Hello,
On February 1st, I will be eligible to get a new Sprint phone.
Currently, I have an HTC Hero which has been awesome.
Thanks to your forums, I have been able to root the phone, get rid of Sprint bloat apps, and I can wireless tether other devices to my phone.
However, the HTC Hero is stuck on OS 2.1 and the amount of internal memory is small. Which phone do you recommend that I upgrade to?
I have been looking at the HTC EVO 4G and HTC EVO Design 4G.
I would like to be able to root the phone, get rid of Sprint bloat apps, and wireless tether other devices to my phone.
Thank you in advance for your help.
Ur best betwould be to try and hold off for a few months cause sprint will be bringing out lte phones! That's wat imma do. I'm rdy for an upgrade but imma wait till lte hits
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So I'm switching back to T-Mobile. I'm getting their service without contract so I need to find a phone on craigslist for $100-$160. I have already owned a 2G iPhone on T-Mobile before, and I'm thinking of buying it again or getting the HTC mytouch (the first one). Both are about equal in price, which would you guys get? I've heard this phone was a bit sluggish when it first came out, but is it better now with the 2.1 update? mytouch users can you please tell me what you like and dislike about the phone? Or what used phone would you guys recommend for my price range? Thanks.
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HTC my Touch definitely
What are the advantages of the mytouch over the G1 besides the RAM?
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The original mytouch has the same RAM as the g1. It lacks a keyboard but has more ROM.
I would suggest getting the iPhone 2G mostly because of its apps. Right now, I am holding out for the HTC Vision/G1 Blaze but right now, Android 2.2 isn't running too good on my phone. It is useable but sometimes, it lags so bad I just go crazy.
But if you do get the mytouch 3G, root it and install the rom called SuperBad 1.7. It is android 2.1 and that ran SOOOO smooth.
I ended up buying a mint mytouch for $100. It came already rooted on 1.6.
Also, the previous owner had a new voicemail notification that I can't seem to clear or get rid of. I tried calling the voicemail and just listening to it but he has a password and I can't get a hold of him. Is there any way I can manually delete the notification? It won't clear like it does for messages/new app installs, etc.
hey guys, first post around here and I have a question for the masses. Currently I'm on AT&T with the Captivate but we are going to have to switch off Ma Bell due to coverage issues at our house (we are going cell-only). My decision to get the Captivate earlier was easy: I had to stay with AT&T and it easily the best phone they had. And I actually like the phone now that I've gotten a Froyo build and the GPS works. But now that we are out of contract I'm unsure where to go and what phone to get (or to wait).
I know that T-Mobile and Verizon get the best coverage at our house and those are the two carriers I'm considering. As far as Android phones are concerned, if I'm coming from the Captivate, which phone do you think I would be most satisfied with? Droid 2? G2? MyTouch 4G?
Or should I wait for this Nexus S to come out? Having quick updates is huge and as a former iPhone owner, its nice to not have the carriers put their grubby mitts on them.
Thanks in advance for any advice.
nexus one, droid 2 or vibrant if you like the galaxy s series, but thats my opinion
T-Mobile has WiFi calling as well and that's a great asset to have. If you're 100% positive that T-Mobile has the coverage you need you should go with them and get a G2 or myTouch 4G.. the DEFY is nice but it's more mid-range. I would wait for FroYo before getting the Vibrant. Then you have Windows Phone 7 if you're looking at one of those.
See if T-Mobile is offering "4G" speeds in your area. If they are, you might want to grab the myTouch 4G or the G2. The G2 looks awesome IMO.
BTW, I used the GPS on a G2 and it was flawless
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Agraceffa said:
hey guys, first post around here and I have a question for the masses. Currently I'm on AT&T with the Captivate but we are going to have to switch off Ma Bell due to coverage issues at our house (we are going cell-only). My decision to get the Captivate earlier was easy: I had to stay with AT&T and it easily the best phone they had. And I actually like the phone now that I've gotten a Froyo build and the GPS works. But now that we are out of contract I'm unsure where to go and what phone to get (or to wait).
