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"
RF12 said:
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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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.
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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 am from Brazil and I am thinking to switch my Atrix to the Brazilian version of Razr.
Does anyone know if the Razr bootloader is locked?
Besides that, do you recommend this phone switch?
The bootloader is locked but will be unlocked when Moto releases ICS.
It is a great phone and I totally recommend it.
Atrix seems to be a pretty good phone. If you are satisfied with it I don't see why you would change. But if your not I totally recommend the RAZR.
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/
Hello, i'm looking for a RAZR to replace my 4-months old Atrix 4G, i'm a Telcel GSM user, sooo... i don't need a CDMA RAZR...
I went to ebay, looking for prices, models and stuff like that, i saw that the XT912 models are cheaper than XT910 models.
After looking for both specs from PhoneArena, i came to the conclusion that XT912 is CDMA and XT910 is GSM/CDMA, am I right?
Since I don't trust some auctions in ebay, because some people lists the wrong model, etc. I'm justs asks if they RAZRs have SIM trays for GSM use, this is a answer i received:
Yes the sim tray is in there just not the sim card. It is the XT912
Soo... my question is, the XT912 model is GSM-capable???? because like everyone else, i don't like bad surprises...
What should I do? Try looking for the XT910 model?? Most auctions are for Canadian RAZRs XT910... i'm curious because i don't plan to spent +$300 for a phone that don't support GSM... Thank you and sorry for my english
Yes, 912 is CDMA, 910 is GSM. Don't get the XT912, it'll be an expensive paperweight.
Long story short, they may well have exactly the same hardware, but A. We have no concrete proof either way, and B. Getting a device in the hopes that sorta kinda maybe there's a possibility it might be of use to you in the future is an expensive gamble, especially when the bootloader is locked.
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soo... what could be the best reliable way to identify the GSM version? To say: "Hey, would you check XXXX thing to verify is GSM-capable?"
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soo... what could be the best reliable way to identify the GSM version? To say: "Hey, would you check XXXX thing to verify is GSM-capable?"
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Look for the Verizon logos. They're hard to miss.
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I'm using a GSM Canadian Droid RAZR purchased from Fido, running on the Virgin Mobile network. (Yeah, its complicated.)
System Version:
651.167.3331.XT910.Fido.en.CA
Android Version
2.3.6
I've been waiting all this time for the Verizon update, but only realized a week ago that Verizon is CDMA, and theres no chance I'll get it on my Fido branded RAZR.
What should I do to get ICS?
I hear there are China/LATAM versions of ICS, but I have a few questions about these:
1) Will there be any negative effects of using these builds on a Canadian network?
2) What languages are supported by these builds?
3) Would I be able to flash onto a FIDO version of ICS if that day ever comes?
Or should I attempt to flash onto an AOSP/AOKP based ICS? (I really hate the Moto bloatware).
Thanks in advance.
I am really incredibly confused right now.
I'm on the LATAM ICS. I have a rogers razr (on Telus), and it works great. I don't think you'll mind the bloatware as much as you think - they've really toned it down (and I HATE bloatware).
Hope that helps, I know I was confused for a while, but took the leap, and have loved every minute of ICS since I did.
I'm going to need to flash a latin american retail ROM right?
Yup, first you need to flash a GB LATAM rom. Then you're good to go to upgrade.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1696459
Also on a Canadian Razr, using Rogers... How orignal. Latam roms are not much different from the stock roms we have, love ICS and have no problems or slow downs or had to reboot. Check the thread above, PM any questions.
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I'm on Rogers xt910
Any chance we'll get it this week? Rogers never communicates anything...