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Wow, Sprint really nuked their trade-in program. I was considering buying an EVO 4G LTE at full price (I am not up for an upgrade yet) in exchange for trading in my EVO 3D. But they are only giving $90 for the 3D! Wow. I traded in my EVO for $200 when I got the 3D. Did they gut the program?
I also considered Radio Shack. I know that last year they were also taking $200 for the EVO. But they are only offering $13! Insane.
It's valued for $120 at radioshack
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Should've bought your phone from bestbuy. They have the best buyback.
Up to 1 year you can get 40% back from price before carrier discounts (that's $280) and 30% back after one year.
So I'm planning on using my wife's upgrade on the Evo LTE which will be -$200 but then selling the phone back so I get +$280, ending up with $80 of money I can spend on whatever I want.
I basically got $80 for buying the Evo 3D...
sailio said:
It's valued for $120 at radioshack
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sparhawk6 said:
Wow, Sprint really nuked their trade-in program. I was considering buying an EVO 4G LTE at full price (I am not up for an upgrade yet) in exchange for trading in my EVO 3D. But they are only giving $90 for the 3D! Wow. I traded in my EVO for $200 when I got the 3D. Did they gut the program?
I also considered Radio Shack. I know that last year they were also taking $200 for the EVO. But they are only offering $13! Insane.
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When I traded in my OG Evo for the 3D on 7/23/2011, they were giving $150.00 since they were still selling them at the time and were going to sell for the immediate future. Since the Evo 3D is already EOL for Sprint, they really don't need them so they are priced low.
The 3Ds are still selling on Ebay for $150.00+.
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When I traded in my OG Evo for the 3D on 7/23/2011, they were giving $150.00 since they were still selling them at the time and were going to sell for the immediate future. Since the Evo 3D is already EOL for Sprint, they really don't need them so they are priced low.
The 3Ds are still selling on Ebay for $150.00+.
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$150 is probably what I got, not $200. I am just misremembering.
i can't post links yet, but check the best buy mobile phone page & look up their buy-back program. It looks like you could get around $100 from Best Buy even if you didn't buy it from them originally...
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i can't post links yet, but check the best buy mobile phone page & look up their buy-back program. It looks like you could get around $100 from Best Buy even if you didn't buy it from them originally...
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Link:
http://www.bestbuytradein.com/bb/fu...nes&modelNumber=APX515CKT&manufacturer=SPRINT
Its better to sell this phone solo than Sprint buyback.
$150 is a decent rate for a stock, great condition 3D,
+$$ with any extra hardware (SD/Cases/MHL).
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I work for radioshack. Value does depreciate after time. Haven't looked in a couple months I'll update when I find out.
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Its better to sell this phone solo than Sprint buyback.
$150 is a decent rate for a stock, great condition 3D,
+$$ with any extra hardware (SD/Cases/MHL).
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That's prolly how you should do it if in perfect condition
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Just sold my 3D for 150 and that was mint condition. Tried getting 185. People were offering like 100. Had it on craigslist and a few other places for weeks. Had one offer for 150 initially but turned down cause figured I would get more. Should have taken it and saved time. Oh well. 150 was best I could get.
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2nd for buying it from Best Buy. Buyback program is quite handy for those who would upgrade often. I can get at least 150 for mine and I've had it since launch.
Feh, I don't get an upgrade until November. Might as well wait for ICS.
I think it's just this phone. It wasn't that big of a hit and the value on it isn't really good. There are Evo 4G's selling on CL around here for just as much as the 3D's are. When I sold mine I wasn't getting any offers more than like $140 or so because that's what everyone else around here was selling em for.
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Should've bought your phone from bestbuy. They have the best buyback.
Up to 1 year you can get 40% back from price before carrier discounts (that's $280) and 30% back after one year.
So I'm planning on using my wife's upgrade on the Evo LTE which will be -$200 but then selling the phone back so I get +$280, ending up with $80 of money I can spend on whatever I want.
I basically got $80 for buying the Evo 3D...
