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refurbished..?

surfologist87

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Jul 27, 2010
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I am getting my replacement Evo today from fedex (and Asurion)
The first thing im going to do is check the refurb status on it.
And the second thing will be to check the screen and see if i can see a difference between my friends Nocatech screen (see if my new one is an Epson and check quality)

My question is, if the screen, phone, system etc. seems to be in good shape and quality, should i keep it if its a refurb?

I was thinking of just selling the refurb and grabbing a new one.
Or would it not be worth my time.
The little extra money isnt an issue.


BTW: Fedex just pulled up!!!!
Brb :)
 
refurbs are often in much better shape than new ones. this is because they have to bring it up to factory standard before they can resell it as a refurb, and the phone basically gets a quality control check all by itself, rather than as a huge batch, where usually the phones don't get as much individual attention. I'd keep it.
 
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Wow, that's awesome! I guess the current shortage worked out to your advantage. Congrats!

Thanks!! :D
I could be wrong, but i heard there were only 350,000 produced..?

How do you check the refurb status of a phone?

I press *#*#4636#*#* in the dialer and it brings up a screen with all kinds of goodies. That only works with 2.1 though i think. I tried it on a 2.2 and it doesnt work anymore :(
 
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Dial ##786# (do not hit call) and there is a reconditioned status there.

Congrats Surfologist on your new phone. :D


Thanks!
And also thanks for the tip. I tried that and it worked.
My new Evo is on 2.1 and im debating on whether or not to update to froyo.
I like a few things on it but might stick with 2.1 for a bit longer. We'll see.
 
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