Google RMA cost? - Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Has anyone RMA'd recently? Do google still freeze the value of the phone in your account until they receive the old one back?

danarama said:
Has anyone RMA'd recently? Do google still freeze the value of the phone in your account until they receive the old one back?
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From what I've read around here, yes. What happened? ???

Evolution_Tech said:
From what I've read around here, yes. What happened? ???
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I gave them my credit card so no issue in the end. Said it may show as auth. Not sure what would have happened had I used by debit card so didn't risk it.
Got a speaker issue.

they put a hold of the price of a new phone on your card, they dont actually charge you, until they receive the broken device.

simms22 said:
they put a hold of the price of a new phone on your card, they dont actually charge you, until they receive the broken device.
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Yeah. That is what I thought. If I used my debit card, I have a feeling I would have been screwed if I didn't have the value of my phone in my bank

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[Q] Returning captivate?

I have a phone that is in the range of phones effected by the standby of death thing and i didn't want to return it but it started affecting my phone, or at least i think it is. I almost always have a custom rom on it so could that be it. And also if i need to return my phone what should i do, should i just return it to jh7 and then call them to make a return or what? My IMEI ends in 3918.
yamato2 said:
I have a phone that is in the range of phones effected by the standby of death thing and i didn't want to return it but it started affecting my phone, or at least i think it is. I almost always have a custom rom on it so could that be it. And also if i need to return my phone what should i do, should i just return it to jh7 and then call them to make a return or what? My IMEI is ********3918.
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First of all, never expose ur IMEI like this.
Try changing the kernel/ROM and see if it still is exhibiting the same behavior.
diablo009 said:
First of all, never expose ur IMEI like this.
Try changing the kernel/ROM and see if it still is exhibiting the same behavior.
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Second, don't quote his mistake because now even if he edits his post the IMEI is still exposed.
tsk3
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I'm on the same boat.
Honestly, I'm switching over to a more stable ROM to avoid it, and then once the refurb Atrix/Infuse/Inspires come out, I'll ring warranty and pick one up.
what defines standby of death? 10% hr?
5% hr?
Really?!?!?!
cappyandroid said:
I'm on the same boat.
Honestly, I'm switching over to a more stable ROM to avoid it, and then once the refurb Atrix/Infuse/Inspires come out, I'll ring warranty and pick one up.
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So your saying that i can keep my phone and since it has that standby of death thing i can return it and get a atrix/infuse when they come out instead? If so that is awesome, because i got my captivate right before they announced them and i was really angry. But how would i go about doing that once they came out? And about the imei thing, sorry i forgot.
You can't return it for a different phone can you?
opcow said:
Second, don't quote his mistake because now even if he edits his post the IMEI is still exposed.
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I am sorry. Thanks for pointing out. Edited my post to mask out the IMEI.
JJ133169 said:
what defines standby of death? 10% hr?
5% hr?
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standby death means - phone turning itself off when in standby mode, irrespective of battery level.
mine used to turn off whenever it wanted be it the battery was in 90s, or in 80s, or anything for that matter. Never could I predict when I would find it turned off.
grave101 said:
You can't return it for a different phone can you?
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Under normal instances no they will send you the same device (at least ATT) as long as they have them.
you have 30 days from date of purchase to get a different phone, after that your stuck with what you have.
diablo009 said:
First of all, never expose ur IMEI like this.
Try changing the kernel/ROM and see if it still is exhibiting the same behavior.
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Why not? What can someone do with it?
JJ133169 said:
you have 30 days from date of purchase to get a different phone, after that your stuck with what you have.
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Phone bought in July.
1. Phone exchange (August)
2. New battery sent (Nov)
3. Phone exchange (Dec)
4. Phone exchange (Dec) <-- At this point AT&T said they would let me pick a different device if this too didn't work and was suffering sleep death issue
nydriek said:
Why not? What can someone do with it?
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In short, security reasons. Anyone could clone ur device if they know ur IMEI number.
diablo009 said:
Phone bought in July.
1. Phone exchange (August)
2. New battery sent (Nov)
3. Phone exchange (Dec)
4. Phone exchange (Dec) <-- At this point AT&T said they would let me pick a different device if this too didn't work and was suffering sleep death issue
In short, security reasons. Anyone could clone ur device if they know ur IMEI number.
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good thing 2 know thanks
diablo009 said:
Phone bought in July.
1. Phone exchange (August)
2. New battery sent (Nov)
3. Phone exchange (Dec)
4. Phone exchange (Dec) <-- At this point AT&T said they would let me pick a different device if this too didn't work and was suffering sleep death issue
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Yes, they can exchange your phone, I had a nokia mural replaced so many times I called the presidents office of AT&T, long story short I got a captivate for $99 dollars from that and a 3 month extension to my contract.
You can in special circumstances get a new phone, but unless you have it replaced 3+ times there not going to do much...
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Broken power button?

