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Here’s a bit of interesting news to keep us talking over the weekend as a new T-Mobile inventory screengrab has fallen into our inbox indicating the HTC Sensation 4G, HTC Amaze 4G, LG DoublePlay, LG myTouch Q and LG myTouch are nearing their end-of-life status. We should remind you that “end-of-life” does not mean the Amaze 4G will immediately disappear from store shelves — if anything there could be still be weeks worth of inventory sitting in T-Mobile warehouses. That being said, the idea that the top two HTC Android phones on T-Mobile are nearing the end of their run hopefully tells us something new is on the horizon. The HTC Ville perhaps?
As we look down the list at the LG handsets nearing end-of-life, we’re asking ourselves if anyone out there is terribly surprised that the myTouch and myTouch Q along with the DoublePlay are already nearing the end of their run? None of these phones were ever positioned to be heavy hitters and the DoublePlay, with its unique dual-screen approach was never given the kind of marketing or billing a phone that unique could have received.
Our first thought after reading through this list was one of hope, that T-Mobile will replace some of their high-end devices like the HTC Amaze 4G and Sensation 4G with other, top of the line handsets. Unfortunately, we’ve got very little information about what is in the T-Mobile pipeline for 2012, but we imagine with the Amaze 4G going away, T-Mobile isn’t going to replace it with anything other than a phone that exceeds the already powerful expectations the Amaze 4G set. While the first quarter for T-Mobile might be a little sparse, our hope is that the second quarter of 2012 and beyond will be filled with lots of exciting handsets as T-Mobile revs up their lineup to lure new customers in.
Source: http://www.tmonews.com/2012/01/htc-...ay-mytouch-and-mytouch-q-nearing-end-of-life/
They just released the amaze few months back.
Edit: Concerned About Our End Of Life Post For the HTC Sensation4G/Amaze4G? Don’t Be.
Judging by your comments, Tweets, emails and Facebook posts a number of you expressed some concern and confusion over our recent “End-Of-Life” post for the HTC Amaze 4G, Sensation 4G among others. In hindsight, I suppose I should have made sure this was put into the post surrounded by neon lights to avoid any confusion or panic, but “End Of Life” only means it is the end of the “shelf life” for the phone. In other words, the phone will no longer be sold once the end of life is actually put in place, which we emphasize could still be weeks away. This DOES NOT mean the end of T-Mobile or HTC support, or the cancellation of planned Ice Cream Sandwich updates which are still scheduled for the Amaze 4G and Sensation 4G. There is no reason to be concerned over those updates and the phones remain covered by their warranties. I have little doubt HTC will continue to update them as planned.
All this being said, let’s re-emphasize that there is no reason to be concerned over that post as this isn’t the first instance T-Mobile or its competitors have set a number of phones for end of life at the same time. It is clear however that T-Mobile will have to replace them with alternative (and likely improved) models so we’ll just have to kick back and wait and see what Magenta has in store.
http://www.tmonews.com/2012/01/conc...-post-for-the-htc-sensation4gamaze4g-dont-be/
I hate technology I just bought my phone wtf.
madhad said:
Here’s a bit of interesting news to keep us talking over the weekend as a new T-Mobile inventory screengrab has fallen into our inbox indicating the HTC Sensation 4G, HTC Amaze 4G, LG DoublePlay, LG myTouch Q and LG myTouch are nearing their end-of-life status. We should remind you that “end-of-life” does not mean the Amaze 4G will immediately disappear from store shelves — if anything there could be still be weeks worth of inventory sitting in T-Mobile warehouses. That being said, the idea that the top two HTC Android phones on T-Mobile are nearing the end of their run hopefully tells us something new is on the horizon. The HTC Ville perhaps?
As we look down the list at the LG handsets nearing end-of-life, we’re asking ourselves if anyone out there is terribly surprised that the myTouch and myTouch Q along with the DoublePlay are already nearing the end of their run? None of these phones were ever positioned to be heavy hitters and the DoublePlay, with its unique dual-screen approach was never given the kind of marketing or billing a phone that unique could have received.
