I always used phones with replaceable batteries in the past and recently s3. But now I found new love in htc one ans pre ordered one. However, I am curious to what my options are when batteries go wrong or dead on htc phones. I notice a lot of you used htc phones in the past. Other than having insurance what did you do?
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1. Get it replaced from HTC store.
2. Use a case like fuel charger for temporary period
Also like to know what's the battery replacement cost from HTC if I decided to use longer or for years, I know its too optimistic!
Doubt they could remove the battery. Perhaps they would replace the whole phone if it's still in warranty.
The phone is unibody so I don't know how they can take it apart without breaking the aluminum case.
Riyal said:
Doubt they could remove the battery. Perhaps they would replace the whole phone if it's still in warranty.
The phone is unibody so I don't know how they can take it apart without breaking the aluminum case.
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Obviously it comes apart if you have the right tools. If the body were designed so that you couldn't get the battery out then you also wouldn't be able to get it in either lol. Much like the one X you'll need to remove the screen and the rest will be accessible.
M.
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Obviously it comes apart if you have the right tools. If the body were designed so that you couldn't get the battery out then you also wouldn't be able to get it in either lol. Much like the one X you'll need to remove the screen and the rest will be accessible.
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Yup, that's what I meant
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onlinejobwork said:
Also like to know what's the battery replacement cost from HTC if I decided to use longer or for years, I know its too optimistic!
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Should be between 50$ to 100$ (USD)
jkforce said:
I always used phones with replaceable batteries in the past and recently s3. But now I found new love in htc one ans pre ordered one. However, I am curious to what my options are when batteries go wrong or dead on htc phones. I notice a lot of you used htc phones in the past. Other than having insurance what did you do?
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Where were you able to pre-order yours from???
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Getting at the battery is easy ... I did it on my One-X ... It's right there behind that copper sheet on the middle slice ...
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Where were you able to pre-order yours from???
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I did at clove.co.uk although I live in the states.
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I think insurance replacement would be your best bet. I bought the Evo View 32gb tab when they had those deals going on about a year or so ago and the battery died on it and now its just collecting dust unfortunately..
For people who purchasing htc one from overseas, do you know if bestbuy will sell you insurance coverage for HTC one that is purchased overseas?
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I've had good luck with the durability of recent batteries, but a lot of it is how you use them. These days you aren't supposed to run the batteries completely dead on a regular basis, but many people, my girlfriend included are under the impression that is what you're supposed to do. She has a 3 year old Toshiba laptop and it's battery is shot, my 3 year old Lenovo is still holding about half of it's original capacity. She also has an Ipod that needs a new battery. I'm sure her Iphone 4s will end in the same fate if I can't change her ways, but it almost never makes it through the day on a charge and she doesn't like to plug it in until she gets home or it's completely dead (if before that).
The 2 oem batteries with my Nexus One are still at least 85% as good as new, my ~ 2 year old Desire Z still holds charge like new. My best friends 2 year old Desire has the original battery working almost as good as new and my ex had the same thing with her Desire. My phones all get 1-2 days of battery life in normal usage for me, except the HTC One S I had would last 2-3 days at least. My theory is that while more difficult to replace the battery once it is shot, with better capacity and less cycles used it should last longer than the others, meaning most of the One S will never need a battery replacement in their normal lifetime for most people. Hopefully the One X, One X+ and One will be the same.
That's my thoughts. Hope I'm right.
I think you already swap a device in time of battery dead
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I did at clove.co.uk although I live in the states.
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Wait, how do you know the UK version will work here in the states?
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Wait, how do you know the UK version will work here in the states?
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I am in tmobile and the one at clove has the same radio spec as tmobile and that is how I know.
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I would think if something happened where it malfunctioned, your carrier would replace it, or worse case scenario you would have to pay the deductible price if you have insurance.
I would think your carrier or HTC would take care of you 1st before Insurance kicked in.
