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[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] stevenjcampbell:
Anyone ever have just... an Incredibly (no pun intended) bad time with hardware?

Here I am on my 4th device in 13 months.

It started when I allowed a best buy mobile rep talk me into the moto x2.

Phone #1 had a bum USB dock that wouldn't transfer data.

X2 numero dos had a proclivity to stutter all the time...root fixed that but then the headphone jack comes loose and all is broken.

X2 #3 same as #2 for headphone jack issues.

I fought long and hard and vzw offered me a slew of 4g devices which I chose a droid charge from.

But oops, cannot change a 3g device for a 4g device on warranty so now I get to choose from a myriad of garbage moto phones (wow a droid 3 or original x!) Or an incredible 2.

Now here I am with an incredible 2.

This came after I was offered and early upgrade over Christmas which I said no to, because I was five months invested in my current phone, why should I spend another $200 five months in??

Instead I called retentions and complained loudly and I got a pre owned incredible 2.

This phone has been an absolute dream. Even stock it is faster than than the x2s dual core CPU.

But getting this device in January I was warned that I am still in the moto x2 warranty period ending July 5th.

July 6th my phone started overheating and my screen will not light up with any images,just a dull black which I can still unlock answer etc.

Yeah. Freaking July 6th.

Now it happens just having it in my pocket.when it cools down all is good again...

As a last resort today being out of warranty anyhow I took the phone apart entirely, I took the motherboard assembly off and used compressed air to blow as much as I could behind the heat sync but this is just a broken phone I suppose because after reassembly it still isn't working.

So..long story longer, I went to a corporate store and they tell me I have two options, pay $500+ for a new device or get a second line and change to share everything for $50 more per month...

Or call 611.. which I do.

They tell me that I can pay $500+ or add a line (it'd be an extra $600/year I remind him) and he says sorry.

He can offer me an early upgrade that I'm asking for in March.

I said to him gee thanks, you are not really helping me, the website tells me exactly the same thing. Derrrrr. Dumb.

Basically, i was offered an early upgrade in December by a lackwitted tier 2 tech support agent and now because I didn't have $200 for a phone I knew would be severely updated I am being shaken down for a new handset.

I'm pretty upset to be honest, as I spend over $130/month with these guys and they just won't work with me.

So the conversation ends with me saying that since att has their own 4g where I live and that makes them an option for me, let's do math:

See, previously Verizon was the only service here that worked well. now I hear that att 4g covers here quite well...

$230 to cancel Verizon early

$200 for a brand new phone on att

------

$430

Vs the $569.00 for a galaxy nexus I wanted to get for $99 early upgrade.

Actually less after I get $50-$100 for spare parts on eBay for this incredible 2...

Assinine and no way to do business at all.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] joefrog1996:
So I bought this on August 7th and have had no issues with it. I plan to use it until its dead (2 or 3 more years). I love my dinc 2.

I don't see a good reason to upgrade, even if I could. The newer phones are just faster, and have better displays, NTM the short battery life and that they break in 6 months.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] Triscuit:
Welcome to Verizon my friend, I had to literally swear at a Verizon rep to replace my 3rd Droid X2 with the Inc2 and this was after they said they didn't have any available and I called them out because they had started a promo on their website THAT SAME DAY for inc2's. I swear they train their employees to not help customers at all.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] stevenjcampbell:
Thanks so much for the replies guys.

honestly I love the phone...I wanted a galaxy nexus, and am offering to start my co tract over again on their new terms where it isn't unlimited.

These people should be happy that they get me on another two years of my life and now get to charge me more money for service.

You all would love how I ended the call;

(After pointing out they encouraged me to cancel vs helping me)

" Well I honestly hope that for quality reasons this call was recorded and you made notes so tomorrow when I call back they can know exactly why I'm cancelling service. Thanks for having me be a part of Verizon wireless and have a great day!"
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] joefrog1996:
Was the X2 really that bad of a phone?

