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2.3.1

Just wondering have Google pulled all updates for the nexus s as I'm still on 2.3.1 ? and have yet to receive any updates,have just recently got my nexus from carphone warehouse on a orange contract .
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I am still on 2.3.1 also. Had the phone for almost a month.

My old one didn't update from 2.3.
Manually updated to CM7 now...

I've looked on the Google blog but not seen notification of a OTA update being blocked to 2.3.2,I'm aware of the issues regarding 2.3.3 can anyone further this topic.
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I, too, have a slight problem with this. I bought the SNS a week ago, it came with 2.3. It found the update to 2.3.1, updated OTA. But that was all. Didn't find any 2.3.2, not to mention 2.3.3. So, I manually did an update from 2.3.1 to 2.3.2. I didn't want to continue with 2.3.3 because of the issues with the color corrections in that update. Plus, it doesn't really change anything else important. Nothing bad has happened after the manual install, but I am still curios, why is it that the OTA's weren't present on my device, as well as others here on the forum ?

I'm also on the 2.3.1 since I got the phone but I haven't had any reboot issues nor any other problems with it. One thing I wanted to ask everyone here who bought the phone from BestBuy is did you all get the phone in an open box?

f1restarter said:
One thing I wanted to ask everyone here who bought the phone from BestBuy is did you all get the phone in an open box?
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No, my box was sealed. Brand new.
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Five0nIt said:
No, my box was sealed. Brand new.
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Yeah that's weird cause I have read about other people getting their brand new Nexus S phones from BestBuy in unsealed boxes. Even the unboxing videos on youtube show the Nexus S from BB stores coming in unsealed boxes. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OjwfWCyBuCs

f1restarter said:
I'm also on the 2.3.1 since I got the phone but I haven't had any reboot issues nor any other problems with it. One thing I wanted to ask everyone here who bought the phone from BestBuy is did you all get the phone in an open box?
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Sealed box.
Also on 2.3.1
Sent from either my Nexus S, N1 or telepathically using two tin cans and some string.

Unsealed. Still on 2.3.1.

Anyone heard when the next updates are?
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Have manually updated to 2.3.3 after reading the threads,thanks for everyone's input.
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Even I did the same. Intially was not happy with the colours but now am used to it. Battery is performing well. Was will I get the next update from Google OTA or will I have to do that manully again.

samkol18 said:
Even I did the same. Intially was not happy with the colours but now am used to it. Battery is performing well. Was will I get the next update from Google OTA or will I have to do that manully again.
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you'll get the OTA. but you might as well manually update it so u dont have to wait

Just ordered G2X online!

How is the g2x compared to my old vibrant?

Faster, but yet not bug free! I got mine at the store! Returning my first one tomorrow, having data issues!
Nothing new to me, went through 3 Vibrants before I found a good one! So here I go again!
It's got pros and cons, but overall I like it!
Can't wait to start flashing Roms on it!

htc2364 said:
Faster, but yet not bug free! I got mine at the store! Returning my first one tomorrow, having data issues!
Nothing new to me, went through 3 Vibrants before I found a good one! So here I go again!
It's got pros and cons, but overall I like it!
Can't wait to start flashing Roms on it!
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crap... i ordered mine not from tmobile.. if i have to return mine to get a good one it's going to take forever And i was hearing mixed review on the LCD vs SAMOLED.. some say it's better some say it's not..

The vibrant has a better screen, but just slightly. The vibrant does blacks better, but it's really a close call. It's not enough to make a difference.
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crap... i ordered mine not from tmobile.. if i have to return mine to get a good one it's going to take forever And i was hearing mixed review on the LCD vs SAMOLED.. some say it's better some say it's not..
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htc2364 said:
Faster, but yet not bug free! I got mine at the store! Returning my first one tomorrow, having data issues!
Nothing new to me, went through 3 Vibrants before I found a good one! So here I go again!
It's got pros and cons, but overall I like it!
Can't wait to start flashing Roms on it!
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I had data issues with my vibrant after I got it, it was tmo and they came out and fixed the tower. I think you might be jumping the gun on returning it but hey keep returning it tell its right.

