I might trade my Thunderbolt for a Droidx2 tomorrow.. any thoughts? I had the first X and I loved it. I traded it for an incredible for the roms.
Can anyone confirm or deny the following:
x2's camera > TB
x2's video/gaming > TB
4g is a plus but not a dealbreaker for me.
my opinion: i like motoblur over sense (if i don't modify, which is a reason i am considering trading)
any input would be great. i know it is late, especially on the east coast but i am hoping for some quick responses. thanks
Do it"!
Sent from my DROID X2 using XDA Premium App
Up to you man. The TB is definitely more desirable due to custom ROMs. However, this phone is future proof, and based on the recent acquisition, we might be in good shape. P3's preroot is money debloated...
Sent from my DROID X2 using XDA Premium App
mistawolfe said:
Up to you man. The TB is definitely more desirable due to custom ROMs. However, this phone is future proof, and based on the recent acquisition, we might be in good shape. P3's preroot is money debloated...
Sent from my DROID X2 using XDA Premium App
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
it is, arguably, a hassle due to the 4g. sometimes you will lose 4g and need to flash a new radio/kernel/rom and no one else will experience the same issue.
has an OTA been released with gingerbread yet?
Yes but it's recommended to use p3s prerooted gingerbread, and other than the 4g the X2 stomps the Thunderbolt
from my X2 roaming the north
yep, i am going to do it.
just put my TB back to stock and it runs so much better haha. the downside of that is the fact i hate sense and it is a total battery hog.
is netflix available for the x2 stock? or does the x2 need to be rooted with a modded netflix app?
converge12 said:
yep, i am going to do it.
just put my TB back to stock and it runs so much better haha. the downside of that is the fact i hate sense and it is a total battery hog.
is netflix available for the x2 stock? or does the x2 need to be rooted with a modded netflix app?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Available
Sent from my DROID X2 using XDA Premium App
I would very much recommend using the eclipse rom as well... Very simple process and very much improved over stock
from my X2 roaming the north
After playing around with a Thunderbolt and an X2 i defaulted to the X2, and I must say with all the tweaking I've done it is hands down the best phone I've ever had.
Never owning a TB but having owned the X and now an X2 I like the X2 for its speed but the memory is a little lacking every now and then a game will tell me the memory is low and that it may close unexpectedly. I have always liked the Moto quality for reception and other components and having toyed with a few other HTC phones, locked bootloader and all Moto still gets my bet too.
I came from a Thunderbolt. The lack of roms on the x2 makes me sad considering the large dev support for the tbolt. Honestly, the proformance of a non overclocked cm7 bolt was about the same as the x2 in the real world.
Sent from my DROID X2 using Tapatalk
converge12 said:
I might trade my Thunderbolt for a Droidx2 tomorrow.. any thoughts? I had the first X and I loved it. I traded it for an incredible for the roms.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Just curious.... How is it that you are able to "trade" phones at will? Dont you have a service contact with time restrictions?
Sent from my DROID X2 using XDA Premium App
Robin M said:
Just curious.... How is it that you are able to "trade" phones at will? Dont you have a service contact with time restrictions?
Sent from my DROID X2 using XDA Premium App
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Don't know about the tbolt, but there were so many missed call issues on the fascinate that Samsung sponsored a swap thru vzw for fascinate owners. We got to choose between the x2, the dinc2 or the charge.
Sent from my DROID X2 using XDA Premium App
Robin M said:
Just curious.... How is it that you are able to "trade" phones at will? Dont you have a service contact with time restrictions?
Sent from my DROID X2 using XDA Premium App
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I have switched many phones on my Verizon contract and never charged . Why would they charge you , you are still paying for their service .
If flashing custom roms and 4g is important to you, then go for it. The X2 should be getting more dev support soon..hopefully..
Oh and I'm pretty sure the TB's camera is better than the X2's. Consumer Report rated it as the #2 or #4, I can't remember, best cell phone camera. The X was last, and it has the same camera as the X2.
huedawg said:
I have switched many phones on my Verizon contract and never charged . Why would they charge you , you are still paying for their service .
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
The conventional wisdom is that Verizon allows you to "upgrade" (at the upgrade price) only once every 24 months. While you can trade "upgrades" between various phones on your service contract, you must pay the full retail price of the phone to change phones before being eligible to upgrade.
