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[EVO 4G Accessories] mitchellvii:
Stopped by the Sprint store today to have them look at my battery. It has been acting funny lately. Wouldn't charge then would charge then suddenly would go dead, etc. Have some secondary batteries that work fine but the stock one was a mess.

Anyway, brought it by the store and they tested it and it was ok. They then mentioned that my usb port was kind of loose and ordered me a brand new phone, just like that - no charge.

I was under the impression that there was a $100 deductible, but apparently that is only if you lose or break the phone. If there is a defect like a bad usb port (not my fault), you get a freebie. Cool.

There is no point to this other than it's a nice story about customer service actually serving the customer. Maybe if your phone has been acting up and you have been hesitant to have them look at it because of the deductible you should :)

** Here's to hoping I get a brand new phone and not some beaten up refurb.
[EVO 4G Accessories] fsalazar504:
Let me know if its a refurb or a fresh spanking new phone! I need a new one cause my usb port is very loose and wont charge unless bent a certain way. I want to get it turn in but not for $50
[EVO 4G Accessories] housry23:
I got a phone from Asurion and it was a refurb. They almost always send out refurbs. The refurb I got had, well, I don't know of any other way to describe it but as a dent in the screen kinda like someone took a safety pin and pushed it into the screen. I called asurion about this and told them I don't mind getting a refurb, but my original phone was in better condition than this and I would expect the refurb to have gotten a new screen. He said I'm sorry for the inconvenience and went through his little testing and questions formality and sent me a brand new one. Anyway, the insurance will never be worth it until you actually needed it. I didn't mind paying the deductible actually, especially after they sent me the brand new one for free because the refurb was f'd up.
[EVO 4G Accessories] sitlet:
I hate to say it, but you didnt get lucky or anything. Your usb port was bad, which is a hardware defect, and is covered under the 1 year warranty from the phone. Insurance ONLY is for if you lose, drop, water damage, or get your phone stolen.

And it will be a refurb.
[EVO 4G Accessories] captaincrunch:
My store swapped out my battery for a brand new one when it was having issues holding a charge. I have found that the service you receive depends greatly upon the staff of the store you visit.
[EVO 4G Accessories] mattmulford:
Assuming you have the total equipment protection (the one that is 7 dolllars) it covers what is called ERP - equipment replacement program, for if you loose the phone or is damaged beyond repair. And then there is ESRP - equipment service and repair, which covers software/hardware defects at no cost. Even if the phone is outside of the one year manufacture warrenty. As long as you have TEP. hope that clears it up
[EVO 4G Accessories] samuelwatts:
Yeah i claimed insurance on mine cause i lost it and they sent a older hardware version. Im having the screen seperation issue with it.Think i should call and tell them?...will they send me a different phone?
[EVO 4G Accessories] kvnbrkbl:
The sprint store I go to will fix most things on the spot for free if you have insurance. They couldn't fix my usb so they gave me a new phone(so i thought). It turned out to be a refurb and the screen went out three different times in about 4 months. The last time they fixed my phone they didn't put my phone back together properly and now the battery doesn't sit completely flush. Sprint pisses me off sometimes.
[EVO 4G Accessories] mattmulford:
Well in regards to the issues with the replacement device gone wrong, they tell you up front its a referb. But that doesn't excuse it from not working. If you are still having issues call into customer care and ask for tech, and then once in tech ask for multiple device replacement group. They will assist you

Sent from my PC36100
[EVO 4G Accessories] etienne97:
I just got a new phone from Asurion not a refurb so it does happen. My experience is that usually if the store orders it at no cost its a refurb and when you go through Asurion and pay the 100 dollars I've gotten new phones, back from my old mogul days.... sometimes if they dont have any available theyll send you the newer model which is how I got my first touch pro
[EVO 4G Accessories] RedXXII:
Honestly, with the asurion phones it is generally a refurbished if you only receive the phone and not a phone in a box. Very frequently though, they have been sending out new evos in box. Also, if you do not have TEP, ask the tech about paying 35 dollars to order a new phone. They will still have to open it up and inspect it. However if the phone is liquid or physically damaged, lost or stolen, the store will be able to do nothing. Then you've got to go through customer care and generally they'll order you a new phone or add TEP for you. Hope this information is helpful. Not all of us Sprint techs are against the customer.
[EVO 4G Accessories] aph:
It's considered a warranty replacement rather than an insurance claim, administered by Sprint on behalf of HTC, but a lot of the reps are dumb/shady/refuse to acknowledge its existence.

