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NoBantheSnowman 12-23-2012 01:53 PM
Virgin Mobile HTC One V Prepaid Smartphone $50 + Free Shipping
 
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Just noticed they pm'ed radioshacks price.

i had gc's so i got this for free.

yuugotserved 12-23-2012 01:53 PM
Virgin Mobile HTC One V Prepaid Smartphone $50 + Free Shipping
 
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UPDATE: Item is back-ordered but you can still place an order and it will ship at a later date.

Amazon has Virgin Mobile HTC One V Prepaid Smartphone for $49.99 with free shipping. Thanks NoBantheSnowman

Price Research: Our research indicates that Virgin Mobile HTC One V Prepaid Smartphone is $50 lower (50% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices ranging from $100 to $170. - yuugotserved

Review courtesy of Engadget

wikipost 12-23-2012 01:53 PM
This post can and should be edited by users like you :)
 
will not work on t-mobile, at&t, simple mobile, straight talk, gsm, eti salat, warid, china mobile, orange, vodafone[/size][/b][/color]


Quote:
Originally Posted by cmorris1441 (Post 56339302)
This is a guide I wrote that will walk you through Unlocking your Bootloader, Rooting, Installing a Recovery, Making a Backup, and Flashing to PagePlus.

Do NOT do the most recent System Update if you plan on rooting or flashing this phone. It has caused problems for several users.

Disclaimer: This will void your warranty. I am not responsible for any problems this may cause with your phone (but I'll do my best to get it working).

NOTE: This was all done in Windows 7. I originally tried in Windows 8, but ran into too many problems so I installed Windows 7 on another Hard Drive and booted from it.

Also, since this was done on a new install of Win 7, I do not have Word installed, so I am using WordPad, which lacks Spellcheck. I think everything is good though.

Most of the content from this tutorial was taken from the xda-developers forum and modified to fix some missing steps and to be more specific and easy to understand. I did not figure any of this out alone by myself. The members at xda-developers did. Also, a big thanks to dzap, octavio, and all of the other members that helped me to get my phone working in the Cyber Monday thread for this deal.

PagePlus Plans (Monthly or Minutes)

Unlocking the Bootloader and Rooting
  • Follow the Primo C CDMA steps. Following the Primo U GSM steps will brick your phone.
Flashing TWRP
  • Copy it into C:\fastboot\
  • Boot into Fastboot and open CMD
  • Type: fastboot flash recovery twrprecovery.img

Making a Backup
  • plug your microSD card into the phone, if you haven't already
  • boot into bootloader and select "Recovery"
  • TWRP will open
  • Select "Backup", select the items you want to backup and then swipe
  • Backup will complete and you will now have a backup on your microSD card, copy this over to your computer

Flashing to PagePlus
  • NOTE: 3G will not work. Speeds will be 1X. No one from the Cyber Monday deal has been able to get 3G to work yet. It may be possible, but don't expect it.
  • This will not work on custom AOSP ROMs, install a custom ROM (if you want) after flashing
  • Open the Play Store, search "MSL Reader", download and install
  • Open "MSL Reader", grant it root access when prompted, get your MSL and write it down
  • Call PagePlus (800) 550-2436, select 1 at the menu for activation of a new phone
  • Hold tme has been about 15-20 minutes for me during the 5 or so times I have called in
  • Tell them you are flashing a new phone to PagePlus and you need a MDN (the phone number) and a MIN. They will ask you for the ESN, read them the MEID Decimal from the back of the phone.
  • They will try to have you dial a number for Over the Air Ativation, this is a VM phone so it woin't work. Tell them it doesn't work, but you know what you're doing. They will give you the MDN, MIN, and probably the SID. You do not need the SID.
  • Install CDMA Workshop and QPST
  • Plug your phone into the computer and dial ##3424# choose "ON' to put it in diagnostic mode, click "SELECT", enter your MSL at the prompt, it should say "Diag enabled"
  • Open 'Device Manager', just hit the windows key and type it in
  • Look for "HTC Diag", it was under "Other Devices" for me. It should have a yellow exclamation point next to it.
  • Right click it and select "Update Driver...", select "Browse my computer...", select "Let me pick...", "Show all devices", "Have disk...", "Browse..."
  • Navigate to the drivers you downloaded and choose either the 64 or 32 bit driver. Whichever your OS runs. Select 'Next' and then tell Winows it's safe at the prompt.
  • Open up CDMA Workshop, select "Port" from the top and double-click your phone which will be named "HTC USB Modem #", then click "Connect" (also up top)
  • Click the Security tab
  • On the bottom right it says “SPC/user lock”, enter the MSL the MSL Reader app gave you. Click SPC and select "Send". If you entered the right MSL, it should say device unlocked successfully.
  • Click SPC again and select "Write 000000", it should say successfully written.
  • Click the "Other" tab at the top, choose "Write" from under PRL and select the PRL file you downloaded. It should say successfully written.
  • Click the Main tab, click "Read" from above the security tab, then click "Read" in the bottom right corner. It will fail to read some items, this is normal, they are inactive or are only read in the non-demo version.
  • There are two boxes that say "MIN", delete the current MIN and enter the MIN that PagePus gave you.
  • Look for the "Dir_Number" and "Dir_PCS" boxes, delete whatever is in them and enter the phone number (MDN) that PagePlus gave you.
  • Click the "Write" tab, it will write, then close CDMA Workshop, save changes when asked.
  • The phone will reboot, close CDMA Workshop and open QPST.
  • Dial ##3424# again and make sure your phone is still in Diagnostic Mode
  • Hit the Windows key on your computer keyboard, type QPST and select "QPST Configuration"
  • Click "add new port", choose the COM port that your phone is plugged into.
  • From the top bar, select "Start Clients", then "Service Programming", uncheck "Show Serial and USB/QC Diagnostic ports only", double click on your phone (mine shows up as COM# - USB/QC Data Modem) and a new window will open.
  • Click "Read from Phone" in the bottom left of QPST, enter 000000 (yor new MSL you wrote in CDMA W)
  • At the top right, there are a bunch of tabs, click the right arrow until you see the "M.IP" tab, select it when you do, on the bottom it will say Mobile IP Behavior, select "Simple IP only"
  • Double click profile 2
  • In the "HA Shared Secret", select "Enter Text String" and then type in 'vzw'. Repeat this in the "AAA Shared Secret"
  • On the right, Home Address should be set to 0.0.0.0, both Primary and Secondary HA addresses should be set to 255.255.255.255
  • Hit ok at bottom left, now look at the tabs again and navigate to the "PPP Config" tab
  • Click "um"
  • Click in the password box and type “vzw”
  • Click the AN tab
  • Password is "vzw"
  • Click "Write to phone"
  • You will now get a read only error that pops up, this is NORMAL. The phonne will reboot and you will get another error saying that the phone disconnected. This is also NORMAL.
  • You are now done with QPST.
  • When the phone reboots, make a call, dial the phone number of another cell you own or your home phone. NOTE: Your phone will still say Virgin Mobile. This is because that is built into the ROM, you will be on PagePlus. To change this you will need a custom ROM.
  • Your call will go to a PagePlus automated message. Press 1 for English. Your account is now active and you have a $2.00 balance. Your call will now go through to the number you originally called.
  • Congratulations, you're done and now on PagePlus!

MMS settins:
Dial ##3282#
Select edit mode
enter your code (hopefully you have changed it to 000000)
Go to Advanced ==> MMSC Settings

Name= Production
MMS= http://mms.vtext.com/servlets/mms
Port= clear this field leave it blank
Proxy = clear this field leave it blank

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dzap 12-23-2012 01:55 PM
Took long enough. :whee:

moSom 12-23-2012 02:01 PM
Do you think next year the EVO V 4G will reach this price? lol

faiz_23 12-23-2012 02:02 PM
good time to thread crap in here ;)


where is selma...to slow ehh

edit: Watch she will ninja edit and wipe your thread off the database...mwahaahahahaha ... women she is after all

mesowetodit 12-23-2012 02:05 PM
HAHAHHA....glad i did not pursue that crazy RadioShack event....SOLD!

Kolmogorov 12-23-2012 02:05 PM
Got one. Thanks!

faiz_23 12-23-2012 02:06 PM
tempted to order one to illinois where there is no tax. Then have wifey bring it back to me and I can give the current one to family in illinois to use as a VOIP device. This would be a badd ASSSSS christmas gift. Prepaid page plus evo htc v with 8gb micro sd card. hmmmmm

dzap 12-23-2012 02:08 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by moSom (Post 56338138)
Do you think next year the EVO V 4G will reach this price? lol
It's just the Evo 3D which I haven't been able to sell for like $100 used now. It will be this price soon probably lol.

