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[Xperia Z3 Compact General] matapo:
Handtec Vs Clove

So is everyone buying through Clove or Handtec?

I've never purchased a phone online like this before, so please excuse my trepidation. What are the Pros and Cons of purchasing with each company?

Does anyone have any experience with either of these companies? Who would have better customer support for an International (South African) customer like me? Especially if something goes wrong.

Lastly, I imagine both companies are offering similar accessory bundles together with the purchase. Are there any known differences yet?

Thanks guys! Any input is greatly appreciated!
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] Mr Sliff:
Handec wanted me to send them loads of ID's so I just cancelled the order and went with clove.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] cschmitt:
Handtec may ask for one form of identification to verify identity if it's your first order with them, here's what they requested:

Scanned my DL, attached the jpg to the help desk ticket, order cleared.

I think you'll find that either company will provide good service, they've both been in business for a number of years. I selected Handtec because the overall cost including shipping was a little less.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] dillalade:
Not sure of clove but handtek offer DPD delivery wish is the best delivery service by far... 1 hour timeslots of your order delivery will be SMSd to you in the AM of your delivery day.... Assuming your a UK buyer that is.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] Dsteppa:
The thing that I find weird between Clove and Handtec is that @ Clove you pay 20 gbp for (international) DHL delivery, while you pay 12 for the same service at Handtec

Sent from my C6603
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] endlesstrail:
Yup. I think any of these two websites are as good as you can find. I bought my first android device (HTC Desire Z) from Handtec many years ago. Yes, I was a bit curious as to why there were asking for so much documentation, but I think I just took a photo of my DL, and it was approved very quickly.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] boojay:
The difference in Airsure pricing is very similar though, which is what I ended up choosing with Clove. Their customer service has been superb thus far.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] matapo:
Accessory Package Comparison - Handtec and Clove

As an answer to one of my previous questions, I contacted Handtec, and their Accessory package is identical to that of Clove's. So it basically comes down to personal preference I'd imagine.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] overlord727:
I wish they would just list the accessories on the site instead of saying coming soon. This is good to hear though!
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] cschmitt:
I'd be happy with a voucher for the value of the accessory package so that I could use it towards a future purchase. I already have car chargers and don't usually use a case on my phone.

Handtec, you're reading this? Hint, Hint!
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] bilboa1:
Best would be a lower-priced DK48 dock (or free ;) IMO.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] matapo:
Now THAT would be something spectacular! :D
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] mickliq:
I bought two of these http://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B00MTHCC3A/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

We'll see how they do once the z3c arrives.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] techguyone:
I hope better than the single 1 star review for that item. Perhaps you'd tell us when you get it how it does.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] boojay:
I bought two of these: http://m.ebay.com/itm/271520246248

The second one has an extension.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] mickliq:
Shocker, Clove "reached their goal"

http://blog.clove.co.uk/2014/09/19/...-stretch-goal-reached-orders-shipping-bundle/
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] Spewy1:
Just ordered mine (to replace my LG G3).

Hope delivery is quick!
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] dillalade:
Just called clove. They will be sending directly from Sony warehouse on Wednesday as per an update they've had in from Sony today.. So expect Thursday deliveries (UK residents)
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] tilal6991:
I'm not sure I can believe my eyes but Amazon have the Compact at £291 for the white one - http://amzn.to/1rfcdy0
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] dillalade:
Yep I just saw that on hotukdeals and subsequently just created another thread to let the masses know. That's one bonkers deal :thumbup:
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] techguyone:
Clove shipping on 24-25 Sept here's the email I had.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] NickR:
Thursday Delivery

Just received an email from Clove informing me my Z3C will be delivered Thursday from Sony, I'm very impressed with Clove the way they've handled my order. Very informative.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] techguyone:
me too.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] sublimnl:
Where are you guys located?
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] dillalade:
London taaaaown'
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] Spewy1:
I have received confirmation of Thursday also. (Manchester).

