Hello Folks,
I had a Nexus 9 wifi 16GB version ... its a very clean device which i got for a steal deal ... as it had only 16GB storage, i was on a constant lookout for a 32GB Motherboard/screen damage device at a good deal.
I finally came across one such listing which read as a 32GB wifi Nexus 9(with a stained screen, but fully functional), i went ahead and bought it, upon receiving it, the device turned out to be a Nexus 9 LTE 32GB device ...
This is when my Motherboard swapping plans hit a dead end ... Now i have the following options / questions.
Options
1. Use the LTE tab with the stained screen as a simple motherboard
2. Swap the LCDTouchscreen instead of the motherboard as a motherboard sway isn't an option anymore given the LTE version's motherboard obviously will not fit into a Nexus 9 wifi chassis.
to attempt the second option i need the following questions answered ... i am counting on the community to help me cross this bridge ...
1. Are the LCD/Touchscreen assembly the same for a wifi-only and an LTE device ?
2. Both the devices are pretty well maintained and the screen is flush and neat, I read through the ifixit teardown for this device and found that its quite a challenge to replace the LCD/touchscreen assembly, will it be a swap worth attempting ?
thanks in advance.
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My Galaxy 10.1 tab has suffered from the 'newton ring' screen defect for a while now (see http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1130230 if you don't have long memories) but it wasn't too bad so I never got around to getting it fixed. Anyway, I had to take my phone into a Samsung service centre recently so I thought I'd get the tab done at the same time.
It's still within 2 years from purchase, but was bought in the USA so I was kinda expecting the warranty question to get raised. Nope, they took it fine, HOWEVER they now say that they can't repair it at all as they can't get the appropriate parts because the USA and UK models have different screens and they can't put a UK part into a US model. After a bit of further questioning they also said "and the software is different too", which is quite true but completely irrelevant to a pure hardware defect (and a known one at that).
Before I go and pick it up, could one of the experts here tell me if the physical screen and/or digitiser are any different between the original USA Galaxy TAB 10.1 (Wi-Fi only) and the original UK variant? I thought they were all made with the same generic parts in the same factories? Any part numbers or reference sources would be very helpful too. Thanks!
Andre
I have a UK tablet and i've never heard about different components lol.. I don't think there's a difference between the tabs, it's not that we have a different ROM that we also have different components, i came from android 2.3 UK and running cm10.1 now with a US bootloader on a UK device, problems, samsung?
Anyway,, i never suffered from those newton rings, i remember the link you posted, but i will not laugh too loud my tab is 1 year and 1 month old now
Thanks, that's very much my opinion too from everything I've ever read about this defect, the screen and digitiser are common components between the US and UK models.
If anyone can give me any more info or hard facts (e.g. do Samsung USA and Samsung UK have a spare parts website where I can compare part numbers?) that would help before I go back into the service centre around noon today. Thanks!
Andre
Hi Guys,
I come from a 32GB/3GB RAM, D855 LG G3 in Gold + 64GB Extreme Pro SD. I had my LG G3 since July 2014. My LG G3 toasted last week beyond repair, so Amazon refunded me $700 that was the price i paid for it. I'm currently in the search for a new smartphone as, i am currently cellphone-less. Thinking about the options available on market, even if i'm in an emergency and need to get hold of a new phone asap... i think i can hold on until August 13th to be sure what Samsung is going to come out with the Galaxy S6 Edge + and Note 5.
Currently i'm in search of a new 64GB or 128GB storage phone.
My contenders are:
Galaxy S6 Edge 64GB or 128GB (if i can stretch the money) Emerald Green --- Second option: Platinum Gold.
Galaxy S6 Edge + 64GB.
Galaxy Note 5 64GB .
Motorola X Pure Edition 64GB + Customs backs of the Moto Maker.
I'm not interested in the LG G4, as i just come from a G3 and want something with a more premium build and the G4 is not enough for me. Between these options what would you think it's best?? Per the news it seems the Note 5 would be lacking, - nothing new. The Edge + has my attention, but at least i would need to go 64GB or more if i grab any internal storage phone. Motorola X Pure Edition seems like the most sensible choice, but i like the design more of a Gold or Green Galaxy Edge. I'm willing to go up to $900 for my new cell phone as i just have been refunded $700 for my dead G3. More than $900 would be crazy, still $900 is quite steep.
