Motorola DROID RAZR Release Thread

**d1andONLYm** · 11-12-2011, 10:30 AM

Originally Posted by GuyinLACA

Reports are coming in that the screen blotches visible on grays and dark colors are pretty common. Unfortunately, certain Samsung models have the same random defects, so I guess it's a matter of finding a display that's acceptable.

If you want to see if your phone exhibits this issue, go into a dark room and power the phone off and on. The blotches are randomly scattered pixels and lines across the screen.

My unit has this issue as well. It's only really visible is a pitch black room. I otherwise don't notice. I'm wondering if I should attempt to make a swap for a better unit. A poster on androidcentral said all the units at his Verizon had the issue.

From what I've read it's a oled/samoled issue and most displays will have it. Zune HD, Galaxy SII, Nokia N8/9 devices also have it.

**ZenPirate** · 11-12-2011, 02:51 PM

I checked out the Razr today, and I think it's just a bit too wide to hold comfortably as a phone. My Droid X is as wide as I would go. I guess I am going to see if the Galaxy Nexus is more ergonomic when it comes out.

**ShortSxit** · 11-12-2011, 03:00 PM

You didn't ask for a widget? As far as I know, there still isn't one out for LTE.

Originally Posted by buellwinkle

That's not a widget, it's just a shortcut that takes you to the option in settings. I want a widget that works just like the toggles for GPS, WiFi and BT. BTW, if a shortcut works for you, LTE Switch is free, does the job, but not a widget, just a shortcut.

**Merican735** · 11-12-2011, 05:29 PM

Originally Posted by ZenPirate

I checked out the Razr today, and I think it's just a bit too wide to hold comfortably as a phone. My Droid X is as wide as I would go. I guess I am going to see if the Galaxy Nexus is more ergonomic when it comes out.

I'm with you, I wish is was closer to the actual screen width and the battery life sucks compared to my OG Droid.

But I am keeping it.

**daffy69** · 11-12-2011, 09:40 PM

Quote Originally Posted by daffoml View Post
So, has anyone rooted theirs yet? I've heard rumors that the one-click from the Bionic works, but wanted some confirmation in here.

Mine is on the Fedex truck for delivery (by 3 )

Looks like it works... : http://www.inspiredgeek.com/2011/11/...-method-guide/

Does not appear to work for me, I'd like someone else to prove me wrong.

**MSU Action Man** · 11-13-2011, 09:12 AM

Originally Posted by d1andONLYm

My unit has this issue as well. It's only really visible is a pitch black room. I otherwise don't notice. I'm wondering if I should attempt to make a swap for a better unit. A poster on androidcentral said all the units at his Verizon had the issue.

From what I've read it's a oled/samoled issue and most displays will have it. Zune HD, Galaxy SII, Nokia N8/9 devices also have it.

I will be swapping --- If the next device I get has it, I will swap again. if that doesn't work, Galaxy Nexus it is.

**d1andONLYm** · 11-13-2011, 10:25 AM

Originally Posted by MSU Action Man

I will be swapping --- If the next device I get has it, I will swap again. if that doesn't work, Galaxy Nexus it is.

Report back with your findings. I kind of want to go check out the displays of various samoled devices. I'll be going to pay an AT&T bill today, so I'm going to check out there display units.

I'm otherwise really enjoying the samoled. This may just be the price we pay for that beautiful screen.

**chevyman29** · 11-13-2011, 03:05 PM

Ok has anybody had issues where the phone becomes unresponsive while charging ???? I can confirm that mine has issue where the screen doesnt respond to touch while charging on ether the car dock or the regular charger . it only happens sometimes .........

**MSU Action Man** · 11-13-2011, 03:16 PM

Originally Posted by d1andONLYm

Report back with your findings. I kind of want to go check out the displays of various samoled devices. I'll be going to pay an AT&T bill today, so I'm going to check out there display units.

I'm otherwise really enjoying the samoled. This may just be the price we pay for that beautiful screen.

Ok will do --- I would like to chime in and say, I have a ZuneHD and I have not seen this issue (I have had one since release day).

**FAUguy** · 11-13-2011, 05:47 PM

With the Droid Bionic being rooted, a few weeks ago I installed a file (can't remember where I got it from, maybe XDA) that replaced the standard battery meter with the circular version that shows the actually battery % remaining, such as "90%".
Has anyone tried this yet with the Droid Razr to see if the battery meter can be replaced?

**FAUguy** · 11-13-2011, 05:51 PM

Has anyone been able to see if voice & data can be used simultaneously while in 3G (like it can on the Thunderbolt and Breakout)?

**Guest 214** · 11-13-2011, 05:57 PM

I am going for the Rezound because of the repulsive Pentile Matrix display found in the Razr and Motorola's of late. I can't stand that screen door appearance.

**MSU Action Man** · 11-13-2011, 08:51 PM

Originally Posted by FAUguy

Has anyone been able to see if voice & data can be used simultaneously while in 3G (like it can on the Thunderbolt and Breakout)?

I can confirm that simultaneous voice and data over 3G does not work on the Droid RAZR. On my Thunderbolt I used that mostly in the car. At home WiFi and Voice work fine; out and about in the DC Metro area, 4G is abundant and I don't have the need.

**lazarus** · 11-13-2011, 10:25 PM

I know its personal preference.... and I HATED the screen on the Bionic (the main reason I took the phone back) but the screen on the razr doesn't have that pixely, screen door effect to me.. in fact I think the screen on the razr is great!

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**daffy69** · 11-13-2011, 10:29 PM

Originally Posted by LTE Fever

I am going for the Rezound because of the repulsive Pentile Matrix display found in the Razr and Motorola's of late. I can't stand that screen door appearance.

Have you actually held it and looked at it?

I ask because I can't see any similarities in the screens. (granted, it's been a month since I checked the Bionic), but still, this screen is freaking great, I remember being completely turned off by the bionic.

Even with the sun shining ON the display, I can read it, impressive, IMHO.