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[Motorola Photon 4G] Djspinister:
Yes, because they are morons.

This phone ****s Evo's. The Evo's hardware isn't even close to what this thing has. I have owned the Evo, and the 3d, the 3d is just a gimmick phone, that is all.

Lol - people are dumb

-Also, don't just ask this question in the Photon forums, of course they will say yes here. Do yourself a favor and do some research, go to some sites, read some reviews, learn for yourself and decide for yourself instead of having us make your decisions. The people here have it because they like it/love it. I loved my Evo don't get me wrong, but this phone is the next best thing, and in a year I will have the next best thing then, etc etc.

The galaxy s2 or whatever it is that Samsung is calling it won't hold a candle to this phone. But you could extend your 30 days period 3 times if the customer service rep you use is cool. (Sprint allows this, just keep getting a new photon until your gs2 comes out) And for f*cks sake don't exchange your phone at a corporate store, they suck.

nuff said. GL

-DJ
[Motorola Photon 4G] brandonkahn:
First of all its preference when it comes to evo or photon... both have their advantages and problems, and i have both devices. With that being said I already returned one photon and grabbed a evo3d (how it all started) because of random resets and vibrations. But i was still so impressed with what the photon is CAPABLE of being i had to open another line just to have it as well. Let me dive into photon problems; aside from my first experience which i will blame on a faulty device, i am now experiencing these ghost calls people have been talking about... where basically no one is on the line but obviously they are (when call is received or dialed out even) i experienced this several times and ran into sprint to verify with manager.. we pulled the battery and everything is fine. Guessing though from other posts that this wont be the last time i deal with this though.

The EVO3D works but literally does everything the photon does a little worse. So if the Photon is actually working its flat out the better device, has better display... inky blacks, better viewing angles, etc. Better processor in terms of optimization for gaming, more available ram and app memory.

Now what i mean by preference is if you like to use these launchers that come with the devices; either blur or rosie (sense). If youre just going to take the phone out of the box and use it the evo really is the better experience due to the noticeable lag/choppiness of Blur, and the smoothness of Sense. It really is that big of a difference IMO. However if youre like me you are running launcherpro (paid) or adwEX... both phones are snappier after installing said launchers but the photon is much snappier due to the lesser integration of the UI.

So basically in short lol if the photon is actually able to make calls, and is running launcher pro (all speeds on 10, with all animations off) then yes hands down better than evo3d. I prefer evo out of box experience though, over the photon out of the box experience.
[Motorola Photon 4G] jfenton57:
Honestly, I can't fathom going to this phone now given the issues that it has currently. If they really fix the call issues, I may come back to it. Given that they haven't with other Motorola phones exhibiting this problem I'm not holding my breath.

I loved much of the phone....the design, build quality, earpiece and rear speakers were superb. The phone was extremely fast but enough of a difference to switch up for that?

The lockups, inability to dial and silent calls on multiple handsets makes it kind of useless as an actual phone.

Also, after looking at the Photon screen side by side with my original EVO screen I would take the EVO screen every day of the week

BUT...had the Photon functioned on calls and not randomly shutdown, overall I would have preferred the Photon.
[Motorola Photon 4G] laraiza:
I'm not really a "sense" person I'm running a sense rom but I'm always running either go launcher or launcher pro anyway. I won't miss sense and I won't deal with blur. Once the phone is rooted and bootloader unlocked would it be possible for developers to fix at least most of the problems that r plaguing the photon right now since many issues seem to be more or less software issues?
[Motorola Photon 4G] scoobdude:
probably... but then again they may also bring more to the table.... :confused:
[Motorola Photon 4G] 632627:
I was in the same boat as you. I had previously had an evo 4g than traded for an epic. I fell in love with the samoled screen of the epic and was determined to use my upgrade on the sg2, as I've used the DROID charge and the samoled+ screen is beyond stunning. Well, I got sick of waiting and decided to give the photon a try a few days ago and figured if necessary I have the 30 day return policy. The photon is an awesome all around phone. Everything works, and its fast. I enjoyed the epic due to the screen, but gps was worthless and bluetooth and wifi were inconsistent. I am worried that although the sg2 may have the best screen, there are going to be other problems with the samsung build quality. The only negative about the photon is MOTOBLUR, which is much worse than sense and not even up to par with touchwiz. Alot of people complain about the pentile screen but I actually like it alot. Blacks are much deeper than my evo 4g and colors aren't washed out. The photon is an all around great phone, and every thing works(so far for me at least). I don't play games or anything so I can't comment on that, but every day tasks on this thing are fast.
[Motorola Photon 4G] flipper12:
I'm in the same boat as the OP...

