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Just what the title says, opinions? I have had the 3d for the weekend pretty much and it is ok, but some things I am finding out about it are lacking. The 3d camera is nice, but what would I really use it for? To me its almost just a, ' Hey look at my cool camera' type gimmick.
What are some of your guys' thoughts on the Epic/Nexus, or how about the Photon, I think the Photon actually looks pretty cool and I would have my kickstand back.
Thoughts? Please be as detailed as possible, would be appreciated.
Thanks
I can't really give any opinion on the Photon as it's not out yet, but the Evo 3D is well ahead of both the Epic and the Nexus S in terms of hardware. I currently have an Evo 4G and owned an Epic for a while before I got fed up with it and gave it to my wife so I could get my Evo back. I suppose it all depends on what you intend to do with your phone, but the current Samsung offerings aren't in the same league as the Evo 3D. It has a higher res screen, a faster clock speed, twice as many cores, and twice as much RAM.
Between Sprint giving me my original Sprint Premier early upgrade back for the EVO 3D launch, and Target giving me $150 trade it, total out of pocket cost to upgrade was just $68 and adding a year to my contract.
It's also a big plus that HTC will OFFICIALLY be permitting root. I know at least one dev (I forget which it was) has a 3D in hand. So, there ought to be lots of non-Sprint options.
So far my only complaint is that the colors on the screen seem faded. Like a cloudy day. Not the end of the world, but I wouldn't have liked a better/brighter screen. (Not the AMOLED one though, those are too saturated. Like looking inside a fish tank.)
I currently have the epic and evo 3d as my daily phones and i can tell you to avoid the epic like the plague....i have had software problems from phone ramdomly exiting applications to slow laggy perfromance on almost everything except gaming. I have had my epic since release and will never purchase a samsung phone again...their hardware is usually incrementally better than the competition but their software implementation leaves much to be desired, which makes superior hardware null at best. The feel of the evo 3d in hand really makes it feel like you are holding something premium in your hand...im sure the sgs2 will follow the same lead with hardware being better, but i have no faith in their ability to deliver on thevsoftware front........i bet the evo 3d will get ice cream sandwich before the sgs2 at least by 6 months.
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I currently have the epic and evo 3d as my daily phones and i can tell you to avoid the epic like the plague....i have had software problems from phone ramdomly exiting applications to slow laggy perfromance on almost everything except gaming. I have had my epic since release and will never purchase a samsung phone again...their hardware is usually incrementally better than the competition but their software implementation leaves much to be desired, which makes superior hardware null at best. The feel of the evo 3d in hand really makes it feel like you are holding something premium in your hand...im sure the sgs2 will follow the same lead with hardware being better, but i have no faith in their ability to deliver on thevsoftware front........i bet the evo 3d will get ice cream sandwich before the sgs2 at least by 6 months.
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I pretty much agree with both of these guys. Consider that the 3d has had 3 OTAs to fix "bugs" and it's only been a week. The hold up for Gingerbread to show up on the Evo 4G was more due to the fact that the Nexus S was the only device allowed to have Gingerbread for a certain period of time as per Google. As soon as that time frame was up, HTC and Motorola both had Gingerbread for their flagship phones... The Epic and some other Galaxy S phones are still waiting.
I think HTC and Motorola are sharing the title of "King of the Hill" when it comes to android phones. I personally like HTC's hardware better. They both have provided similar (i.e. good) support to their user community. Motorola's success I attribute to the "Droid" marketing campaign by Verizon, but they have backed that up with action and performance. Will have to see how the Photon pans out, though.
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the 3d has had 3 OTAs to fix "bugs" and it's only been a week.
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The phone has only been "officially" out for 4 days, not even a week yet. HTC seems to be working hard to keep the bugs to a minimum (of course opening up the bootloader is another thing entirely).
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I pretty much agree with both of these guys. Consider that the 3d has had 3 OTAs to fix "bugs" and it's only been a week. The hold up for Gingerbread to show up on the Evo 4G was more due to the fact that the Nexus S was the only device allowed to have Gingerbread for a certain period of time as per Google. As soon as that time frame was up, HTC and Motorola both had Gingerbread for their flagship phones... The Epic and some other Galaxy S phones are still waiting.
