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Also, wth would the difference be at this point if they would both retain moto x features lol. I believe that is what I'm doing especially at&t and they're bootloader locking stuff. Just not sure which version and which one comes out first.
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Also, wth would the difference be at this point if they would both retain moto x features lol. I believe that is what I'm doing especially at&t and they're bootloader locking stuff. Just not sure which version and which one comes out first.
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i might be waiting. I'll be considering the phone but am going to have to pay full price off contract. So if I'm going to do that, I might as well get the developer edition. However, I would really like to order the phone on opening day, so I'm hoping the Developer edition comes out same day.
dwd3885 said:
i might be waiting. I'll be considering the phone but am going to have to pay full price off contract. So if I'm going to do that, I might as well get the developer edition. However, I would really like to order the phone on opening day, so I'm hoping the Developer edition comes out same day.
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I hear you, same with me. I'd have to buy off contract either way and dont feel at&t needs more of my money. But you say developer edition which would most likely be on the Motorola website? What about the Google edition version that is rumored to come out? Aren't these the same companies, why make it so confusing lol.
It would be nice to have some idea of how long we have to wait......
I defently waiting. Want my unlocked bootloader...I dont want to wait to see if someone can unlock the regular bootloader. I am on Verizon...so I also need to pay full price to keep my unlimited data
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Price is what will decide it for me.
I am considering the purchase of a Developer Edition phone only because of the price of it. I am thinking it would be cheaper to purchase it from Google than it would be to buy it off contract from the carrier. But if it is the same price then I will just get it from my carrier. The colour designing of it isnt important to me.
News should come out in a few days about dev edition availability. I'm not getting the at&t one I don't think. I'm already hearing all the complaints about their annoying phone book software, and their locked BL.
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News should come out in a few days about dev edition availability. I'm not getting the at&t one I don't think. I'm already hearing all the complaints about their annoying phone book software, and their locked BL.
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The address book software doesn't get in the way. Usually it pops up on phones like the One, but on the X, I haven't seen it yet.
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I'm definitely waiting for a developer unlocked edition. Don't want carrier bloat and waiting for bootloader unlock and random issues.
I'll likely return mine that I bought at AT&T when a dev edition is out or news of one. I forget how much I HATE the carrier having more control over my device than me.
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Developer Edition
http://www.phonearena.com/news/Motorolas-own-website-outs-the-32GB-Motorola-Moto-X-Developer-Edition_id46737
I hope that White back is only a rumour and there will be an option of black back
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I hope that White back is only a rumour and there will be an option of black back
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Yeah...if not I'm just gonna go with the Motomaker version and unlock the bootloader another way which probably has been done already.
So what's the chance of Verizon getting an unlocked developers edition?
What was the last phone Verizon allowed unlocked out of the box on their network?
compatibility with theoretical future unlocked stock?
Question: Let's say in the future some brilliant dev-type finds a root & bootloader unlock exploit for the non-dev edition of the VZW Moto X. Would ROMs developed for that phone (the rooted/unlocked VZW stock Moto X) be compatible with the Dev Edition? Does anyone know how this has worked with previous Dev Editions?
I'm just wondering in the situation described above, whether the people who shelled out for Dev Edition early on could find themselves with a much smaller mod/dev community to draw upon than people who wait around for a potential (but maybe never coming) future unlock of the device. Would the two VZW versions of the Moto X (Dev and stock) be essentially the same device aside from bootloader, and therefore have compatibility?
I know this is all conjecture until we see an actual Dev Edition on VZW (which might not happen) but I'd be interested in thoughts.
Roms would work on both developer and regular version. One plus would be 32 GB . im hoping Verizon will get developer with the extra storage.
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Well with current rumors pegging it at around $500+, I sense this phone failing commercially.
It's just too much money.
I get Moto wants this to be their "iPhone" but if you wanted to massively pull the rug out from under their feet, you would stick this thing's non contract price around the rumors for the 5C price, which is $300-$400.
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I'm going by the few articles I've read mentioning some carriers and not at&t.
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I'm going by the few articles I've read mentioning some carriers and not at&t.
