HTC EVO 4G :: Costs Of Phone And Extras
Jul 31, 2010
I am currently on tmobile using a vibrant. The bugs with the vibrant are starting to bug me, and there is no where else to go to for tmobile. I am thinking about going to sprint for the EVO. I will have to figure out a way to get out of my tmobile contract, (hasn't been 14 days) if anyone wants to help me with ideas.
my main question is, is it true that you have to pay an extra $10 a month for the Evo? I don't have 4G in my area, do I still have to pay for it? What kind of deals can I get from sprint for a new contract? Can I keep my same number?
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Aug 9, 2010
Does anyone have an idea what it costs in terms of juice/s to charge a Desire overnight for say 7 hours, as I'm sure many of us do?
Also, does the mains charger still continue to use some power when attached to the mains even when the device isn't attached, as dumb phone chargers apparently do?
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May 7, 2010
Here is what I have learned thus far, comments, corrections welcome.
The Principle Behind GV
There is an excellent YouTube Video that explains the principles of GV: YouTube - GoogleVoice's Channel
So assuming you want to use the GV number as the only number you give everyone, here are some possible advantages and shortcomings:
ADVANTAGE: between the market app for your phone and the web interface, you can shut off any "Visual Voice Mail" (Verizon) service you might have, save a few dollars a month and some phone memory.
SHORTCOMING: The voice quality from GV is not as good as Verizon's but is acceptable especially given the transcription feature.
ADVANTAGE: Voicemail transcription. Very cool.
SHORTCOMING: Possible increase in Texting Costs. Assuming you do not have an unlimited texting plan, you need to shut off SMS text notification of new voicemail (defaults on I believe). You can receive email alerts for free, and if you use the Android GV app (and you should) you won't need either as the ap does the notification.
You can outbound text for free thru the web interface, inbound texts to your GV number that are passed through do count as out of plan text messages so you'll need to get around that using email notification. If you are a big texter and don't have an unlimited plan, this is going to be an issue if you want to maintain the illusion of having a single number.
SHORTCOMING: Possible increase in airtime costs. There are several caveats here. I will explain for a Verizon Wireless Plan with unlimited "In" minutes and the capability to assign 10 friends and family numbers as "In".
"In" means unlimited airtime.
Using GV for inbound and outbound calls, you will see two new numbers on your cell bill: for incoming calls including calls you initiate through the browser interface, you will see the GV number you chose.
For outgoing calls made from the handset using the GV app, you will see some number in your area code or a nearby area code that your cell dials to make the connection to the person you are calling. The person sees the GV number on their callerID but your phone actually dials another number to connect.
The way to get around these airtime costs given the Verizon plan scheme above is to add these two numbers to your Family and Friends list.
Note that the phone does seem to dial the same number to make outgoing connections. You (and I) will need to keep tabs on that to make sure it doesn't change.
I have heard about reliability issues but have none yet to report.
I haven't noticed any impact to in call voice quality that you might expect given what I assume is routing through GV infrastructure.
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Aug 23, 2010
I'm interested in finding data on projected Android handset prices in the next 5 and 10 years. All I can find are titles of market research reports selling for $$$$$. I realize that the cutting edge phones will probably stay at the same price-points, but I'm wondering what future phones with current specs will cost. Will mid/low-end phones comparable to current Droid X, EVO, and or Incredible be available for ~US$50 in the next 5 years?
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Jul 16, 2009
I have internet blox on my htc magic. It means unlimited internet in my country. This summer, I am going on holiday in an other country. They probably have a WiFi connection on the camping. Now my question is: does it cost me money if I use that wifi connection? Or do I get a warning or so when I am paying for the internet?
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Oct 19, 2010
I was just looking at my Verizon Plan, and though I don't have it currently as an option that I'm paying for, it costs $20 a month to use the 3G Hotspot feature? I thought this was just something the phone did through your unlimited data plan. if the 3G Mobile Hotspot app does indeed require this $20 a month charge, and whether there's any other app or way to get the same functionality without paying.
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Nov 9, 2010
This is a list of Themes and some Extra's for the Droid X.
The themes are listed by ROM compatibility. One's marked "Verified" will represent the ones the creator verified with me or it states in the creators post. If it does not say "verified" I used my digression. If something is wrong, don't shoot the messenger.
- If you find dead links or anything I am missing, please PM me.
- If a theme is listed under the wrong section PM me.
- If a theme works with other roms other then the section listed in, PM me and I will note it on that theme.
- If you have questions or issues regarding a theme, direct your question to that creators post.
