Samsung's Epic 4G looks to be more of the same

[AznAnarchy99]

How are you charging it? I've seen vastly different charging times depending on several factors.

It charges much more slowly from a USB port on a computer than it does from the included USB charger.

If you're using a different USB charger than the one it came with, it's possible that it's not charging it as quickly as with the included one.

Lastly, if you're using the phone or especially if you're running a demanding program, it'll charge slowly or not at all. One time I was charging from my computer's USB port and the phone was just heating up but barely charging at all. Found out there was a rogue process - once I killed it the phone cooled down and charged much more quickly.

Ive noticed the same thing when I brought my phone to charge in class yesterday with my friends laptop. It would charge extemely slow, although i was heavily surfing the net with it. With the plug in it would be done in an hour or two. The car charger is in the middle of the two but it might be because I use it to stream music all day in the car =p

 

[Deeko]

How are you charging it? I've seen vastly different charging times depending on several factors.

It charges much more slowly from a USB port on a computer than it does from the included USB charger.

If you're using a different USB charger than the one it came with, it's possible that it's not charging it as quickly as with the included one.

Lastly, if you're using the phone or especially if you're running a demanding program, it'll charge slowly or not at all. One time I was charging from my computer's USB port and the phone was just heating up but barely charging at all. Found out there was a rogue process - once I killed it the phone cooled down and charged much more quickly.

I'm not new to the smartphone game I know how this process works. It charges noticably slower with the included charger via AC with tasks recently killed.

 

[Shlong]

I just got a Samsung Epic and I haven't experienced these issues, it's a pretty awesome phone. Only problem is the battery life isn't the greatest (not as bad as some phones but still mediocre) and I'll have to turn off background sync sometimes. 4G is super fast and all in all I love it (I ported over from an iphone 3gs).

 

[AstroManLuca]

Well, people have started getting the OTA update for the Epic. I didn't bother waiting; just downloaded it from XDA and installed it myself. The 3G upload is faster now, no more 150 kbps cap.

 

[KevinH]

This article was mainly based on the Epic 4G and my experience has been on the Epic 4G only.

With regards to the upload speeds capped at 150 on 3g, that seems to be an issue that 100% of the devices have. There are huge threads on it. If you are getting greater than 150 upload speeds on the epic using, you should post links to speedtest. As of yet, there hasn't been a person who has...

I'm on the fence right now with the Epic/Evo. I'm one of the Sero parasites that is now allowed to pay a bit extra for these mega phones. Time to retire the TP.

 

[KevinH]

Well, people have started getting the OTA update for the Epic. I didn't bother waiting; just downloaded it from XDA and installed it myself. The 3G upload is faster now, no more 150 kbps cap.

Sweet. Alrite...I'm sold. This was the one thing holding me back!

 

[Dulanic]

With regards to the upload speeds capped at 150 on 3g, that seems to be an issue that 100% of the devices have. There are huge threads on it. If you are getting greater than 150 upload speeds on the epic using, you should post links to speedtest. As of yet, there hasn't been a person who has...

I'm on the fence right now with the Epic/Evo. I'm one of the Sero parasites that is now allowed to pay a bit extra for these mega phones. Time to retire the TP.

I can't wait myself. I am thinking of going with the Epic. I am a SERO person too with the TP.... I HATE the TP which makes me not want to go EVO. I am sorry but HTC ruined my opinion of them with that phone. Mine has now been replaced many many times (4+, I lost track). I can't get myself to buy another EVO. My upgrade is available 11/1.

 

[ThePresence]

I have the Epic 4G. I have experienced NONE of these issues.

 

[rudeguy]

Well...the G2 drops tomorrow. I'll be heading up to Tmo after work.

If you don't see me posting after 7pm EST, please send bail money.

 

[AznAnarchy99]

Well...the G2 drops tomorrow. I'll be heading up to Tmo after work.

If you don't see me posting after 7pm EST, please send bail money.

My friend works at tmobile and they have been able to sell them since this weekend.

 

[rudeguy]

My friend works at tmobile and they have been able to sell them since this weekend.

really? Shoot. Today was my day off.

Oh well. Gave me time to get my phone back to stock. Even found the 2 gig SD with Avatar on it.

 

[PhoKingGuy]

really? Shoot. Today was my day off.

Oh well. Gave me time to get my phone back to stock. Even found the 2 gig SD with Avatar on it.

Yeah, the cute girl at the tmobile store next to my house said they have been selling them since Saturday, they had like 40 in the back.

LOL I tried out a Vibrant at the tmobile store, I pressed the navigation app and the phone hung and crashed, same with google maps LOLSAMSUNG.

The G2 was pretty nice, I'd consider it but something in me wants to wait another month or two to see what else comes out.