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Would you buy it again?

Ok guys, here's my "delimma". I have an upgrade available to me. I've been wanting a gs2 since it came out in Europe. I had every intention of getting this within the first week it came out on tmo. BUT, reading about all the issues with lines on the screen, resolution, etc, I'm skeptical. It's basically going to be this phone or I'll cancel my line (I'm on a family line). I havent had a chance to play with one in person yet. So, in the meantime, I'm trying to gather opinions on the phone.
With all that being said, if you had a chance to relive Wednesday or whatever day you bought the gs2, would you buy it again?
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jburnette87 said:
Ok guys, here's my "delimma". I have an upgrade available to me. I've been wanting a gs2 since it came out in Europe. I had every intention of getting this within the first week it came out on tmo. BUT, reading about all the issues with lines on the screen, resolution, etc, I'm skeptical. It's basically going to be this phone or I'll cancel my line (I'm on a family line). I havent had a chance to play with one in person yet. So, in the meantime, I'm trying to gather opinions on the phone.
With all that being said, if you had a chance to relive Wednesday or whatever day you bought the gs2, would you buy it again?
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My phone is flawless and works perfect. I got mine through one of my partnerships shipped for around $200 while Tmobile its asking for almost $300. Pm me
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Yes I would

i dont have the access to another carrier and this phone is the best tmobil has so of course i got the best and i love it!!

Yes i would .Coming from vibrant running cm7 . Love this Damn thing

Definitely. My Iphone 4 got stolen two days ago, and yesterday I picked up this phone. Didn't even consider a 4S. Done with Apple and ready to get back into xda and the root world Tmo's 4G is amazing too.

i try to buy Samsung phones only. Samsung phones are slim and lightweight!
the lighter the phone, the more comfortable holding in hand!
the others is (H)eavy (Thick) (Craps) !

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(H)eavy (Thick) (Craps) !
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Haha couldn't have said it better.
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yup! I love the phone. More so then the G2X.

I would for sure. I think it's the best phone on T-Mobile and T-Mobile is the cheapest out of the major wireless providers for me.

I am eligible for an upgrade to my iPhone 3GS from AT&T. Picked up a Galaxy S II and ported my number over to TMO. Almost everything about this phone is better than my old iPhone. Couldn't be happier. Oh, and I'm paying less for my plan, too!

Yep, I can relate to some. I tried the epic 4g touch version on sprint. If I could swap the internals with that it would be more awesome. As it stands though, once root is here and I can tether I'll be stoked. As of right now I'm happy with it. It feels solid and has a professional look and feel to it.
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j0hnZ said:
Yep, I can relate to some. I tried the epic 4g touch version on sprint. If I could swap the internals with that it would be more awesome. As it stands though, once root is here and I can tether I'll be stoked. As of right now I'm happy with it. It feels solid and has a professional look and feel to it.
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Why is everyone saying they cant tether? I was tethering today
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Thanks for the input so far guys. Makes me feel like it is a great phone, worthy of a 2yr contract. keep the opinions coming.
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kennyp987 said:
Why is everyone saying they cant tether? I was tethering today
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Probably because they can't...why does everyone keep thinking that because it doesn't happen to them that it doesn't exist?
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kennyp987 said:
Why is everyone saying they cant tether? I was tethering today
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How did you manage that? I tried tethering today and the T-Mobile page showed up saying I had to get a tethering plan.

jburnette87 said:
Ok guys, here's my "delimma". I have an upgrade available to me. I've been wanting a gs2 since it came out in Europe. I had every intention of getting this within the first week it came out on tmo. BUT, reading about all the issues with lines on the screen, resolution, etc, I'm skeptical. It's basically going to be this phone or I'll cancel my line (I'm on a family line). I havent had a chance to play with one in person yet. So, in the meantime, I'm trying to gather opinions on the phone.
With all that being said, if you had a chance to relive Wednesday or whatever day you bought the gs2, would you buy it again?
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I'm going to give it a try again. The SGS2 was the phone I wanted from the git go. Sounds like the ones with the least amount of problems are the 9/28 boxes.
I'm going to give it one more chance tomorrow after I get off of work and I'll keep it over the weekend. I honestly really want to love the SGS2.
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I just used easytether on the market and tethered.

I would by it again times 10. It's an awesome phone.

Happy to say I took back the amaze and looked.at two 9/28's in a back room watching a dark movie off the SD with the lights off. no lines at all even with zero brightness
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Verizon dropped price again...

Like its a garbage phone or something. Lol
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cam1john said:
Like its a garbage phone or something. Lol
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Or maybe....a 7.5 month old phone....

adrynalyne said:
Or maybe....a 7.5 month old phone....
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exactly. lmao
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So I shouldn't throw mine in the garbage then?!

