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[Hero CDMA General] HeroMeng:
You just need to delete its odex, and when you push the AOSP version it will overwrite the HTC version.
[Hero CDMA General] thrillernight88:
What he said ^^

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[Hero, G2 Touch Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Neoangel21:
As explain in the title I can't send any messages but i can receive them. My Hero is running with Villainrom 5.5 and I have done the update to get all APN.

Thanks for helping me guys! ;)
[Hero, G2 Touch Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ddotpatel:
manually input the smsc

type in these numbers on your dialer,... *#*#4636#*#* then wait a few seconds.

Go into phone settings, then scroll down to the bottom.
[Hero, G2 Touch Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Neoangel21:
Actually i've tried several things like changing the wcdma to gsm... but nothing changes. It is annoying because i can do everything but i still can't send messages. I didn't found phone settings but phone informations...
[Hero, G2 Touch Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ddotpatel:
Yeah thats the one, phone info,... then did you put in your SMSC, its the sms centre number, get it from your network provider.
[Hero, G2 Touch Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] btdag:
Are you trying to sen a really long message? (i.e. over 160 chars) This is a known issue, use handcent and change the settings to split long messages to simple split.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nuformzdesign:
I don't even know if I'm technically allowed to post this here...

Admins, I'm not specifically trying to sell anything, I just want to clear up some info on EVO preorders, at least from the RadioShack standpoint. If I need to word things differently, let me know, I'll be happy to change the post.

I'm the store manager of RadioShack. Currently, you can preorder the EVO from RadioShack for a $50 down payment. You pay $50 up front, we give you a gift card with the $50 on it you can use towards the price of the phone at time of purchase. If you decide not to go with the phone, the $50 gift card is non-refundable, but you can use it for anything in the store. The company is also throwing in a $20 credit for accessories that you can use at the time of purchase. The full un-subsidized retail price is $499, which you can preorder for as well. RadioShack requires that you be able to activate the phone, which means that you have to be eligible for an upgrade or eligible for a new line in order to preorder. It is not, however, a requirement to activate the phone in order to buy it.

We also have a trade-in program for any of your old phones, we can give you money back that you can use at the time on the price of the EVO. As a base for comparison, a HTC Hero in fair condition will net you about $90 back.

All the RadioShack stores inventory of EVO phones is based upon how many pre-orders we sell leading up to launch day, so if you preorder from us, you are guaranteed to be able to get your phone that specific day. We may be busy and you might have to wait until we can get to you, but we guarantee to have enough phones in stock to cover preorders. We are supposedly going to have several other EVO's shipped as well for those who did not preorder, but those will be sold on a first-come, first-serve basis. Your best bet is to preorder, that's the only way we can guarantee you get a phone.

I have personally had the opportunity to use this phone as part of inter-company training, and let me tell you: every rumor you've ever heard about this phone being fast as all hell is absolutely true. This thing is a beast. I've already pre-ordered mine, and anyone in the area is welcome to stop in the store. We're not allowed to show anyone or demo the real deal before launch date, but we do have a dummy models that I would think that anyone would be happy to show, so you can see how the real phone feels prior to launch.

So that's all I got, I'll post any more info as I get it.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] watzone69:
I went to my local RS a week ago and asked if I could pre-order an unsubsidized EVO. I watched the employee call his district manager and ask if this was possible. The answer was a flat out "NO".

I have seen varying reports from different members, both here and at Android Central, who have asked this question at their local RS stores. Some say yes and some say no.

My question is: Why is this a variable phenomenon?? It should be either allowed at all stores or not allowed. Not left to the whim (or ignorance of policy) of the managers.

Please understand, I am not attacking you and I greatly appreciate the info you have posted. It's just starting to drive me nuts!!

EDIT: I am going to stop by the store again on the way home from work and ask if the pre-order policy has changed. I will report back what I am told.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] catpunt:
i pre-ordered mine from the manager at a radio shack. i'm not eligible for upgrade and i told him i was planning to pay full price. he checked out my phone number on his system and said i can totally pre-order it and pay full price. also i have the everything plus family 1600 plan, and he told me i would simply need to add the $10 4g data onto the line with the evo but i wouldn't need to change my plan.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] P_Dub_S:
Thank you for the information I already preordered my EVO at RS but I didn't know about the trade in part and the sales agent didn't tell me about it either. Might be something to bring up to training, I feel this is something I should of been told about when ordering the phone. My G1 is nearly flawless have had a Full body skin covering it from day one wonder how much I'll get. Oh I also have a Dash can i turn in both phones?
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nuformzdesign:
yes, there is no limit to how many phones you can turn in. We also take mp3 players, gps units, and other small electronics.

