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After putting the mango update on the arrive and with the potential it has it's honestly worth it. I just wish I wasn't so ingrained in the google world maybe someone will make a google music/+ app for WP7
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Jul 4, 2011 19:18
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Is the Mango update out yet? I'll probably look for someone who wants to trade phones or something. A friend of mine had Sprint replace his EVO for an Arrive when he busted it. I'd go for that if I could.
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Jul 4, 2011 19:24
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Skeezy posted:Is the Mango update out yet? I'll probably look for someone who wants to trade phones or something. the official update doesn't come out until fall sometime (No concrete date yet) but someone posted a method to update to a leaked developer build in the WP7 thread and so far so good.
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Jul 4, 2011 19:27
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CRUISECONTROL posted:Interesting. I really don't buy that somehow the battery calibrates to your usage, if the phone has to pull X mA for a task it will no matter what, but I can buy that the battery meter has to calibrate and maybe there is some sort of burn in. I can get like 2 days of light usage on my old Hero now with custom ROMs, dynamic underclocking, etc. My main concern would be having to really limit my usage if I want to do simple things like listen to music or use maps for a bit. Yeah I think a few folks were wording it wrong. The battery itself doesn't calibrate, just the handset as it learns the actual charge of the battery and thus you'll get more realistic looking battery life. Case in point, as I mentioned in one of my previous posts, my phone sat charging and stating 100% charged but the charging light was still amber. Didn't go green until about 45 minutes after sitting there supposedly topped off. Even then the next day my battery life seemed to nosedive.
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Jul 4, 2011 19:28
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I am about to buy the EVO 3D from Amazon wireless but I am a bit hesitant since it sounds like through the checkout process you are choosing a new plan and everything. I am picking the same Everything data 450 plus TEP that I currently have but my question is does buying via Amazon wireless get rid of your monthly rate discount (I have a credit union discount applied) or does the discount carry over automatically? I looked at the past 10-20 pages because I could have sworn someone else asked this earlier but could not find an answer.
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Jul 4, 2011 20:50
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So I just switched over from Verizon and ordered the Evo online. I did the option where I can transfer my phone number over. Is my Verizon phone going to continue to work until the Evo comes in the mail? I have transferred numbers before, but in the past I have just walked out of the store with my new phone. This is the first time I've ordered anything online, so I'm not familiar with how the process works.
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Jul 4, 2011 21:58
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Can I Phaser You posted:So I just switched over from Verizon and ordered the Evo online. I did the option where I can transfer my phone number over. Your Verizon phone works until you activate your new phone, at which point your Verizon line gets canceled.
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Jul 4, 2011 23:36
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Mr. Ali posted:I am about to buy the EVO 3D from Amazon wireless but I am a bit hesitant since it sounds like through the checkout process you are choosing a new plan and everything. I am picking the same Everything data 450 plus TEP that I currently have but my question is does buying via Amazon wireless get rid of your monthly rate discount (I have a credit union discount applied) or does the discount carry over automatically? I looked at the past 10-20 pages because I could have sworn someone else asked this earlier but could not find an answer. I am guessing you have sprint already. It wont affect your discount at all, and you wont have an upgrade fee since you are a credit union member.
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Jul 5, 2011 00:32
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I think part of the battery issue is the modem. My girlfriend and I are on vacation in Florida and somehow (in the Tampa Bay area) the signal is less than optimal. My phone, an EVO3D, is demolishing battery due to piss-poor signal pickup while my old phone (girlfriend is using it, a Sammy Epic) is getting still suboptimal but a consistent 2-3 bars. Basically, I think a modem issue with the 3D is exaggerating user-to-user differences in battery life due to TWS drain. If you have what seems to be poor battery life, have a look at settings > about phone > battery usage > cell standby and see how high that Time Without Signal figure is. If its over like 5-10%, that is a big detractor to your battery life.
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Jul 5, 2011 01:18
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I've just switched over from the 4G to the 3D. I signed in to Google and from what I'm reading all of my free and paid apps are supposed to appear when I go to My Apps in Market, but I don't see them. The only four I see are Maps, Google Search, Gmail and one paid app. Does it take 24 hours or something to fully sync?
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Jul 5, 2011 01:37
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visuvius posted:I've just switched over from the 4G to the 3D. I signed in to Google and from what I'm reading all of my free and paid apps are supposed to appear when I go to My Apps in Market, but I don't see them. The only four I see are Maps, Google Search, Gmail and one paid app. Does it take 24 hours or something to fully sync? Paid apps will be listed as "Purchased". Free apps you downloaded in the past won't appear. That's a limitation of HTC Sense.
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Jul 5, 2011 01:38
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traveling midget posted:Paid apps will be listed as "Purchased". Free apps you downloaded in the past won't appear. That's a limitation of HTC Sense.
