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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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If i exchange my EVO this will be my fourth one. Dust, screen seperation, light leakage .
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you wanna know what i think.... no. just like my gfs captivate its got a lot under the hood but as far as customization goes its lame. HTC phones always seem to have more devs working on them. thats unfortunate that you have so many problems i feel like its a solid phone havent had any problems. i tell you what i got a hero in great shape no dust or anything just send me your dusty evo first
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you wanna know what i think.... no. just like my gfs captivate its got a lot under the hood but as far as customization goes its lame. HTC phones always seem to have more devs working on them. thats unfortunate that you have so many problems i feel like its a solid phone havent had any problems. i tell you what i got a hero in great shape no dust or anything just send me your dusty evo first
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I'm also curious....As much as I love my Evo, I cannot get used to not having a physical keyboard. I have used the stock one, and also used fresh and Cyanogenmod. I have the HTC_IME special keyboard and just can't get used to it. I have noticed that the gingerbread one seems to be a lot easier to type on....I just can't seem to find on how to download it along with installing it. But people who have the Samsung Epic 4G I'm curious what everyone thinks about it.
my girlfriend also has an epic its nothing special with the dev work going on there. If you get an epic expect to have a very stock experience and the gps is rather finkey on that phone
Please do!!!!!
I came frome an epic.
Shotty build quality
Gps rarely worked right
Has the physical keyboard but would miss letters all the time.(button was hit but it wouldn't register.
Screen is nice but not big enough for me.
Always alot of wobble from the screen and the keyboard.
I kept mine for 4 months. I loved the screen but the issues it had and a lack dev support compared to the evo made me switch.
Love the evo, im used to the onscreen keyboard and I like it alot better.
Choice is yours.
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I'm also curious....As much as I love my Evo, I cannot get used to not having a physical keyboard. I have used the stock one, and also used fresh and Cyanogenmod. I have the HTC_IME special keyboard and just can't get used to it. I have noticed that the gingerbread one seems to be a lot easier to type on....I just can't seem to find on how to download it along with installing it. But people who have the Samsung Epic 4G I'm curious what everyone thinks about it.
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i assume you're rooted so flash this from recovery like you would a rom. clear cache and dalvik first
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my girlfriend also has an epic its nothing special with the dev work going on there. If you get an epic expect to have a very stock experience and the gps is rather finkey on that phone
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Yea wut he^ said. I got my mom an epic, its a good device an to be honest if I wasn't into custom roms an such, I probably would have it but the Evo support is endless I..I can't leave I frickin need this
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Ya im probably gonna stick with the evo. It just hrinds my gears bout the dust.
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ROFLMAO! I read Sultan.of.swing's response, and I was like "damn, I don't remember responding in this thread". Then I realized it wasn't me. I was in exactly the same boat. Just traded my Epic for an Evo, and couldn't be happier. GPS never worked. Keyboard just felt janky, and made the phone feel so unstable and wobbly. I LOVED the screen on the Epic, but that was about it. Every time I hit the power key, it felt like it was gonna slip out of my hand or fall apart or something. And the fact that it STILL doesn't have official Froyo is just sad. I highly doubt I'll ever buy another Samsung phone. I've had so few problems with my two HTC phones (Nexus One and Evo), that they really made the Epic feel like a toy. That's the best description I can give of the Epic. Yeah, it may have better specs overall, but it seriously feels like a damn toy.
Just curious as to what kind of new features will be coming to my EVO..... If they are coming! Can someone give me some info?
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Well manufacturers supports a device for a required 18 months, and be the release of ICS, I believe the Evo can handle it. Whether it gets an 'official' update I can't give you a definite answer, though I'm sure there will be ports if nothing else.
Dammit I'm not rooted though! What's the chances of an official release!?
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Just root then lol. It's a very simple process.
Unofficially on 2.3.4, yes. Officially, who knows. Its pretty close so its something HTC/Sprint could roll out if they wanted to but I would bet they would want to push people to the Evo 3d.
