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[HTC Sensation] xnifex:
I'm pretty sure that if you've called as much as you've said you have, by now they've notated your account to just not work with you & that you're trying to game the system. That's what we did when I used to work in a call center.

Someone tries to be ungrateful & game the system, we say **** it & just flag them to not get anything
[HTC Sensation] MR SMOKING:
1.29.531.2 firmware T-Mobile

I've 1.29.531.2 CL70849 firmware maybe unlock.

May i upgrade to: RUU_Pyramid_HTC_Europe_1.35.401.1_Radio_10.43a.900 7.00U_10.51.9007.27_M3_release_198179_signed ???

thank you
[HTC Sensation] nccu_eagles:
why are you asking this question in this thread? :confused:

Ask it HERE instead
[HTC Sensation] swellthekitty:
This the second thread he tried to jack with his question...so who knows
[HTC Sensation] piimp:
This thread is still active?
[HTC Sensation] k87:
I got the same response
[HTC Sensation] digiholic:
That's one of the reasons I didn't buy one yet. The main reason next.

I would have only bought it had it been S-OFF. Main reason is I have a 22 month upgrade ready for one of our lines so cheaper to get it from T-Mobile. Plus I have to let my local store rep do my upgrade. He will let me keep my old MyTouch3g data plan for $25. It's a plan that is uncapped (for now). My EULA is so old I don't know if they can soft cap it. I go over 5 Gb every month and get the text warnings and note on my account about the soft cap. Still pull 3 Mbs - 7 Mbs HSDPA speeds for weeks after the warnings.
[HTC Sensation] kd78:
Just got mine from a charlotte Walmart!!! They have at least ten more here that I can see in the case.
[HTC Sensation] nccu_eagles:
LOL which store ?
[HTC Sensation] erp2863:
None at the Costco in Austin, TX.
[HTC Sensation] ridikolous:
I live in north kansas city also which Walmart did you go to?
[HTC Sensation] kgbkny:
Has anyone been able to find one in NYC yet?
[HTC Sensation] ggrant3876:
Just got mine at Walmart, Wichita Falls, Tx. $148.88 plus tax.
[HTC Sensation] aaronkt:
anyone in the KC area. Got mine at the walmart at boardwalk by zona rosa up north. 160 total. 148.88 + 18 activation or some other crap. GTG!
[HTC Sensation] BarryH_GEG:
I think you guys are nuts for paying more at Walmart than T-Mobile direct to get the phone a week early. What if you have a problem with the phone and need to exchange it? What if Walmart doesn't have them in stock? No offense to Walmart shoppers and associates but they're not exactly known as a purveyor of luxury goods. I could see buying from them if you were saving $100 or more dollars but you'll always get better support from the carrier direct than any third party.
[HTC Sensation] lilcleo001:
I've been calling a few T-Mobile stores this morning. All but one said they won't have them till the 15th.

One store said they will have a delivery today and will call me once they have them.

(LA, CA)
[HTC Sensation] ark2612:
Well considering that Walmart is selling them on a 2-year upgrade to contract at ~$148 I'm not really sure how that is more than T-Mobile direct.

Second, as someone with a near-dead BB Curve who has been due for an upgrade for 4 months and waiting specifically for this phone I say why should I have to wait another week when this third party already has the phone and at the same price. What kind of support do I need from them past charging my debit card for the purchase? Once I purchase it from them Walmart again becomes non-existent in my life.
[HTC Sensation] ark2612:
Also, I just got off the phone with the Walmart over in Skokie, IL and they have them in stock and ready to purchase. She said they received 2 big boxes of them so there won't be any problem with inventory.
[HTC Sensation] dellybelly:
Only thing ive ever had to do with Tmobile was pay my bill; i have Squaretrade for my insurance and thats all I really need. I'm going to void my warranty as soon as possible anyway, so not really sure what walmart has to do with the purchase; warranty stuff is handled by HTC in most cases anyway.

And if I had to exchange it and it's not in stock; well it's not in stock for sale anywhere else anyway.
[HTC Sensation] ggrant3876:
Walmart is cheaper than T-Mobile by $50.00 and I don't need support from Walmart. Have been in android since 2008, I'll figure it out myself.
[HTC Sensation] Profondo_Rosso:
Well, I'm officially a phone geek. I went back to Walmart and bought it outright-$642.

:D
[HTC Sensation] lightforce:
Wow really?? Guess im going there today!
[HTC Sensation] ark2612:
Just don't take the last one or there will be trouble....unless I already have mine, which then I wouldn't care.
[HTC Sensation] :
Attention NYC folk, if you want to travel about 30 minutes out to NJ.... Walmart has them as I got off the phone with them...