CLARIFICATION: you can not preorder the EVO at RS without being qualified with Sprint. This means you must either be eligible for an upgrade, or be eligible for a new line of service. As far as I am aware, you do not actually have to activate the phone in order to purchase it. For example:

Say you do not have or want sprint service, or you are up for an upgrade but do not wish to renew your contract. RS associates will run your credit for a new line of service, or check upgrade eligibility. We do a preorder, you pay the $50 down for a gift card. When the phone comes in on the 4th, you can choose to just buy it outright, the price is $499, and you can use that $50 gift card towards the price of it.

Hope that helps. :)
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 0okami:
Sweet! thanks for the info.

Btw, what's the difference between pre-ordering through sprint and pre-ordering through radio shack? Any reason i should go with one or the other? I have a radio shack to my left and a sprint store to my right... at this very moment.

And are you guys taking in iPhones? :P
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] P_Dub_S:
I believe at the sprint store you actually have to pay 299 and mail in the 100 dollar rebate where RS instantly reduces the phone to 199 and they give you a 20 credit towards accessories.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] watzone69:
The Sprint stores here are not taking pre-orders, AT ALL. Some will open an hour early and some won't.

I stopped by the Radio Shack store and asked the one employee there if I could pre-order without an upgrade or a new line of service and he said he wasn't sure but could see no reason why I shouldn't be able to. I decided to do it but when he looked for a gift card he realized that they were out. He made a phone call to what sounded like his manager and was on the phone with him for quite a while. After he hung up he said that there were NO gift cards anywhere in the district (due to the EVO pre-orders) and that there was no indication that there would be any more before the 4th! He offered to take my name and number to let me know if any more came in. He also told me the same thing that the employee from my previous attempt: call the store on the morning of the 4th and they would set one aside for me.

So, there it is. On the 4th I will be in line at the Sprint store. If it looks like it's out of control (which seems VERY possible) I will be calling Radio Shack and hoping they have some left.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nuformzdesign:
The sprint store's price is $299, and then you get a $100 mail in rebate. At radioshack, the price out the door is $199. Also, at RS you get a $20 credit towards accessories.

And if a store says they have no gift cards, well, my store is in Bellmead, TX, (the north side of waco) and I have plenty of them. ;)
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] watzone69:
LOL, it's only 100 miles plus change!

My mom used to live in Waco but moved back down to Temple. If she was still up there I would go "visit" her on the 4th.:p
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gqstatus0685:
Any chance that I can slide some money under the table and pick up my Evo earlier? How much earlier do you guys get the pre-orders? Will it be a week before launch?

Maybe I'll come with a Box O Joe and some donuts on me..
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] magicalan:
grr i applied for radioshack and got an interview but never a call back!!!!! :p
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Bp3dots:
I wish. We probably wont get them till the day before though. And will be unable to ring them out until the 4th anyway.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Bp3dots:
You can pre-order one without being qualified IF you're buying it for full retail price.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] VGPOP:
I went to Radio Shack yesterday and surprise I was the very first one to pre-order phone at this particular radio shack.

The OP specifications were exactly correct. They gave me a $50.00 gift card. They ran a credit for me, I was eligible for five lines. I am a new Sprint customer.

Heck, I could've taken a phone for free, test it, and when the EVO arrives in two weeks, exchange it (of course buying EVO) since Sprint offers 30 day guarantee to test it.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] watzone69:
I've seen the "loan phone" option reported in several Radio Shack posts now.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] v2tech:
I just went to RS and I too paid $50 for pre order and got $50 giftcard but that RS employee did not run the credit check at all!

I am coming from ATT/iPhone. Not sure what's going on! Anyway, he asked me when I can come to pick it up and I said on 4th!

May be he will run the credit check on 4th?! But what if I am not eligible for any line with Sprint!?
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Bp3dots:
I would go back in and have them do the credit check before the 4th so you know exactly what you need.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] chazglenn3:
So, I read on another forum that Best Buy is giving out free bluetooth headsets with each EVO purchse (pre-order). Any plans by Radio Shack to up the ante?
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ReggieA86:
doubt it!!

However, what kind of bluetooth are they giving is the question??
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] apristel:
Do we have to pay activation fees when upgrading/preorder at RS?

Any idea what the cost is going to be total minus the 50 we put down?
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Bp3dots:
$36 activation if you are new customer or $18 upgrade fee if you are a current customer renewing. (I believe premier customers get the $18 waived) But that will be billed, not due at time of purchase.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nuformzdesign:
No info yet if RadioShack is going to up the ante on what will be thrown in with the phone.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] apristel:
Cool!

I guess being a "Premier" customer has a few advantages.

Thanks for the info
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JM-PDA:
How do we confirm that we "Premiere" customers do infact get no activation charge?