It's a really powerful phone that just didn't catch on because Sprint's marketing sucks.

microkelvin 12-23-2012 02:09 PM
about to drive to another ratshat store because the one i stopped by did not have instock. now i can use my amazon giftcard without tax. forget about that $10 coupon with filter. nothing is worth to buy instore.

GnatGoSplat 12-23-2012 02:12 PM
Great price. Might have actually been cheaper for me to get in on this deal than direct from VM because my FC cashback didn't get reported and Amazon doesn't charge me tax. I don't need any more though.

lchen5 12-23-2012 02:13 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by faiz_23 (Post 56338222)
tempted to order one to illinois where there is no tax. Then have wifey bring it back to me and I can give the current one to family in illinois to use as a VOIP device. This would be a badd ASSSSS christmas gift. Prepaid page plus evo htc v with 8gb micro sd card. hmmmmm
Virgin uses sprint network. Can it be used on page plus, which uses Verizon network ?

taar44 12-23-2012 02:21 PM
Good phone but be aware that you cannot use this with their PayLo plans. If you want a nice phone with good specs for PayLo and were planning to turn on WiFi for your data needs, this is not the phone for you.

faiz_23 12-23-2012 02:27 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by lchen5 (Post 56338334)
Virgin uses sprint network. Can it be used on page plus, which uses Verizon network ?
yes


http://forum.xda-developers.com/s...?t=1838606

http://slickdeals.net/f/5735112-V...-Shipping?

onurx 12-23-2012 02:28 PM
About Time!!!!! IN for 1! no tax free shipping and amazon better than ratshak

chefjw 12-23-2012 02:29 PM
This phone pretty much works on just about any carrier that does not use a SIM. Some flashing is involved and some things may not work 100%. This phone is alot of tech for 50 bucks.

Quote:
Originally Posted by taar44 (Post 56338440)
Good phone but be aware that you cannot use this with their PayLo plans. If you want a nice phone with good specs for PayLo and were planning to turn on WiFi for your data needs, this is not the phone for you.

travfar 12-23-2012 02:34 PM
Already have 3 in the closet for $50 from when VM sold it for that. Any reason to get more?

microkelvin 12-23-2012 02:35 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by travfar (Post 56338646)
Already have 3 in the closet for $50 from when VM sold it for that. Any reason to get more?
nope.

TheNeck 12-23-2012 02:35 PM
took amazon long enough to PM radioshack. LOL

microkelvin 12-23-2012 02:36 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by TheNeck (Post 56338656)
took amazon long enough to PM radioshack. LOL
think of how much profit they can make if they dont pm.

charlestaft258 12-23-2012 02:37 PM
I've seen this phone at this price on so many occasions this holiday season... and I must say, it's a great price for a decent smart phone!

hmongsda 12-23-2012 02:37 PM
Although they price match the RS is technically still a better deal because you get $10 to spend on next purchase so you could say its $50 - $10 = $40

charlestaft258 12-23-2012 02:38 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by travfar (Post 56338646)
Already have 3 in the closet for $50 from when VM sold it for that. Any reason to get more?
More is always better. VM has a 30 day return policy whereas Amazon allows you to return any holiday purchases up to 1/31/2013

Quote:
Originally Posted by hmongsda (Post 56338692)
Although they price match the RS is technically still a better deal because you get $10 to spend on next purchase so you could say its $50 - $10 = $40
That's IF the coupon comes via e-mail. I've heard some people not getting it.

faiz_23 12-23-2012 02:39 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by GnatGoSplat (Post 56338318)
Great price. Might have actually been cheaper for me to get in on this deal than direct from VM because my FC cashback didn't get reported and Amazon doesn't charge me tax. I don't need any more though.
open a ticket and they will give you $5 for credit since that is all you get for $50. If you get $17.50 that is because virgin mobile reported $150 automatically.

drop down and select november for month

https://www.fatwallet.com/account...story.php?

bluefakeplastic 12-23-2012 02:39 PM
Have it and love it. As far as pure value goes, I'm not sure you can do much better.

microkelvin 12-23-2012 02:39 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by hmongsda (Post 56338692)
Although they price match the RS is technically still a better deal because you get $10 to spend on next purchase so you could say its $50 - $10 = $40
read my post on first page. u r charged tax at ratshak and they may force u to buy $35 card instore. plus, $10 off is like nothing because everything is overpriced in there.

GnatGoSplat 12-23-2012 02:41 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by travfar (Post 56338646)
Already have 3 in the closet for $50 from when VM sold it for that. Any reason to get more?
I can't resist a deal either, but I can't think of any reason to stockpile these either. Can't use them as VOIP extensions because GrooveIP only supports 1 phone for incoming calls on Google Voice. They can always be resold on eBay, but you're looking at $10-15 profit after fees if you sell it for $80-85 (the current going rate). Don't know if it's worth the trouble.

LunaP 12-23-2012 02:41 PM
Does anyone know how mayny trade-ins Verizon allows? Value for this phone is $92 there.

reminbi2000 12-23-2012 02:42 PM
Thanks,got one. Amazon no tax and finaly cost with extra 5% Credit Card Cash Back.

No brainer since I have bought tons of google play applications so I assume I can load all the games on these. Appeared that it plays 720P video well also!

faiz_23 12-23-2012 02:42 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by travfar (Post 56338646)
Already have 3 in the closet for $50 from when VM sold it for that. Any reason to get more?

wtf ...three what are you preparing for the end of the mayan world or something :shake:. Yeah get 3 more to keep those 3 cozy :P

dzap 12-23-2012 02:42 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by travfar (Post 56338646)
Already have 3 in the closet for $50 from when VM sold it for that. Any reason to get more?
I have two. One in use, another unopened. Should I get one more trav?

GnatGoSplat 12-23-2012 02:42 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by faiz_23 (Post 56338736)
open a ticket and they will give you $5 for credit since that is all you get for $50. If you get $17.50 that is because virgin mobile reported $150 automatically.

drop down and select november for month

https://www.fatwallet.com/account...story.php?
Thanks! Coincidentally, I had just scanned and submitted my support tickets just 10-minutes before your post.

slick-In-NYC 12-23-2012 02:43 PM
Kyocera Rise is same price. Is this phone much better? Also how does Page Plus service and coverage compare to Virgin?

dzap 12-23-2012 02:43 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by faiz_23 (Post 56338788)
Yeah get 3 more to keep those 3 cozy :P
Thanks for the advice! Just bought 3 more. Great idea! they were starting to get lonely.

faiz_23 12-23-2012 02:43 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by dzap (Post 56338798)
I have two. One in use, another unopened. Should I get one more trav?

I have one and only one. Should I get one more???

Quote:
Originally Posted by dzap (Post 56338818)
Thanks for the advice! Just bought 3 more. Great idea! they were starting to get lonely.

damn gave too many reps in 24 hours..not like you need any lol

microkelvin 12-23-2012 02:44 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by charlestaft258 (Post 56338704)
More is always better. VM has a 30 day return policy whereas Amazon allows you to return any holiday purchases up to 1/31/2013



That's IF the coupon comes via e-mail. I've heard some people not getting it.
u have to pay shipping back to amazon if its not their fault. i used to buy anything off amazon because everyone praised on their shipping policy. until i return stuffs back not their fault. they deducted $10 from the total refund on shipping charge. if u lie to them or return alot of stuffs back or cancel too many subsnsave, they might ban ur accoount.

ob1pad01 12-23-2012 02:45 PM
Picked up 2 phones. Thanks!

jungle 12-23-2012 02:45 PM
Is this GSM phone? Will it work on t-mobile SIM?

travfar 12-23-2012 02:46 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by dzap (Post 56338798)
I have two. One in use, another unopened. Should I get one more trav?
Yes. What if one of those breaks? Then you'll be down to one. Then you'll be sweating out whether your one and only one will break. With 3, you'll have back up. $50 is a small price to pay for peace of mind.

itaintrite 12-23-2012 02:46 PM
CDMA phones are always cheaper than GSM anyway. The whole not usable internationally thing.

geniv 12-23-2012 02:46 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by travfar (Post 56338646)
Already have 3 in the closet for $50 from when VM sold it for that. Any reason to get more?
LOL same thing here. I have absolute NO USE for these phones.
I got 3 of those $20 LG Slider phones also :(

what to do with 6 phones..

techbuzz 12-23-2012 02:46 PM
Wondering if this phone is grandfathered in to the $25/mo plan.

