Finally got a Droid Maxx

[Umass021]

After buying the LG G2 the day it came it I ended up returning it on the 14th day and finally getting the Droid Maxx. I had a problem with Verizon because when I sent it back they couldn't find in the warehouse and had to call 10+ times and spend 6+ hours on the phone trying to get the upgrade date reset. I am so happy I switched to the Maxx. I liked the G2 but I am coming from the galaxy nexus and like the look and feel of stock android better. The phone is so smooth and fast. The UI is a lot better than the G2 was for me. After using this phone I believe spec wars are over. I am very impressed with this phone and happy I ended up switching. It was a hard decision but a good one.

 

[conan1071]

Did the same. Went from g2 to maxx. Maxx is awesome, just don't do the update.

 

[Umass021]

I haven't got any updates yet. Why is it bad to update it?

 

[SeigaGen]

No... Don't listen. Do the update. It is absolutely worth it. Really improves camera and unlocks band 4 LTE.

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[conan1071]

No... Don't listen. Do the update. It is absolutely worth it. Really improves camera and unlocks band 4 LTE.

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How do you know it unlocks band 4 LTE?

 

[Deron Baker]

Tell us how your Bluetooth is working with your new phone. Does music sound distorted when you play it via Bluetooth? Do notification sounds stop working after you make a call on Bluetooth?

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[SeigaGen]

How do you know it unlocks band 4 LTE?

Various folks in NY and Chicago have reported 60-80 Mbps speeds. And moto stated it too

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[SeigaGen]

Tell us how your Bluetooth is working with your new phone. Does music sound distorted when you play it via Bluetooth? Do notification sounds stop working after you make a call on Bluetooth?

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Bluetooth sounds the same for me.... Haven't really noticed any distortions. Notification sounds are working fantastic.

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[conan1071]

Various folks in NY and Chicago have reported 60-80 Mbps speeds. And moto stated it too

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I'm in Chicago and getting the same speeds as before; about 5-7mbps

 

[SeigaGen]

Oh... And this update activates mic input for the headphones.... Which means the square card reader functions properly.

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[SeigaGen]

I'm in Chicago and getting the same speeds as before; about 5-7mbps

You might have a defective device. Or you are not by an AWS tower.... Since you know.... Verizon is still rolling it out.

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[Umass021]

So far my bluetooth works fine but I haven't gotten the update yet. I tried and it said no new updates.

 

[ulnek]

welcome to the maxx. enjoy the battery and signal awesomeness to say the least.

 

[conan1071]

You might have a defective device. Or you are not by an AWS tower.... Since you know.... Verizon is still rolling it out.

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My device worked awesome before the update. I don't know if I'm near an AWS tower, how can I find out?

 

[SeigaGen]

My device worked awesome before the update. I don't know if I'm near an AWS tower, how can I find out?

Run speed test app from ookla. If u get 50 Mbps speed, it means you are on Band 4.... Unless u live in a not so populated area, then u might get those speeds on Band 13. The rollout is slowly coming out. But if you really want to know if its activated, install a T-Mobile SIM card. LTE will Activate because T-Mobile uses only Band 4.

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[Umass021]

Is the droid maxx unlocked to other carriers?

 

[YAYTech]

Is the droid maxx unlocked to other carriers?

Pretty sure I remember seeing some threads around here were folks threw in a sim card from another carrier or two, and it worked fine. Not sure what that would mean for updates. *shrug* Maybe be able to update via Moto Device Manager / USB? Anyway, look around a bit, those threads about other carriers should be around.

 

[Deron Baker]

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[Deron Baker]

I am in the Orlando area, got my update and here is my speeds



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[conan1071]

Run speed test app from ookla. If u get 50 Mbps speed, it means you are on Band 4.... Unless u live in a not so populated area, then u might get those speeds on Band 13. The rollout is slowly coming out. But if you really want to know if its activated, install a T-Mobile SIM card. LTE will Activate because T-Mobile uses only Band 4.

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I'm in the NW burbs of Chicago. Here are my speeds as of now.