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FWIW, I haven't seen coverage clearly saying that there will not be an AT&T Developer Edition. Where did you hear that?
I don't have the source right now, but I remember reading early on that there would be a "Google Play Edition" separate from Developer Edition, and that this would be AT&T/TMO compatible. If there truly is not an AT&T Dev Edition, maybe this is a substitute?
The version sold on Google Play will be the unlocked version compatible with both AT&T and T-Mobile, just like the other phones on Google Play. There will be 2 separate Developer Editions, 1 for Verizon, and 1 for AT&T (also technically compatible with T-Mobile since both use 1900Mhz for 4G). The key here is that the Google Play version will likely be only in 16GB, whereas both the Developer Editions will be 32GB.
samarth1 said:
The version sold on Google Play will be the unlocked version compatible with both AT&T and T-Mobile, just like the other phones on Google Play. There will be 2 separate Developer Editions, 1 for Verizon, and 1 for AT&T (also technically compatible with T-Mobile since both use 1900Mhz for 4G). The key here is that the Google Play version will likely be only in 16GB, whereas both the Developer Editions will be 32GB.
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Isn't the Google Play version just conjecture at this point? Motorola hasn't announced that yet.
The only thing that Motorola has announced is that there will be a developer edition of the Moto X. Have they announced anything about the Dev edition (i.e. a Verizon version and an AT&T version) or are those rumours that are making the rounds?
rajeshr said:
Isn't the Google Play version just conjecture at this point? Motorola hasn't announced that yet.
The only thing that Motorola has announced is that there will be a developer edition of the Moto X. Have they announced anything about the Dev edition (i.e. a Verizon version and an AT&T version) or are those rumours that are making the rounds?
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Google Play edition:
http://pocketnow.com/2013/08/13/google-play-moto-x
http://www.tmonews.com/2013/08/image-confirms-t-mobile-moto-x-availability-through-google-play-only/
http://www.theverge.com/2013/8/1/4579278/google-play-edition-moto-x-announced-coming-soon
Developer Edition:
http://www.droid-life.com/2013/08/25/here-is-the-moto-x-developer-edition/
http://www.androidpolice.com/2013/0...riers-developer-editions-for-att-and-verizon/
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Google Play edition:
http://pocketnow.com/2013/08/13/google-play-moto-x
http://www.tmonews.com/2013/08/image-confirms-t-mobile-moto-x-availability-through-google-play-only/
http://www.theverge.com/2013/8/1/4579278/google-play-edition-moto-x-announced-coming-soon
Developer Edition:
http://www.droid-life.com/2013/08/25/here-is-the-moto-x-developer-edition/
http://www.androidpolice.com/2013/0...riers-developer-editions-for-att-and-verizon/
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Still no source from Moto on the Google Play edition - just these sites conjecturing the availability of the Moto X thorough the Play store.
As for the Dev edition, you are correct. There is indeed a executive source from Motorola who mentioned the availability of the Verizon and North American version of the Dev edition.
I'm glad there's going to be a Verizon Developer edition. I was a little nervous. I'm hoping there will be some word on the Droids being rooted before the Verizon Developer edition comes out. I'm loving my Droid Mini it's the phone I've had my eyes on since it was announced and have loved the last week with it but I need root and the Motorola bootloader has been quite a pain in the days of late. Either way when things get pumping I'm pretty sure there are going to be some very great stable roms for all 4 phones since porting is going to require such little work if any really
rajeshr said:
Still no source from Moto on the Google Play edition - just these sites conjecturing the availability of the Moto X thorough the Play store.
As for the Dev edition, you are correct. There is indeed a executive source from Motorola who mentioned the availability of the Verizon and North American version of the Dev edition.
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On August 2, 2013 Punit Soni, who heads Moto X for Motorola said the following on his Google Plus page:
Perhaps this got missed in the launch hullabaloo ...
Moto X on the Sprint, US Cellular, Rogers and T-Mobile networks will have an unlockable bootloader, and in addition, we will be offering a Verizon Wireless Developer Edition and a general North American Developer Edition.
