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[Moto X Q&A] spookyneo:
Hi,

I currently own a Nexus S, customized with AOSP Kitkat ROM. While this is a wonderful device, I think the time has come to change it. 512MB of RAM is just way too low for KitKat and newer apps that are RAM hungry. However, I don't like big phones. I like my Nexus S because it is small and fits everywhere. My brother has a Nexus 5 and it just doesn't fit in my hand. The screen is beautiful, but it is too big for my hand.

I was passing by a carrier store last week and came accross the Moto X and Moto G, both last generation. Both are the same physical size, even though the screen on the Moto G is 4.5inches and the X is 4.7. They fit pretty well in my hands and I love their design. It is also a great thing that it is running nearly stock Android with Motorola applications.

I know the Moto X isn't the most powerful phone on the market, and this isn't what I'm looking for. I'm looking for a nice upgrade with features that I like and a device that feels good in my hands.

Is the device worth it ? Are the Motorola extra features (Moto Assist, Active Display, Touchless controls) working fine ? I can easily imagine my Moto X docked in my car and me asking it for directions or change songs. I can't do that with the Nexus S; it is way too weak in power.

Do you know if I have to keep the stock launcher to get those features ? I really enjoy Apex.

How's the battery life ? I am usually not power hungry as I don't play games on my phone or even watch videos. I listen to music, check rss feeds and social networks.

Lastely, what would you change to the (old) Moto X ? From the reviews that I have read, I understand that the screen isn't incredible, but would you say that it is an issue ?

Thanks for any input :)

Neo.
[Moto X Q&A] Darth:
Honestly, you would be better served reading through general and Q&A sections and reading the threads that have topic titles you're curious about.

You will get much more info than you will from this thread

Just my opinion. ?
[Moto X Q&A] titetanium:
The screen is pretty good as far as I can tell. Better in direct sunlight compared to LCD screens which I had cup my hand to be able to read clearly. That said, the moto features work but I don't make use of them. And you can use any alternative launcher if you like; I use action launcher btw. Is it worth the money? That's up to you. I paid $324 for the 32GB version and it is worth what I paid for it.
[Moto X Q&A] aviwdoowks:
What carrier? If vzw?

Get a Maxx if you can cheap enough. Much brighter display
[Moto X Q&A] Kittimasak:
Was in the same situation as u 2 months ago, coming from a droid 3. Was looking at moto x and maxx, but battery was a huge plus for me, and went with the maxx, and I couldn't be happier with my choice. Although, it is a 5 inch screen.
[Moto X Q&A] spookyneo:
Thanks. It did answer if a third party launcher can be installed and keep Motorola features. The answer is yes :)

I am in Canada, so the device costs more. In fact, I can't really buy the device anymore in Canada and would have to import it from the US. More of a hassle, but may be worth it. I could get the 16GB XT1058 for about 300$USD shipped.

I am currently with Koodo (Telus) in Canada, but I would buy an unlocked device or unlock it myself. Rogers and Fido had the Moto X as an exclusive here in Canada. You couldn't buy the Moto X anywhere else than these carriers store. So if I wanna get a Moto X on Koodo, I must unlock it anyway. As for the Droid Maxx, I've read many times that the radio isn't working properly in Canada. I would have to dig a bit.

On another note, I was looking at how to root the Moto X and it is much more complicated than my Nexus S. If I can get a Dev edition it would be easier but they are hard to find (and not cheap). Gotta love Nexus devices for that reason !
[Moto X Q&A] Darth:
You can buy an X from carriers still. Mine was 18 bucks to sim unlock. (Rogers phone and I'm on Telus)

And there's many used on kijiji.

---------- Post added at 02:08 PM ---------- Previous post was at 02:07 PM ----------

You can also unlock the Rogers version and root easily.
[Moto X Q&A] spookyneo:
Really ? I've done some stores and no fido or rogers had stock on Moto X, although they had it in display.