I had to choose from the dinc 2 or the X2. I made a great choice
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] funky_snowman:
i had an almost identical experience with a past phone. this is my last vzw phone. their network is ok, but i resent having to root my phone to get rid of their garbage apps, their prices are absurd, and their customer service is a nightmare. im switching to a gsm iphone and going prepaid.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] stevenjcampbell:
The x2 had major memory management issues for all of the 2.2 releases. It would not stream music, or play any music for that matter without skips, crackles, hiccups and pops.

The tegra 2 had NOTHING to do with it, aside from some pretty looking games (that always get ported to other devices) it would not use the second core anyhow as android 2.2 and 2.3 as far as i know do not use multi core cpus efficiently.

the hardware issues killed me. The headphone jack coming unsoldered TWICE is a poor build quality.

I've no idea if Google intends to put their name on a product that Moto makes after purchasing the mobility department but they should think twice because the ONLY phone i have read good reviews on is the Aria HD and thats one phone out of what... four years worth of handsets?

My problem is that I live in a largely rural area, but a town of around 20,000 that is covered by whatever Reno has.

If reno NV has LTE, we have it. If they have 3g, we have it.

But in lake tahoe you cannot build a new cellular tower due to environmental concerns, therefore you work with what you have.

Verizon has a great deal with the casinos in the area and therefore has coverage EVERYWHERE.

Like i said, i was TOLD that att and their LTE is much better than their 3g was, but i know for a fact people around here on ATT hate it.

Tmobile is a joke and works only on main drags of streets, and sprint is about as bad as Tmobile.

So as all the new networks come online they cannot build new towers here, just work with what they got. The broader spectrum of LTE seems to help the signal for ATT, and the coverage VZW has due to being the first provider gives them the best network over all.

Sucks... but yea.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] ninjasailas:
Had 4 Droid x2s before my incredible2. Music always popped and phone would reboot randomly all the time. So glad I pushed Verizon until they gave me this phone. The problems it has are very little when compared to x2.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] Triscuit:
Yea the X2 had amazing potential but in the end it failed, locked boot loader, couldn't play music for sh*t, the 2nd core wasn't utilized very well, low graphic memory, etc, etc
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] cstone1991:
That sucks man. I would look more into ATT if I were you. If it seems like the people you know have just as bad of experiences with them then i would just keep calling VZW until they offer you something better. I usually use a line like "I've been dealing with this issue for x amount of time and nobody that I have spoken with has even acknowledged the problems that I have already gone through! What can you do to make me feel like I should stay with your company?" Don't waste your breath on the regular care reps, the can't do much for you. Talk to loyalty/retentions. That line got me $400 worth of free products and movie channels when dish network lost amc and has worked on many other occasions. Shift the focus to all of the problems you have had with your phones and the fact that you don't feel like a valued customer instead of focussing just on the phone you have now.

Best of luck man. I hope this helps!

Sent from my ICS Dinc2
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] tincbtrar:
I don't think you have bad luck...I have replaced quite a few devices myself and never abuse them.

I do buy the insurance though thru vzw because I live in Vegas. It gets hot here and puts stress on the phones. I also change my synthetic oil every 5k instead of 8k because of the weather.

The good news is that if you want to stay on vzw you can buy on Craigslist to save a bit of money. Eventually when I feel there is a more solid phone I will do this (the latest phone has never been important to me)

Verizon has been terrible as of late. Another one of my family lines also has insurance and I don't even want to begin with the last issue i had with that claim.

In Vegas we have shops that can actually fix phones for you...have you considered this route?
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] opeth2112:
I've been pretty fortunate, going from a D1 (that is still working - gave it to a friend in need) to the Inc2, and (knock on wood) have had no issues.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] stevenjcampbell:
Yes and no... I can't be without the handset and have no other phone.

I remember Vegas. Cellular depot on sahara was great for fixing phones.

Yeah, I'm in lake Tahoe now. There aren't any repair shops here so sending out is what happens.

