I am looking to purchase an HTC Flyer, but I noticed I can get a new HTC Evo View for nearly the same price on eBay. I have no need or interest in Sprints network (Verizon customer) and plan on using this only with WiFi or with my Verizon LTE MiFi.
So for nearly the same price point for new hardware is it worth it? Can I just install a custom WiFi ROM on my Evo View or do I need to use an Evo View custom ROM for HC?
Thanks again.
I would buy the View even if I was not interested in the Sprint functionality. The View has 32GB of internal storage + you can ad a 32GB card. Having the the 3G/4G radio gives you built in GPS and you run navigation apps that have precached data.
IF GPS and memory don't interest you, the Flyer does have more devs behind it and there are more ROMs for it.
RaptorMD said:
I am looking to purchase an HTC Flyer, but I noticed I can get a new HTC Evo View for nearly the same price on eBay. I have no need or interest in Sprints network (Verizon customer) and plan on using this only with WiFi or with my Verizon LTE MiFi.
So for nearly the same price point for new hardware is it worth it? Can I just install a custom WiFi ROM on my Evo View or do I need to use an Evo View custom ROM for HC?
Thanks again.
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What the other guy said, plus you cannot install a Flyer ROM on View, or a View ROM on the Flyer. The View just got a burst of development activity with more ROM's, HC, and stuff.
Thanks guys, I pulled the trigger and got the Evo View New Factory Sealed for $295. I am hopeful that Dev support will increase given the discount it had recently. All in all 32GB of storage was the big part for me and HC is out and there is ROM development happening.
Thanks for the feedback. It was tough deciding, but the HTC Flyer prices for new and even used are reaching $300 on eBay so for the same cash but more memory. I am already to root it and install the script that kills the 3G/4G radios hopefully that doesn't kill the GPS portion. Still if it does oh well I have in car Nav anyways and a Galaxy Nexus on Verizon.
gedster314 said:
The View has 32GB of internal storage + you can ad a 32GB card. Having the the 3G/4G radio gives you built in GPS
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uuuhhh, i have a Flyer with 32GB internal plus 32GB sd card plus 3G radio/sim card slot
gedster314 said:
I would buy the View even if I was not interested in the Sprint functionality. The View has 32GB of internal storage + you can ad a 32GB card. Having the the 3G/4G radio gives you built in GPS and you run navigation apps that have precached data.
IF GPS and memory don't interest you, the Flyer does have more devs behind it and there are more ROMs for it.
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3G/4G and GPS are the two independent things.
Unless you are talking about AGPS.
Still:
Any offline app such as CoPilot or Sygic will use built-in (excellent btw) GPS receiver on the View.
Regardless of 3G/4G.
Maine_Coon said:
3G/4G and GPS are the two independent things.
Unless you are talking about AGPS.
Still:
Any offline app such as CoPilot or Sygic will use built-in (excellent btw) GPS receiver on the View.
Regardless of 3G/4G.
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Yes I know 3g/4g is different then GPS but the 3G radio has a GPS receiver built into the chip. All modern radios include GPS. Just like how Bluetooth is included on wifi chips. Thats how the hackers were able to get Bluetooth working on the Nook Color. B&N just did not solder in an antenna for it which is why it has such crappy range.
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I would buy the View even if I was not interested in the Sprint functionality. The View has 32GB of internal storage + you can ad a 32GB card. Having the the 3G/4G radio gives you built in GPS and you run navigation apps that have precached data.
IF GPS and memory don't interest you, the Flyer does have more devs behind it and there are more ROMs for it.
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The Flyer has built-in GPS as well. In order for any Android device to be approved by Google to have official access to the Android Market and Google apps, one of the requirements is that it has GPS.
That said, the View is the better buy in my opinion. It has everything the Flyer has and more. Plus, development is really picking up.
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The Flyer has built-in GPS as well. In order for any Android device to be approved by Google to have official access to the Android Market and Google apps, one of the requirements is that it has GPS.
That said, the View is the better buy in my opinion. It has everything the Flyer has and more. Plus, development is really picking up.
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(that and it's black, $€X¥!)
