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All I read in the forums are complaints about the Evo. I personally don't have a single issue with the phone aside from the awesomeness overdrive. Obviously, people will post/complain more about their issues than those who are completely happy with their phone. But it does skew the image of the Evo for those who happen to stumble on to XDA in hopes of researching the phone for future use. So here's a poll.
bump. i really want to know.
btw. how the frak do i change my signature?
if you can tell, its so damn old!
love it! and no issues!
Best phone I have ever owned or even used for that matter. Few issues but I think most will be solved within a month of release. Pretty damn impressive if u ask me.
Now if HTC would just release the source code we would be in heaven!!!
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love it! and no issues!
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Same here. If there were, I don't notice it and it doesn't bother me at all for me to completely disown this phone.
It's amazing in many ways and there's still plenty of room for improvements. The roms will certainly help this phone get there.
From the HTC Evo!!
How do I feel about the Evo..
Hmmm... EVO-lution. I was one of the very first in line at sprint and I have not put the damn thing down since. Even loosing sleep over it the phone is that awesome!
Eduel80 said:
How do I feel about the Evo..
Hmmm... EVO-lution. I was one of the very first in line at sprint and I have not put the damn thing down since. Even loosing sleep over it the phone is that awesome!
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Glad I'm not the only one. I find myself laying in bed at night doing stuff only to realize the sun is coming up....
Eduel80 said:
How do I feel about the Evo..
Hmmm... EVO-lution. I was one of the very first in line at sprint and I have not put the damn thing down since. Even loosing sleep over it the phone is that awesome!
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Ha! And my wife calls me a nerd and tells me to put it up. At least I'm not the only one.
Well, I haven't touched my laptop since Tuesday...I love it.
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Having this phone is really starting to mess with my circadian rhythm.
I don't feel anything....but there's alot I THINK about it.
I love it. It's the phone I wish I had years ago when the first iPhone came out. I had a Hero before, and I still liked my wifes 3GS, now with the larger screen of the EVO, I don't have that screen-envy anymore. The iPhone just looks tiny and awkward now.
What are the problems people in the poll are talking about? I don't have any issues with mine.
The people that come to this site repent one half of pone half of one percent of evo owners. The people you see here are either either true hackers, heard about how awesome rooting is and want to do it without reading directions, or find us by way of common search term for a specific issue they are having.
The point is, we may hear slot of complaining here, but its because we're part of a vocal and participatory minority.
I have an ipad for work, I had the pre and before that an htc touch pro before a myriad of other phones dating back to the nokia 101. The evo and android are the closest I have ever seen to fulfilling the promise of mobile technology and convenience.
The future is here, and many of the people reading these forums are holding it right now.
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My 2 Cents
I really like the EVO even though it has some issues like the Camera/Video quality for instance but most are mainly Network related so it would be a better experience had it been on T-Mobile...now the Dream/G1 A.K.A Valeria, (I named her that LOL) that's my baby, I love the **** out of that phone and still have it and probably would never get rid of it...many reasons why, it' the 1st Android phone, (so the Mother of all Androids) it's the White version (had it as soon as it was available) it was my first Smartphone and hacked phone from which I learned a little bit of Linux and it was given to me as a present on my Birthday by the love of my life...yea it's official, I'm never getting rid of that phone! Sorry, most of that had nothing to do with the EVO
I love it but my main gripes are the Android Market. Hopefully more devs make more apps or port some over. The app store isn't really organize and I would like to see some spotlighted apps or recommendations based on what apps you have installed.
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I really like the EVO even though it has some issues like the Camera/Video quality for instance but most are mainly Network related so it would be a better experience had it been on T-Mobile...now the Dream/G1 A.K.A Valeria, (I named her that LOL) that's my baby, I love the **** out of that phone and still have it and probably would never get rid of it...many reasons why, it' the 1st Android phone, (so the Mother of all Androids) it's the White version (had it as soon as it was available) it was my first Smartphone and hacked phone from which I learned a little bit of Linux and it was given to me as a present on my Birthday by the love of my life...yea it's official, I'm never getting rid of that phone! Sorry, most of that had nothing to do with the EVO
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I had the g1 too. Learned stuff with that. I had to sell mine to help me pay for this phone. I miss it, but I love the Evo.
