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[Optimus One, P500 Android Development] -DarkKnight-:
you should remove aptoide as it is against xda rules
[Optimus One, P500 Android Development] acax456:
This rom has many paid app
[Optimus One, P500 Android Development] jaguar23mae:
i will remove it on next release thank you for saying it :)
[Optimus One, P500 Android Development] sifonaru:
Please, in the next release add a2sd support because our phones memory is limited.
[Optimus One, P500 Android Development] naturist:
adding paid apps in the roms is against the forum rules. thread closed and removed the download links.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] Android Revolution:
So I've had the SII since October. My original was fine (minus excessive blobs and lines which I just lived with) until I updated to the LDE update through Kies. I was stock unrooted at the time, and it sent it into a boot loop. Couldn't get it to master reset or even get into download mode. I took it in to T-Mobile and they couldn't get it to reset either. They ordered me a warranty replacement.

The replacement I received had random reboot issues. Serious issues, as in it randomly rebooted 50+ times in the 24 hours I had it. Master resets did not solve the issue. T-Mobile ordered me another warranty replacement.

The next replacement had a scratched screen. Very scratched, all over the screen, but very fine scratches that I only noticed it once it was in sunlight. It actually seemed they were underneath the screen, as you could not feel them when running your fingers over it. But severe enough the screen became unusable in sunlight. I had this one less than 24 hours. T-Mobile ordered me another replacement.

This replacement has a scuff mark on the internal body (which would normally be covered by the battery cover), left of the camera. There is also a horizontal line under the screen, approx. 1 1/2 inches from the top. It goes to mid screen, then a vertical line from that for approx. 3/4 inch, then another horizontal line to the other edge of the screen. This is noticeable in sunlight, whether screen is on or off. The screen matrix (pixel matrix?) is absolutely noticeable in sunlight as well. I've had this phone less than 24 hours. T-Mobile ordered me another replacement.

Has anyone else had issues with replacements? Is there any way to get them to send me a new phone instead of the refurbished (they confirmed all replacements are refurbished) ones I'm receiving?

Share your stories or suggestions below.

(edited for typing errors)
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] Saxysaxplayer:
Got my replacement from Samsung after the screen died. Well they didn't replace it, they just fix the problems (and replaced the dinged bezel) and sent it back. It was perfect after that.

I've never heard of bad coming from T-Mobiles replacement, but if they can't get it right, I'd suggest trying Samsung.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] Android Revolution:
I've thought about just sending it in to Samsung if the next phone doesn't work out, especially since this will be the 4th replacement. I have another phone I can use (my HTC T-Mobile G2) in the meantime. How long did it take to get yours back?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] Nugenrules:
They wouldn't except a repair on my phone which had tons of lines, because there was a scratch the screen which "voided the warranty"...
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] Saxysaxplayer:
It took 10 days, if I remember correctly
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] nomifm:
I also bought my phone back in October. Despite the lines and blob issue, I did not get it replaced. Recently my phone call were directly going into my voicemail. Even after the master reset, problem persisted and T-mobile agreed to replace the phone under warranty.

Even though I was told that it will take up to 7 business days to get the replacement, I received mine in 2 days. Although there is no definite way to tell, but my replacement phone looked brand new and has not given me any problems so far. It doesn't even have the line/blob issue!

While talking to T-mobile I was assertive that this is my only phone and I need the replacement ASAP. I also asked for a new phone rather than a refurbished one. The rep told me she'll put a notification on the account but there is no way to guarantee that the replacement phone will be new. I guess it worked!

I hope this helps.

Good Luck!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] Android Revolution:
So i received replacement #4 today. Initial inspection found no significant body damage, but there are still 2 horizontal lines of about a 1/4 inch on two sides of the screen noticeable in sunlight.

I'm beginning to think I'm being overly critical because of the previous faulty replacements I received. So i've decided to just keep this one. At this point I'm tired of the back and forth with the phones.

