Regarding ROMS, is the Z3 play interchangeable with the Z3? - Moto Z3 Play Questions & Answers

I've got a Moto Z3 (not Z3 play) and I can't seem to find a section here about it. Everywhere I search, and everything Google turns up is for the Z3 play. I'm wondering if these two are interchangeable when it comes to roms, etc? If not, is there a section somewhere on this site which is tailored specifically to the Z3 non-play edition? Can you link it?
Thanks!

survivalbloke said:
I've got a Moto Z3 (not Z3 play) and I can't seem to find a section here about it. Everywhere I search, and everything Google turns up is for the Z3 play. I'm wondering if these two are interchangeable when it comes to roms, etc? If not, is there a section somewhere on this site which is tailored specifically to the Z3 non-play edition? Can you link it?
Thanks!
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Install
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=flar2.devcheck
What's the System/Product name?
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sd_shadow said:
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What's the System/Product name?
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Thanks for the reply! Looks like Product is "messi_verizon"

survivalbloke said:
Thanks for the reply! Looks like Product is "messi_verizon"
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Verizon branded devices cannot be bootloader unlocked.
So no custom ROMs
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sd_shadow said:
Verizon branded devices cannot be bootloader unlocked.
So no custom ROMs
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dang. I was afraid of that. Well, thank you for looking into it. Should I just buy unlocked phones in the future to prevent these types of issues?

survivalbloke said:
dang. I was afraid of that. Well, thank you for looking into it. Should I just buy unlocked phones in the future to prevent these types of issues?
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Stay away from Verizon, AT&T, Tracfone, & Amazon branded devices.
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Roms for T-Mobile Sony Xperia Z

Do any of the Roms in the Xperia forum work on the T-Mobiles Sony Xperia Z?? Ive looked around and couldn't find anything.
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eckox09 said:
Do any of the Roms in the Xperia forum work on the T-Mobiles Sony Xperia Z??
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ROMS are not Provider specific, so if you own a Z then any Z FW will work.
XperienceD said:
ROMS are not Provider specific, so if you own a Z then any Z FW will work.
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Just asking here, why does s4 have different forums for different carriers ?
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Because S4 has different SoC for every carrier.
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Vaith said:
Because S4 has different SoC for every carrier.
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I though all in US got the exynos version? Even HTC one has different forums.
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joejoe23 said:
I though all in US got the exynos version? Even HTC one has different forums.
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US is whole world? No! There is Europe, Asia etc.
Would I lose Wi-Fi calling if I use a 6603 rom or any LTE functions?
jovyishere said:
Would I lose Wi-Fi calling if I use a 6603 rom or any LTE functions?
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You lose Wi-Fi calling, but lte sill works.
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theminigame said:
You lose Wi-Fi calling, but lte sill works.
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I realize I can use any Rom,but I'm having trouble figuring which firmware, I'm use to my HTC one where I just flash a Rom in recovery the firmware parts confusing and I've been reading up for a week
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Jonathan2677 said:
I realize I can use any Rom,but I'm having trouble figuring which firmware, I'm use to my HTC one where I just flash a Rom in recovery the firmware parts confusing and I've been reading up for a week
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I feel the same way so your not alone. Hehe
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Jonathan2677 said:
I realize I can use any Rom,but I'm having trouble figuring which firmware, I'm use to my HTC one where I just flash a Rom in recovery the firmware parts confusing and I've been reading up for a week
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I flashed c6603 firmware, since that model is the lte model.. And the firmware number is 10.3.A.0.423.. That's the 4.2.2 firmware.. And its significantly better that what the c6606 comes with... Whew.. That's a lot of numbers.. Heh..
Use the stuff in this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=42917602
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So even though the bootloader is locked we can? I have to read up allot coming from a nexus 4
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Will of fire said:
So even though the bootloader is locked we can? I have to read up allot coming from a nexus 4
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Yes even with the locked bootloader. There are links at the top of that thread I linked that link to the necessary tools needed to do so. You just need to root, install custom recovery, and flash the firmware with the flash tool and flash accompanying ROM in recovery..
As long as the ROM you're trying to flash is based on and uses the stock kernel, it will work with a locked bootloader.
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theminigame said:
Yes even with the locked bootloader. There are links at the top of that thread I linked that link to the necessary tools needed to do so. You just need to root, install custom recovery, and flash the firmware with the flash tool and flash accompanying ROM in recovery..
As long as the ROM you're trying to flash is based on and uses the stock kernel, it will work with a locked bootloader.
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Last time bugging you,you've been super helpful thanks,one last question can I do it using internal memory or must I pick up a sd card,I'm gonna anyways but money's tight this week just paying full for the phone
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Jonathan2677 said:
Last time bugging you,you've been super helpful thanks,one last question can I do it using internal memory or must I pick up a sd card,I'm gonna anyways but money's tight this week just paying full for the phone
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i feel you man, these phones aren't cheap... but, from what i've seen in the various threads around here, people say to use external memory to flash stuff.. but, that could be outdated information...
everything that says that is concerning older versions of recovery... so you could try it from internal memory... but to be on the safe side, i would get an sd card... luckily for me, i had a little 2gb card lying around, so maybe you can bum one off of someone so you don't have to go out and buy one right away.
fyi, even though you probably know this already... i would recommend not buying sd cards from a retail store... they're significantly cheaper online...
theminigame said:
i feel you man, these phones aren't cheap... but, from what i've seen in the various threads around here, people say to use external memory to flash stuff.. but, that could be outdated information...
everything that says that is concerning older versions of recovery... so you could try it from internal memory... but to be on the safe side, i would get an sd card... luckily for me, i had a little 2gb card lying around, so maybe you can bum one off of someone so you don't have to go out and buy one right away.
fyi, even though you probably know this already... i would recommend not buying sd cards from a retail store... they're significantly cheaper online...
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Man I'm so stressed I flashed I 6603 ftf with the flash tool actually three of them and they all have like a demo screen on them from like a store display I don't know what I'm doing wrong
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Jonathan2677 said:
Man I'm so stressed I flashed I 6603 ftf with the flash tool actually three of them and they all have like a demo screen on them from like a store display I don't know what I'm doing wrong
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define demo screen... like this welcome screen?... does it come up with like a black screen that says "power button not available right now"?
theminigame said:
define demo screen... like this welcome screen?... does it come up with like a black screen that says "power button not available right now"?
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No I wish that comes up I walk through all that, but for example when screen goes off and u turn back on its a pink experia page if you don't hit home it starts a demo video showing people's faces eyes waterproof camera info etc, like a demo unit but three different tft flashes all the same
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Open the dialer and dial *#*#SELLMORE#*#*, it will disable the retail demo mode
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theminigame said:
define demo screen... like this welcome screen?... does it come up with like a black screen that says "power button not available right now"?
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Yes thanks two different ftf one has the demo screen it falls back to which now stopped but also for future one was the black screen and had two squares use phone and wait for power button sorry for not explaining better
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Verizon Developer phone and stock phone.

