Hello guys, I have pretty much decided to buy a Nexus One since it's the cheapest Android device with decent hardware. However I have a few questions:
1) When it says 'Unlocked', does that mean it'll work anywhere in the world? I don't live in the USA, also I don't care about Edge/3G as I'll be using Wifi most of the time.
2) Can a device come with a locked firmware (i.e Can't be rooted?), or all devices are rootable?
3) What's the difference between those two below. I prefer to buy directly from Amazon and not resellers. First link says it'll be in stock after 1-2 months, second one is available.
- www.amazon.com/Google-Nexus-One-Unlocked-Android--U-S/dp/B00332YPHQ
- www.amazon.com/HTC-Nexus-One-Smartphone-Touchscreen/dp/B0050OV01O
Hi bazzag,
i've bougth my nexus one two weeks ago from amazon.com and, as you, i don't live in the usa.
1)Unlocked means that you can use it with any sim and you are not locked to tmobile, vodafone or similar. I'm using mine in Italy and it works perfectly.
2)No, nexus one are all equal and rootable. (I recommend you to not unlock the bootloader and use the procedure for rooting without unlocking the bootloader posted on the wiki, so you don't lose your warranty ).
3)When i bought mine i had the same doubt I'm not sure but one (HTC Nexus One Unlocked GSM Smartphone with Android OS, 5MP Camera and Touchscreen - No Warranty - Brown
) seems to not have warranty, while the other should have it (Google Nexus One Unlocked Phone with Android--U.S. Warranty).
Hope i helped!
The difference is the second one has no warranty and is used. First one I am not sure whether it is used or new, but you will only be finding new units from third-party sellers (some sellers fulfilled through amazon). I do not believe amazon ever sold these new directly, as they were only available from google and some t-mobile stores.
Most of them are unlocked, but some of the carrier specific models are branded and locked to their networks. It's still possible to root and unlock these, but it might also be worth checking with the seller in an email if this is unlocked&unbranded or a carrier-specific model. There are also 2 versions of the phone, one with 3G on the 850/1900/2100 bands and one with 900/1700/2100. Regardless if you're going to use the data connection or not, if you want to take advantage of the better voice quality 3G brings you can check which bands your carriers of choice use.
The U.S. warranty requires you to send your phone to the states, and you should be aware of some hardware faults-the power button can fail due to a poorly designed connection, and 2 of the phones I and a friend have owned developed symptoms where the phone would go into a rebooting cycle when it got to a certain temperature. I would send an email to the seller you're buying the phone from and asking if the phone is used/refurbished/new and what their return policy is if you get a lemon.
That being said, I'm still using a replacement I got from HTC, and I don't have any idea what phone can replace it in the future. It's definitely one of the best android phones for the price.
Thanks for the replies so far.
Z4buz4, can you tell me which one of the links I posted did you buy? And from which 3rd party reseller? Would really appreciate it.
OJ, you can buy them directly from Amazon (On the right menu, choose Amazon when adding to cart). I doubt that Amazon sells used stuff, so I'm betting it's a new sealed device.
It's good to get more feedback though, shipping it back to the US would cost a fortune, so I need to make sure I'm getting a good one.
I've bougth the first one (the one with us warranty) directly from amazon and of course it was new. Mine is a SLCD one, if you wants to know it
ok all the ones on Amazon are new but they do not have a US warranty on them. Also they are all SLCD they and are for Canada. I bought 4 of them and returned all bc they are all Canada warranty. It is Video Tron in Canada that is what htc America said after i gave them my IEMI #..
Alright, looks like I'll be buying the one without the warranty, since I don't need it anyway. In case it was defective, shipping back to the US would cost me around $70! So yeah I'll be gambling here but I still want to get the phone.
I've got 2 more questions:
- I'll probably get one with SLCD. I know that AMOLED has more vibrant colors, however in reality how much difference are we talking about?
- Which decent and reasonably priced case and screen cover you guys recommend?
Thanks again.
bazzag said:
Alright, looks like I'll be buying the one without the warranty, since I don't need it anyway. In case it was defective, shipping back to the US would cost me around $70! So yeah I'll be gambling here but I still want to get the phone.
I've got 2 more questions:
- I'll probably get one with SLCD. I know that AMOLED has more vibrant colors, however in reality how much difference are we talking about?
- Which decent and reasonably priced case and screen cover you guys recommend?
Thanks again.
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1) My first Nexus was AMOLED which I thought was fine but after I recently purchased a new Nexus with SLCD. I notice the font are much smoother around the edge. I don't really care to much about the dark is darker. I care more about clarity in image and text when websurfing which is why I prefer SLCD.