Heard it a few people have been having reboot issues and light bleed. But the one I looked at, in the tmobile store didn't have any light bleed issues. Not sure about the reboot issue people have been claiming to have.
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AustinKnight45 said:
I had data issues with my vibrant after I got it, it was tmo and they came out and fixed the tower. I think you might be jumping the gun on returning it but hey keep returning it tell its right.
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Thanks, but it was recommended by Tmo technical support! I wouldn't return it if I didn't have to or without trouble shooting it first!
It's a hassle, but worth it at the end to get a proper working device!
This is the reason I've never ordered online, because if I have a problem I can always exchange it right away rather then wait for Ups!

I'd probably pick one up if I was eligible for an upgrade.
I've heard of data issues, battery drain issues, screen problems, rebooting and high temperature problems. It seems to be getting updates quick... source is already released with tweets about gingerbread within the month. Even if it isn't a giant killer of a phone, its still great.
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allthrottle said:
I'd probably pick one up if I was eligible for an upgrade.
I've heard of data issues, battery drain issues, screen problems, rebooting and high temperature problems. It seems to be getting updates quick... source is already released with tweets about gingerbread within the month. Even if it isn't a giant killer of a phone, its still great.
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That's the reason why I decided to jump the gun. Good devs like cynogen and krylon are working on it already. My g2x only cost me around 150 with upgrade from Amazon wireless
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allthrottle said:
I'd probably pick one up if I was eligible for an upgrade.
I've heard of data issues, battery drain issues, screen problems, rebooting and high temperature problems. It seems to be getting updates quick... source is already released with tweets about gingerbread within the month. Even if it isn't a giant killer of a phone, its still great.
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Ya im with ya. If I was eligible for an upgrade I would pick one up for sure.
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ZachLL88 said:
Ya im with ya. If I was eligible for an upgrade I would pick one up for sure.
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I hope I don't regret not holding off for the sgs2...
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I'm good so far. GPS working, none of that RFS bull ****.
Loving it.
-bZj
G2x in effect....

jesziex said:
I hope I don't regret not holding off for the sgs2...
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Im sure you will be happy! Its a really nice phone, I love the build of the phone feels great.
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jesziex said:
I hope I don't regret not holding off for the sgs2...
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It's a Samsung phone. Even if you regret it when it's released, you will stop regretting when the sgs2 users are stuck with whatever version it ships with and updates (if it gets any) will be months after the next Android release. The g2x, being stock, will get updates much faster and with the source code already released will have a great dev community.
I'm finally happy with the Vibrant running Bionix, but this is definitely my last Samsung phone.

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It's a Samsung phone. Even if you regret it when it's released, you will stop regretting when the sgs2 users are stuck with whatever version it ships with and updates (if it gets any) will be months after the next Android release. The g2x, being stock, will get updates much faster and with the source code already released will have a great dev community.
I'm finally happy with the Vibrant running Bionix, but this is definitely my last Samsung phone.
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im sure we will be pleasantly surprised with the Galaxy S2 phones.

ZachLL88 said:
im sure we will be pleasantly surprised with the Galaxy S2 phones.
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of course, but some people just want phones with fast developments.
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of course, but some people just want phones with fast developments.
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Got me there lol.
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I was gonna go pick up a G2X this morning when I get off work but I've been reading in their section that there seems to be a horrid battery drain issue with a lot of users and the source of the problem has yet to be determined. I got my Vibrant while it still had a battery drain issue but fortunately it was fixed shortly after me getting the phone... Wont be putting myself through that hell again so until the phones software matures more I have no problem getting on with my Vibrant.

G2x looks good but im waiting on the SGS 2 just seems like a better phone for the money.

I'm lucky enough to have a buddy that works for T-Mo. He's going to give me a G2X this coming Sunday. At least this way if it sucks I can always just slide my sim card back into the good old Vibrant. From what I've read it's pretty much stock android like the Nexus S so the upgrades and rom development should be pretty rapid.

