thinking of buying a gear, quick question. - Samsung Galaxy Gear

Are the gears carrier specific? I've trolled the gear forum since I got my N3 ans decided it would make a good self Christmas gift. My neighbor has one in jet black that he's never even opened, problem is he has att and I'm on Verizon. I didn't think it would matter but I had to check before giving him $100 for it

100 for it? Dude its a no brainer even if it doesn't work. (Which it would) you can sell It for twice as that.
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The Galaxy Gear is technically a "handsfree bluetooth device" it should work with any carrier as long as the phone is galaxy gear compatible!

I bought mine off of Amazon and it's not carrier-locked.

I got mine through Sprint, no carrier lock on it....

Thanks everyone!
He has a bunch of high dollar watches and got the gear as some bundle deal which is why he's selling it to me for 100. Can't wait to root that ****

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I got mine through Sprint, no carrier lock on it....
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I have a question when wacthing a movie or video on phone and get a phone call or messege will the movie be interrupted or will the movie keep playing? so i can just answer with the gear.

^^^ I'm with this guy on that question...would love to know about that functionality
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fOmey-Rom
hi,
i like to buy me and my wife a Gear - but have still some questions:
How long is the battery of the gear on with the fOmey-ROM?
Must the Note 3 be rooted to install the fOmey-ROM?
Is it possible after the fOmey-ROM to go back to stock?

I get mine tomorrow, att messed up my account so badly it's free
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Samsung Galaxy Note 2 "Smart Dock" wanted...

I have a vzw note 2 and am looking for a US company or website that is legit and has the samsung galaxy note 2 "smart dock" in stock. Anyone seen that lately? I called my local vzw retail store and they told me all they have are a couple of cases.
Thanks in advance.
Try Cdw
https://m.cdw.com/shop/products/Samsung-Smart-Dock-EDD-S20JWE-cellular-phone-docking-station/2927562
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xterra91 said:
Try Cdw
https://m.cdw.com/shop/products/Samsung-Smart-Dock-EDD-S20JWE-cellular-phone-docking-station/2927562
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Thanks a bunch
I called up cdw as the 'availability' said to call. Rep told me it is on back order and has been for some time. They are anticipating getting some stock the 2nd week of March.
Is there a huge benefit from getting the samsung smart dock as opposed to getting something like the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 Case Compatible HDMI Charging Dock which is only about 40 bucks?
Yeah I would like to know also what the benefit of getting the official Samsung dock versus a generic. And does anyone know how future proof this is? like will it work with the Note 3, 4, etc?
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Yeah I would like to know also what the benefit of getting the official Samsung dock versus a generic. And does anyone know how future proof this is? like will it work with the Note 3, 4, etc?
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The smart dock has 3 USB ports that'll let you turn the Note 2 into a desktop pc.
Yeah but if you get a blue tooth keyboard and mouse you wouldn't really need the extra ports would you?
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true but the idea is to use wired things plus external usb hard drives etc.
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Yeah but if you get a blue tooth keyboard and mouse you wouldn't really need the extra ports would you?
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Also you can use a hard drive or flash drive to view files or movies on there. Also comes with an extra wall charger($40 value). Plus if you dont want to have to buy a bluetooth keyboard and mouse but have many wired keyboards and mice around why not? It'll be cheaper than having to purchase those along with the dock.
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Be careful with some older wired mice though. Some people (including me) have noticed that connecting an old wired mouse turns the screen of the Note 2 off (a good thing) but drops the FPS on the monitor/TV significantly.
I am hoping to get my hands on one of the smart docks soon. I have found some on amazon, but the vendors there have the price so jacked up that I figure I am not going to buy from them. The way I see it is if Samsung can sell for $99, why pay $139-$160 for the exact same item. Doesn't make sense at all. Bestbuy is out of stock, and cdw as well, But the cheapest price I have seen is with cdw. Will keep my fingers crossed that one will make itself available within the next few weeks.
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*Eagerly waiting* - lol
When I called the very nice lady at CDW said they were getting some in at the end of February. That was a couple of weeks ago. I got one at Amazon for a little over $100 shipped instead.
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When I called the very nice lady at CDW said they were getting some in at the end of February. That was a couple of weeks ago. I got one at Amazon for a little over $100 shipped instead.
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Yes I spoke with a very nice lady as well. She told me that it should be around the 2nd week of March. I am hoping that to be the case as well. She also told me that I can go ahead and place my order now, and whenever the device is received, then it would be shipped, but I just don't want to lock into anything.
Do you remember the vendor you used when purchasing yours from amazon?
Shopandroid.com has them in stock. Got mine from there. Arrived in 3 days.
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Shopandroid.com has them in stock. Got mine from there. Arrived in 3 days.
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Now it looks like they don't have any in stock. But this stuff looks like a great website though thanks for the information.
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$100 shipped. PM me if interested.
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Same here $100.00 shipped pm me
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jlczl said:
$100 shipped. PM me if interested.
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Nobody? Okay, 90?
EDIT: Sold
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Bet you can't have a case on with this
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Yes you can
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Did Samsung not make enough Gears?

