Buying a used XT907 for use on a GSM carrier - Droid RAZR M Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hey!
Im going to buy a used XT907 in a while. As I understand, its a CDMA phone, network locked to Verizon.
Can I unlock it somehow to run it on my GSM carriers network?
I've checked the network bands and the XT907 supports all the 2G and 3G used by my operator.
And what about unlocking the bootloader?
I saw a thread on XDA which said the bootloader couldn't be unlocked if the phone had installed the latest OTA - by that I understand that it cant be unlocked if its on Kitkat.
Any workarounds for that?

usmanshahid said:
Hey!
Im going to buy a used XT907 in a while. As I understand, its a CDMA phone, network locked to Verizon.
Can I unlock it somehow to run it on my GSM carriers network?
I've checked the network bands and the XT907 supports all the 2G and 3G used by my operator.
And what about unlocking the bootloader?
I saw a thread on XDA which said the bootloader couldn't be unlocked if the phone had installed the latest OTA - by that I understand that it cant be unlocked if its on Kitkat.
Any workarounds for that?
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1. No need to unlock! XT907 network lock is only restricted to local US GSM Operators. So use any network provider with your RAZR M. BTW I'm using Ufone.
2. Bootloader can only be unlocked using exploit if the firmware version is 183.46.10 and not 183.46.15. However, if .15, you can unlock bootloader by finding a Sigma Retailer in your area but that will cost money (Rs. 500).

mfbcool said:
1. No need to unlock! XT907 network lock is only restricted to local US GSM Operators. So use any network provider with your RAZR M. BTW I'm using Ufone.
2. Bootloader can only be unlocked using exploit if the firmware version is 183.46.10 and not 183.46.15. However, if .15, you can unlock bootloader by finding a Sigma Retailer in your area but that will cost money (Rs. 500).
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Haha Thank you!
Its great finding a Pakistani here on XDA! Gives me that home-y feeling. :')

mfbcool said:
1. No need to unlock! XT907 network lock is only restricted to local US GSM Operators. So use any network provider with your RAZR M. BTW I'm using Ufone.
2. Bootloader can only be unlocked using exploit if the firmware version is 183.46.10 and not 183.46.15. However, if .15, you can unlock bootloader by finding a Sigma Retailer in your area but that will cost money (Rs. 500).
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Actually there is a need to unlock. My girlfriends phone would not work with straight talk at&t until we used radiocomm to unlock it. I've actually never heard of being able to use this phone on a gsm network without some nv editing.
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projectisaac said:
Actually there is a need to unlock. My girlfriends phone would not work with straight talk at&t until we used radiocomm to unlock it. I've actually never heard of being able to use this phone on a gsm network without some nv editing.
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Unlock is only needed for US gms carriers, like said before.
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[Q] Unlocked Atrix

Hello my friends,
i was in vacation and a I bought a unlocked atrix 4g. My phone have AT&T logo at the back but it is unlocked for any GSM carrier.
OK ! I returned to Brazil and now i want install the homebase ROM.
My doubt is ..... which kind of ROM should I use ? International or AT&T ? I dont know which group my phone belongs. Because it's unlocked but he has the AT&T ROM.
Thanks for the support.
So it is an at&t phone right?
Lets try to find The logical thing to do here...
Its an at&t phone with at&t ROM... Uhm What do you think?
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Thanks for your reply.
Yeah, following the logical though I need install the AT&T ROM. But my doubt is:
The cellphone is unlocked and I use it with other GSM carrier than AT&T. If I install the home base ROM for AT&T smarthphones there is some risk to have my phone Locked again to AT&T carrier ? Or, for the reason I have a unlocked cellphone and use it in international area, I should install the international ROM ?
Thanks for your attention
I own an unlocked at&t atrix with my carrier in México wich is Telcel. With an at&t ROM. No problem at all.
Doesnt lock again
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The phone won't be locked again once it's carrier-unlocked (sim unlocked).
It's totally unrelated to the ROM you use for your phone. You can install any ROM you like on your phone. This is from my own experience.
mraxido said:
I own an unlocked at&t atrix with my carrier in México wich is Telcel. With an at&t ROM. No problem at all.
Doesnt lock again
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sspa said:
The phone won't be locked again once it's carrier-unlocked (sim unlocked).
It's totally unrelated to the ROM you use for your phone. You can install any ROM you like on your phone. This is from my own experience.
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Really thanks for the answers!
My logical thinking was... my phone have a different configuration to accept all gsm carriers, and i was affraid to lose that configuration after install ROM's and other things ! A noob doubt ! Thanks for the attention

