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[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] MacTheRipperr:
I was thinking about it and its one of 2 things imo. I think they are using the extra bucks for the future LTE expansion, building towers and whatnot. But most likely they are a bunch of grubby pricks that want to nickel and dime us
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] mhuckins:
I've read through a lot of the huge thread, and a lot of people were saying that t-mobile tends to offer the new, hip device for an outrageous cost for the first few weeks.

If you are a current customer you might have luck calling customer service and passively threatening to switch carriers. Many people here have had luck getting $200 off the phone and a few other perks. The last 10 pages of so of the big thread are full of those stories.

I bought the phone outright. The value plan I'm on is sweet- I'm saving $450 over 2 years.
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] mt3g:
Lets hope for the first and realize this phone is actually a phone that I might keep for the 2 years for a 1st haha. There is no real reason I don't think except the fact that T-Mobile has the cheaper of the plans when it comes to the competing 3, so the 80$ more that I have to spend to get the phone compared to the 25-50$ a month I save (comparing to my friends who have Verizon and At&t I'm okay with the difference... But still wish it wasn't the case.
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] mhuckins:
I'm rocking the Motorola Cliq. This phone is going to seem so amazingly quick. If I can get 2 1/2 years out of a pos phone like the Cliq I can get 2 years out of this sexy phone.

I'm just happy that I am still out of contract.
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] mt3g:
GOOOooo should've went to the G1 haha.
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] mhuckins:
I almost did! I didn't want to move away from the qwerty keyboard. I've spent so much time on the computer in the last year I couldn't justify another partial upgrade. I was so close to buying an iPhone (they get upgrades, my cliq is like 1.8 or some lousy shiat) and then the SGSIII came along. I haven't slept in weeks. It's like the raspberry pi all over again.
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] Voltage Spike:
Spit-balling...

T-Mobile's Value plan is supposed to encourage customer's to avoid the recent spate of aggressive phone upgrades, and they are realizing that smartphone users are unaffected by the economic argument as the situation stands.

The phones actually are more expensive than we tend to think, and even "no-commitment" pricing has been subsidized.

The worldwide currency shifts have affected the cost of phones, and most carriers have been reluctant to reflect reality in a highly competitive market.

High demand and low supply resulted in either a money-grab or an attempt to prevent people from buying up the limited supply and selling on eBay (the latter being, admittedly, unlikely given the nature of the mobile market).

Executives have started to notice that the "free phone" weekends have been eating into profits and T-Mobile is attempting to capitalize on eager buyers that clearly aren't willing to wait until the inevitable deal comes along.

The unusual modem and/or overall lower volume of T-Mobile's sales meant that they weren't able to negotiate a deal as aggressive as the larger players.

T-Mobile has an interest in seeing HTC succeed and are attempting to subtly curb the Goliath that is Samsung in an attempt to keep their leverage going.

Pricing is not related to anything other than an attempt to place devices into tiers (with the S2 at $550, the One S at $600, and the S3 as the perceived-best phone), and they didn't expect a backlash against the better phones costing more money.

T-Mobile is attempting to expand its image as the "value" service by leaving room for negotiation so that bargain-conscious customers talk them up.

Don't take any of the above too seriously. It is kind of late, I haven't put much thought into it, and I've had a lot to drink.

In any case, relative value is relative value. I don't care that Redbox is losing money renting to me for $0.70, it makes me unwilling to pay for Blockbuster Express at $3. I don't care that an album costs $7 at my preferred service of Amazon MP3, I am unwilling to buy because Google Music has it $4. At the end of the day, the (vocal) minority of us that hang it forums like this will sweat the price difference because we spend all of our time comparing like items.

It isn't even remotely fair to T-Mobile (or whomever), but it is human.
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] mhuckins:
I wish I could write so eloquently when drunk. What's your fark handle?
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] DebauchedSloth:
It's sort of amazing to see people complaining about the "high" price without factoring in the total price of the contract or looking at the ETF. Worrisome.
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] katamari201:
Last year the GS2 and Amaze 4G were priced in the mid $200s so this seems pretty normal for T-mobile. T-mobile has also mused about contract pricing and how it is affecting their competitiveness and bottomline. Since the phone is untouched mostly there were probably other concessions that T-mobile wanted with Samsung on pricing. Then of course this phone is even more feature packed than the last, and you can't remove components once you place it in your previous flagship model (the GS2) so they are getting more and more expensive.

