[Q] Do I understand this right. - Motorola Droid 3

Do I understand this right. If I unlock my Droid 3 for T-mobile using this guide for changing the ROM and radios
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1406812&page=1
I will have T-mobile service but I will loose my Verizon service and the only way to revert back to Verizon is to use the stock XT862 ROM or will I be able to change between T-mobile and Verizon with the flashed XT 833 Rom and Radios?

micman7 said:
Do I understand this right. If I unlock my Droid 3 for T-mobile using this guide for changing the ROM and radios
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1406812&page=1
I will have T-mobile service but I will loose my Verizon service and the only way to revert back to Verizon is to use the stock XT862 ROM or will I be able to change between T-mobile and Verizon with the flashed XT 833 Rom and Radios?
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You can switch radios without SBF. Just edit the two or three lines in the build.prop needed for GSM and connect your phone to a computer, flash the SBF radio.img or the radio.img included in that thread.

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[Q] Droid 3 running rom XT883 need to flash back stock rom

Dear all,
I have a Droid 3 Verizon unlocked, using sim GSM and running rom XT883 normally (boot loader : 0A.64).
Does anybody know the way to flash back to stock rom of this Droid 3 and can put sim GSM to use as before ?
Because I do not like this current rom.
Thank you
Use this topic
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1686911

[Q] How to install / flash xt883 radio.img on xt862 (5.6.890 ) sbf stock rom

I have motorola droid 3 xt862 vz which unlocked via code and rooted though cwm .
It have stock rom one click sbf (5.6.890) installed via window. it support all gsm sim card in India but i want to use it as a CDMA OMH sim which can run any cdma sim card in india with data support. I read many post about it.
what it is possible that after flashing xt883 radio.img on my xt862 this phone support both type (GSM/CDMA) network using sim card (as xt883)
If it is possible then .
plz tell me how to flash this radio img in details step by step.
Thanks again.
download
motorola drivers
radio.img
moto-fastboot.exe mediafire
instructions
1) install drivers
2) move the update radio.img and the MOTO-FASTBOOT to a folder (ex. c:/radio)
3) unzip files with a file compression utility like 7zip
4) Reboot device to fastboot mode
5) Open the CMD, (start/all programs/accessories/command prompt)
and enter the these commands.
Code:
cd/
cd c:radio
moto-fastboot.exe flash radio radio.img
moto-fastboot.exe reboot
I have flashed xt 883 radio on xt862 successfully
but it not deduct any network (GSM or CDMA)
Plz help me about it what is next step for solve this issue
Thanks
Dharmendra05 said:
I have flashed xt 883 radio on xt862 successfully
but it not deduct any network (GSM or CDMA)
Plz help me about it what is next step for solve this issue
Thanks
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My understanding is that flashing the 883 Chinese radio will allow an unlocked Droid3 to work in GSM mode only. The unlocked Droid3 with stock radio code will already work on non-USA based GSM carriers via just inserting their sim chip instead of the Verizon-provided Vodaphone sim.
People in the USA wanted to use the Droid3 on ATT or T-Mobile here, but the Verizon stock radio is coded to disallow that use. So, flashing of the Chinese radio code as you have done permitted that use in USA, at the cost of no longer having CDMA support.
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Dharmendra05 said:
I have flashed xt 883 radio on xt862 successfully
but it not deduct any network (GSM or CDMA)
Plz help me about it what is next step for solve this issue
Thanks
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Did you edit the build.prop?
MrObvious said:
Did you edit the build.prop?
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After edit build.prob and replace to file (libmoto_ril.so & pppd-ril.option of xf883 ) as per xda therad
Reboot then both networks support but data on CDMA ruim sim card not working only calling & SMS working
On gsm mode working all (data with calling)
The main reason that on cdma mode apn settiing not display so plz help about cdma data satting not display only network mode
Home & automatic no any other satting display
Plz help me about this
Thanks
Dharmendra05 said:
After edit build.prob and replace to file (libmoto_ril.so & pppd-ril.option of xf883 ) as per xda therad
Reboot then both networks support but data on CDMA ruim sim card not working only calling & SMS working
On gsm mode working all (data with calling)
The main reason that on cdma mode apn settiing not display so plz help about cdma data satting not display only network mode
Home & automatic no any other satting display
Plz help me about this
Thanks
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No idea with RUIMs since we use the built in CDMA here.
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[Q] Alltel Moto X XT1050