What others phone should i consider if i'm looking for top specs and new devices?
I prefer devices with SD cards, but it is not a deal breaker. I never had a device with internal storage only. So this... scares me that i may run out of 64GB easily. 32GB i know is not enough for me. 64GB could work but i had more space on my old LG G3. 128GB would be ideal but the prices are $$$$. So out of internal storage Samsung's as of today... maybe the 64GB would be the happier medium.
Please guys, some comments would be nice as always more heads think better than one. If i get a Samsung, i want it to be the edge as i'm a girl... and love the looks of it better than the regular S6.., Green is my 1st option but it is the most expensive, i'm between Green and the Platinum Gold ... out of there, i wont even consider the other colors because those are the one's that i like.
I had a Notes, Galaxy, do not have a problem with phablets or big phones as well as smaller ones. I just need a phone ASAP- and since i have a considerable credit, i want to get a nice one.
Thanks
Flip a coin dude & best of luck
answer is easy enough : " read slowly smartphones names, and make the choice according to your own emotions ( what sounds fitting right with you ) "
Example : " S6 Edge " = " S Sex eGee " = " is sex and G " = " Essex and G " = " S X and G " = " is X and G " and so on....
Example 2 " iPhone 3gs " = " fan of I and fridges " = " i FOne 3gs " = " i F1 fridges " etc etc.....
there is nothing really wrong in smartphones you mentioned, it's all about making the impulse purchase.
i have all iPhone 3gs, LG G3 D855, and S6 Edge, what i miss the most is iOS 3 or 4.
mvtm said:
Hi Guys,
I come from a 32GB/3GB RAM, D855 LG G3 in Gold + 64GB Extreme Pro SD. I had my LG G3 since July 2014. My LG G3 toasted last week beyond repair, so Amazon refunded me $700 that was the price i paid for it. I'm currently in the search for a new smartphone as, i am currently cellphone-less. Thinking about the options available on market, even if i'm in an emergency and need to get hold of a new phone asap... i think i can hold on until August 13th to be sure what Samsung is going to come out with the Galaxy S6 Edge + and Note 5.
Currently i'm in search of a new 64GB or 128GB storage phone.
My contenders are:
Galaxy S6 Edge 64GB or 128GB (if i can stretch the money) Emerald Green --- Second option: Platinum Gold.
Galaxy S6 Edge + 64GB.
Galaxy Note 5 64GB .
Motorola X Pure Edition 64GB + Customs backs of the Moto Maker.
I'm not interested in the LG G4, as i just come from a G3 and want something with a more premium build and the G4 is not enough for me. Between these options what would you think it's best?? Per the news it seems the Note 5 would be lacking, - nothing new. The Edge + has my attention, but at least i would need to go 64GB or more if i grab any internal storage phone. Motorola X Pure Edition seems like the most sensible choice, but i like the design more of a Gold or Green Galaxy Edge. I'm willing to go up to $900 for my new cell phone as i just have been refunded $700 for my dead G3. More than $900 would be crazy, still $900 is quite steep.
What others phone should i consider if i'm looking for top specs and new devices?
I prefer devices with SD cards, but it is not a deal breaker. I never had a device with internal storage only. So this... scares me that i may run out of 64GB easily. 32GB i know is not enough for me. 64GB could work but i had more space on my old LG G3. 128GB would be ideal but the prices are $$$$. So out of internal storage Samsung's as of today... maybe the 64GB would be the happier medium.
Please guys, some comments would be nice as always more heads think better than one. If i get a Samsung, i want it to be the edge as i'm a girl... and love the looks of it better than the regular S6.., Green is my 1st option but it is the most expensive, i'm between Green and the Platinum Gold ... out of there, i wont even consider the other colors because those are the one's that i like.
I had a Notes, Galaxy, do not have a problem with phablets or big phones as well as smaller ones. I just need a phone ASAP- and since i have a considerable credit, i want to get a nice one.
