RAZR MAXX drops calls "on command" and randomly

I have a RAZR MAXX (two months old). If I use my Plantronics Pro HD Bluetooth device, the phone will suddenly drops a phone call without any reason. If I don't use the BT device and use only the phone/speaker, everything is working fine. The same goes if I connect another BT device as well as a wired earpiece. It suddenly gives the loud beep in the ear and the call gets disconnected. This happens 2-3 times per day out of 40 phone calls.
My boss has a RAZR MAXX as well, and he has the same identical problem... only today, he was able to "make" the phone drop the call by simply placing the phone back into the holster. He uses only a wired earpiece and the call would drop ONLY when the earpiece is connected. We tried a phone call by having the conversation on the speaker, and he was able to place the phone into the holster without any problem... the moment he connected the earpiece plug to the phone, I got the beep and the call got disconnected.
Can ANYONE confirm or had any experience with this crap?

You are absolutely correct. The person who deleted my posts AND his own post which made no sense whatsoever to the initial question I posted, is probably reading this post with interest, as I'm reporting this incident to Verizon's Admins.
Here is what my boss discovered in the last few days since I posted the question:
1. Him and I use a leather holster with a latching magnets to close the flap. When he placed his phone in the holster while on call, and closes the flap, the call gets disconnected... but ONLY if his $50 wired (forget Bluetooth for a moment) is connected to the phone. He now uses a piece of Velcro (ugly but works) to hold the phone in the holster. When the flap is open, he can use the phone WITH the wired earpiece without a problem. There is no question it is a design issue of the phone.
2. In my case, the fist call of the day today, which I used the speaker option, not even my BT, the call was disconnected after 3 seconds... It is definitely the phone. This is without turning the BT ON...
So far, the only way MY phone is working properly as a phone is when I bring it close to my head and talk... For free cancer catalyst I can go out to the desert and enjoy the sun... The phone is a pain AS A PHONE.
3. I know for sure it is NOT Verizon. I'm with the company for year and used BlackBerries until the RAZR MAXX... Maybe I'll need a PHONE phone AND and RAZR MAXX as a data device... so why did I buy the tablet?....
So far, only by playing with the phone things work... But I don't have time to play with the phone every day just to make some calls and mainly to receive many calls....

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    Tip No. 1 Battery Tips..
    https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/product_page/faqs/p/30,6720,8417
    Rechargeable batteries have a limited number of charge cycles and will naturally degrade over time. You've probably experienced this with other battery-powered products - you find yourself charging the battery more often as the charge just doesn't seem to hold as often as it once did. Eventually, you may need to replace the internal battery.
    There are a couple of things you can do before replacing the battery. Sometimes it's a matter of changing a few settings that will ensure you're getting all the power you can from your battery. Motorola Customer Service can help you with this process over the phone.
    Before you call:
    We recommend that you completely deplete the battery by allowing the device to completely shut down when the battery has depleted.
    Once your product shuts down, plug it into the charger that came in the original box, and allow it to charge to 100%.
    Once you've completed this charging cycle, call Motorola Support at 800-734-5870, and the team will diagnose your battery, and recommend setting changes or actions.If your battery does need to be replaced, we offer two battery replacement options:
    The battery only replacement program lets you send your product to Motorola so that we can replace the battery and return the device back to you. If your device is within the warranty period there is no charge for this service. If your device is outside of the warranty period, the cost of this service is $49 plus applicable taxes.
    You can expect to receive the device back approximately 5 business days from the time we receive the device.  Use our online repair submission process to get going.
    With the expedited battery replacement program, for an extra charge we'll provide you with a FedEx label to return your product. If your device is within the warranty period the charge for this service is $19 plus applicable taxes. If your device is outside of the warranty period, the cost of this service is $69 plus applicable taxes.
    You can expect to receive the device back 3 days after we receive the unit.  Use our online repair submission process to get going.
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    Data Saver
    Motorola Task Manager
    CLICK HERE for community advice suggestions on using SmartActions to extend battery life.
    You can also get step by step video instructions on how to use SmartActions to help conserve battery life. Using your phone, from your home screen touch Apps > Help Center> Tours > under Getting Started touch theBattery Saving Tips and Tricks video.
    Things you should know about your battery
    This product uses a non-removable battery. The battery should only be replaced by a Motorola-approved service facility. Any attempt to remove or replace your battery may damage the product.
