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[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] elas123:
i went to the sprint store to buy a case and they were all excited to see the phone and the ppl their told me national release is next week. take that with a grain of salt
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] shadyraver:
I'm another one following closely. I even paid 115$ to get my upgrade date pushed up so when I buy this phone I will get it for the upgrade price...Anyway I didn't pre order it because I have the Evo3d and was gonna stay with it because I didn't think it was that much of an upgrade...anyhow I just cracked the screen on my 3d from dropping it...so I figured instead of paying 100$ to get a refurbished Evo3d I midas well just get the lte...So thats what I'm going to do...

So I'm waiting for it to hit the stores..whenever that will be...I see Bestbuy is still taking preorders but what I'm worried about is that the phone will hit the stores before I get my preorder...but I just don't know...I'm not sure if I should just wait for the stores to start selling it or preorder it from best buy..

Any thoughts??
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Riff76:
That sucks Brian. I do know there is an impending S4 shortage. The US version of galaxy 3 will have s4 too, rumors are iPhone 5 also

I'd be ecstatic if launch was this weekend or next week

Someone posted a number on the bestbuy thread. It gave me the run around to preorder at stores or online. Online says to call the number or go to a store. Gonna try a store after dinner

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[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] NewZJ:
i too am awaiting sprint stores to carry the phone so i can use an upgrade. i was hoping i wouldn't have to wait long
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Kisakuku:
Good venting topic. I could not pre-order from Sprint online because my upgrade elegibility only reset on May 18. I could not pre-order from 3rd parties because I have a SERO plan. Now BestBuy store pre-orders are being filled while the Sprint corporate store where I'm on the Device Waiting List for EVO LTE tells me that maybe they'll have them next week. Should have just pre-ordered at BB and gone through the pain of activating a phone on a SERO line there. I sure hope this merits at least a waived activation fee once the phones are actually available.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] firmbiz94:
I still believe that most of us pre orderers will get the pphone tomorrow ..I did mine at target and they said they will have it tomorrow ..and I'm the only preorder..I'm thinking about my lonely evo all by itself..I wonder where it is right now ..wish I could go save it from her misery
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] BrianBaker:
We are in the same boat my friend..I initially went to Best Buy for my pre order because of the deal they had with the gift cards.After waiting for 30 minutes i remembered i went though this last year with my Evo3D.Im on a really cheap contract(Sero+ Discounts from the OG Evo 4G) I have 2 lines unlimited everything No $10 data premium charge for $95/month..No way Best Buy could keep me on this plan.Last year I had to go to a Sprint Corporate store to Pre Order.

I can only upgrade through a Sprint corporate location because my plan doesn't show up in 3rd party computers...And here we are to this very moment,lost and hoping for some info.I've ruled out this weekend(god its going to be long) and set my eyes to next week...Im not looking for a freebe here or a damn cheeseburger..Just give me a god damn date and be done with it.I think there isn't a date because its going to be a long while(2+ weeks) buts thats just the pessimist in me./Frustration

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please PM me if you get it from Target tomorrow...Any bit of info is good..also PM me if you dont get it...If Target freaking gets it before sprint stores something has royally gone crazy.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] PaulHBK:
I feel your pain man. Im going to keep in touch with my corporate store daily... I wish SERO wasnt such a pain in the ads to keep VIA 3rd party...
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] purock:
I've been saying it for a while. But there are more issues out there. The fact that some of these phones cleared customs a week ago and only getting to customer now is crazy. I think the phones are barely trickling in. In fact I know they are.

There is a reason why only enough phones (for half a dozen preorders) are being shipped to every best buy. No extras are being shipped anywhere.