Hope that clarifies some of the questions out there
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I would link, but don't have enough posts yet, I think. You can find it at +PunitSoni on Google plus.
e-lu said:
On August 2, 2013 Punit Soni, who heads Moto X for Motorola said the following on his Google Plus page:
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I would link, but don't have enough posts yet, I think. You can find it at +PunitSoni on Google plus.
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Yes, I agreed about about the Dev editions from Motorola, but there's been no confirmation about the Google Play edition. Punit Soni only mentions the Dev edition (which is not the same as the Google Play edition).
rajeshr said:
Yes, I agreed about about the Dev editions from Motorola, but there's been no confirmation about the Google Play edition. Punit Soni only mentions the Dev edition (which is not the same as the Google Play edition).
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Right, I put that to support, not contradict you... we are in "violent agreement!"
Punit said in a comment to that same post that they would announce plans for the Play Store "soon." Not clear what that means now almost four weeks later...
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Yes, I agreed about about the Dev editions from Motorola, but there's been no confirmation about the Google Play edition. Punit Soni only mentions the Dev edition (which is not the same as the Google Play edition).
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The PocketNow article cites Guy Kawasaki as the source of the information on the Google Play edition. Kawasaki is an official Motorola employee, who was picked up from Apple last year. Guy confirmed it in a google hangouts session he had conducted a few days back.
From someone (me) who really prefers the GP editions (I love plane vanilla AOSP): Why does there need to be a GPe of the Moto X? My understanding is outside of active notifications and touchless voice, this is pretty much AOSP. And the hardware is purpose built for those features (extra sensors, voice processor) as well anyway...
Just my $.02
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From someone (me) who really prefers the GP editions (I love plane vanilla AOSP): Why does there need to be a GPe of the Moto X? My understanding is outside of active notifications and touchless voice, this is pretty much AOSP. And the hardware is purpose built for those features (extra sensors, voice processor) as well anyway...
Just my $.02
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Yes, thats exactly the reason why the GPe MotoX will still come with all the software features and optimizations, because it is essentially just stock otherwise, and built to blend in seamlessly with the UI. The reason it will be on GP is because it will be unlocked and unbranded, and have Tmobile AWS support. The GP edition is the only way you can buy a MotoX for use on Tmobile, since they won't be carrying it in the stores or online on their website.
http://www.tmonews.com/2013/08/image-confirms-t-mobile-moto-x-availability-through-google-play-only/
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From someone (me) who really prefers the GP editions (I love plane vanilla AOSP): Why does there need to be a GPe of the Moto X? My understanding is outside of active notifications and touchless voice, this is pretty much AOSP. And the hardware is purpose built for those features (extra sensors, voice processor) as well anyway...
Just my $.02
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Its AOSP like on top of moto blur from what I've been reading. I'm not sure how the GP edition would be completely AOSP without those moto blur features? Its not too clear on many parts lol.
SysAdmNj said:
Its AOSP like on top of moto blur from what I've been reading. I'm not sure how the GP edition would be completely AOSP without those moto blur features? Its not too clear on many parts lol.
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It loses no MotoBlur features. Its the ATT software with no bloat and SIM unlocked/bootloader unlockable.
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Its AOSP like on top of moto blur from what I've been reading. I'm not sure how the GP edition would be completely AOSP without those moto blur features? Its not too clear on many parts lol.
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There's no Moto Blur on this device. Just stock Android with a couple of additions (and those seem to be showing up on the Play Store too). Moto Blur was a heavy skin on top of Android and that seems to have gone away completely!
mattlgroff said:
It loses no MotoBlur features. Its the ATT software with no bloat and SIM unlocked/bootloader unlockable.
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rajeshr said:
There's no Moto Blur on this device. Just stock Android with a couple of additions (and those seem to be showing up on the Play Store too). Moto Blur was a heavy skin on top of Android and that seems to have gone away completely!
