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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] QWIKSTRIKE:
Escalate this and they will because that is what I did. but you must have real unusable phone issues like I did. I went days with red circles, and a full day and a half of not getting any messages or calls. The Sprint tech supervisor called my phone and the response was that my line just was dead....no message no nothing. We did phone test, and took it to the tech centers, and I was a free man if I chose to. I knew that if I called my line and I didn't get any kind of message that it definitely was a Sprint equipment issue rather than phone issue. I then began searching the problems and found S4GRU, and on the Sprint user forums found that I was not the only person with this issue. I was armed with enough information to challenge my contract. After checking Verizon the only real choice for switching I found out that the cost to switch would be double $79.95 from Sprint. Sprint has the best smart phone data plans period, and if you don't want to pay the mere $10.00 data package add on you big mouths saying that they are charging me $10.00 extra I am getting ripped off should leave or wake the "F" up. You could buy a feature phone and not pay the $10.00 until 4G is implemented state wide. However unlimited data for 10.00 whether you are using it or not on 4g is cheap. This last statement was not aimed at you in case you are wondering Mr.

BTW if you feel that your dropped calls are high you must ask a tech to check the amount of dropped calls that you have had in the last 30-60 days of service. They have a way pf tracking this but, don't just want out because you want out because the records don't lie. They validated every thing that I sad about lost service and dropped calls every sentence in a call.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] MadFlava:
I've tried escalating this as far as I can, even to the president's office. I've gotten absolutely nowhere. I guess I technically have service its just not usable service. I drop calls all over the place and even when I can make a call, it's so garbled on the other side, they can't understand me.

I would much rather stay with Sprint. I like my phone and you can't beat the price but the stuff needs to work and it doesn't. I really don't know what else to do. I've been playing this game with them since last year. They've tried everything from blaming the phone (its not the phone, I've had 7 in the last year) to the service to telling me nothing is wrong. I'm just fed up.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] QWIKSTRIKE:
I truly understand man...trust me when I tell you I was in your boat. They offered to let me out, and when I evaluated the only alternative service from Verizon, I found out that I would be happy for service short term but would be paying through the nose for it. I just found out that in mid July/ August or by years end my market would be ready. So to leave and pay Verizon through the nose for life was unacceptable. But I got my coverage back in January, and I got 1.9 mbs in some areas on my Photon. I was definitely inspired to stay.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] MadFlava:
Im glad its worked out for you. Ive got my phone for sale in the marketplace here. If someone buys it, I think Im going to give TMobile a shot. I can always come back later if Sprint ever pulls up their bootstraps around here. Every single person I know here who was on Sprint has left for big red.. I cant blame them.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] QWIKSTRIKE:
I understand, and wish you luck.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Biker1:
And the fading, and eventually the dropping of my calls continues today throughout NYC.

This is Unbelievable.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] QWIKSTRIKE:
Well if network vision is rolling out you will get this. Why is this so unbelievable. I don't get itso why don't you go to S4GRU and talk to the 4g techs there. The system is about to go live here in NYC. In the Bronx here I had no dropped calls all day!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Biker1:
There are technical reasons l, as well as a as backwards reasons, why 90%? of Sprint customers never saw 4G Wimax which they were promised. And these customers still complain, and rightfully so.

Same in this instance. When I receive uninterrupted service again regarding making and receiving phone calls, like I used to be able to, then the criticisms and complaints will cease, or at least slow down. While others in the same boat will continue with their criticisms and complaints, and rightfully so.

This way others are forewarned, and educated regarding real world criticisms and complaints by Sprint customers, in addition to the technical reasons for such.

Then others can make their own decisions re Sprint contract renewals, signing new contracts, porting over to Sprint, purchasing devices, etc.

For some, switching carriers and paying double the money is not financially feasible, or a choice some will want to make.

So they stay with Sprint. If sometimes for the only reason they are the best of the worst. But this doesn't mean they shouldn't be able to complain and criticize about Services which are at a minimum, at best.