I placed an order on 10-4 with T-Mobile.com and it's on backorder. I noticed that a lot of places are sold out. Did Samsung not make enough because of unknown demand?
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Not sure if they made enough or not but there are some at various stores around where I live. Also T-mobile is supposedly backordered quite heavily due to the massive mistake they made in including the gear in their 30% off accessories coupon. Great promotion for the consumer but no one knows when all of those orders will be fulfilled.
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Not sure if they made enough or not but there are some at various stores around where I live. Also T-mobile is supposedly backordered quite heavily due to the massive mistake they made in including the gear in their 30% off accessories coupon. Great promotion for the consumer but no one knows when all of those orders will be fulfilled.
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Makes since. I'm one of those people that got the killer deal. I guess since I got the I won't complain.
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Here in Australia we have the same supply problem, I've had one on back order for the last week at a local electronics shop. Nobody in the country seems to have any, i was hoping to get one for my birthday on the 5th but still waiting.
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I placed an order on 10-4 with T-Mobile.com and it's on backorder. I noticed that a lot of places are sold out. Did Samsung not make enough because of unknown demand?
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Yup, they definitely didn't make enough.. I almost did not get my phone upon release cuz all the gear was gone. They said that they can't sell the phone without the gear?? But lucky enough they had one left, the one they were showing to all potential customers lol.
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The T-Mobile orders won't be fulfilled. They're issuing mass cancellations.
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True I got a cancelation email.
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Bjs051084 said:
Here in Australia we have the same supply problem, I've had one on back order for the last week at a local electronics shop. Nobody in the country seems to have any, i was hoping to get one for my birthday on the 5th but still waiting.
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I haven't even been able to find one to play with
I neglected to say I did purchase one at Best Buy. I used some of my Reward Zone certificates.
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I haven't even been able to find one to play with
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I'm yet to see one anywhere, hopefully they're in stores next week. Telstra say next week they will have them. Fingers crossed.
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I got Mine from best buy they had only Mocha though.
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Bjs051084 said:
I'm yet to see one anywhere, hopefully they're in stores next week. Telstra say next week they will have them. Fingers crossed.
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From what I can tell, Telstra is the only one with it. A few places I went to didn't even know what I was talking about!
According to ebay, there are a few in other capital cities. And I may have just impulse bought one......oops
Bjs051084 said:
Here in Australia we have the same supply problem, I've had one on back order for the last week at a local electronics shop. Nobody in the country seems to have any, i was hoping to get one for my birthday on the 5th but still waiting.
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I got mine from Vodafone Australia yesterday. Was on back-order and due 23/10, anyway it just pops up.
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I got mine from Vodafone Australia yesterday. Was on back-order and due 23/10, anyway it just pops up.
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Hmm I was in Vodafone on Saturday and they didn't have any, I shall try again Thanks
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Bjs051084 said:
Hmm I was in Vodafone on Saturday and they didn't have any, I shall try again Thanks
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yeah still no gear here, major bummer wanted to see at least a demo unit
My Best Buy still has like 10-15 of them in stock in Various Colors. I got my manager to price match the T-Mobile price last week for 2 of them (one was for resale and one for me). I guess I got lucky on that. But they are to be found. Any if you want to play with one, any best buy with a Samsung store should have a live demo of a Gear there.
Here in Denver I had to drive all the way across town to get my jet black Gear. Most Best Buys are sold out.
I'm glad I purchased it. The features are awesome.
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Bought mine at the sprint store in Broomfield CO. Even got a discount because I'm on a corporate plan.
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Best Buy, only had 1 Mocha left.
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Got mine October the 3rd at 3pm Australian date I live in Australia also lol
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Samsung store at Best Buy

