What to look for buying used? - Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE

It would appear lte is getting better all the time in the area where i live. The pricing used on the evo lte is amazing! It would seem that i can pick one up for $150 or less. Is this still a pretty good phone stock or do it's lte issues make it a phone to pass by? (did some reading, found some answers, gotta get one)

You deserve an iphone 3g woody
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Some of us aren't having any issues, and still think the Evo 4g LTE is still a great phone. I haven't had any compelling reason to upgrade devices or change carriers. If you like the phone, go for it.

patrao_n said:
Dude the phone is crap.
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A 30 day late to the EvoLTE thread, Note2 using troll...now that's something you don't see very often.
Anyways, I happen to like the EvoLTE...I do gotta mention though, since the thread was so thoughtfully bumped...If you are planning on buying a Evo LTE and having it flashed to Boost. Make sure it's on 4.0.? <Android Version(ICS)...and Software Version no higher than 2.13.651.1. Once its on 3.16.651 with JellyBean it's basically impossible to flash without going s-off and utilizing a linux computer to downgrade back to 2.13.651.1.

Actually I meant no disrespect to your community. Sorry should have chose my words better. I am simply trolling woody. Because he has a tendency to troll everyone else. I will remove my statement.
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EVO 3d ICS confirmed by Sprint for June!

http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/09/the-engadget-interview-sprint-product-execs-john-tudhope-and-da/
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http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/09/the-engadget-interview-sprint-product-execs-john-tudhope-and-da/
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Skip to 8:15 in interview.
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Figures the **** heads won't release it before the 3vo releases for Virgin Mobile
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"The way we think about it is it's good for Sprint..."
The way I think about it is **** you for sitting on that update.
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xHausx said:
"The way we think about it is it's good for Sprint..."
The way I think about it is **** you for sitting on that update.
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IMO the swear filter is not necessary at all...
Also @OP: June is still better than July, or even worse, August...
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IMO the swear filter is not necessary at all...
Also @OP: June is still better than July, or even worse, August...
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Hey I'm just happy we r actually still getting it lol!
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msimindlessmsi2 said:
Figures the **** heads won't release it before the 3vo releases for Virgin Mobile
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Well technically its at the same time with Virgin waiting till end of May lol.
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Expect a leak this month. I'm pretty damn sure we'll see one
Wonder what the bookmakers odds on this would be, 9-2?
They also didn't say what year.
Doesn't make any sense. Y does virgin get it first?? Sprint should have released it at least a month before virgin mobile.. at least I think so
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KL45SiiK said:
Doesn't make any sense. Y does virgin get it first?? Sprint should have released it at least a month before virgin mobile.. at least I think so
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Well, would you rather be a virgin with ICS or wait and not be a virgin but still have ICS?
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Well, would you rather be a virgin with ICS or wait and not be a virgin but still have ICS?
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That made me smile while reading it lol
