Hi I have a faulty Nexus 10 with a cracked screen and battery (randomly failed, not due to same fault as screen), everything else works fine, i was wondering what my best course of action would be? to get it repaired, buy new and keep old as spare, buy new battery (cant get screen for love nor money) or sell the working components and then put the rest towards a new nexus 10. If this is in the wrong section please let me know and i will move it. also if you are interested in buying any components please PM me or reply to this post. It is the 32GB version btw.
Thanks for your advice im really in need of it.
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I'm looking at buying a prophet, and the description says that the " Phone randomly crashes turning the screen either completely light or completely dark and require a reseat of the battery to work again. This phone is considered un-repairable by the manufacture. Phone also has unsupported customized Windows Mobile 6.1 firmware."
could this be a software issue or do you think a hardware. possibly a ribbon cable, are there parts available for these? thanks
Hello Quintman and welcome to the forum.
I have no idea where you got the information in your post but as someone who has used a Prophet for 2 years I can tell you that the phone is perfectly stable, specially if you stick with the original WM 5 ROM.
I still use and love it but I would not recommend buying this phone today unless you are looking for something cheap.
It is fairly outdated compared to most models, and has no GPS, 3G, and a slow processor.
I suggest yo post your needs and budget in the general section so people could advise on a better model.
lol i just didnt want to say where it was so everyone would bid on it. it is from ebay. i just didnt know if maybe the rom someone flashed was causing the screen issue or if a ribbon cable came loose or something worse. i was just thinking of buying it to play with it. I currently have a wizard that im selling (hopefully today) so im looking into something else. i love the different models with gps and that can take sdhc, that way i could sell both my gps unit and my mp3 player, but i think those are out of my price range (unless i somehow score one on ebay.) i cant decide whether to take a chance on the ebay one. check your pm
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So, I'm looking for a Windows Phone 7 device to have a play around with, not looking to spend too much as it's just going to be a toy really, and I came across this Trophy going cheap on ebay.
The phone doesn't boot at the moment, and the seller says "It either will turn on to the white screen with the htc logo on and wont go any further or you can turn it on to the bootloader and connect it to the pc, but thats it".
Does anyone know if it can be resurrected? I'm quite techy but I'm not a dev, as long as I have instructions I'm quite comfortable flashing roms and such, I used to have a HTC Hero that I rooted and flashed custom roms etc to, so I'm used to all that stuff. I've attached some pictures of the screen, if anyone can tell me whether it's bricked or not, and if it can be fixed (and possibly point me toward some instructions on what to do!) I would appreciate it.
I personally wouldn't buy it since you don't know exactly what happened with it. But it looks to me like maybe the GoldCard method would work...
...even though you might not have enough information to retrieve from the phone to create an actual GoldCard, you might be able to flash it with the original ROM using an Y-cable and an external card reader.
What is his asking price?
It's on an auction ending in 2 days, no bids yet so its still on the opening price of £20. I reckon it's worth a go as long as it doesn't go above £30
Of course, as long as it hasn't been opened I could just send it to HTC for a warranty repair, but where's the fun in that?
You could ask ansar on our forums if he helps you
Hello XDA members,
This is my first post here at the forum. I want to purchase the Google Nexus 4. I don't care about lack of LTE, nor does the absence of expandable storage and FM radio bother me.
However, I have one question regarding the Battery of the device, and this is the reason I can't decide whether to go ahead and buy it. I understand that quite a few members here already own the device and have been using it for a while, so I'd like to have your opinion on the following question.
"Is it wise to purchase a device with a non-replaceable battery or not?"
If yes, is it because it'll probably last long enough till I need to get another phone or something like that??
I know that there are other options in the market besides Nexus 4, but this is the only device that gives all the latest and greatest in terms of hardware and software without costing a fortune. I'd like to add here, that my BUDGET is not more than USD 350.
Another reason I'm concerned with this issue is, that even though I'm currently in the US for studies, I'll return to my home country (INDIA) some time in future. And I'm afraid, that if the need to get the battery replaced arises when I'm in India, that won't be easy, as the Nexus 4 has not been launched in India, and probably never will be.
PS: I tried to post in the NEXUS 4 help thread, but for some reason, it doesn't allow me to post there. If this is not the appropriate section to post the question in, my apologies.
Kindly Advise.
Thanks in advance.
silverthe1 said:
Hello XDA members,
This is my first post here at the forum. I want to purchase the Google Nexus 4. I don't care about lack of LTE, nor does the absence of expandable storage and FM radio bother me.
However, I have one question regarding the Battery of the device, and this is the reason I can't decide whether to go ahead and buy it. I understand that quite a few members here already own the device and have been using it for a while, so I'd like to have your opinion on the following question.
