Feb 10, 2012 : Comments
Samsung Vibrant back on official CyanogenMod list, 911 issues fixed
EVO 4G
HTC EVO View 4G and EVO 4G hitting End-of-Life
Its been a long run, but the original EVO 4G that helped fueled the popularity of Android is finally being pushed out. Our friends over at SprintFeed have just received Sprint's latest End-of-Life report, and the EVO 4G won't be sold for much longer. It's hard to believe that the handset which launched almost 2 years ago is still being sold, but is now going the way... Read more » Samsung Epic 4G, HTC Evo 4G and Evo Design 4G all receiving maintenance updates
Sprint may be finally exterminating Carrier IQ from some of its more popular handsets. We first saw the Evo 3D receive an update that took out the tracking service, and their newest batch of maintenance may be doing the same. The Samsung Epic 4G, HTC Evo 4G and Evo Design 4G are all receiving "security updates" as well as a few other minor fixes. When the Evo 3D... Read more » The Shack will buy your old EVO 4G for $100
Looking to upgrade that raggedy ol' HTC EVO 4G this summer? Well, Good and EVO has it that The Shack will give you $100 towards the purchase of a New HTC EVO 3D when you trade in your EVO 4G or EVO Shift. The EVO 3D will run $500 outright and $200 on contract. The catch is, of course, that most of us who are rocking an EVO pulled it off by signing a two-year... Read more » Swype, Blockbuster coming to HTC EVO 4G
If you're an EVO user who loves Swype but can't stand the last several beta versions, the OTA headed your way will be a breath of fresh air. According to this xda-developers thread, OTA_supersonic_3.70.651.1-3.30.651.3_releasekobxwrvtv9q86pp0.zip includes an public release of Swype. The complete list of changes: HTC - EVO 4G (A9292) Software Version:... Read more » Sprint EVO 4G OTA recall
Okay, so you can't recall a software update, but it sounds like Sprint would take back the update they sent out yesterday if it were possible. After a strange install process that required reboots without prompting, and that caused some phones to install the software twice, reports of bricked phones and other bad juju are popping up all over the place. On damage... Read more » HTC EVO 4G OTA
I'm not yelling, I just like titling posts with acronyms and abbreviations. And what's a cell phone junky's favorite acronym? OTA, which signifies an over-the-air update. I just installed today's update on an EVO 4G, and we're told this handles security certificates, WiFi issues, and battery life. I haven't had the phone running the new software long enough to... Read more » EVO 4G fully hacked, build issues, floating in space?
The EVO 4G had a busy weekend. Perhaps the most interesting news is that the phone has now been completely rooted, for real. As you are likely aware, the device has posed some challenges for those seeking full access. From recovery only access to some directories to one-click rooting that left /system unwritable, hackers have been struggling to crack Sprint's... Read more » New EVO ROM: RvU
Good news for EVO hackers: you no longer have to settle for simple root or a half working ROM. Forum members over at Android Central have put together a 2.1 ROM that, while very similar to the stock ROM with all fixes, includes some bonus apps and functionality while allowing you to remove previously locked apps. It's called RvU and you can get the ROM and everything... Read more » Sprint’s HTC EVO 4G launch
So today's the big day we've all been waiting for! I'm hearing stories of packed stores, some not so crazy lines, and activation problems due to system overload. What about you? What are you experiencing in your quest for the nation's first WiMax device and the ultimate (for the time being) Android? Send in your line photos, pics of you with your shiny new device, or... Read more » EVO 4G root tutorial, given half-baked 2.2 ROM
Are you the daring type? Do you hack your gadgets as soon as they're out of the box or do you wait for them to lose a smidgen of perceived value before tinkering? I've generally waited in the past, but as the process becomes more familiar, I find it less and less nerve wracking. Still, I think it will take some stones to dig into the inner workings of an Android as... Read more » 
