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Hey everyone.
I was thinking about importing a Moto X to the UK, but I'm concerned that it may not work. I reserched about the bands here but I don't know any really realiable source of information and I haven't been living here for long to know much about it (I've moved about 3 weeks ago). Would it be ok to get one from eBay and just pop in a SIM?
Also, I feel like I should wait for the Nexus 5 official release to compare them properly, although the voice features in the Moto X are really driving me to get it. What do you guys think? Is it really worth waiting?
Thanks for the attention. c:
uaite said:
Hey everyone.
I was thinking about importing a Moto X to the UK, but I'm concerned that it may not work. I reserched about the bands here but I don't know any really realiable source of information and I haven't been living here for long to know much about it (I've moved about 3 weeks ago). Would it be ok to get one from eBay and just pop in a SIM?
Also, I feel like I should wait for the Nexus 5 official release to compare them properly, although the voice features in the Moto X are really driving me to get it. What do you guys think? Is it really worth waiting?
Thanks for the attention. c:
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Get the developer edition GSM and you'll be fine, it will be compatible with any carrier and it will get updates as soon as they are available, plus the bootloader is unlockable so u can have fun hacking it like a nexus, I think the moto X beats de Nexus 5, from the active display which the Nex5 can't have because it has an IPS display, to the lack of touchless control since the nex5 has no independant chip just for language procesing, so ye basically the X is a Nexus with somme really useful features added, great batery life, and awesome form factor, go with the X bro...
LRC1710 said:
Get the developer edition GSM and you'll be fine, it will be compatible with any carrier and it will get updates as soon as they are available, plus the bootloader is unlockable so u can have fun hacking it like a nexus, I think the moto X beats de Nexus 5, from the active display which the Nex5 can't have because it has an IPS display, to the lack of touchless control since the nex5 has no independant chip just for language procesing, so ye basically the X is a Nexus with somme really useful features added, great batery life, and awesome form factor, go with the X bro...
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Thanks, dude.
One little thing: there's this auction going on at eBay and the price is half the other Xs on sale, but it doesn't mention being dev edition, although some other one does... The description doesn't clarify much either, it does mention networks types but you can never be too sure...
This is the link: ebay.co.uk/itm/Motorola-Moto-X-16GB-Unlocked-Customized-Smartphone-/221296979130?pt=Cell_Phones&hash=item338653ecba (can't post links yet, sorry)
Would that be a safe buy or I'd be better off taking another one?
uaite said:
Thanks, dude.
One little thing: there's this auction going on at eBay and the price is half the other Xs on sale, but it doesn't mention being dev edition, although some other one does... The description doesn't clarify much either, it does mention networks types but you can never be too sure...
This is the link: ebay.co.uk/itm/Motorola-Moto-X-16GB-Unlocked-Customized-Smartphone-/221296979130?pt=Cell_Phones&hash=item338653ecba (can't post links yet, sorry)
Would that be a safe buy or I'd be better off taking another one?
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It looks nice, that'll work for any carrier that uses gsm, if u can get it, get it, but I think the bids are gonna get much higher than that with the days, If I were u I'd rather get the dev edition, which is 530 pounds there in the uk website...
The one in the ebay listing might be a Rogers phone that has been unlocked. Its made in China so its not a US phone, and it has the Industry Canada info on it. Rogers is the only provider in Canada that has the Moto X. Assuming it is that would mean the bootloader can be unlocked via Motorola. Based on the FCC ID its a XT-1058 model (same as AT&T) if you want to see what bands it supports.
This phone works for you http://www.ebay.com/itm/Motorola-Mo...d=100040&prg=1011&rk=1&rkt=4&sd=231074547135&
Hi Folks,
So have a question regarding the motomaker option going live for Verizon. I had bought my moto x about a month n half ago from amazon (verizon). Now that the motomaker for verizon is live, is there a way I can get this and return my current phone / get money back...etc???
Really don't wanna shell out $600 twice
iamthebest235 said:
Hi Folks,
So have a question regarding the motomaker option going live for Verizon. I had bought my moto x about a month n half ago from amazon (verizon). Now that the motomaker for verizon is live, is there a way I can get this and return my current phone / get money back...etc???
Really don't wanna shell out $600 twice
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You may have to sell it through Swappa/EBay/Craigslist and use what you get toward the Moto Maker version you want.
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You can't return a device that old As stated, you're only real option is to sell your current one. If it's in excellent condition you could squeeze out a little bit over 400. If you can stick to selling locally to avoid any sellers fees.
I remember when the moto x came out there was talk about being able to send your phone in and get new colors. Maybe it's still coming, but it would be a nice option. Personally I want the development edition, but I don't like the black. I chatted on moto maker and they said it's not possible. I think it's sad that they've put so many artificial restrictions on it.
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iamthebest235 said:
Hi Folks,
So have a question regarding the motomaker option going live for Verizon. I had bought my moto x about a month n half ago from amazon (verizon). Now that the motomaker for verizon is live, is there a way I can get this and return my current phone / get money back...etc???
