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Not worth it. The screen is miles better on this. Oled and full HD

Just had a software update on my S5 today.. Android 6.0 (Marshmallow).

A very good phone for the price.

excellent phone for the money

Purely observational and not wishing to join the debate, but in context: this "refurbished" item is in reality "used, good condition with scratches/blemishes, reset to factory defaults, supplied with zero accessories but with a return-to-base defect warranty provided by a company based in Channel Islands".

Glad it worked out :smiley:

Yes to Odin.

http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/download/71369/G900FXXU1CPE1_G900FOXA1CPE1_BTU

Are you able to provide a link to where you downloaded stock Marshmallow? Did you flash with Odin?

Not if it's a Stock Samsung Ron.
Not my first rodeo :stuck_out_tongue:

Flashed the stock marshmallow.
3 splash screen gone and knox still 0x0.

GPS is good which is one of the reasons i am getting rid of my note 4.
Camera takes decent pics...all good so far

Seems weird that its got a 3 ROM on it. Guess it was 3 branded first and they unlocked it. If you flash another ROM on it won't it void the warranty as it will trip knox?

Plain box and No charger in the box.
Comes with USB cable only.

Just about to flash generic UK (BTU) Marshmallow Rom.
:stuck_out_tongue:

Just received the phone.
Condition is very good.
The flap on USB port is a bit loose but apart from that it is in excellent condition.
Screen is scratch free.
It starts up with 3 splash screen and I am using EE SIM so is unlocked.
Knox warranty is still intact (0x0)

I think it's great value for money

Cool, please me know what the device is like once you get it.

​Yes you can. I did this and It runs so much quicker than ee stock firmware.

Waiting on mine..should be with postman today.
The tracking is crap.. Says it was received in Manchester since 11pm last night and still says the same.
I got an email yesterday giving me the tracking number and it said next working day delivery so fingers crossed ...

Has anybody received their S5 from musicmagpie? If so whats the condition like?

1. I don't think I've been aggressive, sorry if you think that, that's your opinion I guess
2. I mean it does say good condition, obvs theres T+Cs to that but good can only go so far before its a scam, there has to be some level of quality
3. Im not being dismissive, it just wasnt a deal breaker for me, or clearly several others, thats all. Its an issue but its not like its unfixable
4. Someone offered a Chinese Xiaomi alternative and I gave my opinion on my deal, I don't see an issue
5. PayPal is a protection service for both buyers and sellers and pointing out so is not a 'scam' its a reassurance policy.

I really don't wanna take this further, I suggest you take your anger out elsewhere if thats possible please, calling me a sociopath based on a phone deal I posted is a tad far ^^

If a mod doesnt like it fine, I apologise for upsetting you, but honestly you're just being picky imo.

You have been aggressive and defensive from the start without doing any homework.

1. You did no research on the deal you posted; then started to defend the 'refurb' situation
2. You had no clue about the phone being supposedly locked to O2?
3. You started being dismissive about how it can be unlocked blah..blah
4. Nobody asked you for your opinion on Gearbest or Xiaomi but you offered it anyway
5. You offered PayPal as a tool to scam legitimate sellers..

I don't give a flying freaking frick about how many people you think seem to agree with you - but you are behaving like a socio-path and there is something seriously wrong with your attitude - deal or no deal.

since when do o2 unlcok phones for free?
i wanted to get the bq aquaris from them but read i had to be using it a year on o2 first

No one asked for a toxic response, if you don't like it don't buy it.... at least 324 people seem to disagree tho ^^

"hey man"...rubbish deal, but thanks for putting it up!

​and second hand.

​have you tried both?

Oh okay, my bad

Hi, price has gone up so this has now been expired. You shouldn't really change the price for a higher one, as all heat was given for a lower / better priced deal.

Thanks man I edited the deal as required

Cheeky! ^^

Price has gone up to £139.99!