Technically (and correctly) you don't need TEP/insurance/repair or anything on your plan to get it, but again, depends on the rep.
[EVO 4G Accessories] Goth_:
lol i remember i bought the samsung moment back in august after i got out of basic/ait, and had loads of problems with it, had to get it reset 3 different times, finally when i was home on leave in october, it completely crapped out on me. So i took it to the sprint store, after some smooth talking and careful word choice, ended up just paying the extra $100 and getting a brand new Evo. :]
[EVO 4G Accessories] ausch30:
My USB port broke off the motherboard and I brought it in. They opened it up and showed me that the moisture indicator showed water damage. My phone has never been remotely close to any water, I'm sure it was probably from being in the bathroom when I was taking a shower or something which is ridiculous. I saw a few people mention having USB issues and getting free replacements. I'm sure the moisture indicator was the reason I had to file an insurance claim. I received a brand new phone yesterday, 0004, in a retail box with all the accessories which, for the $100, I'm perfectly happy with. This is my 3rd EVO, paid $190 for my first on launch day, had a $10 Radio Shack coupon, that was replaced right at my 30days due to screen separation, And now $100 for another brand new one. I'm ok with paying $290 for 3 new phones and my 3D pre-order is in so hopefully I can sell my almost new 4G and get most of that $290 back after picking up my new EVO 3D.
[EVO 4G Accessories] solver404:
Two weeks ago I took my phone in because it was "smashed" had to go through assurion because it was obvioulsy my fault. It was almost worth the $100 when I got back a new in box 004 with an Epson panel. Gingerbread with auto brightness ftw. :D
[EVO 4G Accessories] ausch30:
You sure about gingerbread? I got mine yesterday, Brand new, 0004 w/ Epson screen, 2.2 Froyo installed.
[EVO 4G Accessories] stanglifemike:
He's saying that he can now run GB roms without having to deal with the screen brightness bug since he now has an Epson screen...
[EVO 4G Accessories] solver404:
Edit: what he said. Lol
[EVO 4G Accessories] ausch30:
The way he wrote it sounded like he thought Gingerbread was pre-installed.

Actually I forgot about the brightness bug in the leak. Tomorrow should bring the start of a whole new crop of fully functional Gingerbread roms, can't wait. Might have to switch from CM7.
[EVO 4G Accessories] yungd83:
I got the black tie insurance from best buy, i found its way better then sprint
[EVO 4G Accessories] ausch30:
USB broke off my motherboard. I pay $7/month for Sprint insurance, called Asurion, they are charging my Sprint bill the $100 deductible, had a brand new 004 EVO overnighted to me and received it the next afternoon. I'm pretty happy with that. How often do you think Best Buy gives out brand new warranty replacements?
[EVO 4G Accessories] LexLuger82:
Bull****, they give you a loaner crap phone while you wait weeks for them to send off and get your phone back.
[EVO 4G Accessories] ajd2416:
They do do that, i love Sprint.
[EVO 4G Accessories] LexLuger82:
Yep
[EVO 4G Accessories] A-to-the-J:
I used to have the Mogul, then my external camera button stopped working, I took it in to Sprint and they told me I could get a new Mogul on the spot or wait 5 days and get a Touch Pro, I opted for the Touch Pro. I had to take it in to Sprint eventually because my keyboard started going out, about that time, the TP2 had already came out. They gave me another free upgrade to the TP2. After a few bad charging ports on the TP2, they gave me a free 2 year upgrade discount on my EVO.

Sprint is awesome.

I think I only had to go through asurion once when I had a blackberry, and they told me that I'd only have to pay half of my deductible.
[EVO 4G Accessories] Caanon:
I'm in the same boat. I've had horrible luck with phones... I'm on my 5th EVO :(

1st - 4G stopped working (not my fault)

2nd - Dropped it, screen cracked (my fault)

3rd - USB port fell out, literally (not my fault)

4th - A quarter of the touchscreen died (not my fault)

Every time I had a problem, I walked into the Sprint store and they asked me if I had insurance. I said yes, and they ordered me a replacement on the spot, no questions asked. I even forgot to unroot it once (stoopid me) and had CM7 running!
[EVO 4G Accessories] hTc Arod:
I have to bring mine in to get the speaker replaced, hopefully they are as nice as they were to you.
[EVO 4G Accessories] CDKJudoka:
I have the BB Black Tie programme and have had them on my phones from BB since my Crackberry 8130 Pearl, and if there was an issue with the phone that couldn't be repaired, I got a brand new one on the spot! I will be bringing my son's Transform in for repair this weekend and have already been informed that it will take 3 days to repair. If they can't repair it, I will either be getting a new Transform or an Epic.

