Just how big a deal is the locked bootloader? I understand that the DX's never got unencrypted, but they found a workaround (2nd init) that has allowed them to port MIUI and CM7 over. With the international version being unlockable, does that make it any more likely that Verizon's version will ever be unlocked, allowing custom kernels? I really like this phone, but if development is going to die on the vine due to bootloader issues, I'm probably going to return it for a nexus. I'd rather rely on a robust dev community than the OEM any day of the week for updates and fixes. If that's attainable with the RAZR, then this is the phone I want to keep.
Motorola has confirmed that if the operator wants the RAZR BL will be unlocked with ICS.
That may not happen for the Verizon one (it's all about what Verizon wants), but for sure the Retail RAZR (GSM unbranded) will have an unlockable BootLoader with the ICS update.
kholk said:
Motorola has confirmed that if the operator wants the RAZR BL will be unlocked with ICS.
That may not happen for the Verizon one (it's all about what Verizon wants), but for sure the Retail RAZR (GSM unbranded) will have an unlockable BootLoader with the ICS update.
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If the GSM Razr is unlock able, a dev may be able to port the unlock over to the vzw Razr.
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I have this XT910 (factory unlocked, stock ROM: non-carrier-branded).
The forums don't have any mention of a successful install/ port of ICS (v4.X) to the XT910.
Anyone knows otherwise?
Nope. Locked bootloader still. No ICS roms.
Just got-off the phone with Motorola USA Tech support "level II". Useless.
Hasn't GOOG made ICS code avail to all? Then OEMs have to do what they do and push-out an update. What's taking Motorola so long?
Hate this aspect of Android.
"Unbranded" vs. "unlocked"
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I have this XT910 (factory unlocked, stock ROM: non-carrier-branded).
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Not sure I understand. I also bought an "unbranded" RAZR XT910 here in Taiwan recenlty to use with my Chunghwa Telecom SIM. Does "unbranded" also mean "unlocked". and does that mean that the bootstrap loader is also unlocked? Don't think so....
BTW: ICS won't be available for a while...
Chuck in Taiwan
To me unbranded means no carrier crapola on it.
I suppose phones sold unlocked are most often unbranded as well.
They go hand in hand but I meant to say those are two different things:
1)non-carrier-branded 2) SIM factory unlocked
The bootloader is still locked for the RAZR and Motorola won't give a date as to when/ if they will unlock it. Ditto with ICS. *******.
Thanks for the clarification!
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i want to buy a verizon droid razr in u.s that have english and espanol language support only for my cousin but i need it to be with italian language support ,so i was i asking my self can i flash the verizon razr with an unbranded Eu rom that have ita language support and if yes will it be in 100% working order after the flash or i might experience some problematics ie gsm reception, slower gps fixes or else
thanks
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Doing that will brick the phone.
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Doing that will brick the phone.
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Yep, it will.
The EU rom is for the EU phone. The Verizon phone is different in several ways, and it is not compatible. Besides that, the Verizon RAZR isn't even GSM compatible at this point. It's CDMA/LTE only right now, so you couldn't get it working natively on any network in Europe anyway.
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Yep, it will.
The EU rom is for the EU phone. The Verizon phone is different in several ways, and it is not compatible. Besides that, the Verizon RAZR isn't even GSM compatible at this point. It's CDMA/LTE only right now, so you couldn't get it working natively on any network in Europe anyway.
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http://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_droid_razr_xt912-4101.php
what are you talking about,in the link above they say its gsm
are you guys sure you are giving me correct information about what i am asking?
if i should brick my phone with this process can i recover and go back with the original firmware unbrcking it?
That link is wrong. If you buy an XT912 Droid RAZR, you will have a very expensive paperweight. You need an XT910. There is no GSM support on the XT912. It has the hardware for both CDMA & GSM, but the GSM portion is disabled just like on the Droid Bionic. And no, due to Motorola kernel signatures and partition sizes, the stock ROMs are not cross-compatible.
Feel free not to believe us, it's your money.
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That link is wrong. If you buy an XT912 Droid RAZR, you will have a very expensive paperweight. You need an XT910. There is no GSM support on the XT912. It has the hardware for both CDMA & GSM, but the GSM portion is disabled just like on the Droid Bionic. And no, due to Motorola kernel signatures and partition sizes, the stock ROMs are not cross-compatible.
Feel free not to believe us, it's your money.
