[Q] get rid of Verizon

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I bought a Droid Pro and unlocked it nicely. It is ok, but not perfect. But the Verizon in built rom is very annoying. It is not allowed to forward call. I believe it is also slow down the processor and burn out the battery and make it last 4 hours...

anyone can help me to get rid of the verzion thing..? I saw some thread but not sure which is the best way?

root it? Upgrade to 2.3?

Yes I would be interested in that too, I have it rooted but I'm still unable to uninstall original Verizon software the usual way - do you have to use 3rd party uninstaller? Also, will it still be able to do OTA updates if Verizon software is getting uninstalled?

Step 1 root
Step 2 install titanium backup
Step 3 click on the middle tab and click on each of the following apps and select "freeze":
Step 4 enjoy a nearly Verizon free phone with an awesome keyboard and plenty of battery life. With the 1ghz processor and the lower resolution screen this device really flies. I love the speed and responsiveness.

Here are the apps take from this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=923552

3G Mobile Hotspot 2.2.1
Amazon MP3
Backup Assistant 1.0
Backup Assistant 2.2.1
Battery Manager 1.1
City ID 1.0.30
com.motorola.photowidget 2.2.1
Files 2.2.1
Global Unplug 1.0
Help Center 2.2.1
InPocket 2.2.1
MediaShare 1.0.0
Messages 2.2.1
Messaging 2.2.1
News 2.2.1
NFS Shift 1.0
Print to Retail 1.0
Quick Contact 2.2.1
Skype mobile 1.0.0.2
Social Messaging 2.2.1
Social Messaging Service 2.2.1
Social Networking 2.2.1
Social Sharing 2.2.1
Social Status 2.2.1
Sticky Note 2.2.1
Sync Service 1.5.7
Task Manager 1.0
Toggle Widgets 2.2.1
Universal Inbox 2.2.1
Voice Commands
Voicemail 1.1
VZ Navigator
Weather 2.2.1
Yahoo Contacts 2.2.1

Dear Mate..thank for your reply.

But i heard a lot on rooting, but I know nothing about root...can you explain me how to do that? I need to root before I use titanium backup?

You also mentioned lower resolution..what they means? Do i need to compromise if I did that?

Also after I freeze as your suggested, I can use freely in forwarding call ? or even get connected to GPRS/EDGE when roaming in China since I can't get connected which may be caused by VZ pre-set limitation?

Can I jsut install titanium and freeze as your suggested but not doing anything as your thread you sent, which seems complicated...?

Originally Posted by andyoung

Dear Mate..thank for your reply.

1) But i heard a lot on rooting, but I know nothing about root...can you explain me how to do that? I need to root before I use titanium backup?

2) You also mentioned lower resolution..what they means? Do i need to compromise if I did that?

3) Also after I freeze as your suggested, I can use freely in forwarding call ? or even get connected to GPRS/EDGE when roaming in China since I can't get connected which may be caused by VZ pre-set limitation?

4) Can I jsut install titanium and freeze as your suggested but not doing anything as your thread you sent, which seems complicated...?

1) Its really very simple. You just have to run a single application. its called z4root. Once it runs your phone is rooted. just search google. download it to your phone. run it. Version 1.3 gets the job done. here is even a link:
http://handheld.softpedia.com/get/Sy...t-110178.shtml

2)Sorry, I shouldn't have written this. All I meant is this is a great phone. I think its fast.

3) I don't think your connectivity issues have anything to do with Verizon or freezing apps. sorry.

4) You need to root to freeze apps. All you do is run the one program. Its simple. Run it then get titanium backup. done

Originally Posted by vivid22

Also, will it still be able to do OTA updates if Verizon software is getting uninstalled?

I would unfreeze everything before letting the OTA update run.

I root the phone but, as you said, it is not related to verzion band control...i still cannot forward call in HK? any hint or suggestion?