[Q] Noob Planning to Order Dev Model

[Dartman-x]

I have never tried to root a phone and don't know if I ever will (scared to brick it), but I think I'll order the HTC One 64GB Dev model. Why? Well, I am still mid-contract with ATT on my SG3, so for the same price (or perhaps a bit less) I can have an unlocked SIM and not have unnecessary ATT programs and logo on the phone. I hope I am correct in assuming that:

1) I can "plug and play" my current ATT SIM card into the HTC One and it will work just fine.
2) If HTC releases updates, I will be able to get them faster than those who are on ATT branded phones.

Are there any concerns I should have? Thank you!

 

[expertzero1]

Yes and yes

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[nugzo]

Only concerns are warranty. Its probably easier to get a replacement through ATT if something is wrong. But since you have another device to use while its sent back to HTC, then this maybe a very minor concern. I am getting square trade or similar warranty on my dev edition when it arrives. I think someone said with facebook coupon it was like $90 with a $99 deductible. Much better than ATT (asurion) insurance which as $199 deductible.

 

[Dartman-x]

Only concerns are warranty. Its probably easier to get a replacement through ATT if something is wrong. But since you have another device to use while its sent back to HTC, then this maybe a very minor concern. I am getting square trade or similar warranty on my dev edition when it arrives. I think someone said with facebook coupon it was like $90 with a $99 deductible. Much better than ATT (asurion) insurance which as $199 deductible.

Ah thanks. I will look into the warranty concept. I probably won't have a backup phone cuz I'd likely sell the SG3 to help fund the new One.

 

[DJsCrIBbLe]

Try postings questions in the Q/A forum next time

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[dude6595]

so the dev model will work fine with att lte?

Never mind i found the answer

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[redpoint73]

Alas, for the folks who have been waiting to pull the trigger (like myself), the moment has passed. When I looked this morning, both the 32 GB and 64 GB (Dev Edition) unlocked versions are Out of Stock on HTC's website.

 

[Dartman-x]

Try postings questions in the Q/A forum next time

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Sorry 'bout that. I must've been reading a thread in the "General" section when I was inspired to post a question. Thanks for the free ride over here where I belong. I won't ever make that mistake again, I promise.