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Over the holiday, a friend finally got a replacement iPhone.
His 3gs had a badly cracked screen, and I inherited it.
Having spent some weeks researching the problem, I though I knew how to repair it, and was looking forward to experimenting with it over wi-fi for a while.
It was jailbroken, and on T-mobile.
Apparently, he factory-wiped it, and I've not been able to get it activated again.
I was able to get it onto my home wi-fi link, both with and without a sim card.
I plugged it into iTunes with and without a sim card.
Best I could get was a "the servers are not responding" lie, or "no sim card detected" errors.
(I had some old sim cards from a few years ago, including a GoPhone sim, but wasn't about to insert my current active AT&T sim)
Knowing where to buy parts, how to remove the screen, and such I've got a clue.
But this "easy stuff" I just haven't found an answer for.
Anyone point me in the right direction?
His 3gs had a badly cracked screen, and I inherited it.
Having spent some weeks researching the problem, I though I knew how to repair it, and was looking forward to experimenting with it over wi-fi for a while.
It was jailbroken, and on T-mobile.
Apparently, he factory-wiped it, and I've not been able to get it activated again.
I was able to get it onto my home wi-fi link, both with and without a sim card.
I plugged it into iTunes with and without a sim card.
Best I could get was a "the servers are not responding" lie, or "no sim card detected" errors.
(I had some old sim cards from a few years ago, including a GoPhone sim, but wasn't about to insert my current active AT&T sim)
Knowing where to buy parts, how to remove the screen, and such I've got a clue.
But this "easy stuff" I just haven't found an answer for.
Anyone point me in the right direction?
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Oh, a tethered jailbreak is a foolish thing to have.
I didn't like the concept going in.
But once I discovered what'd been done to this phone, that was my only option.
Never sign up for that on purpose!
The battery change wasn't that bad.
I spent about an hour doing it, and it was kinda relaxing (as opposed to nail-biting)
If you've changed out your screen, this is really just more of the same.
Eight (?) more little screws, several more fiddly connectors, and some wiggling to get things seated properly.
I did a youtube search with "3gs battery", and watched a dozen videos.
I'll recommend specific ones if you're about to dive in.
If you aren't careful what you're buying on Amazon, you could get the same (?) product from any of half-a-dozen vendors.
Are they identical? Not likely, based on reviews.
So far I haven't seen any rejection of this non-standard battery by the phone.
I went with this one from Eforcity @ $3.89 + 2.98 shipping.
It has tools similar to the ones shown (two screwdrivers, plastic pry tool), and that's all I used.
Ordered Monday, and it arrived Friday, even in the midst of holiday mail.
I'm still in the middle of the first discharge cycle, so I really can't say much about the battery life.
I have about eight documented runs on the old battery, so give me a week to collect some data on this one.
I didn't like the concept going in.
But once I discovered what'd been done to this phone, that was my only option.
Never sign up for that on purpose!
The battery change wasn't that bad.
I spent about an hour doing it, and it was kinda relaxing (as opposed to nail-biting)
If you've changed out your screen, this is really just more of the same.
Eight (?) more little screws, several more fiddly connectors, and some wiggling to get things seated properly.
I did a youtube search with "3gs battery", and watched a dozen videos.
I'll recommend specific ones if you're about to dive in.
If you aren't careful what you're buying on Amazon, you could get the same (?) product from any of half-a-dozen vendors.
Are they identical? Not likely, based on reviews.
So far I haven't seen any rejection of this non-standard battery by the phone.
I went with this one from Eforcity @ $3.89 + 2.98 shipping.
It has tools similar to the ones shown (two screwdrivers, plastic pry tool), and that's all I used.
Ordered Monday, and it arrived Friday, even in the midst of holiday mail.
I'm still in the middle of the first discharge cycle, so I really can't say much about the battery life.
I have about eight documented runs on the old battery, so give me a week to collect some data on this one.
Oh, a tethered jailbreak is a foolish thing to have.
I didn't like the concept going in.
But once I discovered what'd been done to this phone, that was my only option.
Never sign up for that on purpose!
The battery change wasn't that bad.
I spent about an hour doing it, and it was kinda relaxing (as opposed to nail-biting)
If you've changed out your screen, this is really just more of the same.
Eight (?) more little screws, several more fiddly connectors, and some wiggling to get things seated properly.
I did a youtube search with "3gs battery", and watched a dozen videos.
I'll recommend specific ones if you're about to dive in.
If you aren't careful what you're buying on Amazon, you could get the same (?) product from any of half-a-dozen vendors.
Are they identical? Not likely, based on reviews.
So far I haven't seen any rejection of this non-standard battery by the phone.
I went with this one from Eforcity @ $3.89 + 2.98 shipping.
It has tools similar to the ones shown (two screwdrivers, plastic pry tool), and that's all I used.
Ordered Monday, and it arrived Friday, even in the midst of holiday mail.
I'm still in the middle of the first discharge cycle, so I really can't say much about the battery life.
I have about eight documented runs on the old battery, so give me a week to collect some data on this one.
Cool!
The price is insanely low. As for me trying it, um,
I did try to replace the screen in my first iPhone but it never worked so that was a huge FAIL...
Plus I broke the black plastic antenna cover on the back. I had no clue what I was doing. Even after finding a website that showed how.
