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Cracked Screen

My phone was in my bag and it got closed in the car door. The screen is cracked and the phone is rooted. Wil they not replace the phone because it is rooted? I have insurance on the phone.

From everything I've read you shouldn't have an issue either way.
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Can u not see anything on the screen? If your worried just flash back to stock
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if your going tru insurance and paying the 100 deductible they do not care if your rooted

steviee7 said:
if your going tru insurance and paying the 100 deductible they do not care if your rooted
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Ohh ya that's right lol.
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I just sent mine back with my ROM on it. I'm hoping they fix the glass and send it to someone with the ROM in place our at least the newest cwm in it. It's unlocked and all so booting it they will see the padlock
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I got my screen cracked too.....my advice is to get this
http://www.ebay.it/itm/130639498734?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649
Its very easy to install sice it doesnt have only the screen and the touch digitizer but also all the hardware realted to them so to change it you dont have to use a heater gun as you should do with the other products...
I bought one and it is PERFECT!!!! exactly the same feeling of the original one!!!
Hope this helps you!!!
P.s.=Its only for i9020 tho!!

Sprint Epic4g repair/replace

You guys know how much Sprint replacing our Epic4Gs for w/ insurance these days? $100?
Also, you think they'd let me switch phones instead? I'm trying to wait out thus galaxy S3 but my severely cracked screen is bothering me.
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Yep replacement will be 100
And its a maybe depending on your rep... but most likely no.
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Gotta love bestbuy. Free replacements all day.
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I dont get how you end out paying that much. Ive only had to pay $35 for a replacement and i didnt have a warranty or anything.
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|| Acer || said:
I dont get how you end out paying that much. Ive only had to pay $35 for a replacement and i didnt have a warranty or anything.
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OP has a cracked screen - that and water damage takes deductible to $100 with asurion. If the phone (ie a replacement) is still under its 1 year warranty, and doesn't have one of the above 2 issues then Asurion will swap it for free.

My space bar is split down the middle (still works just annoying), my battery won't hold a charge, every now and then while charging several battery widgets showed the batter charged but loosing power, one of those 3 triangle things (where the battery is, the part that touches the gold squares on the batter) is bent.
Will I have to pay $100 or can I get a new epic free? I had this phone since February 2011 (or 2010 I forget but it was the february after the phone came out)
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Take a pick and press in on one of the ext antenna port. This will kill you signal and they will say hardware and replace it for $35. If you have water or broken screen, no luckat all. Simple.
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XtaC318 said:
Gotta love bestbuy. Free replacements all day.
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They wouldn't replace mine when I lost it. Signed up for Sprint insurance and now it's only $100.

Its a waste of a $100. Hopefully the Nexus comes out at a good price.

Quicksand Jesus said:
They wouldn't replace mine when I lost it. Signed up for Sprint insurance and now it's only $100.
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They don't replace lost phones that's why we never used bestbuy
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Fire n mage said:
They don't replace lost phones that's why we never used bestbuy
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Or that's why you be responsible and don't misplace your phone.
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Just dropped my phone and cracked the screen. Should I file for a replacement or get one off of eBay?

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Just dropped my phone and cracked the screen. Should I file for a replacement or get one off of eBay?
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Almost the same money in all ways. If you didnt brake the screen and just the glass, youll prob break it trying to replace it. Also it wont feed the same after you get it that far apart. I would say Ebay and switch the board out. Insurance if you got it. Like I said tho, about the same money. Global Direct is the best place for parts. A few bucks higher than ebay but 100% genuine and will have the adhesive made for it. PM me if you need a price, they hide them.
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Anyone want a epic w/o a working screen?

Alright well I had these opening on the side of my epic form dropping it so much and one day I had it in the bathroom while the shower was running and I think the steam killed the screen. it slowly "Faded to black" literally it took like two days lol. It's been two weeks and Im finally calling it quits and getting a new one. Im considering sending it out if anyone wants to play with it, if you fix it I may be able to buy it from you at a reasonable price. But my main question is, does anyone want it?

stop!
Just wannna make sure you know how assurion works:
1. report a phone as broken
-required to send in device
-100 dollar deductible
2. report devices as lost
-phone blacklisted from all further sprint services, bad esn
-100 dollar deductible
3. report device as stolen
-require police report
-100 dollar deductible
-black listed esn.

