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My T-bolt was pre-ordered with wirefly shortly after midnight pst.
Anyone else go this route? I should have it Friday, fingers crossed!
Mine is as well, gotta love not having to pay state tax at best buy!
Funny thing, I didn't even know wirefly was preordering tonite. I just happened to return my giftcard from the preorder at bestbuy.
I hope you all used fatwallet to get an additional $25 cashback. There is a coupon for a Transcend 4GB MicroSD Card & Mini & Standard Adapters.
So instead of Besbuy and its $300, it is 175 from wirefly thanks to fatwallet. I actually didn't remember at first, so I had to cancel my first order and redo it with fatwallet.
I ordered as well, i hope the standard fedex shipping gets here before monday
I don't even see it on the site? Did they pull it off?
EDIT: NM, it suddenly appeared. If I do this pre order, it's not going to mess w/my plan, right? I've got that 69.99/month for 450 minutes, unlimited data and 5 friends/family.
We don't know VZW pricing yet, do we?
Hmmm.
chimpsnest said:
I don't even see it on the site? Did they pull it off?
EDIT: NM, it suddenly appeared. If I do this pre order, it's not going to mess w/my plan, right? I've got that 69.99/month for 450 minutes, unlimited data and 5 friends/family.
We don't know VZW pricing yet, do we?
Hmmm.
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I have unlimited. They said my plan was gunna stay the same...But...they are taking back my 4th dx to bad I had high hopes for that phone..so im not signing a new contract... but they did tell me. They haven't heard anything about changes..said they tried it last year for a few months? ? And it didn't work..I dunno that's what I was told ... its prolly BS
Edit....looks like same price
http://androidcommunity.com/htc-thunderbolt-finally-priced-dated-for-verizon-4g-20110315/
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Ordered mine... anxiously waiting the release... They are teasing us more than the Sopranos ended their very last episode....
By any chance is that $199 price to extend your contract for upgrades only or are they doing special promotional pricing for anyone who extends their contract?
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By any chance is that $199 price to extend your contract for upgrades only or are they doing special promotional pricing for anyone who extends their contract?
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I think it's 199 either way ?
Question for you .... how do you like your rooted Nook Color? IDK why but I was thinking of getting one and rooting it (just because I can and I was dying for a new toy, but the TBolt may satisfy that lol). Not sure what I'd do with it though.
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I think it's 199 either way ?
Question for you .... how do you like your rooted Nook Color? IDK why but I was thinking of getting one and rooting it (just because I can and I was dying for a new toy, but the TBolt may satisfy that lol). Not sure what I'd do with it though.
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I love it, but truthfully I have no use for it. I've barely touched it except to install new roms here and there. Would you want to buy it? I have the box and all accessories.
Verizonwireless on twitter just announced. Thursday, no preorder. 249.99 in store.
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Bern612 said:
Verizonwireless on twitter just announced. Thursday, no preorder. 249.99 in store.
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I wonder why BB hasn't called me yet. I'm third on the pre-order list. IDK where I'm going to get it though. I have the $30 discount via VZW so I may just try that route.
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I love it, but truthfully I have no use for it. I've barely touched it except to install new roms here and there. Would you want to buy it? I have the box and all accessories.
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I also would probably leave it gathering dust
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I love it, but truthfully I have no use for it. I've barely touched it except to install new roms here and there. Would you want to buy it? I have the box and all accessories.
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And what would your asking price be, out of curiosity?
As for the Tbolt, I still have my Wirefly order open on my screen. Not sure which route to go. I might return my BB gift card too.
Just made my Wirefly Pre-Order total was $182 with the $25 VISA coupon code.
Switching from T-Mobile. Only thing I'm scared about with the Thunderbolt is battery life
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Just made my Wirefly Pre-Order total was $182 with the $25 VISA coupon code.
Switching from T-Mobile. Only thing I'm scared about with the Thunderbolt is battery life
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How did you get the VISA coupon code to work?
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How did you get the VISA coupon code to work?
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Had to call in my order because it wouldn't apply online. They put a 199 hold on your account first then when order is finally cleared $25 is deducted.
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I have unlimited. They said my plan was gunna stay the same...But...they are taking back my 4th dx to bad I had high hopes for that phone..so im not signing a new contract... but they did tell me. They haven't heard anything about changes..said they tried it last year for a few months? ? And it didn't work..I dunno that's what I was told ... its prolly BS
Edit....looks like same price
http://androidcommunity.com/htc-thunderbolt-finally-priced-dated-for-verizon-4g-20110315/
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What I'm afraid of is losing the $20 credit I get every month for the "special" plan that I'm on (that's the one that expired on 1/31 and was "only" available to special people). It's $59.99 (+) 29.99 (-) $20 = 69.98 for unlimited data, text, 450 minutes PLUS 5 friends and family (usually you only get that on 900+ minute plans). It wants me to add a plan to my cart and of course THAT plan isn't available. ~sigh~
I think I'm going to HAVE to get it from VZW so I can save the $30 w/my final NE2 discount. I wonder if VZW will have a $50 "visa" rebate to get the price down. I did the pre-order w/BB and have that $50 GC but they won't do the NE2 credit, I've asked several times. Coulda returned the BB card I guess, but I'll end up using it, I do shop there upon occasion :-D
Don't know if Wirefly has improved their activation process but I remember when the Incredible first came out, a bunch of people purchased from them because it was cheaper and they had issues with shipment, activation, and customer service. If I recall correctly there were people unable to activate their phones for almost a week. Just an fyi.......
