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How do you carry your RAZR HD/ RAZR MAXX HD?

Ok, I really want to pick up a RAZR MAXX HD. I have never had a phone this big, though, and can honestly say I prefer smaller phones. I'm coming from Virgin Mobile USA to Verizon because Hurricane Sandy came in and wiped out my cell service at home. Verizon still works fine here, though. Anyways here are my past phones so you can get an idea of what I'm used to:
Optimus V - stock, unrooted
Moto Triumph - stock, rooted
HTC One V - CM10, sickkernel 1.4 gHz (current device)
The RAZR M was a big draw to me because it is almost the exact same size as my One V. However that b**tch Sandy also left me with the sour taste of battery life in my mouth and the RAZR MAXX HD was my initial thought.
So to the point of this thread...
The Triumph was kind of big for my pocket, and the Optimus V was kind of thick for my pocket. I usually carry my phone in my front pants pocket. (I think this is fairly common).
I'm thinking that the RAZR HD will be huge and annoying to carry in my pocket like that so I would like to know how people on XDA carry their's. (belt holster, front pocket, fanny pack, etc.)
I appreciate your input, thanks in advance...

Dude. Just wear it proudly anywhere you like. Before I had Droid X and kept it in front pocket over 2 years with no issues at all. Now I carry Maxx HD inside the belt holster (only because didn't buy tpu cover for it, besides Kevlar should protect it well without it). I have dropped it already on the tiles from about 6 feet...so far so good. My Droid X has been dropped at several occasions and survived without any major scratches to this day. I don't know whether I was just that lucky or Moto made it so sturdy. Bottom line your new phone should fit anywhere you like, and it is only up to you where do you wanna carry it. Ask vz if they let you "test walk" the phone in the store before you buy it and find the most convenient place for it. Good luck.
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Its on the larger size but I have absolutely no problem carrying it in my front pants pocket... it is so skinny that it makes up for the width in my opinion. Can you go to a store and play with one to get the feel?
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I already went to the verizon store to check it out. They have a big fat anti-theft lock on the thing in the store so you can't get a great idea of what the phone actually feels like. I mean, you get an idea of it, but not an especially good one. Anyways, they're usually pretty hesitant about taking stuff out of sealed boxes, especially to let people put it in their pockets and b/c of the hurricane here the store has been really crowded and I haven't bothered waiting for a worker there to ask about feeling a naked phone.
The question was asked just to get others' input on how they carry their phones, just to see if maybe someone out there has a unique idea that works really well for this larger phone. So other prospective buyers can get some ideas as well as myself. I already ordered the phone, I'm just looking for suggestions for when it gets here and an idea if it is awkward or annoying to carry in ur front pants pocket.
Personally I will NEVER wear a belt holster, though. No offense to anyone...
I appreciate ur guys' input, ::: presses thanks button::::

I just put it in my front pants pocket, with nothing else in the pocket and the back of the phone against my leg, I find for me that keeps the screen looking flawless. Never had any issue with it being too big, if you do, you will get used to it pretty fast

DertyDOH said:
I just put it in my front pants pocket, with nothing else in the pocket and the back of the phone against my leg, I find for me that keeps the screen looking flawless. Never had any issue with it being too big, if you do, you will get used to it pretty fast
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Front left pocket.....Screen protector + TPU case FTW!

It fits in your pockets. You'll be fine
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I have a case and screen protector on it and it still fits fine in my front right pocket. It's really not too big
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Cut a piece of cardboard the same size as the phone, put it in your pocket. It's only marginally thicker than that. I keep my Razr HD in my front pocket, and the maxx is only a couple mm thicker (or ~3/32" for metric-phobes). It's big, yeah, but nicer for web/email than my older Defy, which is nearly 2x as thick.

Idk how thick a gauge of cardboard you're used to but, like i said I've picked this phone up in the store (btw I'm talking about the Maxx) and its way thicker than a piece of cardboard. Based on regular shipping/storage box corrugated cardboard i'd say its at least twice as thick. Yes, the regular Razr HD is thinner but still a bit thicker than a piece of cardboard IMO.
Anyways, thanks to all for your input...
The point of this thread is really just to share how you carry your phone so potential buyers can get an idea of what its like to carry the phone around. Like a share your home screen thread... I'm not looking for the BEST way to carry the phone, or any phone for that matter. Just looking for people to share their opinions.

RMaxxHD, with case, fits just fine in the front pants pocket. Nothing else in the pocket (more to protect the screen from scratches than anything else - I've had folded papers in there with the phone). Or in a "knee" cargo pants pocket. If you can't fit it into your front pocket, you need to go trade in your girlish skinny jeans for a regular pair of men's.

