Have your Droid X already? Verizon figured out how to activate it

Word on the street is that only 170 Droid X handsets have leaked out from the mothership so far, but in the off chance you're in that elite group of early early adopters, it seems Verizon has cured a snag that was preventing you from activating the phone on its network. As of Friday afternoon, it's said that "system provisions were put in place" to allow the beasts to be used the way Motorola intended, so go forth and put that crusty old V3m out of its misery. Oh, and as for the rest of you: well, keep on waiting a few more days.

[Thanks, Ben R.]

[TechWhiz954 Posted Jul 10th 2010 6:49PM]

Man something like getting my device early never happens to me lol

[liquidkernel Posted Jul 10th 2010 7:25PM]

@okok only Apple Fanboys bought i

LOL, you're such a useless troll. Don't you have enough iPhone 4 problem articles to post in? There are more than enough for all you fanboys to go around!

[Flanjygo Posted Jul 10th 2010 7:25PM]

@okok only Apple Fanboys bought i

So, you prefer a phone that shatters if you drop it and drops all signal if you commit the unforgivable sin of actually holding it?

[cloud858rk Posted Jul 10th 2010 7:26PM]

@okok only Apple Fanboys bought i

I don't know would would you? Only you can answer that.

[slipdisc Posted Jul 10th 2010 8:12PM]

@okok only Apple Fanboys bought i
I am thinking you don't own a phone at all. That Sanyo flip phone you got for your birthday doesn't count either.

[Nintendoftl Posted Jul 10th 2010 8:14PM]

@okok only Apple Fanboys bought i Yeah i know just because u have the word apple in your name wtf
Like ppl thinking i play the wii

[stoney1973 Posted Jul 10th 2010 9:25PM]

@Nintendoftl

another iphone scandal.....http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2010/07/08/iphone-4-catches-fire/

[SonofUgly Posted Jul 10th 2010 9:53PM]

@Flanjygo, cloud858rk, liquidkernel, slipdisc, Nintendoftl
Don't feed the troll.
Only reason why he's posting is to get a reaction out of you guys. If noone responds he has no reason to post.
Downrank and move on.

[Nintendoftl Posted Jul 10th 2010 9:59PM]

@slipdisc U showed him!!!!

[beast101 Posted Jul 10th 2010 11:22PM]

@Nintendoftl Man I cannot Effin wait till next week. I've dying to pick up this phone. its killin me

[HankG Posted Jul 11th 2010 12:50AM]

@okok only Apple Fanboys bought i Go away. Engadget, why won't you ban this troll?

[NikAmi Posted Jul 11th 2010 12:31PM]

@TechWhiz954 Will everyone just stop commenting when okok blah blah blah posts something? Seriously, your rants at him are his fuel to continue posting and pissing you off. Simply click the minus button and watch him fade into oblivion. Even cockroaches will leave the premises once there is no more food left.

[01 Posted Jul 11th 2010 3:38PM]

@TechWhiz954 I was pretty surprised when I got my iPhone 4 a day early, and it was great to be able to activate and use within 45 mins of delivery. I think it would be worse to have the phone and not be able to use it than have it arrive one time or a day late.

[HK47 Posted Jul 10th 2010 6:50PM]

Musing: Now if only I could have obtain one... and learn how to enable my assassination protocols.

[pufflye Posted Jul 10th 2010 6:50PM]

Nope and I'll never get on... Wp7 ftw

[dotCARBON Posted Jul 10th 2010 6:53PM]

@pufflye I was so tempted to "lose" my phone for this, but WP7 looks so promising I just couldnt do it.

[djt Posted Jul 10th 2010 7:00PM]

@pufflye so due to the lack of wp7 news, do you feel overly compelled to comment on Android threads?

[jfreckles23 Posted Jul 10th 2010 7:02PM]

@pufflye
relevant....
/sarcasm

[sjavvaji Posted Jul 10th 2010 7:03PM]

@pufflye
This time next year...i think wp7 is gonna be equal to android in usability and versatility but not in gross sales...

[djt Posted Jul 11th 2010 1:20AM]

@okok only Apple Fanboys bought i
All's I can say is don't knock it until you try it and don't put it on a pedestal either.

I'm excited to see how WP7 turns out come November but until its "out there" I can't really say its better than anything. I can't play with it. Every early review has been with beta level software and the devices are just starting to get manufactured for it. So I am keeping an eye on it, I just don't know how anyone could say "FTW" until it actually comes out and there are at least some genuine reviews for it.

[SiXiam Posted Jul 10th 2010 6:53PM]

Thanks engadget, I'll pick it up on Thursday!

[hstewart Posted Jul 10th 2010 7:01PM]

Why does every new device seam to release less to make the demand look bigger. PS3 and Wii come to mind - plus latest iPhone and likely countless other devices.

[mrjaggs Posted Jul 10th 2010 8:05PM]

@hstewart

I agree with the Wii for sure, probably the PS3 as well. If it's sold out, it makes people think that it's a great product, and they've gotta get one too.

the iPhone sold an unheard-of number of devices in the first few days. I don't think they could have planned for that.- and i hope they take a break now to fix the antenna issue on the production line.

But yeah. Wouldn't it be nice if, whenever we saw something we like, we can go out and get it right away?

[Shalabi Posted Jul 10th 2010 8:39PM]

@mrjaggs That's bull, Apple is artificially limiting supply to keep the iPhone 4 a rarity in people's minds. Also, they're delaying the white version so that they can have a second launch event and keep the media reporting on it. It's a very simple and effective concept and lots of companies are using it now.

