Leather replacement bads, have you seen them? - Samsung Galaxy Gear

Apparently there are some leatherette replacement bands for the Gear in addition to the original 5-6 colors. My friend says a local ATT store has them on display and they go for between $30-$50 dollars. Apparently you take off the 2 screws on each side and replace the band. Did a google/YouTube/Samsung search but could not find anything. He will get pixs and I will post on Sat when I see him.
Just wondering but still looking for yellow or orange Gear to exchange my mocha one for.
Ian B

How does that work with the camera being in the band?

Adamkopo said:
How does that work with the camera being in the band?
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Good question, will let you know when I see them or perhaps the replacement bands also have a camera.
Ian B

Mr Ian B said:
Good question, will let you know when I see them or perhaps the replacement bands also have a camera.
Ian B
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I am very curious to see what they look like.

RaptorMD said:
I am very curious to see what they look like.
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Meeting guy at the gym tomorrow and swapping pixs. Will post in afternoon. Very curious as I can not find anything in the net about it.
Ian B

Mr Ian B said:
Meeting guy at the gym tomorrow and swapping pixs. Will post in afternoon. Very curious as I can not find anything in the net about it.
Ian B
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He's probably mistaken. The GG does not have a removable band.

skyline23 said:
He's probably mistaken. The GG does not have a removable band.
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would look funny as the color is also built under the face and is separate from the band

skyline23 said:
He's probably mistaken. The GG does not have a removable band.
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I don't think so, he works for ATT and has a Note 3 and is getting a Gear with those bands.
Ian B

so?

yeah, i'd like to see these magical bands!

Mr Ian B said:
I don't think so, he works for ATT and has a Note 3 and is getting a Gear with those bands.
Ian B
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The strap in an integral part of the watch and not consumer replaceable. This is due to the camera also the speaker both being housed on the strap. The cost would be prohibitive taking into account labour cost, new strap and transport fees IF, and it is a massive if, the consumer could do that it would, without fail, void the warranty.

The guy forgot to take the pics so I will go sometime this week and look at them.
IAN B

Mr Ian B said:
The guy forgot to take the pics so I will go sometime this week and look at them.
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lol. Dude, he's pulling your leg.

skyline23 said:
lol. Dude, he's pulling your leg.
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Nah, I know him well. Like they say, you want something done, you do it yourself.
Ian B

Mr Ian B said:
The guy forgot to take the pics so I will go sometime this week and look at them.
IAN B
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have you and your mate heard of technology why doesnt he send you pics in fact they even have cameras in watches these days ...take pic press send to mate job done
galaxy note 3 now Free

I need one more hole length on my strap
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thejron said:
I need one more hole length on my strap
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That's the only thing holding me back from getting a GG. I tried one one at BestBuy but the clasp wouldn't close :banghead:
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The guy who made this thread hasn't fulfilled his promise and got us pics
galaxy note 3

stesteste said:
The guy who made this thread hasn't fulfilled his promise and got us pics
galaxy note 3
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LOL, don't think anyone expected/believed we would get em. Too many electronics in the band to be that easy.
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I have confirmed the band's are not interchangable as a certified technician it would be a task. The screws remove the face and a gasket seals the frame and has a thin cable into the body of the watch. I stopped about halfway for risk of damaging the watch. So I call BS here.
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Will the laptop dock for the Atrix work for the bionic?
No.
+ 10 char
That was a **** move by Motorola.
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Avelnan said:
That was a **** move by Motorola.
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Does anyone know the difference?
smacinskyjr said:
Does anyone know the difference?
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I think the hdmi and USB are flipped, but I could be wrong, I think I read it on engadget.. Don't quote me
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Lapdock
They are flipped. I just ordered a refurbed unit from the AT&T site for $175 and just plan to flip the connectors. There is a user on here that already did so for the Sprint Photon. Will let you know how it goes and take lots of pics when it comes in on Wed.
Lapdock Hack for Photon:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1223032
nook_nerd said:
They are flipped. I just ordered a refurbed unit from the AT&T site for $175 and just plan to flip the connectors. There is a user on here that already did so for the Sprint Photon. Will let you know how it goes and take lots of pics when it comes in on Wed.
Lapdock Hack for Photon:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1223032
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awesome I cant wait to see how it turns out for you.
Atrix Dock works fine!!!
I can confirm the ATRIX doc works fine with connectors flipped. Very simple to do. Remove 2 screws and modify the holes. I will get some pics up shortly.
nook_nerd said:
I can confirm the ATRIX doc works fine with connectors flipped. Very simple to do. Remove 2 screws and modify the holes. I will get some pics up shortly.
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how are those pics coming?
To be honest the pics are really just the same as in the other laptop doc post I linked earlier.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1223032
ALL OF THE CREDIT NEEDS TO GO HERE. I just confirmed his hack works for ours as well.

