Is there a True Evo 4G successor coming soon?

[Lord Vader]

Just a curiosity question, and not one of impatience--on average, how long from when a new phone like this new EVO comes out is rooting usually available for it? I'm just curious if I end up getting this thing in June when a root of it might be possible.

 

[CapThrowback]

Just a curiosity question, and not one of impatience--on average, how long from when a new phone like this new EVO comes out is rooting usually available for it? I'm just curious if I end up getting this thing in June when a root of it might be possible.

Well, the One X was S-OFF before it was even released. This being a variant of that device, I can't imagine it'll be very long.

Note, of course, that you should still be able to unlock the bootloader with HTCDev.com immediately, with the caviat that your warranty will be voided (until someone comes up with a workaround for it).

That being the case, as long as a custom recovery is available for the device, root should be no problem.

Current ROM (BootManager Slot 3): MikG v3.11 w/ICS Lite Theme - Kernel: Underworld v0.1 SBC

 

[Rush]

I'm sure this time around, many people can agree that the EVO 4G LTE is the true "successor" for the OG EVO 4G.

 

[Lord Vader]

Sure looks like it! I'm really psyched for this one now.

 

[RoboMonkey]

Too bad I left Sprint for ATT. I've had the Vivid now since it came out and to be honest I'm kind of getting over the whole smart phone thing. I just use mine to tether my iPad and every blue moon I'll make a phone call.

I could really use a dumb phone on LTE that lets me tether.

 

[hortstu]

Assuming you're sticking with sprint? Would you get another Evo or is there something else you're eyeing up?

 

[drexappeal]

Assuming you're sticking with sprint? Would you get another Evo or is there something else you're eyeing up?

Realistically, the first thing I'd do is buy a cheap "back-up" phone that I'd have to always be able to use in "emergency" situations (e.g. phone repair, lost phone, etc.). Then, I'd wait until all the superphones for the year are fully released (all of them will likely be out by the end of October or November). Based on phones that are currently available and the rumored phones, it would basically be a choice of LTEvo, SGS 3, Motorola Photon Q, and LG Eclipse.

All that said, I know Best Buy was having a deal during release of LTEvo where they were giving money back for old EVO's. I could be wrong, but part of me wants to say that there were people that even had EVO's with broken screens that they got $50 to put towards an upgrade to the LTEvo.

Nontheless, everyone's take will be different, so it's best to go the route that's most comfortable for you.

 

[TheCaptainNast]

Hi love my EVO but not happy about its memory. But i can't upgrade till October. And when I can I think im going for the LTE.

 

[Lord Vader]

You will NOT be disappointed, Captain! You will absolutely LOVE the increased memory capacity. I've got God knows how many apps installed, and I'm still at well over 1GB of space left.

 

[kolosus]

I haven't had the chance to use the LTE but I used the Design. What a piece of crap. I'm about ready to turn it in and get back on my og Evo. The Design is laggy and ICS is not all all that... either that or the Design just makes it crap.

 

[Rxpert83]

The ltevo is absolutely a true successor

 

[syi]

honesty, I could never get this phone. or any other that doesn't have a battery to pull out. There are so many problems that can be fixed with a simple battery pul, and on top of that we loose the option to go extended.

 

[smitty543]

For the LTEvo, the "equivalent" of a battery pull is to hold the power button for greater than 10 seconds (there is actually a popup to indicate when its done).

 

[andygu3]

The ltevo is absolutely a true successor

How can you say the ltevo is a true successor when 4G isn't even available. Obviously, hardware is better but I'm still having serious issues with any phone on lte with the sh*** service (at least in Columbus, OH). My upgrade is in a month and I'm not sure I'm leaving just yet

 

[syi]

Come to Portland Oregon and try to get 4g. I dare you