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[HTC Inspire 4G] reaper666ist:
Ive spoken to many tmobile chat employees and they all say that the htc inspire can have 3g and 4g speeds with them. i havent seen a more recent thread or post about it since mid 2011. does anyone here have any confirmation or things they'd like to share??

thanks alot!
[HTC Inspire 4G] bananagranola:
I believe it has HSPA, which is more like 3.5G.
[HTC Inspire 4G] reaper666ist:
Well thats better than getting edge right? haha

i have a question about imei. if i root the phone and install a custom rom does it erase or mess with the imei or any of the connections such as apn settings and stuff?
[HTC Inspire 4G] bananagranola:
It shouldn't mess with IMEI. I believe you might need to manually set your APN depending on your use case.
[HTC Inspire 4G] Duffmantp:
1. it depends on T-mobile network. Most of the rural areas have 2g/3g and Edge. In the major cities, they are being upgraded to 4g/LTE. I know because I am working on the project for NYC and area. But its being rolled out into most major cities now.

2. You will need a T mobile GSM and add the correct APN settings to your phone to work on T mobile.

3. As stated in 1, if you live in a major city then it could be worth it. If you are in the sticks, I would ask others what service they are using, if its any better.
[HTC Inspire 4G] Jrhodes85:
I'm in a town of 100,000...all I ever got was T-Mobile edge and half the time the signal was crappy...
[HTC Inspire 4G] reaper666ist:
I live near LA. the tmobile rep. asked for my zip code then said i would get 4g speeds. Do you by any chance what the apn settings would be to get 4g speeds?
[HTC Inspire 4G] Duffmantp:
If your phone is from T-mobile then you don't need them. But if you buy a gsm sim from a supplier such as Straightalk, on their website they have a video and tell you what to enter so your SIM works on T-mobile.
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] GutsyTripod:
Hi guys, is it possible to install the stock email apps from HTC or samsung on to the z?

I find the built in email app to be garbage and the others I've tried from the App store are pretty bland.
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hpsauce37:
have you tried AQUAMAIL?

i dont like the stock app either but this one is very customizable
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] GutsyTripod:
I've tried it and it's the best so far but it still falls short compared to so many stock mail apps on other phones I've used. I'm struggling as to what to do next.

Surely there must be a way to get the htc mail app as it's so much better
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] metal_n:
Have you found the solution?
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] GutsyTripod:
Nope but the new honami email app seems a lot better. has autofit etc

Transmitted from my secret lair under the sea
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] OsiBasi:
Well might just be me, but what more do you need than be able to read mail, send new mails and scroll?
[Motorola Droid RAZR] MarkelofRazr:
I'm going on a trip for a couple of days,and the trip is long so I will use my phone alot...I'm worried because I'm going by bus so I cant charge my phone,but i need it to play games and for calls.I think the best opinion is travel charger with batteries,but I can't buy one because the shipping takes too long.Any help about battery life is needed because my phone can't be used for like 10/15 hours,it cant even be alive with wifi on in my hone for 10 hours

Edit;My bad its not travel charger ,it's power backup

Sent from my GrenadeLauncher Equiped Motorola XT910 ;)
[Motorola Droid RAZR] tie7:
You can also try to use Backup Power External Battery Cover Case
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] halomgir:
Amazon kicked off a sale on Thursday just ahead of Samsung’s unveiling of the Galaxy S IV. The online retailer is now offering the Galaxy S III and the Galaxy Note II at steep discounts, but the pricing varies depending on your carrier and what device you’re picking up.

Verizon’s Galaxy S III can be purchased for just $0.01 with a new two-year contract. Sprint’s Galaxy S III is still a penny, but the Galaxy Note II is now just $69.99 with a new contract. Meanwhile, Amazon is selling AT&T’s Galaxy Note II for $149.99, down from the original sale price of $199.99, and the Galaxy S III is available for just $49.99.