2) As for case, I went with Seidio Innocase II. I had it the first time around and after I got another Nexus I bought it again. I am not using a screen protector because the case is difficult to slide with just a thin layer of plastic.
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1) 2) As for case, I went with Seidio Innocase II. I had it the first time around and after I got another Nexus I bought it again. I am not using a screen protector because the case is difficult to slide with just a thin layer of plastic.
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Second this. Have had this case on my N1 for over a year. Great protection, with hardly any extra bulk. (And I've never felt the need for a screen protector.)
if you want a brand new 100% go to expansys USA
does the one with the US warranty come with a microsd card?
mine just arrived today and I can't find one in the box
bazzag said:
I've got 2 more questions:
- I'll probably get one with SLCD. I know that AMOLED has more vibrant colors, however in reality how much difference are we talking about?
- Which decent and reasonably priced case and screen cover you guys recommend?
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IHMO amoled and slcd are both very good. If you want to see the differences between them this is probably the best article you can find (htc desire and nexus one use the same screen):
http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/13/spot-the-difference-htc-desires-slcd-versus-amoled/
When i bought myne i also bought a screen cover and a silicone case. I've never use it I think that the best case is the one inside the box: it's a nice neopreme case (you can spot it on youtube if you search nexus one unboxing) with an android on it.
The screen is made of glass and it is scratch resistent (look at this video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RfqwKa4bT74).
mysaturdayself said:
does the one with the US warranty come with a microsd card?
mine just arrived today and I can't find one in the box
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It should be in the mobile... Open the cover and see if you can find it
nope.. I thought it should be in the phone too.. but nope
guess have to deal with customer service.. fortunate i bought from Amazon itself. shouldn't be a problem
ps. the slcd is indeed better in text but the amoled is better in color i think. (especially the dark color)
So all the phones off amazon are new?? And has anyone bought the one for 269$?
joshua.justice said:
So all the phones off amazon are new?? And has anyone bought the one for 269$?
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i did and is new. in a sealed box
joshua.justice said:
So all the phones off amazon are new?? And has anyone bought the one for 269$?
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Yes they are new coming with everything. The price went up on those phones used to be $249
I am very interested in replacing my aging HTC Dream as well and have been looking at the nexus one. I'm on the rogers network in Canada though and apparently not all of them work on the rogers 3G network..? I was just curious if anyone knew if either of the two on amazon will work for me, thanks.
Nevermind, I looked into it more and neither of them look to be the AT&T version.
I was doing the same thing now that I need to switch to ATT
I emailed amazon customer service to ask him check the version of their inventory (through the FCC id)
he said he will email me back in 2-3 business days.
Hi all, its a single question. A friend of mine ask to me to looking for a replacement to his Samsung Galaxy S GT-i9000. So, I'm not sure about galaxys versions and I found this replacement:
http://www.parts4repair.com/samsung-galaxy-s-i9000-complete-screen-assembly-black/
I'm not sure if this version is compatible with Galaxy S GT-i9000, or its the same, or its different.. I'm not sure if there is a version with LCD and another with AMOLED... please, some advice?
Thanks in advance
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Hi all, its a single question. A friend of mine ask to me to looking for a replacement to his Samsung Galaxy S GT-i9000. So, I'm not sure about galaxys versions and I found this replacement:
http://www.parts4repair.com/samsung-galaxy-s-i9000-complete-screen-assembly-black/
I'm not sure if this version is compatible with Galaxy S GT-i9000, or its the same, or its different.. I'm not sure if there is a version with LCD and another with AMOLED... please, some advice?
Thanks in advance
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http://www.chinagadgetland.com/comp...-samsung-galaxy-s-i9000-black-p-10007184.html
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Original-Sa...zer-Screen-Display-Super-AMOLED-/251046446678
I think all of these are made in China , the only way you can get an original is to buy a broken phone and salvage from it or order direct from Samsung Service centers
thanks xsenman. Would Samsung send me a replace for the screen if I call or write them? These chinese LCD are good for replacement?
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thanks xsenman. Would Samsung send me a replace for the screen if I call or write them? These chinese LCD are good for replacement?
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as long as you are willing to pay their price, samsung should/would supply spare parts in their service centers ..need to quote their part number or visit them personally ...china parts will be china parts..but will never be the original as samsung would never supply parts in this manner .
on the other-hand china parts should work too
My girlfriend has dropped her S4 and the screen cracked. Having watched a screen repair video for the S4 I think I can do the repair myself but it seems that finding a genuine screen at a reasonable price won't be easy. Has anyone got any recommendations?
