So I tried to save some money by buying a Galaxy Note 8.0 online through Alibaba.com and boy did I screw myself. I should of just bought one here in USA or one from a reputable seller. They said it was original before I bought and of course I trusted them but WOW. It doesn't even have an S-Pen that's how fake this thing is.lol... So after messing with it and started downloading games it's not bad but with no S-Pen I think the Galaxy Tab would of been better geez...lol... What's make this even worse is that I did a factory reset and now my wifi ain't working. So now I'm screwed big time. I'm not much of a cell tech but I sure wish I could at least root it and have a different room so i can be at least a little happy with it. Can anyone help and send me a link where I can start. Any help would be much appreciated. Here's some pictures for those that have one so you can see the difference. You can't really tell but it's a knock off alright. Now I enclosed a picture of the build and it looks like it's rooted so if it is can I just load clockwork and install roms? Thanks again friends.
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So I tried to save some money by buying a Galaxy Note 8.0 online through Alibaba.com and boy did I screw myself. I should of just bought one here in USA or one from a reputable seller. They said it was original before I bought and of course I trusted them but WOW. It doesn't even have an S-Pen that's how fake this thing is.lol... So after messing with it and started downloading games it's not bad but with no S-Pen I think the Galaxy Tab would of been better geez...lol... What's make this even worse is that I did a factory reset and now my wifi ain't working. So now I'm screwed big time. I'm not much of a cell tech but I sure wish I could at least root it and have a different room so i can be at least a little happy with it. Can anyone help and send me a link where I can start. Any help would be much appreciated. Here's some pictures for those that have one so you can see the difference. You can't really tell but it's a knock off alright. Now I enclosed a picture of the build and it looks like it's rooted so if it is can I just load clockwork and install roms? Thanks again friends.
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What's inside? Hardware? CPU, ram, etc.
The original model number is GT-N5100 but your number is WN-5100. I think it fake...
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I don't think it's fake. I KNOW IT'S FAKE. No doubt about it...
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The original model number is GT-N5100 but your number is WN-5100. I think it fake...
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lol ..... a really good clone though. At least has a quad core inside?
I don't know how to check. Is there a way I can check on the phone like in settings to see the hardware it has..
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looks like this...
http://uae.souq.com/ae-en/vipad-510...re-android-4-1-4gb-dual-hd-cameras-6257738/i/
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I don't know how to check. Is there a way I can check on the phone like in settings to see the hardware it has..
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Try cpuid to identify all the componentos on the fake Note
Why can't you return it? Or dispute the card charges with your bank?
Because the company in China guaranteed me it was Original Samsung and it wasn't. They said to return it for refund but what I'm going to pay to return from USA to China and to imagine that they keep it and not return my money. I'll just sell it local...
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sdmark said:
looks like this...
http://uae.souq.com/ae-en/vipad-510...re-android-4-1-4gb-dual-hd-cameras-6257738/i/
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Here you go friend...
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I just added the tech specs. By looking at this does this look like its rooted?
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Because the company in China guaranteed me it was Original Samsung and it wasn't. They said to return it for refund but what I'm going to pay to return from USA to China and to imagine that they keep it and not return my money. I'll just sell it local...
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What you've described is fraud. You are not responsible for shipping charges when there has been material misrepresentation. I don't know what bank you use, but my bank would have those charges reversed in a heartbeat.
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What you've described is fraud. You are not responsible for shipping charges when there has been material misrepresentation. I don't know what bank you use, but my bank would have those charges reversed in a heartbeat.
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Okay thanks I'll look into that
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I'm curious, how much did they burn you for?
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I returned a tmobile hotspot that didnt work to a Chinese company on ebay. They kept my money and ebay and papal was no help whatsoever. So your suspicions may be right.
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Because the company in China guaranteed me it was Original Samsung and it wasn't. They said to return it for refund but what I'm going to pay to return from USA to China and to imagine that they keep it and not return my money. I'll just sell it local...
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life is better with r00t
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I'm curious, how much did they burn you for?
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They burned me for 350 USD. I'm complaining and I won't stop even if nothing gets resolved. I told the seller I don't trust them for a refund after they lied about their "supposedly original" product. So they said they will refund me 200 and after I receive it, then to send it to them for a full refund but I'm trying to go for full refund if I can....
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I returned a tmobile hotspot that didnt work to a Chinese company on ebay. They kept my money and ebay and papal was no help whatsoever. So your suspicions may be right.
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I know bro I ain't going to take more of a loss than what I am already in...
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I've seen fake ones but damn they did a good job on this one. I'll post more pictures soon.
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By looking at these pictures. Can anyone tell me if this is already rooted?
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Anyone interested in trading a black/blue note for my 1 day old white note? I thought I'd like the white but I'm not really into it. I'd do a straight across trade as long as your black/blue note was LNIB and you shipped first.
