I've got the EVO - ask me anything!

**Phil Nickinson** · 05-10-2012, 07:18 AM

Originally Posted by cert15z

I would like to see answers to some of the questions too. But we have to give Phil a chance to enjoy the rest of his trip and then get home and settled in.

Appreciate it.

**Phil Nickinson** · 05-10-2012, 07:19 AM

Originally Posted by mkjsr757

Do yo think it will stand up to the samsung G3

Absolutely.

**random1976** · 05-10-2012, 07:21 AM

How well does the notification LED stand out?

**Phil Nickinson** · 05-10-2012, 07:23 AM

Originally Posted by bklynsytlebaby

Does it play nice with slingplayer mobile?
please respond!

Why wouldn't it?

**AdmiralAckbar89** · 05-10-2012, 07:26 AM

I noticed in some of the HTC One X reviews (the quad core version) there was noticeable lag with sense 4. Everything else seemed to worm perfect, but there were little delays after selecting things throughout Sense. The videos I've seen of the 4G LTE didn't appear to have any lag, but those were show models at conferences/events. Have your noticed any lag like this while navigating through Sense? Thanks for doing this Q & A!

Sent from my PC36100 using Tapatalk 2

**Mikey47** · 05-10-2012, 07:28 AM

Would like to know if there is a way to "disable" the camera button unless the screen is unlocked. Again this issue revolves around those who carry it in their pocket, you don't want accidental bumps of the camera button to turn the screen on (for those who use a security pin/password) or launching the camera app (for those who don't use security code).

Second question -- are you sorry you said "ask me anything?"

**Phil Nickinson** · 05-10-2012, 07:30 AM

Originally Posted by Ep3n3wp

How does it stack up to the Galaxy Nexus on sprint?

Kind of an open-ended question, hunh?

Suggest you read this. You'll get roughly the same answer.

**Phil Nickinson** · 05-10-2012, 07:33 AM

Originally Posted by Mikey47

Would like to know if there is a way to "disable" the camera button unless the screen is unlocked. Again this issue revolves around those who carry it in their pocket, you don't want accidental bumps of the camera button to turn the screen on (for those who use a security pin/password) or launching the camera app (for those who don't use security code).

Second question -- are you sorry you said "ask me anything?"

OK. I'm gonna answer a few camera questions right here.

1. The shutter button. It doesn't turn on and unlock the phone. You have to already have done that. (And the user guide confirms this.)

2. The camera's supposed to focus when you do a half-press of the shutter button. And it's not doing that, as confirmed by a number of us yesterday. The good news is that it's continuously auto-focusing.

**Phil Nickinson** · 05-10-2012, 07:36 AM

Originally Posted by AdmiralAckbar89

I noticed in some of the HTC One X reviews (the quad core version) there was noticeable lag with sense 4. Everything else seemed to worm perfect, but there were little delays after selecting things throughout Sense. The videos I've seen of the 4G LTE didn't appear to have any lag, but those were show models at conferences/events. Have your noticed any lag like this while navigating through Sense? Thanks for doing this Q & A!

Sent from my PC36100 using Tapatalk 2

Any lag is going to be more subjective than you think. Without knowing what it was you were watching when you thought you saw lag, it's tough to answer.

Regardless, I'd imagine a virgin phone would run just a tad faster than one that's been set up as a daily driver, you know? That's why I don't read too much into it when someone says they see lag. There are just too many variables.

**Phil Nickinson** · 05-10-2012, 07:43 AM

Originally Posted by grandebob

Serious question this time:
Is there an SD slot? I thought I remember you saying there was at the launch event, but didn't see it in the leaked manual.

Been there since Day 1

**Phil Nickinson** · 05-10-2012, 07:44 AM

Originally Posted by Freak Turbulence

At the end of the day, do you find yourself inadvertently activating the camera with the dedicated camera button?

Probably not, but gimme a little more time with it first.

**Phil Nickinson** · 05-10-2012, 07:46 AM

Originally Posted by aledc78

Will it ring if you call it? I'm wondering if it will work as a phone since it probably does everything else...

;-)

lmao!