From the HTC Evo!!
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I love it but my main gripes are the Android Market. Hopefully more devs make more apps or port some over. The app store isn't really organize and I would like to see some spotlighted apps or recommendations based on what apps you have installed.
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Yeah. The market needs to go through a major makeover. Some apps are crappy. Needs for categories.. etc. I don't even bother browsing through it. I just search and go.
From the HTC Evo!!
I love my phone....I been hoping to run into someone who has a iPhone so I can say ...hhhhhhaaaaaaa hhhhaaaaa!!!
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For the people that our lives have been taken over by the addiction of flashing roms, kernels, and fine tweaking our phones on a daily basis. Have you payed less attention to loved ones in your life? Gotten in trouble? "Put that damn phone down for one freakin second!!"
As much as I get yelled at, I still can't put it down! I always get into a lot of trouble, girlfriend being suspicious of texting activities, etc... All i'm doing is playing some robo defense and fruit ninja!
How's everyone else holding up? lol. Do you consider the evo as the best or worst thing that's happened?
I wouldn't day the best thing in my life, but a great power in a way.
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I had a G1 before EVO and that was my first wild phone. I wouldn't say it is the best thing but it is a vital thing in my life. It is sadly also a horrible object that promotes ADD and addiction.
I wouldn't go without it!
I think I would consider it a great enhancement to my personal life.... I have been sorta in the dog house cause of it, but this is the best dog house I ever been in....
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due to vows i recently took, i'm obligated to say my wife is the thing to enter my life
EVO & PS3 are tied at a close second
My fiance comes first, at least to me, but she will beg to differ. Her most famous quote is, "your always on that GOD DAMN PHONE!" I dont think I am. Only when I'm checking Facebook, the forum, engadget, flashing, backups, theming, looking for cool apps, playing angry birds, and what ever else I do on the phone. So I don't see how she don't think I put her first. At least I sleep with her at night and not the phone, even though the phone does have its own spot on the bed next to me.
Freshhh EVO 4G = iPhone 4 murderer
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My fiance comes first, at least to me, but she will beg to differ. Her most famous quote is, "your always on that GOD DAMN PHONE!" I dont think I am. Only when I'm checking Facebook, the forum, engadget, flashing, backups, theming, looking for cool apps, playing angry birds, and what ever else I do on the phone. So I don't see how she don't think I put her first. At least I sleep with her at night and not the phone, even though the phone does have its own spot on the bed next to me.
Freshhh EVO 4G = iPhone 4 murderer
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Lmao its the same for me!
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Lmao its the same for me!
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Hahahahaha!!!!! Well at least I can show her she's not alone lol
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I think jail was the worst thing to happen (so far).
As for the evo, I just gave it to my gf cause it was collecting dust. That's one way to get your old lady off your ass, give her one. When she's playing some stupid game say, "you're always playing with that damned phone and you don't give me any attention anymore"
Payback is a *****
LOL!
One time she was giving me a hard time. She made some comment that maybe you would have more money if you didn't buy a new phone every month. I told her I didn't buy a phone every month and why does she care? She gets the month or two old phone as a hand me down so she has no room to complain. She hasn't said anything since.
Ummmm.... I got my wife an Evo the same day that I got mine.... problem solved
Damn SNESoid and Super Metroid: Prime!!!
I bought my fiance an evo the same day I bought my phone. Got paid for some web design I did and went right out and bought evos lol
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For the people that our lives have been taken over by the addiction of flashing roms, kernels, and fine tweaking our phones on a daily basis. Have you payed less attention to loved ones in your life? Gotten in trouble? "Put that damn phone down for one freakin second!!"
As much as I get yelled at, I still can't put it down! I always get into a lot of trouble, girlfriend being suspicious of texting activities, etc... All i'm doing is playing some robo defense and fruit ninja!
How's everyone else holding up? lol. Do you consider the evo as the best or worst thing that's happened?
