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Why are you here , Sprint is officially dead ?
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Mar 26, 2011 06:49
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Anyone know when the Sprint/Google Voice thing goes live?
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Mar 26, 2011 07:02
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uapyro posted:Anyone know when the Sprint/Google Voice thing goes live? No, likely in a few months.
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Mar 26, 2011 07:05
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If anyone needs a referral, let me know.
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Mar 26, 2011 07:08
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"Don't buy the Echo" should be in there.
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Mar 26, 2011 08:29
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A Bad Poster posted:"Don't buy the Echo" should be in there. Also "If you have the money for an Epic, buy the Evo Shift or the Evo if you must have a phone right this very second." Additionally, from the previous thread: Choicecut posted:I think you will have to use the RUU to get her up to a more recent version in order to root the phone. Once it's rooted you can do whatever you want. It's really easy to do, just back everything up that you want to keep. Okay - I'm running into some issues here with planning everything out. I'm looking for the RUU, and I think I ran across it: http://geekfor.me/hero/ruu-hero/sprint_ruu_156/ - is this what you're referring to? FAUXTON fucked around with this message at 13:16 on Mar 26, 2011 |
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Mar 26, 2011 13:14
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The Entire Universe posted:Also "If you have the money for an Epic, buy the Evo Shift or the Evo if you must have a phone right this very second." That looks like 1.56, you need 2.27 or higher to root using the revoked exploit I believe. Here is an article I wrote on my website that lays out everything for you with all the links to poo poo you need. I wrote it back in August but everything should still apply: How To Root Hero CDMA
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Mar 26, 2011 13:25
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Choicecut posted:That looks like 1.56, you need 2.27 or higher to root using the revoked exploit I believe. Here is an article I wrote on my website that lays out everything for you with all the links to poo poo you need. I wrote it back in August but everything should still apply: Beautiful. Thanks! I'm also looking at just yanking it all through CWM/ROM Manager (http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/index.php?title=HTC_Hero_%28CDMA%29:_Full_Update_Guide) once rooted. I like the idea of what amounts to cloud-based ROM management. Now if only the Epic wasn't outed as a total piece early on I might have some CM7 goodness going on. Unfortunately they're just getting things rolling with a thimbleful of developers.
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Mar 26, 2011 14:32
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Carry over from the last thread. If you use MMS on Sprint there is a good chance all of the pictures of your dicks and tits are saved on Sprint's Picture Mail site. http://pictures.sprintpcs.com Geekslinger fucked around with this message at 15:14 on Mar 26, 2011 |
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Mar 26, 2011 15:04
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The Entire Universe posted:Also "If you have the money for an Epic, buy the Evo Shift or the Evo if you must have a phone right this very second." So for folks who want a 4.0" AMOLED with a nice GPU and audio DAC, and specifically a hardware keyboard, and Epic isn't an utter terrible option at this point. Probably used (since folks still think they suck and are dumping them for Evos). Admittedly eventual Gingerbread support is a crapshoot. Of course, if you don't care or don't want the hardware keyboard, wait for the Nexus S 4G.
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Mar 26, 2011 15:18
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ExcessBLarg! posted:So with the latest Epic Froyo update (EC05, the one they haven't pulled yet), the phone is basically more or less what it should've been at launch. GPS works, Camera works, Bluetooth reportedly works, etc. Gingerbread is reliably in the pipes for the European SGS phones, but yeah, a crapshoot for the North American SGS Diaspora. Additionally, I've never gotten a lock with GPS on my phone. I wish that was enough to bring it back to Sprint, even after this long, but I've had it since very shortly after release. Having that Super AMOLED is like having a Ferrari that punches you in the balls every time you get behind the wheel. Sure, it's pretty, and shiny, and the rest of the hardware looks nice on paper, but every drat time you try and use it you're reminded of how much of a fuckup it was to buy the drat thing. FAUXTON fucked around with this message at 17:35 on Mar 26, 2011 |
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Mar 26, 2011 17:33
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Geekslinger posted:Carry over from the last thread. If you use MMS on Sprint there is a good chance all of the pictures of your dicks and tits are saved on Sprint's Picture Mail site. I like this much better then what I have: Sprint Megathread: Free and Automatic Porn Storage for Your Convenience Mods, can we change it?
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Mar 26, 2011 19:43
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My Touch Pro 2 has this weird rainbow effect on the middle of the screen that you can only see when the screen is off. Would this be covered by TEP or would I have to pay $100 to get the screen replaced/fixed?
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Mar 26, 2011 21:15
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Alman posted:If anyone needs a referral, let me know. I very much might need this in the next week or so. Thanks! I just sent a reply using my "real" email address. joyfulgirl129 fucked around with this message at 21:52 on Mar 26, 2011 |
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Mar 26, 2011 21:18
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joyfulgirl129 posted:I very much might need this in the next week or so. Sent, feel free to edit out your e-mail address if you'd like
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Mar 26, 2011 21:40
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ZeroAX posted:My Touch Pro 2 has this weird rainbow effect on the middle of the screen that you can only see when the screen is off. Would this be covered by TEP or would I have to pay $100 to get the screen replaced/fixed? This is actually pretty common. They probably won't cover it because it's cosmetic.