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Well not moto blur, I'm just going by this post and article I post below. Regardless, 10% chance I'll be buying the at&t version lol. I rather wait, and who knows maybe by then the googorola nexus 5 appears with a superior camera ? *dreams on*
Even though, I remember trying the Droid X and it had a nice camera back then.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=45034892&postcount=3
http://anandtech.com/show/7235/moto-x-review/3
"Somewhat Stock Android
One of the first things that changed for Motorola under its new Google ownership was the final nail through the coffin for Motoblur, with OTA updates for some of its handsets gradually scaling back customized features in favor of stock ones. I joked with Anand that Google paid $12.5 billion for Motorola just to kill the beast that was Motoblur. Truth be told the presence of largely-stock Android 4.x UI is perhaps one of the best qualities of the Moto X.
ro.build.version.full=Blur_Version.139.9.51.ghost_att.ATT.en.US
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DarthSudo said:
From someone (me) who really prefers the GP editions (I love plane vanilla AOSP): Why does there need to be a GPe of the Moto X? My understanding is outside of active notifications and touchless voice, this is pretty much AOSP. And the hardware is purpose built for those features (extra sensors, voice processor) as well anyway...
Just my $.02
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For future updates probably. It's still on 4.2.2
mattlgroff said:
It loses no MotoBlur features. Its the ATT software with no bloat and SIM unlocked/bootloader unlockable.
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I'm sure we can get around the bootloader with time right? This isn't like the HTC Vivid...or at least tell me it's not like that.
SysAdmNj said:
Well not moto blur, I'm just going by this post and article I post below. Regardless, 10% chance I'll be buying the at&t version lol. I rather wait, and who knows maybe by then the googorola nexus 5 appears with a superior camera ? *dreams on*
Even though, I remember trying the Droid X and it had a nice camera back then.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=45034892&postcount=3
http://anandtech.com/show/7235/moto-x-review/3
"Somewhat Stock Android
One of the first things that changed for Motorola under its new Google ownership was the final nail through the coffin for Motoblur, with OTA updates for some of its handsets gradually scaling back customized features in favor of stock ones. I joked with Anand that Google paid $12.5 billion for Motorola just to kill the beast that was Motoblur. Truth be told the presence of largely-stock Android 4.x UI is perhaps one of the best qualities of the Moto X.
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Unfortunately I doubt the Nexus line will ever come back to ATT with subsidy (I'm just a poor boy from a poor family..) and my family wants me to get my own phone bill this weekend (and I get a nice discount on ATT through my job) so I'm 99 percent sure I'm going Moto X.
ShamanicEnzan said:
I'm sure we can get around the bootloader with time right? This isn't like the HTC Vivid...or at least tell me it's not like that.
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I don't know how you can be sure of something so unlikely to happen again. More likely that Verizon give everyone unlimited data back IMO.. (Not gonna happen).
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I'm trying to shop on Swappa for a Moto X and there is no way to discern carrier unlocked and bootloader unlocked..
What do I need to know about this phone when purchasing used? I cannot live without root and found a thread about the Chinaman that's unlocking phones again but only for phones manufactured this year.
Anything else I should know about?
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abuttino said:
I'm trying to shop on Swappa for a Moto X and there is no way to discern carrier unlocked and bootloader unlocked..
What do I need to know about this phone when purchasing used? I cannot live without root and found a thread about the Chinaman that's unlocking phones again but only for phones manufactured this year.
Anything else I should know about?
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It sounds like you want a GSM Moto X, correct?
If so, just find the T-MOBILE variant. The T-Mobile Moto X is essentially the "GSM Dev Edition". It is SIM-Unlockable (or already sim-unlocked), and unlike the AT&T variant, it has unlockable bootloader.....FREE, straight from the Moto website. (No intervention from China required) The model is XT1053
So don't rely on the sellers description...just make sure you buy the T-Mobile variant. (XT1053)
I agree with you...swappa can be confusing on these terms. According to swappa, "unlocked" is supposed to refer to SIM unlocked, NOT BL unlocked. But many of the sellers don't read these rules and some even assume that if they have used some exploit to root the device that it is "unlocked"....which of course is totally incorrect.
You should be safe so long as it you buy XT1053. If you're unsure, request the seller to verify. Just because it is listed under XT1053 doesn't mean the seller couldn't have made a mistake. The model number is on the bottom rear of the phone in small print.