[Q] First idiot to shatter htc one screen?

So so gutted! Only had the htc one for a week and it feel out of my pocket onto my solid slate kitchen floor and well lets just say it couldnt have been a better face plant! Didnt even touch the sides...just face down slap bang on the floor!
Am I the first?
To top it off no insurance.......and no repair shops that either stock the parts as is so new out and if the tear down tests are anything to go by its a pig to even replace a screen! Just my luck.....only one thing I could do which is to get it repaired by htc.
Being shipped off tomorrow and im dredding the email that is going to rob me me of my hard earned ££££.
Anybody had experiance with htc repairs?
The OP was useful as a warning to us all. Sorry for you.
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drspikes said:
The OP was useful as a warning to us all. Sorry for you.
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A warning that glass smashes? Better be careful now
'didn't even touch the sides....' .... You know its been a good weekend if you havn't heard that once
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drspikes said:
The OP was useful as a warning to us all. Sorry for you.
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Im seeing the funny side anyway, im just curious as to how much htc are going to charge me for the repairs
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'didn't even touch the sides....' .... You know its been a good weekend if you havn't heard that once
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Probably not the best way I could have worded that
Please let us know when you find out. I very much doubt you're the 1st and you certainly won't be the last.
Here's hoping you manage to get fixed and become a regular member here on xda.
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Tetsumi06 said:
Please let us know when you find out. I very much doubt you're the 1st and you certainly won't be the last.
Here's hoping you manage to get fixed and become a regular member here on xda.
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Thank you I will keep you updated, I can imagine it will be in the £200 mark, from what I saw from the tear down test you have to take everything out just to get the screen detached, we will see
Wow man, i bet you;ll have a case before your next One then? Ouch, sorry dude!
sorry to hear that mate. there goes the so called gorilla glass.
dobknobby said:
Wow man, i bet you;ll have a case before your next One then? Ouch, sorry dude!
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Funny thing is I got the free flip case with the phone but I took it out while I was indoors becuase the phone is to nice to be hidden away in a case.....lesson learnt lol
Ouch!, hope they don't charge a rediculous amount mate, I added T-Mobile insurance this morning as soon as mine arrived in fear of the same happening to me :S...
- Adam
Gorilla glass isn't impervious.op..your going to be paying for this repair dude.warranty doesn't cover a Fall out the pocket. Feel your pain though. A £480 phone youll be looking at a good 150-200 cost to repair her
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Adam182 said:
Ouch!, hope they don't charge a rediculous amount mate, I added T-Mobile insurance this morning as soon as mine arrived in fear of the same happening to me :S...
- Adam
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Iv never had a screen breakage before and im usually really careful with my phones but I guess my luck has run out, I hope they fix it just way it was, luckily their is no dents or scratches so it should look like new when they fix the screen
andy2012uk said:
To be honest im gonna get it fixed I know its gonna cost alot but the phone is awsome so im not going to down grade back to my htc sensation lol ill just make sure to keep it in its case next time...no matter how much im tempted to take it out and rub the smooth case ha!
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if u tend to drop your phone alot, get an otterbox
ugly but definitely protects
According to TrollFixit the One is not reparable and so u will be a nice test
Lets us know you might end up with a new unit
shiningarmor said:
if u tend to drop your phone alot, get an otterbox
ugly but definitely protects
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First time iv ever dropped my phone lol but ill defo look into getting a better case
hamdir said:
According to TrollFixit the One is not reparable and so u will be a nice test
Lets us know you might end up with a new unit
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Well im sure as htc make the phone they should be able to fix it, but if not I doubt they would give me a new handset, its not covered by warranty as it was my fault, but heres hoping!
andy2012uk said:
First time iv ever dropped my phone lol but ill defo look into getting a better case
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devastating
its slippery as hell though, thats why im so glad i got my nillkin case - looks nice and has good grip.
you should consider!
Oh, that sucks
I'm lucky, I get phone insurance with my bank account. I rang them to switch it over as soon as I'd unboxed it as I knew if I left it alone this would happen!
Good luck getting it fixed!