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Mar 26, 2011 23:45
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You would recommend the Blackberry Style over the Arrive? Why?
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Mar 27, 2011 00:02
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Stevie Lee posted:You would recommend the Blackberry Style over the Arrive? Why? Well, it actually was just the order that I thought of them in. But for hardcore Blackberry users and first time smartphone users sometimes the Style is a good choice. Maybe I'll switch the order if that reads weird, but the Style is not an awful choice by any means for a low end user.
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Mar 27, 2011 00:46
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Virgin Mobile uses the same network as Sprint and has dirt cheap pay as you go plans. You have a very limited selection of phones though. I'm currently paying 25/month for unlimited data/text and 250 voice minutes.
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Mar 27, 2011 01:01
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I currently have an HTC Diamond. There's really long delay between someone calls me and when my phone starts ringing, and also a really long delay between when I call someone and when their phone starts ringing. In both (incoming/outgoing cases) it rings a ton of time before the other phone actually rings. I have 3-4 bars when this happens, but it happens with similar delays at 1-2 bars. Is this related to my provider, or is it my phone being terrible? It might be worth noting that my calls never drop and are fine once I manage to get in one. I also plan on getting a new phone (android) some time in the next few months, which is why I am asking this. If it is related to my signal/carrier I will be switching despite my wallet's objections, but if it is because of my phone I will be ecstatic because it's in bad shape as is. I never used to have this problem with verizon and a dumb phone. Maybe I can force roaming and see if it happens.
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Mar 27, 2011 01:06
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I am on a SERO plan still because I guess I am a rad dude or something, and I am wondering how big a deal having a 4g phone is over a normal smartphone. My options right now are to go for the LG Optimus S and pay $0 and get a $40 a month SERO plan, or to pay $150 for an HTC Evo Shift and get a $50 a month SERO plan. Can anyone explain what I am really getting for $150 up front and $10 a month with the HTC Evo Shift? Also it's important to note that I really don't care for the little slide out keyboard, and would instead prefer a phone form factor more like the normal HTC Evo and LG Optimus S. I have never had a smart phone before, if that matters. I would be upgrading from a 2 1/2 year old clamshell style dumb phone.
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Mar 27, 2011 02:32
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4G isn't really a big deal unless you plan on streaming HD videos all day or using your phone as a mobile hotspot.
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Mar 27, 2011 02:35
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Since you've never had a smartphone, get the Optimus. It's pretty much the best you can do for baby's first smartphone. The EVO is awesome (I guess the shift probably is too) but since you don't have anything to compare to, you shouldn't have any problems with the Optimus except maybe some typing difficulty with the smallish screen.
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Mar 27, 2011 02:48
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Khorne posted:I currently have an HTC Diamond. There's really long delay between someone calls me and when my phone starts ringing, and also a really long delay between when I call someone and when their phone starts ringing. In both (incoming/outgoing cases) it rings a ton of time before the other phone actually rings. I have 3-4 bars when this happens, but it happens with similar delays at 1-2 bars. Is this related to my provider, or is it my phone being terrible? I don't even live in the country Sprint is in, but I'd say it's the phone being terrible. We sold that phone in Canada, and it along with it's cousins were all horribly defective pieces of poo poo.
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Mar 27, 2011 04:08
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My bill is right about $87 before tax. What's the cheapest way to get it above $90 so I can get in premier gold and get the 12 month upgrades? I already have phone insurance.
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Mar 27, 2011 04:15
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Ned_Perfel posted:My bill is right about $87 before tax. What's the cheapest way to get it above $90 so I can get in premier gold and get the 12 month upgrades? I already have phone insurance. What options do you currently have on your phone? Can you add TEP? Roadside Assistance? Those are the first two things that come off the top of my head that you might not have...
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Mar 27, 2011 04:31
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Ned_Perfel posted:My bill is right about $87 before tax. What's the cheapest way to get it above $90 so I can get in premier gold and get the 12 month upgrades? I already have phone insurance. As I understand it, insurance, the $10 smartphone fee, etc don't count towards premier gold status (and discounts don't count against you either). Your base plan has to be above the $89.99/mo mark for you to be gold. As an individual this means the $99.99/mo Simply Everything plan or the 900 min/mo Everything Data plan at $89.99.
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Mar 27, 2011 04:32
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chizad posted:As I understand it, insurance, the $10 smartphone fee, etc don't count towards premier gold status (and discounts don't count against you either). Your base plan has to be above the $89.99/mo mark for you to be gold. As an individual this means the $99.99/mo Simply Everything plan or the 900 min/mo Everything Data plan at $89.99. Yep. You're correct now that I did a little Googling. http://premier.sprint.com/premierupdate/index.php Which means that you have to be on the "Simply Everything" plan for $99.99, or on the "Everything Data 900" plan for 89.99. Ozmodiar fucked around with this message at 04:37 on Mar 27, 2011 |
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Mar 27, 2011 04:35
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Let me make one thing clear.....the $99 Simply Everything plan is not eligible for any employer discounts, the $89 900 Minute Everything Data plan is though. So there is one clear way to go in this situation.
