[Moto X Q&A] KidJoe:
Again, the files inside the Verizon "consumer" rom, and the one you get from the Dev Web site are the SAME, the only difference is the XML in the one erases a few extra things while flashing with RSDLite.

And to flash those files Moto has for the dev edition, you do not need to have your bootloader unlocked. I've been able to flash my Verizon Moto X Dev Edition with my boot loader locked. (using both moto's fastboot, as well as RSDLite).

Not sure where you got the idea that ALL were Dev edition owners. Those threads were for returning to "stock" so they could take the updates. Those who had boot loops and such were rooted with RockMyMoto and such, they had to root that way due to locked boot loader which made it impossible for them to flash custom recovery and flash TWRP to then install SuperSU from inside TWRP to root.. (i.e. with an unlocked bootloader you can install TWRP then install SUperSU to root, no need to use Pwnmymoto, rockmymoto or the like).

If you are basing it on the model number of the phone listed in thread poster signatures... keep in mind the Verizon X Dev Edition is the XT1060. The Verizon MotoMaker X, or the uncustomized X you get from Verizon's web site is also the XT1060.

First, those threads instructing people to fastboot flash recovery, system and boot were due to them rooting with RockMyMoto and PwnMyMoto which overwrites the stock recovery to trick and give R/W. They are being instructed to flash the Recovery.IMG, Boot.IMG and System.IMG out of the downloaded SBF/FXZ ROM file. Not flash a custom recovery and then install anything from the custom recovery.

Only when it comes to Rooting a Dev Edition, or consumer edition with unlockd boot loader (like T-Mobile, Sprint or other, but NOT ATT or Verizon non-Dev), are people being instructed to flash a custom recovery (like TWRP) then install SuperSU from inside TWRP to root.

Next, can you please explain to me what you mean by "factory image" because it seems as though your thinking is different than mine. You're saying the only "factory images" that exist are for the X Dev Edition, right? And that those at http://sbf.droid-developers.org/ghost/list.php are NOT factory images, but rather ROMs.

Ok, while you help me understand what you believe the differences to be, please download the VZW_XT1060_4.4-13.11.1Q2.X-69-3_CFC_1FF.xml.zip from http://sbf.droid-developers.org/ghost/list.php since it is the "consumer" rom. Then visit Moto's web site https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/standalone/bootloader/recovery-images , and request/download the Verizon X Developer edition rom. Unzip them both to separate folders. then compare the files contained in each (hint the included XML includes the MD5 hash for each file, but you can do a FC /B in windows too). Other than the XML for the one containing the extra "erase" statements, they are the same. No difference. The XML would be opened in RSDLite to flash that way. The individual files could be flashed with moto's fastboot. Then do the same for the T-Mobile version and the GSM Developer edition roms. Again, you'll see the files contained are the same.

Actualy, no the OP can't install a dev ed rom with TWRP, as to flash a custom or recovery that hasn't been signed by moto, you need an unlocked boot loader. But the bootloader on the ATT X can't be unlocked.

Actually, at this point, there is no use for me to continue. I've said enough, and given my reasons. Feel free to disagree with me.