I should be getting a new 32gb shipped out this week. How soon do you think they get the update applied to the new phones? Does the outside of the box state which software is on the device?
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I should be getting a new 32gb shipped out this week. How soon do you think they get the update applied to the new phones? Does the outside of the box state which software is on the device?
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Nobody knows.
If you get a phone with AMDL, and you don't want it to update, you need to get it rooted and block the updater apps as soon as you can. There is information in the new OTA thread(s) in the General section on how to stop or block the OTA (if you don't already know about it). Hopefully, whoever shipped your phone didn't apply the update already because if you get a phone with the new firmware you will have to wait until the next root method is found. Good luck.
I'm hoping to get new old stock. It's been a while since I ordered a new phone direct from AT&T(Samsung Captivate) so I'm hoping I can. Otherwise I will send it back and try Walmart.
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I'm hoping to get new old stock. It's been a while since I ordered a new phone direct from AT&T(Samsung Captivate) so I'm hoping I can. Otherwise I will send it back and try Walmart.
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I just bought my phone from att corp store, it is the s4 w/32g and it was loaded with the mdb firmware, They never looked to see if the phone was on the new firmware. so i quickly rooted the phone and blocked all apps that i think are associated with the update.
So hopefully you get one with the older firmware.. Good luck.
I ended up ordering from Walmart because they wouldn't price match down to the $209. Just waiting for it to ship now.
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Anything is possible and yes it actually does state on the box what Firmware it is shipped with. A week is quite a bit of time for them to send you an updated shipment but my guess is there's still some left over to be sent out so you might get lucky and get a stock batch
Yep. Here's hoping they have a warehouse full of them and not the just in time inventory model. If it comes with the new firmware I'll send it back and try my luck for $40 more at the AT&T store.
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I gave up on Walmart shipping one and went to the att store instead. I picked up my 32gb still loaded with amdl. I pulled the sim and put it back into my S2 to prevent the update until I can get home and root it.
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I'd say this is a hot deal. Somehow though I am still not ready to buy a tablet...
Factory recertified
http://www.dailysteals.com/
The only downside is its the Verizon branded version so you have to wait for Verizon to approve the update before you get it OTA. But its basically a Nexus device so it still gets updates faster than most, it will get JB soon as the wifi version already got it.
Check the forums man I already posted it request to get it clossed since it's over you can ask them to close mine too if you want.
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It's up again on their eBay!
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=310422851975
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So its getting close to the UK release date, I put this thread together for those of us who pre ordered the device from clove.co.uk (clove technologies) so we can share news on anything from arrivals to delays
Please post any news you have here fellow clovers
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So its getting close to the UK release date, I put this thread together for those of us who pre ordered the device from clove.co.uk (clove technologies) so we can share news on anything from arrivals to delays
Please post any news you have here fellow clovers
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I did and there shipping it to western Canada too. Surprisingly cheap for the price of the phone I'm almost wanting to resell it locally for the extra money.
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I have order from clove too, i'm from brazil, today i sent a email asking a date of launch.
I ordered from clove
launch date seems to be the 15th I dunno if it is 3 business days or 3 days til it comes to chicago by dhl
a respost from clove
Thanks for the email. The HTC One is still due around the 15th March, but we await an update from HTC this week. As soon as we hear we will update you.
Clove Sales Team
Clove Technology
www.clove.co.uk
Tel : +44(0)1202 552936
lets see 15 th march
Yes I just received a similar email. So it looks like they're hoping to get the devices to them on the 15th, hopefully they get them out quickly, want this phone so bad
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Im still hoping that the orders are dispatched 2 days before and they arrive on the 15th...a guy can dream
So Amazon, expansys, 3 and various other retailers have officially delayed stock.
Clove is still showing the 15th, here's to hoping they don't get effected by this delay
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So this version will be factory unlocked right? And will it have 4G capabilities for US?
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So this version will be factory unlocked right? And will it have 4G capabilities for US?
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The international htc one is not compatible with usa 4g networks afaik and any sim free phone is unlocked from the uk.
You have placed an order with us for the HTC ONE, we appreciate the order.
The original launch date was due to be the 15th March. We have today been advised officially by HTC that the UK launch date has been put back to the 29th March.
We apologise for this delay, but you will appreciate that this is out of our control.