Would like to root my XT1050, but cannot find the exact firmware to fall back on if something goes awry. My firmware is 139.4.6.ghost_row.ACG.en.US. The closest firmware that I have found is the Brightpoint 139.4.5.ghost_row.LRA.en.US, which is also the XT1050. My Alltel network is CDMA, but not sure if the Brightpoint is. Does anyone think this Brightpoint firmware would work if I needed to re-flash, or would it be missing the proper radios APN's etc....? Alltel was recently purchased by AT&T, and they told me that this phone was an AT&T phone that was LTE ready when they transition over in July. Most other Alltel users will need to replace their phones at this time. I keep looking for Alltel Moto X users here, but haven't seen any yet, as this phone is fairly new for Alltel. Any ideas?
ever find a root method
Was wondering if anyone with the alltel Moto X ever found a root method.
dw777 said:
Would like to root my XT1050, but cannot find the exact firmware to fall back on if something goes awry. My firmware is 139.4.6.ghost_row.ACG.en.US. The closest firmware that I have found is the Brightpoint 139.4.5.ghost_row.LRA.en.US, which is also the XT1050. My Alltel network is CDMA, but not sure if the Brightpoint is. Does anyone think this Brightpoint firmware would work if I needed to re-flash, or would it be missing the proper radios APN's etc....? Alltel was recently purchased by AT&T, and they told me that this phone was an AT&T phone that was LTE ready when they transition over in July. Most other Alltel users will need to replace their phones at this time. I keep looking for Alltel Moto X users here, but haven't seen any yet, as this phone is fairly new for Alltel. Any ideas?
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the brightpoint fxz is generic cdma. it worked fine on the vzw dev edition moto x with the 4.2.2 gpt/motoboot. not sure whether it will work on a locked alltel device, but there's a good chance that it will, since it is xt1050.
i'd try to root first; the worst that could happen is root will fail. if it succeeds, you can make a nandroid of your stock boot and system before making any further modifications.
if you do need to use the fxz to recover, you should flash only system.img. if that alone doesn't work, you may need to flash boot.img as well. there's really no need to flash anything else.
also, i'd recommend backing up your stock build.prop and replacing the brightpoint build.prop with it if you do flash system.img.
standard disclaimer: i'm not responsible for anything bad that may happen to your device as a result of attempting these things...
really need help
dw777 said:
Would like to root my XT1050, but cannot find the exact firmware to fall back on if something goes awry. My firmware is 139.4.6.ghost_row.ACG.en.US. The closest firmware that I have found is the Brightpoint 139.4.5.ghost_row.LRA.en.US, which is also the XT1050. My Alltel network is CDMA, but not sure if the Brightpoint is. Does anyone think this Brightpoint firmware would work if I needed to re-flash, or would it be missing the proper radios APN's etc....? Alltel was recently purchased by AT&T, and they told me that this phone was an AT&T phone that was LTE ready when they transition over in July. Most other Alltel users will need to replace their phones at that time. I keep looking for Alltel Moto X users here, but haven't seen any yet, as this phone is fairly new for Alltel. Any ideas?
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I was really hoping someone could upload a link for 139.4.6.ghost_row.ACG.en.US.xml.zip i have accidentally flashed the fsg and modem files for another version of xt1050 and i need alltel's version of these files. plz i can't seem to find a copy of this firmware anywhere and i no longer can get any cdma/evdo signal. all i can do is use a sim card for the time being and considering i am paying for the plan with alltel i'd like to take advantage of my data plan. when i dial *228 it only says call not sent.