Went into our local Best Buy on Saturday, and was surprised to see a large Samsung area carved out in the front of the store. Nice, clean white display and tables. It was the same size as that stores entire Mobile Phone dept, so pretty good sized. They had all the latest and greatest, of course, and very knowledgeable folks working there. They said they were there full time now. Pretty cool to see. My first hands on with a Gear. I can see it's utility, but doubt I'll get one.
Anyone else have one in their BB stores?
jejb said:
Went into our local Best Buy on Saturday, and was surprised to see a large Samsung area carved out in the front of the store. Nice, clean white display and tables. It was the same size as that stores entire Mobile Phone dept, so pretty good sized. They had all the latest and greatest, of course, and very knowledgeable folks working there. They said they were there full time now. Pretty cool to see. My first hands on with a Gear. I can see it's utility, but doubt I'll get one.
Anyone else have one in their BB stores?
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Got one here in peoria, il
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Got one in Saint Paul, Minnesota
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Aren't they in every best buy?
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Yup got one in the mall in Best Buy in PK, NY.
Not here ._. Denver co. Well not sure of right
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For about a year. My store also has a Google rep for the Google section. A Windows store with Microsoft employees and of course the Apple section. With more to come next year.
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For about a year. My store also has a Google rep for the Google section. A Windows store with Microsoft employees and of course the Apple section. With more to come next year.
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A Google section? I have a Samsung in my local, but there are a couple close to me that have the apple section and Samsung section.
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Went to Monroe, NY store. They have the Samsung area as well. Pretty nice. Had the Samsung watch in various colors but all dummy. None were real watches.
Here in Altamonte FLorida! Pretty awesome
Yeah buddy
One is in San Diego Ca. And the lady there was somewhat knowledgeable but had no idea what "Kit Kat" 4.4 was . But she did update my S4 to 4.3 since the OTA never came to my phone .
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One is in San Diego Ca. And the lady there was somewhat knowledgeable but had no idea what "Kit Kat" 4.4 was . But she did update my S4 to 4.3 since the OTA never came to my phone .
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The lady working the Samsung area at our BB also offered to update/check my S4. I refused since I'm rooted and it was a bit of a battle to get 4.3 installed and solid on my phone.
Mine was rooted also but at the same time I was so excited about the update that I jumped to gun. I tried to find if I needed to take any steps before receiving the update but couldn't find any information. Long story short it took with no problem root was gone but I just rerooted and it was good. The update actually fixed my battery life tremendously. Took 15 min via usb.
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We have a Samsung at all the Best Buys here in Wichita, KS. They are really the only reason I ended up going with the S4.
Here in WV too
Huntington, WV +1
Can confirm..
Almost every Best Buy should have a Samsung Experience Store inside now, with the exception of a very few. The only stores I am aware of without them are the small format stores. Even the Best Buy Mobile stores have a small Samsung vignette now.
dont go to best buy mobile they spent almost 45 minutes trying to get my note 2 to work with the store demo galaxy gear, i guess they hire any ole body at those stores
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dont go to best buy mobile they spent almost 45 minutes trying to get my note 2 to work with the store demo galaxy gear, i guess they hire any ole body at those stores
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Seems weird that you would let them try and pair a non compatible device for that long. Assuming you weren't rooted and using a compatibility work around.
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Seems weird that you would let them try and pair a non compatible device for that long. Assuming you weren't rooted and using a compatibility work around.
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well i knew better i just found it funny that people that work in a cellphone store dont know about some of the top selling products that they sell.
Haven't seen one where I'm from

availability in store on Friday?

Does anyone know if they will have stock on-hand in corporate stores on launch day? I'm assuming so but figured there may be a store rep here who can confirm?
Thanks
We currently do not have stock for stores and we have heard nothing about getting a guaranteed shipment. But I work in Alaska, so YMMV. We are assuming we will get some in by thrle 11th.
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Well.. i didn't pre-order my S4 from AT&T because they was already sold out. But the corporate store near me had 10+ in stock on launch day.. No crazy line like the iPhone releases, it was a popular city also. Not a hick town somewhere.
Your best bet is to call your local store Thursday or Friday to see if they will have any coming in.
Xandlinger said:
We currently do not have stock for stores and we have heard nothing about getting a guaranteed shipment. But I work in Alaska, so YMMV. We are assuming we will get some in by thrle 11th.
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Dude, WTF???!!! Where in Alaska? The store I went to in South Anchorage the guy said they would have plenty in stock. He did sound like an IBoy though, cause he was acting like the S5 was nothing compared to an Iphone 3G. I almost slapped him.
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Dude, WTF???!!! Where in Alaska? The store I went to in South Anchorage the guy said they would have plenty in stock. He did sound like an IBoy though, cause he was acting like the S5 was nothing compared to an Iphone 3G. I almost slapped him.
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Fairbanks. There hasn't been a lick of communication from corporate or inventory if we are getting any. Shipments just come in as they come in.
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Dude, WTF???!!! Where in Alaska? The store I went to in South Anchorage the guy said they would have plenty in stock. He did sound like an IBoy though, cause he was acting like the S5 was nothing compared to an Iphone 3G. I almost slapped him.
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Just kidding. We have a lot of devices. 70 of one color, 40 of another. We are ready for Friday.
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Please use this thread here...http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2688367

Employee returned phone

I received my LG phone back but it's locked and the disgruntled employee smashed the screen. I'm an note3 owner so I'm clueless to the LG Android platform. What are my best options here? I'm considering replacing the screen myself as I've done before on phones but to get into the phone and everything is not an option I assume.
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bmwh0r3 said:
I received my LG phone back but it's locked and the disgruntled employee smashed the screen. I'm an note3 owner so I'm clueless to the LG Android platform. What are my best options here? I'm considering replacing the screen myself as I've done before on phones but to get into the phone and everything is not an option I assume.
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Wow! What happened? Why did the screen get smashed? I would freaking say something.... you shouldn't have to fix it.
If need be, you can pop the back cover off with a guitar pick, or similar. Its just like a Samsung once you get inside. Remove the battery, remove the rear housing, remove the motherboard, vibrator, antennae, etc.
Yeah I've replaced screens before. Suggestions on cheapest place to order one? Local place wants 160 bucks to replace it lol
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bmwh0r3 said:
Yeah I've replaced screens before. Suggestions on cheapest place to order one? Local place wants 160 bucks to replace it lol
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They're is a thread in LG G2 general named permanent screen damage. there is a link to a website in there where the screens are about a $100. Would throw you a link but I am driving.
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I'll search. Thanks. Here's the phone
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I'll search. Thanks. Here's the phone
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Found it!
http://www.etradesupply.com/lg/android-models/lg-g2-vs980.html
Why did the employee smash the phone? U should have them pay for it.
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Why do employees do anything? I'm not bothering with it. Not wasting my time.
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There's an untold story being this.
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There's an untold story being this.
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Untold? I fired the person for theft of fuel. Some cannot be trusted with a monitored fuel card I guess. Especially when the card is tied to a certain vehicle and they have to use a unique pin at the pump. My 160 out of pocket to repair a phone is chump change when it's a few hundred dollars of fuel
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And there it is. Had this happen at my place of employment. Said person was ultimately fired for a 2$ charge. Giving employees G2s to use, nice boss... Lol
Maybe it"s a factor to some, but idc if it's 2 dollars or 2000, cant stand a thief. I can understand the not bothering part as well, if you ever recover the price it will have cost you even more. Some former employee's of mine thought being the boss makes you rich so you wont notice, both are usually idiotic ideas. Why they think i owe them but they owe me nothing is beyond me.
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I recently replaced my broken screen.
This is the one I bought. Works well.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/231126397942?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649
god, until that explanation, i sat here reading this thread as if you sent your phone back to LG to get something fixed, and then an LG employee was disgruntled, broke the screen, and sent it back to you like that.
i'm sure many others read the story the same way, dude..lol you have to be more descriptive..that's why people are all, "you shouldn't have to pay for this, make them pay for it!" as in, make LG pay for something they did.
but obviously now we understand the situation
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god, until that explanation, i sat here reading this thread as if you sent your phone back to LG to get something fixed, and then an LG employee was disgruntled, broke the screen, and sent it back to you like that.
i'm sure many others read the story the same way, dude..lol you have to be more descriptive..that's why people are all, "you shouldn't have to pay for this, make them pay for it!" as in, make LG pay for something they did.
but obviously now we understand the situation
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I was thinking the same exact thing - except that it was a disgruntled Verizon employee who was the culprit.
Never put it past VZW to send out a warranty replacement with issues lol
Once I get this fixed I may use an upgrade from another line to use the g2 as a spare for myself. Are they locked bootloader like my note 3?
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Never put it past VZW to send out a warranty replacement with issues lol
Once I get this fixed I may use an upgrade from another line to use the g2 as a spare for myself. Are they locked bootloader like my note 3?
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i believe so, but there's a loki exploit or something..i forget, i haven't rooted or done any of this since september lol
I recently rooted mine, ran a few roms but made the mistake of wiping data on my stock recovery and soft bricked. Was able to go all the way back to 4.2.2. Then 2 updates later here I am lol.
Rooting and fixing are very simple at this stage.
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Update: screen is fixed... I'm going to try to replace through Verizon now. Lol. I picked up a razr HD for cheap to use as a spare. Towelroot and bl unlocked on cm11. Not touching the g2 now.
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How do you tie a card to a certain vehicle?
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Untold? I fired the person for theft of fuel. Some cannot be trusted with a monitored fuel card I guess. Especially when the card is tied to a certain vehicle and they have to use a unique pin at the pump. My 160 out of pocket to repair a phone is chump change when it's a few hundred dollars of fuel
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