Very excited!
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] techguyone:
UK West Midlands
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] huntnyc:
Would really like to order this but still concerned about getting warranty in US if needed.

Gary
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] sublimnl:
Handtec needs to come on. I need my z3c in Texas
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] Crewville96:
Yep, my thoughts exactly.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] JHadley:
I'm in Detroit Michigan
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] Dsteppa:
I can assure you that the warranty won't be an issue. If you want to be convinced even more, make a topic in the general section of XDA (So not the phone generals section) and people will tell you their stories and I'm quite sure most of em will be positive.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] sublimnl:
heheheh, i was referring to the guys that said they would have theirs on thursday! but thats cool :)
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] JHadley:
Haha, that's what I get for not reading. I wish I could get mine on Thursday! I'm hoping for Monday or Tuesday next week.[emoji14]
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] lolstebbo:
Ann Arbor! Yeeeeeeeuh.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] JHadley:
Well, since you know the area, I'm actually in Dundee. Haha
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] Bialynia:
Just ordered the red from Clove, can't wait to get it in Chicago.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] javierdsv:
I have a question guys. You see, I am from Costa Rica, and anything that gets in here will be loaded with an expensive tax.

Anyone that bought from Clove before can tell me if the package will have the price printed on its box?

I would really appreciate if someone can tell me about this TY
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] LastQuark:
Ordered one from Clove here too. Handtec is cheaper but I had better experience with DHL than FedEx on shipments I had from UK to US West Coast.

Too bad it doesn't look like T-Mobile is going to carry the compact one. If they do, it will take several more weeks, more expensive, and will have limited bands that will be supported.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] sublimnl:
Its 420 weds morning, handtec. Did you ship my phone yet? LOL [emoji13]
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] tudork:
Handtec removed the "expected on September 24" note. Good or bad news??
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] endlesstrail:
Someone must have gotten into to the office early to receive the goods? :p
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] hussan882:
I have been burnt by Handtec in the past - I ordered my SGS3 and they didnt get stock when anticipated, it kept getting pushed back - I ended up cancelling my order and found it in at another www
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] matapo:
Likewise in South Africa! Also curious about this from Handtec. Does anyone have previous experience with this please?
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] Crewville96:
I emailed Handtec last night, they said they'd be getting stock on either Wednesday or Thursday.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] sublimnl:
I just went to their site and it days the following...

Shipping all orders 24th & 25th September. Stock is due to arrive late into our warehouse on 24th. Some UK orders will be dispatched on 24th with remaining 25th. International orders shipped on 25th.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] shahulvm:
They will print out the actual invoice and pasted it on the cover. The invoice will have price etc.

Clove, Handtec are reputed companies and they will not write "Gift" etc or lower the value. If you worry about tax, then you would be better off buying from resellers on ebay etc.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] matapo:
Thanks for the info! I have no problem paying any required tax - was just curious about how it all works. Have never purchased anything internationally before, so this is all new to me :)
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] JHadley:
It looks like the Handtec orders are shipping, any Clove order confirmations?? Their site says now in stock.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] CollinsJ:
My order now says shipping on the site, but no other info emailed to me.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] JHadley:
Well, that's something I guess.

**Edit** I checked mine and it also says shipping, but there's no other detail.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] javierdsv:
Thank you very much, wanted to be clear about it. :good:
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] Spewy1:
I got an email yesterday that the phone would come from Sony direct and would be delivers on Thursday. The freebies would come from clove by post later.

Fingers crossed for tomorrow.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] beandogg:
I'm waiting too. I definitely set up a password while ordering but now it says I don't have an account. So I can't check my order status. Oh well, I'll give them a call tomorrow.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] justbychance:
Green Z3C

If you're in the US, you can get one via a seller on eBay. The downside is that it's about $560. I can't post links but if you search for "Z3 Compact" you can't miss it.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] LastQuark:
The D5803's now cost $515 less $10 eBay Bucks or $505 so that is a very good price. If you are just about to buy one and don't care about the free accessories thrown in by UK retailers, this is a good deal.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] beandogg:
Just got an email from clove saying they shipped it with DHL today and got a tracking number. Looking forward to it. Hope it gets to NY that quickly.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] Mr Sliff:
I wasnt home and missed the delivery :(
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] techguyone:
Just to say, my free pre-order accessories arrived today out of the blue :)
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] Spewy1:
Just received mine too!