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Mar 27, 2011 05:28
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Mahoning posted:This is actually pretty common. They probably won't cover it because it's cosmetic. Correct, the TP2 is fairly prone to this oil-slick effect. Sprint kept calling it cosmetic. My dad has the phone now and apparently has never noticed it.
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Mar 27, 2011 05:32
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Ozmodiar posted:What options do you currently have on your phone? I will have to adjust the op to be more clear, but yeah, you would need the $89.99 plan. Here's the thing, why not just put aside the $20 a month you would be paying, and then use that with a one year upgrade to get mostly the same price. At least you get interest.
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Mar 27, 2011 06:44
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Ok, someone suggest a plan for this. My ol lady and my 2 kids all need phones with a small bucket. 500 would be more than plenty with mobile to mobile and text interweb would be a plus. What would be the best plan for this? Looking at the plans it would be cheaper to use virgin but, I'd rather not go that way. and dumb text type phone for the kids and a random pos smart phone for her. She has a800w and it looks like it just came out of the box. She's also never had data on it.
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Mar 27, 2011 08:30
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mophomanners posted:Ok, someone suggest a plan for this. My ol lady and my 2 kids all need phones with a small bucket. 500 would be more than plenty with mobile to mobile and text interweb would be a plus. What would be the best plan for this? Looking at the plans it would be cheaper to use virgin but, I'd rather not go that way. and dumb text type phone for the kids and a random pos smart phone for her. She has a800w and it looks like it just came out of the box. She's also never had data on it. Are you on the plan as well? This is where Sprint sometimes falls short fyi, where one person wants a smartphone, the rest don't. Smartphone: If even one line gets a smartphone you MUST get the Everything Data 1500 plan. Plan is base of $129.99, $19.99 each for lines 3 and 4. $10 per line if you get a smartphone. So if you have 3 lines, 1 smartphone that is $129.99 + $19.99 + $9.99 = $159.99 a month. Non-Smartphone: If you are not on the plan, the question arises does your "ol lady" even need a smartphone? I would recommend getting 3 Rumor Touches and going on the Everything Messaging Plan $99.99. Still way more mins than they need, only $109.99 for 3 lines so you save $50 a month, and unlimited texting. Remember you can pretty easily find a discount off any of those plans.
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Mar 27, 2011 14:14
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Duckman2008 posted:Are you on the plan as well? This is where Sprint sometimes falls short fyi, where one person wants a smartphone, the rest don't.
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Mar 27, 2011 20:15
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Checking over my dad's account (which includes my mom and brother) I noticed that both my parents are up for a full upgrade ($150 off etc etc). My dad doesn't care much for upgrading his BB Bold and my mom's comfortable with her Curve. Would I be able to use my mom's upgrade to get my brother the Optimus S? He's coming from my old Hero and I think an Optimus would be a nice upgrade that won't cost anything.
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Mar 27, 2011 21:06
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Skeezy posted:Checking over my dad's account (which includes my mom and brother) I noticed that both my parents are up for a full upgrade ($150 off etc etc). My dad doesn't care much for upgrading his BB Bold and my mom's comfortable with her Curve. Would I be able to use my mom's upgrade to get my brother the Optimus S? If there's no mail-in rebate, then yes. If there is a rebate, then maybe. Buy it, immediately put it on his line and don't put it on any other lines until you get your rebate check. They don't have to give you the rebate if it's not put on the upgraded line but they usually do.
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Mar 27, 2011 21:41
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I'm gonna repost this question from the last thread since it got closed.quote:I never really investigated Google Voice before. I just changed my Voicemail provider to them. I don't think it's the new Sprint system that will become available. Any idea if when it does it will make a regular voicemail notification on the phone? I went ahead and did it now because I will be out of the country for six weeks, so getting messages through email is quite useful.
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Mar 27, 2011 21:50
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CharlesM posted:I'm gonna repost this question from the last thread since it got closed. You can get a notification of a new voicemail 3 way from Google Voice: 1. Through the Google Voice App. (Which also displays the text transcription, and you can play the voicemail from within the app. No need to "call in" by holding #1 on your dialpad). 2. Via Gmail. 3. Via SMS. If you have a smartphone, you can do any combination of all 3. If you have a dumbphone, you can still get notification of a new voicemail via SMS, and you can then call in to your Google Voice number and access your voicemail that way.
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Mar 27, 2011 22:08
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Vykk.Draygo posted:If there's no mail-in rebate, then yes. If there is a rebate, then maybe. Buy it, immediately put it on his line and don't put it on any other lines until you get your rebate check. They don't have to give you the rebate if it's not put on the upgraded line but they usually do. Don't forget everybody, corporate Sprint stores as of today are mail-in-rebate-free. Hurry and take advantage while it lasts! (til April 16)
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Mar 27, 2011 22:41
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Skeezy posted:He's coming from my old Hero and I think an Optimus would be a nice upgrade that won't cost anything. Or buy a eBay/Craigslist Optimus and selling the Hero. Might only cost you $50.
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Mar 28, 2011 05:50
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