[OFFICIAL SOLUTION FAQ] Having trouble with your EVO 3D? Click here!
Hi guys and gals!
I am building a FAQ-style thread to reference the more common questions revolving around our new device, in an effort to cut down on repeat questions. If you wish to contribute, by all means, please do! I ask that we keep the replies in this thread relevant. As much as I would appreciate people posting how useful this is, I would like to keep the clutter to a minimum. The format will be: 1) The question 2) the answer and 3) the source thread (if applicable).
This is a forum-member generated FAQ to help people solve issues with their phones. The most commonly asked questions are highlighted in RED.
1) See if your issue is covered in this FAQ. A plethora of topics are covered here and will be covered in the future as issues arise. Your contribution is also welcomed.
2) Toggle off then toggle on the feature that is not working. If it is an app, exit out of it and reload it. You may have to clear data on it to get it to work. To do this, push Menu (button) > Settings > Applications > Manage Applications. You may have to switch tabs to find the application you're looking for. Then push Clear Data. Then try the app again.
3) Try pulling the battery out of the unit for at least 30 seconds, but 60+ seconds is recommended.
4) Call Sprint on a second phone (Google Voice from a computer may work for this) and tell them the trouble you're having. They can access the phone remotely and try to troubleshoot your issue. They may offer recommendations. Follow their recommendation.
5) Hard reset the phone. In Menu (button) > Settings > SD & phone > Factory reset.
6) Take the phone to a Sprint repair center. Ensure Repair centers near me is checked and you only go to ones that say "Sprint Store" instead of "Sprint via so-and-so". So-and-so's are third party vendors and are less likely to help you if you have a problem.
Section 1 - Switching to the EVO 3D from a previous phone?
1.01) How do I transfer stuff from my old phone to my new EVO 3D?
There are many ways.
Connect a USB cable to your old phone and transfer files from it using the USB Mass Storage Mode. You will have to download the files you wish to transfer to your harddrive. I would recommend a new folder. You can copy all the files, but you don't have to. When all the files are transferred over, you can remove the USB cable and attach the cable to your EVO 3D and transfer your files back over.
Using Bluetooth: Most phones have a Bluetooth connectivity option. To do this, you have to find the Bluetooth connectivity option. Where the setting is will vary depending. I am using a Samsung Reality (SCH-u820) for this walkthrough. There should be some sort of menu or settings option that will list Bluetooth. Now, make sure Bluetooth is on and make the device Discoverable. Now to go your EVO 3D and go to Menu (button) > Settings > Wireless & networks > Bluetooth settings. Check on Bluetooth and then "Scan for devices". You may have to put your old phone back into discover mode, because discover mode times out for security and battery purposes. Your two devices should appear and you have to follow the prompts to pair them. This may include entering in a code. Now you can select your EVO 3D on your old phone and send files, contacts, and whatever else you need to send.
1.01a) Need to transfer your contacts and calendar information?
Coming from another Android device? Just log in with your Google account and all of your contacts should sync automatically during the setup, according to the check boxes you select when setting up your device.
Coming from a device that is not an Android?
Welcome to Android!
First try to transfer your contacts using the Transfer app that is on the EVO 3D. If your device isn't supported:
Most phones have a Bluetooth connectivity option. To do this, you have to find the Bluetooth connectivity option. Where the setting is will vary depending. I am using a Samsung Reality (SCH-u820) for this walkthrough. There should be some sort of menu or settings option that will list Bluetooth. Now, make sure Bluetooth is on and make the device Discoverable. Now to go your EVO 3D and go to Menu (button) > Settings > Wireless & networks > Bluetooth settings. Check on Bluetooth and then "Scan for devices". You may have to put your old phone back into discover mode, because discover mode times out for security and battery purposes. Your two devices should appear and you have to follow the prompts to pair them. This may include entering in a code. Now you can select your EVO 3D on your old phone and send files, contacts, and whatever else you need to send.
The second option is to transfer contacts via microSD card. Most phones have a microSD card. You can export your contacts to the SD card. Now, turn off both devices. Take the SD card out of your EVO 3D and put it to the side. The SD card is in the battery compartment and you have to remove the battery before you can remove the SD card. Put the SD card from your old phone in the SD card slot and boot the phone. Now you need a file browser to view files on your SD card. I recommend Astro (you can download it here). Find your contacts (probably at the bottom of the list) and open them. The phone will save your contacts. Now, turn off your phone and swap the SD cards back and reboot your phone. I recommmend you sync your phone with Backup Assistant.