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What I'm afraid of is losing the $20 credit I get every month for the "special" plan that I'm on (that's the one that expired on 1/31 and was "only" available to special people). It's $59.99 (+) 29.99 (-) $20 = 69.98 for unlimited data, text, 450 minutes PLUS 5 friends and family (usually you only get that on 900+ minute plans). It wants me to add a plan to my cart and of course THAT plan isn't available. ~sigh~
I think I'm going to HAVE to get it from VZW so I can save the $30 w/my final NE2 discount. I wonder if VZW will have a $50 "visa" rebate to get the price down. I did the pre-order w/BB and have that $50 GC but they won't do the NE2 credit, I've asked several times. Coulda returned the BB card I guess, but I'll end up using it, I do shop there upon occasion :-D
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i knew u was special i used to see u riding the short bus with ur helmet on trying to lick the windows lol
For those of us who can't do the $0.01 Amazon deal, this is the next best thing. I've got mine coming with free next day air.
http://membershipwireless.com/index.cfm/go/shop/do/PhoneDetails/productId/4907
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For those of us who can't do the $0.01 Amazon deal, this is the next best thing. I've got mine coming with free next day air.
http://membershipwireless.com/index.cfm/go/shop/do/PhoneDetails/productId/4907
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Nice find. I already have my Rezound on the way through the Amazon penny sale through a new activation, but only because I wasn't attached to my last phone number. In the end, it might end up being a bit of a headache because Amazon's system estimated that I have to wait 1 week because of the holiday weekend for the phone to show up.
-e- Ah, I missed the fact that Costco's price is an online-only deal too. Anyways, it's a nice offer for those that want to upgrade for a decent price.
Why couldn't you do the one penny deal. NM upgrade LOL sorry.
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HTGamingPC said:
For those of us who can't do the $0.01 Amazon deal, this is the next best thing. I've got mine coming with free next day air.
http://membershipwireless.com/index.cfm/go/shop/do/PhoneDetails/productId/4907
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THANK YOU! Just need to double check tomorrow that I can keep my current data plan and I will have mine on its way. You did it just in the right time too. I was going to order or pick one up tomorrow no matter what but you saved me 150$.
What about saving money on activation fees. I might transfer over 5 lines to Verizon, that's almost 180 bucks in activation fees.
Anyway to avoid this silly fee or get it waived?
I just bought my phone from Verizon last week for $300. Would it be possible for me to return the phone, get my money back (-$35 restocking fee), get my upgrade date back, and order this from Costco (not a member, so 5% surcharge)? I noticed that it said you need to have your current plan for 22 months, would getting my upgrade date back affect this at all?
You might be in luck
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I just bought my phone from Verizon last week for $300. Would it be possible for me to return the phone, get my money back (-$35 restocking fee), get my upgrade date back, and order this from Costco (not a member, so 5% surcharge)? I noticed that it said you need to have your current plan for 22 months, would getting my upgrade date back affect this at all?
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Some good news for you.
According to my understanding, Verizon's holiday return policy as of Nov 15 is the following....all phones can be returned until January 15th (was Jan 9 but they extended it). Minus a 35 dollar restocking fee, you can probably ask them to waive it. Also make sure the rep rolls back your upgrade date. I once returned a phone to T-mobile and they didn't roll back my date, it showed I had used my upgrade even though the phone was returned.
Next good news. I'm a Costco member and have purchased several phones from Wireless Advocates, the company who actually runs the Wireless cell phone sales. (ps they are horrible...Costco needs to go with someone else). Anyway, back to the good news, unless they changed their policy, CELL phones purchased online for non-costco members are exempt from the non-costco member 5 percent surcharge!!! So you get the same benefits as a Costco member would!!! I might be wrong, but maybe Sam's Club online cell phone sales works the same way?
Seems like you're in luck
im a costco member...and i'd totally do it, but honestly, i don't feel llike going through the hassle..if there's a bad batch out there, mine wasn't part of it, so i'd hate to get a bad one and return a perfectly good one lol...plus honestly, the 267 total with tax i paid for the phone feels justified because this phone was ACTUALLY worth every penny to me
I am tempted to return my Rezound also and then get this deal. I wonder how long it is going on for though!
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im a costco member...and i'd totally do it, but honestly, i don't feel llike going through the hassle..if there's a bad batch out there, mine wasn't part of it, so i'd hate to get a bad one and return a perfectly good one lol...plus honestly, the 267 total with tax i paid for the phone feels justified because this phone was ACTUALLY worth every penny to me
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I know exactly how you feel. The one that I got has been perfect, no lag, no dead pixels, no issues. I really don't feel like going through the hassle and potential lemon..but saving over 200 dollars is just too much for me to pass up lol. I paid $300 at the Verizon BJs store I frequent. Any idea how long they're doing this deal?
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I know exactly how you feel. The one that I got has been perfect, no lag, no dead pixels, no issues. I really don't feel like going through the hassle and potential lemon..but saving over 200 dollars is just too much for me to pass up lol. I paid $300 at the Verizon BJs store I frequent. Any idea how long they're doing this deal?
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Again, having dealt with Wireless Advocates(costco) several times, they don't really ever put expiration dates on promotions. Which is very annoying. Also, remember you will pay tax on full retail value of the phone(before subsidy), which the website also doesn't state what the full retail value exactly is. Anyway regardless you would have to pay full unsubsidized tax direct from Verizon too depending on your state.
Another thing, if the website suddenly says "sold out" just check a few hours later, sometimes minutes later, and it will be back in stock.
The free accessories it comes with is JUNK. You would find better stuff at the 99 cent store. You usually get a car charger, a case, and something else. Whatever it's free but still looks and feels like junk from the 99 cent store.