If this was an att phone popping a sim out would be easy.

Perhaps a trip to reno would find me a repair person... in the past I'd spend hours with the company arguing my point. Now I don't have time between work and family.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] stevenjcampbell:
if anyone is still looking

So here are the end results.

1. Verizon did offer me an early upgrade last november or december.

-- And now because they "lost too much money" they have decided to stop early upgrades for users. So basically I am screwed in this regard. I found it laughable and even told the rep how Verizon posted over a BILLION DOLLAR PROFIT recently, she seemed like she had no idea what that even meant.

2. Even retentions is not willing to work with me on this. The circumstances are not allowing for it, according to the rep I spoke to (pretty much his exact wording)

3. They are offering this:

OPTION #1 - Get a certified pre owned device for $329 (this would be a motorola razr or less money would give me a bunch of garbage options)

OPTION #2 - Add a line, and this will give me the ability to get a new phone as a new contract phone. But of course adds about $600/year to my contract

OPTION #3 - Buy a new device off the internet, beware of stolen phones, apparently verizon keeps a blacklist of stolen devices.

OPTION #4 - Spend the $500+ on a new device from VZW new retail in box.

I am so frustrated. Guess that i am screwed. They dont care.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] funky_snowman:
id probably leave verizon in your situation. though, id leave anyway, so maybe that suggestion is a little bit slanted.

if you aren't going to leave, id try to find something on ebay.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] cstone1991:
Yeah anytime a phone is reported lost or stolen the esn is blacklisted. If you buy one local (like Craigslist) make the person meet you at a VZW store so you can have them check the esn before you pay for it. If you buy one online make sure the place you buy it from is reputable and has some buyer protection built in.

Sent from my ICS Dinc2
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] SuFuS01dier:
I didn't know this. I'm glad I haven't bought one off eBay yet. That's got the potential for bad day.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] cstone1991:
If you do buy from eBay just make sure that you buy it from someone with a lot of good feedback and ask lots of questions.

Sent from my ICS Dinc2
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] SuFuS01dier:
I'll definitely be wary, but I'm satisfied with my phone for now. That might change by tomorrow though as I often feel the need for change:)
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] Rushead:
Don't buy a phone that doesn't list the status of the esn. Just leaving that out is grounds for suspicion.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] Tarpit_Carnivore:
Check out Swappa. It's a site for selling and buying used Android phones that tends to have pretty good deals on some of the stuff. I've never used it yet but if I was going to sell mine I'd try there first.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] stevenjcampbell:
a little end of the story for you all, but after i emailed verizon executive customer service, and asked them why i was told to cancel the service i got a call and was told that i could get an early upgrade based on my service type, and that i have been good with payments etc.

the only trade off is that i needed to carry the extra insurance each month, which would avoid future equipment malfunctions.

it is $6.99 a month with a $100 deductible but carries a LOT of protection including even lost or stolen coverage...

so now i am rocking a Galaxy S3 and loving it.

I am disappointed that there are no HTC phones that are high end on the verizon network so i went with Samsung in this case.

if anyone ever wants the email address, PM me and i will send it to you.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] Triscuit:
I'm glad you got your way with Verizon, its a good feeling isn't it :)
[HD7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Soldi3rxx:
I was able to remove the sd card from my phone but is there a way to recover the data on it now? any help would be amazing.
[HD7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ruyzalim:
sorry not possible :( and if you turn on your phone without the sd card you phone wont read the sd card wen you put it later!
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] tomg09:
Some interesting info here...

http://android.stackexchange.com/qu...ctionality-behind-the-odin-buttons-checkboxes
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] PhantomPhreak53:
Work Arounds:

Airplane Mode Bug / LOS (Loss of Service) Phone may or may not show you have reception. The bug is where all data stops working

- Upgrade to Alpha 5 or newer

Superuser doesn't always prompt for user input

- Upgrade to Alpha 4.4 or newer.