And hopefully these customers will continue to do so, which I'm 100% certain they will, as this thread attests to.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] serdroid:
I have best hopes for sprint which is my reason for extending my contract for another 2 years with the S3.

I actually flashed the Lf9 radio and my speeds went from 300kbps to over 2000kbps consistently.

I am in Hartford Metro in CT and Lte is not coming until next year... But I am happy with the speeds that I am currently getting.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] QWIKSTRIKE:
I hear what you are saying, and truly understand your position, and almost left. But you had 4G Wimax in the NYC area as did I. That said Complaining every other thread by the same few people is like hitting your head against the wall or beating a stale beat on a drum....it wears you out! Make your complaint and keep it moving. Yes you have a right to complain, but after w while you are just beating a dead horse. I am not having lots of dropped calls, and I am in the Bronx. I have received 1.9mbs down in some areas....your pain will be over soon I think. Again I did go through the same issues that you are reporting.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] MadFlava:
Yea.. I actually had Wimax too back in the day in my office. Now I cant even get a signal in my office. I went from almost full signal on Wimax to practically no service but Sprint says everything is great out here so what do I know.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] QWIKSTRIKE:
This is why I almost left....the lies mostly. Why can't they just come clean...why play games and tell lies. I truly feel your pain. It irked me to the point that I found out that leaving would cost me a lot more down the road. S4GRU says LTE may be flipped on by months end, some other reports say October. As I mentioned make a call to CS and escalate and let them tell you what the % of dropped calls in the last 60 days were for you all....then negotiate from there.

When they found that it was high for me they asked me what I would like them to do. I was offered to be let out of my contract, but the cost to go was way high. Verizon charges 100.00 extra for a phone and $79.00 more to get what I got here at Sprint.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] SAMCRO17:
My wife is having the same problem at home. Were sticking it out to see if it gets better. Well that and unlimited data.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] QWIKSTRIKE:
Today here in the Bronx, NYC I got 1.5mbs down load, in D.C. I got 1.9dmbs down , and1.8mbs up this past weekend. LTE in Baltimore is flipped on today.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Biker1:
You should have highlighted my comment about choosing the best of the worst.

As you mention I should move on re my complaining, so should you move on re your defense of Sprint when others have legitimate complaints.

I'll keep on criticizing Sprint when my conditions exist, as it pertains to certain parameters that are also in Flux.

I hear ya, and realize that you may not like to see complaints written about Sprint, as they taint the water so to speak

But if everyone left that wasn't happy, others would not get the True Flavor to how Sprint is as a Provider at the moment, in certain markets.

The best of the Worst as they say.

I pay, I play and compliment when appropriate.

I also will Criticize when appropriate.

That's the way it is.

With that being said, I was on a call for an hour without fading or Dropping the call on my new replacement S3.

Auto Rotate was broken.

YEA!!

But I'll see how it goes from here.

Amazing that when a call doesn't drop, the customer has a feeling of relief.

Great Service Sprint. Keep up the Fantastic work lol!

Hopefully they get their act together before Sprint becomes a Penny Stock.

14 years, and have never complained about fading or dropped calls, which will continue until Service is Restored.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] air2k57:
delete
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Robalboa:
Sprint has been excellent to me and ive been with them since 04. The customer service blows the doors off the other 2 big wigs. I find you have to act like an adult and people seem to go out of their way to make things right. Not like a whining 6 year old. Try verizon they'll hit you hard in the wallet and everything has some hidden charge involved. Sprint Rocks!

Flashing zips in rehab!!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] jed_mopho:
I stick with Sprint strictly for the unlimited data
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] DarkManX4lf:
I stick with Sprint because I am too lazy to cancel and sign up with another carrier lol.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Biker1:
Horrendous Calling issues still Ongoing

Update:

Calls continue to Fade, and then Drop off and Disconnect in NYC.

I am not an iPhone fan, and would never own one, but since customers are pre ordering the iPhone 5, I Highly suggest that those customers who are thinking to start a new account, or renewing their contract with Sprint, think twice before doing so, as in my 14 years with Sprint, I have Never seen cellular service as Abysmal as it has been in the last several months.

Whether it's the LTE build out, or the radios in the LTE devices, or whatever, call reception has been Horrendous.

So before you switch, purchase, begin a new Sprint account, I advice you to check your areas to make sure you'll be able to make and receive calls.

Data is a different story, and is easier to figure out what you'll be getting.

No LTE with your LTE devices, until LTE comes to your area. You will have 3G until then, but that is obvious.

The Calling issues is what is Unknown regarding whether you'll have issues or not,

I signed a new contract, after having a Great experience with the SE4GT, but since getting the S3,I've had nothing But Issues,

I think that if I reactivate my SE4GT, I may not have calling issues anymore.

I say this because up until the last day I used the SE4GT, calling was Perfect. The next day, when I activated the S3, Calling Issues began, and have Not Stopped.

I don't believe the LTE build out began the same day as my S3 activation, and the build out has been ongoing for a while, so it has to be a device communication/hand off issue with the Sprint network.

Hopefully these calling issues will resolve when the LTE Network is Built. With that being said, think twice, and check twice before signing up with Sprint.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] budde2:
There is like 4 threads about crying people who say sprint is horrible but yet they are still with sprint makes no sense to me I have the nexus and the S3 and my 3g is bad ass on both I'm in Tampa FL

I'll post pics if anyone doubt that I get 1-1.7 Mbps all day and night don't matter what time
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] reborns14:
YES sprint sucks balls

yeah when i got my EVO 4G, i didnt get actual 4G coverage in my area and even when i went to areas with 4G service, it was horrible. my 3G was faster.

now that i have my SGS3 i have a 4GLTE phone without any 4GLTE service. wtf? so b/s but i cant really do anything about it because the employee plan hitched to is too cheap compared to anything else i can get =/
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Biker1:
I haven't complained about Sprint calling service in 14 years, Until now,. Until all companies only have Satisfied customers, with no one left to complain about crap service, others will be able to get the Full Flavor of the Company they are thinking about paying their hard earned money to.

And in this case, it's about Sprint, in NYC, in my case.

Coming from someone who Never had issues with Sprint, I think others will take solace in the fact that the info is coming from an unbiased customer who tells it like it is. For Good, or for Bad......

Btw, I'm not concerned about the Data, as I know what that's about, and expect what I get, until the LTE network is up.

I knew that coming in with my purchase of the S3, although that's still BS, considering the LTE devices are available, with sprints promise of the LTE completion by the end of 2014. That in it of itself is Laughable. But I ain't complaining about that, although if others complain about it, they have a valid reason to, especially after the Wimax Fiasco.

It's the Horrendous Calling Issues.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] JerryGNYC:
I'm in NYC myself (daytime), Queens, and occasionally Nassau, and less often Suffolk. I don't have a problem with voice calls, but data has been pretty lousy lately. LTE is supposedly in our near term future....
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] bobspace:
I ditched them when I wasn't able to call my house to talk toy mother in law who was looking after our sick daughter. They waved the etf when they admitted they didn't know when the network upgrade would be finished and our phones would work again.

I am now on straight talk. $45 for unlimited everything on t mobiles super fast network.

Sprint suck big time.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Biker1:
I hope that the LTE upgrade completion will fix my calling issues.

Im sure it will, But if I knew about this calling issue crap, I would have held off on signing a new contract, and would have purchased the S3 out of contract, privately, like I did with the SE4GT.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] JerryGNYC:
I'm wondering if the Network Vision upgrades are giving you your calling issues. Had no problems with calling or network using my OG EVO 4G, now this...
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Biker1:
I believe this to be so because as I mentioned, I had Absolutely No Calling issues on my SE4GT up until the last day I used it, which was the day before I activated by S3.