I say do it if you are tight on money.
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Again, having dealt with Wireless Advocates(costco) several times, they don't really ever put expiration dates on promotions. Which is very annoying. Also, remember you will pay tax on full retail value of the phone(before subsidy), which the website also doesn't state what the full retail value exactly is. Anyway regardless you would have to pay full unsubsidized tax direct from Verizon too depending on your state.
Another thing, if the website suddenly says "sold out" just check a few hours later and it will be back in stock.
The free accessories it comes with is JUNK. You would find better stuff at the 99 cent store. You usually get a car charger, a case, and something else. Whatever it's free but still looks and feels like junk from the 99 cent store.
I say do it if you are tight on money.
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I live in a tax free state (Live Free or Die baby), so would I have to pay said tax? Also, the only thing I'm interested in is the screen protector, I have my own case. Would you say that is junk also?
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I live in a tax free state (Live Free or Die baby), so would I have to pay said tax? Also, the only thing I'm interested in is the screen protector, I have my own case. Would you say that is junk also?
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Well if you live in a tax free state, then you probably don't have to pay taxes. LUCKY [email protected] J/K
What state are you in? I'm so jealous, I'm sick of paying nearly 10 percent sales tax in California, errrr. Every time I buy a smartphone I have to pay 50-60 dollars in taxes on the full unsubsidized retail value, this state is stupid.
The screen protector is probably from the 25 cent gum ball machine. The free accessories they give you are seriously junk, but then again I've never gotten a screen protector from them, so it might actually be good, who knows.
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Well if you live in a tax free state, then you probably don't have to pay taxes. LUCKY [email protected] J/K
What state are you in? I'm so jealous, I'm sick of paying nearly 10 percent sales tax in California, errrr. Every time I buy a smart phone I have to pay 50 dollars in taxes on full unsubsidized retail value, this state is stupid.
The screen protector is probably from the 25 cent gum ball machine. The free accessories they give you are seriously junk, but then again I've never gotten a screen protector from them, so it might actually be good, who knows.
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Aw that sucks. I live in New Hampshire, and I love not paying sales tax They process the family line upgrade switch right? I used one of my other lines upgrades on my line.
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Aw that sucks. I live in New Hampshire, and I love not paying sales tax They process the family line upgrade switch right? I used one of my other lines upgrades on my line.
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I didn't understand what you were asking.
"They process the family line upgrade switch right?"
Huh?
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I didn't understand what you were asking.
"They process the family line upgrade switch right?"
Huh?
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Using an upgrade that is on another line in your family plan on your line. I think Verizon calls it the buddy upgrade?
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Using an upgrade that is on another line in your family plan on your line. I think Verizon calls it the buddy upgrade?
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Oh I didn't even know that was possible. You would have to ask wireless advocates directly. That might be something exclusive that Verizon representatives do for you directly as a courtesy, but probably Wireless Advocates(costco) wouldn't have the same ability to do. Make sure because you don't want to end up upgrading a different line on your account and be stuck paying data fees for 2 lines if your line isn't eligible for an upgrade.
Maybe you can call Verizon, tell them you're getting it at Costco, then have them do the buddy switch on the phone for you after?
I talked to Verizon via online chat and the rep said that this is possible through Costco, but I tend to take their info with a grain of salt lol. Thanks for your time and information Much appreciated!
I only got charged tax on $50. I do hope mine doesn't have any problems. I was expecting it would be like dealing with Costco (super easy) but from what you guys are saying, its not going to be easy if I have any issues.
There's no activation fee on upgrades, only on new lines, in which case you should do the Amazon 1 cent deal.
Tell me more about buddy upgrades please.
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I talked to Verizon via online chat and the rep said that this is possible through Costco, but I tend to take their info with a grain of salt lol. Thanks for your time and information Much appreciated!
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Hey, tell me more about this "buddy upgrade." Is this a known and allowed Verizon wireless policy? Also what is a "dummy phone line" they are talking about in that link?
PS read this I found via Google, talks about buddy upgrades and Costco, also someone mentioned something about being careful not to lose your grandfathered unlimited data.
http://community.vzw.com/t5/Upgrade-and-Activation/buddy-upgrades-and-Costco/td-p/626622
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I only got charged tax on $50. I do hope mine doesn't have any problems. I was expecting it would be like dealing with Costco (super easy) but from what you guys are saying, its not going to be easy if I have any issues.
There's no activation fee on upgrades, only on new lines, in which case you should do the Amazon 1 cent deal.
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Oh really tax only on 50 dollars? What state are you in?
I've been looking for a month now, easily. I tried buying one on XDA, but it didn't work out and now I'm waiting for a refund(I get it tomorrow), several were listed on craigslist, but either they sold it before I could get to it(prices around 350-375) or they seem sketchy(selling for 400.. oh wait, you don't want to pay 400, how about 200? Buy it now motha&$%&@*..) like they probably just stole it.. found a guy on craigslist right now who wanted to get a sensation xl, but then was thinking about trading for my vibrant with cash on top so he could get the wireless tethering, and NOW is talking about keeping his damn phone and paying me to root it! Sigh..
So where did you guys buy your phones at? I don't want to go the route of going contract to get one on sale(why pay more per month to save 200 bucks?), and the cheapest I see them by sellers on ebay is around $420 if they have a return policy like they run a business..
I would probably keep looking on XDA, but until the mod there removes the negative feedback that the seller left(I didn't do ANYTHING wrong as the buyer), I can't very well expect anyone to take the chance on me.. besides, the guy who was selling sounded safe enough to buy from, but nothing about that deal worked out the way it should have.
