I won a free Razr Max HD from MakewithMoto, and after talking with them I basically now have the choice between getting the regular model, or waiting and they'll try and see if they can get me the developer edition. (after I won, they had me email them, and they asked if I had any questions, I asked if it was the normal or developer edition, and they offered to try and get me the developer one)
My questions are:
1: regular or developer? I will definitely get the regular one sooner if I go that route. But would the developer edition be worth the wait?
2: I am an att user. However, I do know that some phones from Verizon come sim unlocked out of the box. Would I be able to pop in my att sim and use their network? I don't care about lte, so even using it on 3g is fine by me.
3: keep it or sell it for a different phone (the X Phone when it comes out)?
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Developer dosent matter you can unlock the bootloader when you get it. I doubt it has the newest update. If it's the xt926 and not the xt925 it won't work on att though.
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I think this phone is fantastic but if you're not in need of one, you could sell it and get the x phone. Out of the box, you can get a good price, especially since you're trying to make it run on a different network might as well get something with which you can use 4G!
Who wants a 4.3" display? That's all I've seen on X phone leaks. Droid ultra could be interesting.
I would consider getting a regular edition and sell it new on ebay. Then use the money to get subsidised pricing and pay phone bill.
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jfriend33 said:
Who wants a 4.3" display? That's all I've seen on X phone leaks. Droid ultra could be interesting.
I would consider getting a regular edition and sell it new on ebay. Then use the money to get subsidised pricing and pay phone bill.
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I've seen plenty of leaks saying 4.7" on the display size.
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I've seen plenty of leaks saying 4.7" on the display size.
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Get the developer version or get the Verizon version and sell it to get the HTC One or some other phone.
The Verizon version is going to be a pain to get working because of the SIM lock for US carriers.
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I've seen plenty of leaks saying 4.7" on the display size.
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Something to consider, maxx hd only comes in retail version no developer.you may get more money on the resale with the maxx.
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I currently have a RAZR maxx and I'm being offered by Verizon to switch to the s iii because of problems with recent replacement phones.
2 questions.
1. Is this a smart move? Newer phone less battery.
2. I have a very old cheap unlimited data plan. I am scared of loosing it. Could that happen? I have lost a text plan this way in the past.
Thanks in advance.
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I used to dread data caps, but I did an inventory of all my usage and I never really needed more than 3 average, a few months of 5 or more but I just do updates over Wi-Fi now or large downloads like wise, I have an s3 and I absolutely love it. Battery life is the best I've ever seen, came from an evo, still use that too. Gs3 is definitely a good buy.
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It not so much the data cap. It's the almost $100 a month it would cost me more for just 2gb. It is a great plan!
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So if u accept the s3 they'll force u to give up the unlimited?
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Not worth it. Don't lose your unlimited data plan. Buy the phone on craigslist then sell your RAZR maxx.
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They won't take unlimited away due to a swap. Swapping devices due to bad replacements is not renewing your contract. Just like if you buy a phone for full retail it doesn't take unlimited away either.
If you can swap without losing your unlimited data plan then definitely go for it
My mom had the razr and step dad razr maxx, but i put a custom rom in the razr, pretty much the same as maxx minus extra battery power . I have s3, i think S3 is better. Motorola is behind on roms, more restricted I think. But still a great looking phone. But you can't change the battery on the razrs, so s3 wins in that department imo.
There is a thread in the stickies for other phone discussions
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I am looking to buy a Razr Maxx HD, unlocked, for Verizon. Online, the VZW store price is $650. Amazon Wireless has is for $700! And there are a few on ebay for even more! Nothing on CL.
Any other places worth checking?
Razr maxx HD unlocked on Verizon? I'd say you are.getting scammed. There is a dev HD on verizon but no Maxx unlocked.... (as of yet as far as I know)
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Razr maxx HD unlocked on Verizon? I'd say you are.getting scammed. There is a dev HD on verizon but no Maxx unlocked.... (as of yet as far as I know)
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Sorry, I meant no-contract phone.
Wirefly?
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Cheapest price anywhere is the Verizon price for a non-contract phone purchase (and plan to pay 691 bones more or less depending on your state tax rate - effing gov't...). Already did the extensive search, everyone is more expensive (base price) than VeeZeeDub. That's the price we pay for wanting the latest and greatest when it first releases (just picked up mine yesterday to keep my unlimited data plan, which I am thinking is your reasoning for the off-contract purchase as well).
Personally, I think it's worth every dollar of that 691 bones, and that's coming from a perpetual "buyer's remorse" personality
Wow your taxs must be high. Bought the dev from moto website and total with tax is 635.99.
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Wow your taxs must be high. Bought the dev from moto website and total with tax is 635.99.
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Our taxes are probably about the same, doing a quick calculation I'm guessing your rate is 6%, mine is 6.35% (CT sucks arse in more ways than just this). I bought the MAXX HD, you got the HD Dev. HD Dev is 600 bones, MAXX HD is 650. I wanted the larger battery, and I'm in no need of an unlocked phone since they already have a rooting method for the HD (and MAXX HD of course).
And I'm also banking on the developers here having the skillz to unlock this bad boy by the time I need it unlocked (if ever).