So you have the XT1058 ? According to the Moto X guides thread, how complex rootinng is, depends on what version of Android is installed. Do you run KitKat or JellyBean ?
[Moto X Q&A] N00BY0815:
The best buy in the last couple of years. I definitly recommend it. I always was the type of person, who felt like having to fiddle a lot with the phone, to fulfill my needs. (I came from LG devices). I always rooted and installed custom ROMs. But believe it or not, I still dont feel the need to root or install a different Software, since the stock ROM runs amazingly great on my phone. I also had the G in my hands, but the X display is way better. Camera... Well it is not the best, but also not as bad as many said. Battery is amazin. And although I already had phones with more capacity, this one lasts longer by far. I also listen to a LOT of music and the phone still gets me through the day quite easily. But there is one thing I would consider. The new 2014 X. For me personally, the screen is too big, but maybe it will be just right for you? And yeah it does not have killer specs, but the phone is definitly smoother than other flagship phones, which often laag due to the extra ("great"/"special") custom UI.

Those are my 2 cents. Hope it helps a bit ;)
[Moto X Q&A] vikramkhalsa:
I think it would be quite an upgrade for you and still worth it..

If you have any specific questions feel free to post here or message me :)
[Moto X Q&A] Darth:
Yup, xt1058. Unlocked on moto site, then just used fastboot for custom recovery and rooted. Done. No different than rooting a Nexus. Simple.

I did all that in jelly bean, but it's no different on KitKat.

I don't remember the site I used to unlock Sim, but they're a dime a dozen. I think it was cellularunlocker. Or something like that.

I did have to try the moto site the night I got it, and the next day after work before it worked. The unlock site is glitchy.
[Moto X Q&A] spookyneo:
OK thanks, I'll check the Moto website. If a get a XT1058 from the US or from Rogers/Fido, I guess I can root it using Moto website and it will work on Koodo. Rooting shouldn't affect the bands and carrier. From what I know, AT&T and Telus/Koodo uses the same bands.

The Complete Moto X Guides/Information Thread got all me confused with downgrading from KitKat to Jelly Bean and flashing the 4.2.2 camera app. Is the downgrade procedure only for Locked Bootloaders (which the XT1058 isn't) ?

Thanks everyone for your feedback yet. I think it will be a device as good as my Nexus S, if not better :)
[Moto X Q&A] tt c6:
$324 seems really high to be the current value.

If the 2014 Moto G is selling for $179 Brand New, what do you think a used 2013 Sprint Moto X is worth now ????
[Moto X Q&A] Darth:
Downloading was going from 4.4 to 4.2.2. That's gone as of 4.4 2. No more downgrading. Not without great risk.

There's no Telus moto x... I don't think. Was only Rogers and fido . Maybe I'm wrong. I got a Rogers one new, but off a guy. I just unlocked it to use on Telus. Maybe there's a telus model... But I didn't think so.

But remember, whatever model number it may be, an AT&T phone can't be unlocked. Avoid getting that if you can.
[Moto X Q&A] spookyneo:
I am looking at new phones, so this is why it is a bit more expensive. I don't know if you are in the US or CA, but the Moto G will sell for about 225$CDN here and the new Moto X will for around 450-500$ if not more. Cellphones in Canada are more expensive than in the US. Pretty much like anything else on the market...

No there was never any Moto X on Telus or Koodo. It was a Rogers/Fido exclusive. Sorry, I think my post was misleading.

An AT&T phone cannot be unlocked ? I think since a month or 2, this isn't true anymore.
[Moto X Q&A] Darth:
I thought you were talking bootloader unlocked, which AT&T can't. Yes, Sim unlock sure.

But you risk not having root. Depending what version it comes with and whether you're willing to pay 45 to bootloader unlocked, if you're on the list for the China Middleman.
[Moto X Q&A] spookyneo:
Thanks for pointing that out. I didn't notice that AT&T has a locked bootloader. I thought either locked or unlocked bootloader was model dependant (XT1058,60,etc) and not carrier dependant. Let the search continue. My best bet would be to find a Rogers one :)
[Moto X Q&A] Darth:
Yup. ?

Kijiji.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] phanhien:
Dear all bro,

I'm searching but can't find out how to keep picture in incoming or outgoing call in large size after flash new ROM? Because when you want to have big picture in incoming or outgoing call you must select picture for contact again! The contact's picture will be small after you flash ROm again? So how to keep that picture in large size? I'd tried to use titanium backup to back up phonebook data but cant get big picture!

Anyone have any idea to keep the picture in large size?

