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My fiance went in to Radio Shack and picked up a Shift for me this morning.
She had to use her daughters upgrade so they put her# on the phone.
Tonight we are taking the Shift and my Hero in to the Sprint store so they can swap my number to the Shift and hers to the Hero.
If I'm running AOSP will they refuse to do anything on the phone, or do they not even need to see the phone?
Thanks!
Plan on paying full price on the shift if you do this.
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The Shift has already been purchased at the discounted rate. We're just swapping numbers between phones.
They should not even need to look at it... and honestly all the sprint techs I've shown my phone to either laugh or shrug there shoulders...
If your scared call them and do it over the phone... done it this way to.
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Dont the shift have to stay on that number for 30 days? And to activate wont the hero have to be on a stock rom suck as Fresh 2.4?
Dont quote me on this though...
BrandoKC said:
My fiance went in to Radio Shack and picked up a Shift for me this morning.
She had to use her daughters upgrade so they put her# on the phone.
Tonight we are taking the Shift and my Hero in to the Sprint store so they can swap my number to the Shift and hers to the Hero.
If I'm running AOSP will they refuse to do anything on the phone, or do they not even need to see the phone?
Thanks!
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Run the RUU or flash the sprint nfx rom in the dev forum. Solves any problem you might or might not have at sprint. Also, you will need to have stock sprint 2.1 running to change the number on the hero. So flash nfx sprint 2.1
Thanks guys. I ran the RUU and since the Shift was an instant rebate I didn't have to wait 30 days.
For the record this Shift is amazing! Can't wait to get root on this puppy.
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I have the hero. It is rooted with aospCmod 2.3.3. Should I get to the evo, or wait a bit longer. Im screwed on the upgrade part of it, as it is after aptir for me. Maybe sprint will have something worth waiting for at CTIA?
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*Upgrade is after April..
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I'm personally waiting for a dual core processor, unless it a Samsung phone, then I'll continue to wait. Until then I'll be sticking with my hero.
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Yea I am wondering the same thing.
... I might be upgrading today. It's just been a very difficult decision. Evo or evo shift? I watched many comparison videos. It seems like shift would be the way to go, because its 2nd generation snapdragon. But I love the big screen on the evo, its huge so you don't need a hardware keyboard. Games- I don't play much(besides Star Traders), just a couple. I'm all about fast browsing and watching videos like on YouTube etc. Thanks for reading, and I would appreciate your input
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now that I'm running AOSP 2.3.3 along w/ Launcher Pro instead of ADW, I feel little need at the moment to move to a Evo. I mean, I still want to, but this thing is so much better than a stock hero, that I think I'll be good for a while.
dimasp6 said:
I have the hero. It is rooted with aospCmod 2.3.3. Should I get to the evo, or wait a bit longer. Im screwed on the upgrade part of it, as it is after aptir for me. Maybe sprint will have something worth waiting for at CTIA?
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Dim, I think we should. I'm sick of the hero. Only reason I got it was because I didn't have the cash for a good phone. Now I do, so screw it, I'm tired of trying rom after rom just to tolerate my phone. I'm getting the Evo for sure.
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unCoRrUpTeD said:
I'm personally waiting for a dual core processor, unless it a Samsung phone, then I'll continue to wait. Until then I'll be sticking with my hero.
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+1
Had the moment. Biggest POS ever.
aqualls said:
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Had the moment. Biggest POS ever.
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Haha oh yea, I had the Samsung Instinct. Just imagine.
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Agreed. It just doesn't do things as quick as I'd like it too and money isn't a problem anymore. I'll probably be getting it pretty soon.
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dimasp6 said:
Agreed. It just doesn't do things as quick as I'd like it too and money isn't a problem anymore. I'll probably be getting it pretty soon.
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If money isn't an issue, wait! Do yourself a favor and wait! Read this thread to see why...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=977866
fpineda101 said:
If money isn't an issue, wait! Do yourself a favor and wait! Read this thread to see why...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=977866
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i think ill actually wait.. don't wanna regret it later on.
augoza said:
Yea I am wondering the same thing.
... I might be upgrading today. It's just been a very difficult decision. Evo or evo shift? I watched many comparison videos. It seems like shift would be the way to go, because its 2nd generation snapdragon. But I love the big screen on the evo, its huge so you don't need a hardware keyboard. Games- I don't play much(besides Star Traders), just a couple. I'm all about fast browsing and watching videos like on YouTube etc. Thanks for reading, and I would appreciate your input
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I love my evo to death! I took a cruise through the hero forums today to see if there's any new and cool to do to my moms hero(still a good phone), I noticed a lot of you guys are on the fence trying to decide between the shift and the big one!
A couple things I want to point out. Shift may have slightly better specs but regardless I have never seen a slow down on anything, life is fast and large.
Also on the keyboard side, the on screen keyboard on the evo is much better than the hero due to a improved touch sensor and just having the buttons be larger. Also after you get it you can remove the stupid arrows(they take up too much space).
Go down to a Sprint store and play around with them till you find something that really makes you say yes this is sweet. For me, I have large hands and the evo is a lot easier for me to use because of the big screen(also I use the kick stand at least twice a day.). And they just got hdmi out working too!
Also in no way am I trying to put down the Shift, just pointing out even though papa evo is older its still in no way a slouch.
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I'm glad sprint is sticking with the EVO brand for its flagship android devices. Don't get me wrong, I like choices, but I mean the EVO is almost a year old, and it hasn't been until recently that anything else worth buying has come out (atrix, nexus s, etc.). Now that they're refreshing it, I'm sure the new EVO will be the best thing on the market for a long time.
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I'm personally waiting for a dual core processor, unless it a Samsung phone, then I'll continue to wait. Until then I'll be sticking with my hero.
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I concur! Is it me or it seems Samsung is behind HTC as far as making phones they are not as developer friendly and lacks in innovation, feature, functionality, and quality?
GPhoenix said:
I concur! Is it me or it seems Samsung is behind HTC as far as making phones they are not as developer friendly and lacks in innovation, feature, functionality, and quality?
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I think its you. The major issue with Samsung is their dragging ass getting updates out. Otherwise, imho, their hardware is excellent.
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I'm waiting on the EVO 3D
Here's what I did... may help someone...
I knew my upgrade was going away come this Friday. So, I used my upgrade to get my new Evo (upgraded from old beloved Hero). Got it at Best Buy. Forked over $149 (had a $50 coupon) and paid them the extra $40 for their BuyBack program & BlackTie. Original retail cost of the Evo is listed at $599.
Then, I upgraded my plan to Shared to include my mom (porting her away from TMobile... so, that's an extra $150 service credit promotional from Sprint right there). BestBuy is currently running a new activation promotion and gave her a free LG Optimus S, retailing at $399. I spent an extra $40 for their BuyBack program on this phone also. Then, I gave my mom my old Hero and had Sprint do a free handset swap. So, now I've got this free LG Optimus sitting around in a box, never gonna be used. And I'm canceling the mandatory BlackTie $10/month on the 31st day from purchase.
Still with me here? So... when the new Evo 3D comes out, all I gotta do is take my current Evo back into Best Buy within the next 6months and they give me a $299 gift card for my Evo on BuyBack, and $199 for the never been opened Optimus S.
I failed ethics in high school. And college.
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I think its you. The major issue with Samsung is their dragging ass getting updates out. Otherwise, imho, their hardware is excellent.
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LoL I figured that much, thanks for the affirmation. ;D
Dang I hit my 5 Thanks per day limit trying to thank you...hehe
jedijackie said:
Here's what I did... may help someone...
I knew my upgrade was going away come this Friday. So, I used my upgrade to get my new Evo (upgraded from old beloved Hero). Got it at Best Buy. Forked over $149 (had a $50 coupon) and paid them the extra $40 for their BuyBack program & BlackTie. Original retail cost of the Evo is listed at $599.
Then, I upgraded my plan to Shared to include my mom (porting her away from TMobile... so, that's an extra $150 service credit promotional from Sprint right there). BestBuy is currently running a new activation promotion and gave her a free LG Optimus S, retailing at $399. I spent an extra $40 for their BuyBack program on this phone also. Then, I gave my mom my old Hero and had Sprint do a free handset swap. So, now I've got this free LG Optimus sitting around in a box, never gonna be used. And I'm canceling the mandatory BlackTie $10/month on the 31st day from purchase.
Still with me here? So... when the new Evo 3D comes out, all I gotta do is take my current Evo back into Best Buy within the next 6months and they give me a $299 gift card for my Evo on BuyBack, and $199 for the never been opened Optimus S.
I failed ethics in high school. And college.
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And your mom gets your ****ty old Hero. LMAO. JK, Sounds as if you worked the system for sure. Question though, Lets say the 3D retail is 599, 699, 799 without the upgrade price. Will they roll back your eligibility to get the phone at the upgrade price? I guess it's better than spending the full retail.
You are getting back 498 for sure but you come up short and then if your.. "Mom's" hero breaks... then you have to get here a new Optimus S on Ebay.
I do hope it works out for you. Sounds like some of the finagling I do.
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Haha oh yea, I had the Samsung Instinct. Just imagine.
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I had the 2nd Gen Instinct, the S30, talk about the dumbest smart phone EVER
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Trying to get used android phones for my parents.
Going to change their verizon service to page plus 1200 plan.
They will save almost 100 bucks per month changing to page plus with more minutes.
Need help picking out good used android phones for parents.
My top choice is Droid X right now
big screen, lightweight, on craigslist for 100-130.
Right now they are using old LG touchphone(resistive screen)
that automatically calls and txt in their pocket.
Are you sure android is the best way to go? I know that even my parents get confused over something more complicated than a flip phone....
If you do want android, The droid x is my personal phone, but its pretty bulky and takes getting used to. If you are going used, I would get the Samsung Fascinate. They are easier on the eyes, and the TouchWiz UI will be easier to use for them than MotoBlur. They are seeling in my area for around $100 on craigslist.
You may want to look into a cheaper LG with a keyboard too.
I agree with you my parents get confused using a flip phone. But yea the samsung fascinate is an easy to use phone
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If you can find one cheap WP7 may be the way to go
Forgot about facinate.
Cost around 130-150 on craigslist.
Thank you.
My mom went from a flip phone, to the evo3d. So far she likes it. But I think she likes my evo shift better lol
She really enjoys having such quick access for her emails. And occasionally reads her fbook from the friendstream widget.
Not bad for a 62 yr old!
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Droid Incredible is a great, straightforward device. Had mine since launch, no problems really. It shouldn't be too expensive now.
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Anything samsung would be great, my mom came from some crappy lg phone to a galaxy s and loves it!
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MacaronyMax said:
If you can find one cheap WP7 may be the way to go
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Fully agree. The simpler, the better. And WP7 would give them a super simple and very elegant and nice phone. It's what I would get for mine, hands down, no question. You can get a Samsung Focus for as little as $150 on eBay or around $200 elsewhere online.
So, my girlfriend wants a new phone. She just wants a basic texting phone, she hates touchscreen because she has the older style non capacative style. She didn't seem to mind the capacative ones much but don't think she wanted to admit it as she has always cussed out the smartphones. She really got attached to the 3d phone, and the white GSII. Probably because I told her it was a good phone.
She is on ATT and has an upgrade available, what phones do you suggest? posibly one that wont break the bank incase she doesnt like it.
The skyrocket is 149$ if you are in one of AT&T s "soon to get LTE" markets (like I am) just input your zip code when browsing at&t website for the phone.
Otherwise the Focus Flash (I think that's what it's called) was a dollar the other day (also Samsung, but Win phone 7)
Or a 3Gs for 99 cents.
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Thanks. We ended up switching her to vzw and she picked a stratosphere.
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Hey guys, first off let me remind everyone that I WILL be keeping my Revo. However, I am available for my upgrade as of right now and I'm having trouble picking between some phones. Please make your choice by voting in poll that has been posted up there ^^^^
Galaxy Nexus:
I can get this phone through Wirefly for only $229.
Razr: $149 through bestbuy
*Spectrum: $129 through wirefly
Razr Maxx: $229
Rezound: $179
I kind of don't want the Rezound because I don't want to go from a 4.3in. screen to a 4in.
I didn't really want to spend over $200 (which only leaves the Razr and Rezound)
I just want to know everyone's input. As you can see, my motivation behind my choices is that these phones either have, or will have ICS. I put the Spectrum on there simply because believe it or not, I could barely find any bad reviews for it on Verizons site (other than the obvious complaints about battery life). Other than battery life there were really no complaints about it but I really don't want to give LG another chance to screw me over with their support, or lack thereof.
Help me choose lol!!! I'll be buying my new phone tomorrow whichever one I get so please if you see this post, reply to it and help me out.
Thanks guys!
Nexus. Honestly it's the combination of 2 cell phone titans. I am sure they have a good community. The moto, well that is a powerhouse to itself, moto has been doing it longer than anyone. The RAZR was one of the best selling phones and you know moto don't mess around when it comes to their flag ship phones. That said Nexus is one of the most recognizable phone names ever and generally rightly so.
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I'm torn between the razr maxx or the nexus. If i go with what i know, id choose the razr. Before the revo, ive always gone with Motorola (would have this time too, but the bionic wasnt out yet and i wanted to snag the unlimited plan before big red canned it). Never owned a samsung phone before so id be a little nervous in buying the nexus (but thats just me).
But then i look at the great experience ive had with stock android on my xoom.
If i had to choose right now, i think i would take a chance on the nexus just so i could relive the stock experience
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hey OP, have you considered droid bionic? Its $49.99 on single line upgrade from Amazon mobile (in my zip code).
Same on wirefly.
And verizon has said it will get ICS: http://news.verizonwireless.com/news/2012/03/bl2012-03-06.html
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hey OP, have you considered droid bionic? Its $49.99 on single line upgrade from Amazon mobile (in my zip code).
Same on wirefly.
And verizon has said it will get ICS: http://news.verizonwireless.com/news/2012/03/bl2012-03-06.html
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I considered it but honestly it's pretty much outdated already.
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The fact that the moto RAZR is scheduled to get ICS, I would jump on that one. it feels so much smoother than the nexus IMO
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Id go with the maxx. Pretty much an upgraded razrr. The nexuss however does have a big community, but so do all the other phones. The biggest selling point on the rezound is the headphones that come with it.
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I would roll in this order.
Nexus - ICS and lots of dev
Rezound - Getting ICS and tons of dev
Razr Maxx - Getting ICS and killer battery tons of dev
Razr - Getting ICS tons of dev, battery life on par with revo.
wait for the note/journal!
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S.Meezy said:
wait for the note/journal!
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Lol **** that, I don't want a phablet.
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I say either Razr Maxx or Razr or Nexus I'd only get the Rezound for the beats.
I think I'm going to go with the Razr and here's why.
1. It's half the price of the Nexus
2. Found a mod here on XDA on how to use the battery and door from the Maxx on the regular Razr
3. I actually like Moto devices (Blur is not an issue, that's why people make Launchers)
4. Gorilla Glass
5. Water repellent
6. Kevalr back (the backs of my phones always get scratched up)
7. Smart Actions
8. Smaller community than the Nexus (i really hate large communities where everything is a big jumbled cluster f**k of information)
So that's gonna be it, I'll be getting the Razr so if anyone else gets it, you can look forward to seeing my themes in the forums over there really soon. I can't order the phone until the 15th (stupid bi-monthly pay for the miltiary).
Thanks for all the insight though guys. I reall really really wanted the damn Nexus instead but even with an upgrade the cheapest I could find it was $299 I believe.
spc_hicks09 said:
I think I'm going to go with the Razr and here's why.
1. It's half the price of the Nexus
2. Found a mod here on XDA on how to use the battery and door from the Maxx on the regular Razr
3. I actually like Moto devices (Blur is not an issue, that's why people make Launchers)
4. Gorilla Glass
5. Water repellent
6. Kevalr back (the backs of my phones always get scratched up)
7. Smart Actions
8. Smaller community than the Nexus (i really hate large communities where everything is a big jumbled cluster f**k of information)
So that's gonna be it, I'll be getting the Razr so if anyone else gets it, you can look forward to seeing my themes in the forums over there really soon. I can't order the phone until the 15th (stupid bi-monthly pay for the miltiary).
Thanks for all the insight though guys. I reall really really wanted the damn Nexus instead but even with an upgrade the cheapest I could find it was $299 I believe.
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I think I am going with the Atrix at Att. I may wait for the Sony Ion too.
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Yep definitely going with the Razr from BestBuy. It's only $149 with an upgrade and with free shipping. Also, that's for the 32GB version which in addition comes with a 16GB card. So pretty much a 48GB Razr for only $149, yeah I'm jumping on that.
Here's the link in case anyone else is up for their upgrade soon.
DROID RAZR (BLK) 32GB
I love my rezound could not be happier. Cant go wrong
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jackpot08 said:
I love my rezound could not be happier. Cant go wrong
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I would have got it but I couldn't handle going down to a smaller screen.
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My nexus comes on Tuesday.
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<3 my new Nexus that I got for freeeeee =]. Apparently if u get 2-3 replacements under warranty on your 3rd or 4th time they will let you choose any phone you want for free lol. It didn't even alter contract. I can still get an upgrade in the beginning of 2013
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I would wait for the HTC One series. Quad processors and since its HTC, it will have development for it. Best of both worlds
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I would wait for the HTC One series. Quad processors and since its HTC, it will have development for it. Best of both worlds
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No thanks, I hate Sense and have you seen the camera pics for those phones? Horrible. It's about as bad as a flip phone.
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