After carry around a Thunderbolt with a Seidio case for 20 months the Maxx HD feels tiny to me. When I pulled out from it's box last night I was really struck by how light and thin it is. I will be grabbing a Seidio Active case for it too as soon as they are available.

[Q] Black Screen/Loose Cable?

Apparently my phone is deciding to freak out ever since I have decided to upgrade to a Nexus 5 when/if it comes out in Oct. I did my forum search/homework and found that by pushing the left side of the display about mid way the screen would come back on. Given the right amount of pressure and duration the screen will stay on. So I thought it was just a loose cable and decided to be brave and open it up and reseat the cable.
I amazingly was able to open up the housing without breaking anything... a first for me. I located the cable about half way down the left side and did what I thought was reseating it. I popped the display/board back into the back housing and snapped it down. Well it turns out that if I snap down the right side and the bottom but leave the left side unsnapped everything works without a hitch. As soon as I snap down the left side the screen goes black and I have to do the pressure on the left side of the screen thing to get the display working.
Does this sound familiar to anyone? I'm not adverse to opening the case up again but I don't know what exactly I should do once I have it open now that reseating the cable didn't work. Is it possible that a bit of felt or something on top of the cable would work to get enough pressure on it? Should I blow the whole thing out with compressed air in case there is dust or grime in the connector? Seriously, I am open to suggestions.

newbk said:
Apparently my phone is deciding to freak out ever since I have decided to upgrade to a Nexus 5 when/if it comes out in Oct. I did my forum search/homework and found that by pushing the left side of the display about mid way the screen would come back on. Given the right amount of pressure and duration the screen will stay on. So I thought it was just a loose cable and decided to be brave and open it up and reseat the cable.
I amazingly was able to open up the housing without breaking anything... a first for me. I located the cable about half way down the left side and did what I thought was reseating it. I popped the display/board back into the back housing and snapped it down. Well it turns out that if I snap down the right side and the bottom but leave the left side unsnapped everything works without a hitch. As soon as I snap down the left side the screen goes black and I have to do the pressure on the left side of the screen thing to get the display working.
Does this sound familiar to anyone? I'm not adverse to opening the case up again but I don't know what exactly I should do once I have it open now that reseating the cable didn't work. Is it possible that a bit of felt or something on top of the cable would work to get enough pressure on it? Should I blow the whole thing out with compressed air in case there is dust or grime in the connector? Seriously, I am open to suggestions.
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The issue is most likely with the flex cable itself and not the connector. a rip or a weakspot. One person managed to get it working by unfolding the cable. If you're able, you could try replacing the flex cable.

newbk said:
Apparently my phone is deciding to freak out ever since I have decided to upgrade to a Nexus 5 when/if it comes out in Oct. I did my forum search/homework and found that by pushing the left side of the display about mid way the screen would come back on. Given the right amount of pressure and duration the screen will stay on. So I thought it was just a loose cable and decided to be brave and open it up and reseat the cable.
I amazingly was able to open up the housing without breaking anything... a first for me. I located the cable about half way down the left side and did what I thought was reseating it. I popped the display/board back into the back housing and snapped it down. Well it turns out that if I snap down the right side and the bottom but leave the left side unsnapped everything works without a hitch. As soon as I snap down the left side the screen goes black and I have to do the pressure on the left side of the screen thing to get the display working.
Does this sound familiar to anyone? I'm not adverse to opening the case up again but I don't know what exactly I should do once I have it open now that reseating the cable didn't work. Is it possible that a bit of felt or something on top of the cable would work to get enough pressure on it? Should I blow the whole thing out with compressed air in case there is dust or grime in the connector? Seriously, I am open to suggestions.
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I had the same exact issue. The cable is supposed to be bent like that, but if you unbend it, the display comes on. Unfortunately doing that caused my cable to short and the phone caught on fire.. I had to buy a nexus 4 (only $400, happy with it) instead of repairing the hox for $250+
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2144099
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mirGantrophy said:
I had the same exact issue. The cable is supposed to be bent like that, but if you unbend it, the display comes on. Unfortunately doing that caused my cable to short and the phone caught on fire.. I had to buy a nexus 4 (only $400, happy with it) instead of repairing the hox for $250+
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2144099
Sent from my Nexus 4
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Yah I think 10-20$ on a flex cable is worth the risk compared to 400 for a new phone though..