[Q] Razr M for gsm usage outside US

hi can anyone educate me how can this phone be used outside US , specifically in Asia with local gsm carriers .
the phone will be used there in INDIA .
any help would be appreciated.
god bless
regards
PS : i read quite many threads , but its all about getting it to work with ATT and Tmo , bit nothing about getting it gsm unlocked internationally.
nyone ?
someone must be having some clue !!!
plz help
i think i remember something about calling vzw to have them unlock it to use any sim outside the us, but i cant remember where i read it
yeah , not possible as the phone is out of the country now
I use a XT907 in Australia. On stock rom, GSM works fine for reception but you will have to delete or freeze a service to get MMS working. I figured this out the hard way.
On CM/AOSP or anything not stock, simply flashing a GSMfix zip file located here in one the threads has worked for me always. Im currently running CM 10.1 with excellent reception and eveything works beautifully.
So YES the XT907 will work on GSM networks outside the US. It not NOT locked. Hope that helps.
No mate it seems in newer phones it is locked.
I even tried the nv zero out method, it still doesn't work, in status it shows the network name but finest latch onto the signal bars at all.
And as the phone isn't in us, it's upto the seller to talk to eruzin to get it Internationally unlocked.
sent from my NOTE II, yupp size does matter.
I called up VZN and they told me the phone is unlocked for gsm usage already
but i just am not able to get it to work on gsm outside of US
is there a way , otherwise i am gonna have to dispose it off
anyone ?
lord dredd said:
hi can anyone educate me how can this phone be used outside US , specifically in Asia with local gsm carriers .
the phone will be used there in INDIA .
any help would be appreciated.
god bless
regards
PS : i read quite many threads , but its all about getting it to work with ATT and Tmo , bit nothing about getting it gsm unlocked internationally.
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The Droid Razr M is SIM unlocked. You can verify this by going to Security>>Set Up SIM/RUIM card lock. There is prompt there to Lock you SIM card, therefore it is by default, unlocked.
Outside the US you can purchase a GSM SIM card from a local provider and pop it in your phone.
BTrack said:
The Droid Razr M is SIM unlocked. You can verify this by going to Security>>Set Up SIM/RUIM card lock. There is prompt there to Lock you SIM card, therefore it is by default, unlocked.
Outside the US you can purchase a GSM SIM card from a local provider and pop it in your phone.
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Thats correct.
But the sim lock option appears only when the 4g sim from vzn is inside.
When you insert any Other gsm sim, there is no such option and unlike other razr m phones, my phone just picks up gsm signals for a split second and then again it starts to show no signal bars.
I have tried many gsm sims, it's all the same with them, I switched the network to gsm/umts as well each time.
I have even tried the radio comm method of unlocking us gsm still it doesn't help.
I would appreciate any input.
I bought this phone as i loke it a lot.
sent from my NOTE II, yupp size does matter.
lord dredd said:
Thats correct.
But the sim lock option appears only when the 4g sim from vzn is inside.
When you insert any Other gsm sim, there is no such option and unlike other razr m phones, my phone just picks up gsm signals for a split second and then again it starts to show no signal bars.
I have tried many gsm sims, it's all the same with them, I switched the network to gsm/umts as well each time.
I have even tried the radio comm method of unlocking us gsm still it doesn't help.
I would appreciate any input.
I bought this phone as i loke it a lot.
sent from my NOTE II, yupp size does matter.
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If you thoroughly search this forum you will find posts from numerous users who have success used local SIM cards in India and Europe. If this doesn't work for you then there's a problem with your phone.
Good luck
lord dredd said:
Thats correct.
But the sim lock option appears only when the 4g sim from vzn is inside.
When you insert any Other gsm sim, there is no such option and unlike other razr m phones, my phone just picks up gsm signals for a split second and then again it starts to show no signal bars.
I have tried many gsm sims, it's all the same with them, I switched the network to gsm/umts as well each time.
I have even tried the radio comm method of unlocking us gsm still it doesn't help.
I would appreciate any input.
I bought this phone as i loke it a lot.
sent from my NOTE II, yupp size does matter.
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I would suggest you to flash ur radio and fsg to Japanese XT902 and ur cell will pick up signals I did it today and got signals on gsm in Pakistan
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ahmadkamalrmc said:
I would suggest you to flash ur radio and fsg to Japanese XT902 and ur cell will pick up signals I did it today and got signals on gsm in Pakistan
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I flashed the XT905 aussie rom as well
no luck
Now i have contacted the seller who had his acc on this
he says he talked to vzn and they have opened a ticket about the said handset , he even told me that he sent a paper to vzn after signing it
so may be after all they will unlock it
lord dredd said:
I flashed the XT905 aussie rom as well
no luck
Now i have contacted the seller who had his acc on this
he says he talked to vzn and they have opened a ticket about the said handset , he even told me that he sent a paper to vzn after signing it
so may be after all they will unlock it
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I also flashed ausie xt905 but did not work unless I changed modem and fsg with that of XT902
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ahmadkamalrmc said:
I also flashed ausie xt905 but did not work unless I changed modem and fsg with that of XT902
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AK can u tell me how u did it
currently i am rooted with bootloader unlocked and with custom recovery on latest vzn stock rom
lord dredd said:
AK can u tell me how u did it
currently i am rooted with bootloader unlocked and with custom recovery on latest vzn stock rom
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Download both Ausie RETAIL and XT902 firmwares.
Replace modem_signed and fsg_signed in ausie retail with that of XT902 and then flash Ausie retail
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ahmadkamalrmc said:
Download both Ausie RETAIL and XT902 firmwares.
Replace modem_signed and fsg_signed in ausie retail with that of XT902 and then flash Ausie retail
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Thats pretty nifty AK.
Gonna do that tomorrow and will update you bud.
God bless
Regards
sent from my NOTE II, yupp size does matter.
ahmadkamalrmc said:
Download both Ausie RETAIL and XT902 firmwares.
Replace modem_signed and fsg_signed in ausie retail with that of XT902 and then flash Ausie retail
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As u see I am running ausie retail with japanese xt902 baseband(u can confirm it by loading xt902 firmware in RSD lite)
And I am getting full bars on ufone which is gsm network
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ahmadkamalrmc said:
As u see I am running ausie retail with japanese xt902 baseband(u can confirm it by loading xt902 firmware in RSD lite)
And I am getting full bars on ufone which is gsm network
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AK , mate i have downloaded both as the japanese rom
but ut it all
can u educate plz