aajjs said:
Was wondering if anyone with the alltel Moto X ever found a root method.
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I have the Moto X XT1050. U can unlock the bootloader using motorola's website. Then flash twrp using fastboot and use the recovery to root.
The recovery will install supersu. All I had to do was download supersu from the playstore. I also installed the cm12.1 nightly. Not bad. Its awesome. Just wish I could activate the thing. Someone told me I could just pop in an already active Verizon 4g SIM and it'll work. Havnt tried yet tho.
Xt1050 twrp
TWRP to link the xt1050
dw777 said:
Would like to root my XT1050, but cannot find the exact firmware to fall back on if something goes awry. My firmware is 139.4.6.ghost_row.ACG.en.US. The closest firmware that I have found is the Brightpoint 139.4.5.ghost_row.LRA.en.US, which is also the XT1050. My Alltel network is CDMA, but not sure if the Brightpoint is. Does anyone think this Brightpoint firmware would work if I needed to re-flash, or would it be missing the proper radios APN's etc....? Alltel was recently purchased by AT&T, and they told me that this phone was an AT&T phone that was LTE ready when they transition over in July. Most other Alltel users will need to replace their phones at this time. I keep looking for Alltel Moto X users here, but haven't seen any yet, as this phone is fairly new for Alltel. Any ideas?
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I'm in the same position as you man, I want to be 100% sure before doing anything, although mine has the lra firmware. You didn't got 4.4.2 OTA? Why don't you fall back to that one, it's easier to find and since we can unlock the bootloader the official way you don't have to worry..
Can't post the link, it in a filefactory folder
Lol I'm telling you twrp will root, do you need a link?
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Exe72418 said:
TWRP to link the xt1050
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Link for TWRP https://mega.nz/#!NZwBVTaY!MD0bqOxQEoXxjcZHFO9yLanH-97W6KYWNhOdGPjfllk
It's the latest
Exe72418 said:
TWRP to link the xt1050
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Hey you guys stock firmware files located here=> https://androidfilehost.com/?a=show&w=files&flid=44728
If you still need a link for xt1050 twrp=> https://mega.nz/#!NZwBVTaY!MD0bqOxQEoXxjcZHFO9yLanH-97W6KYWNhOdGPjfllk
Love this phone. A little late for the info but better late than never
Sent from my Moto X using Tapatalk
Moto x xt 1050 4.4.2 rooted, bootloader unlocked
Just to confirm guys, the motorola moto X xt1050 with android 4.4.2 is posible to root it and unlock the bootloader and install twrp. The problem that I am still having is that I cant change the apn. I am looking to find a way to do it manually , but so far no success.
If I find anything I will let you know, and if you find something please share it.
Rick
Josephdbrewer25 said:
Hey you guys stock firmware files located here=> https://androidfilehost.com/?a=show&w=files&flid=44728
If you still need a link for xt1050 twrp=> https://mega.nz/#!NZwBVTaY!MD0bqOxQEoXxjcZHFO9yLanH-97W6KYWNhOdGPjfllk
Love this phone. A little late for the info but better late than never
Sent from my Moto X using Tapatalk
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Install a custom rom. Cm12.1 is pretty smooth.
Cm12.1=> https://download.cyanogenmod.org/?device=ghost
riclau_75 said:
Just to confirm guys, the motorola moto X xt1050 with android 4.4.2 is posible to root it and unlock the bootloader and install twrp. The problem that I am still having is that I cant change the apn. I am looking to find a way to do it manually , but so far no success.
If I find anything I will let you know, and if you find something please share it.
Rick
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I just flashed cm12 via twrp. It automatically added the apn when I inserted the sim

