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[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] NightxFall:
Just talked to a sales rep on Verizons site:

Please hold for a Verizon Wireless sales representative to assist you with your order. Thank you for your patience. You are now chatting with 'Franklin'

Franklin: Hello my name is Frankie. Thank you for visiting Verizon sales chat service. How may I assist you with your order?

Albert: do you know when the droid incredible 4g lte is supposed to be released? reps told me it was going to be released on the 31st but that clearly isnt happening]

Franklin: It is going to be released on the 31st. It will be on the site tonight at midnight.

It would be extremely optimistic of myself to think this is true, but I think it's very unlikely they'll delay the phone another month because some stores have reportedly gotten accessories for the phone already. I have never followed a Verizon phone release before, so I have no idea how they do their announcements. I talked to a VZW store rep though and they told me they only know of new phones 24 hours before hand.
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] sbattosai:
"review"

;)

http://www.techradar.com/reviews/phones/mobile-phones/droid-incredible-4g-lte-1079410/review
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] NightxFall:
O_o Looks like that guy is a bit late. It was unveiled at CTIA on May 7...

"It will be available at the end of May"

Hate to break it to him, but it it's about as 'The end of May" as it gets right now.
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] tnez:
Well we'll see soon enough but I seriously doubt it
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] kg_jettaIV:
FWIW
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] doeboy711:
I read that and thought the same thing as well. I am somewhat torn after seeing more rumors about the Motorola Razr HD surface 2 days ago. I know Moto sucks because of the lockdown they create, but a 4.6" 1080p screen with the similar hardware and 3300mAh battery makes you hope Moto changes their policies on unlocking the bootloader. But it's still just rumors and no one has seen the physical device yet.

Also, is the mid-night EST or PST?
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] Mattish13:
Probably est given verizon HQ in NJ.
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] enderblue:
Neither...It would have to be EDT or PDT. Unless they wait until December to release it.
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] doeboy711:
Details....details :D

I've lived in HI for the past 3 years and didn't observe daylight savings. It takes time getting use to being back on the east coast
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] live2ride96:
Yeah, that looks quite cool. Now if only Motorola could make a camera to SAVE THEIR LIVES... That's by FAR the biggest thing keeping me from buying a Razr Maxx tomorrow. I had a Photon, and while the radio and battery life on it were head and shoulders above anything else I'd ever owned in a smartphone, I just took a minute the other day to compare some saved pics to some from my Epic 4g Touch. OUCH! Not even on the same planet. This thing NEEDS to come out soon, cuz I can't take Sprint's garbage service anymore. That, and cuz I want the double data promo.
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] doeboy711:
I am right there with yah on the whole Sprint service and trying to capitalize on the whole double your data promotion. I just got my ETF fee waived and I am looking for a worthy phone to switch to. I use to get 4G everywhere downtown DC last year, I can barley get 3G now most days, I might say 3G, but its slow as heck lol.

Also, about the Moto Razr HD, it's suppose to have a better apeture and also bump up to a 10+ megapixel camera. Who knows, it's still all rumors. A month ago it had a quad-core cpu that was based off the same one the Maxx uses.
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] motionUS:
This sucks. I would like to switch to this phone from ATT and get the double data which ends June 3rd.
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] Stam2000:
Omg I just ordered it. It's on the website!!!!!!!!
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] dLo GSR:
i call BS. definitely does not come up for me.
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] snow580:
Me either :-\
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] Makaveli1490:
Dont see it either
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] Stam2000:
I couldn't help it. Lol
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] TheAndroidSwap:
There will be blood...
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] LyndenP:
Not funny
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] porkrynd:
This just happened

Please hold for a Verizon Wireless sales representative to assist you with your order. Thank you for your patience.

You are now chatting with 'Arieanna Y'

Arieanna Y: Hello. Thank you for visiting our chat service. May I help you with your order today?

me: Is the HTC Incredible 4g lte available now?