So yea, anyone have any suggestions for some other places to get a decent deal? Maybe some other forums? I plan to buy a spare battery and charger, and am trying to keep the price for everything under 400 total.. I figured it would make more sense to ask here since everyone here has probably already done the same research I've been doing!
How much are you looking to spend mine is like two weeks old and mint. It's been in a case with a screen protector. I might be getting a new phone so I could give it up.
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How much are you looking to spend mine is like two weeks old and mint. It's been in a case with a screen protector. I might be getting a new phone so I could give it up.
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I Pm'd you back.. I don't want a mod to move this to the marketplace thinking I am just asking to buy a phone here, if someone here wanted to sell theirs and it seems legit, cool.. but mainly if someone has some advice for some other places to find one, that would be even better. After a month of looking, and drooling over the development forums, and waiting for one to get here, and it never coming.. I just want to get my amaze!
The guy I've been talking about on craigslist sounded like he was game and wanting to meet till I said we should meet at a tmobile. I told him I've been hearing about people selling blacklisted phones(which I have been hearing) and that I would feel safest if they can check the imei.. suddenly he decided he is going to keep it.. so back to the drawing board.
So where are you guys finding yours? I'm seeing the going price about 350-400 depending on condition and extras, but like I said, I haven't found a legit seller in person yet who still has it so..
i agree 100% on this! i see them for like $280-$350 in STL but i have no ride there. on ebay they are around $400+ USED <--- wth? The most id pay for this phone is $350. I guess ill wait till the price drops..
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i agree 100% on this! i see them for like $280-$350 in STL but i have no ride there. on ebay they are around $400+ USED <--- wth? The most id pay for this phone is $350. I guess ill wait till the price drops..
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I guess it is just a matter of getting lucky. If you could get those at that price, you could resell em on ebay for a mint. Im just trying to get a phone and extra battery for $400.. I'd wait if I could, but im stuck with a samsung vibrant till I replace it. The same phone for a year and a half.. what kind of tech geek am I?? Lol.
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I guess it is just a matter of getting lucky. If you could get those at that price, you could resell em on ebay for a mint. Im just trying to get a phone and extra battery for $400.. I'd wait if I could, but im stuck with a samsung vibrant till I replace it. The same phone for a year and a half.. what kind of tech geek am I?? Lol.
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im stuck with this phone till i buy the Amaze http://lexus.letstalk.com/img/prod/cell-phones/att/pantech/pantech-matrix-red-att_xl.gif rofl. cause im sending back my sensation and have no backup phone besides this
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im stuck with this phone till i buy the Amaze http://lexus.letstalk.com/img/prod/cell-phones/att/pantech/pantech-matrix-red-att_xl.gif rofl. cause im sending back my sensation and have no backup phone besides this
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You're making me feel much better about my vibrant, lol(sorry).
Sadly, the cellphone gods are really trying to teach me patience, paypal says the refund will go through on the 29th, I called them because it hasn't gone through yet.. evidently they have till the end of the business day.
The good part about that is that I have several people who contacted me with a few reasonable offers, and maybe even the best would be local.. so I guess I wait and see who pulls through when I have the cash in hand.
If you are looking to buy one too, and you have the cash in hand, I would mention it.. maybe one of them would rather sell to you than wait on me?
I work at TMO in STL, if you found a buyer in STL, I could verify the phone and you could paypal me the money to buy, just throwing that out there
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You're making me feel much better about my vibrant, lol(sorry).
Sadly, the cellphone gods are really trying to teach me patience, paypal says the refund will go through on the 29th, I called them because it hasn't gone through yet.. evidently they have till the end of the business day.
The good part about that is that I have several people who contacted me with a few reasonable offers, and maybe even the best would be local.. so I guess I wait and see who pulls through when I have the cash in hand.
If you are looking to buy one too, and you have the cash in hand, I would mention it.. maybe one of them would rather sell to you than wait on me?
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haha, i dont trust paypal at all tbh. im afraid someone will not even send the phone or something when i give them the money. thats why i trust ebay more than anything. cause its actually protected now.
im actually waiting on my money, i am sending back my sensation and the people said it would take a couple days
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I work at TMO in STL, if you found a buyer in STL, I could verify the phone and you could paypal me the money to buy, just throwing that out there
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i found a guy but most people on CL wont do paypal.. i live about a hour and a half from stl and have no car so im sol xD
I HIGHLY doubt you will find an amaze for 350$ unless it has a broken screen
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haha, i dont trust paypal at all tbh. im afraid someone will not even send the phone or something when i give them the money. thats why i trust ebay more than anything. cause its actually protected now.
im actually waiting on my money, i am sending back my sensation and the people said it would take a couple days
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i found a guy but most people on CL wont do paypal.. i live about a hour and a half from stl and have no car so im sol xD
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You could either send it gift or send it to me and I can give them cash
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I HIGHLY doubt you will find an amaze for 350$ unless it has a broken screen
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actually, that is wrong. with a broken screen i almost bought one for $280. but didnt feel like dealing with it.
http://stlouis.craigslist.org/mob/2744262215.html actually cheaper than $350. there has been some for $320 as well, there also has been a couple for just $300.
none have broken screens i just have no ride to stl, which is my issue.
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You could either send it gift or send it to me and I can give them cash
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how would i get the phone then?
edit: if i can get one for $300 i can give you $50 for taking it to me. i live in Rolla, i could probably meet up closer though maybe.
you would give me the money to buy it, and ship it???
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you would give me the money to buy it, and ship it???