1.02) I have another Android device with Google Authenticator, how do I move it?
You have to configure it to work with your new device. Go to your 2 step authorization settings in Gmail, remove your old device and add your new one. Takes a few minutes.
1.03) I switched/upgraded my SD card, where did the sample pictures go?
All sample pictures are stored on the SD card that came with your EVO 3D. You'll have to manually transfer them using a file explorer or HTC Sync. You can also download them here.
Section 2 - General EVO 3D issues:
2.01) I can't connect with 3G[Official Solution]
Try the following:
Turn on Airplane mode, then turning it off.
Reboot the phone.
Updating PRL and Profile (in that order). This can be found in Menu (button) Settings > System Updates > Update PRL / Update Profile (the buttons are in the reverse order, be aware!)
If that does not work, please read the very in depth solution on the subject here.
This appears to be a common problem with the Watch accounts. To fix it, push Menu (button) Settings > System Updates > HTC Software Updates and then push Check Now. You should get two updates.
Is the phone syncing a lot, but not constantly? Try disabling some unnecessary syncing. You can change syncing by going to Menu (button) > Settings > Accounts & sync and disable any sync accounts you don't care about. I disabled HTC Sense and HTC Hub in the HTC Sense account and my phone doesn't sync nearly as often.
2.04) How do I remove all the Facebook friend birthdays?
Open the Calendar app. At the top there is a drop-down menu that is called "All Calendars", uncheck "Facebook" and it will remove all the Facebook events. If you get any Facebook events other than birthdays, you'll have to manually add them.
2.08) How do I upload pictures and videos to YouTube or other apps?
Open up the Gallery and find your picture / video. Once you load it, push anywhere on the screen, five icons should appear. Push the dot with two arrows pointing away from it icon. This is called the "Share" button and is all over Android. You should be presented a list of apps you can upload to. YouTube, SMS / MMS apps, Facebook, etc are listed.
2.09) How do I save my phone's contacts as Google contacts, so they save to the cloud?
2.10) I deleted the files on my SD card, where can I download them, again?
You can download them here. Just extract them all into the same folder and move to your SD card.
The link is pictures only. If you want the Green Hornet video, you'll have to download it straight from HTC Watch. Sorry.
2.11) The ringtone/notification volume is too low, is there any way to make it louder?
First, go to Menu (button) > Settings > Sound and tap on Volume. Make sure everything is up. If it is, or the settings are still not loud enough for you, try Equalizer or Volume+ and pick a preset that cranks them all, or at least one that cranks most of them.
2.12) Head phones causing songs to fast fwd/skip?
Check the icon. If it is showing the headset icon when normal headphones are connected and/or wiggling the connector causes the skipping/fast forwarding issue do the following:
2) If that doesn't fix the problem or you have other head phone related problems, return the phone to Sprint and see about a replacement for a faulty 3.5mm jack.
2.13) Apps and/or shortcuts to my SD card disappear, how do I fix that?
This is a problem with apps being installed on the SD card and then the phone being rebooted. Some apps defer to the SD card automatically. Moving apps to the internal memory and recreating the home screen shortcuts will fix this issue. If it is a folder or link to something you can not move to internal memory, your shortcuts will disappear every time you reboot.
2.14) My battery doesn't charge to 100%! Even when plugged in!
This is how the phone is designed to work. The battery charges to 99% or 100% and turns off the charger. The charger will turn back on once the phone hits 95%. This process repeats over and over again, all the while the green LED is lit. This prevents damage to the battery and prolongs overall battery life (in terms of over years). Constantly topping off the battery will rapidly decrease overall battery life (the amount of hours per charge) due to stress.
Again: This is normal battery charging behavior.
2.15) I'm having problems with WiFi!
Rush Lindsay has a really good write up here. He gives you an easy to follow process for resetting your Sprint connection.
Section 3 - Archived Issues:
This section is for issues that have been resolved over time due to bug fixes in OTAs.
3.01) I took phone off my lock screen now I can't get it back!