Well well Sprint, you're giving "my" ICS update to an identical phone on one of your ****ty degraded networks before you give that update to me. Sprint, you're crazier than hell if you think I'm gonna shell out more cash for one of your LTE devices when I won't even be able to use LTE in the forseeable future (and be locked in for another 2 years)! David Owens, you sir are an idiot!
But all is well, because thanks to the great devs at XDA, I have my update already!
I'm right there with you, man. Sure, the EVO 4G LTE looks nice, aside from the multi-colored back. But it's biggest selling point, the LTE, won't be in my area for over a year. Makes no sense to go with a phone that gets slower network speeds when my 3D is suiting me perfectly fine with a WiMAX rich area.
troyboytn said:
Well well Sprint, you're giving "my" ICS update to an identical phone on one of your ****ty degraded networks before you give that update to me. Sprint, you're crazier than hell if you think I'm gonna shell out more cash for one of your LTE devices when I won't even be able to use LTE in the forseeable future (and be locked in for another 2 years)! David Owens, you sir are an idiot!
But all is well, because thanks to the great devs at XDA, I have my update already!
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I'm with this guy.
xHausx said:
"The way we think about it is it's good for Sprint..."
The way I think about it is **** you for sitting on that update.
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my thoughts exactly.... how the **** is it good for us? the PRE PAID customers on CONTRACT get the middle finger in the end is what that says to me...
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Not worth the upgrade for me its still dual core phone wth lte my evo 3d is dual core the only differences it looks a lot better not worth it.ill wait for a quad core phone or maybe even the galaxy note if sprint gets it but in till then i have xda were there bad ass developers that gave me ics before ****ty ass sprint did
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aseercte said:
Not worth the upgrade for me its still dual core phone wth lte my evo 3d is dual core the only differences it looks a lot better not worth it.ill wait for a quad core phone or maybe even the galaxy note if sprint gets it but in till then i have xda were there bad ass developers that gave me ics before ****ty ass sprint did
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felacio said:
I'm right there with you, man. Sure, the EVO 4G LTE looks nice, aside from the multi-colored back. But it's biggest selling point, the LTE, won't be in my area for over a year. Makes no sense to go with a phone that gets slower network speeds when my 3D is suiting me perfectly fine with a WiMAX rich area.
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both you guys are missing it completely....the phone is a HUGE upgrade over the 3D. no question about it. 10000x better Camera, and screen. The Chip in it is 10000000x better than the S3 snapdragon in the 3D too....
the only valid point against getting it is the one that if in a strong wimax covered area and you use wimax a lot currently...then and only then could you really justify not getting the LTE if $ wasn't the issue...
aseercte said:
Not worth the upgrade for me its still dual core phone wth lte my evo 3d is dual core the only differences it looks a lot better not worth it.ill wait for a quad core phone or maybe even the galaxy note if sprint gets it but in till then i have xda were there bad ass developers that gave me ics before ****ty ass sprint did
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I'm still sticking with the 3D lol. Also I figured Sprint would hold out on that update due to a new line of phones. So the folks who get a new phone will be drooling over new software . If they pushed the update beforehand people might not jump to a new phone nothin wrong with a new phone tho but ics been out for awhile for everyone else . More about makin money and selling stuff .
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**** everybody I just partially fixed my 3d and frankly I can't wait to get my new evo 4g lte in the mail in a couple of days. But in the 7 months i've been here it's been quite fun y'all better all be in the 4g lte forum
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Evo LTE 05/18...

