I'm still waiting on my nexus 6 from T-mobile which has been on backorder since 11/21/14 and I'm growing more inpatient everyday. Could anyone verify if the Moto Voice app, A.K.A always listening feature, from the Google play store works on the nexus 6? I hope so because they are both Motorola phone and essentially similar to the Moto X 2014 edition which has always listening feature built in to the software. I just bought the Moto Hint earbud ( http://www.motorola.com/us/accessories-bluetooth-headsets/Moto-Hint/moto-hint-pdp.html) and love it so far. I also know that it functions much better with the always listening feature on the Moto X. So at this point I'm basically waiting for someone to verify if it indeed works on the Nexus 6 before I make my final decision. At this point I might just take the Moto X with its always listening feature over the Nexus 6 so that I can unleash the Moto Hints full potential, unless the Moto Voice can be installed on the Nexus 6 in which case I'll get that. Thanks for reading.
dmarco said:
I'm still waiting on my nexus 6 from T-mobile which has been on backorder since 11/21/14 and I'm growing more inpatient everyday. Could anyone verify if the Moto Voice app, A.K.A always listening feature, from the Google play store works on the nexus 6? I hope so because they are both Motorola phone and essentially similar to the Moto X 2014 edition which has always listening feature built in to the software. I just bought the Moto Hint earbud ( http://www.motorola.com/us/accessories-bluetooth-headsets/Moto-Hint/moto-hint-pdp.html) and love it so far. I also know that it functions much better with the always listening feature on the Moto X. So at this point I'm basically waiting for someone to verify if it indeed works on the Nexus 6 before I make my final decision. At this point I might just take the Moto X with its always listening feature over the Nexus 6 so that I can unleash the Moto Hints full potential, unless the Moto Voice can be installed on the Nexus 6 in which case I'll get that. Thanks for reading.
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why are you waiting so long? im also in brooklyn, ordered from tmo on the phone, and got it next day. anyways, the nexus 6 includes the feature of always listening, even when the screen is off. and the double tap to wake can easily be re-enabled. no, motorola specific apps do not work on a nexus 6.
Thanks. I have no idea. I ordered the 64gb version and have been on the phone with at least a dozen representatives from Tmo and nobody has been able to give me a straight answer. I found a store in Manhattan that had the 32gb in stock. Guess I'll just go and pick that up tomorrow then. Thanks again.
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Thanks. I have no idea. I ordered the 64gb version and have been on the phone with at least a dozen representatives from Tmo and nobody has been able to give me a straight answer. I found a store in Manhattan that had the 32gb in stock. Guess I'll just go and pick that up tomorrow then. Thanks again.
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ah, 64gb, thats why. the 32gb was available asap.
Yeah, I waited long enough. Just going to get the 32gb. Thanks again though. Is the Nexus 6 as great as one can imagine??
dmarco said:
Yeah, I waited long enough. Just going to get the 32gb. Thanks again though. Is the Nexus 6 as great as one can imagine??
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i had a fear about its size not going over to well with me. im not very big, 5'7". but, it wasnt as big as i expected, and have gotten very comfortable with the size. now my nexus 5 feels tiny in my hand. the dual front facing speakers though, they are awesome! especially for movies and music
Nice. Can't wait to get my hands on mine tomorrow.
Hey guys, I had a thought today of possibly getting Moto Display on the Nexus 6 because while I do like the Nexus 6 better than the Moto X, I prefer Moto's take on lockscreen notification over Google's ambient display. So is there any way to get Moto Display on the Nexus 6? I downloaded AcDisplay but I didn't really understand how to use it. Anyways, thanks all!
EDIT: Oh one last question, if it is possible to get Moto Display on Nexus 6, will it drain my battery? Again, thanks.
I believe that is part of Motorola's UI skin "Motoblur". So it wouldn't work on Nexus device (Nexus is "pure", no UI skin)
idksomuch said:
Hey guys, I had a thought today of possibly getting Moto Display on the Nexus 6 because while I do like the Nexus 6 better than the Moto X, I prefer Moto's take on lockscreen notification over Google's ambient display. So is there any way to get Moto Display on the Nexus 6? I downloaded AcDisplay but I didn't really understand how to use it. Anyways, thanks all!
EDIT: Oh one last question, if it is possible to get Moto Display on Nexus 6, will it drain my battery? Again, thanks.
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MotoDisplay is exclusive to Moto X. You won't be able to install it.
There is drain on battery but it is very minimal since it doesn't activate the black pixels.