I know that T-Mobile and Verizon get the best coverage at our house and those are the two carriers I'm considering. As far as Android phones are concerned, if I'm coming from the Captivate, which phone do you think I would be most satisfied with? Droid 2? G2? MyTouch 4G?
Or should I wait for this Nexus S to come out? Having quick updates is huge and as a former iPhone owner, its nice to not have the carriers put their grubby mitts on them.
Thanks in advance for any advice.
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I vote for waiting on the Nexus S and at least see what it's about. If you get a phone and discover the Nexus S is a much better phone, you'll be kicking yourself for the next two years.
T-Mobile -G2
Verizon - Droid 2/ Droid X (depending upon the keyboard want/need. I'd go D2)
Sprint - Evo
I personally love Android, and at this point in time, can't imagine using another smartphone OS.
Get a Microcell
If it is just a coverage issue, get an AT&T Microcell. No contract required, just uses your existing minutes and internet connection. I have one at work due to zero signal...works like a champ!
second the microcell.
call ATT and politely tell them that you plan on leaving because the coverage inside your house is not up to par. when they send you to retention services, tell them that you'd stay if the coverage was better IN YOUR HOUSE and most likely they'll offer you a microcell for free
Sprint ---> EVO
Verizon ---> Droid X or 2 depending on your stance on QWERTY
T-Mobile ---> G2 or HD7 depending on your stance on WP7
AT&T ---> Cry
I like this option to start, I never thought of complaining to AT&T as a first step. Since I have other options, whats the worst that could happen, right? That broadband pipe is going to get some serious traffic . . .
For the other phone, I was thinking Droid X or G2. I love the design of the Cappy and in my opinion, the myTouch 4G and the Vibrant/Fascinate seem to be a step down. Most likely it will be the Droid X or waiting until the Nexus S "issue" is resolved. I'm a little skeptical of the G2 hinge after seeing it in store.
If you go with t mobile you can use your captivate until you figure out what phone you want. (if you unlock it)
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sblees said:
If you go with t mobile you can use your captivate until you figure out what phone you want. (if you unlock it)
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true but no 3g service, right?
Agraceffa said:
true but no 3g service, right?
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Well that I'm not sure about.
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T-Mobile exclusively uses the AWS 1700/2100 MHz frequency-band. Not compatible with other 3g services in the U.S.
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T-Mobile exclusively uses the AWS 1700/2100 MHz frequency-band. Not compatible with other 3g services in the U.S.
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that's what I thought. Same as using an iPhone on T-mobile. It'll work but you'll just be stuck on Edge like speeds.
For months now I've been stuck on MetroPCS with the Huawei Ascend. I'm generally a patient person but I've become so angry with this company it's just unreal to me.
Anyway, I'm stuck on this crappy phone with 256 RAM and not even a fast processor.
I've decided to choose Sprint over AT&T (still in debate) and I've chosen a Sprint smartphone, one that I think offers speed and reliability, because it's what I really want out of a phone.
My options are: HTC EVO or the HTC EVO Shift
Which should I get? Which is faster? Help me please.
And a separate other question, is the Samsung Captivate a fast phone for AT&T?
In my opinion the HTC EVO is for people who like doing non essential things like gaming, internet surfing etc. But the HTC EVO shift is for people who text more and use it for business and I think the HTC EVO shift is speedier. Sorry if this was no help since I don't have any specs
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Actually, that helped me make my choice. Thanks for the help.
you should check with people on how the service is in your area. Depending on where you are, different carriers may work better than others. Generally though, CDMA networks (such as Sprint and Verizon) work better than GSM networks (T-Mobile and AT&T).
You can typically find a smartphone you will love on any large carrier, so you shouldn't let that determine what carrier you pick
My girlfriends shift is garbage. Id go for the evo. 1ghz vs 806 mhz, more ram, more development, better battery life, pretty much better in every way. Sorry to confuse
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I would actually recommend the Epic 4g. I know you asked about the Captivate and while it is a good phone (I previously owned a Vibrant, same model phone but for T-Mobile), the Epic is everything the Captivate is, except its 4g, has a better more sturdy feel, and best of all, a physical keyboard. The Epic is actually the highest rated Samsung Galaxy phone and has comparable specs to the Evo, yet form factor of Evo Shift. Or, hold off another month (I know how hard that can be, I had MetroPCS and could only put up with 4 days before going back to T-Mo) because Samsung IS releasing the Galaxy 2 series of phones. I hope I helped.
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So anyone know what the OP picked?
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Sorry for the long wait. I chose the Evo 4G. I'm very satisfied with it, and thank you for responding.
Nexus S 4G, no bloatware, developer phone, pure android. Smoothest phone on Sprint for sure.
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Nexus S 4G, no bloatware, developer phone, pure android. Smoothest phone on Sprint for sure.
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Haha, sorry for the revive but I think I'm regretting getting my Evo. Should have gotten that Nexus... My friend has it and I'm jelly.
Hello experts,
In a few weeks Ill be ready for upgrade with ATT,
Please recomend me an Android phone
No more then $100 copay
1. I like to root it and get WiFi hotspot unlocked. Im using this feature a lot.
2. Get a decent 4g speed
3. Custom ROM
4. Talk battery life.
Thank you in advance.
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From what I have read, Samsung & LG phones root easily and without incident but double check prior to purchase. It's the Motorola's and HTC's that pose problems.
For development, either get a phone you know will get a forum, ie Nexus Prime, or wait and see.
For speed, all the major carriers have good 4G in certain locations. They will tell you they have good service but buy one and try it and return it within the two week window if you do not like it. That two week window exists for that very purpose.
In the end, phone options and prices change every year so don't get all worked up about it, something better will be along.
Good Luck
Hmmm I don't know much about how much American phones cost but you should try and get either the SII, SII LTE or the Raider, both the LTE phones have well LTE...
Also if you want to root it and get wifi hotspot you need to buy a phone they don't have in their system so you have to buy one like a Razr or an EVO 3D or something like that and put your sim card in to it. Both those phones would work with their 3G+ network
DanDem said:
Hello experts,
In a few weeks Ill be ready for upgrade with ATT,
Please recomend me an Android phone
No more then $100 copay
1. I like to root it and get WiFi hotspot unlocked. Im using this feature a lot.
2. Get a decent 4g speed
3. Custom ROM
4. Talk battery life.
Thank you in advance.
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For At & t if you tether it, you will lose your unlimited data, guaranteed. They can tell now even on rooted phones.
On that note, I'm using a Thrill 4g rooted, if your store still has that I'd recommend it.
Hey guys I need some good ideas for a really nice high end phone that I can flash to boost mobile.
any ideas?
theneguy said:
Hey guys I need some good ideas for a really nice high end phone that I can flash to boost mobile.
any ideas?
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evo 4g lte that just came out on the june 2.. this phone is super sweet!!!!!!!! i loved every evo i have had.. i had the og evo 4g.. then the evo 3d and now the evo 4g lte.. evo 4g lte is killin em!!!!
How much do you think it would be for retail price?
Best Phone Ever!
The Samsung Galaxy S III from Sprint! Solid phone. Will be out soon (idk the real date) I am getting one August 1st!
Yea I saw that I might get the new evo or the S3
definitely the photon 4g
i have a photon 4g through sprint and i love this phone. the tegra 2 processor makes it real nice for gaming(youtube tegra 2 games and ull see why). its a fast phone does everything i want it too and more. i like it much better than the evo or the s3. those phones u wouldnt even be able to use 4g anyway. since sprint is getting 4g lte service, its passing its wimax network on down to virgin mobile and boost mobile. so why get an lte phone when all u can use is 3g with them? the photon 4g is a wimax phone. it will have to be rooted and have the gsm domestically unlocked(guides for all that can be found in the photon 4g development section). i personally recommend this phone, check into it i promise u, u wont be disappointed.