Moto X XT1058 (International Version from another country?)

I purchased it in Aurora, CO from a buddy that said he was using it on T-Mobile.
Everything works great even the LTE on T-Mobile, but from what I read the XT1058 was AT&T's variant of the Moto X and wasnt supposed to support the T-Mobile LTE bands.
I did a little research & found out that it is not a AT&T branded XT1058 and is actually from another country.
After checking the Moto X wiki i came to the conclusion that its the XT1058 model from TIM Brazil
I used it the whole day and noticed an app called "BR Apps" that had a brazil flag in the icon that i just can't uninstall. I can disable it but i want it gone.
I want to root this phone and fiddle with it, but don't know what will work with it.
The bootloader is locked and not sure if it is safe for me to start trying to root this thing.
My biggest question is if it is safe to root this XT1058 the same way as the AT&T or other carrier moto x?
Heres some more info on it.
"Android Version"
4.4.2
"Baseband Version"
MSM8960PRO_BP-2323.031.111.00R
"System Version"
161.44.26.ghost_row.TIM.en.BR
"Build number"
KXA20.16-1.26
tKoHaXoR said:
I purchased it in Aurora, CO from a buddy that said he was using it on T-Mobile.
Everything works great even the LTE on T-Mobile, but from what I read the XT1058 was AT&T's variant of the Moto X and wasnt supposed to support the T-Mobile LTE bands.
I did a little research & found out that it is not a AT&T branded XT1058 and is actually from another country.
After checking the Moto X wiki i came to the conclusion that its the XT1058 model from TIM Brazil
I used it the whole day and noticed an app called "BR Apps" that had a brazil flag in the icon that i just can't uninstall. I can disable it but i want it gone.
I want to root this phone and fiddle with it, but don't know what will work with it.
The bootloader is locked and not sure if it is safe for me to start trying to root this thing.
My biggest question is if it is safe to root this XT1058 the same way as the AT&T or other carrier moto x?
Heres some more info on it.
"Android Version"
4.4.2
"Baseband Version"
MSM8960PRO_BP-2323.031.111.00R
"System Version"
161.44.26.ghost_row.TIM.en.BR
"Build number"
KXA20.16-1.26
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The AT&T Moto X (and ALL the XT1058 variants) DOES support all the LTE bands that T-Mobile uses. It does NOT support the AWS band which T-Mobile uses for HSPA/HSPA+
All of the XT1058 variants have the same frequency bands....otherwise the FCC would require a different FCC ID.
Anyways, its GREAT that you have a non-U.S. XT1058, because you SHOULD be able to unlock the bootloader from Motos website!!! (AT&T XT1058s can NOT be unlocked through Moto....AT&T won't allow them to give out the unlock codes for the AT&T variants)
If you want root, unlock your bootloader and flash TWRP (which will root the device). Then you're all set! No crazy exploits needed......and you'll be safe with future versions because you won't be using a root 'exploit' that can be patched.
Unlock here: https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/standalone/bootloader/unlock-your-device-a
Make sense?
Makes perfect sense. I upgraded from a t-mobile galaxy s3 that was easier to root because of odin software and wasn't 100% sure where I would even start rooting this moto. You pretty much cleared everything up for me. This xt1058 is one of the good ones is what you are saying and its boot loader is ublockable. As far as baseband it should remain the same? Can I flash xt1058/xt1053 ROMs without running into weird issues or should I treat this device like any other US version?
Sent from my XT1058 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
tKoHaXoR said:
Makes perfect sense. I upgraded from a t-mobile galaxy s3 that was easier to root because of odin software and wasn't 100% sure where I would even start rooting this moto. You pretty much cleared everything up for me. This xt1058 is one of the good ones is what you are saying and its boot loader is ublockable. As far as baseband it should remain the same? Can I flash xt1058/xt1053 ROMs without running into weird issues or should I treat this device like any other US version?
Sent from my XT1058 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
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Yep, pretty much. One of the 'good' ones
It *should* be bootloader unlockable. You will have to try the moto website I linked to see for sure.