Arieanna Y: I'd be happy to assist you.

me: was told 31st

Arieanna Y: Just a moment please.

Arieanna Y: I do apologize but no it is not offered yet online.

me: will it be in stores in the morning?

me: wait yet...like it will be online today at some point?

Arieanna Y: It should be so far that we know.

me: Seriously??? Are you just saying that?

me: It will really be available shortly?

Arieanna Y: So far that we know it comes out on the 31st. It can change.

me: OMG...OK, well I'll keep checking back then I guess.

me: Will it show up on the internet or just in stores?

Arieanna Y: It should show up online.

me: SWEEET!! I'll keep looking then I guess! Thanks!

Arieanna Y: Hello. Thank you for visiting our chat service. May I help you with your order today?

me: its still me

Arieanna Y: I do apologize I did not mean to send that.

Arieanna Y: Did I provide enough information to answer your question?

me: well if I get one in my hands today or placed on order today...then yes

me: lol
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] LyndenP:
Screenshots or it didn't happen
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] porkrynd:
Sorry...all I could think to do was copy paste it into notebook, but yeah it happened. I just tried to go back on the site to maybe do another chat, but chat option is gone. Dunno what to tell you, but that is what the conversation was...Hell I'm still skeptical!

Now... I did change my actual first name to "me" before I posted this.
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] Stam2000:
Words to live by. The idiots at Verizon don't know anything. When engadget or something of the kind says its for sale I'llbelieve it
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] dpwhitty11:
Replaced my name with billy.

I keep doing live chat and everyone I've gotten so far doesn't have a clue.
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] porkrynd:
I just tried another chat and got the we don't have any release information thing, so...guess my previous was not well informed. Whatever Big Red...
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] LyndenP:
Theywe aren't all idiots...
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] doeboy711:
It's out and here's the link

HTC Incredible 4G
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] buur11:
It is really starting to feel like they are holding off on releasing any new phones until the shared data plans are in and they can force people off unlimited. I hope I am just being paranoid.
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] F'n Amazing:
^^^hoping that isnt the case, but ive had that sinking feeling as well. i was available for upgrade in february and have been waiting for something new, but its about to be june and still the same ****ty phones available from before xmas time
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] Stam2000:
Sorry Lynd. Most are idiots not all
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] LyndenP:
I'm new. But I have already run into my fair share. It's the non tech sales reps. They tend to be full of it.
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] LyndenP:
BTW

So for anyone adding a line to get this or starting new service and worried about not getting double data. Here is what i'm doing to get my wife dbl data before it comes out. Find a friend with an extra 4G device. Or pick up a cheap one on craigslist. Open your service or add your line with that off contract. It should double your data. When this phone finally comes out, start a contract and get the phone at a contract price. Keep dbled data. Win.
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] doeboy711:
How do you add a line without starting a new contract though and not wasting the 2 yr contract dicount when buying the phone? I am adding to lines on my in-laws account so my monthly bill won't be so high. Saving me about $40 over my current Sprint bill.

Also, when does that offer expire?
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] LyndenP:
If you have your own equipment, starting service is always off contract. When you want to go to a contract you'll be able to get the contract price on the phone. I've asked multiple Co workers and they say this is the thing to do. Easiest way would be to either call in or go to a store. I believe the promo ends the 3rd though I did just see the 5th thrown out.

Edit: spelling
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] npompei:
Well big red is at it again. Double the data is ending June 4th or 5th. Perfect timing as maybe the Inc4g then comes on the 7th, thus screwing everyone yet again.

So great business moves lately - trump up all 38 models of the razor and other crappy 4g phones. Then before fathers day roll out the Inc4g and get rid of all the promos.