- Update binaries via superuser
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] PhantomPhreak53:
A lot of people have messaged me asking how to build CM10. Now that we are using the galaxys2-common files things have changed and my github only has 1 repo now. Below is how to build it yourself if you would like.

Kang Instructions:

1. Sync CM10

2. Sync EpicCM d710 device tree

3. Sync CM galaxys2-common

4. Sync CM android_hardware_samsung

5. Sync EpicAOSP smdk4210_new

6. Sync TheMuppets proprietary_vendor_samsung

7. Build and Enjoy

Not to be rude but if this doesn't make sense to you, you probably shouldn't be building it anyway. I am not going to walk people through building it.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Tenny:
::excited::

Esp coming from someone in livermore (my weekend home).
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Shoulon:
Drool. Will be checking this out
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] CaptainMorgan:
cannot wait!
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] djsplitimage:
Oh dude, this is epic (pun intended)....DOWNLOADING NOW! Will report back once installed
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Shoulon:
Must try this now. Will be back with few screenys
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Mastergrimm28:
looks i got something new to test out. anything special asides from the usual that we have to do to flash?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] yellowman82:
Sweet going to download this now and test before I go to sleep :D
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Shoulon:
Yeah don't wipe or format system. Which calks zip does do.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] paranoid android85:
niiiiice
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] musclehead84:
Can't wait to flash. Jelly bean is what ics should have been.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] PhantomPhreak53:
haha nice! Did you grow up around here?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] jaytavarez91:
FINALLY !Good stuff, i've been waiting patiently :D
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] sjsharksfan420:
Who's base is this, Sbrissen'a or darkknight's?

i know you mention Sbrissen in the OP but just wanted to clarify..

sj

Sent from my SPH-D710 on PhantomICS FF18 using Tap@Talk Pro v2.2.3
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Blars1206:
I was thinking the same thing. DK had gotten a lot further in his...beta 2 last time I checked. But I don't think it's from DK, I think he has a little more working...obviously since he is in beta stage.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Soldier_Rocks_08:
Downloading now will take for a spin tomorrow and see how it works..

Sent From My E4GT Running Blu Kuban And Loving That Fresh New Feel Point Blank Period!
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] PhantomPhreak53:
This is sbrissen's device tree. (Mentioned in the OP) Darknights is a port. This is not a port. This is built from CM source.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Jmaserang:
How bad is los in this build?
[General Accessories] fandry:
Hello All,

I am in search for a good USB 3.0 card reader for my PC. The internal one died so I am out for a replacement.

Any advice? I prefer amazon since I have prime but I am open to ideas! I got a class 10 micro SD card and wanted to speed up transfers a little bit over wifi and usb.

Thanks!
[General Accessories] jackennils:
Why USB 3.0? There's no SD card which is as fast that it would require a USB 3.0 port.

Just buy a cheap 2.0 reader and you'll be happy. :)

I've got the "Revoltec Procyon 1.5" and I'm really happy with it (10 bucks).

If you think it must be a 3.0, I would recommend the "Akasa USB 3.0 SuperSpeed Memory Card Reader".
[General Accessories] fandry:
Hmmm I didn't know that about the 3.0, what about the difference between classes? Are ALL card readers faster than Class 10 cards? Or do some readers give better performance?

Thanks for the reply! I am still on the fence
[Asus Transformer TF700] bird11:
I am not much of a fan of these big thick and adjustable leather cases which seem popular. I just want something that will protect the tablet, allow me to carrt it aroudn easily. The transsleeve doesn't offer eneogh protection. any ideas
[Asus Transformer TF700] Smrkulja:
VersaSleeve

asus.com/Peripherals_Accessories/Eee_Pad_Accessories/VersaSleeve/

I have no experience
[Asus Transformer TF700] KOCTA:
Looks rather bulky...
[Asus Transformer TF700] AspenMan:
Here's a great case that's about as slim as you're gonna find: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006VX96GO/ while still being able to use the case as a stand (important feature in my book)

