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[EVO 4G General] njspank:
I just conducted a chat session with a rep from WF.com where I changed the shipping address and it seems legit. Those of us who ordered can only hope to get a phone. They also voluntarily sd the phones are shipping on the 18th.

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[EVO 4G General] scottspa74:
I hear ya. I just ordered a Gnex and Evo LTE, but still feel nervous its a set up scam site. But, I talked to someone for a long time (54min, too long) setting up order. Felt legit.

And much of that time on the phone was them trying to sell me everything they had in the warehouse. Even a 14day free trial tech support, that would have to be paid for beyond 14days (for what?) Because they 'wanted to see me get the best out of my phone' lol. I said, um, NO. The lady several times told me this phone was 'meant' for me. Hahaha what a character :rolleyes:

sent from 2yr old Evo on ICS
[EVO 4G General] Tekn010933:
$50 GCard to make sure u come pick up ir Evo LTE.
[EVO 4G General] NaterTots:
I've been seeing others say that they have bought out the remainder of their contract to get an early upgrade. You might be able to do that. Although I'm not sure if it will be cheaper than adding a line.

Of course after your premium data plan charge of $10 you will be adding a line for $29.99 per month.

Maybe Sprint will let you upgrade early if you ask nice?

Naters
[EVO 4G General] KaptainRandom:
Wirefly Friends and Family link ($119.99) has this phone number prominently on webpage

800-326-8220

A Google search of that phone number yielded a lot of 'F' grade BBB results for a NON-WireFly company in Chicago...

Dubious?

Anyone call the known legit Wirefly number (800-552-9000) to confirm this other 'Friends and Family' is real?

Edit after some research,

search for 'wirefly friends and family' shows many entrys for evo3D deals from last year, did not find fraud claims on those threads/forums regarding the 'friends and family' version of WireFly.com

Online Chat with Sprint rep, you can activate TEP insurance within 30days of activation regardless of place of purchase of phone.
[EVO 4G General] Tekn010933:
Wanted to use that program to buy out the remainder of my time, they said that its not for this device EvoLTE.

Had held on the phone for 2hrs to speak with a supervisor and when finally, as calm as I did had asked him again. Repeated to me again that the pre ordered model will not be able to use buy-up/out program.

Well, not going to hurt to try again :)
[EVO 4G General] id_twin:
This is a lie, they will let you buy out of your contract if you have yet to use this program. The way it works is to:

1) Call in to Sprint (*2)

2) Press '4' for other options

3) Press '5', again, for other options

4) Press '4' and this will take you to Sprint's retention team.

Simply let them know that you would like to use your buyout option, or, really play it up to make it seem like your frustrated with something on Sprint, and will either cancel your service on September 1, or they will let you buyout. I guess it kind of depends on who you get, but for the most part, they shouldn't give you to hard of a time with you only being 4 months out of contract.

Good-luck!
[EVO 4G General] Tekn010933:
Am excited, got through and my upgrade is not until 9/1. now I am approved for the buy up/out program, said to buy my existing evo for $70 dollars and I will put it towards the early upgrade LTE model which will be $45.00 to buy out, and model at $199.

Agent put a reference on my account and said I have to walk in to my store and do this today if I wanted to pre-order, going to follow through today in the store.

And you are right, depends on who you get on the phone. I knew waking up at 5am to make this call would be well worth it :))
[EVO 4G General] PsiPhiDan:
They are buying EVO 4G for $90?? Am I understanding that correctly?
[EVO 4G General] Tekn010933:
Yes, that is there deal "buy up/back" since I am asking for n early upgrade. Ask them, I called from the phone using 611.

Press 2 for the number u r calling from.

Then 6 for n agent, no more selections after wait for about 40sec's. And it auto goes to an agent in 30 sec's :)

Buyback $70

Early upgrade $45

EvoLTE $199

And don't forget activation fee if you are getting it from somewhere else other than the Sprint store? Like $25 to $30 I think, good thing this waived since we are already customers ;)

Waiting for store to open :)
[EVO 4G General] Active_Matrix:
Lucky! I called and every time I get shot down, and they said I have to wait till 7/31/2012!? Really! Oh yeah they asked where I lived I said New York. I guess because of the region I can not?
[EVO 4G General] Tekn010933:
I wanted it very much, I strated from Monday and today at 5am I was on record calling and calling for it:) Totall calls 3, one for each day.