im hearing 05/18 for the new evo LTE....will it be as big as evo 4g when it first came out??
Physically? Bigger, lol... But if you mean public attention, no. I'm sure nothing ever will be since the EVO was the first 4G phone.
breallife said:
im hearing 05/18 for the new evo LTE....will it be as big as evo 4g when it first came out??
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Well...thanks for starting a new thread on something that there is already multiple threads on:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1645450
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1643083
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1641153
Also, to answer your question....no...it won't. It is not a game changer like the Evo 4G was.
tgruendler said:
Well...thanks for starting a new thread on something that there is already multiple threads on:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1645450
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1643083
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1641153
Also, to answer your question....no...it won't. It is not a game changer like the Evo 4G was.
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LOL, ummm sorry but that is just your opinion. You really have no idea how its gonna sell.
swaze said:
LOL, ummm sorry but that is just your opinion. You really have no idea how its gonna sell.
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You are right...and thanks for pointing that out that I have no idea. The OP asked and I gave my opinion as there is no way to know for sure so everybody that replys to the OP will be giving their opinion. I guess you will be pointing that out to them as well?
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You are right...and thanks for pointing that out that I have no idea. The OP asked and I gave my opinion as there is no way to know for sure so everybody that replys to the OP will be giving their opinion. I guess you will be pointing that out to them as well?
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Yea, but your statement was worded as if its fact. See the difference?
Wow, this thread isn't locked yet? In before it gets the hammer.
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Yea, but your statement was worded as if its fact. See the difference?
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Nope
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It will not be as big as the OG 4G. As stated above, it's not a game changer, and the same (very similar) device is available on most other carriers. Not to mention the fact that there is NO lte right now, and sprint's 3g is slower than AOL dial-up.
Hi. Just posting some non sense to release some anger I have towards Virgin Mobile right now.
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I think the Lte will be as big as the OG, mostly because of the "updated" camera HTC is throwing out there now...but I'm waiting til Dallas actually has LTE, which probably won't be long...
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I doubt it will be as big as the OG Evo. We're in a different time than we were 2 years ago. Sprint was the first carrier with 4G running on an Android OS. 3G was a lot faster then. Now you have the selling point of LTE..well LTE isn't even on in the test markets while other carriers are already up and running on LTE or something similar they call 4G while Sprint's 3G is sloooooooooow. I'm usually day 1 with flagship phones but not this time. I'll get one or the newest hotness once the LTE roadmap has my city on it.
Those thank yous were a mistake. Had to hide my phone I'm at work. I'm definitely getting the LTE no matter what.
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I don't think it will be as big. People were hyped about the EVO 4G, and now here a LOT of us sit, with our 2nd WiMAX capable phone..without ever being able to use WiMAX. There is no way people are gonna trust Sprint to deliver them LTE in their area during the time that they keep the phone...especially when other carriers are now offering much better 4G. Competition kills it..the EVO 4G had no competition.
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Sprint cancelling ICS for 3D?