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Jul 5, 2011 01:41
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WoG posted:I believe that's just how the android market works, not some sense modification. I ran non-Sense versions of Android on my Evo4G, and they all auto-downloaded previously downloaded apps (paid/non-paid) when I would set up the phone. AFAIK that feature was disabled by HTC.
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Jul 5, 2011 01:45
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traveling midget posted:I ran non-Sense versions of Android on my Evo4G, and they all auto-downloaded previously downloaded apps (paid/non-paid) when I would set up the phone. AFAIK that feature was disabled by HTC. When I exchanged my 3D for a new one, all my apps (all free) synced over.
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Jul 5, 2011 01:50
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Rurutia posted:When I exchanged my 3D for a new one, all my apps (all free) synced over. Yeah the guy at the sprint store said that they were supposed to show up when I sign into google but I dont see them. Appbrain is good for this isnt it?
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Jul 5, 2011 02:01
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Any LG Optimus S users have issues with bluetooth auto pairing? Wife's phone seems random and only seems to pair with my Xlink BTTN about 1/3 of the time. Toggling bluetooth or clicking on the device name always make it connect. I've put a few different ROMs on it but they're all based on the official ROM so there don't appear to be any bluetooth changes. My Evo Shift w/ cyanogen always pairs fine.
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Jul 5, 2011 02:41
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visuvius posted:Yeah the guy at the sprint store said that they were supposed to show up when I sign into google but I dont see them. Appbrain is good for this isnt it? Coming from the EVO4G your apps will not sync. That was something Android added in Froyo but HTC didn't include it in the EVO 4G froyo build. All your Android phones from here forward (including the EVO 3D) will automatically back up your apps so that they will re-download on your next device.
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Jul 5, 2011 04:25
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Family just signed with Sprint over the weekend, only to get home and find out that we barely get service. Maybe 1-2bars and even that's roaming, reading the OP, I came across a mention of a cell extender:quote:Q. I have lovely-no service at my house, how can I get this fixed? Some questions: We already have 5 lines on our plan, could we still add a Microcell? Does using the Microcell count against out minutes, or only in certain circumstances? What's the best way to complain and get a free one? In-store or the retentions number? I looked up Sprint's Airvana "coverage" map and literally the only part of the map in our area not covered were the nearby lakes.  We're just a little bit pissed that we just signed up for a 2yr contract, doubling our monthly bill, as well as getting an Evo 3d, three Evo 4g's and an Evo Shift, only to not be able to make a phone call in the living room.
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Looks like Samsung recently announced a cheap competitor to the LG Optimus S. The Conquer 4G. http://phandroid.com/2011/06/29/samsung-announces-new-conquer-4g-for-sprint-still-no-pricing-or-availability/ 4G, HVGA 320x480 screen, and Gingerbread.
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Jul 5, 2011 09:03
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td4guy posted:Looks like Samsung recently announced a cheap competitor to the LG Optimus S. The Conquer 4G. I swear if this is another Samsung Transform... PhattWebb posted:Family just signed with Sprint over the weekend, only to get home and find out that we barely get service. Maybe 1-2bars and even that's roaming, reading the OP, I came across a mention of a cell extender: Assuming you went from dumbphones to feature phones your bill would have doubled on any carrier. The Microcell uses high speed internet, so you need home internet for it to work. Otherwise, call retentions and talk to them. You are likely technically approved for only 5 lines but I would bet they can expand it by one. It usually expands to 10 lines within 2 months anyway, they just never let someone have more than 5 to start out with.
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Jul 5, 2011 14:03
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traveling midget posted:I ran non-Sense versions of Android on my Evo4G, and they all auto-downloaded previously downloaded apps (paid/non-paid) when I would set up the phone. AFAIK that feature was disabled by HTC.
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Jul 5, 2011 14:55
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Duckman2008 posted:I swear if this is another Samsung Transform... Edit: Oh, it might have a keyboard? Is Radio Shack still selling the Epic for a dollar or whatever? Anyways, I promise that keyboard will suck. Bleh. ExcessBLarg! fucked around with this message at 15:07 on Jul 5, 2011 |
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Jul 5, 2011 15:03
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I'm considering switching from T-Mo to Sprint and getting the EVO 3D and I'm torn between using the EPRP 500 minute plan and the Simply Everything plan. Since drat near everyone uses cell phones now, and the EPRP plan includes free mobile to mobile, it seems like it'd hard to run through those minutes.
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Jul 5, 2011 16:32
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Stunt Rock posted:I'm considering switching from T-Mo to Sprint and getting the EVO 3D and I'm torn between using the EPRP 500 minute plan and the Simply Everything plan. But yeah, EPRP 500 means you have to talk to a landline, on average, more than 20 minutes every weekday from 7am-7pm. For most folks, if you do that it's probably part of your job, in which case get Simply Everything and have the "voice portion" reimbursed.