So far the battery hasn't caused me any serious grief so I think I'll leave well enough alone for now. But I'm book marking your link just in case.
You guys realize that if you had an Android phone you'd just pop the cover off and replace the battery...LOL....yet ANOTHER Apple FAIL. LOL
The FAIL boat is listing heavily right now...
The FAIL boat is listing heavily right now...
Put a new battery in my RAZR the same day.
Just drop it in and snap on the back cover.
And maybe they learned something.
In the iPhone4, they changed the design to have a removable back.
Battery replacement is now not much worse than in a watch -
- not exactly end-user-friendly
- but a trivial for anyone who's done one before.
Of course, the trade off is, replacing the LCD is now 10 times as hard.
Two dozen screws of many kinds.
One step forward; one step back, eh? -
Just drop it in and snap on the back cover.
Yea, that's right.
And maybe they learned something.
In the iPhone4, they changed the design to have a removable back.
Battery replacement is now not much worse than in a watch -
- not exactly end-user-friendly
- but a trivial for anyone who's done one before.
Of course, the trade off is, replacing the LCD is now 10 times as hard.
Two dozen screws of many kinds.
One step forward; one step back, eh? -
You guys realize that if you had an Android phone you'd just pop the cover off and replace the battery...LOL....yet ANOTHER Apple FAIL. LOL
The FAIL boat is listing heavily right now...
You guys realize that if you had an iPhone you wouldn't be totally rooted with Carrier IQ so deeply that you can't shut it off or remove it? LOL!!
Yeah, we could trade shots back and forth all day to be sure..
I wouldn't be so quick to cry FAIL.. Android is the most easily and commonly infected phone with malware and other naughty things you know..
Just sayin...
Peace and Merry Christmas to all... :hippie:
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Why are ViP922s So rare? like its crazy how ebay has none, i checked everywhere, also, i got a ViP222k now, which is actually activated!
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Sometimes a thread gets so many posts in it that is can cause issues for the server so that why today we introduce The Song Name Game Part 3!
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The last song was added by Bobby who posted...
One Meat Ball - Andrews Sisters
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Here are the original rules for the game as posted by WebbyDude back in 2006. http://www.satelliteguys.us/threads/68645-Song-Name-Game
Just name a song title and the band who performed it. The next person does the same thing, but needs to list a song title or band name which includes a word from the previous entry. Pick songs from any genre.
Example:
Long Live Rock and Roll -- Rainbow
Rainbow in the Dark -- Dio
Another example:
Ride the Lightning -- Metallica
Lightning Strikes -- Ozzy Osbourne
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So let the game continue!
The last song was added by Bobby who posted...
One Meat Ball - Andrews Sisters
CONTINUE ON AND HAVE FUN! WELCOME HOME TO SATELLITEGUYS.US!
Here are the original rules for the game as posted by WebbyDude back in 2006. http://www.satelliteguys.us/threads/68645-Song-Name-Game
Just name a song title and the band who performed it. The next person does the same thing, but needs to list a song title or band name which includes a word from the previous entry. Pick songs from any genre.
Example:
Long Live Rock and Roll -- Rainbow
Rainbow in the Dark -- Dio
Another example:
Ride the Lightning -- Metallica
Lightning Strikes -- Ozzy Osbourne
Get it?
An additional note: we all know that song titles, sometimes, use profane words. Because this is a family friendly website it is advised that you clean up that title up a bit. This is accomplished by using something like sh!t instead of the real word. Thanks....
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We have a Breakfast and Dinner thread so...
Continuing from the Breakfast thread, found Cornbread mix so ...
Yellow Cornbread Mix
2 Hatch Green Chiles -diced
1 Egg
2/3 cup of milk
add to greased pan
Bake for 400f 20-25 minutes(From instructions)
now to put together and try... this to go with pinto beans...
Continuing from the Breakfast thread, found Cornbread mix so ...
Yellow Cornbread Mix
2 Hatch Green Chiles -diced
1 Egg
2/3 cup of milk
add to greased pan
Bake for 400f 20-25 minutes(From instructions)
now to put together and try... this to go with pinto beans...
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Stargate SG-1 cancelled, Atlantis renewed
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The future of Stargate is in question today, as SCI FI Channel has cancelled the long-running Stargate SG-1, Multichannel News reported today and a GateWorld source has confirmed. The news regrettably follows the airing of the show's milestone two-hundredth episode on Friday.
Stargate Atlantis, meanwhile, has been renewed for a fourth season, with the network hoping to see that the spin-off series can stand alone, according to a source.
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Monday - August 21, 2006 | by Darren Sumner
The future of Stargate is in question today, as SCI FI Channel has cancelled the long-running Stargate SG-1, Multichannel News reported today and a GateWorld source has confirmed. The news regrettably follows the airing of the show's milestone two-hundredth episode on Friday.
Stargate Atlantis, meanwhile, has been renewed for a fourth season, with the network hoping to see that the spin-off series can stand alone, according to a source.
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They get cruel sometimes, very very cruel.
. Hated to see my dawgs go down but I still say being ranked #1 is a hex on you!
They get cruel sometimes, very very cruel.
. Hated to see my dawgs go down but I still say being ranked #1 is a hex on you!
Yup, I agree, I'd rather be 2 or 3 till the last few weeks.They get cruel sometimes, very very cruel.