Will the RAZR MAXX have the exact same software as the RAZR?
Meaning, can we use:
1. RAZR fast boot files?
2. RAZR Root tools?
3. RAZR ROMS already out?
Bump. I think I'm going to take back my galaxy nexus and get the maxx, mostly because of the battery. Really curious to know this as well.
Was going to return my original razr, but I didnt because there was no solid release date for the razr maxx, and I figure smetime in the furture they will release the razr maxx battery( or something like it) for the razr that will come with a bigger battery and a new back for the phone. At least I hope something like that happens. Although I still get great battery life on my original razr with moderate usage. So it was not imperative that I get a phone with a bigger battery.
TauntingBull said:
Will the RAZR MAXX have the exact same software as the RAZR?
Meaning, can we use:
1. RAZR fast boot files?
2. RAZR Root tools?
3. RAZR ROMS already out?
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There's absolutely nothing different about the MAXX other than the battery. This is what's had me feeling like existing RAZR owners are kinda entitled to the MAXX. I LOVE this beast, and don't have any battery life issues, but would like the updated battery too...
\\Carved into this thread by my RAZR//
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I'm getting my hands on the Razr Maxx today and need recommendation on a root tool that works.
Thanks
Sounds like one had received the latest update and that the other hadn't. They both run the EXACT same software build.
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I'm getting my hands on the Razr Maxx today and need recommendation on a root tool that works.
Thanks
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There are other but here is one. Ive talked to matt and he was always answered my question. The other three can be found in the developer forum. First couple of posts.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1491410&highlight=razr+maxx+utility
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1363
I purchased the Motorola Droid Razr Maxx on Friday, cause there were no regular Razr's left. I paid the same price as you would pay for a regular Droid razr. What's different. The battery does last alot longer i mean really alot longer. I already rooted my phone with the newest OTA update. All files that can be used on the Razr can be used on the Razr Maxx....fast boot files, ROMs and also Razr tools. Nothing else is different though except the battery life. I purchased it on Friday and did a full battery charge with a stock rooted ROM no battery tweaks and moderate usage. I charged it up again for the first time early Monday morning around 5am. So i say thats not bad especially since i was running 4g and no battery tweaks ie. setcpu etc.
Appears to be the same to me, before the software update the Droid Razr Maxx even says "Device Name: Droid Razr" in the About section (after the update the Maxx was added).
I received the phone, updated to 2.3.6 and rooted with no problem.
I really like the battery life with 4G on, absolutely love it with 4G off (it lasted me 3 days of solid use when I opt'd to try out 3G only, and I still had plenty left.)
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I'm looking to get away from sprint and my evo 3d. Looking for a phone with a better battery life, bluetooth tethering and an unlocked boot.img \ kernel ect. Would verizon have an issue with free tethers or unlocking this phone? (the newest versions of this phone) Thanks for reading
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I'm looking to get away from sprint and my evo 3d. Looking for a phone with a better battery life, bluetooth tethering and an unlocked boot.img \ kernel ect. Would verizon have an issue with free tethers or unlocking this phone? (the newest versions of this phone) Thanks for reading
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Uhh.. I'll give you the benefit of the doubt since you were a former HTC user, so I won't rank on ya but unfortunately, our Motorola devices are still currently locked in terms of their boot-loaders. You'll notice threads in this forum such as Operation MOSH (Make OurSelves Heard) and other various complaints and such about the boot-loader being locked down.
Now with that said, a locked boot-loader isn't necessary a bad thing, especially on the RAZR MAXX. It all depends upon what type of user you are. If you are a deep enthusiast or developer who likes the freedom to flash fully-customizable ROMs, then if you choose a Motorola product, you'll have to wait until Motorola finally gives in. We're hoping to eventually get Motorola to unlock their bootloaders as they promised that they would try to by the end of 2011.
However, just recently a "Developer Edition" of the Motorola RAZR has been released in the EU. This device has an unlockable bootloader, but at the expense of no warranty and full-price cost.
Aside from the locked bootloader, I love my RAZR MAXX. It's the best phone out there amongst the other RAZRs with its extended battery life, solid build, and fluid UI.