When I got the X2, I asked if I could trade it for a Samsung Galaxy S2, if that were to be released in the next few months. They said that after 14 days I was stuck with the phone until upgrade time. They said they never resell a used phone, even if returned within the original 14 days. They told me they send them back to Verizon who "refurbishes" them and then they may resell them at a discount online.
So I'm still wondering how you are able to work out these trade deals? Anyone else ever hear of this, other than the Samsung sponsored offer?
Robin M said:
The conventional wisdom is that Verizon allows you to "upgrade" (at the upgrade price) only once every 24 months. While you can trade "upgrades" between various phones on your service contract, you must pay the full retail price of the phone to change phones before being eligible to upgrade.
When I got the X2, I asked if I could trade it for a Samsung Galaxy S2, if that were to be released in the next few months. They said that after 14 days I was stuck with the phone until upgrade time. They said they never resell a used phone, even if returned within the original 14 days. They told me they send them back to Verizon who "refurbishes" them and then they may resell them at a discount online.
So I'm still wondering how you are able to work out these trade deals? Anyone else ever hear of this, other than the Samsung sponsored offer?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Your thinking wayyyyy toooo much ....
lol, lets say you find a phone on craigslist and you want it . First you check esn to ensure it can be activated on another account , then if you like it , then simply get it and swap your phones on your Verizon account .. Understand now ? It really is , just that simple .
huedawg said:
Your thinking wayyyyy toooo much ....
lol, lets say you find a phone on craigslist and you want it . First you check esn to ensure it can be activated on another account , then if you like it , then simply get it and swap your phones on your Verizon account .. Understand now ? It really is , just that simple .
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Oh. Well yeah, you can do that.
Before trading out for a droid x2 you may want to look into all the audio problems people have reported. I personally have experienced very bad audio skipping while using my x2 and no hacks tips tricks super charges or roms have resolved the problem. I keep my fingers crossed for a solution but if I were you and liked listening to Pandora Slacker or any other audio on my phone I would stay away from the x2 for now
Sent from my Incredible using Tapatalk
Related
My contract ends on the 2nd and I've been comitted to getting the Droid X. I wasn't aware the Thunderbolt was coming out this month. I'm on a tight budget...should I roll with the X or wait for the bolt? Also...do u have to get a 4g data plan or could you just get a 3g plan on the bolt? I am not stoked on the limited dev options with the X so I'm worried.
Thanks
Sent from my FroyoEris using XDA App
Get the Thunderbolt. Trust me, it will be worth the 2-3 weeks extra wait time. Better hardware, should be good build quality since it's made mostly of aluminum, and what's not to like about faster speeds? As of now there is no information on the pricing options for 4G smartphones.
Sent from my DROIDX using XDA App
That's the thing I don't want to wait and then get the shaft by having to get a 4G plan. I don't need or want it. I need to sell my Eris as well to be able to afford the bolt.
Sent from my FroyoEris using XDA App
I would definitely get the Thunderbolt. I also was looking for a Droid X. My friend got an EVO and I fell in love with the 4.3" screen. Then I started reading about the locked bootloader and very limited dev options for the DX. The Thunderbolt is just going to be an all around better phone, especially if you want custom roms and kernels. I wouldn't imagine the 4G plan adding more than $10 maybe $15 to your bill.
Again, I agree with Omen. If you're looking for a decent phone with many dev capabilities, this phone isn't for you. This phone is better than that; it's top notch. Get a droid incredible instead. It just dropped to $100 with 2 year contract.
Sent from my DROIDX using XDA App
Vzw store in Walmart just said the bolt is coming on the 10th to their store for 189.99 and no additional billing for 4G whether I believe all that or not Idk but ill wait until then for sure to see if that's legit.
Sent from my FroyoEris using XDA App
atpjoe said:
Vzw store in Walmart just said the bolt is coming on the 10th to their store for 189.99 and no additional billing for 4G whether I believe all that or not Idk but ill wait until then for sure to see if that's legit.
Sent from my FroyoEris using XDA App
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
No information has been sent out to third party sellers about 4G data costs. I honestly don't think it's coming out February 10, because that's when the iphone for Verizon is out......
Yeah like I said I'm skeptical. Walmarts staffed by mostly morons so I'm just hoping for a miracle.