Dynamic notifications is very close but it's not 100% working on lollipop yet. Everything is there except an annoying bug that forces you to have to double swipe to get to the notification on the display.
Well it seems like it isn't possible then. Thanks for the responses everyone.
My Vzw line is due for upgrade should I pick nexus 6 or HTC Hima? Got any feedback? How do you like the device?
It really depends on personal preference. Myself I am tired of supporting locked down phones. The nexus program is the only phone to but if you want to show support for development. Though HTC does recently have a better record for their phones getting s-off than the other manufacturers. I will also day lollipop with sense ran pretty good when I was testing it. It is ultimately your decision though so which do you like better?
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The supposed HTC Hima starts are nice but it's a 5 inch screen I have a note 3 now, but nexus 6 is a 6 inch I've loved the nexus line but the stats next to the supposed Hima stats are paling in comparison.
Just got my n6 and I love it. I briefly played with the s5, turbo and g3. Between this phone and the turbo, moto just makes a superior product in comparison. Haven't used a HTC since the evo 4g but I won't buy another manufacturers phone in the foreseeable future.
People need to make their own decisions. We mostly like the n6 that's why we own it. Only you know what you like and can answer this question. Not many nexus 6 users will recommend the hima and vice versa. Asking. These questions will not help you bread reviews and make a list of pros and cons
I've had a nexus one nexus 4 and nexus 5 I'm just looking for guidance would you say hands down you love your device?
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I've had a nexus one nexus 4 and nexus 5 I'm just looking for guidance would you say hands down you love your device?
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No I hate it. Its rubbish. Low resolution screen, poor LCD. Only 3".
Just read objective reviews. We can't and won't guide you.
I always wonder about the people who start these threads.....
Do you put all of your decisions in the hands of other people? Are you a leader or a follower?
Never understood it. Good luck.
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What are your opinions regarding the Nexus 6 vs the Moto X Pure? Which do you think will be future proof? Does anyone know if either of these can do simultaneous talk and web browsing on Verizon?
I know nexus 6 on Verizon cannot surf web over lte and talk at the same time. Semi-obviously you can still talk and browse over WiFi.
Before Nexus 6, I tried moto x 2013 dev edition... And to be honest it paled in comparison to the community support of nexus 6. Not sure if it is the same on the newer pure models.... But on the dev edition you could not downgrade the got or boot portions, and very few unofficial updates were provided by community. People largely just ran stock with xposed, afraid to fastboot stuff for fear of bricks, and with little to no ROMs because no one wanted to loose the stock framework, and xposed does everything.
Was not a very good environment for tinkering and learning tbh. Nexus has many more possibilities.
MotoX wins for stock features though, nexus ambient display pales in comparison to the 2013 moto x.
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I know nexus 6 on Verizon cannot surf web over lte and talk at the same time. Semi-obviously you can still talk and browse over WiFi.
Before Nexus 6, I tried moto x 2013 dev edition... And to be honest it paled in comparison to the community support of nexus 6. Not sure if it is the same on the newer pure models.... But on the dev edition you could not downgrade the got or boot portions, and very few unofficial updates were provided by community. People largely just ran stock with xposed, afraid to fastboot stuff for fear of bricks, and with little to no ROMs because no one wanted to loose the stock framework, and xposed does everything.
Was not a very good environment for tinkering and learning tbh. Nexus has many more possibilities.
MotoX wins for stock features though, nexus ambient display pales in comparison to the 2013 moto x.
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Nexus 6 can do simultaneous voice and data on Verizon if have VOLTE enabled. All new Motos on Verizon are the same.
VOLTE appears to lead to a lot of dropped calls if you live in or travel to areas with poor 4G support from what I've read. Is that correct? That is why I never enabled in when I had my S6. Does Google still release updates for the older devices such as the Nexus 5? Just wondering how Google is to older Nexus devices.
Never had a moto x phone but I believe this one does boil down to user choice more than specs. I'm going with the whale though
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I had a pure..after 4 replacements I went w the nexus and ill never look back
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I would switch to the Moto X Pure Edition and probably will when it is released. I really like the Nexus 6 but the Moto X has one thing I really want: a microSD card slot.
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I had a pure..after 4 replacements I went w the nexus and ill never look back
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It was released a couple of days ago, you had 4 replacements in those days? Highly unlikely
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It was released a couple of days ago, you had 4 replacements in those days? Highly unlikely
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This new moto x isn't the first one labeled as the pure edition. Simmer down some
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Does Google still release updates for the older devices such as the Nexus 5? Just wondering how Google is to older Nexus devices.