I don't think ETF factors much, unless you are some crazy person who likes to break contracts all the time and can't wait out the 2 years. T-mobile contract prices are lower, sure, but not by much.
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] ttngu234:
Why doesn't anyone incorporate how much the plans cost prior to complaining about the cost of the phone?

I remember reading somewhere that stated studies show customers are more prone to sign with a carrier based on the price of the phone instead of the rate plan.

Let's wise up, fellas. Don't be a poor consumer.
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] dardani89:
tmobile is the only company selling the phone at this point, and in limited markets at that. I am wondering if they're selling the phone at such a high price in the beggining because they know they can. Look at the overwhelming demand coupled with such a limited supply. It's an easy cash cow. Im wondering if I should wait out and see if the price will go down in the next few weeks. ATT and Sprint are both selling 32gb at 600 and tmobile is selling them at 670 but like I said before Tmobile is the only one selling them at this point and they're pretty much done in Manhattan (i called a bunch of stores already).
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] Sergent D:
The purchase of the phone is the only time they have to fork out a bunch of money so it makes sense that the cost will drive many consumers. For the most part, the rate plan costs are similar across the market. Yes, Verizon is the most expensive but they have a reputation for offering the best network and that allows them to charge a premium.
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] magus57:
Not really. AT&T and Verizon are both equally expensive, and while Sprint is a bit cheaper (comparable unlimited talk/text plans closest to T-Mobile's 5GB web/tethering in this case), you're still paying a substantially bigger amount over the 2 years even with a cheaper phone.
[Epic 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SubCool:
So I have cm7 with samuri (sp) kernal. My gprs automatically turns on when ever it feels like. My phone is alwyas on airplane mode, ALWAYS, yet gprs turns on and starts killing battery.

Any ideas?
[Epic 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Jshugzda:
Use the latest CM7 nighty build cm-7-20120617-NIGHTLY-epicmtd.zip

Also stick with the stock kernel the rom comes with.
[Epic 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] KennyG123:
Yeah I got one....post questions in Q&A!

Thread moved

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[Epic 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SubCool:
Thanks for the move.

I was looking for help without going stock.
[Epic 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] KennyG123:
No he means reflash the latest nightly and stick with the kernel it comes with. If that don't work you will have to Odin.
[Epic 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SubCool:
I understood, but i dont want stock kernel. Im using samurai for OC.
[Epic 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Zeinzu:
Stock kernel has oc.

Sent from my SPH-D700 CM9 ANDROID 4.0.4
[Epic 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SubCool:
I have yet to flash my comp and OC without paying for an app.
[Epic 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Zeinzu:
Cm7 has both overclock to 1.2ghz and built in performance settings to enable overclock.

Sent from my SPH-D700 CM9 ANDROID 4.0.4
[Epic 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SubCool:
When i look in settings, under tweaks.. and OC- i see it set no higher or allowing higher than 1000.

My Question remains- WHY is my GPRS automatically turning on, especially with Airplane mode on. I thought it was connected to my WIFI, but it turns on even if i have wifi off.
[Epic 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xboxfanj:
Do you actually mean gprs the gsm technology or do you really mean gps?

I doubt gprs is turning on since this is a cdma phone that doesn't support it.
[Epic 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tazfanatic:
Well eliminate one factor by flashing the latest nightly with stock kernel which allows you to OC within by going to settings/cyanogenmod settings/performance/ there will be a setting to allow for 1200 OC.

OR

Now that you have over 10 post ask in your kernels thread.
[Epic 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SubCool:
The software says gprs. I still basically mean data, not wifi. It appears to use a lot of power.

It is always on.
[Epic 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SubCool:
I just flashed with the new nightly, I still have data issues, and I don'tsee the option to OC. I'll do a fresh format and image to remove doubt.
[Epic 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SubCool:
I've been having issues backing everything up so i can do a fresh flash. But- does anyone have anything on this?
[Epic 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SubCool:
Ok- I just formatted my phone and

Flashed it. Upon flash of nightly - without recovering any apps or anythjng' my phone did not show the oc of anything. After installing go apps, my phone showed mobile data on and in use.

