yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Vibrant General] offdutyninja808:
I had somewhat of the same situation but when I bought a mytouch slide. Slides go for around 150 to 200 bucks on CL. I had some chick selling a red one for 80 bucks. Supposedly the only thing wrong was the back case had glue on it??? So I do the meet up thing and check it out. The screen is flawless and the back is pretty messed up. No biggie. It turns on and everything seems good. So off I go with the phone. Well she takes off almost instantly, which seemed odd. And I take a look at in sitting in the truck for a second and set it in the cupholder and it turns off. I thought maybe just the screen shut off. Nope. You couldn't even open the KB without the phone shutting off.

So long story short... I get home and take it completely apart and one of the battery contacts had glue on it. Again, I have no idea why. So I scrape the glue off the contact and BOOM. Works like a champ. And 10 bucks for a new back plate on amazon and its practically brand new.

I got the slide just as a backup for my vibrant and to have another phone to play around with.

Just thought I would share.
[Vibrant General] Alkaloid:
Nice one, man. I don't know why people feel it necessary to pass their own ****-ups onto others. I feel like here I am, a guy who works hard for his money so he can support his family and here's this little brat that probably has her parents hand her everything. Did she really need my eighty bucks that bad? Honestly if the phone would have been broken and she pulled that **** on me ten years ago it wouldn't have ended well for her. Not to sound like some kind of macho jerk, but it's the truth.
[Vibrant General] raduque:
Heh, reminds me of the G1 I bought from a pawn shop. They didn't even bother doing a factory reset on it, I powered it up and some ****ty rap music started playing, and a bunch of "Text not sent" notifications popped up. Still had all the ugly broad's texts, calls, contacts, pics, music, etc.
[Vibrant General] offdutyninja808:
Yeah man. I hear you on that. I was pretty furious on the drive home but wanted to make sure I wasn't jumping the gun. So I got home checked it out and got it back to normal and wasn't pissed anymore. But had the phone turned out totally screwed, it would of been another story.

She will get hers, though. Karma is a b@tch.
[Vibrant General] blasian shadows:
Lmfao epic win m8
[Vibrant General] crysto25:
its always nice knowing capabilities of teh fone
[Vibrant General] rsfaze:
How is it the sellers fault when YOU had the chance to check it out? You said in the OP you were checking out the physical appearance as it was booting. Maybe if you were not in such a hurry to get over on someone you would of checked out the keys?

Funny you said Karma is a ***** , better watch out because she is coming for you :)
[Vibrant General] jamesyl:
Forgot the puzzle lock pattern? Sounds like the phone was stolen.
[Vibrant General] analgesic:
It certainly sounds likely, though it's just possible that the former owner was also retarded.
[Vibrant General] Alkaloid:
Im not sure who your talking to because I am the OP but the post you quoted is not mine. I agree I did mess up by not being more thorough in examining the phone. However since when is selling a damaged device as a "great phone, looks good, nothing wrong with it" acceptable or proper etiquette when dealing with people? Second of all I wasn't in a hurry to "get over on someone" I was in a hurry to get to a movie (which I ended up being late for and had to catch the next showing). Thirdly I wasn't "trying to get over on someone" I was seizing the opportunity to buy a vibrant at a price I could afford. She only wanted a hundred bucks to begin with. So your entire statement is invalid. Congratulations.
[Vibrant General] xsteven77x:
Lmfao great story. Same here I got phones with private pics left on it but in my case it was a DUDE...lol.
[Vibrant General] chikin:
Pics, or it didn't happen. LOL :p
[Vibrant General] offdutyninja808:
Its clear that you got my story confused with the OP. I don't think that either of us were trying to get over on anyone, but its apparent that the seller tried it on both of us.

Just read the stories and move on. I don't see a need to troubleshoot every post.
[Vibrant General] criticalnate:
haha nice. i got my vibrant quite new in the box as a trade for my old [and severely beaten-up] iphone 3gs. a couple weeks later a regular customer [i work at a cell phone dealer] offered me his screen cracked Vibrant for $80. i have an uncle that works in a cellphone parts/accessory warehouse so i got a replacement screen for free. my dad had an HD2 and wanted to trade for the recently fixed vibrant.