"Is it wise to purchase a device with a non-replaceable battery or not?"
If yes, is it because it'll probably last long enough till I need to get another phone or something like that??
I know that there are other options in the market besides Nexus 4, but this is the only device that gives all the latest and greatest in terms of hardware and software without costing a fortune. I'd like to add here, that my BUDGET is not more than USD 350.
Another reason I'm concerned with this issue is, that even though I'm currently in the US for studies, I'll return to my home country (INDIA) some time in future. And I'm afraid, that if the need to get the battery replaced arises when I'm in India, that won't be easy, as the Nexus 4 has not been launched in India, and probably never will be.
PS: I tried to post in the NEXUS 4 help thread, but for some reason, it doesn't allow me to post there. If this is not the appropriate section to post the question in, my apologies.
Kindly Advise.
Thanks in advance.
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The lithium polymer battery should easily last you about two years if you take good care of it. And at that point if you need to, you can probably find a battery on eBay and switch it out yourself as it is fairly easy with the proper tools.
Being both amazed by the sh**load of OSes the HD2 can run and in need of a smartphone, I decided to buy one. Just one thing I am not sure about - new or used? What I am most concerned about is the state of the NAND memory - knowing that it has a limited lifespan or reads and writes, I am somewhat afraid of getting one that is close to it's death. Also, what about TRIM availability? Wouldn't want to run into a unit that's slowed down to a speed of a crippled snail just to find out that there's no remedy.
New if can & price good, used is indeed risky & most have bad repairs & faults.
You can find good used but it hard these days.
good luck finding a new five year old phone now, though. I'd choose something else, from experience I know once you get into the mod scene of this phone you get to know it's not really that great nor alive at this moment.
still new available (can buy in my local phone mall) but would only buy if price cheap.
Would only buy one if really need cross platform support or need run WM6.5.
Other option is buying one with dead or cracked digitizer & fitting new digi as broken but clean HD2 can be had for around 22USD & Digitizers are 12USD.
@Spaqin - what'd be the problem with picking up a new HD2? Some new ones still sold on eBay, so...
@Mister B - I am a bit afraid of digitizer replacements, as the last time I did it (on my previous phone - Samsung Galaxy Ace-i GT-S5830i) the result was... well, functional, but barely - registering touches when not being touched at all, or not responding at all. Also, the reason I'm picking this phone is that I don't have much money to invest, and I like the freedom of OS choice - on any other phone that I know of, I'm pretty much locked to whatever OS it has.. Just the idea of flashing whatever OS I feel like got me excited. If anyone can recommend anything similar at a similar price, I'm open to suggestions.
@Spaqin
Up to really then on what available to you in your region.
eBay new or used is iffy unless incredibly good feedback.
I been lucky with a few used ones picked up from local phone shop that took them as part exchange when doing upgrades.
Certainly odd good ones come on eBay but most are same tat going round so be careful.
I still use HD2 & WM6.5.5 & it perfectly decent device.
To be honest best way of buying a bargain is with broken digitizer, I bought one from ebay with all original accessories & box & very good condition besides dead digi plus it still had void stickers in tact, repair is cheap but certainly need experience at least one before you good at it.
Nothing else has same cross platform support.
Certainly a nice device if price & condition good. happy hunting .
Mister B said:
@Spaqin
Up to really then on what available to you in your region.
eBay new or used is iffy unless incredibly good feedback.
I been lucky with a few used ones picked up from local phone shop that took them as part exchange when doing upgrades.
Certainly odd good ones come on eBay but most are same tat going round so be careful.
I still use HD2 & WM6.5.5 & it perfectly decent device.
To be honest best way of buying a bargain is with broken digitizer, I bought one from ebay with all original accessories & box & very good condition besides dead digi plus it still had void stickers in tact, repair is cheap but certainly need experience at least one before you good at it.
Nothing else has same cross platform support.
Certainly a nice device if price & condition good. happy hunting .
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No hope of buying one locally, new ones ain't available in stores anymore, and even used ones don't seem to pop up over here - the closest thing I've ever seen is a HD Mini.
I think I'll eventually buy a new one on eBay, as both sellers that have nice offers have 98,8% positive rep, but just in case - what about the NAND? Is the stuff I listed in the first post a real issue or just my imaginary concerns?
Also, bit offtopic: what could have been my mistake when changing the digitizer on the Ace?
Atoss said:
No hope of buying one locally, new ones ain't available in stores anymore, and even used ones don't seem to pop up over here - the closest thing I've ever seen is a HD Mini.