Now let's all still hope this phone drops before they bring out the tiered plans.
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] Senryo:
Do you think it would be possible to upgrade the phone on the 5th, the last day for the double data, then hope it comes out in the coming 2 weeks and then switch to the Inc4g? I know there's a $30 fee plus the difference in phone costs, but the phone might be worth it. Otherwise it looks like I'll be getting a GNexus
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] TheAndroidSwap:
Looks like the phone was spotted on Testman.

http://www.phonearena.com/news/The-...-LTE-spotted-on-Verizons-TestMan-site_id30796
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] npompei:
Wow that is a really good question - well its more of a gamble really! But according to that other site just posted maybe this phone is coming on the 7th afterall?

Now here is the new quetion: Could you say get a Rezound now, get 4GB, then return it after say 13 days if the Inc4g doesnt come out - then pick up say a Nexus, effectively keeping your 4GB and tacking on another 14 day trial - then again wait to see if the Inc4g comes out?

The question really is: how many times can you 'test' a phone and return it?!
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] LyndenP:
Once. Unless you get a nice manager you should only be allowed one exchange.
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] npompei:
Damn!
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] demarcmj:
Well that's good news.

Another Thursday has come and gone with no Incredible 4G, which is disappointing, but honestly 5/31 didn't really look that promising anyway. Anyone who had high hopes for yesterday was kidding themself. It's good to see something legitimate to suggest that it actually could come out next week.
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] npompei:
Does anyone know how long after 'Testman' is released that a phone then comes out? Whats the average time? 1 week, a few days, 1 month, etc? Ive never heard of that site?
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] kg_jettaIV:
Go to Best Buy Mobile. No stupid mail in rebates and you have 30 days to exchange the phone (60 if you're Reward Zone Premier Silver)

PS My wife works in Best Buy Mobile and no we don't have any inside information on when its coming out, trust me I've been trying.
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] demarcmj:
Most of the time if you buy through Verizon online, you don't have to fuss with the mail in rebates. You also get the benefit of not having to interact with the idiot Verizon salespeople (just being in the presence of the Verizon salespeople makes me feel like I'm getting dumber and dumber by the second)

My question though... if you buy through a third party, such as Best Buy, can you still do warranty returns though Verizon? The we'll-give-you-a-replacement-if-any-minor-thing-goes-wrong-in-the-first-year warranty is the main reason I buy through Verizon. But obviously, I haven't really looked into how it all works when you buy from third party retailers.
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] npompei:
Oh damn, great point. I can just buy through Costco - its where I bought my Dinc2. They have a 90 day return. So I need to check in with that and see whats up. What sucks is that we only have a few days to do this which is a real PITA!
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] LyndenP:
Double your data ends on the 5TH for sure.
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] 31boarder:
Im not sure how it is with best buy but I bought the original Droid Inc at one of the Verizon Go Wireless shops and though they sell Verizon phones its not an actual verizon store. I had a problem with my incredible in the first few weeks and took it to an actual verizon store and they were going to replace it then they realized it was bought at the go wireless place and WOULD NOT replace it. Took it the Go wireless shop and they WOULD NOT replace it either so I had to make an insurance claim.

So in my experience I will only go to an actual verizon store or verizon online. But like I said im not sure about the verizon/ best buy affiliation.
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] npompei:
Copied from Costco's website:

Within 90 days you may receive a refund on the handset itself. However, you will still be responsible for any applicable early termination fees if service is canceled after the Trial Period. The Trial Period varies by carrier and State. See carrier Cancellation Policy for details.

Nevermind, it looks like it all depends upon Verizon, which is still the 14 days. So this is not good and it could be a serious hassle. DAMN THIS PHONE...
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] kg_jettaIV:
The catch here, and it's the same thing with BBY is that you're not canceling your service, you're simply exchanging one phone for another one on the same plan. They exchange it and perform a hardware swap on your line. I can't speak to Costco but that's how it works with BBY.
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] doeboy711:
Well I am fine with the whole swapping phones and staying under contract if the phone is released within that 30 day window.
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] npompei:
Oh awesome! Ok well maybe I can check out both BBY and Costco. This is a pain!
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] NightxFall:
http://www.phonearena.com/news/The-...-LTE-spotted-on-Verizons-TestMan-site_id30796

So this is usually a sign its close to release... but how close is "close"? Could be days, weeks, or months....
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] demarcmj:
TheAndroidSwap already posted that this morning :p
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] NightxFall:
Whoops. I'm on my (sh*t) phone, and I didn't see that. Sorry! :P
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] cac2us:
I remember the months of the thunderbolt.