Going on eBay tomorrow!
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] MrZippo:
Got my freebies from CLove today as well.

Shame as I had to do a returns on the phone as the usb/micro sd card flap keeps popping out.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] boojay:
It's been well over a month since I received my phone (I was one of the first to pre-order in early mid-September) and other than a couple of emails notifying me they ran out of stock, I haven't heard anything about the free case/charger since. The last communication was over 2 weeks ago to remind that it was still coming, but no time frame of when.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] techguyone:
It won't be long, I was one of the early pre-orders too.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] hegie123:
I pre-ordered, and just received the accessories today.:)
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] boojay:
Welp, the mail person hasn't come today yet so maybe! :fingers crossed:

It's not like I need them anyway. I never have to charge this beast AND I already have a car charger. I also never use cases or screen protectors. It's a pretty phone and I want to show it off.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] CollinsJ:
Got mine with the phone, guessing they sent the out of country ones first with the phone to save themselves on shipping. Of course I'm assuming your in UK.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] boojay:
I'm in Canada.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] NickR:
No case, charger or screen protector for me yet, my friend received there's 4 days ago?
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] boojay:
Still nothing here either. Can't complain since it's "free", but wow. Ah well.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] boojay:
So the freebies FINALLY arrived today, after over two months! Good thing I didn't need them.

Anyway, due to the wait, Clove provided me with an extra screen protector, which was nice of them.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] NickR:
Everyone got the crystalusion thingy, not sure how it works?
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] boojay:
Me neither, I didn't look too carefully, but it seems like some coating you apply to the screen that's meant to protect it.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] dgattenb:
Handtec are doing the same thing , feedback on here for clove was a bit pants , anyway got my Roxfit case ( does not close or protect one side of phone ) and Sony AN401 car charger , this is fab and charges the phone with out issue.
[Galaxy Note 3 General] stevetruman:
Hi All,

I am having difficulty in taking pc internet to my samsung note 3 as my phone doesnt come with usb internet. Is there any possibility insight you guys can help me. As we are banned on having wifi in our office. Kindly help me with connecting via usb connection.

awaiting for your response.
[Galaxy Note 3 General] effortless:
Which model of the note3 do you have and which firmware version?
[Galaxy Note 3 General] Alek7:
Try this : http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1371345

He works on my N7000, I haven't tested it on my N9005. Don't forget to connect you to a wifi before using this (you should not restart your phone). Hope it will work :)
[Galaxy Note 3 General] stevetruman:
I've to root my phone.. Is there any way apart from rooting. I cant use wifi at office. I have to use USB connection from pc internet to my note 3
[Galaxy Note 3 General] Mr.Nitro:
if i had understand you

you can use hotspot and connecting to your internet phone data
[Galaxy Note 3 General] sojo_2:
I believe he wants to use his home/office Internet in the note without connecting to a wifi hot spot
[Galaxy Note 3 General] Spere:
USB3 to Ethernet cable, so you can take you PC's internet cable and connect it to your phone?
[Galaxy Note 3 General] stevetruman:
how to do that.. i have tried connecting that.. it doesnt work unless you do reverse tethering?
[Galaxy Note 3 General] sojo_2:
perhaps you could try this: http://www.amazon.com/StarTech-com-Gigabit-Ethernet-Network-Adapter/dp/B0095EFXMC ?

Nevermind, I don't think it will work with otg
[Galaxy Note 3 General] Spere:
You got one that connects directly to your phone, not via OTG or so?