Sent from my FroyoEris using XDA App
atpjoe said:
Yeah like I said I'm skeptical. Walmarts staffed by mostly morons so I'm just hoping for a miracle.
Agreed.
Sent from my FroyoEris using XDA App
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Sent from my PG06100 using XDA App
I have the X i love the Phone but it does kinda stink that about getting custom Roms, like FULL ones with the new kernals and everything. From what i have been reading on line the 4g plan is going to be 29.99 just like 3g but you know verizon can change that any time lol The thunderbolt looks amazing is it going to have a impossible boot loader like the Motorola products have?
Talked to a VZW rep yesterday about our company phones and I wanted to also move to a new phone for myself. I asked about the TB and said I didn't want to pay extra because I don't live in an 4g area. I was told that there is no extra charge for 4g.
R
snowboarderxd1 said:
I have the X i love the Phone but it does kinda stink that about getting custom Roms, like FULL ones with the new kernals and everything. From what i have been reading on line the 4g plan is going to be 29.99 just like 3g but you know verizon can change that any time lol The thunderbolt looks amazing is it going to have a impossible boot loader like the Motorola products have?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
It is highly unlikely that it will have a locked bootloader. It would be a first for HTC to do so as far as I know.
racedog said:
Talked to a VZW rep yesterday about our company phones and I wanted to also move to a new phone for myself. I asked about the TB and said I didn't want to pay extra because I don't live in an 4g area. I was told that there is no extra charge for 4g.
R
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I've heard this several times from many people, lets hope it is true...I cannot afford a bigger bill.
atpjoe said:
It is highly unlikely that it will have a locked bootloader. It would be a first for HTC to do so as far as I know.
I've heard this several times from many people, lets hope it is true...I cannot afford a bigger bill.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
A second considering the G2 and all that mess...
I'd go with the Thunderbolt. HTC uses better camera parts than Motorola, doesn't lock their bootloaders, 4G will be nice and shouldn't cost extra. I've had the Droid X since release and it's not been that amazing. I'm suffering (as are many others) severe reboot issues due to Moto's buggy .340 kernel and since we can't change our kernel... we have to continue to deal with this maddening problem.
I'm no longer a Motorola fan. Not to mention that HTC is usually a bit faster than Motorola on getting out updates for new software... and you'll get a front-facing camera with video chat!
I don't count Samsung phones... broken GPS and horrible software updates, plus a lack of Cyanogenmod... LG phones suck, and Motorola phones are too locked down. So, I see HTC as the only real player in the game today for quality, customizable Android phones. Plus, I like their aspect ratio for their 4.3" screens... not the widescreen size Motorola uses, which is too tall and not wide enough for me.
Sent from my DROIDX using Tapatalk
I'm running the. 340 update and have not had one random reboot since ice update. With liberty applied and a couple of other tweaks its a great phone (DX) but it had very limited dev support because there isn't really **** you can ultimately do with a locked bootloader, it doesn't have near the support of my fascinate, and no where the support of my DInc, but with that said, at the end of the day, I use my Droid x for one reason. Battery life. I suspect the battery life on the thunderbolt wont be as good as the x, but it had great specs a great proccessor and more RAM, IT WILL BE A AWESOME PHONE. IM SO DRUNK I DONT KNOW WHAT IM SAYING! !
Sent from my DROIDX using XDA App
Is this a serious question? haha.
It was ...I'm impatient as hell that why I put it down to these two phones. Patience pays off though in the phone world I've come to realize.
Sent from my FroyoEris using XDA App
Thinking about giving up my X2 and getting a 4G or going to another carrier all together. Gimme a reason not to.
Sent from my DROID X2 using XDA App
A. This is a development section
B. If you need someone to tell you why you should or shouldnt keep your phone then you obviously really dont like it enough to make that decision for yourself, so just lose it
slowz3r said:
A. This is a development section
B. If you need someone to tell you why you should or shouldnt keep your phone then you obviously really dont like it enough to make that decision for yourself, so just lose it
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Don't be so harsh on the guy. I sympathize with his pain. Yes this is a development section. However, no one seems to be doing any developing. If they are, they're keeping it a big secret. All the major devs I know that are usually working on this stuff are still very obsessed with the Charge and the soon to be released Bionic. No one seems to want to step up and take DX2 on. I didn't have a choice in getting a DX2. My DX broke and this is what the insurance sent. I thought it was a great thing until I saw that no one is doing anything on it.