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First one I had screen went white flickering returned it
Now new one speakers died out of nowhere mid call now I have a phone w no sound **** you Samsung. Take froyo and shove it up your ****ing ass. ...........:\
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That's from the people who are on Epic #4 or higher. Thank you come again.
Seriously I guess it must be the invisible shield I put on my screen that protects my phone from me constant dropping it on the ground
or maybe I was just lucky and got a perfect unit
Did they give you a refurbished after your first one?
Same my phone looks NEW shine it 3x a day but just out of curiosity if i have the 7$ protection plan from sprint how can i get a new phone without having to pay the 100$ deductible?
No they always get you a refurbished one unless you are on your first 30 days of purchase with the phone
LOL...figures they're so stupid -_-
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Yes, but its also possible for you to be within 30 days and some stores give you a refurbished and treat is as new...it happened before..
And yes after 30 days you get refurbished usually BUT there are those lucky who get a brand new one.
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No they always get you a refurbished one unless you are on your first 30 days of purchase with the phone
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LOL...figures they're so stupid -_-
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last I heard sprint doesnt have any refurb Epics yet and they are still giving out NEW Epics. Also if you go into a sprint repair store they do not charge you anything to replace it as long as you have insurance..
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last I heard sprint doesnt have any refurb Epics yet and they are still giving out NEW Epics. Also if you go into a sprint repair store they do not charge you anything to replace it as long as you have insurance..
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That is absolutely not true. I am on Sero Premium, which requires apparently some special activation process that my sprint store didn't know about. 3 TEP replacements in a week all with "non functional radios" (ie they didn't activate it correctly), all refurbs. Finally they figured it out and just replaced the screen on my original epic with parts cannibalized from one of my 3 TEP replacements.
My first replacement was new dunno Whuts gonna happen this time I. Don't want a broke down ****box LOL I honestly want to trade it for an evo
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4th epic..? dang im still on my 1st and my only issue has been a dead pixel (red right in center) but i only see it on a white screen if i really look for it.
perhaps it is is the Invisashield haha
I'm on my 3rd epic.
i had a hero for a full year and i didnt ever have any problems with except it was falling apart and the back wouldn't stay on
the epic is better any phone ive ever had in my eyes or its maybe just me
Talk to me when you've surpassed 7
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Talk to me when you've surpassed 7
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Other than possibly frying the nand memory with a bad odin flash, or running it over what do you guys do to your phones? I work in a computer shop/recycling center and I carry my phone in my pocket. I run into stuff, hit it with 37in crts, drop it in open computer cases out of my shirt pocket and the drop to the concete only nicked the corner otherwise its perfect.
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Talk to me when you've surpassed 7
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What was wrong with the phones you had??
Mine has been dropped, a lot, it's gotten more than one accidental boot heel, I've even dropped it in a puddle. This, as well as feverishly hacking it... and, as annoyed as I am regarding froyo.. I must say this phone has held up very very well.
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I kept my phone completle stock didn't do anything to it I "didn't want anything to happen to it" LOL that obiousky worked out well **** broke received on stock I will be going to a sprint store soon ilk keep pol posted if your interested in my day to day life LOL
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I just dropped my phone and the screen cracked completely. I'm under full warranty and wondering
what I should do. I've had this phone over a year though.
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under full warranty meaning...??? if you have never had a courtesy repair done in a S&R corp store, i would suggest trying that before going online and buying parts. unless your handy like some of us and u want to do that most of the time you'll get the one tech that says no but if you get lucky you might get one that doesnt mind actually working on a phone. imho it wouldnt hurt to try that. just ask for a courtesy repair and if they say no, well then on to parts-hunting lol sorry
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under full warranty meaning...??? if you have never had a courtesy repair done in a S&R corp store, i would suggest trying that before going online and buying parts. unless your handy like some of us and u want to do that most of the time you'll get the one tech that says no but if you get lucky you might get one that doesnt mind actually working on a phone. imho it wouldnt hurt to try that. just ask for a courtesy repair and if they say no, well then on to parts-hunting lol sorry
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i have full insurace i mean. completely different but idk what to do. will sprit ask for $100 or what can they do. ugh this sucks -___-
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i have full insurace i mean. completely different but idk what to do. will sprit ask for $100 or what can they do. ugh this sucks -___-
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sorry but I am confused why do you need anyone here to tell you what to do. Its your phone and what are your choices really. They all consist of you spending money so figure out which one is the cheapest for you. Not exactly a community problem in my eyes but more you and your pockets.