Mine is like new, I'm interested. What country it's it from?
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i sent you a pm. its from china lol. im in usa.
I'm in the USA and I'll trade you. I live in Georgia.
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Where in Ga? I'm in the deep deep south
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pm sent daddmatt.
those interested just pm me, i will need you to ship first but can supply refences if needed. phone is bnib with all accessories and perfect condition.
Isriam said:
pm sent daddmatt.
those interested just pm me, i will need you to ship first but can supply refences if needed. phone is bnib with all accessories and perfect condition.
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Do you really think someone would agree with that?
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Do you really think someone would agree with that?
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uh yes, why wouldn't they? i've purchased a note from these forums, and i'm a long time moderator of howardforums.
Isriam said:
uh yes, why wouldn't they? i've purchased a note from these forums, and i'm a long time moderator of howardforums.
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Neither party can be trusted. I think both people need to mail their devices to a third party to evaluate condition and then forward the devices if they are in equivalent condition.
I would happily volunteer my services. Posted with a sinister laugh in my head.
Warning! This dude scammed me for an iPhone!
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Not really... Just kidding...
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Zamboney said:
Not really... Just kidding...
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Not cool bro
Zamboney said:
Warning! This dude scammed me for an iPhone!
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Dumarse
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Im assuming you would want a stock device?
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You could setup a private auction with a $700 guarantee so the sender has recourse if you don't ship yours.
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Mister_Mxyzptlk said:
You could setup a private auction with a $700 guarantee so the sender has recourse if you don't ship yours.
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not sure about this but the response has been positive. thanks for the information would this be ebay or where?
We could set it up on eBay or something.. I'll pm you my number and we can talk about it in person.
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This is a trade. If the OP is reputable, his ask is fair. Lots kf children here. An escrow service is not worth while in this sized ticket item.
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On dailysteals.com
Just for today.
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http://www.dailysteals.com/?utm_sou...7_2012_Wen_5_Deals_6_26_2012&utm_medium=email a link if anyone needs it
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Omgomg omg I meed to buy it ....:banghead:
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They have batch 1 still which had more faulty products+this time they are selling from their own website which means that nobody can force them to refund u in case item is faulty.+they say all sales are final which means no returns are accepted. And if I am not mistaken their shipment takes 2 or more weeks to arrive and by that time I think price might have lowered even more. So yeah buy at your own risk.
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They have batch 1 still which had more faulty products+this time they are selling from their own website which means that nobody can force them to refund u in case item is faulty.+they say all sales are final which means no returns are accepted. And if I am not mistaken their shipment takes 2 or more weeks to arrive and by that time I think price might have lowered even more. So yeah buy at your own risk.
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Not a risk I am willing to take.
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dasistsparta said:
They have batch 1 still which had more faulty products+this time they are selling from their own website which means that nobody can force them to refund u in case item is faulty.+they say all sales are final which means no returns are accepted. And if I am not mistaken their shipment takes 2 or more weeks to arrive and by that time I think price might have lowered even more. So yeah buy at your own risk.
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Didn't know all that lol. Just wanted to share some info
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mobeast17 said:
Didn't know all that lol. Just wanted to share some info
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Lol np just wanted to let everybody know since it is a high value item
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if somebody is still interested they have it on ebay this time for same price+returns accepted
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Samsung-Gal...t=LH_DefaultDomain_0&var=&hash=item4845d23b7f
Hello everyone.
I am about to get a nexus 4 off craigslist. What are some of the things I should look out for before I fork over my cash. Is there any issues I should be aware off? Thanks.
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vseslija said:
Hello everyone.
I am about to get a nexus 4 off craigslist. What are some of the things I should look out for before I fork over my cash. Is there any issues I should be aware off? Thanks.
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To be honest most of the issues people have aren't really common with nexus's? But make sure the common thing works. Like phone, camera data and etc. But make sure you ask for the order number and email he used to purchase it from google play to transfer warranty over.
vseslija said:
Hello everyone.
I am about to get a nexus 4 off craigslist. What are some of the things I should look out for before I fork over my cash. Is there any issues I should be aware off? Thanks.
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Well may sure you can make calls and get data, no visible damages. Anything else you are covered by warranty. Yes the warranty is based on the phone (serial number), not based on who bought it.
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kirdroid said:
Well may sure you can make calls and get data, no visible damages. Anything else you are covered by warranty. Yes the warranty is based on the phone (serial number), not based on who bought it.
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No it isnt. Google Play requires the email and order number if you're transfering it over from someone else. Because for replacements they add a "bill on your account" because they send you over a new phone then after send you another back.
This may be my last device from AT&T!
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Corvette Dave said:
This may be my last device from AT&T!
