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[Off-topic] orb3000:
This is Mexican Navidad

Heere we celebrate traditionally our Cristmas (Navidad)

No tree, no house full of lights, no santa

Just our traditions

I´ll be on vacations for 2 weeks celebrating this beautyful time in Mexico

In case somebody wants to know more:

http://www.nacnet.org/assunta/nacimnto.htm
[Off-topic] Ronio777:
Valentines

I (we) don't celebrate valentines day (yes, im married (15+ years)). We both believe it was invented by Hallmark to increase their sales.

I think birthdays should be your own holiday. At work, they expect me to not only show up, but bring them treats!
[Off-topic] PaoloWeckl:
here in Italy christmas is the most important holiday, i don't celebrate it because nowaday it has become just a spot for shopping, with little spiritual meanig.
[Off-topic] garthus:
Too Old

Christmas:

Outgrew it,

The kids in my family (niece/nephews) are teenagers+ so the joy in seeing them open presents Christmas morning is gone.

It's too commercialized

Those same kids above ruined it when they started asking what you're getting them for Christmas in July.

It doesn't feel like christmas

That said I love watching christmas movies: Christmas Carol, It's a Wonderful Life, A Christmas Story....

Valentines:

To commercialized

Having gf get pissed at you because your present was not romantic enough.

Thanksgiving:

Too commercialized
[Off-topic] enkixx:
Here in Italy I will celebrate the Xmas as the Jesus Christ's Birthday (even if the 25th of december is merely a convention)
[Off-topic] fiktion:
I don't like celebrating Christmas much, I usually just skip it. The main reason being that I don't care too much for visiting family members.
[Off-topic] 808xplode:
holidays are for happy people
[myTouch 3G, Magic Android Development] Spectral1991:
I would like to ask as to what would be the optimal size for each partition size, especially for linux-swap. I've looked through many threads, and some have said that 32MB would be the best, but others say that the higher it is, the better. Could anyone help to clarify?

Thanks in advance!
[myTouch 3G, Magic Android Development] oshizzle1991:
usually around 500mb for the second partition, and either 32, 64, or 96 for the linux swap. depends on the hero rom lol.
[myTouch 3G, Magic Android Development] Spectral1991:
Hmm alright then. Thanks! =D
[myTouch 3G, Magic Android Development] mautai916:
what about swap partition VS swap file like on (droidswap)? I can't seem to hve droid swap automatically start up upon restart tho :(
[Touch Pro, Fuze General] jo2thenah:
Just like the title says, my phone has suddenly become really slow and laggy, it has also frozen a lot. I don't know why this happened, it was running alright for the longest time now, just all of a sudden it's really slow and keeps on freezing ): any ideas? i tried hard resetting it but it didn't work.
[Mogul, XV6800 General] rlcarroll1@msn.com:
ok I have having a few problems after updating to verizon rom, i unlocked phone and than updated with verzions rom, everything boots up fine , but phone will not coneect a call , keeps saying it cant find my account when i call , i called verzion and they said all setting looked ok , the phone wont even call the *228 .. anyhelp woul dbe great
[Mogul, XV6800 General] drewcam888:
you need a verizon prl. I am guessing you still have an alltel one.
[Mogul, XV6800 General] SK187:
Is there anyway to change to a Verizon PRL?

I'm sure someone else has wanted to do this before.

Thanks for the help.
[Mogul, XV6800 General] drewcam888:
download prl from http://www.roamingzone.com/prl/#Verizon to your phone not sd card. Then do ##778 and then update your prl.
[Mogul, XV6800 General] rlcarroll1@msn.com:
Awsome

Problem Fix !!! You guys Rock
[Mogul, XV6800 General] drewcam888:
dont forget a *228 option 2 to make sure you are up to date
[Mogul, XV6800 General] SK187:
Thank you for the help.

Just to get this strait

1)Change rom from custom Alltel to custom Verizon

2)download prl from http://www.roamingzone.com/prl/#Verizon to my phone

3)do ##778 and then update your prl.

4)#228 and choose option 2

Questions:

How do you know what VZW PRL to get?

Is there any real advantage to doing this?
[Mogul, XV6800 General] SK187:
I was grandfathered in from Alltel to VZW and all I did was download Ryan Moguls VZW rom and everything worked.

His rom has all the right settings.
[General Topics] lv2bll:
(i did not write this, just copied and posted)

I have the Sprint Hero and love it. Just patiently waiting on 2.0 or 2.1. But the real reason for this thread is that Sprint is adding a $4.99 surcharge to those accounts with spending limits. Any new accounts have spending limits. I first read about this on precentral.net (followed them because I wasn't sure whether to get a Pre or Hero and still like to follow the development of webOS; also they post a lot more articles on what sprint is doing compared to android central.

Here is the article:

http://www.precentral.net/sprint-customers-can-get-out-their-etf-next-month#comment-46939

I chatted with an online rep, and he said the the $4.99 charge is going into effect soon (I assumed January from his statement) for those accounts with a spending limit, but if you are signed up for automatic payment, then the fee will be waived.

Here is the transcript:

1:55:38 PM Customer Paul

Does the spending limit eventually come off? Simply because I heard sprint is putting a $5 charge to anyone with a spending limit?

1:57:55 PM Agent Todd H

If the account is enrolled in Automatic bill payments, the $4.99 charge will be waived, this will begin in January. After 18 months of service and responsible payment, Sprint may remove your spending limit and send an account notification letter.

Just to warn those fellow Sprint Hero users who aren't signed up for automatic bill payment. I can not back up his statements as the (waived) fees yet to occur.

------------------------------------------------------------------------

Me personally i have mixed feelings about this because i may be able to go month 2 month and get the next sprint android phone, but at the same time thats 5 bucks extra and im not gonna let sprint take money outta my account.

What do you guys think

P.S.sorry fixed the link!
[General Topics] mroneeyedboh:
Anything to get more money. ohwell.
[General Topics] lv2bll:
the cool thing is that you have 30 days to get out of your contract when it changes over
[General Topics] mrniceguy715:
its pretty painless to just sign up for auto payment. just keeps them from having to hunt you down. this is cheaper than the recoonect fees and late fees if you dont pay on time anyway. It also allows sprint to offer the lowest deposits. hell I have seen people with terrible credit or no credit get a $0 deposit. or you can go to verizon or att and shell out the 500 bucks for a deposit with shakey credit.....
[General Topics] mroneeyedboh:
I hate auto payment. Id like to pay my bills and know that they are paid and when the money comes out.

so what your saying is that when they switch over with the auto payment system, you can get out of your contract for free within 30 days?
[General Topics] magicalan:
i was gonna ask the same thing mroneeyedboh said...

but i have 1 more question haha what does it mean

that we are getting charge 5 bucks because we dont have automatic payment?! just like that? lol am sooo gonna battle that.. am not paying :)
[General Topics] mroneeyedboh:
yeah we have to pay an extra 5 slabs per month because were not on auto payment. Not sure how they can just force that on current members. Maybe new people but not people that have been with sprint. *****es haha.
[General Topics] lv2bll:
http://www.precentral.net/sprint-customers-can-get-out-their-etf-next-month#comment-46939

it explains that if sprint changes their charges mid-term in your account they've broken their TOS for 30 days which allows you to leave with no ETF

P.S. sorry bad link fixed
[General Topics] magicalan:
am sooo doing that if they do it :)

i like my phone but am not gonna pay just because :)
[General Topics] mroneeyedboh:
Damn. Well I'm pissed about the issue with the first Heros that are out. Not sayinf RevA. I dont take that its a glitch I dont get any higher than 1.5 around here and its a revA area. Crazy. Im paying for RevA why am I not getting RevA? If its a phone issue give me a google branded phone.
[General Topics] mrniceguy715:
you may want to have a lawyer take a look at your tos. just like the fact that att can and more than likely will begin to monitor, cap, throttle, and or charge overages for people that use more than 5gb on thier cells. and thats not a violation of the TOS.

The fact is sprint offers lower deposits because they have the asl accounts and a good percentage (usually not the smartphone crowd) dont pay in a timely fashion, I dont speak for sprint just voicing my opinion of what I see from the front lines. I dont like the policy change either but I dont think its the end of the world. besides like the TOS states after a tem of on time payments the asl is lefted all deposits are credited to the account and you can even bill to the account after in most cases
[General Topics] mroneeyedboh:
No I can deff agree on that part. I knwo there are alot of losers out there that really dont care if they are late on anyything in life. And that bad apples burns us all.
[General Topics] quietcblongs:
They're acting like the gov't: tax (charge more for) the things the gov't (Sprint) don't like to discourage/encourage certain behaviors.
[General Topics] Orangeandblue302:
hmm if that is the case that HSPA over at tmobile will look pretty enticing..
[General Topics] ibegary:
Amen brother.
[General Topics] Kcarpenter:
I'll pay the extra 5 bucks a month if they give me my eclair before then. If Eclair isn't on my phone as of the first bill with the charge. I will cancel.
[General Topics] awesomeindeed:
Hmmm... and the Passion hits Verizon when?
[General Topics] Kcarpenter:
"Rumors have it that the new HTC Passion will be available on Verizon before the year’s end, which means there’s another smartphone option on Verizon, other than Motorola Droid or the new BlackBerry Storm2." - Nexus404.com
[General Topics] StephenMilone:
my thoughts exactly.
[General Topics] freebirds87:
And this is exactly what everyone needs to do. Sprint is no stranger to class action law suits. This move surprises me.... I'll for sure call and have my contract ended, and then I'll setup the auto payment.
[General Topics] gqukyo:
I did not realize there were so many people on ASL... Is this something Sprint puts you on themselves based on whatever metrics they use or something people can request or both?
[General Topics] Orangeandblue302:
well i was a new customer coming over from Verizon. I figured they put all new subscribers on it.
[General Topics] Kcarpenter:
Credit not so perfect for all of us I would assume. My case at least.

You can request a spending limit to be lowered if you don't want your kids to run up a $10,000 bill calling Bolivia or something.
[General Topics] x99percent:
What does this have to do with the Hero?

...exactly.
[General Topics] VoXHTC:
WOW. I'm not answering that. Rofl.
[General Topics] pseudoremora:
... I hope you're kidding.

Exactly what I thought, lol. :D
[General Topics] lv2bll:
Helllllllo!!!!! Do you have sprint? How about every1 else on this forum, do they?

its just a heads up, you dont have to make smart a** remarks
[General Topics] crunchybutternut:
Just curious for myself.. if I were to cancel when this happens,doesn't that give Sprint the freedom to do whatever they want with my plan as long as I keep it?
[General Topics] Joecrack305:
as ive stated before i work for sprint went into work today and yea its trrue 4.99 extra for customers with asl's for 18months. pretty much they do it to wipe out all the badseeds from the company. my manager told me that they were doing this years ago and then took it off.
[General Topics] x99percent:
I'm not kidding at all. This is the "CDMA Hero" forum, not the "whine about Sprint's charges" forum. This forum is not carrier-specific and this thread/subject has NOTHING to do with the Hero.
[General Topics] lv2bll:
Just dont comment, you see that people are concerned, thats why there are views and posts. This goes back to the simple rule if you dont have something nice to say dont say anything at all. I see this as a way to break outta my contract and get the next android phone when it comes out!
[General Topics] apollooff320:
I don't understand this? How do I know if I'm one of the ppl that will get charged this? I pay for the everything family data package so do I have to pay this?
[General Topics] erasmogjr:
I am so glad that this thread was started so that I can be aware of this change in billings to my plan which includes two heros, also does this mean that cancellation is ok for me. Not that I want to drop sprint cus I love the plan I am on but the last time my plan could have been drop because of the time running out sprint seemed like they would do anything to keep me which ended up being a bunch of account credits.

On a side note, I saw this and almost died laughing. I think we have ourselves a little case of moderator envy. Dont worry buddy someday you will get to say what threads go where but for now you dont so since you and you alone seem to have a problem with this stfu and get on with life.

