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
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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/
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I have a chance to buy a Verizon Droid X2 at a great price. If I unlock the phone will I be able to use it on US Cellular prepaid? I searched and couldn't find an answer to this question, I don't want to buy the phone if there is no chance it will work. (I'm in very rural area and US Cellular is my only option for getting a signal at home)
Thanks in advance for the help!
You would have to have a phone dx2 or maybe a mx2 that works on uscel of your account then use qpst to backup service programming and more see my post about qpst but it still may fail.
Wait.
Does uscel sell a dx2 or mx2?
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You would have to have a phone dx2 or maybe a mx2 that works on uscel of your account then use qpst to backup service programming and more see my post about qpst but it still may fail.
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Does uscel sell a dx2 or mx2?
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I think they may sell the MX2, but i doubt the DX2.
nvm US Cellular doesn't sell the MX2. The only Motorola phone they have is the Electrify which is the brother of the Photon, so I believe unlocked bootloader.
I realize that USC doesn't sell the Droid X2, but it's a cdma phone and should be capable of operating on US Cellular. I was just wanting to know if it would work if I unlocked and rooted the phone. I'm just not sure if USC would activate an unlocked phone that didn't originally come from USC.
I guess a simpler way to ask would be, "can a Verizon phone be unlocked and activated on USC since they are both CDMA"?
Its been done on a few networks that i know of, have health of success on both altell and cricket with a dx2 both networks are cdma, but there were lots of problems getting em working
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boshuter said:
I realize that USC doesn't sell the Droid X2, but it's a cdma phone and should be capable of operating on US Cellular. I was just wanting to know if it would work if I unlocked and rooted the phone. I'm just not sure if USC would activate an unlocked phone that didn't originally come from USC.
I guess a simpler way to ask would be, "can a Verizon phone be unlocked and activated on USC since they are both CDMA"?
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Do u know we have a locked bootloader? U CANNOT UNLOCK IT.
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Unless u can then please forgive then teach me...
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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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Ok so i have a Razr Xt912, i have it rooted and running safestrap. Ive been looking around since ive seen awhile back on the portal it can be used with GSM carriers. But the more i look into it the more convoluted it gets. So is it really possible to get it to work on GSM like AT&T and T-Mobile? and if so can some one please give me links since ive searched and searched but nothing is making sense to me for once.
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Ok so i have a Razr Xt912, i have it rooted and running safestrap. Ive been looking around since ive seen awhile back on the portal it can be used with GSM carriers. But the more i look into it the more convoluted it gets. So is it really possible to get it to work on GSM like AT&T and T-Mobile? and if so can some one please give me links since ive searched and searched but nothing is making sense to me for once.
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i feel your pain homes. it is confusing and i never could get any help from anybody on this. i dont know if youve gotten the info you are looking for. i figured id give you what i got when i was looking just in case. from what i gathered the rooting and bootstrap deal would work to unlock razrs that were still on gb to be used on global gsm carriers but not domestic(att/tmobile). however if youve already upgraded to ics then no modding is necessary because ics is already unlocked for global use. there is currently no way to unlock the razr for domestic gsm usage. not even by purchasing an unlock code. i know because i tried that. i purchased 3 different unlock codes for 2 different razrs and 1 razr maxx from theunlockshack.com and they replied saying they couldnt generate a code. although they never refunded my money for the purchases. so i advise to not do business with them. i also purchased another code from a different site, dont remember which. they were also unable to generate a code. i even called verizon and talked to somebody in some special department. the guy told me that there is no way that verizon would unlock the razr or razr maxx for domestic gsm usage. the rep said there may be a way to unlock via rooting but couldnt give me specifics. im assuming he maybe saw some of the same info that we did that lead us down the this journey of disappointment. hope that helps bud... if i am wrong please correct me for i have 2 razrs and 1 razr max all with clean esn's that i want to unlock. all 3 are for sale
but verizon is supposed to all ALL of its LTE phones with gsm unlocked. (lte phones that have gsm chips). its how verizon iphone 5 is basically factory gsm unlocked. even for US domestic use. verizon is legally obligated.
(e) Handset locking prohibited. No licensee may disable features on handsets it provides to customers, to the extent such features are compliant with the licensee's standards pursuant to paragraph (b) of this section, nor configure handsets it provides to prohibit use of such handsets on other providers' networks.
link - http://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-id...v8&view=text&node=47:2.0.1.1.5.2.49.7&idno=47
having said the above, i wanna add, F verizon!
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but verizon is supposed to all ALL of its LTE phones with gsm unlocked. (lte phones that have gsm chips). its how verizon iphone 5 is basically factory gsm unlocked. even for US domestic use. verizon is legally obligated.
(e) Handset locking prohibited. No licensee may disable features on handsets it provides to customers, to the extent such features are compliant with the licensee's standards pursuant to paragraph (b) of this section, nor configure handsets it provides to prohibit use of such handsets on other providers' networks.
link - http://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-id...v8&view=text&node=47:2.0.1.1.5.2.49.7&idno=47
having said the above, i wanna add, F verizon!
