Learning something new about telco units.

Can go report lor

I think this is pretty recent too... probably started around 2018.. prior to that never heard ppl worried about telco unit before.

Google photos for the win!

Sometimes these small shops do get conned by their suppliers. And you know, insiders from Telco selling the units and etc. Lotsa reasons la. It's quite a complicated industries with a lot of shady things going on.

Anyways I hope that you can resolve your issues as soon as possible.

Strange, from the screenshot my phone is open. Then why sim 1 not allowed?


This post has been edited by jochin: Apr 24 2019, 07:08 PM

its alright. we all learn from our mistakes

Almost bought a second-hand Note 9 because wanted to save a couple hundred bucks but thanks to a few of those forummer always FFK, I just bought a new one off Shopee. Save the hassle of checking for scratch and defects too.

I probably will stay with new phones to avoid any "unwanted" circumstances.
So far my phones are either from pre-order during launch or buy from telco via contract.

Im also wondering how to check telco set if COD with seller.
2nd hand price just break 2000 below these few weeks...might get one when note 10 announce

actually this site is legit?

i still a bit sceptical to submit my IMEI to a website that isnt really backed up by any telco throughout. lol

no case, nekid ftw

If you have use "Phone Info SAM" app, they also using this webpage for information. The IMEI number you built on your phone is unique number to every single phone.
Please refer to this link and the link i provided is legit

https://www.androidauthority.com/what-is-imei-923061/


This post has been edited by lawrencek: Apr 24 2019, 06:45 PM

After a while, I think buying new is better.

1) Confirm Virgin and have 1 or 2 years warranty
2) Can claim income tax under lifestyle

Assume you miss the pre-order and you buy from someone selling the pre-order phone. You lose out the income tax. That fella maybe just want the receipt under his name (he can claim income tax) and he sold the phone you maybe at a bloated price as well (with pre-order freebies)

OK...this case I cannot help you liao. Wanna go try check with Samsung SC ?

thanks for advice, new one on shopee break 2500

Just called Samsung SC in One Utama and CS told me my note 9's Sim 1 is blocked by MCMC since there is a triangle with MM at the top of my phone. MM means MCMC. MCMC block because Telco make a report about the Telco unit owner's failure to make payments. She said that MCMC might also block sim 2 in the long run if payments still not made after sim 1 blocked. This will render my note 9 more or less useless. Only can use WiFi then. To say I'm mad over this is an understatement. Really boiling mad now. Getting ready to report the shop's antics to Tribunal. Must not let this shop continue to scam others.

i think the last time i read the same problem also from shop at digital mall. you purchase it there right? if i'm not mistaken. i forgot which tabloid site that i read it. but he won the case and the shop need to return his money in 7 days and he need to return back the device to the shop.

This post has been edited by edan1979: Apr 25 2019, 05:00 PM

Eyeing on the 2488 unit?

I'm hoping to pull the trigger soon, awaiting better deals during Shopee Raya...

Me too, bought used set at December 18 till few days ago sim 1 suddenly not allowed lucky can get in touch with the seller n refund 300 then sold to Pakistan buyer at 1.8k fullset
If the seller are foreigners can use international sim card at sim1 then should be no issue n sim 2 use my sim.

Firstly thought sim card error then change to sim 2 slot can get 4g+ then realised telcos lock.

This post has been edited by Landmarkyap: Apr 25 2019, 05:14 PM

Planning to buy note 9 during this coming weekend from lazada/shoppe. Did some research lowest price around RM2480. However box is unsealed for warranty purpose stated by seller. Is it OK tu buy from them, sked part replaced etc. Need advice from fellow fourmmers. Thanks.

Yeah me too. I sold off a telco unit Huawei Mate20. Luckily for my buyer I mmg good paymaster, so possibility of line kena block mmg nonexistent.

check the reviews/feedback/comments

if majority mention its legit then its normally safe

also you can share the link here so some good souls can help you evaluate as well