Thx...
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] apristel:
Call Sprint and ask I guess? I have no idea.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] watzone69:
Never mind. I was venting about the RS employees/manager at the store by my house not having a clue. Gift cards are NOT sold out in Austin.

I found a store by my work that WILL allow me to pre-order without upgrade without any problems.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] :
Can anyone confirm the free BT headset with every Evo purchase deal at Radioshack?
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] chazglenn3:
The free BT headset deal is at Best Buy, not Radio Shack.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 0okami:
Checked with my local radio shack. They are only doing the 50.00 pre-order.

No extras according to the rep. Athens Ohio 45701
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] chazglenn3:
No extras besides the $20 in accessories, right?
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] watzone69:
It's crazy how the policies are different from area to area, even from store to store.

I understand that Radio Shack is a franchise and that different owner/managers may have minor differences of opinion but it seems like there are some rogue stores out there that are making up their own rules as they go along!
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nuformzdesign:
Around the Waco, Texas area where my store is located, RS is giving a $20 credit towards accessories. No free BT headset. Anyone else working for RadioShack or having inside knowledge: is this universal across all markets and locations? Or is it specific to certain areas?
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] phillyboi6829:
do i have to activate it at the RS store ? or can i do it at home ?
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] watzone69:
Same here in Austin. I've called several stores to check.

$20 for accessories + $10 coupon if you take the survey on the pre-order receipt. That's it!
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dukins:
Sucks here in Indianapolis we get nothing but a great big ole Thank you for your purchase.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] wildcard:
Can i use the $20.00 credit towards the purchase of the phone?

or does it *have* to be accessories?
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SilverStone641:
i was wondering this as well
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Bp3dots:
Has to be used on accys.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zone23:
One thing to remember is you will only get the $100 MIR if you qualify for the $150 off. So @ RS for me for example its $499. RS does not do $75 dollars off like Sprint will. @ Sprint its going to be $449 - $75 (upgrade available) its $374. I will not be eligible for the $100 MIR @ Sprint or RS. Sprint will be cheaper than RS by $125 bucks. I will go to the Sprint store at 7-730am and see if I get it if not then I will use my Per-Order at RS. If I get it @ Sprint then I will use the gift card to buy the HDMI cable at RS provided its not outrageously priced. Also the tax rate @ the Sprint store is 7.5% were at RS its 7% they are in two different counties for me.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ejqr5:
They just quit taking orders at noon eastern time. I missed it by freaking minutes!

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[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rhg84:
Did they give you a reason? The website states you have till the 31st to preorder
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Fird:
Rs employee here, they state that all of the allotted preorder inventory had been sold

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[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rhg84:
This is nationwide? If true this sucks, I had been putting off my preorder too.:mad:
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zone23:
Just called local RS and confirmed they are no longer taking pre-orders.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rhg84:
Called two local ones, one said they were done taking preorders and the other one said they still were. I'm going to go give it a try but I dont have my hopes up, might be someone that just isnt up to date.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Xenithflare:
If some stores are saying you don't get anything with the purchase, I'd ask them to show you their memos regarding Evo information. Granted, they probably won't, but every Radioshack in the country (don't think franchise stores can do preorders, but don't quote me on that) has the same offer. They all give you $20 credit for accessories (or anything else in the store really, doesn't have to be accessories. Just can't be the phone itself), they all give you 10-15% in accessory discounts, etc...

If one store said you get a free BT headset, they're probably marketing it that way so they get a guaranteed attach. Probably a $20 BT they're using the credit toward.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vedavin:
Wow......I am mad at myself for not preordering yet.....Is any other B&M store doing pre-orders ?
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rhg84:
You might call your radio shack and ask directly. I showed up to the one that said they still were and they gave me a preorder, and the manager was right there helping her do it. This was at about 5pm
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vedavin:
I just went into a couple of Radioshacks and they said no...
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ejqr5:
I went to 2 more stores and they tried to run the pre orders through. Didn't work. I then called Sprint and was told that they're not doing any kind of reservations. It's first come, first serve at all of the stores here. I have a friend at a local store and I will ask him about this.

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[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] srtpusher:
and now the frenzy begins. i wonder how much the launch day premiums are going to go up? will people be selling thier spot for $50, $100, $200? with BB getting a second round of orders on the 9th, it shouldn't be too bad, but based on previous launches like this, launch day premiums can get a little crazy...

surprised wal-mart isn't hard bundling it with toothpaste and deodorant (for people camping out) LOL!
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nuformzdesign:
As a store manager for RadioShack, I can confirm that we are no longer taking pre-orders for the EVO. I was notified of this approximately 11:45 on 5/27. I do not know if this is true for every store, district, region, or area, but from the correspondence I have received from the company, I believe it to be company- wide. If a store says they still are taking orders, I would ask them to double check if I were you. That $50 worth of gift card you would drop as down- payment is non-refundable, so make sure before you put your cheddar down ;)

No word on a free bluetooth headset yet, but I have heard that there will be more aggressive promotions coming, to be revealed right before the phone debuts on June 4th.