Wal-Mart selling Unlocked EVOs w/ 2.1

http://www.walmart.com/ip/HTC-EVO-4G-Cell-Phone-Unlocked/15120310

Unlocked? It's not gsm
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The biggest thing I was interested in was that it still said 2.1 OS. Maybe a good chance for new EVOs that have not recieved the 2.3.3 update.

spotopolis said:
The biggest thing I was interested in was that it still said 2.1 OS. Maybe a good chance for new EVOs that have not recieved the 2.3.3 update.
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LoL you actually believed it is shipping with 2.1. Its just a really bad cut and paste job.
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I'm quite sure they've just never updated the description from when it first shipped. It initially was a 2.1 phone. It'll come with 2.2 if you're lucky, but most likely 2.3. Any phone with 2.1 on it would have been sitting on the shelf since the first few months the phone was released, and with the availability issues the phone had in the first several months, there's no way. It's just old copy on the web site.

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I'm quite sure they've just never updated the description from when it first shipped. It initially was a 2.1 phone. It'll come with 2.2 if you're lucky, but most likely 2.3. Any phone with 2.1 on it would have been sitting on the shelf since the first few months the phone was released, and with the availability issues the phone had in the first several months, there's no way. It's just old copy on the web site.
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This
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ye I'm gonna have to agree with that one guy said as well. What a total waste of my time reading this crapp..... Jesus i need a life.

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i think they need to get things right

Rem3Dy said:
LoL you actually believed it is shipping with 2.1. Its just a really bad cut and paste job.
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well it is definitely not a cut and paste job. that is from the walmart web site. check it yourself. but as to if it really has 2.1 or even 2.2....probably not

That'll be the day.
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thread fail..

Interesting, I threw my zip into their "compatibility" checker and it says that the phone will not work in my area...
I'm a Sprint customer with an EVO 4G.
Wal-Mart fail

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I was just putting the information out there. There was a walmart about 5 miles out from me that had some. Sure they could all be 2.3.3 phones but at the same time it is possible they havent had the update. Plus walmarts return policy would allow you to "search" through a few phones to see if you couldnt find one with s-off or no 2.3.3
just putting information out there. No need to flame.

ak074 said:
well it is definitely not a cut and paste job. that is from the walmart web site. check it yourself. but as to if it really has 2.1 or even 2.2....probably not
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It is a cut and paste job. Who ever made the website from Walmart cut and pasted the info onto the website......
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spotopolis said:
I was just putting the information out there. There was a walmart about 5 miles out from me that had some. Sure they could all be 2.3.3 phones but at the same time it is possible they havent had the update. Plus walmarts return policy would allow you to "search" through a few phones to see if you couldnt find one with s-off or no 2.3.3
just putting information out there. No need to flame.
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LoL
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spotopolis said:
I was just putting the information out there. There was a walmart about 5 miles out from me that had some. Sure they could all be 2.3.3 phones but at the same time it is possible they havent had the update. Plus walmarts return policy would allow you to "search" through a few phones to see if you couldnt find one with s-off or no 2.3.3
just putting information out there. No need to flame.
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LOL
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jefbal99 said:
Interesting, I threw my zip into their "compatibility" checker and it says that the phone will not work in my area...
I'm a Sprint customer with an EVO 4G.
Wal-Mart fail
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Same thing happened to me, this must be some sort of scam by Walmart.

Asurion Replacements

Does Asurion have any Incredibles left? I screwed mine up and I'm probably gonna end up getting a replacement. Or would they replace it with an Incredible 2?

How you screw yours up? Many times ive thought mine was toast, but it keeps on goin!
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donnyp1 said:
How you screw yours up? Many times ive thought mine was toast, but it keeps on goin!
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Dropped it, crack across the width of the screen and it's rebooting on me all the time.

