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[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] purock:
My 2cent experience.

BB is a great insurance from a cost perspective. No deductible if your phone needs replacement. The only down side with BB insurance is if there is an issue, they need to send it in.

My BB Story:

I sent in my OG Evo because it had a bad charging port (common problem). It took them a month and a half to get it back to me. Meanwhile they gave me a beat up LG Optimus as a lender phone. It was decent, but it felt like a life time without MY phone. They fixed the charging port on my Evo and sent it back, but when I got it back, I noticed that they blew out the one capacitative button (above the charging port). I couldn't send it out and wait AGAIN. So I used LED hack to keep those lights off, because it looked like it was missing a front tooth.

Also, if you lose or your phone is stolen, your SOL. I dropped my Evo into the dark endless bottom of a lake (SOL).

You can go onto the Sprint Insurance after you buy your phone elsewhere, like BB. Nice things about Sprint is that they replace lost or stolen phones. If you need a replacement they get you one immediately. Downsides: Replacement phone might be refurbished and you have to pay a high deductible.

It's really whatever floats your boat. Sorry for the long post.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Rodderik:
just to add to sprint's TEP you should be able to add TEP through sprint within 30 days
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] LTEvo:
Also I believe now Sprint is uping their TEP cost to 11$ per month. For phones that cost 500$+ w/o contract. It is Asurion that provides the insurance, and from what I read the LTE will have a 150$ deductible.

So essentially you will end up paying $264 for 2 years + 150 deductible = $414.

And I currently have insurance on my OG Evo. I am seriously considering just dropping the insurance. If I break my LTE, just keep my old Evo as back up or buy something on craigslist. And after a year you can get the 75$ credit towards an upgrade.

I am leaning towards just saving my money on the insurance.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Sephirothvfc:
Ya i hear these all the time because thats what the old insurance plan used to be.

Let me tell you about the changes they did for the Black Tie Protection plan from best buy.

2 Options:

1) Rapid Exchange program where it takes 2-5 business days for you to get another phone. Yes it will be a refurb phone and most of the phones I send out they usually come in 2 days.

2) repair program where you can send out your phone to be repaired and u will get the same unit. Takes anywhere from 2-4 weeks to get your phone back. Now this good thing about this option is that if your phone is not cost effective to repair then they will they give u full retail value to either get the same phone or u might be able to get yourself a new phone. Ive had times where ppl had the epic 4g and they were tired of it, sent it out and 3 weeks later they got themselves an epic 4g touch for $50 since the price difference from retail cost was 649.99 to 699.99. Now this may not always happen but it can.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] SilentSummer:
This is pretty much my thoughts on insurance as well.

It's not really worth it. I'm keepmy my OG Evo as well for backup in case anything happens with my EVO LTE.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] .jond:
The Sprint warranty is essentially you making a $464($200 deductible + $11*24months) bet that you'll break your $550 phone over the next 2 years for a reason outside of the 12 month manufacture warranty coverage. Add in the variable of the price of the phone dropping after year 1, and it's a losing bet.

With squaretrade(who I currently use for my old EVO), it's a $225 bet of breaking your $550 phone over 2 years.

Bestbuy insurance just sucks from what I've read.

If your phone ever breaks, don't think of it as you're having to shell out $550.

Think of it as you've already saved $464 of the cost. You're only paying $85 extra for you losing your bet.

In other words, to make it more clear, it cost you $90 more to break your phone w/o insurance than with.

Are you really going to drop down $264($11/month) to maybe save $85 one day?
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] NasTraDooMis:
Theres this insurance company:

http://www.squaretrade.com/pages/android-landing1

I dont have any experience through them so i dunno, seems the reviews are good though but its a bit pricey @ $70 a year or $125 for 2 .

