Official EVO Rumors and Speculation thread

[Kidmet]

I just talked to my local Sprint Authorized Dealer here in Oroville, CA. He said he will not get any EVOs tomorrow because they have a major bug in the software. He said (Bryan Awar - Store Manager, Total Wireless Sales Inc.) the phone will randomly clear the memory cards of all data including contacts. He said both HTC and Sprint are working on the issue. Has anyone else heard this??

I would be hesitant to listen to him if he thinks the contacts are stored on the memory card. Not to mention hesitant of anyone outside of a Sprint tier 2 tech and higher, or someone with the phone. On second thought, I rarely take a manager's opinion as accurate, I'd rather listen to a rep that's in the trenches. I call Balogna on this rumor.

 

[SoFLO]

I just talked to my local Sprint Authorized Dealer here in Oroville, CA. He said he will not get any EVOs tomorrow because they have a major bug in the software. He said (Bryan Awar - Store Manager, Total Wireless Sales Inc.) the phone will randomly clear the memory cards of all data including contacts. He said both HTC and Sprint are working on the issue. Has anyone else heard this??

I called my Sprint store about an hour ago to confirm what time I'll drop by to pick up my EVO and case and everything has the green light. They already have their EVOs (quite a large shipment at that).

 

[bck9900]

errr of all the days..I get my paycheck delivered in the mail and its not here!! That means I won't get it till Monday..wondering if I should wait to pick up the evos...probably not

 

[evotitans]

I would be hesitant to listen to him if he thinks the contacts are stored on the memory card. Not to mention hesitant of anyone outside of a Sprint tier 2 tech and higher, or someone with the phone. On second thought, I rarely take a manager's opinion as accurate, I'd rather listen to a rep that's in the trenches. I call Balogna on this rumor.

Yea, I would be dumbfounded if for some reason the EVO stored contacts on the SD card. That would make no sense....and making swapping cards unuseable if you had to store contacts twice.

Contacts should be on the internal memory....and as long as you have them placed in a Gmail account, you should never lose them either.

 

[Crimson01]

HTC Evo 4G Review: A War Machine

EVO 4G ....... A WAR MACHINE! Sweet.

 

[billsmed]

Yesterday I posted my EVO 4G Review which has quite a few screen shots and esone|| asked if I would post a "How To" on installing the Android SDK, because that has a screen shot utility. A few minutes ago in the Tips & Tricks section, I did just that and posted How to Install the Android SDK. There are other tutorials around, but this one is more of a SDK for Dummies. At least it made me feel like a dummy for a couple of days until I finally got it working.

Hopefully, following my step-by-step instructions will make it easier for you.

 

[swissmr]

I randomly called BB about the free headset and they confirmed so thats nice.
The lady was very nice on the phone she said she'd set aside a non-purple case for me.
I asked about screen protectors, only the Zagg is available. She also asked if i wanted them to pre-install the Zagg for me??? for free...meaning the install would be free. I declined. I've never used/seen/owned/installed one.
Did I make the right choice?
i might still buy it, she said a demo will be wearing it at the store. I just don't want somebody playing with it a day early.

 

[cmanbrazil]

I randomly called BB about the free headset and they confirmed so thats nice.
The lady was very nice on the phone she said she'd set aside a non-purple case for me.
I asked about screen protectors, only the Zagg is available. She also asked if i wanted them to pre-install the Zagg for me??? for free...meaning the install would be free. I declined. I've never used/seen/owned/installed one.
Did I make the right choice?
i might still buy it, she said a demo will be wearing it at the store. I just don't want somebody playing with it a day early.

My Best Buy is offering the same thing, but they are charging to install the screen protector. Altogether, it was like $25. I got a different type at a kiosk for my wife's for $8, and it works well, so I am not sure I want to pony up for s screen protector that may not work with some cases

 

[swissmr]

so I am not sure I want to pony up for s screen protector that may not work with some cases

I did'nt even ponder the thought of it getting in the way of the case. I was under the impression that they are super thin. I'll def. wait

 

[SHO_ONE]

HTC Evo 4G Review: A War Machine

EVO 4G ....... A WAR MACHINE! Sweet.

you want sweet.... Testing Froyo on the Evo 4G | Android Central

and http://www.androidcentral.com/looks-blackberrys-taking-hit-evo-and-android Everyone want's an EVO.... Blackberry users the most!

and what do you guys think... http://androidandme.com/2010/06/news/samsung-galaxy-s-and-htc-evo-4g-summer-showdown/ ?