Currently have the OG EVO, eligible for an upgrade and have been reading EVERYTHING and ANYTHING I can about this phone. Even though I'm still leaning towards getting it, there's a little voice in me saying to hang tight and see "what's coming around the corner." However, with technology, there will always be something better coming out next week, next month, or next year.

As for the Photon, I imagine the developer support that this phone will be receiving compared to the EVO and other HTC devices, won't be as as deep, especially if you're someone who IS coming from the EVO and used to that type of support. However, from what I've seen on this forum and others, the consensus seems to be that it's a great phone right out of the box. And if you're not a big fan of sense anyways and run your own launcher (like I do), then maybe it won't be that big of a deal.

More than likely, I'll be pulling the trigger and picking one up as soon as I get to a Sprint store to check one out. I'm just one of those types that always upgrades anyways and will likely be getting another phone next year too (assuming that I don't object to my wife's monthly shopping sprees so that I in turn, can "build up my credit" for justifying my annual phone purchases;)).
[Motorola Photon 4G] laraiza:
If I get the photon thru the corporate store vs best buy will I still get to keep my upgrade if I choose not to accept it before my 30 days are up.
[Motorola Photon 4G] predwing:
I work for Sprint and was given both of them to use. I came from the EVO and loved it, so naturally I wanted to EVO 3D. I got it 2 weeks before the launched and loved it at first then the problems started. First the camera issues, when I take a picture it freezes up and I have to pull the battery to get it back. Sense 3 offers a lot of improvements to original sense (which I love) but has a few cosmetic flaws. I am not a stock Android fan, I love sense and it offers a lot of user friendly controls. I hate that every time I unlock the phone I get a wheel of screens and must wait a nano second to use the phone. The 3D camera isn't all that great and some 3D pictures gives me a headache, also the camera sticks out the back and if your not using a case, it can scratch the screen. Now I got my photon 2 weeks ago and I am amazed at how well it performs. I have not had any of the problems some people have, and I am already told that the problems will be fixed soon with the software upgrade. I missed my kickstand and the photon gives that back to me. The camera is nice, much better then the 3D. Only flaw I have with the phone is black, when you watch a movie the dark parts are really really dark and make it hard to watch sometimes. All in All I prefer it over the 3D, and I was never a Samsung fan so I wouldn't want the Within (galaxy 2). It took Samsung several months to upgrade to Android 2.2 and even then plagued with problems it had to be pulled twice, and the final version caused a few more texting issues and screen orientation issues that have yet to be fixed. Other problems with Intercept and Transform and no help from Samsung leaves me to never choice Samsung. Now the Nexus offers all the cool features of Samsung with none of their software issues since its pure Google.
[Motorola Photon 4G] CarbonateAndroid:
I had the Evo 3D and liked it up to the point where I had lockups and tinny-sounding calls. I also experienced slowdowns and poor reception. When the Photon launched I checked it out, and decided to give it a try under the 30 day policy.

The build quality out of the box seemed better and the appearance was definitely more what I would expect from a top-end device. Once I booted up and began using it, I fell in love. The call quality is outstanding, speakerphone is excellent, battery life is great, and the screen is near-perfect.

It's obvious Motorola wants to be in the forefront of the portable device market once again. The Photon proves it.