I have a screen laying around. I'll totally grab it from you and fix it. PM me if your serious buddy.
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Fire n mage said:
Alright well I had these opening on the side of my epic form dropping it so much and one day I had it in the bathroom while the shower was running and I think the steam killed the screen. it slowly "Faded to black" literally it took like two days lol. It's been two weeks and Im finally calling it quits and getting a new one via asurion. Im considering sending it out if anyone wants to play with it, if you fix it I may be able to buy it from you at a reasonable price. But my main question is, does anyone want it?
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I have one of these too. But I don't have insurance since the phone isn't worth the deductible. Just bought another. And it was cool watching it fade.
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b16flybye said:
I have a screen laying around. I'll totally grab it from you and fix it. PM me if your serious buddy.
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Eh I think I toasted it now, don't dip your phone in 91% rubbing alcohol? Lol I figured I'd try it since I was getting a new phone anyways. Now theres a blotch of rainbow in the middle lmao. Thanks for the offer though.

I replaced basically my whole phone for 48 bux.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/230779485447
And, new screens can be had for $37.50.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/300695619788
On another note, I would love to take the phone, i'll even pay shipping!

Kitteh298 said:
I replaced basically my whole phone for 48 bux.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/230779485447
And, new screens can be had for $37.50.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/300695619788
On another note, I would love to take the phone, i'll even pay shipping!
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Nice job hahaha, and thanks for the links, I think ill give it up though, but I do warn you, I think it is toasted. The phone does still power up and I know it functions fully, but the screen is black, and there's a blotch of rainbow now (in the light) from a "alcohol bath"
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Fire n mage said:
Nice job hahaha, and thanks for the links, I think ill give it up though, but I do warn you, I think it is toasted. The phone does still power up and I know it functions fully, but the screen is black, and there's a blotch of rainbow now (in the light) from a "alcohol bath"
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Well I could so use it for the glass mines spider webbed and wouldn't mind taking if you want to help a brother out
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rulyskull said:
Well I could so use it for the glass mines spider webbed and wouldn't mind taking if you want to help a brother out
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I could do that, there's not any noticable blemishes on it. If you honestly need it I think that takes priority over just having it. No offense Kitteh .
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You can't replace just the glass bro... but if you want it, You can has. I have a epic with a shattered screen. I figured the main board out of this one would be good. I would love to have it
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Kitteh298 said:
You can't replace just the glass bro... but if you want it, You can has. I have a epic with a shattered screen. I figured the main board out of this one would be good. I would love to have it
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Crap that's right I did remember reading that the touch screen and screen its self is almost impossible to get apart, so if kitteh wants he he can't have it I don't mind
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Well then, how do you want to do this? I could PayPal you some cash to ship.

Hmm, paypal sounds good, I have to setup my own account I've been meaning to lol I'm only 17 so I haven't needed one ill let you know when I got it all setup
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Sounds good, I just turned 17, 8 days ago.
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Kitteh298 said:
Sounds good, I just turned 17, 8 days ago.
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Its a present then and pft 17 year old I'm turning 16 next week
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Lol thanks. Are you about ready over there?
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Complete Touchscreen and Keyboard Replacements
Alright people, here's the deal. If there's anyone out there with Sprint Samsung Epic 4G/D700s with LCDs which are defective, please PM me as I have the means as well as tools to replace them so you don't have to fork out $100 over to Asurion only to receive a reconditioned device back.

wireless.praying.mantis said:
Alright people, here's the deal. If there's anyone out there with Sprint Samsung Epic 4G/D700s with LCDs which are defective, please PM me as I have the means as well as tools to replace them so you don't have to fork out $100 over to Asurion only to receive a reconditioned device back.
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A little late now XD but ill be sure to remember you in the future sir haha,
Alright Kitteh, I got my paypal set up, now I just gotta get the package ready n she how much shipping is, so just pm me your address and info when you're ready I suppose
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I sent you a pm :3

