Hi, I have a g870a (AT&T active titanium) and I live in Europe. I had a issue with my phone and I have to change the motherboard, but Samsung assistance can't order the replacement. I was searching on ebay and I was wondering if g870 or g870f are compatible.
My phone is unlocked for any carrier but before buying the wrong replacement I wanted to be sure it will work
Thank you
What do you mean you have to change your logic board? What does it do?
Also if you were unlocked and you get a new logic board, you might no longer be unlocked.
Don't bother. The screen is glued down tighter than most. You will break the screen trying to get inside and the replacement is more than it's worth. sellers on ebay have this phone NIB for around $200. Just get a new phone and make sure its unlocked.
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Hi guys,
I had a Galaxy S3 that died (suddent death problem) and I don't want another samsung device. I really liked the One and I need some help choosing the right one.
I liked the Black version a lot and I would like to get one. AT&T uses the same bands that we have here in Brazil and could work here fine. But I would also have to sim unlock it and to unlock the bootloader (for root acess). Additionally, I don't know that are the differences (hardware and software wise) from the AT&T version and the direct HTC version.
Since I will be using her ein Brazil, with no warrant, I will install a custom ROM.
The other option would be ordering the Silver HTC version direclty from HTC Shop online. I will save on tax (I think that HTC doesn't charge tax to ship the phone to California) will get a sim unlocked phone and it will be easier to boot unlock it.
So what do you guys suggest?
BTW: Do you know if I can buy the One AT&T version, in a store without a US address (can be AT&T store or Best Buy)? Of course I'll be buy it with no plan, but I don't know if AT&T would sell it for someone that doesn't have a US address.
Thanks
PS: Do you know if AT&T sells one month pre-paid voice and data plan? Instead of using my own Brazilian number, and paying for international roamming I want to get a one month voice and data plan to use while on my vacation.
Not too sure about the AT&T ones and the bands that are used in Brazil, but I can confirm that black units chip quite easily. There's lots of reports of the colour coming off after some use. My gf's black HTC One already has some parts at the top chip off revealing the silver underneath after less than 2 weeks use, all the while being carried in a leather pouch.
ArmedandDangerous said:
Not too sure about the AT&T ones and the bands that are used in Brazil, but I can confirm that black units chip quite easily. There's lots of reports of the colour coming off after some use. My gf's black HTC One already has some parts at the top chip off revealing the silver underneath after less than 2 weeks use, all the while being carried in a leather pouch.
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Yeah.. All my previous phones were AT&T version (except for the S3 - I got the International Version) and they all worked fine here. So the AT&T version is second only to the HTC International version.
Didn't know about the chip problem. I always use Skinomi screen and body protector, but even the chip could be a problem in the future.
And how about the Camera glass breaking problem? Does anyone knows if the new units still suffering from this issue?
Dandarebr said:
Yeah.. All my previous phones were AT&T version (except for the S3 - I got the International Version) and they all worked fine here. So the AT&T version is the best choice after the HTC International version.
Didn't know about the chip problem. I always use Skinomi screen and body protector, but even the chip could be a problem in the future.
And how about the Camera glass breaking problem? Does anyone knows if the new units still suffering from this issue?
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I haven't actually seen a broken camera lens, and have not seen any reports of it on any local forums as well (we have a thread for HTC One that is like 3000 pages long now lol). Could be very isolated issues
And do you have any information about Sim Unlock and Bootloader unlock for the AT&T version?
Dandarebr said:
Hi guys,
I had a Galaxy S3 that died (suddent death problem) and I don't want another samsung device. I really liked the One and I need some help choosing the right one.
I liked the Black version a lot and I would like to get one. AT&T uses the same bands that we have here in Brazil and could work here fine. But I would also have to sim unlock it and to unlock the bootloader (for root acess). Additionally, I don't know that are the differences (hardware and software wise) from the AT&T version and the direct HTC version.
Since I will be using her ein Brazil, with no warrant, I will install a custom ROM.
The other option would be ordering the Silver HTC version direclty from HTC Shop online. I will save on tax (I think that HTC doesn't charge tax to ship the phone to California) will get a sim unlocked phone and it will be easier to boot unlock it.
So what do you guys suggest?
BTW: Do you know if I can buy the One AT&T version, in a store without a US address (can be AT&T store or Best Buy)? Of course I'll be buy it with no plan, but I don't know if AT&T would sell it for someone that doesn't have a US address.
Thanks
PS: Do you know if AT&T sells one month pre-paid voice and data plan? Instead of using my own Brazilian number, and paying for international roamming I want to get a one month voice and data plan to use while on my vacation.
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I had an order in with LetsTalk shipping to CA, and they did charge sales tax.
I bought a used S5 on Craigslist with firmware G900AUCU4BOF2. I didn't know about Samsung Account Lock so didn't go that far when looking at it. The guy had the box so I wasn't thinking it was stolen or anything like that but yet I cannot get a hold of the seller as of yet. I saw the videos about getting to the accessibility screen but I can't back up and do that on this firmware so I'm assuming that hole was patched. Is there any other way to get the phone unlocked or is it just junk at this point? Would Samsung or ATT do anything? The IMEI is fine. I feel so dumb and appreciate any help.
Ok, firstly, I know certain discussions about IMEI are NOT acceptable on these forums. I am confident that none of my questions cross that line, but if any do, I request a moderator to please let me know and I will edit the post accordingly.
