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[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Riff76:
sh!t is getting real!

I didn't get the OG and I had an appt to get my 3D, so anyone who got the OG launch day and waited in the morning, can you remember if anyone camped out or got there 2 hours or more before the store opened? This won't be anything like an iphone launch, right?
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Riff76:
i hate you! Lol
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Razgriz:
This happened to me as well. Three BBs in my area have them, but they said they can't sell them until tomorrow. Ughhh
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] purock:
There wasn't any camp outs for the OG. But the phone wasn't in stores very long. Every Sprint store I went to were out and only had a butt long wait list.

Sprint online was also sold out for the longest time.

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Your almost there. The light at the end of the tunnel can be seen. Once you have the phone in your hands, you'll forget all about the painful wait. I know I did.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Evo_Shift:
Lucky you. I called my Sam's and they have them but are not releasing them until tomorrow "sometime". He's like come around 1 or 2 and you should be good. He did put my name and number on it to hold it but we'll see, lol.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] royshero:
So who actually will have the phone tomorrow. 3 sprint stores near me can order one. Can get it sometime next week. Nobody physically has the phone. Wtf
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] BigMosley:
I went to the Best Buy that I had a preorder at and when I went to cancel it on Wednesday because I found one at Walmart and they told me they couldn't sell them until Saturday if they have more in stock and already filled all the preorders. Maybe I should have leaked that info earlier this week and you all could have saved a trip to BB...:rolleyes:

SENT FROM MY EVO 4G LTE!!!
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Riff76:
Anyone get the text from sprint? Says evolte available at participating sprint stores tomorrow. Wtf? Not all will have them in stock? Sounds like BB is more of a sure thing right now

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[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] mseck:
Yes I have. So its been confirmed
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] royshero:
Bb near me said they are all pre ordered
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Riff76:
Mother facker! Guess I'm camping out I want it tomorrow

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[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] royshero:
Camping out where. That's my problem
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] PaulHBK:
Just called another nearby corporate Sprint store and the guy said... They'll have some available for walk-ins tomorrow! PLUS he said he'll set one aside for me! I'm still going in as soon as they open @ 9 though. I'm so stoked!!!!!!
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Riff76:
I posted a link a few pages back that queries BBs stock in the stores nearest to the zip you punch in. Check that out but wait to this evening or late tonight

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[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] PhreakAccident:
Yep! 12:05pm PDT got the message. My corp store best have it, or I'm gonna be scouting out BB and BBMs for sure.

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DOH! Never occured to me to check there. I'm going to have to give them a ring and see.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Riff76:
HEre is the link, I was out at lunch during the first reply

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olstemp...contract_desc=2+YEARS+NEW&pageMode=searchmode

Interesting to note, this morning when I tried it only one store had them in stock, now I'm getting 5 stores nearby that have them. I won't be camping out but I will probably show up an hour before the store opens at the one I think will be the least busy
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] NissanNick:
Just got off the phone with a. Bestbuy mobile near me.. They just got them in... Not only do they have enough to fill all the pre orders they have 9 to sell...... I'll there at 10am when they open lol.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] royshero:
bb mobile will have some at the local mall. Hopefully it works out. :)
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Evo_Shift:
Nice, 5 of 10 stores within a 20 minute drive of me show as in stock, pick up 6/1/12.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Riff76:
I just called the BB I think will be the least busy, they say they got 10 in a shipment today and they had unfulfilled preorders when I came in last week. I got put at number 10 on a waiting list that includes the 7 preorders. What sucks is I don't know if there were any more preorders after I went into the store last week, bumping me down the list. They did say they expect another shipment tomorrow sometime, so if not in the morning then afternoon or evening or on Sunday I will have my phone!
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] salvasaur:
Congrats to everyone who will finally be able to get their phones tomorrow! It's well worth the wait.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Henrock11:
The few corporate stores around me refuse to sell me one at full price for whatever reason. They say they only have enough for pre orders and new lines and upgrades. If I activate a new line and then just cancel it, I would have paid the 200 and then the 350 that sprint charges for the rest of the phone right...? so technically I would pay the same 549 for the phone? Is there any other charges I'm missing?
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] aliwho:
My corporate store has only 20. Gonna get there when they open.