You may want to hold off on picking one up until Samsung reveals the Galaxy S IV, but if you’re satisfied with the above prices then jump on it
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] KennyG123:
Where was the question part?

You checked "yes this is a question"

Title edited

thread closed

Please discuss other devices in the sticky thread

Thanks

FNM
[Desire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jenia1:
hi. i have some wired problems with my battery. it is not original battery

i bought it from dx a half year ago. the phone works fine to 60%

then if i continue using it (screen stay on) the phone shots down and if i turned it on it boots with 0% and goes down again

the wired thing is if i plug the charger even for a sec it will come up with 30-40% batt and i can continue using

the phone like nothing happned. some one saw such a thing? my desire : works on 4.2.2 CM. s-off a2sd

the pic shows what i am taking about.

thx for the help!!!
[MDA, XDA, 1010 Software Upgrading] Danghai:
:( :( Dear all,

i just already upgraded my MDA (T MObile pocket pc) to Radio Ver. 4.21.00/ after then my fone can not see GSM signal. I used Wallaby boot loader V.5.15. tested " GSM OK". pls help me fix it.

My email: haihahotel@hcm.vnn.vn

Tks all.

:idea: :cry: :idea:
[MDA, XDA, 1010 Software Upgrading] Qman:
[quote="Danghai I used Wallaby boot loader V.5.15. tested " GSM OK". pls help me fix it.

quote]

Thats a good sign, what band was it set at?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nebsif:
Hipster's reaction to announcement of GS4.

Feel free to copy img anywhere... O.o
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tbong777:
Plastic is GOOD..Plastic is light, Plastic absorbs shock better....and does not dent.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ipsuvedi:
In future samsung is going to sell plastic made homes and other accessories with gorillaglass coating ... Lol....plastic is future of all thing with less cost , lightweight and recycling:D:p
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] apollooff320:
Oh really? then we should start making cars completely of plastic if thats the case.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] BarryH_GEG:
Before the SGS4 was announced they explained why they used plastic which should have been a clue that the SGS4 was going to be similar to all their previous devices. Don't like plastic? There are plenty of glass and metal options available. Since the SGS4 will be around for at least another 15 months *****ing that it's plastic is pretty futile. And everyone considering a SGS4 can either choose to deal with it or not. Rather than complaining, vote with your wallet and buy something else.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ipsuvedi:
Sure...i will surely buy 1 or 2 cars if you make them....lol:D:p:cool:

Just 1 Q. For plastic haters...are you going to fight battle with sgs4 or are you using your phone as armour or bullet proof jacket ..hhaaa...
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] champ1919:
Saturn? Lol
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] LoneFlac:
I just don't really feel like dropping a piece of plastic and having the thing shatter into million of pieces. A little unrealistic I know, but really? I don't care if they thing plastic does the best job, it obviously doesn't. It scratches, it's breakable. Sure HTC didn't do the best job of it either, but at least they used something that feels good/amazing in the palm of your hand.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] slapdaddy:
That's not such a bad idea. Most performance cars these days are already mostly plastic.

Sent from my HTC Vivid.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bkr32:
thing is plastic isnt the best casing just has tendencies to creak or break easily especially with a now thinner bezal
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cihanleanne:
even though i dont like galaxy s4 desing how else can make same profile if there wasnt plastic take a look xperia z vs galaxy s4 both 5 inch galaxy has home button and bigger battey still same size thats cos plastic
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] || Acer ||:
I think they didn't want to update the look so people can familiarize with the brand better. People are beginning to recognize the Galaxy s3, and it will be easier for people to know the phone if it keeps a similar design. Sure, it could've looked a little more premium for once, but it's the software that's the most important, and they did a decent job with improvements and gimmicks that actually seem to work.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Livebyte:
It actually made sense. True, but next year we demand all the metals.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nebsif:
Not if it comes at the expense of microSD and battery *cough HTC*cough*.