Long story short, i got a new Vibrant and an HD2 for an old iPhone and $80.

xD
[Vibrant General] mystycs:
Pics of the fat *****!
[Vibrant General] AEguyNYC5:
You are a pretty good & hilarious storyteller! You got a great deal. :D
[Vibrant General] McBang2023:
where is evryone getting this from. he never said she was fat. and this isnt /b/ so dont expect pics.
[Vibrant General] thegreatcity:
Probably from the part where he said "typical, overweight, suburbanite girl". I don't think anyone was being serious when they asked that anyways....

Great story, guess you got the last laugh, and a great deal to boot.
[Vibrant General] robertd0619:
Not really sure who the owner was. But i got it on a legit seller from ebay. I think it was like a pawnshop that sells stuff on ebay. And all it say on the listing was that they can't get the lock off. Not really sure if it was stolen or not. But i know i bought it in a legit way.
[Vibrant General] demize!:
You know you can share pictures on this site. Possible LULZ.

Don't blame me, blame my keyboard's autocorrection algorithm.
[Vibrant General] Supremancy:
Looool!! I was thinking the same thing. Dont put any up where u can see the face. But all the others are fair game!!
[Vibrant General] xriderx66:
u guys are nasty.

I wouldn't want to see this damn overweight girls bare ass.

I'd rather see Larry King naked then a overweight girls bare ass...
[Vibrant General] Alkaloid:
As much as I would love to make you guys laugh further with these pics, posting them really would be in bad taste and I don't want to cause any problems here.
[Vibrant General] thekoolninja:
Good find OP. I got my vibrant in great condition for $160 and I thought I got a good deal.
[Vibrant General] jfdebo779:
Awesome!
[Vibrant General] da_dragon2k3:
pics or it didn't happen
[Vibrant General] adamcooks:
Bought a 32g sd from the local pawn shop, 30$ seemed like a good deal for me. Got home mounted it, came pre loaded with about 15G of great quality dvd rips. And the contents of someones blackberry. Some nasty 80's muff shots, assorted pics and videos.

Moral of the story, format your stuff before you sell. And your correct, factory reset does nothing to your sd

Beware of angry gingerbread
[Vibrant General] dnahughes:
nice buy but what a douchebag for tryin to sell a pos i would have sent her pics back to her with a msg eeewwwwh thats nasty lmfao
[Vibrant General] Product F(RED):
Nice! Out of curiosity, did she say anything after that?
[Vibrant General] Cartigan:
I got my Vibrant for sort of free when T-Mobile was a having a fire sale on previous phone versions.
[Vibrant General] ababypanda:
I got mine out of a trash can in perfect working condition including charger, the SD card had been removed but that's all that had been done. It's my new day to day phone, and yes, I cleaned it off.
[Vibrant General] Abu-7abash:
WTF! You're trippin dude.
[Vibrant General] xriderx66:
WHY THE HELL DOES NONE OF THIS LUCKY **** EVER HAPPEN TO ME?

Once i thought i found a phone in a trashcan near my mailbox, it was just the cover, and it was sticky.

>.<
[Vibrant General] xsteven77x:
Wow I am still loling over that one rider lolol.
[Vibrant General] XPLANE9:
Haha. Too bad most people on Dallas craigslist are somewhat technology literate.
[Vibrant General] xriderx66:
I live in frisco texas.

Someone throw their vibrant in my trashcan please!!!
[Vibrant General] KrazyEd:
Craigslist Deals

I am always trolling CL for deals. I have gotten a few Vibrants at ALMOST that good

of a price. Keep Up the Good Work
[Vibrant General] iynfynity:
this is madness. How the hell did you got a vibrant on a trashcan?
[Vibrant General] hayn_pryde46:
Wow the screwer got screwed in return good story... Trips though
[Vibrant General] Alkaloid:
Nope. No response. lol.

I've got another good deal in the works right now for a Nexus One.

I'll let you guys know how it turns out.
[Vibrant General] ababypanda:
It was a nice change from my mytouch 3g and it saved my upgrade so I can still get the latest anne greatest in the fall!
[Vibrant General] ababypanda:
Changing oil, looking for a paper towel in a trash can, open up a shoe box and TA DAH! Phone
[Vibrant General] rpolito73:
Post the pics.... hahah. good stuff
[Vibrant General] hulaokan:
80*7=560rmb so cheap
[Vibrant General] Abu-7abash:
Are you Irish?

