I bought my Evo when it first came out. I had a helluva time initially. Sprint added a second line to my account. When I told them that I didn't want a second line, that i was upgrading from my old clamshell Motrola Razr, then insisted I send the Evo back to them.
I finally reached a great customer service rep who got things straightened out for me. Unfortunately, my first Evo had the weakened USB charging port. You really had to force the cable into the phone and it charging port quickly broke.
I did love the phone though. I went thru three refurbished models. The first one kept losing wifi, the second would have random black screens of death, and the last had a cracked case and the metal speaker grill was still bent in several places. After that last one (I videotaped the unboxing and showed the damage)... they sent me a new one. That phone lasted me over four years.
I traveled extensively with work. I rooted and primary used CyanogenMod. I used the HDMI out with a bluetooth keyboard and mouse. That little phone became my computer as I moved from place to place. I'd plug my phone into a tv, becoming my monitor, and would sit on my couch and write, watch Netflix, listen to FM radio... the works.
I had invested in a giant extended battery, which was my best phone investment.
I almost lost the phone once. It fell out of my crappy bicycle mount. Luckily, it was quickly repaired. It broke at just the right time. There were still plenty of spare parts around, but disappearing fast.
After that, I got a triple layer protective case with extended battery. It made my phone the sie of a small phonebook. Seriously, it was huge.
My phone fell out of my bike carrrier again, but this time I was going over 35mph downhill. The phone bounced alongside me. I thought it was going to be totally trashed, but it didn't even get a scratch.
I'm still running Deck's Reloaded ROM. I like having the HDMI out with full mirroring, as well as the full bluetooth stack. I'm using a couple of apps (GrooveIP and it's sister app) for free wifi calling and SMS without needing Google. I use it as a home media device, or if I need a knock around music/podcast/FM radio player on my bicycle (usually on rainy days, not wanting to risk my new phone).
The phone is just not loading websites fast enough anymore. The battery life, even on the extended battery, is likewise showing its age. With the Wimax network shutting down and me losing unlimited data on Sprint, I finally decided to get a new phone.
I got an LG G3 on Tmobile, although I am contracted on MetroPCS. I love the phone. I am missing the kickstand and especially the FM radio on my old Evo (I still can rant quite a lot about the lack of FM radios in smartphones nowadays).
I do get to keep removable battery and SD card (thank you LG). I didn't think I would want such a powerful (and battery sucking) display, but once I tried Google Cardboard, I decided it was a good investment. I also like the IR feature (it's replaced my three remotes around the house). Still wish it had FM radio though dammit.
I'm saving about $20-25 dollars a month by switching to MetroPCS. I'm not traveling anymore and have great reception in my area.
If anyone could recommend a good offline navigation program, please let me know. I'd stilll like to have my old Evo used for biking and it would be beneficial.
I finally reached a great customer service rep who got things straightened out for me. Unfortunately, my first Evo had the weakened USB charging port. You really had to force the cable into the phone and it charging port quickly broke.
I did love the phone though. I went thru three refurbished models. The first one kept losing wifi, the second would have random black screens of death, and the last had a cracked case and the metal speaker grill was still bent in several places. After that last one (I videotaped the unboxing and showed the damage)... they sent me a new one. That phone lasted me over four years.
I traveled extensively with work. I rooted and primary used CyanogenMod. I used the HDMI out with a bluetooth keyboard and mouse. That little phone became my computer as I moved from place to place. I'd plug my phone into a tv, becoming my monitor, and would sit on my couch and write, watch Netflix, listen to FM radio... the works.
I had invested in a giant extended battery, which was my best phone investment.
I almost lost the phone once. It fell out of my crappy bicycle mount. Luckily, it was quickly repaired. It broke at just the right time. There were still plenty of spare parts around, but disappearing fast.
After that, I got a triple layer protective case with extended battery. It made my phone the sie of a small phonebook. Seriously, it was huge.
My phone fell out of my bike carrrier again, but this time I was going over 35mph downhill. The phone bounced alongside me. I thought it was going to be totally trashed, but it didn't even get a scratch.
I'm still running Deck's Reloaded ROM. I like having the HDMI out with full mirroring, as well as the full bluetooth stack. I'm using a couple of apps (GrooveIP and it's sister app) for free wifi calling and SMS without needing Google. I use it as a home media device, or if I need a knock around music/podcast/FM radio player on my bicycle (usually on rainy days, not wanting to risk my new phone).
The phone is just not loading websites fast enough anymore. The battery life, even on the extended battery, is likewise showing its age. With the Wimax network shutting down and me losing unlimited data on Sprint, I finally decided to get a new phone.
I got an LG G3 on Tmobile, although I am contracted on MetroPCS. I love the phone. I am missing the kickstand and especially the FM radio on my old Evo (I still can rant quite a lot about the lack of FM radios in smartphones nowadays).
I do get to keep removable battery and SD card (thank you LG). I didn't think I would want such a powerful (and battery sucking) display, but once I tried Google Cardboard, I decided it was a good investment. I also like the IR feature (it's replaced my three remotes around the house). Still wish it had FM radio though dammit.
I'm saving about $20-25 dollars a month by switching to MetroPCS. I'm not traveling anymore and have great reception in my area.
If anyone could recommend a good offline navigation program, please let me know. I'd stilll like to have my old Evo used for biking and it would be beneficial.
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