Sprint To Finally Retire The Evo 4G?
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It’s looking like Sprint has signed off on death warrants for a few of its handsets, including our nation’s first-ever 4G smartphone, the Evo 4G. According to a leaked screenshot of this internal Sprint document (discovered by SprintFeed), at least 10 phones are getting the ax.
First up on the chopping block are the pink Samsung Seek and the blue Sanyo Innuendo, which will both get their EOL (end of life) branding in the next two weeks. Then, the Motorola i1 will see its end along with the grey BlackBerry Style 9670 around the end of July/early August.
Following those funerals, September will hit and bring with it a world of pain. The white Evo 4G will be no more, along with the BlackBerry Bold 9650 (rear-camera model) and the grey BlackBerry Curve. A month later, we’ll have to say goodbye to the Samsung Epic 4G, the Samsung Transform, and the black Evo 4G.
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Many of these models have successors that are either in the works or on shelves now. But if you’ve had your heart set on an Evo 4G, Samsung Epic 4G, or any of these other doomed phones, get your rear in gear because they won’t be around much longer.
Yeah, it will be gone by October.
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This is saddening, buy I cant say I didnt see it coming with all the new phones coming out, explains why they could care less about unlocking the bootloader for my evo!
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cliffy74 said:
This is saddening, buy I cant say I didnt see it coming with all the new phones coming out, explains why they could care less about unlocking the bootloader for my evo!
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And if Sprint had anything to do with it this would make sense.
Yeah I know the blame is on htc
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Not like this should surprise anyone. Once the new models are out, generally you retire the old ones.
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Sprint To Finally Retire The Evo 4G?
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not sure makeup will help
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No one can't say it didn't have a good run; the evo still sells like hotcakes.
So when will they replace the evo with 3d for tep replacements?
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So when will they replace the evo with 3d for tep replacements?
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when the stock of refurbs is gone
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when the stock of refurbs is gone
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& don't expect it anytime soon lol, & just because Sprint is declaring the Evo dead doesn't mean our devs are doing the same =)
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I prefer my OG evo over the 3d but that's for another day.
I hope they have plenty of refurbs like when I had my palm pre, Sprint actually still has replacement pres for the 10 or so pre owners left.
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http://nexus404.com/Blog/2011/01/16...t-mobile-vibrants-lack-of-android-2-2-update/
check it out theyre delaying froyo for the vibrant owners on tmo, and now there is a class action suit on it...lol i hope it makes it to court so then every single manufacturer gets their **** straight before promising upgrades
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Nice lawsuit.
Nice thread.
Nice pic.
I hope samsung gets rolled on like saddam's army.
I would love to see this lawsuit go somewhere, but the only one that will benefit is lawyers. Phone makers just wont announce any updates until they are ready to be released fearful of lawsuits.
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Nice lawsuit.
Nice thread.
Nice pic.
I hope samsung gets rolled on like saddam's army.
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This is my favorite response of the day.
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Btw............
*tosses OP an m1a1*
You're gonna need it to protect against the rockets that's gonna be hurled at you lol
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Yeah I don't really see this taking off. For one it is inaccurate. It states that the other branded Galaxy S phones have been upgraded to Froyo. Last time I checked none of them have Froyo yet.
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Yeah I don't really see this taking off. For one it is inaccurate. It states that the other branded Galaxy S phones have been upgraded to Froyo. Last time I checked none of them have Froyo yet.
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The i9000 does. And the canadians.
Its just the US.
And I think samsung purposely told tmo to not release the update because it would impeed sales of the vibrant 4g, which would definitely be against the law since all galaxy s phones were launched with the specific statement of "will be upgraded to android 2.2"
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The i9000 does. And the canadians.
Its just the US.
And I think samsung purposely told tmo to not release the update because it would impeed sales of the vibrant 4g, which would definitely be against the law since all galaxy s phones were launched with the specific statement of "will be upgraded to android 2.2"
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I still don't see how its against the law. Frowned on yes but illegal? as long as they come out with 2.2 its not false advertisement.
The original post is in the xda vibrant general section. It has the lawyers name, number, etc. Can't link atm.
link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=912480
about time.