It's either a Network issue, or an S3 issue, or an issue with the way the S3 communicates with the Network, which is what I'm hoping it is. If it's an S3 issue, I'm Crap outta luck. Crap Outta Luck..... that really does make sense lol!

But I've read that other LTE devices are also having issues. Assuming that's a reality, and not just a few people dropping a call now and then, and sounding like it's a widespread problem, I expect the Calling issues to resolve once the Network is completed in my area.

The fact that the issues began when I activated my S3, leads me to the above 3 scenarios as the problem.

I found this:

http://s4gru.com/index.php?/blog/1/...ork-vision-deployment-woes-in-the-windy-city/

And this does Not sound promising. I hope this is not the case in the NYC area, But knowing Sprint's Track Record, It ...... Just..... May.... Be :( :(

Holy Crap Batman!

Say it Ain't so!!
[Motorola Droid 4] smile_ppl:
I really hate that tab :mad:. But if I break it off... will the back cover stay on and I can just easily remove it from now on without the tool/pin/pen/ect.?
[Motorola Droid 4] 640k:
Try it? A replacement cover is pretty cheap. Just make sure you order one first. ;)

Report back once done.
[Motorola Droid 4] smile_ppl:
The whole purpose of asking was to try it without requiring a new back cover :p
[Motorola Droid 4] jimmyhawk:
So then break it off. If it works then great if not then get a new one.
[Motorola Droid 4] 640k:
If that were the case, nobody would ever get anything done. Stop being a part of the ME generation and be a pioneer!
[Motorola Droid 4] gnoitall:
You know how to recognize a pioneer, right? They're the ones laying face-down on the prairie with arrows in their backs.:D
[Motorola Droid 4] kahnvex:
works fine

I just pioneered it.

it works fine and seems tight enough. You drop your phone and it's going to go flying though
[Motorola Droid 4] The Kraken!:
Same here. I just got a D4 yesterday. Tried to get the back off to insert my memory card, failed with a pen and with a paper clip (no key, or whatever they call it, was included), took it to Verizon where they opened it up. They seemed surprised that that was all I wanted, haha. Didn't actually buy anything. Just walked out with the back cover and phone in separate hands. Inserted the card when I got home, searched to see if anyone had ever just broken that damned thing off, found this thread, did it myself...success! The back cover now works just like any normal one. It's as secure as the cover of my LG Revolution, or more, and no more hassle or ridiculous key to keep track of. And actually, I think because of the way the little hooks slide in, it's less likely to go flying off when dropped than the Revo's is.
[Motorola Droid 4] phoenix_rizzen:
You don't need a key anything to poke in the hole. Just finger nails to push along the top seam. Cover comes off quite easily.
[Motorola Droid 4] 0justin8:
Have you tried just pressing with all your fingers on the center of the cover and sliding down? I was at verizon today and thats what the lady who helped me did. Works just fine. I dont think ill ever stick anything in the hole again.
[Motorola Droid 4] The Kraken!:
I wonder if the precision with which the back is made isn't great so that different phones vary in the ease of opening. For me it didn't matter where I applied pressure, it just wouldn't open. And believe me, I tried it everywhere, and held in one hand, two hands, laying flat on a table, etc. But yeah, at least on mine it doesn't seem to need the tab at all. The back is still very secure without it.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bebseh:
Hello again

I was using google map.to check my posotion while driving and i find it pretty retarded that the phone still locks and screen switches off as usual.

I mean when u are using this app for direction it should prevent the phone from going to sleep mode

Any advice on how to have this feature?
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dr.ketan:
If you use navigation then it won't auto off.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Whiskeyjack4855:
Trycommonsense.com
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bebseh:
Tryiphone.com

On iphone , anytime you open the map app it never lets ur phone goes to sleep, regardless of if you're using navigation or not.

I moved from iphone last week and I thought I would ask if this was possible on Android. Whats the harm in that ?

Thanks for nothing
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] g2tegg:
My screen never turns off during Google Nav. Is your phone plugged in during this time?

