yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Epic 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mabrowning:
I'd reply in the development forum, but xda-developers hate their users and I can't...

The main problem with the kang CM10 rom right now is the same problem they fixed in CM9, found here: epiccm.blogspot.com/2012/01/cm9-longterm-testing-is-showing-android.html (again, if xda-developers didn't hate their users, I could post a link).

If you can find a way to not use any RAM, its great! Once you open 2 or more apps, the system chugs for ~5 minutes each time you need a bit more RAM.
[Epic 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] KennyG123:
No. They just don't want any idiot or spammer posting in development. You need 10 contributing posts.
[Epic 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ashamir:
As others have said, I would wait. I tried the CM10 kang from the other day (not paranoid android version) and it just didn't feel "complete," likely because it isn't. Oddly enough I figured while I was wiping I would go back to TPR and am now enjoying superb battery life that I forgot I ever had while using ICS.
[Epic 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sgtkwol:
If you have to ask, probably not. It lacks a lot of polish and should only be used a step between proof of concept and daily driver. Or just to show off to others.
[Epic 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] KyosukeX79:
In my experience jellybean seems really smooth. But I was on aokp m6 previously so I was happy to be back on a cm build.

Sent from my SPH-D700 running jellybean
[Epic 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gfdos.sys:
Yeah but right on the top of epiccm.blogspot.com it says not to use RC2 because it has issues they are working on.
[Epic 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Zeinzu:
No, they warn you that you'll have to re-flash gapps and/or visual voicemail. RC2 is still on my old Epic. It runs fine aside from the known bugs of RC1.

Sent from my AOSP Android 4.1.1 Galaxy Nexus
[Epic 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] flastnoles11:
You gots a free thanks! :thumbup:
[Epic 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jctello1:
This is just my opinion.... But CM9 RC2....is by far the best yet.. And i mean that because it is flawlessly, no bugs whatsoever or fc... Just a little fyi... I always Odin back to stock before I flash anything... And RC2 is snappy, stable, and has great battery life...... I can wait for jb

UNTOUCHABLE CM9 RC2
[Epic 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rando991:
Note quite "flawless" I'd say... there's still the camera focus problem, bluetooth problem, etc.
[Epic 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Zeinzu:
RC2 bugs follow.

Auto flash only works if you toggle flash on/auto after each reboot, no LED for video, video MMS messages do not work, slideshows for MMS do not work, Bluetooth will not connect or end calls with screen off and will often disconnect/reconnect at random times, WiFi sleeps regardless of set policy.

Everything else works fine.

Sent from my AOSP Android 4.1.1 Galaxy Nexus
[Epic 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jctello1:
I really can't talk for anybody else.... But i have no focus problem on my camera or blue tooth........... Like I said before... I always Odin back to stock and then reroot and then install the latest update of the rom I like...... And CM9 RC2 has been great with me.... I am not saying that using Odin to go back to stock and re flashing will fix all the problems..... But i don't have any complaints...

UNTOUCHABLE CM9 RC2
[Epic 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] flastnoles11:
Bottom line, there are still some bugs... not huge ones, but the rom isn't 100% yet.... just sayin
[Epic 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jctello1:
I will agree with that.... The rom is not %100...... My point was that in my opinion.. This is rom is the most stable as of now...... And i have tried them all.... The water I look at it.... The build of a rom I can be as snappy or as fastest.... But for me stability is counts more.... What's the point of having a fast ui if it keeps fc on you..... You get my drift?

UNTOUCHABLE CM9 RC2
[Epic 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jctello1:
Sorry for my misspelling.... Have not had my coffee yet.......!!

UNTOUCHABLE CM9 RC2
[Epic 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Zeinzu:
You may not have issues with your particular Bluetooth, I'll admit that much to be true, but focus and auto focus is universal. No install method or difference in hardware is going to change that. When you touch to focus it shows a square but never "actually" focuses.

Sent from my AOSP Android 4.1.1 Galaxy Nexus
[Epic 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gmoka3:
Have you tried this jelly bean yet?