Despite the locked bootloader, there are a few ROMs in development for the RAZR, including Hashcode's ICS port that he is working on (Soon to come). The downside is we're stuck with the kernel we have locked down until a solution can be found.
Nevertheless, its all based on personal preference really. I touted between the HTC Rezound and MAXX for a while, until I decided that the MAXX was a better fit for me.
thanks for the info. I am no too worried about roms so much as free wifi and bluetooth tethering to my xoom. might just check it out in the store to see if it is possible. This helps alot though! Hopefully they are releasing the dev version to test a free patch to the devices.
EDIT:: seems there is bluetooth tether, and root access.
I also wonder if the Razr is worth picking up. I am currently an owner of an Motorola Xoom and I love that device its pure awesomness. But I heard many people had issue's with the screen, the sim-card is disconnecting with the device, faulty headphone jack etc. Is that something common`? I have previously owned: SGS, ZTE Blade and HTC Desire Z. All 3 had terrible built quality.
I currently own the razr and I got to say this is the first moto phone that I actually love. Besides the obvious downsides like the locked boot loader and battery its a great device. It is extremely thin, light, fast, and durable you wouldn't think that moto made it. I previuosly owned the moto bionic which was the worst phone I ever owned and I also owned an HTC Dinc, best phone I ever owned, to bad the usb port gave way. I would say the the razr is almost a cross between the two... sorta.
Is ICS promised to get released official for Razr?
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Is ICS promised to get released official for Razr?
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Yes it's only a matter of time. My guess is late 2qr of this year or early 3rd.
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Adauth said:
Yes it's only a matter of time. My guess is late 2qr of this year or early 3rd.
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Awesome well if I find it for an appropriate price I will not hesitate to buy it.
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I also wonder if the Razr is worth picking up. I am currently an owner of an Motorola Xoom and I love that device its pure awesomness. But I heard many people had issue's with the screen, the sim-card is disconnecting with the device, faulty headphone jack etc. Is that something common`? I have previously owned: SGS, ZTE Blade and HTC Desire Z. All 3 had terrible built quality.
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I can report no problems with my MAXX that others have reported with their RAZR. Build quality is on the Motorola is superb. I have owned several DROID devices by Motorola, and that is certainly something they did right to say the least.
The Razr is definitely worth buying. I've had mine for about a month and it's been flawless. I've got it rooted, installed a cwm recovery and Shady's Arctic themed rom. Runs great.
And you don't have to be rooted to enjoy tethering with PDAnet.
[RAZR XT912]-[HTC Eris]
Is 475€ good price for the Razr? (633$) without contract ofc.
Really like mine so far
AHHH! what can i say... the extended battery is awesome, the camera is awesome, no more droped 4g/3g, no more tethering haults... oh and i can HOLD 4g almost anywehre 4g is available ( constant 4-3g swtiching with razr) so happy with this phone, flashed to new RUU w/ cleanrom 4.0. wifi tether works with wpa2. great device, hands down
just curious but what was wrong with the razr? i hear it's a solid phone.
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just curious but what was wrong with the razr? i hear it's a solid phone.
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Unless my wife and I had duds that phone sucks.
amendolaro1 said:
Unless my wife and I had duds that phone sucks.
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ok? well elaborate what "sucked" on it. im asking because im still contemplating getting a razr maxx.
I'd say that everything in the first post that this phone does, the razr didn't do for him.
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I'd say that everything in the first post that this phone does, the razr didn't do for him.
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he must of had a defective device because i haven't seen too many complaints with it compared to the gnexus.
lorfoversho
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I'd say that everything in the first post that this phone does, the razr didn't do for him.
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Thank you lol
Mine does the same, but I killed all threads about it, becuase there is no point.
Any one who says "it's a solid phone" is a light user who can't tell 3g from 4g speed and just wants looks. The gnexus is crap and any rep will be able to tell you why.
This phone is not the best of the best ever, but vs the razr and the gnexus, it's the world saver x3000 + maga super better phone. (ok it's over the top, but you get it.)
I picked the bad phone, to get in on unlimited data and now I will be paying for it intill the end of the year. ( No not becuase of the 2012 thing)
Any way I don't care any more, becuase it work's some times and when it does, it blazing fast. (And I will have a "new" phone by the end of the year)
I also switched from the Droid Razr to the HTC Rezound. Two main reasons are the Razr was too hard to hold when typing and the battery life was too short when using LTE.
The Rezound plus extended battery fixed both of those problems.
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The RAZR is junk for the following reasons:
1.) Can't hold onto 4G.
2.) POOR battery life even with smart actions and no auto sync (I heard this was the same on the MAXX)
3.) Super AMOLED advanced display was garbage. You could see black blobs and this was "normal" according to Motorola.
4.) Non-Removable battery (wouldn't be an issue but battery life sucked)
5.) Locked Bootloader
I'd say the only thing the RAZR had going for it tbh was the physical build. I mean in some retrospects it wasn't a bad phone, but just not for me I use too much juice.
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The RAZR is junk for the following reasons:
1.) Can't hold onto 4G.
2.) POOR battery life even with smart actions and no auto sync (I heard this was the same on the MAXX)
3.) Super AMOLED advanced display was garbage. You could see black blobs and this was "normal" according to Motorola.
4.) Non-Removable battery (wouldn't be an issue if the battery life sucked)
5.) Locked Bootloader
I'd say the only thing the RAZR had going for it tbh was the physical build. I mean in some retrospects it wasn't a bad phone, but just not for me I use too much juice.
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1) So true
2) True but has goten better with 2.3.6
3) This one is true and it piss's me off.
4) 100% dead on
5) This would not be so bad if 1,2 and 4=true.
I think I am stuck with it now, becuase I don't think they will take it back.
the razr maxx would cure your battery issues. as far as non-removable batteries i hate to say it but that may be the way of the future. yes the bootloader is locked but there is still development.
Oh yea, but would it fix this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rDxJoGv3FLA
After having a handful of Rezounds that had issues, I move to the Razr Maxx.
I went through 2 Maxx's before I got one without dead pixels.
But now that I finally have a good Maxx, I actually like it a bit more than the Rezound. The Rezound had a better display and a bit better camera. I thought the extended battery for the Rezound would make it better to hold (like it did for the Incredible) but I felt the Rezound was too much like a brick. I forget sometimes that my Maxx is even in my pocket. I never forgot when the Rezound (w/ext battery) was in my pocket
My Maxx, with more mah than the extended battery my Rezound had, gets about 3-4 days with medium use (my medium use wont be the same as yours). My Maxx feels more solid than my Rezound, but im sure that has to do with the fact that the Rezound's door felt somewhat cheaper (my opinion) with the battery contacts located in it.
I tested my Rezounds signal in many places and my Maxx gets 4g more often and my signal is better for calls. I have only had data drop once in the last month and a half.
I also find my Maxx is more smooth. I loaded up Go launcher, and a few other apps, and they operated smoother on the Maxx by far.
These phones are very finicky and while I've had great experiences with the Razr Maxx, another person will have terrible experiences.
In the end, I just keep changing phones until I get one that works the way I want, despite the reviews I read. I'm not bashing HTC. I had an HTC Incredible that I still play with to this day. Just for some reason the Rezound didn't work for me (and I wished it did, I just loved that display.
Did you buy the maxx or were you able by a 10000000000000000 to 1 chance able to swap phones. Mine has a dead pixel, but I can live with it. The part that kills me is the data droping of DOOM. It does well at phone calls, better than my S2 in fact. It seems to hate desktop webpage of youtube. (Video stops playing even with 4g fine. My S2 with the ICS update hates it to, but not the same way.)
Becuase I can't repeat this and it just happens. I am unable to get anywere, so it looks like I will have to live with it for a bit intill I buy a phone again at the end of the year.
Did you have your razor stock cus my wifes has all sorts of crazy force closes with stock and I'm quite disappointed. But this phone kicks ass till the HTC one comes out that is lol
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kernel:sebastinFM
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Did you buy the maxx or were you able by a 10000000000000000 to 1 chance able to swap phones. Mine has a dead pixel, but I can live with it. The part that kills me is the data droping of DOOM. It does well at phone calls, better than my S2 in fact. It seems to hate desktop webpage of youtube. (Video stops playing even with 4g fine. My S2 with the ICS update hates it to, but not the same way.)
Becuase I can't repeat this and it just happens. I am unable to get anywere, so it looks like I will have to live with it for a bit intill I buy a phone again at the end of the year.
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dccoh said:
After having a handful of Rezounds that had issues, I move to the Razr Maxx.
I went through 2 Maxx's before I got one without dead pixels.
But now that I finally have a good Maxx, I actually like it a bit more than the Rezound. The Rezound had a better display and a bit better camera. I thought the extended battery for the Rezound would make it better to hold (like it did for the Incredible) but I felt the Rezound was too much like a brick. I forget sometimes that my Maxx is even in my pocket. I never forgot when the Rezound (w/ext battery) was in my pocket
My Maxx, with more mah than the extended battery my Rezound had, gets about 3-4 days with medium use (my medium use wont be the same as yours). My Maxx feels more solid than my Rezound, but im sure that has to do with the fact that the Rezound's door felt somewhat cheaper (my opinion) with the battery contacts located in it.
I tested my Rezounds signal in many places and my Maxx gets 4g more often and my signal is better for calls. I have only had data drop once in the last month and a half.
I also find my Maxx is more smooth. I loaded up Go launcher, and a few other apps, and they operated smoother on the Maxx by far.
These phones are very finicky and while I've had great experiences with the Razr Maxx, another person will have terrible experiences.
In the end, I just keep changing phones until I get one that works the way I want, despite the reviews I read. I'm not bashing HTC. I had an HTC Incredible that I still play with to this day. Just for some reason the Rezound didn't work for me (and I wished it did, I just loved that display.
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Amoled's with dead pixels.. Yikes!
sknight13602 said:
Did you have your razor stock cus my wifes has all sorts of crazy force closes with stock and I'm quite disappointed. But this phone kicks ass till the HTC one comes out that is lol
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My razr has been stock from day 1. I had more force closes with my razr, than I ever did with my S2. ( I am ok with it becuase it's not too crazy like this data thing.)
Yay!
Just another Vigor lover!
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Yay!
Just another Vigor lover!
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Have you had any data drops/ isuses at all in the past 30 days or so?
thanks
I'm receiving a verizion droid.razr maxx. Is this the same.as the.droid.razr. I'm a HTC guy lol. Almost all roms.say cdma or.gsm razr. Are the razr root methods and roms (cdma)for razr maxx. Sorry for.questions just wanna be on right track
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I'm receiving a verizion droid.razr maxx. Is this the same.as the.droid.razr. I'm a HTC guy lol. Almost all roms.say cdma or.gsm razr. Are the razr root methods and roms (cdma)for razr maxx. Sorry for.questions just wanna be on right track
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The only real diff is the Maxx has a huge battery. You'll love that feature. Software is the same. Some rather minor size differences due to the bigger battery. I prefer it. Always thought the RAZR was to thin anyway. Maxx is perfect!
Hey XDA'ers!
I am writing to y'all for a bit of advice. I currently have a MAXX that is experiencing data drops left and right. Since upgrading from the HTC Droid Incredible to the normal Razr in November 2011, I've been sent multiple devices -- The last being a MAXX. Each phone experienced the same data drop issue.
After doing some research, I found this is common for the Razr and Verizon keeps sending me replacements. I feel I'm at the end of the line and worry the next replacement will not be the end all be all that doesn't have a data problem.
Today, I was offered a completely different "certified, like new" 4G phone. I am torn as this solution was unexpected. This phone is very nice, albeit the data problem, so I'm not sure I'd like a different version given that the battery life is stellar.
Not going to lie, I miss the Incredible. Has anyone else been in my shoes?
Thanks for the help...
Aaron
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Hey XDA'ers!
I am writing to y'all for a bit of advice. I currently have a MAXX that is experiencing data drops left and right. Since upgrading from the HTC Droid Incredible to the normal Razr in November 2011, I've been sent multiple devices -- The last being a MAXX. Each phone experienced the same data drop issue.
After doing some research, I found this is common for the Razr and Verizon keeps sending me replacements. I feel I'm at the end of the line and worry the next replacement will not be the end all be all that doesn't have a data problem.
Today, I was offered a completely different "certified, like new" 4G phone. I am torn as this solution was unexpected. This phone is very nice, albeit the data problem, so I'm not sure I'd like a different version given that the battery life is stellar.
Not going to lie, I miss the Incredible. Has anyone else been in my shoes?
Thanks for the help...
Aaron
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Yes I broke my droid Incredible and should have paid the 95 to get it replaced. I ended up buying the Moto Bionic and kept having issues till VW sent me the Razr. I miss the custom ROMS and the flexibly of the Incredible. You can bet next time around for me will be a phone with the boot loader unlocked first. Damn sure won't be a moto of any kind. If Google really did buy that part of moto I hope they clean house just like any other corporate buy out.
Thanks for the reply. I wasn't trying to knock Motorola though. I'm just unsure of what route to take at the moment.
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Today, I was offered a completely different "certified, like new" 4G phone. I am torn as this solution was unexpected. This phone is very nice, albeit the data problem, so I'm not sure I'd like a different version given that the battery life is stellar.
Not going to lie, I miss the Incredible. Has anyone else been in my shoes?
Thanks for the help...
Aaron
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Just wondering what phone you were offered as a replacement? I have the MAXX and I love it. Not too many data issues here in Phx. Not sure where you're from. Could that be it?
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Just wondering what phone you were offered as a replacement? I have the MAXX and I love it. Not too many data issues here in Phx. Not sure where you're from. Could that be it?
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I was offered any current 4G phone, just not the Galaxy S3 as it is not out. I live right in the city of Chicago and travel for work. The data issues occur in each city I am in. I haven't been to PHX though...
I too love the phone and it's capabilities. I really don't care about installing a custom rom on my phone to get more out of it. I did that on my Inc and I'm sort of over it at the time being.
No data problems here. Are you running any of the ics leaks or on the stock 181? If I were you and if you like the device I would put ics 210 on it. Much newer radios and my 4g never drops out. There's also an app in the market that is from Verizon that is supposed to help 4g connectivity.
And there at plenty of roms...they just aren't posted on xda.
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No data problems here. Are you running any of the ics leaks or on the stock 181? If I were you and if you like the device I would put ics 210 on it. Much newer radios and my 4g never drops out. There's also an app in the market that is from Verizon that is supposed to help 4g connectivity.
And there at plenty of roms...they just aren't posted on xda.
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I am running stock 181. I saw that leak, but I'm leery of upgrading in fear of taking myself off the normal upgrade path. I also have one more Maxx coming my way so I really couldn't put the ICS leak on until I have the replacement in hand. I am really hoping this is the key to the issues.
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I am running stock 181. I saw that leak, but I'm leery of upgrading in fear of taking myself off the normal upgrade path. I also have one more Maxx coming my way so I really couldn't put the ICS leak on until I have the replacement in hand. I am really hoping this is the key to the issues.
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I would wait for ICS to drop on the RAZR MAXX before changing to a different 4G phone. Maybe the update will fix the data issues.
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I am moving from a Bionic to a RAZR MAXX. I may dump it quickly for the Samsung Galaxy Nexus or HTC Rezound, (as those were my other free replacement choices), but we'll see. For now, the MAXX is in the mail and I want to be ready when it arrives. Here are the initial questions I have off the top of my head:
When it comes to hacking/rooting/custom ROMs, is the Razr MAXX (XT916) the same as the regular Razr (XT912)? In other words, are the processes and available ROMs the same, or do I need to only use files specific to the MAXX?
Should I use Safestrap 2.0 or a different Recovery? I am so used to Safestrap but will not use it if established MAXX users say not to.
The Bionic is still an 'ICS-hopeful', and users are having to flash ICS leaks (unofficial) to get it, but I understand that ICS on the MAXX is officially released. What's the best custom ICS ROM? For me the word "best" means no MotoBlur, no custom launchers (i.e. most vanilla)
Thanks in advance for the boost. I want to hit the ground running when I get the phone.
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I am moving from a Bionic to a RAZR MAXX. I may dump it quickly for the Samsung Galaxy Nexus or HTC Rezound, (as those were my other free replacement choices), but we'll see. For now, the MAXX is in the mail and I want to be ready when it arrives. Here are the initial questions I have off the top of my head:
When it comes to hacking/rooting/custom ROMs, is the Razr MAXX (XT916) the same as the regular Razr (XT912)? In other words, are the processes and available ROMs the same, or do I need to only use files specific to the MAXX?
Should I use Safestrap 2.0 or a different Recovery? I am so used to Safestrap but will not use it if established MAXX users say not to.
The Bionic is still an 'ICS-hopeful', and users are having to flash ICS leaks (unofficial) to get it, but I understand that ICS on the MAXX is officially released. What's the best custom ICS ROM? For me the word "best" means no MotoBlur, no custom launchers (i.e. most vanilla)
Thanks in advance for the boost. I want to hit the ground running when I get the phone.
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1. Never heard of an XT916. Both the Maxx and regular Razr are model XT912. They're identical in all aspects except for the larger battery and the shell differences that allow the larger batteries. All XT912 files work for both devices.
2. I use Safestrap and I recommend it.
3. Both XT912 devices have received the 211 OTA. If your phone does not have it on start up, check for an OTA. We also have a 215 leak floating around that updates the kernel and installs a new (better) 4g radio. This leak IS fastbootable back to 211 so flash at will. The fastboot file is available for download so I recommend getting it for safe keeping.
As far as "best" rom, that's a matter of opinion. I flashed the Liquid rom a couple days ago and LOVED it. Unfortunately, just like all AOPK and CM roms I've flashed, I had issues with the phone and data connection. Those two are a must for me so I always nandroid back to iKream (blur based). Maybe you'll have better results.
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Great, thanks for the info. I wonder why the term 'XT916' is all over the internet then for the MAXX model...confusing
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From some quick Googling, this is what I found:
XT910 = Razr (GSM)
XT912 = Razr (CDMA/LTE)
XT913 = Razr MAXX (GSM)
XT916 = Razr MAXX (CDMA/LTE)
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Great, thanks for the info. I wonder why the term 'XT916' is all over the internet then for the MAXX model...confusing
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From some quick Googling, this is what I found:
XT910 = Razr (GSM)
XT912 = Razr (CDMA/LTE)
XT913 = Razr MAXX (GSM)
XT916 = Razr MAXX (CDMA/LTE)
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Hmmm....maybe they changed the model # designations or something. I have a Razr Maxx (Verizon) and my model # is XT912. Obviously I'm on the leaked update and iKream rom but it's showed XT912 for as long as I've owned it.
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in case you're wondering the rom is 211 based so only the kernel and radio display differently.
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Isn't the model number based on the ROM being used? It would stand to reason that if all the custom ROMs are based on the original Razr, then they'll say "XT912" instead. I'll see what mine says when I get it - they said it is shipping with ICS 4.0.4.
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Isn't the model number based on the ROM being used? It would stand to reason that if all the custom ROMs are based on the original Razr, then they'll say "XT912" instead. I'll see what mine says when I get it - they said it is shipping with ICS 4.0.4.
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I'm pretty sure it's not or it would say my device is a Razr instead of Razr Maxx. Also checked with a buddy using a completely stock, never flashed, OTA updated, VZW Maxx. His model is XT912 as well.
The fastboot files for Razr's and Maxx's has XT912 in the title. I still stick with original philosophy. Unless Verizon or Moto changed something very recently, both devices should have the same model #.
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As long as I can use Razr files that's all I need to know. Just found it interesting that there were all those model numbers for the same thing. All Bionics are XT875, never seen any others.
Well...after even more deliberation I called Verizon and told them I'd rather have the Nexus. They had already shipped the MAXX, so they went ahead and shipped the Nexus also and just said to return the one I do not like along with my Bionic when I have made a decision. I guess I will have both phones at once for a couple days, not sure if that will help me decide or not, since you really have to use them to know which is better but that's the deal. I am still on the fence, but leaning toward keeping the Nexus now - I can send back whichever one I don't want though since they're both coming now.
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Well...after even more deliberation I called Verizon and told them I'd rather have the Nexus. They had already shipped the MAXX, so they went ahead and shipped the Nexus also and just said to return the MAXX. I guess I will have both phones at once for a couple days, not sure if that will help me decide or not, since you really have to use them to know which is better but that's the deal. I am still on the fence, but leaning toward keeping the Nexus now - I can send back whichever one I don't want though since they're both coming now.
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Nexus is nice because of the unlocked bootloader and JB roms but you'll need an extended battery or 3. I upgraded to the Maxx from a Nexus and never looked back.
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joshw0000 said:
Nexus is nice because of the unlocked bootloader and JB roms but you'll need an extended battery or 3. I upgraded to the Maxx from a Nexus and never looked back.
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What do you like more about the MAXX? Don't you miss not being able to have the latest software? Do you miss the screen of the Nexus? Do you miss the slim profile?
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What do you like more about the MAXX? Don't you miss not being able to have the latest software? Do you miss the screen of the Nexus? Do you miss the slim profile?
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The battery sells the phone for me. My Nexus would die before lunch time. I literally had 3 extended oem batteries. Then the Verizon belt clip case wouldn't fit with the slightly larger extended battery so I took a dremmel tool to the stock cover and hollowed it to fit the extended battery.
The roms where nice. I had 6 roms booting at once with Boot Manager. Since they're built from source, most/all roms/customizations simply work. Unlock/relock/flash at will. For a hardcore modder, a Nexus is the way to go. But over time I grew tired of carrying a battery in my pocket, leaving one at work, and the stock battery at home for a backup...or being tied to a cord all day.
I can't tell a difference in the screen and the Maxx is pretty damn slim as-is. I made the switch right around the time the first ICS leak came out so jumping from ICS to ICS was a nice switch. I like the customizable soft keys of the Nexus but I had a certain set up I like. Not all roms would have the settings to move/add/remove buttons like I like so I was constantly relearning the softkey configuration. Or even worse, if a rom didn't have the option for a menu button, I would have to search for it in different apps/pages (it moves). So I like the stationary soft keys of the Maxx.
It's all personal preference I guess.
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Well, I've gotten everything I need to decide. Both the MAXX and Nexus are in the mail to my home now as well as Otterbox Commuter cases and ZAGG screen protectors for both. Extended battery (2100mAh) + back cover for Nexus is also on the way.
I guess I'll have one set of accessories to re-sell once I choose the other.
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Great, thanks for the info. I wonder why the term 'XT916' is all over the internet then for the MAXX model...confusing
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From some quick Googling, this is what I found:
XT910 = Razr (GSM)
XT912 = Razr (CDMA/LTE)
XT913 = Razr MAXX (GSM)
XT916 = Razr MAXX (CDMA/LTE)
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For what it's worth, I just got a Razr MAXX GSM at the system menu it says Model number: "XT910 MAXX". Now to figure out how to move to ICS ... seems that most posts are geared for Verizon/CDMA owners. cheers -j
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For what it's worth, I just got a Razr MAXX GSM at the system menu it says Model number: "XT910 MAXX". Now to figure out how to move to ICS ... seems that most posts are geared for Verizon/CDMA owners. cheers -j
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There's plenty of roms for us GSM folk
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Well, I used both the MAXX and Nexus for a day each and settled on the Nexus to replace my Bionic (send the MAXX back). Thanks for the input anyway though
if it's not too late, i recommend eclipse for the maxx....
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Casen said:
if it's not too late, i recommend eclipse for the maxx....
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Meh, I used Eclipse on my Bionic. If you had asked me 24 hours ago, I would have said Eclipse was great...but man, now that I am rockin' Jellybean (Android 4.1) on this Nexus, nothing compares
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Meh, I used Eclipse on my Bionic. If you had asked me 24 hours ago, I would have said Eclipse was great...but man, now that I am rockin' Jellybean (Android 4.1) on this Nexus, nothing compares
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I played with it on a TF201. Seemed just like ICS with the exception of a few minor differences.
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I played with it on a TF201. Seemed just like ICS with the exception of a few minor differences.
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My main like is the offline speech to text. Don't have to have a signal now for it to translate what you said to text. I use that in every app, since I hate typing on the keyboard. It is always accurate when it hears me, but on ICS it needed the network. Now it can do it offline, I love it - I can speak out a long paragraph without any spelling errors in an email in 2 minutes! Also, the camera app is much better. Swiping back and forth between photos/live camera is MUCH improved.
I flashed CM10 on my Maxx yesterday. Pretty solid build. As soon as we get data working fully (less drops), I'll use it daily. For now it's a fun dual boot to play with.
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