So for you master Sprint guru's out there, how could I go about getting rid of my black EVO 4G LTE (I'm just gonna call it the E4L from now on) to get the white one. I am a second line on the account and don't have insurance on my phone. Is there a way that I could get insurance on my black E4L and then, :crying::crying: break it? :crying::crying: Take it in and ask if they could give me a white one? I would probably have to sign up for the insurance at one then replace it at another so they didn't expect anything. The question after giving you some back story: How could I go about getting rid of my Black E4L?
Thanks guys and feel free to answer with any other loopholes to get the white one other than just the insurance thing I said above. Again, Thanks.
dakota123456789 said:
So for you master Sprint guru's out there, how could I go about getting rid of my black EVO 4G LTE (I'm just gonna call it the E4L from now on) to get the white one. I am a second line on the account and don't have insurance on my phone. Is there a way that I could get insurance on my black E4L and then, :crying::crying: break it? :crying::crying: Take it in and ask if they could give me a white one? I would probably have to sign up for the insurance at one then replace it at another so they didn't expect anything. The question after giving you some back story: How could I go about getting rid of my Black E4L?
Thanks guys and feel free to answer with any other loopholes to get the white one other than just the insurance thing I said above. Again, Thanks.
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Highly unlikely. There are protocols in place to keep people from doing it that way. You "might" find a manager willing to do it but most won't. There is a list of acceptable replacements for any phone covered. Currently the only listed replacement for the black one is a black one.
Not to mention the whole fraud aspect to what you suggest
You might just find someone willing to trade white for black
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Also, keep in mind that as far as i know, you can't get s-off for the white Evo, if you're into rooting and all. Something to keep in mind anyway.
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Yea it won't happen. Exchange list will only show the black 1.
Find someone to trade!
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Sell your black one, then buy the white one. Or try to trade. Don't commit insurance fraud because you want a different color.
"We're coming from a pure power source"
Buy the white housing from eBay. Saw one for $130 with the LCD included.
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You could find someone on Craigslist willing to trade if they don't like it. Obviously find something in comparable shape to your black on. You could even post your own ad asking if someone is willing to trade.
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Also, keep in mind that as far as i know, you can't get s-off for the white Evo, if you're into rooting and all. Something to keep in mind anyway.
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Not true. I am rooted s-Off on my white evo. Some come with new hboot while a very select few come with older hboot
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Funny how people tend to want what they can't have. There are those over at the SG3 thread excited about the rumored black one.
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Just got this as the replacement back for my phone. I called them and told them my camera bezel was dented and they sent be a new back and asked what color I wanted. I shall post up pictures when I get it in the mail. This could be a nice way to get the white battery cover if you want it.
Post the pics man! I want a white batttcover
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Just got this as the replacement back for my phone. I called them and told them my camera bezel was dented and they sent be a new back and asked what color I wanted. I shall post up pictures when I get it in the mail. This could be a nice way to get the white battery cover if you want it.
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Who is "them" that you called?
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Threevo said:
Post the pics man! I want a white batttcover
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Its still in the mail.
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Who is "them" that you called?
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I contacted HTC by email first. Then they gave me a number for their repair center in the states. At first they were like we cant send you a replacement because im in Canada and they told me to contact my carrier(ROGERS), but then I told them my carrier told me to call you guys. They then authorized sending me a sprint back cover for the American version but they warned me it might not fit. Then they asked me if i wanted white or black.
What's the phone number? Will you pm it to me? My bezel is all bent up and its been bugging me since I got the phone!
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What's the phone number? Will you pm it to me? My bezel is all bent up and its been bugging me since I got the phone!
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1.888.617.1113 this it their repair number its the same as the site (I think). The nice thing about htc is that they have American call centers that actually know how to speak English.
pics or it didn't happen!
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pics or it didn't happen!
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Come on man can't you read its in shipping.
Is it in!?
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Just called the number and fed em some BS and they're sending me a white one in the mail right now.
Most likely will end up on ebay haha, unless I realllly like it
Also as a side note you only get one free repair-esque thing like this. So basically your using up your one on getting a new battery cover, however I have the coverage at best buy so i dont need the manufacters warrantee
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Just called the number and fed em some BS and they're sending me a white one in the mail right now.
