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Posted by: Howard Nov 16 2006, 10:45 AM

OK, dumbo lost his mobile and had to get another. Advice from my daughter, get with the program and buy a Razr. Really like all the features, megapix camera, video, data storage but...

The thing is 'locked'. Plug in a USB cable and Windows recognizes, but asks to insert CD for software. It didn't come with same and Verizon won't provide it. So to get a picure off the camera, I have to message it to my email (another charge).

Went on the web and downloaded a free trial unlocker but it didn't like this vendor exclusive model V3m. Not really a huge deal, but sure would like to use all the features. Ideas?

Posted by: Aaron Cox Nov 16 2006, 10:50 AM

howard.. i bought the 'CD' you need on ebay. havent tried to 'unlock' it yet...

you trying to use motorola phone tools program?

AA

Posted by: Howard Nov 16 2006, 11:01 AM

QUOTE(Aaron Cox @ Nov 16 2006, 08:50 AM)

Posted by: Carlitos Way Nov 16 2006, 11:13 AM

If I'm not mistaken, Verizon is the only carrier that locks up the full functionality of the Razr. They're not the best when it comes to customer service IMHO, but then again, they're all thieves (IMHOA).

I can't wait for my contract to expire with them!

Posted by: 1bad914 Nov 16 2006, 11:19 AM

I agree, they all suck, I have threatened to leave Nextel for years, but everytime I start looking I get that greasy used car salesman feeling from the other companies, so I stay!

Sorry can't help with your razr question, just thought I would *itch a little!

Posted by: Howard Nov 16 2006, 11:19 AM

QUOTE(Carlitos Way @ Nov 16 2006, 09:13 AM)

Posted by: Crazyhippy Nov 16 2006, 12:12 PM

I have a copy of Motorola Phone tools if you need it...

Also have a cingular phone :-D and no problems

Posted by: Aaron Cox Nov 16 2006, 10:37 PM

howard- i had success unlocking my phone today.

took some work and some *p2p downloading.....

ill try and find a blank disc.

Posted by: scruz914 Nov 17 2006, 02:13 AM

Howard,

Check out these sites. More than you want to know to make a Verizon Razr "normal", or even better than normal. They are in no particular order. Some of it gets pretty deep. Pretty cool stuff though. No matter what, only use a Hex editor if you edit any of the phone's files.

http://xlr8.us/hofo/

http://www.hacktherazr.com/guide.seem.edits.html

http://wiki.howardforums.com/index.php/Motorola

http://forum.osnn.net/showthread.php?t=82807

Jeff

Posted by: wutzu Nov 17 2006, 06:16 AM

QUOTE(scruz914 @ Nov 17 2006, 01:13 AM)

Posted by: Howard Nov 17 2006, 08:30 AM

Super, Jeff. Thanks. I was just trying to get the PC to recognize the Razr to transfer pix from the camera function.

This looks like enough info to turn the phone into an MFI