I reaaaaaaaaaaally dont get all the plastic hate, most people place their phones in cases anyway, especially if they are made out of leet materials like glass or the fancy-peeling One S aluminium, which is even more stupid.

My GS3 survived w/o a case for almost a year now btw, and because those "cheap plastic" back covers are so uhh.. cheap, I can replace them anytime for minimal cost, I actually have 4 custom back covers just for variety.

Oh and I should have added "Power Button on the side" to OP as another pun at HTC but w/e.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Kremata:
Who here doesn't use a protection case on their phone? Plastic is perfect. What most people forget is plastic is perfect for a phone with removable battery.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Bagbug:
amen
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] daniel4653:
I don't use a case but I do have xtreme guard on it.

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb374/TexasEpic/ThePeoplesROM-KennyGlass123/daniel4653.png
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Kremata:
Noooo, No metal. The reason why they went with plastic is so that XDA people can have something to complain about.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] CyberScopes:
Do you guys know why people invented the "case" ;)

/==(CyberScopes)==\
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Kremata:
Because the trunk was full?:silly:
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tkoreaper:
And they make cars completely out of aluminum? Please just stop... Plastic > Aluminum when it comes to durability. Aluminum > Plastic when it comes to price so don't think all those phone manufacturers are doing you service when they choose aluminum... they're just cutting back on costs and making your device less durable.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] NightHawkUndead:
Would love to see the results of 2 plastic cars crashing into each other at 60mph. Metal for cars is more for safety. They use fiberglass and plastic on cars in spots to make them lighter where they can. Making a phone of metal just doesn't make sense. Apple makes a phone's back out of glass, and I've seen hundreds of iphones with broken backs. I'll take plastic any day.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tbong777:
Corvette
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] daleski75:
You pays your money you make your choice.... no big deal... get over it.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Livebyte:
When Samsung makes a metal phone next year, you promise to take back what you say? :silly:
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] NightHawkUndead:
IF they do, I consider it. (Promise) :D
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] NuclearEMP:
screw metal.

my plastic galaxies have never let me down.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Livebyte:
LOLOL.

I'm sorry for not being constructive but I just find this too goddamn funny. :laugh:
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] NuclearEMP:
Whats so funny about it?

My Fascinate was one of the strongest phones I have ever owned (purchased release day and had it until I got the Nexus)

My nexus held up so well I sold it for more than I paid for it (purchased release day and had it until I got the S3)

My S3 has never been dropped because I love it like my third child (purchased release day and will have it until I get the S4)

after typing all of this out I started to giggle..... I guess there is some truth to your LOLOLOL'ing
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Ophois:
You don't feel like dropping it and having it shatter into a million pieces? Well, you don't have to worry about that. Plastic doesn't do that, Yes it scratches and yes it's breakable but aluminum does the same thing as well as dent, it isn't some strong wonder material just because it's pretty-looking metal.

All of the cheap aluminum that money can buy! Dents and scratches for everyone!

They'll do that when they give Touchwiz an overhaul to make it prettier.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sohebq:
Let the phone come in hands, people are going to forget build quality and design, cz they will be so much bzzz in exploring a variety of new and innovative things gave by samsung.

sent from: The New S-Pen :)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] REVERSiN:
everyone b**ches about quality and plastic whats wrong with you ? first of all you can buy another phone !! unless you are too excited about this one :)

second thing is that is't always been the plastic material sense day one (its light, and trust me despite everyone saying NO it does take some falls and never breaks) you want glass ? so it breaks or some high quality thing that will make the phone go way much expensive ?? in comparison to the Xperia Z this one has a lot more features including that and the new hardware i would say this is why samsung devices are likely to be more reasonable about price than any other phone in market, i had S1, S2, Note 1 all plastic all fell out of my hand (none broke) the worst thing that happened was that my battery went out !! BIG DEAL :D
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MohinderJaBardi:
Yeah plastic sucks, the phone is good though. I get why people hate.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] knarfl1:
"Plastic again?"

