Hi, ive recently purchased a razr, and my only gripe is the internal battery. I dont like the feeling that my device will only last as long as the battery. So im wondering if the maxx conversion kit actually works and how easy it is to install. Also i am wondering if the battery cant be easily taken out with the right tools to perform a hard boot.
Dylan Marley said:
Hi, ive recently purchased a razr, and my only gripe is the internal battery. I dont like the feeling that my device will only last as long as the battery. So im wondering if the maxx conversion kit actually works and how easy it is to install. Also i am wondering if the battery cant be easily taken out with the right tools to perform a hard boot.
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If you bought it within the past 30 days from Verizon, take it back and get a Maxx instead. Save yourself the grief. Also, if you do the conversion to a Maxx you void your warranty so tread lightly (this is why I suggested exchanging your phone first).
As a side note, any cell phone works that way for without batteries we cannot use portable electronics.
I got my phone second hand, so im wondering if the warranty is still applicable, also what i mean is that other phones have replaceable batteries, so the phones can be used for years, but if my droid razrs battery breaks, then im screwed .
Dylan Marley said:
I got my phone second hand, so im wondering if the warranty is still applicable, also what i mean is that other phones have replaceable batteries, so the phones can be used for years, but if my droid razrs battery breaks, then im screwed .
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well u cud replace the battery prob by taking it to some phone repair shop.. another alternative is to purchase external battery pack..
Would it not also be easier to sell your RAZR on eBay for as much as you can and take the money that you would spend on the battery kit and the money made on the RAZR and buy a RAZR Maxx. They should equate to about the same and require less work on your part.
Dylan Marley said:
Hi, ive recently purchased a razr, and my only gripe is the internal battery. I dont like the feeling that my device will only last as long as the battery. So im wondering if the maxx conversion kit actually works and how easy it is to install. Also i am wondering if the battery cant be easily taken out with the right tools to perform a hard boot.
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moto factory cable can solve your question.
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So im wondering if the maxx conversion kit actually works and how easy it is to install.
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Yes, it obviously *works*, it's simply a different battery. It's not difficult to install (watch the video), but it does take some basic skill and ability. There's a bunch of threads on this site w/ links to suppliers, you will find installation videos there.
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Also i am wondering if the battery cant be easily taken out with the right tools to perform a hard boot.
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Yes, the battery can be taken out for a hard boot - but no, not even close to what can be considered "easy".
ice9tech said:
Yes, it obviously *works*, it's simply a different battery. It's not difficult to install (watch the video), but it does take some basic skill and ability. There's a bunch of threads on this site w/ links to suppliers, you will find installation videos there.
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Yes, buy it and do the battery swap. Wish I had bought the Maxx too! I'm going to buy the battery kit.
cellphone-repair-shop dot com /verizon-motorola-droid-razr-battery-conversion-kit-to-droid-razr-maxx
defiantly worth it, i have the maxx this thing lasts all day and i am a very heavy user
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Hi everyone,
I was the very first at the Verizon store to pick up this bad boy!! I'm concerned though and actually thinking of returning it and waiting on the G-Nex but I love it!! Oh my problem is it gets hot I mean glass and the back are actually hot after a bit of continual use and I'm no gamer or have not watched or download anything to caused such a reaction: 0(
Also the bottom buttons lose light as it is actually gone out as I type. Not minding that much bcuz it actually looks sweet just black but I'm concerned I may have a bad seed. My question would be is the heat something to expect due to the thinnest or should I just swap it out as defective?
Thanks!
Was it plugged it? Every phone I have had gets hot when it stays plugged in.
But really I have yet to have mine get hot. Thunderbolt got warmer even. Also mine is in the defender case so if it gets hot it will get really hot...
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I was at a football game yesterday and it got a little toasty there, but every phone I've ever had does it in highly populated areas.
I exchanged it...
Called Verizon and they said to bring it back for a new one. She was so cute, she messed up and said let me swap out the battery then she said oops none to swap out. They still aren't use to that phone.
No it wasn't on the charge plus battery was like gone by the time I left house and entered the store so it was just plain bad. If the heat is a problem with these phone I will diff trade it in for G-Nex if not I have found my new phone )
Thanks for the help!
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Called Verizon and they said to bring it back for a new one. She was so cute, she messed up and said let me swap out the battery then she said oops none to swap out. They still aren't use to that phone.