I think HTC and Motorola are sharing the title of "King of the Hill" when it comes to android phones. I personally like HTC's hardware better. They both have provided similar (i.e. good) support to their user community. Motorola's success I attribute to the "Droid" marketing campaign by Verizon, but they have backed that up with action and performance. Will have to see how the Photon pans out, though.
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I tend to agree with everyone here for the most part, although the Photon looks pretty sick imo. I do like HTC better but we are not 100% sure that the 3d will be rooted yet are we? I have seen conflicting results. The specs on the Photon seem a bit better than the 3d in some aspects. As far as the other two go I won't get either of those. It would only be between the Photon and this 3d right now.
On a better note I don't understand why people had to pay for their 3d's, makes me feel good. I didn't pay a dime, just gave them my EVO back and dude gave me the 3d. Even got my girl her first smartphone, the LG optimus, decent unit also for absolutely nothing. Guess it helps when the manager at that store wants to keep your business. Not to mention a free screen protector and case.
Lucky I guess.
Very curious about the Photon. Has intrigued my interest.
Thanks for everyone's input.
So I found out what I'm going to do, and the manager actually suggested I do this. Basically I am going to wait for the release date to be announced as far as the photon goes. Hopefully it is within my 30 day trial for my 3d, if it isn't, on the 28th day of my trial I will be taking my 3d in and getting another 3d therefore resetting my 30 day time period, then once I get the photon if I don't like it I will just switch back to the 3d.
So it's looking like a win win here.
Just posted this so that other people can do it if they so choose.
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So I found out what I'm going to do, and the manager actually suggested I do this. Basically I am going to wait for the release date to be announced as far as the photon goes. Hopefully it is within my 30 day trial for my 3d, if it isn't, on the 28th day of my trial I will be taking my 3d in and getting another 3d therefore resetting my 30 day time period, then once I get the photon if I don't like it I will just switch back to the 3d.
So it's looking like a win win here.
Just posted this so that other people can do it if they so choose.
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I thought you could only do the 30 day exchange once?
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So I found out what I'm going to do, and the manager actually suggested I do this. Basically I am going to wait for the release date to be announced as far as the photon goes. Hopefully it is within my 30 day trial for my 3d, if it isn't, on the 28th day of my trial I will be taking my 3d in and getting another 3d therefore resetting my 30 day time period, then once I get the photon if I don't like it I will just switch back to the 3d.
So it's looking like a win win here.
Just posted this so that other people can do it if they so choose.
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You can only do the exchange once per ugrade... and you can't do it on the same phone. You can get a replacement if there's a problem, but you can't just exchange for one of the same thing. You can return it, but then if you get another 3D, you won't get another 30 day grace-period.
Either they lied to you to get you to shut up and buy the phone, or that manager is an idiot.
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So I found out what I'm going to do, and the manager actually suggested I do this. Basically I am going to wait for the release date to be announced as far as the photon goes. Hopefully it is within my 30 day trial for my 3d, if it isn't, on the 28th day of my trial I will be taking my 3d in and getting another 3d therefore resetting my 30 day time period, then once I get the photon if I don't like it I will just switch back to the 3d.
So it's looking like a win win here.
Just posted this so that other people can do it if they so choose.
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im pretty sure exchanging doesn't reset your 30-day
what would keep people from endlessly exchanging after 28 days to keep their return window?
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You can only do the exchange once per ugrade... and you can't do it on the same phone. You can get a replacement if there's a problem, but you can't just exchange for one of the same thing. You can return it, but then if you get another 3D, you won't get another 30 day grace-period.
Either they lied to you to get you to shut up and buy the phone, or that manager is an idiot.
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No, I know the manager. I know he isn't lying, and maybe you 'can't' do it normally but he is doing it for me. Think what you will.
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No, I know the manager. I know he isn't lying, and maybe you 'can't' do it normally but he is doing it for me. Think what you will.
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Well when he loses his job, feel free to pay his rent for him. You can return the phone for any reason within 30 days, but you can't just keep exchanging. I'm sure that will throw a flag up in Sprint's database real quick.
If you get away with it, all the more power to you... but if you get stuck with a phone that you don't actually want because you're trying to leapfrog a free ticket and your friend ends up jobless... it's your own fault.
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Well when he loses his job, feel free to pay his rent for him. You can return the phone for any reason within 30 days, but you can't just keep exchanging. I'm sure that will throw a flag up in Sprint's database real quick.