After that I installed my samuri kernel and fully recovered my pps. I thought that maybe go switch widget was initiating the mobile data... but it isn't. Any ideas?
[Epic 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SubCool:
Once again, formatted fresh. Rc2, no oc, mobile data persistent on, home button doesn't work until reboot and install of some apps.

Help please.
[Epic 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SubCool:
So, after messing with my issue a bit further. I have come to notice that the Mobile Data turns it's self on in either timely increments (once every 5-10 mins) Or It is scheduled to turn on every time the device is unlocked. My "Go Power" thing has reported that the Mobile data a lone is using up about 1/4 the power.

Also, i STILL have no seen ANY Over Clock option in ANY stock variable of this installation.

I HAVE noticed that every time i clean flash my phone, the home button does not work until at least a reboot of the device.

What is the latest version of gapps. available? I went to the IRC- and everyone pointed over to the ICS package, which i did try and it really killed my phone. I Have to stick with the Gingerbread.
[Epic 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SubCool:
Bump

So. anyone? -
[Epic 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vita10gy:
Don't some power saving apps cycle data off and on on a schedule, rather than "always on"? If the problem started after you installed go power, or other battery saving apps/tweaks, I'd try uninstalling them.
[Epic 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SubCool:
I have two,

but the GO-power app is what tells me what is using my power.

I have done some more messing with my phone, it appears to automatically turn on mobile date while the phone is locked/off (not powered down). And the mobile data takes up half my battery life.

Are there any apps to monitor this type of stuff. i dont mind removing them, but i need a way to monitor them.
[Epic 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SubCool:
Thanks - one of my power savers was doing it.

fixed it-
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] jacvee:
i have read so many tread abt how to upgrade. but i am still blur abt this since my english is poor T.T

can anyone help me to upgrade my e10i to 2.3above? thank you ^^
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] ruscan.calin:
look here

by flashing this ROM you get Android 2.3.5 here is link to download ROM

if you don't understand just put a question here or translate with Google

also do not try ROMs not made for you phone just because of

possible hardware failure

!!

be sure you have Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 Mini E10i

shortly you have to copy ROM to sdcard then enter recovery mode make bakup then flash new ROM

-backup data just in case..

-save all your data from sdcard before !

-after step 6 copy .zip (ROM archive) to sdcard then do step 7

-wipe steps are important to be sure you make a clean install

-format sd-ext this will make a ext3 part on sdcard for data/apps

in fact to flash a ROM is not a big deal but be sure to

make all steps in that order

read original thread and do not hesitate to ask !
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] jacvee:
2-6 is do in the xrecovery?

10) install optional fix if you want new contacts and new dialer????

how ?from market?

this is the latest rom without bug?

thank you so much
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] ruscan.calin:
step 10- find on original thread Fix Contacts and Dialer download and copy on sdcard

you will flash this file by recovery to update dialer/contacts- step 10

It seems Andread 2.2.9 v9f is the last version because link to Andread 2.3.5 v1t is not valid..

It looks like a good rom giving overclocking/undervolt etc but I understand your frustration because is not very clear how to install

You should do this:

-save all your data (photos etc) on PC just in case..

-now you have to copy Andread 2.2.9 v9f.zip to sdcard

also copy the file from Fix Contacts and Dialer link to sdcard for step 10

-now enter your recovery and make steps 1-11

if you get error on step 7 tell me to know
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] jacvee:
i think my phone is soft brick, i cant connect to wifi and my phone is no network? Before this i used app 2rom and multi unlock client? How to solve this:'( im sorry
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] ruscan.calin:
use PC Companion to revert to stock ROM or flash that custom ROM from previous posts have you tried that ?

or if you have a backup enter recovery and use this to revert to previous status

is not bricked and can be solved bricked means problems with bootloader and phone is like dead- will not boot and no chance to solve it without dedicated service tools
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] jacvee:
hey, im so sorry.