I wish I had it now though.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] kingdruid:
Do you guys know if anyone will have this for 150 tomorrow? I'm thinking of cancelling my preorder at amazon and just going to pick some up tomorrow. Then fight with sprint on waiving the activation fee.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] P.Mobile:
where the heck can i find a case??? i called everywhere nobody has any :(
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] TaintedByte:
Just called my corporate store. The girl said that they will be getting the phones tomorrow morning but doesn't know how many and it is first come first served. So I'll be there a half hour early hopefully that will be enough.

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[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] PhreakAccident:
Nice, three stores in my area with pick up now 6/1/12. I called the Sprint Corp store in the mall where I did my in store pre-order and the guy told me they haven't received their UPS delivery yet and was also waiting on word with what they were going to do with pre-launch. The guy is a brighter than most of the McWorkers it seems. He was the first one to actually take my number and name and said he'd ask around and get with the associate that did my pre-order then he would call me back with more info.

Either way, I'm gonna get me one of these phones even if it means I take a drive.

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The way I figure it, I'm going to be out of the dentist and at my mall just before opening time. Gonna hit the corporate store first and if it's no dice, I'll run upstairs to the BBM store and get my game on. Buwahahahah!
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] BigMosley:
My sprint store near me and best buy had the defender. And that case is awesome if your looking for protection. I don't see how anyone would rock the phone naked, its so light and thin I felt like I was going to break it. The defender adds a little bit of bulk that's needed.

SENT FROM MY EVO 4G LTE!!!
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] P.Mobile:
i just left best buy.. i got zagg screen protector and a case for my lte that im geting in the am.. but i think im gona bring the case back.. its was like 35$ its feels so dam cheap!!! i wanted to otter box but they didnt have any :( the case is called platinum.. i mite keep it?? i does feel mad cheap though
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] BrianBaker:
My sprint store just called me to tell me my pre order is in and I can pick it up.I already bought the phone off contract last week but I bought my.pre order anyways.It will be on eBay tomorrow and I'm going to flip it and come out ahead.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] P.Mobile:
i just left best buy i got a zagg screnn protector and a case but it sy\cuks big time its called platinum case its blue.. its feels so cheap..!! i think im gona bring it back tomarrow?? i want otter box but they didnt have it :( i dont want to wait a week if i order it
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] TaintedByte:
I now understand the pain some of you are having dealing with these reps...

Called a non-corp store for giggles. This is exactly how the conversation went (I just got off the phone):

Me: Hello, I was wondering if you had any Evo LTE's in stock?

Rep: Uh... Evo LTE's? *asking co-worker* Yeah uh, the release day is tomorrow *co-worker keeps telling him info* Yeah, you would have to call in in the morning to see if we have any.

Me: Okay.. So you are not sure if you do?

Rep: Uh, *asks co-worker if they are sure they'll have any instock* No you would have to call in tomorrow.

Me: Okay thanks.

Rep: Yeah, oh and, okay, bye.

No joke. Uh's and all. I am baffled and do not want to keep calling these stores. I'll be in line bright and early outside the corporate store xD
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Ragster:
Our bby's have them but I am not ready to dish out $55 in tax :/ Being a college grad with no job sucks lol Amazon needs to shipppp
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Evo_Shift:
I stopped by a Sprint (by ASW) store tonight just to look at the floor model and the rep told me they had two left and sold me one! Couldn't believe it. I told him I thought they had to wait until tomorrow and he just said that's for the non-sprint stores but he was free to sell them once he got stock.

I assume ASW must be the company who runs some Sprint branded stores or something.

Nice feeling taking a pic of the new EVO with my Nexus S 4G :)
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] aliwho:
Scratch that, I'm going to the corporate store 5 min away instead of 20 min away. They're only getting four, but the clerk is holding one for me.