My current situation: I have an ATT Note 3 with a dead motherboard. It is my own phone, off-contract, unlocked, clean IMEI, no other problems. Like an idiot, I decided to see if the phone could swim and apparently it does not (motherboard died due to water damage). I have had it tested by some qualified people and they tell me that the screen still works fine, digitizer works, its just the motherboard that has a short and will no longer power on. They are unable to do any component replacements to fix it for me.
My proposed solution: Buy a busted Note 3 from ebay and salvage the motherboard from it to replace the one in my device. This should give me back a fully functional phone. NOTE that I am no longer in the US and will be using this phone in India and Europe for the most part. So, as long as I am buying a replacement phone, I figure I should just buy a T-Mobile device, since these come with unlocked bootloaders, making it much simpler for me to do whatever I want to with my phone.
My Questions:
1) I already know that a T-Mo motherboard can be swapped into an ATT frame. BUT does anybody know if the same is possible with the other carriers, Verizon, Sprint, US Cellular? Yes, I am aware that the first two are CDMA carriers, but they do come with a SIM slot for use internationally on GSM networks. I ask because ebay consistently has busted phones from these providers going for much lower than ATT and T-Mo.
2) What is the difference, if any difference exists, between a "BAD ESN" and "ESN Blacklisted"? I only lived in the US for a couple years for college and have no idea how these lists work. I do know that devices with BAD ESN or Blacklisted ESN sell for much cheaper on ebay. The description usually says they will not work in the US, but will work without issue abroad. HOWEVER, to the best of my knowledge, if a phone has any ESN issues, and was not already unlocked, it is not possible to unlock them anymore. Is this true?
3) This is the part where mods might get mad at me. Without asking for details on how, this is just a straight up yes or no question. Are device IMEIs wedded to carriers in anyway? For those that understand what I am driving at, my thinking is simple: I have an ATT Phone with a Clean ESN that is also unlocked, but won't power up. Can I do some 'magic' with a T-Mobile motherboard with a bad ESN? To make that more clear, I know for a fact that I can do this with a replacement ATT board that I pick up. But then I end up with a locked bootloader again. I just wonder if this is possible with a T-Mo motherboard.
Again, I am NOT asking how any of this can be done, just whether it matters when the network changes. I know that ATT and T-Mo share their blacklists, so I am assuming this should also work, but if anybody can say yes or no, it would be much easier to decide on what busted up phone I buy on ebay.
Never mind ... Found a guy who fixed the motherboard for me! Now I have a new problem, the damn display no longer works... But this should be easier, just have to find ANY phone that still has a working LCD and then VERY carefully salvage the display.
If a moderator sees this, I guess they can lock this thread. Would have still liked to know the answer, if only for the sake of knowledge, but clearly this is not going to get answered anytime soon
I had a lg G4 from ATT but have a t-mobile account. Well now that phone broke and I am deciding between the G4 again (since I have three batteries already and a V-10. All options are for T-Mobile. Any thoughts?
Well I am looking on ebay and see this g4 that seems to be a good deal but the seller says its locked by google. Would there be a way around that so that I can use the phone if so how? Here is the listing:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/LG-G4-H811-...005&rk=4&rkt=6&sd=391495646781&rt=nc#viTabs_0
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I had a lg G4 from ATT but have a t-mobile account. Well now that phone broke and I am deciding between the G4 again (since I have three batteries already and a V-10. All options are for T-Mobile. Any thoughts?
Well I am looking on ebay and see this g4 that seems to be a good deal but the seller says its locked by google. Would there be a way around that so that I can use the phone if so how? Here is the listing:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/LG-G4-H811-...005&rk=4&rkt=6&sd=391495646781&rt=nc#viTabs_0
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That phone does not work... its for parts only..not sure what google locked..might be android locked.. so probably flashing a KDZ will delete lock..
Hi,
My wife left her phone on the car and drove off ————— whilst I repair (read totally rebuild) her seriously damaged phone I want to put the SIM into a spare S5 I built up.
This S5 I just built works well but is locked to OPTUS in Australia
I also have a phone locked to Verizon too (USA I guess). It is a 4G LTE Verizon version if that means anything to you.
For some reason the charge port circuit board is specific to each supplier but I can change that to an F international charge port ( pretty easy by just stripping down the phone and replacing that)
How do I remove the lock (do you call it a SIM lock), what software do I need, where do I get it and how do I proceed? The spare phones are blank so I dont care about erasing history or anything .......... but it would be fun to recover all their old photo, text and contact data ......... just because i can and it will teach me something
So how do I crack the Samsung S5 and remove a supplier lock? I just want to run Vodafone New Zealand on it.
Not sure but probably by reflashing a stock Australia open line Firmware? Or a motherboard swap which cost only 15 bucks plus 15 for a new housing from Aliexpress like how I rebuilt mine
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jcagara08 said:
Not sure but probably by reflashing a stock Australia open line Firmware? Or a motherboard swap which cost only 15 bucks plus 15 for a new housing from Aliexpress like how I rebuilt mine
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Good point and I will do that for some of the parts I have here. However I want to do something today or tomorrow.
So, If I root access the phone do I upload generic S5 software? How would I root the phone? Where would I get that software upgrade and do it?
Do a live-chat with Optus they should be able to unlock free of charge.
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Do a live-chat with Optus they should be able to unlock free of charge.
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Thanks, I will do this.