can u state again from begin to end what should i do 1st?as my phone is something wrong now.. so sorry..:(

my xrecovery 1.0 can use? this i download before..

and i have just downloaded the rom file, but it seem like got problem(mayb the file is crack)..but i try 1st^^

thank you so much....:o:D
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] ruscan.calin:
tell me what error at what step ? maybe step 7 or tell me what you did ?

maybe you flashed that ROM but wifi is not working that is your problem ?

provide me with more info about your problem
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] jacvee:
can you send me the link to download for xrecovery to repair my phone?

this is the 1st step i think =D
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] ruscan.calin:
here is your default xrecovery if you don't know how to flash it read here

search for section "INSTALLING xRecovery"

Method 2 is easy

all tools are in attachment
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] jacvee:
i cant even download the link you give (xrecovery), i dunno whether is my computer problem or the file! If my phone not repair, i thk i cnt do the following steps:-(
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] ruscan.calin:
I checked the links from previous post and it works !

can you try it on another computer ?

I'm sure you will solve the problem when you are downloading you get an error or what happens here ?

check your PM
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] jacvee:
i have check my phone(about phone), my baseband version unknown! Does this is the problem?

Firmware version2.1-update1

Kernel version2.6.29SEMCUSER@Host#1

Build number 2.1.1.A.0.6
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] ruscan.calin:
yes this can be an answer to wifi problem but the easy way is to flash a new ROM

baseband is the Radio/Modem version it depends of phone model/carrier/Android version

the radio firmware controls low-level functions on the phone like GSM signal/wifi/GPS to upgrade radio firmware will fix connectivity problems,decrease power usage, etc incorrect radio firmware can disable some functions such MMS/3G/Wifi
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] jacvee:
so i have to download flashtool to flash my device?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] ruscan.calin:
yes but firstly

-install Android SDK here

-activate USB debugging on phone and connect it to PC

-download and install adb drivers from here
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] jacvee:
after i install busybox, root explorer and D4 recovery, but i cant install xrecovery == gt any other tool?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] ruscan.calin:
look here
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] jacvee:
my e10i cannot read and write chinese, can u guide me how to install it back?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] ruscan.calin:
It's about framework-res.apk you have to replace it but do not get this from a stock rom if you have a custom rom on phone

also if you have a custom rom (you have that rom on PC as archive) with that language support and this is the rom flashed then you can do this

if you just want to add a new language support to a rom this is not easy
[HTC One X] windows7mce:
Hello,

I have succesfully rooted my phone and installed Android Revolution HD 6.x

After I saw that 7.0 was released I installed total wipe (the zip file) and the new rom zip file to my sd card.

I installed the total wipe and then the rom and now it loops.

I have tried everything the forum has told me, but no result.

Flashing won't help. I tried everything on the forum.

I had the phone all night recharging, but when I use Insecureandboot it says that the battery is to low to do anything. In Fastboot I cannot enter Recovery now. It seems that the phone is locked again.

Is there anyone out there that can help me with this problem. I am not a total nubb so don't be gentle with the words/ solutions..........

Please help me!!!

Kind regards

Casper
[HTC One X] eyosen:
Look at this post on how to charge your phone with a .bat script from your PC.

Once you are above 30% which may take couple of hours, try flashing the boot.img for ARHD 7.0 included in its zip file. A full wipe does not delete the kernel that's been left behind from ARHD 6.0. However, when you install ARHD 7.0, 7.0's kernel modules get flashed. This MAY be the reason for bootloop.
[HTC One X] windows7mce:
BINGO!!!! That did the trick. Left it charging/looping for a couple of hours and after that I could unlock en clean cache! Phone is back online! Thank you very much!
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] brd912:
If a Rom is built off aosp could it potentially be ported to any phone? I'm specifically talking about the firefly Rom for the Samsung captivate. It's all aosp and no touchwiz. I can provide a link if anyone would consider actually porting it.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] nitsuj17:
all i found was this: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=914284

and its a froyo touchwiz rom, not aosp

but any aosp can be brought over provided source is provided

but porting them like we port sense roms isnt recommended
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] brd912:
Yup, that's it. I see now its actually a touchwiz based Rom.