Yes, his post probably should go in another area. However, let's try to keep this thing like family. When I came with noob questions, people weren't chastising me. When I fell for the XOOM hype, and didn't know if I should keep it, people here shared their thoughts on the subject. That was one of the reasons I came to love XDA - they didn't judge me, but rather found ways to relate what I was going through. Even in this ROMless DX2 hell that we find ourselves in, I still love my XDA family. Let's try to help the guy and not condescend to him.
Take care and stay blessed
droid x2 oc kernels
Has anyone figured out anything on this pos Droid x2. I'm starting to get irritated this phone blows unless it gets overclocked.
Move it or close it, Mr. Clown.
Yes, I'm well aware this a development forum. I'm not by any means new. I'm rooted, supercharged with V6 and running a few different launchers to make respond quicker but with that being said, its at the end of its rope. By asking for a reason not to; I was implying for some developers to step up to the plate for a device that has potential.
Sent from my DROID X2 using XDA App
Hey kizzy,
It doesn't blow it just hasn't been nurtured as much. The supercharger script helps a lot and rooted apps work, but it leaves a lot to be desired.
Sent from my DROID X2 using XDA App
jmaddox31 said:
Hey kizzy,
It doesn't blow it just hasn't been nurtured as much. The supercharger script helps a lot and rooted apps work, but it leaves a lot to be desired.
Sent from my DROID X2 using XDA App
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
not going to lie, the DX2 wasnt my first choice of phones to get but because the SGS2 isnout available yet it was just the best option, and yea no dev community makes me sad
Yeah the dev community is disappointing. And they're a bit slow on the draw.
I may be looking at the Charge or Bolt before 7/7/11 to stay grandfathered.
Sent from my DROID X2 using XDA App
Yeah I'm with you buddy. I'm planning on selling this for either the Thunderbolt or Bionic. I don't like the design of the Charge even though it is a great phone. Also depends on if the Bionic will have a locked bootloader. If it does, I'm going with the Thunderbolt. Hopefully Wirefly still sells it for $199 for an upgrade in August
But don't get me wrong, this is a great device. I haven't had any lag or problems, and I actually like the new MotoBlur. If there was more development on this I'd definitely keep it, but I miss flashing CM7 and other roms every night.
Question: If I have unlimited 3g now, will I still be able to get unlimited 4g come August once Verizon implements their tiered plans? I really hope so, or else I'll be using 3g for as long as I'm with Verizon.
Me too
Anyone want mine $200
Swift,
If you have unlimited data now, you're grandfathered in UNLESS or UNTIL you switch phones, plans or upgrade after 7/711. Any changes after that date will force you to take the new tiered pricing.
It may suck. I use every bit of 2gb a month if not more. $50 a month for 5gb make hurt my pocket too much. But that's a topic for another forum.
Sent from my DROID X2 using XDA App
i will be keeping the x2
Motorola will be releasing GB soon and this phone will be solid
2.2 really does nothing for this hardware
onemotodroid said:
i will be keeping the x2
Motorola will be releasing GB soon and this phone will be solid
2.2 really does nothing for this hardware
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Actually, the one thing that it does keep doing is rebooting without provocation. It's gotten to be quite annoying. Every phone that I have received from Asurion does it, so I'm beginning to think this is some sort of FroYo/hardware complication. (No I have no evidence to support that theory.) Some of you have mentioned using the new supercharger script. Does it help with this rebooting problem or will I just be putting myself deeper into a hole?
jmaddox31 said:
Swift,
If you have unlimited data now, you're grandfathered in UNLESS or UNTIL you switch phones, plans or upgrade after 7/711. Any changes after that date will force you to take the new tiered pricing.
It may suck. I use every bit of 2gb a month if not more. $50 a month for 5gb make hurt my pocket too much. But that's a topic for another forum.
Sent from my DROID X2 using XDA App
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Seriously? That's just plain dumb if you ask me. I don't even understand why Verizon is doing this tiered crap. This is probably why when I first asked for the Thunderbolt, the rep kept on trying to dissuade me from getting it.