13.5 hrs to go!
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Riff76:
Good luck to everyone going to a store tomorrow! Enjoy your last evening with your 3D/OG, memories last forever
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] PaulHBK:
Yup we are almost there. I actually had an LTEVO last weekend. Had my pre-order at BBY and went through with it on Friday only to have to return it on Monday due to the fact that I couldn't get my SERO-P plan back (Which is why I have to go through Corp. store).

But I enjoyed it while it lasted. It feels incredible in your hand and like everyone else has been saying, the screen is AMAZING! Can't wait to finally, truly own one permanently tomorrow morning! Somehow it'll be worth all this wait and headache... its that awesome!
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] TaintedByte:
Okay, I had my girlfriend (they probably know who I am with the amount of calls within the past week xD) give them a call. The guy confirmed they got them and while he couldn't tell us how many he said a "good number for tomorrow" and that it is first come first serve.

For anyone near Mesa, AZ: This is the store on Baseline (6736 E Baseline Rd Ste 104 Mesa, AZ 85206) so if you are looking for a store that definitely will have some in stock, this is it. I will be there early so say hi :D I don't recommend the third party store since none of them have any in/don't know anything about the phone.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] PhreakAccident:
Okay, so my local Sam's Club does not keep physical stock of Sprint phones.... just "Virtual stock".... whatever! The local corp store has not called me back, so it's making me think they're all sleeping over there.... no stock when I called them. BBM in our local mall said it would be a crapshoot if I showed up but to show up early if I wanted a chance.

Kind of sucks, but my plan is to hit the local rad shack at 9:30am to see if they have stock. If they do, I'll get it there, then redeem the $50.00 gift card to get a case and a car mount at the corp store. If no stock, I'll be driving til I find one.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] kingdruid:
I guess its 199.99 everywhere then?
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] royshero:
I think Walmart is cheaper. Not sure
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Riff76:
People on the east coast let us know how it goes for you tomorrow morning

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[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] PhreakAccident:
Just got a call back from my local corp store, and they have my phone ready for pick up tomorrow morning. Woohoo!
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] PaulHBK:
I saw you are in Austin like me. Which store you going to?
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] kingdruid:
Yeah i tried, but couldnt find one and i need 3
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Evo_Shift:
$168 at Sam's Club if you have a membership. Although on their website it is showing $150 if you preorder. Not sure if you can preorder then simply walk in and grab one or not though since it says 2-3 weeks to ship. The $168 price was what the guy at Sam's Club told me when I called.

http://www8.samsclub.com/eCommerce/...2c94694132aa2cfc62fa6a1730&showcustblock=true
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] benthe1:
It's a great phone but I'm patient so I would be able to wait a few days/weeks for it. I'm one of the lucky ones who got it in the 24th through a BB preorder. My wife loves it and so do I...I keep taking it from her to mess with it.

Good luck everyone on getting one tomorrow!

Just a warning! There have been a lot of reports about wifi and 3G connectivity issues. Most likely fixable with software updates.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Riff76:
Doing one last TB backup and dropboxing it. Somehow I got the feeling I will be let down tomorrow
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] killakarl:
Pittsburgh holla! I'll let you know how it goes.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] defjef123:
If anyone lives by Tracy ca. Wal mart has one
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Riff76:
Called a few BB's and found one who has units in stock and all preorders have been fulfilled. Bingo, that's the one I'm going to! I'm going 45 min before opening. I'm on the West Coast
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] PaulHBK:
I'm in the Central Time Zone (Austin, TX). I'll post how my ordeal goes as soon as I can tomorrow morning...
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] BrianBaker:
In less than 24 hours you guys are going to be happy as F**K! Be sure to get the 3 dot menu fix and menu key remapping ASAP! Talk to ya'll tomorrow..
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] TaintedByte:
I'll update on the West Coast here =)

Thank you, kind sir! You seem to be loving it and it has made me very excited for it xD I just hope mine doesn't have any dead pixels or the nasty warm white issue some people are having.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] spokenwordd:
Placed my order on Sprint.com short after midnight EST tonight. Have to work tomorrow and don't feel like doing the store scramble anyway. Hope to have it in my hands maybe Tues or Wed.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] TaintedByte:
Sprint.Com Taking Orders!!!