Marketing..
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] doeboy711:
I think I might head to Costco tomorrow and check it out. I like the 90 day trial more than the 30 day one from BBY. My top 3 phones coming out on Verizon is SGS3, HTC Inc 4g and then the Moto Razr HD. I prefer a larger screen, and coming from a 4.3" one, I think it would be hard to get use to the 4.0" screen.

My only concern is if after I return/exchange the phone, will I still get a discount on the next phone I purchase or will it be full price?
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] Makaveli1490:
I honestly rather go from 4.3 to 4 than to 4.6 and 4.8

These phones look big and dumb. Seeing how I only use it for music, texting and a little bit of internet its fine with me. I want to see reports on the battery life. Thats honestly my main focus
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] NightxFall:
Battery life should be great based off reports on the battery life of the One X, One S, and Evo LTE. This phone also has a removable battery if you want to put a bigger battery in. Its also clocked at a slower speed, has a smaller screen with a qHD resolution which should also help with battery life. So we could see even better battery life than the One series.
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] npompei:
Has anyone heard anything? Dbl data ends Tuesday and I would love to hear something by then. Anyone think it's Thursday?!
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] binaryhat:
It looks like it may be Thursday...we are all crossing our fingers! For more chatter head over here--->http://androidforums.com/htc-droid-...ncredible-4g-speculation-rumor-thread-29.html
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] dpwhitty11:
Anyone as surprised as I am about this?

(Mobile link, sorry)

http://m.engadget.com/default/class...orders-june-6th-starting/&icid=eng_latest_art
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] buur11:
Ya, kind of surprising that the Inc4G still doesn't have a solid release date and the S3 is about to go up for preorder for $200. I think that will sway a lot of people away from the Inc4G.
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] npompei:
Well I am not a fan of TouchWiz but at least with this phone coming out sooner than thought and now the Inc4g taking its damndist time, maybe it will leave the 14 day return window open so we can take both for a test drive?!!?!?!
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] enderblue:
Would they really release the Dinc 4g and start pre-orders for the S3 on the same day? I would doubt it.
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] wpbear:
HTC is going to loose even more market share.
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] enderblue:
Yes, let's all hope they losen up a little. ;)
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] npompei:
Seriously, if this really is Verizon screwing the pooch on the Inc4g release that's just plain wrong. If I am HTC I am super pissed right now. This is like telling your girlfriend to wait in the closet while your ex comes over and you guys make a movie.

The Dinc4g will have the least talked about release of any 4g phone, maybe ever?!
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] LyndenP:
I'm at a loss right now. Samsung sucks. I have held the Dinc4G in my own hands on April 6TH. Everything seemed fine with the phone then, they had about 40 of them on hand. I really don't understand what	Verizon is trying to do. I guess it goes along with them trying to be like ever other carrier out there... Seriously though is the GSlll going to be another nexus? Over hyped piece of plastic that gets crap for reception.. Where is our DINC4G?
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] sbattosai:
Hi guys, I have a technical question about Verizon. The original incredible was my first phone in Verizon (actually in the US altogether) and my contract runs out the 28th of June. How do I keep my unlimited data and get a new phone using the "discounted upgrade" Verizon is offering me since a few months?

What does this discount mean?

Let's say the Dinc4G is $200 on a new contract, will Verizon offer me the same price if I prolong my actual contact for 2 years? Or do I need to buy the phone off contract to keep the unlimited data?