I'm currently on an LG Optimus Elite with a cracked screen.

ob1pad01 12-23-2012 02:47 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by travfar (Post 56338646)
Already have 3 in the closet for $50 from when VM sold it for that. Any reason to get more?
I sold my extra's for $100 each. Made like 200% profit. Depends how long you're willing to wait. I picked up another two so I can sell them again after Christmas when kinds start to spend their Christmas money.

charlestaft258 12-23-2012 02:47 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by microkelvin (Post 56338828)
u have to pay shipping back to amazon if its not their fault. i used to buy anything off amazon because everyone praised on their shipping policy. until i return stuffs back not their fault. they deducted $10 from the total refund on shipping charge. if u lie to them or return alot of stuffs back or cancel too many subsnsave, they might ban ur accoount.
ouch you get deducted as well? some sort of restocking fee? they normally dont charge restocking fees unless u open the product. I just pay for the return shipping costs when its not my fault... and my work takes care of those charges ;)

microkelvin 12-23-2012 02:47 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by LunaP (Post 56338772)
Does anyone know how mayny trade-ins Verizon allows? Value for this phone is $92 there.
verizon credit? do they take non verizon phones back?

Buckeyefan 1 12-23-2012 02:49 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by charlestaft258 (Post 56338704)
I've heard some people not getting it.
If you would have read the coupon info, you'd know the coupon is emailed after 7 days.

FW has 6% cash back at Radio Shack, as well as 5% if you use your Discover Card online. The RS deal is much better than the Amazon deal with the $10 RS coupon, and is back in stock. Should be around $37 after tax and CB/coupons.

http://www.radioshack.com/product...d=13221631

microkelvin 12-23-2012 02:49 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by charlestaft258 (Post 56338920)
ouch you get deducted as well? some sort of restocking fee? they normally dont charge restocking fees unless u open the product. I just pay for the return shipping costs when its not my fault... and my work takes care of those charges ;)
yes. what is ur reason for return? its not restock fee. they r in new sealed boxes. its the shipping cost on their label.

hightop32 12-23-2012 02:49 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by techbuzz (Post 56338884)
Wondering if this phone is grandfathered in to the $25/mo plan.

I'm currently on an LG Optimus Elite with a cracked screen.
nope, youll have to give up your plan. you could always just not activate it? :)

travfar 12-23-2012 02:50 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by itaintrite (Post 56338876)
CDMA phones are always cheaper than GSM anyway. The whole not usable internationally thing.
You can use CDMA phones world wide. When I had Sprint, it went from like 3 countries to like 140 before I dropped out.

http://www.cdg.org/worldwide/inde...rea=0#list

dfkjhasdlkjfhloiu 12-23-2012 02:52 PM
Picked up a second one. Thanks OP!

zeeshansyed 12-23-2012 02:55 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by travfar (Post 56338974)
You can use CDMA phones world wide. When I had Sprint, it went from like 3 countries to like 140 before I dropped out.

http://www.cdg.org/worldwide/inde...rea=0#list
No, not really. The whole world mostly uses GSM and not CDMA. If it weren't for that, I'd be all over this deal!

microkelvin 12-23-2012 02:55 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Buckeyefan 1 (Post 56338948)
If you would have read the coupon info, you'd know the coupon is emailed after 7 days.

FW has 6% cash back at Radio Shack, as well as 5% if you use your Discover Card online. The RS deal is much better than the Amazon deal with the $10 RS coupon, and is back in stock. Should be around $37 after tax and CB/coupons.

http://www.radioshack.com/product...d=13221631
u may need to redo ur math. that fw cashback is more or less covering ur tax. not many people have discover card. $10 coupon is good for future purchase. what will u buy in that store? overpriced batteries? that $10 off coupon for future purchase is like $4 in my book.

charlestaft258 12-23-2012 02:55 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by microkelvin (Post 56338952)
yes. what is ur reason for return? its not restock fee. they r in new sealed boxes. its the shipping cost on their label.
Simple reason: No longer needed/wanted. Return shipping on this phone should be around $5-6, if you go USPS online Priority mail (includes free tracking). Elect to return it on a carrier of your choice too.

rafa_12 12-23-2012 02:56 PM
just checked on sprint's page and the buyback credit they offer on this phone is $89. is it worth the hassle to make a few bucks?

KaatuPaadi 12-23-2012 03:00 PM
Just bought one for my 6 year old as a MP3 player... Am I an idiot??

slicksder 12-23-2012 03:00 PM
I wish this would work with the $25 plan. Can anyone explain why VM won't allow you to use certain phones with that $25 plan? Makes no sense to me.

travfar 12-23-2012 03:00 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by zeeshansyed (Post 56339048)
No, not really. The whole world mostly uses GSM and not CDMA. If it weren't for that, I'd be all over this deal!
Check the link you quoted.

BenM5 12-23-2012 03:00 PM
can i use this phone in other country like hong kong or china. if not, can i use it as an ipod? i just need the wifi funtion

wavesine 12-23-2012 03:01 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Buckeyefan 1 (Post 56338948)
If you would have read the coupon info, you'd know the coupon is emailed after 7 days.

FW has 6% cash back at Radio Shack, as well as 5% if you use your Discover Card online. The RS deal is much better than the Amazon deal with the $10 RS coupon, and is back in stock. Should be around $37 after tax and CB/coupons.

http://www.radioshack.com/product...d=13221631
but still not as good as the Virgin Mobile $50 deal with $17.50 cashback from e* B* ate s+ 5% Discover cashback Looks like you could still get up to 4% cashback from e* B* ate s for Amazon.

Amazon just killed the resale market for all the SD people who bought multiple units of the last One V deal to flip.

faiz_23 12-23-2012 03:02 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by wavesine (Post 56339168)
but still not as good as the Virgin Mobile $50 deal with $17.50 cashback from e* B* ate s+ %5 Discover cashback

Amazon just killed the resale market for all the SD people who bought multiple units of the last One V deal to flip.

good I am glad the resale market is destroyed. Now time to destroy other markets in the world...oh wait the governments took care of that already .....

GIRay 12-23-2012 03:02 PM
In for 3!

jackeroo75 12-23-2012 03:03 PM
USE your HTC ONE V as a IP CAM! In conjunction with the Synology NAS you can make it a IPWEB CAM with recording and motion!! Synology supports IPWEB and USB WEBCAMS!

dillongeo 12-23-2012 03:03 PM
Will this work with PagePlus or Tracfone? Thanks.

faiz_23 12-23-2012 03:03 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by GIRay (Post 56339188)
In for 3!

in 4 4 .....sounds cooler...should buy 1 extra

Jr3d 12-23-2012 03:03 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by slicksder (Post 56339150)
I wish this would work with the $25 plan. Can anyone explain why VM won't allow you to use certain phones with that $25 plan? Makes no sense to me.
They want to make more money. That's how business works.

From my understanding if you have the $25/month, if you change your phone to anything else $35 is the cheapest you will then pay.

jungle 12-23-2012 03:04 PM
will this phone will work on verizon.

GnatGoSplat 12-23-2012 03:04 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by KaatuPaadi (Post 56339148)
Just bought one for my 6 year old as a MP3 player... Am I an idiot??
I don't know, but that's one lucky 6yr old. Matchbox and Hotwheels were the most expensive gift I ever got when I was that age.

faiz_23 12-23-2012 03:04 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Jr3d (Post 56339218)
They want to make more money. That's how business works.

From my understanding if you have the $25/month, if you change your phone to anything else $35 is the cheapest you will then pay.

oh wait...so just giving it to me for $50 and then I use it as an mp3 player or just flash to page plus then richard branson get nothing...oh how sad...


Quote:
Originally Posted by GnatGoSplat (Post 56339240)
I don't know, but that's one lucky 6yr old. Matchbox and Hotwheels were the most expensive gift I ever got when I was that age.
.
I picked up a 20 pack of matchbox for $15.99 and giving my kid one each until christmas and then on christmas giving the rest to him. He is only 2.5 years old...gasp

ruysnr 12-23-2012 03:05 PM
will this phone work on Tmobile?

dzap 12-23-2012 03:05 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by ruysnr (Post 56339252)
will this phone work on Tmobile?
Nope.

wiredspider 12-23-2012 03:06 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by LunaP (Post 56338772)
Does anyone know how mayny trade-ins Verizon allows? Value for this phone is $92 there.
Interesting, didn't know they had that..