Thanks for the info! Sounds like I'm toasted. It sucks because I babied the hell out of this phone. No drops, no moisture, always in a case with a screen protector. On the other hand I beat the hell out of my old LG Optimus S. Dropped that thing more times than I can remember and its still going strong as my dedicated car MP3 player. Go figure.
I may pick up a Galaxy 3 on craigslist for $250 and then sell it when the new Nexus comes out. I should be able to sell it for $250 and thus not lose any money. Still rather have the HOX screen than the crap Galaxy screen though.

exad said:
Yah I think 10-20$ on a flex cable is worth the risk compared to 400 for a new phone though..
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Wait... thats all a flex cable goes for? What would I have to do? It looks like the cable connects at the left side and then it goes under the battery that has some sort of adhesive so I didn't follow it.

exad said:
Yah I think 10-20$ on a flex cable is worth the risk compared to 400 for a new phone though..
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The cable is connected to a whole different circuit isn't it? Either way my cable shorted and fried the phone. So I had to buy a nexus
Sent from my Nexus 4

Well, if it requires more than a simple unplug and plug back in it may not be for me. Heck it was a minor miracle to get the back plate off and put back on without a mushroom cloud.
That said, craigslist may have an answer. S3 for $250 or s4 for $300. If they actually go through with the sales I may buy both and resell the one I can live without. Then I could try my hand at fixing this thing and sell the other. Silver lining and all that...
Sent from my One X

newbk said:
Well, if it requires more than a simple unplug and plug back in it may not be for me. Heck it was a minor miracle to get the back plate off and put back on without a mushroom cloud.
That said, craigslist may have an answer. S3 for $250 or s4 for $300. If they actually go through with the sales I may buy both and resell the one I can live without. Then I could try my hand at fixing this thing and sell the other. Silver lining and all that...
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Yeah replacing the flex cable would be more difficult

Well, the the supposed s4 turned into the seller trying to pass off an s3 as an s4. The s3 was busted all to hell. So I am thinking that I may try my hand at a HOX repair.
Would I be replacing the whole LCD or just the ribbon? I did some looking around and I couldn't really find a One XL lcd flex cable. Found a bunch for My Touch and other phones though which is quite helpful.

LCD would be easier but you'll want to get one with the exact same color flex cable as you have now to make life easier on yourself because there are 3 different screens for the onexl.
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exad said:
LCD would be easier but you'll want to get one with the exact same color flex cable as you have now to make life easier on yourself because there are 3 different screens for the onexl.
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Full LCD is about $80+ right? Could you point me in the direction of the cheaper alternative? Also, if you would, what would it take to replace just the cable?

No i cant because I don't know which of the 3 LCDs you have. Also 80 is around what you should expect to pay. Don't go too cheap or you'll have yourself a cheaply made LCD that burns out after 2 months.
Ive never done this for this phone before but i imagine Replacing the flex cable involves heating the cable on the LCD end using a heat gun to soften the glue and then carefully removing the cable on the LCD end then heating the new cable to get it to attach to the LCD and then solidifying with a glue gun. Once it's all dried in place you can snap in the connector on the other end to the board.
If anyone else wants to add to this feel free.
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newbk said:
Full LCD is about $80+ right? Could you point me in the direction of the cheaper alternative? Also, if you would, what would it take to replace just the cable?
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Better off buying a new one
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31ken31 said:
Better off buying a new one
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Yeah if I'm putting 80+ on a maybe solution ... Even more maybe given my technical abilities... I'll try and limp along with this phone until I either find something good on craigslist or until I can get my hands on a Nexus 5. The moto x seems to be a bit of a disappointment hardware wise so yeah.. Nexus 5...
Sent from my One X

newbk said:
Yeah if I'm putting 80+ on a maybe solution ... Even more maybe given my technical abilities... I'll try and limp along with this phone until I either find something good on craigslist or until I can get my hands on a Nexus 5. The moto x seems to be a bit of a disappointment hardware wise so yeah.. Nexus 5...
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If you decide you don't wanna fix it send me a pm I have a bricked white one I'm sure the screen works on. Might be interested in taking it off your hands
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31ken31 said:
If you decide you don't wanna fix it send me a pm I have a bricked white one I'm sure the screen works on. Might be interested in taking it off your hands
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I dont know if you'll want it to be honest. Even though I've taken mighty fine care of it I just realized that the speaker doesn't work. The earpiece works but the speaker on the back doesn't. Bugger. Well I figure I've saved roughly $250 by using straight talk... so I guess spending for a new phone isn't thaaat bad

Dead HoX... RIP
Welp... the phone died. No worky none. It doesn't even turn on anymore. So I broke down and bought an Optimus G for $225. Not exactly a steal but it should work until something better comes along and I can resell it.
I will miss my HoX. It was a good phone and the dev community was fantastic. It and this forum will be missed.

