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Anyone know where I can get one?
I want one too. The new Canadian Nexus S white back cover is different. It's texturized and doesn't leave fingerprints.
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I want one too! anyone have a link on where to buy one?
White Nexus S !
count me in on the search. Would like to have one too. =)
Have you guys seen the AT&T version of Nexus S?
Its in ALL white (including the side bezel) and the only part that's black is the screen.
Yah but I think the white side bezel makes it look more like a cheap rubber cover. They made the best combo on the european ones, covering only the back and the buttons in white.
I'be emailed Negri Electronics asking but they haven't got back to me yet. I doubt I'm the only one who had asked
Count me in too! =)
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Sorry guys, Negri got back to me and they do not sell the white battery cover.
I hope good fellows from China won't have us waiting forever =)
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I hope good fellows from China won't have us waiting forever =)
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lol...Go China!
i'll be going to china in the next few days, hopefully i can pick something up.
kms108 said:
i'll be going to china in the next few days, hopefully i can pick something up.
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Nice, let us know how it goes...don't be fooled with all the fakes
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Nice, let us know how it goes...don't be fooled with all the fakes
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I won't call them fakes, but just non original items, sometime they are not available as OEM just yet, so a good third party, if it fits, it's good enough for me.
Anyway, I buy most of my phone spares and accessories from china, so i know what to look for.
Anyone interested please pm me, I'm going on thursday, I will not entertain anyone without a pm, if they are available I will pm you back.
just make sure the writing is not "samesung" nor "goggle"
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just make sure the writing is not "samesung" nor "goggle"
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It's. Not the first time for me in china, I go there like every week.
will only reply to pm sent before 0600 on 14/4/2011 hong kong time, anything afterward will be ignored.
Pmed!
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Anyone have any leads??
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Anyone have any leads??
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I was wondering the same.
black ones are available, android edition one's are limited, but white, not yet, i go to china time to time, i'll keep looking, the last time i went back they wer'nt available, just picked up two android edition and some cases.
Any update on White ones WITH NFC?
So, I was scouring eBay for a white "case" for my phone, I have the titanium one and I wanted to convert it to the white one, and I found a guy selling the "demo" units, those phones that are just a shell with a fake screen.
I was wondering if anyone knew if those were truly shells, in other words, could I buy one of those, and use it to replace my battery door/front bezel on my AtrixHD.
Thanks!
I don't think you can...in other words those are not real shells...
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So, I was scouring eBay for a white "case" for my phone, I have the titanium one and I wanted to convert it to the white one, and I found a guy selling the "demo" units, those phones that are just a shell with a fake screen.
I was wondering if anyone knew if those were truly shells, in other words, could I buy one of those, and use it to replace my battery door/front bezel on my AtrixHD.
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I do believe demo units are real casings. Typically they're real so costumers can get a feel for the phone.
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I do believe demo units are real casings. Typically they're real so costumers can get a feel for the phone.
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Yea, I went ahead an ordered one, I figured worst comes to worst it's an $11 piece of plastic!
In my experience "almost" all of the demo units I've ever bought weren't casings.
But I'm guessing you'll confirm when you get your order.
UPDATE: parts4repair.com sells fully working parts!
I have recently replaced the DC In (charger port) board, and as many have experienced, I am having severe degradation of cellular reception.
Obviously the 'OEM' part that I have purchased isn't a real OEM, of this wouldn't be happening.
I am now posting this thread in hope that I can be directed to a seller in the United States that has ACTUAL Samsung factory parts, so I can fix this phone properly.
If you don't have an answer to where I could buy either (1) an actual Samsung part for a reasonable price or (2) a non Samsung part that won't degrade my cellular quality, then please don't respond.
Thank you
call several service centres of samsung if they have the part, and how it costs.
Or order from parts4repair.com, I think noone has had a broken one from there as of yet.
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call several service centres of samsung if they have the part, and how it costs.
Or order from parts4repair.com, I think noone has had a broken one from there as of yet.
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Does anyone have an update for this? I have now bought TWO counterfeit boards where I lose reception... Samsung america doesn't sell parts or even repair international phones...
Anyone have a suggestion?