There is an OTA update for this. You may have to check manually. I also was not able to download the various fixes until I installed OTA 1.13.651.7. You can manually check by pushing Menu (button) > Settings > System Updates > HTC Software Updates. After the OTA installs, you should reboot the phone. After a reboot, additional fixes should be available to fix the phone being missing from the lock screen. You can check by pushing Menu (button) > Settings > System Updates > HTC Software Updates.
It is because our EVO 3Ds have higher resolution (qHD) than the icons were meant to be displayed in. Hopefully app devs will update their apps to be more qHD friendly in the future.
You can also download it from the XDA forums here.
Personal note: I recommend you use Chrome to Phone when trying to download links directly to your phone. It can be easier to find the app on Chrome (if you use Chrome, that is) and then send the link on your phone. But this is a personal preference.
Thanks to rockypr (on XDA forums) and momceio!
3.04) Why does my Bluetooth link keep dropping in my Chevy (and probably all GM) vehicle?
Here's what you do:
Delete the phone profile from the car, then delete the car profile from the phone. Next pair the phone with the car. When you're finished, the car will try to access your contact list from your phone, do not accept the permission. The problem is that the phone and Chevy/GMs contact list manager are not compatible at this time.
The following I'm leaving up in case Netflix decides to remove it again: On XDA there are a number of links for different versions, you can find them here.
Thanks to Sprintusa (XDA forum user) and aaron3315!
Source: Netflix on EVO 3d
3.07) My power button is really sensitive and/or acting strange.
The common practice to fix this issue is to remove the battery cover and put it back on by putting the cover on top side first, so that the power button and 3.5mm jack are aligned first, then work your way down to the battery compartment.
Section 4 - Advanced Techniques, Tweaks and Rooting.
A.01) First steps: Getting your MSL
There are three ways of getting your MSL, but only two are available until root is achieved. The first is to call Sprint or go to a repair center and ask them nicely for it. They may or may not give it to you. The second method is MSL Reader, but root is required for it to work. The third method is through CDMA Workshop.
The instructions for retrieving MSL through CDMA Workshop are halfway down the first post here.
A.02) Support Streaming Media through bypassing the Sprint Proxy
This guide by EarlyMon states how you can bypass the Sprint Proxy to improve the performance of your wireless streaming services. Knowledge of your MSL is required.
To get information on rooting, please visit the Evo 3D - All Things Root Guide thread for information on rooting. It contains information on what root is, guides to show you how to root, and some of the more common ROMs.
We also ask that you post any root-related threads in the All Things Root subforum. Thank you!
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I synced Facebook for the pics, etc. I don't want the birthdays/fb events showing up in my calendar app. I can't find a setting to remove them?
I tried Settings/Sync/Facebook and unchecking the calendar, but they're still all there...
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I synced Facebook for the pics, etc. I don't want the birthdays/fb events showing up in my calendar app. I can't find a setting to remove them?
I tried Settings/Sync/Facebook and unchecking the calendar, but they're still all there...
Open the Calendar application and then click All Calendars at the top. You will get a drop down to Uncheck the ones you don't want.
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Have you guys gotten the youtube app to work in 3D? I can't seem to get the 3D video to show in 3D
The problem is Youtube hasn't enabled filtering for 3D videos, at least not on the mobile device. They need to set it up as a category. So when you search for 3D, you're getting trailers for "Lion King 3D", which is a trailer for the 3D movie - but not necessarily in 3D.
Search for "3D Video" and select GoPro 3D: Highlight Reel 2011. Its one of the best I've seen on Youtube for viewing on the Evo 3d.
Does anyone know how to make my Evo3D come out of sleep when I get a notification? So far this is my only complaint with the device. When I get a text I have to manually take the phone out of sleep to view it. I'd prefer if it would take itself out of sleep so I could simply view the message.
When I get phone calls it comes out of sleep and shows the caller. I would like it if it did this with messages too.
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Does anyone know how to make my Evo3D come out of sleep when I get a notification? So far this is my only complaint with the device. When I get a text I have to manually take the phone out of sleep to view it. I'd prefer if it would take itself out of sleep so I could simply view the message.
When I get phone calls it comes out of sleep and shows the caller. I would like it if it did this with messages too.
