ok, otherwise I will have to sell it.

jjl5590 said:
Unfortunately I bought it used on ebay, but the seller told me he's almost positive it was manufactured before July 2013. Hopefully it will be ok, otherwise I will have to sell it.
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ask him for a screenshot of the "about phone" screen

jco23 said:
ask him for a screenshot of the "about phone" screen
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I did but he told me he'd already posted it. Since it's a used phone, what do you reckon the chances would be that I can unlock the bootloader and put on CM?

jjl5590 said:
I did but he told me he'd already posted it. Since it's a used phone, what do you reckon the chances would be that I can unlock the bootloader and put on CM?
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Slim. You'll just have to hope he hasn't updated, or return it if he has.
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Leraeniesh said:
Slim. You'll just have to hope he hasn't updated, or return it if he has.
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Oh no
And after I took back my RAZR i for the very same reason! Just cant win.
Could this be of any help? http://www.droid-life.com/2013/04/0...zr-m-and-atrix-hd-bootloader-unlock-released/

jjl5590 said:
Oh no
And after I took back my RAZR i for the very same reason! Just cant win.
Could this be of any help? http://www.droid-life.com/2013/04/0...zr-m-and-atrix-hd-bootloader-unlock-released/
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That is the unlock method that Moto patched in May.
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jjl5590 said:
I did but he told me he'd already posted it. Since it's a used phone, what do you reckon the chances would be that I can unlock the bootloader and put on CM?
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well, if the seller claims that the bootloader is unlocked, then I would hold him to it. if you get it, and the bootloader is not, then you have a legitimate gripe and can return it.

jco23 said:
well, if the seller claims that the bootloader is unlocked, then I would hold him to it. if you get it, and the bootloader is not, then you have a legitimate gripe and can return it.
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Unfortunately the seller did not know. This is the phone that I bought in question:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/300983138928?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2648

jjl5590 said:
Unfortunately the seller did not know. This is the phone that I bought in question:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/300983138928?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2648
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hmmm.... it may. not 100% sure if "global unlock" means that he has already unlocked the bootloader to allow global use, or simply rooted it to allow global access.... or something else.
I did not see a screenprint of the phone settings from the listing, so I guess you are at a "wait and see" point. certainly, when you first turn it on, check the "about phone" section - and do NOT accept any OTA updates.
good luck

Get moto x... I'm using Razr M xt905 and it's a great little phone but boring...
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pjcons said:
Get moto x... I'm using Razr M xt905 and it's a great little phone but boring...
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The moto x is significantly more expensive than an XT907, and for the price, the XT907 is worth every penny.
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Leraeniesh said:
The moto x is significantly more expensive than an XT907, and for the price, the XT907 is worth every penny.
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sooooo, are you saying the XT907 is worthless or priceless? j/k
not really sure what the other guy was referring to about it being "boring".... what are you expecting from a cell phone, a lap dance? a phone is a phone - the difference is what you make of it.