Any News/Rumors of 4.3 coming soon - Moto X Q&A

title says it all. just wondering if anyone has seen new/rumors of android 4.3 coming for our moto x soon. i seen an article that said it would be sooner than later but that was the only thing i could find.

was wondering the same thing. with the N5 coming out soon though i'm wondering if they are looking to skip to kitkat

The only thing I can think of in 4.3 that would benefit users is TRIM support, but the Moto X already has that: http://www.anandtech.com/show/7235/moto-x-review/9

On other Moto devices we had an app that would check Moto dev servers for leaked builds. The Atrix got unlocked that way. Can't we try that on this device?
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wera750 said:
On other Moto devices we had an app that would check Moto dev servers for leaked builds. The Atrix got unlocked that way. Can't we try that on this device?
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Are you talking about cheesecake? I believe that was gingerbread specific
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Surely it could be made to run on jb
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thedosbox said:
The only thing I can think of in 4.3 that would benefit users is TRIM support, but the Moto X already has that: http://www.anandtech.com/show/7235/moto-x-review/9
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4.3 libs are much much better than 4.2 but they are probably just skipping to kitkat
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I doubt they're skipping 4.3. There was a 4.3 leak.

skinien said:
I doubt they're skipping 4.3. There was a 4.3 leak.
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Or they might not! Haha
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tmobile 4.3 build was dumped in the android builds section today.

wera750 said:
On other Moto devices we had an app that would check Moto dev servers for leaked builds. The Atrix got unlocked that way. Can't we try that on this device?
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We can't use cheesecake to search the servers anymore. Moto stopped us.

just... get... it... here...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2445955

Anyone seeing anything for VZW?

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Which will we get: JB or $100?

http://androinica.com/2012/09/motor...ers/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=pulsenews
The most interesting part of this for me was the upgrade promise... "If your device cannot be updated because it degrades the user's experience, Motorola will give you $100 to purchase one of their newer devices"...
Which do you think we'll get?
I chose the red pill... Now I'm in the mAtrix and I know Kung Fu... in HD!
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This phone will get JB.
It's up to AT&T, for me at least, to release it promptly.
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Update soak sent out today, not jb but everything is much smoother...not much lag if any anymore.
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Haven't gotten my update yet... dang.
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Any way to get this update on the unlocked Atrix HD? When I try to initiate update it prompts me to create Motorola account and then just hand when "trying to connect to server". I am using this phone on T-mobile.
dumon said:
Any way to get this update on the unlocked Atrix HD? When I try to initiate update it prompts me to create Motorola account and then just hand when "trying to connect to server". I am using this phone on T-mobile.
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See: ATRIX HD kernel changer in original Android development section... it's for AT&T phones, so no promises it won't screw something up, although it shouldn't.
EDIT: After a second look, it looks like it will only update the kernel, but not the system. :/
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Jellybean. Not $100.
davezaff said:
Update soak sent out today, not jb but everything is much smoother...not much lag if any anymore.
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Nice! Hopefully the soak will go out to everyone else in a few days as it did back when the Atrix 2 got its own bug fix update within 3 days of the soak test having started.
No real issues were reported so I'm sure itll roll our soon enough.
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davezaff said:
Update soak sent out today, not jb but everything is much smoother...not much lag if any anymore.
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Whats a soak?
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Whats a soak?
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Soak tests are kind of a test phase for updates that may (or may not, depending on bug reports) be sent out OTA for everyone else. A few (hundred) people sign up to get the pre-release, and report bugs if any. If very few, or no bugs are reported, the software update is pushed to all users of the device.
My tab's Flyer than yours (unless this is posted in a Flyer thread... Then it's just as Flyer...)
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Soak tests are pre release tests of future official software updates.
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Soak tests often end up being the final release that goes out over the air, so I like to think of them as release candidate testing.
The current update soak is limited to specific IMEI numbers for people who signed up and were selected to test and provide feedback to Motorola.
Is it still possible to sign up to be a tester? I somehow got into the samsung dev channel when I was researching phones but that doesn't do me any good now...
Also I would bet we see Jellybean before most other phones, but as it's focused more twards tablets it might be a while. Still nice to see updates coming via the soaks though so maybe they are more on the ball than most so maybe this year. But then again AT&T has to have their hand in it too...
I'm sure well get JB. Problem is I'm sure we wouldn't see it for at least a year or so....
I'm for one hoping you guys get jellybean but wouldn't hold your breath with anything Motorola says after what they did to us og Atrix users. Just wrong.
pre4speed said:
I'm for one hoping you guys get jellybean but wouldn't hold your breath with anything Motorola says after what they did to us og Atrix users. Just wrong.
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From what I am hearing, the OG Atrix has issues with the specific NVidia chipset. NVidia is not providing ICS compatible drivers. (hence when there are issues with ICS/JB even with the Cyanogenmod build for OG Atrix)
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From what I am hearing, the OG Atrix has issues with the specific NVidia chipset. NVidia is not providing ICS compatible drivers. (hence when there are issues with ICS/JB even with the Cyanogenmod build for OG Atrix)
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I'd find that suspect as the Motorola Xoom uses the same Tegra2 chipset as the original Atrix.
Sorry to get off topic.
turboman93 said:
I'd find that suspect as the Motorola Xoom uses the same Tegra2 chipset as the original Atrix.
Sorry to get off topic.
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That actually isn't true. The Atrix used the AP20H variant while the Xoom used T20. Different types of Tegra 2.