Just got my phone activated today, and I noticed that it keeps rebooting. It boots to the HTC splash screen, goes black, vibrates, and repeats.
In order for it to turn off, I have to push only the right side of the button. Is it stuck?
If I push the other side, or whole power button, it will reset the phone. I am extremely pissed. I purchased this as an upgrade. Is this something I will have to pay for? I just paid well over $300 for the device, case, activation fee.
It's very finicky to turn on, or turn of screen.
Software issue? Button issue?
bring it back
94tbird said:
bring it back
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Seriously? I purchased it on Sprint's website. But I can just take it to a Sprint store?
Mansevolver said:
Seriously? I purchased it on Sprint's website. But I can just take it to a Sprint store?
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you should be able to. call cust care first and explain the situation and ask if you can exchange in store, and ask them to notate the account if they say yes so you dont have any issues
94tbird said:
you should be able to. call cust care first and explain the situation and ask if you can exchange in store, and ask them to notate the account if they say yes so you dont have any issues
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OK. But is this a common or known issue?
Mansevolver said:
Seriously? I purchased it on Sprint's website. But I can just take it to a Sprint store?
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Mansevolver said:
OK. But is this a common or known issue?
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i dont think its common, no. you paid for a new, working phone though so you deserve one right out of the box!
94tbird said:
i dont think its common, no. you paid for a new, working phone though so you deserve one right out of the box!
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I just hope I don't have to pay. Usually when Sprint replaces device they make you pay a $200 deductible.
I paid $300 for everything yesterday.....
I want either a free repair, or free replacement. This is being fair. :/ the power button gave out on me in just a matter of hours.
Mansevolver said:
I just hope I don't have to pay. Usually when Sprint replaces device they make you pay a $200 deductible.
I paid $300 for everything yesterday.....
I want either a free repair, or free replacement. This is being fair. :/ the power button gave out on me in just a matter of hours.
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you wont pay for this its on them,
94tbird said:
you wont pay for this its on them,
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I hope so. Thank you.
Mansevolver said:
I just hope I don't have to pay. Usually when Sprint replaces device they make you pay a $200 deductible.
I paid $300 for everything yesterday.....
I want either a free repair, or free replacement. This is being fair. :/ the power button gave out on me in just a matter of hours.
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Mansevolver said:
I hope so. Thank you.
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your welcome. i used to work for Sprint about 6 years ago. they will replace it, either by mail or in store. you wont pay a dime
Mansevolver said:
I hope so. Thank you.
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You never have to pay for a warranty issue. This would fall under a warranty issue.
Take back to Store or call them. They will replace on the spot if you go to a store or if you call them, they will send you a new one!