Says it's for the tf201 but I can confirm it fits the 700. If you're gonna use a skin better find something else as the top clasp peels back the skin a bit when closing it. Other than that its a great case.
[About XDA developers] datruth_bates:
I am not new to XDA, but do to me trying to learn and observe I am characterized as soon. Yet, I have been giving to the Community as a avid tester and user of the process, without causing negative harm. Yet, the developer site does not allow me to post or comment without regard to the ten post rule. I think this is a fair rule but needs a bit of tweaking. If a member has been on the site for over a 12 month period without punitive restrictions should have other ways to gain access to the site. I have donated to developers on numerous occasions and will continue to do so. Yet, because I am not in accordance with the guidelines as they stand, I am currently Banned. Yes, that is the correct way to describe my situation... Banned not restricted because new users are restricted. I am not a New user but one that have used more of the individual develop's site versus XDA and now being punished. I know some of the keyboard heroes will post nothing but negative crap, yet I will respond with the appropriate reaction.

:cool:
[About XDA developers] KidCarter93:
It's not the fact that the site is punishing you, it's just that at the time of this thread, you were within the restriction limit. And the correct term is actually restricted because if you were banned, you wouldn't be able to post here :rolleyes: Although I do realise what you're saying.

I can pretty safely say, from reading what the higher-ups have written on this kinda topic, that the 10-post rule will stay and there will be no way to work around it, other than making 10 constructive. 10 posts isn't hard to achieve if you help people out around your devices specific General and Q&A forums and also in the General section of the General forum and About xda-developers.com forum.

But as you've already made 12 posts, I don't really need to go into too much detail.

I hope this helped, atleast to some degree :)

Sent from Sony Xperia S using XDA Premium

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Check out this [GUIDE] How to be a New User (and not a noob)
[About XDA developers] datruth_bates:
I will read up more on the topic and appreciate the response
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] Geydson:
Digdin Rom V 2.0 B1.5

Jonny Paes has just launched its new rom based on CM 7.2 (2.3.7) RC.

Admin Edit: Developer requested removal of this ROM
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] StardustGeass:
How can I unable sound effect during booting ?

When I press a comma on my HW-keyboard, it launches a character looks like "c"... How do I change it to comma again ?
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] manthes:
- Zipalign and Deodexada;

Maybe i don't know too many things but if it is deodexed then why in the app folder have odex files?
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] Slash90[ITA]:
some screen please?
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] ali14904:
Hi thanhs a lot for hard working and good rom

Why the camcorder not work?

Pls help me.
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] manthes:
Phone freeze every time i try to install an application from google play
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] drsood:
you are right. This rom is odexed and not deodexed :rolleyes:
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] zenesis:
What is this? - Ç, Y and Z, working perfectly
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] dewanshu93:
If this is my name den its written wrong please correct it :laugh:

If not den its cool :p
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] Geydson:
physical keyboard el some roms do not get the O and among others in this rom is working perfectly all ..
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] gmpdri:
funcionando tudo bem, só faltou acentuação das palavras tipo à õ no teclado físico, parabéns, bom trabalho
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] matthias1203:
Any screenshots??
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] Geydson:
Thanks jonny more expensive and he asked me to remove the poster until that version out of beta I'll see anything with him I respect his decision to the rom is fast and ne: D
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] Geydson:
stranger here longer works thanks for reporting the bug next version will fix ok?
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] Geydson:
This page first posted on the rom check...
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] sandebal:
BEST ROM...

I am very happy with this ROM, I do not face any of the issues or bugs mentioned by anyone....

Its working like a charm, smooth, no Battery drain, nice UI.....FANTASTIC.:laugh::cool::cowboy:
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] StardustGeass:
How do you fix keyboard ?

I found myself typing "c" when pressing a "," button...
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] MikeChannon:
Unfortunately permission was not obtained to post this ROM here and we have been asked to remove it for now anyway.

Mike

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