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I am going to try to file a complaint
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chagla said:
but verizon is supposed to all ALL of its LTE phones with gsm unlocked. (lte phones that have gsm chips). its how verizon iphone 5 is basically factory gsm unlocked. even for US domestic use. verizon is legally obligated.
(e) Handset locking prohibited. No licensee may disable features on handsets it provides to customers, to the extent such features are compliant with the licensee's standards pursuant to paragraph (b) of this section, nor configure handsets it provides to prohibit use of such handsets on other providers' networks.
link - http://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-id...v8&view=text&node=47:2.0.1.1.5.2.49.7&idno=47
having said the above, i wanna add, F verizon!
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http://www.fcc.gov/complaints
Wireless Telephone> Disability access to communications services and equipment
It took me like 25 minutes i suggest you have others interested in getting the XT912 on Domestic gsm to work to file a complaint.
ok here we go dont know if this is the place for it but ima post it here anyways cause im fed up the xt926 can be used on gsm carriers as so does any xt 9.. but not us gsm but with the radiocomm edit by...i forget not me tho i was able to change the radio inside my xt926 to use a tmobile card that method does work.......only for the xt926....only! the xt 912 it does not work on none and i mean none of the radiocomm edits that are posted all over the net work ....at all zip...nothing works on the xt912 if you dont belive me ill post a you tube vid of my xt912 and of my xt926.....sfaestrap fuzion on the xt926 safestrap crap on xt912 cant do it every rom fails to install os .......still trying tho .......mite as well shoot myself tho ........just tryied again...razr eclips jb ........my system now is 4.0.4 rooted ...........i need to get a working rom on it and change the radio trying fuzion rom now......also my safestrap is 3.63.....HHHHEEEELLLPPPPPP....also i bricked both my xt926 and xt912 .....then brought them back using rsd ..my xt926 is fine now just broke screen ...thats why ui need my xt912 working ........the radio edit does not work on xt912 it does not thats to whoever says it does 8332 is already set to 00 and the 1877_nv_ what ever is already set to that 16 digit number still not working.......once again HHHHEELLPPP
unlocking the xt912
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ok here we go dont know if this is the place for it but ima post it here anyways cause im fed up the xt926 can be used on gsm carriers as so does any xt 9.. but not us gsm but with the radiocomm edit by...i forget not me tho i was able to change the radio inside my xt926 to use a tmobile card that method does work.......only for the xt926....only! the xt 912 it does not work on none and i mean none of the radiocomm edits that are posted all over the net work ....at all zip...nothing works on the xt912 if you dont belive me ill post a you tube vid of my xt912 and of my xt926.....sfaestrap fuzion on the xt926 safestrap crap on xt912 cant do it every rom fails to install os .......still trying tho .......mite as well shoot myself tho ........just tryied again...razr eclips jb ........my system now is 4.0.4 rooted ...........i need to get a working rom on it and change the radio trying fuzion rom now......also my safestrap is 3.63.....HHHHEEEELLLPPPPPP....also i bricked both my xt926 and xt912 .....then brought them back using rsd ..my xt926 is fine now just broke screen ...thats why ui need my xt912 working ........the radio edit does not work on xt912 it does not thats to whoever says it does 8332 is already set to 00 and the 1877_nv_ what ever is already set to that 16 digit number still not working.......once again HHHHEELLPPP
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so on all these edits you've been looking at you haven't encountered a way to successfully unlock the sim to the motorola razr xt912. i'm trying to get it compatible for the use with straight talk. just wondered in it was hopeless or not. maybe you could answer this for me.
Hello:
I should be getting a Droid Razr (Verizon) tommorow. I plan on using it on ATT. I saw some hacks that enable the U.S GSM band, including the Radiocomm hack. Could anyone shed some light on what steps I should take? Im looking forward to it and Ive seen that people had it working on U.S gsm. Also can you downgrade from ICS to GB?? Thank you to whoever helps me and cheers if it works!
As far as downgrading no its impossible due to the locked boot loader.
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prsterero said:
As far as downgrading no its impossible due to the locked boot loader.
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So once its on ICS. Its no going back? But does the Radiocomm method still work on ICS??
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So once its on ICS. Its no going back? But does the Radiocomm method still work on ICS??
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Never used the radiocomm so I don't know. But once you're on official ICS you're stuck on it.
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At the present time there is no current way to get the Verizon XT912 variant working on US GSM. There are a few genius' out there working on a NON-HLOS fix possibly by using the S3 files or there may be a NON-HLOS.bin usable when JellyBean finally hits the XT910 and XT912. From all of the research I've done, this is the only current method we have.
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At the present time there is no current way to get the Verizon XT912 variant working on US GSM. There are a few genius' out there working on a NON-HLOS fix possibly by using the S3 files or there may be a NON-HLOS.bin usable when JellyBean finally hits the XT910 and XT912. From all of the research I've done, this is the only current method we have.
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Thanks man. I was reading some other threads and I saw you as one of the frequent workers hah. Dont worry, I didnt buy the Droid Razr from the guy on craigslist because I realized i wouldnt be able to use it on ATT.
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Thanks man. I was reading some other threads and I saw you as one of the frequent workers hah. Dont worry, I didnt buy the Droid Razr from the guy on craigslist because I realized i wouldnt be able to use it on ATT.