    The DROID RAZR MAXX is feature-rich and can run a virtually limitless number of applications, making it useful for many tasks. Your particular usage will affect how long you can go before recharging your battery.  Playing games, running applications, and surfing the Web increase the power use of the computer-like functions of the DROID RAZR MAXX. Calling and texting utilize its phone functions.  Depending on your use mix, time between charges will vary. We know you want to use the device to its fullest and offer you these tips to help you get the most from your phone while going as long as possible between charges.
    New batteries are not fully charged. Plug the battery charger into your phone and an electrical outlet. Your phone might take several seconds to start charging the battery. Charging time from 0% takes approx. 5.5 hours.
    Tips:
    It is recomended to use a wall charger to charge the phone instead of USB cable plugged in to a computer.
    It may take several charging cycles for your battery to reach optimum performance.
    If your device is completely discharged, it may take several minutes for the device to begin charging.
    Ensure you are using a Motorola specific charger. Other chargers might take longer to charge your battery, or cause your calls to fail during charging.
    Tips to extend battery life:
    During initial set up of your Google and social networking account, your phone's battery may drain faster than usual due to the amount of data transferred. After the initial sync, and a few charging cycles, your battery will reach its maximum capacity.We strongly recommend to keep the phone attached to the charger during the initial sync.
    See where you power is going: Tap Home > Menu >  Settings > Battery information > Battery use.
    When setting the phone down after use, quickly press the power key to invoke a blank screen. Selecting a shorter back light duration will also help conserve power by blanking the screen when not in use.
    Lower the display brightness. Set Brightness to Automatic or low: Tap Home > Settings > Display >Brightness
    Set Screen timeout to 1 minute or less: Tap Home > Settings > Display > Screen Timeout
    Turn animation off: Tap Home > Settings > Display > Animation > No animation
    Turn off GPS when not in use. Active GPS can take a lot of power. Exit from navigation apps when not in use. Tap Menu > Settings > Location & Security > Use GPS satellites and Use wireless networks uncheck.
    Turn WiFi off when not in use : Tap Menu > Settings > Wireless & Networks > Uncheck Wi-Fi
    Turn Bluetooth off when not in use: Tap Menu > Settings > Wireless & Networks > Uncheck Bluetooth
    Applications which uses battery power: Certain streaming Music, Music Players, Talk, Video Chat, Navigation, Weather, and Map apps. widgets and live wallpapers, are notorious battery drainers. In addition certain Facebook, Twitter, Email and other apps that constantly sync over the internet can reduce your battery life. We recommend you use the Motorola task manager application. Task Managers let you monitor how apps use memory and processing power and identify apps that are using too many resources.
    Reboot your phone If you are getting only a few hours of battery life or your phone is running slow, it is probably not your phone. An app or widget is probably the cause. Restart your phone to clear background apps: Press and hold the power button > Tap Power off. Then turn the phone back on. Daily reboots can help keep rogue apps from taking battery life.
    Use the AC adapter to charge your phone whenever possible.
    Toggle Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and GPS on or off as needed. These can be placed on your desktop by selecting an open area of your screen and selecting them. individually or using the Android Power Control Widget.
    Clear all notifications from the notification bar as much as possible.
    Ensure you do not have have duplicate email accounts. Duplicate email account will drain battery life. To check for duplicate email accounts, touch > My Accounts > Advanced set up and ensure there are no duplicates. To remove an account, touch the account > Menu > Remove account.
    We suggest charging each night so you start the day fully charged and ready to go!
    Tip No.2  Screen Lock..
    https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/answers/prod_answer_detail/a_id/86349/p/30,6720,8417 
    How does my screen lock and unlock features work with the Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich) upgrade?
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    Slide - provides no protection, but lets you get to the Home screen quickly, or open Camera and start taking pictures immediately.
    Face Unlock - lets you unlock your phone by looking at it. This is the least secure lock option.
    Pattern - lets you draw a simple pattern with your finger to unlock the phone. This is slightly more secure than Face Unlock.
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    For more information on using your new lock features select one of the quick links below:Lock and unlock basics  Set screen lock  Respond to incoming callsFace unlock is grayed out  
    To unlock the screen, press the Power key, then touch and flick to .To lock the screen, press the Power key, or let the screen time out (don't press anything).Tip: To add a message to the lock screen:1. From the home screen, touch > System settings.2. Touch Security > Owner info and type your message.