I use a program called "SMS Popup" for this. I don't get my EVO 3D for 3 more hours though, so I haven't tried it on there yet. But it's always worked great on my G1 and Cliq.
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Got my phone this morning.started the green hornet to test it. Worked fine. After installing all the updates when I go to the green hornet icon it now states I have no videos downloaded.anyone else having this issue?
One minor issue/ I loved the preloaded 3D pics and all the other pics and videos but after I took out the memory card that came with it and put in my bigger memory card from my original evo all those sample 3D pics and everything were gone. As Im typing this I just thought in my head maybe those sample pics were saved on the memory card that came with it maybe?
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One minor issue/ I loved the preloaded 3D pics and all the other pics and videos but after I took out the memory card that came with it and put in my bigger memory card from my original evo all those sample 3D pics and everything were gone. As Im typing this I just thought in my head maybe those sample pics were saved on the memory card that came with it maybe?
Dude I did the same exact thing! I'll have to grab them off of my 4G later and put them on my computer and then transfer them back lol. Derp!
I got the 3D pics to move back over they were saved on the memory card. But 1 more issue and im pretty sure it wasnt doin it earlier when Im using swype I cant get the trace to work or when I peck the letter it doesnt like bold up or however u wanna say it. I turned the phone off and went into swype settings and I have it checked to trace but nothing
I got one, that might be good for the sticky if it is a common issue. My sample 3D photos don't show in 3D, they are just 2D double exposures. When I hit the 3D/2D button on the screen it will flip to the regular 2D picture, but when I try to set it back to 3D it will just do the same flat double exposure. Is there something wrong or a setting I have to turn on? When I take a picture it takes the picture in 3D, but then when I try to view it, same double exposure crap. Is there something wrong with my phone?
I got one, that might be good for the sticky if it is a common issue. My sample 3D photos don't show in 3D, they are just 2D double exposures. When I hit the 3D/2D button on the screen it will flip to the regular 2D picture, but when I try to set it back to 3D it will just do the same flat double exposure. Is there something wrong or a setting I have to turn on? When I take a picture it takes the picture in 3D, but then when I try to view it, same double exposure crap. Is there something wrong with my phone?
Resetting the phone seems to fix this issue.
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Ok, now this is going to sound really stupid, and i really do feel ashamed, but how do you go back and view 3d videos you made on your 3vo? I know they are saved in SD card as Video001, Video002, etc. But only the last video shows up at the bottom left corner. How do you go back and view "Video001"? I'm usually not this much of a n00b, but I can't find it anywhere
LOL!!!!!!!! /FACEPALM big time!!! never mind... DOH! Just needed to swipe to the previous ones..
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HTC Mobile Phone Support - HTC EVO 3D (Sprint) - Help has a FAQ of sorts that I think could be very useful on this page or the forum guide. It is very generalized stuff, not as precise as this great thread. It could answer numerous questions for people though before they go and make new topics (if they take the chance to look first).
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Does anyone know if I can change the grid size/icon size in Sense?
I miss having 5x6 grid of icons under ADW
Another question, can I use Sense widgets (friendstream for example) when running another launcher like ADW?
I'd also like to know if there is a way to do this... I used to use LP+ and had the grid set to have the icons closer together and missed that option when I went to mikg and started using sense, and now on the e3d the problem is even worse because of the larger screen size...
I'll keep looking.
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Does anyone know if I can change the grid size/icon size in Sense?
I miss having 5x6 grid of icons under ADW
Another question, can I use Sense widgets (friendstream for example) when running another launcher like ADW?
FriendStream is simply an app/widget. It'll work with any launcher. But it doesn't seem like there is a way to change the grid without a soft root, unfortunately.
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just got my new 3D and noticed the phone is not going to sleep after its set time of 1 min. Checked my never sleep setting and it is not checked or enabled to never sleep. I noticed is also never sleeps while charging. I have to press the top button to make it sleep...any ideas?
Edit - Sleep seems to be working now just fine. I got my first full charge of battery last night. Woke this morning to a fully charged battery and sleep works perfectly. Not sure if this had something to do with it but it works.
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FriendStream is simply an app/widget. It'll work with any launcher. But it doesn't seem like there is a way to change the grid without a soft root, unfortunately.