Thank you very much!
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] hliasant:
I suppose you have to store your contacts in your gmail account... Every time you flash a new rom, you only have to sync your account.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] DigitalDreamer:
It's the way the sony phone app works. Even if you sync your contacts with your Google account, the pics will be small, unless you also have your contacts synced with your Google+ app.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] phanhien:
I've already using gmail account to sync my contact!
[Sprint Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] burowyako:
Does anyone know of a good app that keeps track of data usage while using the hotspot feature? I used to use WiFi Tether on my old phones and I liked that it showed how much data I used while the hotspot was enabled. The stock hotspot works fine for my needs but I'd like the details if I can get them.

Thank you!
[Sprint Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] m20120:
There is one built into the phone. Go to Settings and select Data Usage. You should see your data useage by app. See the screenshot for an example.

View attachment 2928310

If you click on one of the listed apps you can get detail on the data that app used on the graph.

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[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gavster26:
PLEASE DELETE THREAD [MENTION=4485716]The-Hulk[/MENTION]
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Nauju:
Bro working perfect on my xperia z:)) thnxxxxx:) :)
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] moe111:
hello mates..

can i port XREALITY after unlocking the BL .?
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Pandemic:
I should be working on unlocked bl.

I used that to on my old XP and that worked ;)

Send from my XZ With My Own Personal Modified MoonWalker SuperB !
[Sony Xperia C] hrithik21:
As u all know theres no one developing for xc stock Rom so I have made this guide to help you guys get a better experience by using xperia themes.

Requirements:-

1.deodex rom

2.rooted device

Instructions :-

1.Download the apps.zip

2.from zip push my build.prop in system with correct permissions.

3.from the zip push home.apk to system\app with correct permissions.

4.from zip push semcgenericuxpres.apk to system\framework with correct permissions.

5.from zip push SystemUI.apk to system\app with correct permissions

6.flash fifa.zip or spiderman.zip via Cwm

7.download xtheme module and apply your theme from it and reboot.

8.Now just apply theme from your default theme chooser

9.done

For those who don't have Cwm just extract the theme and go to data\app folder and install the apk file and then go to ultima\app and push the apk file to system\app with correct permissions

For more themes visit the below link in first comment

Credits:- yash989

And me
[Sony Xperia C] yash989:
fir more themes it is android/device/xl section - http://techandro.com/

or http://xdaforums.com/xperia-l/themes-apps

till now 50 themes are ported ignore it's for xl

because xc users can also flash it
[Sony Xperia C] jungaxxx:
I do exactly what you say but my phone always stuck at reboot. I'm on Xperia C 16.0.B.2.16
[Sony Xperia C] hrithik21:
IS your rom deodexed?
[Sony Xperia C] gangd_42:
my sony xperia c showing system ui stopped after reboot.

please help me:crying:

ASAP
[Sony Xperia C] hrithik21:
Delete systemui.odex from system/app
[Sony Xperia C] hshakir15:
My Rom was deodexed.... But it also stack at bootloop
[Sony Xperia C] hrithik21:
not possible but disable signature check in serajr xperia xposed it will fix your problem
[Sony Xperia C] saurabh0595:
I'm currently running on Z3 rom. Is it safe to install all those apps to system?
[Sony Xperia C] muana:
when i done step 5, my phone reboot and it cannot be loaded. i cannot use my phone now.. Please help..
[Sony Xperia C] hrithik21:
your rom was not deodex thats why you faced bootloop now filas stock ftf
[Sony Xperia C] rajeshroopa:
How to deodex the rom.. im currently using stock rom and I rooted my device..
[Sony Xperia C] hrithik21:
install cwm then flash deodex rom zip
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rignfool:
I was wondering if anyone thought it might be possible to make zeppelinrox's smali edits to the services.jar an xposed module...

It would make flashing nightlies a breeze...

Anyone know?

EDIT: damnit... Wrong board...
[General Topics] V J:
Hello,

I have an English HTC TyTn, as I prefer an English OS. The text input methods (e.g. transcriber) are also English but support additional dictionaries (default one is mywords.dct).

Is this file in the same format as the in-phone dictionary?

Can anyone upload a dictionary file for Dutch input and a file for French input (latter is less important to me)?

Either a custom file (like mywords.dct), or if the format is the same a dictionary file from a Dutch (and French) device.

Thanks!

Jorg
[General Topics] Menneisyys:
Have you read http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=365548 and http://www.pocketpcmag.com/_archives/mobile/Article.aspx?articleID=1062 ? ;)
[General Topics] V J:
Perfect!