...imagine this being screamed in a little whiny voice in a crowd of people talking seriously I swear to god its hilarious...im sure the pot helps also
[General Topics] villeban:
jajajaja... That's funny. On a serious note, I'm glad to know about this.. I'm going crazy with sprint billing cycle, more than 10 years dealing with this... now days getting impossible to deal with. Does any one knows when exactly this will begging and when can I try to request cancellation of my 5 LINES??? Imagine that is $1000 in saving!!!!
[General Topics] mactruc:
Keep in mind this is for consumers with a spending limit. I work for Sprint in a retail store. IF this is true (which I have been unable to verify), it will NOT impact everyone. Most accounts t do not have a spending limit that I work with, maybe 1 in 15 for existing accounts, and 1 in 10 for new account setups. Perhaps it has to deal with my store location, but I believe that a majority of the people that this impacts are the same people that will have $500 deposits at other carriers based on my experience in wireless.

PS If you have more than 2 lines, it is HIGHLY unlikely that this would impact you. It is rare to see an account get approved for more than 2 lines WITH a spending limit.
[General Topics] agentofboom:
Just had a chat with Sprint

Portion of my transcript with an online agent from Sprint:

Agent TaNesha:

How can I help you today?

Customer:

Hi , I've been reading in a number of places online that Sprint will be adding a $4.99 fee for those not in auto payment. is this true?

Agent TaNesha:

This is true for those that have a spending limit account. If you set the payments up for auto pay the fee is waived.

Customer:

oh...do I have a spending limit account?

Agent TaNesha:

One moment and I will check.

Customer:

thank you

Agent TaNesha:

Your account is not a Spending limit account.

Dude, its real dude. :p
[General Topics] apollooff320:
so I have to contact sprint to find out if I have a spending limit?
[General Topics] ebaDamagePlan:
I'm not even sure what a spending limit on an account is.

The main this I want to know is, when does this go in effect, and what are the benefits of getting out of my contract?
[General Topics] lv2bll:
you have to login or register in the sprint site to view your account, once you get to you page it will show you all your information, your spending limit(if you have 1) will be on the bottom like shown here, this is a shot of the bottom of a web page
[General Topics] pseudoremora:
1) I don't believe my previous post conveyed any notion of "whining", please STFU.

2) "This forum is not carrier-specific and this thread/subject has NOTHING to do with the Hero." -- Notice the structure of the threads here at XDA: Hero > Hero CDMA ... I'm sure pretty sure Sprint supports CDMA type phones; as such this thread/subject DOES have something to do with the Hero, maybe not directly; but indirectly this does effect how customers view Sprint as a company. For many of us, this allows us to upgrade to a different device (if a new one does arrive) and/or change plans, lower monthly bill, etc -- all because Sprint has decided to add $4.99 without consent from the customer, this gives us options for the future.

It would probably be in your best interest to finish high school or obtain your GED, obviously you lack the intelligence to comprehend information beyond a 1st first grade level.
[General Topics] ebaDamagePlan:
A mod would be great to put out these flames. How about we discuss something on topic with the thread, or just don't post in it.

So can someone explain to me how getting out of your contract would help get a new phone? Do you get the full benefits and discounts as a NEW sprint customer? Or is it just the two year signing bonus?
[General Topics] lv2bll:
im not sure exactly but i will ask a sprint rep about it and see how that goes down, im hopin it gives you the subsidized rates when you want a phone because i WANT the next android phone for sprint!
[General Topics] obelisk79:
Please keep posts on topic. There is nothing wrong discussing something that potentially affects 90+% of CDMA aka Sprint Hero users in this sub-forum.
[General Topics] pseudoremora:
For those of you that don't understand why this is beneficial or don't understand how Sprint works, I'll explain....alright. IF Sprint adds the $4.99 surcharge to your account,

without your consent and without ever telling you

In legal terms, this is called "A breach of contract" -- if you read Sprints disclosure or any cellphone carrier for that matter, it will clearly state that if carrier breaches the contract, you have the option to confront your cellphone carrier via their Customer Service department and tell them that you would like to discontinue service with them and break from the contract. Sprint reps will then try to do whatever they can to retain you as a customer and offer you upgrades, better plans, more minutes, etc -- this is one to benefit, however; the better benefit, is to cancel/break from your plan altogether, and IF their are new Android phones; apply for a brand new plan, and buy a new subsidized phone via the online Sprint store, which is the recommended ideology. If you like everything the way it is now and don't have any problems with your service, then don't do anything; you'd be wasting your time. However, if your someone that wants to change carriers, get on a different plan, or possibly buy a different phone - this would be a PERFECT opportunity to do so.