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I was thinking about selling mines to a co worker and getting the 4g Vibrant when it comes out. The more I read about it seems as though is not gonna have the same built in 16gb of memory. Its weird if it does still come with the built in 16gb memory to come with a 16gb sd card. A lot of the leak stuff out there shows that it comes with a 16gb memory card. I had a G2 the data speeds were awesome being able to stream netflix from my ipod at work, without any buffering felt just as fast as my wifi at home. The only reason I let go of it cause of the beauty of the Super Amoled screen and the size. If it does not have the built in memory as my current vibrant I wont bother to upgrade. I just rather wait for the newer devices coming out. Not too worry about the ffc at these time. So whats ur current stance on the new 4g vibrant.
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Don't think it is going to be any different than the current Vibrant. The specs show that is basically the same phone with 4G and FFC.
Go figure, as soon as they release it we will figure the 4g modem out and then our pone will be 4 G. So no real reason to change. BTW, this is why (imho) they do not release the froyo source code. If they did we could just convert our phone to 4G camera and all......... then we would ALL have a Vibrant 4G for 20 bucks....
I was thinking about it but I hear in a couple of months Tmobile is getting a dual core Htc, think I will wait for that, not much of a jump for me to go with the vibrant 4g
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I was thinking about it but I hear in a couple of months Tmobile is getting a dual core Htc, think I will wait for that, not much of a jump for me to go with the vibrant 4g
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About mid year or so my daughters line is up for full discount, I'll prob upgrade her to my Vibrant and go with this. Even if it isn't 4g.
I agree, I'm not going to pay an extra amount just to have 4g. I'm not even guaranteed to have a good 4g signal in my area. Some of my area I can't even get a decent 3g signal.
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Don't think it is going to be any different than the current Vibrant. The specs show that is basically the same phone with 4G and FFC.
Go figure, as soon as they release it we will figure the 4g modem out and then our pone will be 4 G. So no real reason to change. BTW, this is why (imho) they do not release the froyo source code. If they did we could just convert our phone to 4G camera and all......... then we would ALL have a Vibrant 4G for 20 bucks....
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I already have the 4G Modem, 3 of them in fact. They do not work on the vibrant. Neither do the 4G kernels. They boot, but no data will every be provided.
and it's not 16GB internal and external. It's 1GB internal and 16GB External.
krylon360 said:
I already have the 4G Modem, 3 of them in fact. They do not work on the vibrant. Neither do the 4G kernels. They boot, but no data will every be provided.
and it's not 16GB internal and external. It's 1GB internal and 16GB External.
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Nobody likes you Krylon with your "I have newer and cooler gadgets than you" awesomeness.
/goes and kicks rocks
Can you maybe shed some light on the reasoning they might have had for changing up the storage?
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I already have the 4G Modem, 3 of them in fact. They do not work on the vibrant. Neither do the 4G kernels. They boot, but no data will every be provided.
and it's not 16GB internal and external. It's 1GB internal and 16GB External.
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Im only here till may. Then im going htc pyramid ftw. But doesn't the external speed the phone up some how? Like the epic?
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dont you think vibrant 3g will keep you happy unitl vibrant 2x comes out and with eugenes kernels we beat nexus so only cons would be not havin FFC right as we can almost utilize 4g speeds once 4g is released and we can cop the drivers off of it to make data speeds alsomst the same as vib 4g i will deff wait until something in place of vib4g come out
I like the sound of the Flyer but am thinking of which to get...
I already have a Desire HD so can use it as a wireless hotspot so was thinking of getting the Flyer in the WiFi only version but I'm put off a little by it only being 16Gb where as the 3G enabled is 32Gb!
Any thoughts on the 'Watch' app???
Basically I'm not sure and am seeking help and your thoughts on the subject...
Hard to say but I was thinking the same thing you are. I have a Tmobile data plan so the Euro 3G flyer would've worked for me. I can tell you why I chose the wifi only model and maybe that will help.
The 3G model is super expensive so that was the main reason i didn't get it. I figured that with the wifi only version i can just get a hotspot device and save money on future devices too. Now that being said the 3G model can act as a hotspot too...
Sorry. I'm betting that wasn't much help. I think you will be happy either way.