We hope to ship all back orders as soon as the stock arrives and will update you as soon as we can with further information.
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So delayed. Bravo. I think I will go for sgs4)))
Just got it too.
Well, if it means that the devices are more thoroughly checked, so be it.
I'd rather wait the extra time for a solid device.
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You have placed an order with us for the HTC ONE, we appreciate the order.
The original launch date was due to be the 15th March. We have today been advised officially by HTC that the UK launch date has been put back to the 29th March.
We apologise for this delay, but you will appreciate that this is out of our control.
We hope to ship all back orders as soon as the stock arrives and will update you as soon as we can with further information.
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So delayed. Bravo. I think I will go for sgs4)))
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Go for it if you want plastic.
Heart just broke, cancelled the order and ordered silver one from phones4u it's still saying you can get it by Friday
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Heart just broke, cancelled the order and ordered silver one from phones4u it's still saying you can get it by Friday
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You wont I did the same and they told me by the 2nd of April so I cancel straight away.
Did you go for the black one? I spoke to them they said silver one they still believe will get for Friday but black one is 2nd of April
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Did you go for the black one? I spoke to them they said silver one they still believe will get for Friday but black one is 2nd of April
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White one, told me over the phone anyone ordering today won't get one. Telling us all different things. I'm waiting for the S4 now as HTC have handled this badly.
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I receive a email too. Very sad.
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White one, told me over the phone anyone ordering today won't get one. Telling us all different things. I'm waiting for the S4 now as HTC have handled this badly.
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I'd cut them a bit of slack TBH. Samsung did the same last year with the SGS3. Anyone remember the "hyperglaze" thing didn't go to plan. I think the white was delayed? Speaking of white... iPhone 4 in white... how delayed was that?!
So HTC have caught something in their QC. Cool.. just means we're going to have less chance to come on here complaining about poor hardware as they are working on it. I'd rather have a working device than something buggy that needs to be replaced.
Its a bummer but its only 2 weeks... don't wish your life away though!
I don't get this whole because the one is delayed I am going to get the S4, is the S4 likely to come out before the HTC One if so then I can understand but if it isn't then I don't get it! Also tbh I think those that are easily ready to jump ship because of a launch date rather than the phone being poor, were not really that interested in the phone in the first place imo.
Checked my email before work this morning and got the notice from Google that the GE phones have shipped!
To note I chose the 3-5 day free shipping and it's still getting here tomorrow, SWEET!
I ordered my phone on June 26th, 2013 around 1:24 PM EST, with no issues on ordering like the N4 fiasco. Probably due to the price tag.
Attached some pics.. getting excited
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Aerys said:
Be sure to make a full dump with bootloader etc
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This better be the first thing you do with the device, or else..
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Aerys said:
Be sure to make a full dump with bootloader etc
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Yep, remember unlocking it is as simple as 'fastboot oem unlock' - none of this HTC Dev crap! Then rip everything you can from the phone (boot.img, system, recovery, radio, etc.)
I'll see what I can do. Earliest UPS guy comes is around 12:30 and I'm usually home for lunch, however won't be back from work till around 5.
I'm sure someone will have a dump by then, haha, but if not I should be able to pull the files.
in case you need them, here are the instructions for a FULL dump
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2356918
I got my shipping notification as well, but it's not scheduled to get to my drop box till Friday...
I got my email ....but ups has not updated the tracking yet .....
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Got mine, too. Arrives in Cali on Friday.
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Got my email that my One GPE shipped yesterday as well. Tracking says it will be delivered to me in NYC on Thursday.
Guys who are getting it. Please go to my thread and follow the instructions to dump all the partitions http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2356918
If any of you are in NYC and are a bit confused on how to dump it all after reading the thread and if you're willing to meet up let me know. We can meet up and I can pull all the partitions
Ok just checked tracking # should have it tomorrow by the end of the day .....good job by Google by updating shipping to overnight
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martyotaku said:
Ok just checked tracking # should have it tomorrow by the end of the day .....good job by Google by updating shipping to overnight
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Most likely you are receiving it tomorrow because of your proximity to a shipping location. I doubt that they are doing overnight shipping for free.
Reminds me of the nexus 4 launch
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Reminds me of the nexus 4 launch
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yeah uhhh lets not..