S4 Active(i9295 and i537) Replacement Parts Page

Please help me keep track of replacement parts for this phone. So far I have found:
LCD + Digitizer
OEM Battery Samsung
OEM Battery from eTrade(cheaper)
2A OEM Charger
Rear Housing Sapphire
Rear Housing Grey
Back Camera Module
Flex cable with SIM holder and wireless charging pins
Flex cable with charging port and mic
How to take it apart
Do this at your own risk, remember that you have 1 year warranty, you should first try getting samsung or AT&T to replace.
Would be great if a replacement back was available. I contacted Samsung and they said one is not available and do not have an ETA when it will be.
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Would be great if a replacement back was available. I contacted Samsung and they said one is not available and do not have an ETA when it will be.
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hopefully soon. I would prefer a wireless charging back with the seal
joshuadjohnson22 said:
Please help me keep track of replacement parts for this phone. So far I have found:
LCD + Digitizer
OEM Battery
2A OEM Charger
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Even though it's not directly from Samsung, this battery is from the same website as the LCD + Digitizer and it only costs $15. It might be worth posting.
Devo7v said:
Even though it's not directly from Samsung, this battery is from the same website as the LCD + Digitizer and it only costs $15. It might be worth posting.
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added, thanks
I'm on my second s4 now. My first one's USB port died.
I wonder if that's something that would be possible for mere mortals to fix...
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Dannar said:
I'm on my second s4 now. My first one's USB port died.
I wonder if that's something that would be possible for mere mortals to fix...
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yeah that looks easy to replace.
For the i337 here is the part http://www.etradesupply.com/oem-samsung-galaxy-s4-sgh-i337-charging-port-flex-cable-ribbon.html
You guys are so lucky LCD and digitizer for the active is dirt cheap haha
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joshuadjohnson22, I found genuine battery covers for anyone that needs it. A bit pricey, but it is all I've seen so far.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Genuine-Sam...K_Replacement_Parts_Tools&hash=item5d420fce4f
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joshuadjohnson22, I found genuine battery covers for anyone that needs it. A bit pricey, but it is all I've seen so far.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Genuine-Sam...K_Replacement_Parts_Tools&hash=item5d420fce4f
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Thanks, if someone makes an offer and the seller approves please tell us the amount
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Updated with more content
Amazon has the 2amp charger for 9 bucks 3" cord witch I like
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Would be cool if the camera module was swappable with the i9500, hey at least I can dream!
robstunner said:
Would be cool if the camera module was swappable with the i9500, hey at least I can dream!
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Yeah, if the connectors are the same it would be a simple driver change. We would need a little help but it would be possible. We do not know if they are the same.
tanasczn said:
I contacted Samsung and they said one is not available and do not have an ETA when it will be.
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one? What are you referring to?
joshuadjohnson22 said:
Yeah, if the connectors are the same it would be a simple driver change. We would need a little help but it would be possible. We do not know if they are
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Yea, I completely disassembled the s4a already, it's very easy and zedomax has a great tutorial on YouTube, then only problem is two fold. Does it if and is it waterproof
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Yea, I completely disassembled the s4a already, it's very easy and zedomax has a great tutorial on YouTube, then only problem is two fold. Does it if and is it waterproof
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Exactly, if it doesn't fit you can buy a replacement back for around 11 (see op) and try to modify and seal. May take some work but it would be sweet!
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thx
joshuadjohnson22 said:
Exactly, if it doesn't fit you can buy a replacement back for around 11 (see op) and try to modify and seal. May take some work but it would be sweet!
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I wonder if the waterproofing is part of the camera though
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robstunner said:
I wonder if the waterproofing is part of the camera though
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Only one way to find out
If you can get a replacement housing and a s4 camera sensor and then mod them together... I would use some type of sealant and put it around the edge of the sensor and take a drop of water and see if it gets past the housing. Of course do this before putting your system board in the housing... Just as a test. Not sure if it is worth it to you but if we could successfully mod the S4 camera on the active and keep water proof I think most active users will do it. It appears that samsung thought about using the 13 mp sensor but changed their minds because of supply demands.
If I had some extra money I would give it a shot. But my wife would get mad for me tossing out around 30-50 bucks for just a chance of a working mod. any unmarried people out there willing to try?
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Loose earpiece grill