Thanks for your answers!
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] kzoodroid:
With an upgrade you get the discount price only if you sign a new two year contract. If you buy off contract, pay full price, you should be able to keep your unlimited data plan. Verizon also ended the new every two program last year and not sure what is replacing it so this is probably your (and mine) last upgrade at the new customer discount price.

There is no firm date given for when unlimited data plans will end, Verizon said this summer which would mean sometime around the last week of June at the earliest. I'm assuming they will end it the same time the new phones (Inc4G and SIII) are in stores so its a gamble waiting to upgrade. My upgrade isn't till July 3 so I'm stuck if Verizon decides to end unlimited data before then.
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] NightxFall:
It probably won't start til mid July at earliest.
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] wpbear:
Asking since you have held it; any idea the battery mAh?
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] NightxFall:
That is absolutely ridiculous. April 6th? Somethings up. Verizons purposedly not releasing this phone for whatever reason. I suspect it missed the April 26th launch due to them wanting to show it at CTIA. But its nearly a month later after that and still no phone. If its not here when the galaxy s3 releases, I'm just going to go ahead and buy that unless I really don't like it for whatever reason. Hopefully the pentile screen won't bother me. This phone is really looking like another Bionic -_-

Edit: To the post above me, its 1700mAh. It was in the press release.
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] wpbear:
Thanks; I'll start a new thread for battery talk.
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] itsmefu:
I wonder if Verizon was waiting for the 4G double data deal to end before they release the Incredible 4G. The deal ends tomorrow I think.
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] demarcmj:
I prefer the smaller screen on the Inc 4G over the one on the GSIII. But I could certainly live with the GSIII screen if I had to. The main reason that I will still be holding out for the Inc 4G even if the GSIII releases first, is Sense 4 vs. TouchWiz. TouchWiz is a steaming pile of doo. Sense 4 is the opposite. There's no way I'm going to spend $200+ on an operating system I don't even like.

Regardless of the fact that I don't want the GSIII anyway, I'm still pissed about how quickly they've gotten the GSIII from Samsung's announcement to preorder, compared to how they've botched the Inc 4G release.
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] npompei:
That honestly is the only reason that is remotely plausible at this point. Nothing else makes sense, especially that now people can preorder the GS3 on Wednesday.

IF this phone drops on Thursday it will be the most under hyped phone of all. I could care less about that, because it has all the specs as the GS3 really - hell might even be quicker without having to push a 4.8" screen?
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] sbattosai:
I am a little confused with this grandfatered situation:

Verizon states: - When we introduce our new shared data plans, Unlimited Data will no longer be available to customers when purchasing handsets at discounted pricing.

So to be clear, if I want to keep my unlimited data plan, I either have to get my upgrade before the shared plans rolls in or have to buy any device full price without renewing my contract? :confused:

What happens for pre-order? Can I pre-order the SIII for example at the discounted price since I am eligible for an upgrade and keep my unlimited plan?

Sorry with all those questions! :)
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] doeboy711:
Well I am officially a member of VZW. I went to Costco this morning and bought a Rezound to hold me over until these new phones come out and I have a chance to play with them first hand to make my decision. I have to wait for my phone to be shipped to me.
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] npompei:
How was the whole process? Did you ask the specific questions we have been wanting to know?! Like buying now, swapping later, keeping data, etc?! Damnit I should have done this...
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] doeboy711:
Yes, I was very thorough when asking questions and it was a breeze. I bought 2 phones for me and my wife. We both went with the Rezound for the time being and will be switching it within the 90 day window. The customer rep was great and answered everything. What I like the most outside of the 90 day return process is the no activation fee's (technically it's a mail in rebate form) and the accessory pack that you get for free for each of the phones. When I return the phone, I have to bring in all accessories and everything that came with the phone and just swap it out.
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] NightxFall:
Verizon stated they would let us know in advance before this takes effect. It is also rumored to take effect mid-summer, so you really shouldn't be worrying. It'll happen at mid-July at earliest.