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What are the 3 gold tabs on inside of HD2? when you take battery cover off? its top of microSD card and left of SIM card?
Does anyone know?
I would guess thouse are the tabs
that tell if the phone has got wet
hd2shadow said:
What are the 3 gold tabs on inside of HD2? when you take battery cover off? its top of microSD card and left of SIM card?
Does anyone know?
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hd2shadow said:
What are the 3 gold tabs on inside of HD2? when you take battery cover off? its top of microSD card and left of SIM card?
Does anyone know?
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First, there are only two tabs.
Second, they are brass, not gold.
Third, I believe they are springs designed to keep the door under tension and facilitate its removal.
Snarksneeze said:
First, there are only two tabs.
Second, they are brass, not gold.
Third, I believe they are springs designed to keep the door under tension and facilitate its removal.
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The ones you are talking about are on either side of the phone when you take the cover off. There are corresponding spots on the cover. Mine are a silver color. The ones the original poster asked about are indeed gold in color and number in three. I say they are there for testing purposes. A faster way to connect to the phone maybe.
The HTC carkit mount comes with a special battery door cover, that the mount snaps into, and also connects through...so it's just a guess (I don't have the carkit myself), but I'd think those are the pins that the car mount uses to pass data, or current for charging
sirphunkee said:
The HTC carkit mount comes with a special battery door cover, that the mount snaps into, and also connects through...so it's just a guess (I don't have the carkit myself), but I'd think those are the pins that the car mount uses to pass data, or current for charging
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Yes, i would say the same thing. I would guess they are for the car kit because the base of the car kit has power running through it
I would have to jump on the bandwagon on this one and say yes to the carkit feature, due to the pictures found here:
http://www.slashgear.com/htc-hd2-cu-s400-car-kit-gets-priced-detailed-coming-december-1360143/
Snarksneeze
Snarksneeze
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First, there are only two tabs.
Second, they are brass, not gold.
Third, I believe they are springs designed to keep the door under tension and facilitate its removal.
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Wrong Wrong Wrong
clubturbo
clubturbo
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I would guess thouse are the tabs
that tell if the phone has got wet
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Wrong Wrong Wrong
it's a connector of some sort hahaha i dunno
hd2shadow said:
Wrong Wrong Wrong
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hd2shadow said:
Wrong Wrong Wrong
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You ask for help and then act like a jerk when people give you answers. Sounds like you're an expert now so I guess you don't need our help anymore.
I am not Mad its an emoicon!
hd2shadow
Junior MemberWhat are the 3 gold tabs on inside of HD2? when you take battery cover off? its top of microSD card and left of SIM card?
Does anyone know?
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This is what I wrote? hard to misunderstand? you would think? but I have people for whatever reason they might give you? Tell me that I am wrong in what I am asking? (Only I could know that?)
Snarksneeze
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First, there are only two tabs.
Second, they are brass, not gold.
Third, I believe they are springs designed to keep the door under tension and facilitate its removal.
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I was clear on the location > its top of microSD card< >left of SIM card<
Here is one Who actualy READ what I wrote?
SnakePool
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The ones you are talking about are on either side of the phone when you take the cover off. There are corresponding spots on the cover. Mine are a silver color. The ones the original poster asked about are indeed gold in color and number in three. I say they are there for testing purposes. A faster way to connect to the phone maybe.
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speoples20
Senior MemberYou ask for help and then act like a jerk when people give you answers. Sounds like you're an expert now so I guess you don't need our help anymore
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I tell this to my own children, don't take anything personal on the InterNet?,
Get what you can out of it? and filter the Trash?, and yes I am really human so on occasion I will have trash too?
If you look at the very simple "Question" I was asking? "Do You Know?" what this is? and if you do? "Please" let me and everyone who is Interested "KNOW"
If you are one of the low percentage of people who are self-aware, then you will understand this?
I spend time on the InterNet and most of that time is spent Filtering the Trash?
70% of what is written here serves no purpose? and of course there will be those who will debate? and I don't care? because it's the InterNet! need I explain that?
To all the "Sensitive People" out there? Have a Happy Great Day!
I don't know what you all are talking about. Maybe a picture would help?
You have it! That is what I am Talking About!
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I don't know what you all are talking about. Maybe a picture would help?
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That's it!! That's What I am Talking about! But I still don't really know "Exactly" what its for?
