A few good examples:
Verizon disabled mp3 file transfer their V3c razr phones, and disabled bluetooth file transfer entirely as they have a policy of doing.
Nokia 6256i:
Verizon disabled: mp3 as ringtone, java support to download games, all the play controls for the mp3 player
I have my theories.
Sorry all my examples came from Verizon because they arent the only provider that disables features, almost all of them do to some extent.
So I restate the question..
2006-09-05 20:47:19 · 5 answers · asked by ThE_HooLiGaN 3 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Cell Phones & Plans
For Verizon Wireless, a lot of it has to do w/ steering you to their branded or partnered products, which means paying for their usage.
The altruistic view would be that, instead of having to relearn how to use a phone if you switch from Motorola to Samsung to LG to Nokia, why not have a single Verizon Wireless UI? Unfortunately, that means ignoring some whiz-bang feature a manufacturer might've put on the phone that could make your phone more versatile. Not a good answer, really, but that's being kind.
2006-09-06 04:08:08 · answer #1 · answered by CMass Stan 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have heard all the answers prior to this response.
first, not all phones can carry the memory necessary for all things.. ie (motorola v710) in its attempts.. therefore, a trade-off must be given upon the hierarchy for its capacity...
should this phone specialize in megapixel for higher clarity in picture/video?
dual speaker... mp3 or v-cast music (both!!! you say) then what to lose?
java, larger screen, game support, less standby & talk time due to battery life & its consumption to utilize those items..
verizon does protect its phone from unwanted abuse... viruses & nefarious attempts to corrupt the network.. so unadultery access wont be given..
bluetooth profiles only support some much upon bandwidth (which is the short answer)...
2006-09-06 19:21:11 · answer #2 · answered by ineedik 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have the same problem and issues with Verizon, I had a Razr V3 on Cingular and could transfer photos without any problem but on verizon I can hardly do anything. Its a shame because I may not renew with them because of it.
2006-09-06 03:53:42 · answer #3 · answered by Chad 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
inorder to control overusage of cell phones
2006-09-06 04:02:28 · answer #4 · answered by kaja h 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
So they can charge you to enable them
2006-09-06 03:52:27 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