Case and Point:

Sprint did something along this line a year or two ago (Increased surcharges without customers knowing) -- and I was able to break out of my contract, WITHOUT a Early Termination Fee, and then turned right around and applied for the SERO account - which no longer exists since they've switched to the Everything Data plans. After applying for the SERO plan, I paid $100 dollars and got a Palm 755p.

This is the reason why this type of thing is a golden opportunity for some people, many are too afraid to confront Sprint and just let it slip, however if you're willing read some very brief legal disclosure and recite it to the Sprint Reps, they will automatically know what you're talking about - after that, its matter of getting what you want, (more minutes, better plan, or cancel all together - get on a different plan and buy a brand new phone for a subsidized price).

Source:

Both my brothers work for Sprint, and I've personally done this with successful results.
[General Topics] kmartburrito:
Homie, the bold and red text isn't necessary.

I agree with you, however, that this DOES have a place in this forum, as for many of us we only get our CDMA news here, and it's a good thing to have someone point out these things to this community, whether it's Hero related or not, it's definitely related to this forum, which happens to be a CDMA forum, comprised mostly of Sprint customers.Thanks for explaining the breach of contract.

That being said, your remarks of STFU and the fact that he should go get his GED because he can't comprehend a first grade level isn't necessary, it's rude, and has no place in this forum. Please try to keep those types of comments to yourself. I can speak for the forum, mods, and members when I say that.

We all want this community to remain an open place where people can share their opinions respectfully. Thanks!
[General Topics] pseudoremora:
1. Why can't I do that? I wasn't trying to be rude, I just like my posts to be formatted like that.

2. No problem.

3. Understandable, I agree to a certain extent, however some people need to think before they speak, that's all.

4. I agree with this, I'd like the same thing.
[General Topics] obelisk79:
Anyone up for a cold beer?
[General Topics] pseudoremora:
Hahaha, that's one way of easing the tension - no thanks. I'd rather have a glass of Johnny Walker.:D
[General Topics] kmartburrito:
1. You can do it, it just isn't necessary and a little tougher on the eyes to read. You might get less responses formatting things that way, maybe not though either. To each his own.

3. I agree with you that people need to think before posting. People also need to search before posting, and people also need to think of the ramifications of what they're saying to someone else before posting. There isn't any reason to potentially turn someone away from the site due to saying something to them that they might take offense to. Please understand that I'm not singling you out here, we can all take a lesson in this point. No worries though, just keep it civil and you'll be just fine here. Keep contributing to the board, that's what this place is all about!
[General Topics] kmartburrito:
I would also like a glass of Johnny Walker :D

but...

I'd take a cold beer too, ha!:p
[General Topics] Aridon:
A few things:

There is no need to go off the handle. This is a mature community and those that can't be bothered with acting the part don't last long. So don't act like total jerks to each other.

This thread contains valuable information for many forum members and belongs here. If you don't like it, don't click on it. Its not like this forum sees a ton of spam or bull **** posts. No need to act like people are posting tons of useless posts, they aren't.

Finally, if you call Sprint to get out of your contract remember some things:

1. Don't act like a douche bag, you will go much farther if you are nice even if you aren't getting anywhere with the current CSR. Terminate the call respectfully and don't act like a jerk so you don't end up with notes on your account that may hurt your case. The bottom line is no one here is going to be employing a lawsuit over a <$200 ETF so don't act like a retard and play the lawsuit card. No one likes to deal with an ass hat.

2. Actually check your bill and make sure they are charging before you call in.

3. If you don't pay your bills or in general are a dead beat don't be surprised when they terminate your service and tell you to GTFO. Enjoy the deposit with your new provider.

4. If they try and keep you by adding some goodies to your service then good for you. Your call if you want to stay or go.

Keep in mind Verizon's ETF just went up so playing the jumping game just got a lot more expensive. Also keep in mind that Verizon hasn't had the best track record of getting new devices in a speedy fashion. So make sure you really like that new Passion / Bravo / Whatever.