HTC EVO 4g
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- d_rek
Anyone have one? Like / Dislike? Pros / Cons?
I'm a sprint customer and looking for an upgrade - thinking of going with this guy. Just wanted some feedback a-forehand.
- pillhead0
No, but I like there advertising campaign.
- omg0
4G Android smartphone hits a few speed bumpsPros: Huge 4.3-inch display, First 4G network device , Fast downloads and media streaming, Doubles as a personal Wi-Fi hotspot
Cons: Bulky, Limited 4G coverage, Extra monthly fees, Convoluted video chat app , Paltry battery life
- If I'm not mistaken Sprint's 4G network is actually from Clear wireless.kgvs72
- kgvs720
I have two friends that have one, I thought it's a pretty decent phone. Touch screen is very responsive. HTC are very well known for their ease of rooting as well.
- pinkfloyd0
I heard good things about it.
- Andrew_D0
Is the EVO an dual core processor? If I was you (I'm doing this) I'd hold out to see how some of the dual core phones are shaping up:
- d_rek0
Ah - too late. I got this puppy at a steal ($50 after sprint eligble upgrade and account credits). Couldn't really hold-out as my current palm centro piece-of-shite is literally on it's last leg - average battery life is like 2-3 hrs.
- voiceof0
I like mine but battery life is all over the place. There are days when I upplug around 6:30am and it's dead by 2pm and other days it goes until 10pm or so
- tank0
i have a htc desire HD. Great phone but battery life is ridiculous.
- akrok0
i found the memory card, or is it all in one?
- GM2780
I have one. I love the phone but like everyone says, out of the box it's a battery killer. Installing advanced task killer and tweaking it a bit will help. After which, I find I only swap out batteries only once a day. (Note: i'm not making tons of calls)
I'd recommend picking up a battery charger & a spare battery. (You can get a charger and two batteries on Amazon for under $40 usd. ) Other recommended apps to get the most out of the phone: Superuser permissions (to root the phone), busybox installer, Lookout mobile security, ad free and Titanium backup.
- registe0
never use a task killer
had mine about a year, a few calls a day. i watch/listened to true grit the other morning waking up moving about the bedroom/bathroom cleaning a bit before leaving. i took the charger into the office but didn't need to charge it until that night after i was home. i leave wi-fi on but leave off bluetooth, gps, & 4g until needed, that seems to help the battery life more than anything.
- plash0
i love (*love*) mine.
it does come with a lot of useless software. (blockbuster & NASCAR app). definitely root that sucker. take control of the software that ruins on your phone. Fight the man!!http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/roo…
http://www.androidpolice.com/201…
^ all tools to help you root it.
