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chris says

After days of hassle, I finally got the music sync to work. I uninstalled drivers about a gajillion times, and then finally it happened! I dl’d motorola software update, p2k, moto driver update, bitpim, moto phone tools, mobile phone tools, et cetera, ad nauseum… Well, this time, after uninstalling the drivers, running moto software update, plugging in the phone, and then hitting sync on the phone, a window pops up and lets me view the MicroSD card!!! WooHoo!!! That will work for music. Now I have to figure out how to get those pics and vids off the phone with bitpim or p2k. I am hopeful, now, at least…

John Doe says

Warning: Very Long Winded!

Okay first off to those of you that seem to think that Verizon is the culprit that creates all of the technical issues that you may have with your phone you are 110% wrong. Verizon tells the manufacture what they want the device to do or not to do. Yes that’s their option it’s on their network they provide a service not a device. They are resellers of the devices they don’t write the software for them. Yes they need to know the problems of the devices so they can report that back to the manufacture so a software update can be produced to fix the issues.

Next issue… If Alltel or Sprint do not have what is called a “Monster File” software update DO NOT get them to flash your phone with their software it will more than likely fry the phone. Verizon does not receive “Monster Files” to do software updates to devices they receive patch files. Even if you do have a software update done to the phone you can expect not to be able to use ANY data features on the VZW network, because it will rewrite the information to which ever network you had flash the phone. Data Features include: Pix Msgs, Internet, Get it Now, V-Cast, V-Cast Music, Video Msgs, which means you can’t send yourself ringtones via your10digit#@vzwpix.com.
For those of you that think you have a “Locked” phone you are again mistaken, Verizon does not “Lock” the phones if that was the case they would be like Sprint and have a Master Service Lock Code for each different ESN(Electronic Serial Number). Alltel does not lock their phones either. As long as the ESN is in either Verizon’s or Alltel’s data base the device can be activated on either network as well as any carrier that uses the same Master Service Lock Code as they do with an OTA(Over The Air) programming. Not saying everything will work if you have software that isn’t from that company that you have the phone activated on but yes it’s very possible.

One thing everyone that has Verizon service should be aware of is that if you are signed up for “My Account” and you are not on a business plan “Backup Assistant” is a free service. This stores your contacts OFF the phone so in the event that your phone will not power on, all you have to do is redownload the application to a new device from “Get It Now” and it will restore your phonebook information. To access this program goto the “Get It Now” section of the phone and goto “Get Going” select “Get New App.” if it’s not listed there (which it usually is) it’s not far away usually under “top sellers” Yes it still says it’s a $1.99 subscription and it will charge you the $1.99 on your bill, but if you are signed up for “My Account” and you are not on a business plan you will also see a credit on the bill for that amount.

Manage your phone’s contact list online
• Store a copy of your phone’s contact list.
• View, add and update your contacts from your computer.
• Send updates to your phone at the click of a button or schedule automatic updates.
• Transfer contact list to your new phone, when you upgrade or if your phone is lost or stolen.
Service is free for My Account customers

This directly off the “My Account” page after login.
http://www.verizonwireless.com/b2c/landingpages/backupProtection.jsp

Ron says

I hate to sound like a broken record, because I’m repeating the question asked before. But there hasn’t been an answer posted.
Has anyone put in a 2gb transflash micro sd memory card into the Verizon Krzr K1m and gotten it to work… meaning play 2gb’s of music?
I know it’s supposed to work. I even verified it with a Verizon rep. But, I don’t think it’s a good idea to trust these reps. I just want a confirmation that it will work before I go out and get a 2gb card. Thx.

n2ooz says

Ron,

I have a 2GB card in my Krzr and it is recognized by the phone as 2GB. I have the latest series of the KRZR from Verizon and I hate the thing. I feel like a thief having to use hackz & crackz to use my OWN G.D. phone. I have no problem now getting music to an from the phone or editing contacts. I just don’t think that I should have to pay additional money to use the thing. It’s like buying a car and finding out that the trunk and glove box are locked. You need to pay the dealer additional money to access your trunk OR buy everything you want to put in your trunk from THEM! I picked up a 2GB card from Staples for about $65. Good luck!

gwest says

n2ooz - Have you put a lot of music on it successfully? I have a 2gb sd card, and i can put smaller amounts of music on it, but not large amounts. Not sure of the exact high limit, but 1.38gigs doesn’t work. It just sits there on the “Adding songs to library” screen. I formatted it first in the phone so that the folders show up. Then added music to the card through a card reader. Has anyone put, say, 1.8gb of music successfully on a verizon KRZR k1m? and if so, how??? Thanks!

tina says

I recently got the LG 730 headset to use with my Verizon KRZR. They pair up just fine but when they are paired, my phone will not ring. Very frustrating because even wearing the headset, I may not hear the tone in the headset with music on in the car. My previous Plantronics headset worked just fine, and I have paired my headset with a friend’s Razr and it worked fine, ie, the phone actually rang. Any suggestions???

Rayna says

should i get a KRZR phone or do u guys not recomend it?Also, could you get some of your music from LmeWire?Is it just like an ipod?

JJ says

I am able to sync music to the K1m using WMP, but I have only been able to sync 20-30 songs. I have a 2GB card with lots of space, and I have been able to sync 100+ songs, but when I try to listen to them, I get a “removing songs from list” message and when it finally stops, there are 20-30 songs left. Has anyone seen this behavior? I have not set up playlists, folders, etc., will that help?
Also, is anyone aware of a fix from Motorola for some of the long-standing issues; only default ringtones when you choose vibe-and-ring, etc.?

Ian says

does everyone that has the KRZR like it because i have heard its bad and idk if i should get it or not

Shauna says

Thank you, thank you! I was having so many problems charging my new KRZR k1m until I stumbled upon this site. Your driver info was just the trick.

Jordan says

All I hear are you people bitching on this website, mabey you should read about the phone before actully buying it, since it does cost a good chunk of change and all. Read up on what you’re buying before even doing anything. I love my KRZR. I bought it after I read all of the features it has and I was satisfied before I had even held it. It was even better once it came. I also know how to take care of my things and even though it does soak up fingerprinks like a sponge, you can just put a protector over it, or take care of your possesions. They wipe off easily in about a minute if you just take the time to do it.

JD says

ya I got the krzr k1m from verizon a week ago and so far I am having no problems with it.don’t know why all of your are bitching about it , but the krzr is a great phone.

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