Motorola Questions

How is the RMA process for Motorola? Is it pretty much hassle free like Google Play?
I'm also wondering this. I have to RMA mine due to an issue with a spot on my camera.
Pilz said:
I'm also wondering this. I have to RMA mine due to an issue with a spot on my camera.
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+1
2swizzle said:
+1
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I just called Motorola, 5minjtes later they said they are overnighting me a new phone with a return label no problem! I'm glad they have good customer service for issues like I had.
Other than having to wait for their stock to replenish, I've had no issues with the RMA process for my N6: quick and easy.
--JamesT
chemguru said:
Other than having to wait for their stock to replenish, I've had no issues with the RMA process for my N6: quick and easy.
--JamesT
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I was lucky because they had a blue 64gb in stock ready to ship. They asked what color I wanted and I said I don't care as long as its a 64gb. They said OK they only have blue so they sent me that one. I have a blue one now so that's fine, but I think it's funny how they would have happily sent me a white one if it was in stock.
Pilz said:
I was lucky because they had a blue 64gb in stock ready to ship. They asked what color I wanted and I said I don't care as long as its a 64gb. They said OK they only have blue so they sent me that one. I have a blue one now so that's fine, but I think it's funny how they would have happily sent me a white one if it was in stock.
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Booo! I wasn't offered that option. "You have a blue, you're getting a blue." Lucky you, indeed.
chemguru said:
Booo! I wasn't offered that option. "You have a blue, you're getting a blue." Lucky you, indeed.
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I know people I don't care honestly as long as its 64gb. I love my Nexus
For those who've received a RMA phone (any motorola phone) do you have to pay money, and did you received a refurbished device?
2swizzle said:
For those who've received a RMA phone (any motorola phone) do you have to pay money, and did you received a refurbished device?
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I didn't have to pay anything they send you a label so you can send the old one back. I don't know if its new or not because I get mine tomorrow via FedEx,however I would assume it's refurbished unless they don't have any refurbished ones yet then it will likely be new. Either way not worried because they sent it out fast, free, and it was easy to get replaced. I also have moto care should I actually break my phone accidentally which seems to be a good idea considering it's size. I'll report back tomorrow when my phone arrives, hopefully in the morning because you need to sign for it in person.
Mine was brand new.
They sent me a brand new phone sealed in the box
is it standard practice to put a hold on your credit card?
2swizzle said:
is it standard practice to put a hold on your credit card?
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They didn't do anything that I noticed.
2swizzle said:
is it standard practice to put a hold on your credit card?
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yes, how else can they make the money back if you do not return the broken device? For all they know you are faking it to get them to send you a 2nd phone so you can sell them both for profit.
knitler said:
yes, how else can they make the money back if you do not return the broken device? For all they know you are faking it to get them to send you a 2nd phone so you can sell them both for profit.
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They didn't put a hold on my CC, I double checked.
I just RMA'd my second N6 because of 1/2 the screen freezing randomly and the camera jumping... I love my Nexus I just hope this one works better. They are sending me a CW model because the MD is out of stock in the center and because its the same person I spoke with before who offered it. I hope this one doesn't have any issues because I don't want any other phone except for my Nexus 6
2swizzle said:
For those who've received a RMA phone (any motorola phone) do you have to pay money, and did you received a refurbished device?
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I had to pay $175, but that is because I broke my own screen...
As for the device, it was brand new, but I wouldn't expect that to last long as they start refurbing the returns.
Pilz said:
I just RMA'd my second N6 because of 1/2 the screen freezing randomly and the camera jumping... I love my Nexus I just hope this one works better. They are sending me a CW model because the MD is out of stock in the center and because its the same person I spoke with before who offered it. I hope this one doesn't have any issues because I don't want any other phone except for my Nexus 6
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I am sorry but what is the difference between the two models?
Pecata said:
I am sorry but what is the difference between the two models?
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Cloud White and Midnight Blue