4.3

Is anyone else kind of annoyed about these other phones that are skipping 4.2.2 and going straight to 4.3? I know there won't be any major differences but I feel like we bought the latest and greatest but are getting shafted. Maybe I'm being anal, I just find it hard to believe they will update us to 4.2.2 and then 6 months later send another out for 4.3. Maybe I'm wrong. Thoughts anyone?
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we wont be getting 4.3 sense till november or so
by next year the htc one will be dead
flex360 said:
we wont be getting 4.3 sense till november or so
by next year the htc one will be dead
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You think so? I sure hope not. My retired evo is still getting (unofficial) updates. Hope the fun continues for longer then just next year.
I'm sure we will see 4.2.2 soon and I'm hoping we also get 4.3. The phone should handle it right?
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Who's skipping 4.2.2 and going straight to 4.3? I haven't read anything official about this.
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gk1984 said:
Who's skipping 4.2.2 and going straight to 4.3? I haven't read anything official about this
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x2
I haven't seen any phones that are getting 4.3 other than pure Android phones, which already have 4.2.2...
Everything is still speculation.
And c'mon guys, the One came out not too long ago and you're already annoyed about updates. Geez.
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I haven't seen any phones that are getting 4.3 other than pure Android phones, which already have 4.2.2...
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Stories out today saying note 2 will skip and go directly to 4.3. They aren't saying that it is happening anytime soon.
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I'm happy with 4.1 and bought my one not expecting a lot of updates. I like the finesse Sense gives the phone that AOSP always lacks. That's just me, other people like AOSP and really it's the wrong phone for that
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I care less about 4.2 or 4.3. They are so minor..android has hit a plateau and I'm satisfied. It is sad that development overall has been mastered to a point where nothing happens anymore haha.
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http://www.gottabemobile.com/2013/07/18/samsung-galaxy-note-2-android-4-2-update-cancelled/
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http://www.gottabemobile.com/2013/07/18/samsung-galaxy-note-2-android-4-2-update-cancelled/
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Yeah sure. The HTC One S was also supposed to get 4.2.2 according to an insider, but then HTC out and said no.
The S3 was also supposed to get 4.2.2 by the middle of this month. Well we didn't.
It's all rumors and stories until it actually happens.
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I really really like sense 5, I keep wanting to go to AOSP based Rom, but when I do I always End up missing certain things about sense, which is really weird cause I hated sense on my 3vo, and the more I think about it it's not a huge deal just wanted other people's opinion. And I suppose if I really wanted updates I could have gone with a nexus instead
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Like what was mentioned before, the new androids aren't too different. I mainly want the upgrade so we can get ports for all those roms that the GSM version has. Apparently that's the only thing stopping us...the lack of a CDMA 4.2 kernel
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Logain38 said:
Is anyone else kind of annoyed about these other phones that are skipping 4.2.2 and going straight to 4.3? I know there won't be any major differences but I feel like we bought the latest and greatest but are getting shafted. Maybe I'm being anal, I just find it hard to believe they will update us to 4.2.2 and then 6 months later send another out for 4.3. Maybe I'm wrong. Thoughts anyone?
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You must be new to HTC.
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You must be new to HTC.
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Lol man I'm just going to accept the fact android is screwed up updates and Verizon ****ed CDMA over on getting another Nexus. If Google releases the N5 with beast specs and S800... I'll sacrifice the One for it just to have direct updates
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You must be new to HTC.
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I had the 3d, but was rooted and was running the newest version, there was a lot of development for that phone so it was nice.
And I was really bummed out we didn't get the N4, and if we do get the N5 it'll be a tough choice to get rid of the One, cause I really do like sense 5...who knows time will tell
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I doubt sprint will get the nex5. Better off wit tmo or att
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I doubt sprint will get the nex5. Better off wit tmo or att
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This is what I don't understand... If Apple can release updates bypassing carriers... Why can't Google? I'm asking this regarding SPRINT because Sprint dossnt force bloat. All their apps can be found on playstore except VVM, but I'm sure Sprint can just somehow get It to us
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XaoSilentrzk said:
This is what I don't understand... If Apple can release updates bypassing carriers... Why can't Google? I'm asking this regarding SPRINT because Sprint dossnt force bloat. All their apps can be found on playstore except VVM, but I'm sure Sprint can just somehow get It to us
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It's not the same thing. iOS is dominated by one manufacturer while in Android there are multiple manufactures involved.
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XaoSilentrzk said:
This is what I don't understand... If Apple can release updates bypassing carriers... Why can't Google? I'm asking this regarding SPRINT because Sprint dossnt force bloat. All their apps can be found on playstore except VVM, but I'm sure Sprint can just somehow get It to us
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Back in the day, apple could tell the carriers it's my way or the highway. They didn't take the carriers bs and seems like it has stuck since Android started dominating in sales the last few years
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Updates?