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umm... i have a better idea... instead of jumping through hoops and buying and then selling back lol, just buy the phone, and sell it to one of us for that price! lol
r better yet, just sell the upgrade
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Should've bought your phone from bestbuy. They have the best buyback.
Up to 1 year you can get 40% back from price before carrier discounts (that's $280) and 30% back after one year.
So I'm planning on using my wife's upgrade on the Evo LTE which will be -$200 but then selling the phone back so I get +$280, ending up with $80 of money I can spend on whatever I want.
I basically got $80 for buying the Evo 3D...
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How much is the buy back program?..I think I heard somewhere it was ~$80?
Thinking about about getting it on the Evo LTE.
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My contract was up April 2013, but like others I called sprint and paid $115(Which will be on next months bill) to move my upgrade date to May so I can get the phone...I didnt think it would work but it did!
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How much is the buy back program?..I think I heard somewhere it was ~$80?
Thinking about about getting it on the Evo LTE.
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My contract was up April 2013, but like others I called sprint and paid $115(Which will be on next months bill) to move my upgrade date to May so I can get the phone...I didnt think it would work but it did!
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Ill be getting a minimum of 280 with best buys buyback. Good think I work there because I got buy back for about 7 dollars hehe.
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How much is the buy back program?..I think I heard somewhere it was ~$80?
Thinking about about getting it on the Evo LTE.
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My contract was up April 2013, but like others I called sprint and paid $115(Which will be on next months bill) to move my upgrade date to May so I can get the phone...I didnt think it would work but it did!
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What did you tell them ? My contract is up on May 2013 and i want the EVO 4lte asap.
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crazyjoezx said:
How much is the buy back program?..I think I heard somewhere it was ~$80?
Thinking about about getting it on the Evo LTE.
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My contract was up April 2013, but like others I called sprint and paid $115(Which will be on next months bill) to move my upgrade date to May so I can get the phone...I didnt think it would work but it did!
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When did you do this? I thought the early buyout upgrade offer was over?
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Last year when the 3vo was announced there was a big hype about calling a certain sprint number to get an early upgrade by just asking. I did this and it worked perfectly. Has anyone done that this year for the 4G LTE? I know they were going to introduce a "buy your upgrade" program but I haven't heard if it's in place or not. Any info would be great.
I have the same question. Basically it says I'm available for an upgrade after April 1st 2013. What are my best options for getting out of the contract so I can upgrade to another phone the cheapest way possible?
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Last year when the 3vo was announced there was a big hype about calling a certain sprint number to get an early upgrade by just asking. I did this and it worked perfectly. Has anyone done that this year for the 4G LTE? I know they were going to introduce a "buy your upgrade" program but I haven't heard if it's in place or not. Any info would be great.
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The Buy Your Upgrade program is how I am getting my EVO LTE. I'm not due for an upgrade until October, but after complaining about a few things (that I made up lol) they told me about the program. It cost me $45 bucks to make my line eligible. I figured it was worth the $45 bucks not to have to wait until October
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The Buy Your Upgrade program is how I am getting my EVO LTE. I'm not due for an upgrade until October, but after complaining about a few things (that I made up lol) they told me about the program. It cost me $45 bucks to make my line eligible. I figured it was worth the $45 bucks not to have to wait until October
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What did you tell em ?
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What did you tell em ?
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Well, I am upgrading my daughters line that has an EVO Shift on it. She has had 3 of them, all had problems. I told them this one was having problems too and I was tired of dealing with it. Needless to say she won't be getting the new EVO I was planning on giving her my 3D, but I'm one of those who flashed the VM firmware, so I don't know now.
By the way, they will be released soon. This was on my order status page today:
Status: Thanks for pre-ordering. You are one step closer to getting your phone. Keep an eye out for a shipping email with your tracking information. We will do our best to get it to you before others get a glimpse on Friday, May 18. For questions, visit sprint.com/preorder.
