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Hey guys I noticed when I opened the package from UPS today that have my Evo 3d inside.. That the two clear seals on the phone box were already broken... Did anyone else notice this?
Mine too,but i didn't think much of it since everything was inside
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They probably had to open it to activate it before shipping? just a guess here.
bronxknight28 said:
Mine too,but i didn't think much of it since everything was inside
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Was battery inside the phone already? I found that kind of odd...
Same here
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spalding1028 said:
They probably had to open it to activate it before shipping? just a guess here.
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Wont be activated till he calls to activate it. But they may have used theirs as "Testers" randomly
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They probably had to open it to activate it before shipping? just a guess here.
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That is what I was told when I called CS, I was just shocked that it was opened. Didn't activate just yet they are going to call back tomorrow to confirm that is the case. I don't want to activate a phone that has been tampered with.
Seals broken, battery shipped inside the compartment with plastic around it preventing contact. Entire phone was wrapped in the protective plastic. Everything was in with the phone, so I didn't think anything of it.
My guess is that they popped the box to put the info in for hands-free activation. Lotta good that did anyway cuz I had to call Sprint with my MEID so they activate it.
Mine came like that too but didn't really bother cos everything was inside lol and its working
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Well I feel a little better knowing that it wasn't just me. Sounds like an activation deal but I will post an update tomorrow incase anyone is wondering like myself. You would think that this message would be relayed to CS so they would know that it is normal lol
I had one seal broken, one intact. Weird, huh?
Everything intact inside, except for the power button
mevensen said:
I had one seal broken, one intact. Weird, huh?
Everything intact inside, except for the power button
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Your power button is broken?
mevensen said:
I had one seal broken, one intact. Weird, huh?
Everything intact inside, except for the power button
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Were the seals perforated? They looked as if they were, I also thought maybe that they may have split during shipping.
O and my Condolences for your power button, what a big tease Sprint played on you.
http://www.pressroom.ups.com/Video/ci.UPS+Delivers+for+Sprint.Video
watch this video. pretty interesting. go to 3:26 and itll explain why the boxes were opened already.
ak2pacalypse said:
http://www.pressroom.ups.com/Video/ci.UPS+Delivers+for+Sprint.Video
watch this video. pretty interesting. go to 3:26 and itll explain why the boxes were opened already.
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I kinda feel like an idiot now... lol guess I will call to have it activated now.
ak2pacalypse said:
http://www.pressroom.ups.com/Video/ci.UPS+Delivers+for+Sprint.Video
watch this video. pretty interesting. go to 3:26 and itll explain why the boxes were opened already.
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Good video, and good find. Reminds me of the Newegg facility with UPS.
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The tabs being broken is because of shipping. None of the 3Ds were activated or opened before shipping that is up to you when ordering online, part of why there isn't a activation charge. UPS just handles packages sooooo gentle.
There is a reason a phone in a box needs to be in another bigger box with padding that costs more to ship.
The UPS guy opened it and was play with your phones on the trip to deliver it.
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It's got the date rape drug, don't touch it
Greenfieldan said:
It's got the date rape drug, don't touch it
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It probably does, haven't even activated the phone yet and just from touching it I am feeling all sorts of crazy.
BTW good to see you here Green!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cCO2deHIFBQ
First unboxing vid with audio!
Looks like no headphones are confirmed.
Another no headphones type thread...must be cause noone cares about them
Interesting buzzing at 2:43 when the data kicked in. Are we are back to the days of data humming in our speakers with LTE?
What? I was letting every know there was an unboxing vid and confirming to many others that there was in fact no headphones.
cmjkxa said:
What? I was letting every know there was an unboxing vid and confirming to many others that there was in fact no headphones.
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Thanks for the video. Here's another un boxing video.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mBeH4DEpz0g
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What? I was letting every know there was an unboxing vid and confirming to many others that there was in fact no headphones.
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No worries, SysAdm was just messing with you a little
Thanks for posting the unboxing! Look forward to watching it soon
Here's a longer un-boxing from PhoneDog.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=QN8e6vB_54A#t=98s
Any reviews out yet? They should be hitting this week since ATT sends out promo units before launch.
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SO MANY UNBOXINGS! It's so over-stated, but IT FEELS JUST LIKE CHRISTMAS!!!
planoman said:
Any reviews out yet? They should be hitting this week since ATT sends out promo units before launch.
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Reviews of phones in my opinion need at least a month of the phone being used.