Thanks
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mvtm said:
Hi Guys,
I come from a 32GB/3GB RAM, D855 LG G3 in Gold + 64GB Extreme Pro SD. I had my LG G3 since July 2014. My LG G3 toasted last week beyond repair, so Amazon refunded me $700 that was the price i paid for it. I'm currently in the search for a new smartphone as, i am currently cellphone-less. Thinking about the options available on market, even if i'm in an emergency and need to get hold of a new phone asap... i think i can hold on until August 13th to be sure what Samsung is going to come out with the Galaxy S6 Edge + and Note 5.
Currently i'm in search of a new 64GB or 128GB storage phone.
My contenders are:
Galaxy S6 Edge 64GB or 128GB (if i can stretch the money) Emerald Green --- Second option: Platinum Gold.
Galaxy S6 Edge + 64GB.
Galaxy Note 5 64GB .
Motorola X Pure Edition 64GB + Customs backs of the Moto Maker.
I'm not interested in the LG G4, as i just come from a G3 and want something with a more premium build and the G4 is not enough for me. Between these options what would you think it's best?? Per the news it seems the Note 5 would be lacking, - nothing new. The Edge + has my attention, but at least i would need to go 64GB or more if i grab any internal storage phone. Motorola X Pure Edition seems like the most sensible choice, but i like the design more of a Gold or Green Galaxy Edge. I'm willing to go up to $900 for my new cell phone as i just have been refunded $700 for my dead G3. More than $900 would be crazy, still $900 is quite steep.
What others phone should i consider if i'm looking for top specs and new devices?
I prefer devices with SD cards, but it is not a deal breaker. I never had a device with internal storage only. So this... scares me that i may run out of 64GB easily. 32GB i know is not enough for me. 64GB could work but i had more space on my old LG G3. 128GB would be ideal but the prices are $$$$. So out of internal storage Samsung's as of today... maybe the 64GB would be the happier medium.
Please guys, some comments would be nice as always more heads think better than one. If i get a Samsung, i want it to be the edge as i'm a girl... and love the looks of it better than the regular S6.., Green is my 1st option but it is the most expensive, i'm between Green and the Platinum Gold ... out of there, i wont even consider the other colors because those are the one's that i like.
I had a Notes, Galaxy, do not have a problem with phablets or big phones as well as smaller ones. I just need a phone ASAP- and since i have a considerable credit, i want to get a nice one.
Thanks
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Because every Motorola phone I have ever owned has hard bricked do to no fault of my own, I would advise against the new Moto x. The s6 edge plus is an overpriced s6 edge with an inferior processor if all leaks are correct. You cannot go wrong with the s6 edge. Sexiest phone on the market. But the note 5 sounds like the only phablet I would ever dream of. If productivity is your purpose go with that. Otherwise choose what I chose, the galaxy s6 edge.
Snowby123 said:
Because every Motorola phone I have ever owned has hard bricked do to no fault of my own, I would advise against the new Moto x. The s6 edge plus is an overpriced s6 edge with an inferior processor if all leaks are correct. You cannot go wrong with the s6 edge. Sexiest phone on the market. But the note 5 sounds like the only phablet I would ever dream of. If productivity is your purpose go with that. Otherwise choose what I chose, the galaxy s6 edge.
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How is inferior the processor of the edge + in comparison of the s6 edge? I thought one was an exynos 7420 and the one on the edge + was to be believed an exynos 7422. I'm just holding to see if any of the newer devices could sport an SD card even if rumors have said that the Note 5 and edge+ could come sans SD.
Thanks for the motorola. I didn't know that about moto. Has anyone had bad experienced with Moto too?
I'm just holding on to see if Edge + or Note 5 could come with an SD card slot by some miracle. And also for the price drop on the galaxy edges on Amazon.
I have had my Galaxy S6 Edge 64gb in Galaxy Black for a few months now.
I keep a (small by audiophile standards) music library in storage, and several audiobooks.
A multitude of games, and other misc apps.
and my memory is still sufficient.
As long as you aren't the hoarder type, internal memory isin't a huge issue
Go well sir, and buy with your brain.
weigh up the features, and what you want, then calculate the costs.
S6 edge is by far one of the best built phones available. Looks stand out and premium. Camera fantastic.
However battery life is awful and ovepriced.