I have not experienced any function issues at all with my MoPho. Smooth sailing here.
[Motorola Photon 4G] jaykunstman:
I came from the EVO4 where I kept getting low memory messages. EVO 3d has the same internal memory and I had no interest 3d. So far, I am exrememly happy with this phone. The build qulaity is superb. Its hard to put the phone down. I'm not so sure I would like thinner and lighter.....like Galaxy S2. The Photon gives you the feeling you have something. Believe me, the phone is not perfect. No phone is. But this is one of the best phones out there IMO. Do not hesitate one bit. Take the plunge.
[Motorola Photon 4G] bcoutlander:
I was able to use both the Evo 3d and Photon side by side for about 12 days and went with the Photon. I really liked both phones but I liked the additional memory and, in my experience, better battery life and reception.

But, I would wait a few weeks and see what comes of the Samsung GS2. It looks like an awesome phone but I'm always leary of their update cycle.
[Motorola Photon 4G] wynand32:
I agree about GPS, Bluetooth, and Wifi on the Epic, and would add in overall call quality and consistency as the reason why I'm sticking with the Photon no matter what specs the SGSII has. The Epic pretty much convinced me not to get another Samsung phone.

So, given that the competition for the Photon over the next six months or so on Sprint will be the Evo 3D and the SGSII, I think the Photon is by far the better choice. Great call quality, best speakerphone I've had on a smartphone, great performance, love that my Tegra Zone games bought for my Asus Transformer will run on it, great screen for outdoor viewing (perfectly usable at noon in the SoCal sun), rock-solid GPS and Bluetooth, great car dock accessory, solid build quality, and good battery life.

Just a great phone.
[Motorola Photon 4G] Cubfan99:
Had one, and took it back because of the call problems. Now I'll wait to see the GS2, and will weigh against the Photon again (if they fix it). Until then, my Evo 4g continues to rock on.
[Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mike21pr:
hello, i have an hd7 and i installed mango beta 2 which is friggin amazing but one thing i noticed is that sometimes when i use multitouch in the browser, the gestures get unresponsive to multitouch and the zoom goes crazy zooming in and out. seems like a driver issue with the sensors since this is not a specific build for the hd7 rite? is anyone having this issue?

Sent from my HD7 using Board Express
[Xperia Play General] TehH4rRy:
Just saw the update pop up on my phone. I am only on Wifi as well.

Did a quick google and this seems to be the updates with the new Homescreen (with themes!)

I won't pop the update as I am on an unlocked BL. Probs gonna wait till someone posts a flashable update.
[Xperia Play General] subcu1ture:
Not available for me...
[Xperia Play General] GetPatriotized:
Nothing here.

Rogers/Canada.
[Xperia Play General] Leraeniesh:
Big Red is still blank as well.
[Xperia Play General] subcu1ture:
Possibilty that OP got a phantom update message like many phones do.
[Xperia Play General] carlosaeg28:
uk generic not available yet, Sony has no seriousness on its website
[Xperia Play General] Sithben24:
I had one pop up yesterday when I was on wifi too, but I dismissed it since I just got my Play rooted. Wonder what it is. I'm on Verizon.
[Xperia Play General] Deoxlar:
UK generic here, no updates
[Xperia Play General] AndroHero:
I think the op should do the update, and brick his phone so we can all get the new update :D Take one for the team lol :p
[Xperia Play General] xeroxado:
If theres a new update, i hope it comes with a button to disable auto brightness :(
[Xperia Play General] TehH4rRy:
If I relocked my bootloader would I be safe? Or could it still brick?
[Xperia Play General] brochador:
not yet available for me also.. :(
[Xperia Play General] dassub:
I'm waiting for this update before I install generic 2.2/root/OTA update to this. Come on SE!
[Xperia Play General] AndroHero:
If you relock your bootloader you can OTA without any issues :D you wont get the DRM certificates back though :p
[Xperia Play General] shotgunfool:
2.3.3 Vodafone UK nothing via ota or update service
[Xperia Play General] subcu1ture:
According to OP info he is also on UK Vodafone so must have been a phantom update.
[Xperia Play General] dsswoosh:
Im on UK Vodafone.

No update for me yet.