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The Buy Your Upgrade program is how I am getting my EVO LTE. I'm not due for an upgrade until October, but after complaining about a few things (that I made up lol) they told me about the program. It cost me $45 bucks to make my line eligible. I figured it was worth the $45 bucks not to have to wait until October
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Yeah i did the same for my girlfriend but she wanted a freakin iPhone and there was no talking her out.of it lol. Although she did have an optimus s which was an absolute pos so u can't really blame her! Her upgrade was in October too and cost me $65.
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Yeah i did the same for my girlfriend but she wanted a freakin iPhone and there was no talking her out.of it lol. Although she did have an optimus s which was an absolute pos so u can't really blame her! Her upgrade was in October too and cost me $65.
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Damn she's one of those . I'll see if this works on my plan * crosses fingers*
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I still have about a year left on my contract. Wondering if the only option is buying it for $550?
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If you think it's worth it, go for it...
People buy iPads for $700 so just remember that before you think you're ripping yourself off
paid out of contract price for the beast so I can save my upgrade for next years EVO case that thing costs more than this one...
This phone is going to be amazing man no worries at all.
im coming! pre ordered already!
I'll be jumping ship, however I will keep my Evo 3D since it was my first Android phone =p
Luckily, I'm in a line with the girlfriend but her mother's Verizon contract is ending and she asked her if she could join us in our family plan. Then my genius set in. I told her she could take my place on the contact and I'll be "transferring" just the phone number onto a new contract by myself to take advantage of the 199 price (plus I get a 20% discount because of the company I work for) so in the end I'll be paying a cheaper monthly bill and my gf will be able to help her mom and Sprint gets another contact up. Win-win-win.
EDIT: Does anyone know if the phones will be available in store on launch day? The reason I ask is because I'm unable to predorder (due to Sprint having to transfer my phone # out and I have to give them proof of my employment for the discount).
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I'll be jumping ship, however I will keep my Evo 3D since it was my first Android phone =p
Luckily, I'm in a line with the girlfriend but her mother's Verizon contract is ending and she asked her if she could join us in our family plan. Then my genius set in. I told her she could take my place on the contact and I'll be "transferring" just the phone number onto a new contract by myself to take advantage of the 199 price (plus I get a 20% discount because of the company I work for) so in the end I'll be paying a cheaper monthly bill and my gf will be able to help her mom and Sprint gets another contact up. Win-win-win.
EDIT: Does anyone know if the phones will be available in store on launch day? The reason I ask is because I'm unable to predorder (due to Sprint having to transfer my phone # out and I have to give them proof of my employment for the discount).
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It should available launch day, it wouldn't make sense if it wasn't lol
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It should available launch day, it wouldn't make sense if it wasn't lol
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Haha then what's with the pre-ordering hype when you can pick one up at the store usually faster than you get it shipped (and can make sure it has no dead pixels, etc.)
It is a shame I wont be keeping my phone number but eh, no big deal when I get an awesome phone for such a good price.
Definitely making the jump I got my 3D from a friend moving overseas for practically nothing. So my upgrade is fully intact from my OG EVO. It will be a welcome edition to my Evo family of phones.
I ordered two (mine and my girls).
yup...girlfriend gets the 3d. I preordered the LTE
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Haha then what's with the pre-ordering hype when you can pick one up at the store usually faster than you get it shipped (and can make sure it has no dead pixels, etc.)
It is a shame I wont be keeping my phone number but eh, no big deal when I get an awesome phone for such a good price.
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pre ordered phones will be received a couple days early and stores will have limited numbers in the beginning so they will be tough to get.
I'll be here
Yeah, I'm not paying full price either.
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pre ordered, using an upgrade on another line i have.
Got mine too. Hoping it gets here sooner than next Friday.
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I called sprint when the phone was announced in April. I have over a year left on my evo 3d and was told I had to buy out my contract for 140 dollars and then just sign a new contract for the upgrade price.
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Im definately coming over. My preorder is all in. I will play around with Sense 4.0 from newt for the next week until my new phone comes. Then the 3D is going on ebay/craigslist.
