Best tips and tricks for the Motorola DROID RAZR MAXX HD – The Full Signal

Verizon’s Motorola DROID RAZR MAXX HD is a beast of a smartphone. With and a 4.7-inch HD screen and a 3,300 mAh battery, the RAZR MAXX leaves little to be desired. The RAZR MAXX HD even comes powered by Android 4.1. Now Android 4.1 provides a fantastic, complete experience from the get go, but we want to show you 30 tips and tricks to get the most out of your RAZR MAXX HD.

After taking a look at our list you’ll turn into a smartphone pro. For the full break-down and all our tips and tricks, read on for more. This list will have you rocking and rolling in no time.

Why would you want the Motorola DROID RAZR MAXX HD? Well, we really thought the 30+ hour battery life makes a huge difference and it helps this handset stand apart from the crow. Now that it has Android Jelly Bean, the Motorola DROID RAZR MAXX HD is on par with nearly any device on the market.

“The Motorola DROID RAZR MAXX HD is a great Android phone that will make you almost never have to worry about battery life ever again. It’s basically the same size as the RAZR HD and other leading smartphones, so if you don’t mind paying a bit of a premium to get it, the Motorola DROID RAZR MAXX HD is a fantastic choice.”

Learning how to reset your Motorola DROID RAZR MAXX HD is something you really should know. Hopefully, you won’t ever have to do it, but just in case you should definitely know how. To hard reset your RAZR MAXX HD go to Settings, tap Privacy, then hit Factory Data Reset. Next selet Reset phone, then Erase everything. Your RAZR MAXX HD should now reset.

If you choose to do this, be sure that you’ve backed up your phone’s data on a computer or in the cloud. Google does a nice job of backing up your photos through the Google+ app but you can also get that service from Facebook, Dropbox and others.

Snapping a screenshot is easy on the Motorola RAZR MAXX HD. Hold down the power button and volume down rocker for about two seconds. The screen will flash and the screenshot will be saved to your gallery app. To see more check out this guide.

To multitask on your RAZR MAXX HD, hold down the software button with the square on it. It should be farthest to the right. This should bring up several windows, which represent apps. To close any of the apps, swipe the window away.

The RAZR MAXX HD is a killer handset, great for surfing, but don’t forget you have a data cap. To set up limit notifications, go into Settings, tap Data usage and then check the box which says “Set mobile data limit.” Here you have full control over your data.

This can come in handy if you’re on the Share Everything plans which let you pool your data across various devices. The 4G LTE data is very fast too and while that’s good, it also means you can quickly burn through your allotment.

Wi-Fi Direct lets you send pictures, images, and really any file to to other Wi-Fi Direct devices without Wi-Fi. The feature is really pretty awesome. To turn on Wi-Fi direct on the RAZR MAXX HD go into Settings, more Settings, scroll down to the Wi-Fi Direct column and then slide it on.

The RAZR MAXX HD is an NFC-enable smartphone that lets you quickly transfer content to other NFC Android devices with Android Beam. To turn on NFC, go into Settings, more Settings and then tap Android Beam. You’ll be given instructions on how to use it and it will be active once you slide it to on.

If you’re a bit bored with your default ringtone on the RAZR MAXX HD, this tip is for you. To change your ringtone, tap Settings, Sound, then Phone ringtone. Scroll to the ringtone you want and tap Ok. That’s it.

Microsoft Exchange is an email client that is sold by Microsoft. It is mainly used by companies and businesses, and can be configured to work on the RAZR MAXX HD with ease. Read our guide for more!

While adding widgets hasn’t always been easy, with Android 4.1 users are now able to add them quickly. To add widgets to your RAZR MAXX HD home screen, follow this guide.

Wi-Fi is one of those things you just have to have in this day in age. It can speed up downloads and maybe even save you money. To turn on Wi-Fi on your DROID RAZR MAXX, head to Settings, Wi-Fi, then turn the Wi-Fi switch to on. You will now be able to search for and log-in to your favorite network.

To easily access the settings on your RAZR MAXX HD simply swipe to the left home screen and you’ll be able to adjust your ringtone, WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS, and data connection. All it takes is a gesture. It’s easy and fast.

& If you like Google, you’ll love Google Now. To activate it, hold the bottom Home button and then slide your finger to the top of the circle toward the Google logo. You can also access it from the lock screen.

If you’re not familiar with Google Now, you should know that it came with the Android Jelly Bean update and it tries to deliver information to you before you need to search for it. It utilizes the data you’ve given it to make context and location-centric alerts.

For example, it knows where you live and work, so you may receive a Google Now update about what time you have to leave your house to avoid a traffic jam. If you tie in your e-mail, it can know when your flights are going to take off and it will send an alert. Google Now is still a bit rough around the edges but when it works correctly, it’s an amazing example of how these devices are improving our lives.

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