They gotta sucker people into 2 year contracts somehow.

They had to do that due to the fact that more people are getting the real nexus from playstore
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I can say, without reservation, that I will never sign another cell phone service contract again.
GSM GNex + Tmo $30/mo is simply unreal.
I want to go back in time to 2002 and kick my college self in the face for ever signing a 2 year contract... and 2004, and 2006... etc

The RAZR maxx is motogarbage and almost just as old and is still $300. So was curious
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snappjay said:
I can say, without reservation, that I will never sign another cell phone service contract again.
GSM GNex + Tmo $30/mo is simply unreal.
I want to go back in time to 2002 and kick my college self in the face for ever signing a 2 year contract... and 2004, and 2006... etc
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Ur paying more than that a month...?
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snappjay said:
I can say, without reservation, that I will never sign another cell phone service contract again.
GSM GNex + Tmo $30/mo is simply unreal.
I want to go back in time to 2002 and kick my college self in the face for ever signing a 2 year contract... and 2004, and 2006... etc
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I envy you. I'd kill to trade my CMDA nexus for a GSM one - the ETF is no problem, but the ETF plus a new phone when it's the same exact phone? Yeesh

snappjay said:
I can say, without reservation, that I will never sign another cell phone service contract again.
GSM GNex + Tmo $30/mo is simply unreal.
I want to go back in time to 2002 and kick my college self in the face for ever signing a 2 year contract... and 2004, and 2006... etc
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Easier said than done when your only choice for good coverage is Verizon in the area.

quattr0 said:
Easier said than done when your only choice for good coverage is Verizon in the area.
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I'm in the same situation. If I lived in a good T-Mobile area I'd do the same thing.

cam1john said:
The RAZR maxx is motogarbage and almost just as old and is still $300. So was curious
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Droid Razr maxx is a verizon exclusive branded phone. Apparently sales are going strong on it, so theyre not likely to cut the price until it needs help.
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GSM unlocked Nexus FTW. Got rid of my unlimited data and now I never have to worry if im going to be able to get the next Nexus. As far as you guys paying $30 a month, I didn't go with a pre paid service simply because I need to use my internet, I can't be worrying about straight talk telling me not to stream videos. Im im at&t's 5GB data plan which comes out to $42 a month with my discount.

Turb0wned said:
GSM unlocked Nexus FTW. Got rid of my unlimited data and now I never have to worry if im going to be able to get the next Nexus. As far as you guys paying $30 a month, I didn't go with a pre paid service simply because I need to use my internet, I can't be worrying about straight talk telling me not to stream videos. Im im at&t's 5GB data plan which comes out to $42 a month with my discount.
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30 dollar T-Mobile plan has 5 gigs of hspa data.. but I don't stream anything. Rather just listen to my own music.. lol use maybe 800 mb a month. And don't really call anyone so the 100 mins a month works for me. Only suck at my house.no signal.. but use my wifi and whatapp if people need me lol
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Droid Razr maxx is a verizon exclusive branded phone. Apparently sales are going strong on it, so theyre not likely to cut the price until it needs help.
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exactly, sales aren't going so well for the nexus, Droid razr maxxx > nexus
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Here is why they HAD to drop the price.
1. The S III is out and beats the Nexus in almost every Arena.
2. It's starting to be dated.
3. The one on the Play Store is cheap also.
4. They need to give a tug.
5. Better then $300.
6. Why do u care about this??? It's good. More ppl will buy the Verizon Nexus.
And now here is my question.
The one on Google Play is $350. That is half the price when it was first released.
So are u gonna say Google is treating there pride and joy like garbage Cuz it's the cheapest thing u can get off contract???
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Dragn4rce said:
Here is why they HAD to drop the price.
1. The S III is out and beats the Nexus in almost every Arena.
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I think you (CLEARLY) had the OP at #1. especially when you consider they even offer an unlocked "Developer" version.
Case closed, any more goofy questions/statements/threads? (OP?)

To Keep the T989 or Not, that is the Question?

I am currently on the Telus network and have been using the Hercules for almost a year now. Fantastic phone, love the community and love all the development that has gone on and evolved with this phone.
I just saw today that Telus is currently offering the Galaxy S 3 for $0.00 on a 3 year contract. This leads to my next question. Should I stick with what I have, or switch my plan and upgrade to the S 3 for free?
Thoughts?

