Ok guys so i just attended an HTC ONE Event here in Phoenix, AZ. and they gave me a silver HTC ONE. Fisrt off let me tell you this phone is a gorgeous beast of a phone, the camera, the display. Anyway if you have questions ask and i will be more than happy to share info pics all that fun stuff.
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Ok guys so i just attended an HTC ONE Event here in Phoenix, AZ. and they gave me a silver HTC ONE. Fisrt off let me tell you this phone is a gorgeous beast of a phone, the camera, the display. Anyway if you have questions ask and i will be more than happy to share info pics all that fun stuff.
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Can you tell me (or better yet show me) what the Sprint HTC One compares to lets say a Sprint GS3 or other Sprint LTE device with regards to LTE reception. Really what I would like to see is the RSRP (dBm) values of each device sitting side by side. I myself have an HTC EVO LTE and love the (almost) all metal construction that HTC did with the phone. The one thing I do not like however, is the LTE performance. 3G is great and on par with other devices, but I want to make sure HTC fixed this in the HTC one before I buy it.
Thanks in advance!
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Can you tell me (or better yet show me) what the Sprint HTC One compares to lets say a Sprint GS3 or other Sprint LTE device with regards to LTE reception. Really what I would like to see is the RSRP (dBm) values of each device sitting side by side. I myself have an HTC EVO LTE and love the (almost) all metal construction that HTC did with the phone. The one thing I do not like however, is the LTE performance. 3G is great and on par with other devices, but I want to make sure HTC fixed this in the HTC one before I buy it.
Thanks in advance!
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I would if we had LTE in Phoenix AZ
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I would if we had LTE in Phoenix AZ
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Or 4g, lol, apparently Globe has had for a while now. Currently still planning on sticking with Sprint for now for some reason. Phoenix / Scottsdale here too :beer:
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I would if we had LTE in Phoenix AZ
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That sucks, what about 3G?
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You got a Sprint One? Or a global version?
How long have you had it? Is it long enough to make any judgement on battery life?
eXplicit815 said:
You got a Sprint One? Or a global version?
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Yes a Sprint HTC ONE
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How long have you had it? Is it long enough to make any judgement on battery life?
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So far its been a day that I've had it. Today i have been using it non stop facebook, instagram, texting, twitter and about 20 minutes of games on full brightness and its gone down 20% in 3 hours
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Congrats on that. What all comes in the retail packaging?
Oh and the dual front speakers.. Let me just say about damn time. It also has a cool karaoke option in the music player
Also something interesting beats isn't just a DSP anymore it actually has a beats audio processor and mini amp
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Congrats on that. What all comes in the retail packaging?
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That
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That
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Wow, they actually put earbuds in with this phone. I haven't gotten a pair of earbuds with a new phone from Sprint since my Touch Pro (Maybe the Touch Pro2).
I was actually wondering how it works with roaming. Is it possible you can force it to roam for a moment? Or is that a root only function (been on a rooted phone too long). I don't expect LTE to roam, but I also don't recall seeing any info about a 2g/1x radio onboard. There's a little get-away I go to often in the summer that has no Sprint coverage and hoping I'm not bringing a paperweight every time I go.
Is the phone unlocked? It has a slot for a microsim, correct?
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Is the phone unlocked? It has a slot for a microsim, correct?
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Maybe as a follow up to this question, we believe it has a MicroSIM slot (please let us know if it does not). Have you attempted to use an AT&T micro SIM in it as well? An international microSIM such as 3, Vodafone, etc?
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I was actually wondering how it works with roaming. Is it possible you can force it to roam for a moment? Or is that a root only function (been on a rooted phone too long). I don't expect LTE to roam, but I also don't recall seeing any info about a 2g/1x radio onboard. There's a little get-away I go to often in the summer that has no Sprint coverage and hoping I'm not bringing a paperweight every time I go.
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Cant force roam
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Maybe as a follow up to this question, we believe it has a MicroSIM slot (please let us know if it does not). Have you attempted to use an AT&T micro SIM in it as well? An international microSIM such as 3, Vodafone, etc?
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And yes it is the only sprint phone with replaceable micro sim. But it is carrier locked. Att, ST, and tmo sim = no go. I am a sprint rep and not even my point of contacts new anything yet about unlocking
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And yes it is the only sprint phone with replaceable micro sim. But it is carrier locked. Att, ST, and tmo sim = no go. I am a sprint rep and not even my point of contacts new anything yet about unlocking
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I'm sure it won't be far from now when it gets a carrier unlock. I know it's probably that way because of the law, but when they pass the new bill, it'll be allowed.
Although no force roaming, do you know if it's 3g roaming, 1x roaming, or neither?
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Can you try the following dialer codes to see if they work?
##DEBUG# (##33284#)
##DATA# (##3282#)
*#*#INFO#*#* (*#*#4636#*#*)
If DEBUG works, can you see if there is an “LTE Engineering” menu to view the RSRP/RSRQ values? These values are also in the “Phone information” menu if the INFO code works.
If the INFO code does not work, would you mind downloading the following app?
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.mangelow.network
Basically, it’s a shortcut to the “Phone information” menu that you would find through INFO, but if they killed the dialer code, this might be the only way to access it (assuming the menu itself is still there).
I’m sorry, I know this is kind of a lot, but a lot of people are going to be eager to find out if they can use this phone for field testing to see if it’s a better RF performer than the EVO LTE. Thanks in advance!
Adrian, can you enlighten us as to the storage space? Under Settings/Storage. Some of us are wanting to know how much User Accessible space is available to store music, movies, photos, etc.
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I can't even get a hold of a T-Mobile Version. None of the stores will sell it to me without a plan even though I already have one with them.
I have the unlocked one right now, and edge is fking horrible. 3G/H+ but rarely. Coming from my N4, the internet is horribly slow.
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I can't even get a hold of a T-Mobile Version. None of the stores will sell it to me without a plan even though I already have one with them.
I have the unlocked one right now, and edge is fking horrible. 3G/H+ but rarely. Coming from my N4, the internet is horribly slow.
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Try online, and good luck. It's probably a RAT lock that is extremely hard to break, if it's possible at all.
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I can't even get a hold of a T-Mobile Version. None of the stores will sell it to me without a plan even though I already have one with them.
I have the unlocked one right now, and edge is fking horrible. 3G/H+ but rarely. Coming from my N4, the internet is horribly slow.
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just flash the Tmo radio and you're good to go. Make sure you have the LTE-enabled SIM too.
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just flash the Tmo radio and you're good to go. Make sure you have the LTE-enabled SIM too.
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Not so simple sadly...
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I can't even get a hold of a T-Mobile Version. None of the stores will sell it to me without a plan even though I already have one with them.
I have the unlocked one right now, and edge is fking horrible. 3G/H+ but rarely. Coming from my N4, the internet is horribly slow.
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Bro, just buy the phone full price even if you have to open a new line.
Practical? Yes, because as long as you don't activate the sim that comes with phone then you won't be charged for the plan you signed up for.
Since you pair full price you are not bound to anything
If you got prepaid then off you go with the sim and postpaid already? Off you go with that sim.
It's a rather simple process bro...
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Not so simple sadly...
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Bro, just buy the phone full price even if you have to open a new line.
Practical? Yes, because as long as you don't activate the sim that comes with phone then you won't be charged for the plan you signed up for.
Since you pair full price you are not bound to anything
If you got prepaid then off you go with the sim and postpaid already? Off you go with that sim.
It's a rather simple process bro...
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What are you talking about? If you don't activate the SIM? They activate a sim when they activate service!!!!!
I would suggest and talk to a manager, explain to them what you would like, it also helps if you've been a long time customer and you have a good history with them. 95% sure they will sell you one.
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What are you talking about? If you don't activate the SIM? They activate a sim when they activate service!!!!!
I would suggest and talk to a manager, explain to them what you would like, it also helps if you've been a long time customer and you have a good history with them. 95% sure they will sell you one.
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Its NOT true when you buy the phone full price. Don't tell me this when I have bought this phone and did 3 different exchanges with the same results.
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Not so simple sadly...
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why not? I bought the Dev edition from HTC, rooted it, flashed trickdroid rom, flashed tmo radio, and stick my exising Tmo SIM in it. Maybe I'm not understanding your situation. You have an unlocked One from HTC, right?
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why not? I bought the Dev edition from HTC, rooted it, flashed trickdroid rom, flashed tmo radio, and stick my exising Tmo SIM in it. Maybe I'm not understanding your situation. You have an unlocked One from HTC, right?
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True you can flash the t-mobile radio with no problems. However, it will not change your results as to whether you get 3G (1700/2100) or not
Its true that the dev edition will only work for LTE (band 4) and 1900 tmobile refarmed areas for H+ or HSPA. You move out of those areas and you get E or edge just like every other dev edition. And thats a heck of ALOT of areas with E if you are not just a sitting duck roaming in your city year in and out
Bottom line, it sadly doesn't change a thing right now
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Its NOT true when you buy the phone full price. Don't tell me this when I have bought this phone and did 3 different exchanges with the same results.
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You don't have to active service when buying a phone at full pop like you had mentioned to do. There is nothing in their policy that you can't buy a phone at full price straight out without service.
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Hello!
Congratulations with you victory in yestarday hockey game (Russia 3 - 8 Usa)
I have a question,will HTC ONE work with Russian sim and in Russian GSM-network?
Have a nice day all Americans.
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Hello!
Congratulations with you victory in yestarday hockey game (Russia 3 - 8 Usa)
I have a question,will HTC ONE work with Russian sim and in Russian GSM-network?
Have a nice day all Americans.
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Not the sprint version but there is a international variant that should
Sent From My 5WEET ASS EVO LTE!!
Yeah briz had a rough night in net. Lol I'm a flyer's fan
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Hi and have a great day back at you
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As someone already said, not with the sprint version of the one..
But I had to come in and ask you a question. Why does every car in Russia seem to have dashboard cams?
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Why does every car in Russia seem to have dashboard cams?
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Saw a segment on ABC News about that a few weeks ago.
It seems the cams are for insurance purposes; proof and evidence of accidents, damage or intentional tampering etc.
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Saw a segment on ABC News about that a few weeks ago.
It seems the cams are for insurance purposes; proof and evidence of accidents, damage or intentional tampering etc.
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I have them in my room and bathroom for the same reason... Strange...
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It will if we can get the damn thing unlocked! I'm a Sprint employee and I'll be trying soon as I'm going to Omsk Russia this summer. I'm going to get a Beeline prepaid gsm card sent to me to try before I go.
I3IOM4IK said:
Hello!
Congratulations with you victory in yestarday hockey game (Russia 3 - 8 Usa)
I have a question,will HTC ONE work with Russian sim and in Russian GSM-network?
Have a nice day all Americans.
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It will if we can get the damn thing unlocked! I'm a Sprint employee and I'll be trying soon as I'm going to Omsk Russia this summer. I'm going to get a Beeline prepaid gsm card sent to me to try before I go.
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Somebody explain me that its worldwide phone with GSM and CDMA modyles,buy i am not sure,for example Samsung S3 Sprint cannot work in Russia.
A lot of the newer Sprint are CDMA only, not GSM. Some of the newer LTE devices are GSM capable, and out of the box will roam on GSM networks outside of the United States. You have to get them unlocked to use a local sim card in the device, and as far as the HTC goes, I "think" only Sprint can unlock it at this point unless a dev figures it out.
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A lot of the newer Sprint are CDMA only, not GSM. Some of the newer LTE devices are GSM capable, and out of the box will roam on GSM networks outside of the United States. You have to get them unlocked to use a local sim card in the device, and as far as the HTC goes, I "think" only Sprint can unlock it at this point unless a dev figures it out.
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Thank for your answer!Siberia its cool place,bears,balalaika,vodka,i am also from Siberia,if you will have any questions about Russia and our life,just let me know,will be glad to help you.
I'd love to get the status of getting it unlocked too.
My wife is going to Russia for 6 weeks in september.
If it will work. I'd like to upgrade her sprint phone now so she is comfortable with it.
Not sure if this should go here or not.. But I've been watching the One since it was announced.
And I'm currently on the old $30/month plan from Tmo with an HTC Amaze..
Unfortunately I to get the one from Tmo the require $379 down which is a lot of money at once and will also up my bill to $70
But I also have the option to get one someones Sprint plan and get a One for $99...
But just looking thought the forum, its looking like the GSM One is getting better Dev support
Along with Google ports.
An another possible problem that comes to mind... is CDMA..
I was on sprint awhile ago and Had a HTC Hero and the battery drain was HORRIBLE compared to the my Magic. Not sure if that is still an issue with the new LTE stuff...
But yeah, my real question is, should I go for the Sprint One or hold out a bit and get the Tmo One?
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Not sure if this should go here or not.. But I've been watching the One since it was announced.
And I'm currently on the old $30/month plan from Tmo with an HTC Amaze..
Unfortunately I to get the one from Tmo the require $379 down which is a lot of money at once and will also up my bill to $70
But I also have the option to get one someones Sprint plan and get a One for $99...
But just looking thought the forum, its looking like the GSM One is getting better Dev support
Along with Google ports.
An another possible problem that comes to mind... is CDMA..
I was on sprint awhile ago and Had a HTC Hero and the battery drain was HORRIBLE compared to the my Magic. Not sure if that is still an issue with the new LTE stuff...
But yeah, my real question is, should I go for the Sprint One or hold out a bit and get the Tmo One?
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To my knowledge, you're not going to have a significant battery difference between CDMA and GSM. Updates will almost always be slower for us in the Sprint world because GSM variants tend to be more common worldwide, but the devs here work plenty hard. I'd check the forum though yourself to see if there're any ROMs you actually like the look of instead of taking someone else's word on how "good" dev is.
Price-wise, you might be better off going prepaid on T-Mobile, but then you'd need an unlocked GSM One, and that's dicey stuff.
Tmo is the way to go imho. I thought about getting the one when I got my nexus....it's about the only phone I'd consider other than my nexus. I chose the nexus because of the bang for your buck factor and dev support. I'm happy with my choice but I still love the one! Really a beautiful phone, with the guts to match....good luck
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Get tmo. Gsm gets a lot more love
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Yeah, go Tmo. Once you go CDMA, you shall never escape...
T mobile if you can afford it.
You can fully convert it to GPe or dev unlocked edition. It gets more support.
I read somewhere that only Sprint has working Google Wallet, though.
Coverage wise, it depends. Tmo is fantastic here (at least, the HSPA was), but Sprint doesn't even cover some of the places it says has "Good/better 3g".
As someone above said, you should check out the prepaid plans. It might be cheaper/better in the long run if you buy unlocked and just put in a prepaid card. Even if you will go over the data/minutes, the overages may still be cheaper than a contract.
http://prepaid-phones.t-mobile.com/prepaid-plans Check out the $30 one at the bottom. Only 100 mins, but 5GB data.
Using my sprint one on T-Mobile lte
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pbedard said:
Using my sprint one on T-Mobile lte
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What PRL are you using to get that?
Thanks
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Using my sprint one on T-Mobile lte
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Yeah right
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flex360 said:
Get tmo. Gsm gets a lot more love
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Yep. I think we'd all have T-Mobile over Sprint if we had our choice. But we all have reasons... It's cheaper to stay on Sprint, etc...
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Yep. I think we'd all have T-Mobile over Sprint if we had our choice. But we all have reasons... It's cheaper to stay on Sprint, etc...
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Personally I'm staying on Sprint because they are making moves to make a triband network, as opposed to tmo which is a single band network. But at the moment Sprint is just terrible.
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I got mine 2 weeks ago from tmo and they only ask me to pay $100 down and $70 monthly
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I got mine 2 weeks ago from tmo and they only ask me to pay $100 down and $70 monthly
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Tmo base everything off of your credit check when they run it. For example, my cousin was told he he had to put down $500 and I was told $100.
However I chooses to come back to Sprint because I think they have good things coming ahead and plus Tmo service here where I live is little to nonexistent
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I'm on the $30 plan right now. But to finance a phone for me its 3xx down and sixty something a month.
And those 100 minutes burn up FAST.
In the long run sprint is actually going to be cheaper because I'm getting on an existing plan for 20-30 a month for unlimited everything.
But I'm still not sure I want to go CDMA...
I live in Columbus so coverage for both sprint and tmo is great..
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Please use this thread to discus both upgrading and/or other devices in this thread, be respectful always. Thanks
Naddict said:
Please use this thread to discus both upgrading and/or other devices in this thread, be respectful always. Thanks
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But we already have an off topic thread >_>
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2319960&highlight=off+topic :good:
Coming from this thread,
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2446195
Just stopped in to sprint store and they said the had no clue what this was and nothing like that would be coming to sprint.sprint always seems to be the last to know anything..plus the last to get anything new in....
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In case you didn't know, Sprint store employees are NOT allowed to tell customers about upcoming events or promotions.
Trust me, they do know about such things.
I know this because a sprint store employee told me that they do know about upcoming promotional events.
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Coming from this thread,
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2446195
In case you didn't know, Sprint store employees are NOT allowed to tell customers about upcoming events or promotions.
Trust me, they do know about such things.
I know this because a sprint store employee told me that they do know about upcoming promotional events.
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Especially since most times they have to be trained on certain devices and promotions..
Nexus 5 will be sprint compatible.... we will find out in a few weeks!
sure is im getting my nexus 5 in 2-3 day!!! its on its way to my now!! ill miss my s4 but hello nexus 5!! soooo much more development.. perfect phone for me seeing im a crack flasher.. there will be so many rims and kernels... heaven!!!
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sure is im getting my nexus 5 in 2-3 day!!! its on its way to my now!! ill miss my s4 but hello nexus 5!! soooo much more development.. perfect phone for me seeing im a crack flasher.. there will be so many rims and kernels... heaven!!!
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I'm not gonna ruin the Nexus 5, by putting it on Sprints network. Hello T-Mobile!
I work at Sprint and I play with all the new devices when they launch. First impression of the Nexus was it felt cheap. And the fact that it's made by LG this time just backs up the why the quality somewhat trash. The obnoxious circle phone speaker in the front was hideous. I thought it was a front facing speaker like HTC's One but it was an in call speaker. It looked like a knock off of all the phones that are out.
I did enjoy playing with the camera. A lot of new stuff that I want sure how to use yet but first impression was that the camera would be 1 of the key selling points for the phone. I had mixed feelings about the gigantic app icons but like I said it was my first impression so they could grow on me.
The feel of the phone in terms of performance wasn't bad. My GS4 is smoother with scrolling but I am stock rooted with stock kernel and debloated so Im pretty sure once this phone is too then it will be smooth as well. I did like how apps would open very quickly. Not much faster than my GS4 but was noticeable.
Honestly the phones performance isn't something to debate about because it is very resposnsive. And the Google Now feature is dope as well, but the feel and look of the phone just felt cheap like it was made from recycled parts or something. Just my 2 cents. The phone is a decent LG quality phone. If you like LG then go for it.
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I'm not gonna ruin the Nexus 5, by putting it on Sprints network. Hello T-Mobile!
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TMobile doesn't have real LTE....
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TMobile doesn't have real LTE....
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Neither does Sprint. How is something "real" if it doesn't tangibly exist in any measurable form in most places.
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Neither does Sprint. How is something "real" if it doesn't tangibly exist in any measurable form in most places.
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TMobile has 3G HSPA + which isn't actually any form of 4G but they advertise it as that. Your LTE capable phone isn't even on a real 4G or 4G LTE network.
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TMobile has 3G HSPA + which isn't actually any form of 4G but they advertise it as that. Your LTE capable phone isn't even on a real 4G or 4G LTE network.
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So I had been toying with the idea of going from S4 -> N5, and went to the sprint store to play with N5. It does feel snappy. Just like when I install a fresh new rom on S4. Though Google Now fc on me on the N5.
Next I loaded up the same web page on both devices and noted that the page pan was not that significantly different.
Not convinced quite yet, but I may change my mind later. Still waiting for the ipad air to arrive which would keep me entertained for a while.
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Neither does Sprint. How is something "real" if it doesn't tangibly exist in any measurable form in most places.
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Because it is still being launched?
I feel like a lot of Sprint people expect Sprint to have LTE up in their back yard instantly. People always compare their LTE to Sprint. Verizon had a two year start on LTE deployment than Sprint since they chose to go with Wimax.
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TMobile doesn't have real LTE....
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T-Mobile absolutely has LTE. And theirs is at least 20 times faster than Sprint's LTE here. I'm on Sprint LTE at home, and I just got 124 kbps down and 300 up. That's actually pretty good for their LTE! And it's been launched here for a few months. I guess that's what you get when you launch LTE handsets before you even have an LTE network to use them on anywhere in the nation. Once it's turned on, there are thousands of handsets sucking down the bandwidth as soon as it's turned on. Would probably help if they weren't running each tower off of one single Comcast cable modem...
Obviously that last part isn't true. but they shouldn't be selling or having LTE service here, if 124 kbps is there idea of LTE.
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T-Mobile absolutely has LTE. And theirs is at least 20 times faster than Sprint's LTE here. I'm on Sprint LTE at home, and I just got 124 kbps down and 300 up. That's actually pretty good for their LTE! And it's been launched here for a few months. I guess that's what you get when you launch LTE handsets before you even have an LTE network to use them on anywhere in the nation. Once it's turned on, there are thousands of handsets sucking down the bandwidth as soon as it's turned on. Would probably help if they weren't running each tower off of one single Comcast cable modem...
Obviously that last part isn't true. but they shouldn't be selling or having LTE service here, if 124 kbps is there idea of LTE.
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Just an issue with that area. I consistently get 500kbps at my work, come home and get over 30mbps. The network is building, give it time.
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T-Mobile absolutely has LTE. And theirs is at least 20 times faster than Sprint's LTE here. I'm on Sprint LTE at home, and I just got 124 kbps down and 300 up. That's actually pretty good for their LTE! And it's been launched here for a few months. I guess that's what you get when you launch LTE handsets before you even have an LTE network to use them on anywhere in the nation. Once it's turned on, there are thousands of handsets sucking down the bandwidth as soon as it's turned on. Would probably help if they weren't running each tower off of one single Comcast cable modem...
Obviously that last part isn't true. but they shouldn't be selling or having LTE service here, if 124 kbps is there idea of LTE.
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Than LTE hasn't been officially riled out yet in your area.it well get better. I typically get between 15-30mbs down and 10-15mbs up on Sprint LTE and my area is only 75 percent rolled out. When I first started getting LTE in my area I would only get 1-2mbs down. Hang in there and it will get better. Also, all carriers sell their LTE phones before the network is built out.
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*Useless Complaint to Follow*
Why, oh WHY did Kies pull the mja update! *Sniff* My one play day a week I get and it's not there..
/complaint - Off to dev section I go..
problem solved !!
Wrong topic sorry
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Just wanted to say my farewells to the Sprint forum. I've been a loyal Sprint customer for 12 years but I just couldn't take the waiting anymore. My area still doesnt have LTE fully deployed and the speeds weren't that fast in the areas where it was. I had the M7 with Sprint and loved it whenever it was connected to WiFi! With Spark being 1-2 years away from my area I just couldn't wait for Sprint any longer. Got the M8 and jumped over to T-Mobile and now i'm living in the fast lane! Now granted one of these test was in the middle of the night I still average 30-50Mbps during the day!! Sprints LTE would barely crack 7-8Mbps!! Love the device!!
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Good for you!
This is what I get on Sprint:
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rhe12 said:
Good for you!
This is what I get on Sprint:
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Besides speed...What I love about Sprint is the low ping times!
I'm always in the 30-40ms pings where I live
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Well, development for this carrier for this phone is minimal.
Look at the other carriers development threads. Sprint is dying off, and it's a sad thing to see.
Verizon rules SC. Sprint all but abandoned this state when it came to service, and now everyone I know is on Verizon.
Not sure how long I'm going to stay on. Verizon has the best service by far here.
Well, development for this carrier for this phone is minimal.
Look at the other carriers development threads. Sprint is dying off, and it's a sad thing to see.
Verizon rules SC. Sprint all but abandoned this state when it came to service, and now everyone I know is on Verizon.
Not sure how long I'm going to stay on. Verizon has the best service by far here.
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And you pay for that, much rather pay less than you, and on top that have unlimited data.
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kris54241 said:
And you pay for that, much rather pay less than you, and on top that have unlimited data.
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I rarely ever use data anyway. I'm on Wi-Fi no matter where I go. There is nothing so dang important I can't wait to read about it on my HTPC in my living room.
Data is basically for emergencies.
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I rarely ever use data anyway. I'm on Wi-Fi no matter where I go. There is nothing so dang important I can't wait to read about it on my HTPC in my living room.
Data is basically for emergencies.
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You might be better off with a prepaid phone then
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Well, development for this carrier for this phone is minimal.
Look at the other carriers development threads. Sprint is dying off, and it's a sad thing to see.
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Kind of an unfair thing to say about the development for this phone. There are several projects being worked on and your going to see a lot more to come. The phone is still really new and everything doesn't drop at once.
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Kind of an unfair thing to say about the development for this phone. There are several projects being worked on and your going to see a lot more to come. The phone is still really new and everything doesn't drop at once.
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I believe it to be quite fair.
The phone is getting tons of development, just not on Sprint. However, it is new, and many may still be enjoying their EVO's and M7's, or can't upgrade yet, but with the dropping of the S5, it's even more difficult.
In no way an I knocking our dev's either. That almost seems to be the implication. I'm merely saying that Sprint is lagging behind the other carriers, especially if you take into account the General thread, which has nothing for us.
The quick smirky answer is, "learn to dev then", but I don't have the knowledge, so I donate when I can, to support.
Again, the point is, Sprint is losing in a lot of ways, and the OP has the main reason why.
Sprint has been lax with their customers.
Well op I can't really blame you for leaving. Only reason I haven't left I'm on Sero plan and I know what Sprints intentions are however it seems like nothing ever gets done. My home tower has been borked for almost a year since last July. Spark looks very promising but I am also very tired of waiting. I am gonna wait it out especially since Softbank is now backing Sprint they have deep pockets. Coming up on 2015 and pulling struggling to pull 0.5 megabits is pathetic. I'm gonna hold out for it but yea it's tough.
For one Sprint has the lowest number of subscribers than ATT and VZ so that's kinda expected naturally.... But looking at the other carrier specific development sections sprints isn't lagging much behind if at all..... The main M8 section is a different beast though as that has a bunch of world carriers basically lumped in one and always has more activity compared to the US carrier section...
Of note things like kernels and such will work cross carriers... Often when an item is compatible same file across all versions it's placed only in the main M8 section as dev would only have to maintain and watch 1 thread then....
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Good for you!
This is what I get on Sprint:
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Holy crap, do you live in Sprint HQ, right next to the LTE generator thingy?
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Holy crap, do you live in Sprint HQ, right next to the LTE generator thingy?
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LOL no, I can get those numbers at any spot in LA where reception is strong. I think at spots where I get those numbers the RSRP can get in the -60 dBm range.
SPreston2001 said:
Just wanted to say my farewells to the Sprint forum. I've been a loyal Sprint customer for 12 years but I just couldn't take the waiting anymore. My area still doesnt have LTE fully deployed and the speeds weren't that fast in the areas where it was. I had the M7 with Sprint and loved it whenever it was connected to WiFi! With Spark being 1-2 years away from my area I just couldn't wait for Sprint any longer. Got the M8 and jumped over to T-Mobile and now i'm living in the fast lane! Now granted one of these test was in the middle of the night I still average 30-50Mbps during the day!! Sprints LTE would barely crack 7-8Mbps!! Love the device!!
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im with ya OP...This phone was too good to not use properly on Sprint for me too.I took a look at my average data usage per month on Sprint and headed on down to AT&T for 2 phones at $130/month for a 10 gig family shared plan,more than enough for us as we never passed 7.5GB over 12 years..I will come back to Sprint when their build out is complete and if they offer unlimited data still for new customers.
I'm starting to get to the same point. My 3g is atrocious, LTE is basically nonexistent, I constantly drop or miss calls. Could be the phone though. My wife's gs3 doesn't have these issues. Very frustrating.
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I'm starting to get to the same point. My 3g is atrocious, LTE is basically nonexistent, I constantly drop or miss calls. Could be the phone though. My wife's gs3 doesn't have these issues. Very frustrating.
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Well it is your phone but not because its defective lol. Its a tri-band device (Spark enabled) so until Sprint launches Spark in your area the phone wont perform very well. Its a network issue and the only thing you can do at the moment is change the phone to CDMA only mode. It will block your LTE but atleast you will get all of your calls and 3G. It has to do with the tri-band phones not being able to to simultaneous voice and data...
Yea, I do realize that, I have it on cdma only. I'm not sure what happened earlier. I was on the phone and I dropped the call 5 times within 10 minutes.
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Yea, I do realize that, I have it on cdma only. I'm not sure what happened earlier. I was on the phone and I dropped the call 5 times within 10 minutes.
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Oh lol yeah well dropped calls that's just good ol Sprint service. I really used to like Sprint alot! I just couldn't take the terrible network anymore. Just got my first bill from T-Mobile and it's sitting at $69.
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Nice
To be honest there are only 2 reasons I'm still on Sprint.
1) Unlimited Data, as I go through about 30GB of data a month I NEED truly unlimited and unthrottled data.
2) Verizon tried to f' me over while I was in the Marines and for about a year they screwed my credit rating to hell. I faxed them a copy of my orders showing I was being sent to Japan and told them to put my account on hold. I paid my final Verizon bill and called to verify I didn't owe them anything else and that my phone would be placed on hold. About a year later I get a letter from their legal department demanding ~$500 for early termination and other fees and that it had been reported on my credit rating. So Verizon can go f' themselves, no matter what I'll never do business with them again.