I got the 3g one mainly down to that the only one they had loving it, can't wait till root, so I can play with phone.apk
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What is the big deal of a 3g prime I tether at 4 LTE speeds all day.
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What is the big deal of a 3g prime I tether at 4 LTE speeds all day.
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Europe doesn't have LTE And tether sucks battery faster than any game
But I don't need any kind of mobile connectivity anyway on my Prime, HSPA tether is enough
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What is the big deal of a 3g prime I tether at 4 LTE speeds all day.
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anyone who buys a 3G tablet likes wasting money or has so much they don't know what to do with free Wi-Fi/USB/Bluetooth tether from smartphone is the only way to go even my 55 year old father knows as much
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What is the big deal of a 3g prime I tether at 4 LTE speeds all day.
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Yea, I hotspot from my phone now, but if money was no object I'd prefer the setup I previously had with my xoom.
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Yea, I hotspot from my phone now, but if money was no object I'd prefer the setup I previously had with my xoom.
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It would be nice, if money was no object. But given that it is, I'm happy tethering my phone; I don't have cause to use my tablet outside of Wi-Fi enabled areas enough to warrant another data plan.
in maine we will not have 4 lte anytime soon, so up here getting some thing lte is a waste.
Because companies like Verizon and At&t limit you to 2GB a month and there's no way you could share the connection with your phone AND tablet for a whole month and not go over that limit?
3G tablet plans cost too much. I just tether to my Galaxy Note as well.
My area doesn't have LTE support. The service providers only just installed new towers a few months ago, and before that my devices were struggling for a signal. What's the point in an LTE device if the most you'll get is hspa?
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I am with T-Mo so LTE is not an option, though speeds are acceptable. I would be willing to shell out a bit for 3G on the tablet for the convenience factor. Since I already have a wi-fi only TP though I am not going to buy another tablet just for 3G.
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Because companies like Verizon and At&t limit you to 2GB a month and there's no way you could share the connection with your phone AND tablet for a whole month and not go over that limit?
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Prior to my contract with Verizon its unlimited and they offer 10 gigs for $50 now which is more than enough. Downloading avg of 18mb a sec its wonderful. Tethering is a dream with my gaze rooted.
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anyone who buys a 3G tablet likes wasting money or has so much they don't know what to do with free Wi-Fi/USB/Bluetooth tether from smartphone is the only way to go even my 55 year old father knows as much
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It depends on how you use your tablet. If you're home or around places with decent Wi-Fi 80% of the time I agree with you. I travel a lot and anyone who does knows you can't depend on Wi-Fi. At hotels, restaurants, or airports.
So you can either get a 3/4G tablet or tether. Tethering is a pain in the ass. Get out the phone, turn on sharing, connect the tablet, disconnect the tablet, turn off sharing. Forget the latter any your phone's battery is hosed. It's hosed anyway because you can literally watch it run down when Wi-Fi sharing's enabled.
Here's some of the advantages of 3/4G:
- Your tablet's always online and can receive e-mails and messages continually.
- You can just flip it open and use it without having to wait for a gazillion background process to all finish competing for the Wi-Fi signal at the same time.
- Your phone's battery is spared the torture of Wi-Fi (or BT) sharing so it's available for calls when you need it.
- You can split your data across multiple devices. For $20 a month on AT&T (they think it's a non-smartphone) my tablet uses 6ishGB of data. I use 4-6GB on my phone too. I'd get flagged and put on a tiered plan if I didn't have seperate devices so it's actually cheaper to have two data plans.
While it's not for everybody it has its advantages. I wouldn't personally own a non-3/4G tablet.
A dialogue between me and my employer.
Employer: Why didn't you get a tablet with 3G/4G built in?
ME:*holding up phone* Do you want to expense two data plans?
Employer: Point taken.
I can leave my wifi tether on literally all day and do very little harm to the battery. Tmobile G2 (HSPA+ 15down2up)
Also there is no conflict with Tmobile's data and phone services. I can answer a call without interrupting my connection.
The trick is to be reasonable about your expectations.
IE: dont stream HD youtube all day, or you'll kill the phone.