[Q] Buying Canadian model to use on AT&T?

Hello there,
Since the American versions of this phone seem to be bootloader locked, would it be possible to get the Canadian version, on say, Rogers, which isn't bootloader locked, and use it on AT&T? Would I get LTE this way as well? Thanks.
Absolutely. Should work no problem. Just add apn settings and simcard
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Brava27 said:
Absolutely. Should work no problem. Just add apn settings and simcard
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Sorry to sound uninformed, but what is APN settings? Also, is there a more practical way to get an unlocked version from within the U.S. itself? Such as from T-Mobile?
I sold a Canadian HTC M7 from Telus on the US market with the bootloader unlocked but the new owner could not simply insert his SIM into the phone. It was SIM locked. Locked bootloader is completely different story than locked SIM (the device is locked to work only with a particular carrier's SIM). I had to get an unlock code and then worked. Be aware about this.
Here is your explanation:
http://android.stackexchange.com/questions/44782/unlocked-device-vs-unlocked-bootloader
Cryceratops said:
Hello there,
Since the American versions of this phone seem to be bootloader locked, would it be possible to get the Canadian version, on say, Rogers, which isn't bootloader locked, and use it on AT&T? Would I get LTE this way as well? Thanks.
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Sim unlock for all moto x first gens

OP please close this thread
Hello guys as you guys may have heard from other sources the moto X first gen is sim locked by the firmware I can unlock them as long as I can get a nv dump from the phones an a nv dump from a unlocked version (example dev edition or one that has be on taken in store an unlocked) if I can get the nv dumps I can compare them an provide a easy unlock I have the US cellular version on 4.4.2
If you post a nv dump post it like this
@(mytag) (carrier) (android version) attachment
I'll post a tool to use an instructions on how to dump it
My Moto X was never SIM locked. Where are you getting your information?
@afox27 Your thread title might be a little misleading since...
The Verizon XT1060, and the GSM XT1053 are Sim unlocked out of the box.
The ATT and Rogers XT1058 are SIM unlockable by getting the code from the carrier (might have to meet their criteria), or by purchasing from one of many online retailers that sell SIM unlock codes.
I believe the XT1052 in Asia and Europe is also SIM unlocked out of the box.
The Sprint XT1056 and Republic Wireless XT1049 can be sim unlocked via the steps/process posted in -> http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x/general/guide-success-sim-unlock-sprint-xt1056-t2825155
As for the US Cellular XT1055, and the Regional XT1050, well, those I am not sure about. So if you have a way that works for them which is different, cool! Please expand on what is needed!!
Us cellular is locked ATT is locked an a few others are to
afox27 said:
Us cellular is locked ATT is locked an a few others are to
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hey @afox27 I also have XT1060 Verizon Dev Ed... tell me how I can help
I'll write a guide for the nv dump an a tool to use just been busy
afox27 said:
I'll write a guide for the nv dump an a tool to use just been busy
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How is the work on this tool coming? I've got a locked XT1055 that I'd like to unlock. Let me know how I can help, of if you have some NV strings that I could enter manually.
targ8ter said:
How is the work on this tool coming? I've got a locked XT1055 that I'd like to unlock. Let me know how I can help, of if you have some NV strings that I could enter manually.
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The xt1055 isn't simlocked I have one an took it in to be sim unlocked. Well. They showed me the screen saying it is sim unlocked your best bet is to flash the system from the other carriers moto x but don't flash over there modem. Keep the USC one. Idk y but when you flash over there's. We lose signal
afox27 said:
The xt1055 isn't simlocked I have one an took it in to be sim unlocked. Well. They showed me the screen saying it is sim unlocked your best bet is to flash the system from the other carriers moto x but don't flash over there modem. Keep the USC one. Idk y but when you flash over there's. We lose signal