Seriously, are you?
[Vibrant General] ababypanda:
Ummm my grandmother was? If that's the answer you were hoping for
[Vibrant General] lotherius:
You can get some hot deals on Craigslist if you're careful. Almost better than ebay because you can see it before you buy it.
[Vibrant General] Abu-7abash:
Figures!
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hkcyber:
Is it only support kb/mouser under connect docking with webtop os?

isn't support BT connect jb/ms under android os right?

thx
[Streak 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] besony:
I dropped my Dell from like knee level on floor..

and ..

and.. the screen LCD gave away !!

The case is NEW !! the screen is NEW !!

and the LCDs inside are damaged in the corner!!

The buggers...

I will try calling the Dell CC.

Till then, is it safe to use the Streak like that!

YOu all think they will replace it??

I have seen mixed responses here at forum..

I am here in Bangalore, India.

__

I add to the bandwagon who are asked,

" How do you drop a $400 phone ? " !!!

__

Awww Mann!

:(:(:(

care,

Sony.
[Streak 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vasishta.sushant:
Dude, did you not get some kind of cover ? I am so paranoid, I didn't use my phone till I got my Otterbox Commuter.

SOrry for your loss.

Did you buy it here in India (with warranty) or bought it from US (like I did)
[Streak 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] besony:
Ya.. Dooms here!

Ya, I bought it from US only

Scream: Noooooooooo !!​

You are right in being Paranoid..

I am really to be damned!

I called up dell, and they say they cant help as its from US !!!

and that International warranty does not apply in India!!! :eek:

I dont know, but, Since, I am in Bangalore, I will try to have a visit to the Service Centre.

But, I do not hope much from that!

Can anyone help?

ahh,

Care,

Sony.
[Streak 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] besony:
Some kind soul!

Some kind soul,

please help me in this time of distress!

Ahhh, I am hurt, and so is my Streak,

I love my droid, but I am no Freak!

somebody, should be willing to help..

:p

:D

Care,

Sony
[Streak 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gasolara2002:
buy a screen on ebay for about 100 bucks.
[Streak 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] alperin1:
See if you can follw my guide. If so, do it yourself.

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=12127740&postcount=1

Alperin1
[Streak 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] besony:
Ya,

In India that's more of equivalent to 200 bucks!

Alperin1, My guy! I have store your pdf the day I managed to injure my Streak!

Thanks for that..

But, again.

If any warranty solution is available. I would want it to work, before I am compelled to !

:D

so, I guess.. There is no one here in Dell.

(Or anyone from India.. who has done it?)

Care,

Sony.
[Streak 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kable:
You can exchange it with Dell for a Refurbished for $250.00 if you are the registered owner or replace the lcd yourself for around $100.00.

Those are your options. Calling Dell other than to do an out of warranty exchange for 250.00 would be a waste of time since this would not be covered under the normal warranty.

My Otterbox Defender should be here today to protect my newly replaced screen.. .
[Streak 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fabiobil:
May I can make you a little better...

Just take a look at the picture...
[Streak 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] besony:
Like I said,

I am in India, and I dont think I will be making any US trip soon!

So, the exchange / replacement at $250 is not in scope currently!

I am serious about the 100 bucks replacement screen, but, again,

Like I said, It will be like 200 bucks here in India.

That's the problem!

Thanks for your input.

Keep your Streak Safe!

Hey mate,!

I looked at the pic.

that does not make me feel better!! :p

I am even more sad, that you have a Smashed-up Streak too!!

I agree my damage is not as bad as yours.

I mean I can still operate the phone and all.

(I dont know if its safe to use it like that?!!, Is it?)

Two questions:

Are you from India (Or any country which does not have good Dell support!)?

What did you do about the damaged screen?

Edit: I was trying to check for the replacement screen from ebay, but, the 100 bucks screen does not ship to India!!!

If any of them does.. Puhleeez, let me know!

Care,

Sony.

@All: Please take care of your streak! , Use it like it is your laptop.! :o
[Streak 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fabiobil:
So I'm a computer engineer, Brazilian, living in UK.

That phone belong to my friend fat ass 150 kilos, he few weeks ago brake the glass in 3 parts while play futebol, 5 days ago he come to me almost crying, he just sit on the phone, he said when felt the phone he lift but 150 kilos huge fat ass you can imagine.

I see on ebay for £80 glass, screen and tools, I'm thinking about buy and change by myself.

On that link http://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/Dell-Streak-Teardown/3512/1 you can see how to open easy, and a quick look on the web can found videos where show what to do.

