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Sprint service center cannot downgrade your phone

Well after a little discussion yesturday in the root thread about whether or not sprint can downgrade your phone after the 2.1 update I went ahead and called them and they said that it could be done. I actually called first to the sprint service center and they said it could be done. So I went down there today and talked in person to the tech and he told me that it can't be done. So wasted an hour case closed

just a thought, but if the guys here havent figured out how to downgrade hboot, what makes anyone think that sprint would be able to?

wtphoto said:
just a thought, but if the guys here havent figured out how to downgrade hboot, what makes anyone think that sprint would be able to?
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They have the source, and release keys. They can do whatever they want like make you wait six months for a very terrible update just to make you buy a new phone and then blame it on the hardware the same hardware that's going into the mytouch slide which will be running froyo. But the consumers don't know any better so they just buy a new phone

I have been there, the told me it can't be done so i made radioshack give me a new phone since i really wasn't happy with the 2.1

iliapiano said:
I have been there, the told me it can't be done so i made radioshack give me a new phone since i really wasn't happy with the 2.1
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If I wasn't giving it to my girlfriend tomorrow then I would send it to them and have them "fix it" or give me a new one I still got the box they sent me but i figure its not worth the hassle I still got one with root.

thatguythatdid said:
They have the source, and release keys. They can do whatever they want like make you wait six months for a very terrible update just to make you buy a new phone and then blame it on the hardware the same hardware that's going into the mytouch slide which will be running froyo. But the consumers don't know any better so they just buy a new phone
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Whats wrong with the update, other than it can't be rooted??? Its faster and smoother than 1.5, plus it has weather animations, etc...Whats so terrible??? I think the only ones that aren't happy are the ones who updated to the RUU without finding out what it would do IE: not rootable and those who had their phones replaced and got the new RUU without the ability to root......Since 99% of users don't root, Most won't really care...............

chfields said:
Whats wrong with the update, other than it can't be rooted??? Its faster and smoother than 1.5, plus it has weather animations, etc...Whats so terrible??? I think the only ones that aren't happy are the ones who updated to the RUU without finding out what it would do IE: not rootable and those who had their phones replaced and got the new RUU without the ability to root......Since 99% of users don't root, Most won't really care...............
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I can't stand the goddamn weather animations. Makes my phone unresponsive to touch when it first wakes up, and I can't figure out how to turn them off.

delete the clock widget, and when you add it again, after choosing clock style then city, it gives you the option to check full screen animations, just uncheck it.

danaff37 said:
delete the clock widget, and when you add it again, after choosing clock style then city, it gives you the option to check full screen animations, just uncheck it.
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HUZZAH!!!!

abcdfv said:
I can't stand the goddamn weather animations. Makes my phone unresponsive to touch when it first wakes up, and I can't figure out how to turn them off.
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Yeah I'm not a fan of them either would rather have live wallpapers. "Oh my god it's gonna be cloudy and I know cuz clouds just rolled across my screen" . Yeah ridiculous.
On another note I
cheffields said:
Whats wrong with the update, other than it can't be rooted??? Its faster and smoother than 1.5, plus it has weather animations, etc...Whats so terrible??? I think the only ones that aren't happy are the ones who updated to the RUU without finding out what it would do IE: not rootable and those who had their phones replaced and got the new RUU without the ability to root......Since 99% of users don't root, Most won't really care...............
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So much I can say but I just llike to have the option of taking and removing what I like (Hate sprint nascar) personalizing icons and so fourth a2sd.......... I could go on but really froyo and gingerbread is all I really need to say

thatguythatdid said:
Yeah I'm not a fan of them either would rather have live wallpapers. "Oh my god it's gonna be cloudy and I know cuz clouds just rolled across my screen" . Yeah ridiculous.
On another note I So much I can say but I just llike to have the option of taking and removing what I like (Hate sprint nascar) personalizing icons and so fourth a2sd.......... I could go on but really froyo and gingerbread is all I really need to say
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Basically what the other guy said, u not being able to root is the reason ur throwing a tantrum. Nothing is wrong with the update but the ability to do something that its normally forbidden.

I'll just throw in an "I told ya so"

Well I want to downgrade because the damn Bluetooth won't work with 2. 1
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thedro said:
Well I want to downgrade because the damn Bluetooth won't work with 2. 1
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Neither does 87 gas in a racecar. Look for one thats compatible

Hmm I guess I should buy a new car then since it is integrated into my 2008 prius. Thanks.
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thedro said:
Hmm I guess I should buy a new car then since it is integrated into my 2008 prius. Thanks.
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hahah, wow.

thedro said:
Hmm I guess I should buy a new car then since it is integrated into my 2008 prius. Thanks.
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Then u r sol my friend. Maybe a fix will come up if u ever get to root ur phone

DirtyShroomz said:
Then u r sol my friend. Maybe a fix will come up if u ever get to root ur phone
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First you post about wanting something that's normally forbidden...aka ROOT !
Then you just post and tell him "Maybe a fix will come up if u ever get to root ur phone "
So what is it?....... you like root or it disgusts you? Can't have it both ways.
And the ability to USE bluetooth with a new phone, either rooted or NORMALLY the way it should be is EXPECTED when we pay for them.
But I'm sure the guy welcomes your SOL attitude......

bubbacs1 said:
First you post about wanting something that's normally forbidden...aka ROOT !
Then you just post and tell him "Maybe a fix will come up if u ever get to root ur phone "
So what is it?....... you like root or it disgusts you? Can't have it both ways.
And the ability to USE bluetooth with a new phone, either rooted or NORMALLY the way it should be is EXPECTED when we pay for them.
But I'm sure the guy welcomes your SOL attitude......
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My phones rooted buddy. I'm talking about the OP complaining because he says 2.1 sucks because he can't do functions that root allow him to do. Reading comprehension > u
As far as my attitude, nothing wrong with my attitude. Some things are NOT compatible with others, plain and simple. Doesn't matter what phone you pay for, it does not mean every bluetooth ever invented will be compatible with the phone. You pay for the phone service, and you have phone service. Your cars bluetooth doesn't work with it? Sorry, i'm sure HTC wasn't thinking PRIUS when they made 2.1.
As a worker for Sprint I hate coming to these forums and hearing people complain about things that have nothing to do with Sprint and then reading about how they can "cheat" Sprint or how disgusted they are with them when it's not even Sprint. Why am I disgusted you ask? Cause all the BS customers that constantly complain come to my department (retention). I don't care what ppl do with their stuff, but don't complain when it's not needed.

Okay first things first I have two phones one with root one without. So this issue is just something that got out of hand. Just gonna touch on some things:
DirtyShroomz said:
Basically what the other guy said, u not being able to root is the reason ur throwing a tantrum. Nothing is wrong with the update but the ability to do something that its normally forbidden.
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Actually I was quite calm when I wrote that. All I hear is blah blah blah. I like how you try to put yourself in a higher position than me by demeaning me and overexaggerating my statements to twist them into what you want people to think I meant.
regaw_leinad said:
I'll just throw in an "I told ya so"
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LOL thanks
DirtyShroomz said:
My phones rooted buddy. I'm talking about the OP complaining because he says 2.1 sucks because he can't do functions that root allow him to do. Reading comprehension > u
As far as my attitude, nothing wrong with my attitude. Some things are NOT compatible with others, plain and simple. Doesn't matter what phone you pay for, it does not mean every bluetooth ever invented will be compatible with the phone. You pay for the phone service, and you have phone service. Your cars bluetooth doesn't work with it? Sorry, i'm sure HTC wasn't thinking PRIUS when they made 2.1.
As a worker for Sprint I hate coming to these forums and hearing people complain about things that have nothing to do with Sprint and then reading about how they can "cheat" Sprint or how disgusted they are with them when it's not even Sprint. Why am I disgusted you ask? Cause all the BS customers that constantly complain come to my department (retention). I don't care what ppl do with their stuff, but don't complain when it's not needed.
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Okay the only reason that I posted this was to stop the conversation in the root section. Also to confirm that sprint service centers can't downgrade the bootloader. Second thing I want to touch on is when I did this there were no fake or harassing conversations with employees I was very polite. Why would I be a **** to people that I go out of my way to look for reasons to talk to? Them and tmobile reps. Also I bought phone insurance from radioshack and was promised everything under the sun and told the guy how finnicky I am about my phone and was straight up honest with him and things that were likely to happen to it. You know what he said, "it's okay there's ways around that kind of stuff to get it handled". Now I'm out 125 and I could get a new phone through their policy got the box sitting about three maybe four feet from me but I'm not gonna.
By the way sprint does suck. They aren't as bad as at&t. And before you say why not leave them. Because I can't right because for other reasons that our my business

Do not install second update!!!!

I first reported this morning that after the first OTA update, a second update became available and was downloaded by my phone. I did not install it because I was noit sure what it was...and I am glad I didn't! This update appears to BRICK phones, so beware of this second update and DON'T INSTALL IT!!!!

Brick rooted phones? Mines completely stock, will it be bricked? If it does get bricked can I get a new Evo?

Don't download an OTA update if your rooted. pretty simple. You won't download an update for a patched piece of software

Plancy said:
Brick rooted phones? Mines completely stock, will it be bricked? If it does get bricked can I get a new Evo?
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shouldn't/won't brick it, if it does yes you can get a new one.

Nope, it doesn't brick stock phones.

Plancy said:
Brick rooted phones? Mines completely stock, will it be bricked? If it does get bricked can I get a new Evo?
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Uhm, no. Because there are no Evos to be had, so you can brick your Evo all you want but you won't get a new Evo.

Update breaks root nowai
sent with my evo from a secret place

jasonleb1 said:
Uhm, no. Because there are no Evos to be had, so you can brick your Evo all you want but you won't get a new Evo.
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OH yeah I forgot, I'd be without a phone for a while .

jasonleb1 said:
Uhm, no. Because there are no Evos to be had, so you can brick your Evo all you want but you won't get a new Evo.
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Of course he will, as long as Sprint can confirm he didn't break his warranty. They'll give him a new one when their new shipment comes in. After all, it would be their fault and they would have to provide a replacement.

Second update? I did the ota update my evo works even better now! But I didn't get a second update
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wortiz33 said:
Second update? I did the ota update my evo works even better now! But I didn't get a second update
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A friend said something about seeing it when he re-searched for an update. Not sure if others are getting a prompt or what not after initial update.
Also bumping so it's nearer to the top.

Yeah, I'm not getting an option for a second update. Maybe it's only area based.

It's not a new update its the same one and if you reply yes your definitely gonna get a brick Sprint messed up lol bringing back the old Samsung instinct days lol

it would help alot if you shared the name of this update

vdub804 said:
it would help alot if you shared the name of this update
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if you got the first one, install it, if you got a second one, don't. easy

what i did was uninstall all apps requiring su then uninstalled unrevoked and the restarted and shut off anything that didnt have to be running and updated...so far no problems short of having to reload a couple of widgets, i cant seem to get back to regular android launcher though
a friend of mine updated with unrevoked still installed and his phone made it through but it hung for about 20 min and i had to take the phone from him because he was ready to remove the battery, his sister had wifi running and after update it wouldnt start, my cousin turned off wifi before updating and his wifi seems fine...

Does anyone have a "bricked" phone? I'm curious as to whether it's a true brick or if recovery/bootloader can still be reached. As far as I can tell it's only rooted phones having these problems, I'm also wondering if people are pulling their batteries. Reports are saying that normal unrooted customers are saying their phones were "bricked", but I'm sure there's a lot of people that were rooted trying to get theirs replaced that aren't going to admit that they were rooted.

since someone in my inner-circle designated me as tech support i have a lot of people calling me, i just had a somewhat akward convo with a friend ending... root?? whats root, i dont even know what that **** is....*background* um dad..... yeah safe to say if you have an expensive phone and a competent kid with access and general knowledge of general electronics keep your phone away from them

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Does anyone have a "bricked" phone? I'm curious as to whether it's a true brick or if recovery/bootloader can still be reached. As far as I can tell it's only rooted phones having these problems, I'm also wondering if people are pulling their batteries. Reports are saying that normal unrooted customers are saying their phones were "bricked", but I'm sure there's a lot of people that were rooted trying to get theirs replaced that aren't going to admit that they were rooted.
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I have a normal, unrooted EVO 4G paperweight. Won't boot at all. Dead.

YUP same here, normal EVO, installed second update and BOOM, will not turn on, went to near sprint store and order new one at no cost, should be getting it tuesday or wed.

[Q] Samsung Vibrant wifi-only updates?

Hi everyone! I'm brand new to the Android scene, so please be patient with me. I bought a Samsung Vibrant to develop on, but really didn't want to buy a monthly plan (was just going to use it over wifi). Turns out though, with the recent JI6 update, I can't get it unless I have an actual data plan (I called T-mobile to confirm). They said it'll be the same situation when Froyo eventually comes out.
SO... now I'm asking the hackers! Is there a way to manually install the updates via wifi only? Or should I abandon my quest for a wifi-only Android device and take this thing back before my 30 days are up?

Jesus Christ dude just take a look at the Vibrant development section.
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^^ LOL Fed

He did say he is new at this, So those who already know should be helpfull. Geez Whats wrong with america.
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Fedburin said:
Jesus Christ dude just take a look at the Vibrant development section.
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Wow calm down, he said he is new to this bear with him. Instead of of harassing him you could have answered and then this thread would of been death by now.
Anyways, you can update to the JI6 though something called ODIN, the forum under development has many tutorials of how to do it, all you need is ODIN and the Samsung Vibrant drivers, which are on development forum on the "bible thread" .
I hope that helps.
Here is a video to give you a basic idea of how to use ODIN again don't use the files shown there because they are outdated.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AnY7P14JSWQ

eh, i understand fed's frustration.. all these people flooding these forums with the same convoluted questions can take its toll.. but the OP is an admitted newbie.

elias4444 said:
Hi everyone! I'm brand new to the Android scene, so please be patient with me. I bought a Samsung Vibrant to develop on, but really didn't want to buy a monthly plan (was just going to use it over wifi). Turns out though, with the recent JI6 update, I can't get it unless I have an actual data plan (I called T-mobile to confirm). They said it'll be the same situation when Froyo eventually comes out.
SO... now I'm asking the hackers! Is there a way to manually install the updates via wifi only? Or should I abandon my quest for a wifi-only Android device and take this thing back before my 30 days are up?
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You could call up T-Mobile, have them activate the Internet for one month, then close it after you get the update. Just be sure not to sign a contract.

elias4444 said:
Hi everyone! I'm brand new to the Android scene, so please be patient with me. I bought a Samsung Vibrant to develop on, but really didn't want to buy a monthly plan (was just going to use it over wifi). Turns out though, with the recent JI6 update, I can't get it unless I have an actual data plan (I called T-mobile to confirm). They said it'll be the same situation when Froyo eventually comes out.
SO... now I'm asking the hackers! Is there a way to manually install the updates via wifi only? Or should I abandon my quest for a wifi-only Android device and take this thing back before my 30 days are up?
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You don't have a plan with T-Mobile period, or you don't have a plan that includes data?
If you have a plan with T-Mobile even without data you WILL get the OTA, I did and a few others did without a data plan. Also I'm on a prepaid plan, I got the update notification while wifi was on.
If you don't have a plan with T-Mobile at all then I'm not sure if you would get the OTA or not. My guess is you won't.
Also as the others have said, you could go to the development section and look at some of the threads that will help you get the update without waiting for the OTA notice.

Imie not updated!

Ok I called cust service for t-mobile, argued about not getting update. Come to find out they use the IMIE to send out the update. They had the one for My Cliq XT and I had to give them My IMIE for this VIBRANT. He did tell me that when they update there systems tonight I should be good to go. Will update you all.
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You argued about not getting an update that's rolling out Oct 7-31? That's great. Keep wasting resources
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b1wyatt said:
Ok I called cust service for t-mobile, argued about not getting update. Come to find out they use the IMIE to send out the update. They had the one for My Cliq XT and I had to give them My IMIE for this VIBRANT. He did tell me that when they update there systems tonight I should be good to go. Will update you all.
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I always thought the IMIE was recorded before hand. I bought my vibrant without a contract and I do not have a data plan, also, as far as tmobile is concerned, i may still be using a sidekick.
would this affect my update status.
one more thing, i dont have a data plan, but im almost always on wifi.
CAN I STILL GET THE UPDATE?

My replacement Vibrant is supposed to arrive tomorrow. I'll make sure to call them so that they can update my IMEI, if this is true.
And it is IMEI, not IMIE.
I almost didn't know what the threat title was referring to.

Just ODIN flash the update, haha come on people.

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Just ODIN flash the update, haha come on people.
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Seriously a little sick of people starting posts worried about if they will get the ota update or if it will brick their phone... the update is posted on the site and can be flashed through Odin. Especially for those who have already been concerned about bricking easy enough flash back to stock and then flash update.
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good to go
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I always thought the IMIE was recorded before hand. I bought my vibrant without a contract and I do not have a data plan, also, as far as tmobile is concerned, i may still be using a sidekick.
would this affect my update status.
one more thing, i dont have a data plan, but im almost always on wifi.
CAN I STILL GET THE UPDATE?
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T-Mo's systems generally update the IMEI automatically, but there is more than system that reads that info - The billing system is one which doesn't automatically update, but really matter for anything. I was a TMo rep and I did see our other tools be incorrect, but this was very rare - I can only remember 3-4 times in the many years I was with the company, and usually this was just because there wasn't enough time for the system to update. This takes 24-48 hours.
Bottom line: you will still get the update and the op would have too if he had waited, because the rep more than likely just checked the billing system IMEI info.

Lorddart,
Unless you own this forum we will post and say what we want. Stop.your winning and move on negative one. Ifno is invo read it or
Leave it. move on lawndart find a new yard.
By the way it is day.2 and no.update.
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don't worry too much b1wyatt. t-mo's doing this update in staggered waves. it's one of those things where you'll get it when you get it. i know ppl have already mentioned ODIN but there's Kies mini for the Vibrant as well. it seems sure fire if you've got a 32 bit OS (not so sure for those on x64 systems as some have complained that Kies mini won't see their phones ). i'm still kinda debating whether to use ODIN or Kies mini on my bf's phone for the update (i think Kies is safer).

just got a replacement EVO with FROYO on it!

So I recently got the EVO, and mine came with the 2.3 update. after reading here i realized there was NO root exploit for me. so I thought I would see if Sprint could use one of their magic machines and somehow downgrade my device to 2.2.
Keep in mind, I went in NOT trying to get a replacement device! I was NOT trying to commit fraud of any sort.
So I talked with a guy at the local sprint store about a couple issues i am having, no wireless N, BT is sporadic, adn about twice a day i get a Data Call Error message screen...
the guy asked me if I had taken the update and I said yes I have both the GB update and the maintenance update, but am still having my slight issues...
He looked at my account and told me since I had TEP he would just replace my device. Ummm.. Ok. I was actually just hoping you could downgrad it back to 2.2. Nope, they cant do that... So he went into the back and dug through the cabinet that had the Evo's in it and got me one from the very back.
after booting it up, he showed me it had 2.2 on it!! YAY!!! I( CAN ROOT AGAIN!!
Im just so stoked I had to share my good news.

Good news! Congrats!

It's like the story of the prodigal son. He returns and all the people rejoice!
Good to hear you got a phone you could work with brother!

Thanks for sharing ... you have been blessed with an increasingly rare commodity these days. Enjoy!

I had to get a phone replaced by asurion and it had 2.2 on it shipped a week after the updates rolled out..... I was also lucky
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well I just finished rooting it, now to decide what flavor of ROM to try first...

Congrats, hope everyone gets as lucky haha.

schollianmj said:
So I recently got the EVO, and mine came with the 2.3 update. after reading here i realized there was NO root exploit for me. so I thought I would see if Sprint could use one of their magic machines and somehow downgrade my device to 2.2.
Keep in mind, I went in NOT trying to get a replacement device! I was NOT trying to commit fraud of any sort.
So I talked with a guy at the local sprint store about a couple issues i am having, no wireless N, BT is sporadic, adn about twice a day i get a Data Call Error message screen...
the guy asked me if I had taken the update and I said yes I have both the GB update and the maintenance update, but am still having my slight issues...
He looked at my account and told me since I had TEP he would just replace my device. Ummm.. Ok. I was actually just hoping you could downgrad it back to 2.2. Nope, they cant do that... So he went into the back and dug through the cabinet that had the Evo's in it and got me one from the very back.
after booting it up, he showed me it had 2.2 on it!! YAY!!! I( CAN ROOT AGAIN!!
Im just so stoked I had to share my good news.
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I'm shocked they had one there. I have been waiting for 5 days for mine just to ship. Backordered which is weird to me since this is the most popular phone sprint has ever sold. I would think they would have plenty with all the warranty and assurion exchanges. Keeping my fingers crossed that mine will have Froyo also.

Shocked they had an Evo or shock they had one with Froyo? they had plenty of Evo's... so did the reseller that I originally got my sprint service through last week.

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Shocked they had an Evo or shock they had one with Froyo? they had plenty of Evo's... so did the reseller that I originally got my sprint service through last week.
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Shocked they had a replacement Evo right there. ARe you talking about brand new, refurb or just a returned Evo? I have had my Evo replaced three times including this one now and I have never gotten a replacement on site. They always have to get it shipped out to me. Having froyo on the phone doesn't shock me because I have friends with Evo's and if I didn't tell them there was an update they would never even know to check.

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Shocked they had a replacement Evo right there. ARe you talking about brand new, refurb or just a returned Evo? I have had my Evo replaced three times including this one now and I have never gotten a replacement on site. They always have to get it shipped out to me. Having froyo on the phone doesn't shock me because I have friends with Evo's and if I didn't tell them there was an update they would never even know to check.
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nope, it was brand new, not a refurb or return. But don't worry, not all my luck is good today... I just heard a crash and a kid start crying outside, when i looked turns out a kid was learning how to ride a bike in our community parking lot and ran straight into the side of my 86 Mustang....

schollianmj said:
nope, it was brand new, not a refurb or return. But don't worry, not all my luck is good today... I just heard a crash and a kid start crying outside, when i looked turns out a kid was learning how to ride a bike in our community parking lot and ran straight into the side of my 86 Mustang....
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Wow, I would be pissed, but then again, I would've root.
Me, I feel stupid, I got service last week and had a rootable EVO, I just didn't know there wasn't a way to root the updates so I installed them because I wanted to test it out with the stock first. Came here the next day to check for rooting procedures to find out I fk myself!
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Just did similar this morning....bought an Evo 4G for wifey, 3d for myself last friday. Went back to Best Buy and told them hers was acting up, wanted to exchange. No problem...then told the tech I'd like to power it on & update it myself at home...they were fine with that. Cancelled the update, and have a minty fresh Evo 4G with 2.2, now rooted and about to flash some Kingdom.

Got my sensation with 2.2 (didnt even know that was possible?) Didn't care for root then, so I did the GB... Now I feel like I fk'ed myself... Wellwell, waiting on root, with a smile on my face now, as I realised that "cut the rope" STILL is an amazing game
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lol good dude glad to hear ur rooted

Just had to get a new evo from insurance and they asked if i wanted them to activate it for me. I said NO. lol i want my rooted evo back. Damn water and electronics.

I'm so pissed my replacement has 2.3 on it. I wanna throw this phone out the window.
Time to buy a nexus.
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schollianmj said:
So I recently got the EVO, and mine came with the 2.3 update. after reading here i realized there was NO root exploit for me. so I thought I would see if Sprint could use one of their magic machines and somehow downgrade my device to 2.2.
Keep in mind, I went in NOT trying to get a replacement device! I was NOT trying to commit fraud of any sort.
So I talked with a guy at the local sprint store about a couple issues i am having, no wireless N, BT is sporadic, adn about twice a day i get a Data Call Error message screen...
the guy asked me if I had taken the update and I said yes I have both the GB update and the maintenance update, but am still having my slight issues...
He looked at my account and told me since I had TEP he would just replace my device. Ummm.. Ok. I was actually just hoping you could downgrad it back to 2.2. Nope, they cant do that... So he went into the back and dug through the cabinet that had the Evo's in it and got me one from the very back.
after booting it up, he showed me it had 2.2 on it!! YAY!!! I( CAN ROOT AGAIN!!
Im just so stoked I had to share my good news.
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Was curious how come you did'nt just downgrade by using original RUU?
http://www.multiupload.com/7H8NVWTK95

Tekn010933 said:
Was curious how come you did'nt just downgrade by using original RUU?
http://www.multiupload.com/7H8NVWTK95
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it wont work new hboot says cant be downgraded but im trying this way
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1155916
if anyone would like to try

Tekn010933 said:
Was curious how come you did'nt just downgrade by using original RUU?
http://www.multiupload.com/7H8NVWTK95
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Trust me, I RUU'd the crap outta it. as stated, Hboot wont allow the downgrade. I tried about 5 different RUU files.