I wouldnt bet on an official ICS. Maybe unofficially but I doubt it there too, development is starting to fall off for the Evo, its just becoming to old.
Rumor is that end of life (EOL) for the Evo is this October, but again, only rumor.
Damn man I've had my EVO since last December! I want 3d but I heard it has bad reception or something like that!
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The white EVO hits EOL at the end of this week
The black one is the only moving on until October actually only the 1st week of October
So the white EVO hits EOL this week and the black EVO hits EOL next week lol
HERE'S THE TOMBSTONE
Damn, I guess this means I wont be seeing ICS officially for this device! I guess I will have to save up money for that damn 3d! Yet and still I don't wanna get 3d and have a ton of issues! Which be stock is more stable and what about the 3d battery life? I have the extended battery for the 4g
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Damn, I guess this means I wont be seeing ICS officially for this device! I guess I will have to save up money for that damn 3d! Yet and still I don't wanna get 3d and have a ton of issues! Which be stock is more stable and what about the 3d battery life? I have the extended battery for the 4g
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You know honestly I think you should jump on the new RIM release
Dude I'm so root/hack phone noob lol! What does that mean?
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Dude I'm so root/hack phone noob lol! What does that mean?
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RIM?
Research In Motion
aka
BLACKBERRY lol
Ahahahahahahaha
Yup...and with the end of life, to my understanding, that's the 'end' of required support...basically the 18 months thing; though it could, but realistically, not likely to happen, as the Evo is still a powerhouse, its just 'technically' old and better phone are coming out. Though a good chance of a port coming, even if from the 3D.
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Yup...and with the end of life, to my understanding, that's the 'end' of required support...basically the 18 months thing; though it could, but realistically, not likely to happen, as the Evo is still a powerhouse, its just 'technically' old and better phone are coming out. Though a good chance of a port coming, even if from the 3D.
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Very true! +1 roxx
This dude complains about his phone not being able to connect to his PC people answer his question and goes and creates another thread with the same question jus switched up the words gets the same answers and the creates this thread and I'm kinda thinkin these kinda phones aren't really compatible with this kid maybe he should switch to a BlackBerry
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Very true! +1 roxx
This dude complains about his phone not being able to connect to his PC people answer his question and goes and creates another thread with the same question jus switched up the words gets the same answers and the creates this thread and I'm kinda thinkin these kinda phones aren't really compatible with this kid maybe he should switch to a BlackBerry
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Some users just have different levels of understanding...though I had a Blackbery when my first evo got stolen, and I'd rather have used a T9 10$ virgin mobile phone than use that Blackberry...it was awful.
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Some users just have different levels of understanding...though I had a Blackbery when my first evo got stolen, and I'd rather have used a T9 10$ virgin mobile phone than use that Blackberry...it was awful.
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Yeah same here had to use the pearl worst thing I've used the best part is touching the screen to scroll up or down thinkin its touch Ahahaha
Since you wanna be an asshole I posted this thread out of honest curiosity. I seen **** on the web and I was wondering if anyone knew if EVO would probably get a lil update or something! Instead of being an asshole how about you try to understand I'm a phone noob. I could be an ass to you about PSP and ps3 hacking because I doubt you know anything of that!
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Since you wanna be an asshole I posted this thread out of honest curiosity. I seen **** on the web and I was wondering if anyone knew if EVO would probably get a lil update or something! Instead of being an asshole how about you try to understand I'm a phone noob. I could be an ass to you about PSP and ps3 hacking because I doubt you know anything of that!
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Shut your kiddy ass up look at my sign up date that is the day I got my EVO and all of the stuff I know today I learned from then to now if you would take the time to read and pay attention then maybe you would learn something I could careless what you know about PSP or PS3 but i tell you this now this flashing with a phone is way easier than hacking a PS3 maybe that's your forte good for you I'm glad your actually worth something on a different forum maybe! just maybe!
How about we all stop? I answered the question effectively, so the point is now moot. We all have different skill that become relevant at this time, and props to each, so lets leave it at that. Trolling helps no one.