EDIT: The 1053 MAY not have the model number printed on the bottom rear....but the AT&T model DOES (avoid it at all costs - AT&T model comes sim locked AND bootloader locked). Better yet, ask the seller to send you a screenshot from Settings > About Phone. Under "System Version" it will list the carrier. The XT1053 should say:
"161.44.25.ghost_row.Retail.en.US"
It is the ONLY variant to say Retail.en.US - all the other variants have a carrier name in the "System Version"
Actually, I wanted the Verizon version.. Sorry that I forgot to add that in..
I could care less if it is carrier unlocked . I don't travel outside the usa for now.
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abuttino said:
Actually, I wanted the Verizon version.. Sorry that I forgot to add that in..
I could care less if it is carrier unlocked . I don't travel outside the usa for now.
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OK, then you have 2 choices.
1. Buy the Verizon Developer Edition. This is the only Verizon variant that can be Bootloader unlocked FREE via the moto website
2. All other VZW variants WILL come bootloader locked. If you can get the seller to confirm a 2014 build date, you may be able to get an unlock code from China, but there is no guarantee. He will also not tell you if he has the code unless you PAY for it....so there are absolutely no guarantees here.
Looking through the swappa website, I don't see any VZW developer editions for sale. This will be a tough one for you....unless you happen to come across one that explicitly says "unlocked bootloader", but this will mean that he HAD to have gotten code from China, and your warranty will be VOID.
I did find ONE VZW Dev edition on eBay here: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Motorola-Mo...1199176524?pt=Cell_Phones&hash=item2c845be74c
There is a second one listed, but at $549 I doubt you're interested. You could buy Direct from Motorola for less.
Also, CONSIDER purchasing direct from Motorola. Think about it....if you buy the VZW Dev edition direct from Motorola, you will be able to unlock for FREE, without losing your warranty. Additionally, there is a $100 "Jellybean Rebate" for trading in a qualifying USED device. One of the qualifying trade-ins is the "Motorola Admiral" which you can get used off ebay for about $20 shipped. Buy one and send it in for the $100 rebate! I've done this 4 times now (max of 5 rebates allowed per individual - one per each Moto X you buy) and have received all of my rebates.
http://www.motorola.com/us/consumer...Verizon/moto-x-developer-edition-verizon.html
Do the math:
$449.00 VZW Dev Edition direct from Motorola
+ 20.00 Motorola Admiral used from ebay
= $469.00
- $100.00 Moto Jellybean rebate
= $369.00
Assuming you get one of the cheapest VZW X's on swappa for about $250.00, you will still need to send $45 to China (with no guarantee of unlock, and definitely NO warranty) So you're just saving $80 over the brand new dev edition that you can DEFINITELY unlock, and that retains warranty even after unlock.
Good Luck with this.
Thank you for the heads up about the JB rebate
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....Looking through the swappa website, I don't see any VZW developer editions for sale. This will be a tough one for you....unless you happen to come across one that explicitly says "unlocked bootloader", but this will mean that he HAD to have gotten code from China, and your warranty will be VOID..
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One small note... Per the docs that came with my X, the warranty on the X is non-transferable, so buying used off swappa, ebay, etc also invalidates the warranty.
Otherwise, everything else you posted is an awesome reply.
abuttino said:
Thank you for the heads up about the JB rebate
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If you buy it TODAY or TOMORROW you can get it $100 off! The Dev edition is 349.99 -before- the rebate.
This would be the ideal time to purchase your VZW Dev Edition!
http://www.motorola.com/us/consumer...Verizon/moto-x-developer-edition-verizon.html
You may have already seen this, but I wanted to post it as a reply so you would get an email notification just in case you hadn't.
If you buy the $20 admiral for the JB rebate, you're looking at $269 after rebate.
Too late.. But thanks for all your effort
I am waiting for the Chinese. But, at least he's honest
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Whats the difference... my Verizon rep is providing pricing and options for the regular edition and the "Moto Maker Edition", but on the Motorola website all I see is the "Developer Edition" and in other news stories I see "Pure Edition"... whats the difference? Purely symantics for the same unlocked bootloader version of the Moto X 2014?
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bkfitz said:
Whats the difference... my Verizon rep is providing pricing and options for the regular edition and the "Moto Maker Edition", but on the Motorola website all I see is the "Developer Edition" and in other news stories I see "Pure Edition"... whats the difference? Purely symantics for the same unlocked bootloader version of the Moto X 2014?