If you get away with it, all the more power to you... but if you get stuck with a phone that you don't actually want because you're trying to leapfrog a free ticket and your friend ends up jobless... it's your own fault.
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Actually I just got off the phone with Sprint and the process is allowed, to a certain extent. Not sure why your so mad, but to each their own. Why would I pay someone's rent for someone? That has nothing to do with anything, and I doubt he is going to do something like that if it would cost him his job. Get real.
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Actually I just got off the phone with Sprint and the process is allowed, to a certain extent. Not sure why your so mad, but to each their own. Why would I pay someone's rent for someone? That has nothing to do with anything, and I doubt he is going to do something like that if it would cost him his job. Get real.
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I'm not mad about anything, just pointing out that doing something sneaky and underhanded like allowing someone to leapfrog their contract and 30 day return is a good way for someone to lose their job.
Apparently you didn't get what I meant by paying his rent... I guess I have to type things very literally so it doesn't go over people's heads. If he loses his job, he won't have any money. If he doesn't have money, he can't pay rent. If he can't pay rent because he lost his job for you... then it goes back to what I said before.
If it were allowed at all, nobody would ever be locked into a contract, because we'd all just keep leapfrogging our phones around every 30 days to something else, or even the same thing.
Anyway, pick which phone you want, it's all up to personal preference. I got my EVO 3D because it's the EVO's big brother (shouldn't say that, someone might not understand...). Alright, it's the EVO's successor, so it was a logical choice for me because of how well my EVO has treated me. Don't let everyone else decide which phone you should get, you're the one that will be using it.
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I'm not mad about anything, just pointing out that doing something sneaky and underhanded like allowing someone to leapfrog their contract and 30 day return is a good way for someone to lose their job.
Apparently you didn't get what I meant by paying his rent... I guess I have to type things very literally so it doesn't go over people's heads. If he loses his job, he won't have any money. If he doesn't have money, he can't pay rent. If he can't pay rent because he lost his job for you... then it goes back to what I said before.
If it were allowed at all, nobody would ever be locked into a contract, because we'd all just keep leapfrogging our phones around every 30 days to something else, or even the same thing.
Anyway, pick which phone you want, it's all up to personal preference. I got my EVO 3D because it's the EVO's big brother (shouldn't say that, someone might not understand...). Alright, it's the EVO's successor, so it was a logical choice for me because of how well my EVO has treated me. Don't let everyone else decide which phone you should get, you're the one that will be using it.
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Oh I get it, you're just an asshole. Thanks for sharing. Go be a douche somewhere else. Every single thing you said had no bearing on my question. I didn't say it was the honorable thing to do, but hey, if I can do I am going to do it. I have a feeling that if you could do it, you would to. So get off your high horse there chump.
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Oh I get it, you're just an asshole. Thanks for sharing. Go be a douche somewhere else. Every single thing you said had no bearing on my question. I didn't say it was the honorable thing to do, but hey, if I can do I am going to do it. I have a feeling that if you could do it, you would to. So get off your high horse there chump.
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There are no needs for insults my friend. Let's keep the peace!
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There are no needs for insults my friend. Let's keep the peace!
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I find what he said more insulting. I will speak my peace, thank you.
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Actually I just got off the phone with Sprint and the process is allowed, to a certain extent. Not sure why your so mad, but to each their own. Why would I pay someone's rent for someone? That has nothing to do with anything, and I doubt he is going to do something like that if it would cost him his job. Get real.
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Well damn if that's the case, then I'm gonna have a brand new EVO 3D every 29 days now!
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Oh I get it, you're just an asshole. Thanks for sharing. Go be a douche somewhere else. Every single thing you said had no bearing on my question. I didn't say it was the honorable thing to do, but hey, if I can do I am going to do it. I have a feeling that if you could do it, you would to. So get off your high horse there chump.
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1: I am an asshole
2: I wouldn't do what you're doing, as I get a phone that I want, I don't need the next best thing every month. I got the 3D as my phone for the next year at least, regardless of the other phones that are around the corner
3: Pick a phone that's good for you, but because you obviously need the biggest ego around, keep trying to hop around to make sure you have the best phone possible. The 3D section of XDA doesn't need you here, good luck on the Nexus S, Epic, or Photon boards...