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Agreed. Not very happy with this at all. Locking us out of our own devices that most of us paid FULL PRICE FOR!!!
Yeah me too... This sucks... I'm seriously thinking about selling mine and buying a international model. Does anyone know which model works good on At&t?
I bought 2 note 3's and and 1 gear. Dropped about a G and I can't use my device the way I would like? Not a happy customer at this point.
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Corvette Dave said:
This may be my last device from AT&T!
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I went to an AT&T store a few days ago to get a secure element for free (SIM) and received a text survey the next day. I gave the employee a 10 but said I wouldnt recommend at&t to a friend, and everything else I gave low low reviews. They called me several hours later and I let them know why... I am sure it doesnt mean much... but at least they know I think they suck!
The people on the phone tried to help... but didn't really know how to go about getting someone to talk to me about bootloaders... they even recommended me checking out XDA to unlock it... LOL awesome.
I told them that I am perfectly fine with voiding my warranty... so can I please get this flashed to an international version... no idea how to answer something like that... oh well...
Corvette Dave said:
This may be my last device from AT&T!
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Don't see why you would think it was necessary to open a thread to say the obvious. If you don't want at&t sell it. Buy an international. C-ya bye
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Don't see why you would think it was necessary to open a thread to say the obvious. If you don't want at&t sell it. Buy an international. C-ya bye
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Yeah right. I'm sure this thread will be locked. I knew what I was getting when I bought it. I really didn't care as long as I could root.
If flashing and ROMing is that important, get a different phone. The T-Mobile version of the Note 3 is unlocked and will work on AT&T. I prefer AT&T because I get 4G/LTE where I live and in the building where I work.
Very happy with my Note 3 rooted and using Xposed, Wanam, etc. No need for a custom ROM. At least for me anyways.
AT&T has analytics on social media and Web information they collect on what is being said about them. Most large companies do and thought this might get some attention.
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I think there are threads about this already... Before the opinion gods explode in here gonna close this... :good:
Is anyone doing the pre order your note 4,turn in your old phone get the difference up 200 back from Samsung?
Is it going to take 6-8 months for a check to come in ? Or is there an instant nature to this ?
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Is it going to take 6-8 months for a check to come in ? Or is there an instant nature to this ?
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If you pre-order from Best Buy then it is instant, but through any other carrier/retailer you'll wait like 8 weeks.
Here's a thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-4/help/200-trade-promotion-t2883637
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Is it going to take 6-8 months for a check to come in ? Or is there an instant nature to this ?
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6-8 weeks once its confirmed. Who knows how long it will take to confirm. I will assume it is probably 3-4 months to get the check.
Still odd why no specifics if this deal covers full price or not. The wording is vague and that is being kind.
The bb deal says trade in value may vary, so you could just get $10 for that $10 phone.
The Samsungish promotion is fishy.
sent using mobile data only. no broadband in Rural America as was promised by both Presidents Bush & Obama.
I called two local Best Buys and was told you simply get whatever the value of your trade in is. I'm trading in an HTC Evo 4G, I get $22.00 off of a Note4.
EDIT: But buying through Sprint, their website says Samsung will "match" your trade in value up to $200.00.
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schlepprock said:
I called two local Best Buys and was told you simply get whatever the value of your trade in is. I'm trading in an HTC Evo 4G, I get $22.00 off of a Note4.
EDIT: But buying through Sprint, their website says Samsung will "match" your trade in value up to $200.00.
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So what are u saying? BB has no 200 promo on the note 4?
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borijess said:
So what are u saying? BB has no 200 promo on the note 4?
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Well I called "two" BBs and neither knew anything about it. One guy even put me on hold for like three minutes come back and said he checked all his resources and couldn't find anything but the trade in for phone value deal. If anyone checks and gets other wise by all means let us know. Facts only though guys, be sure to check deep if you hear that so and so said..
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schlepprock said:
Well I called "two" BBs and neither knew anything about it. One guy even put me on hold for like three minutes come back and said he checked all his resources and couldn't find anything but the trade in for phone value deal. If anyone checks and gets other wise by all means let us know. Facts only though guys, be sure to check deep if you hear that so and so said..
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These employees must not be well informed.
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/searchp...t=n&iht=y&usc=All+Categories&ks=960&st=note+4
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Link doesn't work.
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borijess said:
These employees must not be well informed.
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/searchp...t=n&iht=y&usc=All+Categories&ks=960&st=note+4
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A historical first for Best Buy employees...
Is the link working for everyone? I can't get it to work.
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Is the link working for everyone? I can't get it to work.
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Make sure if viewing on phone to change to desktop view.
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Is the link working for everyone? I can't get it to work.
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Works for me on my PC. Earlier this afternoon a BB employee and me couldn't get the site to come up on our phones and we were standing in the middle of the store!
I had to switch to Web view to get it working on my phone.
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