If I find I can't live with the screen issues at a later time, I'll either contact Samsung directly for it to be fixed or replaced, or ask T-Mobile about the alternate exchange program.

This one is now rooted and ready for some awesome custom ROMs that will be dropping shortly now that we have source!

Thanks for the tips/advice!

(edited to finish post)
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] ToledoG28:
Man...sorry about that. I live in Puerto Rico. When i went to the store for a warranty replacement they gave me a brand new phone. I think all depends on their staff. Some are nice...some are not. Im telling you this because before go to this store i tried a different one...one close to where i live and the girl was so rude. She didnt even care nothing at all. Then i dedided to go to a different store and this girl was such a blessing. She gave me a new one and told me: Nobody gave you this phone as a present...if you paid for it you need a new one!

Vibrant- Kankwich Kang CM9

Galaxy S2 T989 -Stock ICS. ;-)
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] monkeypaws:
Im on my 4th now. Well itll be here on tuesday. I just got my thirdyesterday and the mic doesnt work. So during calls no one can hear me unless i put it on speaker. The secpnd they sent me had usb port issues and the last was completely screwy. I was firm with the last rep and asked if there was another option. They vasically said that their alternate exchange normally would come into effwct now because of how many defective phones ive had in the last 90 days but because this is "their best phone" any other phone would be considered a downgrade. The rep i spoke to today actually said that she noted the account so if my fourth has issues to just check if i can get something else first . Doesnt the sgs3 come ot on the 20th?. You think theyd give me that?. No, i havent scammed the system because i generally have had so many issues with this phone, unrooted abd rooted.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] danielblakes:
Tmobile policy is 3 replacements in 90, days gets you an upgrade for free (or it was)
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] Android Revolution:
Still is, but only if they are offering an alternate replacement for the phone. Currently, T-Mobile is not offering any phone as an alternate replacement for the S2. Only a refurbished unit, or a new S2 if you're lucky depending on the inventory of refurbished units when your order is pulled. I looked into the alternate replacement and have verified it at multiple levels.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] monkeypaws:
They told me the same thing twice. Im on my fifth now with no issues so far. Im kind of upset that its only been six months and ive had these many issues and replacements. Is the sgs3 confirned for tmobile on tge 20th?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] belial20xx:
I recently had to replace a sgs2 under php warranty. Had horrid washed out screen colored and looked as if brushed aluminum. I am glad cuz right after the box arrived my original made in China t989 with the horrid build quality bricked and would never start again after I wiped and did a factory reset. The model I got as my replacement was made in Korea and had stock ICS installed. Also the screen is perfect and amazing.

I have to ask to those of you with nasty screens with blotches and lines. Are they made in China or Korea? I wonder if it is just China crap quality that is the cause while Korean made phones look and work well.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] Nugenrules:
I just got my new from PHP too. Original was korea, new one is made in China. China's lines and blobs are way way less noticable. GPS seems to work faster. Wifi connects without a problem, but that may be the ICS.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] belial20xx:
Maybe after a year they finally got the screen issues resolved? I now can say I love this phone.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] vmartinez39:
I bought my GS2 used from Craigslist.

The previous owner didn't keep the phone on rubber case. So its got hairline scratches all over the plastic body and 2 dings. Butt he screen is flawless.

It pisses me of sometimes to look at the phone when I take it off the rubber case. Its probably not nice for someone who takes care of their devices and wants them in near mint condition.

I thought about switching my device with warranty exchange, but always feel bad about it. If I exchange it, the device has to have real fault. And Actually do have an issue with non-responsive touchscreen.

Its not happened again since ICS. Also reason I am not rooting is because I do want to exchange the device is the screen goes bonkers again.