GnatGoSplat 12-23-2012 03:06 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by jungle (Post 56339226)
will this phone will work on verizon.
Nope. No can do. Well, not easily and legally, anyway.

slicksder 12-23-2012 03:06 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Jr3d (Post 56339218)
They want to make more money. That's how business works.

From my understanding if you have the $25/month, if you change your phone to anything else $35 is the cheapest you will then pay.
Understood. But isn't that also a way to turn customers away? Seems like an arbitrary reason (or lack of reason) to not support phones. Seems like a bad move to me. If something happens to our optimus slider, do they really think that I am going to upgrade my phone and plan? I have a backup slider (19.99) and if that dies and I can't get my hands on an inexpensive replacement, I will just go with a mainstream carrier like AT&T or Verizon. I think its a bad move on their part.

faiz_23 12-23-2012 03:07 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by dzap (Post 56339270)
Nope.
Quote:
Originally Posted by ruysnr (Post 56339252)
will this phone work on Tmobile?
WILL NOT WORK ON T-MOBILE, AT&T, SIMPLE MOBILE, STRAIGHT TALK, GSM,

GSM ROCKs CDMA SUCKS

CDMA ROCKS GSM SUCKS

Iphone sux

Android sux

Blackberry Sux

WIndows Sux
Mac sux

Obama rocks
Romney rocks
NO HDMI

NO FRONT CAMERA

NO COMPASS

NO FREE PLAN

/ thread

cmorris1441 12-23-2012 03:08 PM
How to Unlock the Bootloader, Root, Install Recovery, Make a Backup, and Flash to PagePlus
 
This is a guide that will walk you through Unlocking your Bootloader, Rooting, Installing a Recovery, Making a Backup, and Flashing to PagePlus.

Disclaimer: This will void your warranty. I am not responsible for any problems this may cause with your phone (but I'll do my best to get it working).

NOTE: This was all done in Windows 7. I originally tried in Windows 8, but ran into too many problems so I installed Windows 7 on another Hard Drive and booted from it.

Also, since this was done on a new install of Win 7, I do not have Word installed, so I am using WordPad, which lacks Spellcheck. I think everything is good though.

Most of the content from this tutorial was taken from the xda-developers forum and modified to fix some missing steps and to be more specific and easy to understand. I did not figure any of this out alone by myself. The members at xda-developers did. Also, a big thanks to dzap, octavio, and all of the other members that helped me to get my phone working in the Cyber Monday thread for this deal.

PagePlus Plans (Monthly or Minutes)

Unlocking the Bootloader and Rooting
  • Follow the Primo C CDMA steps. Following the Primo U GSM steps will brick your phone.
Flashing TWRP
  • Copy it into C:\fastboot\
  • Boot into Fastboot and open CMD
  • Type: fastboot flash recovery twrprecovery.img

Making a Backup
  • plug your microSD card into the phone, if you haven't already
  • boot into bootloader and select "Recovery"
  • TWRP will open
  • Select "Backup", select the items you want to backup and then swipe
  • Backup will complete and you will now have a backup on your microSD card, copy this over to your computer

Flashing to PagePlus
  • NOTE: 3G will not work. Speeds will be 1X. No one from the Cyber Monday deal has been able to get 3G to work yet. It may be possible, but don't expect it.
  • This will not work on custom AOSP ROMs, install a custom ROM (if you want) after flashing
  • Open the Play Store, search "MSL Reader", download and install
  • Open "MSL Reader", grant it root access when prompted, get your MSL and write it down
  • Call PagePlus (800) 550-2436, select 1 at the menu for activation of a new phone
  • Hold tme has been about 15-20 minutes for me during the 5 or so times I have called in
  • Tell them you are flashing a new phone to PagePlus and you need a MDN (the phone number) and a MIN. They will ask you for the ESN, read them the MEID Decimal from the back of the phone.
  • They will try to have you dial a number for Over the Air Ativation, this is a VM phone so it woin't work. Tell them it doesn't work, but you know what you're doing. They will give you the MDN, MIN, and probably the SID. You do not need the SID.
  • Install CDMA Workshop and QPST
  • Plug your phone into the computer and dial ##3424# choose "ON' to put it in diagnostic mode, click "SELECT", enter your MSL at the prompt, it should say "Diag enabled"
  • Open 'Device Manager', just hit the windows key and type it in
  • Look for "HTC Diag", it was under "Other Devices" for me. It should have a yellow exclamation point next to it.
  • Right click it and select "Update Driver...", select "Browse my computer...", select "Let me pick...", "Show all devices", "Have disk...", "Browse..."
  • Navigate to the drivers you downloaded and choose either the 64 or 32 bit driver. Whichever your OS runs. Select 'Next' and then tell Winows it's safe at the prompt.
  • Open up CDMA Workshop, select "Port" from the top and double-click your phone which will be named "HTC USB Modem #", then click "Connect" (also up top)
  • Click the Security tab
  • On the bottom right it says “SPC/user lock”, enter the MSL the MSL Reader app gave you. Click SPC and select "Send". If you entered the right MSL, it should say device unlocked successfully.
  • Click SPC again and select "Write 000000", it should say successfully written.
  • Click the "Other" tab at the top, choose "Write" from under PRL and select the PRL file you downloaded. It should say successfully written.
  • Click the Main tab, click "Read" from above the security tab, then click "Read" in the bottom right corner. It will fail to read some items, this is normal, they are inactive or are only read in the non-demo version.
  • There are two boxes that say "MIN", delete the current MIN and enter the MIN that PagePus gave you.
  • Look for the "Dir_Number" and "Dir_PCS" boxes, delete whatever is in them and enter the phone number (MDN) that PagePlus gave you.
  • Click the "Write" tab, it will write, then close CDMA Workshop, save changes when asked.
  • The phone will reboot, close CDMA Workshop and open QPST.
  • Dial ##3424# again and make sure your phone is still in Diagnostic Mode
  • Hit the Windows key on your computer keyboard, type QPST and select "QPST Configuration"
  • Click "add new port", choose the COM port that your phone is plugged into.
  • From the top bar, select "Start Clients", then "Service Programming", uncheck "Show Serial and USB/QC Diagnostic ports only", double click on your phone (mine shows up as COM# - USB/QC Data Modem) and a new window will open.
  • Click "Read from Phone" in the bottom left of QPST, enter 000000 (yor new MSL you wrote in CDMA W)
  • At the top right, there are a bunch of tabs, click the right arrow until you see the "M.IP" tab, select it when you do, on the bottom it will say Mobile IP Behavior, select "Simple IP only"
  • Double click profile 2
  • In the "HA Shared Secret", select "Enter Text String" and then type in 'vzw'. Repeat this in the "AAA Shared Secret"
  • On the right, Home Address should be set to 0.0.0.0, both Primary and Secondary HA addresses should be set to 255.255.255.255
  • Hit ok at bottom left, now look at the tabs again and navigate to the "PPP Config" tab
  • Click "um"
  • Click in the password box and type “vzw”
  • Click the AN tab
  • Password is "vzw"
  • Click "Write to phone"
  • You will now get a read only error that pops up, this is NORMAL. The phonne will reboot and you will get another error saying that the phone disconnected. This is also NORMAL.
  • You are now done with QPST.
  • When the phone reboots, make a call, dial the phone number of another cell you own or your home phone. NOTE: Your phone will still say Virgin Mobile. This is because that is built into the ROM, you will be on PagePlus. To change this you will need a custom ROM.
  • Your call will go to a PagePlus automated message. Press 1 for English. Your account is now active and you have a $2.00 balance. Your call will now go through to the number you originally called.
  • Congratulations, you're done and now on PagePlus!
  • MMS will not work in the native app, donwload one from the Play Store or follow the guide in the Wiki.

Buy PagePlus pins 5% off through 1/3/13, check out this SlickDeal: http://slickdeals.net/f/5690238-C...ne-refills

spurs 12-23-2012 03:09 PM
I travel to Asia a lot particularly main land China, can I use this phone there? China uses CDMA technology as far as I know. I would appreciate if you have any information.