Their is almost nothing on their facebook about the unlocked bootloader. Maybe they decided it is not worth their time since most people forgot about it already or simply do not care. We need to keep bombarding them with emails and posts just like we did when it was first announced. If HTC thinks that we have forgotten or no longer care then they might not even bother. Persistence is key!
its been done already. Trust me, if they wanna do it they will, if they go back on their word it will be a mess for them. I dont think the emails are going to do any better at this point, since they have already said it, and what more can we get from them? Now its in the hands of the decision makers as when to release it. Sending them email it probably a waste of your time and theirs, bunch of people have done and they say they will unlock it. I dont think you are going to hear anything different.
Its time for people to start actually returning their phones. Not only that, but post on FB/Twitter and tag HTC in the post.
its all about that people saw that devs here at xda are close to this, so they dont care anymore
Them not mentioning the bootloader is not a reason for everyone to just give up on the 3d. This is an extremely nice phone that hasn't been out for 2 weeks, be patient people it'll come.
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I just don't think that will be especially helpful. But I dont mind posting on their fb page later today. Ill just ask for a date.
They have already stated that they will unlock the 3D but they are working out the details. It will happen but it might be another month or more before it actually happens. Emailing them isn't going to make it happen faster. And returning your phone isn't going to cause them to do anything either. We are a minority ourselves and then there is a minority of the minority that would be willing to return their phones which isn't enough volume to make HTC even blink.
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Their is almost nothing on their facebook about the unlocked bootloader. Maybe they decided it is not worth their time since most people forgot about it already or simply do not care. We need to keep bombarding them with emails and posts just like we did when it was first announced. If HTC thinks that we have forgotten or no longer care then they might not even bother. Persistence is key!
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what do you mean 'YOU people'???
So, what happens if I do return the Evo 3d? If I don't get another phone, and use an older phone that I have, will my upgrade status be set to a full upgrade? Or do I have to get another new phone? Will I still have a 2 year contract, or will it be reset to what it was? Just wondering, because I don't know what other phone I would get. Also If I return it now, can I buy it again at discount price once Htc unlocks it? I know there are a lot of people here who work for sprint. Also, I purchased it from RS if that makes a difference. Thanks
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What do YOU mean "you people"?
Htc does not care if you return your phone. Sprint buys the phones from HTC, then sprint sells the phones with their plans. HTC has their money they already sold the phones to sprint. So if you return the phone HTC could care less its no money out of their pocket. It would be sprints loss more then anything.
Let's not forget that HTC NEVER said they would unlock the EVO 3D bootloader. They said they would change their policies on FUTURE devices. They also stated that since the EVO 3D was already far into production that their statement did not apply to the EVO 3D but that they are reviewing whether or not to unlock the bootloader for the EVO 3D.
I'm all for being patient and the phone is currently still kicking ass in spite of Sense..but...we are losing developers. Perhaps not right this second, but, with every minute that goes by we march closer and closer the the 30 day window closing more and more devs are wondering what to do, keep it or get the SGS2 which will be no problem to dev for?
It's going through nearly ever users mind (here) and probably every devs mind. HTC is dragging their heels, developers are losing interest, users are getting scared...HTC has their money, what do they care if they take 3 months? By then developer interest will be close to gone and if/when we get CM8 it will be extra buggy for us for a while...and a month or two later the next big phone I'm going to get will be announced...
I think this screen is absolutely gorgeous and going to the SGS2 would be a giant downgrade in resolution--screw the overblown colors, compare your EVO3D to your EVO4G side by side...the resolution difference will be missed...
...but, I miss theming, custom roms, custom kernels, overclocking, wifi tether, the security in having a nandroid backup, the security in knowing that if I **** something up *I* can fish around in there and fix it--which I currently lack.
I amazing devs are doing all they can, and I thank them graciously for their efforts...and perhaps HTC will unlock the phone--eventually--but will that be soon enough to save our "scene"?
After keeping an eye on the dev threads for the 3D and Sensation I see a lot of brilliant ideas being thrown around. Some seriously clever people in there...but also some very major roadblocks in this phone, all very intentionally engineered to keep us out.
I guess what I'm getting at is: What is everybody elses "worst case scenario" plan? If i bring the phone back and it gets cracked the next day I can always go buy another one. What phone will most of the user community migrate to? What of developers?
