Sprint charging for GPS (navigation) now? - Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE

I was considering adding the ONE to my current plan and noticed they charge for navigation now 9.99/ mo. Is that normal? Never added a line before and never been charged before for navigation. This was online BEST BUY for reference and didn't see it mentioned anywhere else.
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waterbound said:
I was considering adding the ONE to my current plan and noticed they charge for navigation now 9.99/ mo. Is that normal? Never added a line before and never been charged before for navigation. This was online BEST BUY for reference and didn't see it mentioned anywhere else.
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There should be a box you can untick to not add that option. It should just be their paid app of Sprint Navigation.

Okay. So they are charging for their Sprint specific navigation app and I could continue to use Google Maps as always? The way they write it makes it look like they want to charge for navigation.
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waterbound said:
Okay. So they are charging for their Sprint specific navigation app and I could continue to use Google Maps as always? The way they write it makes it look like they want to charge for navigation.
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Sprint has always done this ... I've been with sprint for 8+ years this has always been the case.
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Verizon does it too. They want you to pay 10 bucks a month to use their terrible VZ Navigator app, which makes no sense at all when you can use the far superior Google Navigation for free.
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Thanks for all the replies! Years ago I used their app (Telenav?) when Google was on the fritz but didn't remember being charged for it, I guess that's changed..but now I know so thanks!
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waterbound said:
Thanks for all the replies! Years ago I used their app (Telenav?) when Google was on the fritz but didn't remember being charged for it, I guess that's changed..but now I know so thanks!
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Telenav is free, Telenav premium is not.

Thank you all for explaining this. I just got my first smart phone with Sprint at Best Buy, and they asked if I wanted to pay to add GPS to my plan. I said no of course, but didn't understand why I would have to pay to use the GPS from my phone in the first place...

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Telenav is free, Telenav premium is not.
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Basically! Bumping this because it seems ppl are still confused by this. You have a choice to add it to your plan outside of the telenav app which is why sprint ask if you want to add it. It's the same as going premium from the app itself..
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Carrier Coverage

So not sure if this has been discussed previously but it would definitely help back up the need for improvement in the antenna or network. This app basically pings the cellphone towers for data and reports it, you can read more on the link below.
http://carriercoverage.com/forum/index.php?threads/welcome-to-carrier-coverage.14/
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i havent seen anybody post about this yet. but i went ahead and downloaded the app im always down to help the android community
installed.
After one test in the one area ATT has all bars ATT is the top carrier in my area I've submitted 40 pings in different areas
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Could somebody post this question on the app home page, I don't wanna sign up for yet another site lol...
Will the fact that I'm using a US Cellular PRL on a Spring phone screw with the results?
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nice app thanks bro
just so you guys know this app is collecting our IMEI and ESNs (unique device id) i just started a thread on their forum asking them why.
edit: they changed the app so they no longer store our IMEI or ESN and added some security to the app. i am impressed by their response and just installed the app.
I figure both to distinguish what device and what network
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Cal3b said:
just so you guys know this app is collecting our IMEI and ESNs (unique device id) i just started a thread on their forum asking them why.
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Good info.
Also, be prepared for your battery life to decrease. These apps/services have been around for a while, and most users complaints are that the apps constantly running in the background kills their battery because it doesn't allow the phone to sleep properly.
So is this app basically like Sensorly?
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I took the top spot in one of the areas I live in but where u i live Verizon beats all by a big margin
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Well battery is debatable given you adjust the interval.
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I used qpst to change my carrier banner and it screws it up that's what the app uses to find what carrier u are on
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I've been running it for several days and no battery issues here
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I have been using it on hardcore mode and it doesn't effect my battery at all
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[Q] data usage app?

does any one know of a good app that tracks 4g,3g,and wifi? also i would prefer a app not a widget
Have you tried spb wireless monitor? I used it when it was in beta and was decent enough.
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no i have never tried it but i will give it a shot!
nuvens said:
Have you tried spb wireless monitor? I used it when it was in beta and was decent enough.
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damn that app is 7 dollars not worth it to me since i just want to track my data for myself i get unlimited of course
Droidstats is a great one
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ive tried a bunch of ones one the market and i always end up going back to Stats Free
I've been using My Data Manager free, and its perfect. For what I need anyway.
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My favorite is the miui built-in app for it but obviously we can't use it.
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I use netcounter. Seems to work pretty well.
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i have tried most of those the key thing i looking for is a app that will seperate wifi and 4g none of the ones i have tried can do that

Wifi calling

Is it possible to use WiFi to make a call on evo 4g lte? I was able to do this on my my touch 4g while I was using t mobile. Thanks in advance for anyone that can answer this
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Different apps allow it through sip on evdo/4g/wifi, easy setup so far is google voice and I want to say $10 app that sets everything. The name was change awhile back and I don't remember what it is now
Edit: its called Groove IP and its now offered as lite and full for 4.99
Doesn't Google Voice do this?
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sslbaron said:
Doesn't Google Voice do this?
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no it does not
flex360 said:
no it does not
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When did this change? Last year when I was on business travel, I always would use Google voice when I didn't have service in my hotel room.
I just tried it, and it did not work on WiFi
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Just more bullsh from HTC. First complaint I've ever made about this device. I'm Ann htc fan thru and thru. But that was really handy when I didn't have service.
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Well, thanks for the heads up because I'm heading out on another business trip on Monday. I guess I will be downloading this app.
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Do you ever use the kick stand?

I used it today for the first time in my English class because I forgot my tablet at home and needed to reference to a PDF for an in class essay. lol
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i have used it to show my phone off but i never really use it.. i dont watch movies or really ever watch music videos but i always find myself playing with it when im bored.. i open and close it over and over!! yep i have ADD :silly:
barely use it since its not convenient to pop out as it was on the OG Evo.
I've probably used it a handful of times at the most.
I've found it useful for using my phone at the table while eating to read articles and such.
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I Use It EVERYDAY. YouTube, Netflix, It's Highly Convenient.
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barely use it since its not convenient to pop out as it was on the OG Evo.
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How Not So?
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I don't think I've used it for more than 5 mins since buying the phone on launch day. Sure its a nice accessorie but don't use it.
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Daily. Everytime its on a desk. Everytime I watch a Netflix video at Lunch.
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Genjinaro said:
Daily. Everytime its on a desk. Everytime I watch a Netflix video at Lunch.
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Useful for espn videos or browsing while eating
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JayyWilliams said:
I Use It EVERYDAY. YouTube, Netflix, It's Highly Convenient.
How Not So?
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Genjinaro said:
Daily. Everytime its on a desk. Everytime I watch a Netflix video at Lunch.
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gameaddict8 said:
Useful for espn videos or browsing while eating
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Thats what my tablet is for
Use it everytime I get on a plane for watching seasons of TV.
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all the time
I use it very often. Love this thing.
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i plan on using it...when i learn to NOT bite my nails
I use it all the time. I find it easier to hold my phone with it out. I balance it on my middle finger. I watch a lot of netflix too and kick it out when im reading a recipe or something too.
I use it almost daily. When browsing and eating, Netflix, and reading articles.
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I like having it. I had the original Evo, and was upset my Evo 3D didn't have it. That said, I rarely ever use it! Lol. I never watch TV shows or movies directly on my phone. I use my Asus Infinity tablet for that. If I do watch TV or movies on my phone, I stream them to my HTC Media Link. My TV has Netflix, YouTube, an Internet Explorer, and other apps built in to it, so I just use that sometimes. The Media Link is great, I use it quite often!! I pay for DroidTV, so I stream it to my Media Link from my phone or just use the special HDMI cable to hook up my tablet. The kickstand is a GREAT feature, and I hope the next Evo has one as well, even though I may never use it either, lol
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Never.
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i use it to watch netflix when im layin in bed
It's really nice when you are trying to show a video to a group of people: just prop it down and everyone has the perfect angle. Then start the "oohs" and "aaahs" as they see this amazing phone.

s ll tqyting failure ..time for another replacmment

So tomorrow I have to go to sprint
Cause the refurbished they gave me failed again its been hell because key board horse al crazy and starts typyong what ever it wants sucks balls I have s-off and imngoingntonhave to relock and lose s-off
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Screen failure
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Try an app called "touchscreen test" in app store first....verify that your whole screen is detecting touches...of you find an area not responding then you can have a backup to show the store the defective digitizer which then they can repair/replace the phone...will save some hassle...and just to be safe, revert your phone to stock in case they try their "hard reset first" protocol...hope that helps to diagnose your problem.
Edit: just realized OP posted both times and you seemed to have figured it out...well in case someone else reads with same issues I guess
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Easy soloution developers options show pointer location and it will score lines from Roush and show area not functioning
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jraz305 said:
Easy soloution developers options show pointer location and it will score lines from Roush and show area not functioning
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Interesting....I learned something new today...that'll work too...
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