Some people have speculated that it is for Kar Kit?
I have been researching for the past few days and have come up with very little?, I have found an HTC site that has some info on it but I have to translate when I have time?
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If you look at the very simple "Question" I was asking? "Do You Know?" what this is? and if you do? "Please" let me and everyone who is Interested "KNOW"
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If we removed all the responses that weren't certain, you'd be sitting here talking to yourself right now.
Most everyone who tried to point you in the right direction did indeed mention that their answers (mine included) were speculation and not first-hand knowledge. If that isn't useful to you, we've granted all forum members the right to ignore any post they want. Yes, any. And we set it up such that you can (and should!) do so without flaming anybody
Someone truly self-aware would recognize that even if help doesn't come in the exact form requested, it's not worthy of disdain.
Absolutes What?
sirphunkee
If we removed all the responses that weren't certain, you'd be sitting here talking to yourself right now.
Most everyone who tried to point you in the right direction did indeed mention that their answers (mine included) were speculation and not first-hand knowledge. If that isn't useful to you, we've granted all forum members the right to ignore any post they want. Yes, any. And we set it up such that you can (and should!) do so without flaming anybody
Someone truly self-aware would recognize that even if help doesn't come in the exact form requested, it's not worthy of disdain
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You are right on many things, but I was not looking for "Absolutes", I was just looking for some "Idea" for it what it might be?
and I regress in my reasoning in putting "Wrong" x3, once should have been enough, my skin became thin from just leaving a controversial site so my frustration level was all wound up?, That I apologies for.
On the matter that I would be "Sitting by Myself?" (Billy Idol,"Dancing with Myself" come to mind) , you are right!, I forgot to turn "Filter" on, so I committed same "Sin", like I said please forgive that one?, I could talk all day about how "If" people would act? but we don't live in a perfect world? actually the opposite.
and for all, as I said before, Have a Happy Great Day!
Lets now leave the Emotional part and get to the Fun Tech Part.
I did find out by talking to T-Mobile Rep Tier 2, it "Is" a Test port, has communication I/O, and can be used for Kar Kit with BlueTooth/bottom micro USB port.
The "Test port" is what I am interested because if you can talk using USB architecture then you can do other things with it? example; Robotics, card readers, Web Cams and many more?, I have been reading the Registry for any clues, or Info on this? That is why I brought up this topic?
The "Test port" is used at factory for reliability testing in a burn-in chamber that they use for getting faulty units out of the mix?
This is what I have so far? if anyone else can add pertinent info it will be greatly appreciated.
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and I regress in my reasoning in putting "Wrong" x3, once should have been enough, my skin became thin from just leaving a controversial site so my frustration level was all wound up?, That I apologies for.
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That is not an apology, it's an excuse.
You did manage to make my ignore list though. Congratulations!
Yeah, those spots are where the back cover used with the car kit connect to the car kit. I never heard of them being used for anything else, but it might be possible. I think power and audio can be sent through those. It also tells the HD2 to go into the navipanel when carkit is connected to it. When looking through the registry, look around the navipanel stuff. It would be cool if we could find some more uses for that port.
More info
I was told that the center tab is data negative and the left tab is data positive and they use case for ground, now I need to figure out how the USB interface works with this? I have been searching the T-Mobile USA HTC HD2 threads for info, but have not found anything? will try the other HD2 original thread to see if anything there can help?
Maybe there is a ROM list of commands supported somewhere to help in the communication interface,
I rigged a 3 wire interface for monitoring only I don't want to put any signals in yet until I understand how it is working?and I am using a program called Boxcar to send signals out of which I can see changes but have yet to determine exact output? This is going to take some time?
Boxcar is a WM2003 program but seems to work with WM 6.5 and is good to use because of the wide variety of interfaces it can use withe the USB transceiver module, Temperature probes, pressure transducers and DAC's Digital to Analog Converters, I also have a serial module but I don't want to go that way? USB is the preferred faster interface.
But ultimately my goal is to make my own Kar Kit interface with a greater amount of control of what it does?
I had already built an Interface that works well with the Ford Sync interface on my car (I use to work for a company that built TED Air condition seats for Ford so I am familiar with the system), but that is using my Laptop and I would like to do the same using only the HD2? Baby steps.