400 Park Place

Secaucus, NJ 07094

(201) 325-9280 ‎
[HTC Sensation] 675 Trip:
I just stopped by my local store for the 7th time in the last week and the guy who always has the straight info told me that Tmo sent out a communication this AM saying they were not allowed to sell them before the 15th in corporate stores and anyone who did would be risking their job.

The two major stores in SF East Bay both said they did not have them yet and even if they get them early, they are no longer allowed to sell them early since an internal message this morning.
[HTC Sensation] johnsonrod27:
Um im not the best at math but this phone is 249.99 at tmobile and 148.88 is more than 100 off upfront..
[HTC Sensation] nccu_eagles:
If ur phone has a dead pixel or other random issues and u bought it from tmo u can exchange for another phone no questions asked...if u buy from Walmart and have issues ur SOL why pay 150 for a insurance claim ? Also tmo is cheaper if paying OFF CONTRACT PRICE which is what I will be doing....2 year contracts are for suckers LOL
[HTC Sensation] lightforce:
Called the Niles, IL walmart and they wont sell it because its not in their system yet.
[HTC Sensation] borodin1:
Wrong. I have replaced my wife's Cliq 3 times through T-mobile even though it was bough at RadioShack.
[HTC Sensation] ark2612:
Hmmm.....Figures that we would get conflicting remarks from these people. I might swing up there anyway to check it out and try and talk them into it.
[HTC Sensation] 675 Trip:
can walmart set you up on the $40 talk only plan with sensation?

Buy $150, $40 talk, ETF $220 = $410

some in CA legislature are trying to get rid of tax whole amount ripoff, wonder if walmart taxes full retail in CA.
[HTC Sensation] BarryH_GEG:
True. I was referring to the $600 off-contract.
[HTC Sensation] digiholic:
If you are grandfathering an older plan yes, but T-Mobile's new plans don't really offer any savings over the two year plans plus subsidized phone. Only real benefit is not being on contract.
[HTC Sensation] Scoop24:
So the phone is $150 with a 2 yr upgrade? Is that more or about same if I went through T Mobile?
[HTC Sensation] digiholic:
T-Mobile is supposed to have it for $200 for a two year... so it's a touch cheaper.
[HTC Sensation] harveydent:
According to the last TMo report, it's $200 on-contract (with $50MIR) so $250 out of pocket
[HTC Sensation] Scoop24:
Looks like Wal-Mart is a win win then. Earlier and cheaper. Thanks.
[HTC Sensation] mdboze:
Bought two HTC Sensations at Walmart - June 8th!

IT HAS BEEN RELEASED AT WALMART!

Here in Austin TX, June 8th. I just bought two HTC sensations.

It was not with the other phones on display under glass - but they were in stock behind the display where the keep the inventory locked up.

Their un-released flyer has it on sale for $148 each from June 12th - June 19th.

I got one for me and for my wife. $148 each.

IT ROCKS!!

The clerk was not sure if he could sell it to me yet.... I got nervous has he started to check--- expecting a big "no you have to wait unit the 12th" BUT.. his system showed the release date as the 8th, and he sold me two of them.!

YEAH ME!
[HTC Sensation] johnsonrod27:
It must be nice to think you know everything even though your dead wrong..

No matter where you but it from it has a 1 year manu warranty that tmobile processes.. Done it many times
[HTC Sensation] cmylxgo:
Doing some simple math...

If you buy the phone on contract your plan is inflated by $20 over a non-contract plan. $20 * 24 months (2 year contract) T-Mobile makes an additional $480 off of you. If you add the cost of the phone $200 (using T-Mobile Store Price) you will end up paying $680 for that phone and be forced into you using T-Mobile for 2 years unless you want to break the contract. If you buy the phone out right at a T-Mobile store on NO contract for $550 you will be $130 dollars ahead. If you can't afford the full $550 you can go on T-Mobiles Flex pay and break the price of the phone up over a set number of months...lets say $20 a month for 24 months. That means you will only have to pay $70 up front for the phone. Your bill will be inflated by $20 as if you were on a contract plan...but you can leave whenever you want.

To me I can not see why anyone in their right mind would ever go on contract with T-Mobile?!?!?