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How about we all stop? I answered the question effectively, so the point is now moot. We all have different skill that become relevant at this time, and props to each, so lets leave it at that. Trolling helps no one.
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I'm torn between three upgrade options: Getting an Evo 3D, getting an E4GT, or staying with my old Hero until something new comes out. I'm a big fan of HTC Sense, especially the latest version. I dislike TouchWiz. A lot.
What I'd like to know is, in the opinions of those who own an E4GT and are more familiar with the rooting scene, or who owned an original SGS, do you think there will be a working Sense ROM put out for the Epic Touch?
I realize your opinions are not prophetic, I just want your opinion; I do know how to use search, and I did, but getting knowledgeable people's forecasts based on their experiences with other non-Sense phones, and whether they got Sense ROMs/how long it took seems like a good idea. I'm hoping it will help others as well.
Please don't give answers like "Use LauncherPro! it's gr8!". Stick to answering the question if at all possible.
TIA!
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In short, no. HTC owns Sense.
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Supposedly some one in the gs2 or nexus s forum was trying to port a sense rom but don't know id they ever got most things working..sense is much harder to port to non htc phone ...
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What do you hate about touchwiz. This should be fun
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Download Launcher Pro, and mod it to look like Sense. Get the Plus version and you'll get semi-identical widgets.
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Download Launcher Pro, and mod it to look like Sense. Get the Plus version and you'll get semi-identical widgets.
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Thats your best bet probably.
I would like to see the Sense calendar and Dialer ported over.
Touchwiz is a lot better on this phone thanks it used to be. I used launcher pro on my original epic cause I hated touchwiz but I love it on the sgsii
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I'll feel ya, I too was a major sense fanboy! I LOVED sense!! I've had EVERY Sprint phone that had sense. I decided it was time for a change from HTC,and I will tell you I'm NOT looking back and DON'T regret it ONE BIT! This phone is simply AMAZING!!!
This phone will never see a functional sense rom unless HTC releases their source code, which will not happen. I also do believe no phone has had a functional Sense ROM that wasn't an HTC device.
Thanks for all the replies - not quite used to such an active forum, the Hero is dying
I have seen partially functioning Sense ROMs on a few phones, like the original Epic. I'm wasn't entirely sure how much they had functioning - apparently not a lot.
As far as Touchwiz goes, I have heard/seen that the version on the Epic Touch is much better than before. In the past, I didn't like the simplistic style, the color scheme (especially the notifications bar), and the functionality. It would seem that this version, with all its benefits, might make it more worthwhile than AOSP. However, I still love Sense - its elegance combined with its ease of use, with (best of all) the added functionality (the dialer, the contact linking, the widgets - all beautiful yet extra-functional).
For that reason, I'm thinking of going to the Evo 3D. Any serious reason not to? I just don't see the sense (excuse the pun) in limiting my ROM options.
I would say just go play with both of them for about an hour .... I have both and my 6 yo son loves my 3d its his angry birds and other games boy ..... Ha ha ..... I would love the devs over there to come to this phone but we are getting cyanogen so I won't really care
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I like sense... but I know HTC owns that. I am not a fan of touch wiz really.
I don't like the process to merge contacts. My EVO 3D did an amazing job and matching them and letting me merge all of them at one.
I HATE the phone app. Making a call take to many steps, and when you are on a call and exit to the home screen, the process of getting back to the active call is a pain. The drop down menu is not always responsive. I can't tell you how many times I have left a voice mail for someone and left 8 seconds of dead air on it at the end trying to get the phone app you open again JUST so I could end a call.
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I like sense... but I know HTC owns that. I am not a fan of touch wiz really.
I don't like the process to merge contacts. My EVO 3D did an amazing job and matching them and letting me merge all of them at one.
I HATE the phone app. Making a call take to many steps, and when you are on a call and exit to the home screen, the process of getting back to the active call is a pain. The drop down menu is not always responsive. I can't tell you how many times I have left a voice mail for someone and left 8 seconds of dead air on it at the end trying to get the phone app you open again JUST so I could end a call.