That's what I said when I found out Porsche OE bumper covers are made of polyurethane. Plastic on a $100k car? Never going to buy one. <==Sarcasm.

lulz.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jay2the1:
Like I said on the other thread I prefer plastic, it makes the phone lighter, also with the back cover being removable it is easily replaceable if you somehow make it tatty, I had my all plastic Nokia 6230 for almost 6 years and it was still like new after at the end, if you somehow happen to scruffy your phone up then look after it better.

Also lets be honest, with metal phones the sim and microSD have to be placed under removable 'flaps' or 'trays' this does make the phone look ugly by spoiling the lines, at least with a removable cover those are completely hidden.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] subet:
I own an S3 and it is strong enough to use as phone. But if you will use it for any other purpose... :silly:
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DR650SE:
I hate the way my wedding ring feels when sliding on a metal case. Nails on a chalk board.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] n1ggyn1ce:
when the S3 came out, it was considered a descent looking phone. Now with the trend towards premium phones, the S4 makes the whole Galaxy line look cheap by comparison. But as the market leader in Android phones, why make a change since people will continue buying it?

pros: top notch specs

cons: Looks like an outdated phone of yesteryear
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] NuclearEMP:
How does it look cheap???

I have never and I mean NEVER had anyone say that the phone looked cheap.

Since when does making a phone out of metal make it not cheap? Because Apple does it? Really

I for one think the S3 is a great looking phone and so is the 4, Plastic is nearly invisible to most if not all radio frequencies so why not have it as a shell to a device the emits them.

It's not the material that matters but the texture, that is why the S3 always got bashed(for being cheap glossy plastic) The S4 is textured so it should look more high end in hand

2# When was the last time anyone even noticed the phones being plastic, it's all about the SCREEN BABY!!!!
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] esselite:
98% of posts and threads are subject for deletion until this device is in someones hand.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] joslicx:
Then how come Apple iphone5 does so well in all those drop tests on youtube? Beats S3 hands down in almost all videos.

In one video it took 6 falls (the last one a very extreme one) before giving up finally while S3 was in pieces and not working after second fall!
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] NuclearEMP:
It took APPLE 6 versions of the phone to get to that point.

massive difference with glass surface area and weight distribution. The Iphone5 seems to fall on its lower back corner which saves the front more often than not. The Galaxy S3 tends to hit the lower front corner which hits the glass as it is almost to the edge of the phone.

I expect the S4 will handle like a tank, This is number 4 not 6 so even then we have a few generation to go :P
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] x111:
Just in case, the most fastest cars built by plastic which call Carbon-fiber-reinforced polymer.

But in my dream should be made from Titanium with Carbon-fiber-reinforced polymer coating and double glass screen protects.

Why samsung do not use carbon and do not install glass screen protector from glass. Plastic protectors it's completely sucks, always have to wait addition temporary glass for other companies (((
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] joslicx:
what i have observed from various drop test videos is plastic saves itself but it breaks the glass screen. S3's glass breaks much more earlier than iphone5's. In one drop test iphone5 took 3 drops on concrete before the screen had any cracks. S3 screen shattered in 2nd drop itself and had developed a hairline crack in first drop itself.

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I am not at all convinced plastic is best for the phone. it just saves itself but not the screen which is a big loss.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bitwiser:
I think the thinner gorilla glass 2 is at fault on the S3 and the fact that they made the glass higher than the frame or exactly even...the GS2 had a small bit of the frame above the glass and was lighter...this made the S2 a much more durable phone.

The iPhone5 is much lighter than the iPhone4 which is a huge reason it is tougher...the weight was hurting the 4...oh and front and back glass of course LOL.