Best Buy is the same as Sprint, it all depends on who you're dealing with. i went with the BB plan because i have had good luck with it, and the TEP wasn't the best when I did have to use it for my Razer V9 (crap box phone).
[EVO 4G Accessories] utb:
My spring in my kick stand broke, would've cost me $120 to replace the spring -.- good thing I had insurance.
[EVO 4G Accessories] kobe4rings:
You are wrong. I had an Evo get chewed up by my dog, payed the 100 bucks. Had it at my door step the next afternoon. BUUYAAAAAA
[EVO 4G Accessories] CDKJudoka:
Was that with insurance or the BB protection plan? He is referring to the BB plan.
[EVO 4G Accessories] Duke4eva:
There giving out refurbished right now, I went in Monday and they ordered a refurbished.
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] brunnogama:
Hey guys,

Sorry for this post!

I found the answer.

Please delete this!!

Really sorry!
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Soloiceman:
what did you do to fix this? On mine it plays but its off to the right side of the screen
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Timelord83:
So i rooted my phone today (Inspire 4g) and the process was flawless used the ace-hack-kit from attn1 and i am very pleased with the results i just have a few questions pertaining tethering and the wifi hotspot. before the root the required ATT to allow it via sim so they could charge you for there service.. now that this is done. can i use the wifi and tethering without att knowing?. i have the unlimited data package 4g. since i got it with my iphone 3 years ago.

next question, i run battle.net authenticator and it *****es about my phone being rooted. is there a true security risk running battle.net authenticator with all apps downloaded from market or trusted soruces?.

third question.. i am in NYC with the phone and i can't seem to get the 4g to work now that its rooted.. is there a rom change i need.. or att radio i need to use???.

if any of these questinos have been asnwered before i couldn't find them with a quick search if you could link the forum thread it would be epic..

Thanks,

James
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] TheKevinGuy:
rom help!!!

Would anyone be able to tell me how to do this, (!) You MUST HAVE 4 PRIMARY PARTITIONS on your sdcard. In THIS ORDER and of THIS SIZE: xyGB FAT + 1GB EXT4 + 300mb EXT4 + 100mb SWAP. I dont know how to get this. i formated my sd card to fat 32 but idk if that has anything to do with it. i really need to know how to do this to flash the rom i want. an answer would be extremely niceeeeeeee :D
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Timelord83:
bump maybe we wont get a spam posy
[Xoom Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Spinstorm:
I used the one click method to root my xoom europe wifi and it worked and all was well.

Then I saw the thread on updating it to 3.1 required the stock system img.

So I reflashed the stock img and rebooted.

I got stock in a bootloop. I couldn't get back fastboot access. All I could get into was recovery through adb.

So I tried a factory restore and it worked but now I have no wifi. I see an error message when I click on wifi settings.

If anyone could help me fix this problem I would be greatful. Thanks!
[Xoom Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mr_wrong_0:
There are a number of reasons that you could be getting a n error but the only time I've seen it myself was when I was changing the wpa_supplicant file out for one that could see ad-hoc networks and I needed to fix the permissions on the file. I don't know if it's the same cause but this fixed the error in my wifi, start by installing root explorer and navigate to system/bin mount as read/write then scroll down to the very bottom and long hold on the wpa_supplicant file then choose permissions and make sure all three boxes in the first two rows are checked and the first two on the last row. If that doesn't do it I don't know what to suggest. Admittedly it's a long shot but it's worth a try.
[Xoom Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Spinstorm:
So I managed to use the restore and relock setting on the one click xoom which failed to boot it.

I then tried rooting it again and I was able using fastboot to get it up and running. Wifi and All...

However my UK Xoom now thinks it is a 3G US Xoom - and it is telling me I have updates to install which I am sure

will fail because it is not a stock Xoom.

I don't mind having it think it is a US Xoom however I would love to be able to update it as it asks.