Good luck....
You could get a replacement digitizer off amazon and then put it in yourself. I just did that to my tbolt and it works fine and looks great. 30 bucks is a lot cheaper than 100.
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Okay so i just broke the actual glass. the touch inputs and everything work fine. what part of the screen is that exactly? Also if its the digitizer, i found there is two versions. One's more narrow and one's wider. I have hardware rev 003. which one would i have to get?
The narrow one might be for EVO3D?
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That made me sad..
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That made me sad..
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Tell me about it ;/
I cracked my screen once and it looked like a honeycomb. I have insurance under sprint though I think it's about 8 dollars a month and they replaced the screen with no charge.
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I cracked my screen once and it looked like a honeycomb. I have insurance under sprint though I think it's about 8 dollars a month and they replaced the screen with no charge.
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They won't fix mine...
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They won't fix mine cause its bigger then an inch. It's a bogus system imo. They claim accidental damage is covered and everything...to a degree. Anything too bad is a "claim" and requires a deductible. Ugh either way the screen gets replaced...no F' in difference
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They won't fix mine cause its bigger then an inch. It's a bogus system imo. They claim accidental damage is covered and everything...to a degree. Anything too bad is a "claim" and requires a deductible. Ugh either way the screen gets replaced...no F' in difference
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Exactly. Big crack or small crack, screen gets replaced either way. What's the big deal?
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Okay so i just broke the actual glass. the touch inputs and everything work fine. what part of the screen is that exactly? Also if its the digitizer, i found there is two versions. One's more narrow and one's wider. I have hardware rev 003. which one would i have to get?
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You'll need to disassemble the phone to find out whether you have the wide or narrow cable. All hardware revisions have either a wide or narrow cable, and it doesn't depend on which type of display you have either, unfortunately.
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You'll need to disassemble the phone to find out whether you have the wide or narrow cable. All hardware revisions have either a wide or narrow cable, and it doesn't depend on which type of display you have either, unfortunately.
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Here are some pics of my phone opened.
Damn, I have TWICE in the last year had my screen completely shattered as yours, and just took it to sprint repair center (rooted and all), .....30 min later I had a completely new-feeling phone. Replaced screen and bezel.
I've had screen replaced 2 or 3 times, camera lens replaced, earpiece-speaker replaced twice. All on the same evo I bought on launch day.
I don't understand why they gave you any hassle. You try taking it to a different sprint store?
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There's only one sprint repair shop for another 50 miles in my area
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Looks like narrow cable to me. 2vca=narrow
2wca=wide
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Looks like narrow cable to me. 2vca=narrow
2wca=wide
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Someone told me the digitizer only has one size
Here ya go =]
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Nice, now where's the Samsung phones
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masaidjet said:
Nice, now where's the Samsung phones
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+ 1 on that
Its not a quad-core... but I'm still getting mah nexus =]. If this is just the begining I can only imagine what's coming out next year =P when I get my next early upgrade....
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thanks for sharing.
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expandable memory and removable battery or no?
Despite it not being quadcore doesn't the snapdragon s4 still beat out the tegra 3?
Either way it's going to be a tough choice when my upgrade comes around. The verge review of The One X said the display was the best they'd ever seen. Since they usually lean towards the iPhone in every phone comparison I'll take that as the phone is nearly flawless.
Galaxy SIII is going to have to be pretty awesome to trump this imo.
Can you add this to the OP Big Goron
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thanks for sharing.
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expandable memory and removable battery or no?
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Expandable memory yes, removable battery no. The battery, however, still packs a 2000 mAh battery; it should easily get you through the day (considering the One X has an 1800 mAh battery, and it gets through the day easily).