I heard another strong rumor from another strong source that Sprint is giving consideration to cancelling ICS for 3D and offer an early end to contract as good-gesture solution. I think we can see where this is going, right? Early end of contract = full discount price on the next phone.
I don't want one of those LTE phones until the stupid service is available here in Oregon. Right now, I have tons of WiMax and if switch to LTE, I lose 4G!
Why are we putting up with this crap?!
source?
but i think its crap, desire hd etc got 4.0 too...so fare...
This can't be !!
Why would they do that when the Virgin Mobile version has ICS? It wouldn't bother me though since we have 3.6 and 4.0 (minus 4g) available here now but it sucks because my contract is up in July so I would not reap any of said benefits.
Would like to see a credible source on this rumor.
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Rumors. People are too gullible these days.
To pick the other side of this, most people on this forum probably have or will get ics one way or another. So if sprint would give us an early out i would welcome that. You know, when you think about it, sprint has all but kicked us 3d owners out the door anyhow. Try and get a refurb replacement. It's pretty tough right now. I can see how it would save them a bunch of hassles by not doing the update. I love my 3d even more after putting myn's ics on it. If i had an early upgrade i would probably follow him to ss3 land.
I was going to wait for the official update to be released, but it just got tiresome. I like running stock-rooted ROMs, and who knows when Sprint will get their head out of their ass to get this done. I bought my EVO 4G LTE, and it's made me happy now.
I would actually love that, sorry guys.
Things that won't happen:
*This
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woody296 said:
To pick the other side of this, most people on this forum probably have or will get ics one way or another. So if sprint would give us an early out i would welcome that. You know, when you think about it, sprint has all but kicked us 3d owners out the door anyhow. Try and get a refurb replacement. It's pretty tough right now. I can see how it would save them a bunch of hassles by not doing the update. I love my 3d even more after putting myn's ics on it. If i had an early upgrade i would probably follow him to ss3 land.
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Speaking of replacements I just got my e4gt yesterday as a replacement for my 3d and guys, I truly love this device! It's amazingly fast! And the superamoled is absolutely incredible! Seriously if u guys break ur phone or "lose" it lol, consider this device. I guarantee u will not be disappointed!
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I really doubt that this will happen since HTC already confirmed we will get it, I love my 3D I don't consider the EVO LTE significant upgrade for me to give up my phone.
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edufur said:
I heard another strong rumor from another strong source that Sprint is giving consideration to cancelling ICS for 3D and offer an early end to contract as good-gesture solution. I think we can see where this is going, right? Early end of contract = full discount price on the next phone.
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I wouldn't be surprised in the least if it ends up that we (Sprint 3d users) never see an official ICS but I can guarantee that there will be no "mass" early contract out to make up for that.... Doing so would open the door to a mass exodus from Sprint with no etf. This WILL NOT HAPPEN!
XandroidX said:
I really doubt that this will happen since HTC already confirmed we will get it, I love my 3D I don't consider the EVO LTE significant upgrade for me to give up my phone.
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HTC has announced the 3d will get ICS but that means the 3d in general, the Sprint variant of the 3d has never been officially confirmed by anyone, neither HTC or Sprint. The update has to be officially requested to HTC by a carrier on a branded devices. It is entirely possible that Sprint may not do so. The only sure thing is that unbranded GSM 3ds will get ICS. Just sayin.....
I have already all but decided that this will be my last HTC device, if it does not receive the official update, it will also be my last Sprint device.
http://phandroid.com/2012/06/06/app...s-to-ban-importation-and-sale-of-htc-devices/
If this happens nobody will have much of a choice.
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t4d73 said:
http://phandroid.com/2012/06/06/app...s-to-ban-importation-and-sale-of-htc-devices/
If this happens nobody will have much of a choice.
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Ugh, I really hate them right now.
woody296 said:
To pick the other side of this, most people on this forum probably have or will get ics one way or another. So if sprint would give us an early out i would welcome that. You know, when you think about it, sprint has all but kicked us 3d owners out the door anyhow. Try and get a refurb replacement. It's pretty tough right now. I can see how it would save them a bunch of hassles by not doing the update. I love my 3d even more after putting myn's ics on it. If i had an early upgrade i would probably follow him to ss3 land.
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I got my replacement in 3 days. Best buy ftw. I wouldnt mind being able to upgrade. I would probably wait tho to see what they do with pittsburgh before getting an lte device. Not trying to not have 4g for the next two years.
I highly doubt this, but I do know that Sprint wants to rid themselves of the 3D
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piscesjoey said:
I highly doubt this, but I do know that Sprint wants to rid themselves of the 3D
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I know it's harder to buy one new on Sprint... Why would they want to get rid of existing 3D users?
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troyboytn said:
I wouldn't be surprised in the least if it ends up that we (Sprint 3d users) never see an official ICS but I can guarantee that there will be no "mass" early contract out to make up for that.... Doing so would open the door to a mass exodus from Sprint with no etf. This WILL NOT HAPPEN!
HTC has announced the 3d will get ICS but that means the 3d in general, the Sprint variant of the 3d has never been officially confirmed by anyone, neither HTC or Sprint. The update has to be officially requested to HTC by a carrier on a branded devices. It is entirely possible that Sprint may not do so. The only sure thing is that unbranded GSM 3ds will get ICS. Just sayin.....
I have already all but decided that this will be my last HTC device, if it does not receive the official update, it will also be my last Sprint device.
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Sprint exec David Owens who is VP of Products confirmed a June release...
http://phandroid.com/2012/05/09/sprint-exec-confirms-htc-evo-3d-ice-cream-sandwich-update-rolling-out-in-june/
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yousefak said:
Things that won't happen:
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Thanked for the highly sarcastic, hilarious signature.
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To upgrade, or to not upgrade. That is the question.