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The process to make a call is very simple.
1. Open Contacts
2. Locate Contact
3. Swipe from left to right on contact
4. BAM you made a call
But it doesn't look as pretty...
Making the call is not really the issue, it's gong back to the call in progress when you are on it that is not as easy as it should be.
aaron130 said:
I'll feel ya, I too was a major sense fanboy! I LOVED sense!! I've had EVERY Sprint phone that had sense. I decided it was time for a change from HTC,and I will tell you I'm NOT looking back and DON'T regret it ONE BIT! This phone is simply AMAZING!!!
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I agree, this phone is awesome. My last phone was the LG G2X and this one smokes it.
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Back when i was on the captivate, there were rumors that some dev was trying to port sense. never happened that i know of. i use adw. i've used launcher pro, but adw works better for me. honestly the only thing i didnt like about the new touchwiz was that you can't do landscape on the homescreen. the biggest reasons i went for the e4gt were the screen and the speed. the e4gt kicks the pants off the evo 3d in both categories. the screen is by far the best screen i've seen. phone or otherwise. and its speedy enough i havent bothered to root and rom. which is weird considering my cappy was rooted 4 hrs out of the box and rommed after 8. and my cappy was my first android phone. if your into pretty, i would suggest the e4gt. my coworkers have the evo 3d. with adw and a couple of themes, my phone is much nicer looking. as for the dialer and contacts list, i think there are a couple of replacement ones. i use chomp for my sms. it has the neat little motion controlls that sense does. lockscreen kinda sucks compared to the new sense. but eh, you win some you lose some. hope i helped!
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But it doesn't look as pretty...
Making the call is not really the issue, it's gong back to the call in progress when you are on it that is not as easy as it should be.
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Really?
Swipe notification bar down.
Touch Phone Icon.
That doesn't seem all that difficult or complicated to me...
Khilbron said:
The process to make a call is very simple.
1. Open Contacts
2. Locate Contact
3. Swipe from left to right on contact
4. BAM you made a call
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5. Right to left for a Text Message.
I didnt know this was a feature, Thanks for the tip!
musclehead84 said:
Touchwiz is a lot better on this phone thanks it used to be. I used launcher pro on my original epic cause I hated touchwiz but I love it on the sgsii
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Same here!
what should I/do I need to know about the GS2? pros and cons please
I really love my Epic, but I know I'm going to miss my QWERTY
this will be my first full touch-screen phone so I'm a little weary
how do you guys like your GS2's?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1359215
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I've had mine for about a week now (came from and EVO) I have no complaints whats so ever........... Your mileage may vary.......
Its a good device coming from the Evo. Its has a few issues like the Loss of service, but I did experience that until I rooted the device so I dont blame it on the phone.
The one problem that I do have is that it wont play most games for more than 10 to 15 minutes. But I use it for reading more than anything else and sprint and samsung are suppose to be releasing a patch next month.
I would say stop calling it the SGS2 (which, I know, it is) and get used to ET4G. If for nothing else than to know that if something is labeled SGS2 that you should. not. flash. it.
As far as QWERTY goes? Pffft. I was so worried when I got my Evo that I was going to miss QWERTY. I didn't have the Hero long enough to get used to it, then I got the Moment and got used to it (that keyboard sucked anway)....but the transition took, oh, a week or two. That was a year and a half ago and I've never regretted ditching the real keyboard. There are hundreds of 'em. Find one you like. I go back and forth between Swype and SwiftkeyX and can haul major ass on both....especially Swype. SwiftKeyX is totally worth whatever it costs. If you let it read your texts, emails and Facebook posts it's prediction is simply amazing. You barely even have to try being precise.
This phone is the epic now... If you like your keyboard, turn the phone landscape, then the keys r bigger than my gfs physical keys on the og epic
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I got it last Tuesday and love the phone and size. Im using the "Go Launcher" and LOVE IT, amazing how easily it is to make your beautiful looking and functional. The only problem Im having is LOS. And battery life is not that good either but , what can you expect from a dual Core phone with a big ass screen. You can tweak it with SetCpu. But Im still trying to find the best configuration so i can have a optimal battery life.