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This is awesome, sounds like me and my house. It is definitely an addiction. After HTC 8525, HTC Tilt, all 3 iPhones, HTC Hero, HD2, HTC Desire a couple of others in between and now the EVO. All I hear now is "You and your phones"
There's been many of nights setting at my desk clicking refresh and reading every updated post waiting on the next best thing while she is her thing and still trying to talk to me and I aint hearing a dam thing.
I have thought many times about just getting rid of a smart phone and going back to just having a phone. But I just can't do it. I am ate up with this ****!
LOL!!!
I knew I wasn't the only one...
It's the most amazing electronic device I've ever had, and it had caused it's fair share of relationship stress.. It did get a little easier when my gf got her evo though..
And I agree, it's not the worst doghouse..
I've been a flash-a-holic since my touch pro. windows mobile sucked many hours of my life away. i spent hours modding kitchens, creating provxmls, and creating my own roms.
now... i just wait for a fresh rom update, flash, and done. ahhhh... love android. definately don't tweak it as often as i used to in WM days.... no need to... everything is rock solid with my setup in my sig...
Ill just say my phone lays closer to me in the bed than she does.
it's called balance imho
if you understand what comes first problem solved
I think they should make a tv bases off of us. Something like the show on animal planet, its me or the dog. But we can call it, its me or the EVO. Lmao
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it's called balance imho
if you understand what comes first problem solved
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The phone always turns on for me.
The phone never complains I touch it to much.
The phone will always do what I say.
If I don't like something on the phone, I can change it.
If the phone gets broken or scratched up, I got insurance.
When a newer model comes out it wont get mad if i touch it a bit.
and last but certainly not least:
I CAN PUT THE PHONE ON MUTE!!!!!!!!!!
need i go on its not as simple as balance
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LOL!!!
I knew I wasn't the only one...
It's the most amazing electronic device I've ever had, and it had caused it's fair share of relationship stress.. It did get a little easier when my gf got her evo though..
And I agree, it's not the worst doghouse..
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Dear Brat:
The schmancy purple case certainly helped resolve some of that "relationship stress".
Oxen,
Teabag
I just had the best conversation ever with a sprint rep. This was an in-store tech person, mind you, so all of my facial expressions were more than obvious.
The conversation went like this:
Hi, my E4GT is having some wifi connectivity issues. When I try to connect, it says connected but then keeps scanning, and in fact, it's not connected at all because I can't get a webpage to...
(Interrupting me) WAIT RIGHT THERE...let me see the front of your phone, turn it around! (I do so.) Yup, that's the problem...you downloaded something to make your ANDROID phone look like a WINDOWS phone.
You mean a launcher?
Yes, it's an unapproved app, and you corrupted your whole system. You need to delete that and hard reset. Don't make it look like it's not an Android phone...otherwise you corrupt the system.
(My face has a wtf are you serious look on it at this point.) Oooooh-kay. Um, are you sure?
YES! ABSOLUTELY! Also, I bet you have checked off install apps from unknown sources, don't you?
Yes...so?
THERE YOU GO AGAIN --- COMPLETELY CORRUPTED YOUR ENTIRE SYSTEM. Now, anyone anywhere can just go into your phone and access everything. That's why you can't get online.
(Now my face has the wtf look on it as well as a little bit of anger from this rep having somehow survived this long in her life, and in doing so, disproved darwinism.) So, you're telling me installing the amazon appstore breaks our phones?
YES, it's an unapproved app, just like that one that made your phone look like a windows phone!
But, that app's from the google market...??
I BET YOU'RE TETHERING TOO, AREN'T YOU?
(Damn, she got me there.) No! What is tethering?
Someone will come up and tell you to tether...go right ahead and do it if you want, but you'll be corrupting your entire phone again and it won't work.
Ok, thanks, this has been a big help.
You bet! Thanks for coming in!
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I just had the best conversation ever with a sprint rep. This was an in-store tech person, mind you, so all of my facial expressions were more than obvious.
The conversation went like this:
Hi, my E4GT is having some wifi connectivity issues. When I try to connect, it says connected but then keeps scanning, and in fact, it's not connected at all because I can't get a webpage to...
