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[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] Mrkrackie:
Not really sure why you would want to be back at bone stock seeing as the warranty is gone with no chance to reverse it. Even if you get the boot loader relocked it states Relocked on the bootloader screen. Just flash a stock rom... and keep super user so you can remove all AT&T's bloat. The phones memory is already small as it is, no reason to waste it on crap apps.;)
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] brian85:
Selling it, buying nexus 4
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] Mrkrackie:
Ah I gotcha, well seeing how you can't ever return to true stock (the day you first got it) I'd just flash a stock ROM and call it a day. Trying to relock the boot loader is a waste of time. Since it will make no difference.
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] Deleted member 3452239:
Sure you can. Just change the cid hex in mmcblk0p4

Only difference is bootloader will say relocked and not locked
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] DvineLord:
i wouldnt change cid back. id just ruu then give the guy your selling it to the unlock token incase the buyer wants to mod it. save the person some time. if you want to just run the 1.85 ruu you can still get it from htc http://dl3.htc.com/application/htc_onex_att_RUU_1.85.520.3_US.exe
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] Mrkrackie:
Which is still not true stock. You cannot get the boot loader back to factory locked. The warranty is gone and cannot be recovered so these steps that are being taken are useless and make extra hurdles for the buyer if they plan to root. I'd recommend just selling it with a stock ROM on it with the boot loader left unlocked.
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] HydroSkillet:
Nice Grammar, wrong section all together.

http://xdaforums.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1013
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] mbh87:
Is stock recovery required before flashing a RUU?
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] DvineLord:
no, all you need to do is get into bootloader and "fastboot oem lock" then flash ruu.
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] temo_O:
i suppose you have twrp recovery right?

if you have, then just flash device with cleanrom. or stock.

i personally prefer cleanrom, cause its deoxed.
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] DvineLord:
cleanrom is odexed
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] HwaA18:
Does anyone know about the test point recovery method because my phone is stuck on the SE logo after I flashed this

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1859938&highlight=2+3+3+cdma+system

please help.
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Hogwarts:
the easiest thing to do is pay for a test point unlock and then you will be able to flash any FTF without errors.

I think the cost is like 20$ or something.

edit: I'm guessing the nandroid you flashed was for an unlocked bootloader phone and now you're stuck.
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] crazymonkey05:
Just flash to stock with flash tool
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] HwaA18:
already tried, didn't work
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] GuestK00319:
Did you get any errors?
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] HwaA18:
Yeah check out this post

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1975377
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Limatime42:
Ok so I have an iPhone 4 that I am sick of and I am not eligible for an upgrade until July 2013. The Toro is pretty cheap on ebay and it looks like the Nexus 4 will not be available on Verizon. Should I pull the trigger?

And If I do, will it cost any extra to switch from a 3g phone to 4g?

Any input is appreciated :good:
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] GuestK007:
i think you should learn to make your own decisions in life, you will find it to be a very beneficial skill to learn.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] pr0xyw0rm:
If u don't like to help others what r u doing here. He/She is only asking for advice. You should learn to be respectful.

If nexus 4 isn't going to Verizon there is no point in waiting to buy another phone. I'm eligible for an upgraded in January and I just bought the gnex. My main reason is that the nexus 4 has 16 GB of memory and no SD card slot. That isn't enough for me. I can use cloud services but since sprint internet speed is the worst in my area that is not an option.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] GuestK007:
I love helping others to be honest, Been helping for sometime now, but 'm not going to compare resume's with you. It is much better if people learn to form their own opinions than to simply be told what they should do. Yes I come off as strong but it was not intended as an attack on the user. Lets say someone posts what he should do and he does it and is unhappy with the result? All the information he asked for is available easily from the search box with a dozen of these 'should i buy...." threads with plenty of user opinions in them.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] tgyberg:
I would get the GNex if I were you!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Khizar:
i dont get this thread.. you either get the gnex or wait...but for what?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] torino216:
Gnex all the way.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] sergioosvaldo1:
Honestly I would just wait for something better. I like my nexus and everything... don't get me wrong. But there are a few other smart phones that can do just the job. I say this because I'm not a big ROM user or mod. I just use stock and hope for the best.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] skinien:
Some people have hinted that there will be a Verizon N4 released in January.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] pbgong:
If you like to flash different ROMS and want to have the latest version of Android definitely go for the GNex. If you're mainly use stock Android and don't want to tinker with your phone too much than you should probably wait as there will probably be new phones coming out in the next few months.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] donnyp1:
You will have to change your plan to go to 4g. If you have unlimited you will lose it
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] vince7:
Don't buy the vzw gnx definitely wait or get the nexus 4. In July you'll have better options I assure you.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Jaydizz:
This is not true. I switched from a 3g phone to a 4G phone about a month ago and my unlimited data is still in tact.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] rice923:
QFT

My mom went from her 3G HTC Incredible 2 to the 4G Moto Razr, and she's still on her unlimited data. However, maybe you are working with an incompetent rep (which is always the case when their goal is to kick you off the unlimited plans), so ask before you ask them to do anything in regards to switching over from phone to phone.

