Stats: 3,187,834 members, 7,933,133 topics. Date: Tuesday, 27 August 2024 at 07:50 PM |
Nairaland Forum / Science/Technology / Phones / Beware Of Shipped Used Lenovo Smartphones (1482 Views)
Top 5 Smartphones With The Best Designs 2018. They’re All Chinese ! (PHOTOS) / Apple To Launch 3 Cheaper, Mid-range Smartphones / Beware Of This Fake/cloned Iphone 7 Plus That Is Being Sold Online (2) (3) (4)
Beware Of Shipped Used Lenovo Smartphones by Mustiboy(m): 11:28pm On Nov 20, 2016 |
I've seen peeps complaining of not being able to activate 3G network on their lenovo devices and with that, I was moved to write this: the truth is, most of these lenovo phones are shipped from China, hence, their network are locked to China's network bands. Meaning, the 3G has been restricted to be used with only China networks. So, beware of these fairly used lenovo phones, especially the ones with CHINA MOBILE boldly inscripted on their backs. They'll never work with Nigeria's 3G networks. If you can do without 3G, you can go ahead and buy them. Considering the fact that they're sold at ridiculously cheap prices. My 2cents |
Re: Beware Of Shipped Used Lenovo Smartphones by Nobody: 11:44pm On Nov 20, 2016 |
I am currently using a Lenovo A1000 smartphone with a 3g data network.It works well.Those you mentioned are chinko with Lenovo inscription. |
Re: Beware Of Shipped Used Lenovo Smartphones by Mustiboy(m): 6:48am On Nov 21, 2016 |
comshots:I never stated that all lenovos; some lenovos network bands are wired to be used by different networks across the globe. When buying a lenovo product, buying a new one is ur best bet. With that, you're assured of a usable 3G. Cuz they're meant for the Nigerian market |
Re: Beware Of Shipped Used Lenovo Smartphones by hyuga(m): 6:53pm On Nov 21, 2016 |
Mustiboy:Not getting ur point... Some samsung are locked too so is htc or sony or any other brand that are in countries that support installmental payment for devices |
Re: Beware Of Shipped Used Lenovo Smartphones by ps3o(m): 7:27pm On Nov 21, 2016 |
it's not as u think, OP. many of the smartphones don't support the general 3G bands of our networks. |
Re: Beware Of Shipped Used Lenovo Smartphones by Mustiboy(m): 7:53pm On Nov 21, 2016 |
hyuga:yeah, but that's a rare treat with Samsung and HTC. this network band issue is common in lenovo phones. cuz they're shipped down here from China. |
Re: Beware Of Shipped Used Lenovo Smartphones by Burlah4u2c(m): 10:04pm On Nov 21, 2016 |
The 3G can be unlocked without much hassle. google xda developers forum where you have geeks that will guide you to unlocking it for free. |
(1) (Reply)
Watch This Jaw Dropping Durability Test Conducted On The New Nokia 6 / Original Apple Charger Not Supported / Hot News: Iphone 8 Plus Suddenly Exploded
(Go Up)
Sections: politics (1) business autos (1) jobs (1) career education (1) romance computers phones travel sports fashion health religion celebs tv-movies music-radio literature webmasters programming techmarket Links: (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) Nairaland - Copyright © 2005 - 2024 Oluwaseun Osewa. All rights reserved. See How To Advertise. 13 |