I think I'll eventually buy a new one on eBay, as both sellers that have nice offers have 98,8% positive rep, but just in case - what about the NAND? Is the stuff I listed in the first post a real issue or just my imaginary concerns?
Also, bit offtopic: what could have been my mistake when changing the digitizer on the Ace?
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I certainly don't like buying them when think well used on Android, a lot of flashing can indeed bring up nand issues. Other issue with HD2s pushed hard on android is BGA issues with cpu due to higher running temps.
Expect your digitizer was due to flex connection or rough handling, to do hd2 digitizer really well does require experience, the first one will never be best & without precise strip down & handling many things can be damaged ...
Any advices for replacement HD2?
Thanks.
You can use swappa.com to try to find one (please do not use this site for buying/selling as it is against our rules). They should go pretty cheap as how old they are.
The HD2 was my all time favorite device and I spent a lot of time on these forums in the HD2 section, flashing different builds of WM, WP, and Android daily. But the hardware is so old that it really makes no sense except for nostalgia.
orangekid said:
You can use swappa.com to try to find one (please do not use this site for buying/selling as it is against our rules). They should go pretty cheap as how old they are.
The HD2 was my all time favorite device and I spent a lot of time on these forums in the HD2 section, flashing different builds of WM, WP, and Android daily. But the hardware is so old that it really makes no sense except for nostalgia.
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There is still android development occurring, we already have good kitkat builds, a new 3.0 kernel and people are working on lollipop ATM. I suppose it depends on the price really.
Tempted to dust off your old HD2 orangekid?
Robbie P said:
There is still android development occurring, we already have good kitkat builds, a new 3.0 kernel and people are working on lollipop ATM. I suppose it depends on the price really.
Tempted to dust off your old HD2 orangekid?
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I am actually. Hands down best device ever.
I haven't done anything with it in a few years actually, but maybe I'll see how recent dev stuff is on it.
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Atoss said:
Being both amazed by the sh**load of OSes the HD2 can run and in need of a smartphone, I decided to buy one. Just one thing I am not sure about - new or used? What I am most concerned about is the state of the NAND memory - knowing that it has a limited lifespan or reads and writes, I am somewhat afraid of getting one that is close to it's death. Also, what about TRIM availability? Wouldn't want to run into a unit that's slowed down to a speed of a crippled snail just to find out that there's no remedy.
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if you can find new that is beyond belief and really really GOOD! If refurbished, be aware of those... Good mint condition used unit may be the best bet... good luck.
Of course a new one. If it used, who knows what the previous owner did to it.
A little background:
I have a 2012 Nexus 7 that I gave to my 6 yr old after I got the Nexus 10 - he's taken pretty good care of it, but recently the screen came up cracked. I went ahead and ordered a replacement screen in addition to a new battery and USB/audio port. (Since I was going to have it apart, might as well replace all the stuff in one go, right?)
Fast forward.
Device back together and boots fine, however the screen will not respond to touch input. I didn't think he needed a rooted device and it was interfering with getting OS upgrades, so I went ahead and restored it to stock a while back, however this has caused me to be unable to access his data which I plan on moving over to my Nexus 10 after I get my new Nexus 9. (he'll get the 10)
To the point:
Does anyone know of any particular reason why the screen won't respond? I read something about a driver incompatibility with Lollipop, but really unsure how to proceed without losing everything. Any assistance would be appreciated. I'd also like to sell or re-purpose the 7, but right now it's essentially a brick.
mdwbeex said:
A little background:
I have a 2012 Nexus 7 that I gave to my 6 yr old after I got the Nexus 10 - he's taken pretty good care of it, but recently the screen came up cracked. I went ahead and ordered a replacement screen in addition to a new battery and USB/audio port. (Since I was going to have it apart, might as well replace all the stuff in one go, right?)
Fast forward.
Device back together and boots fine, however the screen will not respond to touch input. I didn't think he needed a rooted device and it was interfering with getting OS upgrades, so I went ahead and restored it to stock a while back, however this has caused me to be unable to access his data which I plan on moving over to my Nexus 10 after I get my new Nexus 9. (he'll get the 10)
To the point:
Does anyone know of any particular reason why the screen won't respond? I read something about a driver incompatibility with Lollipop, but really unsure how to proceed without losing everything. Any assistance would be appreciated. I'd also like to sell or re-purpose the 7, but right now it's essentially a brick.
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Was the screen touching at all after being replaced? You may have purchased a defective replacement. It does happen, I know, as this is my line of work. Make sure all of the cables are properly seated as well. Did you purchase this from a reputable seller? Perhaps they will work with you on an exchange.
Got it from Amazon. May look into a replacement, but I'd like to know if anyone has any experience with the Lollipop software issue before taking it all apart again....