The ear piece grill on mine is loose. Checked my note 3 and it's not the same. Check yours just in case. I may sound a bit picky but I just spent $749 + tax on this. Gonna get it exchanged.
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Will t-mobile even exchange for that?
the one on my Note 2 kinda does that. but i never noticed until now until you brought it up. hmm...guess it didn't bother me or it didn't really cause a problem.
the one on my Note 3 on the other hand....it's rock solid. like welded into place.
browniegirl said:
Will t-mobile even exchange for that?
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They will but you would have to send it back since it was purchased online.
Kawaisa said:
They will but you would have to send it back since it was purchased online.
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Sounds more of a pain than what it's worth.
browniegirl said:
Will t-mobile even exchange for that?
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I'm sure they will. The only problem is, will they have some in stock
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I wouldnt mind it so much if it stayed balanced. But its higher on 1 side and it's bugging the heck out of me.
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They will but you would have to send it back since it was purchased online.
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Yes you do have to send it back but after you get the replacement. I've done exchanges with them before. They've sent me a replacement but they have to put a charge on the account. If the defective one doesn't come back then they don't remove the charge.
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I'm sure they will. The only problem is, will they have some in stock
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Will you be okay with it for the next 4+days ? I don't know if they will, in the cities I've lived in all sold out of note 2and 3 within 2hrs and my town is small
aznmode said:
I wouldnt mind it so much if it stayed balanced. But its higher on 1 side and it's bugging the heck out of me.
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is higher on the left side... I noticed that too...
man... to be honest... I completely understand your felling and frustration... even a small imperfection like this can make me crazy too. In my case I always inspect the screen looking for dead pixels (I usually install dead pixels app from the store)... and I have returned many phones because of this. (Including Note 3) In other words... like you mentioned... is your money, and if you are not 100% happy... return it... better live a week or 2 without the Note 4 than a year or more with the problem in your mind every single day...
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Will you be okay with it for the next 4+days ? I don't know if they will, in the cities I've lived in all sold out of note 2and 3 within 2hrs and my town is small
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Ya I'll be fine as long as it gets replaced. But since I bought online they will have different stock status than stores. Hopefully they've reserved some for replacements. I'll find out in a few.
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TEKHD said:
is higher on the left side... I noticed that too...
man... to be honest... I completely understand your felling and frustration... even a small imperfection like this can make me crazy too. In my case I always inspect the screen looking for dead pixels (I usually install dead pixels app from the store)... and I have returned many phones because of this. (Including Note 3) In other words... like you mentioned... is your money, and if you are not 100% happy... return it... better live a week or 2 without the Note 4 than a year or more with the problem in your mind every single day...
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So you have the same issue too? Ya if I didn't spend so much on this, I wouldn't make such a big fuzz.
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I just checked mine and the earpiece doesn't have this defect. It would bother me also.
aznmode said:
So you have the same issue too? Ya if I didn't spend so much on this, I wouldn't make such a big fuzz.
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Just checked my white note 4. The speaker on mine is fine. I'd return it if I were you.
It looks like assembly problem. It appears that your speakers grill sits on top of foam gasket (this would be a reason why it springs back).
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That sucks and I still don't get why online and their stores are separate. One thing I liked about AT&T is being able to return to store even if I ordered online.
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Thanks guys. Glad to know it's not on all of them. I don't mind waiting a few days for a replacement. I'm on the phone with them now. But ya, I also hate that I have call if I bought online. And if I buy at a store, it has to be the same type store, meaning if I bought at a corporate store, I have to go another corporate store.
UPDATE: Ok they had to reorder me a new phone (black). It wasn't out of stock so they are going to ship it to me overnight at no charge and will get it on Wednesday. As usual, they are charging me for the new one and will refund the charges on the 1st phone when they receive it back.
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Thanks guys. Glad to know it's not on all of them. I don't mind waiting a few days for a replacement. I'm on the phone with them now. But ya, I also hate that I have call if I bought online. And if I buy at a store, it has to be the same type store, meaning if I bought at a corporate store, I have to go another corporate store.
UPDATE: Ok they had to reorder me a new phone (black). It wasn't out of stock so they are going to ship it to me overnight at no charge and will get it on Wednesday. As usual, they are charging me up front and will remove the charges when they receive the defective on back.
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Beautiful. So you get a second phone before I even get my first? Sounds good.
They need to make orders upgradeable mid shipment.
p()()pypants said:
Beautiful. So you get a second phone before I even get my first? Sounds good.
They need to make orders upgradeable mid shipment.
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I guess I got lucky the 2nd time around.
Not quite sure how UPS works but with FedEx ground it cannot be changed either once it ships. If it was express then they can switch between next day, 2nd and 3 days.
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Got my replacement today and I'm happy to report that it doesn't have the same issue. And is perfectly flushed against the glass.
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Send Back or Keep?