Edit: after readin the OP, I don't even know if he has unlimited data. Furthermore, I don't know what the dilemma is. Buy the Gnex or wait for....??? Unicorn Nexus????
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] roze658:
If you buy a used nexus, you will not loose your current plan with verizon, i just bought one 2 weeks ago, went from3g phone no change.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] najaboy:
How long ago did she do it, though? Round about the time the Droid Razr was their flagship handset, unlimited data was still an option, but is no longer the case. Currently, the only ways to keep unlimited is pay full retail or byod. Buying a subsidized device requires a plan change from unlimited and cannot be overridden by a CSR.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] pharpe:
From what I've read the Nexus 4 is never coming to Verizon so waiting gets you nothing. I guess you could hold out for the next VZW Nexus device but who knows when that will be.

I would not hesitate one second to pick up a used Nexus. It's a win all around as they relativity cheap and you don't have to deal with contract extensions. If you can keep your unlimited data then it's a no brainier.

As far as the phone itself goes, the ability to run pure Android, open bootloader, the dev community, and being able to flash the last ASOP as soon as it drops make it the best option out there.

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The OP is not talking about buying a subsidized device. He/she is considering buying a gnex off ebay.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] najaboy:
Which is why that reply was clearly not directed at the OP.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] jrcbandit:
Since Sprint and HTC don't officially acknowledge the problem with switching and staying connected to "weak" LTE signals on the Evo, do you think they will ever release a fix? I am frustrated with the horrible 3G speeds in Houston while being in locations with a LTE signal - I sporadically connect to 4G at work and home but it never lasts.

I really like the EVO 4G LTE and various roms like MeanROM, but I am about to give up on Sprint due to not being able to use my phone except for on wi-fi (3G speeds often at 0.15 Mbps or below, only improving in the early to late evening). If the radio was at least fixed to properly connect to LTE then I could at least better evaluate the situation before calling it quits, but as it is right now I have no hope of ever using LTE on a consistent basis. The only reason I stayed with Sprint in the first place was knowing that Networkvision would go live in July that would supposedly improve 3G speeds and enable LTE. 3G speeds have nearly been unusable during mid mornings/afternoons for over a year now and NetworkVision didn't do anything for me yet.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] flex360:
for what i pay im happy with sprint

and ive experienced 4G at some parts here in the Bronx and its pretty fast to me

maybe its just your area. if i would ever switch i would go prepaid
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] om4:
Its more of a sprint issue, I have to do the airplane trick on all the lte phones in the house and as far as I know the gs3 and iPhone 5 don't have handoff issues like the evo does
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] roids87:
This issue was known of before the phone was even released. Sprint has tried to fix it, according to their updates atleast, obviously it hasn't happened. At this point only time will tell. I wouldn't worry about it too much, if your that mad with sprint, switch carriers.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] pbedard:
What lte issuws

cm10ed 3VO
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] roids87:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1905007

Read this thread, it will explain pretty much everything there is, relating to LTE issues. It's been an on going problem since the phone was released. Trust me, no EVO LTE is exempt. The people that say they have no issues, haven't witnessed it first hand against another phone.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] leebo:
Pretty much anyone with an EVO LTE signed away another two years, so leaving will cost $350 plus the cost of the next phone.

It seems to me advertising a phone as LTE, especially to the point of actually adding that to its name, and then delivering a phone with this defect should be grounds to cancel your contact, but not in the real world I guess.

It's no wonder Sprint and HTC won't acknowledge the problem. If they did they might open themselves up to costly damages.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] roids87:
I'm not trying to be a ****, but if you did a little research, you would have known this phone was being released with LTE issues. It really just comes down to patience. Unfortunately, there are a few users that just can't grasp the concept of patience.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] sgt. slaughter:
You can easily go I'm and have it swapped out for an SGS3...many have done it...

And I dunno where you guys get the whole "...sprint and HTC don't acknowledge the problem..." as they have said its being worked on many times already and its still an open issue in their system... So please drop the bs speak like they are acting like it isn't an issue...they may not be doing a good job fixing it, but they have done anything BUT act like its a non issue..
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] DooneyInThaA:
Will they actually swap it out for me?
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] leebo:
Well, since I bought my phone as a pre order, that would have been a bit difficult.

Not to be a ****, but I love when people think they know everybody's personal experience.

Sprint touted this phone as being an advanced LTE capable phone, and promised their network was just around the corner.

They then published a schedule stating that los Angeles would go live in September. After I bought it they changed to October. It's November. If not for xda, I still would not know LTE was even here yet.