I would stick with the S2. Our phone can be just as fast as the stock S3 with custom ROMS.

pwner5889 said:
I would stick with the S2. Our phone can be just as fast as the stock S3 with custom ROMS.
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That's very true. My wife has the S3 unrooted and my phone runs smoother, especially on an AOSP ROM.
I wonder how fast the S3 runs on a custom ROM though, I would assume even faster than ours.
I would have to check with the provider though, I think if I still have time on my contract I may have to pay out my device balance to upgrade, if so then there is no point in upgrading. I am content with what I have, but for $0 to upgrade, I would be compelled to do so.

Chochiwpg said:
That's very true. My wife has the S3 unrooted and my phone runs smoother, especially on an AOSP ROM.
I wonder how fast the S3 runs on a custom ROM though, I would assume even faster than ours.
I would have to check with the provider though, I think if I still have time on my contract I may have to pay out my device balance to upgrade, if so then there is no point in upgrading. I am content with what I have, but for $0 to upgrade, I would be compelled to do so.
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Is your phone under-performing? Are you unable to run any apps that you want from the play store? If your answer is no! To any of those questions then I would hold in to the T989 and see what else comes out around the holidays
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rymanh said:
Is your phone under-performing? Are you unable to run any apps that you want from the play store? If your answer is no! To any of those questions then I would hold in to the T989 and see what else comes out around the holidays
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Ya I have zero issues with the T989, love it. Just saw the S3 for $0 and got excited LOL.
Although the Note 2 or the next Nexus device is more interesting to me. Thanks for your response.

I don't think the North American version of the S3 is enough of a hardware upgrade to sign a 3 year contract on, especially with more impressive devices on the horizon. If there isn't anything concrete about a Nexus phone on T-Mo or AT&T by the time the Note 2 drops, I'll probably grab that.
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Chochiwpg said:
I am currently on the Telus network and have been using the Hercules for almost a year now. Fantastic phone, love the community and love all the development that has gone on and evolved with this phone.
I just saw today that Telus is currently offering the Galaxy S 3 for $0.00 on a 3 year contract. This leads to my next question. Should I stick with what I have, or switch my plan and upgrade to the S 3 for free?
Thoughts?
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I have the s3... and when I bought it, T-Mobile asked if I wanted to trade in my s2 for 150 credit and I said HELL NO so keep the s2. It's a hell of a phone
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Chochiwpg said:
Ya I have zero issues with the T989, love it. Just saw the S3 for $0 and got excited LOL.
Although the Note 2 or the next Nexus device is more interesting to me. Thanks for your response.
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3 year contract is too rich for my blood
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rymanh said:
3 year contract is too rich for my blood
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I signed a 2 year contract....
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elesbb said:
I signed a 2 year contract....
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rymanh said:
3 year contract is too rich for my blood
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I have NO CONTRACT! xD

Despite how much or how little you can get another phone for if you feel like a change then do it. If I had an opportunity to get an S3 for $0 I would definitely do it no question! In another year or two the S2 is going to be ancient anyways and despite what anybody says, they're all going to upgrade eventually as technology gets better.
What's the worst?? You'll sign a 3 year contract..... Is that it??? Unless you're going to switch carriers anytime soon that shouldn't even be an issue.
The decision is all yours but if it was me.... I would HANDS DOWN!!

Cheapest way to upgrade before being eligible for upgrade?

Hi, just wondering if there are any loopholes that have worked for anyone in the past.
I'm really interested in either the Nexus 4 or Note 2. I love the S2 but I dont have an upgrade until Jan 2014 and these new phones are just so intriguing. I definitely don't want to pay a non contract price for these phones, but was hoping to sell my S2 and use it to buy a new phone at hopefully a good price.
Any advice?

not sure of any loop holes. most companys make sure there are none.
i say sell the s2 and get the n4. with the price being so low its worth it.

I looked up on the sprint buyback program and they'll give you $85 for the e4gt.

Well I have three phones mine wife and daughter wife never likes upgrading so I get her upgrades with mine not cheap but it works
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Just fyi Nexus 4 does not support CDMA. So no Verizon/Sprint
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SAShady said:
Just fyi Nexus 4 does not support CDMA. So no Verizon/Sprint
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That's at the moment. Look at the Gnex. It was released GSM first then Verizon got it, and then Sprint. I don't think Google is that dumb to cut Verizon from getting the Nexus and Sprint has gotten the other Nexus devices aside from the Nexus One.

