Recent content by jpra923

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    how to Unlock Captivate

    Hi there, I'm running through the steps on my Samsung Captivate 2.2 Froyo. I'm on step 4; specifically "cat /sdcard/nv_data.bin >> /efs/nv_data.bin". When I try to run this command I get the error, "write: Math result not representable". In that link you provided, someone has the exact same...
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    I got scammed! Bought a phone that only turns on when plugged in =(

    Well....good news and bad news. The good news is I am able to start the phone w/o the need of it being plugged in! The bad news is once I connect it to my PC all hell breaks loose! When I disconnect the phone from the PC, the phone does not recognize that i've removed it. The "USB...
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    I got scammed! Bought a phone that only turns on when plugged in =(

    Woah! Just got an email saying they fixed the problem and have shipped it out! Things are looking good!
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    I got scammed! Bought a phone that only turns on when plugged in =(

    My repair status got updated to "Passed final QC". I hope that means they can fix it for free...
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    I got scammed! Bought a phone that only turns on when plugged in =(

    Still waiting on Samsung to tell me if they can fix it for free or not.
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    [Closed] Win a free HTC ThunderBolt from Android Central!

    Oh man! This would surely make me forget about being scammed on craigslist ;)
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    I got scammed! Bought a phone that only turns on when plugged in =(

    Any law students in the house? Just wondering what kind of legal actions I can take towards this guy in case Samsung says that can't repair my phone.
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    I got scammed! Bought a phone that only turns on when plugged in =(

    I will be shipping my phone out today. They said it's a 6 day turn around.
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    I got scammed! Bought a phone that only turns on when plugged in =(

    That's good news man! I really hope Samsung can fix it.
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    I got scammed! Bought a phone that only turns on when plugged in =(

    Sorry about the the previous post. It's difficult to get over. Good question about the phone. Odd thing is I left it charged over night because the Samsung IT suggested I charge it for more than 5 hours. When I woke up this morning, the phone was off. I tried turning it back on, but it...
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    I got scammed! Bought a phone that only turns on when plugged in =(

    Thanks man. It really sucks cause your pretty much helpless. You try to call the call but they just keep hanging up. If I could only make him feel what I'm feeling two fold!
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    I got scammed! Bought a phone that only turns on when plugged in =(

    I'd rather not say. It wasn't cheap! I'll tell ya that much.
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    I got scammed! Bought a phone that only turns on when plugged in =(

    Well, "Live Chat" didn't work. They said to charge it for 5 hours and try to restart it again. Then they gave me a 1800. No worries. I can wait.
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    I got scammed! Bought a phone that only turns on when plugged in =(

    No worries. I'm on with tech support right now. Hopefully they can do something about it. Thanks for trying!