Really don't wanna shell out $600 twice
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Potentially good news! http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2522884
Hi all,
New to the forum although you have been a great source of information for me many times. I ordered a Moto X for Verizon because I am a google person and I want an Android phone again. Currently I use my work phone (iPhone 5) along with Google Voice for personal use. This works pretty well since its free
Anyway I am hoping the Moto X will work without issues but I am not sure because of a few things:
1) Can I take the nano-SIM and pop it into a Moto X without any issues?
2) Will the fact that the iPhone 5 nano SIM is not NFC be an issue? Or will the the fact that the SIM is connected to a work line be an issue? The
The people at the Verizon were/are useless and didn't want to let me try it. I don't have a Verizon android phone that requires a SIM to try this on. Most friends have an iPhone or dont use Verizon. I am hoping it will all work but I dont want to open the Moto X if I don't have to so I can at least recoup my costs.
Would really appreciate some guidance!!
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Would really appreciate some guidance!!
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Did you ever figure this out?
I'm also looking to explore this option, but from a developer's perspective.
Hi everyone,
I'm looking to gift a new smartphone to my wife this holiday. She is by no means an Android power-user. I'm debating between the X and the G (I snagged a discount code for the X). I know the spec rundown for both devices, but I'm not sure I can justify nearly double the cost for the X. I'm looking for input from people who may have used both devices. Which would you choose as a daily-driver for a non-techie and why?
Thanks.
I think a custom Moto X in her favorite color(s) would be awesome for her imo. And you will get LTE to boot. The Moto G doesn't have LTE to my knowledge correct?
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For a young kid a moto g but for your wife a moto x.
I don't think it's any contest on which is the far better phone. I would get the X with the discount code.
That's if she will actually use and enjoy a smartphone. If she's not going to make much use of it, of course the cheaper phone is the way to go - but she'll have a better experience on the Moto X.
My understanding, and granted, this is perhaps based on several week old information, was that the biggest difference between the X and the G was the lack of active notifications in the G. I'd say it depends on just how non techy savvy your wife is ... Personally, I'm eying the G as my mother's next phone, to ease her into a smart phone. If your wife has at least android experience, then would probably be wiser to go the route of the X.
There are a lot of differences between the X and the G. Active notifications is one. The G has no LTE, no always-on listening, no assist modes, less RAM (so it will be more prone to stuttering when lots of applications are running), and a slower CPU/GPU so it won't feel as fast.
I mean, it appears to be a tremendous phone for under $200, and a great phone for anyone looking to start out in the smartphone area, but it's definitely not just a tiny step down from the X.
It would be a close call if not for the discount code. 350 is a steal for the experience of the moto X.
I had the exact problem. I had ordered 2 Moto G's for my daughter and her husband. Then they announced the Promo Sale for the Moto X. I went with the Moto X's and I am completely happy with that decesion. I think your wife will be really impressed the Moto X's extra abilities that no other phone offers. Whatever you decide you will have a great phone.
SemTechie said:
Hi everyone,
I'm looking to gift a new smartphone to my wife this holiday. She is by no means an Android power-user. I'm debating between the X and the G (I snagged a discount code for the X). I know the spec rundown for both devices, but I'm not sure I can justify nearly double the cost for the X. I'm looking for input from people who may have used both devices. Which would you choose as a daily-driver for a non-techie and why?
Thanks.
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I would say the biggest difference by far for a non-techie is the LTE on the X. That alone should decide your choice if your network supports 4g it's a no brainer
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4G. Much better camera. Active notifications. At $350 it's a no-brainer.
SemTechie said:
Hi everyone,
I'm looking to gift a new smartphone to my wife this holiday. She is by no means an Android power-user. I'm debating between the X and the G (I snagged a discount code for the X). I know the spec rundown for both devices, but I'm not sure I can justify nearly double the cost for the X. I'm looking for input from people who may have used both devices. Which would you choose as a daily-driver for a non-techie and why?
Thanks.
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Thanks for all the input. It turns out the G may be my only option. We are on a T-mo prepaid MVNO. The Moto Maker (and the discount) only allow purchases tied to the Big Four. (even with no contract). Has anyone successfully used the T-mo Moto Maker Moto X on a T-mo prepaid MVNO?
I remember putting my wife's old T-mo phone onto the MVNO without unlocking it, but it's a bit of a risk to purchase the X hoping to do that again. And the discount doesn't apply to the Dev edition. Thoughts?
SemTechie said:
Thanks for all the input. It turns out the G may be my only option. We are on a T-mo prepaid MVNO. The Moto Maker (and the discount) only allow purchases tied to the Big Four. (even with no contract). Has anyone successfully used the T-mo Moto Maker Moto X on a T-mo prepaid MVNO?
I remember putting my wife's old T-mo phone onto the MVNO without unlocking it, but it's a bit of a risk to purchase the X hoping to do that again. And the discount doesn't apply to the Dev edition. Thoughts?