This really makes me want to switch to Sprint, or even AT&T once they set up their LTE network. Whatever carrier gets the SGII is where I'm going -.-
GulMiguel said:
Actually, the one thing that it does keep doing is rebooting without provocation. It's gotten to be quite annoying. Every phone that I have received from Asurion does it, so I'm beginning to think this is some sort of FroYo/hardware complication. (No I have no evidence to support that theory.) Some of you have mentioned using the new supercharger script. Does it help with this rebooting problem or will I just be putting myself deeper into a hole?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
fully stock here so far, only had it about a week, but no random reboots.
The only problem was that the first morning I set the alarm the phone was locked up and the alarm didn't go off. I had to pull the battery to get it to reset. Trouble free other than that.
maybe some of you will want to change your mind?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1156541
SwiftLegend said:
Seriously? That's just plain dumb if you ask me. I don't even understand why Verizon is doing this tiered crap. This is probably why when I first asked for the Thunderbolt, the rep kept on trying to dissuade me from getting it.
This really makes me want to switch to Sprint, or even AT&T once they set up their LTE network. Whatever carrier gets the SGII is where I'm going -.-
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Your grandfathered for life once you have unlimited data
Sent from my DROID X2 using XDA Premium App
jmaddox31 said:
Swift,
If you have unlimited data now, you're grandfathered in UNLESS or UNTIL you switch phones, plans or upgrade after 7/711. Any changes after that date will force you to take the new tiered pricing.
It may suck. I use every bit of 2gb a month if not more. $50 a month for 5gb make hurt my pocket too much. But that's a topic for another forum.
Sent from my DROID X2 using XDA App
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Your grandfathered for life whether or not you change plans phones etc
Sent from my DROID X2 using XDA Premium App
LancerV said:
Your grandfathered for life whether or not you change plans phones etc
Sent from my DROID X2 using XDA Premium App
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Oh thank goodness!!
Sent from my Droid X² using XDA App
New version of blur on DROID 3 looks great. Lots of sweet 3D animations and better apps/widgets. Will it be in our gingerbread update? DROID pro and X got the version of blur that the X2 currently has in their updates. THANKS!
Sent from my DROID X2 using XDA App
cmanatam said:
New version of blur on DROID 3 looks great. Lots of sweet 3D animations and better apps/widgets. Will it be in our gingerbread update? DROID pro and X got the version of blur that the X2 currently has in their updates. THANKS!
Sent from my DROID X2 using XDA App
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
ask on the Motorola Forums Manager "Matt" he said he seen the update on a droid x2...
Asked and waiting for response. I have two days left in my exchange period and am hoping to keep X2 pending any additional knowledge on the QUALITY of our 2.3 update.
Sent from my Xoom using XDA App
Most likely
Droid X2 prob had development problems with ginger before release, so they went back to froyo and shipped them out to meet their deadlines. Wouldn't make sense financially to spend all that money on different software for the individual phones, when they can just tweak the same one to run on all of them. That's my theory anyways. I'm eyeballing the Nexus Prime, or the Samsung Function. I have a hook up for upgrades whenever though. I say stick with the X2 it will probably run really well with the update, or even some rom love.
DJJasonK said:
I have a hook up for upgrades whenever though.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
How??!!
Sent from my SCH-I500 using XDA App
shhhhhhh....
Just happen to know have met the right people. Don't think it would be wise to over abuse it though. I have three lines running so I get them all the time anyways. I haven't actually used the hook up yet, but im pretty sure its not a problem. I promote a lil and get all kinds of stuff in exchange.
EDIT: Sorry, misinformed
DJJasonK said:
Droid X2 prob had development problems with ginger before release, so they went back to froyo and shipped them out to meet their deadlines. Wouldn't make sense financially to spend all that money on different software for the individual phones, when they can just tweak the same one to run on all of them. That's my theory anyways. I'm eyeballing the Nexus Prime, or the Samsung Function. I have a hook up for upgrades whenever though. I say stick with the X2 it will probably run really well with the update, or even some rom love.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I highly doubt that Verizon will get the Nexus Prime, or any Nexus to be honest. I'd probably pass the Function myself, samsung always makes phones of crappy build/poor materials etc. I also doubt that Verizon will get the s2, s3 most likely, but s2 doubtful.
zetsumeikuro said:
I highly doubt that Verizon will get the Nexus Prime, or any Nexus to be honest. I'd probably pass the Function myself, samsung always makes phones of crappy build/poor materials etc. I also doubt that Verizon will get the s2, s3 most likely, but s2 doubtful.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
There was a time when I was convinced that VZW would be offering the Galaxy S2 by sometime this summer. Now I'm thinking you could be right. After I played with the Fascinate (S1), that I bought my wife for Mother's Day, the S2 was going to be MY next phone to replace my old WinMoble phone. But I quite waiting and got a Droid X2 instead. I'm glad I did. No regrets at all! (...except for that awful DROIDDDDD sound, which I've managed to change )
My wife's Incredible is in the process of dying & I found out that I have the last of my yearly upgrades on my line & she's always wanted the x2, sooooo: What should I get, Razr, Rezound or GNex?