"Coverage up to $750. Coverage only available

for phones bought in the past 30 days."
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] jgalan14:
Where did that 11$ came in? Are they changing it soon I paid 8$ at month and deductible is 100$ btw I do keep my insure for almost a year and then drop it ain't worth it for 24 months
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] ticklemepinks:
they don't have $75 upgrade anymore
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] PsiPhiDan:
How is that pricey? Way cheaper than Sprint and BB.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] LTEvo:
Hmm...I swear they were still giving 75$ credit for adding another year to your contract. Guess not, looks like this was canceled.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Ep3n3wp:
I'm keeping sprint's insurance... pay the deductable and get a new phone over nighted no questions asked for any reason!
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] PsiPhiDan:
People have been doing some intense math on this forum regarding the TEP, and it seems that you'll pay about $450 for the insurance if you use it once. That's hardly worth it when the phone won't even be worth that in a year. I would recommend against it honestly, but if the peace of mind is worth it than do what you've gotta do. :)
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Curb71:
It really boils down to how much of a clutz you are. if you are always dropping and/or breaking your phone and loosing it I think insurance is a smart buy. If you are very careful and treat it like your baby then insurance is about as bad a buy as when playing blackjack. :D
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] PsiPhiDan:
Okay how about ensquared.com? For $99, I get 2 years coverage and get:

-3 claims up to $1000 each (only a max of $600 TOTAL through squaretrade)

-$75 deductible (better than the $100 one through squaretrade)

-covers lost, stolen, dropped, water, etc.

Seems like the way to go! Any thoughts on this? Experience with them?
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Sim-X:
TEP is a house bet for most people. Those who haven't read this yet, read this write up by Mathman here.

I just dumped my TEP, 37.5% price increase with 100% deductible increase to go with it. On top of that, no guarantee your replacement is going to be new, it's most likely going to be a refurb which doesn't have the full value of a new phone.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] caspertodd:
I have always had TEP, and it has saved me multiple times. With my Samsung Moment, I bricked it several times. The first thing they asked me "do you have TEP?". Then they would replace it (for free) no questions asked. I have had them repair my wife's old Hero a couple times, and have had them repair other phones in the past. I have yet to pay a single deductible.

For me personally, TEP has worked out, and saved me a lot of money. So keep in mind that TEP does have some benefits too, and not every repair requires a deductible. I personally cannot afford forking out $599 for a new phone if I did not have insurance, so I have to have some sort of it. Squaretrade with a 30% off coupon makes the warranty about $90 for two years with accidental damage (doesn't cover lost or stolen), that is the other choice I would look at, but I think I may stick with TEP because of my past experience. The price hike does piss me off though.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] PsiPhiDan:
See my above post. Ensquared seems to be a better bet than SquareTrade.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Captain_Throwback:
I plan on getting the Zagg insurance:

http://www.zagg.com/store/services/zaggsafe/safe.php

$99, covers 2 years, and $59 deductible for water damage/broken glass.

If I lose the phone, I guess that's on me, but that's unlikely since I don't go anywhere without knowing where my phone is.

If it gets stolen, that's covered by my credit card.

P.S. And the best part is, it covers "unlocked" phones.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] SteelH:
Enjoy that new $150 deductible for LTE devices.

Effective 6/17/12, the monthly TEP rate will change to $11 for the Galaxy Nexus and all new devices launching with a suggested retail price of $549.99 and up. The TEP monthly rate will remain at $8 for the LG Viper, 4G LTE devices with a suggested retail price lower than $549.99 and all models in the current line-up
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] lemonpeazy11:
best buy insurance.

Best Buy Insurance

9.99 a month or typically 169.99 for two years up front (on androids)

DOESN'T COVER: lost or stolen (SOL, Plan B)

Unlimited claims, No deductibles

2-5 days with loaner phone (ie froyo)

Phone sent back to you is not the same phone. Its DEFINITELY a refurb.