I use a 4G (has 3G support) Hotspot device instead of buying additional data plans for various devices.
While I could tether to my phone which is still 3G, when I am in the field, I normally need my phone while using data at the same time and tether would also reduce the battery of the phone quicker as well.
With the 4G hotspot, I can tether up to 5 devices at the same time which includes not only tables, slates, netbooks, notebooks, regular desktops with a WiFi adapter but also even my phone which still has 3G.
In my field kit, I carry a battery unit which will power the 4G hotspot for more than 14 hours continuously, so I can do data for longer than most of the device I could connect to it without AC power.
I can and have many times provided data access to people who were with me who had only WiFi enabled devices securely as well.
Most of the time, I just turn the hotspot on, and stick it in my pocket and have hi-speed Wifi available where I am walking.
I don't use free Unsecure WiFi hotspots.. only secure WiFi connections
Hey guys,
I just got a View and, of course, it came with HC. From what I can tell Revolutionary doesn't sport my hboot (1.14...) So I guess I'll have to register with HTC to get s-off. But, most of the threads here seen to deal with the Flyer.
What is the difference, if any, between the Flyer and the View?
Thanks,
JB
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Go into the evo forums and you'll find instructions on how to root and flash hboot etc.
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I have a similar/related question. If you had the option of buying the Flyer Wi-Fi and the Sprint-branded View for about the same price, which one would you pick? I am not really interested in entering a contract with Sprint, so that is not a consideration. I want to base my choice on ease of updating (perhaps rooting), and availability of ICS down the road. Any advice will be appreciated!
Flaco05 said:
I have a similar/related question. If you had the option of buying the Flyer Wi-Fi and the Sprint-branded View for about the same price, which one would you pick? I am not really interested in entering a contract with Sprint, so that is not a consideration. I want to base my choice on ease of updating (perhaps rooting), and availability of ICS down the road. Any advice will be appreciated!
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There is not much we can say about future updates, but I think there are more custom ROMs for the flyer. Also, if you see planning to use wifi only, you need to use airplane mode on the View, otherwise the 4g radio will drain your battery. With airplane mode, I cannot turn on Bluetooth (although others can for some reason) and the lock screen won't show shortcuts in airplane mode. Overall, I think that the flyer is a better choice, though I still love my View.
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There is not much we can say about future updates, but I think there are more custom ROMs for the flyer. Also, if you see planning to use wifi only, you need to use airplane mode on the View, otherwise the 4g radio will drain your battery. With airplane mode, I cannot turn on Bluetooth (although others can for some reason) and the lock screen won't show shortcuts in airplane mode. Overall, I think that the flyer is a better choice, though I still love my View.
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Flyer already has working ics ports, but not everything is working. As far as the comparison between the two, for me, 32 gb view vs 16 gb flyer, black on the view looks better than the flyer, yes there is more flyer support in the forum though. But going to your airplane mode part, it doesn't bother me, I use it for wifi only and can enable Bluetooth even with airplane mode on, I disabled the activation screen after boots, so that's another issue down the drain. It pretty much came down to the price & storage to be honest, for me that is. Got my view for $260 NIB, options for the flyer were in the $300 and that wasn't even new.
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There is a rumor going around that an HTC rep confirmed the Flyer would be getting ICS soon. There has been no similar news for the View. Just a consideration.
Just to put this out there, but a 3G Flyer will have a greater resale value than the View due to the limited capability to use it on multiple cariers. If just comparing a WIFI FLyer to View for me you still go Flyer because there is more development.
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....if you see planning to use wifi only, you need to use airplane mode on the View, otherwise the 4g radio will drain your battery. With airplane mode, I cannot turn on Bluetooth (although others can for some reason) and the lock screen won't show shortcuts in airplane mode...
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I have the view (Wifi Only) I do not use airplane mode.
I downloaded Anycut (Free from the market)
I created: New Shortcut -> Activity -> Tablet Info on my home screen.
Press that and choose turn off radio. Done.
The drawback is that you must turn off the radio each time you reboot the device. But it's 2 taps now. Tap the shortcut, Tap "Turn off radio".
