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My HTC Amaze will not hold a charge. I am using the stock included USB Wall plug and the Micro EXT 12 Pin Cable which only comes with the AMaze (it is also included with the Flyer Tablet). When I first plug in the phone to charge the charge light blinks orange for five minutes and then remains solid. When I return hours later the light is totally out (no green indicator light showing a full charge which I used to get). When I try to turn on the phone the Screen flashes for a split second but nothing happens.
I tried to troubleshoot by swapping in my HTC Sensation battery and that does power up the AMAZE. I have now switched the included Amaze charger with the one that came with the HTC Sensation. The orange power light comes on immediately although it only blinked with the other charger. I am worried that maybe the Power adapter is frying my batteries.
Does anyone know if these included chargers share the same specifications for the Sensation, Amaze etc??? Anyone else experience this problem??
The only thing I can think of is your version of Recovery. I know that the phone will not charge while it is turned off if you have not flashed the most recent version that includes the fix for this problem. Try turning the phone on and then plugging it in to the charger.
brianbmb said:
The only thing I can think of is your version of Recovery. I know that the phone will not charge while it is turned off if you have not flashed the most recent version that includes the fix for this problem. Try turning the phone on and then plugging it in to the charger.
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Is there a fix for this problem? Does the version of recovery affect the phones ability to charge when its turned off?
either recovery or faulty battery! what happens when you put amaze battery in to sensation?
HTC Amaze Battery
When I put the HTC amaze battery into the Sensation and try to charge it the light blinks. Then after 5 minutes goes solid orange. After hours the light shuts off and I unplug it and try to power up but NOTHING. Dead. I purchased two Anker batteries, tried to charge them in Sensation. One works fine but cannot be charged in the HTC Amaze. I have even tried it with both the White Amaze USB cable and both the HTC Amaze included charger and the Sensation included charger. ( I believe they are the same model). Could it be the USB connection is somehow not allowing the phone to charge?
Doesnt HTC warranty the battery for any period of time???
schlockmaster said:
Is there a fix for this problem? Does the version of recovery affect the phones ability to charge when its turned off?
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Yes, there is a fix if that is indeed the issue. Are you able to determine what version of recovery you are using? It could still be a faulty battery though.
Upgrading my phone from a SGS 4g
I heard that the Battery is a big issue on this phone.... can someone tell me if they fixed it with updates or is it still a problem because i really love the camera on this one and im really loving the design but there were other statements abt poor reception in some areas which leaves me in doubt.... Bottom line should i go for Galaxy s 2 over this???
chamalgsg4g said:
I heard that the Battery is a big issue on this phone.... can someone tell me if they fixed it with updates or is it still a problem because i really love the camera on this one and im really loving the design but there were other statements abt poor reception in some areas which leaves me in doubt.... Bottom line should i go for Galaxy s 2 over this???
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After rooting and using custom roms I don't think there is any battery issues. IMO Battery life is great. Phone is still one if not the best and can be in the top best phones for a while, only thing right now is development. If your all about development then go with s2 if not then amaze. I'm happy with what I have
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Tell me something, what is it that really drains the battery on the Amaze? Is it the 4G? Thing is, my device would be on WiFi for the majority of the day. I've seen some apps where you can auto switch network based on proximity. So I'd only be using 3G/4G while I'm in transit.
Also, is there a way to disable 3G/4G so as to only get EDGE?
jaywhy13 said:
Tell me something, what is it that really drains the battery on the Amaze? Is it the 4G? Thing is, my device would be on WiFi for the majority of the day. I've seen some apps where you can auto switch network based on proximity. So I'd only be using 3G/4G while I'm in transit.
Also, is there a way to disable 3G/4G so as to only get EDGE?
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When I walk in my house, my WiFi comes on and 4g turns off... No special app... I think its a feature of the ROM I use. Sometimes it doesn't kick in until I open my WiFi networks though. If you have WiFi on though when you aren't connected to a network, the constant scanning will drain your battery.
Also, other things that drain the battery:
Sense Widgets... Although attractive, huge battery Hog
Live Wallpapers - Duh
Overclocked Kernels... Faster performance = Faster drain
Heavy usage... When the screen is always on and the data network is constantly being used, it also drops.
On the new Energy ROM, its nice because when your phone is not being used, neither is your battery. My phone went 3 hours with only changing 1%.
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Did somebody make a statistic - which SOFTWARE drain battery more quick on Amaze?
Are there any apps that select Wifi based on your GPS location? I'm just trying to figure out how I can get this phone and actually be able to use it without having to pull an arm and a leg.