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Does anyone have an update for this? I have now bought TWO counterfeit boards where I lose reception... Samsung america doesn't sell parts or even repair international phones...
Anyone have a suggestion?
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In my country (malaysia) the samsung center not allowed me to purchase part only
I get it from reputable local shop so far so good. Cost Around RM50.00 = 15 USD +-
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In my country (malaysia) the samsung center not allowed me to purchase part only
I get it from reputable local shop so far so good. Cost Around RM50.00 = 15 USD +-
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Im in the USA. Would that shop ship here?
I have ordered this part from TWO separate people now, each shipped from China. Both of them i lose 1/2 of my cellular reception.
I wouldn't even care about losing reception, but here where my house is in Los Angeles Suburb, I barely get reception, so before with the original part I had only 1-2 bars. Now, i struggle just to get any reception. (0 bars)
I just want a REAL samsung part. its like pulling my teeth trying to find one
Even if a company or a member claims that they'll give you an original part, you'll never be sure of it until you test it in your device and get your old reception quality.
So I assume that it would be easier (but sadly more expensive) to get it repaired by Samsung.
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Even if a company or a member claims that they'll give you an original part, you'll never be sure of it until you test it in your device and get your old reception quality.
So I assume that it would be easier (but sadly more expensive) to get it repaired by Samsung.
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I would be willing to consider that, but unfortunately Samsung USA refuses to repair any non-US phones. I just got off the phone with them a couple hours ago.
I just ordered 3 more boards from all different people via amazon.com... Hopefully one of them will be OK...luckily they are only $7-8 each... One is called 'refurbished' so hopefully it will be a part pulled from a device instead of a new Chinese manufacture. Otherwise I don't know what to do at this point.
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I hate this policy.
But since yesterday when I read about the "new" trick with regional limited devices Samsung became a no-go-company for me.
I need to switch without limitations between Thai and German Sim cards for our Samsung devices. Samsung doesn't want this anymore. So I do not want Samsung anymore.
Luckily I switched already to the Nexus 7 and I am very happy with it until now (big screen, no bloat, 1-day-battery life without any restrictions, fast, and now with a bluetooth keyboard and fitting cover it is nearly perfect).
Good luck with your orders.
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Im in the USA. Would that shop ship here?
I have ordered this part from TWO separate people now, each shipped from China. Both of them i lose 1/2 of my cellular reception.
I wouldn't even care about losing reception, but here where my house is in Los Angeles Suburb, I barely get reception, so before with the original part I had only 1-2 bars. Now, i struggle just to get any reception. (0 bars)
I just want a REAL samsung part. its like pulling my teeth trying to find one
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dont waste ur time. no worth getting here cause there r from china too.
from survey around my country and china shooping site. i can say the one 10usd or higher give less problem compare the cheaper one.
parts4repair
That's what solved mine. Now, I have a GT-N7000 international...if you have the at&t version, it might be different, I don't know.
I use my international one on Straight Talk, using the at&t towers.
http://www.parts4repair.com/samsung-galaxy-note-charger-port-module/
I went through about 4 different ones from various vendors, and this one solved my signal problems.
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That's what solved mine. Now, I have a GT-N7000 international...if you have the at&t version, it might be different, I don't know.
I use my international one on Straight Talk, using the at&t towers.
http://www.parts4repair.com/samsung-galaxy-note-charger-port-module/
I went through about 4 different ones from various vendors, and this one solved my signal problems.
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OK well I have one coming from parts4repair too so I hope it works!
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OK well I have one coming from parts4repair too so I hope it works!
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It worked great here and others that ordered. Get the dust cover for usb hole can recommend it.
Same revision part you ordered right, better double check it m8
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baz77 said:
It worked great here and others that ordered. Get the dust cover for usb hole can recommend it.
Same revision part you ordered right, better double check it m8
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I only saw one that was compatible with this device. Its been shipped 20 days ago now, so i guess i'll find out when it comes.
Whats the difference with revisions?
@baz77 thanks J! Parts4repair.com is legit!
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Your welcome.
