rebelx

Never understood how updating "profile" and "PRL" works. Every single time you click to manually update the two, it always says "updated" or "upgraded." Is that just the default response? How could it be "upgraded" that many times if there's new PRL to upgrade to?

Do you know if a Sprint LG G2 would work? I dont think those have any SIMs.

I am a little confused. I have an old Sprint LG G2 (US model). I do not think those came with SIMs. Would I be able to use this service?

Wait, how $99?!

I remember reading an article several years (maybe on Gizmodo) ago where there was a study done and it confirmed that black phones made the screen appear larger because of a masking effect on the bezel (I suppose it's because a black bezel would "blend" into the black screen, creating a false image of largeness). Now that the the G2 essentially has no bezel, I think I'm going to try out a white phone for the first time!

agreed, but how are you going to validate the the screen protector won't raise up when you insert the phone into the case? trial and error?

I bought an xtremeguard (wet application) screen protector, so I'm not concerned about scratching the phone when it's face down, but that call into question if the screen protector will get lifted up when I insert it into the case (like my current 4S Incipio feather/BSE screen protector). I used an Otterbox for about a month, but I couldn't get over how fat it made the entire device. The ballistic (and Spigen) case seem to be a lot thinner, but I'm worried about the screen protector lift, and drop protection (the Incipio Feather case has successfully protected my 4S from 4 significant drops).

Do you think your case is going to be super thick? I was thinking about getting this one: http://www.amazon.com/SPIGEN-Protective-Sprint-T-Mobile-International/dp/B00ELMXYAG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1381617485&sr=8-1&keywords=spigen+lg+g2

I'll have to check out that app. I'm on spotty 3G with my 4S so internet radio usually isn't a possibility for me. That and some of my the more popular local channels don't permit streaming. If only AM was available so I could listen to sports and the news!

Great thanks! Also, do you know if FM radio is confirmed for Sprint's G2?

Thanks! How do I know which band I'm connected to without having to go back to that menu page and see what I'm connected to? How do you know if your band is congested? Slow data speeds? I probably wouldn't notice slow LTE... I'm on 3g with the 4S. Can't wait to get rid of it!

Can you explain why Band Priority is a good thing and/or how I'd use it in the real world?

Ah, that might be out of my reach. This would be my first Android phone (Windows Mobile to iPhone) and while I was able to use different ROMs and stuff with my WinMo devices, it's been quite some time since I've tinkered around that much. Do you happen to know if there's an FM radio on the G2 for Sprint?

Does that mean you lose the knock-on feature if you go stock android?

Thanks! Looks like there's no point in waiting (and I don't want to pick up a phone that's older than the newly released models to have simultaneous data/voice features)!

Thanks for pointing me the in the right direction. VoLTE is where I'd like to be, since the other types are being phased out. Not sure how much I want to hold out for longer, especially if there's no confirmation about what and when (features) the next phones will carry. Guess it's worth just picking up the G2 in that case.

OK, so I was just about ready to get this phone, thinking finally I'd have a phone with simultaneous voice and data. Now that I can't browse the web looking for something while on a phone call, is there an alternative Sprint flagship phone that will let me do that (or will let me do that in the near future)? I was really hoping for a Nokia WP device on Sprint, but since that's not happening apparently, Android is the next best thing. And from everything I'd been reading about the various phones out there, the G2 seemed to fit my needs and be the most "high tech" of the bunch. Now I'm disappointed.

Mom has no idea how to use a smartphone. Would this be a good model to start her off with? Price is decent for a smartphone, never used ZTE before, and my monthly rate would go up by $15 from $30 to $45 however :/ And after reading about all those tri-band phones coming out this fall, I've decided to get a Note 3. Hopefully it doesn't take forever... My upgrade was ready two weeks ago!

Argh, mid-October is not good. That's almost mid-cycle for the s4, and then I'll be wanting the s5 or equivalent. It ostensibly should be cheaper, however. Maybe the Note 3 will be out by then?

Thank you. So far, my 4s often has issues getting a decent data signal indoors or in the train tunnels. You're saying the new s4 variant will not have these issues or will have mitigated it significantly? If that is the case, I don't mind waiting for the new version to come out if it's within 90 days.

Do you have to be out of contract or just in contract/past 6 months?

Does having a tri-band LTE phone really matter? I'm in silicon valley and was about to get an S4 (since it doesn't look like Sprint is getting a Lumia anytime soon). I don't want to pay (an estimated) $299 for a Note 3 (although I do like the bigger screen) and $199 after rebates seems "reasonable" for the S4. Do I need to worry that my current S4 won't have the updated LTE chip? According to your chart, I can still talk on the phone and use LTE data, correct? I don't plan on using the phone for international travel, perhaps VERY minor (ie. maybe a couple times in the next two years) use out of CA. Will my overall speeds improve with the updated LTE chip? Should I wait for it?