Seller probably saw it on here and jacked up the price :smirk:

Coming up as 10 available when I click it now, go buy if you still want to ^^

btw o2 will unlock for free guys, just sayin' :P

OOS expire

No EE version of Marshmallow listed on Sammobile. Maybe not being pushed out by them just yet. (I hate it when networks drag their heels on updates even more than when manufacurers do)

Can you not install the unbranded version on an EE phone? I'm guessing not ....

I've also had one since they first came out went to the o2 shop and got a tech 21 case since then I have dropped my phone several times and not a mark on it.
The case fits on like one of those gel things but it's made of a very tough plastic or rubber and definitely worth the £20 it cost me, probably could get it cheaper elsewhere.

went to purchase one but its now out of stock :disappointed:

And this is the fundamental problem with refurbished products on ebay, sellers make claims of refurbishment and people don't read the details expecting something almost/as new. Using terms such as 'factory reset' fools the inexperienced, you need to check for grading, if they don't grade then be very careful.

​What network are you on. Just that I have to run KitKat on mine, as lollipop causes freezes and makes phone unusable on my EE S5

got one of these - been using the S5 for over a year - great phone - only downside is the screen (not quality) as one drop and it will most probably smash - I am on my third screen ....

Indeed. We updated my OH's S5 to Marshmallow at the weekend. (Finally! Took them long enough ...) Network hadn't pushed it yet (Three) but the update is out.

Worth it now that it's off the terrible Samsung Lollipop build ....

I bought one from o2 website last year. it came with very good condition and you can contact o2 to unlock with no extra cost. The phone is working great till now.

Great phone but poor deal. Unless you don't mind a scratched used phone that is.

Very good phone

Moderate signs of wear and tear which may include scratches, chips or dents to screen and/or housing
I am having trouble understanding what they mean by good condition

You can always return the phone if it's locked to o2. The title plus the network status is mentioned as unlocked.

Considering that is locked to o2, but what's really worrying me is this:

    Moderate signs of wear and tear which may include scratches, chips or dents to screen and/or housing

Just had a software update on my S5 today.. Android 6.0 (Marshmallow).

A very good phone for the price.

get a redmi note 3 pro for the same money new.

​I'm here to post deals that I see fit, not to define refurbished. Used means alot of things, at least its factory reset and in good nick eh?

​I didn't read into that, apologies, frankly its so easy to unlock a phone that it shouldn't really play a huge part in decision making

Yes, although it's stated as being refurbished, where the "refurbished" appears to extend solely to "reset to factory default."
Not suggesting it is (or isn't) a decent item for the price, just observing that it may not appear to be what is inferred.
Additional example: listing title states "Unlocked", description states "Locked to O2 network".

​States "locked to 02" on the first line of product description.....

Locked to 02

​hey man I love Xiaomi for cheap battery packs and ear buds but if you just looked at bare specs then everyone would be buying these wonder-drug style Chinese imports with cherry trail XMs and stuff...this is a Samsung s5 and you're trying to outdo it with a (albeit good) redmi pro. Im not buying it :P

​you sure it doesent compare.... the benchmark tests say otherwise. :wink:

excellent phone for the money

Bought.
Thanks op

A used, good condition phone is exactly what this deal is

Purely observational and not wishing to join the debate, but in context: this "refurbished" item is in reality "used, good condition with scratches/blemishes, reset to factory defaults, supplied with zero accessories but with a return-to-base defect warranty provided by a company based in Channel Islands".

Generally refurbed will mean while it is obviously not new it will be in good condition as they have 'refurbished' the device and restored it to factory settings...you are right tho they're not new, still great deal imo

Awesome thing about PayPal is if you even sniff at the phone they'll give you a refund ^^

Don't expect a new phone, there will be signs of use.

While that may be a good phone and is new, this is refurbished with a warranty, and cmon man, does just not compare to Samsung S5, you would also have to try using a Chinese site like Gearbest which many people have trouble from, do not receive items (sometimes) or may receive fakes. This is a UK based company with UK delivery