But i must say the phone is amazing and also it also lets you uninstall a lot of the preloaded apps without rooting, something other phones and carriers wont permit.
I am also getting this phone... just ordered it tonight.. should be here no later than Wed!
I'll be switching from the Moment and lack of a physical keyboard was also something I was wondering about. Hence why I sub'd to this thread.. I wanna see what y'all have to say.
BTW... Howdy! this is my first post here
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I am also getting this phone... just ordered it tonight.. should be here no later than Wed!
I'll be switching from the Moment and lack of a physical keyboard was also something I was wondering about. Hence why I sub'd to this thread.. I wanna see what y'all have to say.
BTW... Howdy! this is my first post here
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You'll love this phone. Very easy to type on.
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I can't wait! I've been reading the forums about this phone for the last week or so and it's making me rather impatient to get my hands on the phone that y'all have been raving about!
ttfn
CDL
crazy_dragonlady said:
I can't wait! I've been reading the forums about this phone for the last week or so and it's making me rather impatient to get my hands on the phone that y'all have been raving about!
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I've had it for about 4 days now. I was skeptical about the los issues. Its been smooth sailing though.
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crazy_dragonlady said:
I am also getting this phone... just ordered it tonight.. should be here no later than Wed!
I'll be switching from the Moment and lack of a physical keyboard was also something I was wondering about. Hence why I sub'd to this thread.. I wanna see what y'all have to say.
BTW... Howdy! this is my first post here
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If you are coming from the Moment you will love this device. I had the moment for 6 months but I had to get rid of it because I hated it. I went to the and loved that until my charger port broke. Got this as a replacement. This is better than the Evo, considering the screen is excellent. Also it is so much lighter and thinner than the Evo and Touchwiz is not as bad as people make it out to be.
The only problem with it that I have had is the sound bug which causes some games to just quit.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1359215
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thank you, I was not aware of this thread
Ga101698 said:
I've had mine for about a week now (came from and EVO) I have no complaints whats so ever........... Your mileage may vary.......
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thanks
Mship said:
Its a good device coming from the Evo. Its has a few issues like the Loss of service, but I did experience that until I rooted the device so I dont blame it on the phone.
The one problem that I do have is that it wont play most games for more than 10 to 15 minutes. But I use it for reading more than anything else and sprint and samsung are suppose to be releasing a patch next month.
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well, to be honest. I am pretty used to Sprint's loss of service lately. as sad as that is to say :/
daneurysm said:
I would say stop calling it the SGS2 (which, I know, it is) and get used to ET4G. If for nothing else than to know that if something is labeled SGS2 that you should. not. flash. it.
As far as QWERTY goes? Pffft. I was so worried when I got my Evo that I was going to miss QWERTY. I didn't have the Hero long enough to get used to it, then I got the Moment and got used to it (that keyboard sucked anway)....but the transition took, oh, a week or two. That was a year and a half ago and I've never regretted ditching the real keyboard. There are hundreds of 'em. Find one you like. I go back and forth between Swype and SwiftkeyX and can haul major ass on both....especially Swype. SwiftKeyX is totally worth whatever it costs. If you let it read your texts, emails and Facebook posts it's prediction is simply amazing. You barely even have to try being precise.
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I hate the fact that the phone is technically the GS2 ET4G, like... wtf? why so many names? lol. and I am very much against flashing my phones. I've had nothing but bad experiences with it. so I will not be doing it to my new phone. thanks for the info
akaiNe-iSolutions said:
This phone is the epic now... If you like your keyboard, turn the phone landscape, then the keys r bigger than my gfs physical keys on the og epic
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but just because you can go landscape mode, doesn't mean it's the same as a full qwerty
Marcthegeek said:
I got it last Tuesday and love the phone and size. Im using the "Go Launcher" and LOVE IT, amazing how easily it is to make your beautiful looking and functional. The only problem Im having is LOS. And battery life is not that good either but , what can you expect from a dual Core phone with a big ass screen. You can tweak it with SetCpu. But Im still trying to find the best configuration so i can have a optimal battery life.
