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Unlock the expo and the IQ?

Look at this!
http://octopusbox.com/
Too good to be true?

not sure what this even has to do with our phone... it's not even listed as a supported device

um it does show our phone as supported.
http://octopusbox.com/eng/news/details/35

ManelScout4Life said:
um it does show our phone as supported.
http://octopusbox.com/eng/news/details/35
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must have been a page i didnt click on. i only briefly looked. my bad

well who wants to buy it?

i am still waiting for att to send me my unlock code. it seems like forever.

There is much cheaper solution than recently released online unlockers. Buy one of the universal SIM unlock modules off ebay - works like a charm. I have couple of here which are much older than LG iQ, sure enough it is not on the supported list but they bypass the sim lock just fine. They cost like 5 bucks shipped and fit fine in the sim slot. Sure enough you have to manually configure all data settings for the operator you will be using as well as disable proxy or many things won't work.
Tested and confirmed working on my own LG iQ

leobg said:
There is much cheaper solution than recently released online unlockers. Buy one of the universal SIM unlock modules off ebay - works like a charm. I have couple of here which are much older than LG iQ, sure enough it is not on the supported list but they bypass the sim lock just fine. They cost like 5 bucks shipped and fit fine in the sim slot. Sure enough you have to manually configure all data settings for the operator you will be using as well as disable proxy or many things won't work.
Tested and confirmed working on my own LG iQ
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but the box in the first post lets you unlock as many devices as you want. also just call att.

josefcrist said:
but the box in the first post lets you unlock as many devices as you want. also just call att.
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Well, most people own one phone and I doubt you can get the box for 3 bucks.
Don't know about AT&T, but up here in the great white north no carrier will ever give you unlock codes, no matter what.

I found a vendor that unlocks Telus LG IQ in GTA. They are located in Pacific Mall unit A22. GOSU mobile solutions. I think they use the octopusbox to unlock the phone.
It takes about 30 minutes while you wait. I had mine unlocked today. I am now using it with Rogers sim. It's a little expensive than the unlock code solution(I haven't found one that worked for LG IQ yet) but for me it was worthwhile. Cost: $25

leobg said:
Well, most people own one phone and I doubt you can get the box for 3 bucks.
Don't know about AT&T, but up here in the great white north no carrier will ever give you unlock codes, no matter what.
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damn that sucks. I just read the wikipedia article on Canada and sim unlocks. carriers really screw you guys over.

Hi. Sorry for interrupt you guys. I have Verizon LG Fathom, and I try to unlock that device all day and night for 4-5 days. However, I couldn't find any way. LG Fathom does have MEID number only, it doesn't have an IMEI number? I just want to know, do you guys have the same MEID number problem issue? If my phone has IMEI nubmer, I think I can get a unlock code and stop being sad like that

can90 said:
Hi. Sorry for interrupt you guys. I have Verizon LG Fathom, and I try to unlock that device all day and night for 4-5 days. However, I couldn't find any way. LG Fathom does have MEID number only, it doesn't have an IMEI number? I just want to know, do you guys have the same MEID number problem issue? If my phone has IMEI nubmer, I think I can get a unlock code and stop being sad like that
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it cant be unlocked because it is not a gsm phone.

I am in Australia, bought the AT&T version of this phone from eBay. It was locked. Call AT&T wireless international customer service, told him I bought this phone off someone, and the staff gave me the unlocked code immediately (well, it took him a while to figure it out) with no questions asked.

Free Moto G Shell - From Motorola

Thanks to posters on HDUK and MoDaCo
This may be only for UK owners but at w w w motorola.kondor.co.uk you can enter your IMEI and receive a free Shell, colour options available too. Servers are not up yet so tomorrow or Monday it should be good to go.
This will mean ive gotten 3 free cases in total

What do you mean 3? I know only of 2:
1) The one that came with the tesco version (i suppose you have that one)
2) This one
Could you tell me what is the third?

I got a free white cover from phones4u when buying mine, be nuce to get free shell as been in 2 minds on whether to get one - what's the catch other than giving out imei?
Edit: lpoks like just for new purchases :
Purchased between 24/12/13 and 26/02/14
Will give it go anyway!
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got mine on the 5th December , maybe it's worth asking tesco if they'll honor it....

I never got one from tesco
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Sorry should have mentioned i meant the black one too, i got a free pink case in the box and now this one too, the phone is my girfriends so shes over the moon, even though she might not use it much as she has the official flip case now, but you know girls they like to mix and match

projectgtr said:
Thanks to posters on HDUK and MoDaCo
This may be only for UK owners but at Link Removed you can enter your IMEI and receive a free Shell, colour options available too. Servers are not up yet so tomorrow or Monday it should be good to go.
This will mean ive gotten 3 free cases in total
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I don't you should give them your IMEI... Unless kondor is a reputable site. It smells like a scam to me though.
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Cooptx said:
I don't you should give them your IMEI... Unless kondor is a reputable site. It smells like a scam to me though.
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the same link ifs on the 02 website

Is this live yet?
eemgee said:
the same link ifs on the 02 website
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Keep getting code you entered cannot be found after entering IMEI - will they have a list of which IMEI were sold when? Also mine is unlocked.

I'm getting IMEI not recognised too.

I bought mine locked to o2 cheaply off ebay, then unlocked it, my imei worked so maybe it's for o2 customers?
Went back on and entered my imei for a second time after placing an order and it doesn't stop me from ordering again which is a bit weird?

I have a Tesco UK Moto G, and i get code not found

cra1g321 said:
I have a Tesco UK Moto G, and i get code not found
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Over at HotUKdeals someone said they got an email from Kondor saying there's a delay in getting the IMEI's onto their server so try again Monday and it should work.

spannerz said:
Over at HotUKdeals someone said they got an email from Kondor saying there's a delay in getting the IMEI's onto their server so try again Monday and it should work.
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Ok, thanks for sharing this info :good:

yasinaydin said:
I'm getting IMEI not recognised too.
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Same story for me, could this be a scam? Like they're fishing our IMEI numbers?

thommio said:
Same story for me, could this be a scam? Like they're fishing our IMEI numbers?
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I don't think so, it's on the o2 website and my imei was accepted, haven't got a an order confirmation e-mail though

so, just is working in UK? not in usa, mexico etc? thanks!

Seriously guys, dont be putting your imei on any webbsite. Do you really need telling this.

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Seriously guys, dont be putting your imei on any webbsite. Do you really need telling this.
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A website provided by one of the biggest Mobile providers in the uk??And one mentions on Motorolas own twitter? You really think thats a scam?

alonsoch said:
so, just is working in UK? not in usa, mexico etc? thanks!
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Yes it looks like it is only for UK...
5. Delivery
Here at Motorola Bundles we offer FREE UK delivery on all orders.
Delivery must be to the address at which your payment card is registered, which must be in the United Kingdom (this excludes the Channel Islands ). Please make sure you keep the receipt enclosed with your goods.
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SOURCE:
http://motorola.kondor.co.uk/terms/

[CANADA] LG G3 Powermat only, no Qi

I realize it's in the other thread but buried in the latter pages. To bring this up to the top, I have the Rogers variant and ordered the pin-compatible Qi back. Was pretty elated when it arrived since the back finish color matched exactly (came from a D855). Snapped it on and -- nothing. Was sure all my Qi chargers work since other devices charge fine. Do a recent search and an obscure Facebook post from LG confirms Canadian variants are Powermat only.
Had I known this, I would have not purchased this phone. It's a huge deal breaker since I have Qi deployed literally everywhere...
Unfortunately pre-release or early write-ups like these one were misleading about Qi compatibility:
( can't post a link so search these keywords... "my first impressions of the lg g3 howardforums" )

TheAndroidGeek said:
I realize it's in the other thread but buried in the latter pages. To bring this up to the top, I have the Rogers variant and ordered the pin-compatible Qi back. Was pretty elated when it arrived since the back finish color matched exactly (came from a D855). Snapped it on and -- nothing. Was sure all my Qi chargers work since other devices charge fine. Do a recent search and an obscure Facebook post from LG confirms Canadian variants are Powermat only.
Had I known this, I would have not purchased this phone. It's a huge deal breaker since I have Qi deployed literally everywhere...
Unfortunately pre-release or early write-ups like these one were misleading about Qi compatibility:
( can't post a link so search these keywords... "my first impressions of the lg g3 howardforums" )
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which case did you order? The Slim Guard? If so, I'll buy that off you.

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hidea said:
which case did you order? The Slim Guard? If so, I'll buy that off you.
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I ordered the exact same coloured case back as the Canadian G3 except it has Qi -- it's not the Slim Guard. The pinouts are for the non-Korean model (gap in middle between contacts).

TheAndroidGeek said:
I ordered the exact same coloured case back as the Canadian G3 except it has Qi -- it's not the Slim Guard. The pinouts are for the non-Korean model (gap in middle between contacts).
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Oh, so you ordered the standard battery cover, but with Qi-North American pins? I've been looking for the Slim Guard here in Canada, I know the Slim Guard also has Qi charging, and even though I know it wouldn't work with Qi chargers… I'm set on that case. It's a nice looking, slim battery cover replacement.
And yes, to go back into the topic; I don't know why LG would think PMA is the route to go… AFAIK, LG has to pay royalties to PMA, as where Qi is free (I THINK). I have never seen PMA chargers in Futureshop/Bestbuy. I've seen Qi compatible chargers in various places though! That's some really bad move on LG's behalf.

hidea said:
Oh, so you ordered the standard battery cover, but with Qi-North American pins? I've been looking for the Slim Guard here in Canada, I know the Slim Guard also has Qi charging, and even though I know it wouldn't work with Qi chargers… I'm set on that case. It's a nice looking, slim battery cover replacement.
And yes, to go back into the topic; I don't know why LG would think PMA is the route to go… AFAIK, LG has to pay royalties to PMA, as where Qi is free (I THINK). I have never seen PMA chargers in Futureshop/Bestbuy. I've seen Qi compatible chargers in various places though! That's some really bad move on LG's behalf.
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For cases I've ordered a few off eBay including a nice Nillkin which hasn't arrived. I'm ok with the over sharpened screen but PMA... my God. I have the LG G2 and was super stoked for the G3 since all I wanted left was Qi wireless charging. I even laughed when ATT restricted their version to PMA but Canada... what are you doing?
I'm contemplating dumping this and getting a D855 as I value Qi more than full speed LTE. Unless I'm mistaken, there are no non-Canadian versions that can take full LTE here.
Watching the other XDA thread closely entitled:
"LG G3 D855 Euro Model on Rogers Wireless - does LTE work ?"

TheAndroidGeek said:
For cases I've ordered a few off eBay including a nice Nillken which hasn't arrived. I'm ok with the over sharpened screen but PMA... my God. I have the LG G2 and was super stoked for the G3 since all I wanted left was Qi wireless charging. I even laughed when ATT restricted their version to PMA but Canada... what are you doing?
I'm contemplating dumping this and getting a D855 as I value Qi more than full speed LTE. Unless I'm mistaken, there are no non-Canadian versions that can take full LTE here.
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Are you with Robbers? I believe some Canadians have been saying that D855 (T-Mo's) will work just fine with Canadian network. It's too much work for me to even consider, importing 855, etc; and researching the LTE bands available.
If you live in Toronto, Pacific Mall might have some shops that sell T-Mo's D855.

hidea said:
Are you with Robbers? I believe some Canadians have been saying that D855 (T-Mo's) will work just fine with Canadian network. It's too much work for me to even consider, importing 855, etc; and researching the LTE bands available.
If you live in Toronto, Pacific Mall might have some shops that sell T-Mo's D855.
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Just posting some more research. I'm in TO on robbers indeed... I've considered PMall before, perhaps I'll give it another shot. At least it will save me from unlocking.
Some feedback for others thinking about getting the D855 for Rogers. I finally got the D855 in and tested it. Out of the box, it does not connect to LTE. The only available options were GSM and WCDMA, set on auto or manual. Connections would only show 3G or H (HSPA).
After some research, and testing, I finally managed to connect to Rogers' LTE MAX network (2600Mhz).
Steps taken:
1) Loaded HKG firmware using TOT/DLL method. You can find the firmware and instructions here here: [ALL Variants] Update / Restore to Stock you… | LG G3 | XDA Forum - I used the 32GB version.
2) Once loaded, you will see the option to set it to GSM / WCDMA / LTE Auto. Before it was just GSM / WCDMA Auto.
3) Unfortunately, this still didn't work and I was still showing 3G and H. Speed tests would also show that it was on HSPA.
4) I then typed 3845#*855# on the keypad to access the secret menu. There I manually switched it to LTE Band 7, which represents the LTE Max 2600Mhz network.
5) I also had to add a new APN (ltemobile.apn). It came with the normal one (rogers-core-app1.apn).
6) After all that, I changed the network mode back to GSM / WCDMA / LTE Auto. Almost immediately, it would now show 4G, instead of H.
7) Ran a speed test just in case, and it is indeed LTE speeds
And yes it has wireless charging built-in (four pins in the back of the phone, and case).
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Does the d855 has qi charging on his regular pack cover? I see it has 4 pins and some mat on the back...
LG G3 D855 stock ,no root

hidea said:
Oh, so you ordered the standard battery cover, but with Qi-North American pins? I've been looking for the Slim Guard here in Canada, I know the Slim Guard also has Qi charging, and even though I know it wouldn't work with Qi chargers… I'm set on that case. It's a nice looking, slim battery cover replacement.
And yes, to go back into the topic; I don't know why LG would think PMA is the route to go… AFAIK, LG has to pay royalties to PMA, as where Qi is free (I THINK). I have never seen PMA chargers in Futureshop/Bestbuy. I've seen Qi compatible chargers in various places though! That's some really bad move on LG's behalf.
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I don't think it's LG, I think it's the carriers.
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hidea said:
Are you with Robbers? I believe some Canadians have been saying that D855 (T-Mo's) will work just fine with Canadian network. It's too much work for me to even consider, importing 855, etc; and researching the LTE bands available.
If you live in Toronto, Pacific Mall might have some shops that sell T-Mo's D855.
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The model number for T-Mobile G3 is D851. D855 is the international version. And yes D851 has pretty much every single carrier in Canada covered (including WIND and Mobilicity thanks to its support on band 2 and 4).
TheAndroidGeek said:
Just posting some more research. I'm in TO on robbers indeed... I've considered PMall before, perhaps I'll give it another shot. At least it will save me from unlocking.
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I checked last weekend at Pacific Mall. Most stores are selling unlocked D855 32GB for $720, while one particular store is selling it for $680. None of the stores have the D851.

20hall said:
The model number for T-Mobile G3 is D851. D855 is the international version. And yes D851 has pretty much every single carrier in Canada covered (including WIND and Mobilicity thanks to its support on band 2 and 4).
I checked last weekend at Pacific Mall. Most stores are selling unlocked D855 32GB for $720, while one particular store is selling it for $680. None of the stores have the D851.
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Thanks for that info! So according to my quote above from another XDA thread, I should be able to take the D855, flash a different rom and get LTE on Rogers. If the "one particular store" is selling the 32GB for $680 then it's not a shabby deal given Expansys wants $700+. Do you happen to know which store it was or at least which aisle perhaps?

20hall said:
The model number for T-Mobile G3 is D851. D855 is the international version. And yes D851 has pretty much every single carrier in Canada covered (including WIND and Mobilicity thanks to its support on band 2 and 4).
I checked last weekend at Pacific Mall. Most stores are selling unlocked D855 32GB for $720, while one particular store is selling it for $680. None of the stores have the D851.
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Thanks for the correction! Glad I haven't been telling people the wrong info
Since you seem to know a lot about Pmall… now, is there a place I can find myself Xiaomi phones?

TheAndroidGeek said:
Thanks for that info! So according to my quote above from another XDA thread, I should be able to take the D855, flash a different rom and get LTE on Rogers. If the "one particular store" is selling the 32GB for $680 then it's not a shabby deal given Expansys wants $700+. Do you happen to know which store it was or at least which aisle perhaps?
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It`s close to the entrance where there`s an escalator... So that after you enter from there the side of the mall with windows should be on your left. The cell phone store on your right (the last aisle), and the first or second cell phone store there is the one lol. Hope it doesn`t sound too confusing.
P.S.: It`s a pretty small store and they don`t have the G3 on display. You just have to ask though.
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hidea said:
Thanks for the correction! Glad I haven't been telling people the wrong info
Since you seem to know a lot about Pmall… now, is there a place I can find myself Xiaomi phones?
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Uhh actually I don`t go there very often lol Was looking to buy a G3 so I asked like every cell phone store I saw lol. Sorry I don`t know about the availability of the Xiaomi. :silly:

20hall said:
It`s close to the entrance where there`s an escalator... So that after you enter from there the side of the mall with windows should be on your left. The cell phone store on your right (the last aisle), and the first or second cell phone store there is the one lol. Hope it doesn`t sound too confusing.
P.S.: It`s a pretty small store and they don`t have the G3 on display. You just have to ask though.
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Uhh actually I don`t go there very often lol Was looking to buy a G3 so I asked like every cell phone store I saw lol. Sorry I don`t know about the availability of the Xiaomi. :silly:
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i think its next to a store that sells camera stuff. yes?

hidea said:
i think its next to a store that sells camera stuff. yes?
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Sorry but i can`t remember what`s next to it, but there`s a store selling phone accessories right opposite to it. :silly:

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Sorry but i can`t remember what`s next to it, but there`s a store selling phone accessories right opposite to it. :silly:
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HAHAHA. how you perfectly described how pmall shops look like. a store is always next to an accessory shop.

hidea said:
HAHAHA. how you perfectly described how pmall shops look like. a store is always next to an accessory shop.
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My bad haha. Was pretty depressed that day after knowing none of the stores is carrying the D851.

20hall said:
My bad haha. Was pretty depressed that day after knowing none of the stores is carrying the D851.
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maybe PlusOne st First Markham can help you source an 851? That store has a really good track record finding phones.

hidea said:
maybe PlusOne st First Markham can help you source an 851? That store has a really good track record finding phones.
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Haha it`s okay got lucky and found a great deal on eBay 2 days ago. Now I am just waiting for it to arrive :victory:

Thanks for that, the lack of Qi and having 32GB will likely steer me there today...

How can I check authenticity?

I live in the UK and was looking to buy a used LG G2.
Before I hand over cash, is there a way I can ensure it is real?

You can check the status of the imei / ESN on swappa .
Swappa.com/esn
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Zzk2009 said:
I live in the UK and was looking to buy a used LG G2.
Before I hand over cash, is there a way I can ensure it is real?
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you can check the back of the phone down where is something written,Check settings about phone, Check apps,Camera app to make sure its an real LG,Just browse several things like apps etc.
Its high unlikely that you find an exactly cloned LG, On almost all clones a different brand is mentioned and additional things are added.
Also ask the seller how he got it and from where before handing over the cash and or if its second hand he still got like the bill maybe.

I think I just bought an IMEI repaired Note 3 - HELP!

Hey XDA,
I noticed that the note 3 I bought has a different IMEI in the settings menu as opposed to the IMEI listed on the sticker on the back of the phone.
The phone works fine as it connects to the LTE network here in Canada (Rogers) but it has older software, 4.4.2 KitKat.
My question is can I still update the software to lollipop?
I don't want to be left with a lemon/paper weight.
Thanks.
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Hard to say... but only way to find out is backup first (nandroid), then update. Often the IMEI is fixed or returned to original status if you flash the proper region rom it originally came from. So it's possible the wrong region rom was flashed on it (so you have generic or repaired IMEI).
Maybe you should contact the people you got it from and find out what's that all about.

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Hey XDA,
I noticed that the note 3 I bought has a different IMEI in the settings menu as opposed to the IMEI listed on the sticker on the back of the phone.
The phone works fine as it connects to the LTE network here in Canada (Rogers) but it has older software, 4.4.2 KitKat.
My question is can I still update the software to lollipop?
I don't want to be left with a lemon/paper weight.
Thanks.
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Well... you could check the IMEI Here (Canadian site for coincidence )
Also DL and use Phone INFO Samsung from Play Store - it gives you all the info from your phone so you can compare what it IS with what it originally was. (so you can actually install the right firmware for the phone, not just what the Settings say... )

So I checked the IMEI and the one listed in the settings is fine but when one listed on the back of the phone is blacklisted.
So for sure I got scammed. I attempted to contact my seller and of course they are not replying.
I also downloaded " phone info Samsung" but I'm unsure how to differentiate what it "was"
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Well, you have 2 choices then. Either try to have this one working... or report to the police. But police will most likely take your phone as evidence and you won't have one anymore... but, if you care to have it all legal, better do it. If/when they do catch the scammer, you might get your money back.
Sounds lame, but good luck!

Thanks for the help.... I'll see what I can do.
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