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That's very interesting. So, flash AT&T's OS, for example, and it'll work. That's what you meant by another carrier's system?
targ8ter said:
That's very interesting. So, flash AT&T's OS, for example, and it'll work. That's what you meant by another carrier's system?
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Yes. Ik it works with T-Mobile. Awhile back some ones gf had a xt1055 on T-Mobile. Verizon should work. To. But. Funny thing is you don't need a sim card for Verizon. I'm. Right now experimenting with the xt1042 aka moto g 4glte. I will confirm this here in a bit for the xt1055. Or. You could. Root your phone. An get a APN editor. An try that.
zlebors said:
hey @afox27 I also have XT1060 Verizon Dev Ed... tell me how I can help
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The xt1055 you also have should be unlocked now
afox27 said:
The xt1055 you also have should be unlocked now
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XT1055 is now gsm unlock? how?
zlebors said:
XT1055 is now gsm unlock? how?
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I'm gonna link you a app I made to get into the APN settings flash back to 4.4.4 USC stock. Firmware an install this app. If you still don't get signal. Flash ATT or T-Mobiles system.img only don't flash there modems or you will get the no service thing
Ok, so unlocked the bootloader, flashed the 4.4.3 Tmobile image, and rooted the phone. I didn't have a nano sim to test with, but it could see AT&T's network. I'm hoping that means that it'll work on GSM networks overseas, since my brother is going to the UK. Thanks so much!
targ8ter said:
Ok, so unlocked the bootloader, flashed the 4.4.3 Tmobile image, and rooted the phone. I didn't have a nano sim to test with, but it could see AT&T's network. I'm hoping that means that it'll work on GSM networks overseas, since my brother is going to the UK. Thanks so much!
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For over seas you have to enable the bands for your area. Search for. "Unlock all your bands" on XDA.
afox27 said:
Hello guys as you guys may have heard from other sources the moto X first gen is sim locked by the firmware I can unlock them as long as I can get a nv dump from the phones an a nv dump from a unlocked version (example dev edition or one that has be on taken in store an unlocked) if I can get the nv dumps I can compare them an provide a easy unlock I have the US cellular version on 4.4.2
If you post a nv dump post it like this
@(mytag) (carrier) (android version) attachment
I'll post a tool to use an instructions on how to dump it
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Where is the tool?,and also I have 4 different Moto X 1st Gen phones xt1053, xt1055, xt1056 xt1058, all Bootloader unlocked phones. The only one that i cannot use on GSM network,like AT&T is the USC XT1055 but I can get the NV Dump from all of them if you like,just let me know how can I help...
DejanPet said:
Where is the tool?,and also I have 4 different Moto X 1st Gen phones xt1053, xt1055, xt1056 xt1058, all Bootloader unlocked phones. The only one that i cannot use on GSM network,like AT&T is the USC XT1055 but I can get the NV Dump from all of them if you like,just let me know how can I help...
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Flash one of the other models system IMG to the USC but don't overwrite the modems an you will pick up ATT service with it
afox27,
Instruction on how to make nv dump on rooted phone, please. What exactly partition do you need?
This thread is useless at this point 99% all first gens are unlocked now
afox27 said:
ATT is locked
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Lots of people have had success unlocking their on contract and NEXT devices by using the online portal. I was able to get 2 on contract iPhones unlocked by submitting a request. The first went through no issues, the second took about 40 tries and I had to do it as a GoPhone even though it wasn't. Human error I am sure but idc I got the devices unlocked.
https://www.att.com/deviceunlock/#/
I think for the on contract phones that are w/in like 60 or 90 days of the onset of their contract, they get automatic denials. But everyone else is reviewed by a human and if you submit enough requests, you eventually get an unlock.