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1763240

I'm currently on build 28 and everything works fine except the gallery is unable to sync with the cloud.
[Epic 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] flastnoles11:
Why would we try a jb rom from a different phone?
[Epic 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Zeinzu:
Maybe some people are into bricking their smart phones as a hobby?

Sent from my AOSP Android 4.1.1 Galaxy Nexus
[Epic 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xboxfanj:
Oh if you are, try odining bootloaders from other devices.
[Epic 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gfdos.sys:
Try the CM10 nightly from 9/8/2012....

I took advice here and after a nandroid went from beta 2 straight to RC2.... dirty flash... bad move...

wiped and did it again... yeah still not good.... Tried Paranoid Android 1.9 as well, ran slow on my epic....

been following the Toasted Deck CM10 for the EVO 4G LTE, and after they posted the 9/6 changes (which work well on my EVO LTE) had been included into the 9/8 CM nightly, I said what the heck, and tried wiping everything and going to the CM10 9/8 nightly from get.cm.... works great!
[Epic 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DCRocks:
I don't use Bluetooth, but my camera has had no focus issues, and my MMS has worked on every CM9 build since the later Betas, and totally confirmed working for CM9.0 RC2, stable, and CM9.1

This Epic post brought to you via Tapatalk 2 and CM9
[Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mindfrost82:
I've seen posts about this issue around the internet and so far I haven't found a solid answer. Today, I decided to post this issue over on Microsoft Answers. If anyone else is having this issue, please post that you need help too and provide as much feedback as you can...

http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/...ing-with/1e960759-d706-4af5-a813-148224cc0bb8
[Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mtcerio:
I had a similar issue. Everybody seemed offline from the phone. I realised that on my windows live account, some of the contacts had limited access (I never limited them, for some reason they got this flag). After removing the limited access for those contacts, they appeared online on the phone.

Hope this helps!

maTTeo

Sent from my TITAN X310e using Board Express
[Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mindfrost82:
I ran across your thread a few days ago while researching this issue, so that's one of the things I checked and unfortunately for me, nobody had limited access.
[Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] prohibido_por_la_ley:
I went to your thread and it seems the problem is because you aren't using a native hotmail/live account.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Lizzy345:
Got an email this weekend about a good deal on Galaxy SIII, got it today over the phone with CS.

New TMobile Galaxy SIII for $229.99 (10% discount + waived $35 activation fees) via private channel. New activations, add a line and eligible upgrades. See flyer for promo code and phone # to call. Offer not redeemable online or at the store.

mention website student rate on the phone to redeem the promotion.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] sn0warmy:
http://www.wirefly.com/content/t-mo...n=wirefly&refcode1=&agent=&eid=&zipcode=80120

I don't mean to thread jack but Wirefly has a really great price as well.

I used Wirefly to get mine for $199.99 tax free with free shipping and the process was VERY seamless. Before finalizing my order through them I even went into the T-Mobile store near me to see if they could match the price or even find anything fishy with the deal that I should be weary of. The salesman looked at his system for a bit and went through the order process on Wirefly with me then said "I'd hate to give business away to another merchant but we can't beat that deal and it looks 100% legit to me. If I were you I would go with that deal also."

So I ordered it through Wirefly right there on the spot. I chose the option to upgrade the phone while keeping my current plan and my phone arrived within 3 days with a final price of $199.99. The salesman even had me return to the store when I received my phone so he could give me a micro sim card for it free of charge.