Ah, durp. that makes sense. Yea MD sales tax is 6%.
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First off.. when will this phone be available and will verizon be carrying this phone? Or can i just buy an unlocked version and put a verison micro sim in it? im not really sure how this unlocked ohone thing works so if anyone could explain it for me thatd be a huge help thanks.
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Can't be done since Verizon is a CDMA carrier and the X+ is for GSM carriers. However, just today, the HTC Droid DNA/Droid DLX just passed through the FCC today. The DNA, btw, is the Verizon version of the HTC J Butterfly that was recentely released in Japan. That is the closest your going to get to the X+, unfortunately.
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It's only available on ATT in the states. You should be able to buy a unlocked international version and put a Verizon sim card in it but you'll never be able to use LTE due to the different network bands.
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I would take the Droid DNA anyday, over the HOX+
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I would take the Droid DNA anyday, over the HOX+
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So would I but no device is worth switching carriers for me with the deal i have locked in with ATT from years back. Any word if this Droid DNA will be out for ATT this year? If so would get this hands down over the HOX+ anyday!!! 2gb ram, s4 pro quad, sd slot, real no brainer, lol! If it won't be available for ATT and Verizon/T-mobile only then i'll have to go with the HOX+ by default.
No, it won't be coming to ATT, the droids always go to Verizon as their exclusive phones
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Thunder350 said:
No, it won't be coming to ATT, the droids always go to Verizon as their exclusive phones
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Damn that's sad but overall i believe Verizon is superior to ATT. Just in my entire area ATT is the leader and would have to pay an easy $60 more a month to have the same exact plan as i do now on ATT and that's with my friend working for Verizon helping! Just not worth it for me personally.
The HOX+ sure isn't a bad device and still looking forward to it but damn when will it be out for us???
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Can't be done since Verizon is a CDMA carrier and the X+ is for GSM carriers. However, just today, the HTC Droid DNA/Droid DLX just passed through the FCC today. The DNA, btw, is the Verizon version of the HTC J Butterfly that was recentely released in Japan. That is the closest your going to get to the X+, unfortunately.
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not unfortunate...
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Damn that's sad but overall i believe Verizon is superior to ATT. Just in my entire area ATT is the leader and would have to pay an easy $60 more a month to have the same exact plan as i do now on ATT and that's with my friend working for Verizon helping! Just not worth it for me personally.
The HOX+ sure isn't a bad device and still looking forward to it but damn when will it be out for us???
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Next year there will be a new phone that HTC will release that should be better than the HOX+ on ATT. HTC still need to make a S4 pro gsm phone for the masses like the HOX
I've been stalking a few broken phones on ebay. Besides clean esn's what else do I need to be aware of?
My plan is to send it to moto for repairs. It should still be cheaper than $600 retail.
Thoughts?
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I have buy one 175 $ like new xt925 (2 scratch... ) last week for a friend... you can now found really great deal... but don t buy screen cracked... you can have some surprise... is just my opinion ...
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I'm upgrading from the Bionic. It just got JB but I'm a gadget person and held a Maxx HD Saturday, and fell in love with it.
I'm also stuck in unlimited 4G data limbo where I can't use the discounted pricing anymore, but I don't have $650 for retail :crying:
You could consider doing their payment plan it costs $24.
Or find someone who wants to sell an upgrade on craigslist. Good luck.
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I'm upgrading from the Bionic. It just got JB but I'm a gadget person and held a Maxx HD Saturday, and fell in love with it.
I'm also stuck in unlimited 4G data limbo where I can't use the discounted pricing anymore, but I don't have $650 for retail :crying:
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I got mine for $280 on eBay last week. Lucked out on an afternoon mid-week close.
If you look around you can find similar deals.
I bought mine on Swappa in January. Still in the box, never activated for $350.
I see a couple of Razr HD on the site for under $350 now.
I came from a Razr Maxx and went with a Razr HD (no Maxx).
It beats the battery on the OG Maxx hands down. Unless I try to drain it down, at the end of the day I'm good.
I will be selling my mint HD very soon as I am upgrading.
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I ended up buying one off ebay that wasn't broken. Just didn't want to take the risk. I wish I had know beforehand that it needed a micro sim but that's my fault. One quick trip to VZ later and I was online.
I love this device. Such a step up from my bionic.
Rooted and unlocked bootloader before I even configured the phone.
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Need to get my hands on the Moto X Play. Anyone able to get one from sasktel in canada? They seem to be the cheapest out there with the option to buy the device outright from a store.
Please let me know asap
Thanks guys and gals!
You might want to hold on there. From what I've read, all the Canadian devices are network locked...
Telus says theirs are carrier locked
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from what I gather, your best bet for acquiring a USA GSM compatible and unlocked Moto X Play is to go with one from Brazil with model number XT1536. The question now is how to get one from that country and not pay too much extra fees for it. On a side note, I noticed all the Canadian carriers seem to carry the 16GB model only. i know memory is expandable but i'd prefer more onboard storage due to faster read/write access plus better memory chips used vs. your typical microsd card.