Screen not big enough.
mvtm said:
How is inferior the processor of the edge + in comparison of the s6 edge? I thought one was an exynos 7420 and the one on the edge + was to be believed an exynos 7422. I'm just holding to see if any of the newer devices could sport an SD card even if rumors have said that the Note 5 and edge+ could come sans SD.
Thanks for the motorola. I didn't know that about moto. Has anyone had bad experienced with Moto too?
I'm just holding on to see if Edge + or Note 5 could come with an SD card slot by some miracle. And also for the price drop on the galaxy edges on Amazon.
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I heard that the s6 edge plus has the snapdragon 808 while the note 5 will either have the exynos 7422 or 7420. They will both lack an sd card.. As for Moto, it may just be bad luck for me but due to my experiences. I would not recommend that
I went in and bought in early August the Green S6 Edge 64GB. Got the Wireless charging pad in black + 2 Spigen Neo Hybrid cases (Crystal Clear + Neo Hybrid in Gunmetal) + Caseology Case + Amfilm screen protectors + PS4 Magma Red controller (Yes to play games). Hehe i went all in!!!! I've been loving it, sometimes i thought if i held for the Note 5 but..... 64GB Note 5 are still around $900. I am very glad i went with the 64GB version as i already filled it half. I love my purchase and my Emerald Green S6 Edge, it was the color i wanted! and even looks more pretty than the Gold imho.
Hi! Do you have any physical preferences such as screen size, curved screen or not, and are you interested in flashing custom ROMS, kernels, mods ,etc. ?
Hey guys, I am thinking of buying a RN2 from a seller selling locally. I asked him to send me a box pic (the phone is in a sealed condition). I need to verify if this version will be easily usable outside of China AND more importantly, if I will be able to run band 3 (1800hz) LTE on this easily.
The seller himself is not sure of these details so I would like to get an idea from this forum.
Please go easy on me as I am not an android user (only use an ancient desire HD with cyanogenmod on it) so not following the android dev scene.
jfp555 said:
Hey guys, I am thinking of buying a RN2 from a seller selling locally. I asked him to send me a box pic (the phone is in a sealed condition). I need to verify if this version will be easily usable outside of China AND more importantly, if I will be able to run band 3 (1800hz) LTE on this easily.
The seller himself is not sure of these details so I would like to get an idea from this forum.
Please go easy on me as I am not an android user (only use an ancient desire HD with cyanogenmod on it) so not following the android dev scene.
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Looks to me like it's the Prime model because of the 32GB eMMC
See that line that ends with FDD-LTE (B1/B3/B7)? Band 3 is 1800 MHz. I'm using that right now to post this. :good:
Correct me if I'm wrong, but all Primes have FDD-LTE. It *should* work fine.
jfp555 said:
Hey guys, I am thinking of buying a RN2 from a seller selling locally. I asked him to send me a box pic (the phone is in a sealed condition). I need to verify if this version will be easily usable outside of China AND more importantly, if I will be able to run band 3 (1800hz) LTE on this easily.
The seller himself is not sure of these details so I would like to get an idea from this forum.
Please go easy on me as I am not an android user (only use an ancient desire HD with cyanogenmod on it) so not following the android dev scene.
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I am using it now, and your sticker looks authentic, and honestly the LTE is working great and fine.
Hi. I am debating between the Huawei Honor 5X and the BLU Vivo 5. I am leaning towards the Vivo 5 because of the 32GB internal storage and the 3GB RAM (as compared to the 16GB and 2GB in the Honor 5X). Has anyone used the Vivo 5 enough to comment on the GPS? Does it lose the signal often, or can it hold on to the signal all the time the GPS is used? I had asked this question in the Honor 5X forum and have received replies that the Honor 5X has no problem holding on to the GPS signal at all. Did anyone face GPS issues with the Vivo 5? Thanks!
Gps blu vivo 5
I've had my VIVO 5 for a week and used Google maps for driving several times. I haven't had problem yet.
I was worried about the LTE signal of the 5 compared with the VIVO XL as it only has 3 of the LTE bands that ATT uses; but I haven't had any issues with that as well.
I like the storage, the build is solid and I've had several compliments from iPhone owners about the phone already.