I don't know if anyone here has the knowledge about the HD2 to help me? as it's a new device and info is minimal? I may have to wait until that info level is reached?
hd2shadow said:
I was told that the center tab is data negative and the left tab is data positive and they use case for ground, now I need to figure out how the USB interface works with this? I have been searching the T-Mobile USA HTC HD2 threads for info, but have not found anything? will try the other HD2 original thread to see if anything there can help?
Maybe there is a ROM list of commands supported somewhere to help in the communication interface,
I rigged a 3 wire interface for monitoring only I don't want to put any signals in yet until I understand how it is working?and I am using a program called Boxcar to send signals out of which I can see changes but have yet to determine exact output? This is going to take some time?
Boxcar is a WM2003 program but seems to work with WM 6.5 and is good to use because of the wide variety of interfaces it can use withe the USB transceiver module, Temperature probes, pressure transducers and DAC's Digital to Analog Converters, I also have a serial module but I don't want to go that way? USB is the preferred faster interface.
But ultimately my goal is to make my own Kar Kit interface with a greater amount of control of what it does?
I had already built an Interface that works well with the Ford Sync interface on my car (I use to work for a company that built TED Air condition seats for Ford so I am familiar with the system), but that is using my Laptop and I would like to do the same using only the HD2? Baby steps.
I don't know if anyone here has the knowledge about the HD2 to help me? as it's a new device and info is minimal? I may have to wait until that info level is reached?
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Good Grief,
You need one of those things in your post saying "Do not try this at home" I can see it now all these folks sautering wires to the backside of their phones.... And then saying "my phone just smoke checked, what do I do"
Hi all... apologies if this has been discussed... I did a search but couldn't find anything.
Is there a way to add a 1700MHz antenna to the streak hardware?
I figure since they made a few of the streaks with the 1700MHz antenna, there might be a way?
I also thought I would email the guys who did the tear down of the streak to get their opinion.
Thanks for any help.
+1
I would like to know as well if there is such possibilities.
I am looking into buying a 2100/1700/900 antenna and seeing if someone in phone repair knows how to solder it in place... will let you know if I have any success!
thx
xexes said:
I am looking into buying a 2100/1700/900 antenna and seeing if someone in phone repair knows how to solder it in place... will let you know if I have any success!
thx
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+1 on the need to know. Thanks in advance
xexes said:
I am looking into buying a 2100/1700/900 antenna and seeing if someone in phone repair knows how to solder it in place... will let you know if I have any success!
thx
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I sure would like to know xexes!
Thank you!
There's been a lot of buzz about a T-Mo version over the last week and alot more just since yesterday. It looks like it might be released soon.
Streakr said:
There's been a lot of buzz about a T-Mo version over the last week and alot more just since yesterday. It looks like it might be released soon.
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Streakr, you mean the 7" Streak or the 5 inch one?
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Streakr, you mean the 7" Streak or the 5 inch one?
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Jenn on streak smart made a similar comment... "1) there's a string of evidence that a T-Mobile version of the existing Streak will eventually be released," in the 12-26 post at www.streaksmart.com
She doesn't give any details about what the "string of evidence" is... so I'm not sure what she's talking about... have you guys heard anything?
Maybe they will announce something at CES... I have so far not been able to make contact with anyone about soldering in a new AWS antenna... and may wait to see what happens next week.
If they are going to release a 5" Streak with Tmo I will wait... not sure about the 7" which apparently will be available thru Tmo from the get go... I had a Galaxy Tab for a while and altho I loved it... it was kind of big to carry around all the time... maybe the Dell will be lighter or thinner, who knows.
xexes said:
Jenn on streak smart made a similar comment... "1) there's a string of evidence that a T-Mobile version of the existing Streak will eventually be released," in the 12-26 post at www.streaksmart.com
She doesn't give any details about what the "string of evidence" is... so I'm not sure what she's talking about... have you guys heard anything?
Maybe they will announce something at CES... I have so far not been able to make contact with anyone about soldering in a new AWS antenna... and may wait to see what happens next week.
If they are going to release a 5" Streak with Tmo I will wait... not sure about the 7" which apparently will be available thru Tmo from the get go... I had a Galaxy Tab for a while and altho I loved it... it was kind of big to carry around all the time... maybe the Dell will be lighter or thinner, who knows.
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I sure keep my eye on streaksmart.com. And did read Jenn mentioning about TMo-US version of Streak, but that's about it.
I really want Streak to work with TMo which it does but EDGE is too slow.