I was nervous about going this route but I can honestly say that I would do it again in a heartbeat and plan on using them for future upgrades, assuming their prices remain cheaper.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] jnewman1991:
I just called T-Mobile and asked why it was $329 when everybody else had it for $199. She said that it just is. I told her that I'd be buying a Galaxy Nexus straight from Google instead of extending my contract. She then transferred me to the "save" department where they instantly quoted me $186 before shipping and taxes. Ended up paying $211 and some change for express shipping and taxes and had the upgrade or activation fee waived.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] bobby915:
I called and asked to be transfered to the "loyalty department" ended up paying 300 but they waived my upgrade and shipping fee AND credited my account 200$. Basically only paid 100 for the device
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] sn0warmy:
Sounds like there are all sorts of ways to get the S III for $199 or less with T-Mobile. Just have to be smart about it.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] iGoOsE76:
Wow Loyalty Department is awesome. I called them up and spoke to a nice guy about my situation. and Got a hell of a deal for a blue 32Gb GS3. I explained to the gentlemen that my wife wants to move to At&t and being with tmobile for 10 years I didn't really want to go but a friend of hers would hook us up with gs3 phones for $150 each and lower a monthly. The customer service was eager to help out to keep us with tmobile. after a few minutes on hold he came back with offering me a blue 32gb SGS3 for $120 and waving the over night charge plus saving me $50 on my monthly bill. also one of my phone are able to still upgrade next month. I'll save that for the next big thing in a few months. I love tmo. they know how to keep me as a valued customer. :) at the end of the phone call I asked him how soon will I have my new 32GB GS3. he said I should have it tomorrow when I get to work.

I should change my signature now... so happy
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Five0nIt:
Not bad.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] sarni84:
Yea t-mobiles been great to me. I have five lines and the next set of full up grades is dec and feb. Well i called tmobile told them to transfer me to customer loyalty. And after a bit of talking with the women ( sounded hot so hot) she said i will give u the s3 for 360 and also got the 50 dollar mail in rebate which is cool so actually paid 310 for phone and it was at my house in 3 days. She just said i see u are a valued customer with 5 lines and always pay your bill sir we want you ro stay . Anyways im happy customer...also even tho she called it an upgrade she said it will not affect my actual upgrade i think because i extended my contract. But thats cool cuz i have been with tmobile forever anyways. So when december comes around i can get whatever is badass at that time
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] aznmode:
I just signed up for Tmo on July 5th and called them about this code. They said its a student code and wasnt able to apply to my account since I'm not a student. Has anyone else been succesful adding this code to their account?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] ionic7:
just got off phone with customer retention they are able to offer the gs3 for 179.99 that price is only through customer retention need to call them to get it
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] iGoOsE76:
Are you sure 179?... I paid 120 for the 32gb..
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] PoisonWolf:
How much is your monthly bill before and after?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] chrisram88:
I think it depends how long you have been with them plus if you pay your bill on time every month and stuff. Little variables cam change the price drastically. Just a thought?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] KillaHurtz:
All that stuff is taken in to consideration as well as how many credits/promotions you are/have received in the past months.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Rayn1328:
So is it better call retention or loyalty department? I is there a difference or does it matter thanks.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] chrisram88:
It's the Same department. When you dialing 611 and operator prompts you to select why you are calling just say "Cancel". That connects you directly to them.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] iGoOsE76:
Monthly bill went from 250 to 200 for all 3 phones. 2 of them with 5gb with hotspot and the 3rd 2gb all unlimited text and min..
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] aNYthing24:
When you guys upgraded via retentions, did they make you change your current data plan? I have the grandfathered 5 GB $30 data plan and I don't want to lose it. When I upgrade online it doesn't make me change it but obviously it's a lot more expensive.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] chrisram88:
It all depends if that plan will still be available with the offer they give you. Just say you wanna keep it and see if they agree.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] dkmdlb:
I was in the same situation. Heidi gave me $5 off my data price per month. I asked her several times if my 5gb status would change and she assured me it would not. Ask nicely.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] LoopDoGG79:
I was just offered a free GS3 if I add a line!! :eek: I'm a torn though cause I've put plenty of work in my GS2. Been spooking your dev threads. I see good things. This deal really worth it? I have a kid that I could get the line for (not the GS3 that will be mine :D )