For sure take a nandroid. For all of us baby!
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The current GE Dumps work fine why the need of another one?
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The current GE Dumps work fine why the need of another one?
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Quote from graffixnyc in this thread... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2356918
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Yeah here is to wishing they ship with 4.3 lol
The idea here is not for us to be able to run the rom but to fully do a conversion. As of now we have the 4.2.2 rom and boot image. I have two ones and I want to fully convert one to a GE. I know others are interested in performing a full conversion as well. And if we do the full conversion when the 4.3 OTA drops we would get it as an OTA and not have to wait for other devs to package it all up for everyone
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The current GE Dumps work fine why the need of another one?
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they will ship with 4.3
As the title suggests, I plan on buying a S4 today. If I do, will it have the latest software that I can't root? How recent was the update the isn't rootable?
Thanks!
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Just make sure when you get it doesn't have the mf3 firmware and don't let the sales person update it for you. If they do don't accept it. When you get it, take the SIM out and root and disable the auto update apps, see other threads for those, or flash a custom Rom
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jd1639 said:
Just make sure when you get it doesn't have the mf3 firmware and don't let the sales person update it for you. If they do don't accept it. When you get it, take the SIM out and root and disable the auto update apps, see other threads for those, or flash a custom Rom
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But once they bring the phone out to you and break the seal, isn't it yours no matter what? What can I say to decline the phone if it has the update on it without acting fishy?
What are the odds the update will already be on it? How long ago did it come out?
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WizeGuyDezignz said:
But once they bring the phone out to you and break the seal, isn't it yours no matter what? What can I say to decline the phone if it has the update on it without acting fishy?
What are the odds the update will already be on it? How long ago did it come out?
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There's a 30 day remorse period to return a phone with AT&T for any reason. So I wouldn't worry about that.
I'm in the same position. My plan is to ask them to just give me one in the box and not let them touch it til I get home.
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There's a 30 day remorse period to return a phone with AT&T for any reason. So I wouldn't worry about that.
I'm in the same position. My plan is to ask them to just give me one in the box and not let them touch it til I get home.
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Well here's the thing... I actually signed up with AT&T yesterday. My gf got the S4 and I got the One. I kinda like the S4 better.
So I'm already gonna have to pay a restocking fee. If the S4 has the update, can I even go back to the One? Is it unlimited exchanges as long as you pay the restocking fee?
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WizeGuyDezignz said:
Well here's the thing... I actually signed up with AT&T yesterday. My gf got the S4 and I got the One. I kinda like the S4 better.
So I'm already gonna have to pay a restocking fee. If the S4 has the update, can I even go back to the One? Is it unlimited exchanges as long as you pay the restocking fee?
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On the box of the phone it will have the software version printed near the serial number and IMEI on a sticker. Ask the salesperson if you can just check the software version first. Won't even have to open the box, and if you get a cool salesperson you can ask them to specifically look for a phone with the exploitable firmware version.
WizeGuyDezignz said:
Well here's the thing... I actually signed up with AT&T yesterday. My gf got the S4 and I got the One. I kinda like the S4 better.
So I'm already gonna have to pay a restocking fee. If the S4 has the update, can I even go back to the One? Is it unlimited exchanges as long as you pay the restocking fee?
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I'm pretty sure you can exchange all you want.
Also, there's no "acting fishy." You're allowed to root and mod your phone. It voids your warranty, but the sales reps in the store are not going to narc you out on your warranty anyway. I've had discussions with the reps in the store about mods, and modding concerns and it's fine to just tell them that's what you're looking for.
Also, in my experience, AT&T has had no problem servicing and replacing modded phones. They don't seem to care in practice.
Thanks a ton guys! I wasn't thinking, so I just checked the box of my gf's S4 and it's the MDL firmware! She got the red one though, so maybe that stock isn't turning over as fast.
I might get the red one just to be safe haha! I will put a case over it anyway. If she just got hers yesterday and it had MDL, I'm guessing mine would too. I'm going to the same store.