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If you want a RAZR for AT&T you want to get the XT910. Check out eBay and/or www.mobilecityonline.com (That's where I got mine) The XT910 is only HSPA, but still plenty fast; plus the battery life is very good. I have an Atrix HD too, but I keep swapping back to the RAZR for the "FREE Mobile Hotspot" no tethering plan required due to the unbranded OS(ICS 4.0.4) Can't wait to get Jelly Bean!!!!
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If you want a RAZR for AT&T you want to get the XT910. Check out eBay and/or www.mobilecityonline.com (That's where I got mine) The XT910 is only HSPA, but still plenty fast; plus the battery life is very good. I have an Atrix HD too, but I keep swapping back to the RAZR for the "FREE Mobile Hotspot" no tethering plan required due to the unbranded OS(ICS 4.0.4) Can't wait to get Jelly Bean!!!!
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Thanks..but expensive hah. I guess i'll look into buying a Droid Bionic on craigslist. Does that work?? I saw a bunch of people got it to work+theres a youtube video about it. Will it work if its already been OTA updated to ICS??
Maybe someone with more expertise will reply, but I'm pretty sure IF you do get a Verizon "World" phone as they call them to work on AT&T, I don't think you will get more than EDGE speeds for data cause I don't think they have AT&T's 3G/4G bands. Anyway, good luck with your search.
As far as the Bionic goes, I've known a few people to rock that, unfortunately all of them had the same issues with dropped calls, random reboots, and data loss. If you have one lying around, why not. But I would strongly recommend against spending your money on one (or time for that matter) with the sole purpose of taskin it on GSM. Patience is key as the GSM fix is being resolved. We have many people including myself taking many various approaches to the solution. Shouldn't be long. I'm really hoping whatever the fix found can be applied to the D4. I hooked my Mom up with my D3 tweaked to Straight Talk last year and now have a D4 kicking around collecting dust until I can set her up with it. So I'd be really happy if the fix were able to be ported *hint, hint, wink, wink>Dev's
I been trying to unlock my xt912 but no luck yet i was unable to find unlock code. But if u dial #073887* its asks u for network unlock code..
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There is already a thread on unlocking the phone for t mobile. Going to be pretty much the same story so just read that thread
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There is already a thread on unlocking the phone for t mobile. Going to be pretty much the same story so just read that thread
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plz send link
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plz send link
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Really? Its 7 topics below this.. but here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2046123
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Well, just as the tittle says.....is it possible???
I currently own a razr maxx (Verizon XT912) and want to swap the board with the board of an XT910 (GSM)...........is it possible??
Are they the same, or are any mods necesary....??
Thanks.
Cks69 said:
Well, just as the tittle says.....is it possible???
I currently own a razr maxx (Verizon XT912) and want to swap the board with the board of an XT910 (GSM)...........is it possible??
Are they the same, or are any mods necesary....??
Thanks.
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I'm not sure why you would want to. The XT912 has GSM functionality. I use mine in Germany on Telekom with no issues what so ever. The XT912 is sim unlocked for any GSM carrier outside the US. Plus, from what I've read the supported bands on the XT910 don't play nice with US GSM carriers; I believe you are limited to Edge data speed. (Don't quote me).
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I'm not sure why you would want to. The XT912 has GSM functionality. I use mine in Germany on Telekom with no issues what so ever. The XT912 is sim unlocked for any GSM carrier outside the US. Plus, from what I've read the supported bands on the XT910 don't play nice with US GSM carriers; I believe you are limited to Edge data speed. (Don't quote me).
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Yes, I know GSM is unlocked outside of the US, but I travel in and out of the US frequently, (several times a week sometimes) and well, as soon as I get in to the US I am SOL...plus, I really dont want to roam with data, as Int's data roaming is an arm and a leg (literally).....
Also, the price of the XT is crazy expensive, where if I could buy an XT910 with lest say a broken lcd and in bad shape, I could just swap boards.
Its not hard. I have actually taken and repaired several XT912's, BUT, NEVER have a had my hands on an XT910....
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Yes, I know GSM is unlocked outside of the US, but I travel in and out of the US frequently, (several times a week sometimes) and well, as soon as I get in to the US I am SOL...plus, I really dont want to roam with data, as Int's data roaming is an arm and a leg (literally).....
Also, the price of the XT is crazy expensive, where if I could buy an XT910 with lest say a broken lcd and in bad shape, I could just swap boards.
Its not hard. I have actually taken and repaired several XT912's, BUT, NEVER have a had my hands on an XT910....
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I'm guessing you are trying to use the phone with either ATT or T-mobile in the US as well as maintaining foreign carrier. If you have taken apart and repaired Razrs before then I would say go ahead and try it out. http://www.etradesupply.com/motorola/android-models/motorola-droid-razr-xt910.html?p=2 There is a good site for a lot of Razr parts.
So what happened? Did it fit? I would love to know if a xt 912 sceen would fit into a xt910. @jessel did you ever buy from etrade? how was it?
yes! it works fine. i am using verizon razr with xt910 mainboard.
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