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Jul 5, 2011 16:40
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Stunt Rock posted:I'm considering switching from T-Mo to Sprint and getting the EVO 3D and I'm torn between using the EPRP 500 minute plan and the Simply Everything plan. Since drat near everyone uses cell phones now, and the EPRP plan includes free mobile to mobile, it seems like it'd hard to run through those minutes. I have 3 people on my family plan, they make phone calls and between the 3 of them use 200 minutes a month total. I will shake your hand if you go over. Very few people do, and the ones who do are business users who live on the phone calling businesses.
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Jul 5, 2011 16:42
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Is there any way to rename a bluetooth device on the 3D? I have the same model of handsfree device in each of my cars and I can't get it to pair with the second one. My old phone had no problem using both (one at a time, obviously).
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Jul 5, 2011 16:42
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Duckman2008 posted:I have 3 people on my family plan, they make phone calls and between the 3 of them use 200 minutes a month total. I will shake your hand if you go over. Very few people do, and the ones who do are business users who live on the phone calling businesses. I use my phone for work (attorney) and most of my calls are to my clients who mostly all use cell phones. The only reason I'd be concerned is from my poor rear end clients but for some reason even my most impoverished ghetto rear end court-appointed clients have cell phones. I also might get a job where I would have my own land-line so using my cell as a business line would no longer be necessary. Stunt Rock fucked around with this message at 16:53 on Jul 5, 2011 |
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Jul 5, 2011 16:51
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Stunt Rock posted:I use my phone for work (attorney) and most of my calls are to my clients who mostly all use cell phones. The only reason I'd be concerned is from my poor rear end clients but for some reason even my most impoverished ghetto rear end court-appointed clients have cell phones. I also might get a job where I would have my own land-line so using my cell as a business line would no longer be necessary. Sprint will allow you to freely change between the plans so you can start small and change to the Simply Everything plan later if you need the landline minutes.
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Jul 5, 2011 17:22
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snKestren posted:Sprint will allow you to freely change between the plans so you can start small and change to the Simply Everything plan later if you need the landline minutes. Cool. From what I've gathered from Googling and from forum searching, I can only get EPRP online, right? No getting it in store?
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Jul 5, 2011 17:32
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Stunt Rock posted:Cool. From what I've gathered from Googling and from forum searching, I can only get EPRP online, right? No getting it in store? Correct. You can also call the employee SERO/EPRP number in OP, but doing it online is quicker and easier. If it's the shipping you're worried about, however, they overnight phones in most instances.
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Jul 5, 2011 17:38
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Either I'm doing the 3D picture thing wrong or my camera is busted. I can't seem to get a crisp, in focus 3D picture. I am seeing both images, almost overlapping but not really. Its like they're not aligning properly. Anyone else have this problem or is it just super finicky?
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Jul 5, 2011 20:05
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visuvius posted:Either I'm doing the 3D picture thing wrong or my camera is busted. I can't seem to get a crisp, in focus 3D picture. I am seeing both images, almost overlapping but not really. Its like they're not aligning properly. Anyone else have this problem or is it just super finicky? You have to get the distance and angle just right or you won't get the right effect. Even then, some people might not be able to see it. Have you showed it to someone else to see if it's just you?
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Jul 5, 2011 20:13
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letsgoflyers81 posted:You have to get the distance and angle just right or you won't get the right effect. Even then, some people might not be able to see it. Have you showed it to someone else to see if it's just you? Not yet but I will. I was going to try a few more shots, some outside to see if I could get it right. I think its just me.
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Jul 5, 2011 20:17
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Picked up my Evo 3D today, went to a corporate store and did the buyback program with my Evo 4G with no hassles. All they checked for was it powering up. They gave me the memory card, data cable and wall charger back since they didn't want those and ten minutes later walked out of the store with a new phone. Haven't had much time to play with it yet but the camera button is amazing.
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Jul 5, 2011 20:32
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For those of you interested in the KYOCERA ECHO, watch this entertaining public service announcement from Kyocera! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=skkP0bEsyeU 
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Jul 5, 2011 21:36
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Yeah I like the look of the camera button quite a bit, its actually a bit of a shame that the Otterbox case I got completely covers it up. I was thinking about cutting out the round rubber piece covering the actual button. I'm still getting used to the functionality of it though. Sometimes you have to kind of press down on it quite a bit and that can make it difficult to get an in focus picture.
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Jul 5, 2011 21:42
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That Echo youtube video is just ridiculous. My fiance's Evo Shift with the new 2.3 release is having a lot of problems, so I called and bitched about it to retentions (after first going to a tech center and having it wiped). No news on when fixes are coming out, but they gave us a $80 credit. So heads up as something worth calling in about.
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Jul 5, 2011 21:55
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Duckman2008 posted:That Echo youtube video is just ridiculous.
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Is there a way to use the USB tethering option on my Evo3d without downloading a third party app like PDAnet or dealing with HTC Sync bloatware (150 meg setup program? Shouldn't there just be a driver or something?)
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