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White Screen 8525.

Im thinking of buying a used 8525 for 125.00 on ebay but the problem is the seller stated that it goes to a blank white screen sometimes. He also included pictures when its working normally. I researched the white screen thing on yahoo and i got mixed answers. I learned that if you buy it from a third party seller (ebay) then you have no warranty (duh). My question is, whats the real deal with the white screen? is it somthing i can fix with a new rom? The other question is, is it worth the 125 price tag, which is saving alot but for a phone that has a possibility of not being able to be fixed. Thanks!

A ROM change won't fix it but there has been some sucess in this thread here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=321163&highlight=whitescreen
As for a $125, I'm not sure. Mine $1100AUD new. Though if I had the option again, I wouldn't buy one (too many white screens and buttons not working).

My advice is don't buy it. Yes, there are some possible white screen solutions to try, but none are guaranteed. By replacing the the d-pad and possible ribbon connectors you might increase your chances of success but it would be a gamble I would not take.
There are good TyTn's out there, I have one, but to deliberately choose one that has a known and difficult to solve problem I would not advise.
Mike

ok thanks. Ok another question. Honestly, is it safe to buy a 8525? I really dont want a tilt because it has programs i dont need and is expensive, but it seems i read about this white screen alot. what do you guys think?

IpodLover77 said:
ok thanks. Ok another question. Honestly, is it safe to buy a 8525? I really dont want a tilt because it has programs i dont need and is expensive, but it seems i read about this white screen alot. what do you guys think?
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Nobody can guarantee that it will be perfect. BUT keep in mind that most folk post about their problems. So out of all the thousands of 8525s sold even a few dozen with the white screen issue is a small proportion.
Also, if you buy do it from a proper supplier and do not buy from ebay.
Mike

shoot! could you recomend some good sites that are cheap? I really dont feel like paying an outrageous price. Thanks for the help!

I don't know good sites in your country but hopefully someone in the states can recommend somewhere? I'm not saying all ebay sellers are all trying to palm off problem phones but it is a risk and I have seen quite a few folk that have had bad experience with the white screen issue having bought from there. However maybe someone knows a good / reliable ebay supplier?
Mike

I got a Replacement LCD for my 8525 for $39 at WWW.HTCLCD.COM

Cacked screen :(

So yea, I dropped my phone the other daymad and cracked the screen(). Now the phone still works fine, registers touch perfectly, no distortion of colors or anything. Leading me to believe that its just the outer glass part that needs replacing.
Anyone know how much that would be? Should i even bother, or just try selling it? Appreciate any and all help.

Check ebay for replacement parts. I've seen screens on there b4.

This would be what you are looking for if the digitizer can easily be removed from your cracked screen.
http://www.cellulardr.com/G1FaceplateBlk.htm
Not sure what prices are like on ebay, might be able to find cheaper elsewhere. Does give you a starting point though.

taking apart the g1 is a beeeech, so be careful with that

yeah, I second that. I have taken apart a few and the one that I was the most careful with I fubared a ribbon cable.
But yes, the digitizer is all you should need. My digitizer broke in three places but still worked great, no bleeding (cause it wasnt the lcd) and exactly what you are describing. USE THE MANUAL!

THanks for the help, and all the quick replies. Ill look into taking it apart and if it worth it. If not ill just try selling it off to someone who is more capable.

Sell on ebay, buy on craigslist
I had a water damaged G1 which I just sold on eBay for $130, then bought a fully functional G1 on Craigslist for $175. So basically I replaced my phone for $45. The phone wouldn't even turn on, but people out there are buying for parts. A good deal considering a digitizer will run you at least $65.

Well I decided that i'm not gonna bother with it. Way too much trouble, so if anyone wants to buy it send me a PM. Thanks again guys.

LCD Replacement REAL QUICK HELP PLEASE!!!!

If I buy a sprint LCD with digitizer, will I be able to use it with my ATT version? I am trying to replace my screen and bezel since they are damaged.
If I buy the Sprint version, will a ATT sim work? I am thinking about bidding on this. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Samsung-gal...ts_Tools&hash=item20d4064998&autorefresh=true
Let me know quick!

Anyone??

Only have 20 min to make a decision on whether or not to bid on this. Can anyone please help?