(This is stock Rooted HC)
Wifi only users: The Flyer is certainly a better choice at the exact same price point. But at $229 for a view and $300+ for a flyer.. I'd take the View... Spec wise, they are identical. (This assumes the Pen is not included with either device)
I'm faced with a similar situation- used 3g 32gb flyer vs. Sprint view.
I've been searching reviews and trying to search boards- but I've found a lot of incorrect data.
I've read the 3g flyers are micro sim not proprietary USB jacks... I'm thinking that's wrong and it is the standard HTC flyer connection?
I've also heard only the view has altimeter and barometer and dedicated GPS? Again, I wonder if that comparison meant to say compared to wifi flyer vs. 3g...
A. Can the US 3g flyers all be sim unlocked? (I think it's a us cellular one)
B. View comes with GPS hardware and has a messaging app- does it need a 4g data paid account for the mesaging or GPS antenna to work, or if you have a sprint phone can you view sms on the tablet AND the phone simultaneously? (would love that-I'd buy it just for this) and will the GPS antenna still improve location when connected to wifi?
C. any other differences hardware / software for either?
I do plan on rooting either- any known issues of the two I should be aware of?
Any differences between the 2 in Honeycomb? (Kinda assuming they're still on GB... but I'll find out soon enough)
Hi friends Flyer users,
i am planing to go on Hollidays to Florida - Miami and ofc taking mine Flyer with me lol.
Question is will GPS work (i live in Europe)? I seen some diferent files to be flashed depending on where u live for GPS lock. Cant find the post atm thow.
Also for posible recomendation - any good pre paid sim cards (dont need data plan just talks for me and mine wife so we can easy talk to each other when we are there)
Many thx!
Maybe try the app faster fix. With regards to sim I cant help I am in New York.
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jprednik said:
Question is will GPS work (i live in Europe)? I seen some diferent files to be flashed depending on where u live for GPS lock. Cant find the post atm thow.
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GPS files just allow for faster initial lock. It should work fine without. It might take a minute or 2 to get an initial lock once you first get here (not unusual when you make a big locational change while the GPS is off).
Keep in mind that GPS only supplies latitude, longitude and (approximate) elevation data. Maps, directions, etc. come from a mapping or navigation software (but people sometimes use the term "GPS" interchangeably with map/navigation software, which is confusing). For instance, with Google Maps you will either need to cache the map sections you will be using, or need to have an active data connection to stream the map data. Of course, if you have purchased 3rd party navigation software where the maps are stored on the SD card, then that is not an issue.
Have never used a pre-paid SIM in the states. So my experience is limited to my knowledge of the post-paid accounts (contract) in the US. AT&T and T-Mobile are the major GSM carriers in the US, with a variety of smaller "regional" carriers that typically just purchase bandwidth from AT&T or T-Mobile. I believe AT&T blocks the use tablets as voice call devices (on the cell network, internet call solutions such as Skype work fine), so T-Mobile (or a regional carrier that uses T-Mob's network) may be your best bet. I think T-Mobile supports voice on tablets, but I'm not sure of that.
Of course, your tablet will need to be SIM-unlocked.
jprednik said:
Hi friends Flyer users,
i am planing to go on Hollidays to Florida - Miami and ofc taking mine Flyer with me lol.
Question is will GPS work (i live in Europe)? I seen some diferent files to be flashed depending on where u live for GPS lock. Cant find the post atm thow.
Also for posible recomendation - any good pre paid sim cards (dont need data plan just talks for me and mine wife so we can easy talk to each other when we are there)
Many thx!
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Hi jprednik,
What you're going to want to do is modify your GPS.conf (this can be done with a market app). This file essentially tells the device what GPS maps server to use for faster locks. There are several servers for north america. I would download an app that allows you to switch those servers, or if you're brave enough (it's really not difficult, it's a text file) you can edit the server list yourself. You may want to verify that there are no GPS configuration settings in your build.prop too. You can pull the GPS server settings straight from the US Galaxy nexus system dumps if you want. That will give you the proper address google uses for GPS servers. Hope you enjoy Florida, from a Virginian.
Oh and as for prepaid...I think, don't quote me on this, you'll have good luck with StraightTalk wireless. They use AT&T bands, the largest GSM network in the US. Hope this helps!