BenM5 12-23-2012 03:09 PM
does it need sim card to turn on the phone? can i use it as an ipod. i need a cheap device with wifi function.

nm no front camera, i dont want it :(

faiz_23 12-23-2012 03:10 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by cmorris1441 (Post 56339302)
This is a guide that will walk you through Unlocking your Bootloader, Rooting, Installing a Recovery, Making a Backup, and Flashing to PagePlus.

Disclaimer: This will void your warranty. I am not responsible for any problems this may cause with your phone (but I'll do my best to get it working).

NOTE: This was all done in Windows 7. I originally tried in Windows 8, but ran into too many problems so I installed Windows 7 on another Hard Drive and booted from it.


Buy PagePlus pins 5% off through 1/3/13, check out this SlickDeal: http://slickdeals.net/f/5690238-C...ne-refills

I think you just gave a heart attack to a whole bunch of noobs. Reps for your efforts :P

dzap 12-23-2012 03:11 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by cmorris1441 (Post 56339302)
This is a guide that will walk you through Unlocking your Bootloader, Rooting, Installing a Recovery, Making a Backup, and Flashing to PagePlus.

*snip*
Which is why I have not bothered to type a guide up. You guys have done a way better job. Bravo. :clap:

GIRay 12-23-2012 03:11 PM
Page Plus plans are cheaper and better.

jackeroo75 12-23-2012 03:11 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by faiz_23 (Post 56339294)
will not work on t-mobile, at&t, simple mobile, straight talk, gsm,

gsm rocks cdma sucks

cdma rocks gsm sucks

iphone sux

android sux

blackberry sux

windows sux
mac sux

obama rocks
romney rocks
no hdmi

no front camera

no compass

no free plan

/ thread

rofl!

faiz_23 12-23-2012 03:13 PM
tempted to pick up 2 of them and send them to relatives around the world. Than family can call them for cheap using a usa number via google voice...thoughts????

cmorris1441 12-23-2012 03:14 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by faiz_23 (Post 56339344)
I think you just gave a heart attack to a whole bunch of noobs. Reps for your efforts :P
Haha. Maybe. To any noobs reading this, I had no idea how to do this a month ago, now I unlock and root in 10 minutes, install recovery and backup in another 10, and flash to PagePlus in 15 (excluding the call)

Quote:
Originally Posted by dzap (Post 56339356)
Which is why I have not bothered to type a guide up. You guys have done a way better job. Bravo. :clap:
Thanks dzap. My whole family has them on PagePlus now (no more AT&T!). I would have a couple of expensive bricks if you hadn't helped me in the old thread.

GnatGoSplat 12-23-2012 03:14 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by spurs (Post 56339326)
I travel to Asia a lot particularly main land China, can I use this phone there? China uses CDMA technology as far as I know. I would appreciate if you have any information.
It should be possible to hack it to work on China Telecom similar to how it's done to make it work on Page Plus.

xecutionkrk 12-23-2012 03:14 PM
cant get my website to load with $35 plan.

dzap 12-23-2012 03:16 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by cmorris1441 (Post 56339404)
Thanks dzap. My whole family has them on PagePlus now (no more AT&T!). I would have a couple of expensive bricks if you hadn't helped me in the old thread.
Still looking at 3G which is why I have been so adamant about doing a guide. Still trying to see if there's a way I can do it without a donor phone..

armor14127 12-23-2012 03:16 PM
We got this the last time it came around. It is a great deal. I was concerned about the phone's performance, since it's a single processor in this model. The performance is fine for normal use.

cmorris1441 12-23-2012 03:18 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by dzap (Post 56339432)
Still looking at 3G which is why I have been so adamant about doing a guide. Still trying to see if there's a way I can do it without a donor phone..
I fooled around with it, but never really got anywhere. I don't think I'm going to use it for data, so I'm not going to buy a donor phone. I have WiFi pretty much anywhere I use it.

Scurbdog 12-23-2012 03:19 PM
just got done selling 2 of 3 from the VM deal. FW screded me so that sucked, and the market is so saturated I feel lucky the 1st sold for 75 and the second 85 just yesterday. So basically got one to keep for free. I use it while im on the toilet.

adas 12-23-2012 03:19 PM
Sweet - I'm in for 2. FYI, I had that damn coupon from Radioshack $10, site stated it was expired even though I never used it... So I'm going with amazon!

Quote:
Originally Posted by Scurbdog (Post 56339508)
just got done selling 2 of 3 from the VM deal. FW screded me so that sucked, and the market is so saturated I feel lucky the 1st sold for 75 and the second 85 just yesterday. So basically got one to keep for free. I use it while im on the toilet.

Yes, I got 3 thru FW, but they never posted cash back as pending. Hate that!

Scurbdog 12-23-2012 03:23 PM
Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 274 (154 members and 120 guests)

Cool this is this phone runs 4.0.3 and I was suprised to learn that most phones are still on 2.3.

NoBantheSnowman 12-23-2012 03:24 PM
is their an verizon htc one v or an equivalent?

dnat 12-23-2012 03:24 PM
I'm currently on a sprint contract. Can I use this phone to replace my old nexus one?

Quote:
Originally Posted by NoBantheSnowman (Post 56338034)
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/...os_product

Just noticed they pm'ed radioshacks price.

i had gc's so i got this for free.

linh0810 12-23-2012 03:29 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by BenM5 (Post 56339154)
can i use this phone in other country like hong kong or china. if not, can i use it as an ipod? i just need the wifi funtion
I am using it like an wifi phone right now (no activation required), doesn't not impress me much, mostly because AT& T internet sucks so bad. But to answer ur question: Yes, it will work just fine.

BrokenVisage 12-23-2012 03:30 PM
How much of an upgrade is this from an Optimus V?

cmorris1441 12-23-2012 03:31 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by NoBantheSnowman (Post 56339618)
is their an verizon htc one v or an equivalent?
PagePlus uses Verizon's towers, but it's not actually Verizon.

dudezz 12-23-2012 03:35 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by BrokenVisage (Post 56339698)
How much of an upgrade is this from an Optimus V?
huge upgrade. more ram, more memory etc. ice cream sandwhich too. (very good phone, good rear camera but its missing the front camera)

faiz_23 12-23-2012 03:36 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by dudezz (Post 56339776)
huge upgrade. more ram, more memory etc. ice cream sandwhich too. (very good phone, good rear camera but its missing the front camera)

ice cream sandwhich...nom nom nom..heavy's wet dream.....tf2

roadrunnercj 12-23-2012 03:38 PM
I have two Progresso soup cans tied by string ... with this work on my system?

BrokenVisage 12-23-2012 03:40 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by dudezz (Post 56339776)
huge upgrade. more ram, more memory etc. ice cream sandwhich too. (very good phone, good rear camera but its missing the front camera)
Thanks, in for 1!

azneonguy 12-23-2012 03:41 PM
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dudezz 12-23-2012 03:41 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by BrokenVisage (Post 56339864)
Thanks, in for 1!
i would definitely do it if i had an optimus v (my gf has it) but there was also the samsung galaxy reverb (better than this phone) but also double the price at 99$. (has front facing camera)

JackRabit 12-23-2012 03:41 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by roadrunnercj (Post 56339830)
I have two Progresso soup cans tied by string ... with this work on my system?
Is Progresso CDMA or GSM?:drool:

Bagira 12-23-2012 03:42 PM
cmorris1441,

Applauds!!!

GIRay 12-23-2012 03:42 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by BrokenVisage (Post 56339864)
Thanks, in for 1!
But you can't keep the $25 plan. The cheapest plan for this phone is $35/month.

jachammercyclin 12-23-2012 03:44 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by roadrunnercj (Post 56339830)
I have two Progresso soup cans tied by string ... with this work on my system?
Only if you ginger root it! :)

jachammercyclin 12-23-2012 03:46 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by GIRay (Post 56339906)
But you can't keep the $25 plan. The cheapest plan for this phone is $35/month.
What is the best phone one can buy as replacement for current Virgin Mobile phone and still keep the $25 plan? Thanks!

hondaman82 12-23-2012 03:46 PM
Awesome, in for 2 , one to sell , one used as Media player , Thanks OP!