People that post "reviews" a couple days after release are merely a "hands-on" video of the phone.
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Reviews of phones in my opinion need at least a month of the phone being used.
People that post "reviews" a couple days after release are merely a "hands-on" video of the phone.
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I meant places like engadget or mobile tech review. Surely they have had the phones for a week. I trust them to give me objective information. They can do that spending a few days or a week with a phone.
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zer0nine said:
Here's a longer un-boxing from PhoneDog.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=QN8e6vB_54A#t=98s
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I thought the transitions were painfully slow.
I just want my own to unbox.....
Thanks for the videos!!
droidal said:
I thought the transitions were painfully slow.
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The portrait to landscape (vice versa) transitions?
Agreed to an extent. On my Nexus S running ICS the transition delay was 200ms and was changeable to up to 10ms.
I found that having a quick auto rotation could be sometimes frustrating because the screen would rotate when I didn't want it to, like when I put the phone down on the table.
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The portrait to landscape (vice versa) transitions?
Agreed to an extent. On my Nexus S running ICS the transition delay was 200ms and was changeable to up to 10ms.
I found that having a quick auto rotation could be sometimes frustrating because the screen would rotate when I didn't want it to, like when I put the phone down on the table.
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I understand what your saying. Everything else looked super fast.
Too bad none of the review show the back of the back cover. Would like to see if it has NFC antenna there or not
kanate said:
Too bad none of the review show the back of the back cover. Would like to see if it has NFC antenna there or not
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This review on Phonearena does and it appears to not be there, so he says at 1:58.
http://www.phonearena.com/news/Samsung-Galaxy-Note-for-AT-T-unboxing_id26848
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Too bad none of the review show the back of the back cover. Would like to see if it has NFC antenna there or not
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It has NFC but my understanding is that it's not currently enabled in the stock software. Presumably this is a difficulty a custom ROM or kernel maker could rectify.
is it FRIDAY YET?! lol
has anyone enabled facelock for your LTEVO yet?
I've had it running since yesterday and very often when I try to unlock the phone it'll try to use the camera but all i get is a black screen then it reverts to the alternate pass code.. this'll happen maybe... every third time? i suppose it may have to do with the camera process running in the background...
anyone else sharing my pain?
I use it but I haven't got a black screen from the camera...
I've been using it since I got the phone and I've only had that happen 3 or 4 times seemingly when I had a lot of stuff already running.
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No problems here. Freakin fast as hell unlocking
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I do get that too occasionally unfortunately.
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Ok I am getting it too...Maybe one out of ten face unlocks will be just a black screen instead of the camera working.
Depending on the lighting it is 50/50 for me.
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Lighting has to be somewhat decent, this feature doesn't seem to work in low light. I recommend you all use the 'Improve face matching' feature in different types of ambient light.
Mine unlocks very fast, quicker than I could type my PIN, if the lighting is decent.
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Lighting has to be somewhat decent, this feature doesn't seem to work in low light. I recommend you all use the 'Improve face matching' feature in different types of ambient light.
Mine unlocks very fast, quicker than I could type my PIN, if the lighting is decent.
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Works flawless on my phone, but as a note:
I don't like it, its unsecured. In days where Facebook is famous, anyone with a good picture of you can unlock your phone, even by holding a picture of you they got in their phone close to your phone...
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Works flawless on my phone, but as a note:
I don't like it, its unsecured. In days where Facebook is famous, anyone with a good picture of you can unlock your phone, even by holding a picture of you they got in their phone close to your phone...
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Agreed...but it's a pretty cool feature
Too bad there isn't a way to combine security features, for example, have face unlock plus PIN or pattern. Might get annoying in practical use though.
I'd love to use it but it won't recognize me with glasses on and I won't take them off everytime I go into my phone lol
How do you enable this? Or is it a separate app from the Play Store?
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derricks44 said:
How do you enable this? Or is it a separate app from the Play Store?
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Menu>settings>security>screen lock
and choose face unlock
blizzard1017 said:
I'd love to use it but it won't recognize me with glasses on and I won't take them off everytime I go into my phone lol
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I was just going to ask if this works for someone that wears glasses, has this been everyone's experience?, I'd check myself but the wife has my phone.
scottborasjr said:
I was just going to ask if this works for someone that wears glasses, has this been everyone's experience?, I'd check myself but the wife has my phone.
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I messed with it more at home and its working now. Probably give it a full day before I make a decision on keep or trash.