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im saying if you bought it id meet you and give you the $350 cash. if it was $300, id still give you the $350 for meeting up since i cant get to stl. i dont trust the paypal method, ive hearad of so many people getting screwed from it and $350 is a lot to loose because of a phone.. lol
i hear ya, I dont have the cash to front it though............
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I HIGHLY doubt you will find an amaze for 350$ unless it has a broken screen
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I saw one with a broken screen get to $90 on ebay, I imagine it got higher but I didn't follow it.. I see them on ebay selling used in good condition now for $400 every day, and locally on craigslist in different cities I see it selling between 300-400. The value of the phone seems to be diminishing a bit more every day..
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im saying if you bought it id meet you and give you the $350 cash. if it was $300, id still give you the $350 for meeting up since i cant get to stl. i dont trust the paypal method, ive hearad of so many people getting screwed from it and $350 is a lot to loose because of a phone.. lol
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If you gift the payment, there is no buyer protection. That means ANY payment under the "personal" payment options tab. If you pay for it goods, the person you give the money to will have 3% of it taken as a fee.. so if you pay 3% more than that price it covers the fee, and you will have protection. Just make sure you put in the description/note of the payment exactly what you are paying for, and put your address in the note area as well.
Don't gift payment, pay the 3% extra in fees and buy as "goods".. if there IS a problem you will get a refund. Just be careful the both of you, I don't want this post to cause a problem between members- hopefully the fact that you guys seem pretty local to each other keeps everything honest if you go thru with it!
On a side note, I still want an amaze.. I'm waiting to hear back from ebatr8 about his amaze now that I got my paypal refund, or from someone who said they may know someone locally.. a month of wanting/waiting for this phone is killing me!
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i hear ya, I dont have the cash to front it though............
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damn xD that sucks, ill try to figure out something when i actually get the money
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I saw one with a broken screen get to $90 on ebay, I imagine it got higher but I didn't follow it.. I see them on ebay selling used in good condition now for $400 every day, and locally on craigslist in different cities I see it selling between 300-400. The value of the phone seems to be diminishing a bit more every day..
If you gift the payment, there is no buyer protection. That means ANY payment under the "personal" payment options tab. If you pay for it goods, the person you give the money to will have 3% of it taken as a fee.. so if you pay 3% more than that price it covers the fee, and you will have protection. Just make sure you put in the description/note of the payment exactly what you are paying for, and put your address in the note area as well.
Don't gift payment, pay the 3% extra in fees and buy as "goods".. if there IS a problem you will get a refund. Just be careful the both of you, I don't want this post to cause a problem between members- hopefully the fact that you guys seem pretty local to each other keeps everything honest if you go thru with it!
On a side note, I still want an amaze.. I'm waiting to hear back from ebatr8 about his amaze now that I got my paypal refund, or from someone who said they may know someone locally.. a month of wanting/waiting for this phone is killing me!
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Yeah they can be a pretty good price if you get it in time, idk what that guy was talking about..
Thanks for the info, i dont really know much about paypal but i dont trust it, as what you have said. lol, thats why i only do ebay or CL. those are the most trusted. Yeah i am dying to get this phone too -_- you would think with all the issues it has it would deffinitely be below 400!
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damn xD that sucks, ill try to figure out something when i actually get the money
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Yeah they can be a pretty good price if you get it in time, idk what that guy was talking about..
Thanks for the info, i dont really know much about paypal but i dont trust it, as what you have said. lol, thats why i only do ebay or CL. those are the most trusted. Yeah i am dying to get this phone too -_- you would think with all the issues it has it would deffinitely be below 400!
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Check out this link: Paypal purchase protection
The important thing to realize, if nothing has changed, is that ebay owns paypal.. or maybe it is paypal that owns ebay.. either way, buying from ebay but paying with something other than paypal means you just have dispute resolution through ebay, not protection. Paying with paypal means you actually are protected-- they will collect evidence from buyer and seller, and if the seller can't prove that they have taken the actions needed to get the right product to the buyer, paypal will give you a refund and collect payment from the seller.
I guess the idea I am trying to put out there is that paypal is more protected than just buying through ebay, but a combination of the two is the safest. To sell something on ebay means fees up to 8% of the price, then to accept paypal payment costs another 3% of the price.. that is why the prices are higher on ebay than you will find locally, it costs up to 11% to sell something thru ebay.
Edit: so if I was going to buy on here or locally, and the lowest price for a safe buy on ebay was roughly $400 with free shipping(I see multiple at this price).. I would expect the price shipped to not exceed $360, or roughly 10% less than the ebay price.
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Check out this link: Paypal purchase protection
The important thing to realize, if nothing has changed, is that ebay owns paypal.. or maybe it is paypal that owns ebay.. either way, buying from ebay but paying with something other than paypal means you just have dispute resolution through ebay, not protection. Paying with paypal means you actually are protected-- they will collect evidence from buyer and seller, and if the seller can't prove that they have taken the actions needed to get the right product to the buyer, paypal will give you a refund and collect payment from the seller.
I guess the idea I am trying to put out there is that paypal is more protected than just buying through ebay, but a combination of the two is the safest. To sell something on ebay means fees up to 8% of the price, then to accept paypal payment costs another 3% of the price.. that is why the prices are higher on ebay than you will find locally, it costs up to 11% to sell something thru ebay.
Edit: so if I was going to buy on here or locally, and the lowest price for a safe buy on ebay was roughly $400 with free shipping(I see multiple at this price).. I would expect the price shipped to not exceed $360, or roughly 10% less than the ebay price.
