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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] bmoreboy02:
I snagged one when I got back to baltimore
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] Itchiee:
I just had the same thing happen, except I have two lines and they want $450.00 combined.

That plus the additional costs of the phones $600 seems too excessive to be enslaved for another 2 years.

To go with the threads theme....I went to buy the phone outright today so I call beforehand and ask if they have stock, yes, and more then a few. Once I show up I explain to the guy that i'm going to pay outright, and he goes into his spiel on the accessories. They love selling accessories, and how I need a 64GB card cause the phone will be slow after awhile without one, and that this comes with a stylus, which he goes to demonstrate (of course doesn't work due to the theft magnet) and says its only used for texting...yes. I tell him i'll just take the phone which he wasn't happy about.....But I was nice considering I can be a real prick at times, I admit.

So he disappears in the back for 5 minutes only to emerge and walk towards me, then turns around as if he forgot his lines, then turns to me and says they only had 2 (One was sold before I arrived) and 1 on a 24 hour hold, would I like his card to call tomorrow? I say no, it's apparent I was being lied to if not now then before I arrived and we will not be doing any business. In all fairness this store if always fully stocked with jerks and I rather go to the dentist then go into this place.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] dbpaddler:
Thought the general policy is phones go to people on contract only for a few weeks, and then you're allowed to buy it outright. Granted policies can differ and it's generally the premium, in demand phones, but it favors people willing to commit. Suck it up or find a different place to buy. Most stores I know sold through, so if I have people willing to commit to a contract and get me a commission, I'd tell you to come back when I have a steady supply, policy or not.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] jungli3:
I have two of these, unused in box, that I picked up here in Tampa off contract.

but, not sure how to sell them off without taking the risk of getting ripped off.

If anyone has any ideas, let me know.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] bmoreboy02:
I got white i wanted titanium!!!!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] Itchiee:
Probably eBay..I'm in Tampa and wouldn't take the risk of walking up to a stranger with $700 in cash... End up in a stand your ground case or something.

Out of curiosity which store did you get them from? I'm going to try another store tomorrow with better luck hopefully.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] zack2491:
If it wasn't a corporate store, I'd agree with James873. The non corp stores suck in my experience.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] dbpaddler:
I do that kinda CL cash. Just meet in a mall. The you go your separate ways in the crowd. Never a parking lot. Could even do it at a sprint store. Not illegal to scalp phones.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] jungli3:
Purchased each phone at a different Sprint Store, but the first was on North Dale Mabry, and the second was on West Kennedy, both stores are Corporate.

Also, check Gulf to Bay Sprint Corporate store, they had some too, but I just did not want to drive all the way out there for a white one, not the Titanium.

You should be able to score a Note II, between those three Corporate Stores.

excellent idea, would definitely be willing to meet at a Sprint Store or even a 3rd Party retailer in the shopping mall.

using that method, this weekend should be easy enough to get it out of the way.

thanks for the tip, dbpaddler
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] Itchiee:
Yeah, douche bigalow from my story above was north dale, and when I got to Kennedy there was no lie like 20 people at the store and I didn't feel like waiting. I'm in the next town over tonight so I'll try the corp stores here. Good luck selling although not sure why you bought the phones if you didn't want them, and why not just return them.

Sorry op for the thread derail!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] Jcossack88:
What is a corporate store?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] jungli3:
haha I think Douche helped me lol

Yeah I probably will end up doing just that, and I thought it had wimax radio in it, as we have no LTE in Tampa.

Not sure how long we are looking at for it to show up here in Tampa?

A corporate store is a location that is actually "Sprint Store", rather than say, "Sprint by tCell" in the Shopping mall, which is a 3rd party retailer authorized to sell Sprint phones and Services.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] dbpaddler:
Basically a Sprint owned store and not one run by a third party like Arch Wireless around me in Philly.

Why don't you just do a *2 and order from telesales? That's where I ordered mine with a free upgrade to overnight shipping. Ordered at 3pm and had it the next afternoon.