Sprint has dragged their feet with a new launch date because they just don't have the supply. I think they fulfilled the preorders first, then shipped to Best Buy, then shipped to Wirefly, then shipped to Amazon. Now they are probably trying to build some stock for a national launch. But its trickling.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] BrianBaker:
Thats fine..but trickle that Sh*t to the customers who gave them their $$ in THEIR stores as well..Im sure there weren't many of us...We pre ordered just like the rest of these guys.Why are we the ones to wait..If Best Buy can hand it out in store to their customers we should be treated the same way.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] MonnieRock:
Hello Everyone,

I am buying outright once my local sprint store gets one. My job pays for my simply everything plan but, if I want ownership of the phone, I must buy outright. To have done an upgrade or bought outright through the corporate account, would have been a nightmare with our office. Plus, the phone would have shipped to corporate( in a different state) then would have shipped to me.

Sure hope my local stores can get some soon. Yes I must wait but, it is worth getting free simply everything plan and mobile internet for my laptop that I can use as personal too.

Monnie
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] purock:
I agree. Seems like Best Buy got preferential treatment. Think about it, they had to get the phones shipped to their distribution centers then shipped to the individual stores and they are handing out the phones the same day online sprint orderers are getting their phones.

None of the logistics of this whole ordeal make any sense. But one would think that Sprint Stores would have higher importance over third party retailers.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Scotlac:
I'm beginning to get a little aggravated myself.

I did go to the trouble of preordering but someone at Sprint keyed in the order number wrong for someone else who was canceling and my order got cancelled by mistake. So, I call Sprint and spend about an hour and a half moving up the chain of command only to find out that I'm SOL. The phone is no longer available for preorder nor is it available for regular orders.

I'm thinking "no big deal" since I'll be able to walk into a Sprint store the day after preorders arrive and pick one up but now it's looking like that's not gonna happen. To add insult to injury they've still got my $216 and they're telling me that it will be another 10-15 days before they'll be able to credit it back to my account.

Sheesh!! Come on guys........
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] njfoses:
While box sales are important for corp owned stores, they make up a very small % of overall box sales within the company. They are mainly for customer service.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] DoubleJet:
Actually now it's no go for we SERO-P customer to upgrade at BB. I pre-ordered the phone from BB online on the first day, and today they shoot a call telling me that the order could not be processed since I'm on SERO-P. I then called Sprint employee account service and got confirmed that we SERO user can no longer get new phones while keep the plan from 3rd party retailer. Now I'm stuck at nowhere to get the phone except waiting for the official launch date to be announced. Hope this would make you feel better :p
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] ckoadiyn:
I'm only gonna be able to get 110 trading it in but I should end up getting the phone free or for 25 bucks+tax

Can't you use the 50 from preorder toward the EVO if that's the case I will get for free as i signed up for phone freedom in Feb plus the preorder plus trade in plus 15 dollar reward zone cert
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] rdub4nd:
My fingers have been crossed for so long they just may stay that way forever!
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] BigMosley:
Well its Tuesday. Still no word on the official release date?
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Riff76:
It's early. We are just waiting for InsideSprintNow to give us some news. You can follow him on twitter, whatever he posts I will post here along with any other sources

I didn't preorder guys, I'm getting the gc because I signed up at the beginning of the year to upgrade my phone this year at bb and they promised to give a gc. Guess I could apply that to the purchase, I'm only getting one gc though cause I did not preorder.

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[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] BrianBaker:
Good luck dudes!...Just checking in to say hello...Only problem I have is with the stupid 3 button menu on the screen and no menu button which seems to possibly be resolved this week maybe....Everything else has been superb,minus battery life.It ain't all that and a bag of potato chips..Then again its prob. because i never stop using the device :)
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] ckoadiyn:
You can still preorder tho yes?
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] kidstechno:
Went to my local Sprint store and asked if they had a floor model, still stating "No Release Date". I'm guessing they have them in stock but are just waiting for Sprint to pull the trigger.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Riff76:
My guess too but just a guess. I really think it will be at the end of this week

I tried preordering and got the run around online and on the phone. No dice at the stores nearby