False. He didn't even put the paperwork in. He lied from the beginning, and from the looks of things he was marketing himself, and now is selling is rap music. So looks like he pulled a fast one on people. Great way for him to get his name out there.
I know I'm done here. Sprint can't even get Gingerbread running on stock hardware
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I know I'm done here. Sprint can't even get Gingerbread running on stock hardware
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Wal-mart can't even get gingerbread running on the Evo either.
Manufacturer does the updates.
HTC EVO will be one of the first, if not THE FIRST, phone to get an update to Gingerbread.
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I know I'm done here. Sprint can't even get Gingerbread running on stock hardware
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That's a joke right? Are ya trollin?
We're comin from a pure power source.
What a troll. The iPhone blows...
This is an email that I recieved from HTC after emailing them asking about the sense 2.0 update (some things removed from it for my privacy):
Dear ,
Good question! We understand how important it is to have the latest updates for your device.
I'm happy to inform you that your phone, the HTC Evo is definately on our list to recieve the 2.3 Android OS update. This update is expected to include an update to the Sense UI.
At this time, we don't have an exact launch date. However, we estimate that it will be available in the second quarter of 2011 (anywhere from the beginning of April, to the end of June), assuming that there are no major setbacks. Once we have a better idea of when this update will be availble for your phone, we'll be sure to announce it through Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/htc) and Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/htc), and of course, HTC.com.
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Uhmmm what? If i wanted the iphone i would have gotten it already. Screens to small. Os is eh.. i have an itouch for apps and music so there is no plus there. The evo is getting gingerbread...
So what about the iphone 3g? Apple is no longer supporting that phone either. hmm...
The fact that you're posting in forums designed specifically to incite interest in rooting phones and installing the latest firmware tells me you are either an idiot or troll, op.
Likely both.
I don't have an iPhone so, well, I'm not sure I'll ever have an iPhone.
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Have fun with your iPhone. One less troll on xda.
Whaaaa? I thought April Fool's Day was on the first. In so far as I can tell, the only thing Apple has to offer that Android doesn't is the number of higher quality games, and that gap is shrinking in a big hurry. Beyond that, my Evo does everything an iPhone does, and I don't have to put up with AT&T or Verizon. Bonus!
And at any rate, didn't Apple and AT&T brick a bunch of iPhones last year with OTAs?
Yea, and they will brick it remotely if its jailbroken now too, bunch of phone-nazis!
We're comin from a pure power source.
The evo will not be the first to get the GB update, but we should get it eventually
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omg guys when I bought this laptop it only had Windows Vista on it... wtf why can't HP update my sh** to Windows 7 ?? what is taking so long ??
this is bullsh** dude imma get a Dell next time f*** this HP bullsh**
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Wow, didn't realize that development had run it's course. Guess I'll stop trying to flash this Incredible S port and just give up on my EVO. /s
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Root your phone and try cyanogen. Btw there is nothing wrong with froyo it is solid.
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I know I'm done here. Sprint can't even get Gingerbread running on stock hardware
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You suck at trolling kid, go back to the hello kitty forum and practice some more. When you stop getting owned there give youtube a try before coming back.
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I needed the laughs, and they were delivered.
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iPhone, your holding it wrong, always.
evo development isnt done.
its just started!!! we JUST got hdmi out successfully implemented.
this phone has alot of potential left before everyone migrates to the next best thing (aka evo3D)
Worthless thread...
Worthless post to boost my post count...
Samsung Galaxy S II US carrier names revealed: AT&T Attain, Verizon Function, and Sprint Within.
http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/16/samsung-galaxy-s-ii-us-carrier-names-revealed-atandt-attain-veri/
This is old news
These names are just getting stupider and stupider
They should just hire me I can make up way better names
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^agreed. Especially the sprint within. That's the worst one. But altleast we are getting it.
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sprint within? thats gayer than cum on a mustache.
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sprint within? thats gayer than cum on a mustache.
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Thats only gay if you clean it off with your tongue. Otherwise its just silly good natured fun.
Lol Sprint Within...that makes me laugh
Names aside, the significant old news -- albeit speculatively based upon this one web page from the aftermarket manufacturer/vendor of the gel case -- is that the Sprint "Within" apparently has no keyboard.
There's a little Sprint within you, and you, and you...
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There's a little Sprint within you, and you, and you...
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/douchechills
Can totally see them marketing it like that.
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There's a little Sprint within you, and you, and you...
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Does that come with a thanks button too?
Heres some new info.... Its coming!
First Sprint branded pic leaked:
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Looks like everyone but the U.S. is getting the Samsung Galaxy S II one way or the other and it seems like future owners have been waiting an eternity to get one. Hopefully Sprint will launch its version of the phone in a matter of weeks as what is believed to be called the Galaxy Within has been allegedly pictured above.
As you can see in the comparison shot we've put together below, the basic lines and what appear to be specifications are quite the same. Give or take a couple of details, you still have your eight-megapixel at the back but this time above the flash --which also seems larger -- instead of its left.
The Sprint logo should clear any doubts of the destination for the Within and the side buttons/rockers seem to match. With its 1.2GHz Exynos CPU coupled with 1GB of RAM, 4.3-inch Super AMOLEDPlus screen and a two-megapixel front facing camera, the Galaxy Within would be the EVO 3D's strongest competitor on Sprint. For all of you out there waiting, it should be coming soon -- late July according to rumors -- and with Android 2.3.4 at that!
Sprint within sounds corny... now..
Samsung Galaxy WiThin. A galaxy s2 variant. Much better!!
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within = WImax THin
ls there a reason to upgrade from the Epic? I'm only a year into my contract with Sprint. Is there a way to get a discount on the Within and then sell the Epic on Ebay?
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Thank you for posting that. Too many people think its within like "hopefully the phone will be released within the next few weeks!" WiThin...WiMax, Thin...second thinnest phone in the world...allegedly
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It's passed the FCC now.
http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/27/samsung-galaxy-s-ii-with-wimax-stops-by-the-fcc-on-its-way-to-sp/
I had to upgrade in July due to a weird Premier loophole that allows me one more yearly update that expired 7/31, so I'm praying that this baby comes out in August so I can exchange for it. C'MON GSII on Sprint!
Old news it passed the fcc around 2 weeks ago
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It's passed the FCC now.
http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/27/samsung-galaxy-s-ii-with-wimax-stops-by-the-fcc-on-its-way-to-sp/
I had to upgrade in July due to a weird Premier loophole that allows me one more yearly update that expired 7/31, so I'm praying that this baby comes out in August so I can exchange for it. C'MON GSII on Sprint!
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It won't be release till September. Its going to be called the epic touch 4g
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Android 2.3 will be release later 2day.... So get them backups done and unroot them phones......got news from sprint today....
Epic 4g
Where's the source?
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Yea rrright
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Never said anything about the epic in the playbook...
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it's gonna be hilarious if this is right.
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it's gonna be hilarious if this is right.
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I know huh.
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He done played me for a fool he did, I tell you w-hut.
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I know huh.
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George lopez quote ???
I love watching George lopez LOL
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Ta loca 2.3 coming today !!!
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most threads say that the update will be released about the 20th of June. I was really surprised that the evo 4g had the Gb release before the Evo 3d came out. I think that the reason the Evo 4g is not getting sense update to atleast 2.x is that sprint wants them to get the newer shift (sense 2.x) or the newer evo 3d with 3.x sense. I wish our GB had TW 4 in it. I have used the leaked TW 4 and like it but wish the widgets for feeds work as i cant find any other replacement feeds that are somewhat like it. The ones for fb and tweeter are too small.... any ideas...
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Android 2.3 will be release later 2day.... So get them backups done and unroot them phones......got news from sprint today....
Epic 4g
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Sprint has told me many things... And I believe that the person telling me believed they were being truthful. Just in the past 2 weeks:
* The Airave does not use the internet for voice calls. It connects to towers in your area. The internet connection and GPS are for location purposes only.
* We will credit you $25 for next month and the month after if you upgrade your phones this weekend. I will call you 4:30p on Tuesday to confirm. No call.