I recently got a replacement from addition.....it was during the summer. They sent me an incredible
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Yeah, they should still be doing refurbished Incredibles , but if you had one with a AMOLED screen you will probably end up with SLCD

Vneck photography said:
Yeah, they should still be doing refurbished Incredibles , but if you had one with a AMOLED screen you will probably end up with SLCD
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My current one is an SLCD. I wish I could get an Inc 2 :/
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Im pretty sure they replace them with whatever they have in stock at whatever distribution center they have closest to near where you live. I've heard people say they replaced their incredibles with refurbished droid x's, facinates, incredible 2's and regular incredibles. It's a luck of the draw what you get really.

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Dropped it, crack across the width of the screen and it's rebooting on me all the time.
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That sucks. Had mine since day 1 in a silicon case, dropped a ton, even into toilet, still keeps rollin. I been so lucky.
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N-Forced said:
Im pretty sure they replace them with whatever they have in stock at whatever distribution center they have closest to near where you live. I've heard people say they replaced their incredibles with refurbished droid x's, facinates, incredible 2's and regular incredibles. It's a luck of the draw what you get really.
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I filed the claim a little while ago. Is there any way to know ahead of time? Or will I just have to wait and see what shows up?
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TeeRom said:
I filed the claim a little while ago. Is there any way to know ahead of time? Or will I just have to wait and see what shows up?
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if you filled online it should of told you what your replacement is, if you called then I don't know how to tell
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It's getting here tomorrow, let's see what it is.

Likely an incredible. I got a couple from them recently (Wisconsin if it matters). First one was online, second was over the phone, and both were Inc's.
Funny part was that my coworker got a replacement from them a few weeks earlier and got a inc 2.
PS. So you don't think I break phones weekly, on the 1st one the accelerometer didn't work. Haha.
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Ended up getting the same phone, but with 2.3.4 :/
Trying to get it rooted again.

I have tried asurion online about everyday for the last month and they seem to always have OG Dincs in stock. I have a cracked screen so it is cheaper for me to just replace that myself. Just hoping to get a Dinc 2 instead so I have a newer device until HTC releases their next super phone a april/summer. My dinc has been great though with CM7.
Has anyone got a Dinc 2 from asurion recently?

RIP: EOL For The Epic?

http://www.technobuffalo.com/compan...es-goodbye-to-samsung-epic-4g-and-conquer-4g/

That's too bad. Its not eol in my book will always be a kick ass phone.
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Haha! That means SGS3 slider for Sprint!!!
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I'm only concerned when we get sent to the legacy device forum.

kennyglass123 said:
Haha! That means SGS3 slider for Sprint!!!
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My thought exactly .... ( hopefully )

Well ill actually get wimax 4g when I go to philly this year, so even if the sgs3 is a slider, I definitely won't switch this year.
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Haha! That means SGS3 slider for Sprint!!!
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I hope
schnowdapowda said:
I'm only concerned when we get sent to the legacy device forum.
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I LOL'd

One of the best phones Sprint has ever had...
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jworkcoo said:
One of the best phones Sprint has ever had...
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It was my first Sprint phone... does this mean it will be all down hill from here?
I hope not... lol
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Hmmmm, fry the board and get a so called "upgrade" or just keep my tried and true epic until my next official upgrade. Decisions decisions.
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........been a good run, yet it's not over til it's over.......oh, there goes the back-lit keyboard light!.......JK
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Was tryna a few things with the parts of the 2phones I had. Then realised something n I got 2 new/refurbd epics for the return of 1 yesterday n 2day...didn't wana do it to them butthey owed me for a claim I didn't need to make with asurion in nov. So sprint were kinda even (not really). But they should last until or pay for my next upgrade
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hmm was it SRF 1.1 with vision kernel 1.0 that had a nice time bricking epics? i think mine lasted about a week on that kernel because of the ram under volts or something. i just got my epic replaced a week ago though, so i cant get this one replaced for a little bit. but it loves cm9. (it didnt have to get replaced for software reasons, it had some water damage about a year ago that i didnt really worry about, but the microphone was toasted, so i had to yell for anyone to hear me. but it got replaced as just having a bad mic. =) )
edit: was it VisionKernel 1.2 or Twilight Kernel 1.0.2? both were removed i cant remember which one it was though, but it took about 2 weeks and then it was bricked.

saw this in the comments thread... that would be areal bummer, IMO
Nah the Epic replacement is that new LG slider that just leaked. The 4" dual core 1.2 GHz one.
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hmm was it SRF 1.1 with vision kernel 1.0 that had a nice time bricking epics? i think mine lasted about a week on that kernel because of the ram under volts or something. i just got my epic replaced a week ago though, so i cant get this one replaced for a little bit. but it loves cm9. (it didnt have to get replaced for software reasons, it had some water damage about a year ago that i didnt really worry about, but the microphone was toasted, so i had to yell for anyone to hear me. but it got replaced as just having a bad mic. =) )
edit: was it VisionKernel 1.2 or Twilight Kernel 1.0.2? both were removed i cant remember which one it was though, but it took about 2 weeks and then it was bricked.
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I think it was 1.2 I was so new then that I stuck with SRF 1.1 and Vision 1.0 and left well enough alone then got comfy with flashing and sorts. SRF was my first ROM.
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saw this in the comments thread... that would be areal bummer, IMO
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That would SUCK! Would mean I would have to get one of these for the wife. Then I am going to stick with Sammy but might go with GNex if I don't like the specs of the "GS3"
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It was my first Sprint phone... does this mean it will be all down hill from here?
I hope not... lol
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Same here this is my first Sprint phone.
EDIT: The funny thing is they are still asking 99 bucks for on contract for this phone. At least at the store I was in last weekend.

Does this mean supply of og epic will be dwindling? What about warranty replacement? Will they go with epictouch?
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Jimmy50941 said:
hmm was it SRF 1.1 with vision kernel 1.0 that had a nice time bricking epics? i think mine lasted about a week on that kernel because of the ram under volts or something. i just got my epic replaced a week ago though, so i cant get this one replaced for a little bit. but it loves cm9. (it didnt have to get replaced for software reasons, it had some water damage about a year ago that i didnt really worry about, but the microphone was toasted, so i had to yell for anyone to hear me. but it got replaced as just having a bad mic. =) )
edit: was it VisionKernel 1.2 or Twilight Kernel 1.0.2? both were removed i cant remember which one it was though, but it took about 2 weeks and then it was bricked.
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I don't want to start a whole arguement as it already had long time ago. But I never had problems with my Epic and he did warn everyone just like your supposed to say in the OP before flashing anything.
My Epic had no issues with any of his kernels not to mention it was the best for my phone. I mean I could Undervolt that sucker big time. For ex. 100 MHz was Uv'ed down to 450mV and still worked running that low.
Vision 1.2 ran on my phone for more than 2 weeks and still had no problems.
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Nearly 2 years before going EOL, not bad at all....

Even if you have to have a DHRP ordered for you by a Sprint S&R store or one of their ASCs, it'll be quite awhile before Sprint runs out of refurbished Samsung Epic 4Gs as replacements. Part of the reason they have an abundant supply of refurbished handsets people is because Sprint is proactive in their corporate retail stores to have their L/RCs buy back customers D700s for credit during a handset upgrade. They've been doing the same thing with the HTC EVO 4G, EVO 3D as well as the EVO Shift 4G, all frequent handsets showing up for repair in the S&R and ASCs.
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I loved both of those kernels, they were fast as hell. And I wasn't really worried when my phone bricked, as I had insurance lol. I also had backups, so I didn't lose much. I was actually jokingly making a suggestion for getting phones replaced through TEP using the kernel that bricked phones. I don't remember which one it was for sure though, but there was a massive thread about it back in the day, and the cause of the bricks was too much RAM under voltage for some of our phones. But I still went back to that kernel when I got my new phone, just not that version of it lol
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