Its all about getting to that right person, like someone already said earlier. Don't give up, we are still in the GAME of getting it when it drops on the 18th and yes it is official now :))

http://www.androidpolice.com/2012/0...-date-finally-official-may-18th-2012-for-199/
[EVO 4G General] hillty:
Yes! I cant wait...lol.

Yes! I cant wait...lol.
[EVO 4G General] Tekn010933:
Could you add the official date on your Title for the thread so it can be notice by our community as well? Thank you Sir.

May 18 2012
[EVO 4G General] id_twin:
Does anyone know if the prices will remain this low (WF $119, BB $149) after the pre-order time frame is up with? My upgrade opens up June 1st, and I'm trying to see if it's cheaper for me to buy out or just wait until the 18th when the will bump it for two weeks.
[EVO 4G General] leebo:
There is no way to know if these prices will remain. They change all the time. I was planning on waiting two weeks after this phone started shipping to see what issues people might have, but I ordered today because it might cost me another $80 if I wait.

The deal with Wirefly (and another site called "LetsTalk") is, they have been around for years. I once ordered from LetsTalk but not Wirefly. Never had a problem with them.

However, in attempting to order from Wirefly today, their site would not allow me to put my city and state info. It was pre-filled with a New Jersey city. So I had to call.

Once you call, they try very hard to sell you everything under the sun! Insurance. Chargers. Etc. So you have to deal with that noise.

Fyi, their insurance does not cover loss, and only partial theft. There has to be have evidence that the phone was stolen, i.e. broken glass, police report, etc. I'd look elsewhere for insurance.
[EVO 4G General] engelsione:
I think that price of $119.00 is if you upgrade to a family plan!! read the small letters below the $119.00 on wirefly.

I just went to the Sprint store an put mines on preorder.
[EVO 4G General] scottspa74:
Thank you for not just posting the first paragraph and leaving it at that. I just ordered. Gnex and Evo LTE from wirefly and would be crapping-my-pants nervous if you didn't follow up with that edit. Thank you ;)

sent from 2yr old Evo on ICS
[EVO 4G General] oOflyeyesOo:
Nope, I am on a single line, and used my upgrade and paid 128 total! :-)

And yeah, I know how you feel scott, I was starting to get worried also, felt like it was too good to be true!
[EVO 4G General] Tekn010933:
Early upgrade from Sprint, leaving the store.

Unit $199.00

Buy Up $45.00

Total. $244.00

Buy back old +$70.00

New Bal ttl $170.00 no activation required, which is $30.00 extra if not store bought.

Gauranteed 5/18/2012 done deal.
[EVO 4G General] scottspa74:
Grand opening, huh. Looks like they built that one just for you lol

sent from 2yr old Evo on ICS
[EVO 4G General] Tekn010933:
I was "2ND" to order at this location, close to me love it and the Agent that's always helping me..... HOTT!!:) Really Cool Too!

Can't wait! :))
[EVO 4G General] misteroh:
Does anyone know if getting a renewal credit and signing a new two year contract with Sprint resets your upgrade eligibility or will I have to do the buy-up thing to reset my upgrade date?
[EVO 4G General] Tekn010933:
What is Renewal Credit?

What one C-Care agent offer me was early termination of my contract, and renew instant and your contract will be a new one so you can get the upgrade with the price $199. My question was "I am almost 2yrs with sprint, so does this wipe everything and start brnd new?" she said 'yes', I said "NO!" I don't want that, throwing your time away.

Talked there ears out in a nice way, got me in the Door basically to the "Buy Up" Program, cost...$45.00 and my Original Date for upgrade is 9/1/2012.
[EVO 4G General] LTEvo:
I have the preorder with wirefly, but they charged me sales tax. I thought that was weird, so I called them and they said it was their policy.

Seems a bit odd, they charge sales just for Michigan. Anyone else get sales tax added to their preorder?
[EVO 4G General] NaterTots:
That sounds like they may be based in Michigan then or there is a law in Michigan to charge sales tax on internet sales.
[EVO 4G General] KaptainRandom:
sales tax in michigan,

because they are in michigan.
[EVO 4G General] njspank:
FYI, I got an email from Wirefly offering a free Bluetooth device because I had the Elte in my shopping cart and hadn't yet checked out. However, I actually did checkout. Upon ending a chat session this evening, it was too late for me to add the promotion code "wireflyblue83". Therefore, I'm posting the code for those who haven't ordered and plan on ordering from Wirefly.

Cheers

Sent from my BadAzzEvo using Forum Runner!