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All Nexus phones down to Nexus 4 (2012) received updates to LMY48I (5.1.1). Nexus 5 got update to MPA44I (6.0). So, yes Google takes care of older devices.
So anybody have anymore thoughts on moving from a Nexus 6 to the new Motorola Moto X Pure 2015? I'm still thinking about it but I'm wondering which is better for customization with ROMs/rooting. If anyone has any thoughts on anything between the two phones, please share. Thanks guys.
Not sure how it is now.... But 2013 moto x dev edition you couldn't ever downgrade, meaning you couldn't ever try out an upgrade with out being stuck.
This, combined with everyone not wanting to loose stock features meant no one did anything but run xposed. I think its going to be hard to beat nexus if your main thing is customization.
I'll be selling my Nexus 6 and getting the new moto pure. Its a no brainer for me.
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I'll be selling my Nexus 6 and getting the new moto pure. Its a no brainer for me.
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What are you reasons for selling your Nexus 6 and getting the new moto? Have you heard about modding/customization at all? Thanks.
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What are you reasons for selling your Nexus 6 and getting the new moto? Have you heard about modding/customization at all? Thanks.
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I don't care much for modding/customization. Just root is fine with me so I can use adaway and my android tools.
SD card slot is a huge plus with me since I have so many photos/videos on my phone, I take an extreme amount of photos and I like having a lot of music for the gym.
I haven't tested it myself, but I do expect a better camera.
I myself prefer the natural colors of a LCD display than amoled.
Front facing speakers are pretty much the same which is a plus and the screen size isn't much different.
I love my nexus 6 don't get me wrong. But the moto pure better suits my needs than this phone. Processing power won't be much different or noticeable and I'm cool with that.
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Im hoping someone can find out if there will be any modding options for the new moto x. Anybody else, please chime in. Thanks.
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Im hoping someone can find out if there will be any modding options for the new moto x. Anybody else, please chime in. Thanks.
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What modding options exactly are you looking for? Custom ROMs? Unlocked bootloader will set you free
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What modding options exactly are you looking for? Custom ROMs? Unlocked bootloader will set you free
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Yes, just wondering if custom ROMs will be available for the new moto x. I figured the bootloader would be unlocked. But just wondering if it's worth giving up my nexus 6 for. Thanks.
I was in the same situation a week ago Pure X vs N6, the new nexus arent all that appealing to me the Huawei is god ugly the N5X looks nice but with midrange specs (will pick one up if its on carrier subsidy though for the GF), if you dont need the SD Card, dont take an extreme amount of Pics, and don't mind AMOLED then the N6 is a very good buy right now, they're dropping in price you can get a 64 gb for 339 now, and 32gb under 300... The pure x starts at 399 for a 16gb model... any customizations you add will add to the cost...the newer SoC isnt worth the extra 200 or so if you dont need the SD Card and Camera.. The Pure X will have decent amount of dev since it can be unlocked (btw unlocking the BL on the Pure X voids warranty since its technically not a Dev edition) but nothing ever beats a Nexus in regards to developemt/custom roms etc.. I chose to save 200 dollars and came back to the Nexus 6.
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I was in the same situation a week ago Pure X vs N6, the new nexus arent all that appealing to me the Huawei is god ugly the N5X looks nice but with midrange specs (will pick one up if its on carrier subsidy though for the GF), if you dont need the SD Card, dont take an extreme amount of Pics, and don't mind AMOLED then the N6 is a very good buy right now, they're dropping in price you can get a 64 gb for 339 now, and 32gb under 300... The pure x starts at 399 for a 16gb model... any customizations you add will add to the cost...the newer SoC isnt worth the extra 200 or so if you dont need the SD Card and Camera.. The Pure X will have decent amount of dev since it can be unlocked (btw unlocking the BL on the Pure X voids warranty since its technically not a Dev edition) but nothing ever beats a Nexus in regards to developemt/custom roms etc.. I chose to save 200 dollars and came back to the Nexus 6.
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Great info, thank you!!!! I don't take alot of pics anyway and I think the AMOLED screen is a little better far as color, pure colors that is. And yes I got my Nexus 6 64 gb for $350 sent to me so I do like it. Just thought I might trade up but I'm definitely thinking about keeping the Nexus, just wanted to see someones thoughts on customization of the new moto x. Thanks again. Anybody else wants to share, please do.