HTC ThunderBolt
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When you download a different texting app it says you must turn off the stock app. I dont know how to do this and am new to Android. I want to use Chomp sms. Anyone who could help me I thank you!
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Thunderbolt or EVO
I've finally decided to take a step into the Smart-phone world (ok I should say another step, I've been using the palm centro on the att network for the last 2.5 years đ¤ ) I've been debating Getting an Android phone versus an iPhone (I actually liked the iPhone4 when it came out) but due to customized feel of the Android platform and advice from friends, I know I want an Android phone but am stuck as to which of the 2 top of the line phones. Here's why:
1)Cost is really no issue as my employer will be paying for it, and has told me to get the phone that I think is best.
2) both Verizon and Sprint's network coverage is the same in my area.
I'm placing this post in both forums and will take all info to heart.
1)Cost is really no issue as my employer will be paying for it, and has told me to get the phone that I think is best.
2) both Verizon and Sprint's network coverage is the same in my area.
I'm placing this post in both forums and will take all info to heart.
Thunderbolt HAS PROBLEMS HANDING OFF from 4g to 3g
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BEWARE had to return my thunderbolt first for a speaker phone echo and then again 2 days later since if i was not in a 4G area it would not hand off to 3G.
Verizon knows of the issue and says they are working on it but why should we be beta testers for a new phone. They said it was new technology and with that comes problems but the 4G LTE modem came out in November and they still have issues. My advice wait till they work out the bugs!!
BEWARE had to return my thunderbolt first for a speaker phone echo and then again 2 days later since if i was not in a 4G area it would not hand off to 3G.
Verizon knows of the issue and says they are working on it but why should we be beta testers for a new phone. They said it was new technology and with that comes problems but the 4G LTE modem came out in November and they still have issues. My advice wait till they work out the bugs!!
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The Battery....
I noticed they really skimped on the battery. Its not even 1500 and they are expecting approx. 6.5 hours of battery life w/ LTE built in?
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A few issues.......
1. Why does the green led stop blinking after a few minutes even if I haven't read or even woke up the phone? On my old Droid I use to see the green light until I picked up the message and or voicemail. I also notice it doesn't blink when I receive a message when it is charging? I wonder if this will be fixed in the first software upgrade?????
2. Why is the power button so hard to push? It seems really flush and takes multiple times to wake it up.
More issues as they come.
2. Why is the power button so hard to push? It seems really flush and takes multiple times to wake it up.
More issues as they come.
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Video Chat
The first thing I looked for after I charged up my new Thunderbolt yesterday was the Skype app. I was disappointed that it didn't look like I would be able to. Am I missing something? âšī¸
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over in the "Hands-On with Wireless Charging Phones for Verizon" discussion:
credit cards? (on the mat)...
So what happens if you lay down a credit card on the mat? Its the field strong enough to erase the magnetic stripe info?
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over in the "Review: HTC Thunderbolt" discussion:
trade Incredible for thunderbolt?
anyone thinking of upgrading to this new phone?
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over in the "Review: HTC Thunderbolt" discussion:
I don't understand...
I just don't get why they didn't have this taken care of before hand knowing what they knew about the EVO and it's other siblings.
Essentially this is the EVO for Verizon with very slight tweaks here and there. The same battery life that became famous with the EVO is now on it's twin brother, the Thunderbolt.
All the specs for this thing have been out for a minute, so the only thing that actually surprised me about the device is the lack of a 4G toggle. With Verizon's own admitted plans to TIER data plans soon, that's not a comfortable thought. Forced overage anyone? Not to mention that means the phone is always going to be looking for a 4G network. Even more battery gone.
And can someone tell me why I have to pay $249 for it?
I had hig...
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Essentially this is the EVO for Verizon with very slight tweaks here and there. The same battery life that became famous with the EVO is now on it's twin brother, the Thunderbolt.
All the specs for this thing have been out for a minute, so the only thing that actually surprised me about the device is the lack of a 4G toggle. With Verizon's own admitted plans to TIER data plans soon, that's not a comfortable thought. Forced overage anyone? Not to mention that means the phone is always going to be looking for a 4G network. Even more battery gone.
And can someone tell me why I have to pay $249 for it?
I had hig...
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Anyway to get Droid X widgets on this thing?
I picked up the thunderbolt as I was bored with my droid X and wanted 4G. I like it for the most part but if it weren't for the fact that I can browse the web while on a call (even in 3g only areas) I would consider returning it because there are some widgets on the droid X that I like a LOT better. News, Calendar, Quick contacts etc...heck the droid x keyboard is better too.
I found a droid x system dump, downloaded it and tried to load these widgets on it manually (yes, I checked the unknown sources box) and it just comes up "application not installed".
Does anyone know of a way to do this?
May be I'm just so use to the X that this bugs me and time would resolve, but I doubt it. The news widget and the calendar widgets are both ...
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I found a droid x system dump, downloaded it and tried to load these widgets on it manually (yes, I checked the unknown sources box) and it just comes up "application not installed".
Does anyone know of a way to do this?
May be I'm just so use to the X that this bugs me and time would resolve, but I doubt it. The news widget and the calendar widgets are both ...
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Two (easy) Thunderbolt Questions
1. Can you make custom Text (or sms) tones? I have an iPhone and i am not able to do the SSH hack to make it work. I know its silly but its a selling point for me
2. Again with the iPhone comparison - the battery on my iphone needs to be charged twice a day, I think I am only a moderate user. How does the battery fair on the T-Bolt.
Thanks!
2. Again with the iPhone comparison - the battery on my iphone needs to be charged twice a day, I think I am only a moderate user. How does the battery fair on the T-Bolt.
Thanks!
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Phone Storage
So the ThundebBolt was advertised to have 8gb phone storage. Mine only shows 2.5gb out of the box! Anyone else notice this? What gives??
The ThunderBolt is still very new but so far I really like it. MUCH less buggy than my Incredible and fast. Still lookin for a 4G signal tho. And, as expected with just about any HTC the battery life is TERRIBLE!
The ThunderBolt is still very new but so far I really like it. MUCH less buggy than my Incredible and fast. Still lookin for a 4G signal tho. And, as expected with just about any HTC the battery life is TERRIBLE!
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over in the "Review: HTC Thunderbolt" discussion:
My biggest question is:
Does it blend?
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over in the "Video Tour: HTC Thunderbolt" discussion:
Eric--
--is the embedded video in WebM? IE9 wouldn't handle it, so I had to go to Youtube to watch it in Flash. No biggie. Good video.
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Imagio 2.0
Yup that's what it is... Just has the latest tech you can cram into a device, just like its predecessor did. Workin for the 'Dub many years, I've seen HTC do this before... This is why i don't like HTC ERR PCD ERR UTstarcom http://www.pcdphones.com/our-devices
V Cast Ringtones
Anyone know how to download ringtones from the V Cast App. Can't seem to do it?
over in the "Video Tour: HTC Thunderbolt" discussion:
charge port + kickstand
Take note of where the charge port is, on the left side of the device. This is the same side that faces the surface when the kickstand is used. Dumb design.
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