Glad the usb port drama is now finally over m8! Enjoy
Supposedly a mismatch with mb and revision.but not sure 100%
Now charge that unit lol
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I ordered one too, will report back when it has arrived in a month or so. Thanks for the hint, I hope.
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I ordered one too, will report back when it has arrived in a month or so. Thanks for the hint, I hope.
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Yeah I had to deal with so many replacements... And when this one came it just worked.
Be Sure to take the white part off BOTH sides of the sticky conductive tape so that it adheres to the METAL PART of the phone frame when you install it...
I had to deal with no reception for over a month but now I'm good as new again.
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Yeah I had to deal with so many replacements... And when this one came it just worked.
Be Sure to take the white part off BOTH sides of the sticky conductive tape so that it adheres to the METAL PART of the phone frame when you install it...
I had to deal with no reception for over a month but now I'm good as new again.
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Does the replacement come with a piece of tape which I have to attach? I saw this tape on my original, the bad part I have now came without tape.
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Does the replacement come with a piece of tape which I have to attach? I saw this tape on my original, the bad part I have now came without tape.
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Yes. It comes with the tape.
You can try something in the meantime but it probably won't work, but some report it does. Take the tape from the original and put it in the same place on the replacement.
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Yes. It comes with the tape.
You can try something in the meantime but it probably won't work, but some report it does. Take the tape from the original and put it in the same place on the replacement.
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I threw away the original part because I thought the replacement worked. My phone charged again and i didn't know about the network issue since I was at home connected to wifi. Thanks for your advices, I'm looking forward to trying the other replacement. Maybe I'll try to find some tape tomorrow.
Since this phone was confirmed to be able to remove the battery back is there anyway to buy new backs? I searched and found nothing. I scratched mine and would like a new one of the same color.
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Since this phone was confirmed to be able to remove the battery back is there anyway to buy new backs? I searched and found nothing. I scratched mine and would like a new one of the same color.
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It is not possible to remove the back
In my country you can get back cover from LG service centre for $9
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leocal79 said:
It is not possible to remove the back
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Yes it is.
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Yes it is.
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I have the Verizon version and it is not removable maybe yours is different
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I have the Verizon version and it is not removable maybe yours is different
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I removed the verizon back cover yesterday. Its super easy. Get it started with a credit card and it pops off
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I removed the verizon back cover yesterday. Its super easy. Get it started with a credit card and it pops off
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I will have to try that
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leocal79 said:
I will have to try that
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All this headache for what looks similar to an aftermarket wireless charging set up what a disappointment. Why bother to make a non removable battery when its easy to remove
I want
Something like this would be amazing
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I will have to try that
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All this headache for what looks similar to an aftermarket wireless charging set up what a disappointment. Why bother to make a non removable battery when its easy to remove
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Quoted himself. Lol.
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A few days ago I had to remove mine to get a stuck SIM tray out (I failed on my attempt to cut my SIM card) LOL
So yes, as far as I know all G2 versions have removable backs.
Cheers!
I'm sure it will become available sooner or later. The "non-removable" backs to me and my wife's razr and razr maxx became available.
I wonder if you can buy them from LG
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I wonder if you can buy them from LG
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Probably not because they aren't supposed to be removable. The motorola backs had to be purchased 3rd party, but they were OEM.
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Probably not because they aren't supposed to be removable. The motorola backs had to be purchased 3rd party, but they were OEM.
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Why not? LG service centre in my country sell it.
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Why not? LG service centre in my country sell it.
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Well, if you live in a country that sells the version with the removable back and battery, that explains that. Here in the US, it is not available through LG. The only parts available through a 3rd party are the screen and digitizers. I've never had to buy parts from LG before. I'm basing my comment on my experience with motorola. The back is not meant to be user removable or replaceable. Motorola will not provide the parts. You have to go through a 3rd party. At least, that's how it was when I reached out to them.
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Well, if you live in a country that sells the version with the removable back and battery, that explains that. Here in the US, it is not available through LG. The only parts available through a 3rd party are the screen and digitizers. I've never had to buy parts from LG before. I'm basing my comment on my experience with motorola. The back is not meant to be user removable or replaceable. Motorola will not provide the parts. You have to go through a 3rd party. At least, that's how it was when I reached out to them.
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Actually all G2 version is removable back cover. (not sure about verizon)
My country sell international version D802, to open back cover is not that hard.
I see LG technician open back cover,to fix cracking sound.
And you can buy back cover for $9
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Actually all G2 version is removable back cover. (not sure about verizon)
My country sell international version D802, to open back cover is not that hard.
I see LG technician open back cover,to fix cracking sound.
And you can buy back cover for $9
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You're missing the point. Of course it can be opened. It's not supposed to be by the average consumer, which is why some of these companies don't sell parts to the average consumer. Doing it yourself voids the warranty because you are not supposed to do it. Only a technician is supposed to in order to keep the wareanty intact.
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You're missing the point. Of course it can be opened. It's not supposed to be by the average consumer, which is why some of these companies don't sell parts to the average consumer. Doing it yourself voids the warranty because you are not supposed to do it. Only a technician is supposed to in order to keep the wareanty intact.
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I think just remove back cover will not be void the warranty, because no hologram sticker cover it.
And even no screw, and to open, we don't need screwdriver to open it.
And my comment is based on this post
I'm just saying you can buy back cover form LG
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I wonder if you can buy them from LG
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Probably not because they aren't supposed to be removable. The motorola backs had to be purchased 3rd party, but they were OEM.
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That's great that they provide the part. I didn't know that. I was basing my answer on previous experiences from another manufacturer who provided a very similar product.
As for voiding the warranty, that will depend on the manufacturer. Here is the reason why LG could refuse to warranty the device.
1) Defects or damages resulting from use of the product in other than it's normal and customary manner.
It doesn't matter how easy it is to remove the back cover. It was not designed to be consumer removable. Therefore, removing it is altering or using a device in a way that it was not intended. Even if your issue has nothing to do with you removing the back cover, if LG were to find out, they could technically void your warranty citing that it has been tampered with.
I'm not saying they will do that, just that they could. I deal with consumer electronics warranty issues almost daily. I've seen warranties denied for similarly ridiculous reasons.
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I think just remove back cover will not be void the warranty, because no hologram sticker cover it.
And even no screw, and to open, we don't need screwdriver to open it.
And my comment is based on this post
I'm just saying you can buy back cover form LG
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Well you got a point though.
I gotta try checking this out with the service centre in my country.
You're from Jakarta?
I have q quick question? I ordered the T-Mobile Sony Xperia Z1s and had it shipped express mail so I should have the phone tomorrow. However, I wanted to know if it was safe to use the Xperia Z1 method to root the phone, and use the same Roms on the Xperia Z1s?
fatannasty said:
I have q quick question? I ordered the T-Mobile Sony Xperia Z1s and had it shipped express mail so I should have the phone tomorrow. However, I wanted to know if it was safe to use the Xperia Z1 method to root the phone, and use the same Roms on the Xperia Z1s?
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I am also curious of this. I have put in a request for a forum specific to this device and regional carrier. I don't know if that usually works or how long it takes but I am looking to contribute in any way possible.
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I have q quick question? I ordered the T-Mobile Sony Xperia Z1s and had it shipped express mail so I should have the phone tomorrow. However, I wanted to know if it was safe to use the Xperia Z1 method to root the phone, and use the same Roms on the Xperia Z1s?
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Rooting shouldn't really be unsafe or anything, but at the moment I don't think it'll work, as the Z1S is on 4.3 after all, and I don't think that Vroot will work with it now. As for roms, I would advise against flashing anything at the moment.
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Rooting shouldn't really be unsafe or anything, but at the moment I don't think it'll work, as the Z1S is on 4.3 after all, and I don't think that Vroot will work with it now. As for roms, I would advise against flashing anything at the moment.
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Thank you both very much!
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Thank you both very much!
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Once theres an initial root you should be able to back up your TA partition and subsequently unlock bootloader to root any future firmwares, relocking bootloader after rooting.
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Once theres an initial root you should be able to back up your TA partition and subsequently unlock bootloader to root any future firmwares, relocking bootloader after rooting.
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Unfortunately we will likely face a bootloader that cannot be unlocked.
However, if it can I am very curious as to how you go about this.