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Moto 2013 - dev edition had an unlockable bootloader. you could get a version for at&t/tmobile or for verizon
Moto 2014 - pure edition has an unlockable bootloader and no carrier branding or apps. you can only get this for at&t/tmobile at full retail price through motorola's moto maker, and you can customize the colors and storage
Moto maker - lets you customize the design of your moto x (2013 and 2014). can not be used on the 2013 dev editions
there's some confusion here because you can use moto maker to make a pure edition moto x. however the important thing to know on verizon is you have 2 options: a preconfigured color & storage straight from verizon, or a customized version through moto maker. however you cannot get a pure edition on verizon
bkfitz said:
Whats the difference... my Verizon rep is providing pricing and options for the regular edition and the "Moto Maker Edition", but on the Motorola website all I see is the "Developer Edition" and in other news stories I see "Pure Edition"... whats the difference? Purely symantics for the same unlocked bootloader version of the Moto X 2014?
- BF
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Moto Maker is the version where you get to customize it and select the colors you want. If you get this option and use either AT&T or VZW the bootloader will be locked down and not available to be unlocked unless someone comes up with a method to do so.
Pure Edition is a GSM only version (works on T-Mobile and AT&T) and it is sim unlocked as well as bootloader unlockable (the new GSM Dev edition)
Developer Edition is only available on the old Moto X, that was the version you have to pay full price for just like the current Pure, but the old Moto X had a VZW Dev Edition.
Excellent... thx. I guess I'll be getting the standard VZW one and then hoping "someone comes up with a method to do so"
BrokenWall said:
Moto Maker is the version where you get to customize it and select the colors you want. If you get this option and use either AT&T or VZW the bootloader will be locked down and not available to be unlocked unless someone comes up with a method to do so.
Pure Edition is a GSM only version (works on T-Mobile and AT&T) and it is sim unlocked as well as bootloader unlockable (the new GSM Dev edition)
Developer Edition is only available on the old Moto X, that was the version you have to pay full price for just like the current Pure, but the old Moto X had a VZW Dev Edition.
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Excellent... thx. I guess I'll be getting the standard VZW one and then hoping "someone comes up with a method to do so"
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As of right now, if you order a Verizon Moto X, you will be getting last years. They don't have an officially announced model yet (and I am speculating they could just release the new Droid (that looks really cool) and not an X).
My Verizon rep (we're Gov) definitely sent me pricing info on the "New Moto X - 5.2" etc... when I asked him yesterday AM he hadn't heard anything yet... but after doing some digging he was able to provide pricing etc this morning....
Note10.1Dude said:
As of right now, if you order a Verizon Moto X, you will be getting last years. They don't have an officially announced model yet (and I am speculating they could just release the new Droid (that looks really cool) and not an X).
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I'm a little bit confused. I want a moto x with all the moto apps like moto assist, voice control and active display. If I want to root the device and install xposed framework. Which one do I have to buy? I'm living in Germany and when I go to moto maker there is nothing I can't choose among different versions, except in storage size and colour.
grossermanitu said:
I'm a little bit confused. I want a moto x with all the moto apps like moto assist, voice control and active display. If I want to root the device and install xposed framework. Which one do I have to buy? I'm living in Germany and when I go to moto maker there is nothing I can't choose among different versions, except in storage size and colour.
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All of this model discussion is for US models. There should be just one EU model (that I am aware of) that should work with all common bands in the EU and have the software of the Pure edition. The issue here is the US mobile industry is a mess and controlled by the mobile networks, making moving between providers (or traveling out of the US) a pain in the neck.
Unless your on T-Mobile in which case you can go overseas no problem. Love T-Mobile!
Singapore Use
Hi,
I live in Singapore. I just wanted to check that the pure edition should work here if I can get it shipped to me?
I know the LTE is not working for now but it should work on HSPA+ I think.
Will it still get the updates from Motorola/Google or are those USA specific?
Thanks a lot.
