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Just wondering if this can be done and if I will be able to add any custom Roms to it once is on MetroPCS. I looked on craigslist to see if there were any local Flashers but could not find one here in NJ or NYC
What's the story?
I lost my phone a while back, got a replacement and someone called me a month later to let me know they had found my phone.
I have been using it as a mini tablet, adding different roms, letting my 2 year old girl play with it, etc.
Heard it can be activated on MetroPcs which its a lot cheaper than Verizon. I could either cancel my current contract or see if I can transfer it to my wife who's contract is about to expire.
She needs a new phone and this might just be the perfect solution as she could take my Verizon Dinc
Not Sure, But It Probably Has A Bad ESN Now, I'm Almost Certain But I'm Not Saying It Does.
Metro Is Cheaper But Their Service...Sucks
If It Has A Bad ESN You Won't Be Able To Transfer It, There May Be A Way To Unlock It But I Have No Clue
Even if it has a bad esn with verizon, metropcs should be able to activate it - that is if you can find someone to do it. I have seen people here in the tampa market with incredible and i have seen posts on craigslist to have it done for $50-$100 so I know it is possible. Talk and text on MPCS is great for the price but internet is going to suck!! Kind of a waste of the incredible's awesome power!!
can anyone please help me how to flash incredible to metro pcs
In Atlanta you can go to the Metro store on Beaver Ruin. They charge $60
u can't flash phone in NYC to metro its not gonna work
sorry for the bad news
I just wanted to vent real quick. because I am so frustrated with the service that I get.. or lack there of.. where I currently live. okay my boyfriend at first had some generic boost mobile phone. never once did he have an issue with sending a text or making a call. always had good service with 4 bars. which made me feel pretty stupid. since I had a nice expensive phone and he had a cheap generic 1.. So
at first I had a samsung moment. I did a bunch of stuff to it.. really wasn't working like it probly should have. so I thought that might be my problem. so in the middle of november I decided to upgrade my phone. got me a samsung galaxy s 2 epic 4 g touch. from sprint. I was so excited to bring it home. got me a 4 g phone thinkin that I'm finally gonna get good service. & once again I was completely wrong. I guess it has a little bit to do with where I live. but evwet time I've ever called sprint with an issue. they tell me that I should have great service at my house. I don't know if they're all morons over there or something. but they always tell me that I should have good service.
it is so frustrating. you don't understand how long I have to sit here sometimes.. waiting for it to send a text. and it failed and I send it over again and it fails and I send it over again. over and over and over. oro I try to make call. and it if I finally get to make a call.. right in the middle of my call it drops it. I'm so lucky if I ever have 1 bar. or if my 3g is actually lit up with at least 1 bar. never got to experience my 4 g yet. cos I can't even get 3 g. what make things worsE is that right now we don't have internet phone or cable. so no wifi for me either.
we pay so much a month for our bill n n I can't even get a decent signal ever. just the other day I was trying to send a text and I swear to you I tried to send it 74x and every single time it failed. I wanted to throw my phone so bad. but then I thought it's a little too expensive to do that!!
I'm looking at my signal bar right now my 3g was lit up for probly about 3 seconds with only 1 bar. now I have 2 bars but 3g is not lit up. which is usually what I have to deal with all day. but included in the fun is when I get to look at my signal and I have no service at all. and I take my phone & i walk all around the house. trying to get my service back. 2 people that come over & if they don't know me or don't know my issue with my phone.. they probably would think I was insane. cuz I spend half my day holding my phone in the air walking around in circles. hoping I can get 1 bar.
I really have no idea anything I just said . I'm sure it's so confusing. but I'm just fed up with this crap. I get this expensive phone.. thinkin I'm going to have the greatest service ever. and I was so wrong and I don't understand. I just don't get why they keep telling me I should have a great service where I live and yet I haven't yet. I had my phone over 2 months now im have not yet to be able to experience the 4 g speeds. why would someone who had a generic boost mobile phone get way better service than I do? it's embarrassing and it's the wrong and it's humiliating. and I just don't know what to do. we have 3 phones on our sprint account. we have the unlimited data package whatever. my phone is basically the only 1 that need the data package. and our bill is over 200 dollars a month. I don't know what else to try I don't know what else to do.
my boyfriend decided to trade his boost mobile phone in for an android phone. he got samsung galaxy precedent. 45 dollars a month for unlimited everything. he doesn't have a perfect signal usually only 2 bars. but he had no problem making a call send a text using the internet. so it doesn't make sense to me.
what if there was an emergency? it would take me 10 minutes just to make a call..