Quick question buying nexus 6 on craigslist

Hey I'm looking at a few craigslist nexus 6s. If I activate it before I give the seller money, and it activates successfully, can the seller report it lost or stolen and deactive it after its already oon my line?
Thanks
sruel3216 said:
Hey I'm looking at a few craigslist nexus 6s. If I activate it before I give the seller money, and it activates successfully, can the seller report it lost or stolen and deactive it after its already oon my line?
Thanks
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if the owner has his account set up in it, youll never be able to activate it unless the owner removes his account.
simms22 said:
if the owner has his account set up in it, youll never be able to activate it unless the owner removes his account.
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If its not in service and I do a factory reset, then put my sim card in and it activates, would I be fine then?
sruel3216 said:
If its not in service and I do a factory reset, then put my sim card in and it activates, would I be fine then?
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its a new security system for the nexus.. even if you wipe the phone 10x and then flash the factory image, it will still ask for the previous owners security, unless he removed it. if it is removed, then it would be fine. and if he didnt, and you got the phone, he can reset his password, but it will take 3 days before it becomes affected. this is for people that steal devices, to keep you safe.
simms22 said:
its a new security system for the nexus.. even if you wipe the phone 10x and then flash the factory image, it will still ask for the previous owners security, unless he removed it. if it is removed, then it would be fine. and if he didnt, and you got the phone, he can reset his password, but it will take 3 days before it becomes affected. this is for people that steal devices, to keep you safe.
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OK cool. How would I verify its removed?
sruel3216 said:
OK cool. How would I verify its removed?
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ask him. but chances are that he probably doesnt know that you have to remove it now(before you didnt have to). so, you might have to let him know that he has to remove his account first.
simms22 said:
ask him. but chances are that he probably doesnt know that you have to remove it now(before you didnt have to). so, you might have to let him know that he has to remove his account first.
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Yeah I'll ask. But is there a setting on the phone that says removed or not? Just a way to verify other than him just telling me its removed?
sruel3216 said:
Yeah I'll ask. But is there a setting on the phone that says removed or not? Just a way to verify other than him just telling me its removed?
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You should meet up at the carrier store you're trying to activate it at and have someone at the store make sure everything is ok and it activates. Also if you buy things from Craiglist a lot, you should have a receipt book and have the seller sign it and take a picture of the license plate or write it down so you can file a police report if things go sideways.
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sruel3216 said:
Yeah I'll ask. But is there a setting on the phone that says removed or not? Just a way to verify other than him just telling me its removed?
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no, there isnt unfortunately.
XAlexander_AlexanderX said:
You should meet up at the carrier store you're trying to activate it at and have someone at the store make sure everything is ok and it activates. Also if you buy things from Craiglist a lot, you should have a receipt book and have the seller sign it and take a picture of the license plate or write it down so you can file a police report if things go sideways.
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simms22 said:
no, there isnt unfortunately.
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ok thanks guys. he said he would meet at a verizon store for them to look at it. my first gen moto x battery is starting to fail
sruel3216 said:
ok thanks guys. he said he would meet at a verizon store for them to look at it. my first gen moto x battery is starting to fail
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cool.
but ill be honest, verizon people probably know zilch about the nexus.
simms22 said:
cool.
but ill be honest, verizon people probably know zilch about the nexus.
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yea kinda what i was thinking since its not verizon branded either
sruel3216 said:
yea kinda what i was thinking since its not verizon branded either
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doesnt matter though, branded or not, they are exactly the same phone. but verizon employees dont seem to think so, they think it differs(but doesnt). many will even say that you cant use the unbranded one on verizon, but you can
simms22 said:
doesnt matter though, branded or not, they are exactly the same phone. but verizon employees dont seem to think so, they think it differs(but doesnt). many will even say that you cant use the unbranded one on verizon, but you can
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yea i know you can, but like you said worried the employees will not even know anyways lol
sruel3216 said:
yea i know you can, but like you said worried the employees will not even know anyways lol
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Have a look at this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3104504
That's not how craigslist scammers screw you. They usually have it insured and once they sell it they report it lost or stolen and you lose your money.
simms22 said:
ask him. but chances are that he probably doesnt know that you have to remove it now(before you didnt have to). so, you might have to let him know that he has to remove his account first.
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So how do you remove your account? In case i sell my phone in the future
Andromendous said:
So how do you remove your account? In case i sell my phone in the future
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See the link that I posted one post above yours.
Andromendous said:
So how do you remove your account? In case i sell my phone in the future
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Evolution_Tech said:
See the link that I posted one post above yours.
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:angel:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3104504
and @Evolution_Tech im outta thanks
simms22 said:
:angel:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3104504
and @Evolution_Tech im outta thanks
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Simms, you are such a good person, nothin but pleasant.

Is my phone a refurbished? Please help!