And very welcome Jungli. Tough to to make a stand surrounded by people without making a huge scene. Had a friend try to make a sale in a parking lot and pretty much got jacked. Though it was her own dumb fault for letting that be the spot of choice to meet. Any high traffic area will do. Malls just work because there's always a crowd. Food courts are always high traffic. Also meeting inside at Starbucks, Panera or similar place.

And why buy phones? If you have open lines not under contract, buy the phones with the highest resale and flip them.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] psychoace:
Also non corporate stores can be individual stores setup in any way and will look 100% like a real corporate store. The only way you know for sure if its a third party store or not is by the receipt. It will usually say the name of the third party company on it
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] Itchiee:
Actually we were supposed to have it very soon, originally October with it launching in December.

This was a reason I was waiting but I'll make due on 3g and WiFi until then.

http://s4gru.com/index.php?/blog/1/...s-a-4g-lte-city-list-where-work-is-under-way/

I thought I read they had to stop for awhile due to bird nests or something, but we are a major market so we'll be live soon.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] Darkendvoid88:
I know that its our policy not to sell a brand new device outright and hold them for customers using upgrades. We only had one guy ask to buy it outright and we ordered one for him to be direct shipped from sprint. Sounds like they have terrible customer service at that store.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] cdsbj6508:
I'm looking to buy one how much you're asking?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] robber:
Typically corporate stores are rated against each other and one of the major metrics is new/renewal activations. This, more than commission is the reason for them not wanting to sell outright.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] VenpaCasa:
LMAO I'm sorry bro. Sounds like sprint stores 'round me....
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] Itchiee:
Alls well that ends well.

I'm posting this from my shiny new note deuce.

Great phone so far... Now my girl wants one I may go for round two..
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] DetroitFlyer:
Interesting. I walked in to a store I frequent on launch day and bought the last one they had. I have been with Sprint 9 years and have 4 lines. Been out of contract for probably 3 years now.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] maximusgates:
smh

To Be honest, they are technically supposed to sell you the phone regardless. When in doubt about an upgrade on a launch just lie. Tell them you are a new customer. Wait until they physically bring the phone out, then surprise them with the fact that you are upgrading. If they are going to lie, so can you. Those tactics they pull are wrong. You as a long term customer, paying your bill on time, should have every right to buy a phone. They shouldn't treat you worse because your already in a contract. I get it, they want new activations, but u may decide to add a line in the future and when you do I bet you won't go to that rep which dissed you on the retail price tip.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] iwin2000:
Funny because I went to the Sprint store and bought one last week full price without a contract or anything for ~$690. All they needed was someone's phone number on Sprint that the phone would be "tied to", so I just gave them a random phone number in my contact list that I knew had a sprint phone. Truth is I bought the phone to port it straight to Boost mobile. Guess I got lucky.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] abhaxus:
I work in a corporate store, we have no problem selling it cold. We do not get paid at all for selling it that way (and really don't get paid for upgrades either, about 5 bucks). So unless you are buying accessories we are just going to try to be friendly as we can as we hustle you out the door. I can actually count on one hand the number of times I have sold a handset at full retail and got a good survey also, I have actually lost more money selling full retail than I have made. Keep that in mind next time you buy a phone; we only make about 5 bucks to spend 20+ minutes with you while other people might be 50 dollar transactions, then when you give less than very satisfied, it costs us more money than we made.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] sbuxreg:
i called 4 corporate stores in my area none of them will sell the phone to me w/o a contract. eff em i just ordered it on eBay
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] dbpaddler:
Is there a reason why people just don't go online to buy it outright or call telesales? Or is it just easier to complain about stores not selling it to you?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] Darkendvoid88:
This ^^ bad surveys kill our pay. Take in mind as a 3rd party retailer we make the majority of our money off contracts so new phones being bought outright is a no-no in a store where everyone has profit quotas. Most the time though we're willing to sell old stock outright no problem but people upgrading or signing a new line just take priority over someone trying to get a product outright that makes us 0 profit. Idk about abhaxus store and corporate prices, but the cost from our retailer for the note is the same as the retail cost of the unit so we wouldn't sell it outright. Just ask to have it overnighted through telesales on your own or ask in store and have it direct shipped while promising a "Very Satisfied, Ready now yes, and nps 9" on the survey if you get one (or 10 if you're competent to hit pound after entering the number, otherwise its a 1 or a 0). That way the sales rep will be happy to help you. At least thats the way I operate in my store. All stores operate differently though so sometimes you won't find anyone willing to help you.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] StevetotheH:
I wasnt eligible for an upgrade and didnt want to pay $700 for a phone so I just added a sprint home phone line and was able to get the upgrade that way. Only $300 and I now have a phone I can use in my stucco Faraday cage that is my home too. Started by telling the nice young lady that I lost my evo and she led me through the process. Easy done.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] superm3:
i paid 732 dollar for my phone. They wouldn't let me buy it from the store either. I had to call telesales to get one. They email me confirming my order. I notice that it was the wrong color. I called telesales up and they told me that i could exchange it in the store without any fees. All I gotta do is show em my receipt and the credit card that i used to charge the phone. I got my phone and I didn't open the box. I took it to sprint store to have my phone exchange. They told me that since they are a third party, they can't exchange it and that i needed to go to a sprint corperate store. So, I took my ass there but they still couldn't exchange it. They mention some kind of bullshiet about inventory this and that and that they would have to charge me a restocking fee. After arguing for 30 minutes I left disappointed. I got 7 more months left with sprint. I have been a loyal customer for 12 years and I will be leaving sprint.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] bmoreboy02:
Well if i order on friday i probally wouldnt see it til monday
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] dbpaddler:
Good thing today is Tuesday. ;) Mine shipped overnight for free.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] 00mred00:
If telesales made a mistake on color they need to note your account....and tell the in store rep to look at the notes. That or they need to fix it which honestly would require a longer process of you sending back that phone and waiting on them to send you a new one.