HERE is some talk about USB/Ethernet cables for Note Pro 12.2 (which is like Note 3 but with bigger screen??) They have got it work on some adapters.
[Sony Xperia Miro, Tipo (Dual), J, E] saibbyweb:
My Sony Xperia Tipo ST21i is stuck at Sony Logo. I tried to flash stock firmware using the flashtool and this is what i get?

ERROR - Processing of loader.sin finished with errors.

17/050/2014 01:50:55 - INFO - Ending flash session

17/050/2014 01:50:55 - ERROR - ERR_SEVERITY="MAJOR";ERR_CODE="0019";ERR_DYNAMIC="SIN header verification failed";

Then, my phone starts up (and gets stuck at Sony Logo) and this appears in the log :

17/051/2014 01:51:46 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging off

17/051/2014 01:51:46 - INFO - For 2011 devices line, be sure you are not in MTP mode

My Bootloader was locked, i though that was causing trouble so i unlocked it and tried again but it didn't helped. So, i re-locked it again.

What's causing this error? Please help. Its really frustrating!
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] K-a-M-u-Z-u:
Suddenly the app "Android studio" does not load and just hang with the following message

And another xposed module give me this:

I have full Internet access. I have tried resetting both apps data and Google play data. But still the same.

Any ideas on how to solve this?

I have been using android studio for a long time and never had any issues with it.
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] deadgiveaway:
I got the same issue with the unbounce app ... Contact the dev so he knows there are more ppl who have this bug
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] abarthcoupe:
Can anyone help me?

When I install a aosp rom like the 4.4.4 roms

Everything works fine exept that during a call the screen goes black and there is no way to turn it back on again, only a reboot works.

I'm currently on the phoenix rom and that works good, also Imperium works fine.

With slimsaberkatrom or a Google edition tom I get the screen freeze.

Samsung s4 gt-i9505
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 1Maxter1:
You tried on PA and CM?

On Paranoid Android or CyanogenMod you have the same issue?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] abarthcoupe:
Yes, also tried paranoid rom, same issue.

Everything works exceptioneel the dialer
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Edgio60:
Proximity sensor issue? Try recalibration while on a stock based ROM then reflashing aosp.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] abarthcoupe:
Seems like a proximity sensor problem. Used xposed installer to disable the sensor,and seems tot work fine now.
[Galaxy Note 3 Neo Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Evil Eye:
Sadly no as of now..
[Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tntlassiter:
Is there any way to open an .msg file? Our main website for my job uses .msg files. I download the files to my tablet but it will not open them. Is there a way around this or something to convert these files into something I can open on my tablet?

Thank in advance!
[Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] treetopsranch:
Convert it to a text file or pdf file then open it. Google how to convert msg files.
[Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] muzzy996:
Or Google android .msg viewer and look at the top several hits. I can't recommend one as I don't do. Msg files but the first hit is a free application with decent ratings so it's worth a try.
[Samsung Galaxy Core.] PluMiN.Canxa:
I have got the serious problem in my Samsung Galaxy Core gt i8262. Sometimes it supports charging and sometimes not...:(:crying:

But the problem is that I had already rooted my phone and updated my Samsung jeally bean 4.1.2 to Kitkat 4.4.2... So, I dont think contacting Samsung Service Centre could be effective...

So, any other solutions guys?:confused:
[Samsung Galaxy Core.] Mach5:
Must be problem in plug socket or extension cord
[Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tomic888:
Hi,

I rooted my Note Pro 12.2 as I thought that I will use some root apps.

I ended up not using any root apps and now I want to un-root my device

as I cannot update it normally.

Can I unroot the device without wiping all data?

If no, can I update the device manually without wiping all data?