Sent from my DROID X2 using xda premium
Get anything Samsung.
Sent from my DROID X2 using xda premium
X0dus said:
Get anything Samsung.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Can you root a stock Samsung phone now without having to deal with that "Rage against the Cage" nonsense? Tried it once on my wife's Facinate and my anti-virus program wouldn't let Rage run, even when I disabled it. (I know there are ROM's with pre-rooted Kernels you can flash. Just flashed rooted GB 2.3.5 kernel to my Galaxy Tab.)
X0dus said:
Get anything Samsung.
Sent from my DROID X2 using xda premium
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Came from a fascinate & am suspicious of Samsung reception. The missed call thing was killing me & I haven't had one incident of that on the x2.
Sent from my DROID X2 using xda premium
Gnex sounds sick to me...
But u know if u wait a month something even crazier will be bound to drop Hahaha.
I was also digging the HTC resound that was announced
Galaxy Nexus. Hands down. I'll be getting one of those soon.
Sent from my DROID X2 using xda premium
yondercomesthetrain said:
Galaxy Nexus. Hands down. I'll be getting one of those soon.
Sent from my DROID X2 using xda premium
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
It does sound great but the lack of an sd card slot is kinda a deal breaker for me.
Sent from my DROID X2 using xda premium
ashclepdia said:
Gnex sounds sick to me...
But u know if u wait a month something even crazier will be bound to drop Hahaha.
I was also digging the HTC resound that was announced
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yep, I know but it's either buy me a phone now or buy my wife one now, so how do you think that's gonna go? Lol
But all that aside, I checked out the razr today & plan on comparing it to the Rezound next week. My bottom line is reception & my x2 has never failed me where my wife's dinc hasn't been too impressive so htc might not be the best for me.
Sent from my DROID X2 using xda premium
Robin M said:
Can you root a stock Samsung phone now without having to deal with that "Rage against the Cage" nonsense? Tried it once on my wife's Facinate and my anti-virus program wouldn't let Rage run, even when I disabled it. (I know there are ROM's with pre-rooted Kernels you can flash. Just flashed rooted GB 2.3.5 kernel to my Galaxy Tab.)
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Rage in the cage new? Never had to use it. First root ever was a one click root i found somewhere. Then i used Odin to flash the stock froyo pre-root. I believe i seen a pre-root GB stock over there, too.
Sent from my DROID X2 using xda premium
I believe "Rage against the Cage" is the exploit scheme that they used on the Samsung one-click boot process. It's been about 6 months since I've tried to root the Facinate, so my memory is sketcy. The upside is that, as you mentioned, there are probably a lot of pre-rooted ROM offerings that can be easily flashed with Heimdall (or Odin, if yer into that).
I agree Sammy makes a good phone. Wife loves her Facinate. Sadly, the Galaxy II never made it to Verizon, but now lots of folks are waiting for the Nexus, which should be out around the end of the month. But I also like the Moto Droid line, now that we've been given some developer attention. The hardware is top notch, and my X2 is running VERY snappy and stable on Moto-Ginger-Funk v7a. I have no reason to want to trade up for a long while yet (unless Google cannot get a handle on their funky Market issue).
Droid Razr looks very sharp (sorry for the pun). I'm a little afraid of the non-removeable battery, though. There are loads of times that I have recoved my X2 from brink of "brickhood" just by pulling the battery and booting into recovery.
I'm not too crazy about the Razr's non-detachable battery. All too often taking the battery out and putting it back in seems to solve a problem, without having that ability on the Razr I'm somewhat concerned.
Odin=Heimdall but for diff operating systems, i believe. When my contract is up, I'm looking into sprint if vzw isn't allowed to launch the SGSII. And no, i have no intentions of turning this thread into a "who it's better sprint or vzw". Carry on w/ upgrade discussion...