For anyone who is planning on buying the phone online, the Sprint site just got updated. Place your order now :D

http://shop.sprint.com/mysprint/shop/phone_details.jsp?ensembleId=APX325CKT&flow=AAL&isDeeplinked=true&INTCID=AB:UEC:HERO:060212:EVO4GLTE:960x320
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] crawform:
Just did, thanks.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] royshero:
Let the evo games begin. Good luck to all
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Riff76:
Any east coast guys waiting at a store yet? How are the lines?

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[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] royshero:
Only one here open in 45 min. Said they had them last night. Walmart had zero
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] royshero:
Bb mobile has a sign 50$ gift card with purchase and 2 year activation. Don't know if it applies to me buying my upgrade
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] PaulHBK:
I'm currently first in line in front of my Sprint Store. 30 min. Til open...
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] royshero:
Did u call them yesterday. A lot of sprint stores don't have the phone
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] TaintedByte:
How long is the line? I'm thinking of making it to my store earlier depending on your answer :p but I'm in Arizona and the heat is horrible. Maybe I'll use that to my advantage...

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[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] PaulHBK:
Well when I got here there were three people waiting in their cars. I got out to wait by the front door and then they followed. Four people behind me now...
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] PaulHBK:
Yes I did.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] PaulHBK:
They have a table full of LTEVO accessories that wasn't set up yesterday...
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] NewZJ:
Ftfy
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] PaulHBK:
No thanks. I prefer LTEVO...
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] boomer8403:
20 minutes early at my sprint store in Nashville and not a soul in sight. I called yesterday and she said they have 14 for today's launch. Here's to hoping she has knowledge of the situation and they're not an older EVO variant.

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[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] NewZJ:
Prefer what you want, the packages don't say ltevo on them
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] PaulHBK:
I WILL prefer what I want. Worry about what you post, not what I post.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] NewZJ:
If I named the phone shwiggidy, and called them shwiggidy accessories, I would look very silly.

Be aware that not everyone holds your view and defending silly names is also silly.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] sgt. slaughter:
im with you....not a fan of the LTEVO.....sounds like were in mexico when spelled like that imho....

EVOLTE is as short as ill go likely....

so ton of peeps getting their devices today?!!! :)
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] NewZJ:
I hopefully will be getting mine, I see reports of lines forming and that is great
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] P.Mobile:
yea BUDDDyyyyyyy!!!!!!!! i just got back from my sprint store!! i got my evo and a defender case!!! souped!!!!!!!:D:D:D
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Riff76:
If people are waiting in the car and stuff I better go an hour early. Was planning on 30 min early

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[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] benthe1:
I like the name LTEVO too. If Sprint would have just named it EVO X we wouldn't of had this naming problem...lol. Anyway, I see people calling it LTEVO, EVOLTE, EVO 4G LTE, I've even seen LTE when in the actually EVO 4G LTE forums. Whatever right?
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] PaulHBK:
GOT MY LTEVO!!! So happy right now!!!
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] PaulHBK:
Yeah dude. I got there 30 min before open and three people were waiting in their cars. I got out my car as fast as I could to be first in line hahaha
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] SecretAgentHam:
If anyone in the west la/ santa Monica area has any insight let me know please! I have to work till 3pm :-(
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] maxdamage2122:
I think it depends on your area. I went to the only corp sprint store we have in my area and there was only 2 older people in there paying their bills lol.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] magics.:
its my lazy day worked to hard this week to wait a line and do an exchange so just order it thru order support.. guess ill just have my heart attack on Tuesday or Wednesday when ups gets to the door.

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[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] fastamx79:
Got mine!! Got to BB about 20 min early, no line so I chilled in my Grand Cherokee until they opened, went in, and got it! Turned out the BB in Sioux Falls got 5 in total, 3 were pre-order reserves, so I got the first one, and 2 minutes later of me getting there a met a fellow XDA user upgrading from the OG 4G and got the 2nd LTE.

According to the employee they are getting more in either today or tomorrow because they are being transfered from another store that can not sell them.