Someone hasn't responded because,
1) they haven't seen this thread.
2) nobody knows.
3) nobody has needed to replace theirs.
If you do buy it. Come back and let us know if it worked or not.
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choboii said:
If I buy a sprint LCD with digitizer, will I be able to use it with my ATT version? I am trying to replace my screen and bezel since they are damaged.
If I buy the Sprint version, will a ATT sim work? I am thinking about bidding on this. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Samsung-gal...ts_Tools&hash=item20d4064998&autorefresh=true
Let me know quick!
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you probably could have found the answers doing some searching... but as with 99% of all other phones the AT&T SIM will not really work in the Sprint phone. You should be able to replace the screens between phones, but your best bet would be to find S4 teardowns of AT&T and Sprint phones online and see if the screens are the same. I would suspect the screen and body are the same, but the logic board and chips are different.

In order to find the answer, someone has to be the first to do it... that someone may be you, my friend.

Broken Screen already!!!

I've had my G2 for less than 24 hours. I put on the top of my car, just to open and close the back door for my kid! I closed the door, and the phone went flying. It cracked the top half of the screen only by a little bit, but the middle of the touch screen is unresponsive....
So, I found a replacement screen and digitizer for it. But I can't find any guides on taking the thing apart! Anytime I do a web search for the G2 it always brings up the G2x, which is an old crappy device from years ago. I couldn't even find an iFixit tear down... I thought they did everything!
Any ideas from anyone?

I have broke my digitizer as well, however LCD is still intact. I have not yet found any digitizers or lcd assemblies yet for this phone (D800). I did find some for the international versions D801, D802 but without taking the phone apart I'd be cautious with your purchase. When you do your web searches, type in -g2x . That will limit results for the g2x.

rain175 said:
So, I found a replacement screen and digitizer for it. But I can't find any guides on taking the thing apart! Anytime I do a web search for the G2 it always brings up the G2x, which is an old crappy device from years ago. I couldn't even find an iFixit tear down... I thought they did everything!
Any ideas from anyone?
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If you didn't already purchase the replacements this company sells it for 139.99 and offers free support, call them and maybe they send instructions with it or offer help over the phone. I once Fedexed a phone to a guy on Ebay and he fixed it for me and over nighted it back so you could ask about that too. Also maybe ask some local cell repair shops if you bring in the parts will they fix it for cheap, say 1 hour labor. If you can get the parts for 140.00 and offer a guy 50 or 60 to fix it then your still on par with what someone would pay for the insurance deductible on one of the major carriers.
Well this is the D802 I listed sorry but whoever you get the part from, good luck.
https://www.gounlock.com/details.php?itemId=10080#

shaungregg said:
If you didn't already purchase the replacements this company sells it for 139.99 and offers free support, call them and maybe they send instructions with it or offer help over the phone. I once Fedexed a phone to a guy on Ebay and he fixed it for me and over nighted it back so you could ask about that too. Also maybe ask some local cell repair shops if you bring in the parts will they fix it for cheap, say 1 hour labor. If you can get the parts for 140.00 and offer a guy 50 or 60 to fix it then your still on par with what someone would pay for the insurance deductible on one of the major carriers.
Well this is the D802 I listed sorry but whoever you get the part from, good luck.
https://www.gounlock.com/details.php?itemId=10080#
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I'm so glad you guys mentioned the D800... I would have got the wrong one... I am fine replacing the screen myself, I have done it many times on other phones. Just would have liked to find a little tear down guide helping with the process...
thanks for the input though.

Does anyone know how to take apart the phone for repair, I too broke the lcd withing 2 weeks of purchase. I want to fix it myself but I have no idea how to take it apart. Thanks!

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rain175 said:
I've had my G2 for less than 24 hours. I put on the top of my car, just to open and close the back door for my kid! I closed the door, and the phone went flying. It cracked the top half of the screen only by a little bit, but the middle of the touch screen is unresponsive....
So, I found a replacement screen and digitizer for it. But I can't find any guides on taking the thing apart! Anytime I do a web search for the G2 it always brings up the G2x, which is an old crappy device from years ago. I couldn't even find an iFixit tear down... I thought they did everything!
Any ideas from anyone?
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CaptainHairySack said:
Does anyone know how to take apart the phone for repair, I too broke the lcd withing 2 weeks of purchase. I want to fix it myself but I have no idea how to take it apart. Thanks!
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wow hope you can fix it. Can you post links here on how to?