Sweet, I can't send till Tuesday but ill make sure I have it ready haha
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I'm screwed if I break my Epic!!!!!!

best buy has none any more, here in Va Beach, I JUST found that out when my wife got home from taking my oldest to Best buy with his broken Epic, the forced an upgrade on him so now my wife has a Iphone ( ewwww) and my oldest son has her old HTC evo 3D, but the store manager said they told my wife that the Epic is no longer made and if I break mine I get a free upgrade, only problem in the only Samsung is the SII, other than that its a keyocreia, or a LG optimus, and another phone that I have never heard of So I guess when I do finally decide to upgrade I will have to leave the Epic for dead

Orrrrrrr...be careful and take care of it. I have my original still gotten 2 weeks after release.
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6 words:
Otterbox Commuter Case
Zagg Invisible Shield
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amateurhack said:
6 words:
Otterbox Commuter Case
Zagg Invisible Shield
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+1
Not quite my old yellow Nextel i580, but not too shabby.
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Best buy also offers you the full retail value towards the purchase of another phone. So whatever it was at the time of purchase for you it may be $500 towards a new phone off contract.

Even without a case, it's still somewhat of a tank. I dropped mine at least 5 times and it's fine. And before me my dad had it while putting up billboards.
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jeffreyjicha said:
Even without a case, it's still somewhat of a tank. I dropped mine at least 5 times and it's fine. And before me my dad had it while putting up billboards.
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+1! I've dropped mine numerous times, once even into the snow (screwed up the charging port for a couple of days) and this phone just keeps going.
Kinda disappointed, I'd love to have a free upgrade... oh well.

Mine hit Walmart's hard floor 3 times in 2 years. Battery one way, cover another...and hardly a scuff on it.
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kennyglass123 said:
Mine hit Walmart's hard floor 3 times in 2 years. Battery one way, cover another...and hardly a scuff on it.
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I've estimated I've dropped my phone on hard floor/concrete about 25 times, no joke, had some clumsy moments, but my baby is still going.
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I got my Zagg invisible shield professionally installed right after I got my epic, and put it in the commuter case right after. A couple weeks ago, I had the invisible shield replaced under the lifetime warranty after a knife in my pocket had gouged it. When I took the case and screen protector off, my epic looked brand new. The only part that is worn at all is the keyboard, and it is _very_ worn. =)
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Lol upgrade to a photon q.
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InfDaMarvel said:
Lol upgrade to a photon q.
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I thought that was technically a downgrade in some aspects, lol
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Best KB phone out and on Sprint. Its just not the best phone. But in reality it'll perform great.
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InfDaMarvel said:
Lol upgrade to a photon q.
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It may have its shortcomings and limitations compared to other phones currently available, but the photon q runs circles around the Epic.
I love my epic, and I love cm9, and I'm not jumping ship yet, but come on.
Sorry, it's just the facts of the matter. Newer faster technology, better screen, and I really prefer the photon q's keyboard. 'Nuff said.
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I drop my phone everyday...hell yesterday I was pissed cuz my phone fell into the train tracks and it was still playing the episode I was watching lol....I concede to samsungs build quality..my iPod shattered from one 4 foot drop.
I've had my phone since October of 2010 BTW...never put a case on it or screen protector.
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oddly i just dropped my phone from a height of about 6 inches. now its like a ferrari running on one cylinder. ive dropped the damn thing all the time and it decides its had enough i guess. ive been waiting on boot animation for over fifteen minutes after odin. its chugging along at about 2 fps.
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eh. I was wrong. i rebooted and its fine again... ive only been able to kill the epic twice. once from mass amounts of vomit. once from the drunk girl.

