[Q] Buying no Contract VZW come with Bloatware? - Moto X Q&A

If I were to buy a no contract Moto X for Verizon do they still bundle it with the crapware? Or does is it only the Dev Edition that comes clean?

They all come with it. I have the dev edition and it came with all of the bloatware the consumer version did.

Yep.

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Is it worth getting the Verizon carrier version?

So I have a GS4 now, and really considering switching to the motox.
I thought about the developer edition but I honestly don't want to spend another 700 on a phone again. (I bought the s4 at retail)
I have an early upgrade available on one of my non unlimited lines and was thinking of doing that with the coupon.
Is it worth going with the Verizon carrier branded? I see developer edition already has CM and if I'm correct safestrap is coming very soon? I'm using safestrap now so that works for me.
Coderedpl said:
So I have a GS4 now, and really considering switching to the motox.
I thought about the developer edition but I honestly don't want to spend another 700 on a phone again. (I bought the s4 at retail)
I have an early upgrade available on one of my non unlimited lines and was thinking of doing that with the coupon.
Is it worth going with the Verizon carrier branded? I see developer edition already has CM and if I'm correct safestrap is coming very soon? I'm using safestrap now so that works for me.
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Don't do it. Keep the S4!
Coderedpl said:
So I have a GS4 now, and really considering switching to the motox.
I thought about the developer edition but I honestly don't want to spend another 700 on a phone again. (I bought the s4 at retail)
I have an early upgrade available on one of my non unlimited lines and was thinking of doing that with the coupon.
Is it worth going with the Verizon carrier branded? I see developer edition already has CM and if I'm correct safestrap is coming very soon? I'm using safestrap now so that works for me.
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the moto x is a great phone, in my opinion much better than the sluggish s4. you will not regret it
I"m in same boat. Have had HTC one an S4. Gave wife the S4. Debating between VZW Developer or 16 GB on eBay. Big price difference. Have unlocked bootloader is huge though!
Just out of curiosity, why are you thinking about switching from the GS4 to the Moto X?
what is holding you back?
erik7970 said:
Just out of curiosity, why are you thinking about switching from the GS4 to the Moto X?
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I agree, why do you want it?
Also, the Verizon version is no different from any of the other ones. I'm thinking about getting it on ATT.
It is definitely a compelling device.
Coderedpl said:
So I have a GS4 now, and really considering switching to the motox.
I thought about the developer edition but I honestly don't want to spend another 700 on a phone again. (I bought the s4 at retail)
I have an early upgrade available on one of my non unlimited lines and was thinking of doing that with the coupon.
Is it worth going with the Verizon carrier branded? I see developer edition already has CM and if I'm correct safestrap is coming very soon? I'm using safestrap now so that works for me.
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Keep your S4, the Moto X is a great device but you probably won't see too many differences from your S4. Wait for the Moto X2

[Q] Off contract still has carrier branding?

Do all off contract moto xs still have carrier branding? I dont find it pointless but why have the carrier branding when you specifically bought off contract to be away from the carrier for a reason. Its not as big of a deal as say on other devices like an lg g2 but i still would like to not have verizon on my phone. Anyway to not have it?
My understanding is that only the T Mobile version is provided without carrier branding.
And sprint.
And Rogers
Sent from my Moto X cell phone telephone...
I understand if I buy a phone, in store, off the shelf that it'll have the carrier branding. But with Motomaker, there is no reason to have it on a custom one when you buy it out right.
Sent from my Nexus 10 using Tapatalk
I am with you 100%. I just bought my Moto X last night under the impression that it's not locked to any carrier. And that it's unlocked. However, I find out this morning after talking to customer support that the phone is locked to AT&T. I thought high of Motorola before but they are flat out liars. When they posted the promotion on their website for Cyber Monday, it clearly said "Unlocked Moto X" phone for $349; discounted $150 for Cyber Monday.
The number of phones sold off contract is so insignificant that the cost to change the production to not print on them probably wouldn't be worth the added cost. Sure, for phones like the Developer Edition that can only be purchased off-contract, I could see an argument, but they aren't going to change their product for 1% of their sales.
somebody posted a pic of the VZW dev. edition with the VZW logo AND the Dev. edition printing remved from the back of the phone. IIRC, the buyer scraped it off with a scissors.
I may do the same to the VZW logo on my DE.
So no way a sprint moto x would work on verizon would it? Both CDMA and sprint is bootloader unlocked and therefore could you flash vzw dev edition roms on it? i really dont want that verizon logo haha
It was posted 349 off contract for any carrier. There was no sign of saying it's unlocked. U must have read it wrong.
Sent from my Nexus 7 using xda app-developers app
I think what really annoys me too is that when im buying off contract im expecting it not to be carrier tied or i would have boughten it ON contract. So for verizon i personally just dont want that bloat wear or any of that junk. Guess theres no option?
I hate to be that guy, but... Does it really matter? I don't care for Verizon's logo either, but it doesn't look horrible. It's subtle.

Unlocked bootloader

With the unlocked bootloader via moto maker, do you think it will have to be purchased full outright cost or do you think it will be available on contract for a discounted price.
Mjduddin said:
With the unlocked bootloader via moto maker, do you think it will have to be purchased full outright cost or do you think it will be available on contract for a discounted price.
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If your on ATT or Tmobile you probably have the option to buy the Pure Edition model. I'm not sure if you can get it on a new contract or upgrade price but I think Moto maker will tell you. They should tell you when you go to check out. Or you can always call your carrier and find out. Hope this helps.
The only one that is unlockable is the XT1095 Pure Edition. It is capable of being unlocked, but is not by default. The Verizon and AT&T ones will have locked bootloaders and cannot be unlocked. That is the tradeoff you have to make for the subsidized price.
Something to note though, is Motorola is doing a 0% interest promotion for 12 or 18 months for purchases through the Motomaker web site. At 18 months this is the same set up that you'd have if you bought the phone on the AT&T Next plan (which basically is an unsubsidized phone with a no interest payment plan).

Moto Maker Edition vs. Developer Edition vs. Pure Edition...

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
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 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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bkfitz said:
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

Change Carriers with replacement device

I need to contact Motorola to file a claim for my Moto X. Coincidentally, I am thinking of switching carriers from Verizon to T-Mobile. It's my understanding that with a customized device they just give you a code, so could I use that code to get a pure edition or does it have to be a verizon one? If I wanted the 64gb (currently have a 32) could I just pay the extra $100 at checkout?
ILowry282 said:
I need to contact Motorola to file a claim for my Moto X. Coincidentally, I am thinking of switching carriers from Verizon to T-Mobile. It's my understanding that with a customized device they just give you a code, so could I use that code to get a pure edition or does it have to be a verizon one? If I wanted the 64gb (currently have a 32) could I just pay the extra $100 at checkout?
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that is an interesting idea. you could prob just chat with moto and find out. Not sure about paying the diff for additional storage but i think changing carriers might be a possibility. Let me know what kind of luck you have bc i am thinking of switching to tmo from verizon as well.

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