[Q] Any Verizon Developer Editions get the update yet? - Moto X Q&A

Just wondering if the new update for the Moto X that is being pushed out now has reached any Dev editions yet?
Or do you think they will push it first to the "normal" Verizon phones, then the Dev editions?
(Yes I know you can just flash the update, but I haven't unlocked my bootloader yet since I just got the phone recently and I want to make sure everything is 100% ok with it).

(muse)ic said:
Just wondering if the new update for the Moto X that is being pushed out now has reached any Dev editions yet?
Or do you think they will push it first to the "normal" Verizon phones, then the Dev editions?
(Yes I know you can just flash the update, but I haven't unlocked my bootloader yet since I just got the phone recently and I want to make sure everything is 100% ok with it).
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Yeah, got mine on Tuesday. Had a hiccup installing it because I rooted but got past it and looks good.
Sent using my fat fingers on my Moto x

drunkfatjew said:
Yeah, got mine on Tuesday. Had a hiccup installing it because I rooted but got past it and looks good.
Sent using my fat fingers on my Moto x
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Thanks! Hope my update comes soon. :fingers-crossed:

(muse)ic said:
Thanks! Hope my update comes soon. :fingers-crossed:
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Why not manually flash it. Its a lot like flashing a ROM.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=46717049#post46717049

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How to update LG-P880-V10f-AUG-17-2012 to 4.2.x?

Hello I bought yesterday a 4x HD
and would like to update it to the newest available android version.
In the about dialog it says "LG-P880-V10f-AUG-17-2012" is this a version with unlock-able boot-loader?
The phone was bought in Austria in a normal PC components retails tore and as far as i can see it is not branded in any way except LG
I already rooted the device using the guid http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=29868577
Cheers
David X.
DavidXanatos said:
Hello I bought yesterday a 4x HD
and would like to update it to the newest available android version.
In the about dialog it says "LG-P880-V10f-AUG-17-2012" is this a version with unlock-able boot-loader?
The phone was bought in Austria in a normal PC components retails tore and as far as i can see it is not branded in any way except LG
I already rooted the device using the guid http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=29868577
Cheers
David X.
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the smartest thing to do is to wait a little longer , the official update is next week normally and cm 10.1 will also be released after the official release
jory9 said:
the smartest thing to do is to wait a little longer , the official update is next week normally and cm 10.1 will also be released after the official release
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Ah cool, i did not know that, just that it would be in the first quarter of 2013, if its next week i will of cause wait.
Does my rooting survive the upgrade or do i have to root again?
DavidXanatos said:
Ah cool, i did not know that, just that it would be in the first quarter of 2013, if its next week i will of cause wait.
Does my rooting survive the upgrade or do i have to root again?
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No survivors till now... they all died but, there is some kind of "artificial insemination" that make it re-born
Yes, you'll need to root it again but in V20A its easier, hope it works for the official one.
Just wondering the mess that it will be next week around here...
When V20A leaked, it was a new post every minute. with the official one out, Jesuuuuuusssssss!!! :angel:
Lg lu6200 lte
send from my Lumia 1280 in Vietnam
Is the official upgrade out yet, is it, is it, is it
Also if it is does it still have the unlocked bootloader, or was that only a feature of the beta?
DavidXanatos said:
Is the official upgrade out yet, is it, is it, is it
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No, it isn't.

Is it possible to root my phone?

