My wife and I are locked in to a T-Mobile family plan but she is in love with the new razr. Is it even possible to buy one online, root it, and flash a rom that would support T-Mobile? Any help would be awesome. Thanks
I believe the Razr is for use on CDMA networks such as Verizon. It will not be useable on TMobile.
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Is it only CDMA, I thought it also had 2g,3g radio in it. Checking now.
Your only option would be to buy an international GSM Razr (XT910) I reckon. Maybe take a drive to Canada?
sonicfishcake said:
Your only option would be to buy an international GSM Razr (XT910) I reckon. Maybe take a drive to Canada?
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Correct
Xperia x10(Feralabs Rom) After trying all roms it was my Fav.
Now on the RAZR.
I see you Drinking that ¥Hateraid¥
Thank you guys.
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hello was wondering is the Motorola Droid Razr and UK version Motorola Razr The same phone ?
Yes but different radios, DROID is cdma, UK is gsm
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Hardwarewise, they're exactly the same.
and doesn't the GSM version have an unlocked bootloader?
XT910 is the code for RAZR GSM international
And XT912 is the code for RAZR GSM/CDMA
CMIIW
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hidden_hunter said:
and doesn't the GSM version have an unlocked bootloader?
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I believe it does from what I have heard.
ddemlong said:
I believe it does from what I have heard.
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though there isn't really much of a mod scene (yet?)
hidden_hunter said:
though there isn't really much of a mod scene (yet?)
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Even though I feel the Razr is a superior phone I dont think there will ever be a dev scene even like for the Bionic. If there isnt one yet there most likely wont be unfortunately. The Razr was over shadowed by the release of the GN and with a locked bootloader why invest your time into it? The dev's have pretty much gone from the bionic too. The only reason it was getting some love was because of timing and the GN wasn't out yet.
I think the GSM version might get a little bit due to its bootloader being unlocked but even now there doesn't seem much. Shoot compare it to the GN a week after release and it has a dozen or so ROMs already.
Droid is a name registered with Verizon ... notice that all phones named Droid are only on Verizon and no other network ...
As for Dev scene... give it time .... amazon thanksgiving sale helped the Droid RAZR base to grow huge ... and within month time came nexus with icecream sandwich which devs were eager to get hands on.... I think RAZR will get support at least after it receives ics
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and doesn't the GSM version have an unlocked bootloader?
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Motorola is saying they're selling bananas, but when you buy their bananas, you'll find that they're pears.
No, it isn't unlocked and it isn't unlockable. Still not.
val5 said:
XT910 is the code for RAZR GSM international
And XT912 is the code for RAZR GSM/CDMA
CMIIW
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So the Razr I have in the US will not work overseas? That is my understanding but seeing GSM with the XT912 confuses me. Thanks.
SallyC said:
So the Razr I have in the US will not work overseas? That is my understanding but seeing GSM with the XT912 confuses me. Thanks.
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Correct. US Phones use CDMA radios and other countries use the GSM. I don't think there is a "world" LTE phone yet.
I know I just saw a posting earlier this week about how Europe finally got the HSPA+21 and will get the 42 later. It talked about how they were testing LTE in the UK but were talking about a period of 3-5 years before it even starts to roll out. Maybe when the UK gets LTE they will be compatible.
The US has the best radios even tho we don't always get the best phones.
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So the Razr I have in the US will not work overseas? That is my understanding but seeing GSM with the XT912 confuses me. Thanks.
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nopes it wont work...
912 is for CDMA/Verizon/Locked bootloader
910 is for GSM/Other countries/Unlocked bootloader
But if past releases pattern is true Droid 4 will be a world phone just like droid 3 and 2
Can a gsm /system/app dump be used on the cmda razor to restore the stock /system/app or do you have to have a /system/app dump from a cdma razr?
USA is neither the first nor only country with LTE.
In Fact, the world's first commercial LTE network started in Sweden in December 2009 and now they're already testing the next generation, LTE advanced with speeds up to 954mbit/sec.:
http://www.intomobile.com/2011/06/2...dvanced-sweden-hits-954-mbps-download-speeds/
Also in Germany LTE is already available in most major cities and I guess it's also available in some other European countries.
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Correct. US Phones use CDMA radios and other countries use the GSM. I don't think there is a "world" LTE phone yet.
I know I just saw a posting earlier this week about how Europe finally got the HSPA+21 and will get the 42 later. It talked about how they were testing LTE in the UK but were talking about a period of 3-5 years before it even starts to roll out. Maybe when the UK gets LTE they will be compatible.
The US has the best radios even tho we don't always get the best phones.
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I have a buddy with a XT912 that he can't dump due to a bad ESN.
He is willing to give it to me, I have heard rumors that you can re-flash the XT912 with the 910 software to unlock the GSM part of the phone...
Will that allow it to work with AT&T?
The specs I have seen show the 912 has the radio built in, just locked.
Can you re-flash it for AT&T?
i would like to know as well. my gf has a droid razr.
At the moment is not posible
There is another post which can help and i also got the same problem
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This post http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1619563
Lots of info but don't think anyone has it fully working on AT&T yet, I know I'm stuck with it seeing the sim but never connecting to network.
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At the moment is not posible
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pretty soon it will be. thanks to verizon.