Sent from my DROID X2 using xda premium
reaktorblue said:
I'm not too crazy about the Razr's non-detachable battery. All too often taking the battery out and putting it back in seems to solve a problem, without having that ability on the Razr I'm somewhat concerned.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I'm pretty sure that the razr has a failsafe two buttons u.press to kill battery connection or something similar
.like a "hard kill" switch.
I am upgrading to the ReZound Monday. There are more reasons not to get the Razr, than there are to get it lol. If you are in an X2 now, you are better off either keeping it and riding out your time, or getting the ReZound/Nexus, at least right now.
AtLemacks said:
I am upgrading to the ReZound Monday. There are more reasons not to get the Razr, than there are to get it lol. If you are in an X2 now, you are better off either keeping it and riding out your time, or getting the ReZound/Nexus, at least right now.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
What led you to the Rezound? Beats audio or the the display?
Sent from my DROID X2 using xda premium
Well, the headphones alone carry a very hefty price, so getting them "free" for the same price as the other phones is a good incentive(probably why they aren't advertising the phone). I already have the SkullCandy Titan Earbuds, so I really don't NEED the Beats Audio ones. But, the camera's on it are both better. The screen resolution is on par with the nexus on a DX2 size screen. Removable battery, SD storage, unlockable BL, 1.5GHz processor.. Basically, the only "feature" it doesn't carry is the super slim design, and who gives a **** if the phone is lacking in so many other categories? lol.
My moms Stock Inc2 walked all over my X2 with Eclipse before I even put CM7 on it for her! HTC is doing all the right things, even with Sense. Too many people complain about Samsung, and I lived in Korea for 2 years from 07-09, we are getting their leftovers over here(Thanks FCC/FTC, and assholes running patent wars..Apple).
Yeah Im gonna look into adding a line soon. Not sure if I'm going to resound or nexus yet
Rezound looks sick. As does nexus(ICS!) but I can see resound getting ics eventually.
ha. HTC edge I thought about until I saw it was Tegra. I will wait for reviews on that before even trying it lol. This phone has lowered my expectations for tegra devices lol
Skip skip stutter...it drives me crazy how one day it seems skipping is.fixed but next its stutters again
garywojdan81 said:
My wife's Incredible is in the process of dying & I found out that I have the last of my yearly upgrades on my line & she's always wanted the x2, sooooo: What should I get, Razr, Rezound or GNex?
Sent from my DROID X2 using xda premium
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
His and hers X2's...it would be soooo cute
Well, couldn't hold out any longer...
Sent from my DROID RAZR using xda premium
motcher41 said:
His and hers X2's...it would be soooo cute
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
We did that actually, got the original DX the day they came out. Loved em. I moved from a bb curve and she from a Moto rokr. When the DX gb bugs hit we were offered DX2s and took them since we had the car docks etc. Didn't feel like switching 100 worth of accessories.
AtLemacks right, seems that the Razer with limitations or something without. Hardware is close enough on either one. Why move to another Moto and keep banging your head against the wall like we do daily.
garywojdan81 said:
Well, couldn't hold out any longer...
Sent from my DROID RAZR using xda premium
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Wha?! Well you might as well let us know what your impressions are.
Sent from my DROID X2 using XDA App
https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/ci/documents/detail/2/motorola-jelly-bean-rebate_en-US
Basically, if Motorola doesn't upgrade your 2011 Motorola smartphone to Jelly Bean they will (most likely) give you a $100 credit towards a new phone. Limited details right now but I signed up for alerts. Rumors are X2 will be one of these phones.
So if you are looking to a new phone I would wait a few weeks. I'm probably going to be switching to the Razr Maxx HD (complicated name!) when it comes out and a $100 credit would be amazing!
Opinions? Anyone still use an X2 besides me?
I'm not so sure if it would be worth it. You need to trade in your old phone and the x2 is selling for at least 100 on swappa and other sites so why not choose cash over a gift card?
Sent from my DROID X2 using Tapatalk 2
It's tempting...the $100 plus I do like how strong the build quality of this motorola phone is and the razr's do seem pretty tough as well, but I will probably pass and get something like a samsung note 2 or an htc incredible x that does/will have an unlocked bootloader. Plus I dont want to trade in my X2...rather keep it as a backup or wifi device that my kid can play on.