My experience with AT&T does not leave me with much confidence Sprint would swap me out with a GN3, especially since I actually bought the thing from Wirefly.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] jrcbandit:
I preordered my Evo LTE and it was not well known at the time to have lte issues as no one even had the phone. And when it came out no LTE network went live until July. So how was I supposed to magically know to avoid this phone and wait 2 months for the Samsung s3?

Also Sprint isn't exactly acknowledging the lte issue, they certainly didn't do so when I called to complain. In fact all that has been offered so far is to exchange my phone for a refurb LTE which won't be any better and possibly worse. They weren't receptive to exchanging to a Samsung galaxy s3, they probably will only do so after a lot of effort and multiple exchanges of the evo for crappy refurbs. Even then I have no idea if the 4g network on Sprint is even worth the effort in my city as the evo doesn't give a proper representation of coverage.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] sgt. slaughter:
Go to a corp store and explain the issue show them in store the sgs3 with signal and urs without it if need be or possible... It might take them replacing ur EVO once before they do the swap for sgs3 but I've seen many do it easily.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] sgt. slaughter:
You called and spoke to an entry level CS rep.... You could call again and get them to tell you WiMAX rollout is going on still on your area...

It's documented on sprints side and many reps if they have a clue know exactly where to pull it up at stating such...
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] waterbound:
It seems in areas where LTE is rolled out and covers well, the transfer or handoff works somewhat well. In areas where LTE isn't completely rolled out, the handoff fails at times, hence the airplane mode switch seems to work. Sprint acknowledged an issue with the handoff in their own forums. I will say, with the newest CMX, I have less issues than with any sense base, for me anyway the handoff almost works every time from LTE to 3G. just my opinion
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Evo_Shift:
I'll sell the phone if it becomes an issue for me. I wouldn't even give a second thought to it. Since i have no LTE for most likely a very long time I will probably have moved onto my next device. I know s4gru says October for the first LTE sites in MN but I suspect they are way behind target of that. I did the whole toggle wimax garbage for two years with my evo shift. While it was more to save battery than for signal issues I don't want to do that again. I want my phone to work as it should without having to toggle stupid switches. Every time you do that you have to wait for the switch to take place and any data connection that is happening seems to get dropped and you have to reload.

I highly doubt Sprint will ever officially confirm the existence of the flaw because they can very easily blame it on the network. Since LTE will not be fully rolled out for a very long time I have a feeling the EVO LTE will be long in its grave by the time they would have to admit anything.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] digiblur:
I've talked to many Sprint reps and beyond 1st level. I haven't found any reps that state the problem is known. I've called HTC, they state there is no problem and offer to check the phone (w/ a fee if no issue is found). The Sprint reps various choices of BS are that it's the new network or different phones handle it differently due to signal optimizations for balanced loading. I go to Houston quite a bit in the evenings and weekends now and see the issue all the time since there is usually an S3 user with me as well. Unfortunately I can't go to the Sprint store while I am there, so I take it to my corp store where I bought the phone. They tell me to take it to the repair store (affiliate), repair store shrugs their shoulders says its maybe the new network, laughs, thinks I'm nuts, tells me to take it to the corp store to get it swapped, and.... well you get the picture. ;)
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] djconundrum:
The evo lte i had gets no 4g and 56k 3g speed all the time. Chicago has no 4g yet. I got a Samsung galaxy s3, and rocking lte all over Chicago. Sprint lies and htc ffffed up this phone and wont admit it. But at least I got both phones for free.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] mito8485:
Your completely right. I'm in San Antonio and at first when lte was getting deployed I would get it sporadically, but now I get it constantly and its consistent.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] digiblur:
You guys that don't have problems, hang on to those phones and don't touch that firmware as you don't want to mess up the special firmware that HTC sent to your phone with the issue fixed.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] mad_mark:
I can confirm that it us working at 100% for me now. Happy
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] gameaddict8:
Works in s. El Monte, ca. No handoff required. Gs3 didnt lock on lte
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] browning:
For those that say it is fixed, how do you know? I drove through several new LTE areas tonight and still have to do the airplane mode dance to get to LTE. I was in other areas where LTE is being broadcast and never switched. Starting to hate this phone.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] banccalif:
No airplane dance goin to and from 4g for me:D I think if it's not completely fixed I can say it's vastly improved for sure
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] gameaddict8:
If it's a weak LTE area, it might not switch.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] swaze:
Easy....I take my wifes GS3 and my EVO and check to see the signal strength in different areas of the city. Both switch to LTE in those area's and stay there without dropping a signal. Speed tests are within margin of error, and same on 3G when we happen to drop in a lower coverage area.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] jraz305:
I originally reported improvement. On LTE fix like I said in my original thread its working a 100 times better . And belive we can rule out hard ware now I'm leaning to software . My wife has a LG viper and on our morning commute . She would always lock in 4g with her phone . Now I'm connecting in places she's not . Also from phone to phone the lte settings varies as far as sgs3. I tried looking in 2 a co.workers setttings but its not listed the same under #3282# for Samsung but LG viper scan times are different from HTC. I will try to correct scan times and what not . But also sprint connection optimizer is helping a lot
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] conquereddroiduser:
I'm seeing stable automatic 4g connections where I was previously having to do the airplane mode dance to even pickup a connection at all. I'm also seeing better hand offs between towers, even when data is not actively being used. Overall I am very pleased with the LTE on this device now.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] browning:
How is a weak area defined? If I do the airplane mode dance I can get LTE where it is showing 120 db or less and it will hold for the most part. Something just isn't right here.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] gameaddict8:
If they are testing towers (capped speeds) or on the edge of a tower range.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] xcesivemastub8ah:
I'm sensing a bit of sarcasm I your post? As if you think people claiming to be satisfied with the performance of their phones are just lying to seem different or something. Listen maybe they don't feel like they have connection issues for the simple fact that not everyone sees the change off between 3g & LTE as big of an issue as you do. Some people just have different priorities from you, hard as that may seem to believe.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] digiblur:
Nahh.... :)