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[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] ckoadiyn:
That's stupid
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] BrianBaker:
It has to be this week..If its not this week something has happened
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] ckoadiyn:
Fpineda you got screwed lol I just preordered mine at best buy the actual store said no to without a deposit but bbm said yes haha idiots in the real store
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] ckoadiyn:
Also I'm sorry ur bbs are gay u should call corporate n birch
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] salvasaur:
I can't believe there hasn't been ANYTHING from ISN today. That's pretty disconcerting.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] PaulHBK:
Yeah it is but its still early. If we get to 5:00pm CST with nothing then it will be very worrysome. Sprint is failing badly in the communication process. And It's not cool...
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] RedWingsFan:
Sprint has really dropped the ball this time. It seems with every "big" device launch they continue to fail.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Riff76:
Just called the bb that told me to keep calling back everyday to see when the launch is. They just told me they expect to release their stock by the end of the week. Sounds like they have been getting shipments in for a real launch

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[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] purock:
I'm getting used to it. Seems like this is always the case.

Another day, no announcement of a launch date from Sprint, WF, Amazon and Sprint Stores still in the dark. Its just your typical day in the EVO Lte world.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] PaulHBK:
I wish i could just stop stalking this forum and ISN's Twitter page but I know if I do that something will probably then happen and I'll miss out...
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Riff76:
Lmao I did that the whole weekend, sh1t what a waste

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[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] magics.:
sprint is killing me slowly 1st its the slow 3g

now its this, i would like to pre order the phone from bb but i cant because i just got the nexus and i would have to exchange it thru sprint, so im doomed to wait

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[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Riff76:
Not only that but goodandevo hasn't done their new Site yet either. Wtf?

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[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] royshero:
FTW
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] DarkManX4lf:
Get a cheap Sprint phone and switch to that... return the Nexus.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] david279:
I dont know if this has been said or not but Walmart sold me one right over the counter at $158.99. It seems like a staggard roll out.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] TaintedByte:
Yeah I've been reading about it, I am considering it. I need to start a new contract with Sprint, is walmart able to do this? Or will Sprint let me set something up and not get a phone to leave my "upgrade" open so I can walk across the street to Walmart and pick up my Evo LTE?
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] a senile fungus:
I'm still being told June 10th for a national release from my local sprint stores.

At least they're agreeing on a date between the three of them...

-I'm a fungi
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] royshero:
My store has no idea
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Riff76:
Here is some good news...

http://m.androidcentral.com/htc-us-customs-review-finished-shipments-coming

Now if we can just get the damned launch date...
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] anti-up:
My store (indirect) is clueless also, and I'm part of management so I'd be first to know there
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Mdobble:
I keep coming to this thread looking for good news on a release date, but to no avail. Feel like I'm over a barrel waiting for this phone since my OG Evo is on its last legs with it's heat sensitivity and only working with wifi consistently.

This release date tomfoolery is a great way to inspire confidence in your brand Sprint. I wish Google would sell this phone unlocked on Play :(
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] frieked:
Inside.Sprint.Now ‏@InsideSprintNow

yea there's a release draft pending.. trying to get my hands on it :)

Edit: HTC has spoken out about the recent US Customs debacle, and provided the following statement.

HTC has completed the review process with US Customs and HTC devices have been released, as they are in compliance with the ITC’s ruling. Future shipments should continue to enter the US and we are confident that we will soon be able to meet the demand for our products.

Still no official word on how everything went down, and we don't imagine we'll ever be privy to that (or need to be). But the good news, and the important bits are that the review process is over, HTC's One X and EVO 4G LTE have been found to be compliant and are making their way to fill the shelves. It's a good thing, as anyone who has already picked one up will tell you that they are awesome phones. We're glad to see this mess behind us, and look forward to seeing the phones people want in the hands that want them.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] P.Mobile:
cant f in wait!!!!! ill be happier than a pig in sh*t when i have that phone in my hands!!! yea buDDYYYYYYYYYYYY :D:D:D:D
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] BigMosley:
+1!!!!!!!!!!!:D
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] DarkManX4lf:
Still says coming soon on the Sprint Site.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] BrianBaker:
Sprint had no control over the situation..And now it all makes sense,they couldn't give out info because they really didn't have any info to relay because they were still under review.