---------- Post added at 10:42 PM ---------- Previous post was at 10:42 PM ----------

I was only billed $119

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[EVO 4G General] misteroh:
Renewal credit is something some members here have reported receiving. You basically tell Sprint that you'll sign a NEW two year contract if Sprint will give them between $75 and $150 dollars.
[EVO 4G General] Tekn010933:
Have almost two yrs didn't want to start over since the wife might want one too.
[EVO 4G General] detcup4evr:
It doesn't, I used renewal credit 2 yrs ago then got the EVO, I also renewed this year in April and preorder ltevo a couple weeks later

Sent from my Synergized Aggressive Lionfish Evo using the XDA app
[EVO 4G General] detcup4evr:
Excellent I hope there warehouse is in MI also should shorten shipping time.

They charged me sales tax also i am in Mi

Sent from my Synergized Aggressive Lionfish Evo using the XDA app
[EVO 4G General] Pivo187:
So we will not be able to upgrade the battery!? That sounds like a ****ty iphoney move...THat is one reason I hated the iphone among many others...But Im a power user & I have 3 spare batteries...I work offshore & my phone can only pull 1X so its constantly drawing massive amounts of power...I usually go thru 1 sprint 2600mah battery & about 50% of an anker 1700mah battery...2000mah is not going to cut it....

Also, will sprints lte network actually work & be widespread...I have fears of the lte network never even being available somewhat like the evo 4g...I never once got to use 4g on it...BTW verizon 4g is amazingly fast & very widespread, tested it out on a friends razor max
[EVO 4G General] Tekn010933:
Don't fall for that, it's an early termination on your contract, and will allow you to get an upgrade with a brand new contract. If you do not value the time you have already put in, then go right ahead and do it. My opinion for me is not worth it, like having 1yr invested now down to 1 day.

Go with the "buy up" depending on the months left on the original contract you will pay a percentage, for me yesterday I paid $45.00 to upgrade early 5 months have left.

I can confirm only area's that this would not work for is San Antonio and Dallas.

"Dam. They told me Houston ain't doing this program. Bunch﻿ of bs

beastnampy99 21 hours ago"

---------- Post added at 12:29 PM ---------- Previous post was at 12:17 PM ----------

Look up "xHAUSx" he is now a moderator, some very important info he had posted from sites and why the BATTERY in not separated in the new LTE build? Old evo has wimax radio and battery apart and was a major factor why the battery was draining BAD, issue solved when it was all "On Board" now :))

here found the story on the battery,

http://www.goodandevo.net/2012/04/w...c-evo-4g-lte-is-not-the-end-of-the-world.html

I can confirm too that this Evo LTE will be working only on "3G" until LTE is up and running, how long? unknown but check this site to keep up with the roll out on sprint's LTE network,

http://s4gru.com/index.php?/blog/1/entry-159-htc-evo-4g-lte-tech-details-revealed-in-fcc-oet-filing/
[EVO 4G General] focbuster78:
Does everyone else order say "Awaiting Inventory"? Man I can't wait to get my hands on this phone!
[EVO 4G General] jeeplj8:
friends and family link price is up 20 bucks, 139.99 now.
[EVO 4G General] coolblue830:
wirefly now $139

Yup, can confirm that it's $139 now. It's $149 if you go directly from mainpage.

I decided to just go with Amazon at $149 just because Wirefly rubbed me the wrong way the other day when I questioned them why they had a big banner saying free Sprint Activation but still added the activation fee automatically when adding any Sprint phone to the cart.

On an unrelated note, my friend said I should go talk to Sprint retentions and kick up some dust since I was out of contract. Long story short, after complaining about their lack of existing LTE with no definite ETA on my area and telling them I was considering a HTC ONE X from AT&T, they promised me a $80 credit to my account along with waiving any $36 activation fee even if I didn't order direct from them. I encourage everyone to go discuss your options with Sprint retention department as well... worst that can happen is they say no ;)
[EVO 4G General] oOflyeyesOo:
I refresh the page 10 times a day, waiting for it to get in stock!
[EVO 4G General] jeeplj8:
um - you know they are not shipping until May 18, right?
[EVO 4G General] brucejg:
Don't Use Wirefly

I've had the worst experience with them. After ordering an HTC EVO 4G LTE, I checked the order and saw where they ordered the wrong phone - an EVO Design. I tried to get back to them but you can't talk to a human on their support line.