Sent from the pink Unicorn from the Darkside. :D
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Abbens:
I just tried to get a deal out of them no dice. Even though they updated my contract last October without my consent. I even told them that and how AT&T would give me a better deal on the S3 they wouldnt budge. They told me to try next month
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Five0nIt:
Just gotta try again. Sometimes takes 2 or 3 times.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] chrisram88:
Try again tomorrow. I'm sure you will get a giving agent tomorrow.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] darksandz93:
Dude call loyalty and tell them to give you the preferred customer data plan for 5GB at $20/mo. I got it two years ago and I just renewed my contract and wanted to add a line with the $20 2GB plan but the loyalty rep told me she would add the 5GB plan for $20 for the new line. Only problem with the preferred plan is that you won't be able to add unlimited wifi calling because it's an older plan apparently. So is the extra $10 worth unlimited calling? It's up to you.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] aznmode:
Has anyone been able to apply the discount code per OP to their account?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] ionic7:
We have been with tmobile for 13 years some before they were tmobile merged from voicestream, i just got our plan to 150.00 a month for 4 lines 1800 minutes a month, myfaves, ulimited text and 5gig data on 2 of the lines, other line is used for rentals and other line is mothers who couldnt use mobile data if there was a gun to her head. Took alot of haggling but it got us down from 235 a month, call and see what you can get them to do for you.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Toleraen:
Anyone have any tips for getting a reduced price S3 for a new customer? I'm really itching to switch to T-Mob from Sprint but I'm still on contract for a while...
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] sano614:
My wife tried calling 3 separate times and each time they wouldn't budge at all.. only offering $279 saying that's the best they can do. anyone have any tips?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] iGoOsE76:
You should threaten to leave and move to at&t cuz they are selling them for 200 and say they have a special for customers that are new to switch 150 each. That's what I do..
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] sano614:
That's pretty much exactly what she said. They told her if you leave us then you'll need to pay the early termination fee. We told them at&t was going to pay it and they said: oh, well 279 is the best we can do.

Gotta keep trying I guess!
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] aznmode:
What's a while? I had a year left with sprint and paid $110 etf. Ended up going to Costco and buying it for $389 retail and signed up for the $64.99 tmo value plan. In 2 years I would've paid $49 for the phone compared to buying subsidized at $249 now and having to get the classic $84.99 equivalent opted plan.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] chrisram88:
I hear if you hit a certain amount of data in a month or two the give you the boot? Roam the **** out of your unlimited plan. There is a thread on the forums specifically about this.

Edit : see

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1811976
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Toleraen:
I'm already on a custom PRL, not sure why i didn't think of that! :victory:

Something like 14 months left...last I checked my ETF was ~260/280.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Rayn1328:
Again wirefly 199.99
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] schmit:
was thinking of switching to the s3 and found this thread. I wasn't on a tmo contract, but have been a >10yr customer. The plan I had was 59.99/mo w/ unlimited voice/txt and 2g limit on data. In order to get any decent rate on the phone, I had to get out of my current plan that I was grandfathered into.. sign up for a new plan at 69.99/mo.. get the phone for 199.. and they add on another $20/mo for 2yrs to offset the price on the phone. I called 3 different times, received the same answer each time. Went to wifefly.. same results.. had to get on a new contract, on a 'qualifying' plan.. which did not include my value plan and also bumped my monthly rate up considerably. No matter how I spun it.. my increase costs over 2yrs (total price for the phone + contractual changes) ended up being around $450 total for the phone..

But, in the end.. tmo did something awesome. They offered $10off/month on the same plan (now@49.99/mo) and offered to pay my current monthly bill if I signed a 2yr agreement. Sold! That ends up being ~$47/mo for the next 2yrs on unlimited txt/voice and 2g data. A savings of around $300. Kudos tmo.. kudos. Now i'll have no problem paying outright for the s3.. but i'll wait for a cpl more manufacturing runs and watch for some deals.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] redh0rse:
$180

I called retention and they offered $179.99 for a white 16gb, no activation fee and even gave me $10 credit for each month for 24 months. :cowboy:
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] schmit:
What's your 2yr agreement plan? It may be around $20+/mo more than what I'm paying.. If so, then over 2yrs.. 480+180 = full price of the phone.

Everyone keeps posting what they are paying for the phone. It would be nice to see what the monthly bill will be for the next 2yrs.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] jkatakoon:
I, too, was offered $10 off each month for 24 months.