So I just got this phone yesterday and I love it so far... My only question or concern is will it still get the updates as quick as the nexus... I noticed it was still on 4.2.2 and my Nexus tablet is on 4.3... That was my main selling point to buy the phone...
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cables2590 said:
So I just got this phone yesterday and I love it so far... My only question or concern is will it still get the updates as quick as the nexus... I noticed it was still on 4.2.2 and my Nexus tablet is on 4.3... That was my main selling point to buy the phone...
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Not as quick as a Nexus. No phones or tablets get updates as quick as the Nexus line.
If that was the main selling point for you, I suggest you return it and wait for the Nexus 5.
cables2590 said:
So I just got this phone yesterday and I love it so far... My only question or concern is will it still get the updates as quick as the nexus... I noticed it was still on 4.2.2 and my Nexus tablet is on 4.3... That was my main selling point to buy the phone...
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Many people believe, since Google owns Motorola, that Motorola phone will get updates faster... Google has already stated that this is not true, they get no preferential treatment in regards to updates.
That being said, due to the limited bastardization of android on the moto x, it is fair to believe that this device has the potential to get updates quicker, whether that will play out as such, will be better known in the future.
But, the quick answer to your question is"no" this will not get updates as fast as a nexus device... Its not a nexus device. But it is understandable to believe that we will get updates more quickly than most other manufacturers devices on the market.
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theraffman said:
Many people believe, since Google owns Motorola, that Motorola phone will get updates faster... Google has already stated that this is not true, they get no preferential treatment in regards to updates.
That being said, due to the limited bastardization of android on the moto x, it is fair to believe that this device has the potential to get updates quicker, whether that will play out as such, will be better known in the future.
But, the quick answer to your question is"no" this will not get updates as fast as a nexus device... Its not a nexus device. But it is understandable to believe that we will get updates more quickly than most other manufacturers devices on the market.
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I will be happy if we hey an update in a reasonable amount of time... I guess that's a matter of opinion on what's a reasonable amount of time... I just traded in my HTC One XL for this phone so as long as I would get the updates faster than I did on that phone I will be happy... Also I was hoping to get support for this device for a longer period of time and keep receiving the updates... I just figured since it does not have a heavy ui like sense or touch wiz I would get updates quicker and supported longer... But I'm happy with the phone so I think I'm just going to keep it...
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This is the first phone I've had that I don't want to root... I actually want the ability to get the ota updates, seems like Motorola is actively listening to consumers and pushing updates... I don't want to miss out on what they have coming. Plus, this phone is simply amazing, just the way it is.
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theraffman said:
This is the first phone I've had that I don't want to root... I actually want the ability to get the ota updates, seems like Motorola is actively listening to consumers and pushing updates... I don't want to miss out on what they have coming. Plus, this phone is simply amazing, just the way it is.
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I completely agree...
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Just curious to see how Rogers folks without a rooted phone have received the update?looks like a rooted phone won't receive any updates from Motorola, I'm rooted with a unlocked bootloader, hope I'm wrong, guess I'll have to manually update
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I got my update this morning. Not rooted.
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Eclypz said:
I got my update this morning. Not rooted.
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So the update is for the camera? I flashed the engineering 4.3 ROM from dhacker
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I got my update this morning. Not rooted.
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Which versions?
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Confirmed: Sprint 4.3 released and discussion thread