Please excuse if this has been beaten to death. I've spent the last hour reading and reading an I've just gotten confused. I was heavily into the Android world for quite a while but have been out of it for a couple years. I bought my son a Droid Mini which from what I understand is pretty much the same thing as a Moto X. In the settings menu it says Android Version 4.4 Kernal Version 3.4.42-gfae57e0. I just need to root it. I'm not concerned about flashing ROMs, just need root for an app that requires it. Is it possible or do I need to get a different phone? I must have a root. Again please excuse the noob question but I've gotten a headache trying to make heads or tales of it.
boomhower said:
Please excuse if this has been beaten to death. I've spent the last hour reading and reading an I've just gotten confused. I was heavily into the Android world for quite a while but have been out of it for a couple years. I bought my son a Droid Mini which from what I understand is pretty much the same thing as a Moto X. In the settings menu it says Android Version 4.4 Kernal Version 3.4.42-gfae57e0. I just need to root it. I'm not concerned about flashing ROMs, just need root for an app that requires it. Is it possible or do I need to get a different phone? I must have a root. Again please excuse the noob question but I've gotten a headache trying to make heads or tales of it.
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No it is not possible to root 4.4 however you have an option there is a guy in China selling bootlloader unlock codes I bought mine and unlocked there are several threads on this site so check it out. The other option is to return the phone and get one you can root or a dev model.
bigv5150 said:
No it is not possible to root 4.4 however you have an option there is a guy in China selling bootlloader unlock codes I bought mine and unlocked there are several threads on this site so check it out. The other option is to return the phone and get one you can root or a dev model.
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I guess I'll go that route then. I bought my second hand so returning isn't an option. Can you link me to a thread?
I feel so lost. My last Android two Androids were an EVO and a Droid OG, I feel so lost now. Had a ton of ROMs on those but wow things have changed.
boomhower said:
I guess I'll go that route then. I bought my second hand so returning isn't an option. Can you link me to a thread?
I feel so lost. My last Android two Androids were an EVO and a Droid OG, I feel so lost now. Had a ton of ROMs on those but wow things have changed.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x/moto-x-qa/moto-x-vzw-bootloader-t2659234/page66
bigv5150 said:
No it is not possible to root 4.4 however you have an option there is a guy in China selling bootlloader unlock codes I bought mine and unlocked there are several threads on this site so check it out. The other option is to return the phone and get one you can root or a dev model.
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What? 4.4 and lower can be rooted, 4.4.2 cannot.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2538896
nhizzat said:
What? 4.4 and lower can be rooted, 4.4.2 cannot.
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Under Android version it says 4.4. But is also says no software updates are available.... Kernal version says 3.4.42 that makes a difference. Guess the question is do I have 4.4 or 4.4.2. If .2 is the latest it should show under updates correct? Or maybe not since it's a Mini and not an X?
nhizzat said:
What? 4.4 and lower can be rooted, 4.4.2 cannot.
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Don't give this guy false hope without reading the OP. He does not have a moto x, He has a droid mini. The droid line cannot be downgraded from 4.4 to 4.2.2, thus his only option is to use the shady Chinese unlockers.
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boomhower said:
Under Android version it says 4.4. But is also says no software updates are available.... Kernal version says 3.4.42 that makes a difference. Guess the question is do I have 4.4 or 4.4.2. If .2 is the latest it should show under updates correct? Or maybe not since it's a Mini and not an X?
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You should get your rooting advice from this area of the forums, it will more closly resemble the options you have available to your device
http://forum.xda-developers.com/droid-ultra
VZW droid mini ,ultra, and maxx are all still on 4.4. They cannot be downgraded due to verizon locking the bootloader. You will get confused answers from the moto x owners, as they could downgrade from 4.4 to 4.2.2 and then keep root using some trickery.
While it is true that this trickery would work to on your droid mini if you hadnt yet updated to 4.4, there is no way to revert to 4.2.2 on your device. your best option getting an unlock code from a 3rd party (this voids your warranty)
consider if it is worth it to you
Good luck,
You can't root 4.4 the droid line doesn't have 4.4.2 yet so your on 4.4.
As for the guys being shady selling the code that is absolutely false. Many have bought the code they are very accommodating and helpful. As a matter of fact a few were not able to get the code for what ever reason and were refunded the money. As far as I'm concerned if you want root unlock the boot loader it ain't coming anytime soon.
And further questions should be asked in the ultra section the ultra maxx and mini are the same. The moto x is 99.9% the same but as you can see there are a few differences like they can downgrade 4.4.
As a matter of fact I'm typing this on my maxx running 4.4.2 ported from a moto x. That is what you can do with an unlocked boot loader.
It is possible! I am now the owner of a fully rooted Droid Mini XT1030 running stock 4.4. It took buying a code from the Chinese tab site and a whole lot of help from NWKENT. He should be nominated for some kind of an award. He took the time on a Sunday morning to talk me through it on the phone. He's a saint in my book.