-CMY
[HTC Sensation] nccu_eagles:
if you file a warranty claim you have to wait for them to ship you a phone.... if you purchased the phone at the store they will give you another phone on the spot. I too have done this several times...
[HTC Sensation] snarestud940:
just bought mine this morning.
[HTC Sensation] borodin1:
Doing simple math: I would save a whooping $4.99/month on my family plan by going contract-free and would have to pick up 5 new phones for full price....$5X21mo = $105.

Dear cmylxgo, please give me 2 Sensations and 3 dumbphones for $105, I'll pay the shipping and make sure to buy you couple of beers.
[HTC Sensation] digiholic:
I think it's only $9 difference a month for the unlimited everything with 2 gb soft cap.
[HTC Sensation] harveydent:
Or get a new Sensation on-contract for $150, then cancel the contract after the remorse period. Still way cheaper than paying $550/600 outright.
[HTC Sensation] borodin1:
Read the fine print, Walmart will tack-on another $350 fee on top of T-mobile ETF if you do that.

Edit: not that I've read it, but I do in fact know that Amazon, Best Buy and RadioShack do it so I don't see how Walmart is different.
[HTC Sensation] lightforce:
Yep the ETF is 200 Plus the 150

meaning you only paid 350
[HTC Sensation] harveydent:
Best Buy doesn't tack on their extra ETF. Amazon does. Radio Shack is a YMMV, depending on where you go.

In any case, buy it from TMo, then, no extra ETF, still cheaper than outright.
[HTC Sensation] WorldWide60:
I'm actually lol @ you for telling one of the better devs on the site that people are going to laugh at him.

I actually agree with this. I bought 2 G2X's on the 15th when they became available online. I had problems with both, and couldn't replace them in the store since they were bought online. Buying them at a t-mobile retail location is a huge advantage.
[HTC Sensation] lilcleo001:
The store here in Los Angeles Co. at first said they were getting a delivery today and would call me. I called a few hours later. They now told me they will be launched on the 15th.
[HTC Sensation] borodin1:
From TOS

Per the terms that you agreed to when you purchased your order from LetsTalk, Inc., you may not downgrade or cancel your service plan or features within 6 months (outside of our Return and Exchange policies) without contacting LetsTalk, Inc.. If you terminate or downgrade your service or features, you may be subject to the additional charges (as outlined in the Carrier Terms & Conditions and LetsTalk, Inc. Terms & Conditions displayed to you at time of your LetsTalk, Inc. order (prior to "Order Check-Out").

Want to guess what those "additional charges" are?
[HTC Sensation] cmylxgo:
Hmmm...ETF is only $200? And the unlimited plan is now only $9 more. Let me run da numbas again.

Lets assume I hate T-Mobile and leave in 1 year. $9 x 12 months is $108 plus $200 ETF plus $148.88 for the phone....gives me a grand total of $456.88. Saving an approx $150 if I were to pay $600 out right. But again...I love T-Mobile and I'm still with them in 2 years adding another $108 in monthly plan cost but I don't have to pay the $200 ETF...total cost of ownership now is only $364.88 or a savings of $235.12.

Hmmm...guess I need to confirm T-Mobiles new pricing layout and read the fine print on ETF.

Thanks for pointing that info out :)

-CMY
[HTC Sensation] xnifex:
Do you think either a Tmobile store or even Walmart will sell me the Sensation with only a 1 year extension?
[HTC Sensation] cmylxgo:
First born child?

Second mortgage?

-C
[HTC Sensation] azsl1326:
So I know Amazon Wireless has an ETF of $150 (I believe) on top of TM's $200. Does Walmart have their own ETF?
[HTC Sensation] ark2612:
You realize that not all plans are created equal, right? Some of us are on family plans and have grandfathered unlimited data and great deals.

But I suppose because it works out in your situation that it must work for everyone else.....
[HTC Sensation] nunyabiz:
Just picked up one at the Walmart in Benbrook Texas....
[HTC Sensation] JWhipple:
Melbourne , FL store says they have no official release date, just that they will have them "before the end of next week"... BAH!
[HTC Sensation] azsl1326:
Just called Walmart and inquired. They DO NOT have an ETF, so the buyer would just be subjected to TMobile's $200 ETF.
[HTC Sensation] miguelson:
just came back from a walmart in tempe,az, walmart rep would not sell phone, since it was in a box clearly labeled do not sell or display till 6/14 in big red print!! ERRR!!!!open the dam box
[HTC Sensation] nunubutt:
Contract vs No contract benefits should be case by case.