I give up I quit I'm done. I could go on forever complaining about this. but I'll just shut up. sorry guys I just had to vent for a few.
Have you tried installing a custom ROM\Kernel\Modem combo? It's not a magical fix but it definitely improved things quite a bit for me as far as signal strength and 3G reception goes.
Wow, that is a lot of venting.....
First, I am sure it is not the phones fault but just your location. If you look at a map where my house is I should get really good service but there is a small section near me that just does not. I had no problem gettingan Airave for free from Sprint which is a total lifesaver.
Unfortunetly you need to have an internet connection to use it so based on what you wrote it really would not help you any. Only advice I would have is switch carriers because it is not an E4GT issue.
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Wow, that is a lot of venting.....
First, I am sure it is not the phones fault but just your location. If you look at a map where my house is I should get really good service but there is a small section near me that just does not. I had no problem gettingan Airave for free from Sprint which is a total lifesaver.
Unfortunetly you need to have an internet connection to use it so based on what you wrote it really would not help you any. Only advice I would have is switch carriers because it is not an E4GT issue.
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I got the AirRave too, worked like a charm, then decided to act as a DHCP server... killed the internet for everything, including my IP phone. Need to call them about that.
But what I wanted say about the OP's situation is that it was same here. Problem is my roof has aluminum foil in the insulation. If I just step out onto the porch or in the driveway I get very good reception... even 4G. I'm on the MoPho, but same deal. If you can step right outside your house, then you probably have a similar issue. Fix your internet and get the AirRave.
I can understand your frustration, I once had a similar issue with service in the home. I could literally step outside and be fine, but would be so in and out when I'm inside. As others have said, an Airave from Sprint would likely solve the issue.
What an Airave does is it is like a mini cell tower, inside your home. It grabs onto a Sprint signal, and basically amplifies it and provides a stronger signal throughout your house. However, in order to install an Airave, you need to have your home internet connection to hook it up. I installed mine along with our computers and home WiFi network. After doing that, everything has been great, I get good signal strength in the home, and when I leave it switches and I still get good service.
Sprint will provide you an Airave for free if you complain for a little bit, but you can do that once you get your home internet back up and running. Hope things improve.
There are some cell sites that need to be looked at and checked out by service technicians. If you keep complaining to Sprint and telling them about your situation and that the cell site that covers your house needs to be checked out by a tech, then maybe they will eventually do something. There's a place in my city that I go bowling once a week and the cell site is painfully slow.
Like it was suggested, we don't know what software version you have or what version modem software you have. Flashing the phone and modem software to a more current version might help. Both virgin and boost are on Sprint's network.
The airrave that someone spoke of might help too. Someone posted how they got one for no cost.
forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1407446
The best thing I can think of is, when you do get internet service, like mentioned above, get an Airave. In the meantime though, google Roam Control, it's an app that's no longer on the market but does exactly what it sounds like (assuming you have free roaming data, this would be a perfect solution). There was a post in the apps not too long ago talking about it if I'm not mistaken. Good luck!
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I have an airrave I used about a year ago on Sprint but no longer have a need for if anyone is interested. You just have to call Sprint and have it added to your account.
Airwave best way to go ...its free and so is the service...But since then I rooted the phone I'm on Calks Rom 2.81 and the Gunslinger Kernel...Overclocked at 1.6...Runs like a charm...No dropped calls excellent 3G service...I can't be more pleased...But if you're not gonna root Sprints Customer Service will hook u up with the Airwave...6 bars and no LOS...You'll be happy with that 2...
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Airwave best way to go ...its free and so is the service...But since then I rooted the phone I'm on Calks Rom 2.81 and the Gunslinger Kernel...Overclocked at 1.6...Runs like a charm...No dropped calls excellent 3G service...I can't be more pleased...But if you're not gonna root Sprints Customer Service will hook u up with the Airwave...6 bars and no LOS...You'll be happy with that 2...
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Airave isn't free but if she knows how to talk her way into getting one then she can get it for free. Just make sure you don't pay for it and stress the fact that you've been calling in multiple times with no resolve.
Hope it gets fixed soon.