T-Mobile 4.4.4?

Is it just me or has Moto never rolled out 4.4.4 to the unlocked GSM editions? My mom bought an unlocked phone straight from Motorola and yet she's still on 4.4.3. We're using the phone on T-Mobile if that makes a difference.
ryukiri said:
Is it just me or has Moto never rolled out 4.4.4 to the unlocked GSM editions? My mom bought an unlocked phone straight from Motorola and yet she's still on 4.4.3. We're using the phone on T-Mobile if that makes a difference.
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It's not just you. T mobile version got 4.4.3. A bug was found after they started rolling it out, so they fixed it for the other models (that's the main difference between 4.4.3 and 4.4.4). Most of the other features/upgrades were included in 4.4.3, so they didn't make updating the t-mobile edition a priority. It'll probably get it after they finish all of the others are done unless android L is ready to go by then, in which case, it'll probably just get that.
Moto X 4.4.4 Official T-Mobile Firmware
My Moto X got messed up after some rooting and flashing...
I would like to request the official T-Mobile US firmware on sbf.droid-developers.
Thanks a bunch!
zrutichun said:
My Moto X got messed up after some rooting and flashing...
I would like to request the official T-Mobile US firmware on sbf.droid-developers.
Thanks a bunch!
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far as i know its not available YET...
The T-Mobile 4.4.3 sbf is available:
Moto Firmwares
Oops, looks like the site is down.
I got 4.4.4 just a week ago on Dev Edition
I got 4.4.4 just a week ago on Dev Edition, although its not TMobile,
So might be possible, yours on the way.:good:
4.4.4 for t-mobile version (any XT1053 model) was delivered a couple of weeks ago. Go to settings/about phone/system updates and you should update if you have a factory phone - if you have unlocked or rooted, go back to factory spec before trying to update.

[Q] Stock Lollipop Update

Hello,
I can't find a thread on any information about a Motorola rom lollipop update for OG Moto X. Did I miss it, or is there really no news about it? Google really isn't helping here, it's a mix of Moto X 2014 information and news reports that say it's happening from the beginning of November.
Thanks :good:
I just asked an agent of Moto. He said that the update might be available within 10 days.
However, Moto hasnt officially given any information....
Who knows? So glad I forked out the extra cash for a "developer edition". Kinda thought timely updates would be included lol.
Lollipop source came out about a month and a half ago, the 2nd gen Moto X and G are still the only phone outside of Nexus and GPE that has a wide rollout of Lollipop. Given that the Droid Turbo is getting updated soon, I'd guess the 2013 phones will be getting updated at the end of December or sometime in January, still ahead of most other devices, and before anything else from last year. People need to learn WTF patience is.
Sent from my Moto X
hlaalu said:
Who knows? So glad I forked out the extra cash for a "developer edition". Kinda thought timely updates would be included lol.
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Nope.
Developer Edition of the 2013 X doesn't get updates any faster.
See the discussion starting at Post #4 of this thread -> http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x/moto-x-qa/xt1058-to-xt1053-developper-t2967009
If anything, developer editions are LESS likely to receive updates in general (e.g. Samsung)
scryan said:
If anything, developer editions are LESS likely to receive updates in general (e.g. Samsung)
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Which doesn't hold true with the Moto X or Motorola in general since the release of the Moto X.
scryan said:
If anything, developer editions are LESS likely to receive updates in general (e.g. Samsung)
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Guess you didn't read http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x/moto-x-qa/xt1058-to-xt1053-developper-t2967009 starting with Post #4 like I suggested to hlaalu. In particular Post #6 Otherwise you would know that statement doesn't apply to the 2013 Moto X Dev Editions.
i'm on stock 4.4, not rooted but unlocked bootloader. Will i receive the OTA update ?
RoTo11R said:
i'm on stock 4.4, not rooted but unlocked bootloader. Will i receive the OTA update ?
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Yes you will
RoTo11R said:
i'm on stock 4.4, not rooted but unlocked bootloader. Will i receive the OTA update ?
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Do you have stock or custom recovery? If custom you will want to flash your stock recovery before taking a OTA.
Stock bootloader
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690sid said:
I just asked an agent of Moto. He said that the update might be available within 10 days.
However, Moto hasnt officially given any information....
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well, its been 10 days...guess we can strike that off the list

