[Q] Verizon moto x - X 2014 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hey everybody looked around and could not find anything recent. Looking for a fast response here to ill get right to it, I'm planning on getting a new phone. i was looking at the Moto x (2014) version, but i want it to be unlock able or at least rootable. I do not mind paying a couple bucks for a software to unlock or root it just want to know if there is any way it can be done. Thanks!

Then you are on the wrong network. Can't unlock and partial root is 20.00. Get a N6 if you wanna be flash happy on VZW
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yes i realize that but i don't have a choice of what network to be on currently. if i had a choice i would choose t mobile or atat

Can't unlock Moto X VZW and partial root is 20.00. Get a N6 if you wanna be flash happy on VZW.
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[Q] Moto X Regular vs Developer Edition

Basically my questions are simple, I tried Googling quite extensively but cannot find a comprehensive answer.
Moto X Motomaker vs the Moto X Developer Edition pro and cons...
Here is what I think I know
Motomaker (MM from this point forward) is how you make it, has 16 and 32gb models and comes with a locked bootloader that must be unlocked to flash a ROM or change the fancy things like battery icons and the framework mods. Must wait for verizon to push updates to you at their own rate.. let me know if i'm wrong..
Developer Edition (DE from this for forward) is only 2 tone black and white and only available in 32gb. Bootloader is unlocked stock, can flash roms, change framework, custom apps, mod and tethering, android updates available whenever Google releases them or just come to XDA and find a leak.
I'm wondering if getting the DE is going to be worth the cost and if i comes BLANK with no Verizon bloat on-board. can i still use active notification and camera gesture etc if i flash a ROM?
I understand that the idea flashing a ROM is to get as close as humanly possible to stock android which it already is.
I'm going to be purchasing tomorrow so if you are all out there a timely response would be awesome!
On a side note I'm getting this phone to replace an S4 thats limping along with Safestrap and a Nexus Launcher.
Who's your carrier? T-mobile and Sprint allow you to unlock your bootloader http://www.droid-life.com/2013/09/09/t-mobile-moto-x-added-to-motorola-bootloader-unlock-program/
If you have Verizon or AT&T you'll need to get the dev edition.
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Verizon Wireless..
Dev edition it is
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If you want to run latest versions of android as soon as possible, Developer Edition might not be the ticket. As you can see already, carriers have started to push out kitkat earlier than motorola itself.
Titanoxide said:
Basically my questions are simple, I tried Googling quite extensively but cannot find a comprehensive answer.
Moto X Motomaker vs the Moto X Developer Edition pro and cons...
Here is what I think I know
Motomaker (MM from this point forward) is how you make it, has 16 and 32gb models and comes with a locked bootloader that must be unlocked to flash a ROM or change the fancy things like battery icons and the framework mods. Must wait for verizon to push updates to you at their own rate.. let me know if i'm wrong..
Developer Edition (DE from this for forward) is only 2 tone black and white and only available in 32gb. Bootloader is unlocked stock, can flash roms, change framework, custom apps, mod and tethering, android updates available whenever Google releases them or just come to XDA and find a leak.
I'm wondering if getting the DE is going to be worth the cost and if i comes BLANK with no Verizon bloat on-board. can i still use active notification and camera gesture etc if i flash a ROM?
I understand that the idea flashing a ROM is to get as close as humanly possible to stock android which it already is.
I'm going to be purchasing tomorrow so if you are all out there a timely response would be awesome!
On a side note I'm getting this phone to replace an S4 thats limping along with Safestrap and a Nexus Launcher.
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I'm in the same boat. I think the idea of the Moto X is great especially since it's getting the updates in a timely manner. I wonder though if the Developer Edition would be any different. Just because it's a Developer Edition doesn't mean it's a Google Play Edition meaning it will probably only receive the update when the Moto Maker X gets an update. That being the case (if I'm correct). Should I purchase the Developer Edition over the Motor Maker X. The only thing I would need to do is wifi tether since I am still on unlimited data and use it daily.
I have the Verizon Dev edition, and the only reason why I got it was so that I can unlock it and root it. With Dev editions you can only get white. If you want to unlock and root and are on AT&T or Verizon, then get the Dev edition, otherwise just get the Moto Maker edition.
chuda.pati09 said:
I have the Verizon Dev edition, and the only reason why I got it was so that I can unlock it and root it. With Dev editions you can only get white. If you want to unlock and root and are on AT&T or Verizon, then get the Dev edition, otherwise just get the Moto Maker edition.
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What have you done with your Dev Edition Moto X that you couldn't have done with the Moto Maker Version? And I'm asking what have you done, not what you plan on doing. Given the opportunity to do it all over again would you get the Dev Edition again or would you get a Moto Maker version?
Got the Dev edition and have not even unlocked the bootloader. Its that good . was thinking about it to install viper audio mod but have not yet
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bigmook said:
Got the Dev edition and have not even unlocked the bootloader. Its that good . was thinking about it to install viper audio mod but have not yet
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LoL. Makes it even harder to decide if I want the Dev Edition or the Moto Maker personalized one tomorrow morning.
pablomoca said:
What have you done with your Dev Edition Moto X that you couldn't have done with the Moto Maker Version? And I'm asking what have you done, not what you plan on doing. Given the opportunity to do it all over again would you get the Dev Edition again or would you get a Moto Maker version?
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I have unlocked and rooted my phone, I have installed Xposed and Gravity Box, and Greenify. I also plan on changing the bootloader, but have not found one I liked.
I believe you can root the Moto X without unlocking the bootloader, but from what I understand it is a headache when OTAs come through and there are chances of it bricking the phone. Since I was able to unlock the bootloader, I was able to flash TWRP and flash SU. And I don't have to worry about OTAs screwing up my phone.
But I need to stress this, do not spend the extra money on Dev edition if you are not on Verizon or AT&T, the Moto Xs from Motomaker can be unlocked.
The only added bonus the Dev edition brings is that unlocking it does not void the warranty which is nice because there can be cases which arise when it is a manufacture defect which the warranty would cover and it is nice to have that protection. But if you unlock a non Dev edition, it will void the warranty.
I personally would go with the Dev edition. There is always bound to be something I want to do to it. Plus future proofing
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bigmook said:
Got the Dev edition and have not even unlocked the bootloader. Its that good . was thinking about it to install viper audio mod but have not yet
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I did not unlock the bootloader until last week, which is also when I finally got time to unlock it and root the phone. But the change in warranty policy was a nice push.
I recommend unlocking and rooting your phone, I really missed Greenify and Titanium Backup. It might be a placebo effect or being on break last week I didn't use the phone as I normally do, but Greenify really helped the battery life. I went almost 22 hrs and about 2 hrs of screen time with no recharge couple times, using (Snapchat, Chrome, Reddit News, SMS, Hangouts, Phone, Plume, Maps, CBS Sports) heavily. Hopefully when I go back to normal usage this occurs again.
I should have been thinking about this a lot sooner than tonight. I'm leaning towards the Moto Maker edition for the obvious reasons of the color options. All I need is root the main thing I care about is tethering. And if I'm not mistaken there are apps on the market that will allow me to do that without root. I currently have a rooted Verizon Galaxy Note 3 and the only thing I use root for is tethering.
I went for the developer edition. I think it is worth the money..
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What does the Dev edition offer that the retails does not?
1) a true custom recovery
2) no exploit needed for root
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Perhaps faster upgrade process, flagship product.. Investment in quality products...
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elpmet27 said:
Perhaps faster upgrade process, flagship product.. Investment in quality products...
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Your post doesn't add up...
" Perhaps faster upgrade process" - nope. Same for everyone. I believe motomaker version got it first...
"flagship product" - Motomaker is advertised, Dev edition is not known to all.
"Investment in quality products" - they are both the same phone.
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I'm planning to buy the Moto X today. I live in Asia/Middle East. Will the T-Mobile Off contract version work? Because i want to customize my phone through moto maker. I know LTE most likely most wont work, but my main concern is will it detect any sim and 3g data should work. Thanks for the help in advance.
varun.gid said:
I'm planning to buy the Moto X today. I live in Asia/Middle East. Will the T-Mobile Off contract version work? Because i want to customize my phone through moto maker. I know LTE most likely most wont work, but my main concern is will it detect any sim and 3g data should work. Thanks for the help in advance.
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yes t-mobile is sim unlocked and 3g should work.

[Q] Looking for a VZW root method

I understand that you can root the unlocked version because you have to unlock the bootloader. Anyone have a root method for the VZW moto X? Even a safestap method? Thanks.
I was looking for info on this too. I tried searching around for a irc channel for development, but haven't found it yet. If it exists, might be too early yet.
I'm crossing my fingers someone finds a way to root it.
Trust me, if there was one, you'd know it. The thread would be stickied and 1000 posts deep.
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We can only hope at this point.. or maybe we will see a bounty thread pop up
I'd be willing to donate to a bounty for obtaining root on Verizon - if someone sets it up. (have no clue how to do it)
Me too, I'd donate $50 to the effort, if someone at it up.
I'd donate for a bounty, as well.
Just stating my support.
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I believe that "Sunshine" is working on it. http://theroot.ninja
No need for a bounty at this point, just wait and pay the $25 once it's done.
GatorsUF said:
I believe that "Sunshine" is working on it. http://theroot.ninja
No need for a bounty at this point, just wait and pay the $25 once it's done.
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Have you heard of anyone successfully unlocking a 2014 Moto X with Sunshine? From their site, it seems they're only claiming it will work on 4.4.3 or earlier Moto Xs, so presumably 2013 models.
bakobitz said:
Have you heard of anyone successfully unlocking a 2014 Moto X with Sunshine? From their site, it seems they're only claiming it will work on 4.4.3 or earlier Moto Xs, so presumably 2013 models.
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No 444s that did not keep/hide temporary root before updating via the ota.
aviwdoowks said:
No 444s that did not keep/hide temporary root before updating via the ota.
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Yeah, well the 2014 models came with 444 out of the box. I'm currently running ART, and am too lazy to switch back to dalvik just to try Sunshine, but from what you and the devs there are saying, it sounds like it wouldn't matter anyway.
I tried Sunshine on mine and it didn't work.
Sunshine does not work ATM, it is a work in progress. 4.4.4 is an issue, however with 5.0 on the way new exploits are always possible...
GatorsUF said:
Sunshine does not work ATM, it is a work in progress. 4.4.4 is an issue, however with 5.0 on the way new exploits are always possible...
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Let's hope so. I've never had an un-rooted phone for more than a day or two, and I keep running into things I can't do. This is what iPhone owners must feel like all the time.
I paid to unlock my 32gb droid maxx. I hope we can do the same with droid turbo with sunshine method. Hopefully it will happen easily since it's so closely related to the moto X 2nd Gen.
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I had a droid Bionic. It took a good month for jchase to get a good unlock method.
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[Q] Any Chance for At&t version users?

Hi,
I just bought the Moto X from At&t (contract). I hear that the PE is already getting Android 5.0 Updates! Is there any chance the I can get those updates? I do not mind purchasing unlock codes etc.
If not, any idea how long At&t will take to infect the 5.0 update with their stuff and send out the updates? Or should I just return this and purchase the Pure Edition.
Thanks
ayushag96 said:
Hi,
I just bought the Moto X from At&t (contract). I hear that the PE is already getting Android 5.0 Updates! Is there any chance the I can get those updates? I do not mind purchasing unlock codes etc.
If not, any idea how long At&t will take to infect the 5.0 update with their stuff and send out the updates? Or should I just return this and purchase the Pure Edition.
Thanks
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Supposibly the XT1095 (Pure) is getting a soak test from what I am reading. If you have the money I would recomend getting that over the AT&T version. I currently have the XT1095 and using it on AT&T.
Either are great phones, however with the AT&T version your locked to AT&T and locked boot loader.
If money isn't an issue, return it and get the Pure Edition. No bloatware, and it has an unlockable bootloader and is very easily rooted. Otherwise, just sit tight, your X will get official lollipop VERY soon.
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[Q] Verizon Pure Edition

Just wondering if verizon will activate a moto x (pure edition)
It wont work. It only works on gsm networks.
No. Verizon mainly uses band 13 for LTE, which the Pure Edition lacks.
So their is no version of moto x 2014 with unlock able bootloader on Verizon?
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tshelby73 said:
So their is no version of moto x 2014 with unlock able bootloader on Verizon?
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yep that's correct you can NOT unlock your bootloader if you are on Verizon. But there are plenty of threads out there that talk about this and answer this question already please read or learn how to use the search feature.
I figured as much. I use the new Tapatalk app and is pretty much broken now so hard to navigate. I did browse through allot of threads for about an hour and the biggest problem is everything is in one thread so have to sift through all the other carrier stuff. On my s4 it had a dedicated Verizon thread.
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The hidden fineprint when buying a used/refurbished Verizon (XT1096) model

I'm really turned on by an eBay deal on a used (but refurbished) Verizon unlocked Moto X for 180$. But I guess there are a few things no one's telling me when buying this device...
I can think of the following:
1. Battery already worn out
2. Unable to unlock the bootloader & root the device
3. Unable to use some of the functions (heard about USB tethering doesn't work?!)
I'd be happy to hear from you what's indeed true and what's not, and other possible drawbacks. Also, I live outside the US if that matters.
Thanks, and hopefully this will help others looking at this apparently popular deal.
The MX battery was never great to begin with, but after a year it should still be at least 85-90% effective. J wouldn't worry about that.
The Verizon MX has no bl unlock, sorry. There is a very convoluted root process which only works with 5.0 and earlier.
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There is a BL unlock available for the XT1096. An updated version of Sunshine was released that will unlock the Moto X 2014 as long as it has never been updated past 5.0. Technically it would work on 5.1 but it needs root and no root is available for 5.1.
chrisrozon said:
The MX battery was never great to begin with, but after a year it should still be at least 85-90% effective. J wouldn't worry about that.
The Verizon MX has no bl unlock, sorry. There is a very convoluted root process which only works with 5.0 and earlier.
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Thanks. The unlocking thing is really upsetting.
mbkintner said:
There is a BL unlock available for the XT1096. An updated version of Sunshine was released that will unlock the Moto X 2014 as long as it has never been updated past 5.0. Technically it would work on 5.1 but it needs root and no root is available for 5.1.
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Sounds risky to buy a phone without knowing what version it has and if unlocking will be successful, especially if there's no easy way for me to return the device.
I think I'll search for the pure edition after all.
There isn't a Pure version of the 2014 X that is compatible with Verizon's network.

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