I think if you can see the screen, still working why not keep using the phone whyle you can ?
[Streak 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] alperin1:
That is some funny ****.....fat ass....lol

Call the shop that I have listed in my guide. Maybe they can ship it. I even think they may be from India or email them.
[Streak 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] besony:
Ok, I think, I asked this too..

Is it safe to use a LCD damaged?

Attaching pic.

View attachment 545769

and,

Alperin1,

will check with the supplier man!

Thanks!

Sony.

Update: Recovering from the shock..
[Streak 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fabiobil:
I know many people who actualy keep using the phone after a crack on screen, if you can touch and it work why not ?

The streak in my possesion I can't see a thing in the screen but still working, I can answer phone calls and make as well, I just need to remember where is the shortcut.

good lucky.
[Streak 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] besony:
Thanks,

I will have a looky once here at the service center ( when I get time that is!)

BUt, till then, My dear streaky is good enough!

:p

Thanks all!!

Will update on later action.

care,

Sony.
[Streak 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kable:
The more I see of these cracked screen reports the more I wonder how long before a class action lawsuit is filed against Dell for this problem. Gorilla Glass be damned.
[Streak 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fabiobil:
About what I see already the original case is so week, first problem the streak was droped on the floor from about 1 metre, that was enough to made a smal crack on the glass, so week unfortunately
[Streak 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] alperin1:
If anyone wants the email for the shop in the Philly that carries the LCD, please PM me and I will get it for you.
[Streak 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] besony:
Yep,

This guy has got the mail id for me.

I will update what I do (particularly for those in India, or other parts of world)

Thanks all.

care,

Sony

Man, we should have some Dell guys on the forum..

where they can help us out, you know..

Like,

One guy would say..

Hey Sony,

your Streak LCD broke, I am sorry man,

Meet Jim 2222-0000 and get it replaced for free.

Tell him, Max said hi!​

lolz.

I wish!
[Streak 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] franksa81:
my brother broke his icd inside the gorilla glass. the glass didnt crack but the lcd did. i hope i can fix it for him lol
[Streak 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MD323:
Hey man. Listen. Calm down. One big question. have you had it replaced by dell before? Because if you havent they they WILL replace it. i sat on mines and cracked the LCD but not the glass. and they told me that they have to replace atleast once because the phone company dosent warrant it. I have had my streak replaced 2 times so far.
[Streak 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] besony:
Ok,

I did not get this statement:

Its not warranted, still they replaced it for you?

twice?

( where are you located?

I am asking because, I am in India. and I have not heard of such replacements here.)

please give more details.

Thanks,

Sony,

And, now, there is hope! :)
[Streak 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] besony:
One nice Update guys!

Well,

My dear fellow streakers!

There is this pleasant update.. (Please be seated.. lolz)

I just visited the Dell Carry in Service Center here in Bangalore.

The guy looked at the screen.

(I kept talking .. yadaa yada yadaa!)

He said, " Ahhh, you have to come on Thursday Morning.."

I was like, " Whatt? I want it corrected (and I was about to say, How much are you going to charge for that..).."

He said, " We are to receive Streak Stock tomorrow evening, so please do come on Thurday morning, we will replace your STREAK! "

I started to dance and sing ( In my mind..)

I ensured, "you will replace the whole unit.?"

" yup .."

Me, " Ok!"

Came out of the store singing and humming tunes of " Heaven ..." :p

So,

My place is not so bad at all!

And, I am happy.

(will update this thread on Thursday, then we can close the Question/thread)

Thanks all for the support and morale boost!

:p

Lastly, I couldnt have made it without my parents, my friends.. :D

(Oh, wait, I havent won an award or anything yet! lolz)

Ok,

care,

Sony.
[Streak 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] alperin1:
This ia great news. Wish they would have replaced mine.

You have a good day.
[Streak 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] besony:
Never hurry to spread the good news!!

damn, the guy says, its not in stock!

He is not able to confirm when the stock will be available either!

This wait is even more killing than the wait of delivery of Streak!!

:(

Sony
[Streak 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] besony:
Well, WEll well!

Well, guys, friends, brothers and gentlemen!

The stock of Dell Streaks is in.

and I will be getting replacement streak tomorrow!

Thanks all again!

And, this time.. that's it!

Tomorrow is the day!