**I'm laughing because had she been a guy the Trolls, Grammar Nazis & Flamers would have come out in full force**
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Airave isn't free but if she knows how to talk her way into getting one then she can get it for free. Just make sure you don't pay for it and stress the fact that you've been calling in multiple times with no resolve.
Hope it gets fixed soon.
**I'm laughing because had she been a guy the Trolls, Grammar Nazis & Flamers would have come out in full force**
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I think anyone who writes that much in 1 post deserves some kind of pity...I think I skipped over every other sentence so I could make it to the end...
Really the bottom line is the issue here has nothing to do with the phone.
Sorry ...thats right but it was free with a sob story for CS ...And she surely has one...I had dropped calls and one bar like I was livin in a WW2 Bunker...Airwave is $129 to purchase and $4.99 for the Service...But I've never had a problem with Sprint CS ...I've been a customer for 10 years...and the sob story always works...But like I said with my Phone bein the way it is right now I really don't need it...
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Wow.. I'm so happy u guys responded! Didn't really think anyone would even read my very short post.. Ha ha. It actually took me 45 minutes to read your replay. That's about how long it took for the pages to load. Kinda ridiculous.
As for the Airave thingy.. I called them a couple times to find out info & was told it was over $100 some dollars to purchase and then I would be charged a monthly fee. Which I would not be willing to pay for. Our bill is over $200 a month as it is.. So can't afford nothing else.
& as for kernels/roms, modems.. & what not.. I have no clue what I have on my phone currently.. So I'll just tell u what it says in my "about phone" section..
BASEBAND VERSION: S710.10 S.EL26
KERNEL VERSION: 2.6.35.7-SPH-D710.EG30-CL435734
BUILD: GINGERBREAD.EK02
HARDWARE: D710.10
Yes I am rooted. My friend rooted it for me, so I don't know what he put on it. But device was horrible still even before it was rooted so I can't blame my friend.
Thanks for all the advice and info.. I'm not sure what to try next.. Thanks Guys!
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Wow.. I'm so happy u guys responded! Didn't really think anyone would even read my very short post.. Ha ha. It actually took me 45 minutes to read your replay. That's about how long it took for the pages to load. Kinda ridiculous.
As for the Airave thingy.. I called them a couple times to find out info & was told it was over $100 some dollars to purchase and then I would be charged a monthly fee. Which I would not be willing to pay for. Our bill is over $200 a month as it is.. So can't afford nothing else.
& as for kernels/roms, modems.. & what not.. I have no clue what I have on my phone currently.. So I'll just tell u what it says in my "about phone" section..
BASEBAND VERSION: S710.10 S.EL26
KERNEL VERSION: 2.6.35.7-SPH-D710.EG30-CL435734
BUILD: GINGERBREAD.EK02
HARDWARE: D710.10
Yes I am rooted. My friend rooted it for me, so I don't know what he put on it. But device was horrible still even before it was rooted so I can't blame my friend.
Thanks for all the advice and info.. I'm not sure what to try next.. Thanks Guys!
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Keep tryin different CS Reps...You'll get one...Tell them you can't call for Pizza down the street...Calls are droppin left and right and tell them you got somebody in the Hospital and u need it to work from your House for phone calls from the Docs and Hospital...Tell them your a loyal Sprint Customer and can't afford to buy the Air Wave and pay the monthly service...Believe me at the time this was a true situation for me with My Wife in the Hospital...I called two different Reps within a half hour and the second one hooked me up...Its definitely worth a shot...
As far as roms rooting and the rest ...theres a wealth of information on here ...Just look around and you'll find what your're lookin for for your phone and more than enuff people to help ya out...
Download "Text plus" from the market.. If your signal is weak, you should be able to text from that app. Sometimes I have no bars and I get the "message not sent"... I send it through "text plus" and it goes through ever time! And I'm waaaaaaaay out in the boondox! Mississippi....
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SMS and mms are sent through the phone connection (bars cdma) and the internet rides on the evdo (1x 3g 4g). An app I stumbled across that I use sometimes is called fresh network. I'm not completely sure exactly what it does but lots of people are giving it 5 star reviews and raving about it. Running it cycles the modem off then on again. I don't know what it does under the hood.
Gotta say I feel crappy service pain. My house is across the street from a tower and three blocks from 4g coverage, and I get no coverage in my houseor on my street.
Sprint sent rave for free, but it butchered my service....sending texts multiple times, dropped calls, etc. Probably had more to do with ip issue than rave, but still problematic.