(Interrupting me) WAIT RIGHT THERE...let me see the front of your phone, turn it around! (I do so.) Yup, that's the problem...you downloaded something to make your ANDROID phone look like a WINDOWS phone.
You mean a launcher?
Yes, it's an unapproved app, and you corrupted your whole system. You need to delete that and hard reset. Don't make it look like it's not an Android phone...otherwise you corrupt the system.
(My face has a wtf are you serious look on it at this point.) Oooooh-kay. Um, are you sure?
YES! ABSOLUTELY! Also, I bet you have checked off install apps from unknown sources, don't you?
Yes...so?
THERE YOU GO AGAIN --- COMPLETELY CORRUPTED YOUR ENTIRE SYSTEM. Now, anyone anywhere can just go into your phone and access everything. That's why you can't get online.
(Now my face has the wtf look on it as well as a little bit of anger from this rep having somehow survived this long in her life, and in doing so, disproved darwinism.) So, you're telling me installing the amazon appstore breaks our phones?
YES, it's an unapproved app, just like that one that made your phone look like a windows phone!
But, that app's from the google market...??
I BET YOU'RE TETHERING TOO, AREN'T YOU?
(Damn, she got me there.) No! What is tethering?
Someone will come up and tell you to tether...go right ahead and do it if you want, but you'll be corrupting your entire phone again and it won't work.
Ok, thanks, this has been a big help.
You bet! Thanks for coming in!
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Lol, now that's funny
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Damn that guy is hilarius
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Ha ha ha, it's to funny! How incompetent.
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so...did it work?
Lol... I thought she was joking but shes serious... It anoys me that i know more about my phone and other phones then a sales rep(no offense to the sales reps that know what there talking about ).
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I once had a verizon droid incredible with a screen that literally moved when you touched it (this screen hardware itself physically moved, not anything on the screen). Took it into a Verizon store and the rep seriously asked me "did you try doing a battery pull?" I was just like wtf does a loose screen have to do with a battery pull.
I don't know where they find these people. When I apply for jobs there I never even get an interview, I think I fail their personality testing during the application.
I don't even understand how people like that can get hired. You would think they would require at least some basic knowledge of the industry and products. I am actually looking to change careers and would like to get a position managing a sprint store but I can't seem to find an opening in my area because they keep hiring people like this. I have been to four stores in my area and every single one has not one person who seems to know much of anything. Maybe its just the central florida area.
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Normally, I would say this story seems too far out there, and that there is no way someone is that clueless as an employee at the Sprint store.
However, I have dealt with some of the Sprint store employees and I guess it is feasible.
Either way, thanks for posting as it was an entertaining post.
Thanks op that was classic, I seem to run into these people all the time. Awesome
I had a similar thing happen at Radio Shack. I had bought the Photon there and before my 30 days were up I wanted to trade it for our SII...on launch day they didn't have any so I told them I wanted to return it and go to Sprint to get the phone. The salesman said why...the Photon is dual core and a much better phone...I immediately told him it was none of his business and then proceeded to rattle off the specs of the SII..he went into the back room. These people are clueless!
Haha I purchased an app called HVAC Buddy for work and a sprint tech told me it broke the gps in my Moment. Wtf
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I don't even understand how people like that can get hired. You would think they would require at least some basic knowledge of the industry and products. I am actually looking to change careers and would like to get a position managing a sprint store but I can't seem to find an opening in my area because they keep hiring people like this. I have been to four stores in my area and every single one has not one person who seems to know much of anything. Maybe its just the central florida area.
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All of FL, bro...I'm in the ft laud area myself, and it's harder to find a glimmer of intelligence in the general population than it is to find a guy who doesn't shave his chest here.
anyway, just fyi, it's an absolutely true story. the worst part, which I forgot to mention in the OP, is that a couple minutes before this dolt began "helping" me, I was talking with another customer who had an E4GT with some crazy problems (phone with a mind of it's own...would just randomly open up apps and close them and restart...) and I was telling her about this forum and how her problems were atypical and how she should just get a new E4GT...and then every time this stupid, stupid customer service rep talked, I had to just look over at this lady and hope she knew how completely retarded the rep was.
