what up everybody? I figured I'd come here to seek out some help for this huge problem I have...
Over in the Droid razr forums, we have an "MIUI port" and to be honest...its crap. Data drops and only way to fix is with a reflash, no 3g on newer versions of it, lag in the older versions with 3g, auto brightness problems, pretty sure there's some themeing issues also...
Anyways, the dev for the rom claims he's hard at work but the last time he updated the rom was in June. So I was wondering if anyone could share with me some info on how to fix some of these problems. I wanna take this on myself since obviously nobody else is. Biggest problem is getting 3g...3g worked on the older version but you would have to go into the phone info app and toggle the radio then change network type every time u restart the phone... so I want to get atleast 3g on the smooth running version on the rom. I have no clue where to start, that's why I'm here..
So to anyone that can help, me and the Droid razr community thanks you.
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Hello all, I am currently looking to get the Motorola Razr Maxx in the next few days from Alltel. However, before I do, there are several questions I would like answered. Any help would be appreciated
Now then, starting off.
1. Is there a root option for the Razr Maxx for Alltel? It supposedly will be running ICS stock, but I want to make sure I don't use some sort of root method that is for a Verizon Maxx and cause issues on my phone. If there is a root option, which is best? I've done recovery flashes and whatnot in the past to root my Alltel 2.3.6 X2, but the simpler the better for me.
2.Bluetooth input, is it fixed? One thing I do a lot of on my Motorola Milestone X2 is emulation. I have a PSX, N64, GBA, GBC, etc etc. However, one HUGE setback with my Moto X2 is that it does not handle bluetooth input properly. My previous phone could handle it in emulation just fine, but there is a problem with the X2, supposedly. The X2 can detect input from bluetooth devices (and it shows the input in said applications used to sync the device), HOWEVER, the input cannot interact with other applications on the X2, making it impossible to play emulators with bluetooth devices. Does the issue persist with the Razr Maxx, or can I finally hook up a Wii remote to my Razr Maxx, mirror it to my TV, and sit back and enjoy the classics?
3. Infrastructure tethering - I do not have an existing ISP because all ISPs I can get are so terrible, wireless dial-up with interference would be more reliable. That being said, I use my phone for all of my internet needs. PC gaming, downloads, posting on forums like this, etc etc. I have no bandwidth caps or throttles, so I am truly unlimited. However, a setback with my Moto X2 is that even though I am rooted for wireless such as Wifi Tether or Barnacle, I can only tether in ad-hoc and not infrastructure. Tablets and other devices cannot connect to ad-hoc and only infrastructure, but supposedly my phone does not support this. Does the Razr Maxx have sufficient hardware to broadcast as a infrastucture hotpost?
4. Locked Bootloader and Custom ROMs? I am aware that my Moto X2 has a locked bootloader, supposedly meaning it is unable to have custom ROMs flashed to it. Is this the case with the Razr Maxx? And if so, are there methods to unlock the bootloader on the Maxx, unlike the X2? And, assuming I can flash, what kind of ROMs could I use and what would be recommended per my general uses of the phone (as listed above)? I have never flashed a custom ROM and know little of it. Would I need one specific to my carrier (Alltel), or does it just need to be the right technology (Alltel is CDMA)?
As an added note, while not phone specific, are there any alarming pitfalls to a custom ROM? Bugged SMS, MMS, etc?
Gamemaster1379 said:
Hello all, I am currently looking to get the Motorola Razr Maxx in the next few days from Alltel. However, before I do, there are several questions I would like answered. Any help would be appreciated
Now then, starting off.
1. Is there a root option for the Razr Maxx for Alltel? It supposedly will be running ICS stock, but I want to make sure I don't use some sort of root method that is for a Verizon Maxx and cause issues on my phone. If there is a root option, which is best? I've done recovery flashes and whatnot in the past to root my Alltel 2.3.6 X2, but the simpler the better for me.
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I used this method and it worked just fine. Only catch was I had to install SuperSU from the Play Store afterwards, as the automatic installation failed for some reason. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1342567
2.Bluetooth input, is it fixed? One thing I do a lot of on my Motorola Milestone X2 is emulation. I have a PSX, N64, GBA, GBC, etc etc. However, one HUGE setback with my Moto X2 is that it does not handle bluetooth input properly. My previous phone could handle it in emulation just fine, but there is a problem with the X2, supposedly. The X2 can detect input from bluetooth devices (and it shows the input in said applications used to sync the device), HOWEVER, the input cannot interact with other applications on the X2, making it impossible to play emulators with bluetooth devices. Does the issue persist with the Razr Maxx, or can I finally hook up a Wii remote to my Razr Maxx, mirror it to my TV, and sit back and enjoy the classics?
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I don't know about this, as I've never used my phones for this purpose.
3. Infrastructure tethering - I do not have an existing ISP because all ISPs I can get are so terrible, wireless dial-up with interference would be more reliable. That being said, I use my phone for all of my internet needs. PC gaming, downloads, posting on forums like this, etc etc. I have no bandwidth caps or throttles, so I am truly unlimited. However, a setback with my Moto X2 is that even though I am rooted for wireless such as Wifi Tether or Barnacle, I can only tether in ad-hoc and not infrastructure. Tablets and other devices cannot connect to ad-hoc and only infrastructure, but supposedly my phone does not support this. Does the Razr Maxx have sufficient hardware to broadcast as a infrastucture hotpost?