Sent from my DROID X2 using xda app-developers app
We're definitely not getting JB. $100 is nice, but it's probably towards only moto devices. Which is fine. Razr HD for me when my upgrade is active.
raymond513 said:
I'm not so sure if it would be worth it. You need to trade in your old phone and the x2 is selling for at least 100 on swappa and other sites so why not choose cash over a gift card?
Sent from my DROID X2 using Tapatalk 2
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Wow that much? I paid $100 for mine...
Well I checked a few days ago and the were going for about 120 or 130
Sent from my DROID X2 using Tapatalk 2
How long does the offer last? My upgrade isnt available until April of next year. $100 off a $550 phone is still expensive. I'll probably end up switching from Motorola anyway when the time comes.
jsgraphicart said:
How long does the offer last? My upgrade isnt available until April of next year. $100 off a $550 phone is still expensive. I'll probably end up switching from Motorola anyway when the time comes.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Your upgrade should bring it down to $200, plus the $100 off. And since you have moto now, they should honor it well into next year. My upgrade is in March, but I might swing in around January and see if I can get it a month or two early.
Definitely sticking with moto. I've had numerous Samsung devices that I've needed to have replaced. Not a single problem with my DX2, and it takes a serious beating. Moto definitely makes the best physical handsets, period.
Sent from my MB870 using Tapatalk 2
I agree about Motorola phones being built well. My x2 is over 8months and still looks new. I had the LG Ally before this and it was a good phone too...it looked brand new when I gave it away it just needed a new battery.
Sent from my DROID X2 using xda premium
s.morgan0310 said:
I agree about Motorola phones being built well. My x2 is over 8months and still looks new. I had the LG Ally before this and it was a good phone too...it looked brand new when I gave it away it just needed a new battery.
Sent from my DROID X2 using xda premium
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
My DX2 also looks like it just came out of the box.
We still have an Ally getting used everyday in our household. It looks a bit worn, but not bad. It even survived a run in with a toilet, lol.
Just a bump with a story I read today
I saw this today in a Mozilla newsgroup and thought folks here would be interested.
Onto the story: http://news.cnet.com/8301-1035_3-57526994-94/android-users-outraged-over-motorolas-broken-promise/
My X2 has been to the bottom of a local river on fishing/kayaking this year twice ! Never stopped working.....got a little glitch for a bit but kept on ticking. Still looks new also.....they are great devices. It will be hard to give mine back. But
with the work of DZK its made me want a phone capable of full Jelly capabilities.
Droid X2 CM10 A2
layvin1 said:
My X2 has been to the bottom of a local river on fishing/kayaking this year twice ! Never stopped working.....got a little glitch for a bit but kept on ticking. Still looks new also.....they are great devices. It will be hard to give mine back. But
with the work of DZK its made me want a phone capable of full Jelly capabilities.
Droid X2 CM10 A2
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I got my $100 credit towards the razr HD and it is sick. It is probably the best choice out there from Moto, and it makes the x2 look like a joke.
Sent from my DROID RAZR HD using Tapatalk 2
Has anyone seen a timeline on this? I'm not eligible for an upgrade until January--wouldn't want to miss out on this.
I've had my eyes on the Razr Maxx HD--wouldn't want to miss a free $100
flanker1743 said:
Has anyone seen a timeline on this? I'm not eligible for an upgrade until January--wouldn't want to miss out on this.
I've had my eyes on the Razr Maxx HD--wouldn't want to miss a free $100
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Same here.....January .......which by then I think the HTC 1080p quad core will be available..
Droid X2 CM10 A2
Timeline is until June and I believe its on moto products only
Sent from my ADR6400L using xda app-developers app
I got a email today. This is the link provided to view email in a browser. I'm not sure it will work for you all...
http://cdn.motorola-2.com/us/en/mot...MOTOROLA&cid=c3b62f381caa11e2a00012313800dcc1
Tempted to bite, rep said I could keep my unlimited data and same plan
Sent from my DROID X2 using xda app-developers app
Just to clarify, does the phone have to be returned to VZW in an unrooted state, for them to honor the $100 offer?
Not_A_Dev said:
Just to clarify, does the phone have to be returned to VZW in an unrooted state, for them to honor the $100 offer?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I showed the sales rep that I was running CM7 and they took it no problem.
Sent from my DROID RAZR HD using Tapatalk 2