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Verizon Droid RAZR MAXX now on sale from Verizon

Dax Krishna — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 07:10:57 +0000

You are better off with your older Droid RAZR since you will be getting pretty much the same specs, but if it’s improved battery life you are looking for, you might want to take a closer look at the RAZR MAXX from Verizon. The device comes loaded with a 3300 mAh battery and Moto promises 21 and a half hours of talktime, but we’ll have to see about that.

Announced earlier this month by Motorola, the Gingerbread-powered RAZR MAXX is available right now on Verizon for $300 and apart from its humongous battery power, it boasts of a 4.3-inch SuperAMOLED screen, a dual-cored 1.2GHz CPU, 4G network support, 16GB of internal storage further augmented by the 16GB microSD card that is bundled with the device, and a 8MP camera that can do 1080p videos and fill up all that storage in no time.Head over to Verizon if you are interested.

First Round of Chinese New Year Android Collectibles Sell Out in a Flash, Next Sale Hits at 11PM EST

Amy Eichelberg — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 19:03:42 +0000

DeadZebra put their first round of Chinese New Year themed Android collectibles up for sale this morning, and as to be expected, they sold out within the first few minutes. For any Android collectors out there, this is a set you might not want to miss out on. So, set your alarm for 11PM EST, as the next sale is scheduled for tonight. Happy collecting!

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How To Install a ROM on the Motorola Droid RAZR using Bootstrap Recovery

Brian Henry — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 20:36:48 +0000

Now that you have installed the Bootstrap recovery, You probably want to flash a custom ROM. If you are familiar with Clockwork Mod recovery, then you will feel right at home.

Before You Begin:

You must have a rooted Droid Razr. Click here if you have not done this yet: http://theunlockr.com/2012/01/04/how-to-root-the-motorola-droid-razr/
No other recovery application or recovery can be loaded. 2 different recoveries (Bootstrap and Safestrap) loaded together is a bad thing and bad things will happen. Make sure if you have installed Safestrap previously, that you remove the recovery and remove the application from your device.
You also must have installed the Bootstrap application and recovery. Click here to see how:

Choose a ROM You Want to Flash:

Download a ROM of choice for the Droid Razr and put the zip file on the root of your SD card. If you download the ROM from your device, you will probably need to move this from the ‘sdcard’ (internal flash memory) directory to the ‘sdcard-ext’ (external flash memory).
It is always a good idea to verify the checksum of the downloaded ROM file. Most developers provide the MD5 checksum. You can check this using your phone by downloading a free app like AFV (Android File Verifier).
In the video above, we are using “The Arctic” ROM found here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1385428
Note: If you have used our procedure for making CWM available on boot, you will want to ensure the “RAZR-CWMOnBoot-Global-J.Y.Daddy.zip” file is still located on your SD card. We’ll explain later why you need this.

To access the Clockwork Mod Based Recovery:

If you are NOT using the “CMW on boot” hack by J.Y.Daddy:
Launch the Razr Bootstrapper application you installed previously.
Click the “Bootstrap Recovery” button.
Then click on the “Reboot Recovery” button.
When your phone reboots, you will be greeted by the main CWM Recovery menu.

If you ARE using the “CMW on boot” hack:
Simply reboot your phone (power down and power back on).
When your phone boots you will be greeted by the main CWM Recovery menu.

Make a Backup:

Using your Vol+ and Vol- keys, navigate to the entry labeled “backup and restore” and use your power button to select it.
Select “backup” and give it 5-10 minutes to complete a full backup of your current stock ROM (this isn’t required but it is always a good idea to make a backup before you install new a new ROM or make any changes to your system files).

Prepare to Install ROM:

Caution: This will erase all of your system files, user applications, and settings. Files (pictures, documents, downloaded files etc.) on your internal sd card as well as you external sd card will still remain.

Always follow the exact instructions provided by the developer of the ROM you are installing. The instructions below are generic and used by default when no special instructions are given.
In the main menu of the Bootstrap recovery, navigate to and select “wipe data/factory reset” – then confirm and let that run (5 minutes or so).
Navigate to and select “wipe cache partition” – then confirm (this is done pretty quickly).
Next, navigate and enter the “advanced” menu.
Optional in most cases: Select “Wipe Dalvik Cache” – then confirm (again, this is pretty quick).
Use the *****Go Back***** link at the bottom of the screen to get back to the main menu and select “Install zip from sdcard”.
Now select “choose zip from sdcard” and navigate to the location on your external sd card where you placed your ROM zip file and select it using your power button. Then confirm the install when prompted.

If you are NOT using the “CMW on boot” hack by J.Y.Daddy:

Use the *****Go Back***** link at the bottom of the screen to get back to the main menu and select “reboot system now”.
NOTE: You will not have the ability to boot into CWM unless you launch it from the Razr Bootstrapper application. If something goes wrong and you cannot boot into your ROM (boot loop for example), you are pretty much hosed and will need to use flashboot files to restore your phone.

If you ARE using the “CMW on boot” hack:

You must install the “RAZR-CWMOnBoot-Global-J.Y.Daddy.zip” file again immediately after installing the new ROM (do not reboot first). The J.Y.Daddy hack will be undone when you install a new ROM because installing a new ROM writes over the boot and system partitions. Re-installing this hack will ensure you can still boot into recovery without actually being able to boot into your phone.

Reboot your device and walk away once you see the new ROM has loaded and you are greeted with the welcome screen. Give the new ROM a chance to settle in (5-10 minutes is good). This may sound unnecessary but it usually helps with initial problems and apps force closing when you do this.

Enjoy!

How To Install Bootstrap Recovery on the Motorola Droid RAZR

Brian Henry — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 18:56:59 +0000

This tutorial will show you how to install Bootstrap Recovery on your Motorola Droid Razr. We will also show you how to use Bootstrap in two different ways. You can launch recovery from the Bootstrap application from within your phone, or you can set it up so that you will boot into recovery every time your phone reboots. This is discussed in more detail below.

We actually prefer the Safestrap Recovery more because it is easier and safer to use. Please visit the link below and read up on both options so you can make an informed decision as to which recovery is right for you.http://theunlockr.com/2012/01/12/how-to-install-safestrap-recovery-on-the-motorola-droid-razr/

Before You Begin:

You need to have a rooted Droid Razr. Don’t worry…we have you covered if you have not done that yet: http://theunlockr.com/2012/01/04/how-to-root-the-motorola-droid-razr/

Download Files:

You need to download “RazrBootstrap.apk” for the application itself.
You need to download “RAZR-CWMOnBoot-Global-J.Y.Daddy.zip” if you wish to have ClockworkMod Recovery available on boot.

We recommend that you place both files on your external SD card. Both files can be accessed here: http://www.theandroidsoul.com/mototorola-droid-razr-clockworkmod-recovery/

Install the Bootstrapper Application:

First you must make sure your device allows for non-Market applications to be installed. From the home screen on your phone, press menu > settings > applications > make sure that “Unknown Sources” box is checked.
Using any file manager, locate the Bootstrap.apk file you downloaded and install the application.

Install the Bootstrapper Application and Reboot Into CWM Recovery:

Open the Razr Bootstrapper application.
Click on the “Bootstrap Recovery” button.
When prompted, grant Superuser permissions (make sure to check the box to always allow if it is not already checked).
Now click on the “Reboot Recovery” button.
Now is a good time to make an initial backup. To do so, navigate to: backup and restore > then select “backup”
Note: If want to stop here you can…but you will not be able to access CWM unless you boot into your phone and launch the Razr Bootstrap application (if your phone gets messed up and will not boot into your ROM, there will be no way to boot into recovery to fix it).

Install File to Allow Recovery Boot (highly recommended if you use Bootstrap):

From within CWM Recovery, navigate to: Install zip from sdcard > choose zip from sdcard > then locate and select the “RAZR-CWMOnBoot-Global-J.Y.Daddy.zip” file and then confirm.
Now reboot your phone.
Note: If you restore a backup or flash another ROM, you will need to immediately flash this file again. Anytime the system partition is rewritten (which happens on both examples) this file is overwritten as well.

Change Superuser Permission for the Razr Bootstrap application (very important):

Open the Superuser application and toggle the status of the SU permission to “Denied” by clicking the Android face on the bottom of the screen.
Now reboot your phone one more time. Based on our testing, you will reboot normally (no CWM on boot) but if you reboot a second time, you will boot into CWM Recovery.

To Remove CWM Recovery and Application:

If you need to undo these changes, the developer for the .zip file used here made a post about how to remove everything but you should proceed with caution! The link and the post is quoted below

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=20447149&postcount=4

It’s complicated to remove.
Because, it must also be removed CWM recovery.

Follow the below with very careful:

Please work with RootExplorer.

[Removing CWM on Boot]
1) Delete file /system/bin/mot_boot_mode
2) Rename file /system/bin/mot_boot_mode.bin to /system/bin/mot_boot_mode

[Removing CWM Recovery]
1) Delete file /system/bin/logwrapper
2) Delete file /system/bin/hijack
3) Rename file /system/bin/logwrapper.bin to /system/bin/logwrapper
4) Delete directory /preinstall/recovery

But, Own Your Risk!

Good luck!

Motorola prepping Android 2.3.6 update for the Droid Razr

Dax Krishna — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 05:37:06 +0000

The ICS update is still somewhere in the future, but Moto seems to be taking steps to fix some current issues that are nagging the Droid Razr and also updating the three-month-old device to Gingerbread 2.3.6 – the handset is officially still at Android 2.3.5. The company has sent out invites to various Razr owners asking them to participate in a soak test for an upcoming update and Droid-Life is pretty sure this is the Android 2.3.6 update, with hopes of this being an Android 4.0 testing being squashed soon after the soak test was revealed.

Incidentally, the build that Moto is planning to test has already been leaked and if you think yourselves brave enough to try it before Moto officially outs it, feel free to do so!

Verizon Unveils The Droid RAZR Again This Time In Purple: $200 On Contract, January 23rd Launch

Amy Eichelberg — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 04:32:24 +0000

In an attempt to keep the consumer’s attention with a fresh new outfit, Verizon has unveiled the Droid RAZR again. The only major difference this time around being the handset’s new metallic purple color. Interested consumers can look to score the eye catching handset for a cool $200, which is $100 cheaper than the recently unveiled Droid MAXX.

So if shades of purple and some Kevlar-skin are all it takes to get you excited, then mark your calendar for January 23rd as the date you can add this gadget to your accessory collection. Continue reading for Verizon’s full press statement.

DROID RAZR™ By Motorola Now Available For $199.99 Online On The Verizon Wireless 4G LTE Network01/17/2012The DROID RAZR™ by Motorola in Black is now available online at www.verizonwireless.com for $199.99 with a new two-year customer agreement. Equipped with 16 GB on-board memory, the DROID RAZR is 7.1 mm thin, made with KEVLAR

Motorola Droid gets a little taste of Ice-Cream Sandwich, still not enough though

Dax Krishna — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 05:01:14 +0000

Back in its heyday, the Droid (or the Milestone to the rest of the world) was the sought-after device if you had a thing for the latest tech and Android’s simplicity. But times have moved on and we now have devices that would eclipse the Droid in more ways than one – but there are a few who should be still holding on to it even after Moto stopped updating the device after Android 2.2. As is usual with devices like these, the dev community rose up to the occasion and many of those codgers now run Gingerbread 2.3 flawlessly, me being a proud owner of one such device.But now that ICS is slowly gaining ground, the Droid is left behind yet again but not without a bit of effort to bring it to the future – Kabaldan, who takes care of things for CyanogenMod on the Moto side, has been hard at it and has now released an alpha version (CM9 RC0) of Android 4.0.3 for the Droid. Things may not progress as fast as you could expect but you could still try this for now if you are okay with the camera not working and a hiccup or two while watching videos – but otherwise you should be set for now until Kabaldan comes out with a much more improved version.You can head to the XDA thread to know the procedure (which seems similar to the one for CM7) or head to our ROMs/How-To’s section if you feel you are better off with a stable build based on Gingerbread.Source

Verizon Has $200 Droid RAZR Promo In The Works, 16GB microSD Card Not Included

Amy Eichelberg — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 04:09:41 +0000

Like many Verizon users, you’ve probably been eyeing that pretty little Droid RAZR but may be on the fence about forking over $300 just to call it yours. Well, Verizon is hoping that an upcoming Droid RAZR promo will grab the attention of the money conscious with the incentive of dropping the price $100.

Starting January 23rd, Big Red plans to offer up the RAZR for only $200 with a 2-year contract, which is a full $100 price drop. So what’s the catch? Interested consumers looking to save a Benjamin will have to do without the complimentary 16GB microSD card. Bummer, we know. Users can still look forward to all of the specs staying the same including: a 1.2GHz TI OMAP 4430 CPU, 16GB of internal storage, a 4.3-inch AMOLED display and Verizon’s blazing fast LTE connectivity.Don’t worry the microSD slot will still work, but just be prepared to come with your own card. Verizon plans to launch the promo January 23rd.Source

Motorola Site Confirms January 26th Launch For The Newly Announced Droid RAZR Maxx

Amy Eichelberg — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 07:55:07 +0000

Even though Motorola left out the launch specifics for the Droid RAZR Maxx during this year’s CES event, we now have an exact date thanks to their website. Hopeful future owners of the latest add-on to the RAZR lineup can mark their calendars for January 26th for both Verizon and Motorola.

For anyone who missed the device’s unveiling, the Droid RAZR Maxx is extremely similar to the existing Droid RAZR, but sports a notably longer-lasting battery. The Maxx’s battery brags up to 21 hours of use on a charge, which is a welcome benefit. Additionally, the Droid RAZR Maxx offers up 32GB of storage instead of the standard 16GB that the Droid RAZR has. Be prepared to break out the wallet, as pricing for the Maxx does push out your budget a full $100 more than the standard Droid RAZR.

So, who’s adding the Droid RAZR Maxx to their collection come January 26th?

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How To Install a ROM on the Motorola Droid Razr with Safestrap Recovery

Brian Henry — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 19:45:50 +0000

Now that you have installed the Safestrap recovery, You probably want to flash a custom ROM. If you are familiar with Clockwork Mod recovery, then you will feel right at home as there are only a few (yet important) differences.

Before You Begin:

You must have a rooted Droid Razr. Click here if you have not done this yet: http://theunlockr.com/2012/01/04/how-to-root-the-motorola-droid-razr/
No other recovery application or recovery can be loaded. 2 different recoveries (safestrap and bootstrap) loaded together is a bad thing and bad things will happen. Make sure if you have installed bootstrap previously, that you remove the recovery and remove the application from your device.
You also must have installed the Safestrap application and recovery. Click here to see how: http://theunlockr.com/2012/01/12/how-to-install-safestrap-recovery-on-the-motorola-droid-razr

Choose a ROM You Want to Flash:

Download a ROM of choice for the Droid Razr and put the zip file on the root of your SD card. If you download the ROM from your device, you will probably need to move this from the ‘sdcard’ (internal flash memory) directory to the ‘sdcard-ext’ (external flash memory).
It is always a good idea to verify the checksum of the downloaded ROM file. Most developers provide the MD5 checksum. You can check this using your phone by downloading a free app like AFV (Android File Verifier).

To access the Clockwork Mod Based Recovery:

Power down your phone.
Power your phone back on and when prompted, press your capacitive menu button (if you do not do this within 10 seconds of being prompted, you will reboot into your current OS).

Make a Backup:

The top of the screen should show “Safestrap System is: Disabled” (that is what we want right now and is also referred to as “Non-Safe mode”).
Using your Vol+ and Vol- keys, navigate to the entry labeled “backup and restore” and use your power button to select it.
Select “backup” and give it 5-10 minutes to complete a full backup of your current stock ROM (this isn’t required but it is always a good idea to make a backup before you install new a new ROM or make any changes to your system files).

Enter Safe Mode:

Navigate to and enter the “safe boot menu”.
Select “Enable Safe System”. This will take a couple of minutes to run as it backs up some files (similar to what we did previously, but for different reasons). This backup that is being made is part of why this recovery is called Safestrap as you can actually disable safe system later to boot into your normal stock ROM without flashing or restoring anything manually.

Prepare to Install ROM:

Caution: This will erase all of your user applications and settings. Files (pictures, documents, downloaded files etc.) on your internal sd card as well as you external sd card will still remain.
In the main menu of the Safestrap recovery, navigate to and select “wipe data/factory reset” – then confirm and let that run (5 minutes or so).
Navigate to and select “wipe cache partition” – then confirm (this is done pretty quickly).
Next, navigate and enter the “advanced” menu
Select “Wipe Dalvik Cache” – then confirm (again, this is pretty quick)
Navigate to and enter the “mounts and storage” menu
Select “format /system” – then confirm. This formats the 2nd system partition that was created when you first installed the Safestrap recovery. Your original ROM’s system files are left untouched (again…this is why it’s called Safestrap).
Use the *****Go Back***** link at the bottom of the screen to get back to the main menu and select “Install zip from sdcard”
Now select “choose zip from sdcard” and navigate to the location on your external sd card where you placed your ROM zip file and select it using your power button. Then confirm the install when prompted
Again, use the *****Go Back***** link at the bottom of the screen to get back to the main menu and select “reboot system now”.

Enjoy!

How To Install Safestrap Recovery on the Motorola Droid Razr

Brian Henry — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 19:41:17 +0000

Safestrap recovery is similar to Bootstrap recovery but it is designed to be a safer alternative. The recovery is “safer” because you actually create a second system partition on your Razr and all of the files on your primary system partition are not actually modified. You can still flash any ROM of choice but you have an safety net in case things go wrong. You can also boot into recovery from your initial boot screen so if you find yourself stuck in a boot loop…don’t worry.

Are you a little confused as to what all that means? In that case, this recovery solution is probably for you (don’t worry you seasoned pros…this is a recovery for you too).

Before You Begin:

You need to have a rooted Droid Razr. Don’t worry…we have you covered if you have not done that yet: http://theunlockr.com/2012/01/04/how-to-root-the-motorola-droid-razr/

Download Files:

Visit the link here to read up on the Safestrap recovery software and download the Safestrap.apk as well: http://hash-of-codes.blogspot.com/p/how-to-safestrap.html

Install the Safestrap.apk:

First you must make sure your device allows for non-Market applications to be installed. From the home screen on your phone, press menu > settings > applications > make sure that “Unknown Sources” box is checked.
Using any file manager, locate the Safestrap.apk file you downloaded and install the application.

Install the Safestrap Recovery:

Open the Safestrap application (now located in the app drawer).
When prompted, allow Superuser permissions.
Your Recovery State should be listed as “Not Installed”. Go ahead and click the button labeled “Install Recovery”.
Verify that your recovery state now is listed as “Installed”.

To access the Clockwork Mod Based Recovery:

Power down your phone.
Power your phone back on and when prompted, press your capacitive menu button (if you do not do this within 10 seconds of being prompted, you will reboot into your current OS).

To Completely Remove Safestrap:

Open your Safestrap application.
Click the button labeled “Uninstall Recovery”.
Now uninstall the Safestrap application. To do this, from your home screen press menu > settings > applications > manage applications > scroll down until you see Safestrap and select it. Then simply click the button labeled “uninstall”.

Be sure to check out our video on how to install a custom ROM using Safestrap recovery.

Motorola adds Droid RAZR MAXX to its arsenal

Dax Krishna — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 05:21:21 +0000

Along with the Droid 4 unveiled at CES 2012, Moto has another member to add to its Droid family. The Droid RAZR MAXX will be the latest iteration of its revamped RAZR line and as with the Droid 4, the Razr Maxx will ply on Verizon’s 4G LTE waves and in addition offer an amazing 21 hours of talk time on a single charge with its 3300 mAh battery – that sounds good but will this make a difference when browsing at 4G speeds of more than 20Mbps? We’ll know when the device is released in the next few weeks at a price of $300 on a two-year contract.Other features include a dual-core 1.2GHz CPU and a 4.3-inch sAMOLED Advanced display that is armed with Dupont Kevlar fiber, Corning Gorilla Glass and a “force field” of nanoparticles to repel water and scratches. There’s 32GB of onboard storage and a camera of unknown specifications but looking at the back of the device reveals “HD, 1080p” right next to the lens, so it should be a pretty good one. The only letdown is Android 2.3 instead of Ice Cream Sandwich for the operating system, but Motorola says this will be fixed in the second quarter of 2012.On a side note, the company has also announced the original Droid RAZR in purple which will go at $199.99, also to be released in the coming weeks.

Verizon Wireless and Motorola Announce New Additions to DROID Family at CES 2012New DROIDS and new colors – Verizon Wireless and Motorola have something for everyoneLAS VEGAS and BASKING RIDGE, N.J. – From the 2012 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES), Verizon Wireless and Motorola Mobility, Inc. (NYSE: MMI) today announced an expansion of the DROID RAZR™ family. In coming weeks, customers will see the DROID RAZR™ by Motorola in Purple and the DROID RAZR™ MAXX™ by Motorola. Both new DROIDs are powered by America’s fastest, most reliable 4G network and build upon the successful DROID RAZR by Motorola.DROID RAZR – Thin, Powerful and now in Purple

DROID RAZR in Purple will debut in the coming weeks with 16 GB on-board memory and gives customers a third stylish option from which to choose. Regardless of color – classic Black, pristine White or Purple, the DROID RAZR is equipped with the same great features that let customers search the Web or download more than 300,000 Android Market™ apps at breakneck speeds on the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network. The DROID RAZR in Purple will be $199.99 with a new two-year customer agreement.

Taking DROID RAZR to the MAXX

The DROID RAZR MAXX by Motorola will join the DROID family for customers who want all the great features of the DROID RAZR, but need a smartphone that overachieves. DROID RAZR MAXX is designed for customers who spend their days and nights multi-tasking. This smartphone is a marathon runner with enough endurance to let customers talk on the phone for over 21 hours straight on a single charge. It’s the longest-lasting smartphone on the block, and at just 8.99 mm, the device is still impossibly thin. The DROID RAZR MAXX comes equipped with 32 GB of total memory and will be $299.99 with a new two-year customer agreement.

The DROID Family by Motorola Complete with Tablets

The DROID family also includes the two recently launched DROID XYBOARD tablets by Motorola. Both boast the blazing speeds of Verizon Wireless’ 4G LTE network and the power of dual-core 1.2 GHz processors for lightning-fast Web browsing and multi-tasking. Customers can select what size XYBOARD they want to command by choosing either the 10.1-inch or 8.2-inch DROID.

Ice Cream Sandwich Update

DROID RAZR and DROID RAZR MAXX are powered by the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network and run on Android™ 2.3.5 Gingerbread, to be upgraded to Android™ 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. The DROID XYBOARD tablets will also be upgraded to Android 4.0. Both DROID smartphones will be available in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores and online at www.verizonwireless.com in the coming weeks.

Additional Features and Smart Accessories

A full suite of accessories that extend the power of DROID RAZR and DROID RAZR MAXX by Motorola are also available from Verizon Wireless. Accessories compatible with both DROIDs include the 10.1-inch Lapdock 100, 14-inch Lapdock 500 Pro with built-in webcam and Ethernet connection, HD Dock, HD Station and vehicle navigation mount. Plus, each device has all the software needed to customize DROID RAZR or DROID RAZR MAXX to the fullest. Stream music, photos and videos from home or work computers straight to the smartphone with MotoCast™, or automate everyday tasks by creating rules using Smart Actions.

Verizon Wireless and Motorola Announce New Additions to DROID Family at CES 2012

New DROIDS and new colors – Verizon Wireless and Motorola have something for everyone

LAS VEGAS and BASKING RIDGE, N.J. – From the 2012 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES), Verizon Wireless and Motorola Mobility, Inc. (NYSE: MMI) today announced an expansion of the DROID RAZR^™ family. In coming weeks, customers will see the DROID RAZR^™ by Motorola in Purple and the DROID RAZR^™ MAXX^™ by Motorola. Both new DROIDs are powered by America’s fastest, most reliable 4G network and build upon the successful DROID RAZR by Motorola.

DROID RAZR – Thin, Powerful and now in Purple

DROID RAZR in Purple will debut in the coming weeks with 16 GB on-board memory and gives customers a third stylish option from which to choose. Regardless of color – classic Black, pristine White or Purple, the DROID RAZR is equipped with the same great features that let customers search the Web or download more than 300,000 Android Market^™ apps at breakneck speeds on the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network. The DROID RAZR in Purple will be $199.99 with a new two-year customer agreement.

Taking DROID RAZR to the MAXX

The DROID RAZR MAXX by Motorola will join the DROID family for customers who want all the great features of the DROID RAZR, but need a smartphone that overachieves. DROID RAZR MAXX is designed for customers who spend their days and nights multi-tasking. This smartphone is a marathon runner with enough endurance to let customers talk on the phone for over 21 hours straight on a single charge. It’s the longest-lasting smartphone on the block, and at just 8.99 mm, the device is still impossibly thin. The DROID RAZR MAXX comes equipped with 32 GB of total memory and will be $299.99 with a new two-year customer agreement.

The DROID Family by Motorola Complete with Tablets

The DROID family also includes the two recently launched DROID XYBOARD tablets by Motorola. Both boast the blazing speeds of Verizon Wireless’ 4G LTE network and the power of dual-core 1.2 GHz processors for lightning-fast Web browsing and multi-tasking. Customers can select what size XYBOARD they want to command by choosing either the 10.1-inch or 8.2-inch DROID.

Ice Cream Sandwich Update

DROID RAZR and DROID RAZR MAXX are powered by the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network and run on Android^™ 2.3.5 Gingerbread, to be upgraded to Android^™ 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. The DROID XYBOARD tablets will also be upgraded to Android 4.0. Both DROID smartphones will be available in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores and online at www.verizonwireless.com in the coming weeks.

Additional Features and Smart Accessories

A full suite of accessories that extend the power of DROID RAZR and DROID RAZR MAXX by Motorola are also available from Verizon Wireless. Accessories compatible with both DROIDs include the 10.1-inch Lapdock 100, 14-inch Lapdock 500 Pro with built-in webcam and Ethernet connection, HD Dock, HD Station and vehicle navigation mount. Plus, each device has all the software needed to customize DROID RAZR or DROID RAZR MAXX to the fullest. Stream music, photos and videos from home or work computers straight to the smartphone with MotoCast^™, or automate everyday tasks by creating rules using Smart Actions.

Droid 4 For Verizon Finally Becomes Official

Amy Eichelberg — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 20:59:05 +0000

We had a sneaky suspicion today would be a big day in wireless news, and it comes as no surprise that Verizon chose today to make the Droid 4 finally official.

The highly anticipated handset will ship with Android 2.3.5, and with the promise of an Ice Cream Sandwich upgrade in the coming months after its launch. Don’t be fooled by the handset’s slim, half an inch thick profile for a QWERTY slider, as the specs don’t disappoint. Underneath its 4-inch qHD display lies a 1.2GHz dual-core CPU, 1GB of RAM, and 16GB of memory. Additional spec highlights include an 8 mega pixel camera capable of 1080p video, and of course, Verizon’s blazing LTE download speeds.Big Red promises the Droid 4 to hit retail shelves in the coming weeks, so we’re hoping we’ll find out exact pricing before the handset is released out into the wild. All of you Droid fans can find the full PR below for your reading pleasure.

Verizon Wireless and Motorola Unveil Thinnest and Most Powerful 4G LTE QWERTY Smartphone: DROID 4 by MotorolaRaw Power and Innovative Design Empower Customers to Take Care of Business Like Never BeforeLAS VEGAS and BASKING RIDGE, N.J., Jan. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Today at the 2012 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES), Motorola Mobility, Inc. (NYSE: MMI) and Verizon Wireless introduced the new DROID 4 by Motorola, the thinnest and most powerful 4G LTE QWERTY smartphone offering the power and capabilities to handle even the most demanding lifestyles. Verizon Wireless leads the way in 4G with the fastest and most reliable 4G network in the United States, covering more than 200 million people in 190 markets. The DROID 4 will be in the Verizon booth (Las Vegas Convention Center, South Hall, Booth #30259) as well as in the Motorola booth (Las Vegas Convention Center, Central Hall, Booth #8644).DROID 4 is deceivingly slim at half an inch thin – packing not only a dual-core 1.2 GHz processor and 1 GB of RAM, but also a five-row QWERTY keyboard with a PC-like layout and edge-lit keys for fast, precise typing, even in the dark. It’s Business Ready with government-grade encryption to keep data secure. It features software tools such as MotoCast™ for remote access to music, pictures and videos on home or work computers, Smart Actions application to automate everyday tasks and the revolutionary webtop application for a multi-window environment with full Firefox

Motorola Droid 4 Acquires DLNA Certification On Its Way to Verizon

Amy Eichelberg — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 05:34:42 +0000

Just like its popular predecessor, the Motorola Droid 3, the upcoming Droid 4 smartphone will also sport its very own DLNA certification (as the Motorola XT894). For anyone who wasn’t sure if the Droid 4 would obtain its DLNA street cred, the Digital Living Network Alliance has officially given the Verizon slider its media blessing.

As a DLNA certificate usually indicates a product release, this further affirms our speculation that the handset is prepping for an unveiling in the near future. It’s quite possible that this year’s CES event in Las Vegas holds the key to the highly anticipated handset. Motorola recently unveiled two new handsets prior to the official CES kick off, so maybe Motorola will surprise us by unveiling the Droid 4 next week. Regardless, we shouldn’t have much longer to wait before we can get our hands on the next big thing in the Droid lineup.Source

How To Load a Custom ROM on the Motorola Droid Bionic

Damian Vieira — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 00:26:38 +0000

So you have a rooted DROID Bionic and a custom recovery, why not try and load a custom ROM.

I. Before you begin.

1. You must have a rooted Bionic, if you do not, head on over to our tutorial on rooting it here.

2. You also must have previously installed the Clockwork Mod Recovery as well as the bootstrapper application. If you do not, head on over here to get started.

II. Installing a custom ROM.

1. Head on over to our custom ROM section and chose one.

2. Place the desired ROM on your desktop.

3. Plug your phone in via the USB cable and USB mass storage.

4. Place the downloaded ROM on the root of your sd card (not in any files or folders).

5. Open up the bootstrap application and chose reboot recovery.

6. Once in recovery, we need to do a nandroid backup.

7. Navigate down to backup and restore and press power.

8. On the next screen, select backup (should already be highlighted) and press power to start the backup.

9. Once the backup is done, navigate back to the main menu.

10. Once back at the main menu, navigate to wipe data/factory reset and press power (WARNING, this will erase all data, please save or backup anything you might need).

11. Navigate down to confirm reset and press power again.

12. Once reset is complete, navigate to the install zip from sdcard option and select it.

13. Select choose zip from sdcard.

14. Select your desired ROM zip and press power to install.

15. Once completely flashed, reboot.