YEAHHHHH BUDDY! Haven't had my 3D for a whole year (I have a launch day 3D and rooted on July 30th REVOLUTIONARY! style) and looking forward to the new device.
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I will be adding 2 lines two my account....then equipment changing to keep my numbers........and this will allow me to keep my full upgrade next year. I have another line for my mom and I will give her one of the 3D new lines and then cancel her line (Cheaper ETF). A friend of mine is going to use the other line and pay me money! lol...
Can someone freeze me in snow and wake me up on the 18th?
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I will be adding 2 lines two my account....then equipment changing to keep my numbers........and this will allow me to keep my full upgrade next year. I have another line for my mom and I will give her one of the 3D new lines and then cancel her line (Cheaper ETF). A friend of mine is going to use the other line and pay me money! lol...
Can someone freeze me in snow and wake me up on the 18th?
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Have your friend buy out your Mom's line rather than cancel as that'll give you (your buddy) an upgrade on that line and he can get a new phone and keep paying you.
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Yeah, I'm not paying full price either.
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Buyout 1 year contract -$110 est.
Buy EVO 4G LTE -$220 (Tax)
Upgrade -$36
Total = -$366
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fernando sor said:
I called sprint when the phone was announced in April. I have over a year left on my evo 3d and was told I had to buy out my contract for 140 dollars and then just sign a new contract for the upgrade price.
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that's what I was hoping to hear. I didn't know that was an option. I'm going to call Sprint and see if I can wheel and deal! $100 and something is better than paying full price like others are right? why wouldnt everyone do a "buy out"?
So Ive had my Evo for almost two years and my update is not due till August 1st. Is there a way to get my upgrade moved up? What would be the most money efficient way for me to upgrade?
Also what did you do to upgrade and how much did you end up paying?
Thanks in advance!
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my upgrade was supposed to be in December. I called sprint and paid $45 to have it moved up until now.
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my upgrade was supposed to be in December. I called sprint and paid $45 to have it moved up until now.
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So you paid $45 and they gave you the E4GLTE? Or did you have to pay for anything else?
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So you paid $45 and they gave you the E4GLTE? Or did you have to pay for anything else?
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You still have to pay for the phone (upgrade price). The $45 he paid was a fee to buyout the rest of the contract. The fee varies based on the remaining length of contract and can only be done after you're already 12 months into your contract, which you are. Call sprint, ask them to let you buy out, then you'll be free to get the phone wherever you'd like
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You still have to pay for the phone (upgrade price). The $45 he paid was a fee to buyout the rest of the contract. The fee varies based on the remaining length of contract and can only be done after you're already 12 months into your contract, which you are. Call sprint, ask them to let you buy out, then you'll be free to get the phone wherever you'd like
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Ok im starting to understand now. So the upgrade price is $200 right?
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Yes unless you get it from wirefly or amazon. Best Buy was running a good deal just not sure for how long. My upgrade wasn't due until Sept called and got it bumped for $45 preordered through BB traded in my 3d and got my phone for $40.
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Yes unless you get it from wirefly or amazon. Best Buy was running a good deal just not sure for how long. My upgrade wasn't due until Sept called and got it bumped for $45 preordered through BB traded in my 3d and got my phone for $40.
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Damn so even if I trade in my OG Evo im looking to spend close to $135 right?
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Depending on what they make you pay to get your upgrade. The EVO trade in was I believe $50 for the phone and $50 for getting another sprint phone. I'm not sure how long that deal is good for though. So if you pay $45 to get your upgrade and get the og EVO deal you would end up paying $145 plus $36 for activation.
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Damn so even if I trade in my OG Evo im looking to spend close to $135 right?
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If your buy out is $45, then you would spend about $145 for the buy out and the phone as long as you do it before June 2 (I believe the Evo trade in promotion expires on this day).
Phone $199-$50 Evo trade in - $50 credit for Evo trade in = $100 + $45 buyout = $145+tax. That is your out of pocket and then you will get a $50 best buy gift card (which you may or may now be able to use on the phone...depends on your Best Buy mobile employee).