When on battery the screen will dim to conserve battery life, and when plugged in its always on. At least for me, on any rom I have ever used.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] :
yeah navigator is equivalent of car app. In android google maps is not, which is why different funct.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] msedek:
Don't listen to trolls we are crowded here of those.. Yeah in navigation it won't turn off
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] g2tegg:
In other words, if your using Google Maps it will turn the screen off after the user's preset display settings. If you use Google Navigation the screen will stay on.

Hope that helps a bit.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Whiskeyjack4855:
Don't get so emotional :D. These are silly questions you are asking.. Haven't you seen navigation in the menu... Also you could have googled and got the answer in seconds...

And i have seen you bring the iphone in every post you make ... Why so??

---------- Post added at 06:53 PM ---------- Previous post was at 06:51 PM ----------

Good Guy Msedek... I ain't a troll.. I am a masked vigilante..I am a hero that android doesn't deserve but the one it needs right now :D
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] msedek:
I used to bring blackberry in every post too because I was a blackberry user.. So that was my pattern to compare how to do things I could in blackberry but I could not do in andriod

About the trolls I didn't mention your name.. If you feel affected by the comment.. Well that's something
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Whiskeyjack4855:
Affected?? If it had been another forum i would have been honoured .. In xda no trolling good people..
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] naheel azawy:
I put xperia S Timescape™ Feed Widget and Post Viewer on my mini pro.

Instructions:

1-Unzip the attached file.

2-Install included apps by replacing apps.

3-ENJOY :)
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] drakegao:
Thx. I am trying it rite now. Lol
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] Abhinav1997:
Can you post some screenshots?

BTW Thanks...:laugh:
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] WandererX:
hi :)

seems nice!

is it possible that it's the same as the one i can find on real ics rom?

thx :)
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] NLPUNITED:
I have recently Flashed Darksides Telus's 4.0.3 Rom on my T989. So far i have been satisfied but i am trying to understand a couple of things.

First i have read that Most people will use the Touchwiz roms for WIFI calling and it seems to be pretty much the only advantage of it. I currently do not use this feature.

I also read that most people that are not using it use CM9 rom's ? What is the reason of it ? But i am not sure if i can do this since i'm on Telus (In Canada, Quebec) ? If so wich one should i use. ?

I also downloaded Darksides #6 Kernel. I think the base of is Telus TW is #2 ? What will switching to #6 do exactly ? I think it will give me the option to overclock but beside that ? Does flashing the Kernel Wipe my "desktop" on the phone (will i have to setup all my apps and stuff again)

Also, i use Apex launcher on top this as default since the base ICS is kinda boring.

thank you for your time
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] Project: Awesome:
When you're flashing a kernel all you is whip cache and dalvik cache (the dark side kernel does this by default though). This means that you're desktop will not change because you're apps and data aren't touched. The only thing that will be changed is that the first boot will take longer but that's why you charge you're battery.
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Mthompsonbus:
Has anyone found a source for replacement digitizer? I have found one but they only ship in bulk. I am tempted to just buy a few and sell them off on ebay, but would love to just get one if possible.
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] muchelaguito:
http://phonepartsusa.com/samsung-re...2-gt-p3113-p3100-touch-screen-digitizer001070

Let me know if you ever get a better price.
[Nexus One Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Ktt06:
Hello,

I think you are my last chance, I have this very specific problem with my Nexus One and can't find any thread on any forum that can help after hours of research:

It's rooted and I have CM7 but after a choc (I thing it's the cause) it reboots and now it's stuck in bootloop.

It happens to me once and i fixed it by flashing with fastboot.exe (i was very lucky this time) but it doesnt work anymore and i don't know why.

My power button is broken so I can't unlock bootloader, I have S-ON and I have read that it can be a problem to use fastboot to flash (I have an error message in the command prompt like this: FAILED: remote not allowed)

If i write "fastboot devices" my Nexus one is recognized so I don't understand why it doesnt work...

If you have any suggestions I take it with pleasure!

(sorry if my english is not perfect)

Thanks.