AMAZING! THANKS! What about wireless charging?
That is excellent, thanks for the guide!
My next question, now that we know how to open it... I remember reading that the VZW G2 is the only one with the QI Wireless charging, because of the battery they use. If we can access the battery, think we can get a VZW battery and put it into the att,tmobile,sprint version?
That would be fantastic!

Guide?
Can you post the guide up on here by any chance?

I am not 100% sure this is legit with XDA... But here is a PDF guide for it... The file that was sent to me was too big.
Use it at your own risk.

rain175 said:
I am not 100% sure this is legit with XDA... But here is a PDF guide for it... The file that was sent to me was too big.
Use it at your own risk.
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Thanks I dont need it yet but you never know when you will.

s5 g900f stuck at boot vibrates twice

hi guys, got a galaxy s5 g900f, seems to have a problem with booting up
symptoms are itll boot to the first "samsung galaxy s5" splash screen, then it goes blank gives two small vibrations, then reboots to the same splash screen and just repeats this over and over
sometimes it will boot if left for about an hour, but this rarely happens
anyone have any ideas or is it dead?

anyone have a clue??

andy1weir said:
anyone have a clue??
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Ok, this is what i would do.At least you can try-enter into recovery and do factory reset from there.It should boot.good luck

andy1weir said:
anyone have a clue??
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My S5 acted the same way. I tried all the tricks that I found on the Internet. Nothing worked. Samsung Service wanted $245 to replace the mainboard. My local repair shop said it is not worth repairing. I sent it to another repair shop and they tried to repair the mainboard. ($85.00) It worked for about a day then quit again. They now want another $60 to replace the mainboard. They are giving me the $85 towards the new board. Before the S5 I had two S4's. Both of them died from failed mainboards. No more top of the line Samsung phones for me. I am using an old S3 which may be the best model Samsung ever made. I think Samsung quality has gone drastically down hill. I bought my wife a Xiaomi Mi5. She loves it and says it is faster and has a better camera the S5. She says that if I get the S5 repaired that I can keep it. No way will she give up her Mi5. The question is how long the Chinese phone will last.

3545alg said:
My S5 acted the same way. I tried all the tricks that I found on the Internet. Nothing worked. Samsung Service wanted $245 to replace the mainboard. My local repair shop said it is not worth repairing. I sent it to another repair shop and they tried to repair the mainboard. ($85.00) It worked for about a day then quit again. They now want another $60 to replace the mainboard. Before the S5 I had two S4's. Both of them died from failed mainboards. No more top of the line Samsung phones for me. I am using an old S3 which may be the best model Samsung ever made. I think Samsung quality has gone drastically down hill. I bought my wife a Xiaomi Mi5. She loves it and says if is faster and has a better camera the S5. She says that if I get the S5 repaired that I can keep it. No way will she give up her Mi5. The question is how long the Chinese phone will last.
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sounds like i may have the same problem. the s5 was just a stop gap from a friend who had upgraded when i smashed my z ultra, i now have the s7 edge, but would like the s5 to work as a backup/spare phone just incase.
ill keep playing around with it, i cant get anywhere with it yet, cant even access recovery, it says recovery booting then just reboots lol.

andy1weir said:
anyone have a clue??
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andy1weir said:
sounds like i may have the same problem. the s5 was just a stop gap from a friend who had upgraded when i smashed my z ultra, i now have the s7 edge, but would like the s5 to work as a backup/spare phone just incase.
ill keep playing around with it, i cant get anywhere with it yet, cant even access recovery, it says recovery booting then just reboots lol.
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I may be wrong but I seriously doubt it. Your phone is acting exactly like mine did.

3545alg said:
I may be wrong but I seriously doubt it. Your phone is acting exactly like mine did.
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perhaps ill send it to mazuma, their offeering £20 for it as faulty, so not totally worthless

andy1weir said:
perhaps ill send it to mazuma, their offeering £20 for it as faulty, so not totally worthless
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LOL, I sold one of the S4's to a local repair shop for US $15. You are doing better than I did.