Lets see what happens in next few days at CES.
Also, where would to get this "AWS Antenna"?
My thought is to get a broken phone with the right kind of antenna... it's kind of a long shot I know, in terms of it fitting in the Streak case... also, I note by googling that the antennas are attached to a cable, so soldering might not be the way.
I will wait to see what happens at CES and if there is no 5" Streak with Tmo antennas, then I will contact the guys that did the Streak tear down (and lots of other cell phone teardowns) to see if replacing the antenna with one that has 1700/2100 MHz is possible... since Dell made some of the units that way, somehow it must be... but I'm not sure if it would take that exact antenna or if another one could be used somehow... that is the question.
xexes said:
My thought is to get a broken phone with the right kind of antenna... it's kind of a long shot I know, in terms of it fitting in the Streak case... also, I note by googling that the antennas are attached to a cable, so soldering might not be the way.
I will wait to see what happens at CES and if there is no 5" Streak with Tmo antennas, then I will contact the guys that did the Streak tear down (and lots of other cell phone teardowns) to see if replacing the antenna with one that has 1700/2100 MHz is possible... since Dell made some of the units that way, somehow it must be... but I'm not sure if it would take that exact antenna or if another one could be used somehow... that is the question.
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Theoretically you probably could. You'd have to get the hardware, which probably isn't too easy for the average consumer. Then you'd have to swap it out with what's in there already. Even if you get the hardware swapped and manage to not ruin anything else innside the phone, there's one minor hurdle: software. You'd have to have a radio that worked with 1700. If you swap out current hardware with what shipped in the test builds that were handed out as demo units, you could probably find that old radio. If you swap it out with something that's only AWS, you'll have to essentially build your own radio. At least, that's my understanding.
While it all may be theoretically possible, I think it's a gigantic waste of time, effort, and money. Try to pick up a demo unit that supports AWS. They gave those out in Texas, right? If memory serves...
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SoberGuy said:
Try to pick up a demo unit that supports AWS. They gave those out in Texas, right? If memory serves...
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Very few from the beta program in TX are AWS capable. Happy Hunting.
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Streakr, you mean the 7" Streak or the 5 inch one?
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The talk is about the 5" one right now. We should find out more about the 7" later this week. Don't get your hopes up on having 3G voice on that one though.
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The talk is about the 5" one right now. We should find out more about the 7" later this week. Don't get your hopes up on having 3G voice on that one though.
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As long as they have 5" version which will work on TMo-US 3G bands, I am happy!
SoberGuy is right, kinda. You will need a new radio, although not in the software sense - the actual hardware that generates the RF signals, not just the antenna. Think of it as having a CB radio and putting a TV antenna on it - it won't make your CB transmit on TV frequencies.
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SoberGuy is right, kinda. You will need a new radio, although not in the software sense - the actual hardware that generates the RF signals, not just the antenna. Think of it as having a CB radio and putting a TV antenna on it - it won't make your CB transmit on TV frequencies.
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Thx kd5uzz... so I'd need a radio and antenna... of course that makes sense that it would need something for receiving AND sending!
Since I origially posted this thread there have been some (unofficial) rumblings of the Streak 7 being released on Tmobile... so I am considering waiting for it. Also, Jenn on streaksmart has alluded to the "existing" version Streak being released on Tmo in 2011 as well.
And as I mentioned above, I have also heard about a "more than 5 in. " Palm tabphone called the Mansion that is planned for March 11 release (yeah, I know... subject to slippage of course).... that will be on Sprint... which would work fine too.
So I guess I'm not feeling the need to do a teardown/rebuild yet... but thx again for the input... I still think it can be done but I'm also dealing with some other issues at the moment.
You cant just swap antennas, the circuit board and the software must be able to support. If this was possible somebody would have figured it out by now.
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The talk is about the 5" one right now. We should find out more about the 7" later this week. Don't get your hopes up on having 3G voice on that one though.
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I'm having hard time understanding what the heck they can do *after* it's out...
I'm not planning getting any tablet but if I'd do I'd just kill/disable whatever service/app I want - it's mine, period. Then if I want to use Skype or a SIP app, I will, period. Heck, I root it if I want.
For the full explanation with all chat logs with Acer and Revonate included, go to this blog post: The Cluster ****
You can read from the start or scroll down to 'The Conclusion'. The bottom line? Nobody will support this tablet and it technically doesn't exist.