I wish every time my car acted up I could just shut it off and restart it to make it work right.

kennyglass123 said:
Best buy also offers you the full retail value towards the purchase of another phone. So whatever it was at the time of purchase for you it may be $500 towards a new phone off contract.
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Wait wut please clarify...I upgraded from my Hero on october 6 of 2010 at bestbuy, but I signed a 2 year contract (I believe it was $250 at the time lol) so if I were to stick with best buy and upgrade again, they will deduct the epics full retail value from back when I got it from an unlocked phone? I still hve the original receipt and upgrade papers/contract..
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Wait wut please clarify...I upgraded from my Hero on october 6 of 2010 at bestbuy, but I signed a 2 year contract (I believe it was $250 at the time lol) so if I were to stick with best buy and upgrade again, they will deduct the epics full retail value from back when I got it from an unlocked phone? I still hve the original receipt and upgrade papers/contract..
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I am talking about Black Tie insurance. If you have it and your phone breaks and is no longer available, then they give you the retail credit towards a new phonesnfull retail value.
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You can occasionally find good phones on cowboom.com. I got into the Samsung Epic because I found it on CraigsList and the ESN wasn't bad -- but it was locked to someone else's account (gr!). Had to port it to cricket, since it was basically stolen.
Talked to a few of the cricket flasher people -- and they said you can find GOOD phones on cowboom. So, I searched Cowboom and got another Epic. The trick to getting a good one (mine said it was covered in scratches -- it was pretty much brand new) is to look for one that has nearly everything included with it as far as accessories. Mine showed as a poor quality, but it was flawless.
Search fairly often and you should be able to find one. Like the others said, get a case and a screen protector. I use a Seidio Active and love it.

Fried Epic

I know this is unfixable but I want to see if you guys could know why this happened. A few months ago in winter 2012 my sister epic 4G got rained on and her battery is now pink. But nothing happened .now yesterday while she was charging her phone the charger blew and her micro USB port was broke. Just when you think it couldn't get worse when I let her use my battery I turn her phone on and it was bootlooping like crazy. When it finally booted It was stuck in safe mode and when you unlocked the phone it would reboot. I then went into recovery to wipe and it was frozen in recovery. Then when I reboot it (Battery Pull) kept rebooting into recovery. Then I kicked it out of recovery with the home button but the volume keys weren't working in recovery so I couldn't wipe. I think she has major bad luck. I never experienced something like this EVER. She in contract until July 2013 so she can't easily switch. She still in college so she needs her phone. Why do you think all this happened? She is also stock FC09 not rooted.
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Water damage doesn't immediately "show itself" sometimes... probably a delayed reaction to the water damage...

It is also possible the USB port is shorting which caused the charger to blow and the strange behavior. Try with the battery out, clean the phone port with 91% alcohol using a toothbrush. Let it dry for a half hour. Then see if you can get it into download mode and reflash stock FC09 through odin.

Ahh its done no responce with USB At all . Its officially Dead. When I wiggled the USB after cleaning the port like you said to get Odin to see it. No responce. I don't know what to tell her. She's gonna have to find an old sprint phone 1 Less Epic 4G .
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It's sad when an Epic goes down.
Moment of silence.
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If I wasn't still on contract with mine I'd be willing to send it; maybe someone will be more generous than me...
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czechpunk said:
If I wasn't still on contract with mine I'd be willing to send it; maybe someone will be more generous than me...
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Actually, I have successfully unbricked my other epic, so now I have two.... I have 2 peoplee who have dibs right now,, but if they don't contact me by Monday, it yours (or your sisters, lol)... the only thing I ask is you cover the shipping... let me know...

Still available... doesn't look like the other 2 will be contacting me... pm me if interested...

If your epic 4g is sprint and you aren't sending it in for a replacement, I'm still looking to get my hands on a dead 4g for shipping costs. Let me know if you are interested.
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I still have my old epic in mint condition with Clean GB still on it sittin in my night stand.
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Im sorry for not repling as i havent been on the forum much. She was told by a sprint rep to buy insurance and pay a deductable to get it replaced she did that.
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I'll go more in dept. She said the guy at sprint looked at her phone. Didn't even check the battery and said it looks like the phone has water damage. And to get it replace she has to buy insurance then file a claim.
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