Battery issues
hey guys, i've had an amaze for about a month now, and these last 2 weeks that i've had it, the phone will randomly shut off once a day when im at or around 50%. I'm not sure if this is a battery or a hardware issue. I have used a non-stock charger and cord to charge it 2 times a week so i'm not sure if this might have anything to do with it. I have the official unofficial ICS update, did a full wipe, relocked the bootloader and unlocked it again and basically put a clean ICS on it. Any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Arcandel said:
Did somebody make a statistic - which SOFTWARE drain battery more quick on Amaze?
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You mean, like the battery use graph that Android provides?
jaywhy13 said:
Are there any apps that select Wifi based on your GPS location? I'm just trying to figure out how I can get this phone and actually be able to use it without having to pull an arm and a leg.
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Llama. It doesn't even use GPS, it uses cell towers to determine location, which your phone's doing already.
a.benjamin76 said:
hey guys, i've had an amaze for about a month now, and these last 2 weeks that i've had it, the phone will randomly shut off once a day when im at or around 50%. I'm not sure if this is a battery or a hardware issue. I have used a non-stock charger and cord to charge it 2 times a week so i'm not sure if this might have anything to do with it. I have the official unofficial ICS update, did a full wipe, relocked the bootloader and unlocked it again and basically put a clean ICS on it. Any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
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I've seen reports like this that were resolved by a new battery. Could be the handset, though.
jaywhy13 said:
Are there any apps that select Wifi based on your GPS location? I'm just trying to figure out how I can get this phone and actually be able to use it without having to pull an arm and a leg.
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Proximity WiFi is a very light weight app for this.
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HTC Amaze is 12 Pin Charging - Beware !!!!!
schlockmaster said:
My HTC Amaze will not hold a charge. I am using the stock included USB Wall plug and the Micro EXT 12 Pin Cable which only comes with the AMaze (it is also included with the Flyer Tablet). When I first plug in the phone to charge the charge light blinks orange for five minutes and then remains solid. When I return hours later the light is totally out (no green indicator light showing a full charge which I used to get). When I try to turn on the phone the Screen flashes for a split second but nothing happens.
I tried to troubleshoot by swapping in my HTC Sensation battery and that does power up the AMAZE. I have now switched the included Amaze charger with the one that came with the HTC Sensation. The orange power light comes on immediately although it only blinked with the other charger. I am worried that maybe the Power adapter is frying my batteries.
Does anyone know if these included chargers share the same specifications for the Sensation, Amaze etc??? Anyone else experience this problem??
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This link shows the new 12 pin technology that MUST be used with the Amaze. This is a real pain, just purchased two HTC-Amaze phones and taking them back for the Galaxy.
I hate it when they change technology and make all your charging cords in your phones and your computers obsolete and don't tell you. Also, the Amaze is designed for European drivers. The charging cord plugs into the left-upper middle of the phone and it is dangerous to pick up to unplug wile driving because the cord hits the steering wheel. How do you spell DANGER? Really heavy and clunky phone too. Galaxy has bigger screen and is lighter - another reason to pass on the Amaze. Be careful with this phone if you aren't aware it is in a tech world of it's own. Just replacing the charging cords in our autos and computers cost more than the phone. Sheesh!
Here is the link to help you from T-Mobile support.
//support dot t-mobile dot com/docs/DOC-3062 Turn the dot to a period in each case in your browser and you should be able to go to the T-Mobile page.
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This link shows the new 12 pin technology that MUST be used with the Amaze. This is a real pain, just purchased two HTC-Amaze phones and taking them back for the Galaxy.
I hate it when they change technology and make all your charging cords in your phones and your computers obsolete and don't tell you. Also, the Amaze is designed for European drivers. The charging cord plugs into the left-upper middle of the phone and it is dangerous to pick up to unplug wile driving because the cord hits the steering wheel. How do you spell DANGER? Really heavy and clunky phone too. Galaxy has bigger screen and is lighter - another reason to pass on the Amaze. Be careful with this phone if you aren't aware it is in a tech world of it's own. Just replacing the charging cords in our autos and computers cost more than the phone. Sheesh!
Here is the link to help you from T-Mobile support.
//support dot t-mobile dot com/docs/DOC-3062 Turn the dot to a period in each case in your browser and you should be able to go to the T-Mobile page.
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I use a standard micro USB to charge my Amaze. Works fine.
I think you may mean "designed for English drivers", since they are the only European country that drives on the left side of the street and thus have the driver on the right side. But in any case one is not supposed to be messing around with the power while driving anyway.
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This link shows the new 12 pin technology that MUST be used with the Amaze. This is a real pain, just purchased two HTC-Amaze phones and taking them back for the Galaxy.
I hate it when they change technology and make all your charging cords in your phones and your computers obsolete and don't tell you. Also, the Amaze is designed for European drivers. The charging cord plugs into the left-upper middle of the phone and it is dangerous to pick up to unplug wile driving because the cord hits the steering wheel. How do you spell DANGER? Really heavy and clunky phone too. Galaxy has bigger screen and is lighter - another reason to pass on the Amaze. Be careful with this phone if you aren't aware it is in a tech world of it's own. Just replacing the charging cords in our autos and computers cost more than the phone. Sheesh!
Here is the link to help you from T-Mobile support.
//support dot t-mobile dot com/docs/DOC-3062 Turn the dot to a period in each case in your browser and you should be able to go to the T-Mobile page.
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As mentioned, conventional microUSB cords work fine, and some of HTC's own documentation says so, some even recommend it. I do find I get a better/faster charge using HTC's cables,but they are functionally the same as microUSB. The odd connector is more secure, though -- it's longer and inserts further in the socket.
You should not be picking up or juggling your phone while driving. Period. End quote. Just don't.
I am also disappointed to the Nth degree with the Amaze, actually not so much the phone which is lovely and solid and attractive and loaded with hardware features, I'm furious with HTC's absolutely stupid mess with drivers, and refusal to quickly resolve issues with the software. It's October, 10 months after purchase, and I have problems with WiFi, Android Beam, Bluetooth, surprise shutdowns (just finding the phone has turned off by itself). In short, it's failed to function as a reliable phone.
I'll never buy from them again. Never. Ever. Google Nexus phones for me from now on, and not on a carrier contract either. I've been burned for the last time.
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ChromeJob said:
As mentioned, conventional microUSB cords work fine, and some of HTC's own documentation says so, some even recommend it. I do find I get a better/faster charge using HTC's cables,but they are functionally the same as microUSB. The odd connector is more secure, though -- it's longer and inserts further in the socket.
You should not be picking up or juggling your phone while driving. Period. End quote. Just don't.
I am also disappointed to the Nth degree with the Amaze, actually not so much the phone which is lovely and solid and attractive and loaded with hardware features, I'm furious with HTC's absolutely stupid mess with drivers, and refusal to quickly resolve issues with the software. It's October, 10 months after purchase, and I have problems with WiFi, Android Beam, Bluetooth, surprise shutdowns (just finding the phone has turned off by itself). In short, it's failed to function as a reliable phone.
I'll never buy from them again. Never. Ever. Google Nexus phones for me from now on, and not on a carrier contract either. I've been burned for the last time.
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From what I've read, the shutdowns may be caused by the battery. You might want to try replacing the battery you are using. So far I have not found one better than the OEM.
Hey guys,
I've moved over to the one plus two.
Things I will miss are;
Losing the manual camera mode (opt's isn't as in depth as the g4's)
Easy access back buttons
Obviously battery replacement and sd card (although the 64gb opt should be OK)
Reason I swapped over are;
The annoying screen retention, it got worse and worse over time and was always there, especially the pink glow around the corners of the screen.
The screen response wasn't all that great but still wasn't the main issue.
LOCKED bootloader.... I waited and waited and have finally ran out of patients to wait... this was the deal breaker for me, besides I had one of the original models which was a bootloop ticking time bomb.
Why are your guys opinions? I really like the opt so far, but i am missing some small bits, NFC, IR blaster and fast charge but they're only toys I suppose.
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Atleast ur safe from the bricked G4..congrats on ur new purchase...which is all that matters
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g4 to op2?????!!!! LOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOL
I brought mine to the Media Markt Service Center because of this screen burn in and they said that they will send it to an lg service center i will post u guys immediatly what they have done or changed.... but from the g4 to the op2 is mehhh u can do it but the op 3 would have beeeeen 1903848948030984890439084 times better m8 but have fun with your new phone because if lg doesnt repairs the phone on warranty i ll smash it against a wall and i am going also for an one plus or like i said 2727272728 times before htc 10 looks very good
The only good thing about this phone is the camera.
Screen turned out to be a mess due to the ghosting problem (in practice it virtually is permanently existant for me and yes that damn orange pinkish glow) despite being highly marketed.
Logd battery drain bug.
Bootloop.
Thin light strip at the top which I guess most won't notice but it is annoying once you do (yes all G4's I saw have it, I checked every time I saw a G4 in a store and also exchanged mine once).
Love the camera, regret paying 620 Eur + ~100 Eur for accessories due to various problems...
For me it will be Note 7 or if I can make it until next year the anniversary iPhone,
just my 2 cents, cheers.
I have no display pink issues? Where can i find or see them?
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Arry87 said:
Hey guys,
I've moved over to the one plus two.
Things I will miss are;
Losing the manual camera mode (opt's isn't as in depth as the g4's)
Easy access back buttons
Obviously battery replacement and sd card (although the 64gb opt should be OK)
Reason I swapped over are;
The annoying screen retention, it got worse and worse over time and was always there, especially the pink glow around the corners of the screen.
The screen response wasn't all that great but still wasn't the main issue.
LOCKED bootloader.... I waited and waited and have finally ran out of patients to wait... this was the deal breaker for me, besides I had one of the original models which was a bootloop ticking time bomb.
Why are your guys opinions? I really like the opt so far, but i am missing some small bits, NFC, IR blaster and fast charge but they're only toys I suppose.
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Well good for you lol about time u get rid of the garbage
Moved from LG G3 here. All I really miss is the IR blaster remote (QuickRemote) and maybe NFC (since my wife has NFC too). But there are alternatives to using NFC for file transfer.
kabirjedi said:
g4 to op2?????!!!! LOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOL
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Snapdragon 808, adreno 418 LOLOLOLOL
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My one year old V10 has developed issues with the charging port. Won't fast-charge, won't connect to PC, but will slow charge. I've ruled out cables, charging bricks, and the battery itself as the issue as they were all fine the day before. I can deal with the loss of fast-charging on the phone by charging my spare OEM LG batteries in my LG charging cradle. The big problem that it has also started having the problem of rapid battery discharging. About 3-4 times faster than the day before the issue started. Was getting nearly a full day of use from fully charged battery, now just 4-5 hours. Checked battery usage stats and found nothing new or unusual. Has to be hardware related. Really don't want to toss out and replace the phone yet. Is there anything I can try to fix issue?
vouty said:
My one year old V10 has developed issues with the charging port. Won't fast-charge, won't connect to PC, but will slow charge. I've ruled out cables, charging bricks, and the battery itself as the issue as they were all fine the day before. I can deal with the loss of fast-charging on the phone by charging my spare OEM LG batteries in my LG charging cradle. The big problem that it has also started having the problem of rapid battery discharging. About 3-4 times faster than the day before the issue started. Was getting nearly a full day of use from fully charged battery, now just 4-5 hours. Checked battery usage stats and found nothing new or unusual. Has to be hardware related. Really don't want to toss out and replace the phone yet. Is there anything I can try to fix issue?
EDIT: One more issue to add to above - Battery draining to 0% while phone is completely POWERED OFF!
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Well, with the info from your other post it sounds like a hardware issue. The V10 has a 1 year warranty. How precise are you when you say one year?
Heck, we don't condone fraud, but if if it's something they can deby and say that it's the battery, brick your phone and request a replacement. Just make sure you're still under warranty.
Волк said:
Well, with the info from your other post it sounds like a hardware issue. The V10 has a 1 year warranty. How precise are you when you say one year?
Heck, we don't condone fraud, but if if it's something they can deby and say that it's the battery, brick your phone and request a replacement. Just make sure you're still under warranty.
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Unfortunately, about a month out of warranty. That's why I'm looking for a DIY solution. Very disappointing that I should have this issue on an expensive flagship phone from a major manufacturer.
vouty said:
Unfortunately, about a month out of warranty. That's why I'm looking for a DIY solution. Very disappointing that I should have this issue on an expensive flagship phone from a major manufacturer.
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Yikes. Yea, we also shouldn't have to deal with a boot loader that doesn't respond to half the commands.
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Yikes. Yea, we also shouldn't have to deal with a boot loader that doesn't respond to half the commands.
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Even more so disappointing since there is so much to like about this phone. I came to the V10 from a Galaxy S5 which was just the absolute champion of rugged durability and awesome hardware specs of it's day. Until now the V10 has impressed in every way I need as a stalwart daily driver, from the best camera in the business to the fantastic screen, killer audio, and one of the last flagships to sport a removable battery.
The hardware business has always been brutal for these manufacturers to turn a profit, but I think maybe what we are seeing now is a lot of cost-cutting, corner-cutting moves by the OEMs to save a few pennies at the expense of durability. I mean, I have 10 year old flip phones in a box in the garage that still power on and work for god sakes!!!
vouty said:
Even more so disappointing since there is so much to like about this phone. I came to the V10 from a Galaxy S5 which was just the absolute champion of rugged durability and awesome hardware specs of it's day. Until now the V10 has impressed in every way I need as a stalwart daily driver, from the best camera in the business to the fantastic screen, killer audio, and one of the last flagships to sport a removable battery.
The hardware business has always been brutal for these manufacturers to turn a profit, but I think maybe what we are seeing now is a lot of cost-cutting, corner-cutting moves by the OEMs to save a few pennies at the expense of durability. I mean, I have 10 year old flip phones in a box in the garage that still power on and work for god sakes!!!
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I know the feeling. I have had two nexus phones, both had such a disgustingly poor camers, and with the lack of ability to add an sd card, I switched to something that would be rugged, and have some great features. My first phone was the LG G2x. Another ground-breaking flagship. It was the first dual-core phone. Unfortunately the engineering was such that the developers couldn't get a fully functioning LP ROM. To make weird engineering worse, they had partnered with Nvidia to make it and uses a closed-source software component. They never released the source, of course, and there was a lot of finger pointing at that being most of the issue.
Tmobile replaced mine after my 1yr because of my FPS wasnt working. I just flashed a stock .kdz and locked my bootloader before hand.
I'm a G4 owner. I'm on my 2nd handset (the first was a bootloop victim). My new phone often runs very hot, and on one occasion while in the car I got a message saying that the phone had stopped charging because it was too hot. More worryingly, the phone frequently becomes completely unresponsive for several seconds - e..g. while on the home screen it doesn't respond to any touchscreen or button actions for several seconds.
I'm shopping for a replacement, and can't decide between a G5 and a Galaxy Note 4. The Note 4 seems to have much better battery life, but the G5 camera sounds much better in low light (and also has Nougat). My main concern with the G5 is that it'll start to exhibit some of the G4's problems.
Have any G5 owners experienced overheating or serious lag/unresponsiveness issues?
I too had a G4 that suffered from the bootloop issue. Actually went through three of them until Sprint replaced it with a new device. I could choose between the G5 and the HTC 10. I reluctantly stuck with the G5, mostly for the replaceable battery. I haven't been disappointed, with the exception of the GPS antenna crapping out a few weeks ago. No overheating that I've noticed.
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You can minimize overheating by NOT charging while being use (as a gps for instance) When possible have the screen off... If you game a lot on the phone, another brand might be best.
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psiphi said:
You can minimize overheating by NOT charging while being use (as a gps for instance) When possible have the screen off... If you game a lot on the phone, another brand might be best.
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I don't game at all, but use GPS alot in the car. If I use Google Maps Navigation with no charger connected the battery would be dead before I complete most journeys. So unfortunately that wouldn't be a practical workaround.
I'm shocked that the phone can't perform as a basic GPS device without overheating if it's connected to a charger - running off a car charger is surely normal for anyone using their phone as a GPS for any extended period of time?
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I don't game at all, but use GPS alot in the car. If I use Google Maps Navigation with no charger connected the battery would be dead before I complete most journeys. So unfortunately that wouldn't be a practical workaround.
I'm shocked that the phone can't perform as a basic GPS device without overheating if it's connected to a charger - running off a car charger is surely normal for anyone using their phone as a GPS for any extended period of time?
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I've had no problem with overheating using GPS and charging. In fact, I always keep it plugged into the charger.
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Battery (current and new ones) last minutes to an hour. Phone turns off or reboots with 50-100% charge. Phone no longer powers on with fully charged batteries.
So, just looking for any suggestion on a sub $50 phone that uses it's Mini-sim, has great battery life and performs normal features (phone/text/browsing) without lag. Not looking to custom rom/modify this one xD. Appreciate any replies! Also I'm using AT&T prepaid service (it's way cheaper than their contracts).
EDIT: Ended up getting LG Phoenix 3. Weird shape and power button, couldn't tell from box. Just needed a cheap android. Hope it doesn't suck.
I would've gone with another Samsung, like the s4 or s5. LG phones are pretty good though.
I went with a $50 LG Phoenix 3 from walmart... performs adequately but haven't found how to root it yet :"( $30/mo +tax unlimited everything (haven't noticed network slowdown after data cap from 4g)
Some phones that come from Wal-Mart aren't rootable like the Samsung galaxy J3 luna pro. Yours might be one of the unrootable ones.