    Set screen lockDepending how you use your phone, you may want to set some form of automatic screen lock to prevent unauthorized access. If a screen lock has been set, the screen locks when your phone's display goes to sleep. It is important to note your phone may contain security policies set by your IT administrator which may override any setting you attempt to set under screen securityBefore setting a screen lock it is important to note that you will need your Gmail / Google Account credentials to reset any security lock, so please do not set a security lock on your device without first setting up a valid Gmail/Google Account you can remember and access.To adjust your phone's lock settings:1.  From the Home screen touch  > Settings2.  Touch Security > Screen lock.3.  Touch the type of lock you want and follow the onscreen instructions.
    If you have previously set a lock, you must enter the pattern, PIN, or password to unlock the lock settings.4.  You can choose among these lock options, listed in approximate order of strength: Slide, Face Unlock, Pattern,Pin, and PasswordAfter you set a lock here, a lock screen displays whenever your screen wakes up, requesting the pattern, PIN, or other specified key
    Respond to incoming CallsWhile the screen is locked, you can respond to incoming calls in three ways.
    To answer a call, touchand flick to .
    To send an incoming call to your voicemail, touch and flick to .
    To send a pre-set text message to the caller, touch and flick to . Select a message to immediately send it.
    Tip: To silence an incoming call alert, press the Power key or the volume keys.
    Face unlock is grayed out
    Face unlock may be grayed out due to security policies set by your IT administrator which may override any setting you attempt to set under screen security. Contact your IT admin for more information.
    Tip No.3   Basic ways to navigate around your DROID RAZR/RAZR MAXX
    There are a couple of basic ways to navigate around your phone. Watch for these common elements and you'll get what you need in any app.
    Let the action bar be your guide
    After you open an app, check for an action bar at the top, which includes:
    App icon on the app's main screenOr the Up button to return to the main screen
    Menu for changing the view
    Buttons for frequent actions
    More actions (if needed)When using the app, also check the top and bottom of the screen for more options such as Save, Done, andCancel.
    For an example of an action bar:
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    Sync email. Compose a message.
    When you open an email, the action bar changes:
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    View the title of the opened email message.
    Reply to the message, Reply all, Forward, or Compose new.
    Note that two navigation buttons are similar, but work differently. Repeatedly touch the Up button at the top left of the screen to return to the main screen of the current app. Or touch at the bottom of the touchscreen to reopen the previous screen, regardless of its source.
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    Tip No.5 -- How do I set up and troubleshoot Wi-Fi issues?
    https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/answers/prod_answer_detail/a_id/77259/p/30,6720,8417
    Follow these steps to set up and troubleshoot Wi-Fi wireless Internet access.
    Note: The DROID RAZR MAXX will only operate on the 2.4 GHz frequency and will not work on the 5GHz frequency.
    Quick links
    Wi-Fi set up instructions for Android 4.X (Ice Cream Sandwich) users    
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    Obtain the MAC address
    Using Mobile Hotspot 
    Wireless Lan Supported Specs
    Set Wi-Fi to work smarter, not harder
    Troubleshooting  
    Unable to stream any media when connected to Wi-Fi network, but can still surf using the web browser.      
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    Activate Wi-Fi
    To turn Wi-Fi on and connect to a wireless network:
    From the home screen press the menu key.
    Tap Settings.
    Tap Wireless and networks.
    Touch the Wi-Fi check box to turn Wi-Fi on.
    The phone will scan for available wireless networks.
    Tap Wi-Fi settings.
    The network names and security settings (Open network or Secured with WEP) of detected Wi-Fi networks are displayed in the Wi-Fi networks section.
    Tap a Wi-Fi network to connect. When you select an open network, you will be automatically connected to the network. When you select a network that is secured with WEP, enter the WEP (security) key and then touchConnect.
    Obtain the MAC addressTo obtain the MAC address:
    From the applications tray, tap Settings.
    Tap About Phone.
    Tap Status and scroll to Wi-Fi Mac address.
    Using Mobile Hotspot. Click here to learn more.
    Wireless Lan Supported Specs
    802.11b/g/n
    WEP
    WPA/WPA2 PSK
    802.1x EAP
    Set Wi-Fi to work smarter, not harderTo save battery power, give your Wi-Fi connection a rest when you're not using it. Use the Wi-Fi sleep policy to set your Wi-Fi connection to sleep when the display turns off and reconnect when it turns on.
    From the Home screen, press the menu key > Settings.
    Touch Wireless & networks > Wi-Fi settings.
    Press the menu key > Advanced > Wi-Fi sleep policy.
    Touch When screen turns off.
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    The wireless network may not be in range or has too of a weak signal to provide a successful connection. Check the signal bar to ensure you have strong connection.