G900A Update 5.1.1

Anyone know will get the update 5.1.1 on G900A ?
machiavely said:
Anyone know will get the update 5.1.1 on G900A ?
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No, but considering T-Mobile already sent theirs out, i'm sure it won't be too long before it hits the AT&T variant
It's AT&T. We'll be waiting a while.
TheeDesecrator said:
It's AT&T. We'll be waiting a while.
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If it means the update doesn't "suck" i'm okay with waiting a while longer.
Now, will we have same rooting issue if we're on rooted 5.0 or do yall think it'll be more of a hot-fix than a bootloader update?
Skv012a said:
Now, will we have same rooting issue if we're on rooted 5.0 or do yall think it'll be more of a hot-fix than a bootloader update?
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Good chance that 5.1.1 will be completely unrootable on locked bootloader devices.
C0derbear said:
If it means the update doesn't "suck" i'm okay with waiting a while longer.
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Agreed, however, by that time, it probably won't matter for me. I highly regret taking the 5.0 update before doing root. I'm sick of not having the options I want with this phone and the daily freezes. As a long time AT&T customer with a grandfathered unlimited plan (not that that means anything, they throttle at 5GB, which I swear the FCC said was illegal), I'm about to eat the early termination fee and go to Project Fi with a Nexus 6.
muniz_ri said:
Good chance that 5.1.1 will be completely unrootable on locked bootloader devices.
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So wait for a dev flash like w/ 5.0. Gocha.
Skv012a said:
So wait for a dev flash like w/ 5.0. Gocha.
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What dev flash? Is there root possibilities on 5.0 on the G900A that I missed directly from Lollipop?
Skv012a said:
So wait for a dev flash like w/ 5.0. Gocha.
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Not likely, it appears the only way to root 5.1 will be a custom rooted kernel which is out of the question for locked bl devices. Seems the end of root access on locked bl devices is not far away.
muniz_ri said:
Not likely, it appears the only way to root 5.1 will be a custom rooted kernel which is out of the question for locked bl devices. Seems the end of root access on locked bl devices is not far away.
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What about porting international roms over to what is rooted already?
Skv012a said:
What about porting international roms over to what is rooted already?
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That's fine IF your already rooted.. @muniz_ri was making the point that phones are coming that are not root able with locked BL.
Take the S6 Active for example, not looking to promising.
TheeDesecrator said:
It's AT&T. We'll be waiting a while.
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Before Christmas I say.
New s6 active just got v5.0.2. So it might be longer.
I'm going to buy a Tmobile version of the S5...AT&T LB Sux...
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muniz_ri said:
Not likely, it appears the only way to root 5.1 will be a custom rooted kernel which is out of the question for locked bl devices. Seems the end of root access on locked bl devices is not far away.
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Well that is some sad news @muniz_ri. If you say you cannot do your usual magic, then i guess we are all sunk. I always check up on 5.whatever and it said it was out and i was hoping you would be able to modify it and keep the OA1 BL like you usually do....just to try it of course. Stock is not for many of us as you know. I will keep watching though. My installments are not done until 06-2016 and was hoping to maybe get an LG G4, but they dont seem to be having all that much luck with it, but i hear it is now rooted. by then, who knows. not a lot of money here. Thanks for you and others for keeping our device alive. I would never get an S6 or another Samsung I think. Between them and ATT, they are choking many of us. Ok, thanks again for all your hard work. Maybe u will come across something.

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