Dont know how the OP has got notice of one tbh.
[Xperia Play General] Blagus:
No update for Global Generic.
[Xperia Play General] subcu1ture:
OP must have had the Update inception dream.
[Xperia Play General] x_QuBic_x:
Got a UK unbranded Xperia Play here and no update........still. Seriously why is it taking so long for the update to be released for the Play when it's out for the Arc and Neo. Not impressed :|.
[myTouch 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Gr33nF0x:
megaupload (dot) (com)/?d=N8XGHXJC - MT4G 2.3.4 update

This is official and not leaked, modified, or hacked

Enjoy! :-)

-Gr33nF0x
[myTouch 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] atifsh:
how is this different than the football's version?

is it the 2.09 version or same 2.19?

where did you get hold of it?
[myTouch 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] AntonJart:
The OP seems to be a new user. I would stay away from the file until someone checks it accordingly.

@ OP: no ofense, too many fake guys around.
[myTouch 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] atifsh:
thats the same file as football's, just checked its same file size and same version 2.19....
[myTouch 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] michael2041:
I have been emailing this guy and he said its copied from the store SD card. I installed it...the build number says release keys...does that make a difference? He says the hboot on this is different
[myTouch 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Gr33nF0x:
Really??

If it is the same, then why is the official update that I have, have a 2mb difference? I copied the update DIRECTLY FROM THE T-MOBILE SD CARD, along with the G2 update and the mytouch3g slide. I understand that because I am NEW TO REGISTER AND ACTUALLY POST, people could be leary. But let's face it, you are all looking a gift horse in the mouth. I posted it and uploaded it for all of you, just for you to tell me that it's not legit or it's not the same. I put football's into my mytouch 4g previously and quickly removed it because I started getting FC.

If you don't want to use it, that's fine. I can always remove the update from megaupload and be a stingy jerk. But I'm not like that. Extract the images from both updates and you will see the proof.

Android Version: 2.3.4

HTC Sense Version: 2.1

Software Number: 2.19.531.1

Kernel Version: 2.6.35.10-g225de41

htc kernel@and18-2 #1

Friday Jun 24 19:47:48 CST 2011

Baseband Version: 12.58.60.25U_26.11.04.03_M

Build Number: 2.19.531.1 CL95282 release-keys

Browser Version: Webkit/533.1
[myTouch 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Gr33nF0x:
OH and I forgot..

I'm only an OP because I use XDA everyday for info, and I finally had something to contribute.
[myTouch 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] eqjunkie829:
No need to be offended. You have to understand that if you are not a known reputable member that someone who is should check it and give the okay on it. One point to note is that when Football released his leak, people immediately jumped in and started flashing that file before they even knew what it was. And some ended up losing root with no way at that time to restore it.

We do appreciate the share though.
[myTouch 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] WOLF26915:
I'm sorry if think i'm being a jerk but i'm not just stating the similarities between the files that is all. They are both 315mb, thats why I asked if anybody installed it to see if it was the same.
[myTouch 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Gr33nF0x:
no problems

Its all good. And I do understand. Just got heated for a second there. But in all honesty, I don't know why footballs hboot is different from the official. But all i know is that mine is 100% official. I did get it directly from the T-Mobile sim card.

so I guess the moral is, if you want it, its there
[myTouch 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] WOLF26915:
All Good here no problems

ok i will give it a try, thank you for sharing
[myTouch 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] michael2041:
I installed this..no issues seems legit

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1207565&page=7

That link seems to prove this is legit..and that the ota and sd card update could have different version #s. So I vote yes for legit!
[myTouch 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] j0e_ahm:
Would there be a root version of this offcial one not the leaked version :D
[myTouch 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Gr33nF0x:
Probably soon. That's why I posted it, so people can get the root going on this bad boy :-)
[myTouch 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Bupahs:
I replied about these different versions here http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=16645332#post16645332
[myTouch 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kirkcody:
are there any new radios other then the ones posted in the stickies ?
[myTouch 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Ace42:
Anyone have a rooted version of this they can upload?
[myTouch 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] miamicanes17:
So if I have footballs on my phone right now and want this one, since it is actually the official, how could I do that? Do I just apply the update the same way while on footballs? And do you guys even think I should update it to this one, since its practically the same as footballs? (Sorry. I'm kind of new to this stuff)
[myTouch 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Ace42:
The PD15 images are for bootloader, you put it on the sdcard, and the bootloader will detect the file, if on the sdcard.
[myTouch 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SoC_Sports:
Just thought I would chime in and tell you this is the exact info on my phone and I D/Led it from this thread.
[myTouch 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SJMarty:
Thanks. I should have posted back and confirmed. I flashed successfully with the ROM on this thread. too.
[myTouch 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SoC_Sports:
I've also found the android market update in apk form...would be happy to upload to my dropbox and post a link for you to d/l if any of you might be interested
[myTouch 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] RobertVanHagar:
Ace42, YOU ROCK!!! The rooted version works!