How would you feel if you bought a brand new car and sometimes it would get out of 2nd gear? To make it go past 2nd gear you would have to pull over, pop the hood, and beat on a box. How fast would you be at the dealership? Then how would you feel if the dealership told you the problem was the gas that was sold in your area?

Sent from the EVO 4G sometimes-LTE
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] iamkoza:
this issue annoys me like crazy too. It's really frustrating that I have to fight the phone so much just to get the LTE to work. Especially when I am in a location where just the other day I had strong LTE... and it's stuck in 3g now.

I wouldnt care too much about it... if only for the fact that LTE is a milion times better than 3g when it works. I mean how hard is it to play with the software to allow the phone to stay with a weak LTE signal instead of defaulting to 3g? Make it an option in settings, hell you could put a disclaimer that it will eat more battery trying to maintain a weak signal or whatever, I'd be fine with it.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] gevoxda:
I was having problems getting onto LTE when I got into work (had to toggle radios or reboot) but I flashed the latest radio update from a post here and now it switches as soon as I get into work.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] yazyazoo:
Which radio did you flash and what PRL?
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Los Altos:
Chicago has no 4G yet, seriously? Im on 4G more than 3G when Im in Chicago.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] djconundrum:
So I took the sprint connection optimization from the galaxy s 3 with antek and installed it on the evo lte. It does not show in settings or anywhere. But it does run and now it gets 4g up to thirty miles away from Chicago.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] digiblur:
Probably newly converted towers.

Sent from the EVO 4G sometimes-LTE
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] LaloHigh:
probably zero to none
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Anthonicia:
Do u really believe that the LTE radio in the LTE is that bad or are u just mad @ Sprint & HTC for not finding a solution. I'm asking because I respect your opinion and work on prls. Think u know a thing or 2.

But if u think this phone's hardware is really garbage and in no way can it be fixed then I think I'm going to start looking for a new phone when LTE starts rolling out in my city, lol, like 2 years from now.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] grad20_09:
there will be LTE-advanced and 800mhz-LTE phones by then. lol. Unless you are going to buy a two year old phone in two years?
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] reeher3287:
Ok to everyone saying HTC fudged this phone realize or remember how HTC had to send it out with known issues because of apples pending law suit at the time? So you could even get it to complain about it in the 1st place!

Is that a hemi? No silly its Paranoid Android! ;-]
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Anthonicia:
They didn't rush it out bc of Apple. What are u talking about? It was held up in customs bc of the link dispatcher. Like apple had anything to do with LTE radios now or then.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] jraz305:
##3282# -edit -evdo-preffered network-lte only ....u will get constant 4g .but no calls I believe .any one want to test out
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] digiblur:
I believe there will be a patch that does correct part of the issue. But the phone is just a poor performer for LTE. Just an unfixable problem and it shouldn't have been rushed out like it was. This phone will be limited to large metro area markets with very dense coverage like a downtown Chicago or new york city. Go to anything out of the city to the suburbs or something and you will notice it quick.

Just the nature of the beast of being the guinea pig on the first phone of this nature. It should have been released about 4 or 5 months later after the hardware issue was corrected but Sprint had no other choice and forced HTCs hand.

I for one will not be keeping this phone. I could look past something else not working right on the phone but the LTE not working right is like buying a car with a transmission that only works some of the time. Pretty to look at but not functional at all.

Sent from the EVO 4G sometimes-LTE
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] AliLaPointe:
Anyone been successful in trading it in store for a GS 3?