I suspect tomorrow will be the day you hear about a release date... Just crack open a :beer: and relax.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Riff76:
Lmfao funniest thing I heard all day

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[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Mdobble:
Good to know. I figured it was some way to build anticipation or something. It has all been a worm from Apple.

I hope it's worth the wait! ;)
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] watzone69:
My upgrade date is this Friday. Keeping my fingers crossed!
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] AmonReviled:
My local Sprint store is also out of the loop on a release date, but Walmart has 1 in stock and reserved it for me!

What gives? I want to trade in my OG Evo for credit in store, but I'll give Walmart my money instead.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] BrianBaker:
I suspect this weekend we will all be in Harmony together rejoicing in the land of Evo(minus)LTE goodness together..Think about it,you guys may not even have to endure the dreaded 3Dot menu.It really does F**K up the experience of this beautiful device.

Sent from my Convicted EvoLTE
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] PaulHBK:
Better be officialy on shelves no later than Friday or I may seriously dump Sprint... Their lack of communicating anything to us is just so disheartening...
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] shizume:
Here's my 2¢. I think the delay on launch date have to do with something along the lines of HTC packing the phones with the wrong label. Im pretty sure most pre-orders got their phone with the incorrect esn # from box and phone.

With their first wave release, there is probably more problems for them(sprint) to troubleshoot through to activate the phones. If they create a launch date and most phone is not labeled correctly will create CHAOS on launch day. I THINK they are going through box by box to get the correct phone in the correct box. If this was the case, it wouldnt surprise me, the launch date wont hit until June 11.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] benthe1:
Where did you come up with this conclusion? You sound really confused!
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] benthe1:
On a lighter note. This is the first Sprint phone to do simultaneous data and voice over 3G. Didn't believe it until I saw it with my own eyes. Works well. :D
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] NissanNick:
This is getting a little ridiculous... I want the phone.. I also understand stuff happens, but sprint needs to tell us somthing.... And if HTC or sprint done make a commercial for the release of the phone nicely bashing apple... They are pu$$y's
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] david279:
Actually the LG Viper is the first.

Sent from my EVO 4G LTE
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] shizume:
imagine every box had a different esn #, would it be more problems? Or neither? If I was sprint, I wouldn't want to send every phone with different esn# considering it's HTC fault. but that's just MY conclusion.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] donatom3:
Most boxes had the correct label mine included.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] PaulHBK:
Yeah, I was under the impression that the mislabeled EVOs was not a very widespread issue. I only heard of a handful of them...
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] shizume:
Well, guess I'm reading into things to deep, that or my frustration of not getting my hands one.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] ckoadiyn:
Maybe lil both?

:p
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] fernando sor:
Looks like the full customs review process is over finally. Not sure if this has been posted

http://www.androidpolice.com/2012/0...-future-shipments-should-be-free-to-enter-us/
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Powerbird101:
What were they going to communicate to you other then "We can't release a release date till our manufacturing company tells us otherwise", I mean if you follow that same theory with everything our elected officials are in one large hell hold for never communicating jack sh** with the rest of us common citizens.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] RedWingsFan:
Wow. Overreact much.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] njfoses:
My best educated guess would be a national launch at the end of next week. With the customs fiasco over (we think) Sprint will now need some time to ramp up inventory in their own stores along with 3rd party retailers. I dont think there is enough time for this to happen by the end of this week.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] ckoadiyn:
I don't see why not all the phones they where getting are through and I'd think more would have been ordered and be able to be here by Friday...
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] njfoses:
I certainly could be wrong but Sprint will plan store events, marketing etc along with shipping inventory. With today already being Wednesday i just think its to late in the game for a launch this week.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] detcup4evr:
I wish sprint would of clarified HTC's original customs clearing statement when they shipped the pre orders. All Sprint needed to say,

We know everyone is excited to receive the LTEvo. However, only about half the devices have cleared customs, we are sending out the sprint preorders first as we wait for the rest of the supply to clear customs. Rest assured that as soon as the rest of the devices clear customs we will be working hard to get the LTEvo in your hands.