Verizon HTC 10 on ATT?

It is my understanding that the Verizon HTC 10 is unlocked for other carriers. So I'm hoping that someone here can tell me if the bands in the phone work well with ATT service.
jcafowler said:
It is my understanding that the Verizon HTC 10 is unlocked for other carriers. So I'm hoping that someone here can tell me if the bands in the phone work well with ATT service.
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I have not tested it out personally but I am 99% sure it will work.
I had a Verizon M9 (which is unlocked just as the HTC 10) and gave it to my girlfriend about 2 months ago. I only had to change the APN settings and she gets flawless service.
im_high_tech said:
I have not tested it out personally but I am 99% sure it will work.
I had a Verizon M9 (which is unlocked just as the HTC 10) and gave it to my girlfriend about 2 months ago. I only had to change the APN settings and she gets flawless service.
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Where would I find the appropriate settings for a 10?
jcafowler said:
Where would I find the appropriate settings for a 10?
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For the correct APN settings (for any carrier), search google for "*insert carrier* APN settings".
https://www.att.com/esupport/article.html#!/wireless/KM1062162
ATT and Tmobile sim cards work i guess, does LTE work too? Is there a way to flash an international firmware and covert it to a real unlocked phone without verizon traces?
Not working! It shows error as soon as I try to activate it
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Do at your own risk.
You should be able to s-off, supercid and flash att ruu, converting to 100% at device.
andybones said:
Do at your own risk.
You should be able to s-off, supercid and flash att ruu, converting to 100% at device.
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I'm curious if this actually works.
Any update if it worked?
ronj1986 said:
Any update if it worked?
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The unlocked ruu would work at the very least. Just need to change mid and Cid and flash the unlocked ruu. No doubt in my mind it would work then.
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I use Cricket which is a sub-brand of ATT. I am able to receive decent speeds, but not anything over 8 Mbps due to my plan.
If you are not able to use an AT&T SIM on your Verizon HTC 10, you can always flash the unlocked firmware.
You can follow the instructions here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-htc-10/how-to/guide-aosp-roms-booting-vzw-10-via-t3487903
Since you will not need to use a Verizon SIM, you can skip the part about deleting the .img files.

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