I need help. Plz look on YouTube and search marknoll79. Titled black screen HTC one x. Let me know if this is what u all went through
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newbk said:
Apparently my phone is deciding to freak out ever since I have decided to upgrade to a Nexus 5 when/if it comes out in Oct. I did my forum search/homework and found that by pushing the left side of the display about mid way the screen would come back on. Given the right amount of pressure and duration the screen will stay on. So I thought it was just a loose cable and decided to be brave and open it up and reseat the cable.
I amazingly was able to open up the housing without breaking anything... a first for me. I located the cable about half way down the left side and did what I thought was reseating it. I popped the display/board back into the back housing and snapped it down. Well it turns out that if I snap down the right side and the bottom but leave the left side unsnapped everything works without a hitch. As soon as I snap down the left side the screen goes black and I have to do the pressure on the left side of the screen thing to get the display working.
Does this sound familiar to anyone? I'm not adverse to opening the case up again but I don't know what exactly I should do once I have it open now that reseating the cable didn't work. Is it possible that a bit of felt or something on top of the cable would work to get enough pressure on it? Should I blow the whole thing out with compressed air in case there is dust or grime in the connector? Seriously, I am open to suggestions.
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Yes. This happened to me as well
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marknoll said:
I need help. Plz look on YouTube and search marknoll79. Titled black screen HTC one x. Let me know if this is what u all went through
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I thought we established that you're experiencing a hardware problem, I'm not sure what you're hoping to get out of continuing to post about it?
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Where to source EB40 Battery in Canada

Hi guys,
I broken my digitizer on my Razr V (XT885) and I was opening it up to replace it, when I accidentally teared my battery cable . Now I'm stuck and needs to get a new battery. While changing it, I thought that I could upgrade to EB40 batteries. But being in Canada, and Ebay listing now showing only 2 sellers, I was wondering if could any of you point me out an online store that has EB40 battery and ships to Canada.
Thanks!

I don't know that the 40 will fit in that version.
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deeje00 said:
I don't know that the 40 will fit in that version.
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How much more thick is the 40?

Its not the thickness. Its the plug. Have a picture of your internals and stock battery?
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deeje00 said:
Its not the thickness. Its the plug. Have a picture of your internals and stock battery?
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The stock battery is an EB20, the same as used by original Razr, with a lower left connector with two screw. Don't worry I did my homework before asking here. The only unknown I still have is the thickness. The only difference I've spotted compared other Razr's and the Attrix is that the battery is glued to the back cover and requires no frame.

Busted screen!

I downgraded to a Droid Razr Maxx, for the time being. It looks like these phones can be easily opened and screens replaced. I had planned to use the cash for my car, but it can wait as my phone cannot.
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If you don't mind, I'd love to see some pics of the replacement process
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Here is a great walk through Droid Maxx Droid Ultra Droid Mini XT1080 XT1080M …: http://youtu.be/HJ0989c6TXI

I effed up the earphones speaker getting it out, so I also bought that, and you must have a t4 for the screw next to the rear camera. It's TINY! Motorola didn't skimp on the thread lock for the screws, so make sure you're pressing down firmly while turning so they don't slip out and strip the screws fitting. The bottom part of the faceplate total assembly will be loose, but it shouldn't be played with. I found out my frame was broken in a thin spot, and I was happy about that strangely enough. Kind of made getting the whole glass assembly worth it.
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Handwriting "2 of 14" on inside of back cover.

Hello all,
I bought a (verified good ESN) Droid Ultra from Craigslist, for... get this... $15, which supposedly had "water damage". Well, in the process of successfully reviving it, I noticed handwriting inside of the back cover, in silver or white pen, which said "2 of 14", and since other scribbles, resembling initials. Had anyone else had their Ultra cracked open, and noticed this, or is mine "special"? The back covers are surprisingly easy to remove (I just ran my thumbnail around the seam), and there doesn't seem to be any tamper tape anywhere on this thing, although removing the back cover is all the further I got. The water intrusion sticker, which is on the upper right, inside, wasn't bright pink, but didn't have any distinct x's on it, either.
Probably isn't anything, but I had to ask.
Take Care,
Deezl
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Where are you located at?
I'm curious where you are located at, most likely the device you have is a test device not meant for sale.
335Deezl said:
Hello all,
I bought a (verified good ESN) Droid Ultra from Craigslist, for... get this... $15, which supposedly had "water damage". Well, in the process of successfully reviving it, I noticed handwriting inside of the back cover, in silver or white pen, which said "2 of 14", and since other scribbles, resembling initials. Had anyone else had their Ultra cracked open, and noticed this, or is mine "special"? The back covers are surprisingly easy to remove (I just ran my thumbnail around the seam), and there doesn't seem to be any tamper tape anywhere on this thing, although removing the back cover is all the further I got. The water intrusion sticker, which is on the upper right, inside, wasn't bright pink, but didn't have any distinct x's on it, either.
Probably isn't anything, but I had to ask.
Take Care,
Deezl
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Northern Colorado. Who knows, maybe i have a special phone! I'll be selling it soon, along worth my rooted Droid Maxx, so i can get a Droid Turbo.