Instead Sprint just was quiet which made this just a whole messed up cluster f***.

We still don't know a 100% if that is what the hold up was

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[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] grrmisfit:
from sprints FB page

While Sprint customers who pre-ordered their HTC EVO 4G LTE received their device last week, Sprint continues to wait for our full inventory from HTC. We recently learned that HTC devices have been released by U.S. Customs. We expect shipments of HTC EVO 4G LTE to enter the U.S. in the next few days. An exact availability date for HTC EVO 4G LTE will be communicated as soon as possible. We’ll be sharing regular updates here and on Sprint.com Community. Thank you everybody for your interest and continued patience.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] eXplicit815:
So, my thread got deleted... Here's Engadget's story:

http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/30/htc-one-x-and-evo-4g-lte-customs/
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] tobiasunruh:
Nothing new.. But it's from sprint..

http://community.sprint.com/baw/com...cements/blog/2012/05/16/htc-evo-4g-lte-update
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] DanBergundy:
I've been calling Sprint stores, Best Buy stores, and Walmarts all over the metro area hoping one would turn up. Yesterday this lady told me one was in stock at a local Walmart. I didn't believe it but went anyway and sure enough there was one behind the counter in their pile of phone boxes. There were no advertisements or displays for the phone anywhere, the employees didn't even know what it was or if they could sell it. They decided to sell it to me but it turns out Walmart has some policy where they need the primary account holder to be there with an ID. My wife is the primary, I am an authorized user but they wouldn't honor that. I came back 5 hours later with my wife when she was available and it was still there. Got it in hand now and super happy!!! Call your Walmarts!
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] david279:
Thats bull on their part. I updated without my wife....Not all walmarts the same i guess.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] DanBergundy:
I wondered the same thing. This chick was one of those nerdy power tripping Walmart types. Wouldn't surprise me one bit if it wasn't a corporate policy.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Riff76:
If its already Wednesday and Sprint says they are still waiting for their full inventory from HTC, doesn't look great for a Friday launch. This is a guess here, Monday or Tuesday of next week. Thoughts?
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] manny1983nyc:
Just cancelled,i got so tired of this sorry ass customer service wirefly has i know many other people that have already cancelled and my wife pre-ordered from sprint and has had the phone for about a week wtf lol,im just going to wait for the galaxy s3 cause any excitement i had for the evo lte has turned to anger lol.My gs2 still has some juice left
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] PaulHBK:
I don't blame you man. This waiting game with no real date in place just sucks! I just want a date. Any date will do Sprint/HTC...
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] eXplicit815:
Given the information that was presented today, if Sprint/HTC told me I could buy the phone in 2 weeks from today on the phone with a sales rep, and they were in-stock and ready to ship, I'd be happy. Right now, I'm getting pretty tired of the waiting game.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] 512jmann10:
Not worth being over excited.

I worked at Sprint before and every rep in there knows better then to purchase the 1st months of Evo inventory. 1. The bugs. 2. The price. 3. Hassle.. So yes its really worth waiting for patiently. I just received a letter from Sprint telling me I have the chance to get the new Evo too, but why would I? I have the Evo 3d and it works like an absolute charm, red trident case and Steal's ICS rom that kicks major a**. Phone is faster or as fast the new Evo. I can overclock it to 1.6 ghz if I want too. And then there's the 4G LTE that is not well supported. I recommend you guys wait but if you can't, then better get that phone rooted, probs will come. Trust me. I saw it with the Epic 4g and Evo 4G when they 1st came out. In the end its just a phone and they probably have something better then the LTE, you can't keep up.