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Wow.. I'm so happy u guys responded! Didn't really think anyone would even read my very short post.. Ha ha. It actually took me 45 minutes to read your replay. That's about how long it took for the pages to load. Kinda ridiculous.
As for the Airave thingy.. I called them a couple times to find out info & was told it was over $100 some dollars to purchase and then I would be charged a monthly fee. Which I would not be willing to pay for. Our bill is over $200 a month as it is.. So can't afford nothing else.
& as for kernels/roms, modems.. & what not.. I have no clue what I have on my phone currently.. So I'll just tell u what it says in my "about phone" section..
BASEBAND VERSION: S710.10 S.EL26
KERNEL VERSION: 2.6.35.7-SPH-D710.EG30-CL435734
BUILD: GINGERBREAD.EK02
HARDWARE: D710.10
Yes I am rooted. My friend rooted it for me, so I don't know what he put on it. But device was horrible still even before it was rooted so I can't blame my friend.
Thanks for all the advice and info.. I'm not sure what to try next.. Thanks Guys!
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Looking at your About Phone, you're using a leaked modem (EL26), which is actually what I'm using, however every phone is different, and by that I mean maybe an older or newer modem would work for you.
Also, you're running an EG30 kernel with an EK02 ROM. In simpler words, you might just be using a combination that your phone doesn't like for one reason or the other.
I suggest putting some time into learning what all these things are, if not ask your friend to unroot it for you and bring it back to stock (or if he actually knows what hes doing) to install each official update (EG30, EK02, EL29) and run SpeedTest's to see which works better on your phone.
Wish I could explain more, but it would be nevet ending. Honestly just read the stickies in the Epic 4G Touch Development forum and you ahould be able to learn quickly.
How is Verizon service in your area?
my suggestion would be for you to upload a custom PRL to your phone and roam on the Verizon network which i cant guarantee better reception but it wont hurt to try and as long as you are not using crazy amounts of data sprint wont bother you.
read this thread and use prl 00001.prl its the best one for me but you might have better lck with the other ones.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1267893
I just recieved my airwave in the mail a few days ago, i called this number *866-556-7310* told them i couldnt send/recieve calls or texts in my place. They asked how long has this been happening to you, i replied since i started with sprint 4 years ago, *crickets* they apologized and sent me an airwave for free no monthly service charge or cost of the item.
Best luck to you. shouldnt be much longer till your seeing max bars and able to take a crap across the house from the airwave, while watching HQ youtubes on 3g
OK I have to ask.
I have HORRIBLE 3G speeds where I live. I'm lucky to see 20~30kbps on a speed test, inside or out. I try it all over the city, it's the same everywhere. I've tried different modems, Roms, kernels, nothing helps.
Other Sprint users tell me the same thing.
We have 4G here but I'm about a mile too far away from the towers to use it on a daily basis and it seems like everything I do is in the opposite direction as the 4G so I maybe get to use 4G like once or twice a month. 4G rocks, I get 20~25mbit, again 3G sucks. Most of the time it simply does not even work. I get errors about no network connection etc.
So anyway my buddy just got an AT&T Skyrocket (same phone basically) as our Epic Touch and he showed me a speed test on 3G as it was almost 3mbit.
He said he got out of his Sprint by using this thread, flashing the 00001 PRL file, installing ROAM Control and slamming torrents. He said after about 15 days of letting it run non stock, Sprint contacted him saying he had 30 days to find a new carrier, they were canceling his contract.
He claims he was just out, he had to pay his final bill, NO ETF, and his ESN is clean so he was going to sell his Galaxy on eBay.
Is this true or is he BS'ing me?
I'm REALLY sick of Sprint. What is the point of unlimited date if it NEVER [email protected]#[email protected]#
On a side note, I get eh, 700~800kbps when I ROAM to Verizon.
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OK I have to ask.
I have HORRIBLE 3G speeds where I live. I'm lucky to see 20~30kbps on a speed test, inside or out. I try it all over the city, it's the same everywhere. I've tried different modems, Roms, kernels, nothing helps.
Other Sprint users tell me the same thing.
We have 4G here but I'm about a mile too far away from the towers to use it on a daily basis and it seems like everything I do is in the opposite direction as the 4G so I maybe get to use 4G like once or twice a month. 4G rocks, I get 20~25mbit, again 3G sucks. Most of the time it simply does not even work. I get errors about no network connection etc.