1) This only works if you started out on a no contract plan Even More Plus at a high enough minute plan that they had a while ago. Tmobile doesn't decrease your bill by $20 once your 2-years is up, so if you're already paying the subsidy fee you might as well have them pay your phone.

mobile.engadget.com/2009/10/21/t-mobiles-project-dark-99-99-unlimited-on-even-more-79-99-o/" (can't post urls)

You'd have to have been on a plan that gave you $20 savings for your math to work out.

2) I'm paying 59.99 family for 600 mins + 9.99 texting family plus free my favs, plus 9.99 + 9.99 for two extra lines. my contract is up soon. Does it make sense for me to buy my phone for $550? or Pay $200? Of course i'm going to pay $200.

3) If i'm in a family plan, 2 lines for example, I decide to upgrade both lines with $200 dollar phones. Thats $400 vs $1100 for the price of the phones outright. Staying on contract would be cheaper.

Most people started out with plans. They're not going to see benefits of a "No Contract" situation because No Contract and Contract is the same price.
[HTC Sensation] Jason Syn:
For anyone in denver I just left the walmart on I70 and Tower road with 1 of only 5 of their in stock Sensations in my hand! Call michael and ask him to set 1 aside for you.
[HTC Sensation] shorty87:
Which store did you get them at in Austin? I'm trying to call around and find out.
[HTC Sensation] azsl1326:
Which location in Tempe. I called it, along with other locations, and was told they did not have it in stock.
[HTC Sensation] cmylxgo:
Agreed. In my case it was much cheaper to go off contract...and with the new plan pricing and cost differential of the Sensation...I may be going on contract. I stand corrected :)

Off to Walmart! It's quiting time :)

-CMY
[HTC Sensation] miguelson:
store was on elliot and priest
[HTC Sensation] xguntherc:
I'm on T-Mobile and my contract ended in March I think.

So do I upgrade, I pay $69 a month. or should I just get a new 2-year and snag this beast.

Oh and for those on the contract and ETF argument. if AT&T buys T-Mobile in 8-12 months like we have been hearing and then I want to Cancel they can kiss my ass. I'm not paying ETF because I agreed to T-Mobile, NOT AT&T.

#justsayin
[HTC Sensation] latteladyla:
I was thinking @ waiting, but not sure if they will include upgrades in the sale. If they do, what's the chance they'll include the Sensation? Last yr it was changing to family plans & adding new lines.
[HTC Sensation] azsl1326:
Thanks. Of course, I called and they say they don't have it. Looks like I am waiting till the 12th.
[HTC Sensation] azsl1326:
TMobile offered me a $100 credit if I renewed my contract. If you are okay with renewing your contract, you might do it before you buy the phone, as once you buy it, obviously it would be too late.
[HTC Sensation] xguntherc:
but if you renew the contract before buying the phone, then you don't get the new contract price and you have to pay full $599 right.....

that doesn't make any sense.
[HTC Sensation] azsl1326:
The renewal doesn't remove your Upgrade Eligibility, it simply extends your contract. You will still be able to get the Upgrade Price of $148 or $199 depending on where you buy it.
[HTC Sensation] cmylxgo:
Strike two. 2nd Walmart without cell phones :(
[HTC Sensation] xguntherc:
Same here.

Strike 2. I've called two Walmarts here in VEGAS and neither have the Sensation in stock, one said it wasn't even in the system.
[HTC Sensation] latteladyla:
Called 8 Walmarts in So. CA, they all carry cell phones, none have the Sensation in or know anything about the phone.
[HTC Sensation] Scoop24:
I would figure just like anything else that gets released before street date. It's better to go in to the store instead of calling.
[HTC Sensation] Lcrkz0023:
For those who said Tmo was sending The Sensations back b/c of bugs is a false report.

The reason T-mo had the delay is because of HTC. HTC didnt want Tmo to lanch before their HTC Hub service was up and ready for the Sensation w/ Sense 3.0. So they delayed it a week, they didnt want to launch the phone lacking this service because it advertised and promised it as working. To them HTC felt this was a big selling point for this phone. This delay just for Tmo only cuz its easier for them to control the release...Walmart and Target will be selling early because HTC knows majority of the phones wont be sold thru them and as we already know its nearly impossible to keep Walmart/Target from not breaking a release date, let alone a delayed date.

Just thought I'd clear that up.

With that being said, In Louisville, Walmarts have them in stock. Target wont til the 12th...and all Tmo Stores the 15th
[HTC Sensation] digiholic:
BUY THEM NOW WHILE YOU CAN!!