http://www.androidpolice.com/2013/1...or-the-galaxy-s4-s4-active-s-iii-and-note-ii/
AP is usually pretty accurate. Dates are always subject to change based on carrier, but the current target date for Sprint S4 4.3 update appears to be 10/30
Edit: according to the article, the Verizon update was expected to be released today, and it did - http://www.androidpolice.com/2013/1...now-lists-android-4-3-ota-update-i545vruemj7/
2 days to go for 10/30 - woohoo!
Edit 2: http://www.androidpolice.com/2013/1...sprints-galaxy-s4-is-ready-right-on-schedule/
Now, waiting for "I got it" threads, and for "4.3 flashable, rooted available here"
I'm looking forward to a TW rom with 4.3, but I'm really wanting the AOSP 4.4 Rom
What's new for 4.4? I'm mostly looking forward to 4.3 to utilize the NotificationListener service.
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If we are just getting 4.3 on Halloween then chances are we won't see KitKat until December-January, possibly even February! :/
Joe0113 said:
If we are just getting 4.3 on Halloween then chances are we won't see KitKat until December-January, possibly even February! :/
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Which was my estimate.
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Man I can't believe no one has got this leak yet? Usually someone has it before it comes out OTA.
Here is Phonedog's article...
http://www.phonedog.com/2013/10/25/...galaxy-s-iii-s-4-s4-active-and-note-ii-leaks/
Alright. I can't wait to see how this breaks rooting and tethering.
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Alright. I can't wait to see how this breaks rooting and tethering.
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Only if smart ones would try to flash international leaks on Sprint or flash unrooted on a rooted phone.
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Seems like with this phone, by the time the full tar.md5 is discovered, there's already a flash for root and hotspot. The hard part is to find the strength to wait past the update zip and tar and go for the full flash. With this phone, and decades of pc updates with Windows, the best and most thorough experience is had with waiting for the full flash, not update, to surface. Yes the updates work but my opinion is held that a full install is better than just a patch update. Your mileage may vary.
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What's new for 4.4? I'm mostly looking forward to 4.3 to utilize the NotificationListener service.
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4.4 hasn't been officially announced yet.
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It has been officially announced, it just isn't running on any devices yet.
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It has been officially announced, it just isn't running on any devices yet.
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It has only been "announced" in the sense that Google revealed the name and version number in an online post. They haven't actually held a traditional announcement in which they give release info and go over the new features that are included. We don't know when it's coming out or what all it includes yet.
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It has only been "announced" in the sense that Google revealed the name and version number in an online post. They haven't actually held a traditional announcement in which they give release info and go over the new features that are included. We don't know when it's coming out or what all it includes yet.
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That announcement will be made when announce the new Nexus devices since they will be offered with 4.4 out of the box in all likelihood.
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Sammobile listing leaked 4.3 builds for AT&T phones. Sounds like they have kept a tight grip on the 4.3 release. I would have expected at least one early release to be leaked before the OTA is available.
I wouldn't be too happy about an update given that there is basically a 100% chance that it will include a Knox-equipped bootloader.
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I wouldn't be too happy about an update given that there is basically a 100% chance that it will include a Knox-equipped bootloader.
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We all know there will be a workaround... always is!
Ooh where is sextape????????
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chris-allen said:
Ooh where is sextape????????
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They gone.
Gone where?
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Their website is shut down, I'm sure they're still here.
That sux
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Dumb noon questions

I ordered my Moto X on Saturday through moto maker. Its a Verizon retail version. Any idea if 4.4 will come on it? If I don't have 4.4 is there anything I should do before accepting the update? My understanding is the the bootloader on the VZW Moto X retail version has not been unlocked by anyone yet. I am interested in obtaining an unlocked boot loader and root if possible if only for options down the road. I have been seeing tools like RockMyMoto or something on here...what are those all about. These options seem a lot different from what I am used to on my nexus, could really use a brief introduction to my new device. If I am missing a key topic, a link would be super cool.
Thanks!
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I ordered my Moto X on Saturday through moto maker. Its a Verizon retail version. Any idea if 4.4 will come on it? If I don't have 4.4 is there anything I should do before accepting the update? My understanding is the the bootloader on the VZW Moto X retail version has not been unlocked by anyone yet. I am interested in obtaining an unlocked boot loader and root if possible if only for options down the road. I have been seeing tools like RockMyMoto or something on here...what are those all about. These options seem a lot different from what I am used to on my nexus, could really use a brief introduction to my new device. If I am missing a key topic, a link would be super cool.
Thanks!
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i just received my verizon phone today and come with 4.2 so you can still using rockmymoto in case that you want to root
It's supposed to be on the path to 4.4 however I wouldn't expect it until early next year but I might be wrong but that's when vzw releases big updates it seems.
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Just got mine today. 4.4 was not installed but it started the download on its own. I didn't realize it until it had already downloaded.
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It's supposed to be on the path to 4.4 however I wouldn't expect it until early next year but I might be wrong but that's when vzw releases big updates it seems.
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Someone has been living under a rock
Verizon released it earlier this week, and tmobile released it today.

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