I am getting an HTC Evo with Android and I have already purchased tether for my blackberry, which I will no longer be using. Is there a way to transfer the license I have already paid for to my new Android phone (assuming that you will require a license after the beta)?
Getting an HTC Evo with Android
Sun, 06/06/2010 - 21:32
Sun, 06/20/2010 - 10:36
#2
The battery life is bad on the EVO. I noticed it improves when you turn off the 4G. I am not sure but it seems the scanning for the 4G network may be a battery killer??
Mon, 06/21/2010 - 15:23
#3
Tether works fine on my Evo-4g, rooted, OMJ's 1.4 ROM.
Keep all of the radios you don't need turned off to improve battery life. Also, turn off the animated backgrounds. I don't have 4g, so don't ever turn that radio on. I only turn on GPS when I want to use that feature or WiFi when I'm indoors, don't have a 3G signal and need to get a data connection. There are individually selectable button utilities that enable turning them on/off.
One of the primary reasons I wanted Tether is b/c of the battery drain if using wireless tether. I prefer to plug into USB to charge the phone *while* tethered online to keep the phone's battery charged. I can always turn off my laptop and charge it when I get in as opposed to run down the phone and be out of touch.
Mon, 06/21/2010 - 15:49
#4
What tethering software are you using?
The need to tweak the settings is understandable but a sad commentary on the state of the art when it comes to battery saving technology. We should not have to change settings to allow the phone to be used in our regular routines of daily life, just to squeeze a little more time out of the battery.
I have had very little problem with battery life with my Blackberry Storm 9530 and I even tether wirelessly with no problem.
I am looking forward to the Droid X being released by Motorola in July, to possible address battery management. I also think that due to the larger size, they may have placed a larger battery inside due to the added inner real estate.
Arnie
According to an email I received from Tether:
"[...] existing Tether customers will be able to get the Android version with a huges discount."
and
"Keep in mind that your Android version will be transferable to any other Android, should you upgrade, change or lose your phone in the future for no cost. Exactly how our BlackBerry version currently operates."
As for the Evo, it is missing some features that many BlackBerry users take for granted, 4G coverage is not as good as expected/needed, and battery life is so bad you will want to carry a spare battery (or two).
HTH