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| − | {{fa}}Verizon's history of blocking[[Buy the Right Mobile Phone| mobile phone]] features is nothing new. From their first branded [[Unlock Mobile Phones|phones]], to their latest [[Get the Hottest Gadget on the Market|gadget]] offering, Verizon locks-down their own mobile device operating systems. Would you like to both utilize and customize your [[Set up Your New Verizon Wireless Cell Phone|Verizon phone]] the way [[Program a New Motorola Cell Phone|Motorola]] originally designed the [[Change the Wallpaper on a Motorola RAZR Phone|RAZR]]? With a few pieces of software, you can access and customize your own RAZR. It's your [[Use a Cell Phone|phone]], and you paid for it; you should be able to utilize all of its functions. | + | {{fa}}Verizon's history of blocking[[Buy the Right Mobile Phone| mobile phone]] features is nothing new. From their first branded [[Unlock Mobile Phones|phones]], to their latest [[Get the Hottest Gadget on the Market|gadget]] offering, Verizon locks-down their own mobile device operating systems. Would you like to both utilize and customize your [[Set up Your New Verizon Wireless Cell Phone|Verizon phone]] the way [[Program a New Motorola Cell Phone|Motorola]] originally designed the [[Change the Wallpaper on a Motorola RAZR Phone|RAZR]]? With a few pieces of software, you can access and customize your own RAZR. It's your [[Use a Cell Phone|phone]], and you paid for it; you should be able to utilize all of its functions.This guide will walk you through finding the right software, connecting your RAZR to a PC, and changing settings on the phone to enable both USB and Bluetooth file transfers with Windows XP. |
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#*'''4th window''': click on the "Continue Anyway" button. This only appears when Driver Signing is set to "Warn" in the "System Properties" > "Hardware" > "Driver Signing" options of Windows XP. | #*'''4th window''': click on the "Continue Anyway" button. This only appears when Driver Signing is set to "Warn" in the "System Properties" > "Hardware" > "Driver Signing" options of Windows XP. | ||
#'''Download and install PST'''. Motorola's Product Support Tool version 7.2.5 is the latest as of this writing, but version 7.2.3 will also work with current p2k software. The PST software is intellectual property of Motorola, so no additional help or screen shots may be provided for obtaining the software. | #'''Download and install PST'''. Motorola's Product Support Tool version 7.2.5 is the latest as of this writing, but version 7.2.3 will also work with current p2k software. The PST software is intellectual property of Motorola, so no additional help or screen shots may be provided for obtaining the software. | ||
| − | #'''Download and install a p2k seem editor'''. The p2k Seem Editor is a tool that provides a direct means of manually changing bits of a mobile device's settings. The program only needs be extracted from its archive to function, as it has no installer to run. | + | #'''Download and install a p2k seem editor'''. The p2k Seem Editor is a tool that provides a direct means of manually changing bits of a mobile device's settings. The program only needs be extracted from its archive to function, as it has no installer to run.Originally found on [http://www.howardforums.com/ HowardForums.com] years ago, the original author and/or distributors have left no information to track the application's version or contributor history. Fortunately, the application is quite stable and reliable in its currently distributed form. Distributions of the application contain a Functions.csv file that assigns comments to specific seem bits, a hexedit.dll file, usually a readme.txt or .nfo file, and the p2kseem.exe program file. |
#'''Perform a seem edit to enable file transfers'''. The Seem Editor is sectioned into three main interface groupings: the seem location, hexadecimal grid, and bit switches. To use the seem editor, values are manually entered into the seem location area in the bottom right corner of the window. This will provide search criteria when the "Load from phone" button is clicked. Upon a successful read, hexadecimal data will appear in the top left corner of the window. Clicking on any byte will show the appropriate data in the bit switching area at the bottom left corner of the window. | #'''Perform a seem edit to enable file transfers'''. The Seem Editor is sectioned into three main interface groupings: the seem location, hexadecimal grid, and bit switches. To use the seem editor, values are manually entered into the seem location area in the bottom right corner of the window. This will provide search criteria when the "Load from phone" button is clicked. Upon a successful read, hexadecimal data will appear in the top left corner of the window. Clicking on any byte will show the appropriate data in the bit switching area at the bottom left corner of the window. | ||
##Load the p2k Seem Editor. | ##Load the p2k Seem Editor. | ||
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##Change is complete. Unplug your phone from the USB connection and power cycle it for the changes to take effect. | ##Change is complete. Unplug your phone from the USB connection and power cycle it for the changes to take effect. | ||
##Search for other seem edits online to change settings that would otherwise be unavailable in Verizon's modified [[Extend the Battery Life of Your Verizon Wireless RAZR|RAZR]] operating system. | ##Search for other seem edits online to change settings that would otherwise be unavailable in Verizon's modified [[Extend the Battery Life of Your Verizon Wireless RAZR|RAZR]] operating system. | ||
| − | #'''Download and install a file transfer utility'''. Popular file transfer utilities include Mobile Phone Tools, BitPim, and P2k Commander. Find one that works best for your tastes. None of these applications are perfect, but each offers a different twist of functionality. P2k Commander is often touted as the easiest and most straight-forward of p2k-based file transfer utilities, even though it is full of bugs and coded with poor error handling. | + | #'''Download and install a file transfer utility'''. Popular file transfer utilities include Mobile Phone Tools, BitPim, and P2k Commander. Find one that works best for your tastes. None of these applications are perfect, but each offers a different twist of functionality. P2k Commander is often touted as the easiest and most straight-forward of p2k-based file transfer utilities, even though it is full of bugs and coded with poor error handling.P2k Commander is authored by an individual from Hungary, with contributors from all over the world. As of this writing, the current version is 4.9.E. Once you're comfortable with one, you should be able to browse, copy, and delete files, as well as view individual file and storage information. |
#'''Enjoy your new RAZR functionality'''! Now you'll be empowered to use all of your RAZR's features. Insert a 1GB flash card in your v3m and treat your phone as a [[Copy a Whiteboard With Your Digital Camera or Camera Phone|camera]], thumb drive, and [[Get Free Music for an Mp3 Player|MP3 player]], all in one device. Enable [[Program in Java|Java]] and download [[Install Java|Java]] apps to your RAZR (Brew-based Java apps only). Enjoy the new-found freedom of a completely unlocked mobile device. | #'''Enjoy your new RAZR functionality'''! Now you'll be empowered to use all of your RAZR's features. Insert a 1GB flash card in your v3m and treat your phone as a [[Copy a Whiteboard With Your Digital Camera or Camera Phone|camera]], thumb drive, and [[Get Free Music for an Mp3 Player|MP3 player]], all in one device. Enable [[Program in Java|Java]] and download [[Install Java|Java]] apps to your RAZR (Brew-based Java apps only). Enjoy the new-found freedom of a completely unlocked mobile device. | ||
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*Microsoft Windows XP sp-2 installed on a PC with at least one USB port free | *Microsoft Windows XP sp-2 installed on a PC with at least one USB port free | ||
*"Type A" USB to "Type B" Mini-USB cable of any length | *"Type A" USB to "Type B" Mini-USB cable of any length | ||
| − | *Downloaded software as explained in the "Steps" section: | + | *Downloaded software as explained in the "Steps" section: |
**Motorola v3m (p2k) drivers | **Motorola v3m (p2k) drivers | ||
**PST (Product Support Tool) 2.7.3 or 2.7.5 | **PST (Product Support Tool) 2.7.3 or 2.7.5 | ||