Don't turn your phone in on your lunch break.. it just takes too long for the service swap and waiting on geek squad typically. Basically 30 minutes start to finish.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] ausch30:
I made a claim on my OG EVO for a broken charging port, new phone at my door the next day. About a week after getting my 3D I went for a swim with it in my pocket, new phone at my door the next day. Sprint insurance was a great deal, these new changes make it much less so but I'm still keeping it.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] ls3mach:
I expense my phone bill through my business. I keep it on all our phones because it is less headache for me. If an employee has an issue with their phone, I can spend my time looking at it, assessing whether to replace it, then buying a new phone, then activating the new phone. For me, I just send them to Sprint if the phone is broke they either fix it, or pay the $100 deductible and get a new phone. Simple and quick. My time is valuable. My employees need to have a cellular.

With the rising premiums and deductibles, it may very well no longer be a great deal, but it is worth it to spare my time away from projects that make me money. Besides. $1000 a year we pay for all the insurances is hardly a drop in the bucket on my bottom line, just the cost of doing business.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Mathman85:
Thanks for posting this.

I'll soon be working on a follow-up that'll take into account only purchasing TEP for the first n months. It will be posted in the other thread, when it's ready.

Again, if you're a klutz and break your phone often, get insurance. If you don't, it's a waste of money. The $464 investment of buying TEP for two years and using it once is likely more than the cost of a replacement phone outright.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Evo_Shift:
Best insurance is no insurance. Stick $10 away each month and tag it as your phone fund.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] jfenton57:
I don't know.

I carry TEP as I use the phone for my work phone (project manager frequently climbing around construction sites) and when I am shooting nature / wildlife photography....frequently crawling on a beach or standing in salt water.

Crack a case....no charge to fox.

Screen goes bad...just take it to a Sprint corporate repair store and it's fixed immediately.

GPS stops working first year....just take it in and they give you another one (usually a "re manufactured".

The increase does suck but it's not the ends of the earth. The increased deductible definitely sucks although I've only had to use it once and that's because Sprint condemned my phone with a "corroded charging port" and determined it must have been water damage after it was a month old. I had been so bust at work it had never left my pocket of holster other than to ride home in the car or lay on my nightstand while I slept. What a BS screwing that was.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Restola:
I'm very compelled to not buy tep with the increase. What's the out of pocket on hardware failure (charging port, etc) with no insurance?
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] massivebasset:
I have never had TEP.

Sprint fixed my OG Evo with a destroyed screen for $35 out of pocket, that was on April 5th, 2011 so just under a year out from getting my phone.

Insurance is a rip unless you think you will break your phone often, but if thats the case, then get a sturdy case for it.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] LTEvo:
Please, can you expound further on this credit card feature covering stolen phones?

I used an amex to purchase mine, would be nice if they did cover stolen phone.:D

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Did you just go to the Sprint store for the repair? And they just replaced the phone? If so yea, there is no deductible.

I am pretty sure the 100 deductible for OG EVO and 150 for LTEvo is for lost or stolen phones. Through asurion.

TEP is broken into 2 parts $4 for service and repair and $4 for loss/stolen insurance.

I read mathman's post, but I was going to cancel TEP either way. However, I think I might just get the $4 service/repair TEP for the first 6 months or so. If I have any issues, then it will help and depending on that I might continue or discontinue. It will come to 24$ for 6 months. Especially, since i believe Sprint store charges 35$ for repairs w/o TEP.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] preyed:
I don't know how you guys are just walking into a Sprint Repair store and getting service. I have a slightly cracked OG Evo -- I go in there to see if they can just replace the digitizer/screen and they're like No, we have to send it off and you have to pay the $100 up front. I tried twice, same result each time. This was with TEP
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] rfs830:
the sprint store will only fix small things. Anything larger they will now ask for money. If its a cracked screen then they know that you did that and will not fix it. I have a photon that I use in the car dock everyday and because of that i have a small crack in the plastic by the usb connection. sprint will not fix it as they say its from being used. I tell them i put it in the moto car dock that is what broke it. Then they tell me to pay 100 to get a new phone.

Sprint has changed. I thinking about going with http://www.ensquared.com/ on my next phone and just keeping them for two years.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Captain_Throwback:
http://www.creditcards.com/credit-c...d-perks-you-didnt-know-had-1273.php#cellphone

Now that isn't the case for all credit cards. I checked the one I used to purchase my device, and apparently they only cover damaged, lost or stolen devices for the first 60 days after purchase.

Honestly, losing my cell phone is the least of my worries, as I always either have it in my pocket or in my hand.

I did see some information on purchase protection on the AmEx web site. I'd recommend you give your credit card company a call and see what they offer. It's also possible you'd qualify for some sort of protection if you pay your monthly cell phone bill with that same card. But again, this will vary.

Also, if your phone was stolen along with your car, or from your home, those respective insurances should cover that loss.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] LTEvo:
yea, I never have lost my phone in 12 years. I was just curious, to see what the protection was. Amex I believe covers it from 90 days of purchase for stolen?

However, they extend manuf warranty by a year which is huge? Since I will stop paying my 4$ tep after a few months.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] AardvarkAttack:
Ensquared seems to be the best deal but I am having a hard time finding legitimate reviews. The one I did find was negative. Anyone else have experience with them or know of any real positive reviews?
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Top Nurse:
I get TEP on new phones till I see on ebay that I can get a reconditioned phone for about $100. However, a lost new phone in the first 90 days of roll out day or so will probably be a new one from Assurion.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] benthe1:
This is true for most stores now. You will sometimes get VERY lucky and the store will replace cracked screens for free. In fact, I dropped my OG EVO and broke the power button, my store replaced it with a refurbished unit in about 20 minutes. I might be mistaken but the corporate repair stores seem to be better at this than the others.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] wlpywd:
Lloyd's of London
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] ProCision:
i went from the sprint insurance to BB's. I paid 170 upfront. Now if my screen gets scratched I can smash it and get a new one/refurb. If I brick it, I can smash it and get a new one/refurb. If I get it wet and it shorts out I can get a new one/refurb. *If you go to sprint for their insurance you will also get a refurb sent to you. I never heard anybody getting a retail unit sent to them. I have only heard people ***** for hours with out leaving the store and they get sent out with a retail unit.

If I ever need it, i'm cool with waiting a day or 3 or 5 for a nice shiny new refurb.

I did not know it didn't cover lost or stolen. I do know that I still have my OG Evo from day one and spent $8 per month for 2 years and never used it for anything.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] PsiPhiDan:
Hey all - I got a 30% off coupon from Square Trade so I was thinking about going with them. Here's a HUGE question though:

If they require you to put the purchase price of the item, and you got it for the upgrade price ($200), is that all they will cover you for? Or do they take into account that you upgraded, and go by the MSRP? If they give me $200 if my phone breaks, I'm screwed. Any ideas or experience with this?
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] wlpywd:
its insurance, so assume whatever screws you over without lube is what they 'll do
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] benthe1:
You put it MSRP. Contact price is not what you're truly paying for it since you're paying a portion of it as you pay your bill...sort of. But definitely MSRP.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Docarut:
Insurance is giving me a headache. Waiting for new evo 4g lte purchased on ebay. Thinking of getting TEP for maybe first 6 months just in case of glitches-i.e. reboot problems, electronic failure that hopefully would happen first 6 months. Maybe then would cancel and save up for new unit if needed. I have my old phone as backup till get replacement. How is the non-Sprint insurance dealing with these minor issues of phones? If there is total failure or lost then clearcut. How would they deal with poor signal, dropping wifi, bluetooth etc. that is intermittent? At least with TEP you know how they handle things.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] assumption:
I would like to know this as well! My OG Evo has had a cracked screen for a year, AND I have TEP!! SPrint was going to charge me to fix the screen because it created a "spiderweb"...