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Despite it not being quadcore doesn't the snapdragon s4 still beat out the tegra 3?
Either way it's going to be a tough choice when my upgrade comes around. The verge review of The One X said the display was the best they'd ever seen. Since they usually lean towards the iPhone in every phone comparison I'll take that as the phone is nearly flawless.
Galaxy SIII is going to have to be pretty awesome to trump this imo.
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They obviously have never seen a SAMOLED+
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Sort of on-topic: Can someone explain why a removable battery is so important to some people. I don't get it. The comments on a lot of the reviews for the one x and inevitably the announcements of this phone are like:
"NO [email protected]!??! PASS! POS FONE"
I seriously don't understand why it's important. I could not care less if I dedicated the rest of my life to caring less about it.
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Sort of on-topic: Can someone explain why a removable battery is so important to some people. I don't get it. The comments on a lot of the reviews for the one x and inevitably the announcements of this phone are like:
"NO [email protected]!??! PASS! POS FONE"
I seriously don't understand why it's important. I could not care less if I dedicated the rest of my life to caring less about it.
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.. bootloops =] your f*#6ck3d....
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Sort of on-topic: Can someone explain why a removable battery is so important to some people. I don't get it. The comments on a lot of the reviews for the one x and inevitably the announcements of this phone are like:
"NO [email protected]!??! PASS! POS FONE"
I seriously don't understand why it's important. I could not care less if I dedicated the rest of my life to caring less about it.
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I guess people want to be able to switch batteries on the go, or just have an option of purchasing a better/cheaper battery than the one given.
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Thanks, that explains the more intelligible comments I was reading.
The comments on engadget are ridiculous!
They're complaining on the phone not being able to be in potrait when the kickstand is being used. How logical would it be to use a phone in landscape position, in potrait mode C'mon.
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I seriously don't understand why it's important. I could not care less if I dedicated the rest of my life to caring less about it.
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1. Batteries wear out over time, may want to replace it if you plan on keeping the phone for a long time.
2. You're going to be out all day and can carry a spare and not worry about micromanaging your battery life all day. (I've got 3 for the Epic)
3. You can use a better battery of the same form factor if one becomes available, like all the OG Epic users with the 1800mAh from the touch.
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1. Batteries wear out over time, may want to replace it if you plan on keeping the phone for a long time.
2. You're going to be out all day and can carry a spare and not worry about micromanaging your battery life all day. (I've got 3 for the Epic)
3. You can use a better battery of the same form factor if one becomes available, like all the OG Epic users with the 1800mAh from the touch.
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Yeah I get that. I think it's a nice feature to have but I won't take a phone I like less just because I can remove the battery.
No brand loyalty for me! I will consider this phone as one of my upgrade options that I have been sitting on. I like the specs and looks.
Are you guys crazy? They took a truly amazing phone design (one x) and butchered it to all hell. Now it looks just like the other evo phones (i. E. Dated). Yes the guts are awesome but half of what made the phone so nice was the physical design. So sad. Why can't sprint leave things alone when it comes to these matters. We don't have to look any further than our own phones to get another example of completely changing an already great phone.
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Are you guys crazy? They took a truly amazing phone design (one x) and butchered it to all hell. Now it looks just like the other evo phones (i. E. Dated). Yes the guts are awesome but half of what made the phone so nice was the physical design. So sad. Why can't sprint leave things alone when it comes to these matters. We don't have to look any further than our own phones to get another example of completely changing an already great phone.
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I don't care, the One X looks bland to me. At this point in the game specs are more important for me, bigger battery, SD slot? Yeah. I like this phone.
Htc garbage nuff said. ONLY SAMMICHIES FOR ME
Dropped it coming out of the car, the bottom chipped and its bothering me now. I do plan to get a case and it would probably cover up the damage.
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IT is wrth it m8, note 2 screen Cost arround 200
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If it were me and the choice was $130 or living with it, I would live with it.