Why isn't it possible to flash the development rom on the stock Verizon phone?
Will this ever be a possibility?
I am thinking they are exactly the same hardware and carrier so I would think that it would work.
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The development build is for T-Mobile.
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joshnichols189 said:
The development build is for T-Mobile.
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I am talking about the software that the Development Verizon phone uses on the Verizon non-dev phone.
knx2 said:
I am talking about the software that the Development Verizon phone uses on the Verizon non-dev phone.
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The software is the same. It is the phones unique Device ID that allows the bootloader to be unlocked.

[Q] anybody else not receiving bootloader unlock code from motorola

After successfully registering my Moto X Developer edition to receive a bootloader unstill no response. I have emailed motorola but not heard anything back from customer support either. Any one else experience this? My last moto x DE received the code in a matter of hours.
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stevetsimmons.com said:
After successfully registering my Moto X Developer edition to receive a bootloader unstill no response. I have emailed motorola but not heard anything back from customer support either. Any one else experience this? My last moto x DE received the code in a matter of hours.
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I use gmail, and for me email went to the promotions tab. So try looking there, or go to All Mail folder, or check spam
prateekpannu said:
I use gmail, and for me email went to the promotions tab. So try looking there, or go to All Mail folder, or check spam
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thanks for the response. I've been waiting since thursday for an unlock code but no luck yet. I checked your suggestions but it does not seem to have arrived yet. Curious if motorola is having issues. thanks again
I got the response in about 15 seconds.. You may want to try again....
I received the bootloader unlock codes for the phones I have unlocked within 5 seconds of clicking the submit button.
Mine went to the spam folder within seconds of requesting.
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I am getting the message that mine isn't eligible. It is the GSM Developer Edition. Moto is really pissing me off.
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Rhiannon224 said:
I am getting the message that mine isn't eligible. It is the GSM Developer Edition. Moto is really pissing me off.
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Can you DM me your IMEI ? Thanks
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planktoid said:
Can you DM me your IMEI ? Thanks
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Thank you, messaging now.
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planktoid said:
Can you DM me your IMEI ? Thanks
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Why would you need the imei?
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aooga said:
Why would you need the imei?
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To enter it into Motorola's system so that I can get my unlock code. He is with Motorola.
Rhiannon224 said:
To enter it into Motorola's system so that I can get my unlock code. He is with Motorola.
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OK. I was just going to say that giving your imei to random people isn't the best idea, but if he works for moto, then its fine I guess.
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aooga said:
OK. I was just going to say that giving your imei to random people isn't the best idea, but if he works for moto, then its fine I guess.
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Yes I know it wouldn't be a good idea but I know who he is and he has been providing support for us, he is Matt the forum admin from the Moto support forum. I have my device registered with Moto so I don't believe anyone can do anything with the IMEI anyway since it isn't registered with the carrier. Thanks for looking out though I appreciate it.
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Rhiannon224 said:
Yes I know it wouldn't be a good idea but I know who he is and he has been providing support for us, he is Matt the forum admin from the Moto support forum. I have my device registered with Moto so I don't believe anyone can do anything with the IMEI anyway since it isn't registered with the carrier. Thanks for looking out though I appreciate it.
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Wait...I thought @Xatt was Matt from the moto support forums. Who's the real person?
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aooga said:
Wait...I thought @Xatt was Matt from the moto support forums. Who's the real person?
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You are correct, this is someone else at Moto.
Sorry for my mistake.
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Rhiannon224 said:
You are correct, this is someone else at Moto.
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Ah okay.
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As said, happy to help
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I tried probably 10 times to get an unlock code using Chrome. When it would go to the final screen it was blank. Used Internet Explorer it went through the first time. Just an FYI
unlocked bootloader for my motox on attunlocked bootloader
Hi, I am totally blind, and it's really hard to navigate these forums, I tried to send a message to zat and the other motorola employee, but my screen reader doesn't read the imbeded objects very well. I understand in general that bootloaders are not unlocked for att devices, but with the overlay, my talkback screen reader doesn't work very well, so would like to gain root, to use a different rom or remove the overlay with titanium backup. If you guys could please make an exception, I love this phone and don't want to return it, or could you guys trade me for the developer adition or some way for me to resolve this problem. My email is [email protected], and I'd really appreciate you guys allowing me to unlock my bootloader or some resolution.
Thanks:
isaac
planktoid said:
As said, happy to help anyone with unlocking issues I will add my g+ profile link to my xda.
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Thanks planktoid! I sent you a PM about my problem...any help would be appreciated!

Why is the Google Now launcher Incompatible with my phone?!

my phone obviously runs kitkat so why the ef is this app not available for me in the play store?!
Weapondrift said:
my phone obviously runs kitkat so why the ef is this app not available for me in the play store?!
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If I recall correctly, Moto disabled/blocked it because they claimed it interfered with the built-in Motorola Touchless Controls.
samwathegreat said:
If I recall correctly, Moto disabled/blocked it because they claimed it interfered with the built-in Motorola Touchless Controls.
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thank you
Weapondrift said:
thank you
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The first answer is correct, and also, the launcher is only OFFICIALLY compatible with Nexus and GPE devices. Here's the apk if you still want it or if you haven't gotten it yet.
samwathegreat said:
If I recall correctly, Moto disabled/blocked it because they claimed it interfered with the built-in Motorola Touchless Controls.
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I am using it and it does not affect touchless controls at all. I
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EVOSerb said:
I am using it and it does not affect touchless controls at all. I
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I didn't say that it does interfere, just that it was the explanation moto gave when they blocked it for the X. It USED to be installed by default, IIRC.
samwathegreat said:
I didn't say that it does interfere, just that it was the explanation moto gave when they blocked it for the X. It USED to be installed by default, IIRC.
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I know you didn't. I was just saying for anyone else that GNL doesn't interfere with touchless controls. In case someone else was thinking about installing it.
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samwathegreat said:
I didn't say that it does interfere, just that it was the explanation moto gave when they blocked it for the X. It USED to be installed by default, IIRC.
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Motorola didn't block it, Google did. It is only available for Nexus devices, and it has never been the default on the Motorola X, or any other device that wasn't from the Play Store.

Is it possible to unlock the Amazon version?

It's fine if it isn't. I'm actually pretty satisfied with the stock software.
Just found out that you can't. I'll still hang around here incase someone finds an exploit to do it.
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