Thanks for those links (esp. the first one). Searches on google always lead me to translation dictionaries.

I have found 2 tools (DictMgr and DictEditor) to edit the onboard dictionaries, so I can easily add the words I need (it adds them automatically too).

Jörg
[Thinkpad Tablet General] PanPomarańczowy:
Is there a way to root lenovo s-5000 tablet after updating it to android 4.4??? Framaroot doesn't work.

Evntually can make downgrade to 4.2 android???
[Thinkpad Tablet General] flaviorxa:
Use the APP iRoot 1.0.2 . It works! :). I can't put the link cause i'm a new user here. Just googled it!
[Thinkpad Tablet General] PanPomarańczowy:
Thanks bro! :good:
[Thinkpad Tablet General] angelshie:
..have you succeeded rooting 4.4.2.

..share some screen shots ;)
[Thinkpad Tablet General] PanPomarańczowy:
Actually I'm having problems coz' it does nothing. Only there's an icon saying that rooting is in progress and it's not rebooting. Maybe becasue I don't have unlocked bootloader on it? :confused:
[Thinkpad Tablet General] angelshie:
..that is the reason i have downgraded back to 4.2.2, 4.4 still looking for success rooting.

..only way to use 4.4 with calling is the chinese rom without gapps and no rooting required.

..am satisfied at the moment

***** 4.2.2 rooted and calling function enabled.*****
[Thinkpad Tablet General] Bingley:
Baidu root works but it doesn't seem to last long and it gets unrooted after a while. I got my adblock hoats installed then lost root and couldn't get super su installed.
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mathius89:
Hi, I have the latest version 4.9.5 multi, and when I change the language only changes the google apps, the whole system is in English.
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Prayan:
Hi guys i need your help i got a rooted lg g2 ls980 from ebay which is on android 4.2 i have not updated my phone since i have been told that it will brick the phone since its rooted. And i have heard about updating through to stock through kidzee nd tot method in xda so which is safe nd better way of doing it out of both so i dont brick my phone
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hayden rozario:
hey guys,

can any1 help me as i have bootlooped my panasonic t31

the biggest problem is that i dont have recovery

if i had i would have hard reseted my phone then it would have become ok

could some1 pls help me flash a recovery in my phone via sp tools.

pls its a request
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] BKhandual:
I don't think you can do that. I had the same problem when trying to flash CWM and got boot loop. And when i tried to flash the recovery with so flash tool it said it is a secure base brand chip and needs authentication file. I think its boot loader is locked. But i managed to flash Stock with sugar mtk flash tool.best of luck dude
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Souminona:
Hello dude

m having problem with sugar mtk flash tool while flashing can u help me out???

stucks at : status :[ com6] download DA now...63.86kb/63.86kb.... :crying:

#noob
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] BKhandual:
Make sure u have good internet connection and don't use the latest version of sugar mtk. Use v2.* version. Try to google and pm me if u r unable to find it
[Acer Iconia A500] Aelliseu:
Hi, I was wondering if there's any patch or rom can fix flickering screen? I am not sure what have happened. Is that normal for ICS 4.0.3?

Thanks!
[Note Edge Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Fatila:
The curve interests me as a way to view notifications without going into the device, but does it actually work like this?

In demos so far it looks like the screen is dimmed and bar active in night mode where you can then swipe for notifications, but could you say have the bar always tell you how many of X type you have and then you swipe to view before deciding if you want to go in I wonder, this could be an actual useful feature for the edge for my use.
[Note Edge Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xile6:
I don't than most know yet, but since they are leaving it open source. Other devs can program different things.
[Note Edge Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Fatila:
Now people have the phone, wondering if they could update oh this.

Phone is still on desk with screen off. An email arrives. Any edge action?
[Note Edge Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] invisiblesense:
Text messages show up on the Edge even when the phone is switched off but it also wakes up the main screen in the process. I noticed if the fingerprint lock is activated then you just hear the sound but dont see any notification.

I have also set other notifications but it doesn't seem to wake the edge panel. If the phone screen is turned on, notifications show up on the edge screen otherwise not. This annoys me buy hopefully firmware update will address these issues.
[Note Edge Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xile6:
I seen some videos and it seems to suck. You have to turn the phone to read them.