asd87 said:
That's at the moment. Look at the Gnex. It was released GSM first then Verizon got it, and then Sprint. I don't think Google is that dumb to cut Verizon from getting the Nexus and Sprint has gotten the other Nexus devices aside from the Nexus One.
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I get the distinct impression that future nexuses (nexii?) will be gsm only given the widespread dissatisfaction with the update process on CDMA carriers
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mjs2011 said:
Hi, just wondering if there are any loopholes that have worked for anyone in the past.
I'm really interested in either the Nexus 4 or Note 2. I love the S2 but I dont have an upgrade until Jan 2014 and these new phones are just so intriguing. I definitely don't want to pay a non contract price for these phones, but was hoping to sell my S2 and use it to buy a new phone at hopefully a good price.
Any advice?
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When I got my gs2 back in April I wasn't up for my upgrade till mid may. Anyway I brought it to a 3rd party sprint store and told me we could pretend it had water dmg and in that case sprint cuts you a few weeks slack and forks over the upgrade as its cheaper for them then asurian claims sending a new phone....at least that's what my rep said to me... he's a nice guy
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Ask the Sprint store about a "push through".
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asd87 said:
That's at the moment. Look at the Gnex. It was released GSM first then Verizon got it, and then Sprint. I don't think Google is that dumb to cut Verizon from getting the Nexus and Sprint has gotten the other Nexus devices aside from the Nexus One.
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I'm not sure there will be one, perhaps just maybe but I highly doubt it as google was left with a bad taste with their experience with Verizon and Sprint.
http://www.gottabemobile.com/2012/1...laxy-nexus-lte-wasnt-a-great-user-experience/

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Ask the Sprint store about a "push through".
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Any details on what this is?
Thanks!
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I love the hardware of my epic touch but I know we can do better in regards of software. Jb leak is proof of that and what is likely to come. However I am getting tired of running gb. Having a nexus 7 tablet doesn't help my case when i get constant updates as soon as good drops new source. I am hoping I can hold out for the jb update or even a newer leak. But if not I would love to find a way to get a sg3 for cheap. And I don't really want to add another line.
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I used to always buy my phones out of contract, I would ebay my phone, get paid apply that $ towards my new phone and ship the old one out. I would usually ship the next day so I wasn't holding up my buyer.
These days I just buy from Craigslist. Picked this phone up for 240 around mid summer, I think.
" all human wisdom is contained in these two words,—‘Wait and hope.’”

BiffTirkle said:
I used to always buy my phones out of contract, I would ebay my phone, get paid apply that $ towards my new phone and ship the old one out. I would usually ship the next day so I wasn't holding up my buyer.
These days I just buy from Craigslist. Picked this phone up for 240 around mid summer, I think.
" all human wisdom is contained in these two words,—‘Wait and hope.’”
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I agree with this, I bought my sgs2 in June for $220 off contract (used). It came in great shape and working perfectly. I'm thinking I'll keep buying phones this way - just wait for them to be ~9 months old and you can get them for the upgrade price. This way if a new phone drops that I just have to have I'm always ready with the upgrade. Also if I somehow kill my current phone I don't have to worry about carrying insurance, just use my upgrade on whatever's out.
The only thing better is direct from Google pricing, which I may switch to but I will loose some coverage in my state by leaving CDMA so I haven't decided on that yet.
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On Black Friday you can purchase the SIII for $50. You could definitely buy that, sell it along with the S2 and buy a note.

millsmillsmills said:
On Black Friday you can purchase the SIII for $50. You could definitely buy that, sell it along with the S2 and buy a note.
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Wait. $50 out of contact?
or let more rephrase. I wouldn't get the $50 price because I'm not eligible for upgrade until 1/14 right?
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I've heard that people sold their current phones on Craigslist, used that money towards buying out the rest of their contract then upgrade.
Or sell on Craigslist and use that money towards buying one you want on Craigslist. Either would cost around the same
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I wonder what happened to calling the retention center and threatening to leave the sg2 and the countless problems the ICS update I would think would be a great bartering chip to try and get retention to let you upgrade to the sg3 either cheap or for nothing.
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cp320703 said:
... that future nexuses (nexii?) will be gsm only given the widespread ....
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Took 4 years of Latin so I had to point it out
"Nexi"
http://en.m.wiktionary.org/wiki/nexus#Latin
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cas8180 said:
I wonder what happened to calling the retention center and threatening to leave the sg2 and the countless problems the ICS update I would think would be a great bartering chip to try and get retention to let you upgrade to the sg3 either cheap or for nothing.
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Hah, I can assure you, after 20 phone calls, they don't give a **** about their customers.
I've had my account open with sprint since 1991.
There are 5 lines on the account.
They have made ~$50,000 from my family.
Yea, no, I will switch to anything better as soon as possible.