I've been there and done that and have lived with it.
Having said that, I'm treating my Note II like a newborn baby until my screen protector and case get here tomorrow.
Dude just live with it for now. Get a case and forget it. That isn't a $130 nick.
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That might be covered up well with something like the sgp glas screen protector (once it's finally released)
Personally I wouldn't pay so much to repair such little damage.
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If you plan to resell the phone later then it may be worth the 130 to have it exchanged.
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If you plan to resell the phone later then it may be worth the 130 to have it exchanged.
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Or, why not put on a reasonable case and knock off a quarter or half of $130 to make it seem like a bargain if and when you are selling?
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Samsung offers Samsung Galaxy S II, S III, Note, Note 2 or Note 10.1 display exhange for only around 70 US on 1 year with Samsung Mobile Premium Service. Depends on country, price might be different and just give Samsung Quick Support Center a call. They will exhange will u waiting, or give new same phone or newer if it takes longer to repair/change.
Go to Samsung website, look up Samsung service places in LA and give them a call.
Dont know if Samsung have it in US yet, but in Europe they have this service and no more worries having the screen cracked on 1 year.
Get a case for it and forget about it. Save your cash for your Note 3.
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People will buy it for 470 shipped and buy self a new one.
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I have t-mobile insurance. They will send me a new one for $130. I think I'll just get a case and forget about the damage.
As for me, this phablet is worth for every single penny..i would do anything to make sure its in perfect condition..i even buy new one if i need to..the pleasure when u spend time with this beast is matter most to me than my money..no meaning to have a lot of money if u cant enjoy it..no happiness..live feel boring n empty..i started to think this gadjet is actually my only hobby, as i spend most of my time more than others..even my family..lol..
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As for me, this phablet is worth for every single penny..i would do anything to make sure its in perfect condition..i even buy new one if i need to..the pleasure when u spend time with this beast is matter most to me than my money..no meaning to have a lot of money if u cant enjoy it..no happiness..live feel boring n empty..i started to think this gadjet is actually my only hobby, as i spend most of my time more than others..even my family..lol..
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I think you need help
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I have t-mobile insurance. They will send me a new one for $130. I think I'll just get a case and forget about the damage.
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Lol - Insurance, great thing, till you actually needs to use it!
I'd drop a line to samsung and see how much they'd charge - if it was too much, live with it - it'll get more
I know when u get ur hands on the new phone even a tiniest scratch bothers you. Its hard to live with it. But replacing a screen is jot justice with this new device. Sell it to somebody else who wants the device in less than the market price like around 80 $ less and get another one yourself. Win win for all. Even replacement wont give u the genuine fit and its a waste of a working screen.
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Recently, I had cause to replace my 'supplied with phone' stock battery.
The picture below shows the battery in question......
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I'm sure you would agree....a fairly normal looking 1650mAh stock battery.....
Then I peeled the sticker off (don't know why....just did) and revealed some printing underneath....
If you look closely at the printing, you'll see it states 1350mAh......
Somebody is erm 'overstating' the battery's capacity methinks........
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keithross39 said:
Recently, I had cause to replace my 'supplied with phone' stock battery.
The picture below shows the battery in question......
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I'm sure you would agree....a fairly normal looking 1650mAh stock battery.....
Then I peeled the sticker off (don't know why....just did) and revealed some printing underneath....
View attachment 2193993
If you look closely at the printing, you'll see it states 1350mAh......
Somebody is erm 'overstating' the battery's capacity methinks........
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where did you buy it? eBay or..?
The printing looks fairly off. It may not be an original battery. What was your source of purchase?
The battery in the photos is the one that came supplied with the phone.....in a sealed box.....from the phone store.....direct from Samsung
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It doesn't even look close the the official Samsung Galaxy S2 battery. Go and check with them. They may have tampered with your device somehow.
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Seems legit to me
I can't see how it WOULDN'T be legit.....
The (Samsung applied) seal on the box was broken by me in the shop where I brought the phone.......