I knew it was froyo, I just figured if it was portable, maybe a nice dev could add the theming to a newer base? Lol not sure that makes sense. I just know that I've flash atleast (the very least) 3 roms a month. Back when I had my captivate, I stuck to the firefly Rom for months. The look had color and style, but didn't dream "I'm 13" lol. Guess its really the theming I like.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] The Archangel:
Try the link in my signature
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] brd912:
Problem is I dont have a computer atm, but that guide is awesome and I can't wait to try it out. Thanks man.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] The Archangel:
Thanks
[HTC Wildfire S] shubham1277:
Can anyone tell how to make private calls in india???
[HTC Wildfire S] vbhtt:
Questions in the Q&A section please. What do you mean by a private call?
[HTC Wildfire S] Thrawed:
If you want to withhold your number then enter *67 in the dialer before you dial the number.
[HTC Wildfire S] shubham1277:
it means dat whom we call dosent see my number
[HTC Wildfire S] kagevazquez:
yup go to your phone and put in *67 right before the number (eg. *67212-729-6282)
[HTC Sensation XL] DeanIL:
Hey all. :)

As you can see I'm pretty new here, and I try to be sure that I do thing as they have to be, so before I start, I asking people that know better than me.

Well, I have non-rooted HTC Sensation XL, with Android 2.3.5 (Gingerbread) software build 1.30.461.1, Radio 20.5102.30.0822U_3822.11.10.30_M, CID HTC__K18, S-ON and re-locked Bootloader.

The goal is to update my device from Android GB to ICS.

So I got to "Runnymede Shipped ROM Collection" post, on "Sensation XL Android Development" forum, and downloaded from there an "RUU_RUNNYMEDE_ICS_35_S_HTC_Europe_2.31.401.2_Radio_20.70.30.0832U_3831.16.00.16_M_release_258303_signed.exe" ruu.

Now, I want flash this RUU to my device on fastboot.

So, did I do it right? can I flash this RUU when my device S-ON? Have I do a "Wipe" or something else before? I didn't want to break my phone. help please? :o
[HTC Sensation XL] stona175:
Its ok, you can install it as well. After that do a reset factory. REMEMBER THIS OPERATION WILL ERASE YOUR DATA/PHOTO/MOVIES ETC.
[HTC Sensation XL] DeanIL:
Hey.

I try to install this RUU, and I get "ERROR {130}: MODEL ID ERROR"

I sure miss something...

maybe it's because my CID (HTC__K18) that not support the EU RUU.

I'm afraid to mess with сhanging CID, and S-OFF and ect'. afraid to braik my device.
[HTC Sensation XL] AndroHero:
If your device has not been offered the OTA ICS update yet, then perhaps it has not been released yet. What country are you from? Is your phone branded/simlocked or factory unlocked?
[HTC Sensation XL] stona175:
Read this :)

See if you can update your phone with setting/about phone/update
[HTC Sensation XL] DeanIL:
I'm unlock the bootloader by myself, so I doesn't receive OTA updates.

I'm from Israel, and the phone is from "Cellcome" (Israeli communication company) so the phone doesn't receive updates from HTC.

I also afraid do this steps.

Just if someone will tell me that it's safety at 100%, and work at 100%, then maybe I'll do it. :)

update by setting tell that no updates for me...
[HTC Sensation XL] CoSaWa:
If you follow the steps perfectly then there is no harm doing anything on these forums, It can be nerve wrecking at first, but once you start learning, you'll become more confident, I've got S-Off, it was easy... Just follow the steps. :) Have a look here as I'm pretty sure that this is an upgraded version of Fardjad's S-Off... http://unlimited.io/runnymede/
[HTC Sensation XL] DeanIL:
Wait a minute, I have to do this before I do this?? :silly:

(We tallking about "How to install RUUs with different CIDs", not the "Runnymede S-OFF", right?)
[HTC Sensation XL] CoSaWa:
To install a RUU with a different CID you need to be S-Off, on Fardjab's you need to edit the CID in the rom.zip, with the http://unlimited.io/runnymede/ one It says that it passes the CID check... I haven't tried flashing a different regions RUU so I can't be 100% sure.