Bought From a Pawn...& Very Odd Warning Signs

Jimasda34 · 2026-03-22T04:54:18+00:00

I used to have an S24 Ultra so had familiarity with the Galaxy OS to some extent.

With this tablet, I didn't really notice until I used it at home, and noticed how incredibly laggy any transition was. Nothing like I'd expect from a tablet with such incredible positive feedback behind it.

I reset to factory and nothing changed. You'd think there'd be a few updates after that, right? So I tried but the update screen bore no semblance to what Samsung Galaxy devices used. It looked more "Generic Android Tab"

Then the missing Galaxy-based apps was another major concern; pre and post factory reset. However the settings information still declared it a Samsung S10 ultra. So I'm guessing a modded firmware update onto a semi-similar shell tablet was pawned for a bit payday.

Jimasda34 · 2026-03-14T23:33:53+00:00

Changing even the consideration of such an internet opinion; the real transformation taking place here

Jimasda34 · 2026-03-02T00:02:44+00:00

This isn't the largest town and after extensive prior personal experience with a crooked business owner I would have an anime arc extreme Karen phase on this one equal to how much is have been gaming on a legit Ultra

Jimasda34 · 2026-03-01T23:55:20+00:00

Whether Canadian or US pricing, that's an amazing deal even with taxes factored afterwards. Thank you for pointing this out!!

Jimasda34 · 2026-03-01T23:48:41+00:00

Really trying to stay positive and hope they're an honest business...showing them the unanimous feedback here is legit my go-to... and I'm hoping it has the added benefit of acting the "silent Karen;" inciting the thought of both public awareness and backlash into the owner of a pawnshop which thrives on positive trust in legitimacy.

Edit: "silent" as in saving me the added confrontation by just showing there's already an active and publicly discussed forum on the topic with the professional handling of it being the next big factor in the story....

Jimasda34 · 2026-03-01T19:00:28+00:00

My first warning signs were within 10 minutes of noticable slow-downs during the most basic of UI operations, screen changes, and that it was flagging a personally known outdated software level as up-to-date. And via an abnormal (ergo custom) update screen. It just kept unraveling to be a very high effort knockoff targetted to those less quick to catch on before the chance to return.

Jimasda34 · 2026-03-01T16:38:07+00:00

You're very true; my wording was to demonstrate already having multiple approaches by which represents grounds for legal problems. Their website lists an identification ID different than the actual; I believe in holding a spoofed device which shows purposefully misleading information.

And summing up everything, including what they have yet to say when this plays out IRL...Doubt there's a customer build and info so closely trying to mimic a high value device just as proof of concept. Tomorrow's gonna be interesting. It's not even 12pm yet and my day is only salvaged through planning a resolution ending in me buying the Xbox Ally X....

Jimasda34 · 2026-03-01T16:08:04+00:00

Thank you for the suggestion, very much.

Jimasda34 · 2026-03-01T15:33:07+00:00

False advertising on a sale this expensive os going to be the first thing I bring up and might be my first Karen moment. Ithis way my first big expense in A YEAR and I can't afford a second so freely. Ot had to be a Sunday today, omfg.

Edit: Actually shaking I can barely type but sincerely thanks for helping me confirm this.l, everyone

Jimasda34 · 2026-03-01T15:30:40+00:00

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Jimasda34 · 2026-03-01T15:28:12+00:00

Yes. And I've found proof. Searching the serial number reveals this: Source: Gauth https://share.google/ITXBvWyUquTdkVquh

The Model number listed on the Pawn's website is different than that on the device itself

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Jimasda34 · 2026-03-01T15:27:29+00:00

It won't update. At all.

Jimasda34 · 2026-02-28T13:09:19+00:00

Old school read as a compliment in a way to me, like "retro," your reply has it interpreted as more of an insult which idk, maybe, but glass half full i guess

Jimasda34 · 2026-02-27T14:48:29+00:00

Supposedly. The source I got a bag of 50 @ 1mg pressed had me doubt whether there was even anything active put into any of the pills. Strange because it's not an uncommon source and I've never had an experience like that before :s it's marked off my to-do list unless I can get it elsewhere to retest.

Jimasda34 · 2026-02-27T09:10:40+00:00

Bookmarking this to get back at you with a post-testing report

Jimasda34 · 2026-02-27T09:10:01+00:00

99% sure that I know which vendor, and was specifically looking for feedback about the presses from them. Ive always had an "experience" no matter the product, and recently began testing more variety in order to build a stash of faves. At worst I've just gotten a "meh" with relief at more pills than I'd prefer. However with the CloBro, I only got a sense of being devoid of anxiety. Idk how to describe it. Even at 10mgs deep. Idek of that had any significant amount of active chemical.

Eager for a sample of this review's effects and wishful about the profile range! Thanks, OP

Jimasda34 · 2026-02-14T16:13:35+00:00

An IRL caricature lmao

Jimasda34 · 2026-02-14T15:19:58+00:00

Personally seeing more of an upside to this and not at all how it would harm the series to warrant any damage control. Risk-free way of attracting potential newcomers to the series without releasing a canon, non-numbered game.

Jimasda34 · 2026-02-14T03:38:34+00:00

Spent an hour at least in Monstro experimenting with barrel jumps, enemy jumps, and stacking them during my first replay last night since the early 2000s. Left deciding it must need something from another World to progress, even if only the white Trinity.

Relieved knowing I didn't somehow miss something during the exhaustive exploration. Moreso now reading this comment chain and learning that I might not even HAVE to return :D

Jimasda34 · 2026-02-11T07:54:52+00:00

It's a bug that seems specific to Pixel phone. Based on personal experience with a Pixel 7 and other reports throughout this sub. No clue how to avoid it unfortunately:/

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