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/
HI,
My Cousin is going to buy a droid Razr from Craigslist and send it to me here in india
I wanted to Know
1. He is going to buy a Droid Razr Verizon Lte phone will it work in india on GSM.
2. If not then any other Version that i should buy?
3. If yes then would i have to root it and then it would work.
I would really Appreciate if you could help me out.
Check out the frequency bands the Droid RAZR supports. Theoretically, it should work on CDMA networks in India. The LTE bands won't work (obviously) due to the lack of 4G LTE support in India. But Reliance and Tata Indicom CDMA networks should support the phone just fine.
Take Razr XT910 cuz it will support GSM as Droid by verizon is exclusive product for verizon network if u have to take their product then u need to break contract with them so to avoid complecations take XT910
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Check out the frequency bands the Droid RAZR supports. Theoretically, it should work on CDMA networks in India. The LTE bands won't work (obviously) due to the lack of 4G LTE support in India. But Reliance and Tata Indicom CDMA networks should support the phone just fine.
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Well I want to use it with a SIM in India. So no CDMa for me. So nutshell is i shoudl not buy the Verizon Lte Edition of the Phone I should go for the normal one.
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Well I want to use it with a SIM in India. So no CDMa for me. So nutshell is i shoudl not buy the Verizon Lte Edition of the Phone I should go for the normal one.
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Yep - if you want to use it with a gsm network, you have to buy a gsm razr.
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Well I want to use it with a SIM in India. So no CDMa for me. So nutshell is i shoudl not buy the Verizon Lte Edition of the Phone I should go for the normal one.
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Well, LTE is GSM-based. SO you should be able to. But yeah, the complications are a lot. Just get the XT910 then. Otherwise get it for CDMA, no issues with that. And don't worry about it being exclusive to Verizon, it can be unlocked locally.
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Well, LTE is GSM-based. SO you should be able to. But yeah, the complications are a lot. Just get the XT910 then. Otherwise get it for CDMA, no issues with that. And don't worry about it being exclusive to Verizon, it can be unlocked locally.
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Well That is basically what i want to know. If i go for LTE verizon can i use it in India.Anybody who is using it.
The Reason for me stressing on LTE verizon is Because My Cousin has got it for me.
So If there is nothing i cant do it then ill ask him to sell it again.
- Anyone who is using LTE VErizon in India?
Sell it. XT912 does not work on GSM full stop.
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Sell it. XT912 does not work on GSM full stop.
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Thanks So I should buy the XT910 right.
manu44 said:
Thanks So I should buy the XT910 right.
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If you absolutely must have a RAZR, yes, you'll need to do just that.
I'd recommend buying a less awful phone full stop, though.
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GSM support Verizone Droid Razr?
GSM capability of droid razr??
as per below link Razr support GSM networks.
droidmatters.com/news/verizon-confirms-global-gsm-roaming-coming-to-the-droid-razr-razr-maxx-htc-rezound-and-lg-spectrum/
does this conclude we can use it on GSM network like ATT or in India?
Hey guys! I need some advice. I have someone wanting to trade me their XT912 Razr and I am possibly interested if I can utilize the phone with ATT. Is it possible? Is it worthwhile? Are there any how to guides?
Thanks!
iraqmilner said:
Hey guys! I need some advice. I have someone wanting to trade me their XT912 Razr and I am possibly interested if I can utilize the phone with ATT. Is it possible? Is it worthwhile? Are there any how to guides?
Thanks!
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You can not use the phone with AT&T, yes it can detect GSM signals, but verizon doesn't want its competitors to profit off of their phones, therefore T-Mobile and AT&T can not be used with the XT912. I'm pretty sure most other GSM carriers are fine though.
Thanks brother! That's exactly what I needed to know!
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I am hoping someone could help me please, I am trying my best and I have spent about 5 hours searching online for the answer, to have different conclusions.
I was living in USA, purchased a Verizon droid razr maxx lte 912 from a friend. I did not use this in the USA, I left in the hope to use this phone in the UK.
Is this possible ?
Many thanks
No the xt912 is specifically for verizon and cdma which is in the united states. If you wanted to use it in another country or internationally, you would have to get the xt910. Hope this helped
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No the xt912 is specifically for verizon and cdma which is in the united states. If you wanted to use it in another country or internationally, you would have to get the xt910. Hope this helped
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Thank you for your help. I have to find somewhere to sell this now....in the uk!
K1mh said:
Thank you for your help. I have to find somewhere to sell this now....in the uk!
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Sorry to ask again, but can the phone be used in any other country on a local sim?
K1mh said:
Sorry to ask again, but can the phone be used in any other country on a local sim?
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If you have the xt910 razr you can use different sim cards with it. The xt912 razr is strictly cdma which is verizon
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jkuczy16 said:
No the xt912 is specifically for verizon and cdma which is in the united states. If you wanted to use it in another country or internationally, you would have to get the xt910. Hope this helped
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The phone will work with any GSM sim if used "outside of the US". It will NOT work on GSM in the US.
So yes, you can use it in the UK without any issues.
if your phone has been updated to ICs then its fully capable of being used all over the world for gsm usage ( but not in the US )
just insert any gsm sim
go to network and select gsm/umts option and thats it.
the XT912 razr and razr maxx both have unlocked gsm radios for all gsm operators outside US.