They did try to give me the 50 dollar credit as well, but it didn't work due to the fact that the code they have is based on the 18th release date so I couldn't get it. I wasn't expecting it anyways so no big deal for me. She (the employee) did say that they could remove the phone from my account and they would call when they can get it figured out (NO ETA) but I really didn't care about the 50 bucks.

But right now, I'm backing up my 3D's apps so when the LTE is finished charging I'm going to do the root only method, install TB and restore my apps (holding off for a while on unlocking because I don't want to go through the HTC method and I'm being hopeful that an s-off method will be available. If not, then I'll do the HTC unlock

Just so excited to play with the LTE now, but damn battery was just about dead

Good luck everyone!!!!!
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] TaintedByte:
No line in the store down here in Mesa but I'm insane and am here one and a half hours early so yeah.

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[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Riff76:
Hey bud I'm in the San Gabriel valley. I called a few bbs and they said they are expecting another shipment today so try several stores after you get off work. Good luck!

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[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] MrsHoneyDip:
Got mine about an hour ago at the only Sprint store in the Jackson, MS area. It was one car waiting when I pulled up about 15 min early. I have a friend who works there (who I've been nagging this whole time) and I went straight to him when the doors opened. There were several people getting the EVO as well but my transaction was completed first. I traded in my husband's OG EVO (I still have my OG as backup; he has the 3D) for $65 and only paid $148 for the phone. That just made my day. There was an HTC rep there who kept trying the tell me about all the cool stuff that I already knew. It was funny cuz I wouldn't let him talk. But I did get a cool HTC water bottle out of him.

I called account services last week to get my upgrade so everything was smooth sailing when I walked in. Whole thing took less than 30 minutes and that included shooting the **** with my friend and the HTC guy.

Hope it goes this well for everybody else. Good Luck and Enjoy!!
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] digiblur:
Best buy here in baton rouge says they still don't have their phones. Oh well just called the sprint store and they said they have plenty with no line. You know where I am heading. I prefer them anyways as I don't need best buy screwing up my sero account.

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[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] royshero:
Good job on the thread Fpineda. See u guys in the development section. :)
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Riff76:
Only car in the lot. If anyone else shows up im getting out immediately. One hour until opening! First baby!

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[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Genjinaro:
Just bought my EVO today! Got in at 10:00am & I was 5th in waiting. A lot of OG EVO owners came in. I wasn't expecting the swarm of people. It was jam packed when I left.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] audiovicious:
I called all around and picked up the only ONE I could find yesterday from the WalMart over near Siegen.

Trying to find another now for the other line on my account.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] fernando sor:
I got mine at the local corporate store. No wait. In and out. Sweet phone
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Riff76:
Oh man Fernando got the phone, this is frigging awesome!

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[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] aliwho:
I got ****ed! Even though my employee account should have been switched to a consumer account, it won't register until the next billing cycle on June 10th. Because of that, the store couldn't deal with my account. I was there first, and had to leave without one.

Trying to deal with CS, who told me this wouldn't happen. A supervisor already put me on infinite hold and then hung up.

Uugggghhhhh.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] killakarl:
That is a little stalkerish. I went tobest buy today and picked one up. Haven't had a lot of time to play it yet but I must say this display is awesome.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] NissanNick:
Got mine from sprint at 9... Been setting it up all day... Now that it's rooted I need to get tethering on it... Awesome phone...
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] SecretAgentHam:
Appreciate that. This is the longest shift of my life haha
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] kcodya:
Tried to snag one at Wal-Mart last night, but couldn't because of my EPRP plan. Went to the Sprint corporate store this morning around 9:45, there were about 5 people in line. Patiently waited while the others got theirs activated, then my turn. They ran into an issue activating on my plan, they had to call HQ up, and finally got it to go through (Google Voice on my account was causing an issue for some reason). About an hour and a half later, EVO-lution.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] {ParanoiA}:
Just got my new EVO LTE from corporate store...WOOHOO!!!
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] ckoadiyn:
Just got home w mine n got some crap Downloaded this is awesome