My monthly bill (not sure if I mentioned it on the previous page):

$59.99 for 1000 minutes

$15 for unlimited text/picture messages

$10 x 4 for 200MB data

$5 x 3 for two add-a-line cell lines and one home phone

______

= ~$130. And then a $10 credit.

Also, this may come in handy for those who upgrade their phones: https:// www (dot) facebook (dot) com/SamsungMobileUSA/app_274103759364068
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] aNYthing24:
So I went to buy it at Walmart today and they had it in white and for $198, but they couldn't sell it to me cause the guy who sells phones wasn't there or something.

/facepalm
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] redh0rse:
Here's what rentention offered me.

2 Samsung Galaxy S3 16GB, $179.99 each

Activation, $0

Family Plan (kept my old plan)

700 Shared minutes $59.99

Shared Unlimited Text $9.99

Data on 4G with 5GB $20/line

Myfaves - free for life :good:

monthly bill credit of $10 for 24 months
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] aNYthing24:
Sigh. I went to the Walmart to try and get it today but they only had one white one and they sold it earlier. I basically got screwed. Damn you whoever got it before me.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] falcons2:
They gave us the same deal for the phone price but there out of white so I have to wait :mad: lol
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] aNYthing24:
Yeah, I figured they were out of white. That's why I haven't bothered calling. It's not in stock online either.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Tabulous:
Damn my impatientness..... Got it first day it came out.

I have the 60 bucks family plan with 2 5gig data for 25 bucks

guess next time i will wait a lil bit longer. So all you have to do is ask for customer retention when u call?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] iGoOsE76:
Guys the secret is be very polite and give them a reason to hello you get a really good deal. Believe me they have the power to do it..
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] aNYthing24:
Just curious, what reasoning did you use?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] falcons2:
They said they should probably have them in Monday or Wednesday
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] rired48:
I have no phone or plan right now.

If I wanted the Samsung S3, the least expensive way to go is to buy non-contract SgS3 from T-Mo, get the activation sim online, and then from Walmart the $30/month T-Mo/Walmart prepaid plan? (Per T-Mo, that phone N/A with non-contract plans...so this is only way around that...)
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] aNYthing24:
Well I don't see it on online so I guess they'll be in Wednesday.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Abbens:
I just tried a few times this evening. All I got was a full upgrade(my full upgrade is next month). I can get the phone for $329 with 50 $ visa debit card rebate. No activation maybe I will take it
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] chrisram88:
Wait a couple days then try again.

Sent from my SGH-T999
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] aNYthing24:
I wish there was some way to get it from Wirefly without having to change my plan.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] crazyraul1:
I'm on a family plan and when i try to upgrade online i get conflicting messages about it changing my plan or not. confusing, will call them tomorrow to see whats the deal
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] aNYthing24:
Let me know how it goes.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] saldebot:
Well I wanted to say that I dont know how some people got those $179.99 deals I have read about. I have been with Tmo for over 8 yrs, on a 3 line family plan that I have grandfathered in on each upgrade that I get. I purchase a new phone every 7 to 10 months ( I am addicted to getting the newest and latest toy, I think I need counseling) for about the last 3 to 4 yrs.

Since July 20 I have been calling customer loyalty department trying to get that deal, they would not give anything less than $329.99 with no mail in rebate and no upgrade fee. Finally on July 31, 1 of the reps gave me the 16gb for $249.99 with no upgrade and free next day shipping.

Moral of the story is keep trying, it took me 11 days to finally get a deal that I can live with.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] brfield:
Dude, you could have gone to Walmart and got it for $200 + tax on the $200 instead of the $600 or whatever.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Abbens:
I called last night and they offered me the SGS3 for $296 no activation and $50 rebate. So I said that sounds like a good offer I will think about it can you call me tomorrow. So the rep never called me so I called, I got the same offer but since the rep didn't call me they apologized and offered me free shipping. So since I want the phone faster, I opted for express shipping for $25. So it cost me $296 right now, then next month an extra $50 for tax and shipping. Not bad since yesterday the only thing they would offer me was $330 but I kept on calling