Possible to replace Tmo Lumia 640 screen with AT&T one?

[simonnyc]

My dad recently dropped his 640 and shattered the screen. Before i go on ebay and order a replacement screen from China, is it possible for me to just buy a AT&T version of the 640 and use that screen as a replacement?

If not, does anybody have any suggestions on where to order a replacement screen from? Should I be ordering a replacement screen that has the frame?

 

[boltman2013]

My dad recently dropped his 640 and shattered the screen. Before i go on ebay and order a replacement screen from China, is it possible for me to just buy a AT&T version of the 640 and use that screen as a replacement?

If not, does anybody have any suggestions on where to order a replacement screen from? Should I be ordering a replacement screen that has the frame?

Just buy a new 640 they are cheap

 

[simonnyc]

Just buy a new 640 they are cheap

i would but nobody is selling the T-mo 640s anymore. I need the tmo version for wifi calling.

 

[ntice_521]

My dad recently dropped his 640 and shattered the screen. Before i go on ebay and order a replacement screen from China, is it possible for me to just buy a AT&T version of the 640 and use that screen as a replacement?

If not, does anybody have any suggestions on where to order a replacement screen from? Should I be ordering a replacement screen that has the frame?

As far as I know all 640 screens are the same. In fact the att and tmbile 640s have the same hardware model number (RM-1073).

I haven't fixed a 640, but if it?s like others...yes, get the glass with frame. Because otherwise you have to unglue/reglue, pain in the butt.

 

[gordonfink]

I believe they should be interchangeable. Pretty easy replacement. I bought a LCD/screen assembly, but it did not have the frame. If you buy one with a frame, it'll be much easier for you.

 

[sleeve22]

You could always just buy the same RM model and then just flash the T-Mo Rom. Super easy to do these days.

 

[boonesmi]

oops, ignore that post

 

[njstol01]

On a slightly related topic, is it possible to turn off the ATT splash screen that comes up briefly on start up? (I'm running a unlocked ATT640 on tmo)

 

[njstol01]

On a slightly related topic, is it possible to turn off the ATT splash screen that comes up briefly on start up? (I'm running a unlocked ATT640 on tmo)

 

[libra89]

On a slightly related topic, is it possible to turn off the ATT splash screen that comes up briefly on start up? (I'm running a unlocked ATT640 on tmo)

As far I know, you can't unless you are able to flash another kind of firmware.

 

[sleeve22]

oops, ignore that post

What are you implying?

 

[sleeve22]

Also, did you try Metro PCS to see if they have any available?

 

[aybarrap1]

Re: Possible to replace Tmo Lumia 640 screen with AT&T one?

What are you implying?

I think he/she is referencing the fact that if you buy the AT&T branded L640, you cannot flash another ROM. This is because AT&T has locked the phone to prevent this. SOP for AT&T.

 

[sleeve22]

Re: Possible to replace Tmo Lumia 640 screen with AT&T one?

I think he/she is referencing the fact that if you buy the AT&T branded L640, you cannot flash another ROM. This is because AT&T has locked the phone to prevent this. SOP for AT&T.

Yes, this has been the case since forever. That is why I specifically said the same RM version, and did not mention AT&T version. You can easily find an LTA version with a simple google search. Sometimes I wonder if it is only ******* idiots who remain at these forums. It would be much more cost effective to buy an LTA 640 and flash it than buy a replacement screen. Or even buy the Metro PCS version.

 

[sleeve22]

And plus we now have the tools available to unlock the AT&T version so that they can be flashed with other firmware. So, your point is moot.

 

[gordonfink]

Re: Possible to replace Tmo Lumia 640 screen with AT&T one?

It would be much more cost effective to buy an LTA 640 and flash it than buy a replacement screen. Or even buy the Metro PCS version.

I'm not entirely sure that this is true. It depends on how cheaply you can buy a screen. I've seen them as cheap as $20. In that case, it's easier to buy the screen and replace it.

 

[boonesmi]

What are you implying?

hah sorry for the confusion.

i had started a response much earlier (before anyone had replied) that basically said both att and tmo 640 are rm-1073 which means the only difference between them is firmware/software (ie. yes you could use one for replacement parts)

but i was distracted, and many hours later i was back at PC and saw i hadn't actually posted it. once i hit "submit" it refreshed page and i saw that others had already responded (and it appeared i was just duplicating what others had said) so i deleted and said to ignore, lol

 

[boonesmi]

And plus we now have the tools available to unlock the AT&T version so that they can be flashed with other firmware. So, your point is moot.

since when? i was under the impression no one had yet found a way to unlock firmware on the ATT 640

 

[sleeve22]

Re: Possible to replace Tmo Lumia 640 screen with AT&T one?

I'm not entirely sure that this is true. It depends on how cheaply you can buy a screen. I've seen them as cheap as $20. In that case, it's easier to buy the screen and replace it.

I just sold my T-Mobile 640 for $30. That is about the current going rate.

 

[sleeve22]

since when? i was under the impression no one had yet found a way to unlock firmware on the ATT 640

This has been done. In fact, I have flashed an AT&T 920, 820, and 640 already to CV firmware although they require extra steps. If you follow along with Windows Central you should be aware of this by now. But yes, it is an additional challenge with AT&T phones. My local Metro PCS was still selling 640s the last time I was they (maybe 2 weeks ago) and those are super easy to flash.