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Oh and as for prepaid...I think, don't quote me on this, you'll have good luck with StraightTalk wireless. They use AT&T bands, the largest GSM network in the US. Hope this helps!
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As far as I know, AT&T does not allow voice calls on tablets. You might be able to get it to work by modifying build.prop or some other mod. But out of the box, I don't think it will.
Straight Talk gives you the option of picking either the AT&T SIM or a T-Mobile SIM. So Straight Talk may still be a good option. Lots of folks here seem to like the service, with reasonable prices, and widely available at Walmart stores (which are quite common in many places in the US).
Thx for the info.
To sum it up: if i leave mine flyer as it is, ill be able to get GPS lock in States. I ofc have igo app and maps instaled for states. It will onlly take a bit longer to aquire the satelites. I can modify Flyer in order to get faster lock.
Secondly; there are pre paid sim card posibilities (i got some info there r non).
Thats great news, tyvm.
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To sum it up: if i leave mine flyer as it is, ill be able to get GPS lock in States. I ofc have igo app and maps instaled for states. It will onlly take a bit longer to aquire the satelites. I can modify Flyer in order to get faster lock.
Secondly; there are pre paid sim card posibilities (i got some info there r non).
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I'd say that's a pretty good summary. I've taken my Flyer and also my HTC phone (One X) to various locations in Europe and Middle East, and never had any issue with GPS getting a lock, and never flashed any extra files.
Initial GPS lock may take a couple minutes when you first arrive in the US, as I mentioned. Its just the GPS system having trouble resolving what part of the world you are in, if it has changed drastically while the GPS is off. Ensure you have a clear view of a majority of the sky, and just let the GPS do its thing for a few minutes, and you should be fine. Then every time you use the GPS after that, the lock should happen much faster (10-20 sec). Being connected to a WiFi network may also help get that initial lock much faster (not sure if igo can read you location from WiFi networks, but Google Maps will).
Prepaid SIMs are certainly available. But just not as convenient or widespread as other parts of the world. And may also be a bit more expensive than you are used to. Its just the way the telcom industry works in the US. I've been to lots of places in Europe and Asia, where you can just walk up to a telcom vendor in the airport once you arrive. Its not like that in the US. You will have to go to a T-Mobile, or similar cell phone retail location. Or go to a Walmart store, and go to the cell phone department and ask about Straight Talk. Either way is pretty common, just not as widespread as getting a prepaid SIM in some other parts of the world.
Also keep in mind that 2 of the major cell carriers in the US (Sprint and Verizon, as well as a number of smaller "regional" carrier) don't even operate on GSM (they use CDMA), so cell phone stores (and networks) will be useless to you.
jprednik said:
Thx for the info.
To sum it up: if i leave mine flyer as it is, ill be able to get GPS lock in States. I ofc have igo app and maps instaled for states. It will onlly take a bit longer to aquire the satelites. I can modify Flyer in order to get faster lock.
Secondly; there are pre paid sim card posibilities (i got some info there r non).
Thats great news, tyvm.
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T-Mobile doesn't care what device you're using on a pre-paid SIM. You'll even get HSPA speeds depending on the coverage. I have a 3g Flyer on a T-Mobile prepaid SIM and I've not run into anything I cant do that works properly on a regular SIM-based phone. I'm running LeeDroid GB ROM, by the by.
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T-Mobile doesn't care what device you're using on a pre-paid SIM. You'll even get HSPA speeds depending on the coverage. I have a 3g Flyer on a T-Mobile prepaid SIM and I've not run into anything I cant do that works properly on a regular SIM-based phone.
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Good info. One thing to note, however: HSPA speeds will only be obtained if the device is compatible with the AWS 3G band; or on the 1900 Mhz band in select markets (since those are the bands that the T-Mobile HSPA network functions on). Otherwise, the OP will only have EDGE speed. But it sounds like he just wants to use it for GSM voice calls, anyway.
Many thx to all. Yes realy voice calls will be priority i am sure ill be able to find some opened wifis in Miami for conection to the data world. And yea gps comes in hqndy when u try to find things.
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