- Updated 12/8/2010
- See my ROM section - HERE
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Themes for 2.2 Froyo 2.3.15 Deodexed Roms(if these themes work on other Roms PM ME and I will note it)
Creator: phimuskapsi
Vanilla Android
BlueSteel
Creator: drewden123 - Verified
Xtreme
Creator: D13 - Verified
NexTheme w/ Teenfaces statusbar
Creator: Webst3r
RedSteel
BrushedSteel
SenseX 2.2
Creator: 928 Droid
Black Glass X
Creator: bad4u6669 - Verified
Red Overload
Royal Blue
Creator: bignadad
BiG Droid X
Creator: Mike919
Purple Passion
Nex-TANG
Creator: Mrbobrowitz - Verified "Themes will work for any Blur/ Non Blur Rom"
Galaxy S
Drop Theme (Red)
Creator: Explodee
Froyo Dynamite
Creator: ULTRALINX
Minimal Matte - gotta pay for it
Creator: Krayzee - Verified
Droid X theme - he needs beta testers
Themes for Blur Roms
Creator: Fabolous - Verified
NexTheme
REVOlution R2
Creator: Team Incognito - Verified
Incognito Blurred Themes
Themes for Blur-less Roms
Creator: BBCrackman - Verified
BBC Dark Status Bar and Clear Lock Screen
Themes for Specific Roms
Creator: javroch - Verified
Black Out for Fission DX
Creator: Many Creators - Verified
Themes for the Fission Rom
Creator: Fabolous - Verified
NexTheme for ApeX
REVOlution for ApeX
Creator: Mrbobrowitz - Verified
Galaxy S for Tranquility
Creator: Bgill55 - Verified
Incognito Color Series For RubiX - link down
Creator: JsinLegacy and Rola - Verified
iX for rubiX Focused
Xpired for rubiX Focused- post#3
Sinful Series for rubiX Focused
Creator: Juicemane - Verified
Black Juice for rubiX Focused (2 color choices)
Blur Based Black Juice Theme for any Deodexed 2.2 rom
Black Juice for rubiX Blurry
Creator: Natemz - Verified
ProDX Red Theme for the Droid X (only tested on Tranquility 2.8)
Creator: BarracudaCM - Verified
Nebraska Theme /ColoredNebraska (Themes for: rubiX, FlyX, Fission, Tranquality and any roms)
Creator: Faber78 - Verified
KangeradeX for Fission
Creator: Joe722 - Verified
X v1.1.4 for Fission 2.0+
Ports By: Bjoe722 - Verified
NexTheme for Fission
Revolution Remix for Fission
Galaxy S for Fission
Revolution for Fission
Kangerade Blue for Fission
Creator: gregtard- Verified
DarkAndroid for rubiX Focused 1.9.3
Blue Droid Theme for rubiX Focused 1.8.6, 1.9.3, & 1.9.0 Leak/Non-Leak
DarkAndroid for Tranquility 3.5 & 3.5.1
Ported By: RoLa
Flavored Ice- Dark Berry Edition by Jairomeo for Rubix Focused
Creator: Team Incognito
Incognito Back bar mod for Ruibx Focused
Creator: ArmyRanger
Simple Black bar Mod For Blur Roms
Creator: Mrbobrowitz - Verified
Blackmodzz 2.0 - for ANY 2.2.1 Rom
Extras
Creator: bad4u6669
Themed Swype / stock keyboard
Creator: WJG
Droid X Modified Gallery
Creator: acidbath5546
Dark Vanilla Lockscreen mods for Droid X - Metamorph needed
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Sep 16, 2010
I've implemented parcelable on a class of mine per the doc instructions, works fine: code...
but I haven't implemented a copy constructor. However, the createFromParcel() method which I did implement is almost like a copy constructor. I'm wondering if I can use it make a copy, but I can't figure out how to get a Parcel instance from the intent extras:
MyParcelable mp2 = MyParcelable.CREATOR.createFromParcel(getIntent().getExtras().getParcelable("key"));// ? just need a parcel ?
it's not the greatest idea, just wondering if it's possible to avoid making another method for my class which will almost be identical to what's already implemented for the Parcelable interface..
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Jan 17, 2010
I'm launching activity from preferences screen. Activity is shared among three preferences.
I wonder if i can set extras for this activity in xml. code...
All i need to do to pass an integer really. I can different actions and check action instead of extras.
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Nov 19, 2010
I first want to start by saying I mean zero disrespect. I have the utmost respect for the moderators here and all the people who make this the most user friendly android forum around! With that said is there any way to have the thread ROOTING For Dummies + Extras stickied? This is nearly a request. Mat lock has made a great guide that has been proven to be a great tool. Im sure many people would agree that having it stickied would benefit many users especially the newer users trying to learn. Short and sweet, to the point.