I just bought a new phone from company and I have downloaded the app "Phone Info Samsung" in order to check the refurbishment. But it shows my phone is a refurbished one. After that, I downloaded another app and it shows my phone is original. Should I worry about my phone? I feel bad after seeing this. Sorry for my English.
"PhDoctor" https://drive.google.com/open?id=1SHglMIr-sGtJW7Y0R0TLyG40NiVZtTwY
"Phone Info Samsung" https://drive.google.com/open?id=1v9MhOKbOiyZ5JucsfGioD2MlPTIdwAmJ
the phone info Samsung one is not very accurate, it tells me that one of my Notes have root and the other not but neither of them have root and both bought brand new
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the phone info Samsung one is not very accurate, it tells me that one of my Notes have root and the other not but neither of them have root and both bought brand new
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So, Should I worry about that?
CambodiaUser07 said:
So, Should I worry about that?
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Nothing to worry
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CambodiaUser07 said:
So, Should I worry about that?
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I wouldn't think so, did you register it with Samsung for warranty and keep receipts of purchase?
if you did I don't really see it being a problem if the phone is in perfect condition
I'm of coarse the odd ball I don't care if mine is a refurb or not. If it works and no damage there is no difference. Orig refurb double refurb. They all work the same.
Some times a refurb can be better than the orig. Not saying this one is.
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Nothing to worry
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I think so. Thank you so much.
j_hansen said:
I wouldn't think so, did you register it with Samsung for warranty and keep receipts of purchase?
if you did I don't really see it being a problem if the phone is in perfect condition
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Yeah, I did. I kept it all, but I think Samsung would not do that to their customer. Because I bought it directly from Samsung company. I think that if it was a refurb, it would not come with the warranty card. Moreover, my phone is in perfect condition.
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I'm of coarse the odd ball I don't care if mine is a refurb or not. If it works and no damage there is no difference. Orig refurb double refurb. They all work the same.
Some times a refurb can be better than the orig. Not saying this one is.
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The reason that I do care about it because I have been saved money for 2 years. I don't want a refurb. Do you have any idea on my phone? Anyways, Thank you so much.
CambodiaUser07 said:
Yeah, I did. I kept it all, but I think Samsung would not do that to their customer. Because I bought it directly from Samsung company. I think that if it was a refurb, it would not come with the warranty card. Moreover, my phone is in perfect condition.
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Even offic refurbs have warranty
Thats why I say what I did As a end user you never know the difference except that the app is telling you it is..
I have gotten refurbs from lg and assurion and most have been ok other than one with a bad firmware flash from the gate but I fixed that lol:good:
TheMadScientist said:
Even offic refurbs have warranty
Thats why I say what I did As a end user you never know the difference except that the app is telling you it is..
I have gotten refurbs from lg and assurion and most have been ok other than one with a bad firmware flash from the gate but I fixed that lol:good:
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That should be fine for me. Thanks again for your ans.
TheMadScientist said:
Even offic refurbs have warranty
Thats why I say what I did As a end user you never know the difference except that the app is telling you it is..
I have gotten refurbs from lg and assurion and most have been ok other than one with a bad firmware flash from the gate but I fixed that lol:good:
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I might try to flash new firmware, but I am afraid of losing my CSC.
CambodiaUser07 said:
I might try to flash new firmware, but I am afraid of losing my CSC.
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The firmwares most got cscs in them not all but most
TheMadScientist said:
The firmwares most got cscs in them not all but most
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I will use it for a while before I flash.
CambodiaUser07 said:
So, Should I worry about that?
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My concern would be the "water proofness" post refurb.....
However i never get my phone wet, and don't plan to, but accidents happen and it's nice to be able to count on the water resistance. Maybe check with Samsung, I would.....it's your hard earned/saved money.
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since it was bought directly from Samsung then the ip68 certification would be intact
j_hansen said:
since it was bought directly from Samsung then the ip68 certification would be intact
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One can only hope......I'd at the very least would want a discount on a "previously used device" If it is in fact refurbed the pricing should have reflected that. IMO
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Here is one way to check whether your phone is refurbished or not: use a test code(##786#) at the Phone app. This can work for most of the Android phones.

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