Working home trial

inmnbob · May 14, 2014

Well I got very lucky. I tried the Good home trial program where they sent me 4 different versions of Glass with the prescription frames. The package list clearly mentioned that these were non working versions.

However...The good news. One of my units is working. I have a completely functioning Glass for $50. I wanted to be upfront with Google and let them know but they said it wouldn't work forever but it's been over a month and still working. It is version XE13 of the firmware and isn't updating to anything beyond that at this point. Everything else is okay...

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ResleyZ · May 14, 2014

inmnbob said:
Well I got very lucky. I tried the Good home trial program where they sent me 4 different versions of Glass with the prescription frames. The package list clearly mentioned that these were non working versions.

However...The good news. One of my units is working. I have a completely functioning Glass for $50. I wanted to be upfront with Google and let them know but they said it wouldn't work forever but it's been over a month and still working. It is version XE13 of the firmware and isn't updating to anything beyond that at this point. Everything else is okay...

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You could try to manually flash a newer update. If I were you, I wouldn't tell Google

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Can you show some pictures from the four different Glasses with the usb ports? Google 'destroy' the usb ports, and send them out to the people who use the trial program.

the XE13 is a software update that never got released for the 'official' explorers.

inmnbob · May 14, 2014

Well they didn't destroy the USB enough on one. With the right combination of chargers and cable I can charge it. I don't think I am able to get a computer to recognize it so I have to play with that to get it to work to before I can flash it.

I wonder if the fact that it is XE13 is why it won't automatically update.

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setox · May 16, 2014

all 4 of mine work but each one has its own problem, one holds battery but hard to see - one doesn't hold battery but has a great bright screen

the other 2 i haven't played with yet.

inmnbob · May 16, 2014

Have you connected to them via a phone etc

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setox · May 16, 2014

inmnbob said:
Have you connected to them via a phone etc

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yeah they connect to the phone but they destroyed the connections that connect it to the computer

i gotta see where i can find a logic board if its cheap or see how i can fix these pins

inmnbob · May 16, 2014

Same problem I am having. I can get all the features to work but can't connect to the computer. Are you stuck on XE13 as well?

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bravesnation · May 16, 2014

inmnbob said:
Well I got very lucky. I tried the Good home trial program where they sent me 4 different versions of Glass with the prescription frames. The package list clearly mentioned that these were non working versions.

However...The good news. One of my units is working. I have a completely functioning Glass for $50. I wanted to be upfront with Google and let them know but they said it wouldn't work forever but it's been over a month and still working. It is version XE13 of the firmware and isn't updating to anything beyond that at this point. Everything else is okay...

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Has G contacted you in any way asking for them back? Or did they just charge you the $50?

XxCyberHackerxX · May 17, 2014

inmnbob said:
Well I got very lucky. I tried the Good home trial program where they sent me 4 different versions of Glass with the prescription frames. The package list clearly mentioned that these were non working versions.

However...The good news. One of my units is working. I have a completely functioning Glass for $50. I wanted to be upfront with Google and let them know but they said it wouldn't work forever but it's been over a month and still working. It is version XE13 of the firmware and isn't updating to anything beyond that at this point. Everything else is okay...

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So you kept the glasses and they only took $50 from your account nothing more?

inmnbob · May 17, 2014

That's correct. I also told them that I had a working Glass but they didn't seem to care so I figured my side of the street and conscious was clean.

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XxCyberHackerxX · May 17, 2014

inmnbob said:
That's correct. I also told them that I had a working Glass but they didn't seem to care so I figured my side of the street and conscious was clean.

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and you kept the cases and everything. Do you think they will try to charge you full price eventually?

inmnbob · May 17, 2014

Nope. I got an email saying they were charging me $50

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XxCyberHackerxX · May 17, 2014

inmnbob said:
Nope. I got an email saying they were charging me $50

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Can you please take a snapshot of the email if you don't mind because I might try this lol

XxCyberHackerxX · May 17, 2014

inmnbob said:
Well I got very lucky. I tried the Good home trial program where they sent me 4 different versions of Glass with the prescription frames. The package list clearly mentioned that these were non working versions.

However...The good news. One of my units is working. I have a completely functioning Glass for $50. I wanted to be upfront with Google and let them know but they said it wouldn't work forever but it's been over a month and still working. It is version XE13 of the firmware and isn't updating to anything beyond that at this point. Everything else is okay...

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Also how do you remove the clear lens?

inmnbob · May 17, 2014

I just left it

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XxCyberHackerxX · May 17, 2014

oh ok. So any idea on how to charge the glass units because i have my try out kits.

XxCyberHackerxX · May 19, 2014

larrygornick said:
When do you guys think Google will release these to the public? They've been in development for so long....

Next year they have to because the competition is heating up quickly

XxCyberHackerxX · May 20, 2014

larrygornick said:
Good to hear it. The sooner they release it and the competition takes it's place, the price will hopefully go down to where it is slightly more affordable. I mean, really, no one needs these. They are almost always cosmetic and "cool" and I'll be much happier to buy something like this for fun when it doesn't cost more than a thousand dollars

well you could sign up for the home trial program. then you will have 4 pairs of google glass (semi working) Then you let google charge you the $50 hold and sell the 4 pair on ebay then you will have more than enough for google glass or some spare cash.

inmnbob · May 20, 2014

I had success using an Apple USB charger and tried different types of cables until I got one to work

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XxCyberHackerxX · May 21, 2014

In the process right now lol

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