Thanks a ton guys for the fast responses! :thumbup:
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I got mine last week it was NOT updated, unfortunately i updated it before I knew what the deal was. So you should be ok seeing how you know whats going on =]
You should be good just make sure the baseband ends in MDL and not md3. The sales person shouldn't have an issue with it. Let us know how it goes
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txtech89 said:
You should be good just make sure the baseband ends in MDL and not md3. The sales person shouldn't have an issue with it. Let us know how it goes
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I agree with this if you are buying it from a brick and mortar store the sales people wont have a problem with you checking out the phones before purchasing
i too was concerned about the update so i got one (for my daughter) from BestBuy. i asked them to fire it up to make sure it was working and confirm it was MDL before i left the store. first thing i did was remove the sim card, turn off wifi, root it, install TWRP and flashed a rooted MF3 version.
I was only able to return a phone for a different phone once. Maybe other stores allow it but I was only able to once.
Hey guys, here is the update....it worked out great!! When I went into the store, I told the guy that I was torn between the red and white one since my girlfriend got the red one. Even though I knew that I wanted the white. So he said he wasn't even sure they had the red in stock since it's not as popular as the other colors. He went into the back to check.
He came out with a red and white one and put them on the counter and started opening them up to show them to me. I casually looked at each box and they were both MDL! So I told him that I was in a rush and would put the sim in and do all the setup myself. He was cool with it and I left.
As I type this, I already rooted it and am about to flash a ROM. I'm in good shape and on my way! Thanks guys! :good:
Lol I got a black mist one last week on thursday that was still fine.. I am guessing. For at least the next few weeks you have a decent chance
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Lol I got a black mist one last week on thursday that was still fine.
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I picked up a red one two days ago.
The sales rep told may that all the reds they had in stock were from an older shipment, so they haven't been updated.
Color was not an issue for me since I'm going to wrap the thing in a case anyway.
Sure enough... I now have an MDL GS4 already rooted, TWRP and unlocked.
Now to decide what rom to flash first.
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Well here's the thing... I actually signed up with AT&T yesterday. My gf got the S4 and I got the One. I kinda like the S4 better.
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If you don't mind, and without going too OT, what brought you to the S4 over the One? I'm a current S4 owner considering going to the One.
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buying my new phone, 7-25, updted it, and exchanged it 7-28. got to love costco. i disable data, and turned off wifi, until i was able to root it. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2297900
and disable to OTA altogether
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2270759&highlight=disable+ota+update
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2268946
received a warranty exchange today from customer service and it was shipped with MF3 ,,, bummer
I have an upgrade available and am considering moving from the One to the SGS 4.
I'm on AT&T. From what I've been reading,and I've been reading for a while now, if my SGS 4 comes with the latest firmware out of the box, I can root it, but Loki, therefore custom ROMS and recovery are out. Is this correct?
I was hoping to be able to put the Google edition ROM on the SGS 4.
Someone please set me straight.
Please and thanks
Correct, if it has the latest firmware than no flashing roms
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Correct, if it has the latest firmware than no flashing roms
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Thanks. I'm going to look awful funny making the guy open the box and check the firmware version before I buy, but I guess I'll have to.
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Thanks. I'm going to look awful funny making the guy open the box and check the firmware version before I buy, but I guess I'll have to.
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The firmware version is on the side of the box, if I am not mistaken. I just got my S4 shipped directly from AT&T. It came with MDL.
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And mdl is what I want right?
If you want to install custom ROMs, yes.
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Typically, at least from what ive seen, the ATT box will have an "Updated" sticker on it if the firmware has been updated. My GS3 had that.
I have both the One and the S4. I don't think I'd give up the one for the s4.
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Eallan I'm just bored. Probably keep both phones and switch around
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Eallan I'm just bored. Probably keep both phones and switch around
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That's what I've been doing haha.
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Just go to the store and ask the sales tech to find one that ends in MDL and NOT one that ends in MF3.
It sounds crazy or embarrassing, but it is not! Certainly it is not illegal or wrong to do this.
Others have done that and the AT&T folks really don't care, or if they do select another sales person or even another store (like Best Buy or even Costco and Radio Shack! Those other stores may even have better insurance plans than AT&Ts!)
(As to which phone. ...the HTC One is prettier, and it is unique in design, but would you be happy with less/slower ram, no changeable battery, no SD card, and a smaller screen? The S4 also has some very nice camera options that seem (to me at least) a bit better than the HTC One. Of course, it is all personal preference . . )
Good Luck!