Seeing as restoring to stock last time caused me to lose wifi (I didn't have wifi until the custom kernal wifi drivers where reinstalled by the

root software)... How can I go about updating now?
[T-Mobile LG G2x] socomdark:
I want to get a G2x off contract because i work at a radioshack and can go on tmobile's dealer plan if i buy the phone outright. I've checked ebay and craigslist which had pretty good prices but i was wondering if you guys knew of any other places that people may not generally go or know about.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] phburks:
I scoured Craigslist for a couple weeks and negotiated price with a few people until I found a deal I was comfortable with. I would think eBay and CL are going to be your best bet for getting a good deal buying it outright.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] aim1126:
Off contracts it's gonna be pretty much the same price everywhere. I get a 10% discount at target so that kinda cancelled out the tax so I saved around $50
[T-Mobile LG G2x] greengoldmello:
got mine for 330 off somebody on Craigslist
[T-Mobile LG G2x] going_home:
Craigslist !

I just got one yesterday for $260 off Craigslist.

TMobile wants $535 with sales tax.

I'm going to watch craigslist for a cheap Sensation when its released too.

Usually about a month after release new phones start showing up on there for cheap.

:D
[T-Mobile LG G2x] iunlock:
Open a line at costco for $99? Then cancel it (EFT) for $199 .... in the end $300 for a brand new g2x...
[T-Mobile LG G2x] greengoldmello:
Daamn....260?? And here I was thinking I got a good deal..
[T-Mobile LG G2x] tgerbracht:
320 Craigslist on release day.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] going_home:
If you plan on getting a good deal on craigslist you have to almost live on there.

Most really good deals are gone within a half hour from when its posted.

Mine had been on there half hour when I texted him that I'd take it.

I plan on getting a Sensation on there like that too.

Just bored on a saturday sitting on the PC waiting for something good.

;)
[T-Mobile LG G2x] bigbudha:
i think costco and other retailer add a separate etf
[T-Mobile LG G2x] wondercoolguy:
Costco actually sells the phone off contract for 399.99
[T-Mobile LG G2x] EvilOlivE:
I got mine from Radio Shack for $450. Signed up for their credit card that gave me 10% off. Not the cheapest but still a pretty good price for this phone IMO.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] KnitGnosis:
I bought mine outright from T-Mobile, paid $250 up front but they let me finance the rest through my monthly bill. It's pretty awesome cause even with financing the other 250 bucks my cell phone bill is still $20 less than what it was with AT&T.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] player911:
Wow thats $100 off what I paid...

/me thinks

I'm still within my 30 window to take back.... I just don't know anyone with a Costco card. I could use $100 though.

Can I get a confirmation at Costco? I'm about to find someone with a Costco card if this is the case.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] wondercoolguy:
Lazy have we become that you can't even use google to find a simple answer

http://membershipwireless.com/index.cfm/go/shop/do/PhoneDetails/productId/4129
[T-Mobile LG G2x] schmit:
... or how we don't even read the OP.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] Paul22000:
No they don't.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] wondercoolguy:
Yes!!!!!!!!!!
[T-Mobile LG G2x] phburks:
They don't. I know because I tried lol. 400 dollars is the price if you're not eligible for upgrade but they still require a contract agreement. That's what I was told when I went there.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] louieG1:
I got one for sale

I got one for sale.. brand new in box. Just listed in the marketplace

let me know if your interested

louiebove @ gmail[dot]com
[T-Mobile LG G2x] Paul22000:
No, they really do not.

Dozens of people have tried in the other Costco thread, and that includes ME. They flat-out told me that they will not sell it to me off-contract.

Costco absolutely does NOT sell phones without a contract.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] Amd4life:
yeah id say start a new account at costco and then go home and cancel it

even with the etf of 200 and tax you are still coming out super cheap...and you can still return the phone within 90 days under costco's standard electronics warranty
[T-Mobile LG G2x] Paul22000:
T-Mobile charges you an ETF too. I think you end up paying more than the full price of the phone with both ETFs.

If this wasn't the case, don't you think everyone would already be doing that? :D
[T-Mobile LG G2x] short/y:
Yeah, what I've heard is that the original seller charges you not only an ETF but also for the full, unsubsidized price of the phone minus what you've already paid. So, for example, if there's a $200 ETF and you only paid $100 for a $500 phone, you'd end up owing $200 ETF + ($500 - $100) = $600
[T-Mobile LG G2x] DroMani:
Craigslist is that way togo i got my first one off CL for $420 the week it came out

the just got one for my wife for 350 so ill say CL is the way
[EVO 4G General] eazzy28:
So I have been using the End of days rom but it seems to have many lags such as gps, wireless tethering... Does anybody anybody know of a fully working rom that is fast, and stable??? It can be customized as well... But my main essentials are: 4G, Wireless tethering, and GPS
[EVO 4G General] auradefect:
Try CM7.
[EVO 4G General] eazzy28:
Is CM7 a full working rom... Isn't there issues with the GPS??
[EVO 4G General] Rem3Dy:
If u have the GPS problem its an easy fix.
[EVO 4G General] HipKat:
Koni's Elite 3 is fully functional. There's Nothing that doesn't work. And it's fast. It's been my daily since it was released last month
[EVO 4G General] indagroove:
MikFroyo works flawlessly.
[EVO 4G General] ben.nesheim:
I have been using Deck's Rom which is a stock gingerbread/cyanogen mod which i love a few quirks but none of the main features.