They're carrier locked but from what a Bell representative told me, you can pay them 50 (unlocking fee) and then you can unlock the phone yourself / other people to get it to work outside the carrier.
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from what I gather, your best bet for acquiring a USA GSM compatible and unlocked Moto X Play is to go with one from Brazil with model number XT1536. The question now is how to get one from that country and not pay too much extra fees for it. On a side note, I noticed all the Canadian carriers seem to carry the 16GB model only. i know memory is expandable but i'd prefer more onboard storage due to faster read/write access plus better memory chips used vs. your typical microsd card.
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Hey thanks for the heads up man. i thought the brazilian one was also compatible but wanted to see if canada was easier. If it unlocked from brazil it may be a better buy.
Real problem is that conversion really sucks... $300 usd for the one from canada and $400 usd for the one from brazil
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Hey thanks for the heads up man. i thought the brazilian one was also compatible but wanted to see if canada was easier. If it unlocked from brazil it may be a better buy.
Real problem is that conversion really sucks... $300 usd for the one from canada and $400 usd for the one from brazil
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If you want- I can get you the one from Canada- I noticed you were in NYC which isn't too far from where I am- it is $449+tax CAD + $50 unlocking fee + whatever shipping would be to you.
Let me know! I had to go through so much trouble to get one even though I'm already in Canada already ahha- but no regrets at all! Awesome phone.
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If you want- I can get you the one from Canada- I noticed you were in NYC which isn't too far from where I am- it is $449+tax CAD + $50 unlocking fee + whatever shipping would be to you.
Let me know! I had to go through so much trouble to get one even though I'm already in Canada already ahha- but no regrets at all! Awesome phone.
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Hey thanks so much for the offer! I spoke to my warehouse in Canada... I'm in logistics. They said they should be able to ship the phone for em after I buy it. I'm looking into if I can get more then 1 phone... If anyone else wants one
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PrincessBoaa said:
If you want- I can get you the one from Canada- I noticed you were in NYC which isn't too far from where I am- it is $449+tax CAD + $50 unlocking fee + whatever shipping would be to you.
Let me know! I had to go through so much trouble to get one even though I'm already in Canada already ahha- but no regrets at all! Awesome phone.
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Hey thanks so much for the offer! I spoke to my warehouse in Canada... I'm in logistics. They said they should be able to ship the phone for em after I buy it. I'm looking into if I can get more then 1 phone... If anyone else wants one
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Hey can you guys count me in? I'm almost ready to buy one except that this phone's just way too damn hard to get. How should we go from here though? Do I PM you?
GrandchildDavid said:
Hey can you guys count me in? I'm almost ready to buy one except that this phone's just way too damn hard to get. How should we go from here though? Do I PM you?
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Yeah just PM one of us =)
I'm going to go through the steps tomorrow and see how it goes. If i can get one for. Myself then we should be good to go after that. I will let you guys know. I also. Made another thread about me getting for other people as well. Also I'm not going to buy the unlock code from. Sasktel at first. Going to see if one of those cheap unlock site work first.
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I'm going to go through the steps tomorrow and see how it goes. If i can get one for. Myself then we should be good to go after that. I will let you guys know. I also. Made another thread about me getting for other people as well. Also I'm not going to buy the unlock code from. Sasktel at first. Going to see if one of those cheap unlock site work first.
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500 dollars??? better off getting the moto style
Does the Sasktel one come with the Turbo Charger? I saw an article on MobileSyrup that mentioned Koodo is one of two carriers that includes the turbo charger, but didn't see anything more.
Here in Alberta there's no sales tax, so getting it from Koodo may not be a bad idea (if they'll sell outright). I'm considering buying one, but only if I can get it outright.
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Does the Sasktel one come with the Turbo Charger? I saw an article on MobileSyrup that mentioned Koodo is one of two carriers that includes the turbo charger, but didn't see anything more.
Here in Alberta there's no sales tax, so getting it from Koodo may not be a bad idea (if they'll sell outright). I'm considering buying one, but only if I can get it outright.
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Hey it looks like if you go into a koodo store you should be able to buy it sim free from them. Do they have stores in alberta? you willing to go and check it out?
Yes they do. If you can give me until tomorrow, I'll go have a look (I'm probably going to grab one if they have it in stock.
I actually have a Koodo account, so I shouldn't have a problem buying it without the 2-yr term.
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Yes they do. If you can give me until tomorrow, I'll go have a look (I'm probably going to grab one if they have it in stock.
I actually have a Koodo account, so I shouldn't have a problem buying it without the 2-yr term.
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Awesome dude let us know the total cost with tax after you get it. i am very interested.
Moto x play is smaller the the LG G4 in all ways except thickness....who cares with that huge battery!
BTW it is confirmed why we dont have it in the USA.... http://www.droid-life.com/2015/08/25/droid-maxx-2-verizon/
I got my Moto X Play from Koodo today. While I did upgrade from my tab, I also confirmed it's $430.50 outright here in Alberta ($410 + 5% GST).
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Motorola are extremely cheap to unlock... The last few I did were around 5 bucks
Has anyone figured out how to get the 2nd SIM slot to work on the Canadian variant?