Mine is to bring back my phone on the 30th day if it is not cracked or officially unlocked. Then wait for for the SGS2...(my only concern being the crappy radio, but, the EVO3D has a pretty weak radio too). If during my wait the EVO3D is cracked or unlocked I have the option to buy that again, or even wait longer...
thoughts?
You're complaining about unlocked bootloader..?
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You're complaining about unlocked bootloader..?
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Read the tag on this thread.
Hey guys
I got this phone in August last year. I have bad luck with phones so I want to repair this one instead of getting new one. In the last 2.5 years, this is my 4th phone and I don't like upgrading phone all the time.
Earlier in January, I dropped my phone. Screen worked fine and everything but had a crack. I send for repair. The guy gives it to someone else without my permission to repair it. They repair it and since day 1 the top of screen is unresponsive. I turn screen off and on and then it works. The repair guy won't speak to me any more.
Now it has become permanent. It doesn't bother me as much but I hate it when random keys are being pressed. I think it's because of the pressure built on top?
I then again broke the screen accidently. So now I want to do it myself then get a defective screen and lose more money.
This is my first time changing the screen. To change the screen, do I follow same tutorial as outlined in the the sticky or is there something else? Also I'm confused as to what needs to changed. I don't know if they took something out of my phone and replaced it with something cheap. So do I simply replace the top layer of screen or the LCD? If the LCD, how would 3D work?
Also eBay is filled with screen replacement. If someone can give a link to a cheap deal that will fix my phone, it'd be great! Also the repair guy wrecked the housing of my phone. Is it replaceable?
Last but not least, should I sell the phone once fixed or I can continue to enjoy it? As in, will it break down again later down the road?
Go on amazon.com and buy a digitizer and follow the instructions guide to replace it. I'm not sure if you can buy a new housing or not. Replacing the digitizer should fix your issue. Also, be very careful that you do not tear any ribbons when replacing the digitizer. If you tear one, your phone will be no good.
Also, you could always just warranty it a sprint store. 9 out of 10 times they don't look for the sticker that tells if the phone has been opened or not.
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If I've helped you in any way... hit the "Thanks" button.
Time to wreck him. Hope you get it fixed man
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I think he is in Canada if you look at his other posts so bb wouldn't help lol unless they have bb over there? Idk
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If you can't help the OP then don't post, simple as that.
If you're in canada, look on your local Kijiji site. I've fixed HUNDREDS of iPhone and Android devices simply by advertising on Kijiji.
Look there, find someone who does iPhones and email him. He'll have the tools and expertise to properly repair your phone.
There is a screen replacement guide stickied in this very forum.
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Small claims should do it.
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Sorry didn't tell about the phone.
It's from Rogers.
There is a sticker over the screw and when the tool is inserted, it voids it (the sticker goes in).
The guy won't reply to email and I really don't want to deal with another tech. So many just take any mobile when they have no clue and look up google to fix it! They won't even spend enough time to ensure it's ok because they have others to fix. I don't want to explain what happened between me and the tech guy as someone will post another "cool story bro" pic. Wasn't expecting that on this forums...
Anyway I doubt I can order from Amazon and having wasted so much money, I'd really appreciate if someone can link me to eBay for screen and digitizer (assuming it fixes the top of unresponsive screen)
So where did you sent it off for repair in the first place? IMO, you paid for a service, and if that service wasn't completed correctly, you send it back and they do whatever they have to do to make it right.
Don't you have insurance? I'm confused right now.
If you can't help the OP then don't post, simple as that.
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Practice what you preach much?
S3nt from my 3D wond3rland
gilbydakid said:
Practice what you preach much?
S3nt from my 3D wond3rland
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lmao you know he's a mod right?
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lmao you know he's a mod right?
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*shrug*
S3nt from my 3D wond3rland
I found someone on craigslist who said they will do it
They said it'd be done tomorrow. Takes them 1 week for parts to arrive.
Parts arrive, they go under renovation
2 weeks after, they open it up and say they don't have tools to finish it
1 week later I get it and it's repaired by someone else
Tell them problem, they say ask them since they repaired
The third party says its firmware problem and can't speak English well and ignore me
Few weeks forward
Take iPhone for jailbreak
Pick it up, it doesn't work properly
Bring it back, they refund exact same money on spot
They say it was already a problem and they didn't do anything wrong and can put old firmware back again
They say take it to Apple, they know more
Apple says the phone is finished
I DONT want to spend countless hours going back and forth. I just want to do things my way. The amount of time spent, if I just went to work instead, I'd have gotten a new phone instead.
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Practice what you preach much?
S3nt from my 3D wond3rland
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That was a warning after deleting 5 unnecessary posts.
if i root my phone, the screen issue isn't permanent, is it?
And this is the second time i root, after having permanent screen issue with HTC hero. So I'm a little worried. If it's safe to root without damaging screen, which root would be best? I just want to get rid of some Rogers programs as they're causing my battery drainage very fast. It's like 2% a minute! Also will a reset fix battery issues?
I am going to underclock my CPU to make battery life long.
Took Evo 4G in for repair a while back, the USB port wasn't charging right, but it would if you propped it up the right way. Anyhow sprint gives it back, won't charge at all, then they tell me I cracked the motherboard and I'll have to pay. My word against theirs, I ended up having to shell out 50.
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Why are you bumping? There really isn't much you can do, you should have sought a reputable repair shop, not just some guy on craigslist. If the guy isn't going to honor his work, you are pretty much out of luck.
I know a lot of yall are going over to the Evo LTE or the other new phones whenever you get a chance.
Anyone selling their 3d?
Fair price please, if you're open for trade I do Graphic Design and Web Development, and also got some ton of other electronic crap I dont need.
Hit me up if any of you are interested!
Edit* I got an Evo 3D right now, but the digitizer I think is screwed up, cant type on the keyboard correctly and sometimes screen doesn't respond. If anyone has any info on how to fix it let me know as well, thanks!
nobisoreal said:
I know a lot of yall are going over to the Evo LTE or the other new phones whenever you get a chance.
Anyone selling their 3d?
Fair price please, if you're open for trade I do Graphic Design and Web Development, and also got some ton of other electronic crap I dont need.
Hit me up if any of you are interested!
Edit* I got an Evo 3D right now, but the digitizer I think is screwed up, cant type on the keyboard correctly and sometimes screen doesn't respond. If anyone has any info on how to fix it let me know as well, thanks!
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Please post and look in the Marketplace, this does not belong in the device specific forum.
If this question has been answered, please point me in the proper direction.
Say i wasn't liking the Amaze anymore and wanted to have it warranty exchanged. what other phones are available that would be given to me if i wanted to exchange it? What would i have to tell the CSR over the phone so that they'd be willing to give me a different device?
Reason: I'm sick of the lack of support HTC is giving to devs here. and i dont like that whole "can't charge to 100 percent and stay on the charger" nonsense.
So Tmobile representatives, can you help me out?
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If this question has been answered, please point me in the proper direction.
Say i wasn't liking the Amaze anymore and wanted to have it warranty exchanged. what other phones are available that would be given to me if i wanted to exchange it? What would i have to tell the CSR over the phone so that they'd be willing to give me a different device?
Reason: I'm sick of the lack of support HTC is giving to devs here. and i dont like that whole "can't charge to 100 percent and stay on the charger" nonsense.
So Tmobile representatives, can you help me out?
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Im not a t-mobile rep but ill throw in my 2 cents. I "used" to be a sprint rep, so when i call t-mobile, i try to say any of the things i know usually works. My family has been with t-mobile for about 17 years. They tend to give me better deal..not always. I recommend saying the word dissatisfied a few times. I also was ready to trade in my Amaze, only because i wanted to try out the nexus and i was to chicken sh*t to root any of my phones. Hasoons Tool and the easy as pie instructions in the dev forum changed my mind. They offered me crap phones, would only exchange amaze for amaze or something that was atleast 1 generation older. They said after they have replaced my Amaze 3 total times, might they consider trading it for something that is equivalent or nicer. One S basically. If you fail on the first call, call again. There is always a rep willing to do anything to get u off the phone, be it they are anxious or dont know what your doing so they tell u YES we can do it. Be polite but constant pressure. Good Luck.
I agree with death4u, I always say that I'm just not happy and stay calm. Honestly, that phrase has worked a lot. You just don't put the blame on them, especially the person you're talking to, and tell them you're not happy. I even asked them how they can make me happy, haha. That's how I got the amaze from the mt4g for free after having the mt4g for only a year. She apologized to me a bunch and offered me any phone they had.