BrokenVisage 12-23-2012 03:46 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by GIRay (Post 56339906)
But you can't keep the $25 plan. The cheapest plan for this phone is $35/month.
The $35 plan is what I have now with V-Mobile, so that's fine with me.

drymarro 12-23-2012 03:47 PM
I have Jellybean on this. It's amazing. If anyone is interested in a guide, let me know.

dimagwala 12-23-2012 03:47 PM
Hm. Sad, I didn't see this, before I bought at RS. I could have used my AMZ coupons.
I had used $10 off at RS to get for $40 with another $10 off coupon to come to me. It's not bad but had to spend $40 out of my wallet.

BoldIntrepid 12-23-2012 03:50 PM
Ahh paid $3 more tax from RadioShack a few horus ago >.<

sisasa 12-23-2012 03:51 PM
Only six left in stock...if you are in the wall ...jump now

OOS now

jawgee 12-23-2012 03:52 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by GIRay (Post 56339906)
But you can't keep the $25 plan. The cheapest plan for this phone is $35/month.
But if you use PagePlus, can you use the $30/month plan?

NoBantheSnowman 12-23-2012 03:57 PM
dang oos already

clearanceman 12-23-2012 03:57 PM
What a great $50 android player as an alternative to a Galaxy Player or iPod Touch.

inonutin 12-23-2012 03:57 PM
if i'm on sprint, can I transfer my phone number/plan to this phone?

clearanceman 12-23-2012 03:58 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by geniv (Post 56338878)
LOL same thing here. I have absolute NO USE for these phones.
I got 3 of those $20 LG Slider phones also :(

what to do with 6 phones..
Android players.

joegrinde 12-23-2012 03:59 PM
3G on VM is pretty bad most of the time, how slow is 1x on pageplus?
Quote:
Originally Posted by jachammercyclin (Post 56339984)
What is the best phone one can buy as replacement for current Virgin Mobile phone and still keep the $25 plan? Thanks!
LG Optimus Elite (not as good as the One V), was also $50 on BF.

joegrinde 12-23-2012 04:01 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by inonutin (Post 56340164)
if i'm on sprint, can I transfer my phone number/plan to this phone?
# yes, plan no

Pig 12-23-2012 04:08 PM
Must have been asked many times, but can I just use this as an adroid media player? Just to download apps from play store, play audio, etc...without having to activate/flash/root/etc.?

BrokenVisage 12-23-2012 04:15 PM
Backordered now, not OOS. Just look on the side.

GIRay 12-23-2012 04:19 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by jachammercyclin (Post 56339984)
What is the best phone one can buy as replacement for current Virgin Mobile phone and still keep the $25 plan? Thanks!
LG Optimus slider. I bought one for 20 bucks 2 weeks ago.

Bagira 12-23-2012 04:20 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Pig (Post 56340330)
Must have been asked many times, but can I just use this as an adroid media player? Just to download apps from play store, play audio, etc...without having to activate/flash/root/etc.?
Sure you can.
Add 32GB microSD and you have something much better than iPod Touch, which costs 4 times more.

GIRay 12-23-2012 04:21 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Pig (Post 56340330)
Must have been asked many times, but can I just use this as an adroid media player? Just to download apps from play store, play audio, etc...without having to activate/flash/root/etc.?
Yes, you can. Kids can use it as iPod Touch, so you don't have to pay monthly fee.

madmoney1 12-23-2012 04:21 PM
I'm passing on this deal. There's just way too many of these out there. Must be an inventory problem

GIRay 12-23-2012 04:24 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by jawgee (Post 56340088)
But if you use PagePlus, can you use the $30/month plan?
My buddy is using this phone on $12 pagePlus plan, so I think you can use any plan such as Pay as you go as well.

notebookreunion 12-23-2012 04:25 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by madmoney1 (Post 56340566)
I'm passing on this deal. There's just way too many of these out there. Must be an inventory problem
It's not an inventory problem I'm concerned about. There are numerous problem units reported in the Amazon comments with poor battery performance, which cannot be changed, and keyboard problems. Some are fixable with software, but others required replacement units, and you might run into the opposite inventory problem.

Mummyhunter 12-23-2012 04:29 PM
Says Backordered. Took many trials of refreshing the page to add it to the cart and finalize the transaction. Keep trying and be patient. You will finally make it :)

If you go with the above link. Look on the Right side for other buying choices and you will see amazon seller still there. But it says backordered.

Mummyhunter 12-23-2012 04:33 PM
http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-li...dition=all

Still there guys. Not expired yet. Just saying backordered

Mummyhunter 12-23-2012 04:37 PM
My order said: Delivery Estimate: Monday January 7, 2013 - Thursday January 10, 2013 by 8:00pm
Keep trying and don't give up

onurx 12-23-2012 05:05 PM
Is virgin mobile not a great carrier? Their 35 dolar plan seems very reasonable and without the headaches of going thru the activation procedure with page plus....

Technosquid 12-23-2012 05:05 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by NoBantheSnowman (Post 56338034)

i had gc's so i got this for free.
Hehe... yeah, "free."

Awesome deal, you turned that worthless amazon gift card into a FREE phone!

Technosquid 12-23-2012 05:09 PM
Yeah I had one of these in my cart for about a second (in stock Dec 30th) but I didn't checkout quick enough. Still plenty in stock at Radio Shack B&M locations, though. With $10 coupon value cashback.

crackspider 12-23-2012 05:19 PM
Dead
 
Deal is DEAD

Was-Blind 12-23-2012 05:22 PM
I have no idea and never owned a smart phone till now:O Mine is still the flip flop phone. It is about time i guess. Please help if u can.
I am in Chicago with simple mobile plan which is tmobile i think. can i keep my # and use this? It is pre paid no contract

Bagira 12-23-2012 05:27 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Was-Blind (Post 56341474)
I have no idea and never owned a smart phone till now:O Mine is still the flip flop phone. It is about time i guess. Please help if u can.
I am in Chicago with simple mobile plan which is tmobile i think. can i keep my # and use this? It is pre paid no contract
Yes you can.
You need to transfer your number from tmobile to virgin. it is free, but takes several days. don't close your tmobile account before the number is transferred.
good luck.

ppsagehen 12-23-2012 05:33 PM
or just go to your local radio shack if you missed this...same price...

Was-Blind 12-23-2012 05:36 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Bagira (Post 56341530)
Yes you can.
You need to transfer your number from tmobile to virgin. it is free, but takes several days. don't close your tmobile account before the number is transferred.
good luck.
Thanks for taking the time to answer my question. I was checking the comments and saw # 75 where it says it can not be used with tmobile. Now when you say I can transfer my # to virgin, doesn't that mean new company, new price, different plan etccc

crackspider 12-23-2012 05:36 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by ppsagehen (Post 56341602)
or just go to your local radio shack if you missed this...same price...
Amazon no TAX just keep refreshing I just order one phone
THANK YOU

Shipping Method: Two-Day Shipping
Items: $49.99
Shipping & Handling: $0.00
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Total before tax: $49.99
Estimated tax to be collected: $0.00
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Order Total: $49.99
Delivery estimate: Jan. 3, 2013
1 "HTC One V Prepaid Android Phone (Virgin Mobile)"
Wireless Phone Accessory; $49.99
In stock on December 30, 2012
Sold by: Amazon.com LLC

Bagira 12-23-2012 05:38 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Was-Blind (Post 56341646)
Thanks for taking the time to answer my question. I was checking the comments and saw # 75 where it says it can not be used with tmobile. Now when you say I can transfer my # to virgin, doesn't that mean new company, new price, different plan etccc
Oh yes it does.
You can transfer your number to the new plan etc etc, but you cannot use this phone on tmobile, sorry if my post was confusing.

GIRay 12-23-2012 05:40 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Was-Blind (Post 56341646)
Thanks for taking the time to answer my question. I was checking the comments and saw # 75 where it says it can not be used with tmobile. Now when you say I can transfer my # to virgin, doesn't that mean new company, new price, different plan etccc
Yes, the cheapest Virgin Mobile plan with unlimited data is $35/month.

rc9238 12-23-2012 05:42 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by GIRay (Post 56341714)
Yes, the cheapest Virgin Mobile plan with unlimited data is $35/month.
I believe it's $30/month if you sign up for their Auto Pay.

kavemanpages 12-23-2012 05:45 PM
Amazon listing oos and won't let me put in backorder.