No it wasn't on the charge plus battery was like gone by the time I left house and entered the store so it was just plain bad. If the heat is a problem with these phone I will diff trade it in for G-Nex if not I have found my new phone )
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so IF the g-nex is released on the 21st.. we'll be able to swap if we like, correct? i'm loving the razr but cannot wait to play w/ ics.. w/ verizon it's a 14 day exchange, right?
klubhead said:
so IF the g-nex is released on the 21st.. we'll be able to swap if we like, correct? i'm loving the razr but cannot wait to play w/ ics.. w/ verizon it's a 14 day exchange, right?
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Yes you have 14 days, and if the Gnex is in stores on the 21st, you can exchange it -$35 restocking fee of course. If it's not in stores you can return it and they probably can direct fulfill it for you. If its web orders only then I'd suggest returning it a few days ahead of time, then your upgrade date will be reset in time.
Edit: You haven't swapped out another device for the RAZR correct? Cause you're only allowed one swap to a different model (ie say bionic to razr, bionic to rezound etc).
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Yes you have 14 days, and if the Gnex is in stores on the 21st, you can exchange it -$35 restocking fee of course. If it's not in stores you can return it and they probably can direct fulfill it for you. If its web orders only then I'd suggest returning it a few days ahead of time, then your upgrade date will be reset in time.
Edit: You haven't swapped out another device for the RAZR correct? Cause you're only allowed one swap to a different model (ie say bionic to razr, bionic to rezound etc).
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Thanks man, but no the razr is my first phone on Verizon.. i'm really thinking of swapping if the g-nex drops soon, i'm loving the razr but ics has me thinking..
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klubhead said:
Thanks man, but no the razr is my first phone on Verizon.. i'm really thinking of swapping if the g-nex drops soon, i'm loving the razr but ics has me thinking..
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No problem man. The RAZR will get ICS as well next year I believe. I can understand wanting it out of the box for sure! Benches are pretty similar from what I've seen so far, and I'm pretty sure every day usage is pretty similar. I just enjoy the physical build of this phone so much that I don't mind waiting for a software update. With 2nd init we should have some have some AOSP loving hopefully! But again even on stock, this phone delivers an enjoyable experience.
The buttons light up ehen it is dark. There is a light sensor at the top left. Cover it and you'll see the buttons light up.
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Cool as a cucumber now!!
Just wanted to report received new phone and its cool as cool can be...no heat now at all. So the phone is thin and can handle itself just fine!!
VERY HAPPPPY!!
Well it continues (
Tomorrow I will take back my Razr because it is simple HOT!!! 3g cool, 4g wicked hot, my 2 finger tips still hurt!!! I'm very mad just the thought of them knowingly selling this phone with this defect!! I'm also mad because I actually fell for this phone, I fell hard but now I'll go back to my Fascinate and wait :O(
Too bad because its a smooth fast lil phone the problem seems to be its thinness.
I'm sad!
Ok, I have a buddy that works at Verizon and they have an offer to upgrade your phone to 4G even if you still have time on your old phone contract. I take it they're trying to get people to move up to 4G.
Whatever the case, my wife's Dinc2 bricked on her and needs a replacement, Should fork over the the 199 for a Maxx? She basically wants the battery time (don't we all?) Im not a fan of Motorola phones, but the Maxx does have the best battery life out there.
What do you guys think??
I have a moto atrix and looove it. Its been great to me.
But the reason. I would NEVER get a razor is because it has a built in battery. You cant pull it if something freezes or if you get a bootloop. Too scary for me.
I also work at a rogers store and we've seen about 7 or 8 of these come back with hairline cracks in the screen, from either a really small.fall, or literally NOTHING at all.
Personally I'd steer clear, and I'm a moto fan!!
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Moto designed the phone knowing that it might freeze. Holding volume down and power resets it. You can swap the battery really easy. Not like on iPhone. I can admit that even though it has gorilla glass cracks can happen and often on this phone. But the razr maxx is one of the best Android phones out there. I would strongly suggest maxx.