if gingerbread isn't a big issue id say try out some non sense froyo roms (i use launcher pro mostly anyways) and they always seem snappy.

always the usuals like myns, fresh, and miks sense roms.

Trying out virus' sense 3.0 rom for the past few days and its worth the bugs for me... ;)

hope it helps if anything just try one :)
[EVO 4G General] MrReptar:
I'm currently on Deck's 1.0. It's a 2.3.3 based rom and haven't had any problems with it thus far.

I was previously on Mikfroyo 4.62, which is an odexed 2.2 based rom that runs real smooth. It's pretty fast compared to a lot of the roms out, everything works on it and you can find many mods and themes for it to customize it.

As someone else stated, CM7's latest stable, 7.0.3.1, has also worked without any problems. Personally, I didn't have any issues with the GPS as others have stated, but there is also a quick fix for it if you do come across it.
[EVO 4G General] Mediocrates:
Calkulin's Evio 2 v1.8

stable, fast as hell, battery saver, love it!!!
[EVO 4G General] RileyGrant:
Didnt even read the OP lol but just posting based on the title. If you dont live in a 4G area, I highly recommend MIUI as its buttery smooth and beautiful, if 4G is a must, I recommend a version of the leaked gingerbread evo rom unless you have the brightness bug.
[EVO 4G General] aimbdd:
I would have to not recommend miui... its not 100% yet. While amazing, i would wait a couple weeks. pretty much any 2.2 rom is a good bet.
[EVO 4G General] eazzy28:
Thanks to all but the gps fix is not easy... I dont understand the msl reader thing... Also, I will look into the deck rom! But I definitely need the gps, 4g and wireless tethering work
[EVO 4G General] eazzy28:
Links to your perferred rom would be helpful too please
[EVO 4G General] aimbdd:
Deck rom is based off of cm so ...
[EVO 4G General] HipKat:
I don't understand how the OP says he's looking for a ROM with no bugs, and there are posts that say "Rom x is great, except for a few bugs...."
[EVO 4G General] eazzy28:
Hey HipKat... Do you know of any stable, fast, smooth rom? With a working gps, wireless tether, and 4g...
[EVO 4G General] plainjane:
Myn's Warm TwoPointTwo. GPS, 4g, and the built in hotspot works. It's FroYo and the older Sense, but everything works.

Vaelpak is another good everything works rom.

(from... Evo/MIUI/Tapatalk)
[EVO 4G General] aimbdd:
Mikfroyo is also a good fully working choice.
[EVO 4G General] TechniShawn:
Koni's Elite Series III FTW! Absolutely no problems. I love this ROM
[EVO 4G General] eazzy28:
I've been looking but where can I get MikFroyo roms from? I saw somewhere where there is a main site...
[EVO 4G General] soloque1999:
Is there a spot where all the roms are in one place for the readers choosing?
[EVO 4G General] sclarktay4:
http://xdaforums.com/wiki/index.php?title=HTC_Supersonic/ROMs
[EVO 4G General] soloque1999:
Thank you kindly.
[EVO 4G General] HipKat:
Yeah, the one in my signature, then follow the battery problem link to condition your battery.
[Motorola Droid and Milestone General] amanda30001:
hi guys i have G.O.T open recovery with the 2.2 rom but im completle confused as how to put the dark theme on with the black notification bar and theme. can any one help thanks
[Motorola Droid and Milestone General] Caz666:
Do you mean a gingerbread theme? Just chose a GB ROM (CM7 comes to mind) and follw the instructions...

You already have a vulnerable recovery, so just install the latest version of AOR.
[Vibrant General] bb4ninja:
Hi, I just searched for the pit files to fix my bricked vibrant, but all the links ive come across no longer work. can anyone point me to the correct direction
[Vibrant General] Abu-7abash:
Here you've working Odin files for stock JFD. (2.1)
[Vibrant General] bb4ninja:
Thank you so much, thanks button pressed!