I hate that I am associated with these types of employees ...
-J
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I hate that I am associated with these types of employees ...
-J
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I know there has to be some knowledgeable reps, I just haven't encountered any myself.
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In my defense, not all of us are idiots.
And a 2nd thought, ive met such people. I sometimes feel ashamed that theyre one of my own.
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I hate that I am associated with these types of employees ...
-J
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Yeah, this. I'm sorry guys.
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Yeah, this. I'm sorry guys.
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No need to apologize on their behalf...it's the same at every job and every profession. It's just a shame that people don't say, "sorry, I don't know," when they don't know. But, on the bright side, it does sometimes make for some funny ish when they talk out their ass
Walked into my local repair center and showed the Guy my OG Evo, told him that I was having some issues with the fact that my $400+ phone had a crack in the casing near the volume and power buttons. He immediately told me "you dropped your phone and it cracked. that's not covered sorry." and proceeded to the next customer. I walked up, showed him again my phone was in an otterbox defender case, had NO signs of damage... mind you I kept the case on since day 1 and I had never dropped the phone....
He looks at me with the straightest face and says "it is because you are using a Facebook IM application which causes the problem." at this point I laughed in his face, left the store and proceeded down the block to the next repair center.
This Guy still works there....
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Oh and here's another one.
Took another OG Evo 4G to another local repair center to have the dust cleaned out from behind the screen (there was a **** ton) and the service tech puts my phone back together and broke the power button, camera, and screen and then tells me "Uhhhh it came like that sorry"
.... fail of sprint repair centers. I'm better off fixing the phones myseld
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Like the title says. I've been hearing lots of stories about los, no source, what's the deal?
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Everything you've heard is true, STAY AWAY.
Every phone's got a problem but I'm in love with this phone. Just going to a different phone will introduce different bugs/glitches.
I'd recommend this phone to anyone. If you use Stock kernel, LoS is so rare (I don't think I've ever gotten an LoS on stock kernel actually.)
I think Los depends on the sprint tower/modem. I only get los at work 50% of the time. Get it or don't, it's your choice. You probably already made up your mind with no
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Actually being able to use the phone as a phone is a big one for me. Need it for work. Any other major bugs?
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Get it, this phone stock rooted is better than ANYTHING you have been running to date. The phone sells itself, but don't take my word for it, just get it for the 14 day period and run it stock and see if you take it back.
All my iphone friends look at the screen and wish there's was like mine.. Don't need it to be any faster.. And never had los..
The phone as a phone is excellent. LOS is not common but does happen. The hardware is top notch but Sprint sucks the life out of everything. Rumor has it that Sprint got a patch for the LOS but is delaying it. Sprint's data speeds suck as well. It is like owning a ferrari but only being able to drive it in a parking garage. I'd go with Verizon and get the Nexus when it comes out. They may charge more but at least they don't gimp you like Sprint does.
At this point I'd wait for the nexus too, if you don't mind it being a bit more expensive on your initial buy and the monthly rate.
Edit: I love this phone. I get LoS like once every other day, so that's not a big deal, but the slow updates from sprint/samsung suck, and the nexus/ICS just look awesome. This is a close 2nd.
People always look at my phone and they really wish they had a phone like mine.
I remember when the iPhone 4S came out and my seat partner in chemistry had one. I took my ET4G out and he quickly glanced at my phone and then at his 4S. I bet he felt very womanly when the screen sizes were compared.
Its really fast and the screen size is perfect for watching movies or Netflix. Battery life is amazing for me, I make it through a whole day with a single charge and heavy use.
I really recommended you getting this phone, you won't regret it.
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I had the photon for 3 Weeks, e4gt for 3 days, have not looked back. Actually came to this section to see what exactly all this Los stuff is all about, have not experienced any loss of anything yet. If you're on sprint, there's no better choice imo.
Oh and also best buy price matched Amazon
Having had and returned/sold this phone due to too many ridiculous issues/bugs, i wouldn't personally recommend it whole heartedly BUT do not take my word for it.
There is a 2 week return trial period during which you can judge for yourself the pros and cons and how it works for you.