It's been a long grueling last year with my OG Evo and it's time to part ways. I've always been and HTC supporter and I will continue to support their product. I will be getting an EVO LTE but paying the full $199 just seems outlandish especially now that ATT and T-Mobile dropped the One X to $99.99. I have some other options rather than buying directly from Sprint but I wanted to know other people's experience. Radioshack and Wirefly will ship one to my house, FedEx next day (which means I wouldn't get it till Tuesday), for $149.99 even. I was wanting to know any drawbacks to purchasing from these two providers rather than going through Sprint. I do have full insurance through Asurion so accidental damage isn't my concern but more of what happens if there is a manufactures defect? Also, anybody heard any news of Sprint reducing the price so they can compete? I would hate to pay $199 and then have Sprint drop it to $99 in the next month or so.
I could also go to Best Buy and get it for $149.99. I think this is going to be my first option considering my patience with my OG is running really thin. I am also selling my great condition OG with a ton of stuff so if anyone want to shoot me an offer, I would definitely think about it before posting on eBay.
It's too bad you didn't get it last week bestbuy had it for $99 for a week. I just got mine this pay Friday paid $104 out the door
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I would check the price on Amazon wireless last I heard it was $99 and that would be worth waiting a few days to save $50-100.
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I got my 4G LTE at Best Buy Mobile two days ago for $107 tax included.
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Should check amazon, got my phone a week ago for 0.01 and free activation don't know if they still doing it though. Got told it'd be on for a couple of weeks.
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Should check amazon, got my phone a week ago for 0.01 and free activation don't know if they still doing it though. Got told it'd be on for a couple of weeks.
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Ya I just checked and it is only for brand new lines. I need to upgrade so it would be $99 which isn't bad. I may just have to do that. I may walk in to best buy and see if they will honor last weeks price because I'm technically not eligible until Sept 1st and I've tried everything to get my date pushed up. Once again I am upgrading and not starting a new line or contract. The prices vary drastically.
Amazon wireless will have the best deal. No tax.
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Ya I just checked and it is only for brand new lines. I need to upgrade so it would be $99 which isn't bad. I may just have to do that. I may walk in to best buy and see if they will honor last weeks price because I'm technically not eligible until Sept 1st and I've tried everything to get my date pushed up. Once again I am upgrading and not starting a new line or contract. The prices vary drastically.
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I think that the most important part for you is to get evo with 1.12 hboot. If you go to the big stores or sprint corporate store you may not find it. You need to go to small stores that sell sprint phones, that way you may get lucky.
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I think that the most important part for you is to get evo with 1.12 hboot. If you go to the big stores or sprint corporate store you may not find it. You need to go to small stores that sell sprint phones, that way you may get lucky.
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Yah absolutely. The problem is small stores that sell Sprint have to abide by Sprint's pricing. I fell like if I order one online, it will come boxed and I can do whatever from there. I'm sure there will be a LazyPanda updated for 1.15 but who knows when. Having radio S-OFF isn't the biggest deal to me as long as I can get root. It sucks not being able to sideload firmware but what are you going to do about HTC and their bootloaders. I think I'm going to go through Amazon. It seems to be the only place to get the upgrade price of $99.99.
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Ya I just checked and it is only for brand new lines. I need to upgrade so it would be $99 which isn't bad. I may just have to do that. I may walk in to best buy and see if they will honor last weeks price because I'm technically not eligible until Sept 1st and I've tried everything to get my date pushed up. Once again I am upgrading and not starting a new line or contract. The prices vary drastically.
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So get a new line and shutdown the old one. You'll get it for $99 then.
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So get a new line and shutdown the old one. You'll get it for $99 then.
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I'm on a family plan. How does that actually work? Would I have to get a new number?
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I'm on a family plan. How does that actually work? Would I have to get a new number?
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Yes to a new number. Sucks a little but saves some money.
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If you have a Sam's Club membership, it's $98.
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