Most likely will end up on ebay haha, unless I realllly like it
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lol what BS did you feed them? might have to take advantage
Its coming form the states and im in Canada so it might take a while I will still post up pictures when its here. And its not really a waste we only have one warranty for the backcover and all the other parts are still warranted if i have any problems. so as long as i don't have any other battery cover issues it will be fine. Plus the white ones are more expensive i could get a black on ebay for like $5 but a white is around 30-40.
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lol what BS did you feed them? might have to take advantage
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Don't tell them your serial number, just the first number they ask for.
Then just tell them the glue on the ring around the camera failed and that you need a new battery cover. After some info gathering they ask you what color the phone is and just tell them white.... or possibly even tell them purple if you really want that. I made sure to keep saying the ring around the camera was silver, not red, but that probably wont matter as the guy I was talking to seemed clueless about this phone.
edit: not sure if its the serial number I didn't tell them. I just know they asked me for 2 numbers and I told him the first and that my phone didnt have the second one they asked for
Got mine in the mail today, pics up soon!
Just a bump mine came in the mail today and I uploaded some pic's. imo it looks great. It looks terrible with a case so I am not sure what I want to do now. I hate to leave my phone without protection.
Just ordered mine. Guy was very friendly on the phone. Should ship in 2-3 business days and arrive in 5-6. My phone only had a month left on warranty so I'm glad I called and used it.
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I bet they are gonna be surprised when a bunch of people start calling in saying the same thing hahaha
I had that same thought earlier, that's why I'm glad I called when I did. Told him my fiancee dropped her phone and the battery door cracked at the bottom so it won't stay latched. Worked like a charm.
Before anyone flames me for blaming her, the door is for her.
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Just got this from HTC
"I am sorry, but in order to request a replacement back cover for you I also need a photograph of the back cover which is faulty, and your full postal address where we can send the replacement accessory."
Anyone got a picture of a back cover with the camera ring off, or coming off
the white evo 4g lte is gonna b out in a week, i just got my phone yesterday. so my question is..........if i take back my black evo and complain about call quality or something? lol! can i tell them i want the white instead? without having to deal with a restocking fee?
Tell them you want the white one.
Just pay the fee and get the white one.
Lying is for losers
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Tell them you want the white one.
Just pay the fee and get the white one.
Lying is for losers
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Ha ha ha!!!! Well i am no loser so..........thanks for your comment bro. But i think ill do whatever i can to not pay a fee!!!
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yeah i really dont understand why its seen as such a bad thing to want the exact same product just a different color...this problem wouldnt exist if they released the white at the same time....i just passed my 30 days with best buy so i cant take this phone back but i do have insurance so if something ever happens to it ima take it back and ask if they would give me a white one
They release the white one later for a reason. Now that all the other major phones are out it brings attention back to the LTEVO if they can make a new announcement
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searched for awhile but got no solid answer. Anyone know if this phone is going to be made available in white anytime soon? Or is there a way to buy the white shell and remove the black shell and install it in its place? I want this phone, but i don't like the plain black.
Everything I have seen is the old Ford model T saying "You can get it in any color you want, as ling as its black" I personally havent seen anything anywhere that even hints that we will get anything else in the US. I'm sire you could order replacement parts from the international model and use that. Possibly even parts for the One X original??? The only difference is the innards of the phone. Not sure if that would work or not. Other than that you can find some pretty nice white cases for it, One X original cases fit the +
Never Die!
Any ideas where to get these "replacement parts"? (The white shell)
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Try Amazon or eBay. Not sure really. I've gotten replacement parts for various phones from various places. I always just Googled it
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I did, no luck
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Got my HOX+ yesterday and was offered white but I stuck with black
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where? White isn't available in the us
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Got my HOX+ yesterday and was offered white but I stuck with black
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Same here. Just picked mine up yesterday from AT&T store and the guy asked what color I wanted. Just got the black though. I am a mechanic and the white wouldn't stay white for long.
Are you guys in the us? You are talking about the one x plus not the one x right?
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Att doesn't stock white X+, at least not yet
I didn't think so, so how are these guys getting them?
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I didn't think so, so how are these guys getting them?
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I'm guessing the reps are mistaken with white OneX or new VX...maybe?!
The only way to get a white is via Asian import, I did that from mobicity here in Australia (google). White is super sexy. Doesn't have the soft touch finish tho of the black.
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The only way to get a white is via Asian import, I did that from mobicity here in Australia (google). White is super sexy. Doesn't have the soft touch finish tho of the black.
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I'm trying to wrap my head around all the options also. I want white. I see HTC One X+'s in white on ebay, even a couple in the US, but my understanding is it won't have LTE, and it costs more than even just buying the black One X+ off contract through ATT. Thinking of just getting the Black One X + off contract and getting a white case. Or getting the original off contract in white.
Also, you are saying the imported white HTC One X + is glossy? Hmm, don't like that.
I want off contract, white, and LTE since I have it in my area. SO that means either going with the original, or getting a black + with a white case. Am I wrong?
Its not glossy like a GS3, its a soft Matt white finish which is still grippy but the reviews for the black HOX+ say its got a rubberized feel.
Mine doesn't have lte and from what I've read the att version won't be in white which is a shame, tho Lte in my opinion for any phone is a sales gimmick and over prices plans which always only have a few gigs data tacked on.
I wouldn't get the original over this and white hox+ all the way if u can find one.
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Its not glossy like a GS3, its a soft Matt white finish which is still grippy but the reviews for the black HOX+ say its got a rubberized feel.
Mine doesn't have lte and from what I've read the att version won't be in white which is a shame, tho Lte in my opinion for any phone is a sales gimmick and over prices plans which always only have a few gigs data tacked on.
I wouldn't get the original over this and white hox+ all the way if u can find one.
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I'm trying to decide if it's worth the extra $150+ to get the white One X+ without LTE. Will probably just get the black direct from ATT.
Just got off the phone with ATT and they said the black will be in stock Monday. Anyone else hearing the samething? I have the silver but I think I might switch.
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I just walked in today after work and swapped my silver one out for the black one at my at&t store. i am in charlotte.... and maybe i am crazy and was impulsive, but i think i like the silver better!!!
It's available right now on the website. Both 32 and 64
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I just walked in today after work and swapped my silver one out for the black one at my at&t store. i am in charlotte.... and maybe i am crazy and was impulsive, but i think i like the silver better!!!
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I was thinking about updating my other line and grabbing the black HTC One. But it seems like it'll scratch too easy. I'm gonna go back up to the att store tomorrow to look at it again.
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I just walked in today after work and swapped my silver one out for the black one at my at&t store. i am in charlotte.... and maybe i am crazy and was impulsive, but i think i like the silver better!!!
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which Charlotte store? I want to go check it out too. lol
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Just got off the phone with ATT and they said the black will be in stock Monday. Anyone else hearing the samething? I have the silver but I think I might switch.
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Our store in Duluth, GA got some in yesterday and is already on display. I lusted over the black one but now that I compare both side by side I'm glad I got a silver one. It just pops more.
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which Charlotte store? I want to go check it out too. lol
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5940 Fairview Rd #100
Charlotte
(704) 557-9236
also, I noticed my power button is way more recessed then my silver one was. Anyone have this issue? I am thinking of going back, and I assume since its a QA issue I should not be hit with a restock fee?
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5940 Fairview Rd #100
Charlotte
(704) 557-9236
also, I noticed my power button is way more recessed then my silver one was. Anyone have this issue? I am thinking of going back, and I assume since its a QA issue I should not be hit with a restock fee?
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Thanks. I believe thats the southpark store. I'll head there on lunch. I would FOR SURE take it back. It does sound like a QA issue. That store is good for waiving fees as well. You might even want to go back to Silver. lol I was checking out the Sprint Black One, and I like the Silver more as well.
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Thanks. I believe thats the southpark store. I'll head there on lunch. I would FOR SURE take it back. It does sound like a QA issue. That store is good for waiving fees as well. You might even want to go back to Silver. lol I was checking out the Sprint Black One, and I like the Silver more as well.
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yep, south park store. Yea I paid full retail also, so there is no reason to have to put up with that. Do you know if exchanges have to be done at store you purchased from? Asking because I work in uptown, and it would be easier to just go to that store.
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yep, south park store. Yea I paid full retail also, so there is no reason to have to put up with that. Do you know if exchanges have to be done at store you purchased from? Asking because I work in uptown, and it would be easier to just go to that store.
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I work downtown as well, but kind of on the outskirts by Dilworth. I believe you can return to the EpiCenter store based on their policy from their site.
http://www.att.com/shop/wireless/returnpolicy.html#fbid=hWWFXshHQ-K
"How do I return my device?
If you bought the device at an AT&T retail store during the applicable return period, return it to any AT&T retail store.
If you bought the device online at att.com or over the phone from AT&T during the applicable return period, mail the device back to AT&T or bring it to any AT&T retail store. Be sure to keep your tracking number."
Call that store first to make sure they have the device on hand. The only issue you may run into is according to their policy, you can only exchange once. I've managed to exchange twice as the SouthPark store though, no fees.
Got mine yesterday. I was gonna get the silver and mentioned to the guy I was really liking the black one(didn't know they had them yet). Worked out great.
I like the black one to just afraid it's going to scratch.
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Alaris said:
I like the black one to just afraid it's going to scratch.
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It holds up better already than my one s or one xl
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Just swapped my Silver for the Black.
The Black feels a tad more grippier to hold. The Silver feels good, but it's a hunk of metal and hard to hold.
The Black looks great, but people wont know what kind of phone it is vs the Silver is going to draw attention.
ATT had one ok case which I bought, but I think I'm going caseless to see how the phone hold up.
If it shows scratches pretty easy then I plan on going back to the Silver.
Just installed a Zagg full body shield. It actually adds a nice gloss finish to the back. It's also less of a finger print magnet.
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Did you say anything special or just tell them you wanted the different color?
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I take it everyone that switched from silver to black was within the 14 day exchange period and not one of the early pre-order adopters?
Yeah I was within the return period
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Since I was outside of the 14 day exchange period I had to make a warranty claim through att for the "gap gate" issues on mine as well as the unresponsive capacitive keys. So they are sending me a Black one and they even waived the priority shipping fee. Hopefully it will get here Wednesday.
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Just picked up the Black One. Buffalo NY stores have them...
I recently ordered a replacement for my One through AT&T and told them I wanted the Black HTC One rather than the Silver which I currently have. They sent out the replacement yesterday and I received today. To my surprise they sent the wrong color. So what I'm trying to find is the item number for the Black AT&T HTC One. The item number for the Silver one is PN07120 according to the order info that they sent me. Can anyone that ordered a Black 32 GB HTC One on AT&T's website please post the item name/number that appears on the order info so that when I call AT&T regarding this issue I can have that number handy and make sure I get the right device?
Thanks.
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how'd you get them to agree to do that? You paying restock fee?
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how'd you get them to agree to do that? You paying restock fee?
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No. My current device has a couple manufacturer defects. So I called in to make a warranty claim and I asked the rep I was talking to if I could have the black one sent as the replacement device instead of another silver one. And he said "yes, I can have the fulfillment center send you the black variant. That won't be a problem". And then they sent me a silver one anyway.
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No. My current device has a couple manufacturer defects. So I called in to make a warranty claim and I asked the rep I was talking to if I could have the black one sent as the replacement device instead of another silver one. And he said "yes, I can have the fulfillment center send you the black variant. That won't be a problem". And then they sent me a silver one anyway.
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Lucky you I've tried to switch colors before and was denied
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Lucky you I've tried to switch colors before and was denied
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Yeah I was thinking that was pretty lucky that he was letting me switch colors. Sadly some one in the fulfillment center didn't feel like doing their job correct and sent me the wrong phone. So now I have to call att again and figure out what my options are. I am hoping I can just take both my current htc one and and the replacement they sent to me to the service center in my city and get the black one. At this point I would really like to leave att but I can't afford to cancel my contract and buy a new phone on another carrier.
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