For those who seem extremely confused on how to flash this file, I've come up with the following steps. Follow them and you won't have any issues.

Download and Flashing instructions:

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NOTE: Make sure you prep your device, prior to doing anything. Export your phone contacts to your MicroSD card, back-up your SMS/MMS data, move your DCIM and other important files from the card onto your computer, and be sure to back-up your apps in order to then move them to your computer. I used Titanium Backup. You can "Google" it or look it up in the Market.

1. Download onto your desktop the file from: http://www.megaupload.com/?d=OSW4Q9S9, named 'Glacier_OTA_2.19_Rooted.zip', provided by Ace42

***DO NOT RENAME THE FILE***

By this point you should have backed-up your files. Before you move the file onto the MicroSD card, you should Unmount the card from the device, and then proceed to format it. I mounted the card on a MicroSD adapter on my PC in order to Copy/Move the file onto it. Your phone doesn't have to be ON during this procedure. Be sure to leave the back cover off in order to re-insert the card after you've copied the file onto it.

2. While the card is not in the device, Power On the phone by pressing and holding the Volume Down button and then pressing the Power button.

3. Go into Recovery (if you have CWM or any type of recovery), and do a "wipe" of cache, battery status, dalvik cache and then do a 'Data Wipe/Factory Reset'. After you're done doing this, you can click on the back arrow button on your phone to go back to the previous menu.

4. Power Off the phone.

5. Place the file on your MicroSD card and then inser the card into the device's card port. press and hold the Volume Down button and then the Power button in order to turn it on in so that you can go into Recovery.

6. In Recovery, go select 'install zip from sdcard' and then 'choose zip from sdcard' and PRESTO! Once it's done, you're set to go!

My phone was already rooted with Gfree for PERM ROOT prior to doing this upgrade from 2.2.1 to 2.3.4. I did not lose Root priviledges on device and kept S-OFF.

For those of you who'd like to know what the PERM ROOT method used, I followed Cyanogen's method, which was recommended by neidlinger in the thread titled How to root HTC Glacier (My Touch 4G) step by step ?. I should have taken the time to read that method days ago. Now it's time to take a brake and drink some Cabo Wabo.
[myTouch 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] juna1103:
Help

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My phone is doing this samething, did you manage to fix yours?
[myTouch 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jmonster141:
Did you verify MD5 sum of the download? S=off before attempting flash? If yes to those, and it still doesn't work, try this:

Backup your SD card contents on a PC

Format the SD with the default allocation size option selected and uncheck "quick format"

Copy the image to your SD card so it's the ONLY file on the SD card

Attempt update again

If that doesn't work, go back to the computer with the SD card

Check the SD card for any errors by right clicking the SD card filesystem icon in 'My Computer' and choosing properties

Allow error checking to attempt to fix and recover bad sectors

Format as described above

Copy over the file again and attempt the update again

If none of the above has worked you may have a corrupt download, in that case re-download the file and do a checksum of the MD5 and MAKE SURE they match and then repeat the above steps

For further advice, I'd suggest searching this thread: [MOD]NOOBS Flash the Eng 85 H-Boot and CWM 5 the easy way!!!S-OFF ONLY(UPDATED 2/04)

If none of the above works for you, you may have a corrupt SD card and I would suggest buying a new one. Yes, it sucks, but there's nothing you can do to fix a hardware issue on an SD card. Good luck and happy flashing
[myTouch 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mecha2012:
It's been a while but can you reup this link to another server please sir.
[myTouch 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Ace42:
I made a rooted version of the file in the OP, it has minor changes i added, that should help perf.

http://www.multiupload.com/I7SYBR0L40