Guys, my wife is tired of her att Atrix 4G, att really has a sucky lineup for Android phones right now.
Someone suggested a Razr I. Since its not supported by a US carrier how does it get its updates?
Is it a decent phone, unlocked of course, or Have you moved on to something else? Help me find a new phone for the wife
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I'm on AT&T, and my razr I runs beautifully! Battery is by far one of the outstanding features of the device, I can easily use it for two days straight. I would only get the phone though if you're willing to root. Stock is experience is great don't get me wrong, but the roms offered on this forum are just so much better. As for updates, I haven't bothered to check in months. I'm not expecting the phone to get upgraded any further than 4.1.2, so the only updates I check now are on development section of the forum. In my opinion the only things we would really miss out on are lock screen widgets and trim support, but besides that I haven't felt that the phone needs updating.
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I can't touch my wife's phone, lol. That said I'll probably unlock the bootloader and flash the stock boot logo back so she won't freak out, but keep it stock and rooted (for TiBu).
4.1.2 is cool. Her Atrix is still on GB. So picking up one of these babies from eBay won't be a bad thing to do huh? Very cool!
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SCFirefighter said:
I can't touch my wife's phone, lol. That said I'll probably unlock the bootloader and flash the stock boot logo back so she won't freak out, but keep it stock and rooted (for TiBu).
4.1.2 is cool. Her Atrix is still on GB. So picking up one of these babies from eBay won't be a bad thing to do huh? Very cool!
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It's not possible to flash stock boot logo...
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Really? Oh well. I can on my HD.
Can the i take advantage of att's 4G network speeds if it is not blessed by big blue?
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Sadly you'll be limited to 3G. But AT&T's network is fast enough that I don't really mind
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Sadly you'll be limited to 3G. But AT&T's network is fast enough that I don't really mind
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I'll be honest, that's a downer. Not sure if my wife can overcome that.
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You could get the one mini of she likes 4.3 form factor, it comes with lte. Only downside I see is the subpar battery life and sense, that one's personal preference though
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The HTC One mini? Haven't looked unto it. Will check them out thanks!
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I bricked my captivate a little while back. Then I puchased an Atrix. I sent my captivate off, it was repaired, and I'll have it back in a couple days. Should I go back to the Captivate or keep using the Atrix?
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unless the atrix has 2nd init or an unlocked bootloader, stay with cappy, otherwise bail to the atrix
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unless the atrix has 2nd init or an unlocked bootloader, stay with cappy, otherwise bail to the atrix
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I'm using it completely stock. If it wasn't for sideload wonder, I would go crazy. I love the power of this phone but hate motoblur. I also miss that AMOLED.
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i believe they already figured out how to unlock atrix bootloaders
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i believe they already figured out how to unlock atrix bootloaders
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They have. They also have a stable gingerbread. However, they don't have the dev following the captivate does.
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return atrix. keep cappy. upgrade to sgs II variant when applicable.
I plan on giving the atrix to her if I do. She needs a new phone. I have another upgrade coming for that SGSII. I surely can't live without one of those.
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http://m.cnet.com/Article.rbml?nid=57374053&cid=null&bcid=&bid=-266
Blame the hardware. How about blame the developers on their end!
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I don't reckon most Droid 3 owners give a **** about ICS on their phones, nor do they have any clue what it even is. That is a shame though, because for Android enthusiasts like us, it is a big deal, especially when we are running ICS on it already and it makes MotoBlur look like the old LG Env interface.
Most people don't root, and Verizon isn't going to promote an OS version over a new handset. I love my D3, but it's utter nonsense that it won't get official ICS just months after Google called the version the great unifier that can and will run on every phone.
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I'm still running the alpha 6 and all seriousness if it weren't for a few things I would swear it was better than alpha. If motorola only knew what a pure ics experience was like on their hardware they could easily bury samsung and the crap nexus they released.
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http://m.cnet.com/Article.rbml?nid=57374053&cid=null&bcid=&bid=-266
Blame the hardware. How about blame the developers on their end!
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I compared the hardware specs between XT860 and Galaxy Nexus and the only differences I really saw was that we only have 512mb ram. Same GPU almost the same CPU, I think moto is buying time so Goog can save them
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jckeyser said:
Most people don't root, and Verizon isn't going to promote an OS version over a new handset. I love my D3, but it's utter nonsense that it won't get official ICS just months after Google called the version the great unifier that can and will run on every phone.
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Moto still has not confirmed that the D3 is not getting ICS. As the DX and D2 both received GB well after they were no longer being sold, I think it's a good possibility that it will. We'll see, though.
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Moto still has not confirmed that the D3 is not getting ICS. As the DX and D2 both received GB well after they were no longer being sold, I think it's a good possibility that it will. We'll see, though.
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I think hashcode will get us ics long before moto does
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He already has. And Beta is right around the corner.
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How about unlocking the damn boot loaders and let us decide what is on our phone
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Well, that too.
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How about unlocking the damn boot loaders and let us decide what is on our phone
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I doubt that we will ever see bootloaders unlocked on our current phones. I suspect that it could not be done without sending the phones back to Motorola and having them replace the "one time" programmable firmware. Why else would having a Dev Razr be useless for unlocking other Razrs. I think the only way we would ever be able to put anything we wanted on these phones would be if Moto released their encrypted key so that the phone would accept it. FAT chance of that happening, but I bet that hasn't crossed anyone's mind at Moto. Maybe we could suggest that to them.
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The main bootloader unlock change.org page is over 7500 signed. Its got to mean something.
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Here's some good news though
http://www.droid-life.com/2012/02/0...n-of-motorola-to-clear-as-early-as-next-week/ Hopefully this will get something done and some good progress made.
nice!
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Good. Motorola actually has some nice hardware now but they suck with software it seems.
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The main bootloader unlock change.org page is over 7500 signed. Its got to mean something.
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OK, can someone answer a possibly dumb question for me? I've spent the last year happily rooting my original Droid and running custom roms - finally settling on Cyanogen Mod. Now, I'm no expert but I've found it pretty easy to do by just following the instructions that are available many places online. I now have my Droid 3 and so far am just running it stock - waiting for CM9 to get to a release version.
So, from the discussion I'm assuming that rooting the Device and loading Cyanogen is somehow something less than "unlocking the boot loader". But if it is, does that matter? Whatever that actually means it doesn't seem to be preventing anyone from running custom ROM's - or am I missing something?
Reminds me of h4ck1ng t3h g1b50n
Hack the planet!
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OK, can someone answer a possibly dumb question for me? I've spent the last year happily rooting my original Droid and running custom roms - finally settling on Cyanogen Mod. Now, I'm no expert but I've found it pretty easy to do by just following the instructions that are available many places online. I now have my Droid 3 and so far am just running it stock - waiting for CM9 to get to a release version.
So, from the discussion I'm assuming that rooting the Device and loading Cyanogen is somehow something less than "unlocking the boot loader". But if it is, does that matter? Whatever that actually means it doesn't seem to be preventing anyone from running custom ROM's - or am I missing something?
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With a locked bootloader we ca still run custom roms thanks to tricky devs but no custom kernels
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Endoroid said:
With a locked bootloader we ca still run custom roms thanks to tricky devs but no custom kernels
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But I used to run custom kernels on my Droid 1 too. I was running CM7.1 with a Chevy#1 (think that's what it was) kernel which was what let me use Set CPU to overclock. Is that not loading a "custom kernel"? Or was the boot loader unlocked on my Droid 2?
I'm not criticizing or saying anyone else is wrong - I'm just trying to understand what the differences are between what I have been doing and having a true "unlocked boot loader". What are the things that would allow me to do that can't be done now?
droid 1 is the only true unlocked bootloader moto phone with the exception of the atrix, which was accomplished with many many hours of work.
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Verizon finally replaced my revo with a bionic. I was tired of the revo screwing up so I said yes to it. Is the bionic any good? On their website it says Android 4.0 upgradable so I'm assuming I can upgrade to ICS on it or is that just for a later time?
I believe the bionic was actually a higher price point when the revo was still $199 or are they about similar phones?
The bionic is far better and has more development for it. No official ics yet though.
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The only bad thing is its outdated. It was the first dual core processor phone for verizons 4G LTE that was delayed so many times. Its definetly and upgrade from the Revos hardware.
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The only bad thing is its outdated. It was the first dual core processor phone for verizons 4G LTE that was delayed so many times. Its definetly and upgrade from the Revos hardware.
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Verizon has it for $99 with an upgrade or new contract.
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Do they only sell the 1gb ram model or am I likely getting the 512mb model?
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Do they only sell the 1gb ram model or am I likely getting the 512mb model?
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Only the 1gb model I believe.
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sevron said:
Verizon finally replaced my revo with a bionic. I was tired of the revo screwing up so I said yes to it. Is the bionic any good? On their website it says Android 4.0 upgradable so I'm assuming I can upgrade to ICS on it or is that just for a later time?
I believe the bionic was actually a higher price point when the revo was still $199 or are they about similar phones?
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FYI...Its $49.99 on single line upgrade from Amazon mobile (in my zip code).
Same on wirefly.
What is everyone saying to Verizon to get them to give you a new phone that isn't a REVO??
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What is everyone saying to Verizon to get them to give you a new phone that isn't a REVO??
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Normally its multiple times that you need to send in a revo before they will switch it.
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Also I think it depends on who you talk to for verizon some seem to do a bit more Than others
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The only bad thing is its outdated. It was the first dual core processor phone for verizons 4G LTE that was delayed so many times. Its definetly and upgrade from the Revos hardware.
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I wouldn't call it outdated. While it's not the newest or the best, its far from being outdated.
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smokedkill said:
I wouldn't call it outdated. While it's not the newest or the best, its far from being outdated.
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Haha sorry. Its tech wise not. But once a new phone comes out the one before it is outdated to me.
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What is everyone saying to Verizon to get them to give you a new phone that isn't a REVO??
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I had two revo replacements. They are out of stock now. I told them it was slow and all and they looked it up and confirmed that actually at least tuats what they told me they did.
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My new condition droid 4 for iphone 4s 8g or higher in similar condition.
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twizzles said:
My new condition droid 4 for iphone 4s 8g or higher in similar condition.
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Why you leaving us twizzles?
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Not into a phone with little to mod. I need something to mod bigtime. Into eye candy lol. Plus ive messed with a friends iphone and i just like it. Idk
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Not into a phone with little to mod. I need something to mod bigtime. Into eye candy lol. Plus ive messed with a friends iphone and i just like it. Idk
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Well best of luck to you then. Not sure why your going to an iphone if you "need something to mod bigtime" though. Is there that much you can do to mod an iphone? Maybe I'm just uninformed. Also, sorry, I can hijacked your thread didn't I...
Sorry i wasnt very clear as i was driving lol. But the things that i like to do most with my phones im unable to do on this droid 4. One of my older phones was the htc hd2 and ran the core cell rom which was badass. Being that d4 will never see an unlocked bootloader means that modding will be minimum. I may be misunderstanding so please correct me if im wrong.
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And hijacked? No not at all. Im trying to gather as much info as possible about what my future options may be with this phone if i were to keep it. I love everything about it. Iphone has an app via cydia called udidfaker that allows certain game players to run multiple accounts from one device. Android is unable as far as i know
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Sorry i wasnt very clear as i was driving lol. But the things that i like to do most with my phones im unable to do on this droid 4. One of my older phones was the htc hd2 and ran the core cell rom which was badass. Being that d4 will never see an unlocked bootloader means that modding will be minimum. I may be misunderstanding so please correct me if im wrong.
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Don't drive and text man...
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Im a master texter lol
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Im a master texter lol
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Don't drive and text, man.
There isn't actually that much that can be done with an iphone. Basically you have custom themes, jailbroken apps and free apps(if you're into that kind of thing) not much else.
As a motorcyclist, seriously, don't do it. I don't care if you wind up with an iPhone or a Droid4, but I don't want to wind up on your hood.
Honestly speaking i dont text and drive. I do service work and will usually wait till my next stop to even read them much less type and drive. I was just being silly. And i too ride. So everyone plz chill.
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On another note. I found a trader for my droid for their iphone 4. The iphone 4 is a 3g phone and requires a micro sim. I believe my droid also uses a micro sim so can i use my 4g micro sim in the iphone 4 which is 3g?
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On another note. I found a trader for my droid for their iphone 4. The iphone 4 is a 3g phone and requires a micro sim. I believe my droid also uses a micro sim so can i use my 4g micro sim in the iphone 4 which is 3g?
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Yup, but don't expect for the iPhone to work on Verizon, since they don't have a 3G GSM network.
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What do i need to do to get it to work. Verizon sells iphone 4 and 4s models and it says it will run on their 3g network.
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What do i need to do to get it to work. Verizon sells iphone 4 and 4s models and it says it will run on their 3g network.
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I'm pretty sure you'd need a Verizon version of the phone. Those ones have the cdma radio you're looking for.
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It is a verizon iphone. My question is if i can use my micro sim from my droid in the iphone 4 since it also uses micro sim. Only diff is droid sim is 4g and iphones are 3g phones. Do i have to get a new sim?
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The MicroSim on the Droid is a LTE SIMcard. The SIM Slot on the iphone is only for use abroad. The iphone does not have 4G LTE capabilities. You might want to consider a new support forum to get all your questions answered on your iphone. Android power users don't like to deal with dumbphones.
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I was just being silly.
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Distracted driving isn't something to be silly about, it's a very serious problem in today's culture.
Did u not see where i said i dont text and drive? That i make plenty of stops in a day to not have to read or respond to my texts immediately?
Read a bit closer next time before feeling the need to open your mouth and comment on something that you dont know is true or not. I said i was being silly by saying i was a master texter. Then also said that i dont text and drive and explained why. Get with it bud!
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Just bought a bell attic hd with an unlocked bootloader. I know what unlocked bootloaders allow us to do, so my question is when will we see dev support for the unlocked variants?
How is it a unlocked bootloader
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The bell ones come unlocked.
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Yup!
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Just bought a bell attic hd with an unlocked bootloader. I know what unlocked bootloaders allow us to do, so my question is when will we see dev support for the unlocked variants?
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i have no idea either but i guess it's because the phone isn't very popular
I think its weird the phone isnt more popular. Its a great phone
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I'll make a ROM for my own use and once we have recovery I may release it
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I think its weird the phone isnt more popular. Its a great phone
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Everybody has the one x, s3, or iPhone... I personally want my phone to be a great phone first of all. Good battery life, great radios, built well, decent storage. Since i couldn't afford the RAZR HD maxx, here i am. I'm pretty happy. Could always be better but for what I paid or didn't rather, im excited.
I traded my iphone 4s for this phone, this phone is much faster and the only thing the 4s beat this in is camera. Other than that, this is way better. I habe the maxx battery in my atrix
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Ordered the maxx battery. But need some unlocked bootloader love.
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Ordered the maxx battery. But need some unlocked bootloader love.
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+1
10charrrr
SirHoover2010 said:
I traded my iphone 4s for this phone, this phone is much faster and the only thing the 4s beat this in is camera. Other than that, this is way better. I habe the maxx battery in my atrix
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Try the nexus camera. I've noticed much better picture quality but it could also be jellybean, itself.
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Try the nexus camera. I've noticed much better picture quality but it could also be jellybean, itself.
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I believe the quality on mine looks the same as the stock ICS camera app so it might be JB
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The bell ones come unlocked.
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not true. my bell AHD doesn't have an unlocked bootloader.
i think the only ones claiming to have an unlocked bootloader are the ones who bought sim-unlocked Bell AHDs online.
And those ones probably don't come from the proper Bell retail channels since they all should come locked.
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Try the nexus camera. I've noticed much better picture quality but it could also be jellybean, itself.
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I did, no difference. If you have good lighting this camera is fine
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not true. my bell AHD doesn't have an unlocked bootloader.
i think the only ones claiming to have an unlocked bootloader are the ones who bought sim-unlocked Bell AHDs online.
And those ones probably don't come from the proper Bell retail channels since they all should come locked.
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But u can fxz the oficial bell software... the one matt posted. Mine works great.
Oh and since it has an unlocked bl u can also flash the at&t software on it ( not directly but easy enough)
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But u can fxz the oficial bell software... the one matt posted. Mine works great.
Oh and since it has an unlocked bl u can also flash the at&t software on it ( not directly but easy enough)
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Has anyone looked into getting bell firmware on at&t to get bootloader unlocked then go back to at&t
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Has anyone looked into getting bell firmware on at&t to get bootloader unlocked then go back to at&t
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Sounds like a brick waiting to happen ...
It is...looked into it. Theoretically it is possible
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