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I have a question for you a500 owners.
Does the SNID inside the microSD card cover [sticker] match the SNID in ABOUT and the SNID on the box sticker for you?
I'm not asking you to post your SNID, I just want to know if they all match for you and if not, which ones are different?
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I have a question for you a500 owners.
Does the SNID inside the microSD card cover [sticker] match the SNID in ABOUT and the SNID on the box sticker for you?
I'm not asking you to post your SNID, I just want to know if they all match for you and if not, which ones are different?
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Mine do
mine does as well and also matches on the box the tablet came in.. Some custom roms mess those numbers up..
confirmed lightspeed rom doesnt even show snid on tablet
My understanding is that ROM's clear out the SN and SNID in ABOUT so if you have a flashed ROM, just check the SNID on the sticker on the microSD cover against the sticker on the box and confirm if it is the same or not. Thanks.
Yes it matches.
Keep em coming.
yep both of them..
Thanks guys, I appreciate you taking the time to check - keep them coming.
Does your shoes match your top.Does your fingernails match your bra and panties.
O0pps wrong forum
You can run the stuff in sc2k thread for its magic and get confirmation if anyone is uncertin of there snid.
Ans you are very welcome.
Giggles
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My understanding is that ROM's clear out the SN and SNID in ABOUT so if you have a flashed ROM, just check the SNID on the sticker on the microSD cover against the sticker on the box and confirm if it is the same or not. Thanks.
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That is confirmed. I remember awhile back there being a thread about some ROMs clearing the SNID and SN, but when you flash back to a Stock based ROM it comes back.
I can also confirm way back when when I still had the fascination with custom ROMs and custom kernels that mine was cleared until I flashed back as well.
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I can also confirm way back when when I still had the fascination with custom ROMs and custom kernels that mine was cleared until I flashed back as well.
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And when you flash back, the SN/SNID was brought back to the stock matching version, correct?
So even if one does flash a ROM, thereby clearing both the SN & SNID, they are tied to the hardware so technically impossible to clear out permanently. That's my understanding, anyways.
Not that that particular point matters but just for clarification purposes...
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And when you flash back, the SN/SNID was brought back to the stock matching version, correct?
So even if one does flash a ROM, thereby clearing both the SN & SNID, they are tied to the hardware so technically impossible to clear out permanently. That's my understanding, anyways.
Not that that particular point matters but just for clarification purposes...
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ESNs in phones were "supposedly" tied to the hardware as well (actually firmware), but we all know now that you can overwrite a phone's ESN as well.
In our case, I have yet to hear of anyone overwriting their SNID/SN permenantly.
Mine do
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Sorry Spaz, I'm outa thanks' but I'll get ya tomorrow when they reset.
Keep them coming folks. Take you a minute to check and post and it'll help me a lot.
First I want to thanks kjy2010 for being the catalyst for this issue. If it wasn't for the back and forth in the other ICS thread, I never would have showed up at the Acer Support.
I've updated my first post with a link that explains this cluster ****.
Stock 3.1 rooted - numbers agree.
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First I want to thanks kjy2010 for being the catalyst for this issue. If it wasn't for the back and forth in the other ICS thread, I never would have showed up at the Acer Support.
I've updated my first post with a link that explains this cluster ****.
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Just finished reading your "Acer Nightmare" post (took awhile to read it all). Clusterf$%k doesn't even begin to describe it lol
I'll tell you one thing, someone rewrote the SNID on that tab! Only way I can figure that one out, and the only clear choice for the rewrite is Acer.
Yeah but then I'd be giving into the problem and not resolving it. The issue is that they reissued my SNID - regardless of the fact that I have three, it would still be clear to them that the one they sent to Revonate was in the world, somewhere.
There's something else going on here and I can bet Best Buy is going to get to the bottom of it.
And thanks for taking the time to read it - I know its long - if you can pass it on - FB / Twitter, the more people know, the more can check and the more chances there are of finding out if others have the same problem.
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Yeah but then I'd be giving into the problem and not resolving it. The issue is that they reissued my SNID - regardless of the fact that I have three, it would still be clear to them that the one they sent to Revonate was in the world, somewhere.
There's something else going on here and I can bet Best Buy is going to get to the bottom of it.
And thanks for taking the time to read it - I know its long - if you can pass it on - FB / Twitter, the more people know, the more can check and the more chances there are of finding out if others have the same problem.
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I wasn't saying that you should send it back to Acer, was merely saying that they did the initial rewrite of your SNID.
There is virtually no need for our tab to have it's SNID rewritten by an individual, like the need for phones to have their ESN rewritten, when the ESN is dirty.
Just saying that if anyone rewrote it, it was most likely Acer. As to the "why", you're going to have to stick with it, and find out
Hi Guys!
Hope you can help a fellow out.
i flashed it using Odin, and the samsung retail mode is now gone! - So perfect so far!
Now i can put in my sim card in and even press my pin code. But the phone won't let me get on to the network.
the phones imei is: 00000000000000
baseband version is: G935FXXU1APD1
I dont know if you can use the info, but tell me if you need more info.
Realataei said:
Hi Guys!
Hope you can help a fellow out.
i flashed it using Odin, and the samsung retail mode is now gone! - So perfect so far!
Now i can put in my sim card in and even press my pin code. But the phone won't let me get on to the network.
the phones imei is: 00000000000000
baseband version is: G935FXXU1APD1
I dont know if you can use the info, but tell me if you need more info.
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I believe that since it's a demo unit you're not going to be able to use it. Except for wifi and bluetooth of course.
An IMEI is kinda important.
Out of curiosity... where did you get this?
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I believe that since it's a demo unit you're not going to be able to use it. Except for wifi and bluetooth of course.
An IMEI is kinda important.
Out of curiosity... where did you get this?
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Isn't there any way to get it to work with sim card ?
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Isn't there any way to get it to work with sim card ?
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Not if it's not programmed with an IMEI.
So... where did you get this?
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Not if it's not programmed with an IMEI.
So... where did you get this?
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Why are you so interested in where i got it ??
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Why are you so interested in where i got it ??
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Because if it was sold to you from someone then a reward might be available for the apprehension of the person that had stolen it and you would have valuable information.
Also, it is against forum rules to assist anyone in unlocking or tampering with an IMEI an any way especially for a stolen device. Since it appears to be that way, you're on your own. So good luck!
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Because if it was sold to you from someone then a reward might be available for the apprehension of the person that had stolen it and you would have valuable information.
Also, it is against forum rules to assist anyone in unlocking or tampering with an IMEI an any way especially for a stolen device. Since it appears to be that way, you're on your own. So good luck!
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Certain stores sell these out if it's excessively supplied by Samsung. It's supplied by samsung on an entirely free no-agreement basis, since they are not expected to survive after the device reaches EOL (LED Burn-in, Customer Damages.. etc).
So the OP may not have necessarily stolen it, but may have obtained it in a clearance sale.
And of course, No. There is no reward involved as the device itself is designed without an IMEI so that the general public may not get to use it.
As all ready posted if it's a demo unit then basically all you have and will have is a wifi tablet. There is no IMEI number for the device and any attempt to use a different one is illegal. Really hope you weren't ripped off with it but as IMEI changing is illegal I will have to close the thread
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I have four G900Vs at home. Two of them have CID 15 and two have CID 11. Under the battery there is a sticker with the IMEI. The line above the IMEI has what appears to be a version number and I think it's the hardware version. Both of my CID 15 phones have 14.08 and one of the CID 11 phones has 14.09, the other is 14.10. My guess is that the CID 15 phones were the early runs and all probably have the 14.08 number while anything higher is going to be CID 11.
To the forum: Can everyone check that sticker and post the number above the IMEI line and what CID their phone has?
In checking 4 phones with confirmed CID's of 15, I see: 14.05, 14.04, 14.06, & 14.05.
I've found this to be a reliable way of getting a phone with a CID of 15. HOWEVER, I have come across a phone with a code of 14.08 and a CID of 11, so it seems that 14.08 is for sure the cut off, and that particular code should not be relied upon solely for a 15 phone.
So all below 14.09. So far this theory is planning out. I just didn't know there was anything below 14.08.
naviathan said:
So all below 14.09. So far this theory is planning out. I just didn't know there was anything below 14.08.
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One of my CID15 phones shows 14.04.
Is it so difficult to run EMMC BrickBug Test from the Market? Or have a look at the logic board?
When you're trying to buy a phone from someone and you want to make sure it's CID 15 but they have already factory reset it, yes.
naviathan said:
When you're trying to buy a phone from someone and you want to make sure it's CID 15 but they have already factory reset it, yes.
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Ok, that's clear.
I'd rather buy a phone with Toshiba chip because it seems to me that they are more reliable than Samsung's ones.
FYI, I have here labels with numbers 15.01, 15.08 - don't remember what were the chips on these boards.
And I have one 16.10 - this one has a Toshiba chip.
Hope this will help you
bbsc said:
Ok, that's clear.
I'd rather buy a phone with Toshiba chip because it seems to me that they are more reliable than Samsung's ones.
FYI, I have here labels with numbers 15.01, 15.08 - don't remember what were the chips on these boards.
And I have one 16.10 - this one has a Toshiba chip.
Hope this will help you
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Any idea what the CID were? I'm not familiar with the relationship between the chip manufacturer and the CID.
It is interesting that the version numbers are so wide spread. It still seems to hold out that the 14.08 and below are CID 15 and anything 14.09 and up is CID 11.
naviathan said:
Any idea what the CID were? I'm not familiar with the relationship between the chip manufacturer and the CID.
It is interesting that the version numbers are so wide spread. It still seems to hold out that the 14.08 and below are CID 15 and anything 14.09 and up is CID 11.
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CID15 - Samsung EMMC chip.
CID11 - Toshiba EMMC chip.
Currently can neither confirm nor disprove your theory.
Too little material to confirm and no facts to disprove .
But those numbers look like dates, as for me. Not as HW versions.
bbsc said:
CID15 - Samsung EMMC chip.
CID11 - Toshiba EMMC chip.
Currently can neither confirm nor disprove your theory.
Too little material to confirm and no facts to disprove .
But those numbers look like dates, as for me. Not as HW versions.
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So you think it might be a manufacturing YY.MM date?
naviathan said:
So you think it might be a manufacturing YY.MM date?
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We cannot know it for sure. But I think it may be a manufacturing date or something.
You can compare these dates with those that "Phone Info Samsung" app shows.
Mostly, they match each other for my phones.
And look. Even if these numbers are dates, your theory may be valid.
bbsc said:
We cannot know it for sure. But I think it may be a manufacturing date or something.
You can compare these dates with those that "Phone Info Samsung" app shows.
Mostly, they match each other for my phones.
And look. Even if these numbers are dates, your theory may be valid.
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I'll have to check that out, thanks. So far so good on the ranges though.
naviathan said:
I'll have to check that out, thanks. So far so good on the ranges though.
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Checked three more devices: 14.12, 15.01 and 15.10. All of them have CID11.
bbsc said:
Checked three more devices: 14.12, 15.01 and 15.10. All of them have CID11.
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You seem to have access to a lot of phones....lol
naviathan said:
You seem to have access to a lot of phones....lol
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Yes, SM-G900V is my family phone because it's excellent device for extremely low price.
I buy them "for parts" and don't pay more then $40 for each.
bbsc said:
Yes, SM-G900V is my family phone because it's excellent device for extremely low price.
I buy them "for parts" and don't pay more then $40 for each.
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Understandable. My wife and I have been using the S5 for at least 5 years now. Love these phones.
naviathan said:
I'll have to check that out, thanks. So far so good on the ranges though.
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And the last phone I can currently access shows 14.06 and has CID15.
BTW, these numbers on the stickers correspond "RF Cal" date, which is shown in info, accessed by dialing *#12580*369# (see attachment).
bbsc said:
And the last phone I can currently access shows 14.06 and has CID15.
BTW, these numbers on the stickers correspond "RF Cal" date, which is shown in info, accessed by dialing *#12580*369# (see attachment).
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That's pretty cool. So one could assume then that it's the frequency calibration date for the modem?
naviathan said:
That's pretty cool. So one could assume then that it's the frequency calibration date for the modem?
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Only Samsung konws for sure.
You may want to have a look at this ppt: https://ppt-online.org/55831
There's something about "RF Cal" starting from p.70.
But tell nobody about it
bbsc said:
Only Samsung konws for sure.
You may want to have a look at this ppt: https://ppt-online.org/55831
There's something about "RF Cal" starting from p.70.
But tell nobody about it
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That slideshow is epic....Wow. Now I need a toaster over I can convert for heating phones.
I think you're on to something! I had three phones I could check.
CID 15:
14.06
14.07
CID 11:
16.08
This could really make it a lot easier to find the correct revision. Great observation!