I absolutely hate taking updates... still haven't taken an update from months ago on my Nexus 7 because I will lose root. It was very difficult to unlock and root my nexus 7, considerably more than rooting my old carrier tied motorola handset, which I didn't expect at all considering I'd used all the same tools to flash and root before.
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Unfortunately we will likely face a bootloader that cannot be unlocked.
However, if it can I am very curious as to how you go about this.
I absolutely hate taking updates... still haven't taken an update from months ago on my Nexus 7 because I will lose root. It was very difficult to unlock and root my nexus 7, considerably more than rooting my old carrier tied motorola handset, which I didn't expect at all considering I'd used all the same tools to flash and root before.
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The nexus 7 is one of the easiest devices to root. It may have been difficult when the device was first released, but I promise it's gotten much easier.
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The nexus 7 is one of the easiest devices to root. It may have been difficult when the device was first released, but I promise it's gotten much easier.
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I think it may have been more that my desktop wasn't properly recognizing the device. Had to jump through all sorts of hoops to get it to work last February. But it's unlocked and rooted now... with an outdated OS. I currently don't have internet service at home. I'll tackle the update and re-root when I've got a nice fast connection.
Would taking the update affect ever re-lock the bootloader?
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I think it may have been more that my desktop wasn't properly recognizing the device. Had to jump through all sorts of hoops to get it to work last February. But it's unlocked and rooted now... with an outdated OS. I currently don't have internet service at home. I'll tackle the update and re-root when I've got a nice fast connection.
Would taking the update affect ever re-lock the bootloader?
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I don't think so, the bootloader on my N7 has never locked itself unless I used wugfresh's toolkit to do so.
According to GSMarena Z1S is the same as international ones except LTE
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Lancez said:
According to GSMarena Z1S is the same as international ones except LTE
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It isn't, the Z1S has a plastic frame instead of aluminium, it's larger, and has different LTE frequencies to the C6903 (International LTE Z1).
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It isn't, the Z1S has a plastic frame instead of aluminium, it's larger, and has different LTE frequencies to the C6903 (International LTE Z1).
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Good, It won't be bent like international version then. FYI, Z1S got 5" screen too.
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Good, It won't be bent like international version then. FYI, Z1S got 5" screen too.
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I am aware it has the same screen, I was referring to the Z1S being taller than the C6903, regardless of screen size.
And what would a metal frame have to do with bending? Obviously if you apply so much force that you bend the device, then you're already damaging it, whether it has a metal or a plastic frame...
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Xperia Z1 International LTE (C6903) white paper
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I am aware it has the same screen, I was referring to the Z1S being taller than the C6903, regardless of screen size.
And what would a metal frame have to do with bending? Obviously if you apply so much force that you bend the device, then you're already damaging it, whether it has a metal or a plastic frame...
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It seems to me like cheap aluminum was the cause of bending. I've never had any bending/cracking issues on any of my plastic phones I owned.
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It seems to me like cheap aluminum was the cause of bending. I've never had any bending/cracking issues on any of my plastic phones I owned.
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Even if a metal bends easily, it doesn't spontaneously bend, nothing does...
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Even if a metal bends easily, it doesn't spontaneously bend, nothing does...
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The heat could cause bending. Anyway, since you are an owner of Z1, how would you rate your device at this point? Thinking about getting Z1S for my wife.
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The heat could cause bending. Anyway, since you are an owner of Z1, how would you rate your device at this point? Thinking about getting Z1S for my wife.
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Best smartphone I have ever had, literally. Though if I'd been on the market right now I'd have had the Z1 Compact.
Only thing bad with it would be the screen quality (no issues head on, but tilt it and colours start to wash out) and maybe the loudspeaker being a bit tinny/quiet (product of the waterproofing would be my guess).
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Best smartphone I have ever had, literally. Though if I'd been on the market right now I'd have had the Z1 Compact.
Only thing bad with it would be the screen quality and maybe the loudspeaker being a bit tinny/quiet.
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Thank you for your info. Looks like I'll have to come to this side of XDA on daily basis.
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It just came in the mail!
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Cool, overnight shipping? Let us know how you like it.
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