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My Evo is in, what Android apps do I need to get right away?

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birddog23

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Oct 27, 2010 7:19 AM
How do I get roms and what do i need to do to get them onto my phone? Im already rooted, but a little confused now
Oct 27, 2010 7:19am
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imex99

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Oct 27, 2010 9:38 AM
birddog23;534335 wrote:I'm rooted already. Just wanna learn more about roms and how do u get them and what not.

what phone, evo or what?

if evo.... go here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=653 rom manager is easy or if u want, manually..........
Oct 27, 2010 9:38am
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birddog23

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Oct 27, 2010 9:45 AM
Yes Evo. So if i get ROM manager from the market I can use whatever different custom roms I want?
Oct 27, 2010 9:45am
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imex99

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Oct 27, 2010 9:53 AM
birddog23;534660 wrote:Yes Evo. So if i get ROM manager from the market I can use whatever different custom roms I want?

yes and no.....Rom manager has so many roms pre-loaded and you can download roms from the link here http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=653 Read through the different roms and find which ones you like and which kernel works best! I'm using fresh rom and kingklick kernel and my evo is very fast and battery is better. King has 21 different kernels, with the newer ones being mostly better but some use the older kernels because they worked best for them!!!! If your not a member, join XDA and read through and you will be flashing roms in no time.... Many to choose from and some are pre-loaded into rom manager.
Oct 27, 2010 9:53am
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imex99

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Oct 27, 2010 10:04 AM
I use titanium backup and rom mananger to backup my roms before I flash a new rom(just in case) something goes wrong.
Oct 27, 2010 10:04am
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birddog23

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Oct 27, 2010 10:08 AM
Bingo! thanks imex, you the man
Oct 27, 2010 10:08am
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imex99

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Oct 27, 2010 10:11 AM
As I stated before... I like fresh rom and kings kernels. Many to pick from and works good on my EVO.
Oct 27, 2010 10:11am
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birddog23

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Oct 27, 2010 10:59 AM
One more thing to ask for you. Are you using the pro version of rom manager and titanium or just the free?
Oct 27, 2010 10:59am
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imex99

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Oct 27, 2010 11:19 AM
I have the full versions but you can get it here: http://getandroidstuff.com/?s=titanium

I think you have to pay for tor rom manager but i use them so much I paid for them... feel free to ask questions and if I can help, I will!
Oct 27, 2010 11:19am
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Mooney44Cards

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Oct 27, 2010 1:41 PM
Check your local Sprint store, we just got a 2600 mAh battery (the one that comes with the phone is 1500 mAh) for those of you who experience poor battery life. Also got in a dock that comes with an HDMI cable. Battery is $55 and comes with both a white and black battery cover. Dock is $40.
Oct 27, 2010 1:41pm
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birddog23

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Oct 27, 2010 2:03 PM
Does the 2600mah battery add bulk to the phone? I just ordered a 3500mah from Quickshippers
Oct 27, 2010 2:03pm
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Nick Mangold

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Oct 27, 2010 2:06 PM
Mooney44Cards;534894 wrote:Check your local Sprint store, we just got a 2600 mAh battery (the one that comes with the phone is 1500 mAh) for those of you who experience poor battery life. Also got in a dock that comes with an HDMI cable. Battery is $55 and comes with both a white and black battery cover. Dock is $40.

How much extra bulk does the battery add?
Oct 27, 2010 2:06pm
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imex99

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Oct 27, 2010 2:21 PM
Mooney44Cards;534894 wrote:Check your local Sprint store, we just got a 2600 mAh battery (the one that comes with the phone is 1500 mAh) for those of you who experience poor battery life. Also got in a dock that comes with an HDMI cable. Battery is $55 and comes with both a white and black battery cover. Dock is $40.

I would buy the battery if it didnt need the extended cover....
Oct 27, 2010 2:21pm
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wes_mantooth

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Oct 27, 2010 2:24 PM
justincredible;534919 wrote:How much extra bulk does the battery add?

I have a 3500 and it doubles the thickness of the phone.....I do not use it because of that.
Oct 27, 2010 2:24pm
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birddog23

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Oct 27, 2010 2:45 PM
The one from Quickshippers is only supposed to add a very small amount of bulk. Anywho I do have an extra 3500mah battery with cover if anyone needs one
Oct 27, 2010 2:45pm
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Mooney44Cards

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Oct 27, 2010 3:55 PM
It makes the EVO look like it has a battery shaped tumor on the back. It's really not all that bad tho.
Oct 27, 2010 3:55pm
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Nick Mangold

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Oct 27, 2010 4:39 PM
Will it make my junk look bigger when I put it in my front pocket? If so, sold.
Oct 27, 2010 4:39pm
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j_crazy

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Oct 27, 2010 4:49 PM
my buddy has an android phone (which one? I forget) but he has an app that allows him to download free mp3s to his phone's library. i'd have that app if i was you.
Oct 27, 2010 4:49pm
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wes_mantooth

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Oct 27, 2010 5:00 PM
j_crazy;535205 wrote:my buddy has an android phone (which one? I forget) but he has an app that allows him to download free mp3s to his phone's library. i'd have that app if i was you.

Frostwire probably

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Oct 27, 2010 5:00pm
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Stephen A Smith

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Oct 27, 2010 10:00 PM
wes_mantooth;535217 wrote:Frostwire probably

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mp3 download is also an app that does that
Oct 27, 2010 10:00pm
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wes_mantooth

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Oct 27, 2010 10:02 PM
Stephen A Smith;535611 wrote:mp3 download is also an app that does that

Go to bed before I whip your ass!
Oct 27, 2010 10:02pm
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wes_mantooth

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Oct 27, 2010 10:03 PM
PS..Stephen A is my son
Oct 27, 2010 10:03pm
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gut

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Oct 28, 2010 9:08 PM
Stephen A Smith;535611 wrote:mp3 download is also an app that does that

Or you can use Replay Media Catcher to "timeshift" Pandora.
Oct 28, 2010 9:08pm
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birddog23

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Oct 28, 2010 9:23 PM
MixZing is also nice for a music player
Oct 28, 2010 9:23pm
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imex99

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Nov 12, 2010 4:40 PM
anyone that has rooted the evo lately? when you rooted did you root from 2.1 or 2.2? my friend says he cant root from 2.2 and i've tried helping but says he cant.... what method did u use?
Nov 12, 2010 4:40pm