Run my Sprint EVO

[GotoDengo]

Can I hack my Sprint EVO 4G to run on Verizon, using this hack (or some other mod)? I understand it would only be 3G, whihc is fine... I rarely use 4G anyway.

My company is getting me a verizon iPhone. The only reason I have the EVO is b/c my company has traditionally issued only Blackberrys, and I couldn't deal with the BB shortcomings any longer -- apps and lack of a functional browser.

Now that I will have a company issued "real" smartphone, I don't see the need to keep my Sprint service, so will be paying the ETF. The iPhone will have wireless tethering enabled, so I should be able to perform most functions on the EVO over wi-fi wherever I'm at. So I don't actually care if it works, or works reliably... would just be nice to have a backup phone (in case all that wi-fi tethering burns my iPhone battery ).

Has VZW found a way to squash this, or should it work? The linked post above is a couple years old. Thanks for any info.

 

[butthead007]

Why create more work for yourself? Throw it on Craigslist or ebay and use the proceeds to pay off etf.

On a side note, most companies have policies in place that include their unfettered right to monitor all usage of the company phone and in some instances, your phone number becomes their property. Personally, I'd pay a monthly cell phone bill to keep my personal info mine. I actually do have two phones for that exact purpose. It is quite awkward running around looking like a superhero reject with a pseudo utility belt consisting of a Droid Bionic and an Lg Revolution. Or maybe I look like I suffer from tiny man syndrome...sigh.

Just some food for thought.

 

[Yeahha]

I agree with butthead007 your company will likely be able to tell if you try to use a phone not issued by them on the line they are paying for and likely won't be thrilled .

I don't know if you can flash an EVO to VZW. Usually people flash CDMA phones from VZW and Sprint to smaller companies that do not offer newer phones or smartphones in general. I doubt VZW would let you connect it just based on the ESN. You would be better off trying to get a secondhand VZW phone and using it or talking to your company to see if they will let you get one of the new Android phones instead of the iPhone. Good luck