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Oh, i mean buying from Ebay through paypal. That is the safest way that i know. If you buy from paypal and through paypal you have no proof really that you even bought the phone. i just feel safer buying from Gazelle on Ebay because its a actual company and they dont want to loose business and same for other people on ebay. if its just some random person they could probably care less.. as long as they have the money.
Yeah to this day $400 would be safe. I only like to buy stuff on ebay if you are able to return it as well, makes you feel like they are real. Gazelle has a amaze for about $410 or something. they are who i bought my sensation from and im about to send it back cause the screen is messed up. Im going to wait till i can find an Amaze for cheaper or Find someone to meet up
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Oh, i mean buying from Ebay through paypal. That is the safest way that i know. If you buy from paypal and through paypal you have no proof really that you even bought the phone. i just feel safer buying from Gazelle on Ebay because its a actual company and they dont want to loose business and same for other people on ebay. if its just some random person they could probably care less.. as long as they have the money.
Yeah to this day $400 would be safe. I only like to buy stuff on ebay if you are able to return it as well, makes you feel like they are real. Gazelle has a amaze for about $410 or something. they are who i bought my sensation from and im about to send it back cause the screen is messed up. Im going to wait till i can find an Amaze for cheaper or Find someone to meet up
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This one was listed at $419 the other day free shipping, buy it now, it didn't sell.. now is relisted at $399. Considering they do 7 day returns and have such good feedback, but it still hasn't sold yet.. I would say they aren't worth $400 anymore. After all, the value isn't based on what they are being sold for, but what someone is actually willing to pay. So if they aren't selling at $400 on ebay, I would say in person it is worth 10% less(they are tacking on their fees after all).. so $360+/- sounds like what the current value should be.
I'd prefer to do it locally, but it sounds like you have more options in STL than I do in Jacksonville.. or gainesville, daytona.. sigh.
Hey guys,
I work for a ROM Team, LiquidSMOOTH, and one of our developers (hiemanshu) is looking to get a Touchpad to help bring it another AWESOME ROM! But he is a little short on cash. I found this listing for a TouchPad in India http://bangalore.craigslist.co.in/sys/3410712948.html, which is approx $200 USD. I don't think that is too hard to save up, so why don't we try and get this for him!
Any donation counts, nothing is too small!
So, if you're wanting to donate to this cause, post below with what you pledge. Be prepared to pay what you say you will. Once we reach $250 USD (to have some wiggle room in the price if it changes, I would like to reach around $400, as that is the normal market price in India for a Touchpad), I will post his PayPal link so you all can send him what you pledged! I will update this post with the pledges, and with the grand total at the end
Please be prepared to send him what you pledge, don't post and then leave.
Here is a link to our current Touchpad thread, we are currently not able to get RC8 running on the Touchpad, while it runs on all other devices we support. Your pledges, and in turn donations, will help hiemanshu get a Touchpad and bring RC8 and further to it!
Some of our work:
http://www.xda-developers.com/android/unofficial-cm10-hits-the-transformer-tf700/
http://www.xda-developers.com/android/get-root-on-jelly-bean-for-the-transformer-tf700/ (Recovery was built by us too)
https://github.com/LiquidSmooth/
https://github.com/hiemanshu/
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1981627
Thanks guys!
If you have a FedEx or DHL account, please check on the shipping costs from the US to BANGALORE, India and post the price in the thread. Thanks!
Pledgers:
cajunflavoredbob: Donated his TouchPad if we can cover shipping!
-SGA- : $15 CAD (roughly $5 USD)
nickster1: $20 USD
_patrickc_: $20 USD (I might cover more or less, depending on what we get to, but being a high school student, there isn't much monies flowing through me )
BigShotRob: $10 USD
bouchigo: $10 USD
Pip513: $15 USD
pxldtz: $10 USD
adlerxxx: $10 USD
Total: $110 USD + Donated TouchPad if we can cover shipping
WE'VE REACHED OUR GOAL!!
Please send your pledge to [email protected] .. Go to PayPal, select "send money", use personal and select gift. This helps to keep fees lower with paypal, as it is more of a personal gift you're sending vs a payment
250, 400 usd? lol
just get someone in the us to buy it for like <100 and ship it over
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250, 400 usd? lol
just get someone in the us to buy it for like <100 and ship it over
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Shipping costs around that. I had a friend in the states that was selling one, and shipping alone is about $200 for it.. Sadly
$200 shipping, is that hand delivered by the Beatles on a magic carpet?
You check prices for shipping to Bangalore, India
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If I donate, and you don't reach the required amount of funds, what will happen to my donation?
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That's why we're doing pledges. We don't ask for the donation till we have enough pledges to reach the goal.
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I can pledge at least $5 CAD, maybe more...
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I actually have a Brand New Unused HP Touchpad just sitting here, if the pledge picks up that much money, Instead of buying it outside of canada just pledge $200 and it wont take more than $20 shipping from Canada to almost anywhere.
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I actually have a Brand New Unused HP Touchpad just sitting here, if the pledge picks up that much money, Instead of buying it outside of canada just pledge $200 and it wont take more than $20 shipping from Canada to almost anywhere.
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The "$20" shipping takes a month to reach and a has lot of chances of package getting lost. FedEx/DHL/UPS take 3 days on the other hand. Trying to get one local if I can.
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I will pledge $20 U.S. Would love to get more developers here. Can't have too many lol.
just looked up prices with these dimensions and weight
35.00 cm 35.00 cm 20.00 cm 3.000 kg
*International Parcel - Surface -$90.75
*International Parcel - Air -$161.81
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Canada Post
that's with 150$ insurance
pretty sure there's tracking with it as well
i say if rohin_adalja is willing to donate/sell the touchpad + shipping, it would be more economical to do it this way
of course, if people are willing to donate enough to buy it locally, why not
I pledge $10.00 USD.