Regards,

NeoXx
[Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ejones915:
Reflash with ODIN if you have the At&t version

Follow these to get u thru it......

http://xdaforums.com/galaxy-note-pro-12/general/sm-p907a-att-version-news-t2850564/post54879249

http://forums.androidcentral.com/am...ide-samsung-how-flash-stock-rom-via-odin.html
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] jamshadinho:
Is that possible to root kitkat version of z ultra. I searched on Google but not yet found any way.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] gregbradley:
Please post questions in the Q&A section and leave the development section for development related threads. Thanks

Thread moved
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] ziaba:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2784900
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] bushako:
Of course you can root the KitKat. You don't need Google you just need to visit the forums and watch out for the stickies. Its all there in details.
[P3300, MDA Compact III General] rosenauer:
Anyone able to pass me the Danish T9 DLL for Phone Pad (perhaps rip it from S100) ?

Thanks a lot, it will without doubt ease my SMS'ing woes :)
[P3300, MDA Compact III General] andersburn:
some need to have this?
[G 2014 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Droids king:
Does anyone is having light leak issues with your devices from the end of the bezel?

Sent from my XT1068
[G 2014 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tiki667:
Looks like that's a "normal" problem:

http://youtu.be/1lAHbpc8fW4?t=7m35s
[G 2014 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MiguelPT:
I don't think it's normal since i don't have any light bleeding, even under full brightness in a dark room.
[G 2014 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Droids king:
Mine seems to be horrific at night in full brightness
[G 2014 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] glossywhite:
To clarify, I don't see that anyone has mentioned that this bleeding seems to be present on the WHITE MODELS... Detroit Borg showed this, but then - again - he had the WHITE model.
[G 2014 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Mohdsultan:
Ask for replacement bro..

Only thing you can do..
[G 2014 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bhs2x:
I have a black one and don't seem to find this issue even in Full brightness, may the one you got has some gaps.
[G 2014 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pleomaxell:
Did the light bleeding start after you performed the bend-test or before?:P
[G 2014 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] naopossodizer:
In my black version no issue, you can ser in Erika review in YouTube this issue in the white version
[G 2014 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Kunal5894:
I had replaced 2 Moto Gs before I got a good working piece. One of them had this issue, get it replaced if it annoys you, not really that big of a deal, but hey, if it's irritating why not?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] NiZEL:
Can someone there have an idea how can I install TWRP touch recovery on my lenovo a369i w/o the use of a PC ?

I had seen one on YouTube but it didn't help me at all because he made a bad sound recording as well as the video itself, but I've got his link where he did flashed it using app Flashify, but when I downloaded it,it was .bin form .. Tried to rename it but it bricked my phone ..good thing I have a source where I can flash my stock ROM ..

I really want TWRP .. But my device is not supported buy I know it's still possible ,I tried goomanager but also failed to get one ..

Help please :(
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] NiZEL:
Case closed .. I already have TWRP in my system now ..
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Prome_theus:
Just Follow the first few steps in this tutorial to flash twrp http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2560607
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Ketany1611:
Any luck with TWRP?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Asad_:
Hello,

samsung galaxy s7562 ,usb not connecting with pc and if i connect the cable with mobile and pc , Just charging not even showing any connection option.from 2 days am having this problem, before that and i dint face this connection problem. Help me Pls anyone i have no option :(:(:(
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bentleyboy:
Are you just having a problem connecting it to the PC? Will it charge in the wall charger? You need to determine if it's the port on your phone, the cable you have, or the usb port on your computer. So if you plug it into the wall with the same cord, you can rule out the cord and the phone being messed up and then you'd need to take a look at the computer or the usb slot. Do a process of elimination and go from there. Post your results and we'll see if we can help.
[Galaxy S 4 Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] intheclouds089:
Hello,

I've already tried the search and google but I'm still not sure.

I've been wondering for a while why I did not receive any firmware update for my GT-I9195 and finally figured out, that I've been sold a Polish version of the phone (XEO). According to sammobile, there have been very few updates for this version.

*#1234# is showing:

AP: I9195XXUBML4

CP: I9195XXUBML4

CSC: I9195XEOBNA1

I don't want to trigger Knox, because I already had a warranty case...

Is it possible to upgrade it to 4.4.2 with a different CSC and use towelroot?

Is it possible to downgrade to BMK3 (or BMJ7) and use saferoot or Kingo?

Thanks in advance!