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I went from the Incredible 2 to a Maxx. I don't regret it Its super durable, battery is just amazing. In the unlikely event it freezes, holding the power and volume up (or down I can't remember) will restart it. It worked for me.
tl;dr : Get the Maxx you won't regret it
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I love my maxx...I used to have the original Razr and probably would be using it still if I didn't get a chance to pick up this maxx for cheap. Battery life is top notch on it, especially if she doesn't use it much she will love it. By far this is the most stable android phone I've ever used. Haven't had a problem with slows downs or freeze ups and I'm still rolling the stock GB OS, once ICS comes out officially it will be even better.
I say go for it, my wife wasn't at all interested in the Razr til I got her one and now she loves it. Sound quality on it is great...
motorola voice quality on some of their models (the RAZR & Defy are two of them) blows everything else away. if you care about voice quality, RAZR is the one to get. Atrix and iPhone 4 are almost, but not quite as good for voice. LG makes one decent phone for voice but i can't remember the model no. right now. Samsung phones are HORRIBLE for voice, stay far away if you like to use phones as phones.
I left the gnex for the maxx, no regrets here. Great phone. ICS real soon. Don't worry about the non removable battery, its not an issue. Hard resets (simulated battery pull) can be done as stated above.
via Razr MAXX
Love my maxx. Don't fall for the hype of it not being good or just about the battery. Go to your local store and just play w one. I am running an ics leak on mine and if its any inclination of how official will be then the RAZR maxx w ics is going to be one of the top phones. Battery life is obviously the selling point...but there are so many more great points about this phone. I have never had a freeze or a restart on gbread on 2 different ics leaks.
Ya I've never had a freeze on the stock OS, plus my wife has never complained about any problems
Guys, watch this then tell me what you think
http://www.google.ca/url?sa=t&sourc...lcjwCg&usg=AFQjCNEfp-XBoLAY8CqvjPjTZsFaUV8BZQ
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Guys, watch this then tell me what you think
http://www.google.ca/url?sa=t&sourc...lcjwCg&usg=AFQjCNEfp-XBoLAY8CqvjPjTZsFaUV8BZQ
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That's interesting, been waiting to upgrade and the 2 choices is the maxx and the nexus. Getting mixed reviews and i just don't know what i want.
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That's interesting, been waiting to upgrade and the 2 choices is the maxx and the nexus. Getting mixed reviews and i just don't know what i want.
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Hmm, thats an interesting video but let me tell you something that if you drop your phone into the water, be it any phone, a normal person cannot do it in a techy way like shown in the video and i m sure your wife would not like it, taking apart the parts of any phone to avoid damage due to water. the changes of dropping the phone into the water are minimal unless we dont care. If you really want her to be happy with any phone in the market then it is only MAXX. I have been using razr and i m in love with it to the core. Its slick, very powerful, the best beautiful design phone in the market ever made after original razr and THE DEADLY BATTERY LIFE. That video is actually for those who wants to play with their phone. And with ICS on this, it would be icing the cake. She well love it, buy it. You will not regret it.
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Guys, watch this then tell me what you think
http://www.google.ca/url?sa=t&sourc...lcjwCg&usg=AFQjCNEfp-XBoLAY8CqvjPjTZsFaUV8BZQ
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The points in this video are only relevant if you are a guy who takes your phone apart to repair. For 99% of smartphone users, the points made in this video are irrelevant. If you have an extended warrantee; phones are not repaired. They are replaced.
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Ya I've never had a freeze on the stock OS, plus my wife has never complained about any problems
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I had it get real hot and glitch up once when I was using google NAV screen on for over an hour, had to turn the screen off let it cool and then power cycle it, but then again that was 3 weeks after I got my phone and my phone hadn't been shut off since I got it, now I make it a rule to "power cycle" my phone every other charge and I haven't had a problem since.
At this point, I would wait. The next two months should see some interesting options.
Maxx is tops though for now, if can not. If waiting for the assumed Razr HD, that will probably be end of summer.
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At this point, I would wait. The next two months should see some interesting options.
Maxx is tops though for now, if can not. If waiting for the assumed Razr HD, that will probably be end of summer.
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Well i am wondering if i should wait or go ahead and get this maxx? Hearing they are going to try to get us ones that are grandfathered in to the unlimited plans to get us out with the upgrade at discounted prices makes me want to go ahead now so i can get locked in. I just hate that their is not many dev support for the maxx due to the locked boot loader. I like the dev support for the Nexus but don't want to take the gamble with the reception issues and data loss issues.
Get the RAZR Maxx no question about it.