[pspitts Posted Jul 11th 2010 12:12AM]

@Shalabi

You sir are living in dream world. You have ZERO facts to back up your claim.
One thing I do know is that Apple manages their shit right as to not over saturate their warehouse with inventory. Those who want the IP4 will get one. I got mine last week and it is awesome. I can't wait for iworks for it either. Ok, I'm dreaming on that one.
But I am,off topic, getting the 64 gig ipad in two week.
OMFG!!!!

[FrankDTank Posted Jul 10th 2010 7:04PM]

Ugly pice of crap. Regret buying it. Going to return it. Not worth it. COmpared to the iphone this phone is lacking. Android needs jesus.

[AlienSix Posted Jul 10th 2010 7:17PM]

@FrankDTank And you need to stop comparing ever god damn phone on the planet to the iPhone

My god if you keep measuring up against the iPhone what would be the point?

[geniusdog254 Posted Jul 10th 2010 7:18PM]

@FrankDTank

I REALLY doubt that you're one of the people that got this early.

I also REALLY suspect that you're just being an idiot troll trying to start another Apple v. Google flame war here.

Go away, troll.

[helpslip Posted Jul 10th 2010 7:23PM]

@FrankDTank sweet post

[EggoEspada Posted Jul 10th 2010 7:25PM]

@FrankDTank I love how you think people would believe you when you're always trolling about "iPhone is better, Android sucks". Petty was actually... but whatever. If you feel your desperate attempt works then sorry.

[djt Posted Jul 10th 2010 7:26PM]

@FrankDTank hmm, for some reason I think this is an iphoney statement.

[Robhimself Posted Jul 10th 2010 8:01PM]

From where I stand they are pretty much even. Where iPhone has more apps and easier interface, android is way more customizable and meandering for consumers that research and know how to get the most out of their devices.

[Robhimself Posted Jul 10th 2010 8:12PM]

Lol typing while walking isn't my thing. I didn't mean to type meandering...

[Bervick Posted Jul 10th 2010 10:53PM]

@FrankDTank

TROLLBOT daemon run successfully ...

FrankDTank Posted Jul 10th 2010 7:04PM - LOWEST RANK
Ugly pice of crap. Regret buying it. Going to return it. Not worth it. COmpared to the iphone this phone is lacking.
1. SEALED battery compartment
2. SHORTING antennae
3. WALLED garden
4. Being FORCED to use iTunes for simple tasks
5. INACCURATE BARS
6. ABILITY TO NOT run Flash
7. Does not come from Jesus Jobs. It needs Jesus. Or I don't care.

[hm9408 Posted Jul 10th 2010 7:14PM]

I was going to say, 'Hey, it'll be launched in 5 days, it's not a big deal'... then remembered it's the Droid X what we're talking about, so never mind. (;

[Anticrawl Posted Jul 10th 2010 7:15PM]

Wato

[Arras Posted Jul 10th 2010 7:25PM]

Stinks that people with droids have to pay the full retail price if they want to upgrade. Droid X and Droid 2 released (or will be) within a month of each other and less than a year after the original droid came out?

:/

[PBB Posted Jul 10th 2010 7:39PM]

@Arras
Not sure if they do this anymore, but a few years back I was able to upgrade my phone on Verizon and pay the normal 2 year contract price by renewing my contract early. I didn't mind because work pays the bill anyway as long as I'm on Verizon. If you just got a droid, then this could be an option, if you don't plan on jumping ship any time soon that is.

[helpslip Posted Jul 10th 2010 8:09PM]

@PBB I SO hope you are right sir...

[Scrubs Posted Jul 10th 2010 8:14PM]

@Arras
Seriously. In october without ginger bread, my beloved droid will be comepletly outdated... an exactly 1 year life. If PCs aged like this, lord know what would happen. But if you think about it. By the time your upgade comes in, there might be a nice 2ghz 4g droid waiting for you :)

[sluzorz Posted Jul 11th 2010 11:22AM]

@Arras Buy it from Best Buy, if you like the Droid 2, just return your Droid X within the first 30 days or trade it in in the first 30 days...

[FOOF3R Posted Jul 10th 2010 7:29PM]

Can't wait to get rid of my touch pro 2. Just pre ordered it today at Best Buy.

[here Posted Jul 10th 2010 7:31PM]

Thinking about selling my incredible and getting this.

[TechWhiz954 Posted Jul 10th 2010 7:45PM]

@here Nah The Incredible is a awesome phone although I never had it as my everyday phone. Ive played with it several times as my friend has one. I like the smaller phones over the bigger ones for some reason. I'm thinking I might try the iPhone for 30 days to see if I like it better than the EVO. Unlike some, "brand loyalty" doesn't really apply or make sense to me.

[hannah Posted Jul 10th 2010 8:17PM]

@here if you're serious, i'd love to buy it from you. i lost my eris 2 weeks ago and if i'm going to spend money to replace it, i'd much rather get the incredible.

[here Posted Jul 10th 2010 10:20PM]

I am going to look at the dx thursday...was initially turned off by the big screen..now i really like it..probably will get it..

[sluzorz Posted Jul 11th 2010 11:24AM]

@here I already thought of that when they announced the phone. Not sure who would want to buy my rooted phone? Honestly, Motorola's build qualities and their materials far surpass HTC's.

[ChazClout Posted Jul 10th 2010 7:33PM]

Lucky, lucky sods! GSM version for Europe plz Motorola kthxbai.

[beardoc Posted Jul 10th 2010 7:43PM]

@ChazClout
Yes, a Milestone X GSM version would do very nicely, thank you!

[Sam K Posted Jul 10th 2010 8:09PM]

This makes sense considering that Verizon is giving away 21 Droid X's between July 7th and 15th as part of their scavenger hunt on www.twitter.com/droidlanding so their system needs to allow the people who find them to activate them.

Here are the official rules if anyone is curious.
http://phones.verizonwireless.com/droid/x/legal.html