**decke003** · 05-10-2012, 07:46 AM

Originally Posted by Phil Nickinson

OK. I'm gonna answer a few camera questions right here.

1. The shutter button. It doesn't turn on and unlock the phone. You have to already have done that. (And the user guide confirms this.)

2. The camera's supposed to focus when you do a half-press of the shutter button. And it's not doing that, as confirmed by a number of us yesterday. The good news is that it's continuously auto-focusing.

Ok, sorry to harp on this so much, but just for some additional clarification. Even if you press the screen on button and then press the camera button, it will not open the camera app?

If you can't tell, I really don't want to have to add the camera icon to my bottom row just so I can launch the camera from the lock screen.

Thanks

**Phil Nickinson** · 05-10-2012, 07:47 AM

Originally Posted by kanyewest

will my wife want a divorce after i get this phone?

Yes, but not because of the phone.

**Phil Nickinson** · 05-10-2012, 07:48 AM

Originally Posted by cyko68

I've heard Sense 4.0 was "streamlined" to make it lighter... Any major changes. I actually like sense 3 on my 3D... What can I expect?

You should really read our comprehensive Sense 4 walkthrough

**Phil Nickinson** · 05-10-2012, 07:51 AM

Originally Posted by AdamOutler

Hey Phil, Can you give me the results of the following commands?

Code:

adb shell
mount
ls -l -r /dev/block

I need this info for an upcoming project.

Of course this is run from your desktop with adb installed and the device hooked to the computer.

didn't like -r ... But here's what I got.

Code:

ls -l /dev/block
brw------- root     root     254,   0 2012-05-09 22:03 dm-0
brw------- root     root       7,   0 2012-05-09 22:03 loop0
brw------- root     root       7,   1 2012-05-09 22:03 loop1
brw------- root     root       7,   2 2012-05-09 22:03 loop2
brw------- root     root       7,   3 2012-05-09 22:03 loop3
brw------- root     root       7,   4 2012-05-09 22:03 loop4
brw------- root     root       7,   5 2012-05-09 22:03 loop5
brw------- root     root       7,   6 2012-05-09 22:03 loop6
brw------- root     root       7,   7 2012-05-09 22:03 loop7
brw------- root     root     179,   0 2012-05-09 22:03 mmcblk
brw------- root     root     179,   1 2012-05-09 22:03 mmcblk
brw------- root     root     179,  10 2012-05-09 22:03 mmcblk
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brw------- root     root     179,  12 2012-05-09 22:03 mmcblk
brw------- root     root     179,  13 2012-05-09 22:03 mmcblk
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brw-rw---- system   system   179,  17 2012-05-09 22:03 mmcblk
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brw------- root     root     179,  19 2012-05-09 22:03 mmcblk
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brw------- root     root     179,  24 2012-05-10 07:05 mmcblk
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brw------- root     root     179,  26 2012-05-09 22:03 mmcblk
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brw------- root     root     179,   8 2012-05-09 22:03 mmcblk
brw------- root     root     179,   9 2012-05-09 22:03 mmcblk
drwxr-xr-x root     root              2012-05-09 22:03 platfo
brw------- root     root       1,   0 2012-05-09 22:03 ram0
brw------- root     root       1,   1 2012-05-09 22:03 ram1
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brw------- root     root       1,  14 2012-05-09 22:03 ram14
brw------- root     root       1,  15 2012-05-09 22:03 ram15
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brw------- root     root       1,   4 2012-05-09 22:03 ram4
brw------- root     root       1,   5 2012-05-09 22:03 ram5
brw------- root     root       1,   6 2012-05-09 22:03 ram6
brw------- root     root       1,   7 2012-05-09 22:03 ram7
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drwxr-xr-x root     root              2012-05-09 22:03 vold

**decke003** · 05-10-2012, 07:53 AM

Is the NFC integrated into the removable shiny black cover section (like on the Nexus S), or is it part of the phone?

**fivegear** · 05-10-2012, 07:55 AM

Phil-
Sorry if you have already answered this, I read through all of this last night when everybody when bonkers posting.

How is the external speaker? I have had all the EVOs, and then I bought a Motorola Photon. The Photon had an awesome external speaker and really ruined any HTC products external speaker for me since! Thanks