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  1. willdogs

    I've moved on and cut the chains of contracts!

    Hi All! I've been a Thunderbolt owner since the day it came out! I was one of the first to have it in my hands. I've been thru many ups and downs with my TB, its really been a love hate relationship, but she has served me well. Recently a co-worker of mine schooled me on going pre-paid and how...
  2. willdogs

    Quick Help??

    Hi All Need a quick answer as I'm helping my girlfriend switch to at&t She is currently on my Verizon wireless account with her dumbphone. The account is out of contract and she wants to move over to at&t and buy an iphone while I want to stay with Verizon. Do I need to do anything first on...
  3. willdogs

    HTC details Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich upgrades

    Nothing we didn't already know, just good that HTC is once again officially confirming ICS for the Thunderbolt! Device list includes 16 smartphones By Chris Martin | PC Advisor | 14 March 12 HTC has announced which of its smartphones will receive...
  4. willdogs

    Another TB Gingerbread RUU Leak - New Radio

    [ROM]RUU_Mecha_GINGERBREAD_S_VERIZON_WWE_2.10.605.1_Rad io_0.01.78.0802w_3_NV_8K_1.41 - xda-developers
  5. willdogs

    Is this why there is no Skype Video for the TB?

    Looks like Verizon has built their own Video Chat app A Look at the Video Chat App Verizon Has Been Cooking Up at their LTE Innovation Center What does this mean? I'll bet you a box of donuts that Verizon will charge a fee to use their Video chat app and never officially support Skype or any...
  6. willdogs

    HTC Thunderbolt Teardown Reveals Highest Ever Highest Ever BOM

    Link: HTC Thunderbolt Teardown Reveals Highest Ever Highest Ever Bill of Materials | News & Opinion | PCMag.com A teardown of the HTC Thunderbolt reveals one of the highest bill of materials (BOM) ever seen on a cell phone: $262. Components for the popular 4G LTE smartphone cost $262, the...
  7. willdogs

    Free Hotspot Extended to July 6th

    See Here Verizon Extends Free 4G LTE Mobile Hotspot Offer Through July 6th for Thunderbolt, Charge and Revolution - Droid Life: A Droid Community Blog
  8. willdogs

    **DELAYED**Thunderbolt Firmware Upgrade (DELAYED ON MAY 4th))

    Upgrade Page is Live: [URL="http://support.vzw.com/system_update/thunderbolt.html"]Software Update: HTC Thunderbolt
  9. willdogs

    Speedtest.net App Updated *Reports Correct Speeds*

    - New UI - Reports 4G Upload Correctly now Update Today! https://market.android.com/details?id=org.zwanoo.android.speedtest
  10. willdogs

    Thunderbolt Teardown

    FCC Posts Photos of HTC Thunderbolt Teardown PICS: The HTC ThunderBolt gets an FCC teardown | Good info to see where the antennas are etc..
  11. willdogs

    Anyone else not ROOTING on purpose?

    My last phone, Droid Eris, I rooted that sucker pretty soon after ROOT was available. My reason for it was performance and wanted to lose all the bugs the stock ROM's had. Now with the TB, I don't feel the need to really root. For me, everything works as it should and I definitly don't need to...
  12. willdogs

    Gingerbread for Thunderbolt Q2 2011

    Gingerbread Headed to HTC Thunderbolt Q2 2011 - Droid Life: A Droid Community Blog Let the waiting and complaining about "delays" begin! :)
  13. willdogs

    How To: Remove City ID Software

    I was just able to uninstall this bloatware very easily. It comes with an automatic free trial which I never wanted in the first place. Messing around with it I found a way to stop it and remove the damn thing. 1. Open CityID 2. Click on "Subscription Status" then "Stop Free Trial" 3. Click...
  14. willdogs

    I'm a 4G Brat

    Wow did I get spoiled. Ever since I got the phone i've been on 4G and loving it. I finally hit a spot about 30 miles out that was 3G. :( LMAO What's wrong with me? :eek: On this phone 3G is still quick, but nothing beats the 4G. I can never go back. VZW knows what they did! This thing is like...
  15. willdogs

    Lots of common subjects in multiple threads

    Any MODS on this forum? Just curious? It would be nice to Sticky some common topics so that there are not so many repeat threads for the same issues. We have dozens of battery tip threads, pro's con's threads, accessory threads etc... Some cleanup would help with the overall experience. Over...
  16. willdogs

    Tango Causing Battery Drain? [CONFIRMED]

    My Battery has been suffering since I got my TB. Even just setting it down and not touching it for half hour, it would go down about 5-8% Just about an hour ago I went thru my list of installed apps and something made me un-install Tango (One of the first apps I installed). I starting...
  17. willdogs

    Thunderbolt using OLD Android Market?

    Why is the TB stuck on the old android market? Will the new market update on its own? New Market looks like this _______________________________________ **** UPDATE: Here is the FIX for those who need to fix this issue: Do what I did SETTINGS -> APPLICATIONS -> MANAGE -> ALL -> MARKET...
  18. willdogs

    Help Initial Activation Failing

    Anyone else not getting their SIM cards to activate? As soon as I powered up my TB for the first time it attempted to auto activate several times and finally stopped trying. I pulled the battery, tried again, same result. Called Support and got up to level 2. She states that they are having...
  19. willdogs

    720p TB Video Test

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uKWB8LkWTBU
  20. willdogs

    Anyone else moving on to the Thunderbolt?

    I just wanted to say thank you to my eris and you guys. It was my first Smart phone and I fell in love with Android so much that I have moved on to a thunderbolt. Anyone else planning to? Take care eris forum! I'll check in every now and then. The eris still has a special place in my heart :cool:
  21. willdogs

    Thank you for placing your order with Verizon Wireless

    We wanted you to know that your Verizon Wireless order was shipped. That's a beautiful thing :D According to Fedex.com the package has already been picked up in Memphis TN Estimated Delivery: 3/18/11 Before 3pm :p P.S. I ordered over the phone this morning at 7am, pretty quick...
  22. willdogs

    Verizon isnt letting me buy a 1 Year contract!

    CRAP! Sine my NE2 isnt up till August, I cannot choose a 1 Year plan, it forces a 2 year on me since I am considered an early upgrade at this point. I called and the lady confirmed that I cannot do a 1 year!! Anyone know a way around this?! :mad:
  23. willdogs

    How Old Are You?

    Back when I got my eris, we had a thread like this to see what age range most people were who owned an eris. So, if you own a thunderbolt or plan to buy one, choose an age range. The last thread got pretty interesting on the eris board. Feel free to keep bumping this over the next few...
  24. willdogs

    Midnight Ordering On-Line TONIGHT @ vzw.com

    Who else is with me? :) I will not be able to get to the store tomorrow and I also HATE long lines so I am choosing to order online (hopefully at midnight) and receive my phone on Friday. It's not confirmed that it will actually be up on the site at midnight tonight, but common sense tells me...
  25. willdogs

    Multimedia Dock, Extended Batteries, Wireless Charging Door Leaked...

    Thunderbolt Multimedia Dock, Extended Battery & Wireless Charging Battery Door Leaked | Android Phone Fans :D:D:D