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Ya you can its sim-unlocked by default. I bought the tmo motomaker version and use it freely on at&t straight talk. It'll work with a tmo prepaid plan or mvno easily.
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Thanks. Now I may have to cancel my order for the G... Just when I thought Christmas was sewed up.
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If she's a non techie.... Honestly get the g. Then take her out to dinner or buy her another gift that you know shell like.
Most people really dont care about phones and honestly asking a bunch of xda people whar to do is probably pointless.
Moto g is plenty good and if you are on an mvno that doesn't have LTE shell barely care. Or buy her a moto g AND a nexus 7 or an iPad or something.
moto x as a gift
SemTechie said:
Hi everyone,
I'm looking to gift a new smartphone to my wife this holiday. She is by no means an Android power-user. I'm debating between the X and the G (I snagged a discount code for the X). I know the spec rundown for both devices, but I'm not sure I can justify nearly double the cost for the X. I'm looking for input from people who may have used both devices. Which would you choose as a daily-driver for a non-techie and why?
Thanks.
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The perfect gift for your wife... MOTO X.... Ive got one and I love the specs.
https://www.droid-life.com/2019/06/...update-for-t-mobile-sprint-att-moto-z2-force/
Okay, I'm fine ?
I gave them a second chance coming from a Moto X Pure to the Z2 Force. As a longtime Moto user (OG Moto X)…I am not surprised because it's been nothing but BS since Google sold Moto to Lenovo. But it's still depressing. This was my queue to jump ship. Problem is I'm not impressed with the current smartphone offerings. Probably going to either give the Xperia 1 a shot, or wait for the Pixel 4's. Sad day. F-U Lenovo! Thanks for taking a great company and completely ruining it.
Yeah, the entire reason I purchased this phone is because of the price point, external storage (despite the non replaceable battery), and that it was going to be supported through pie. I would have never bought it if it wasn't getting pie.
Are there any other phones that hit all those points, because I won't go Moto again after this bull****.
gokart2 said:
I gave them a second chance coming from a Moto X Pure to the Z2 Force. As a longtime Moto user (OG Moto X)…I am not surprised because it's been nothing but BS since Google sold Moto to Lenovo. But it's still depressing. This was my queue to jump ship. Problem is I'm not impressed with the current smartphone offerings. Probably going to either give the Xperia 1 a shot, or wait for the Pixel 4's. Sad day. F-U Lenovo! Thanks for taking a great company and completely ruining it.
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I'm in the same boat as you.
Loved my Moto X Pure but was let down by the software support.
Gave Moto another chance w/ the Z2 force and it has been a colossal disappointment.
I use whatsapp video chat very heavily and no matter what I tried, the app would crash and disable the camera. The only solution was to restart the phone. I was really hoping the update to 9.0 would've solved that issue but there goes that hope...
Yeah, I'm in the "never again Moto" camp with you.
I emailed Motorola to request a bootloader unlock since they won't update to Pie. Hopefully they permit it.
Motorola contact page: https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/prod_ask/
Bootloader Unlock page (AT&T and Verizon not qualify): https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/standalone/bootloader/unlock-your-device-b
Just got off the phone with Moto and att.... Att admits they have not requested the pie update because of the problems they have with 9.0 updates on the samsungs and lg's. They promise they will be requesting said updates once they get closer to finished with the other brands. I'll not hold my breath. They also could not explain why the wifi calling feature was disabled on this phone. Moto said z2f hardware was incompatible with the pie update. I called him out on the lie as Verizon has the same hardware and getting the update. He then said att had not requested the update so therefore would not receive it. Now I got both companies on same page.... Not requested so not sent. So Moto has written the update and has released it to Verizon and one other provider ( I forget whom). To me it sounds like the fault goes to att or they would have requested the update that Verizon does have for this phone. I'll touch base with att again in a month and see what bs they can fill me with then. The struggle is real!
It wastes our waiting. They gave us hope and broke it after a music note. If ATT doesn't give us Pie, he has to give us bootloader code.
Will those of us with unlocked bootloaders and Sprint phones be able to flash pie one it's released to Verizon?
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Will those of us with unlocked bootloaders and Sprint phones be able to flash pie one it's released to Verizon?
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It seems to be worth a try. If Motorola gives me unlock code for ATT, I will do it.
hero913 said:
I'm in the same boat as you.
Loved my Moto X Pure but was let down by the software support.
Gave Moto another chance w/ the Z2 force and it has been a colossal disappointment.
I use whatsapp video chat very heavily and no matter what I tried, the app would crash and disable the camera. The only solution was to restart the phone. I was really hoping the update to 9.0 would've solved that issue but there goes that hope...
Yeah, I'm in the "never again Moto" camp with you.
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Same story here. I like the Moto Mod ecosystem, but not enough to buy Moto ever again.
@motorola, at&t is making you look bad. You should fix this!!