You can flash any XT1058 rom safely....the Rogers Canada version seems to be a favorite around here. Some users have reported flashing the XT1053 rom without any issues as well. The XT1058 has 2 additional LTE bands over and above the 1053, and we aren't sure if you 'lose' these bands by flashing the 1053 rom though. This really isn't an issue though, because those 2 LTE bands aren't even used in the U.S. right now.
Do not flash one of the CDMA (verizon, sprint, etc) roms though...
If you flash a different carrier rom you should flash the entire rom (baseband and all). Its not recommended to mix different roms and basebands....and of course you HAVE to be bootloader unlocked -before- you can flash another carrier's rom
samwathegreat said:
Yep, pretty much. One of the 'good' ones
It *should* be bootloader unlockable. You will have to try the moto website I linked to see for sure.
You can flash any XT1058 rom safely....the Rogers Canada version seems to be a favorite around here. Some users have reported flashing the XT1053 rom without any issues as well. The XT1058 has 2 additional LTE bands over and above the 1053, and we aren't sure if you 'lose' these bands by flashing the 1053 rom though. This really isn't an issue though, because those 2 LTE bands aren't even used in the U.S. right now.
Do not flash one of the CDMA (verizon, sprint, etc) roms though...
If you flash a different carrier rom you should flash the entire rom (baseband and all). Its not recommended to mix different roms and basebands....and of course you HAVE to be bootloader unlocked -before- you can flash another carrier's rom
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Dude thanks a ton! I went to the regular moto website to try and unlock the bootloader but it was a no go. Then i went thru the brazilian site and it worked! Got the booloader unlocked and will flash my first rom in a matter of minutes.
tKoHaXoR said:
Dude thanks a ton! I went to the regular moto website to try and unlock the bootloader but it was a no go. Then i went thru the brazilian site and it worked! Got the booloader unlocked and will flash my first rom in a matter of minutes.
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Great! If you get an error when flashing to a different carrier rom, let me know and I'll help you get past it.
Also, if you are planning on flashing the 1053 ROM and updating to 4.4.3, you will need to use a new version of TWRP and SuperSU. See here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/mot...unlocked-twrp-2-6-3-1-android-t2534850/page48
samwathegreat said:
Great! If you get an error when flashing to a different carrier rom, let me know and I'll help you get past it.
Also, if you are planning on flashing the 1053 ROM and updating to 4.4.3, you will need to use a new version of TWRP and SuperSU. See here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/mot...unlocked-twrp-2-6-3-1-android-t2534850/page48
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Just flashed the 2.7.0.0 TWRP recovery and installed SuperSu, did a TWRP backup of my system and flashing the T-Mobile stock 4.4.3 Rom from here.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x/development/rom-stock-flashable-t-mobile-t2773675
Hope all goes well!
EDIT: ALL WENT WELL. Brazil XT1058 Bootloader unlocked, TWRP 2.7.0.0, flashed with XT1053 4.4.3 rooted rom! samwathegreat you are the man!
Hi guys,
I live in Brazil and got a Moto X for my wife, I love it, now considering buy another for myself
She has same version as @tKoHaXoR:
Android Version: 4.4.2
Baseband version: MSM8960PRO_BP_2323.031.111.00R
System version: 161.44.26.ghost_row.TIM.en.BR
Kernel version: 3.4.42-g7a3369f
Build number: KXA20.16-1.26
I'd like to get root and keep the stock ROM, at least for now I won't mess with custom ROMs on it.
My questions:
- once I unlock bootloader and root, I won't get OTA anymore?
- seems 4.4.4 stock is not out for it yet, when it comes I will be able to flash even if I don't get it from OTA?
Sorry it's hard to feel like a noob again, when I did everything possible and flashed dozens of ROMs on my old Galaxy S2
Noed said:
Hi guys,
I live in Brazil and got a Moto X for my wife, I love it, now considering buy another for myself
She has same version as @tKoHaXoR:
Android Version: 4.4.2
Baseband version: MSM8960PRO_BP_2323.031.111.00R
System version: 161.44.26.ghost_row.TIM.en.BR
Kernel version: 3.4.42-g7a3369f
Build number: KXA20.16-1.26
I'd like to get root and keep the stock ROM, at least for now I won't mess with custom ROMs on it.
My questions:
- once I unlock bootloader and root, I won't get OTA anymore?
- seems 4.4.4 stock is not out for it yet, when it comes I will be able to flash even if I don't get it from OTA?