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I never had trouble running the WiFi Hotspot feature on my Milestone X, X2, or now Razr Maxx in infrastructure mode. They all have worked well for this. Last device I had to use Ad-Hoc on was my OG Milestone because the hardware was physically unable to support infrastructure mode.
4. Locked Bootloader and Custom ROMs? I am aware that my Moto X2 has a locked bootloader, supposedly meaning it is unable to have custom ROMs flashed to it. Is this the case with the Razr Maxx? And if so, are there methods to unlock the bootloader on the Maxx, unlike the X2? And, assuming I can flash, what kind of ROMs could I use and what would be recommended per my general uses of the phone (as listed above)? I have never flashed a custom ROM and know little of it. Would I need one specific to my carrier (Alltel), or does it just need to be the right technology (Alltel is CDMA)?
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The beauty of the Maxx is that you can use SafeStrap to setup multi-boot. You can actually load custom roms in addition to your stock rom and choose among them at boot! No more having to cross your fingers and hope the custom rom you are flashing over your system will work.
SafeStrap Info: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1391900
A big downside for us Alltel users so far is it seems as though all of the custom roms out there are preoccupied with needing a SIM card to do anything. So far this is rendering them useless for phone use for us Alltel users, as we do not use SIM cards in our Razrs. I am actively trying to figure out how to overcome this as time allows. So far, I have figured out copying the build.prop from our stock rom and using it to replace the one in the Eclipse rom allows me to bypass the SIM card nag in initial setup, but it still will not allow use of the phone dialer. I'll post an update if I discover a fix for this. If anyone else knows of a fix please share. We would be very appreciative!
Fortunately the stock rom on this phone is actually pretty decent, especially compared to those on previous Motorolas like the X2.
As an added note, while not phone specific, are there any alarming pitfalls to a custom ROM? Bugged SMS, MMS, etc?
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The above issue dealing with a SIM card is the biggest problem. By far the easiest workaround I have used in the past to get around MMS problems was to use GoSMS as my default text/mms application. It allows you to set your own mms settings regardless of what is preset in the rom and has never given me problems. 3g data works fine on custom roms so far in my testing.
I am happy to report that Bluetooth input has been fixed in the Ice Cream Sandwich update
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Sim card requirement?
Are you trying to use GSM ROMs instead of CDMA?
Seems like there should be an easy work around for Verizon roms. Any one?
Right now there are some issues with BT, camera and other liuttle bugs on every JB ROMs. But seems like they will be fixed soon. You can use CM9, MIUI or the stock based ones instead.
About the other questions. I don't know.
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Sim card requirement?
Are you trying to use GSM ROMs instead of CDMA?
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CDMA roms have this problem as well. Since all the cdma roms are based on the Verizon razr they always look for the 4g lte sim card. Alltel is 3g only and does not use sim cards so that's where the issues start. Hopefully someone can figure out a way to force the razr into 3g mode where it doesn't look for a sim card.
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Anything new?
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I wrote a guide over at Android Central on how to get CM9 or AOKP on the Alltel MAXX, check it out if you'd like
hxxp://forums.androidcentral.com/droid-razr-maxx/235261-guide-get-aokp-cm9-your-alltel-razr-maxx.html
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I wrote a guide over at Android Central on how to get CM9 or AOKP on the Alltel MAXX, check it out if you'd like
hxxp://forums.androidcentral.com/droid-razr-maxx/235261-guide-get-aokp-cm9-your-alltel-razr-maxx.html
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Thanks a million I'll have to give this a try!
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Hello guys
I'm going to buy Alltel Razr Maxx, and i guess this is the right thread to ask some questions.
At first, the most important: does it work in 3G/GSM mode with a sim card? I'm from Europe and I'm a GSM network user.
What are the general differences b/w XT912 (Verizon) and XT908 (Alltel)? I can't find detailed specs of xt908 anywhere.
Thanks!
RGreen said:
Hello guys
I'm going to buy Alltel Razr Maxx, and i guess this is the right thread to ask some questions.
At first, the most important: does it work in 3G/GSM mode with a sim card? I'm from Europe and I'm a GSM network user.
What are the general differences b/w XT912 (Verizon) and XT908 (Alltel)? I can't find detailed specs of xt908 anywhere.
Thanks!
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Same question
Heys everyone,
I was doing some research on the updates that the Motorola Razr XT910 and the Maxx XT912 had and well noticed that most roms, like the CM10.1 is having some issues with the camara or gallery, etc. So I decided to look for an official update and found out this version: 98.72.16.XT912.Verizon.en.US, but I have a question.
I am currently on Mexico and well my carrier never gives updates (ITS REALLY BUGGING ME) so, here's my question.
Since I've the ICS version 672.180.310.XT910.AmericaMovil.en.Mx if I upgrade my phone to this version, will I still have my carrier configuration enabled, or will it not work? If it's ok to do this, I heard that I have to update first to 4.1.1 and then to 4.1.2.
Thanks for your time!
Good day,
Looking for original firmware for rogers for xt910. Checked the thread with all the firmwares, but the link is no longer active. I also can't find the 910 firmware on their page at all, all of it for verizon and primarily for later versions of RAZR.
So, I guess nobody has a copy? Or am I missing something here?
I know xt910 is an old model but my gf has it and doesn't feel like getting a new phone yet. However, the battery life getting pretty bad, so I though of rooting it and using custom rom like cm to possibly lower the consumption
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