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[Q] 4.2 or 4.4

I just got an unlocked Moto X from amazon for use in the US(AIO) and Jamaica(Digicel)
I've been using a phone with 4.2.1. The Moto is supposed to be able to get an update to 4.4.
Would like some opinions on upgrading or staying with 4.2 that comes with it
Thanks for any advise

[Q] Bionic OTA Updates 4.2.2 to 4.4

I am running CyanogenMod version 10.1.3-RC2-targa on my Bionic. The android version is 4.2.2 but I would like to update the OTA to 4.4 if possible, or even 4.3. How can this be done? Do I need to put stock targa back on and then update it through Verizon, and then add a custom ROM?
It would be nice to do this so that I can keep getting the most out of this ole' dinosaur of a phone.
Some additional maybe useful information:
Kernel Version 3.0.8-g67d26a7
Build Number cm_targa-userdebug 4.2.2 JDQ39E
Been searching a lot, but can not find instructions for exactly what I need. Thanks!

Are you talking CM OTA or Moto OTA?
There ain't gonna be any Moto OTA as Bionic is beyond the 18 month upgrade window.
CM's last OTA for for CM10 is 10.1.3
If you want Android 4.4 you have to go CM11.

CM's updated to 10.2.1
I'm running SlimKat, works quite well so far, just minor nonconsequential problems.

Current status of rooting/custom ROM/Kernel?

I'm interested to buy a Moto G LTE XT1072 as a replacement of a Galaxy Nexus.
What's the current status of:
- custom kernel? Can I find an equivalent of Franko Kernel, Fancy Kernel or ElementalX for this device?
- custom ROMs? I'm interested in vanilla AOSP ROMs. Current projects are 100% working? There's some missing HW functionality?
- Is it developer friendly in order to hack it like a Nexus phone?
- Xposed Framework: someone has experience in use of superalpha Xposed framework on ART 5.1.1?
The biggest cons of GNex are battery time and speaker volume. Can I expect with XT1072 an improvement?

To begin, some clarifications :
XT1072 = Moto G 2nd Gen (2014) LTE
XT106X = Moto G 2nd Gen (2014) 3g+
1) 2) Some users flashed roms designed for 3g+ variants on the 4g one and reported that it worked (without 4g obviously) and with speakers bug.
So you can find roms designed for the 4G variant on this forum. (http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g-lte)
And roms designed for the 3g+ variants here http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g-2014
Most roms are fully working without any HW problem.
3) I think installing custom roms, unlocking bootloader, rooting, installing TWRP.. is like on Nexus phones. It is user friendly.
4) This isn't device specific, you can find your answer in the Xposed's official development thread. But I think everything works.
5) The speakers are good and battery life is enough for me but I don't own the GNex so I can't compare.
I think the best you can do is to buy the 3rd Gen Moto G which was just released.
If you want some clarifications, comment !

Just to be clear, there are currently no kernels for this version?
This version = XT1078 dual sim variant (2014 LTE).

There are 2 kernels if I remembrer :
- Stock Motorola's
- Spirit Kernel : http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g-lte/development/kernel-spirit-kernel-r1-t3109319

Do you know how did people flash the Titan roms on Thea? I always get an icompatibility error.

Good ROM for x 2013?

I rooted my unlocked the bootloader/rooted my phone back in April but I'm looking to try a ROM for the first time. I've been looking around but I wanted to see what people here are using.
Basically what I'm hoping for in the rom
Moto display (if possible)
xposed compatible
no major bugs
better battery life/stable

Stock KitKat it is.

I am currently using the Cyanogenmod 12.1 and it's running fine with no major bugs. It has moto display, I have successfully installed xposed but I have no use for it, also the battery life running the latest nightly is quite poor imo. Would recommend using it though.
here's the link to that : http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x/development/rom-cyanogenmod-12-moto-x-t2995381

Moto G 2014 XT1068 became very slow after upgrade to v5.0.2

Hello everyone,
The phone worked fine with version v4.4.4 after the upgrade (v5.0.2) he became unbearably slow.
I do not know too much about root, rom and and so (last time I change rom it was on my HTC Desire ).
Generally I would be happy if there is a simple way (or at least a detailed guide) to restore the phone to the version he came with.
I would appreciate your help :fingers-crossed:

If you want to restore to stock 4.4.4
Then go to the general section of this phones forum and search for your model and the firmware (4.4.4) you want. Then just follow the steps to restore. (I can't tell you which firmware since you haven't mentioned your phone model). Or install CM 13 Official, it's stable as hell, and its better than stock. (Guide to flashing roms also exists).

sagar846 said:
If you want to restore to stock 4.4.4
Then go to the general section of this phones forum and search for your model and the firmware (4.4.4) you want. Then just follow the steps to restore. (I can't tell you which firmware since you haven't mentioned your phone model). Or install CM 13 Official, it's stable as hell, and its better than stock. (Guide to flashing roms also exists).
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Thanks for the quick response.
My phone model is Motorola Moto G 2014 XT1068 as appearing in the title, any additional information needed to specify ?
About CM 13 Official from what I've read here and in other places It seems like if it not stock there be problems like camera does not work, low battery, problem with SMS and so... Or is it only in certain versions ?

Sorry. I didn't read the title properly.
This link : Stock 4.4.4
There's no thing wrong with CM. It's better than stock for sure and there's no additional problems seen when you use CM. Just don't flash Xposed.
Its stable and fast even though it's in Alpha stage.

Thank you !
You have any idea how do I know whice fireware I need ?
A) Firmware KXB21.85.14 (earliest version)
B) Firmware KXB21.85.23 (DSDS ALL)
C) Firmware KXB21.85.27 (latest version)
D) Firmware KXB21.85.23 - GB Region (UK)
E) Firmware KXB21.85.14 - DE Region (Germany)

Depends on your country.
A and B should work on ANY XT1068 as it's a Retail for ALL Dual sim, (it may or may not have certain languages)