HTC One M9 32GB Unlocked GSM 4G LTE Smartphone w/ 20MP Camera - Amber Gold

I'd like to say I'm an early technology adopter, but my comfort and preference for HTC, and a more practical budget just don't let me get the latest (and not always greatest) thing. I've owned about 5 or 6 HTC phones (The FUZE, ARIA, One X and M8) and have become increasingly loyal to the way they interface.After over 2 years, my HTC One M8 finally got to the point where it was no longer usable. I bent the charger port such that I'd have to hold the charger cord in at just the right angle to connect, so it was on to another phone. AT&T did not appear to be jumping on the U11 bandwagon when that comes out later this year, and after being tech support for both my husband's Samsung and my Daughter's LG, I didn't want another brand. (I've been out of contract with my provider for almost a year, and it's nice!) So I decided to test my luck on Amazon.I'm very happy I did. This phone looks and functions enough like my M8 to make the change seamless, but with enough upgrades to be exciting (rather than a drag) The Camera is much better, and the front speakers are a bit fuller than my old one. Data runs quickly, and it's clear there are improvements on the previous version in the way data access runs.I still can't use the HTC car app without having to manually create a shortcut and pull the app from the dark cave where the provider tends to keep putting it, in favor of their version of it, which in my opinion is not as easy to use while driving.The Dot view case on this one is nicer than the M8 because the back is clear so you can see the phone's glorious metallic color, but the seam where the front and back meet is a little flimsy (I did have to take a spot of crazy glue to it already, but I'm not reviewing that..), so we'll see. I do like the more protective design as my old phone did get a bit of corner wear where the HTC cover didn't fully protect each edge.All in all, I don't know that I'd have made the jump to this phone if not forced, as it is so significantly similar to what I am replacing, but I do feel that there are significant enough improvements that would warrant consideration of this phone over the previous model.Seller sent it super quick and I got it in less than 48 hours on a holiday weekend. SO grateful for that.

Why did you pick this product vs others?:This was the second HTC, it was suggested by a friend but the battery fails and is expensive to replace...My Samsung Galaxy s21 is way better

love the design and style of this phone. bought to upgrade from my galaxy s4. the theme design is fantastic too... I like that I can get themes designed by other people and apply it to the phone. speakers and sound software are also great.The only thing that knocked it down a star for me is the phones reception. Not sure if i got a lemon or not...but it's reception is regularly only 70-80% of what my galaxy 4 had. For those in a 4 bar area, this is probably not an issue...but where my house is at, i can barely scrape 2 bars from my galaxy. it worked with that...but with the M9 i can't even get or take calls.Im currently migration from AT&T to T-mobile, where at least if i can't get good cell reception in my house, I'll be able to use their Voip soluion (AT&T currently only allows iPhones for their VOIP). the fact that i had to switch carriers to use the phone would have dropped more then 1 star, but this is specifically a local issue with me. others may not get the same results.Although I must say, if this is not a lemon, having worse reception then a 4 year old worn out phone is unacceptable IMO. I gave it a pass only because I don't know if it's specific to me, or if it really just has worse reception. Just letting others know...it's not an issue if you get the phone on some kind of plan, but buying upright via Amazon it's buyer beware, so letting folks know.Other then that love the phone...only wish the Tmobile SIM would get here faster :)

This is a short review of the buying and shipping experience, if u want a review of the phone itself there are plenty of well written reviews out there. When buying something I always look for reviews about the seller/packaging/receiving correct items.Pictures includedI ordered this phone from Blutekhttp://www.amazon.com/HTC-Factory-Unlocked-Cellphone-Silver/dp/B00V59AZAK/ref=sr_1_1?m=A3TBDBTCHAVT15&s=wireless&ie=UTF8&qid=1446685764&sr=1-1&keywords=htc+m9Blutek had no descriptions in the seller's list, but I read the seller feedback and it was positive so I went with them.What's in the box (see some pictures)>Earbuds with replacement buds>phone>guide>warranty guide>4 stickers with imei numbers incase u need to repair the phone.>A little "key" to open the SD and SIM card slots.>charger with usbWhen you start using the phone and wifi sign in with accounts and all that, you'll get 2 years of 100gb for google drive and unlimited storage with amazon cloud for a year.I received the phone in the usual amazon box package with the inflated bags.>The phone was brand new in an original HTC box.>Received an Australian version with an AU charger, but Amazon description says"European version -US adapter included.">Contacted seller to ask for a US charger. I learned that HTC only provides a normal charger with the box, so I ordered my own [Qualcomm Certified] Aukey Quick Charge 3.0 18W USB Turbo Wall Charger Fast Charger(Included an 20AWG Quick Charge 3.3ft Micro USB Cable) -Black and closed the Seller convo.>Comes with earbuds & replacement buds, however it didn't fit my ears and just kept falling out. If I held it to my ears the sound was really nice though.>Phone has no carrier engraving or carrier software, factory unlocked. 50% charged out of the box.>my phone was Australian but just changed the language to US.. no big deal.Overall, besides the charger I got what I wanted to get.This is what I ordered along with the phone>HTC One M9 Screen Protector Glass, amFilm Tempered Glass Screen Protector for HTC One M9 with Lifetime Replacement Warranty (1-Pack) [in Retail Packaging] really easy to apply, took me about 2 minutes using the hinge method.>HTC One M9 Case, Spigen [METALLIZED BUTTONS] Neo Hybrid Series Case for HTC One M9 (HIMA) - Gunmetal (SGP11389)>PNY U3 Turbo Performance 64GB High Speed MicroSDXC Class 10 UHS-I, up to 90MB/sec Flash Card (P-SDUX64U390G-GE)Sorry for the potato images, was taken with a lumia 521 which I don't use anymore now that I got this phone. can use for offline gps in the car. :DHope this helps.