In a Firefly support chat, they told me to cancel the order and then reorder. I canceled and when I went to reorder, the price had gone up to $149. So, I figured, screw it, I'll go to Sprint. My call to Sprint revealed that my upgrade eligibility had been used so therefore, I can't order a new phone.

2 attempted phone calls, 3 chats, and 2 emails later, I have made no progress with Firefly.
[EVO 4G General] Tekn010933:
see amazon openned up too.

http://wireless.amazon.com/HTC-EVO-...=INDIVIDUAL_NEW&sr=1-1-entd&qid=1336765271545
[EVO 4G General] scottspa74:
I have had an AWFUL time with wirefly , too. Even though money was deducted from my card, when I try to log in at wirefly cart, it says unable to authorize card. I called (for the 3rd time) and got a lady who said to disregard that and everything is fine. So basically, all I've got is her word. Very upsetting.

When I have time I'll document the ordeal.

sent from 2yr old Evo on ICS
[EVO 4G General] brucejg:
Here's my email to Wirefly. I have not received a response.

To Whom It May Concern:

Wirefly has totally screwed up my order. Here is the sequence of events that has occurred:

1) I went to your website to order an HTC EVO 4G LTE to upgrade my existing phone

2) When trying to check out, the address shown on the order had the city and state showing in New Jersey and I couldn’t change it

3) I called in and spoke to a sales rep and they proceeded to take my order over the phone. That order number was XXXXXXXXX

4) During the review process of the order (and confirmed by the email I received during our phone call), I told the rep that she put in the wrong phone. I wanted an HTC EVO 4G LTE and they had listed an HTC EVO 4G Design. She said she would fix the order. I asked that she send me a new email reflecting the corrected phone. That email never arrived.

5) I tried calling back to customer service but your call-in process doesn’t allow anyone to talk to a person

6) I started a chat online and after explaining the situation, I was told to cancel the order and then order it all over again. I canceled the order.

7) When I tried to reorder, the price was $30 higher than when I first tried to order it; instead of $119.99, it was $149.99. I didn’t place the order.

8) I started a new chat and that person had a hard time understanding what was going on. She said she would have someone call me; I haven’t received that call yet.

9) This morning, I figured I would try calling in to place the order on the phone. I was told that my phone number, XXX-XXX-XXXX, was not eligible for an upgrade. Obviously when you canceled the order, you didn’t back out the upgrade eligibility with Sprint.

At this point, I do not have an order for a phone and cannot order a new one because my phone line is tagged as ineligible for an upgrade. Wirefly has wasted about 4 hours of my time and I am just furious.

I want you to place an order for me for an HTC EVO 4G LTE for XXX-XXX-XXXX. If you cannot do that, then I want you to set my account to eligible for an upgrade. If you can’t do that, then I will be in touch with the Texas Attorney General’s office and place a complaint for deceptive trade practice.

No response yet from John Bailey, Customer Service Officer. As a side note, if you call their customer support, you CANNOT talk to a human. Whenever I called, their automated systems didn't recognize my order number. When speaking to a salesman, they said they would put me right in touch with a customer support rep. Guess what? They connected me to the automated system.

This company has terrible customer service. If your order goes through without a hitch, you're good. But if you have any issue at all, you are on your own. My advice is to avoid them.
[EVO 4G General] Tekn010933:
too late now but screen capture charges next time maybe, at least you'll have something.
[EVO 4G General] misteroh:
I was planning on ordering two phones with upgrade eligible lines and then activating them on my other two lines which are NOT eligible for upgrades. Can I do this?
[EVO 4G General] scottspa74:
Thanks. But I wasn't doing a chat. I was talking on phone. I've had no problem talking to humans, but many other problems.

sent from 2yr old Evo on ICS
[EVO 4G General] dmxcrb:
Yes, I was told at the Sprint store that this can be done without any problems.
[EVO 4G General] leebo:
Same thing with the address happened to me. There must have been some kind of bug on their site that morning. Same NJ address.

I called in my order (which sucks because then they try to sell you all kinds of crap). However, she did get my order correct, so hopefully I'm lucky.:rolleyes:
[EVO 4G General] Tekn010933:
Pretty sure you got it under control, was only trying to help.
[EVO 4G General] scottspa74:
Sounds like sprint is OK with that. But if you go with wirefly, their T&C say you'll be charged 400$ for doing so. Hope I helped you in time.

sent from 2yr old Evo on ICS
[EVO 4G General] scottspa74:
I know, man. I wasn't being rude or anything. And I appreciate the info/response.

sent from 2yr old Evo on ICS
[EVO 4G General] jeeplj8:
since the price is now the same - I would just go through Best Buy. Actually, I will. At least there is a place you go to complain to a real person if they screw it up.
[EVO 4G General] focbuster78:
I just started a chat with the folks at wirefly, I was wondering when the order would ship. They told me it was delayed 2-3 weeks wth. I am now getting a free bluetooth and free case, but I mean really why did they not tell me this???
[EVO 4G General] ImaWinRAR:
^ this.