Again, I've only had it a week so far but I really like. I came from a Samsung Galaxy S4, which had a ton of issues with the manufacturing of the phone and sim card errors and signal problems(and that was Samsung). I might have had a lemon as well to give credit to Samsung.
I would keep checking BB and Amazon but if you see it's in, buy it quick. I kept checking and one day I bought it and the next day it was gone again.
I think the Honor 5 has some better specs though from what I've read(minus the ROM).
I was in the same position, pulled the trigger on the Vivo 5, brought 3 of them. Im still pretty amazed by how light the device is, from the build, OS, to how fast it is out the box. GPS works excellent, I've been using it for two days now hard core. Haven't had any issues at all.
Hello, I've been using my new BLU VIVO 5 during the last 3 weeks and I have not found any problems, GPS works perfectly, no signal is cut or there are delays, the duration of the battery is approximately 1 day and a half, normal use , the charging time of the battery is super fast.
Excellent phone!
Yes the battery charges super fast!!
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I have been using my vivo 5 for about 3 months now and the GPS is excellent. I have been using Google Maps to travel all over California and it has never let me down. This is an amazing phone, don't let the price fool you...I have owned Galaxy S3, S4, S5, and S7 Edge and this phone outperforms up to the S5 and is just as good as the S7 in my opinion. Personally I will never go back to $200+ phones as long as BLU keeps up with products of this quality and crazy cheap cost. I am still in shock...the phone just keeps impressing me everyday. Soon it will be the talk of the Cell Phone Industry...I don't see it staying this cheap once the word is out and the public has seen the proof. I'm actually going to purchase a couple more for gifts. Currently not many cases available, but I'm sure once they become popular...and they will, we will start to see more cases and accessories. Plus the phone comes unlocked! And I could go on and on, but the specs are enough to impress anyone. Been using the camera...beautiful pics...and the panorama option is so easy to use and the photos are amazing. Sorry to ramble, but this is my first response about my Vivo 5. Trust me, you will love this phone.
Hey,
I was just wondering what do you do with your tablets? Do you use it for entertainment or work? I wanted to get some ideas so I figured out I'll ask here.
Thanks for the answers
so only after a couple of days
So I bought the M5 10.8 LTE (CRM-AL09) 4GB / 64GB and I can tell you what I bought it for and used so far. Does that qualify to your question?
Short version: I use it as a cheap LTE connected laptop.
Long version:
The problem I was solving was the weird way USA T-Mobile charges for lines meant that in the family plan I pay for, 4 lines cost the same as 3 lines and so I was left with a T-Mobile phone line SIM in a dual-SIM phone doing nothing the vast majority of the time, as I have ATT line from work, so I was looking to move my T-Mobile SIM to something which could make a difference. Most laptops or tablets with LTE require a data SIM which costs something, a big phone can use a phone SIM which is cheaper or for me effectively free.
I already owned a Nexus 10 I used when home, I'd replaced its battery so it did a good job or being at home on strong Wifi (Nexus 10 Wifi is crap) and just watch videos or just use Chrome. So a high-res 10" Wifi was covered.
I already owned a Nexus 7 2013, I'd also replaced its battery, for pocket-size 7" size.
I already had a Lenovo Tab 4 8 Plus which was a 8" Wifi. So 8" Wifi was covered.
So I figured I'd go for a basically massively big phone so when not on Wifi I got a laptop type size device, without paying for a tablet data line.
That means for me its a laptop when on the move which is independently LTE connected. I have a 128GB SD card so its got lots of downloaded media.
Entertainment... Internet, YouTube, videos, ebooks, private mail.
tomik10345 said:
Hey,
I was just wondering what do you do with your tablets? Do you use it for entertainment or work? I wanted to get some ideas so I figured out I'll ask here.
Thanks for the answers
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Hi, I have 8.4" Mediapad and it's my main driver. I use it mainly for watching online videos, web browsing ect whilst on breaks at work. Also use it as phone. Best tech I've bought
It's my every day phone. I use it for everything...just wish it had an ear speaker. Great for videos and media. Call quality could be better but otherwise, a great device with 4G capabilities in the U.S. (STH-AL09.)