Santino
Has anyone reached out to Motorola to see if there will be a developer edition of the Turbo. I know Motorola confirmed no developer for motox gen 2. But i haven't heard any confirmations on the turbo! Anyone have any feedback ?
Somewhere else in the forum i thought i read that there were no plans for any dev edition, at least in the near future.
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From Motorola or verizon. Note4 developer was just released for Verizon for developer a little while back,
coreywallen said:
Somewhere else in the forum i thought i read that there were no plans for any dev edition, at least in the near future.
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I just contacted them.
The representative said that they don't have the information on when the Droid Turbo Developer Edition will be released but he assures me that "that is the phone that is next online to be released on our end."
I think "online" was meant to be "in line."
Thoughts?
Roobix said:
I just contacted them.
The representative said that they don't have the information on when the Droid Turbo Developer Edition will be released but he assures me that "that is the phone that is next online to be released on our end."
I think "online" was meant to be "in line."
Thoughts?
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I'll believe it when I see it.
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If it does happen I could see them pulling a 2nd Gen moto thing. It will be a 'pure' edition and won't be compatible for Verizon
I'm thinking it will be a Pure Edition thing too, which I would love to have since I'm on T Mobile.
I wonder why moto can't/won't release a dev edition ROM for current and provide a way to securely flash it; they could even charge for it and I would be fine with it. All a dev edition changes is the status of the bootloader, correct? There isn't anything physically different between the two devices right?
Roobix said:
I just contacted them.
The representative said that they don't have the information on when the Droid Turbo Developer Edition will be released but he assures me that "that is the phone that is next online to be released on our end."
I think "online" was meant to be "in line."
Thoughts?
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Was this from Verizon or Motorola? If it was Verizon, I'd put about a 1% confidence rating; if Motorola I'd put a 35% confidence rating.
That being said: I'd sell my Turbo in a heartbeat for a developer version.
Same here I would be surprised if it actually comes out. If so it looks like I would be passing mine out for a good price to pick up the developer edition.
jasoraso said:
Was this from Verizon or Motorola? If it was Verizon, I'd put about a 1% confidence rating; if Motorola I'd put a 35% confidence rating.
That being said: I'd sell my Turbo in a heartbeat for a developer version.
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It was from Motorola. The Droid Maxx developer edition was released one month after the release of the Droid Maxx, so it could be soon...
Has anyone else contacted Motorola?
Roobix said:
It was from Motorola. The Droid Maxx developer edition was released one month after the release of the Droid Maxx, so it could be soon...
Has anyone else contacted Motorola?
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I did and they said they had no information if there was or was not going to be a Droid Turbo Developer Edition available.
Turbo, developer edition, what a dream phone. A rootable device running pure Android. Please Motorola, make it real.
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I really want a turbo, but was planning on waiting a few months so i can grab one used. I'd probably sell my girlfriend for a developer edition though.
I'm running a 2013 X now, but i'm switching back to a verizon reseller instead of t-mobile, and i just managed to grab a MAXX dev edition used, which should keep me happy for a few months.
Already have a rootable editon, its. Moto maxx.
nvsocr7 said:
I wonder why moto can't/won't release a dev edition ROM for current and provide a way to securely flash it; they could even charge for it and I would be fine with it. All a dev edition changes is the status of the bootloader, correct? There isn't anything physically different between the two devices right?
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Because carriers.
matheus_sc said:
Already have a rootable editon, its. Moto maxx.
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This is why we need a maxx sub forum.
No we do not have a rootable edition. Droid Turbo is the name of the forum, and the Maxx is useless on Verizon, where nearly all Turbo users are with them.
I honestly dont think there will be a developer edition for the turbo on verizon. Heck I really dont believe the nexus will come to verizon just from talking to some reps. They said they nexus to work on the network never said anything about getting it to be bought through verizon. Just stating my opinion. Those of you waiting to get the nexus 6 should be better off going through google or motorola.
So still no developer / pure edition for this beast? I'd pick that up immediately.
EDIT: upon further research, I wouldn't. No reliable data/voice while driving on highways (as the phone does sometimes switch to 3g). What a shame.
Ive unlocked the developer edition of my turbo by pressing the Build number in the about phone settings five times.
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