Sorry to shout but I have an update. Might be a good edit for the OP. Just left the store that I was at earlier today. They seemed willing to sell to me this morning. Went back to play with the device more. The lady in charge I had talked to earlier came back from her lunch with a T-Mobile rep in tow. I started to talk to them about it and got some attitude from the T-Mobile rep saying it's not available till the 12th. Told her I played with it earlier and that stores are selling them. Showed her the TMOnews link with pictures of a sale. She was not pleased and told me they are not on sale until the 12th. Period! She was never pleasant about it.

-Edit-

Forgot to add the T-Mobile rep said that any Walmarts selling it are NOT supposed to be. Those of you that have one from Walmart "got one past" T-Mobile. ;)
[HTC Sensation] xguntherc:
looks like the shipments are headed west and everyone on the East and in texas n such have them. Vegas and cali both seem to not have them from what I'm hearing.

I don't feel like driving to my Walmart, it is always what I call a "****-show" lol but I might later to see if they have them hiding somewhere
[HTC Sensation] vetruvet:
Just called the nearest TMobile store and got a 6/14 response... hmm...
[HTC Sensation] johnsonrod27:
Ok first all every store doesnt do that with every model.. Second you said your sol.. Your clearly not sol.. Making you wrong
[HTC Sensation] kd78:
University Area off North Tryon.
[HTC Sensation] cmylxgo:
Strike three. Aperently metro detroit kicked T-Mobile out cause they suck...at least thats what the CSR told me just now. Guess no $148.88 price for me.
[HTC Sensation] snarestud940:
Just went into a Tmobile Store to get a screen protector for my sensation I bought at walmart earlier this morning. First of all, it looks like crap because the curved screen allows air bubbles on the sides. So i'm taking it off.

The rep was very rude asking how I got it, and the number of the walmart that sold me the phone. Saying that they shouldn't of sold it to me, and that if he had his way, he would take it from me.

I walked out after paying for the protector. What an ass.
[HTC Sensation] mdboze:
I bought my two HTC Sensations at the Walmart located at: 1030 Norwood Park Bd, Austin TX
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] Paleryder:
Anyone have the Think free office thats was part of the BLoat-ware on our Old Sprint Phones? I do Have a zip from my Epic that was flashable via recovery but tried and does not work on NS4G despite saying it installed correctly
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] iamxeph:
http://www.datafilehost.com/download-8dd5b0b4.html

The apk is from Nexus S M200K(Nexus S for South Korea)
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] Paleryder:
Thanks installed not showing in app drawer but works on NS4G
[Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rmcgraw:
Just wondering if it is possible to enter a HEX value for the keys located at:

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\ControlPanel\Themes\0\Accents]

The values are strange, like 4283063863 for the "0" accent (which is Green). I dont know how this translates into the 0xFF4A53E7 HEX value that I see listed along with it.

Can someone explain this? I just want to be able to enter a specific value here. What do those numbers mean? I don't want to just enter a HEX value here and have it screw everything up.

OR, are there any XAP's that will let me enter a HEX value in for Accents?

I have a Samsung Focus.
[Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rmcgraw:
Ok, I've found a XAP that lets me enter a HEX value (CustomTheme), but it doesn't work. I choose the Accent I want to replace, then enter the HEX value, press Install, it goes YEAH!......but doesn't do anything.
[Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] drkfngthdragnlrd:
What I do is, on my PC, Start Menu, Run, Type in Regedit, hit ok. Navigate to any folder of your choice. In right plane, right click, New, DWORD (32-bit), Enter the hex value & hit ok. Decimaal value shows in (). Delete the new value when done.
[Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rmcgraw:
Thank you, do I enter it as (for black as an example) 000000 or FF000000 or #000000 or #FF000000 when creating the DWORD?

EDIT: Figured it out. Thanks for your help.
[Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] __ow:
Also, there's the trusty old Windows calculator. Switch to hex mode, enter desired value and switch back to decimal.
[Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] derausgewanderte:
sorry to bring this up again. Do I enter the Hex value (eg FFFF0097) in registry editor or do I enter the corresponding Dec number (4294901911)? I would like to change the Accent Mango which is way too bright on my phone.
[Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] derausgewanderte:
never mind, just figured out that I have to enter the Dec values in Theme\0\ and Theme\1\.

now I got the right Mango color.
[General Questions and Answers] androidFIERCE:
Getting "voicemail will be retirieved when data becomes available" or to that effect kind of message. It resembles something I read in an earlier thread in January about a V30 error, thats what I am getting. I am running Kings Ultimate Beatdown GB4 with the latest Taimat Kernel. Should i flash sense rom and then update profile and PRL? Need to know, cuz its disgustingly annoying. Thanks.