stitch1007 Posted November 11, 2012 Share Posted November 11, 2012 Hi guys, I have the EVO lte and don't really want to pay an etf due to my poor service. So I was looking at possibly buying a GNexus off of Craigslist. Then using it till a better phone comes out. I have read of some reception problems with the Verizon version but can't seem to find much about the Sprint variant. So would I just be moving from one reception issue to another? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S4GRU Posted November 11, 2012 Share Posted November 11, 2012 Hi guys' date=' I have the EVO lte and don't really want to pay an etf due to my poor service. So I was looking at possibly buying a GNexus off of Craigslist. Then using it till a better phone comes out. I have read of some reception problems with the Verizon version but can't seem to find much about the Sprint variant. So would I just be moving from one reception issue to another? Thanks.[/quote'] I didn't have any LTE reception issues with the GNex. But it is one of the weakest 1x/EVDO performers I've ever used. And I frequently had 3G handshake issues. But if I mostly used LTE data, it wouldn't be so bad. But since I spend a lot of time in rural weak signal areas, the GNex drove me bonkers when I would see it side by side with my other Sprint devices. Robert via Samsung Note II using Forum Runner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick3444 Posted November 11, 2012 Share Posted November 11, 2012 But since I spend a lot of time in rural weak signal areas, the GNex drove me bonkers when I would see it side by side with my other Sprint devices. Robert via Samsung Note II using Forum Runner This ^^^. The galaxy nexus is horrible with 3g/1x. Which also sucks battery like crazy, while searching for a better signal. However, when going into areas that have solid 3G coverage, the phone preform similarly to other sprint phones. Just beware if you're using it in a rural area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nesterpr Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 I got this problem too, the GNEX stuck in 1x for a long time trying to connect to EVDO. That was my device before changing to the Note 2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stitch1007 Posted November 12, 2012 Author Share Posted November 12, 2012 (edited) Well this doesn't sound like such a good idea. Because I already felt like the GNexus was a bit of a step down. Any other phones you guys suggest over the EVO? Edited November 12, 2012 by stitch1007 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toomuchgame441 Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 S3, if u can find one for a decent price off eBay/Craigslist... It's 3G and LTE radios work just fine for me and I'm not in the best 3G area at times but speeds still seem fine. I feel like I'm on a whole new network using the S3, but this is only my experience with it s far. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lynyrd65 Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 S3, if u can find one for a decent price off eBay/Craigslist... It's 3G and LTE radios work just fine for me and I'm not in the best 3G area at times but speeds still seem fine. I feel like I'm on a whole new network using the S3, but this is only my experience with it s far. I love my S3 and concur. S3 may cost you a little bit but you might get lucky and be able to straight trade on CL. I would say it's worth the cost of upgrading especially for enthusiasts. If you have a family member who isn't big into into this stuff like we are and has yet to use their upgrade you could pick up a note 2 or S3 then give them the evo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feteru Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 S3, if u can find one for a decent price off eBay/Craigslist... It's 3G and LTE radios work just fine for me and I'm not in the best 3G area at times but speeds still seem fine. I feel like I'm on a whole new network using the S3, but this is only my experience with it s far. This is actually exactly how I feel about the S3. It was testing the same, but felt so much better. Sent from a Toaster SIII Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stitch1007 Posted November 13, 2012 Author Share Posted November 13, 2012 So its safe to say the S3 would be my best choice for a replacement? I am not a fan of Samsung and defiantly not a fan of touch-wiz but I guess I could always put a rom on it. I'm going to go talk to Sprint one more time before I shell out any money. Fingers crossed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stitch1007 Posted November 14, 2012 Author Share Posted November 14, 2012 Hey did you guys know there was LTE in Kansas City? At long last Sprint offered to trade my Evo for the GS3. So far other them the navigation/home buttons I really like it. It will take some time to get used to it but I do feel like its a slight upgrade. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khammondnm Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 Hey did you guys know there was LTE in Kansas City? At long last Sprint offered to trade my Evo for the GS3. So far other them the navigation/home buttons I really like it. It will take some time to get used to it but I do feel like its a slight upgrade. are you joking? Did you not know there was lte in Kansas city?!? Sent from my Galaxy Note II Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stitch1007 Posted November 14, 2012 Author Share Posted November 14, 2012 I'm only half joking. Yes, I know there is LTE in KC. I've even used a bit of it. But with the Evo it felt like there wasn't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khammondnm Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 I'm only half joking. Yes, I know there is LTE in KC. I've even used a bit of it. But with the Evo it felt like there wasn't. you mean evo lte? If so then I understand your joke. Sent from my Galaxy Note II Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stitch1007 Posted November 14, 2012 Author Share Posted November 14, 2012 Yes the Evo 4g LTE. I think it was allergic to Lte. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WiWavelength Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 The EVO LTE is an enigma. Some days are better than others. For example, I have held LTE from Lawrence to Kansas City and Lawrence to Topeka, the EVO LTE handing off from sector to sector like a champ. Other days, I have driven the same routes with nary bit of LTE unless I manually intervene. AJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S4GRU Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 The EVO LTE is an enigma. Some days are better than others. For example, I have held LTE from Lawrence to Kansas City and Lawrence to Topeka, the EVO LTE handing off from sector to sector like a champ. Other days, I have driven the same routes with nary bit of LTE unless I manually intervene. AJ That is just so bizarre. I just want to know the cause. It blows my mind. I feel like the guy who's head explodes in the Samsung commercial because the new iPhone headphone jack is on the bottom. KA-POW! Robert via Samsung Note II via Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themuffinman Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 The EVO LTE is an enigma. Some days are better than others. For example, I have held LTE from Lawrence to Kansas City and Lawrence to Topeka, the EVO LTE handing off from sector to sector like a champ. Other days, I have driven the same routes with nary bit of LTE unless I manually intervene. AJ It is weird, like I said the Puerto Rico Market thread, when I was at the luis munoz marin(san juan) airport yesterday my evo connected effortlessly and maintained an lte signal that was barely usable. I checked the signal strength and it was no stronger than maybe -126 at best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toomuchgame441 Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 It is weird, like I said the Puerto Rico Market thread, when I was at the luis munoz marin(san juan) airport yesterday my evo connected effortlessly and maintained an lte signal that was barely usable. I checked the signal strength and it was no stronger than maybe -126 at best. Just not fair. I wanted to like that Evo so bad... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mellimel2212 Posted December 8, 2012 Share Posted December 8, 2012 Well my Gnex I just bought is working wonders on 3g and lte Sent from my Sprint Galaxy Nexus Rockin 4.2.1 using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shmget Posted December 8, 2012 Share Posted December 8, 2012 Maybe it is because I switch to a Galaxy Nexus from an Epic 4G, but the Nexus is definitely holding a Sprint signal more than the Epic ever did. I'm roaming quite a bit less. But then again, I have heard that the Epic 4G had a very poor radio. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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