Ugghhh...just shipped my HD2 this morning. Replacing it with an HD7...big mistake. Buttons are complete garbage. Build just feels sub-par in general.
Long story short, if you want the look of Windows Phone 7, use Hyperdroid with Launcher 7.
Just some random friendly advice to anyone thinking of switching.
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in wht price?
So you went ahead and purchased a phone that you havent touched or played with?
Should of did your homework
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in wht price?
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Paid $250 for an otherwise perfect HD7.
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So you went ahead and purchased a phone that you havent touched or played with?
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That strategy worked with my Nexus One...
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That strategy worked with my Nexus One...
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It may have worked then but this time you were changng from a HD2 (THE GREATEST PHONE THERE IS) to another phone. So maybe you should have atleast found somewhere to test the HD7 out first to see if it really was worth changing to.
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It may have worked then but this time you were changng from a HD2 (THE GREATEST PHONE THERE IS) to another phone. So maybe you should have atleast found somewhere to test the HD7 out first to see if it really was worth changing to.
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Yeah, would have been a good idea. I knew ahead of time that it had received some mixed reviews, but I thought it would still be usable.
Looks like HTC might honor the warranty. Sending in on Monday.
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Thanks 4 the heads up. I was thinking of doing the same thing
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Thanks 4 the heads up. I was thinking of doing the same thing
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Don't get me wrong, Windows Phone 7 is awesome, but if you're looking for HD2 build-quality, I'd look elsewhere.
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Long story short, if you want the look of Windows Phone 7, use Hyperdroid with Launcher 7.
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Or if you wanted WP7, then you should have run it on the HD2 !
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So you went ahead and purchased a phone that you havent touched or played with?
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And this method worked for me with my HD2 - Best blind purchase I ever made, LOL
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Or if you wanted WP7, then you should have run it on the HD2 !
And this method worked for me with my HD2 - Best blind purchase I ever made, LOL
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Yeah, I blindly bought my HD2 as well. Good move there. Bad move with HD7. Bad move with Samsung Vibrant. Good move with N1.
Need to settle on a phone and keep it.
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And this method worked for me with my HD2 - Best blind purchase I ever made, LOL
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It should ONLY apply to the HD2.
Well, the HD2 I got is far from perfect. The hardware buttons move about 1mm left and right and the display sinks deeper into the chassis in two corners.
Last week I ordered an HD7 and returned it because the back covers did not match evenly. But that might be O2s fault, as it's a branded device and they increased storage, so I guess I can't blame HTC for that. Well, fact is that HTC produces great devices, but if you have bad luck you'll get a bad one, just as me. The best thing to do is to return it and request a new device then. Yet, you depend on your retailer ,but Amazon proved to be quite customer friendly in this regard.
As for generell build quality: Apart from the issues I mentioned above I like both devices. The back cover of the HD7 is a bit fragile, but it's not supposed to be removed very often, as there shouldn't be that many occasions when you have to switch your sim or battery. Everything else looks great and is solidly built. btw: here is the image I sent to my retailer requesting a new device because of this: http://img232.imageshack.us/i/img1118gn.jpg/
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Long story short, if you want the look of Windows Phone 7, use Hyperdroid with Launcher 7.
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Or if you want the look of WP7 on the HD2, flash WP7 lol.
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Well, the HD2 I got is far from perfect. The hardware buttons move about 1mm left and right and the display sinks deeper into the chassis in two corners.
Last week I ordered an HD7 and returned it because the back covers did not match evenly. But that might be O2s fault, as it's a branded device and they increased storage, so I guess I can't blame HTC for that. Well, fact is that HTC produces great devices, but if you have bad luck you'll get a bad one, just as me. The best thing to do is to return it and request a new device then. Yet, you depend on your retailer ,but Amazon proved to be quite customer friendly in this regard.
As for generell build quality: Apart from the issues I mentioned above I like both devices. The back cover of the HD7 is a bit fragile, but it's not supposed to be removed very often, as there shouldn't be that many occasions when you have to switch your sim or battery. Everything else looks great and is solidly built. btw: here is the image I sent to my retailer requesting a new device because of this: http://img232.imageshack.us/i/img1118gn.jpg/
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Yeah, mine has the battery cover issue as well. I'm using it with a case though, so it's not a huge issue for me. Wish they had kept the brushed metal cover and physical buttons.
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Or if you want the look of WP7 on the HD2, flash WP7 lol.
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Meh, I'm not crazy about the activation process. Plus, Hyperdroid seems a bit more functional? Frankly I kind of miss multitasking in WP7 lol. Really liking it otherwise.
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I put it up on eBay for slightly above the average selling price. When I put the phone up, the phone was still running stock. Recently I put Nero on it and started to like it, but then woke up and bam, it was gone =\
I'll be back!
Congrats. I just ordered another phone and my brother will take the vibrant off my hands for $350 next Friday. He's phone-illiterate so it wont matter to him.
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I have a guy at work waiting to buy my Vibrant for $300. I just need to find a suitable alternative (waiting for a decent Gingerbread phone)
Excellent. May I suggest the highly useless, unmoddable Windows 7 phones to each of you as replacements? One of you really *should* get the variant with the extra large concert like speakers...
Bubye!
Happy day, one less troll with the regretfully sig in this forum!
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Happy day, one less troll with the regretfully sig in this forum!
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I'm not going anywhere...
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I'm not going anywhere...
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Lolololo.....
May I recommend your next sig?
Windows Phone 7 (I am so regretful about this purchase I will continue to troll the Samsung Vibrant forums so others can also perform this stupid switch.)
Mods, please close this utterly pointless thread,
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May I recommend your next sig?
Windows Phone 7 (I am so regretful about this purchase I will continue to troll the Samsung Vibrant forums so others can also perform this stupid switch.)
Mods, please close this utterly pointless thread,
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If your post is directed it at me, first, LOL, and second, maybe you should actually read it.
If not then, ah well.
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Congrats. I just ordered another phone and my brother will take the vibrant off my hands for $350 next Friday. He's phone-illiterate so it wont matter to him.
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What other phone did you order?
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No op, am aiming at the person with regret in his sig.
I swear everyone fights like they are married around here.
Some times It feels like we take it personal that someone sold their phone.
Cant we all just get a long.
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!
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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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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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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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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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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....
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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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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.
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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.
Hello all, I'm from over at the shift section lol and no I'm not trolling. I was wanting to see if ANYONE has an extra epic, or if anyone has an epic they don't want anymore. I'm trying to find one VERY reasonably priced. The condition doesn't matter as long as it works and the screen is better than decent. Someone please help me out here I'm dying to have that samoled and used my damn upgrade on the shift.
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A sucker is born every minute.
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Hello all, I'm from over at the shift section lol and no I'm not trolling. I was wanting to see if ANYONE has an extra epic, or if anyone has an epic they don't want anymore. I'm trying to find one VERY reasonably priced. The condition doesn't matter as long as it works and the screen is better than decent. Someone please help me out here I'm dying to have that samoled and used my damn upgrade on the shift.
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Sorry bub, I love my Samsung Epic. I am running it with Gingerbread. You know what the best thing is some dude is working on port HTC Sense to the Samsung Epic. Dude you are screwed. Try posting an ad on craigslist too, if you have not already done this. You might find some sucker who has the Samsung Epic with Enclair. You can probably tell them that your phone is better because it has a better operating system or some crap that that. Good luck they say a sucker is born every minute.
P.S. Maybe this person might possibly sell you his Epic: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1086880
My dumbass friend traded his epic for a shift . The people are out there, just gotta find em.
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Id hate to have to trade but if someone comes up then I might
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I'm willing to buy one if anyone will come up with one
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Anyone new?
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I think you should try BestBuy, they're giving out Epics for FREE w/ new contract/upgrade. Buying an unactivated used one can cost quite a bit still. Might as wel grab yourself a new one.
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I think you should try BestBuy, they're giving out Epics for FREE w/ new contract/upgrade. Buying an unactivated used one can cost quite a bit still. Might as wel grab yourself a new one.
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Didn't he say he used his upgrade on the shift?
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Didn't he say he used his upgrade on the shift?
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Yes he did lolz, I hope they gave him a reach around with that deal.
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Sorry bub, I love my Samsung Epic. I am running it with Gingerbread. You know what the best thing is some dude is working on port HTC Sense to the Samsung Epic. Dude you are screwed. Try posting an ad on craigslist too, if you have not already done this. You might find some sucker who has the Samsung Epic with Enclair. You can probably tell them that your phone is better because it has a better operating system or some crap that that. Good luck they say a sucker is born every minute.
P.S. Maybe this person might possibly sell you his Epic: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1086880
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lmaolmaolm
I've got one I'm looking to sell actually after upgrading to the Nexus S.
Has a game-grip, extra samsung oem battery + charger, small scuff on the back but otherwise a flawless screen.
PM me.
Here's the FS thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1049341
It does say "firm" in my FS post, but I'm entertaining offers, feel free to PM if you are interested
Snowmanwithahat, I've pmed you. Anyone else?
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Ive got one that i dropped into pool, phone still fully functiona; just flex cable needs to be replaced. Screen still good
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Ive got one that i dropped into pool, phone still fully functiona; just flex cable needs to be replaced. Screen still good
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What's the flex cable?
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I've been seriously considering switching from my mt4g to an hd 2, would I be downgrading by doing this? Is it worth it? I've compared specs of both phones and basically the hd2 wins with the bigger screen and the option of 3 OS's and the mt4g wins with 720p recording and the 4g network. I've seen some really good deals on amazon for an hd2. Also should I buy the unlocked version or settle for the tmobile version?
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if you buy one take the tmous version. for flashing roms the 1gb rom are very useful. with the normal version you always need an ext partition on your sd, especially with sense roms.
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if you buy one take the tmous version. for flashing roms the 1gb rom are very useful. with the normal version you always need an ext partition on your sd, especially with sense roms.
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I did, I can't wait to put dual boot on it, it should arrive in a couple of days, $233.49 used in very good condition...I can't wait! What should I be looking in to while I wait?
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that's a good price. here you can't get the normal version with less rom under $300 used.
Hey i also downgraded from a galaxy s4g to the hd2, man it was well worth it even thought it doesnt have the front camera, you can still do so much with this phone
Congrats are in order I love the hd2 take this from someone who used to work for T-Mobile it's well worth the downgrade!
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Ok so I got the phone but the touch screen is un responsive, should I go ahead and return the phoneor is there a solution ? How do I return a phone if I bought it on Amazon?
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Definitely return it if the touchscreen doesn't work. Non-functional or malfunctioning digitizers are a relatively common problem in the HD2, and aren't a very easy thing to fix yourself, or very cheap to have fixed. Definitely get your money back if it's totally unresponsive.
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Definitely return it if the touchscreen doesn't work. Non-functional or malfunctioning digitizers are a relatively common problem in the HD2, and aren't a very easy thing to fix yourself, or very cheap to have fixed. Definitely get your money back if it's totally unresponsive.
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I will have to wait untill Tuesday, I also noticed that the end call key is sort of stuck, it still works but its harder to press, Ive been reading these forums and saw that that may be the problem. Well I ordered a "new" hd2 and returning this one on Tuesday *sigh* more waiting time.
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Yep, that sounds like a damaged digitizer ribbon all right. Man that sucks, sorry bout your bad luck, but at least you have a new one on the way.
Its finally here! Time to get started and this one actually works perfectly!
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I got my replacement Epic after true bricking the other. After two years with this phone my first true brick. Even Sprint couldn't Odin it.
Anyways, maybe its my imagination, but the modem and wi-fi seem stronger, and it seems quicker? Is it possible the rev'd the hardware in this? Probably not, but don't ruin it for me.
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I am probably completely wrong about this but I feel like phones start to slow down over time. I had an Evo 4G that I constantly flashed new ROMs onto and over time it started to get really sluggish. I went back to my go to smooth and stable ROMs and even those did the Evo no justice. I have a friend that says it's exactly the same with his HTC Inspire.
This is exactly how I felt about my Samsung epic 4g. It felt as if the hardware wore out, (particularly the hard drive) due to dozens, maybe hundreds of flashes.
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I am probably completely wrong about this but I feel like phones start to slow down over time. I had an Evo 4G that I constantly flashed new ROMs onto and over time it started to get really sluggish. I went back to my go to smooth and stable ROMs and even those did the Evo no justice. I have a friend that says it's exactly the same with his HTC Inspire.
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+1 I just got a replacement Epic yesterday and it do seem a lot faster...
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I've been really impressed with it. I also didn't realize how loose the hinge for the keyboard had become, nice and tight now.
I don't think I will need to upgrade anytime soon.
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I've been really impressed with it. I also didn't realize how loose the hinge for the keyboard had become, nice and tight now.
I don't think I will need to upgrade anytime soon.
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My replacement has a loose keyboard hinge.....smh...But my old one didn't....Should I get my new one replaced....? Or will Sprint do anything....
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My replacement has a loose keyboard hinge.....smh...But my old one didn't....Should I get my new one replaced....? Or will Sprint do anything....
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I would definitely bring it in... if you have TEP they will fix it for free...
Nah, its just two different phones. My wife's Epic has always had a faster radio than mine. Your new one is probably faster than the old one.
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