I will provide more info as I receive it.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JM-PDA:
Thanks!

Yes, pls keep us updated...
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JustinChase:
maybe a RS employee can answer this for me.

I pre-ordered 2 phones, bought 2 $50 cards, but did not receive the $20 credit for either, even though they confirmed I would receive it. it was something of a challenge at this store, for various reasons, and I forgot to ask/double-check and walked out without the $20 credit.

I assumed I would only receive it when I actually picked up the phones, but now I'm wondering if I should have received the credit when I pre-ordered, and if so, is there any to go back and get the credit now, before launch?

Or have I just paid another $40 in "stupid tax"?

thanks
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zone23:
They aren't going to give you the $20 bucks until you actually buy the phone. Some people have gotten it but only by mistake.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ejqr5:
I just confirmed that in my area, the stores are only selling the phones first come, first serve. They had a meeting this morning and were told that Radio Shack and Best Buy were out of pre ordered phones also. Looks like I'm going going to be up really early next Friday.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nuformzdesign:
yea, a week from now is going to be a very busy time at RS. Personally, I'd love to be able to reserve some of my inventory for xda members in the area, but there's no way I can pull that off. :) All I can say is, get there early, and bring money. The sales for this thing on launch day is going to be epic, and we don't even have a time frame for when we will be restocked after our initial inventory gets sold.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] KwestJones:
So....uruhhh....what are the chances of being able to pick up the EVO at RS on the evening of the 3rd? I mean...its only a couple hours early :D
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JustinChase:
Cool, thanks. That makes sense and is what I figured, but thought I should clear it up *before* the 4th.

thanks again :)
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JM-PDA:
Just walked into the Radio Shack where I pre-ordered.

Asked that time they open, they said 6:AM.

So, got an appointment for 7:00AM.

Can't wait!
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nuformzdesign:
None at all. If a couple hours shouldn't be that big of a deal, then it shouldn't be to hard to wait. ;)
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] IceCreaMan:
i stopped by best buy on the way home and they stopped the pre-orders for june 4th and now taking orders for june 8th.... blah ima go to radio shack or sprint store at 5am and wait in line, i'm off that day so who cares
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] KwestJones:
touche`...u got me...

The Radio Shack is in transit to my job and I gotta be there around 8. Radio shack doesn't open that early so I'm going to have to get it on my way home...that's a full MORE 8 to 10 hours I'm going to have to wait :(
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nuformzdesign:
Actually, call and ask the store what time they are opening. If a store sold more than 4 EVO pre-orders, they will open at 6am instead of the normal 9. This does not apply to mall stores.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nuformzdesign:
A bit more new information on what RadioShack is offering with the EVO launch.

All preorder customers will be eligible to receive 15% off all wireless accessories, in addition to the $20 credit that is coming with the phone. Any customers purchasing the EVO that have not preordered, will get 10% off any wireless accessories. The accessories must be on the same ticket as the phone, and the offer is only good until Sunday, June 6th.

In addition, the 2-year smartphone service plan option, which normally sells for $124.99, will be reduced to $99.99 in the US for June 4th and 5th only.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Xenithflare:
Don't forget that the 15% off (up to three accessories) is only good from 6-9am. The rest of the day it drops to 10%. Also, it's only good June 4th. Only the service plan price is good through June 6th.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nuformzdesign:
What about the stores then that have less than the required amount of preorders for the store hours to change? My store only has a few preorders, so we're opening at regular hours. I was under the impression that the accessory discounts were good both june 4th and 5th.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] emac11:
Does anyone know what Evo accessories Radio Shack will have on the 4th?
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Xenithflare:
Normal store hours give customers 10% off accessories. I'll copy+paste from the giant EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE EVO LAUNCH banner in the middle of ANSO :p

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So there you go! My store is only opening at 7:30, so I know the 6am bit is for those stores with heavy preorders.

Also copy+pasted:

Hope that cleared some things up :D Also, something to keep in mind: not all stores will have all of those accessories. I know mine still does not have the ZAGG Invisible Shield listed as launch-day accessory. And finally: the iGo universal home/car chargers are listed as $24.99, and the iTip 97 to go with them as $9.99... but when you buy the two together (because you have to), the price is reduced to $29.98 (the old price of the set, just managed differently). So keep that in mind, it's an amazing charger :D