So anyway my buddy just got an AT&T Skyrocket (same phone basically) as our Epic Touch and he showed me a speed test on 3G as it was almost 3mbit.
He said he got out of his Sprint by using this thread, flashing the 00001 PRL file, installing ROAM Control and slamming torrents. He said after about 15 days of letting it run non stock, Sprint contacted him saying he had 30 days to find a new carrier, they were canceling his contract.
He claims he was just out, he had to pay his final bill, NO ETF, and his ESN is clean so he was going to sell his Galaxy on eBay.
Is this true or is he BS'ing me?
I'm REALLY sick of Sprint. What is the point of unlimited date if it NEVER [email protected]#[email protected]#
On a side note, I get eh, 700~800kbps when I ROAM to Verizon.
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Yes you can do that. The will normally let you out ETF free but they are not obligated to.
On a side note, people who do this are driving up prices for the rest of us.
Well, let me start off by respectfully saying that I'm not sure I care about the prices being driven up and let me explain why.
I'm not just some new Sprint customer who showed up and now something else it out I want on another network. I've been a Sprint customer for over 10 years, actually it will be 11 years in June and frankly Sprints service as gone to hell. My biggest complaint is the data.
My Samsung Instinct and my Palm Pre actually worked GREAT! About the time I got my EVO, things started to go down hill.
I complained about my EVO and it's crappy battery life and speed and they actually upgraded me to the Epic Touch when it first came out and it's not any better from a speed stand point. Sprint advertises this "Unlimited" network but I barely get 15~30 Kbps anywhere in a 50 mile area and it's not just me. First off, I work in the technologies department for my local school district. Our work issued phones are Sprint iPhones. We also have some Android stuff and ALL of them suck. Pretty much everyone but myself also has a AT&T iPhone too and the speed difference is unbelievable. What I mean by that is that a few of my co-workers actually have TWO iPhones, Sprint (work phones) and AT&T (personal phones) and EVERY one of them says the same thing, there is no comparison between the two for 3G data, AT&T blows Sprint out of the water.
One of the guys just gt the Skyrocket and I can't get over how much faster the 3G is then Sprint. The LTE is amazing too.
I look this stuff and I wonder what the hell happened to Sprint?
I can see why they are able to keep the unlimited data, its so freaking slow no ones using much! Just annoys me. I feel like its time to move on and like I said, I've been a loyal customer for over 10 years, I almost hate to start over.
If the problem is your whole city/town and not just your house, why not look up the thread about getting a free airrave, and instead of asking for an airrave, ask to be released from your contract, as your phone is just going to roam all the time costing them money anyways. The number in that thread (in e4gt general I think) is account services or whatever their euphemism is for retentions. They may just let you out if you've been such a good customer... you can always come back if the Network Vision pans out in your area... its worth a shot... if that fails, you have no choice but to roam like hell.
I live in a pretty big city and we do have 4G here but unfortunately, that is only downtown which really does me no good.
The 3G is almost non-working as I said. Now I work about 30 miles from where I live which is another decent city, not a big one but a well known one and the 3G issues are the same there too.
As I said, pretty much everyone who works in our technology department has the same opinion of Sprint's 3G, it simply doesn't work as it should. They all prefer their AT&T phones so it's not just me having issues.
I'll have to call them tonight. I get GREAT signal. Almost full bars but the data just won't perform. We were out a couple weeks ago for example, I wanted to look up a phone number and some movie times, we had to fine a Panra Breads and use there Wi-Fi to get anything to load. Dolphin and my stock browser just basically did nothing. I was watching the pages load like I was on 14.4 dial up.
As I said, the phone aspect is fine, should I tell them I'm force roaming to make a point? I really want to tell them how much of an issue this data crap is and WHY I'm forcing my phone to roam and that I intend to keep it on Verizon unless they let me go or fix it, which I know they can't fix it but I don't want that to cause more issues with them.
Thoughts?
Can anyone who works for Sprint weigh in here? This is ridiculous. Again, it's not just me or my phone, it's everyone in my area who I know uses Sprint and we are just some random phone morons who wandered into Best Buy and bought a cool looking phone. We are all technology professionals who use and test mobile devices etc, CCNP's, Apple techs, database engineers etc.
I know my way around a phone, so do the people I work with. We can't all be wrong here.
My friend did this and was not charged the etf. His brother decided to try it as well and was not able to get them to waive the etf. So in my opinion you have a 50/50 chance of having to pay the etf.