Someone like me who needs a RELIABLE phone first and foremost, just the fact that it maybe gets LoS even once a day like someone else mentioned is not good enough. During that once a day who knows what important call one might miss.
What did it for me when i had the phone was when mine went into LoS and stayed there for hours without my knowledge and i was expecting an on the phone job interview. I happened to get bored and reach into my pocket for my phone just to kill time and found it frozen (service-wise). Rebooted and everything i had missed, calls/VMails/SMS/emails started flooding in, all from hours prior. I even missed the interview call.
Like i say, don't take anyone's word, be it negatively or otherwise, we all have our personal agendas. Try it out for yourself, stay within the trial period and decide if it's worth keeping. Matter of fact, Amazon.com is having a mofo sale on phones with new activations. Check it out.
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Having had and returned/sold this phone due to too many ridiculous issues/bugs, i wouldn't personally recommend it whole heartedly BUT do not take my word for it.
There is a 2 week return trial period during which you can judge for yourself the pros and cons and how it works for you.
Someone like me who needs a RELIABLE phone first and foremost, just the fact that it maybe gets LoS even once a day like someone else mentioned is not good enough. During that once a day who knows what important call one might miss.
What did it for me when i had the phone was when mine went into LoS and stayed there for hours without my knowledge and i was expecting an on the phone job interview. I happened to get bored and reach into my pocket for my phone just to kill time and found it frozen (service-wise). Rebooted and everything i had missed, calls/VMails/SMS/emails started flooding in, all from hours prior. I even missed the interview call.
Like i say, don't take anyone's word, be it negatively or otherwise, we all have our personal agendas. Try it out for yourself, stay within the trial period and decide if it's worth keeping. Matter of fact, Amazon.com is having a mofo sale on phones with new activations. Check it out.
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So why are you in this sub forum?
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So why are you in this sub forum?
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There's no phone check at the entrance.
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Amazon is selling it for .01 new contract and 2 days shipping... 2 week return policy
Dont think you need to ask any more questions my friend....
You should get a phone that does super cool phone stuff! Did I convince you?! Maybe a ppc6700? That would probably be a good one for you.
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You should get a phone that does super cool phone stuff! Did I convince you?! Maybe a ppc6700? That would probably be a good one for you.
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Your starting to convince me of something!
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Read the threads... There are tons of threads saying good, and saying bad. There are tons of threads just like this, "Convince me to get this phone". Go read some of those... Either get the phone, or don't get it, if you need convinced to get the phone, then this isn't the right phone for you. Go get an Evo 3D.
I've been itching to get off Sprint's network for awhile now. Unfortunately my EVO crapped out on my last night. Do you think it is worth it to pay around $400 for this phone off contract?
I also am aware of LOS issues which is concerning for me. Should I just stick it out with my Palm Pre for another year?
You want to be talked into buying the phone? Go to a Sprint store and talk to a sales rep.
You want to be talked out of buying? Come to a forum like this where people go when they have problems.
You want REAL information? Look up sites that have actual user reviews. I looked up several sites with user reviews, and the overwhelming majority of people give the E4GT 4 or 5 star reviews, (with most being 5 stars) and over 90% of users would recommend it.
LOS is definitely an issue that's out there, but it gets extremely overstated on forums like this because people come here looking for help or to complain. Most people don't post on forums just to say their phone is working great.
My E4GT is working flawlessly, and I wouldn't even think about taking it back for a different phone.
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Now that the typical two year cycle is coming to a close for most of us Evo owners, I'm curious as to what you are going to do with it. I've thought about trading it in or selling it, but it has got to be one of my favorite gadgets/pieces of tech of all time. I don't think I'm ready to let go! Here's a few ideas I've had...
1-Wipe all the info off it, download GrooveIP, and give it to my daughter as a VOIP exclusive phone.
2-Do the same as above, but use it as a "home" phone.
3-Turn it into a media/gaming center (saw this on lifehacker the other day, great idea, here's the link: http://lifehacker.com/5915083/how-to-turn-your-android-into-an-awesome-portable-media-and-gaming-center
4-Finally figure out how to compile ROMs and test them on it.