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what about motorola pro the verizon one and photon are they also without gsm?
You will not brick it simple you cant flash it with rds due signature mistmatch unless you have a unlocket bootloader.
droid pro was hacked by TBH i think. gsm radio was hacked and then it was working with tmobile/att.
http://www.droid-life.com/2010/11/17/verizon-blocking-att-gsm-bands-on-droid-2-global/
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what about motorola pro the verizon one and photon are they also without gsm?
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Photon works just fine, it was designed to be a dual mode CDMA/GSM device from the start. No 900mhz UMTS with the Photon, though (And USSD codes don't work).
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You will not brick it simple you cant flash it with rds due signature mistmatch unless you have a unlocket bootloader.
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you are talking about xt912?so it actually have a sim slot,if yes,unlolcked bootloader is a different thing than entering a code for unlocking the phone i suppose . . .
i still havent got the xt912 ,but i found this guide,will it work for the xt912 too in your opinion?
http://droidsky.blogspot.it/2012/03/tutorial-unlock-bootloader-of-xperia-x8.html
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you are talking about xt912?so it actually have a sim slot,if yes,unlolcked bootloader is a different thing than entering a code for unlocking the phone i suppose . . .
i still havent got the xt912 ,but i found this guide,will it work for the xt912 too in your opinion?
http://droidsky.blogspot.it/2012/03/tutorial-unlock-bootloader-of-xperia-x8.html
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The SIM slot in the XT912 is for LTE, not GSM.. And 100% no to the "Will the X8 bootloader unlock work" question. Sony Ericsson are a completely different kettle of fish to Motorola. We've just spent months waiting while Kholk and the Eternity Project devs worked on a bypass, the bootloaders currently cannot be unlocked and likely never will be unless Motorola feel charitable.
I hate to say it, but you seriously need to do a lot more research before you waste your money on a CDMA phone that is no use to anyone outside the USA.
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ok then i wont buy the xt910 because its too expensive,neither the xt912 because it wont work
i am going to consider the htc vivid ,lg nitro or atrix 2
is there a way to recocnize any gsm/almost gsm american phone that will not work in europe without asking each time in forums?maybe there is some kind of updated list somewhere . . .i always bought gsm phones from ebay u.s and they always worked ,guess i had been lucky till now
good news guys. Verizon is gonna unlock the gSM bands on droid razr. xt912.
can't wait!!!
http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/21/verizon-purportedly-giving-droid-4-razr-and-rezound-global-de/
I would be using the device outside of US. So, is there any reason I should prefer 1 over the other between Electrify and Photon 4g?
Is the bootloader status for Electrify the same as Photon 4g i.e 2.3.5 cannot be unlocked?
They're the same phone, except Photon has a WiMax chip (e.g. 4G) and is offered by Sprint while Electrify is strictly 3G and is offered by US Cellular.
Currently Electrify ships with Android 2.3.5 and it *can* be unlocked. I've done so. Photon 4G comes with 2.3.4 and gets an OTA upgrade to 2.3.5 which makes it un-unlockable. If you got a Photon that had 2.3.4, presumably you could resist the 2.3.5 upgrade, and unlock.
Since unlocking the bootloader breaks 4G, I think Electrify is better for you since it's easier to unlock right out of the box, I assume.
OK but I can find only 2-3 ROMs for Electrify. So basically, Electrify unlock doesn't make any difference. Correct me if I am wrong.
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OK but I can find only 2-3 ROMs for Electrify. So basically, Electrify unlock doesn't make any difference. Correct me if I am wrong.
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they are the same phone. all roms are compatible with one another. photon=electrify, electrify=photon. only difference is the wimax radio basically. all else is the same.
hello
i know that there are similar threads but my case is unique
I'm planing to get Verizon's Razr maxx and use it in Croatia on GSM network.
I own Droid 3 witch is unlocked and its working fine on GSM.
I found this maxx and owner wants to trade it for my Droid 3, she get maxx as gift but she cannot use it in Croatia(she said)
Phone was never activated on Verizon, its brand new.
I dont know if phone is on ICS or GB, but i think its GB since it was not used
my questions are:
1.Since phone was never activated will i be able to unlock it?
2.I know that you can bypass activation screen with 4 corners, i hope that works on razr
3.If phone is on ICS it should work global without unlock code from unlock4moto.com ?
Thanks in advance
anyone?
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