    Re-enter the key on the phone to match the key configured on the router. Make sure that the encryption type and security settings match on the router and phone.
    If WEP encryption is in use, check that the key configured on the router matches the key entered on the phone.
    The wireless network you're attempting to connect to may be configured for static IP addresses only. Check with the system administrator for an IP address assignment.
    Unplug the power from your router, turn the phone off. Plug back in your router first, then wait for 1 minute and then turn on your phone.
    Can't connect to Internet
    Try a different URL or web site address.
    Disconnect and try connecting to the network again.
    Enter correct Password (WEP-WAP/WPA key).
    If connected via a commercial Wi-Fi hotspot, such as the ones at Borders or Starbucks, we recommend renewing the hotspot's DHCP lease.
    Unplug the power from your router, turn the phone off. Plug back in your router first, then wait for 1 minute and then turn on your phone.
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    Description: In DHD11 TA3 we have an IP address conflict between the LTE IP address and the default gateway address with the Ruckus router.
    Work around: Change the default gateway address on the router as follows:
    Login Router through Browser: http://192.168.20.1
    User name: user
    Password: password
    (user name and pass written on AP)
    goto "Local network" under Configuration section on the Left side.
    change the field in : "Local IP Address" from 192.168.20.1 to
    192.168.0.1
    Change  :"Starting Address" from 192.168.20.2 to 192.168.0.2
    click update settings.Note: We become aware of an issue with a certain Wi-Fi router Router: Netgear N600 WNDR3400, that may experience loss of Internet Connectivity on Wi-Fi signal with the DROID RAZR MAXX.Here's our solution for this issue:
    Go to the wireless settings for the Netgear router from a browser on your PC by going to192.168.1.1
    On the Router Manager screen, go to the Setup section in the left hand column and select Wireless Settings
    Under the Wireless Network (2.4GHz b/g/n) section change the channel from Auto to a static channel of your choosing. (Any number from 01 -11)
    Scroll down to the bottom of the Wireless Settings screen and select Apply.
    For Android 4.X (Ice Cream Sandwich) users.
    TURN WI-FI POWER ON OR OFF
    Touch Menu > System settings, then touch the Wi-Fi power switch to turn it or .Note: To extend battery life, turn off Wi-Fi power when not in use.
    WI-FI SEARCH & CONNECT
    When Wi-Fi is on, the Wi-Fi in range indicator appears in the status bar when a network is available. Drag down the status bar and touch the Wi-Fi networks available notification to select and connect to a network.To search for a network when Wi-Fi is off:
    Touch Menu > System settings > Wi-Fi.
    Touch the Wi-Fi power switch to turn it and scan. Your smartphone lists the networks it finds within range.Tip: To see your smartphone’s MAC address or other Wi-Fi details, touch Menu > Advanced.
    Touch a network to connect. If necessary, enter Network SSID, Security, and Password, and touch Connect.
    When your smartphone is connected to the network, the Wi-Fi connected indicator appears in the status bar.Tip: When you are in range and Wi-Fi power is on, you will automatically reconnect to available networks you’ve connected to before.
    WI-FI HOTSPOT
    You can make your smartphone a Wi-Fi hotspot to provide portable, convenient Internet access to other Wi-Fi enabled devices.Caution: This application significantly impacts battery life. You may want to run this application with the charger connected.Note: You need to subscribe to Wi-Fi hotspot service to use this feature. Contact Verizon Wireless for details.To set up your smartphone as a Wi-Fi hotspot:
    Touch Menu > System settings > Tethering & Mobile Hotspot > Mobile Hotspot to turn on the hotspot.
    Touch Mobile Hotspot settings > Configure Mobile Hotspot to change hotspot security and configuration settings:
    Network SSID: Enter a unique name for your hotspot and touch Next.
    Security: Select the type of security you want: WEP, WPA, or WPA2. Enter a unique password. Other users can access your Wi-Fi hotspot only if they enter the correct password.Note: Keep it secure. To protect your smartphone and hotspot from unauthorized access, it is strongly recommended that you set up hotspot Security (WPA2 is the most secure), including password.
    Broadcast Channel: Select a channel that minimizes potential interference. You may need to try different channels after your hotspot is active for a time.
    Touch Save when the settings are complete.
    When your Wi-Fi hotspot is active, other Wi-Fi enabled devices can connect by entering your hotspot’s SSID, selecting a Security type, and entering the correct Password.
    A recent Update to these Instructions above Can Be Found Here:
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