5-Use it as a standalone GPS unit.
6-Turn it into a portable web server.
Any other ideas out there?
sell it on craigslist, and move on with good memories.
Keep it I still love my EVO and I am not ready to move on.
I stupidly traded mine in when I got my 3D. I still have all my original Sprint phones /except/ the best one ever. So I went on eBay last night and bought one, just to keep as a WiFi-only placeholder for the one that got away.
glg
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Run Deck's Reloaded and sit on my upgrade. Compared to the new phones, OUR EVO still pulls it wait. Also, no phone from Sprint has made the EVO obsolete . . . . . . . . . . yet.
I love my Evo, it does everything I need and more. I'll probably have it for another two years.
i'm just gonna keep it for now... the lte pisses me off. i would have gotten it if it wasn't for the battery. i guess i'm gonna wait til something interests me... but so far, until it breaks i'm gonna keep it
I usually post over in the Epic Touch forums as that is my main phone but recently I reclaimed my OG EVO from my ex (he bought an E4GT from me) and I had almost forgot how much I loved the phone. Don't get me wrong I seriously love my E4GT but it's nice to have my EVO back.
When I used it, before giving it to the ex, I knew nothing about rooting and so when the 3D came out I made the ultimate mistake of picking it up and getting rid of the OG EVO, a move I regretted on a daily basis. lol
Now that I have it back I want to do all the things with it I didn't before, like root, try out custom ROMs, etc. Just have to find a good starting place (okay rooting my Epic is like way simple, the root instructions I've found for the EVO seem a little confusing).
Anyway, this really is one of Sprint's best phones and now I can say I have both of Sprint's best phones.
using groove ip to turn it into a pure google voice phone
When I upgrade ill keep it and use it as a wifi media player type device. Plus Google maps is going to have maps offline so it would also make a good stand alone GPS.
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I handed it off to the wifey so she can learn to use Android now instead of the Blackerry's that she has been using forever now.
I am messing around with the Epic 4G Touch now until LTE comes out and then I will get an LTE phone and the wife can have the E4GT or keep the Evo.
I've ordered my Galaxy S III already. I will either unroot / stock rom / CM7 the phone and give it to my dad. He's currently using an optimus S and hates it.
MikeWjF said:
When I upgrade ill keep it and use it as a wifi media player type device. Plus Google maps is going to have maps offline so it would also make a good stand alone GPS.
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Stand alone GPS...I forgot about the offline maps thing. Great idea!
On another note, I finally got my LTEvo yesterday, and the first two calls I had dropped. It might have been because I was out on the field coaching in a lower coverage area, but my OG NEVER once dropped a call.
I'm gonna cover it with honey and make sweet love to it.
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Esoteric68 said:
I usually post over in the Epic Touch forums as that is my main phone but recently I reclaimed my OG EVO from my ex (he bought an E4GT from me) and I had almost forgot how much I loved the phone. Don't get me wrong I seriously love my E4GT but it's nice to have my EVO back.
When I used it, before giving it to the ex, I knew nothing about rooting and so when the 3D came out I made the ultimate mistake of picking it up and getting rid of the OG EVO, a move I regretted on a daily basis. lol
Now that I have it back I want to do all the things with it I didn't before, like root, try out custom ROMs, etc. Just have to find a good starting place (okay rooting my Epic is like way simple, the root instructions I've found for the EVO seem a little confusing).
Anyway, this really is one of Sprint's best phones and now I can say I have both of Sprint's best phones.
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Depending on what firmware is in your ogevo is what makes it difficult or not, if your on 2.3.3 use revolutionary its really simple. If your on the latest which is 2.3.5 I believe, you have to HTC dev unlock bleh, or use tacoroot downgrade, flash the Eng boot loader, then upgrade to a 2.3.3 stock rom, then use revolutionary. Or at least that's what I did with mine. Its actually not as hard as you think if you follow the guides on the net :-D I could possibly help you if you need it, just throw me a pm
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Here's another use for it...portable server.
http://lifehacker.com/5920173/use-your-android-phone-as-a-full-fledged-web-server