So I got my Note 4 today. I love it, but im note sure if am being picky or if my issue is warranted.
Opened Note, and not sure if im the only one. But I have a crack at top of phone. Real small but noticeable if you look at top.
Should I have them send a new one?
LpSk8r said:
So I got my Note 4 today. I love it, but im note sure if am being picky or if my issue is warranted.
Opened Note, and not sure if im the only one. But I have a crack at top of phone. Real small but noticeable if you look at top.
Should I have them send a new one?
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Yup, I would send it. it's not a cheap device so I want it perfect.
^^^^
Agreed! Dont settle and get what u paid for! :thumbup:
Can you take it back to store for an exchange?
Call CSR and they will get you another one.
chong67 said:
Can you take it back to store for an exchange?
Call CSR and they will get you another one.
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online orders are only exchangeable through mail
Send it back asap. If you ever tried to sell it used, you would have to cut the value significantly
id send that back right away man!
I sent my Wife's white Note 4 back (they let us keep it till the new arrives) The glass had a swirl in it that happens in the manufacturing process. I expect perfection from a new phone.
I would send it back.
They are one day shipping a new one. Love Tmo, thx xda. Btw this phone is amazing
I cant wait to devs enable more apps for private mode. This fingerprint scanner works. Plain and simple.
where's the crack? I dont' even see it...
also all phones 4 white spots on the chrome bezel.
twe90kid said:
where's the crack? I dont' even see it...
also all phones 4 white spots on the chrome bezel.
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Lol. Its a crack brah. Not the antenna bands. Nice try. Hahaha
LpSk8r said:
Lol. Its a crack brah. Not the antenna bands. Nice try. Hahaha
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I don't see the crack either, just the antenna bands. Are you sure it's not just a piece of the sticky plastic cover that it comes with around the edges of the phone?
Don't see it either. Are you talking about that Squarish thing in between the antenna bands? If so that is normal, both my uncle and my note have them.
m3lover1 said:
Don't see it either. Are you talking about that Squarish thing in between the antenna bands? If so that is normal, both my uncle and my note have them.
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Yup, those are normal.
Im guessing hes talking about these.
YellowGTO said:
Im guessing hes talking about these.
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Yes those. The note 3 sucks at macro, but its a crack.
Send it back already, I would walk into a store and request one on the spot.
barfingmonkey said:
Send it back already, I would walk into a store and request one on the spot.
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Can't . he has to mail it back. Stores only exchange if it was sold thru them.
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BACARDILIMON said:
Can't . he has to mail it back. Stores only exchange if it was sold thru them.
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That's a major defect, t-mobile, I'm sure would make an exception.
barfingmonkey said:
That's a major defect, t-mobile, I'm sure would make an exception.
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He can try . never known them to do that for anyone. Store looses a profit buy doing that
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