I have a question for once... Sprint Policy

[Andrew Ruffolo]

Just curious. I'm not ready to give up my Hero, nor do I want to sign a new contract, or add another line to my existing one just yet. I want to test out the Evo... but not the 4G as its not publicly announced in any area I bounce between. Can I just buy the phone outright, have them activate it to get past the initial screen with my Hero's number, then deactivate it and put my number back on my Hero? I kinda just want to tote it around as a mini tablet for the time being. I can just tether from my Hero to Evo to get data anywhere anyway.
Or... will they sell me one without activating it... if there's a way to bypass the initial activation process the phone goes through? If there is, could someone tell me if they know? Curious.

 

[kinster02]

Thats sounds like a pretty dumb idea to me and a waste of your money, other than that I have no clue.

 

[Andrew Ruffolo]

Thats sounds like a pretty dumb idea to me and a waste of your money, other than that I have no clue.

Thanks for your opinion... I wouldn't have to pay the $10 a month. which comes out to $240 over the course of a contract. Guess who will be paying about the same price for the phone, but using up an upgrade. If I don't like it, I'll sell it.

 

[forumsid987]

I second this question actually, I was wondering the same thing. I will probably get the phone anyways but it would be nice to know

 

[tntsniper#CB]

Yes it should work.. It will 100% work if you root your evo. All you do is sign in using your google account (It wont screw up your Hero, you can have one account on several phones), then just reactivate your Hero on your line. Turn your Cellular radio off and you'll have full access to wifi and all features.

 

[Runningwarrior08]

Yeah what 'tnt' said should work, remember online activation is your friend. If you are the main account it is a breeze, I can do it in about 5 minutes on average now

 

[Andrew Ruffolo]

sweet, thanks for the info. I went to the store, not really busy, don't think I'll have trouble getting one next week as a present to myself if I pass the boards. Its a nice phone... like really nice. But I also checked and there is no 4G in Ft. Lauderdale and there sure as hell isn't any in Merritt Island/Cocoa Beach. So, I refuse to pay the $10 a month for something I don't have.

 

[beezy]

You kow if you don't like it or anything,Ill pay the postage

 

[Ilmater]

sweet, thanks for the info. I went to the store, not really busy, don't think I'll have trouble getting one next week as a present to myself if I pass the boards. Its a nice phone... like really nice. But I also checked and there is no 4G in Ft. Lauderdale and there sure as hell isn't any in Merritt Island/Cocoa Beach. So, I refuse to pay the $10 a month for something I don't have.

You know, even with the $10 fee, it's cheaper than any comparable plan at any other carrier, right? Is $70 some magical barrier you have in your head for what you think is worth paying for a mobile phone?

It's ok if you feel that way, I'm not judging you, I'm just asking why you feel it's worth all that trouble - two phones to charge, two handsets to lug around, etc. - just to avoid $10 per month.

 

[sYnOnYx]

you think $10 is bad ? try the $30 for just the iphone, no unlimited texting or anything.

the $10 isnt for 4G, its due to the fact that the EVO is going to use alot more data than a regular phone. So 3G or 4G, they expect you to use more data.

 

[beezy]

You know, even with the $10 fee, it's cheaper than any comparable plan at any other carrier, right? Is $70 some magical barrier you have in your head for what you think is worth paying for a mobile phone?

It's ok if you feel that way, I'm not judging you, I'm just asking why you feel it's worth all that trouble - two phones to charge, two handsets to lug around, etc. - just to avoid $10 per month.

I don't like paying for things i can't use.That be like making a car payment ever month but not being able to use the car.Just don't make sense that anyone should have to pay for something they can't use.Just my 2 cents.

 

[Ilmater]

you think $10 is bad ? try the $30 for just the iphone, no unlimited texting or anything.

the $10 isnt for 4G, its due to the fact that the EVO is going to use alot more data than a regular phone. So 3G or 4G, they expect you to use more data.

What he said. It is NOT a 4G charge. It is not called a 4G charge for a reason.

 

[Bigtuna00]

I think you've prematurely come to the conclusion that you need to buy the phone: Sprint has a 30-day money back guarantee for the whole boat. Just do an upgrade, get the phone, and try it. If you don't like it you can reverse the entire transaction (including the new line, including any attached contract). Way better than not being able to use it as a phone, IMO.

 

[laydros]

sweet, thanks for the info. I went to the store, not really busy, don't think I'll have trouble getting one next week as a present to myself if I pass the boards. Its a nice phone... like really nice. But I also checked and there is no 4G in Ft. Lauderdale and there sure as hell isn't any in Merritt Island/Cocoa Beach. So, I refuse to pay the $10 a month for something I don't have.

Not to mention we would love for you to have some hands on time with an EVO.

I have actually done this type of thing with Sprint, but it was many, many years ago in an age of black and white screens.

However it seems like it wouldn't be an issue, it would be like buying an unlocked phone and moving your line to it, then buying another unlocked phone and moving your line to the new one.

 

[adebo]

If you do buy the phone and return it within the 30 days, as a current Sprint customer, you will pay a $35 restocking fee.

 

[jedisrus]

If you do buy the phone and return it within the 30 days, as a current Sprint customer, you will pay a $35 restocking fee.

Where did you see this? Everything I've read show that first 30 days is completely risk free.

 

[sYnOnYx]

If you do buy the phone and return it within the 30 days, as a current Sprint customer, you will pay a $35 restocking fee.

NOT TRUE.

Only if you return the phone and exchange it for another phone on the spot do you get charged.