Sorry it's hard to feel like a noob again, when I did everything possible and flashed dozens of ROMs on my old Galaxy S2
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I'm not 100% sure if it will still get OTA, but most likely you will get a notification on your phone that the update is available. The thing is you will most likely lose root if you accept the OTA update.
I recommend just rooting and installing custom recovery for now and once the update does roll out come back to XDA and look for the rooted 4.4.4 rom and flash it to your device.
Thanks @tKoHaXoR, I unlocked the bootloader yesterday, after messing up a little it's working ok.
Not working great yet, I tried to "integrate updates into system" using Titanium and now "modality services" and "active display" are force closing after boot.
Now trying to find a stock based ROM, it would be nice to have one CWM flashable and deodexed...
Which one did you install?
So, as I understand, there's 2 main types of Moto X: CDMA and GSM
And this XT1058 runs GSM ROMS, so the one from XT1053 should work.
Noed said:
...I'd like to get root and keep the stock ROM, at least for now I won't mess with custom ROMs on it.
My questions:
- once I unlock bootloader and root, I won't get OTA anymore?
- seems 4.4.4 stock is not out for it yet, when it comes I will be able to flash even if I don't get it from OTA?
Sorry it's hard to feel like a noob again, when I did everything possible and flashed dozens of ROMs on my old Galaxy S2
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Once you unlock the bootloader, and root, you'll still get OTA Updates when the phone's carrier pushes them.
As long as you are stock, and haven't modified too much, you can flash the OTA's. You can be rooted. (for more see -> http://mark.cdmaforums.com/MotoX-OTA.html )
You can always use RSDLite or mFastboot to flash if the SBF (rom) for your phone/carrier gets leaked and put on http://sbf.droid-developers.org/phone.php?device=0 (this site is neither owned, maintained, nor operated by Motorola). They don't have the OTA update files, just the full rom. Based on you earlier posting System version: 161.44.26.ghost_row.TIM.en.BR You have an XT1058 from TIM Brazil.
If you haven't received the OTA yet, but are stock (including stock recovery) and someone shares the OTA zip file for your phone and its carrier, you can manually install it.
Noed said:
Thanks @tKoHaXoR, I unlocked the bootloader yesterday, after messing up a little it's working ok.
Not working great yet, I tried to "integrate updates into system" using Titanium and now "modality services" and "active display" are force closing after boot.
Now trying to find a stock based ROM, it would be nice to have one CWM flashable and deodexed...
Which one did you install?
So, as I understand, there's 2 main types of Moto X: CDMA and GSM
And this XT1058 runs GSM ROMS, so the one from XT1053 should work.
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Kind of, but not exactly...
We usually don't recommend flashing the ROM from one model/carrier onto another (like flashing an ATT XT1058 with a T-MObile XT1053) because there are risks something could go wrong. That doesn't mean you can't, just means there is a chance you could mess your phone up either in flashing the other rom, or when you try and flash back to stock.
If you are looking for 3rd party or "after market" roms, like CM or such, then yes, usually they don't include modems and such, making them somewhat model independent. (SO you could flash the same CM ROM for GSM on an XT1052, XT1053, XT1058, etc.)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2773675
[ROM][4.4.3]Stock Flashable of the T-Mobile
That is the one you will want to flash
Sent from my XT1053 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
Thanks again for the help, I flashed this one and worked great:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/mot...0-google-play-edition-4-t2715488/post54328873

Can I use Rogers Firmware on a Fido Phone

I'm looking at loading a stockrom back on my phone but can only find the Rogers one, I just want to make sure If I flash Rogers on my phone it will still work on fido
phuzzeeoyster said:
I'm looking at loading a stockrom back on my phone but can only find the Rogers one, I just want to make sure If I flash Rogers on my phone it will still work on fido
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The Fido Moto X uses the standard Rogers version, they are 100% the same. So no worries and flash away.

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