I preordered my E4GT from LetsTalk and it was delayed an extra week after launch. I thought Wirefly would be different, but apparently not. Set my preorder today at a local Best Buy and i'll probably be getting it on launch day because my city isn't that competitive. Less hassle/confusion and less potential for a mishaps if theyre doing everything in front of your face
[EVO 4G General] Tekn010933:
Did they ever get back to you on your question?

http://www.androidcentral.com/evo-4g-lte-bootloader-can-be-unlocked-just-fine
[EVO 4G General] lilbitz_1018:
Just because I kept checking this thread for results, I'll post mine.

Prior to going to BB, I called Sprint and asked if I would remain on my current Sero-P 500, first rep didn't know so transferred me, 2nd rep said yes nothing would change so I told her to notate my account that it wouldnt. I hung up and called back to make sure it was noted and it was.

Went to BB and was in luck! They told me they would have 7 shipped there on Friday and NO ONE has pre-ordered any yet ;D. So the salesperson tried her hardest to get me the GC without downpayment but didnt work so i paid $50 down, received a GC right there and was told that I'd get $50 off just because it's an Evo being traded in PLUS the value of the phone at trade-in time when I go to pick it up sooooo

looks like : $199-50 (GC) -$(UP TO)50value....makes it $100 off as stated by someone else earlier here. [dont flame me i'm just confirming]

I'm hoping someone slips up on Friday and gives me another GC for activation hehe *free phone anyone?* :D
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] UndeadCircus:
Hey everyone,

I need some quick guidance. I'll be moving over to the Samsung Galaxy Nexus within the next few days (when it arrives in the mail) and I need to get my Evo 4G back to stock and get the root off (as if I just purchased it from Sprint) because I'll be selling it back to Sprint for a little account credit.

This is currently what shows in my HBOOT:

SUPERSONIC EVT3 SHIP S-OFF

HBOOT-0.97.0000

MICROP-041F

TOUCH PANEL-ATMELC03_16AC

RADIO-2.15.00.0808

AUG 19 2010, 14:29:08

Can anyone point me in the right direction of how to return it to 100% stock with no root access?

Thanks a lot!

Ricky
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] roids87:
Your gunna have to downgrade your radio to 11.19, or earlier. Then you can use unrevoked forever, and use an ruu to downgrade back to froyo. You could just try using a 3.70 ruu, it may upgrade your hboot, and turn security on automatically.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] UndeadCircus:
Can you downgrade the radio just by flashing an earlier version?
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ca1ne:
Yes.. if using recovery to flash, remember it will reboot once during the install process after you select reboot now... Do not pull the battery, just wait... Or brick your phone will be.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] UndeadCircus:
Alright, I downgraded my radio to the 2.15.00.11.19 version and used Unrevoked S-ON and it looks like my radio and S-ON are exactly as they should be.

Where do I find the RUU executable to run on my PC to restore the phone now?
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] roids87:
http://goo.im/stock/supersonic/ruu/...15.00.11.19_NV_1.90_release_161482_signed.exe
[Eee Pad Transformer Themes and Apps] apollostees:
Has anyone tried this app out on the TF101.

Silly EA seems to have prevented us from downloading the app officially from the market. Yet people say it works on the prime???? Even dumber, I can downloading on my ol' school t-mobile G2.

I though about buying it on my G2, then doing a Titanium Backup over to the TF101.

Has anyone tried it, doing something simular?
[Eee Pad Transformer Themes and Apps] letsgophillyingeneral:
I got it to work on my Transformer, no fiddling necessary.

EDIT: PM sent.
[Eee Pad Transformer Themes and Apps] Screw Muggz:
I have it working on my TF101.
[Eee Pad Transformer Themes and Apps] wileEwease:
How did you bring it over? Or did you use TB and bring over the backup?
[Eee Pad Transformer Themes and Apps] Screw Muggz:
You know what, it just randomly started working. I kept checking cause since I paid for it it was never playable. Then it started working one day.

So yes then I used TB to carry it over.....but it has stoped working again.....that and a few other games.......