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My friend did this and was not charged the etf. His brother decided to try it as well and was not able to get them to waive the etf. So in my opinion you have a 50/50 chance of having to pay the etf.
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Sorry to revive an old thread but I'm also attempting to do this for my two lines with Sprint.
So you're saying that they can cancel your service and STILL charge you ETF???
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Sorry to revive an old thread but I'm also attempting to do this for my two lines with Sprint.
So you're saying that they can cancel your service and STILL charge you ETF???
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Yes in the newer contracts there is a clause that excessive roaming is in breach of the contract. IIRC, don't quote me on that though, you should check it over yourself to be safe first.
Hmm, interesting. I signed up on December 2011, I don't know if that counts as new. I will check out my contract and report back, might help others
Thanks! :good:
I got drop by sprint and have until Friday to switch carriers. I am in San Antonio Texas and night try boost or cricket, not sure whats best and if the phone losses mms or any otger features with either carrier. Any advise would be greatly appreciated. Might sale this phone and get the gs3 all together but I cant do that with sprint... Dammit...
My blue kuban ET4G is awesome!!!!!!!!!
No way you just found out today that you have till friday to switch carriers
I thought they gave like a month or 2 advanced notice so what you been doing this whole time?
And to actually be helpful I have heard that boost does not lose MMS
why did you get dropped? also, did you have more than 1 line with sprint? did they drop the whole account or just 1 line?
I moved June 9th, and never switch my address with sprint.. Thats totally my fault... So I got drop this morning, called sprint and beg them to let me keep my service to keep my number. So they Gave me my service back until Friday... Does anyone have a link for boost? How to flash? or even cricket...
My blue kuban ET4G is awesome!!!!!!!!!
really? they can drop you for that?
hmmmmm something smells fishy herrrrrrrrrre.... but my friend you still have to go and get your phone flashed to boost or cricket and that will cost you some money. Its not go to a web page and flash a zip and you have Boost just in case you did not know.
Hope you get it all straight but if I were you I would look into a GSM based phone which is easier to switch carriers and worth more on the re-sale tip...
Straight Talk - $45 a month if you find yourself a AT&T Skyrocket
Edit: Do it yourself kit for Boost http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1419488
Ive flashed Evo's to cricket before, im familiar with flashing. But never to boost.
My blue kuban ET4G is awesome!!!!!!!!!
I was using the 00002 prl.. I wanted to get drop. But not without notice but is my fault I didnt get the notice since I never gave my new address
My blue kuban ET4G is awesome!!!!!!!!!
Ahhhhhhhhhhhhh now thats more like it, thats what I thought it just did not work out the way you hoped... Hey check out the tutorial or just flash to Cricket and enjoy. Boost I know you needed a donor phone in the past
If you use the search feature you will find several threads related to using your phone on Boost. Try both the general and q&a forums.
How long did it take you to get dropped with the 000002 PRL? I've been on PRL 00015 for a while now, roaming on Verizon and I've not gotten dropped.
I want to switch to AT&T... I've been with Sprint for over 10 years, it's time to move on. Mobile data almost NEVER works for me. Unless I can grab some wifi, my phones worthless if I'm out and about for anything other then phone calls.
Did you get hit any fees btw? Is your ESN clean? I'd love to be able to re-sell my phone!
I found on craigslist a place that flashes for free if you get the new cricket activation with them. I guess I'll leave the flashing to the experts. Boost needs a donor so I don't have time to deal with that. Today is my day of, I work 7am to 8pm tomorrow and Friday. I need this done today. Hopefully I'll be able to keep my blue kuban ROM.
My blue kuban ET4G is awesome!!!!!!!!!
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How long did it take you to get dropped with the 000002 PRL? I've been on PRL 00015 for a while now, roaming on Verizon and I've not gotten dropped.
I want to switch to AT&T... I've been with Sprint for over 10 years, it's time to move on. Mobile data almost NEVER works for me. Unless I can grab some wifi, my phones worthless if I'm out and about for anything other then phone calls.
Did you get hit any fees btw? Is your ESN clean? I'd love to be able to re-sell my phone!
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Switch to 00002 and stay on 3g amd start downloading music, ROM. Whatever you can . Hog the **** out of the 3g. Its been about 2 months since I started using 00002 with the purpose of getting drop. I have a torrent app and download other stuff there. Im guessing the more u use the faster u get drop check your mail and plan ahead. Dont just sit on your ass like I did and know im druving places trying to get this done
My blue kuban ET4G is awesome!!!!!!!!!
Did you have to pay the contract buy out fee? If not, I will do this cause I;ve been wanting to leave sprint for sometime now. I've been with them since 1998.
So sick of them.
I hear they have been ripping down cell towers now. So no wonder my signal took a shiat within the last year.
kdoggy said:
How long did it take you to get dropped with the 000002 PRL? I've been on PRL 00015 for a while now, roaming on Verizon and I've not gotten dropped.
I want to switch to AT&T... I've been with Sprint for over 10 years, it's time to move on. Mobile data almost NEVER works for me. Unless I can grab some wifi, my phones worthless if I'm out and about for anything other then phone calls.
Did you get hit any fees btw? Is your ESN clean? I'd love to be able to re-sell my phone!
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Where did you find that PRL?
kthejoker20 said:
Did you have to pay the contract buy out fee? If not, I will do this cause I;ve been wanting to leave sprint for sometime now. I've been with them since 1998.
So sick of them.
I hear they have been ripping down cell towers now. So no wonder my signal took a shiat within the last year.
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yeah, to put up the new lte sites.
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elvelozpotosino said:
I found on craigslist a place that flashes for free if you get the new cricket activation with them. I guess I'll leave the flashing to the experts. Boost needs a donor so I don't have time to deal with that. Today is my day of, I work 7am to 8pm tomorrow and Friday. I need this done today. Hopefully I'll be able to keep my blue kuban ROM.
My blue kuban ET4G is awesome!!!!!!!!!
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No early termination fee. Sprint Is backing out of the contract, not me... Under apps and tweaks just search PRL and you will find the give to change prl
My blue kuban ET4G is awesome!!!!!!!!!
What I like about the PRL 00015 is that you can use ROAM Control to toggle between Sprint an Verizon, BUT I've noticed that Exchange does not work when your on Verizon. I was hoping it might on 00002.
I don't make many calls and I must not be downloading enough on 3G! I was going to try to torrents, but never got around to it.
About how many gigs of roaming did you use each of those two months?
I would sell my E4GT, buy a Skyrocket off here or Craigslist (been seeing them sell for as low as 200 now), & get a AT&T compatible SIM from off Straight Talk website, & since you're in San Antonio (go Spurs BTW!) & right in AT&T backyard you should get excellent coverage. I'm actually thinking about going this route myself too, I'm sick of Sprint's network & abysmal 3G speeds.
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Basically my question is in the topic. If you have a good esn why would you have to flash it ? Couldn't you just take it to a another carrier and they will flash it for you.
flipinfin said:
Basically my question is in the topic. If you have a good esn why would you have to flash it ? Couldn't you just take it to a another carrier and they will flash it for you.
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corporate owned stores normally won't flash a customer owned device, because it's usually against corporate policy, and if the person doing the flashing is really not experienced with the process and messes up your device, corporate doesn't want to take the liability cost for a replacement device.
dealers "privately owned", have they're own policies and will usually have you signed a liability waiver for any damages in the process.
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im with cricket- and will probably never leave, unless they stop accepting foreign esns. they recently raised the prices, but its still a killer deal. i pay 70 for unlimited call/text and 7gigs(actually i still have to check on the 7 gigs, i dont know what happens when im over, which would be pretty hard since im on wifi at home and on my lunch breaks at mcdonalds) and i still have 4g
i got to compare verizon, sprint, and cricket this month and was pretty surprised. i never had verizon but i was expecting there 3g to be alot faster than it is. verizons 4g is nothing but amazing, but the 3g seemed no different than mine. my fiance has a fascinate that i flashed to cricket and a girl i know has one with verizon. no difference anywhere from signal to data speeds. i had a thunderbolt that was blazing fast with cricket, but it died of natural causes. being a lil low on cash, i had to buy an epic 4g i found a good deal on, and decided to switch to sprint. within one week i talked them into releasing me cause i wanted to go back to cricket.
for some reason people bash on cricket like its the projects of cell phone carriers, id say its more like the apartment building at the end of a nice housing plan- same good neighborhood, just a lil cheaper and you dont have ALL the luxuries youd have next door. but that doesnt mean you wont be happy.
hybrid sprint/cricket prls+ flashed sprint or verizon phones+ cricket= good deal :highfive: