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Canada version only one with chrome trimming?

I was looking at a review of the HTC Incredible S on HowardForums. The guy in the video has a Bell HTC Incredible S and his has chrome trimming around the display, earpeice grill, usb port, camera lens, and microphone opening on the back. Is the Canada version the only one with chrome trimming or does anybody with an International version have chrome trimming?
http://www.howardforums.com/content.php/488-HTC-Incredible-S-Review

why would they destroy an already good looking phone with that?...thats like when people put chrome trim everywhere on their truck...
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My UK version does not have the chrome, I do like the way the canadian version looks though.

Not really feeling the chrome...at least I have a way to tell the difference between my phone (got mine from HK) and the ones released here in Canada.

Personally I prefer the all black look.
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LeanNSupreme said:
Not really feeling the chrome...at least I have a way to tell the difference between my phone (got mine from HK) and the ones released here in Canada.
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Does the IS that you picked from HK support Canadian 3G Bands (850/1900)? Or are you using it only through the GSM bands?

rajeshr said:
Does the IS that you picked from HK support Canadian 3G Bands (850/1900)? Or are you using it only through the GSM bands?
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GSM bands only, I'm running on EDGE. Not too worried about it though as I use wifi pretty much everyday though, at school and home. I do think that EDGE on my old Blackberry 9700 runs faster than the IS though.

trentonw said:
why would they destroy an already good looking phone with that?...thats like when people put chrome trim everywhere on their truck...
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Hey! I resemble that remark! Not overboard, but I got the package on my Z71.
I personally don't mind it. Without it Kinda looks like a certain LG WP7 with the keyboard.

doaneramma said:
Hey! I resemble that remark! Not overboard, but I got the package on my Z71.
I personally don't mind it. Without it Kinda looks like a certain LG WP7 with the keyboard.
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Out of curiosity, are you actually using it on Bell?
Also, is the model number just Z71? I notice a bunch of IS model S710E on ebay, but none with the NAM 3G frequencies.

LeanNSupreme said:
GSM bands only, I'm running on EDGE. Not too worried about it though as I use wifi pretty much everyday though, at school and home. I do think that EDGE on my old Blackberry 9700 runs faster than the IS though.
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Have you tried it on Wind or Mobilicity? The Euro/Asian IncS is said to support AWS.
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I think he meant his truck when he said Z71, referring to the chrome accents

Update around the bend?

Just read on intomobile.com that the One is getting an update overseas and that the states could be soon to follow. If you're interested I provided a link to the story:
http://www.intomobile.com/2013/04/2...ed&utm_campaign=Feed:+IntoMobile+(IntoMobile)
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Still no 4.2. No biggie. It'll get here.
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This has been posted about 4-5 times now.
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I doubt that it'll come anytime soon. On the S3 the international version got premium suite about 8 months ago and the carrier versions got it just yesterday. And HTC is even slower to release updates than Samsung

CNexus said:
I doubt that it'll come anytime soon. On the S3 the international version got premium suite about 8 months ago and the carrier versions got it just yesterday. And HTC is even slower to release updates than Samsung
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Actually, Sprint's been pretty darn fast with HTC Software updates. The Evo was amazing!

mstrblueskys said:
Actually, Sprint's been pretty darn fast with HTC Software updates. The Evo was amazing!
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Yeah, but there was no international version of the EVO. And here, on the other hand, there is an international version of the One

CNexus said:
Yeah, but there was no international version of the EVO. And here, on the other hand, there is an international version of the One
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The EVO (all of them) were just rebranded Int'l phones. The Evo 4G LTE was the HTC One X (or similar variant - can't remember exactly). The Evo 3D was the only world wide launched "Evo" while the rest were just a new name on an HTC flagship.

CNexus said:
Yeah, but there was no international version of the EVO. And here, on the other hand, there is an international version of the One
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I guess I always considered the One X the international version of the EVO. haha

gk1984 said:
The EVO (all of them) were just rebranded Int'l phones. The Evo 4G LTE was the HTC One X (or similar variant - can't remember exactly). The Evo 3D was the only world wide launched "Evo" while the rest were just a new name on an HTC flagship.
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Maybe, but think of it in terms of updates. They're going to push updates for the international versions before the carrier versions because they dont need to go through extra steps. And they dont need to make sure that its working with the chipset, bands, etc.

Other Device and/or upgrading discussion here

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.

ObrienDave said:
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!!!

P.Mobile said:
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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imneveral0ne said:
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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youngpro83 said:
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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DizturbedOne said:
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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youngpro83 said:
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.

DizturbedOne said:
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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youngpro83 said:
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.

imneveral0ne said:
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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imneveral0ne said:
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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Updates Nexus 5 US model

So I've been thinking... I still remember my Nexus S getting super late ICS and Galaxy Nexus never getting 4.3 up until now. The reason always being that Sprint needs to approve the update on their CDMA network. I'm concerned the N5 US model might have the same issue here...

rasengan82 said:
So I've been thinking... I still remember my Nexus S getting super late ICS and Galaxy Nexus never getting 4.3 up until now. The reason always being that Sprint needs to approve the update on their CDMA network. I'm concerned the N5 US model might have the same issue here...
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If you buy from the play store which supports sprint network as well you need not worry. Not sure of the ones sold directly by sprint. Even though they may be the same motel they can delay updates based on serial number or something like that.
To be safe I would suggest buying from play store. Carriers are useless and try to always screw up customers.
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Unlike most other phones that are available on multiple carriers, there are no variants for the US model of the N5 - it's literally the same phone regardless of whether you use it on Sprint, T-Mobile, or AT&T. That means everyone gets updates independent of the carriers this time.
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maxpower7 said:
Unlike most other phones that are available on multiple carriers, there are no variants for the US model of the N5 - it's literally the same phone regardless of whether you use it on Sprint, T-Mobile, or AT&T. That means everyone gets updates independent of the carriers this time.
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I bet the ones sold by Sprint will be locked.

Calling Anyone With a Verizon or AT&T Tab S 10.5 (SM-T807V or SM-T807A)

Does it have a Snapdragon or an Exynos? If you're not sure, you can check your /system/build.prop file. Open it up and look for the line that starts with ro.board.platform. Thanks in advance! I know Sprint has a Snapdragon, but I think that's there by necessity due to Spark and needing to do TDD-LTE on Band 41. That's why I'm curious about Verizon and AT&T.
AT&T is the only US carrier selling the 8.4" LTE version and it has an Exynos, so I'd assume the 10.5" versions do too unless they have a specific need for a Snapdragon.

We are lucky, I suppose. Verizon Tab S comes with the Snapdragon.

Thanks! So Verizon is now accounted for. How about AT&T? Anyone?
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My AT&T 10.5 807A has Exynos.
ro.board.platform=exynos5
Wish I had snapdragon, but I haven't noticed any slowness or hesitation. But battery life is awful, and with no root I don't know how to remedy that.

Define awful.
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I'm wondering if the Snapdragon, in this case, is due to CDMA2000. Maybe Exynos processors don't play nice with CDMA thus the Snapdragon processors on Verizon and Sprint's models.
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For what it's worth I can also confirm that my t807 (Verizon) has a Snapdragon. As an LG/HTC guy I am very, very happy with the purchase as that snapdragon does a good enough job at providing me with a smooth experience with the only lag/stutters happening with a bunch of apps working the cpu at the same time.

The Exynos 5 in my AT&T 8.4 seems to work well too, but I'd have loved a Snapdragon.
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Yes, I love my Verizon snapdragon version. The only big downside (and hopefully this will be rectified soon) is no root-- which is a big deal with KitKat's restrictive SD card policies.

oldblue910 said:
The Exynos 5 in my AT&T 8.4 seems to work well too, but I'd have loved a Snapdragon.
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have you tried root with your att model?.. since it uses the same processor international model?
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byuboy87 said:
have you tried root with your att model?.. since it uses the same processor international model?
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No I haven't. I'm don't usually root my devices, sorry.

Rooting was scary when I did it. The flashing of cf auto root made me think I did something wrong because it flashed the root which really fast that it showed it rooting then rebooted and done

DUHAsianSKILLZ said:
Rooting was scary when I did it. The flashing of cf auto root made me think I did something wrong because it flashed the root which really fast that it showed it rooting then rebooted and done
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Oh I have no problem rooting a device. I just find it pointless. Once I knew how, my curiosity was satisfied. I don't do anything with any of my devices that requires root so I just leave mine stock. The whole rooting and custom ROM scene just doesn't interest me nearly as much as it used to. haha

I hear ya.. I'm not as in to ROMing as I once was, but debloating all this Samsung and att cap would be extremely helpful. and xposed, of course..
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At&T block default phone call app as well as messaging ability, this annoys me,any one know how to enable those features?

BADBOY1412 said:
At&T block default phone call app as well as messaging ability, this annoys me,any one know how to enable those features?
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It's not possible. The tablet is missing the actual hardware needed. This isn't exclusive to AT&T. Samsung has never once sold a tablet in the United States that has this capability, whether it's AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile or Sprint. None of the US carriers want a tablet that doubles as a phone because they wouldn't be able to sell it as a tablet. They'd have to sell it as a phone, which nobody would want, and they'd have to sell talk/text/data plans with it which are more expensive than data-only plans.
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Use Google Voice! That is what I use on the Tablet. I can text and make calls to anywhere in the U.S. for free.

oldblue910 said:
It's not possible. The tablet is missing the actual hardware needed. This isn't exclusive to AT&T. Samsung has never once sold a tablet in the United States that has this capability, whether it's AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile or Sprint. None of the US carriers want a tablet that doubles as a phone because they wouldn't be able to sell it as a tablet. They'd have to sell it as a phone, which nobody would want, and they'd have to sell talk/text/data plans with it which are more expensive than data-only plans.
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The original Galaxy Tab sold by AT&T was able to be hacked into a phone, albeit without a earpiece, so you had to use speaker or headphones, but it was an awesome device.

osetivo said:
The original Galaxy Tab sold by AT&T was able to be hacked into a phone, albeit without a earpiece, so you had to use speaker or headphones, but it was an awesome device.
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Definitely! Thanks to xda members, I was able to mod my Tab and use it for quite a while as a phone with a bluetooth earpiece. Worked great, until AT&T finally caught onto it and made us pick a tablet data and/or phone plan. Funny thing was I ended up just picking a tablet data plan that cost quite a bit less and used Google Voice and Skype for calls.