Our first thought after reading through this list was one of hope, that T-Mobile will replace some of their high-end devices like the HTC Amaze 4G and Sensation 4G with other, top of the line handsets. Unfortunately, we’ve got very little information about what is in the T-Mobile pipeline for 2012, but we imagine with the Amaze 4G going away, T-Mobile isn’t going to replace it with anything other than a phone that exceeds the already powerful expectations the Amaze 4G set. While the first quarter for T-Mobile might be a little sparse, our hope is that the second quarter of 2012 and beyond will be filled with lots of exciting handsets as T-Mobile revs up their lineup to lure new customers in.
Source: http://www.tmonews.com/2012/01/htc-...ay-mytouch-and-mytouch-q-nearing-end-of-life/
They just released the amaze few months back.
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If they replace the Amaze already i will honestly probably leave T-mobile asap. The phone has only been out for 3 months. in 4 months the Sensation will be one year old so that would be not too bad but still. i could care less for the rest though. The amaze isnt even THAT much of an upgrade from the sensation anyways so im pretty sure it has nothing to do with power..
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seansk said:
I hate technology I just bought my phone wtf.
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exactly, the fact that this is HTCs' best phone (GSM wise) makes it retarded.
seansk said:
I hate technology I just bought my phone wtf.
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I agree. I bought it last month. That is really stupid.
If T-Mobile does that im going to Verizon i mean The Amaze isn't that old.
Wow too bad there isn't Verizon here in Puerto Rico then I would change to them
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Guys just get rid of this phone now it still has some value. Htc never supported it, now even tmobile getting rid of it. $360 spent really bad
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Felinos11 said:
Guys just get rid of this phone now it still has some value. Htc never supported it, now even tmobile getting rid of it. $360 spent really bad
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Reading this news will make it a better choice to go with the SGS2 (if people were torn between the two phones).
This thread should be sent all around to show how much HTC / T-mobile cares about their users. Think im going to wait and see how this actually goes and if it actually happens im going to wait till the Xperia S comes out and probably go to that.
Wow...I've had the phone for 2 weeks. Kind of insane news if this holds up. I could understand if the phone was plagued with issues, but honestly since I've owned both phones, the Sensation and the Amaze, the quality of the Amaze is superior.
I understand technology moving forward and such, but how many iPhones get released every year?
What happened to promoting the phone and giving it a chance? Speaking of promoting the phone, did T-mobile or HTC ever have a commercial for the Amaze? (This doesn't include the iphone vs amaze videos that T-mobile did.)
Also - not like they yanked the Sensation away when the Amaze came out, just because its a better phone.
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Reading this news will make it a better choice to go with the SGS2 (if people were torn between the two phones).
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I wouldnt go with sgs2 even if it was free.that thing feels like total piece of cheap plastic when u hold it in ur hand+screen resolution is awful. Im not sure if the source of this news can be trusted though...
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glad I exchanged my amaze for sgs2 a week ago.
You guys also have to remember that up until a months ago, T-Mobile wasnt sure if it was going to be a company. They didnt have as much into future plans.
Now that the ATT deal is done we are 150% in making a strong presence in 2012, phones and all
ok guys i dont care about the LG phones but really the two top htc phones out for tmobile now end of life? the amaze have a few months old not a lot, but im curious remember while back when apple won in court against htc and htc latest phones will be banned in 2012! i wonder if this have something to do with it?
but really if they have in mind of coming out with new hanset why take away the best phones they have! that no sence, and by the way the amaze is better than the samsuck
and Tw launcher and remember at least htc is more friendly than samsuck
dont forget the G2X has been EOL for a while and I still have quite a few in my store
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ok guys i dont care about the LG phones but really the two top htc phones out for tmobile now end of life? the amaze have a few months old not a lot, but im curious remember while back when apple won in court against htc and htc latest phones will be banned in 2012! i wonder if this have something to do with it?
but really if they have in mind of coming out with new hanset why take away the best phones they have! that no sence, and by the way the amaze is better than the samsuck
and Tw launcher and remember at least htc is more friendly than samsuck
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this has nothing to do with it im sure. its most of their old phones, like the incredible etc. all the phones shipped with froyo most likely. the sensation and amaze were not on that list.
This is complete crap, I can only take so much solace in a manufacturer update. EOL means devs have less of an opportunity or motivation to work on the device.
Craigslisting this abandoned step child as soon as tmobile announces a succesor.
I still do not see clear evidence of that happening. All that link shows is a picture regarding some backorders and some whatever 3 paragraph comments some dude has written. And remeber tmonews is not official rep of tmobile so personally ifind that article total crap
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HTC made be heading in a new direction with phone design for their android phones. Even though the Amaze 4G is a new phone the design is old. HTC has used the same design for years. I like HTC design/build, but the public seems to prefer Samsung build/design for Android. I think the Galaxy S line is the top selling android phone worldwide.
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It's not tmobile its HTC not making it anymore its very rare u will see a carrier drop a phone a little while after its release. It is one of tmobiles top.selling phones. HTC has decided to stop making it
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Hey yall I was wondering if any of you guys happened to be running T-Mobile on an international One X+ like I am. I just got the phone and I am loving it so far.
But I was wondering if there were any suggestions as to which ROM's (AT&T vs International) play the nicest with T-Mobile??
And yes, my area is fully refarmed to the 1900 frequency so I do get T-Mobile 3G
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Hey yall I was wondering if any of you guys happened to be running T-Mobile on an international One X+ like I am. I just got the phone and I am loving it so far.
But I was wondering if there were any suggestions as to which ROM's (AT&T vs International) play the nicest with T-Mobile??
And yes, my area is fully refarmed to the 1900 frequency so I do get T-Mobile 3G
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If you are on an international phone you need international roms. You will most likely be plugging in your APN's manually though. Roms are not carrier specific they are hardware specific. If your device is the non at&t LTE version then it sounds like you should use international. This is going off of your limited information.
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If you are on an international phone you need international roms. You will most likely be plugging in your APN's manually though. Roms are not carrier specific they are hardware specific. If your device is the non at&t LTE version then it sounds like you should use international. This is going off of your limited information.
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Alright thanks. I didn't realize that the international and AT&T ROMs were not compatible with each phone (On the One S you could flash an international ROM on a T-Mobile model probably because of lack of LTE etc. )
I'm a T-Mobile user currently with and iPhone 5 and a Nexus 4 and I can't get rid of one of these fast enough to get the HTC One X+ although I'll be buying the at&t version at full price, which is about a $100 cheaper than the international version and it comes with 64gb standard, not sure about the International version, I also can't stand those red accents
I'm hoping to use a One X+ on T-Mobile, but I'm waiting a bit for prices to come down. I'd also like to get a Telus/Canadian version (which is the same at the AT&T version, I believe, minus the AT&T bloatware and branding). I haven't figured out a way to get one yet though (there are lots' of AT&T ones on eBay, etc.).
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I'm a T-Mobile user currently with and iPhone 5 and a Nexus 4 and I can't get rid of one of these fast enough to get the HTC One X+ although I'll be buying the at&t version at full price, which is about a $100 cheaper than the international version and it comes with 64gb standard, not sure about the International version, I also can't stand those red accents
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Just curious why you prefer the One X+ over the Nexus 4. That's the other phone I've considered (as an upgrade from my now aging Nexus One). My main concerns about the Nexus 4 are the limited storage space, the fragile glass back, not the best battery life, and the so-so camera. I also just like the design of the One X+ more. My concerns about the One X+ are that it uses a previous generation CPU and has less RAM.
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I'm hoping to use a One X+ on T-Mobile, but I'm waiting a bit for prices to come down. I'd also like to get a Telus/Canadian version (which is the same at the AT&T version, I believe, minus the AT&T bloatware and branding). I haven't figured out a way to get one yet though (there are lots' of AT&T ones on eBay, etc.).
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Just curious why you prefer the One X+ over the Nexus 4. That's the other phone I've considered (as an upgrade from my now aging Nexus One). My main concerns about the Nexus 4 are the limited storage space, the fragile glass back, not the best battery life, and the so-so camera. I also just like the design of the One X+ more. My concerns about the One X+ are that it uses a previous generation CPU and has less RAM.
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The Nexus 4 has better specs, hands down. But inferior optics and design, functionally and aesthetically. The glass back is bound to break and the design is unremarkable. The One X+ definitely will be last gen after CES, but I can live with it for year.
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The Nexus 4 has better specs, hands down. But inferior optics and design, functionally and aesthetically. The glass back is bound to break and the design is unremarkable. The One X+ definitely will be last gen after CES, but I can live with it for year.
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The Nexus 4 has a better cpu and gpu and more RAM, but I think that's about the only specs that are better than the One X+. Am I missing something?
As you note the One X+ has better optics. It also has far more storage (64 GB vs 16 GB). And I've read a lot of reviews saying it has the best screen out there (except now for the DNA), but definitely better than the Nexus 4 (although it's very good too). The One X+ I think is also supposed to have better sound quality. And, as I mentioned, it seems to have better battery life in tests.
Anyway, thanks for your comments. Obviously the cpu is a major important component, even if there are other specs where the One X+ is better. I tend to keep my phones longer than a year, so I want it to be good enough to be a little bit future proof.
On the other hand, I was just reading about leaks for the HTC M7 that will replace the One X+ in the spring, with a 1080p 4.7" screen (468 dpi!), other improvements to the screen quality, a S4 pro quad-core cpu, 2 GB RAM, improvements to the camera opitcs, and a 2300 Mha battery. So that is going to quickly make the One X+ last generation, as you say. Of course, if it's announced in the spring, there will be the inevitable delays before it's released, and then waiting for the price to come down, it will probably be the end of the year before I could get one anyway, so I don't know that it's worth waiting for. But it's hard to know that it's out there on the horizon. I just hope it has a good design (I don't really like what HTC did with the DNA).
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The Nexus 4 has a better cpu and gpu and more RAM, but I think that's about the only specs that are better than the One X+. Am I missing something?
As you note the One X+ has better optics. It also has far more storage (64 GB vs 16 GB). And I've read a lot of reviews saying it has the best screen out there (except now for the DNA), but definitely better than the Nexus 4 (although it's very good too). The One X+ I think is also supposed to have better sound quality. And, as I mentioned, it seems to have better battery life in tests.
Anyway, thanks for your comments. Obviously the cpu is a major important component, even if there are other specs where the One X+ is better. I tend to keep my phones longer than a year, so I want it to be good enough to be a little bit future proof.
On the other hand, I was just reading about leaks for the HTC M7 that will replace the One X+ in the spring, with a 1080p 4.7" screen (468 dpi!), other improvements to the screen quality, a S4 pro quad-core cpu, 2 GB RAM, improvements to the camera opitcs, and a 2300 Mha battery. So that is going to quickly make the One X+ last generation, as you say. Of course, if it's announced in the spring, there will be the inevitable delays before it's released, and then waiting for the price to come down, it will probably be the end of the year before I could get one anyway, so I don't know that it's worth waiting for. But it's hard to know that it's out there on the horizon. I just hope it has a good design (I don't really like what HTC did with the DNA).
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I would go with the Nexus 4 if I as you. But your biggest issues would be the storage and the glass back. The camera is wayyy better the the Nexus One's. I've owned every Nexus, and it's camera is right under the Galaxy S III's and the iPhone 5's. I don't understand why LG couldn't use the same optics, but the phone is definitely for you if cost and longevity are issues for you. The processor is definitely better than the Tegra 3, but I'll probably only have it for a year. The longest I've owned a single phone was about 10 months.
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I'm a T-Mobile user currently with and iPhone 5 and a Nexus 4 and I can't get rid of one of these fast enough to get the HTC One X+ although I'll be buying the at&t version at full price, which is about a $100 cheaper than the international version and it comes with 64gb standard, not sure about the International version, I also can't stand those red accents
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Yeah that was my first option but I couldn't find an unlocked AT&T one and apparently they refuse to unlock it. I got my international HOX+ for a very good price though haha so I'm happy.
So I'm planning on selling my att one x (hoping to get around 300-350 since its almost like new) to buy a one x+. The guy is asking 450 for it (its on craigslist), and I want to know if that's a modest price. I feel it is, since the one x and one x plus are now $200 apart on a new contract from att. The HOX+ is like new, so the condition definitely isn't an issue. Any thoughts/concerns I should look for? Thanks
p.s: I didn't know wether this should go in Q&A or General since its not a question about how to operate the phone, so I put it here. Hope its all right
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X+ is still pretty new on the market and if you really want one, I would say that's a good deal for being in perfect condition and 100$ less than off contract, plus taxes...
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X+ is still pretty new on the market and if you really want one, I would say that's a good deal for being in perfect condition and 100$ less than off contract, plus taxes...
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awesome
mind if i ask a few more questions...?
first, will the screen protector (the guy already has a case that comes with it) i have for my AT&T One X fit the X+? i hear it should, but just wanna check.
and second... the AT&T models and int'l One X+ models are the same (aside from looking different on the outside), right? that's why there's only one forum for the X+ and separate ones for the int'l and AT&T One X's?
thanks so much
Screen protectors and "most" cases fit just perfect between the two!
But international and att versions are two different devices because of LTE radios in att, so be careful, choose only roms that have att/telus in their titles!
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Screen protectors and "most" cases fit just perfect between the two!
But international and att versions are two different devices because of LTE radios in att, so be careful, choose only roms that have att/telus in their titles!
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Ok, so they are different just there aren't separate threads... Interesting. Ill make sure to do that thanks so much for the help
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Sure, happy flashing
I'm looking to step up from my Incredible 2. I'm using Page Plus, so I know I'll have to flash whatever I get. The thing is, I really like HTC's "rosie" and would prefer to keep it.. I just need a phone with good reception. I was thinking Rezound, but not sure. Which model would you recommend in the HTC family of phones? (The only non-HTC I'm considering is a Razr M but that's a little past my price range right now)
What is your price range?
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HTC Incredible S
Cali, I'd like to stay around $150 used, I'm buying local on Craigslist. I figure selling my Inc2 will net $100. I try to stay in the $100-150 range for each phone. I get the feeling the 'rosie' is dead, so if I have to step beyond say the Rezound, I'll live.
Kaushal, The Incredible 2 is the same as the S, so thanks for the idea but nothing gained there.
I was wondering, what would be the best phone to upgrade to from a Virgin Mobile HTC EVO 3D/V?
preferably from VM or Boost. which phone would be the best to get (value-per-money wise)?
im not really going to upgrade anytime soon, but i'm making plans to do so in about a year.
so far im looking into:
HTC Desire 601
HTC One SV
ZTE Supreme
LG Optimus F7
i'm mainly looking into for something with decent specs and community support. LTE is important, since i live in an area where 3G sucks, no 4G, but there's LTE all over. budget-wise, not willing to spend more than $250 since i paid $270 for my 3VO just to see its price drop it like its hot afterwards. some of the phones listed are over the budged stated, but remember i'm talking a year in the future. also, which other devices do you expect to see arrive to VM/Boost in the coming year?
None of them.
Currently in the same situation. The only logical clear cut upgrade would be the Galaxy S3.
Those phones lack in some area compared to the 3d in some areas be it type of display/resolution, development wise, and build quality. The galaxy S3 would be the only phone to give you a FULL upgrade in all areas compared to the EVO 3d.
1. 1280x720 AMOLED display
2. HUGE development community due to it being 99.9% similar to the sprint version
3. LTE
4. 4.8 inch screen
5. 2 gigs of ram
For the future maybe you can hope they put the LG optimus G(nexus 4 sister) for $250 sometime next year?
The zte supreme is a great phone only issue is development issues. Its been rooted but not much else. I believe there is a version of cwm available for it.
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i agree with Kippui. i took a closer look to all of them, specs, reviews, development, accessories, everything. i considered the ZTE Supreme until i found out the problems people are having with the display backlight, and its poor development. then fell down to HTC Desire 601, but i realized its really not much of an upgrade. i was gonna stick to it anyways, because of my limited budget. but i see the S3 got a price cut, plus i almost forgot i can get it off HSN without having to shell out the $300+ at the moment.
i consider anything more powerful than an S3 to be overkill IMO. so yeah, maybe S3 and flash Cyanogenmod or something.