If I had a TP that I personally used daily I'd donate more, but just trying to help since my fiancee still has one, and she may enjoy some liquid smoothness
Hope I have the finance to donate but i can't. Once i have the money i will donate. Thx for your dev guy's effort anyway!
I'll donate my spare 16GB Touchpad. Shipping needs to be covered, though. I was going to sell it, but this is a better cause.
Here's my XDA Marketplace thread where I was selling it. Description and pictures are in that one.
(New XDA users may not be able to view the thread.)
EDIT: Approximate cost of shipping the tablet via USPS medium flat rate box + $250 insurance + Return receipt is around $60. If you guys can raise that much and send it to me, your dev will have himself a tablet.
Okay, make it $15 from me.
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He would prefer to stay away from USPS as their package loss rate is very, very high for India in his experiences.
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He would prefer to stay away from USPS as their package loss rate is very, very high for India in his experiences.
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Doesn't matter to me. I'll donate mine, as long as shipping is covered. You guys are welcome to pick whichever shipping service you like. The only things I insist on are insurance and signature confirmation to confirm the delivery. This way it doesn't just get left on the doorstep or something like that.
First off thank you over much. Secondly trying to find someone with a FedEx account or something so we can get it shipped for real cheap about the same price as USPS but 3 days shipping instead of the 3-4 weeks USPS takes to get here. (Its not usps, it the local post offices being bad at handling stuff)
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First off thank you over much. Secondly trying to find someone with a FedEx account or something so we can get it shipped for real cheap about the same price as USPS but 3 days shipping instead of the 3-4 weeks USPS takes to get here. (Its not usps, it the local post offices being bad at handling stuff)
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I'll keep following the thread. Let me know when you guys get things worked out.
Bounty Details VZW Build MI9
*UPDATED 10/21/2013*
First and foremost, all credit for this bounty template goes to @open1your1eyes0, with his permission.
Thank you very much
Since this is xda, and a vast percentage of us here desperately need root for many of our apps and mods that we use on a daily basis (including myself), not to mention custom recoveries so we could flash custom roms and such. It is now very critical that we (at the minimum) get root access on the verizon galaxy note 3 as soon as possible. As a result of this necessity, i would like to personally offer a $25 bounty to the first person able to find or create a method that allows us to fully root and provide the necessary steps for rooting the verizon galaxy note 3 here on xda.
Furthermore, I would like to personally offer a $50 bounty to the first person able to find or create a method that allows us to bypass the bootloader checks and boot into a custom recovery and provide the necessary steps here on xda.
Whoever you are, you will be doing us and many other upcoming owners of this device a great justice, and for that consider this as a token of my appreciation. I also greatly encourage and welcome anyone else willing to chip in to this bounty to post here and i will have the op updated of all users' donations to this request.
Greatly looking forward to anyone interested in becoming a candidate.
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Root Bounty
REQUIREMENTS
1. Be the first person to create or find a method to achieve the following:
exploiting a fully stock verizon note 3 MI9 build to gain root access
2. Make a post in this thread with the following:
proving it works with appropriate photos and/or screenshots
providing full step-by-step instructions for which anyone else can follow
3. Wait for at least one member to follow the same method and confirm it works the same on their fully stock device with stock firmware build
4. Claim your bounty via pm from donator(s)
payment will be processed between each member and the bounty collector via pm on an individual basis.
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LIST OF DONATORS
[mention]Bajasur $25 PAID
[mention]njfoses $25 PAID
Js0uth $20
92slammer $20 PAID
gramsey911 $20 PAID
slow88Ix $10
BossJ $25 PAID
derrtydee $25 PAID
dohturdima $10 PAID
chhaggerty $10 PAID
BotsOne $10 PAID
Sublimaze $25 PAID
Antivanity $10
fletch33 $25 PAID
beanstown106 $20 PAID
2swizzle $20 PAID
bgs_piece $15
FruitBowlMafia $100:good:
clockworkstop $10
jfrancis999 $50 PAID
usacarry $25 PAID
vampire5003 $10
boynamedstacy $20 PAID
dk0r $25
inseek $25 PAID
mynameismolotov $10 PAID
davorado $25 PAID
cjcarter1254 $25 PAID
t436h05t $25 PAID
GirlLuvsDroid $25 PAID
keymaster911 $50
Exodus885 $35
JKforUA $25 PAID
illstaygold13 $100:good:
bigillz $25 PAID
thecolorsduke $25 PAID
higgs.boson $10 PAID
BigTomZ $50 PAID
xBryan $10 PAID
GrainOsand $25 PAID
NWNJ $5 PAID
donaldkbart $25
flascrnwrtr $20 PAID
nutpn $20 PAID
jmboulware $25
droidstyle $20 PAID
FrostyOrDie $10 PAID
BIGSIKE3 $20 PAID
TOTAL: $1155
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Bootloader Bypass or Full Unlock + Recovery Bounty
REQUIREMENTS
1.Be the first person to create or find a method to achieve the following:
Unlocking, exploiting, or bypassing the bootloader on stock Verizon Note 3 MI9 build, to get custom recovery as well
2.Make a post in this thread with the following:
Proving it works with appropriate photos and/or screenshots
Providing full step-by-step instructions for which anyone else can follow
3.Wait for at least one member to follow the same method and confirm it works the same on their fully stock device with stock firmware.
Claim your bounty via PM from donator(s)
4.Payment will be processed between each member and the bounty collector via PM on an individual basis.
Payment will be processed between each member and the bounty collector via PM on an individual basis.