 

[thaprinze]

At BB we'll need to pay an activation fee on top of our phone's purchase price, right? Even if we're just upgrading? Forgive the blasphemy I'm about to spew out, but what happens if we decide to return the phone within the first 30 days? I'm assuming the activation fee goes bye bye, but are there other fees that we'll need to pay on top of that? Thanks in advance!

 

[Mateo]

HTC Evo 4G Review: A War Machine

EVO 4G ....... A WAR MACHINE! Sweet.

"I mean, when there's a kickstand, a statement is being made."

That was the best line in the article haha.

 

[kcs7272]

I just talked to my local Sprint Authorized Dealer here in Oroville, CA. He said he will not get any EVOs tomorrow because they have a major bug in the software. He said (Bryan Awar - Store Manager, Total Wireless Sales Inc.) the phone will randomly clear the memory cards of all data including contacts. He said both HTC and Sprint are working on the issue. Has anyone else heard this??

I call Shenanigans! Come on! First and only post is this!?!?!? Either the manager lied to you or he is really dumb. The only other thing might be that you need to move to Middle Earth with the hobbits and elves and all of the other TROLLS!

 

[SHO_ONE]

I just called my BB and I asked the guy about my Sprint activation charge and all that and they have nothing to do with it... I know the guy and he is competent so I trust what he says... the best part of that conversation is that he will have a live one for me to play around with in an hour... I get off in an hour and will see him in 2... a tease I know but I gotta do it... For those of you that will be buy accessories from BB... they will have package deals on accessories. If you buy the car charger + Zagg skin + body glove case = $50.... he didn't have other prices so.... Tomorrow guys Woot!

 

[Bek]

I just talked to my local Sprint Authorized Dealer here in Oroville, CA. He said he will not get any EVOs tomorrow because they have a major bug in the software. He said (Bryan Awar - Store Manager, Total Wireless Sales Inc.) the phone will randomly clear the memory cards of all data including contacts. He said both HTC and Sprint are working on the issue. Has anyone else heard this??

Uhm, yeaaaah... your contacts aren't stored on the memory card.

 

[Mateo]

Uhm, yeaaaah... your contacts aren't stored on the memory card.

Channeling a little Lumbergh Bek? lol

 

[twospirits]

SHO, there will be a new thread stickied where people can still shoot the shit so to speak (I believe). I'm not sure what it will be called - TS probably has that mapped out

leaddog, that sounds like a good thread you can feel free to start on Saturday

Although this thread is suppose to go the way of the DoDo tomorrow, I just might leave it up over the weekend, since I too will be playing with my EVO (damn that sounds dirty) lol anyway.
As for the new thread, I'll take suggestions as to what to call it.

Maybe

EVO Talk part 2 The EVOlution continues...

The more incredible EVO

I EVO, you EVO, we all EVO ( lol )

post up your suggestions...

TS

 

[njf520]

i apologize if this has already been asked but, does anyone know if sprint stores will have screen protectors for the evo tomorrow? if so, what brand?

thanks!

 

[dequardo]

'EVO 4G Official Release Thread'

DONE!

 

[keatre]

If you have to read the manual, you're not qualified to operate the equipment...

Dave

Speaking of which, Engadget just posted the Evo manual. Check it out

EVO 4G manual goes online, should hold you over for the next few hours -- Engadget

EDIT: I didn't see it posted yet, but if it was, my apologies.

Evo General Discussion Thread (aww, I'm not creative)

 

[Mateo]

njf520 you are so lucky that this is the kind of place you dont get flamed for questions like that when you obviously didnt look around enough. That being said there are going to be accessories available at Sprint, BB, and RS. There is also a sub-forum just for accessories that might help you out

 

[SoFLO]

Although this thread is suppose to go the way of the DoDo tomorrow, I just might leave it up over the weekend, since I too will be playing with my EVO (damn that sounds dirty) lol anyway.
As for the new thread, I'll take suggestions as to what to call it.

Maybe

EVO Talk part 2 The EVOlution continues...

The more incredible EVO

I EVO, you EVO, we all EVO ( lol )

post up your suggestions...

TS

The EVO Coffee Table

i apologize if this has already been asked but, does anyone know if sprint stores will have screen protectors for the evo tomorrow? if so, what brand?

thanks!

Yes they will be carrying carrying screen protectors. I don't know anything more specific past that.

 

[clambert1273]

like the coffee table Idea... OR EVOlution part deux LOL

 

[bck9900]

Hey guys I think we need an app subforum. I have a ton of questions about apps coming from the iphone- and I would imagine many others do.
Until then; why does the facebook app on android suck so much monkey meat?

 

[Mateo]

Going the way of the DoDo haha... "The more Incredible EVO" is pretty cool, nice little rib shot. How about Official EVO Still Speculating forum lol