Sprint has announced that they will begin rolling Kit Kat 4.4 to HTC One devices starting February 11th.  Software update 4.06.651.4 includes not only Kit Kat, but also Sense 5.5. Even though it is slated for roll out on 2/11, I have seen conflicting reports of being able to manually trigger the update, so that is always worth a shot.

HTC has been very transparent with their update schedule, first announcing that they will update all North American HTC Ones by the end of January. They have missed the deadline, but they have kept us up to date the entire way, including saying when they have submitted the updates to the carriers. Even though they missed their self imposed deadline, it is nice to see a manufacturer this open about the update process. Hopefully other OEMs will follow HTC’s lead.

UPDATE: Jason Mackenzie, President of HTC USA, tweeted out this morning that the update should be rolling out to Sprint One owners as of now! Time to start mashing that “Check for Updates” button!

Good news. HTC One kit kat is now available for Sprint version. #htcone #htccares #heretheycome #GoHawks

— Jason Mackenzie (@JasonMacHTC) February 1, 2014

Source: Sprint Community, @moversi

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Just like the Sprint HTC One, the Sprint HTC One Max can also be SIM unlocked for use on GSM networks. If you wish to use the One Max from Sprint on AT&T or T-Mobile, please note that it does not have compatible bands to get LTE on either of these networks.

LTE will not work on both AT&T and T-Mobile
HSPA+ will work on AT&T
Refarmed HSPA+ will work on T-Mobile

Here are few simple steps for unlocking the SIM. This method works only for HTC One Max from Sprint.

Disclaimer : Neither we nor the person who posted the method on XDA will be responsible for what you do on your device. Please read the instructions carefully before doing anything.

1) Unlock the boot-loader on your device through htcdev.com and flash any De odexed ROM like SkyDragon. If you are on Stock unrooted De-odexed ROM, Root your HTC One Max from Sprint using the steps listed in this post.

Finger print scanner does not work after unlocking boot-loader on HTC One Max. You can get it working by following the steps listed here.

2) Using any root explorer app and replace the HTCOMADM_SPCS.apk from /system/app on your device with this file.

3) Install SIM Unlock Helper from Google Play Store.

4) Open SIM Unlock Helper, Ignore “Device Check Fail” or “This Device is not a Sprint HTC One! Therefor, this Program will not run” warnings. Select “Display SIM Unlock Log” from Menu (by hitting 3-dots on upper right hand side), grant permissions when prompted. It shows “SIM Unlock Log”. Hit back button and now it says “Device Verified” and “Root Available” messages.

5) Tap start on SIM Unlock Helper to open OMADM Test Client, Scroll down through the menu and select the option “SIM LOCK”. Internally it sets the SIM Lock flag to unlock and it usually takes a couple of seconds. Your device will freeze during this time and returns to normal after the completion. Hit back button to view check SIM Unlock Result. If it says successful, reboot the device and it should be unlocked now and accept SIMs from GSM carriers.

6) Insert any SIM card (GSM) and set Network Mode (Settings ->Mobile Data) to GSM/UMTS only. Now your device should switch to GSM carrier. For mobile data services, You should create a new APN and set your GSM carrier specific values appropriately.

Source : XDA via CellTraderOnline

Here are the links for SIM unlocking HTC One and Samsung Galaxy S4 from Sprint:

• SIM Unlock for Sprint HTC One
• SIM Unlock for Sprint Samsung Galaxy S4

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We last reported that the Sprint’s Evo 4G LTE was scheduled to receive its Android 4.3 update by the end of the year. Jason Mackenzie, President of HTC America, responded to a question about the delay via Twitter and confirmed the Evo 4G LTE, still in the long update process, is set to enter lab testing this month and is now scheduled for release in February.

@DecaturBoi_Lon @HTCUSA still on track for mid-Jan lab entry with sprint. & February release. not excited about this result. team is pushing

— Jason Mackenzie (@JasonMacHTC) December 30, 2013

Starting with the One line of 2012, HTC has been pretty much on top of updating their devices. Combined with their recent transparency about the update process, it takes away a lot of the frustration and uncertainty HTC owners of the past experienced. This also isn’t the first time we’ve seen Jason Mackenzie respond about specific devices being updated, and it is great to see a company executive responding to customers – even if not bearing the best of news. As a HTC owner myself, I like the direction HTC is going regarding updates, and I hope they continue with it.

Via: Gottabemobile

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Today is the “BIG” day for Sprint. Literally. The HTC One Max is available at Sprint stores today for $249 on contract, or 25 a month with the one up program and you can save $100 should you port your current number to Sprint. This is a BIG phone folks!  At 5.9 inches maybe too big for some, but a sweet spot for most of us Android maniacs.

Keep an eye on Android Fan Network for all of the HTC One Max news.

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Ending the exclusive availability for AT&T, you can not only design your own Moto X if you are on T-Mobile, Sprint or Verizon but the option to increase memory from 16b to 32Gb is also available.

This is great news for the rest of us that have been holding out or new Nexus 5 owners that are feeling a little let down. Unless you are on U.S. Cellular.

Source: Motorola

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Samsung Galaxy Mega 6.3 and S4 Mini are now available through Sprint 

Starting today, Samsung Galaxy Mega 6.3 and S4 Mini are available through Sprint supporting the new Spark tri-band LTE technology. Galaxy Mega 6.3 is up for $99.99  ( after $99.99 instant savings) where as you can Galaxy S4 Mini at no cost ( after $99.99 instant savings and $50 mail in rebate) on a two year agreement.

Sprint priced these smartphones at $469.99 and $399.99 respectively if you want to buy without a contract.

Galaxy Mega 6.3 sports a 6.3” HD display powered by 1.7 GHz dual core processor, 1.5GB RAM, 16 GB internal storage (microSD card support),3200mAh battery, 8 MP rear and 1.9 MP front cameras and Android 4.2 JellyBean

Galaxy S4 Mini sports a 4.3” Super Amoled display ( 960X540 ),powered by 1.7 GHz dual core processor, 1.5GB RAM, 16 GB internal storage (microSD card support),1900mAh battery, 8 MP rear and 1.9 MP front cameras and Android 4.2 JellyBean

Interested in purchasing one of these cool smartphones? Hit the below that takes you Galaxy Mega 6.3 and S4 Mini pages on Sprint.

Galaxy Mega 6.3 and Galaxy S4 Mini

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 HTC One Max coming to Sprint for $249.99, also featuring Spark tri-band LTE technology

Though there is no official word on HTC One Max availability from Sprint or HTC, it looks HTC One Max is priced for $249.99 on a 2-year contract through Sprint. You can also get it for $25 per month with Sprint One up prgram.

HTC One Max is one of smartphone that supports Sprint’s Spark tri-band LTE technology – designed to achieve high speeds by combining three bands of 4G wireless spectrum available to Sprint. LG G2, Galaxy Mega 6.3 and Galaxy S4 Mini are other devices supporting this new technology from Sprint.

Though HTC One Max features 5.9 inch 1080p display, 3300mAh bettery and fingerprint scanner, it’s not much of a upgrade from HTC One. Ultrapixel camera on the rear lacks Optical Image Stabilization and there are no enough apps bundled by HTC to make use of big display.

Source : Telecompaper.com via XDA Image Credit – GSMArena.com

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They have the “Sprint” white and black 16GB version available now but this is the same GSM/CMDA/LTE device that works on the GSM networks. I was able to add one off contract to my cart.

Let us know if you are going to be patient and save money or are going to splurge to get it now.

Source: Best Buy

Best Buy Nexus 5

Full Price Nexus 5 in cart

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Documentation from Sprint’s internal Playbook states Moto Maker will be available for the Sprint Moto X November 11th. That includes internal memory (16G or 32G), custom colors, which wallpaper will launch when you boot the Moto X for the first time, a custom boot message, your Google account already attached when you receive the Moto X and any available accessories.

Sprints internal Playbook memo reads – “Motorola launches its Moto Maker capabilities to Sprint, allowing customers to customize their own Moto X devices.”

So what do you Sprint customers get to say to the AT&T customers November 11th? Nah nah nah.. we got it too.

Source: AC

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Good news for Android users on Sprint who are waiting for latest and pure stock Android experience through Nexus devices. Sprint is offering Google Neus 5 ( 16 GB )  for $149.99 with Sprint Unlimited Data Guarantee for life. This price for a 2 year contract on a new line or an upgrade after $50 mail in rebate. If you wish to sign up for Sprint’s One-Up program , it will cost you $18.75 per month.

Starting November 8, Nexus 5 will be available in all sales channels, including Sprint Stores, Web Sales and Telesales.  It is also up for pre-order starting November 1st through Sprint’s website here. Here is the complete press release if you want to have a look at.

Sleek, powerful new LG tri-band capable device featuring Android 4.4 will allow users to take advantage of Sprint Spark technology for improved 4G LTE speed and capacity

 OVERLAND PARK, Kan. (BUSINESS WIRE), October 31, 2013 – Sprint (NYSE:S) and LG Electronics USA today announced Nexus 5 from Google will be available from Sprint beginning Friday, Nov. 8, for $149.99 (16GB version) after a $50 mail-in rebate via reward card1 with a new line or eligible upgrade and two-year service agreement or $18.75 per month with Sprint One Up (excluding taxes). Nexus 5 by LG will be available in all sales channels, including Sprint Stores,Web Sales and Telesales (1-800-SPRINT1). Customers can pre-order the device beginning Friday, Nov. 1, by visiting www.sprint.com/nexus5.

Nexus 5 by LG is the first Android™ 4.4, KitKat, smartphone capable of using the tri-band Sprint 4G LTE2 network. Sprint Spark is a unique combination of network technologies, spectrum, capacity and tri-band devices designed to bring customers super-high wireless speeds. Nexus 5 will become tri-band enabled with a software update in early 2014.

“Whether you’re streaming music or video, surfing the Web, gaming online or just catching up on email, in upgraded areas, Nexus 5 will offer Sprint customers a secure, fast connection using all three of Sprint’s 4G LTE network bands, giving customers the best wireless experience for their needs,” said David Owens, vice president-Product Development, Sprint. “With the dynamic camera features available on this smartphone, our customers will be able to enjoy sharing all their photos and have the peace of mind by not having to worry about data caps or overage charges. While other wireless providers move away from unlimited service, Sprint stands behind its commitment with Sprint Unlimited Guarantee, allowing our customers to lock-in unlimited talk, text and data, while on the Sprint network, not for just the next two years, but for the life of the line of service.3”

Nexus 5 by LG is made without sacrificing power and speed and features tri-band 4G LTE, a 2.26GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon™ 800 processor and ultra-fast Wi-Fi® to keep customers connected at blazing speeds to race through games, zip around the Web, and switch between apps at the flick of a finger. At only 4.59 ounces and 0.34-inches thin, it’s the most powerful Nexus phone yet.

James Fishler, senior vice president-Marketing, LG Electronics USA, said, “Nexus 5 by LG expands the successful LG-Google collaboration. This latest flagship Nexus smartphone combines the popular qualities of LG G2 with KitKat for the first time and we are proud that the Nexus 5 by LG will be among the first smartphones capable for use on Sprint’s new 4G LTE tri-band network, bringing to life our brand promise. With LG, it’s all possible.”

KitKat is fast and powerful yet simple to use. Android 4.4 takes system performance to an all-time high by optimizing memory usage in every major component. That means users can run more of their favorite apps and switch between them faster than ever.

The new phone app automatically prioritizes contacts based on who the user talks to the most. Whenever customers get a call from a phone number not in their contacts, Nexus 5 by LG will look for matches from businesses with a local listing on Google Maps™.

Customers can now send and receive SMS right from Google Hangouts™, and Hangouts for Android now supports location sharing.

According to Pew Internet & American Life Project Nov. 2012, 82 percent of all cell phone owners use their phone to take pictures. Nexus 5 by LG makes it easier than ever to captures life’s important moments with its 8-megapixel rear-facing camera and convenient 1.3-megapixel front-facing camera. With Photo Sphere, Nexus 5 users can create the effect of an immersive 360-degree view that no traditional camera can match. Each image is enhanced as soon as it is saved, helping the people and places in the photos really stand out. Auto Backup automatically saves every photo and video.

Additional features include:

• 5-inch class full HD IPS display (actual size 4.95-inches)
• Advanced camera lens that lets in more light
• Wireless charging via Qi wireless charging accessories (sold separately)
• 2,300mAh imbedded Lithium-polymer battery
• Best of Google includes access to more than 1 million apps and games on Google Play™, and the newly redesigned Google Maps app makes navigating effortless
• From the home screen, just say ‘Ok Google’ to start a voice search, send a text, get directions or play a song. Swipe over to the left to check your Google Now cards.
• 3G/4G LTE mobile hotspot capability supporting up to eight Wi-Fi enabled devices simultaneously
• Nexus 5 customers will be among the first to receive Android software upgrades and new Google mobile apps

Customers who sign up for Sprint’s new Unlimited, My WaySM plan or My All-inSM plan are eligible for the Sprint Unlimited Guarantee.3 The Sprint Unlimited Guarantee gives customers unlimited talk (calls to any wireline or mobile phone), text and data while on the Sprint network for the life of the line of service. The new Unlimited, My Way rate plans start for as little as $80 per month (excludes taxes and surcharges). The Unlimited, My Way plan can offer customers a significant savings when compared to competitors’ capped data plans. For example, smartphone customers can save $30 per month vs. AT&T and Verizon’s comparable plans with only 4GB of data.4

Sprint One Up offers customers an affordable option to upgrade their device more frequently. With Sprint One Up, participating smartphone customers get unlimited talk, text and data for an introductory rate of $65 per month – a $15 per month savings off their Unlimited, My Way standard rate plan and Sprint’s guarantee of unlimited talk, text and data for the life of the line of service5. Sprint One Up is also available for smartphones on the My All-in plan as well. Sprint One Up customers will save up to $45 per month vs. AT&T and Verizon comparable plans.