So I don't see how the contents could have been tampered with.......
All very strange......
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Seems like a cover up to me See what I did there lol. Talk to Sammy and see if they will replace it. Did it always look that poor.? The bubbles in it I mean? Was the first pic taken before you it pulled off?
Lol...No....that picture was post removal too.....just put it back for the sake of the picture....
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Who would undress their battery to check this??
Not me ...
The why's and who's are not important.....what is important is that 'somebody' released a 'substandard' battery for use with a Samsung phone.........
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keithross39 said:
The why's and who's are not important.....what is important is that 'somebody' released a 'substandard' battery for use with a Samsung phone.........
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I have a stock S2 battery that has bloated on me a bit, and I have replaced. So I peeled the label off. The printing on it said:
Code:
ICP 514657 ZS
NI9109 1829 HM
MADE IN JAPAN
K2
I have another battery in my phone right now that I bought from ebay, so I checked it too, but it doesn't say anything on it underneath the sticker.
I'd say your battery is a big-fat-phony.
Astinos said:
I have a stock S2 battery that has bloated on me a bit, and I have replaced. So I peeled the label off. The printing on it said:
Code:
ICP 514657 ZS
NI9109 1829 HM
MADE IN JAPAN
K2
I have another battery in my phone right now that I bought from ebay, so I checked it too, but it doesn't say anything on it underneath the sticker.
I'd say your battery is a big-fat-phony.
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Did you notice any battery life improvement between the stock and the one that you bought from ebay?
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Astinos said:
I have a stock S2 battery that has bloated on me a bit, and I have replaced. So I peeled the label off. The printing on it said:
Code:
ICP 514657 ZS
NI9109 1829 HM
MADE IN JAPAN
K2
I have another battery in my phone right now that I bought from ebay, so I checked it too, but it doesn't say anything on it underneath the sticker.
I'd say your battery is a big-fat-phony.
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That's not in question....what IS in question is how that 'big fat phony' got into a Samsung sealed box.......
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keithross39 said:
That's not in question....what IS in question is how that 'big fat phony' got into a Samsung sealed box.......
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Is it so difficult to carefully remove a seal... Change original wid fake... Restore back the seal...??? There are several ways to do that and google is ur friend (nd enemy )
https://plus.google.com/app/basic/stream/z13ug10h3mneyxweb23dzfkoqqucsxmwr04
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Assuming the seal had been tampered with.....it begs the questions......who? and why?........
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keithross39 said:
Assuming the seal had been tampered with.....it begs the questions......who? and why?........
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Why - originals always costs more than non originals (he can sell original battery to someone later n make more money)
Who - probably shop owner..
OK....so that's a possibility for the why, but the who? I brought the phone from my network supplier's shop (3 mobile)
The only accessories they sell (as far as I can tell) are phone cases. So it's not like I went to a small independent retailer who wants to "maximize" his profits whatever way he can...........
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keithross39 said:
OK....so that's a possibility for the why, but the who? I brought the phone from my network supplier's shop (3 mobile)
The only accessories they sell (as far as I can tell) are phone cases. So it's not like I went to a small independent retailer who wants to "maximize" his profits whatever way he can...........
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As a organisation... One is reliable..
As an individual.. Is one so??
Why and who .... Its not always answered...
My father lost his grand duos 5 months back.. Still not recovered..
Fir registered and every formality done... Still phone is not TRACEABLE .. Would u belive that crap ?? Atleast i dont...
Question here is that why would one stole a phone and wont switch it on for 5months...WHO is lying here and WHY ... No answers...
doctor_droid said:
As a organisation... One is reliable..
As an individual.. Is one so??
Why and who .... Its not always answered...
My father lost his grand duos 5 months back.. Still not recovered..
Fir registered and every formality done... Still phone is not TRACEABLE .. Would u belive that crap ?? Atleast i dont...
Question here is that why would one stole a phone and wont switch it on for 5months...WHO is lying here and WHY ... No answers...
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Or they just factory reset the phone after stealing maybe.
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