I tried ADW launcher though, and cannot find Friendstream or any of the other HTC widgets under my widget list. I think they're only meant to be used in Sense? Can someone please confirm?
And btw can I change the gallery icon to display the last picture taken, instead of always displaying the first?
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My weather live wallpaper doesn't stay live. Anybody else have this issue? When I first select its fine and then after a while the clouds stop moving and its a still picture
I tried ADW launcher though, and cannot find Friendstream or any of the other HTC widgets under my widget list. I think they're only meant to be used in Sense? Can someone please confirm?
Confirmed. I was skeptical too when I first read that Friendstream would work on any launcher. HTC has proprietary widgets that only work with Sense. Those won't work on 3rd party Launchers, which only support Android widgets.
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That's unfortunate about FriendStream, then. It must reference something in the Sense framework, which wouldn't be there with another launcher. Sorry for misleading you.
Where's the fix for constant syncing? Thought I read it somewhere
2.02) The Sync icon won't go away!
This appears to be a common problem with the Watch accounts. To fix it, push Menu (button) Settings > System Updates > HTC Software Updates and then push Check Now. You should get two updates.
Thanks to sikclown for this information!
Source: HTC Watch update to fix Awake/Sync Issue
If this doesn't work, please let me know. I've noticed that the sync icon likes to pop up a lot and stick around for 5 minutes, then goes away.
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Videos Tutorials on EVO 3D Apps and Functions
I will post videos on how to use certain apps and tutorials as I find them or see fit, here is the first one as I have notice a few peeps ask how to change the lock screen shortcuts, a video is worth a 1000 words, LOL enjoy
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2.02) The Sync icon won't go away!
This appears to be a common problem with the Watch accounts. To fix it, push Menu (button) Settings > System Updates > HTC Software Updates and then push Check Now. You should get two updates.
Thanks to sikclown for this information!
Source: HTC Watch update to fix Awake/Sync Issue
If this doesn't work, please let me know. I've noticed that the sync icon likes to pop up a lot and stick around for 5 minutes, then goes away.
Thanks, tried that and didn't work. I did have like 3 updates yesterday that were installed
Hey guys, my spinning carousel gets stuck when I unlock the screen. The weather animation plays, but the carousel gets stuck in the animation and after a few seconds the home screen just appears.
I've tried restarting w/ battery, and everything else I can think of, still no fix :\
Hey guys, my spinning carousel gets stuck when I unlock the screen. The weather animation plays, but the carousel gets stuck in the animation and after a few seconds the home screen just appears.
I've tried restarting w/ battery, and everything else I can think of, still no fix :\
Try playing with the animation settings. Menu (button) > Settings > Display > Animations
If not, I'd try a force stop/clear data on "HTC Sense" with the clock (or both of them) in Manage Applications > All or a factory reset. If that doesn't work, I'd take it back. If we could reflash our devices (*shakes fist at S-ON*), I would recommend that.
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I have the need to get another standard charging cable (usb type). I'm not sure what I should be searching for on ebay. ALso I remember the TV Out (Phone to HDMI) was called MHL or something to the sorts. Not that I will be using the TV out that much but would like the option so if anyone has info on either of these cables it would be much appreciated.
Please respect the OP - this is not a general go over anything thread - this is for listing specific solutions to specific problems.
If everyone uses this as a talk-about-every-problem thread, then it loses all value as a FAQ.
Hi - what's not available on your phone??
I had assumed he meant that he couldn't get FriendStream to work on a non-Sense launcher. (Almost a pun, there. Almost)
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I have the need to get another standard charging cable (usb type). I'm not sure what I should be searching for on ebay. ALso I remember the TV Out (Phone to HDMI) was called MHL or something to the sorts. Not that I will be using the TV out that much but would like the option so if anyone has info on either of these cables it would be much appreciated.
Any USB (sometimes called USB A) to microUSB cable will work. They are probably just listed as "microUSB cables".
I am a newb and I work in a pretty loud enviorment. I could usually hear my old phone okay but not this Evo 3D. I have the volume pegged but I can never hear it when a call, email or text message comes in. Is there any way to make it louder? Step by step would be appreciated.
Also I noticed that the phone can tell if it is in a pocket, how does it do this?
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