Flash phone because can't pay bill

Hello, I was wondering if it's possible to flash to a different carrier such as virgin mobile, straight talk, boost mobile, cricket, etc. Prepaid, something cheaper than $80-90 a month for unlimited everything. Also, will they blacklist or give my phone a bad ESN if I don't pay my bill? I just started my contract. Thank you.
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fox2mccloud said:
Hello, I was wondering if it's possible to flash to a different carrier such as virgin mobile, straight talk, boost mobile, cricket, etc. Prepaid, something cheaper than $80-90 a month for unlimited everything. Also, will they blacklist or give my phone a bad ESN if I don't pay my bill? I just started my contract. Thank you.
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If they did not get their end of the bargain, you won't get yours too, so pay your bills or just pay the ETF and sell off your phone.
You can flash it to other CDMA carriers, search for it around here.

So they WILL blacklist/bad ESN?
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So they WILL blacklist/bad ESN?
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Of course they will.
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So they WILL blacklist/bad ESN?
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Blacklist only works per carrier. Verizon blocks Verizon, sprint blocks sprint etc. Cricket wont block a Verizon phone.
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danrodz said:
Blacklist only works per carrier. Verizon blocks Verizon, sprint blocks sprint etc. Cricket wont block a Verizon phone.
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For the time being, this is half true. Nationally, a carrier independent database is currently in works. Per CTIA's last report to the FCC on the subject, the GSM database was complete Oct 2012 and the LTE database will be up and running this November. Additionally, both VZW and Sprint are currently participating in multi-carrier databases that are a bit more limited than the one that will roll out later this year. Coupled with this, the FCC is championing legislation that will criminalize modifying a device's IMEI to circumvent blacklisting.

So, my bill is due today. I want to flash it to cricket and Really want to keep my number. Will it work?
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No. Don't sign a contract you don't intend to fulfill.

fox2mccloud said:
So, my bill is due today. I want to flash it to cricket and Really want to keep my number. Will it work?
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More than likely Verizon wont release your number if you owe money. Cricket will gladly give you a new number if your old one cant be ported.
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fox2mccloud said:
So, my bill is due today. I want to flash it to cricket and Really want to keep my number. Will it work?
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No. They will not release a number when you still owe them a considerable amount of money. Furthermore, this isn't something that will just go away. You will get hounded for the money you owe. First by Verizon, and then by a third party debt collector. It will negatively affect your credit and there exists a possibility that a court judgment could be sought against you. On the off chance it comes to that, you'd be looking at owing more than the past due amount and ETF.
Have you tried calling Verizon and working with them to adjust your level of service to something you can afford at this time? Another option would be to sell the phone on Craigslist and use that to pay down the ETF. You could then get a prepaid phone which will assist in keeping your usage manageable until you're in a better situation financially.

Just a small example of how and why our economy is so f'd up.
good day.

Unless you don't care for the carrier, call them and see if you can work something out, like splitting your bill over two months and changing the plan.

chopper the dog said:
Just a small example of how and why our economy is so f'd up.
good day.
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You don't know me. I am ex army combat medic. I have a baby and just started a new job. Shove it.. And to update, I paid half my bill and will pay the other next week.
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fox2mccloud said:
You don't know me. I am ex army combat medic. I have a baby and just started a new job. Shove it.. And to update, I paid half my bill and will pay the other next week.
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his point still stands.
you bit off more than you can chew because you dont know how to balance expenses vs income, like most of america.

Zepius said:
his point still stands.
you bit off more than you can chew because you dont know how to balance expenses vs income, like most of america.
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Why would you assume that without knowing what I'm going through? Okay , am I supposed to explain to you my whole situation, an emergency happened but NAH keep talking like you know everything. Bye
EDIT: you know, I hate being negative in anyway to people. I just want to spread positive energy as much as I can. Hope you all a good life.
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fox2mccloud said:
You don't know me. I am ex army combat medic. I have a baby and just started a new job. Shove it.. And to update, I paid half my bill and will pay the other next week.
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I'm pretty sure that when I was in the military, I learned how to manage my damn finances.
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I think there are 2 points here:
1. Berating strangers on the internet is just as unwise and unjust as doing so in person. We can't judge someone else's hardships and we have no right to try. Savings and planning can only go so far in the face of emergencies.
2. Solving financial problems by planning to violate your phone contract is also unwise and unjust. Contracts are binding (and if one person breaks them the cost gets passed on to everyone else), and emergencies are what savings and planning are for.
I, personally at least, think this thread is best resolved by saying: OP, I'm glad you worked it out with your provider without breaking your contract. Congratulations on your baby. Without knowing what emergency you are facing, I hope your next few months go better for you. Thank you for your service.