The only reason I didn't make a claim that I "lost" my phone is because I didn't want to fork over 100 bucks for a new phone, then pay AGAIN for the new Evo LTE.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] bso44:
Has anyone tried Worth Ave Group?

http://www.worthavegroup.com/
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] BonkyMoon:
I decided to drop my TEP when I got the LTEvo. Between the $11/month charge and the $150 deductible I think I'd rather just keep my old phone as a backup in case I decide to go swimming with my new one. I've Had TEP for my last 3 phones (all of which have been HTC) but it's gotten to the point where it's just not worth it anymore. I haven't looked into square trade or anything similar since I have no idea how it'll work with my account, but I fully applaud people that have had good experiences with them!
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] goutamniwas:
is there a flasable zip for android 4 stock roms of galaxy s2 , idf so can you please provide me the link
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MistahBungle:
Unlikely. Stock roms are Odin flashable.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ZACQ8:
stock rom but dint secify stock recovery or not...

You mean signed update zips??

didnt see anything yet, except the CWM update zip for rooting the ICS rom using this method :http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1501719

EDIT : if I misunderstood and you are looking for stock ROM zips...

CWM flashable Deodexed Stock Roms (rooted) are available here http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1292825

but you need pre-root and CWM already installed, cant install it from stock recovery, for stock roms on a stock rom can be flashed from ODIN only as above post says.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rocky23:
+1 @ mistahbungle and +1 @ zacq8 if ur looking for deodexed
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] TyroneLT:
Since getting my Nexus I've tried a bunch of other camera apps and was wondering what the best camera apps or mods for the GNex are out there.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] theking_13:
I like the stock camera with tweaks, such as volume rocker for zoom, power button as a shutter button, etc.

But a whole different app? I would recommend Camera FX. Used it in GB and it was much more enjoyable.

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus running Slim ICS
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] justin94:
Stock camera. I use after focus and photo art to add cool effects later
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] TyroneLT:
The stock camera is pretty good out of the box. I've been trying UCam and Shot Control as of late. Both have a pretty interesting UI.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] TyroneLT:
I've been using after focus and picshop to edit photos after.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] axne1:
Camera ICS no doubt! This camera should have come stock!

sent from a Android device :)

I'm always on!
[Xperia Play Themes and Apps] gopin:
Hi all,

I decided to flash back to at&t's stock for stability purposes, but really hated the ui, so i decided to modify it a little bit. i don't know if anybody cares for it, but here it is. :p

i'm still working on it and will update as i go.

numeric battery indicator with honey comb icon.

some Xperia S icons and framework.

weather app and calculator from 2.3.4 fw.

I can't post links yet, so i split the file in two.

flash both files in using CWM for Xperia available in google play.
[Xperia Play Themes and Apps] Till-Kruspe:
Can you please make the music widget for mdpi device...
[Xperia Play Themes and Apps] gopin:
flashable mdpi widget

pm me the widget you're using, i'll see what i can do. right now i'm trying to finish my project.

Edit:

i don't know if you got my message, but here is a flashable zip. this one has a different play and pause button than the first one i sent (if you got it).

let me know if it works since i cannot test it on my hdpi device.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] leo72793:
PNY Technologies - 32GB High Speed microSDHC Class 10 Memory Card

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/PNY+Tec...26&skuId=3026197&st=64gb micro sdxc&cp=1&lp=2

Best so far.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Traceamount:
Lexar 32g Class 10 $31.35 with free shipping on Ebay. I got mine from "Everything but Stromboli", hes out atm but more there, same price

search "Lexar 32g Class 10" I cant post the link

I've had no problems with it, its quick :)
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] kmyerslp:
I just got my 32 gb class 10 samsung card for $39.99. It comes wiyh a 5 year warranty, so I would say its worth it.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] alexjzim:
ordered this one

apparently it lives up to its class :D

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...&cm_mmc=TEMC-RMA-Approvel-_-Content-_-text-_-
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] johamsandwich:
^ Bought that and a car charger :D
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] jvs60:
I got a Samsung 32gb class 10 shock proof water resistant for $35 shipped
[HTC Sensation] aarif_ziaee:
dear devs,

i would request u to kindly port this rom

JOY OS

which is already ported on sgs 2

sorry but its very iphone like :-D

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=25895913