GIRay 12-23-2012 05:45 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by rc9238 (Post 56341740)
I believe it's $30/month if you sign up for their Auto Pay.
I was told $30/month is for iPhone users only. :(

pug_ster 12-23-2012 05:55 PM
Dang Radio Shack and now Amazon. I guess VM/Sprint really wants to sell these phones at a loss and then recup the cost when people sign up for their service.

chong67 12-23-2012 05:57 PM
Would it better to get T-mobile prepaid at $50? No contract plus SIM is used by the world.

hightop32 12-23-2012 05:59 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by pug_ster (Post 56341890)
I guess VM/Sprint really wants to sell these phones at a loss and then recup the cost when people sign up for their service.
yahhhh i dont see that working out too well for them :>

Quote:
Originally Posted by chong67 (Post 56341924)
Would it better to get T-mobile prepaid at $50? No contract plus SIM is used by the world.
i mean.. maybe? noone knows your situation or your needs. are we supposed to just guess what is best for you?

rc9238 12-23-2012 06:01 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by GIRay (Post 56341714)
Yes, the cheapest Virgin Mobile plan with unlimited data is $35/month.
That is correct.

rc9238 12-23-2012 06:03 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by GIRay (Post 56341774)
I was told $30/month is for iPhone users only. :(
I just confirmed that you are correct. $35/month is the minimum for the HTC One V.

jachammercyclin 12-23-2012 06:04 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Bagira (Post 56340552)
Sure you can.
Add 32GB microSD and you have something much better than iPod Touch, which costs 4 times more.
That's a great idea for my son who always asks for an iPod touch knowing full well he will not get it - $50 for this device plus what about $30 or $40 for 32 GB microSD (need to research, may be more or less)?!? Put one together for under $100?.... Hmmmm.... Thanks for something to noodle around! :)

chong67 12-23-2012 06:04 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by hightop32 (Post 56341954)
yahhhh i dont see that working out too well for them :>



i mean.. maybe? noone knows your situation or your needs. are we supposed to just guess what is best for you?
Since both are $50. The only difference is that with SIM phone, you can take it overseas. Virgin is Sprint.

firemedic1343 12-23-2012 06:06 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by chong67 (Post 56341924)
Would it better to get T-mobile prepaid at $50? No contract plus SIM is used by the world.

If the world is your destination. Then yes, Tmo may be a better choice for you. However, I keep a beater sim phone for traveling. They can often be found for $10 at a local big box store.

3chunter 12-23-2012 06:07 PM
Just purchased my HTC One V in store. Thanks OP...

Bagira 12-23-2012 06:08 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by jachammercyclin (Post 56342060)
That's a great idea for my son who always asks for an iPod touch knowing full well he will not get it - $50 for this device plus what about $30 or $40 for 32 GB microSD (need to research, may be more or less)?!? Put one together for under $100?.... Hmmmm.... Thanks for something to noodle around! :)
lol, you can get 32GB for under 20 bucks those days, as low as $16..you don't need the speediest, since u r not going to use it in cameras..so the total would be close to$70 in your situation.

Technosquid 12-23-2012 06:08 PM
Ack! People are still buying this phone on amazon at $93! Stop it! Go to Radio Shack B&M! $50 price is valid through the 29th!

Bagira 12-23-2012 06:12 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Technosquid (Post 56342142)
Ack! People are still buying this phone on amazon at $93! Stop it! Go to Radio Shack B&M! $50 price is valid through the 29th!
Get out of here man. I am flipping one on fleebay, I want the second one to be free:)

jachammercyclin 12-23-2012 06:13 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Bagira (Post 56342138)
lol, you can get 32GB for under 20 bucks those days, as low as $16..you don't need the speediest, since u r not going to use it in cameras..so the total would be close to$70 in your situation.
Thanks - just saw the Class 10 on amazon for $25 - lots cheaper than I guessed!:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/...=pd_cp_e_1

Great, now I'm really tempted to head to the Shack and get one...

Technosquid 12-23-2012 06:15 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Bagira (Post 56342214)
Get out of here man. I am flipping one on fleebay, I want the second one to be free:)
Sorry, I meant... dammit people stop buying these on amazon for $93! Don't you know you can buy them on eBay for $80!?

Bagira 12-23-2012 06:16 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by jachammercyclin (Post 56342236)
Thanks - just saw the Class 10 on amazon for $25 - lots cheaper than I guessed!:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/...=pd_cp_e_1

Great, now I'm really tempted to head to the Shack and get one...
Add a filler, get it over $50, get $10 in rewards, buy 32GB from RadioShack with the credit, your total will be $65 or so..

Technosquid 12-23-2012 06:16 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by jachammercyclin (Post 56342236)
Thanks - just saw the Class 10 on amazon for $25 - lots cheaper than I guessed!
Almost exactly two years ago I bought a SanDisk 32GB C4 MicroSDHC for over $90. So depressing to think about now.

Bagira 12-23-2012 06:18 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Technosquid (Post 56342252)
Sorry, I meant... dammit people stop buying these on amazon for $93! Don't you know you can buy them on eBay for $80!?
I'm in love with you, Technosquid!
Are you cute? :D

PS don't get it wrong please :D

jachammercyclin 12-23-2012 06:20 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Bagira (Post 56342286)
Add a filler, get it over $50, get $10 in rewards, buy 32GB from RadioShack with the credit, your total will be $65 or so..
and it will function like an touch out of the box - no fancy rooting, flashing, nada - just don't activate it and use the included wi-fi capability for android games and mp3/video player, right? Are you sure its so easy a caveman (like me) can do it ?!? ;)

jawgee 12-23-2012 06:22 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by GIRay (Post 56340594)
My buddy is using this phone on $12 pagePlus plan, so I think you can use any plan such as Pay as you go as well.
Would you mind elaborating on this $12 plan, please? I'm not looking to use this phone much...just for the occasional pic-post to Facebook. I don't want to be tied down to $35/mo just for that.

Thanks!

Technosquid 12-23-2012 06:22 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by jachammercyclin (Post 56342366)
and it will function like an touch out of the box - no fancy rooting, flashing, nada - just don't activate it and use the included wi-fi capability for android games and mp3/video player, right? Are you sure its so easy a caveman (like me) can do it ?!? ;)
No fancy anything. I believe it does nag you to activate in the notification area every time you boot up, but that can be easily cleared, and it's not going to be anything your son can accidentally sign up for.

zamzam 12-23-2012 06:22 PM
Do you get $10 off $50 at the Radioshack B&M.

clearanceman 12-23-2012 06:24 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by jachammercyclin (Post 56342060)
That's a great idea for my son who always asks for an iPod touch knowing full well he will not get it - $50 for this device plus what about $30 or $40 for 32 GB microSD (need to research, may be more or less)?!? Put one together for under $100?.... Hmmmm.... Thanks for something to noodle around! :)
How about less than $20 for a 32 gig Micro SD card? 16 gig card is about $8.

Bagira 12-23-2012 06:28 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by jachammercyclin (Post 56342366)
and it will function like an touch out of the box - no fancy rooting, flashing, nada - just don't activate it and use the included wi-fi capability for android games and mp3/video player, right? Are you sure its so easy a caveman (like me) can do it ?!? ;)
abso-freaking-lutely.
I had VM Triumph for a while to use as my little tablet. It was very nice. Once in a while "Activate" message would pop-up, but I just dismissed it. It was the only annoyance. Now I believe this HTC One V is better than Triumph.

Install the right apps from the Google Play, most if not all of what you need is free, and you are golden, and can make fun of iPod Touch ppl.

And one more thing - install something like Copilot or Sygix and it is your ultimate GPS device. Although both Sygix and Copilot are paid apps. For under $10 or so. 3.7" GPS. Compare it to the "dedicated" GPS devices and their pricing.

clearanceman 12-23-2012 06:31 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Bagira (Post 56342498)
abso-freaking-lutely.
I had VM Triumph for a while to use as my little tablet. It was very nice. Once in a while "Activate" message would pop-up, but I just dismissed it. It was the only annoyance. Now I believe this HTC One V is better than Triumph.

Install the right apps from the Google Play, most if not all of what you need is free, and you are golden, and can make fun of iPod Touch ppl.

And one more thing - install something like Copilot or Sygix and it is your ultimate GPS device. Although both Sygix and Copilot are paid apps. For under $10 or so. 3.7" GPS. Compare it to the "dedicated" GPS devices and their pricing.
To be fair, Apple sells an image, not reality.

Bagira 12-23-2012 06:35 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by clearanceman (Post 56342558)
To be fair, Apple sells an image, not reality.
Exactly.

Yeah, it is cool to own Apple products.

But it is not going to last.

firemedic1343 12-23-2012 06:43 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Bagira (Post 56342624)
Exactly.

Yeah, it is cool to own Apple products.

But it is not going to last.
Nothing lasts forever. But Apple has been cool for a long time.

jachammercyclin 12-23-2012 06:44 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by zamzam (Post 56342398)
Do you get $10 off $50 at the Radioshack B&M.
I have this same question - OOS at Radioshack.com, but in stock at my store. Can't tell the way the promo is worded if I'll get the $10 off coupon via e-mail for a $50 B&M purchase (I doubt it right).

The Shack has the class 10 microSD card for $28 - not too much of a premium to pay to get it by X-mas...
http://www.radioshack.com/product...d=13239509

would be nice to get the $10 off coupon first and then buy the memory if possible... :)

Bagira 12-23-2012 06:51 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by firemedic1343 (Post 56342756)
Nothing lasts forever. But Apple has been cool for a long time.
That's true, and the majority of the of Apple products are beautifully crafted.

However, I was referring to the Steve Jobs phrases that he wanted to destroy Android and would spend all of Apple's money and his dying breath if that is what it took to do so.

I am pretty sure it is going to be other way around.

Android will kill IOS - eventually.

GIRay 12-23-2012 06:51 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by jawgee (Post 56342386)
Would you mind elaborating on this $12 plan, please? I'm not looking to use this phone much...just for the occasional pic-post to Facebook. I don't want to be tied down to $35/mo just for that.

Thanks!
You need to flash the phone to PagePlus, see the WiKi board.
You can choose the $12/250 mins or $30/1200 mins plan. Pay as you go plan is even cheaper.

SDHAWK 12-23-2012 06:52 PM
89 now...it's dead

Bagira 12-23-2012 06:52 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by GIRay (Post 56342920)
You need to flash the phone to PagePlus, see the WiKi board.
You can choose the $12/250 mins or $30/1200 mins plan. Pay as you go plan is even cheaper.
I want Pageplus 2000 minutes for $80 for a year. How can I get it?

vivek 12-23-2012 06:53 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by faiz_23 (Post 56338788)
wtf ...three what are you preparing for the end of the mayan world or something :shake:. Yeah get 3 more to keep those 3 cozy :P
these are gorgeous devices, light weight, aluminium unibody that is slim. plus the user experience with android is great. all you need is a good micro sd card and you have a whole new freedom. it has a built in fm radio receiver, so install spirit fm and have fun.

Jadalewis 12-23-2012 06:54 PM
I already have one

zamzam 12-23-2012 06:54 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by zamzam (Post 56342398)
Do you get $10 off $50 at the Radioshack B&M.
Again does anyone know ?

vivek 12-23-2012 06:57 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by dzap (Post 56338818)
Thanks for the advice! Just bought 3 more. Great idea! they were starting to get lonely.
seriously dzap , you bought 3 more? I must admit these are gorgeous devices. i have been following your posts ever since the htc one v sale from VM for $50 during TG. You have pointed to Page plus tutorial, is it same to flash to an Indian CDMA carrier like reliance ? I saw a guy doing a verizon iphone flash to reliance on youtube. Can I use the same cdma tool ?

Thanks,

Deal Hound 12-23-2012 06:59 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Bagira (Post 56342952)
I want Pageplus 2000 minutes for $80 for a year. How can I get it?
Just go to Page Plus's Web site and check out the standard plan.

savrnot 12-23-2012 06:59 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Bagira (Post 56342952)
I want Pageplus 2000 minutes for $80 for a year. How can I get it?
Here- http://www.callingmart.com [callingmart.com]
Coupon Code: hldys127 = 5% OFF

skydivingcows 12-23-2012 07:02 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by GIRay (Post 56342920)
You need to flash the phone to PagePlus, see the WiKi board.
You can choose the $12/250 mins or $30/1200 mins plan. Pay as you go plan is even cheaper.
I've set both of my parents up on the pageplus 12 plans. You will want droid wall, 3G watchdog and Adblock. That was not on Jelly bean though but I think 3G watchdog may still work. We set it at 10mbs and they just reset it when it hits the limit knowing that it's 20 cent a mb until the new month starts. My dad uses the freedom pop 1GB free plan which works great with the 12 also. Wish I was able to have jumped on this deal for $50 for them. His OG droid is freezing up daily now.

Donald05 12-23-2012 07:03 PM
thx op bought 3 for my family

Bagira 12-23-2012 07:04 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by savrnot (Post 56343096)
Here- http://www.callingmart.com [callingmart.com]
Coupon Code: hldys127 = 5% OFF
Thank you Sir!
Can't give rep now, but as soon as I gain it back..:hug:

tooquick 12-23-2012 07:06 PM
I see where it says new for 49.99 but it doesnt have a link to buy, i dont mind a back order, but i cant seem to find it

Bagira 12-23-2012 07:07 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by tooquick (Post 56343218)
I see where it says new for 49.99 but it doesnt have a link to buy, i dont mind a back order, but i cant seem to find it
"He's dead, Jim!"(c)

blackblaze 12-23-2012 07:07 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by jachammercyclin (Post 56342782)
I have this same question - OOS at Radioshack.com, but in stock at my store. Can't tell the way the promo is worded if I'll get the $10 off coupon via e-mail for a $50 B&M purchase (I doubt it right).

The Shack has the class 10 microSD card for $28 - not too much of a premium to pay to get it by X-mas...
http://www.radioshack.com/product...d=13239509

would be nice to get the $10 off coupon first and then buy the memory if possible... :)
you get it in the form of a email. if you buy in-store, they will ask for your email so to send you the $10 code for each $50 you spend. If you spend $200, you get an email with 4 $10 codes.

Technosquid 12-23-2012 07:08 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by tooquick (Post 56343218)
I see where it says new for 49.99 but it doesnt have a link to buy, i dont mind a back order, but i cant seem to find it
It keeps going in and out of availability. If you see 49.99 backorder available, need to be quick to order.

So, I'd just go buy one at Radio Shack.

LuncheonMeat 12-23-2012 07:10 PM
Some info for those of you that will not activate these...

Put it into airplane mode then turn on wifi and bluetooth (if you want it on). If you do not have it in airplane mode it will be constantly looking to connect to cellular service and this will kill the battery life.

Navfeee USA is a decent free GPS app that and you can save maps for any state you want to the SD card.

Use GrooveIP or Vonage Mobile to turn this into a wifi phone.

jachammercyclin 12-23-2012 07:12 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by blackblaze (Post 56343232)
you get it in the form of a email. if you buy in-store, they will ask for your email so to send you the $10 code for each $50 you spend. If you spend $200, you get an email with 4 $10 codes.

Wow thanks!

Technosquid 12-23-2012 07:19 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by jachammercyclin (Post 56343324)
Wow thanks!
Check your upgrade eligibility and get another $5 off any purchase (not good on gift cards, rs or third-party) coupon.

http://slickdeals.net/f/5611832

Coupon might arrive in your spam folder.

BrokenVisage 12-23-2012 07:20 PM
Back in stock for backorders

Jons 12-23-2012 07:23 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by drymarro (Post 56339996)
I have Jellybean on this. It's amazing. If anyone is interested in a guide, let me know.
Would love to see jellybean guide on this.

BrokenVisage 12-23-2012 07:35 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by drymarro (Post 56339996)
I have Jellybean on this. It's amazing. If anyone is interested in a guide, let me know.
Quote:
Originally Posted by Jons (Post 56343526)
Would love to see jellybean guide on this.
Yeah me too.

sunrag1 12-23-2012 07:37 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Technosquid (Post 56343240)
It keeps going in and out of availability. If you see 49.99 backorder available, need to be quick to order.

So, I'd just go buy one at Radio Shack.
RS shows "in stock" in all the stores near to my place... but store counter says they dont have any.. :( :(

atifarif2001 12-23-2012 07:45 PM
how do i pull up the IMEI number?

sisasa 12-23-2012 07:48 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by atifarif2001 (Post 56343896)
how do i pull up the IMEI number?
http://virgin.tmtx.co.uk/faqs/ite...mei_number

lazy to google it ?:D

cmorris1441 12-23-2012 08:05 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Jons (Post 56343526)
Would love to see jellybean guide on this.
Quote:
Originally Posted by BrokenVisage (Post 56343738)
Yeah me too.
It's easy, he's just running a custom ROM that has Jellybean. Go to xda and look at CM10 for the One V.


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