Building a Better Network Experience

Sprint plans to deploy Sprint Spark in about 100 of America’s largest cities during the next three years, with availability today in five markets. Sprint 4G LTE service will be available by mid-2014 to approximately 250 million Americans, and Sprint expects 100 million Americans will have Sprint Spark or 2.5GHz coverage by the end of 2014. The first markets with limited availability are New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Tampa and Miami. Nexus 5 by LG is among the first tri-band capable smartphones scheduled for customer availability in early November 2013.

Sprint Spark combines 4G FDD1-LTE at 800 Megahertz (MHz) and 1.9 Gigahertz (GHz) and TDD1-LTE at 2.5GHz spectrum, TDD-LTE technology (2.5GHz), and carrier aggregation in the 2.5GHz band. These spectrum assets, technology and architecture are designed to deliver a seamless customer experience via tri-band wireless devices. Tri-band devices, named for their ability to accommodate multiple spectrum bands, support active hand-off mode between 800MHz, 1.9GHz and 2.5GHz, providing data session continuity as the device moves between spectrum bands.

About Sprint

Sprint (NYSE:S) offers a comprehensive range of wireless and wireline communications services bringing the freedom of mobility to consumers, businesses and government users. Sprint served more than 54 million customers at the end of the third quarter of 2013 and is widely recognized for developing, engineering and deploying innovative technologies, including the first wireless 4G service from a national carrier in the United States; offering industry-leading mobile data services, leading prepaid brands including Virgin Mobile USA, Boost Mobile, and Assurance Wireless; instant national and international push-to-talk capabilities; and a global Tier 1 Internet backbone. The American Customer Satisfaction Index rated Sprint as the most improved company in customer satisfaction, across all 47 industries, during the last five years. You can learn more and visit Sprint at www.sprint.com or www.facebook.com/sprint and www.twitter.com/sprint.

About LG Electronics USA

LG Electronics USA Inc., based in Englewood Cliffs, N.J., is the North American subsidiary of LG Electronics Inc., a $45 billion global force and technology leader in consumer electronics, home appliances and mobile communications. In the United States, LG Electronics sells a range of stylish and innovative mobile phones, home entertainment products, home appliances, and air conditioning systems and energy solutions, all under LG’s “Life’s Good” marketing theme. LG Electronics is a 2013 ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year. For more information, please visitwww.lg.com.

14G LTE not available everywhere
2The American Express Prepaid Reward Card (“Card”) provided in connection with this Rebate offer is a prepaid Card that is usable at U.S. merchants that accept American Express Card. Some limitations apply. The Card is not redeemable for cash (except where required by law) and does not provide ATM access. Use of Card constitutes acknowledgement that it is given as a reward and no consideration, value, or money has been paid by the holder to American Express in exchange for this Card. USE OF CARD IS SUBJECT TO THE CARDHOLDER AGREEMENT. SUBJECT TO APPLICABLE LAW, A $3.00 MONTHLY FEE WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST CARD BALANCE, STARTING SIX MONTHS AFTER CARD ISSUANCE, UNLESS FUNDS ARE EARLIER DEPLETED. For BALANCE, customer service and Cardholder Agreement, visit americanexpress.com/sprint or call 1-866-608-3756. Card issued by American Express Prepaid Card Management Corporation.
3The guarantee will apply to customers as long as they remain on the plan, meet the terms and conditions of the plan and pay their bill in full and on time. Price and phone selection are subject to change. Other plans may receive prioritized bandwidth availability. Streaming video speeds may be limited to 1 Mbps.
4Sprint’s Unlimited, My Way plan featuring unlimited talk, text and data compared to AT&T Mobile Share with 4GB of Data ($110) or Verizon Share Everything with 4GB of Data ($110). Additional data plan options are available.
5Requires installment agreement with no down payment, 24 monthly payments (final payment amount varies; balance not to exceed full purchase price), 0% APR on approved credit, & a qualifying wireless plan. If you cancel wireless service, remaining balance on device becomes due. Offer is for well-qualified buyers, subject to credit approval. Tax due at sale. Restrictions apply.

Source : Sprint News Release

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