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<4fac8291-cd8c-4f8a-bb89-d6b738985b48@d21g2000prf.googlegroups.com>,
GJIsh <gordon.isherwood@gmail.com> wrote:

> Craig, Verizon must not know (or care) about this. Last week I called
> and asked about unlocking the phone and was told they disable these
> features because of security concerns for their network. I should add
> it was qualified with a "for now". But the person I spoke with did not
> explain any further. Nor would she give me the information I desired.
> If you have any tips on how to get this information I would appreciate
> it. I bought the Razr V3m so I could use these features only to find I
> can't. I'd also like to understand how unlocking my phone poses a
> threat to their network (not being sarcastic, I truly don't
> understand).

They're full of shit. By crippling the phone, you have to pay them to
transfer photos and ringtones. Bluetooth only reaches 32.8 feet.
They're crooks.