I've been debating calling in to get a replacement, but I don't like any of their phones. I'm kinda bummed by the lack of drivers from HTC but mostly the headphone jack is crap for me. I can't put my phone in my pants pocket or workout with it without the headphones coming unplugged...it's getting old.
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Thanks for the quick answers. I am definitely always polite when calling, im just curious.
Hoping to get a current tmobile rep in here to help me out to give me their POV
You can do multiple exchanges. They'll just offer you a Sensation or a Galaxy Blaze 4G
hasoon2000 said:
You can do multiple exchanges. They'll just offer you a Sensation or a Galaxy Blaze 4G
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I completely agree with Hasoon. I go on to the Tmo Amaze forum many times daily and can tell you now that only one person has reported getting a SGS3 in an exchange. All others have been given refurbished Amazes (many times getting another phone with the exact same problem.) Only after several Amaze exchanges do they offer the customer the Sensation. I guess the bright side is that it was reported that the Sensation was taken off the EOL list.
So the SGSII is no longer an option? Cause i would take that.
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So the SGSII is no longer an option? Cause i would take that.
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The S2 may be an option...I'm not sure. Haven't read any post saying that is what they got. Based on what I have read....I guess that depends on your gift of gab. One person got them to give him an S3 all other the Sensation. I can only say that it is very difficult to get another phone in general. There are others that are taking their fight to the BBB and FCC.
https://www.bbb.org/consumer-complaints/file-a-complaint/nature-of-complaint/
http://esupport.fcc.gov/complaints.htm
I haven't gone that route. I would find it hard to to accept an inferior phone. The Amaze is an awesome phone under the hood. My only problems are the 8-10 Bluetooth range (that I get.) And sound quality when video recording in a semi-loud environment. (Recording a live band is terrible.) I have been hoping that another OTA would address the problems. The BT problem got much better with the ICS update. Before ICS, my BT range was 1-2 Ft. So it's hard for me to just believe that the problem is the hardware. The problem appears to be larger than Tmo and HTC want to admit...but not large enough to care about.
Thanks again for the reply. And this reeks of the same problem the Sidekick 4g had...both samsung and tmobile were damn well aware of the awful software problems with that phone, but didnt care to do anything.
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Thanks again for the reply. And this reeks of the same problem the Sidekick 4g had...both samsung and tmobile were damn well aware of the awful software problems with that phone, but didnt care to do anything.
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My daughter has the Sidekick and she told me she has to do a battery pull at least once a day if not more... problem is she cracked the screen so we can't do a warranty exchange
They gave me a brand new HTC one s after getting 4 warranty replacements. I'm glad I got rid of this phone. Too many problems :/.
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They gave me a brand new HTC one s after getting 4 warranty replacements. I'm glad I got rid of this phone. Too many problems :/.
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Oh man, thats a **** ton of replacements. And how long did it take to do that?
And to the one with the daughter with the sk4g...yes, battery pulls were WAY too common with that device. Just too much going on for a device that was uniquely put together, such as the jump button.
Big pain in the ass, really.
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Oh man, thats a **** ton of replacements. And how long did it take to do that?
And to the one with the daughter with the sk4g...yes, battery pulls were WAY too common with that device. Just too much going on for a device that was uniquely put together, such as the jump button.
Big pain in the ass, really.
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So how did it go if you don't mind me asking? I was thinking about doing the exact same thing. I don't think multiple exchanges really matter, I got the amaze from my first warranty exchange from the Sensation, i simply asked what alternate options there were cause I heard people were receiving Amazes as an option.
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So how did it go if you don't mind me asking? I was thinking about doing the exact same thing. I don't think multiple exchanges really matter, I got the amaze from my first warranty exchange from the Sensation, i simply asked what alternate options there were cause I heard people were receiving Amazes as an option.
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to be honest i haven't done it yet. my little sister is using it now, since she needed a phone.
she likes the SII better though...thinner and lighter for her. you know how girls can be! so i may still call, its a matter of whether or not she's willing to sort of stick it out with this phone or not.
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to be honest i haven't done it yet. my little sister is using it now, since she needed a phone.
she likes the SII better though...thinner and lighter for her. you know how girls can be! so i may still call, its a matter of whether or not she's willing to sort of stick it out with this phone or not.
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well thats cool, I factory reset my amaze to see if it fixes my issues (autobrightness, screen sometimes wont power on)