Store policy is model or color change requires a restock fee. Those reps are simply doing their job correctly.
[LG Optimus 2x] detesto:
Hi, I updated my phone with the CM10 nightlies and all is working great so far! I'm still getting used to of the new way of mounting the storage partitions, as now the phone uses primarily the internal storage card, which is better for me.

The problem is, that on some apps I'm having trouble using my SD card.

When I navigate to /storage, most apps don't show up anything (neither sdcard0 nor scard1), but navigating to /sdcard does take me to /storage/sdcard0. This happens even if the app has root access.

Is there any way to change this, or create a link(like /sdcard -> /storage/sdcard0 to /extsdcard -> /storage/sdcard1)

This is what I see on Titanium Backup:
[LG Optimus 2x] ullekh99:
try es file explorer
[LG Optimus 2x] aragorn7:
Try changing the permissions on /storage

I initially had same issue but resolved it by the said method.
[LG Optimus 2x] lionheartpl:
I've tried changing permissions to Read Write and Execute for all three groups to Storage but still got no luck. System doesn't allow me to change permissions to sdcard1 directly.

Apollo and Titanium still can't access the external sd. Any other ideas?
[LG Optimus 2x] detesto:
This seems to have done it for me. I enabled full read permissions and only owner write, I left execute as is (all checked) and now Titanium can write and read to my external sd, so no more storage woes for me!

Thanks! :)
[LG Optimus 2x] lionheartpl:
gallery still doesn't work, despite using the refered permission setup. Medscape still doesn't work too. Both tell me there isn't a external sd ...
[LG Optimus 2x] aragorn7:
It might be that those apps are looking for the external sd in the wrong (old) symlinks. See if the following will help you
[LG Optimus 2x] lionheartpl:
FINALLY A SOLUTION!

I recalled reading a RC's post that skipping CM7 could cause issues. Actually, he mentions it in the CM10 launch thread, first post.

So I re-installed a stock ROM, installed CM7 wiped data/cache, installed CM10 wiped dalvik, fixed permissions and now it all runs great!

Let's hope it lasts! If it doesn't all try your idea Aragorn.