Wish me luck guys..

thanks for the back up.

care,

Sony.
[Streak 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] besony:
Ok guys,,

FOA: Everythings all fine now!!

I got a replacement Streak.

I got my phone changed, so now my warranty is India-warranty now.

It cost me Rs.3000 Or $70 for that.

Course of action:

The service center guys here denied any replacement, as It was a US warranty / US phone.

I mailed up Michael from Dell (top guy there!)

He took the matter really well,

and I got a call like next day, and the guys were really concerned on solving my issue ASAP!

Now, the Service center guys got a mail, to deal with my phone also (inspite if it being from US).

and,

Just today,

at the holy hour of 11 am,

I walked out of Dell Service Center with a brand new Dell Streak!

So, I am happy guys.

Thanks all for the help!

Sony.

So, I am back!

MODs: Please close the thread, as the issue is resolved.
[Streak 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Rico ANDROID:
Cool! That is well worth singing AND dancing with the store clerk:D
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pippa and piggy:
Heya, Im kinda New to the Whole android thing but I got my Samsung Galaxy S at Xmas, and recently figured out it needs an update to be on the android platform 2.2 or somthing im not totally sure, im on 2.1 at the moment and a guy who worked for samsung said I needed to update using its inbuilt 'Kies' setting,

However when trying to use it it never works -_- and he also said if that didnt work use this website its ment to tell you everything. But im not totally sure what im looking for, and found lots of sites with this and that but im rather confused about the whole thing and need a little help :D Is there a simple way to update my phone?

So any one willing to help the newbie hehe?? :)
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ttf:
Hi and welcome,

Since you don't Look familiar with flashing, the best/secure way to update your device is Kies.

First you have to do is to make kies working properly. To do so uninstall your previous version and reboot your PC.

Then download the last Kies directly from samsung website, install it (follow all usual screen tips). Open Kies, click on tools > drivers install, wait till it's finish, reboot on more time.

When the PC up again, Launch kies, plug your SGS USB cable, kies should detect your device and provide you an update, just follow the howto on screen.

Be sure:

- nothing more than kies running during the process.

- Use the Samsung stock USB cable!.
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sandrita83:
I recomend you to read this link over and over again so you rly understand the risk of flashing. And then think if you want to do it. :)

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=723596
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] utsmaster18:
If your on Windows 64 bit your going to need the 64bit drivers or else Kies won't recognize your phone. for windows 7, it automatically does this for you(atleast it did for me). Once you've done that, the rest is just through kies.
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ttf:
Kies choose the driver properly and alone during the install, 64 or 32bit. So he have nothing more to do.
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] T90:
Can anyone point me to a resource that explains what a rom is, a kernal is and how they interact with each other? I have flashed roms but not kernals and I just wanted to educate myself on what it is that I am actually doing or about to do! :-)

Thanks!

Sent from my Cappy running Andromeda 1.2!!
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Miami_Son:
Think of the ROM as your car. It can be comfortable, streamlined, full of creature comforts and accessories. The kernel would be your car's engine. It can be stock or modified and will determine how fast your car goes. Most custom ROMs have a kernel optimized for them and work fine as is. Some kernels have extra features that allow them to work a little better, but just like with car engines, not all kernels will work in all ROMs. If you plan on using a modded kernel with your ROM, you have to make sure it is compatible. For instance, an i9000 ROM needs an i9000 kernel. Mixing kernels isn't necessary to get good performance. Some kernels have compromises (BT issues mainly) when used with certain ROMs. Read as much as you can before you decide to go that route. Generally, the custom ROMs in here are pretty good as is and don't need a different kernel to perform acceptably well.
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] T90:
Thanks for that great analogy! I am wanting to try out some of the new att froyo roms to see what if anything I am missing. (Audience chip support mainly) I see lots of kernels out there but only a few roms... I know you are an Andromedia fan as I am but my curiosity is getting the better of me! :-) Thanks again!

Sent from my Cappy running Andromeda 1.2!!
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] |Melvin|:
soo i guess you guys are crazy about getting GB 2.3.3

well mee too, i want to try that out because im getting tired of 2.2 ..so what you guys think we getting it ??

Would you love to have it on your phone ?
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] oka1:
when it is stable yes
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] |Melvin|:
Yeahhh...Im Crazy About That ...Everytime Cheking For Updates
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] idtheftvictim:
Flash cm7....it is 2.3.3

Sent from my simple honey vibrant