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Not trying to brag or anything, but when I see reviews for this phone I see people saying it gives random reboots, locks up, crashes, overheating, and that It's just so problematic..however I never witnessed any of that, my phone never froze once on me and never had any problems like that. I've had this phone for about a month and a couple weeks and no issues
Yeah. Not every phone is built the same. I've had mine since day one. Still runs like a champ.
Don't know what all the fuss is about it's an excellent phone in fact I couldn't be happier
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Hmm Unless you don't follow proper procedures with flashing roms and kernels there shouldn't by any instability.
Also make sure u follow the devs suggestions for specific kernels and mods
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Been using this since it launched in the UK. No problems whatsoever. My phones running default, had nothing done to it and It's smooth as butter.
The happy users won't complain or sing praises on forums much as we are satisfied with our product, while those that aren't happy will make themselves heard everywhere.
The only issue I have had is w/the touch screen freezing during calls --- although since I went on a flashoholic binge over the past week jumping between Sense based ROMs, CM7, CM9, and MIUI it seems to have fixed itself. I haven't had any issues all week.
All in all, I love it! Couldn't be happier!
I only really have four problems with this phone.
1 - The battery cover doesn't go on tightly in the top left corner.
2 - There is some dust under the screen.
3 - the phone gets quite hot under use occasionally.
4 - Having a PG86100.zip on the SD card makes it so that you can't boot to recovery through bootloader. Sure, it's easy to just remove it, but sometimes I forget to delete it and experiment too much. When I need to get into recovery in those cases, I can't because of the zip file. On my OG Evo if I didn't want to install the file, I could just say no and then tell the phone not to reboot. With this phone, if I say no, I HAVE to reboot.
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Great phone, like it alot, also got an Sensation XE but I prefer my Evo 3D, don't know why, it's magic for me.
It gets very warm next to the camera(s) when I play graphics intensive games and the default music player is cruel, but I got PowerAmp and all in all I'm verry satisfied. Seriously, now the 3D-features aren't used for many times...but it's great to amaze people!
Here in Germany it's just 269€, means ca. 350$, cheap for the given value.
Yep, I never have any stability issues either, stock or rooted. This thing is a very stable beast!
I bought this phone on the release day for my dad's birthday. He had so many problems he had to get a replacement. I swear one day he was doing something on it and out of nowhere he had a reboot. He said it would happen all the time. I took possession of this phone about six weeks ago and have had not one problem at all. Maybe it didn't like him. But overall, this phone is awesome. Wouldn't give it up for anything in the world.
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SoraX64 said:
I only really have four problems with this phone.
1 - The battery cover doesn't go on tightly in the top left corner.
2 - There is some dust under the screen.
3 - the phone gets quite hot under use occasionally.
4 - Having a PG86100.zip on the SD card makes it so that you can't boot to recovery through bootloader. Sure, it's easy to just remove it, but sometimes I forget to delete it and experiment too much. When I need to get into recovery in those cases, I can't because of the zip file. On my OG Evo if I didn't want to install the file, I could just say no and then tell the phone not to reboot. With this phone, if I say no, I HAVE to reboot.
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Do a search for 7in1 mod it allows you to boot into recovery without going.through the boot loader
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The problems seems to be in the CD a versions
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Got 2 E3D's in June, no problems with either one. I'm lovin HTC!!
Mine reboots like it won't go more than 20 minutes of use and it powers of and reboots,is their anything I can try to fix that? Or should I just get a replacement
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xavier86 said:
Do a search for 7in1 mod it allows you to boot into recovery without going.through the boot loader
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I do that usually, but when you can't boot the phone because of a ROM issue you can't exactly choose that option...
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SoraX64 said:
I do that usually, but when you can't boot the phone because of a ROM issue you can't exactly choose that option...
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Yes, I've owned this phone for almost a year note and haven't had a problem since. I luv it. I'm currently running viperrom on it and its great.no complaints....:thumbup:
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Jonathan 9969 said:
Yes, I've owned this phone for almost a year note and haven't had a problem since. I luv it. I'm currently running viperrom on it and its great.no complaints....:thumbup:
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yeah buddy I have used viper and only viper on this phone for roms.
lbxmobbin_1 said:
Mine reboots like it won't go more than 20 minutes of use and it powers of and reboots,is their anything I can try to fix that? Or should I just get a replacement
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That needs a replacement if it is stock...
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This is an incredible phone I also had since launch day zero issues...
The metal frame makes it feel more sturdy compared to other phones.
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Have had mine since day one. Only problem ive had are restarts but only happens while using htcs task manager.
Stock unrooted
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Any time I flash mean Rom ics 1.4 I get weird problems were my screen randomly goes haywire and selects things on the screen. Suggestions?
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I refuse to bump...
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Same issue with me. I had sprint replace my screen, and no issues since.
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I just got this phone replaced, fml lol.
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I've had this problem as well. As the digitizers have been known to fail, I ordered a replacement. However, right now I'm on CleanRom ICS and have not experienced the problem (and it was pretty bad before). Previously I had switched between many different Roms and always experienced the problem. So, I don't know if it is just a fluke that it seems to be working great now or what. It's made me question whether I should go with the replacement when it arrives, or keep my current phone.
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Interesting, I wonder if it is the roms effecting the phones, obviously not all phones, just a handful...
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veladem said:
Interesting, I wonder if it is the roms effecting the phones, obviously not all phones, just a handful...
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Try a different one or an older version of Meanrom and see if that fixes it. If it does, then mention the issue to Mikey on the MeanRom forum.
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coal686 said:
Try a different one or an older version of Meanrom and see if that fixes it. If it does, then mention the issue to Mikey on the MeanRom forum.
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In my post I had said I wonder if it's the "Rom's" doing it to the phones. therefore I meant plural, sorry for the miscommunication.
veladem said:
In my post I had said I wonder if it's the "Rom's" doing it to the phones. therefore I meant plural, sorry for the miscommunication.
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I misread. The OP listed only MeanRom 1.4, but the other did say roms. Does it do it on Gb based roms too? I've also seen a lot of digitizer issues from others recently so it can't be random.
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I misread. The OP listed only MeanRom 1.4, but the other did say roms. Does it do it on Gb based roms too? I've also seen a lot of digitizer issues from others recently so it can't be random.
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That was me, one and the same, and yes I have tried GB ROM's with no luck, even complete stock is a no go.
Ohk nvm problem solved, a friend at the sprint store hooked me up with a free digitizer and screen, I'll be modding his phone soon, so happy I've never gone to a corporate store.
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Had same problem had to get assurion to send me a new phone
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Ship... Holy ten char...
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I've had the random reboot problem (about once per day and I've only seen it happen once), and was wondering if there was anyway to go in and see the crash report that gets sent to htc? When it asks me to send it I know I can preview the log, but is there anyway for me to go back and view it?
Also do you guys think I just send this evo back under warranty? It's completely stock haven't ran an ruu yet but I'm about to.
This seems to be a common problem with the htc amaze. Is this also an issue with your phones?
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This seems to be a common problem with the htc amaze. Is this also an issue with your phones?
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There's a multipage thread a few pages back. Doesn't seem all to common but it definitely is an issue.
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There's a multipage thread a few pages back. Doesn't seem all to common but it definitely is an issue.
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I bought one on launch day and it rebooted a lot so I exchanged it this one hasn't rebooted at all after a few weeks
I think if you use root explorer you can view HTC log I just don't remember where exactly its located. You can also pull a last_kmsg with adb or an app.
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Mine just started to do this 2 weeks ago. I thought it was an app that was updated. I was thinking about doing a reset before trying to take it in. Has anyone tried resetting when this happens?
I installed the 20120803 version of CM9 last night and upon reboot, the phone did nothing. The screen didnt turn on and no red light during charging. I left it charging all night and it still doesnt do anything. I connected it to my computer to try to use adb to get it to restart, and the computer doesn't find it.
I checked the battery with a multimeter and it reads 3.7 volts
The latest builds perma brick your phone. That was discussed in the thread. I hope It's not but if you flashed it It's bricked. Get a replacement.
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The latest builds perma brick your phone. That was discussed in the thread. I hope It's not but if you flashed it It's bricked. Get a replacement.
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The latest one from dmeadows' site causes perma brick? I thought it was his own test build he was working on.
on s-off phones, yes, it can brick your phone. s-on phones seem safe. This is only 1 build of aosp that is out there that is doing it. Not sure if that is the version you installed. Call verizon and tell them your phone won't turn on and that you've tried 2 known good batteries.
It was bricked. Went into verizon and ordered a replacement- will be here by Tuesday or Wednesday.
Activated my droid x for the time being
Shouldn't they take that bricking build down or is it not publicly accessible?
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i didnt think the brick build was public ?
I thought it was only on dmeadows' test build that had perma bricking, but the one on his site caused my phone to brick and is still available.
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Shouldn't they take that bricking build down or is it not publicly accessible?
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It's kind other people's faults if they don't read and download a build which is obviously going to brick (It's been stated across these forums) It's up so people that are S-On can download it it still and see how it runs.
lol
What I read from dmeadows' posts is that a build he was working on caused the brick, not the one that has been available for over a week
It doesn't matter anyhow. It also says flash at your own risk several people bricked.
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winged mantis said:
It was bricked. Went into verizon and ordered a replacement- will be here by Tuesday or Wednesday.
Activated my droid x for the time being
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What did you say to the reps to get a replacement?
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I told them that I got the ics update last night and in the morning it was dead and wouldn't turn on
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#blametheota
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Best way to do it
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Hey, guys. I bought a Droid DNA to use on AT&T. Everything is working fine, but it came with the older software version (1.5) and I'm not planning to root, so I wanted to update it to 2.04.
The problem is, it's not an option. It seems like it will only let me update if I have a CDMA signal. Anyone know a way around this? I already took out my SIM card and set it to CDMA mode. That actually lights up the "check for updates" button, but it still doesn't find anything. There has to be a way to update this phone without Verizon service.
You could root then flash the ota
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Honestly, root it then flash an rom that's based on 2.04. You'll be happier.
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Kind of defeats the purpose of mentioning that I "don't plan to root" don't you think?
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greyhulk said:
Kind of defeats the purpose of mentioning that I "don't plan to root" don't you think?
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Then have fun on 1.15.
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Bigandrewgold said:
Then have fun on 1.15.
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Or, I could pop in a friend's Verizon SIM card and get the OTA. See? Root isn't the only solution to every problem.
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Or, I could pop in a friend's Verizon SIM card and get the OTA. See? Root isn't the only solution to every problem.
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Then do that.
You specifically asked if there was any way to update without Verizon service, and I told you the only way to do that, which is to root.
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greyhulk said:
Or, I could pop in a friend's Verizon SIM card and get the OTA. See? Root isn't the only solution to every problem.
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You are REALLY missing out man. It's a pretty stupid choice to purposely lock you out. Do someone a favor and trade your phone for their updated one so at least someone can get a rooted device.
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123421342 said:
You are REALLY missing out man. It's a pretty stupid choice to purposely lock you out. Do someone a favor and trade your phone for their updated one so at least someone can get a rooted device.
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Exactly my thoughts.
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greyhulk said:
Or, I could pop in a friend's Verizon SIM card and get the OTA. See? Root isn't the only solution to every problem.
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You just answered your own question
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Or, I could pop in a friend's Verizon SIM card and get the OTA. See? Root isn't the only solution to every problem.
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Then why be a smartass when someone tries to help you if you already know how to fix it? Idiot.
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Then why be a smartass when someone tries to help you if you already know how to fix it? Idiot.
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It probably had something to do with the fact that I specifically said "without rooting" and that was the immediate response...IDIOT.
Example:
Question: "Can anyone recommend an action movie that doesn't star Bruce Willis".
Answer: "I recommend Die Hard".
Duh?
It's not helpful to suggest the one thing that someone says they don't want to do. That's what I would classify as smartass. I was trying to see if anyone else knew of another method. The friend sim card came up as an option later. I suggest you check yourself.
For those crying "root" because the phone was on a software version that allows it, I flip my phones pretty quickly and I don't want to permanently unlock a phone that I will probably be selling or trading sometime in the near future.
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It probably had something to do with the fact that I specifically said "without rooting" and that was the immediate response...IDIOT.
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Well the only way to do it on gsm is to root...
Idiot
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Apparently not. And even if it was, I never stipulated in my original post that it had to stay on GSM, idiot.
Feel free to keep trolling. I could care less if the thread gets closed. I have my answer and it didn't involve root, which seems to be the default reply to every question here. /unsubscribe
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Apparently not. And even if it was, I never stipulated in my original post that it had to stay on GSM, idiot.
Feel free to keep trolling. I could care less if the thread gets closed. I have my answer and it didn't involve root, which seems to be the default reply to every question here. /unsubscribe
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Well considering the title said how to update the phone on gsm and you specifically said "There has to be a way to update this phone without Verizon service."
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