Thanks a bunch
[LG Optimus 2x] emogency:
if you go to the settings > general settings > advanced > access mode and change it to root access mode it will let you go into your external sd card without having to edit in shortcuts hope it works for everyone :victory:
[HTC Incredible S] vieose:
fastboot getvar all

(bootloader) version: 0.5
(bootloader) version-bootloader: 2.03.0000
(bootloader) version-baseband: 3805.06.03.03_M
(bootloader) version-cpld: None
(bootloader) version-microp: None
(bootloader) version-main: 2.30.405.1
(bootloader) serialno: ***
(bootloader) imei: ***
(bootloader) product: vivo
(bootloader) platform: HBOOT-7630
(bootloader) modelid: PG3213000
(bootloader) cidnum: HTC__102
(bootloader) battery-status: good
(bootloader) battery-voltage: 4021mV
(bootloader) partition-layout: Generic
(bootloader) security: off
(bootloader) build-mode: SHIP
(bootloader) boot-mode: FASTBOOT
(bootloader) commitno-bootloader: dirty-3b35dcea
(bootloader) hbootpreupdate: 12
(bootloader) gencheckpt: 0
all: Done!
finished. total time: 0.018s

I tried:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1373697

and

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=33142129&postcount=1343

I am still on 2.03.0000 Blackrose S-Off, unable to flash recovery or boot img.

I am also on RUU_Vivo_Gingerbread_S_HTC_WWE_2.30.405.1_Radio_20.2808.30.085AU_3805.06.03.03_M_release_199308_signed

and not able to root it. Anyone able to help me out there?

When i try flashing a recovery...
[HTC Incredible S] vieose:
Got engboot work, i did:

flashed latest ruu ( still on Blackrose)

flashed unsecured boot.img

flashed recovery

flashed another rom with file manager(Wifi/Data wasnt working on the stock ruu because of the unsecured boot.img)

flashed engboot with fallens method*http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1693254&highlight=blackrose+downgrade
[HTC Incredible S] zukri90:
Try download 4ext recovery from the play store as you're phone is on s-off status. See whether that works.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] matthewgonzalez:
Nfs most wanted I'm looking for a apk of this game that works
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] nitsua98:
Posting warez is NOT allowed, so don't ask for them. Use Google.

Sent from viperINC2...DIX
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] Triscuit:
Here you go! https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ea.games.nfs13_na
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] nitsua98:
Tbh, this guy is probably making all these posts so he can quickly get 10 and then go to the Development section and then spam there.

P.S. just realized your avatar is a dog not a squirrel...
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] Jizzylax:
Does anyone have Windows XP keygen?????!!!?!!?

I trade you Office XP keygen for WinXP thx

:eek:

sent from my banned ViperDIX
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] Triscuit:
Ha! Yea that's my pooch :D
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] nitsua98:
I trade you.ubuntu keygen for OpenOffice keygen!

Sent from viperINC2...DIX
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] JehC:
il give you open office keygen for windows 95 keygen.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] antoniodz95:
I'll give you a windows 95 keygen for a winrar keygen.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] ThePhantom97:
This thread changed directions quickly. :D
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] Jizzylax:
Can has I a worker generation of key code password for Windows Vista?
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] nitsua98:
I'm so fresh you can suck my nits...
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] Jizzylax:
sent from my banned ViperDix
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] nitsua98:
http://s3-ak.buzzfed.com/static/enhanced/web04/2012/4/20/11/enhanced-buzz-31275-1334935481-0.jpg

I'm so fresh you can suck my nits...
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] 1adamek:
Who is playing this game. I need some SP points in carrer mode. I have login to Orgin and I am looking for some friends: 1adamos
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] University of Pi:
How do I do the instant downloads and wifi tether cheat

The battery one is working pretty well

On a more serious note what about using jbed or whatever to run a feature phones java version of civ v
[Huawei Ideos X5 U8800] Cursed Chico:
Hello.

Wrongly, i sent a message to +1 333 44 55 but i had to send to +90 333 44 55. My country code is +90 and Usa is +1. So, i lost money because off country sms is being chargiedmoney.

So then i try to sent +90 333 44 55 again but it again sent to +1

I created a contact and i saved it with +90 and sent it messages but all of them to +1 !

When message is received, in conservation mode i can see the message with same conservation. But in same conservation, when i try to send again, it again sends to +1. I cant change that. I delete contacts, create another contact but it is same.