* I do see in your notes that we agreed to credit you $50 if you upgraded two phones but only one time. There is no way we can credit you another $50. (we go back and forth). Ok, I'll give you a credit now and another credit for next month. Do you want an email confirmation? Hell Yes! No email received
The Sprint guy probably doesn't know the difference between the Evo and the Epic. They both start with "e" afterall...
Is it April 1st again?
I smell bull
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Troooooolllll
I was born the day before yesterday. I think.
Honestly, if it were true would it be worth the trouble... Just asking.
I hope he's not trying to troll...
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Fail
2.3 is coming to the evo non-manually today.
Why's our community full of such asses? Discuss u asses, this is a conversation thread not a point and call names section. Fake or true, don't be the people who pushed members away.
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Why's our community full of such asses? Discuss u asses, this is a conversation thread not a point and call names section. Fake or true, don't be the people who pushed members away.
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What is there to discuss? Why not call a troll a troll? Stop being so sensitive!
http://androidandme.com/2012/07/sma...ile-to-launch-qwerty-equipped-g3-in-early-q3/
If only, if only...
If they do, it won't be from HTC, as HTC a while back said they were done with qwerty phones.
I think they said they're 'moving away' but not necessarily 100% done
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I think they said they're 'moving away' but not necessarily 100% done
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Aye, indeed. Ur right, there is still hope from HTC. But i'd be more than happy if we got an GalaxyS3 with a hw kb. I doubt we'l get a removable battery/sd from HTC again.
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It wont be from HTC. They have said they are done with QWERTY phones.
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It wont be from HTC. They have said they are done with QWERTY phones.
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Moving away does not equal "We will never make one again". Besides, releasing one keyboard model for a single carrier is not exactly a crazy notion.
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Moving away does not equal "We will never make one again". Besides, releasing one keyboard model for a single carrier is not exactly a crazy notion.
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Especially if you consider how many G2 users might actually renew their 2-year contract for a free upgrade to a G3. (most of my family has already done this with their own phones, and I'm eligible to upgrade as well from my G2... if there was a comparable phone for it...)
IF this happens I hope they follow suit and also release it in Canada / Worldwide under the same bands as the DZ. That's the reason the G2/DZ has such a strong community, because it's worldwide.
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IF this happens I hope they follow suit and also release it in Canada / Worldwide under the same bands as the DZ. That's the reason the G2/DZ has such a strong community, because it's worldwide.
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One would hope, it would also be more profitable for HTC to be able to sell the same phone on a worldwide market with simply different branding like they did with the G2/DZ. It's just a matter of, is there a demand for it outside of say T-Mobile users. (I would say there is, but HTC would have a better idea of the numbers).
The name Era 42 makes sense for a keyboard phone as 42 would be the perfect number of keys for a 4 row qwerty phone. The G2 has 43 including though shortcut keys and search key I never use.
Omg i hope this is true. Im getting an S3 the beginning of next month so i better hear some more news SOON.
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Especially if you consider how many G2 users might actually renew their 2-year contract for a free upgrade to a G3. (most of my family has already done this with their own phones, and I'm eligible to upgrade as well from my G2... if there was a comparable phone for it...)
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Same situation here!
It sounds nice but I don't think HTC will make another phone with KB. Hopefully I'm wrong because I'm an HTC fan. I see the BLAZE Q is coming out pretty soon and spec. aren't that bad.
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It might be the same phone as shown in this Patent filing: http://www.patentbolt.com/2012/07/htc-patent-reveals-new-slide-out-styled-smartphone-design.html
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It might be the same phone as shown in this Patent filing: http://www.patentbolt.com/2012/07/htc-patent-reveals-new-slide-out-styled-smartphone-design.html
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Oh spiffy 3 position that will be nice. Hopefully it won't be on step behind like the G2 was. That was said It launch on month then in was obsolete the next. I'm still using though.
Will continue using my G2
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I would be the first in line LOL I love the G2 keyboard and the style of the phone. Like it has been said here IF ONLY.
sorry guys, as i said i cannot post imgs and links, but i'm taking a look to the internet and i'm finding lots of articles about One Z
and also about an LG concept with qwerty keyboard
..take a look you too
If there is a battery door and it is world wide. This will be my next phone
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