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megabiteg said:
I don't like it, its unsecured. In days where Facebook is famous, anyone with a good picture of you can unlock your phone, even by holding a picture of you they got in their phone close to your phone...
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Lucky for me, I'm not famous. Anyone likely to have my picture would also likely return the phone to me.
Since I haven't bothered with using a screen lock in the past, maybe I'll try it.
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I was just going to ask if this works for someone that wears glasses, has this been everyone's experience?, I'd check myself but the wife has my phone.
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Under improve face matching, you can have more than one picture to improve recognition, I took one with sunglasses on and one with out and it works.
jjrausch said:
Under improve face matching, you can have more than one picture to improve recognition, I took one with sunglasses on and one with out and it works.
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Also, try it under different types of lighting and backgrounds. I've been surprised sometimes when I've been in less than ideal lighting, it still recognizes me.
Of course, I haven't tested with someone else's face.
Just wondering if anyone else is having the same issues? My phone is brand new and has never been dropped. It's like the camera will NEVER focus for taking pictures. It makes the sound like it's focusing but still stays blurry no matter zoomed or not.
Any ideas or suggestions?
A few members suggested trying this as a possible fix:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2306462 Camera not auto-focussing - Possible fix
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girlygirl00 said:
A few members suggested trying this as a possible fix:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2306462 Camera not auto-focussing - Possible fix
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That didn't fix anything for me. I finally e-mailed HTC and this was their response which also did not fix anything.
Safe Mode
1. Please turn off the phone.
2. Then briefly press the Power button to turn on the phone.
3. While the phone powers on, press and hold the Volume down button until phone loads the OS and "Safe Mode" should appear on the lower left part of the screen.
After you put it in safe mode, try using your phone, if it works perfectly, then the problem may be caused by an application your phone. Which you will need to remove the applications one by one to see which one is causing the issue. If the issue persists, please reply to this email so we can further troubleshoot and have this issue solved.
All I know is I'm about ready to sell/return this HTC One and go get the Galaxy S4. My S3 treated me fine and the camera was far superior.
Was told it's a software issue and the update isn't expected for at least a month. So until then I have a $600 phone with a useless camera. Returning this and going to the S4. Not sure why I doubted it when I loved my S3. Figured I would give HTC a try again from my Sensation 4G days but what a waste of time. I can say the build quality of the phone along with the screen were definitely the things that attracted me.
What about an exchange, since you just got it? Did you get it in store? If so .. you could test out the one they exchange it for while at the store. Mine works awesome, and many others are very happy with theirs. So it sounds like you got a lemon camera. And we all know there are some bad ones in all the phone models.
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girlygirl00 said:
What about an exchange, since you just got it? Did you get it in store? If so .. you could test out the one they exchange it for while at the store. Mine works awesome, and many others are very happy with theirs. So it sounds like you got a lemon camera. And we all know there are some bad ones in all the phone models.
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True. I actually returned it and went with the S4. I'll give HTC another shot once their next big phone comes out. I did find myself missing a bigger screen also. It may be lacking a few PPI compared to the One but it's just as nice. Thanks for the kind words guys.
Chicago281 said:
Was told it's a software issue and the update isn't expected for at least a month. So until then I have a $600 phone with a useless camera. Returning this and going to the S4. Not sure why I doubted it when I loved my S3. Figured I would give HTC a try again from my Sensation 4G days but what a waste of time. I can say the build quality of the phone along with the screen were definitely the things that attracted me.
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I see that you already returned the One. But I do not see how it could have been a software issue. If you were stock, you should have had build 1.27.531!8. I have that build and my focus works fine. Sounds like you should have exchanged it because it was clearly defective. Too late now, though.
-T
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Thanks for repeating our conclusion from three days ago. lol
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Thanks for repeating our conclusion from three days ago. lol
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Sometimes repetition aids in understanding.
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Chicago281 said:
Just wondering if anyone else is having the same issues? My phone is brand new and has never been dropped. It's like the camera will NEVER focus for taking pictures. It makes the sound like it's focusing but still stays blurry no matter zoomed or not.
Any ideas or suggestions?
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In my phone this strongly correlates with heat. Once the phone gets hot from being at high brightness or doing something graphically intensive it will not focus. Sometimes you can get it to work by giving it a sharp slap or pressing gently on the glass in front of the camera. If you let it cool down for a few minutes then it works. But it is definitely a physical problem.