I think the dev support will get better once we get ICS officially and dig into bit and get somewhere
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The points in this video are only relevant if you are a guy who takes your phone apart to repair. For 99% of smartphone users, the points made in this video are irrelevant. If you have an extended warrantee; phones are not repaired. They are replaced.
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No, the points in this video are for anyone interested in build quality and design. This phone was DESIGNED to be unrepairable. It was meant to be tossed and replaced, yet its one of the most expensive phones going. And MOST people (or at least I thought) here on xda were interested in modifying their phones, whether its, rooting, custom firmware etc... and the guy in the video is an elite xda member who knows these phones inside and out, programming, hardware, tthe works. Plus I work at a rogers store, have only been there since January, and have had 7 of them come back with cracked screens. And we've probably only sold about 15. Don't get me wrong, I'm a HUUUGE motor fan. But the lockind down of boot loaders, and phones like the razor, I'm slowly, and sadly, losing faith.
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Well i am wondering if i should wait or go ahead and get this maxx? Hearing they are going to try to get us ones that are grandfathered in to the unlimited plans to get us out with the upgrade at discounted prices makes me want to go ahead now so i can get locked in. I just hate that their is not many dev support for the maxx due to the locked boot loader. I like the dev support for the Nexus but don't want to take the gamble with the reception issues and data loss issues.
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Razr Maxx is a fine device, if wanting to avoid soon paying full price to keep unlimited..... for now....
Good morning. I am considering per ordering an S3 but before I do I would like to ask a couple of questions...I do know there are going to be differences between the US version and the Euorpean one but I figure they are close enough. I am comming from a droid X.
1) how do like your S3 so far? Is the size too big?
2) How difficult to root?
3) is the charger chord have the same connection as the droid x?
I am not a flash ahold but have been known to toss a few rooms around. Does titanium work?
Thanks for your time and information.
Kevin
Just go to a phone shop to hold one first or just cut a piece of card with same measurements to see if it fits your hand, and there is an easier Rooting method now with even easier ones coming along.
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Good morning. I am considering per ordering an S3 but before I do I would like to ask a couple of questions...I do know there are going to be differences between the US version and the Euorpean one but I figure they are close enough. I am comming from a droid X.
1) how do like your S3 so far? Is the size too big?
Perfect for me. I've got big mitts, no problem using it one-handed.
2) How difficult to root?
Very easy.
3) is the charger chord have the same connection as the droid x?
No idea, never seen a droid. USB cable is removeable from the plug.
I am not a flash ahold but have been known to toss a few rooms around. Does titanium work?
Flawlessly.
Thanks for your time and information.
You're welcome.
Kevin
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Buy it, you won't be sorry
To give you a more informative answer.
1. The size is awesome I have pretty long fingers so I cant touch anything on the entire screen, don't know what yours are like. As far as feel its very nice in your hands it do-sent feel like its going to slip out your hand, and feels like a good build.
2. rooting is very easy Chain fire has made a great root kit and even for a beginner you would find it very simple buy like you said you've done some rooting and flashing before.
Link to the root method: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1695238
3. If the droid x uses mirco USB then your sorted it will use the same its a standardised connector anyway.
the phone is awesome other than the ui redraw problem the phone is flawless.
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Apart from your use of the word "micro", care to tell me in what way your answer is "more informative" than mine?
Loving the GS3, moved from the .GS2. Size wise I was habit worried when first held it but after a little adjustment it's fine, fairly similar to using my .GS2. For a seasoned or not user the rooting process is very simple.
Only issue I now have is there aren't enough ROMs to play around with lol, also can't wait for CM9 to come, was so polished on the .GS2 even in the nightlies .
Only real gripe I currently have is Apex launcher is a little laggy and statusbar colours, not found one I like but was thinking of learning to theme so going to use it as an excuse to start.
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I did't see your post mate I was referring to the post before yours.
Charger wise it's a standard micro usb chord (a little too short in the box imho) to a 1 milliamp Charger.
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Charger wise it's a standard micro usb chord (a little too short in the box imho) to a 1 milliamp Charger.
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Fortunately it's a 1'000mA (= 1A) charger. Otherwise it would take VERY long to charge the beast.
As already said the only concern should be screen size.If your hands are too small you'll not be able to use it in one hand, and it might feel awkward.