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May 20, 2009
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Nov 23, 2010
I set an PendingIntent on a Notification (notification.setLatestEventInfo). this intent is actually the same intent used to launch my app, only with a flag that I put in the extra (intent.putExtra(TAB_INDEX_PARAM_NAME, UPDATES_TAB_INDEX)).
So my first activity launches, it queries it's intent's extras and immediately navigates to an Alerts activity rather the normal activity on a regular launch.
The problem: from this point, every activation of my app navigates to this Alerts activity. when debugged, I find that the flag is "stuck" in the intent even though I removed/changed it. it just won't change.
How can change an extra on a giving Intent?
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Oct 20, 2010
So many people may be reading this, wondering just what its all about, well, here goes.
As of probably August/September i was new in here, with no idea what to do with the X10 - through the X10 community - nay FAMILY - on this forum, i have developed from someone using basic stock icons, to well, a fully custom layout. HUGE HUGE thanks go out to X10iUser for the guidance in getting my phone here and the late night tutorial tonight lol
and to everyone else in this forum with their thoughts and ideas - whether its on what widget looks nice, or what background - keep them going, cos they bring us to the end results we dream of (well it has done mine lol)
So thats where i came to - i've modded the HTC Keyboard - which CuBz does an awesome job on explaining how to install here How to install HTC keyboard Step-by-step
and then modded with the guide from GIMPSTA at XDA here http://www.gimpsta.com/themer/main.php, the homescreens were taken from advice on widgets and apps in here Show Us Your X10 Homescreen... and the fonts from here Android Fonts... I have imaged a few different screens from my setup here http://androidforums.com/1774631-post41.html
So to close it off - if you feel stupid (trust me, i did), confused or just curious about something, ask the question - after asking the question you have some idea's then share them - after you've shared them and you want to progress further - then i'm sure someone can help
Look where i took mine to from its simple beginnings in a few weeks. And if i haven't laid credit where credit is due then please, let me know and i will reference and update it. Now sod it, its 4am - i'm off to bed
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Jan 2, 2010
I am trying to use Android's LocationManager requestLocationUpdates. Everything is working until I try to extract the actual location object that in my broadcast receiver. Do I need to specifically define the "extras" to my custom intent so that the Android LocationManager before I pass it to requestLocationUpdates so it knows how to add it into the intent, or will it create the extras-bundle regardless when it passes the fired intent to the broadcast receiver?
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Jun 29, 2010
A few days ago I was struggling to find a way to use custom intents for my alarms. Although I got clear answer that I have to customize the Intents based on some unique ID eg. setAction() still have some problems.This can happen more than once for a contact. And when the second message is generated, the notification is raised well (message is fine there) but the intent when the user actions the notification it uses old data, so previous message is passed and not the brand new message.So someway the intent is caching and reusing previous extras. How can I make it unique per contact and per action?
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Mar 4, 2010
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But if my app is already running, the PendingIntent simply causes the app to come to the foreground and it does not call any of my methods, so I can't read the content in Extras. What can I do?
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Jun 27, 2010
This questions somehow relates to the question when I was looking to get the extras back in startActivityForResult but now I face another challenge.
I have subscribed to receive ProximityAlerts and I have explicitly constructed the Intent to include some Extras. But when I got the service the extras are not there.
After the answers here is the working code:
CODE:..........................
The documentation says param PendingIntent to be sent for each location update.
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Nov 5, 2010
I have a widget that contains 4 buttons to show 4 stock prices, each of them will launch into the same activity Quote.class to show stock details. In onUpdate(), it will set up the pendingIntent with extras with stock symbol. After I hit button A, it goes to Quote activity that shows stock A. Then I hit the BACK button to the homescreen, Quote activity calls onDestroy() and when I hit button B, stock B will show properly. However, when i hit HOME button after it shows stock A, the Quote activity only calls onStop without calling onDestroy(), then as i hit button B, it will call onStart() and it shows the same instance that shows stock A.
CODE:............
Originally I thought adding a flag in the Intent should solve this problem. But I have tried
i.setFlags(Intent.FLAG_ACTIVITY_MULTIPLE_TASK or FLAG_ACTIVITY_NEW_TASK or FLAG_ACTIVITY_NO_HISTORY), none of them makes any difference.
So is there any ways to make it work? How can i remove the history stack from HOME button? How can I call onCreate in Quote activity and get new extras when i hit button B?
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Apr 7, 2010
If 4G data costs more than 3G data for the EVO, will you still get it? Let's see if the price difference matters!
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Jul 14, 2010
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Nov 23, 2009
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Apr 20, 2010
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Aug 6, 2010
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