But dam it would be nice if the previous owner took better care of the phone. Otherwise I'm happy with the phone. Sorta, still waiting on CM7/CM9 to arrive on this phone, bug free
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] xsteven77x:
Cm9 is basically bug free...
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] txcyko:
Power button was sticking on mine... Got a new one with ICS pre installed. No screen issue..no issues at all.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] txcyko:
Also i was sent a brand new phone.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] denverguy:
How can you tell it's a brand new device?

they usually come in a blank white replacement box.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] txcyko:
Well.. I got what i assume is a new phone. All plastic around sides and screen.. And not a nick or surface scratch on the whole thing. Either way no blobs on the screen and im happy.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] }{Alienz}{:
Can you warranty exchange if you bought the phone off contract?

I have the original box but I don't have the receipt from the purchase.

I'm having screen issues. How should I go about trying to warranty it?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] belly1026:
Yes. Not sure if you have to be the first user or not though.

I bought a couple of T989 S2's off of craigslist brand new and obviously I don't have a receipt but I've been using the phone (my friend ended up buying the other one from me) and the phone was registered on T-Mobile's network (when you log in, you can see what phone you're using).

My USB charging port became loose and so I called it in and they checked the warranty status and sent me a replacement phone. My friend's phone ended up dying on her. So she called it in last week and she just received her replacement phone last night.

Just give T-Mobile a call and see what they have to say. You have nothing to lose except for a couple of minutes on the line.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] sddale2001:
Is there a way to tell if the replacement is refurbished or new?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] Mr.Mischief:
Calm down. Go to Samsung.com and chat online with one of their service representatives. They will email you a UPS 2 day shipping label, and you send it in. Within a week or two, they will send your phone back(or a replacement).
[Galaxy Ace S5830 Themes and Apps] sumedh8meshram:
Navigation Onscreen Buttons for Samsung ace on new cm9 nightly can anyone make it:confused::cool:
[Galaxy Ace S5830 Themes and Apps] Idrito:
Give me your framework-res.apk and i'll do it.

Sent from my HDPI SG Ace
[Galaxy Ace S5830 Themes and Apps] sumedh8meshram:
i am new

hey I am new can you tell where is the file plz:)
[Galaxy Ace S5830 Themes and Apps] sumedh8meshram:
tell me the that u want i dont know where is it

hey I am new in xda plz can u tell me where is the file that u want :):(
[Galaxy Ace S5830 Themes and Apps] Idrito:
You must have root explorer, go to system/framework, copy framework-res.apk to your sdcard and attach it here

Sent from my HDPI SG Ace
[Galaxy Ace S5830 Themes and Apps] Modulüs:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1625589

Stay tuned to this thread.
[Galaxy Ace S5830 Themes and Apps] Idrito:
I already made it, lol

Sent from my HDPI SG Ace
[Galaxy Ace S5830 Themes and Apps] makalolo:
Sent from my HDPI SG Ace[/QUOTE]

HDPI SG Ace??????

send from my haramjadah Ace using Xda premium.
[Galaxy Ace S5830 Themes and Apps] Idrito:
HDPI SG Ace??????

send from my haramjadah Ace using Xda premium.[/QUOTE]

yeah, i changed the density
[Galaxy Ace S5830 Themes and Apps] sumedh8meshram:
not working

is not working on new nightly stuck on boot
[Galaxy Ace S5830 Themes and Apps] makalolo:
yeah, i changed the density[/QUOTE]

how?

send from my haramjadah Ace using Xda premium.
[Galaxy Ace S5830 Themes and Apps] sumedh8meshram:
anyone can make one for me plz

anyone can make one for me plz
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Sholland91:
I recently updated my E4GT to CyanogenMod 9 alpha 5 and my battery has been dying insanely fast. I noticed immediate drops in battery % at random times, see attached image.

I disabled notification lights to see if that would help, but no dice... any help?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] revamper:
Well it's obvious that you're doing it wrong :D
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] playya:
Hey let me talk to you for a sec... dont take this the wrong way but are you the only one in the forum that does not know all ICS roms have terrible battery life until we get kernel source.....Bad battery life is notated on like every thread in ICS.

Its ok man just messing with you but yea until kernel source comes out either deal with it or go back to GB... Oh yea and try and polish up on your ICS knowledge for the future :D
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] rbtrucking:
I dont know about all that I am on CM9 as well and I get the same life maybe a little less than I did on the gingerbread roms. I easily make it through a day with heavy use with battery life to spare. It must be a rouge app.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] playya:
Hey if you are making it through the day then what the heck are you complaining about and with heavy use.... Come on man! Get Better Battery Stats and figure it out...

I thought you had real issues...lol
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Sholland91:
I know about the battery issues, but I have never seen a drop like in the screenshot I posted. I don't know if you looked at it, but I have not read of a reason for this to occur. It drops somewhere around 30% immediately
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] playya:
Simple man the kernel sucks life out of your phone when custom kernels start flowing so will your battery life.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] fixyourtech:
I solved the problem.

I have three batteries. :D
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Bannjio:
Sorry to bring up a dead topic but since these issues are still rampant and there is no "official" fix thread that I know of, I thought I'd post my findings and fixes that I have come acrossed (I take no credit for any of these methods) after taking these steps, my ics battery issues are gone.

Backup anything you don't want to lose.

Do a factory reset from the privacy settings.

Format internal SD AND external SD under storage settings.

Change wifi advanced setting "keep wifi on during sleep" to never.

Turn off display battery percentage under display settings.

That's it! One or more of these methods fixed my issues, I was having next to all of the problems people are having. Including the random massive battery drops mentioned in op.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] patrao_n:
Also your notification light and battery light could drain as well.

sent from my BAD A$$ Epic touch
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cowboyseth:
Just got the 7000 note over the Att note even though the att note as lte... seems like the international some how is more stable.. i do have a few questions.. Did I make the right choice to get the international over ATT note?

1. I cannot download the samsung apps that are in the samsung apps application.. It gets me to the sign in screen but then I cannot get beyond the sign in screen .. I do have an account and it has been verified.. Anything I can check to try to get the applications downloaded.. it was an icon on the phone..

2. I have so many facebook contacts but I dont necessarily want theire emails/phone numbers appearing in my contacts.. i just want to be able to add phone numbers and emails on my own.. There is some kind of sync i am sure but I just want to be able to add phone numbers to my own do i save them to the sim card the phone the sd card.. i dont know where they are so i need help with that

3. Also how does video calling work.. . I would like to use it but I would like to know how it works..

4. I notice the unit shuts off sometimes when its dark is that normal it does a full reboot..

5. Is there any galaxy unlocked note like in canada that would have a toggle between lte/hspa+ . I think there is one in Canada.. i may prefer that one.. but i didnt buy the att one due to disableing fm radio and such...

I will probably have more questions later..

Seth
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Ranger58:
I am not overly Familiar with the ATT note (other then reviews) but I will try to answer as many questions as I can.

1. The Samsung APP sounds like the Samsung App is crashing (if its not displaying anything after loggin). Check to see if there is any software updates for your phone. If not you may need to do a Factory reset,I would not do this is you are running ICS as it could harm your phone.

On the plus side Most apps in the Samsung App-store are also available in the Google Play-store.

2. Go to Settings > Sync Settings and chose you Apps (Facebook, etc) in its setting un-tick the Sync Contacts Box

3. Yes Video calling works fine for me

4. Full reboots are not Normal but are normal caused by a application that is misbehaving. Finding it will be a process of elimination.

5. I believe all the LTE notes should be able to drop down to hspa+. The problem is that there are quite a few different LTE frequencies and no 1 Note can use them all so you are pretty much locked into buying it from your Carrier.

Hope this helps
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cowboyseth:
video calling samsug apps

I am running ics at the moment on the international 7000 I'm happy with the phone still can't download apps from the samsung apps store i think i fixed the contacts problem there must be away to download them

i didn't find the apps in the google play store
[Galaxy S III General] Thalinor:
Obviously were talking subsidized, not full retail. Verizon preorders keep their unlimited, but not Best Buy.