The GS4 has Gorilla glass 3...go see demonstrations of this stuff...seems very tough. I predict the GS4 will be one of the tops in the durability of screen from cracks.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] megagodx:
I say this all the time. Build material should not be so detriment in your decision. Functionality, performance and most importantly, reliability, should always be tier one in the mind of savvy consumers. If I look towards superficial aspects in making a decision, I go based on DESIGN, not build MATERIAL. I personally find the iPhone 5 to be grotesque. While the HTC One isn't ugly, I prefer the aesthetic appeal of the Galaxy S4 more. Besides, the plasic in the S4 looks to be more premium in both sight and feel in comparison to the S III.

Edit: Also, material like metal will drive up the MSRP of a product and make it more prone to dents and especially scratches; as mentioned, even if it doesn't break, it won't handle impact well.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] big_b0sss:
I hope Samsung sees this thread and make a metal version of s4 for the people who are *****ing about plastic:banghead:
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] johnmarsford:
But Plastic is not environmental.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] graydiggy:
This is what I posted on MPC. http://www.maximumpc.com/article/news/samsung_explains_why_galaxy_iv_will_retain_plastic_design2013

I don't buy phones with a metal or glass housing. It is stupid and very costly if the phone is dropped. Metal can be dented into buttons jamming them into a closed circuit state rendering them useless and possible damaging the internal electronics. It can also put permanent pressure on the screen forcing it to crack. Glass cracks/shatters leaving the device looking horrible. I love how Samsung uses a good durable plastic on their devices. As stated in the article, it is more durable, lightweight,and less costly to replace if need be. Also, plastic is very useful because it cuts down on the use of screws needed for the device to be held together. Take for instance the iPhone 4. It has 52 total screws. 52!! It is also made entirely of glass and various metals. 6 of the screws are used on securing the screen and digitizer to the metal housing ring that you see on the outer part of the device around all edges. This is a huge design flaw that puts pressure on, and weakens the glass causing it to break upon impact. Now lets use the Epic 4g touch, (A phone that I personally own) The Sprint variant of the Samsung Galaxy SII. It only has 9 screws, is made mostly of plastic, minus the screen and digitizer assembly that has glass and one layer of aluminum that is secure to the screen/digitizer with a very strong yet flexible epoxy. The aluminum is also the only thing internally that has screws in it to secure the motherboard, with 2 screws for that and another 1 screw to secure the headphone jack/earpiece assembly. The screen/digitizer is secured to the outer housing with plastic clips that are strong enough on their own to not even need the 6 screws on the outside back cover of the housing. I also love that I can change the battery at any time. So in all reality, the iPhone is a much weaker product in terms of how it is manufactured, while Samsung devices may feel less durable, but are much more resistant to every day wear and tear. Sources: I repair phones/tablets and modify Android phone hardware.

This is why I prefer plastic.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ziphnor:
I actually had great hopes for the HTC one, but when i saw that it was metal, i gave up on it.I have an older ipod and an ebook reader with metal back. First off metal is cold to the touch, which i dont like, and over time it gets some nasty scratches. In comparison my old HTC Desire with its soft-textured plastic back looks much better after years of use and has a nice feel to it. Nexus 10 has a similar material on its back cover.

I would never use a case for my phone, i simply dont see the point unless it is to improve resale value.

That aside, i otherwise thinks the HTC one looks good (except for the speaker grills).

Agree 100%. Hard glossy plastic is a very bad idea. I am not sure how good the textured plastic used on the S4 is though. It still looks hard (and potentially brittle) compared to the soft plastic i mentioned above. But without actually having tried it, its hard to tell.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Uchennadi:
You hit the nail on the head. I don't even have to explain what phone I have anymore, people see it and automatically call it the Samsung galaxy. It just shows that Samsung's marketing is really paying off, and it only helps that they stick to the same "look and feel" to their phones, so the brand really sticks. I wouldn't hold my breath for anything different from Samsung, at least not anytime soon.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] twin_palms:
Plastic cars are present. Ever seen RC cars? They are made of plastic right? Hahaha. They can take a hit too even if you crash them. :D
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] graydiggy:
They stick to the same general look because of Apple. It is the only design that they can use without getting sued.