There should be a update to set it ti work like a normal android. Only time will tell.
[Note Edge Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] invisiblesense:
Yeah. An example, at night I received a message from ebay the notification sounded but the phone stayed asleep. I could rub the edge screen and it would display it in scrolling action with other notifications.

It seems like a software issue though. Hoping for a fix soon. ⏳
[Note Edge Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jribbe101:
On our list of things to make a separate app for :)
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] swe.rider:
Hi guys, please take a minute to help a fellow Sony fan out...

I managed to unlock bootloader via flashtool, root and install recovery as on istux's guide http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2798411

But when I try to flash DirtyUnicorns_Unofficial_Tsubabsa_build2, it tells me..."This package is for LT25i Tsubasa devices; this is a mint."!

I don't know if this is related at all, but when I try to wipe the cache, it says "failed to unmount /cache"

Why does it think it is a "mint" (whatever that is) and how do I fix this?

From being stuck in recovery after wiping data, the only thing I can do is flash stock 4.3 FTF (9.2.A.2.5) again using flashtool. Is there a better way out of this?
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] Antiga Prime:
If you're completely sure you're installing the correct ROM for your phone, then you need to use 7zip to open the ROM zip file (Open Archive) and navigate to "\META-INF\com\google\android\" and extract the "updater-script" file. Edit it with Notepad++ (or use Linux, do not use Windows notepad) and delete the first command:

assert(getprop("ro.product.device") == "lt29i" || getprop("ro.build.product") == "lt29i" ||
getprop("ro.product.device") == "hayabusa" || getprop("ro.build.product") == "hayabusa" ||
getprop("ro.product.device") == "LT29i" || getprop("ro.build.product") == "LT29i" || abort("This package is for \"lt29i,hayabusa,LT29i\" devices; this is a \"" + getprop("ro.product.device") + "\"."););

The example above is from a ROM for a TX. Yours should similar.

The first line of the script should start with:

mount("ext4", "EMMC", "/dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/System", "/system");

Save the file and re-add it to the ROM zip file, replacing the previous updater-script, then you can connect your phone to your PC and use ADB to push the file back to the sdcard on the phone.

Also, if you only wiped /data, then you could just reboot, wait for Android to start up and copy the file normally. Then reboot back to recovery and reflash. On the other hand, if you wiped /system, ADB is your only option, unless you want to reflash a stock FTF.

I'm pretty sure this is because the command checks the phones build.prop to see if the device/product matches certain strings that identify your device, but apparently they don't always match.
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] swe.rider:
Antiga, thank you very much, I actually succeeded by following your advice from post #10 here http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2581336

I wiped everything but just restored a nandroid backup I made in recovery before wiping and that worked when i needed to copy different files after things went wrong with the flash.

Would there be any problem caused by not being able to unmount /cache during wiping?
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] Antiga Prime:
You're welcome. It's happened to me before, never known why, but after flashing a different ROM you can always try wiping /cache again; it generally works.
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ghling:
Hello

I am wondering if there is a possibility to disable the front camera of my nexus 5 for privacy reasons. I don't need it anyway.

Of course, I could glue something onto it, but that just looks stupid and I think there must be a way to disable the camera for the system, which can be fixed if I need to. I guess the best way would be to remove the drivers for it, but I don't know which one it is.

Does anyone has any idea how to achieve this? Deleting the camera.apk would not work because I still want to be able to use the camera at the back.

Thank you already and cheers.
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vin4yak:
Just use a black marker pen and put a dot.. If you ever want to use the camera, use alcohol to wipe it off.
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Darth:
Privacy? You believe someone could hack your phone and watch you?

Yeah.... Not going to happen. Relax. ?
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vin4yak:
Who knows.. may be the govt was spying on us the whole time and this camera-daemon bug was a cover up? :silly::angel:
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] danarama:
LCD has good viewing angle. Tilt phone back. You can still see sexy video but camera cannot see your excited face
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] _MetalHead_:
This is the best possible answer for this question.
[Acer Iconia A500] Aelliseu:
Hi, just wondering how to tell which the region of the stock ROM?

Thanks!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] Exbruce:
I'm currently on MF3 but stupidly I deleted at&t apps and bloatware which means I can't update update to 4.4.2. I want to know if there's anyway that I can restore stock MF3 without Odin. I don't have access to a computer
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] Exbruce:
anyone?