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LIST OF DONATORS
[mention]Bajasur $50 PAID
[mention]njfoses $100:good: PAID:good:
js0uth $20
92slammer $10
gramsey911 $20
slow88Ix $10
blap017 $30 Add On $100for Full BL Unlock By End of November PAID
BossJ $50
derrtydee $25 Add On $25 for Full BL Unlock PAID
sshafranko $25
dohturdima $15 Add On $25 for Full BL Unlock PAID SS
FrostyOrDie $10 Add On $10 for Full BL Unlock PAID
chhaggerty $20 PAID
BotsOne $20
Sublimaze $50 Add On $50 for Full BL Unlock PAID
Antivanity $100:good:
fletch33 $50
beanstown106 $40
2swizzle $20 PAID
bgs_piece $30
clockworkstop $10
Han Solo 1 $25
usacarry $50
vampire5003 $10
boynamedstacy $50 PAID
dk0r $50
billymaloney3 $30 PAID
mynameismolotov $50
jgrimberg1979 $10 for SS, Add On $25 for Loki, Add On $50 for Full BL Unlock
GirlLuvsDroid $50 PAID
keymaster911 $50
Exodus885 $125:good:
illstaygold13 $50
thecolorsduke $50
higgs.boson $25 PAID
xBryan $10
GrainOsand $50
donaldkbart $50
flascrnwrtr $20 PAID
jmboulware $50
davorado $50 PAID
erispimp $15 PAID
samg77 $100:good:
CG256 $25 for Full BL Unlock
tw1n5nak35 $100:good: PAID
moemoney12 $10 Add On $15 for Full BL Unlock PAID
jdec539 $20 Add On $20 for Full BL Unlock PAID
siggmund $75 for Full BL Unlock
HarleyDroid PAID $10 Add On $20 for Loki
Imike6453 $40 PAID
leojsayta $30 for full unlock
xXJay_RXx $25 Add On $50 for Full BL Unlock PAID
TJF2012 $50 for Full BL Unlock PAID
[email protected] $20 for Full BL Unlock
LillieBennet $25 PAID
fishflies $50 PAID
TOTAL: $2610:good::good::good:
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Note: This amount reflects the total amount donated at the time of the latest update for ALL donations. Depending on what type of Unlock/Bypass is achieved, price may vary
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DISCLAIMER
Please note before making a post in the thread please refer to this post to see if your post will be acceptable. If it is not part of this list, your post will be reported and you may risk getting an infraction as per forum moderators.
Please note if you do not explicitly state separate prices for root or bootloader bypass/recovery bounties, your contribution of the same price will be add to both lists.
Please note you may not submit a contribution for only ONE bounty. If you post a contribution, one price will be applied to both bounties unless separate prices are explicitly stated.
Please note you do not have to pay for both bounties separately. Whichever bounty gets fulfilled first is the one that you pay for upon collection. This is why your contribution is added to both lists automatically.
Please note you may not make any specific restrictions or requirements that aren't listed in the OP. By making a post with your contribution price you are agreeing to paying out based on all terms listed in OP only and nowhere else.
Please note once you make a post with your contribution you may not withdraw it at any time and are responsible for paying out once the bounty is claimed. The only changes that can be made are another post raising the prices if you choose so. Please make sure you read everything carefully. No exceptions!
Please be advised that if Verizon or Samsung is to release an official method of unlocking the bootloader (extremely unlikely but must be accounted for) prior to any member of XDA's submission, this bounty automatically becomes invalidated.
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These never end well and usually get locked, but what the heck. I'll pledge $25 for root and recovery, $100 for full bootloader unlock.
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These never end well and usually get locked, but what the heck. I'll pledge $25 for root and recovery, $100 for full bootloader unlock.
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HTC One bounty thread worked.
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These never end well and usually get locked, but what the heck. I'll pledge $25 for root and recovery, $100 for full bootloader unlock.
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Thank you for your very generous pledge!! OP updated.
Throw me on that list for 20.
im broke but throw me in for $10 on each
@AdamOutler,
Would you mind chiming in here when you get a chance and letting us know if you have any note 3 plans ahead?
We are hearing rumors that you're done with Samsung devices (I wouldn't blame you)
Either way, thanks for everything you've done.
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@AdamOutler,
Would you mind chiming in here when you get a chance and letting us know if you have any note 3 plans ahead?
We are hearing rumors that you're done with Samsung devices (I wouldn't blame you)
Either way, thanks for everything you've done.
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Its not a rumor. What a shame...he is a genious.
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@AdamOutler,
We are hearing rumors that you're done with Samsung devices (I wouldn't blame you)
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Not a rumor, he stated in a couple different threads that he is done with Samsung phones & is advising everyone to go to other brands.
I'm going to remain optimistic that @Hashcode will save the day once root is achieved.
I have put down 50 for SS/Loki/etc or a full unlock. Keep the faith
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Put me down for 20 for root and unlock bootloader.
I've got $10 for each.
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Ill put 30 on bootloader
I'll put $25 for Root and $50 for Boot loader
put me down for $25 each. send a PM when it's done and i'll send my e-mail for an invoice through paypal.
I think anyone working on exploits should idle in #galaxy-note-3 on freenode so that we can brainstorm with each other. Unless there's already some other room set up. IRC works a lot better for this sort of thing. I'll be in there my name is bots on freenode :good:
25 for boot and 15 for root. Thank you
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Put me down for $25 (bootloader unlock) and $10 (root) . The locked bootloader is the only thing that is keeping me from using my dumbphone upgrade on a VZW N3
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Let's see how high we can get this bounty before the phone releases!