That's what both Best Buy and Verizon are telling me. I have a preorder at Verizon, and they say because when I preordered I accepted the new contract (with Verizon directly), I can keep my unlimited data. Best Buy however takes a deposit but does not renew your contract until the phone is available to purchase. This is because Best Buy is a reseller and can't renew a contract until a phone is physically sold.

Originally Best Buy was telling people they could keep their grandfathered unlimited data on GS3 preorders because at the time Verizon had not launched the new "Shared Everything" plans. Verizon had originally said that the new plans (which removed grandfathered unlimited data) would not happen till mid summer hence, your preordered GS3 at Best Buy would be in your hands activated before that date.

Today things changed. Verizon just released today a statement saying shared data starts June 28th which happens to be Best Buys SG3 release date. As stated above, even if you preordered at Best Buy, you don't sign a contract till the date you have the phone in hand and call to activate it with Verizon. When you pick up your phone on or after the June 28th you will be signing a new contract and grandfathered unlimited data will no longer be an option.

Congrats Best Buy GS3 PreOrder Customers! Verizon just found a way to screw you, and odds are they have no intention on telling you until it's too late. For the record, Best Buy was NOT lying to when they originally told you that you could keep your grandfathered unlimited data if you preordered, unless they told you this with in the last few hours. Verizon just released the new plan dates, and according to Best Buy they didn't know the change would happen this early. Hence, when they told you it was true, but now Verizon has changed things. Best Buy preorders are "subject to carriers discretion".

If Best Buy decides to keep quiet on this matter now that they know (and not tell preorders things have changed) then they are scumbags; because as of this afternoon store managers spoke with Verizon and this is what they were told.

Verizon apparently thought Best Buy releasing the phone early would cut into their profits, hence the not so coincidental release date of "Shared Everything" plans on June 28th. Also if they keep quiet then they get to drop a lot of people off of grandfathered unlimited data, which is exactly what they want. Even better they get to blame Best Buy for telling people wrong information.

Got to love Verizon. Bunch of dicks.
[Galaxy S III General] nishant_713:
Ahh... One more gs3 thread in the sg3 section.....
[Galaxy S III General] Thalinor:
Crap. Thank you for pointing that out, can a mod please move this to the correct forum section. I am really sorry!

My damn psu blew last night so these posts have been typed on my phone (what a pita!) using Tapatalk. I just started using it again and have no idea how to move topics. If I was on my pc I would have noticed this was the wrong section.

Thanks for pointing it out!
[Galaxy S III General] sowazit2you:
Thats not what I was told by three different VZW people.

"Good evening Chris,

Congratulations on your new phone! I know how exciting it is to get new devices. My name is Nikki and it'd be my pleasure to review the data package for you.

After reviewing your account, I see you already spoke with one of our great customer service representatives and they were able to confirm your request. I just wanted to confirm again for you that yes, you will be able to keep your unlimited data plan.

I'm glad we were able to assist you. Thank you for being the best part of Verizon Wireless and have a great weekend!

Sincerely,

Nikki

Verizon Wireless

Customer Service"

My original email them before calling and confirming the same thing.

"Primary Subject: Other

Secondary Subject: Other

Message Body: Hello, earlier today I preordered the new Samsung Galaxy S III from BestBuy. While I was there I asked the mobile manager if he could confirm that by placing my preorder today that my unlimited data would be grandfathered into my upgrade. He said he was not positive and the best thing would be to call VZW. I called and spoke with a nice woman who after asking her supervisor said that yes I would be keeping my unlimited data plan by preordering today through BestBuy. I am now reading online today that people are being told that the will not be guaranteed their unlimited data if they preorder through BestBuy. I would like to confirm that what I was told earlier by your support staff was correct and that I will indeed still have the same plan for voice and data when I go to pick up my new phone from BestBuy, even though it is after the official shared data plan pricing change that is going into effect. Thank you"

Best thing to do would be to call them and ask, if they say yes ask them if they could please mark that onto your account so that when you do get the phone and go to activate it they see that you have been told that you can indeed keep your unlimited data package.