changing from Eris...questions

[mom22boys]

I am looking to upgrade from my Eris. I am tired of not being able to use it as a phone! No it is not rooted.
My questions about the Incredible...does it work good as a phone, is it on android 2.2, will it continue to get updates, can I save apps to the sd card, can I use the same battery or does it have a good extended battery?

thanks for the help!!!

 

[ACD168]

Incredible is da bomb, I'd wait for the Inc2, or thunderbolt. but I love my Inc. and it has official 2.2 and we have CyanogenMOd7 and many other new sense Z roms, and Gingerbread 2.3 ROMs that run like hot fire!

 

[kkl1993]

yea it does work good as a phone and everything else. yes it is on android 2.2(froyo) and android 2.3(gingerbread probably wont come till April or May. The battery is DECENT, but if you are a poweruser, i would get an extended battery or bring a charger with you. the incredible is a awesome phone

 

[mom22boys]

thanks for the replys. If I were to decide to root it, is it pretty simple/ i have never tried it before with a phone.

 

[Podivin]

Rooting the DInc is fairly easy, but you do have to be able to read and follow directions well (no slight intended there). There is some setup to do on the computer before you can root your phone. Actually rooting the phone is EASY - run a program and sit back and watch. You'll spend all of your time downloading necessary things so that you're computer can 'talk' to the phone (you run a program on the computer that actually roots the phone via USB).

 

[Joevarm]

The above is true if you are rooting from a pc, if you have a mac it's very simple, no need to download drivers. Just put unrevoked on it and plug in your phone.

I had an Eris and loved it, but now that i'm on the Inc I could never go back. It's so much snappier in all areas, especially as a phone (the lag on the Eris drove me crazy).

All in all, you should definitely switch. I love my Inc and will stick with it for the next year or so, but if your looking to buy you might as well go with the Thunderbolt next month, or wait for Inc2. But even if you decide to get the current Inc you won't go wrong.

 

[mom22boys]

one more question....sorry. Can Swype be used on it?

 

[hrbib21]

Yes.

 

[Podivin]

I couldn't get Swype to install under my original beta ID, I tried downloading a new installed and redownloading the program (multiple times). Ultimately I had to fill out a new beta request using a different email account. When I downloaded the installed on my new account everything worked just fine. Not sure why I had the problem, but it worked out in the end and Swype is working nicely on the DInc.

 

[ridobe]

I came from the Eris too. I grew tired of how slow it was and like you pointed out, was not very good at being a phone either. Once I rooted it, it became a whole new phone. It was fun again. Rooting the Eris opened up a whole new world for me. That said: I got a good deal on a Dinc on craigslist and had it rooted within 2 hours. No comparison whatsoever. I never ran it non-rooted but I imagine that was light years faster too.

I would either 1) get a Dinc, root it and don't look back for a couple of years. The dev's love this phone. GREAT phone. Or 2) wait, (like someone pointed out) on the ThunderBolt and do said rooting.

 

[mom22boys]

ok...Verizon store was a pain. So I ordered online....now to wait like a 2 year old till Tuesday!! Thanks for all the advice. I am sure I will have more questions in the coming weeks.

 

[hrbib21]

The worst thing about Verizon is their stores. Oh, and customer service can be a moronic experience at times, too.

 

[euph_22]

The worst thing about Verizon is their stores. Oh, and customer service can be a moronic experience at times, too.

I like Verizon's stores. Ok...Like's a bit strong. But I've usually found them helpful (ok, keep an eye out for the CSR's who have no idea what they are talking about/doing. But if I need to, I don't think it's hard to get the good ones to help you with your problem) and fast. Far better than T-Mobile. It's always crowded, with 2.6 people working maximum, no organization for the customers, and nobody has any idea what they are doing.

Basically, in human terms I'd agree that Verizon Stores are horrible. But for a mobile phone store, they're pretty good.

 

[hrbib21]

I should probably add the caveat that I only have experience with two stores and the one here in Myrtle Beach SC is horrendous. Hour waits seem to be the norm.

 

[euph_22]

I should probably add the caveat that I only have experience with two stores and the one here in Myrtle Beach SC is horrendous. Hour waits seem to be the norm.

I guess I'm only comparing 1 Verizon Store to a pair of T-Mobile stores. Maybe I'm just lucky...(or those TMO stores just suck. I know the one is the only one for an hour in any direction).

 

[mom22boys]

sorry, I do have more questions!!

The sd card in my Eris is 8G, should I install it in the Dinc instead of the 2G that comes with it? if so, what do i need to do to it so that it will work correct?
Also, I have read that the Eris battery will work in the Incredible...is that correct?

 

[euph_22]

sorry, I do have more questions!!

The sd card in my Eris is 8G, should I install it in the Dinc instead of the 2G that comes with it? if so, what do i need to do to it so that it will work correct?
Also, I have read that the Eris battery will work in the Incredible...is that correct?

Both are correct (well, assuming you don't need the 8gig card for something else). you could just plug the card in and it should work. But I'd probably back everything you don't want to erase and format the card (plug it in the incredible, go to menu-> storage and select format sd card.

And you can use the eris's battery.

 

[ridobe]

sorry, I do have more questions!!

The sd card in my Eris is 8G, should I install it in the Dinc instead of the 2G that comes with it? if so, what do i need to do to it so that it will work correct?
Also, I have read that the Eris battery will work in the Incredible...is that correct?

This was all ansered above correctly. I did exactly that. I just swapped out my extended battery and the 8gb card from the eris to the Dinc. I sold my Eris to gazelle.com and they got a 2gb card with a stock Eris battery.

I backed up my card on my computer, swapped them out and booted each one. NP.

 

[mom22boys]

I love this place. so if I want to start from a black card..just put it in the Dinc and format, then activate the phone?

 

[euph_22]

I love this place. so if I want to start from a black card..just put it in the Dinc and format, then activate the phone?

Yes.