Please help..
[General Topics] jamemoff951:
Hello

I currently have an iphone 5 but I wanna move away from Apple, I was just wondering what's the best phone to get??? I thanks
[General Topics] mfsr98:
There is a thread for this type of questions, but anyways, there is the LG Nexus 4, the HTC One X, Samsung Galaxy S3. I think there's not really a device better than this bad boys.
[General Topics] orb3000:
What is best for me may not be for you, said that thread closed
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] paulo111:
Installed a app to change transitions, chose my transition, and it asked to reboot, so i did it, but now, it stays on rebooting screen :'(

Can this be fixed? i unlocked bootloader and flashed recovery and can ge tinto recovery mode but i can´t access the phone.. I'm panicked rlly :'(

Sorry, i know I'm a noob in this topics.. If you could help me i can give you my skype also..

Thanks

Paul
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] NORCALkID:
If you have a custom ROM installed just wipe cache and dalvik... reflash that ROM and gapps and reboot

EDIT: always make a nandroid backup when ever you flash something you are not 100% sure it will work on your device
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] paulo111:
I didn't change anything in the roms, i have the original rom installed never done a backup or installed a other rom..
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] paulo111:
I didn't do it, should have known that before... is there no way out now?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] daz.g:
Did you use a toolkit to unlock boot loader? You could use one to reflash a stock image ? Or push an update.zip over USB and flash from recovery ?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] paulo111:
I used toolkit to unlock boot loader yeah, add me on skype that way i can tell you what i did, i'm not very good in this area idk how to do those things you said :\ Sorry :(
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] paulo111:
Can i do this without being able to go to homescreen? only from recovery?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] paulo111:
Maybe somebody can assist me via skype and tell me what to do? I really don't know what to do :'(

I feel so stupid right now.. Hope some1 can help me.

Skype is: hoepaulo
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Zepius:
read the link that was posted to you by 3rdstring
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Beamer9408:
You have a couple options here. Two that pop into my head immediately are download a custom ROM make sure it is for whatever device you have I.e. maguro, toro, toroplus. Boot into recovery and follow the directions in the ROM thread to install. Or download the stock images for your device and boot into bootloader and fastboot flash those. There are guides everywhere to do this.

Edit: forgot to mention that in recovery if going the ROM route you need to get that ROM. zip onto your SD card. Do it by mounting SD card in storage and adb push the zip to /sdcard.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ATMOSF3AR:
Going back to the stock may help you after wiping dalvik cache.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] beekay201:
This doesnt work on our device. In recovery, push files with adb to /data/media/.

Sent from my i9250
[HTC Wildfire S] edu_stoicescu:
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[HTC Wildfire S] sukhjit321:
Yes, I used that once. Worked great for me. No lags.
[HTC Wildfire S] edu_stoicescu:
I asked because i installed kimsmod supreme DEODEX and i have ONLY 32 mb free.How to install it and where can i get int2ext?
[HTC Wildfire S] sukhjit321:
I'm not so sure that int2ext works with sense roms. I might be wrong. here it is: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1716124
[HTC Wildfire S] BSOOD:
I'm doing it right now, and it works like a charm!
[HTC Wildfire S] fireworker:
U Can But U Must Have 100mb Free Space For Every 500mb Partition

U Can Use Int2Ext+
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ronny71:
Does the Sprint Note 2 come with a Headset like the Galaxy 3...Just wunderin...???
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ronny71:
The reason Im askin is cause I sold my S3 for $425 on Evil Bay...and ordered the Note 2 from Sprint last night...The Rep said it didn't cum with a Headset...But every Video Unboxing Ive seen of a Sprint Note 2 there was a headset inside...So Im just wunderin...:confused:

Cant wait to get this phone...Waitin on a trackin number ...but Im assumin Monday for sure...:good:
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] m4sta2k:
Yes it comes with a headset, and its quite good one.
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ronny71:
Thanx I thought it did...Even when you check whats in the Box on Sprints site ...It dosent say that they cum with it...Thats great tho...Cause the S3's were really nice...:good:

Thanx for the response...:cool:
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Xpertss:
Yes it does.
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] emwno:
ICS:

Reserved. Will update when get time.

To moderators who find this thread empty: lock it if you think it should be done, as I am remaking the purpose of the thread. I will ask to unlock when the time comes.