I'm having the same issues. My first HTC One was fine but had a power issue so it was replaced with this one that will now not focus. I contacted HTC and T-Mobile and was told that there would be a software update in the future to fix the issue but there are no specified dates. I asked T-Mobile if they could exchange it since it's only 2 months old and was told I would have to wait on an upgrade or purchase at full price. I'm really not pleased about any of this.
From Droid Life:
http://www.droid-life.com/2013/09/11/video-att-lg-g2-vs-verizon-lg-g2/
Weird. In those pictures, the AT&T version has a bit of a blue hue to it, while the Verizon version is hard black. There's definitely some kind of color difference on the back cover. Although, user pics of the AT&T version seen HERE look pretty black to me.
I find the software differences to be very odd.
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I find the software differences to be very odd.
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Verizon removed the brightness and volume sliders from the notification window. I wish AT&T did this too.
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Verizon removed the brightness and volume sliders from the notification window. I wish AT&T did this too.
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I agree. I just know that it probably means that software updates on Verizon's are even less likely if there are two different versions. Good thing I'm going to throw stock android on as soon as it's possible.
Will there be anyway to remove that awful Verizon logo at the top right?
I came across some posts about using a penny to rub off the logo and it leaves no scratches.
I suppose you could add a sticker over it too.
Verizon is just out of control with their logo placement.
I personally like the brightness slider and it being gone is a dissapointment. Honestly after watching this vid im less enthused about the G2 since Verizon cant keep their damn hands off anything.
so am I, dude. that settings menu looks awful. I'm really reconsidering everything now. this is so damn annoying
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jayochs said:
so am I, dude. that settings menu looks awful. I'm really reconsidering everything now. this is so damn annoying
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Devs will get to it. I have faith.
Cant get to it with a locked bootloader
lol the s4 has a locked bootloader and i'm running custom roms
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jayochs said:
so am I, dude. that settings menu looks awful. I'm really reconsidering everything now. this is so damn annoying
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Yeah i feel the same way, if it wasnt for Verizons service in my area being top notch id walk in there and give them the finger. I just wanna choke someone.
Damn... Is there a white variant of this phone?
INCREMENTAL said:
Yeah i feel the same way, if it wasnt for Verizons service in my area being top notch id walk in there and give them the finger. I just wanna choke someone.
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I am on AT&T and feel sorry for our Verizons buddies. At first i felt the menu was bad too. As a matter of fact menu is not that bad it is just that we are so much used to watching the demo videos of the international phones. You may eventually start liking it as we play along. Don't be disappointed. Think about it.
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I am on AT&T and feel sorry for our Verizons buddies. At first i felt the menu is bad too. As a matter of fact menu is not that bad it is just that we are so much used to watching the demo videos of the international phones. You may eventually start liking it as we play along. Don't be disappointed. Think about it.
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I hear what ur saying and your right but it gets old man. Its like this with every phone. The buttons on the back of the G2 i actually like them better as far as looks. They look like metal and look premium. The wireless charging i want so thats nice to. The problem is you guys already have root, something that probably wont be as easy with the Vzw version, and a unlockable bootloader probably wont even be a option.
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I hear what ur saying and your right but it gets old man. Its like this with every phone. The buttons on the back of the G2 i actually like them better as far as looks. They look like metal and look premium. The wireless charging i want so thats nice to. The problem is you guys already have root, something that probably wont be as easy with the Vzw version, and a unlockable bootloader probably wont even be a option.
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Yeah i agree rooting is always a problem for Verizon devices. But as you mentioned features like wireless charging pay you everyday which is not likely in AT&T devices. There are pros and cons.
Did the Verizon version G2 just get one of the stereo speakers removed essentially making it a mono speaker setup? Yikes....
Feel bad so far for Verizon adopters so far
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Did the Verizon version G2 just get one of the stereo speakers removed essentially making it a mono speaker setup? Yikes....
Feel bad so far for Verizon adopters so far
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Was all ways mono.Just made a grill cutout on the other side to make it look consistent.
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Did the Verizon version G2 just get one of the stereo speakers removed essentially making it a mono speaker setup? Yikes....
Feel bad so far for Verizon adopters so far
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Both ATT and Verizon are mono.
Root will come. Well, if devs come...
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Both ATT and Verizon are mono.
Root will come. Well, if devs come...
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Thanks for clarifying. Didn't know that. I'm a bit spoiled with the stereo setup on the HTC One.
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