danthamccoy: Anybody got one for sale? I have erm, 40k.

go to olx....got mine 35k

austino71: go to olx....got mine 35k

Fo' real? Thanks boss.

Hi.. sup guys, I use a note 2 also, been using it since 2012 like a mnth after it was released. I can authoritatively say its one of the best phones I ever used, and I still do recommend it to whoever wnts to go for it

On a different note, the note 4 and iphone 6 are to be realeased in just a little over a mnth, I think both phones wld be mad. SGN 4, I believe is coming with a new design (was disappointed in note 3... I cldnt justify an upgrade).

Anyways, sgn2 users, do u see urself upgrading to note 4?

For me....Even without much to go by, I am really excited for september. If they pull another S5 stunt tho (not up to expectation) then I am officially done with sammy and embracing the iphone 6, atleast I am quite certain that wld hv premium build, with the bigger screen fulfilling all my fantasies.

plz guys do note 2 have casing. ...cuz wanna change mine!!!?

bootstrap: Hi.. sup guys, I use a note 2 also, been using it since 2012 like a mnth after it was released. I can authoritatively say its one of the best phones I ever used, and I still do recommend it to whoever wnts to go for it

On a different note, the note 4 and iphone 6 are to be realeased in just a little over a mnth, I think both phones wld be mad. SGN 4, I believe is coming with a new design (was disappointed in note 3... I cldnt justify an upgrade).

Anyways, sgn2 users, do u see urself upgrading to note 4?

For me....Even without much to go by, I am really excited for september. If they pull another S5 stunt tho (not up to expectation) then I am officially done with sammy and embracing the iphone 6, atleast I am quite certain that wld hv premium build, with the bigger screen fulfilling all my fantasies.

You're very correct. The Note3 was a big letdown for me too. Just couldn't justify the upgrade. What made it even harder is the fact that I'm running note 3 software on my note 2. I'm waiting for the note 4. I'll be all over it like white on rice! Unless they mess it up sha o!!!

How to know an original Note 2?

Lexusgs:

While you are still with the seller, download 'phone info Samsung' from the playstore and run a refurbishment check.

what if the seller doesn't agree? And how do i confirm if it's genuine with the app

Lexusgs:

If the seller is selling a genuine product, he or she should have no problem in you testing the device.
Once you finish downloading the app, just open the app and it would run a scan. Also click on settings, then refurbishment check, it would also further confirm product.

thanks man.. Used it to check a friends S4 and it turned out to be refurbished

lilclin: thanks man.. Used it to check a friends S4 and it turned out to be refurbished

Pls what are the disadvantages of refurbished phone ? And pls who wanna sell his fairly used note 2 I goodly need it now

undisputed25:
Pls what are the disadvantages of refurbished phone ? And pls who wanna sell his fairly used note 2 I goodly need it now

refurbished means that it's not genuine.. China

Lexusgs:

Did your friend realise this before you did the check? It might be helpful for others, if you can post a snapshot of the message.

after clicking on refurbished Check.. It said 'it looks like your phone is a refurbished Samsung Galaxy S4'

Lexusgs:

What about the other spec sheet, did it tally?

nah.. That one was written made in Vietnam

Lexusgs:

In 2013,Samsung invested and shifted some of its manufacturing to Vietnam. If the spec sheet does not also tally with original specifications of the S4, your guess is as good as mine.

but can the app be trusted?

lilclin: refurbished means that it's not genuine.. China

This is actually not true. A refurbished device is an original that has been repaired and put back on sale stating the fact that it is refurbished. But in Nigeria, we take refurbished to mean fake, not original. This is actually a clone. As has been mentioned, a clone is a copy of an original. When it comes to electronics, it usually means an inferior copy.

Rogbese:

This is actually not true. A refurbished device is an original that has been repaired and put back on sale stating the fact that it is refurbished. But in Nigeria, we take refurbished to mean fake, not original. This is actually a clone. As has been mentioned, a clone is a copy of an original. When it comes to electronics, it usually means an inferior copy.

Refurbished doesn't mean an inferior copy...

Rogbese:

This is actually not true. A refurbished device is an original that has been repaired and put back on sale stating the fact that it is refurbished. But in Nigeria, we take refurbished to mean fake, not original. This is actually a clone. As has been mentioned, a clone is a copy of an original. When it comes to electronics, it usually means an inferior copy.

what's the difference between refurbished and Clone? It's still the same thing.. Like my friends S4.. The app said it was refurbished but it has some good specs.. 6.sometging gb for apps and almost 10gb phone storage .1.2gb ram

Lexusgs:

Best to post snapshots of results. Once results are seen, people can deduce, if it's a clone or original. As for refurbished phones, another story.
Refurbished phones in the context is better than clone, but refurbished phones, in the Nigerian interpretation in some quarters, means clone.

Ok, I will post screenshots when i see the guy again.. But can refurbished or clone Samsung receive Ota updates? I'm not interested in the S4.. I'm interested in the note 2 and hopefully i will spot the the genuine one when buying.. Buying from olx.. Emekos Nigeria limited.. 40k

lilclin: Ok, I will post screenshots when i see the guy again.. But can refurbished or clone Samsung receive Ota updates? I'm not interested in the S4.. I'm interested in the note 2 and hopefully i will spot the the genuine one when buying.. Buying from olx.. Emekos Nigeria limited.. 40k

Refurbished Samsungs(in the true context of refurbished, will receive OTA updates, but clone samsungs (not unless chickens grow teeth or tooth).

Lexusgs430:

Refurbished Samsungs(in the true context of refurbished, will receive OTA updates, but clone samsungs (not unless chickens grow teeth or tooth).

lol

BetaTechnicians:
Refurbished doesn't mean an inferior copy...

If u read my post properly u will notice that I did not in any way say refurbished means inferior copy. I said clones in electronics in the Nigerian context means inferior copy...

lilclin: what's the difference between refurbished and Clone? It's still the same thing.. Like my friends S4.. The app said it was refurbished but it has some good specs.. 6.sometging gb for apps and almost 10gb phone storage .1.2gb ram

Refurbished and cloned are not the same thing. A refurbished device is an ORIGINAL product that has some defects that has been repaired by the OEM and put back on sale. A clone is an attempt to copy a product but almost always with lower quality components. Thats why most "chinko" phones have mediatek processors compared to qualcom.

Lexusgs430:

Refurbished Samsungs(in the true context of refurbished, will receive OTA updates, but clone samsungs (not unless chickens grow teeth or tooth).

Yes o! Chickens will grow teeth and pigs will fly!!!

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