Good question! I need to replace the LCD on my brother's S4, after he went swimming in a lake with it. Bump
Just look at ebay. There are plenty of them. Just order one from china or hongkong if you want the cheapest. Every screen that's for sale comes from there originally anyway.
FlexiPack said:
My girlfriend has dropped her S4 and the screen cracked. Having watched a screen repair video for the S4 I think I can do the repair myself but it seems that finding a genuine screen at a reasonable price won't be easy. Has anyone got any recommendations?
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Ebay.
Is the glass broken or the digitizer as well?
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Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S4 via XDA app.
FlexiPack said:
My girlfriend has dropped her S4 and the screen cracked. Having watched a screen repair video for the S4 I think I can do the repair myself but it seems that finding a genuine screen at a reasonable price won't be easy. Has anyone got any recommendations?
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Genuine parts at the site below, but may pay more than Ebay where its about £80-90 for the same thing.
http://www.zandparts.com/en/partfinder/Samsung/Smartphone/Galaxy/SM-G900F%20Galaxy%20S5
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GENUINE-SAMSUNG-GALAXY-S4-i9505-BLACK-MIST-LCD-DIGITIZER-FRAME-/111425420021?pt=UK_Replacement_Parts_Tools&hash=item19f178faf5
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Just look at ebay. There are plenty of them. Just order one from china or hongkong if you want the cheapest. Every screen that's for sale comes from there originally anyway.
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On eBay they're mostly 3rd party screens even when they claim to be genuine. Too risky.
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Ebay.
Is the glass broken or the digitizer as well?
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Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S4 via XDA app.
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I'm not 100% sure, but I think it's only the digitizer. It would be cheaper to repair but more fiddly.
These guys have great prices , but the picture of the digitizer only shows verizon logo, the bottom lg logo is blank. I have seen other sellers blur the lg logo, and even remove both logos from their lcd assembly in the pics but they are actually on the assembly (they say ebay rules, probably bc their not oe). So I'm trying to find out if that's what earthworkscreation does. They appear to be the largest supplier on ebay so hopefully someone has Used them, considering the digitizer is unusable in spots that become cracked on this phone. Btw , reason I ask is bc they will not answer me. Their feedback says great communication but I have asked about 5 times. Never get a response. So my suspicion is , its bc they do have the logos but don't wanna answer bc it's not allowed since it's not oe. Anyone?
nope no idea. Never tried them. good prices though from what I looked at.
Something is up with I another seller selling the exact same display will not answer either.
Screen from eBay
I bought a screen on eBay from ABC Gold. ebay.com/usr/abc_gold_inc?_trksid=p2047675.l2559
It had the LG logo on the bottom of the screen, arrived a day earlier than promised and worked perfectly once installed. They have screens that are compatible with whatever LG model you happen to have. A friend of mine also ordered a screen from them and had a good experience as well. I would recommend them. In fact I just broke my screen for a second time now and will be ordering from them again. They have pretty good prices as well.
@sunnyd7493 I have looked to that ebay seller and he seems trustable for me and he also have many positive reactions and tools included with digitizer/display for 65 dolars only? Damm thats cheap for that combination xd. I think sunny that you need an case or an better case to prevent broken screens, it will spare you money and a broken screen.
Daughter claimed my Note3 when i upgraded some years ago. She loves it. It's rooted and it can be bootloader unlocked via exploit but i haven't done it because there was no reason to (yet).
She dropped the phone yesterday and broke the screen. In looking for replacement screens, the 900v specific screens on ebay are more expensive than other Note3 screens. Anybody know if the vzw version of the note3 will work with 'other' screens, or do i have to get an actual 900v screen?
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Daughter claimed my Note3 when i upgraded some years ago. She loves it. It's rooted and it can be bootloader unlocked via exploit but i haven't done it because there was no reason to (yet).
She dropped the phone yesterday and broke the screen. In looking for replacement screens, the 900v specific screens on ebay are more expensive than other Note3 screens. Anybody know if the vzw version of the note3 will work with 'other' screens, or do i have to get an actual 900v screen?
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I just looked, the n900v screens + digitizer were all in the $130 +/- $5 or so range.
You do NOT want a generic screen or otherwise, you want a new or quality Samsung brand screen. The others are nor AMOLED screens.
Sent from my SM-N900V using Tapatalk
Or, to be honest. If you willing to pay that much money for a screen (and then you have to install and it takes time as well) better off to buy a used N900v in a good shape from ebay. They will run you the same price. and keep the old one for parts. Its not worth spending that much money on a screen.
either way good luck.