But i must say the phone is amazing and also it also lets you uninstall a lot of the preloaded apps without rooting, something other phones and carriers wont permit.
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did they tell you how soon you would have to replace the battery? b/c when I got my Epic 4G, they said about after a year I should get a new battery. J/W, thanks
crazy_dragonlady said:
I am also getting this phone... just ordered it tonight.. should be here no later than Wed!
I'll be switching from the Moment and lack of a physical keyboard was also something I was wondering about. Hence why I sub'd to this thread.. I wanna see what y'all have to say.
BTW... Howdy! this is my first post here
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welcome to XDA!
also, please come back when you get the phone and let us know, k?
mikel719 said:
You'll love this phone. Very easy to type on.
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I hope you're right, lol
crazy_dragonlady said:
I can't wait! I've been reading the forums about this phone for the last week or so and it's making me rather impatient to get my hands on the phone that y'all have been raving about!
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CDL
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I've been kinda impatient for about 2 months now, lol
I will definitely post back on what I think of this phone.... coming from the Moment I'm sure I'll be blown away! After watching a lot of vids and reading a lot of reviews/posts on here I'm thinking that I might be playing with it for quite a long time ... my hubby is gonna HATE this phone! LOL
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I'm selling my epic if any of you are interested.
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Here's a little devil's advocate.
I bought the ET4G on a whim after seeing it on Craigslist for an attractive price. After using it for a week, it's going back on Craigslist and I am using my OG Epic again w/ the new Gingerbread release (and physical keyboard fixes!).
While the ET4G certainly offers a snappier Android experience and a better camera than the OG Epic, I didn't find the boost in speed or extra screen real estate to be worth the $325 I paid for the device. I think the only speed boost worth writing home about was the speed of the ET4G's stock browser. Lastly, the audio quality of SGSII is inferior to SGSI and in all honesty not worthy of a high end smartphone - this was the deal breaker for me.
Considering that you already have the OG Epic, I'd wait until the middle of next year so you can get a killer future-proof 720p LTE phone at a fully discounted price. All that said, the ET4G is still a great device!
rmgill said:
Here's a little devil's advocate.
I bought the ET4G on a whim after seeing it on Craigslist for an attractive price. After using it for a week, it's going back on Craigslist and I am using my OG Epic again w/ the new Gingerbread release (and physical keyboard fixes!).
While the ET4G certainly offers a snappier Android experience and a better camera than the OG Epic, I didn't find the boost in speed or extra screen real estate to be worth the $325 I paid for the device. I think the only speed boost worth writing home about was the speed of the ET4G's stock browser. Lastly, the audio quality of SGSII is inferior to SGSI and in all honesty not worthy of a high end smartphone - this was the deal breaker for me.
Considering that you already have the OG Epic, I'd wait until the middle of next year so you can get a killer future-proof 720p LTE phone at a fully discounted price. All that said, the ET4G is still a great device!
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well my GS2 is here and I really like it. but I do miss my keyboard
and I have 2 lines, so I can still always wait lol
ps. is it just my phone or does the homescreen not rotate? :/
monotune said:
well my GS2 is here and I really like it. but I do miss my keyboard
and I have 2 lines, so I can still always wait lol
ps. is it just my phone or does the homescreen not rotate? :/
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That's one reason I haven't taken the plunge (though I tried once, and the guy at the store said he couldn't mess with my plan). When I played with it at the store, it wouldn't rotate. Meanwhile, some of the apps (especially the camera app) would go landscape and not go back. Anyone else have that problem?
InkPouchMan said:
That's one reason I haven't taken the plunge (though I tried once, and the guy at the store said he couldn't mess with my plan). When I played with it at the store, it wouldn't rotate. Meanwhile, some of the apps (especially the camera app) would go landscape and not go back. Anyone else have that problem?
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I have a very slight lag (probably intentional) when I rotate the phone when using camera but I have never had it stick.
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