Currently I'm with Sprint and have my 3vo. Was thinking about buying the 4G LTE. Technically I won't be upgrading cause I'm not signing another 2yr contract. And my contract doesn't end in February anyways.
My friend is selling his 4GLTE for 300 in brand new condition. I was going to buy it from him.
Should I wait til my contract ends to get a new phone, when something new will be out by then? Or just get the 4G LTE and live with it for the next year?
Do you have lte where you live? That would be a deciding factor for me at least.
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I'm in Orlando. I believe they put it here already few months ago
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I'd verify it first. I use 4g in Tampa (howdy neighbor!) all the time and would hate to be stuck on the slow 3g network waiting for LTE.
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https://network.sprint.com/FL/Orlando/
seems like I do. Is it worth the upgrade?
Enraged21 said:
https://network.sprint.com/FL/Orlando/
seems like I do. Is it worth the upgrade?
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I'm happy with the 3d myself. Devs are doing great roms, I like to take 3d pics sometimes, I'm under contract. So I plan to wait until next summer when the next phone comes out.
Having said that, a lot of people who switched love it. Maybe try a post on their threads to see what some if the transplants have to say.
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Anyone upgrading to Samsung Note II?

Like me? I have an upgrade available and I figure I should use it ASAP. I'd go for the SIII but no international support (FYI: Note II does not have a removable SIM. grr)
way too big to be used as a phone for me..
I plan on it, though on tmobile rather then sprint
I'm going to get the note 2 on Verizon.
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I'm a little miffed as to why the note 2 doesn't support SVDO while it's GS3 counterpart does. Even so it's still a toss up between the note and the S3 for me.
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All of the phablets are too big for me. Hell, even the new 4.7" screens while very nice to look at, seem outside of normal size to me. I'd probably go GS3 if Sprint retention would offer any reason for me to upgrade my contract, but since they won't and CM10 keeps my MoPho alive and kicking, no need to spend the money.
I plan to at least check it out tomorrow. If I like it enough I will pay full price for it. Now way am I locking it into a 2 year extension when Sprint doesn't even know if LTE will ever come to my area. If I don't like it, I may settle with the Iphone. Either way the Photon has got to go.
This guy is, my photon and evo 3D are both out of commission(photon dropped, signal is rendered useless) (evo 3d, failed digitizer), so, why pay to get those fixed right now when I can buy a beast!!!....with the latest version of Android...and a cool pen,lol, but i'll still get my photon and evo repaired in my leisure time, but the note 2 is gonna be my daily driver for a long....long time
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Bought a S3 off contract from some poor fool on craigslist who needed money badly.. 200 dollars was a steal. Note 2 looks pretty tempting, but i've got a while to wait till my contract is up. I have LTE at my house and various places around town and it's pretty nice. Battery life is better than WIMAX. Probably wait till the next big thing comes out.
Equalizir said:
I'm going to get the note 2 on Verizon.
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Why so?
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Yep! It's currently out for delivery!!!! Can't wait to get it.
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Sprint's version has embedded SIM....thus outrageous international rates.
I was going to get this, but the lack of international sim support makes it useless for me, I have about 5 upgrade eligibility's that I can't use because of sprints stupid policy of embedding sim cards. Sprint has yet to release a world phone other than iphone's since the photon and I may have to change carriers if they don't release a world phone again.
Maybe later...
I tried it out and the size didn't seem to feel any different in my pocket (I was using a friend's) and probably would upgrade but I plan on moving in a few months (moving for school) and probably should wait to see what area I'd be in first especially since I seem to use my phone for everything but a phone most of the time.
If you're like me and don't like the embedded SIM, pay attention to this thread!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1959005
If I see real progress soon, I might be pulling the trigger soon.
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Why so?
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My wife didn't get a good signal at her job with Sprint but her co workers who have Verizon get great signal. So we're going to switch plus I'd like to actually have 4g speeds.
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Lightsword1942 said:
I was going to get this, but the lack of international sim support makes it useless for me, I have about 5 upgrade eligibility's that I can't use because of sprints stupid policy of embedding sim cards. Sprint has yet to release a world phone other than iphone's since the photon and I may have to change carriers if they don't release a world phone again.
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What don't you like about the Photon as a world phone might I ask? Iphone blows as a world btw.
And I went with the GS3. It was a better fit. Note was too big along with some other things like screen I didn't like.
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Equalizir said:
My wife didn't get a good signal at her job with Sprint but her co workers who have Verizon get great signal. So we're going to switch plus I'd like to actually have 4g speeds.
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Good deal
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