KevTN said:
Good morning. I am considering per ordering an S3 but before I do I would like to ask a couple of questions...I do know there are going to be differences between the US version and the Euorpean one but I figure they are close enough. I am comming from a droid X.
1) how do like your S3 so far? Is the size too big?
Not at all.
2) How difficult to root?
Easier .
3) is the charger chord have the same connection as the droid x?
I am not a flash ahold but have been known to toss a few rooms around. Does titanium work?
YES
jje
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Fortunately it's a 1'000mA (= 1A) charger. Otherwise it would take VERY long to charge the beast.
As already said the only concern should be screen size.If your hands are too small you'll not be able to use it in one hand, and it might feel awkward.
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Ooops my bad, lol. Yeah would be waiting weeks for a full charge. :-S
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Thanks folks....I do have big hands...looks like I will order me a 32gb on Thursday.
Thanks for your help.
Luckily my wife has small hands so in perspective everything looks bigger.
Today I acquired a Razr Maxx, but the glass has a hairline fracture in it. I paid nothing for it but my time, as I received it in payment for helping out the local undertaker with some technology related stuff. My current phone is the standard Razr. Is the display assembly identical on both models? I want to switch to the Razr Maxx for obvious reasons, but before I go to the trouble of fully disassembling both phones, I want to know if the display assembly can be swapped between the two phones. Thanks in advance for your answers!
I would just send it in to motrola directly. For 107.75 plus shipping they will replace it for you. Easy.
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That's all fine and good, but since I have a perfectly good Razr without any defects, I'd rather swap the screens between the two phones and spend nothing but the time it takes to do the swap. I'm not doing the swap until I get a sturdy case for the Razr Maxx (probably the Otterbox Defender), but before I get into it, I want to verify if the display assembly is identical between the two modules.
I know I could simply use the parts from the Maxx to essentially upgrade my working Razr, but my Razr has been troublesome for quite some time. Also, there's features of JB that I don't care for, and by switching to the Maxx I can once again be on ICS.
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That's all fine and good, but since I have a perfectly good Razr without any defects, I'd rather swap the screens between the two phones and spend nothing but the time it takes to do the swap. I'm not doing the swap until I get a sturdy case for the Razr Maxx (probably the Otterbox Defender), but before I get into it, I want to verify if the display assembly is identical between the two modules.
I know I could simply use the parts from the Maxx to essentially upgrade my working Razr, but my Razr has been troublesome for quite some time. Also, there's features of JB that I don't care for, and by switching to the Maxx I can once again be on ICS.
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Hey, I have done this swap a few times with my own phones so you're good to go. I'm down to one good screen out of 4 right now, lol
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Hey, I have done this swap a few times with my own phones so you're good to go. I'm down to one good screen out of 4 right now, lol
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Thanks! That's what I wanted to hear. The last thing I wanted to do was tear down both phones, and find out the tabs on the display assemblies were different.
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Thanks! That's what I wanted to hear. The last thing I wanted to do was tear down both phones, and find out the tabs on the display assemblies were different.
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The only difference I noticed was the frame around the battery, the battery itself, and the back cover (obviously)...otherwise all the parts are the same. I even took my regular Razr and swapped the parts out of a bad esn Maxx to it. The reps at Verizon were amazed, smh
Long story short, my razr maxx is bricked bcuz i didn't unlock the bootloader before flashing CWM and then it all went to hell.
I researched for a fix for days, couldn't find a soft-fix neither a hard-fix, my last approach to solve this situation is to replace the mainboard of my Razr Maxx.
The problem is i can't find replacement parts that were specifically made for the Razr Maxx, when i search for it everything that pops up refers to the Razr XT910.
My guess is that they are exactly the same except for the battery size, meaning that i could indeed use the mainboard of a Razr XT910 to replace the mainboard of the Razr MAXX, but i'm not sure if it will work, and i really need to be sure before spending money, cuz if it doesn't work it would be like ripping money. Could anyone assure me that it will work or at least give me some guidelines?
Thanks in advance
As far as I know, yes, they are exactly the same phone except for the battery. I don't see why it would cause any problems, but again, I'm just making an assumption like you are. Sorry for not having any proof, but at least the thread will get bumped
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As far as I know, yes, they are exactly the same phone except for the battery. I don't see why it would cause any problems, but again, I'm just making an assumption like you are. Sorry for not having any proof, but at least the thread will get bumped
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Yeah mate thanks for the bump :good: