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[X 2014 General] robpz16:
I made this exact switch this past weekend. The S5 is a great phone, but I simply can't resist the combination of stock android and Motorola's enhancements. I love the look, feel, and fluidity of the Moto X, and the front facing speakers are wonderful (I stream a lot of radio at work). I really did enjoy the S5, and I will miss the screen and camera there, but overall I'm really enjoying the Moto X and am happy with my decision to switch.
[X 2014 General] marvin02:
The 32 GB is available again. If you want a white front those are delayed. I just built one (just for fun, pure edition) a little while ago.
[X 2014 General] alhadee12:
I'll be getting the Verizon version tomorrow and I have the S5. I'll see if its worth the switch, if not I'll send it back.
[X 2014 General] munozyoshi:
I got an update yesterday night, and my new customized Moto X arrives tomorrow morning! Good thing I work from home tomorrow so I'll have it up and running in no time! Pretty excited! :D
[X 2014 General] alhadee12:
I got mine today and I'm not sure if I like it.
[X 2014 General] mobilehavoc:
Can you elaborate?
[X 2014 General] alhadee12:
It just doesn't have that wow factor. For me it's just a bigger screen. They're both snappy and fluid. I'm not seeing anything yet that says I'm a keeper. Is there something that you or others have seen or read that makes it stand out?
[X 2014 General] chefdave12118:
I disagree (just my opinion). I'm a phone hopper. I get the latest and greatest as soon as they come out (tablets included) and besides the battery life, which isn't the worst in the world by any means, this is hands down my favorite phone to date. My last 5 phones were the One Plus One 64g, Oppo N1 CM edition, Galaxy S5, Nexus 5, M8 and Note 3 (that's 7). I personally wouldn't go back to ANY of them from this years Moto X. It's really all about preference. I like stock android with a few bells and whistles. And the bells and whistles that Motorola has sprinkled in work flawlessly and I actually use. I'm not dogging Samsung, but the first thing I do when I get one of their devices is turn every single useless gimmicky crap off and put a Google Now launcher and Google Keyboard on it. I also have the Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 LTE with phone capabilities (to troll some people when making phone calls lol) and did all of what I said above to it before I installed anything. I hate to compare Motorola to Apple because the iphone and iPad bores the hell out of me, but Motorola paired their hardware and software as well as Apple does for the user experience. I prefer this phone over the red Nexus 5 and I'm a Nexus head. Just my two cents and my preference. If you're looking for a phone with zero lag, a beautiful screen, nice looking build, front facing firing speaker (which is dam loud BTW) and just an all around dam near perfect experience using it, then get the Moto X. If you're more concerned with battery life, removable battery, better camera and ALL the bells and whistles Samsung pours in then stick with the S5. The S5 is a great phone! And SD card support and IR blaster. Samsung's awesome.. I just prefer this Moto X.
[X 2014 General] darkgoon3r96:
Since you have had so many phones could you please compare the one-handed usage experience between the M8, S5, and the Moto X (2014)? How would you rank them in that aspect?
[X 2014 General] Syn Ack:
I made the switch and while I am overall happy, I am very disappointed in the way that the Moto X handles drops. The GS5 is a beast and can handle abuse butI had a small spill last night that would've left the GS5 with nothing more than a scratch, however my X got a quadruple crack at the top left corner that extended all the way across the screen. And then magically a new crack formed this morning at the bottom COMPLETELY out of nowhere. This phone is great but it's SUPER FRAGILE.
[X 2014 General] phermey:
i think the best way to say it is if you use the few features that moto has put on their phone, then you will have a much better experience over the gs5. other than that... its just a phone. there is something to be said for the beauty of the leather backs also.
[X 2014 General] Note10.1Dude:
I have used but not owned an S phone since the first generation (Epic with keyboard, great for its day). I use a Galaxy Note 10.1 tablet and a Moto G phone at the moment. Everything about the Samsung experience is some window dressing hanging off of android. I really like the note, but all of the touchwiz junk added to the device is irritating. With Motorola, it is all clean. Where they add, they do so through apps, so there is better control. On my G, I changed to the Nexus experience launcher, and the difference from the one packaged with the phone is almost imperceptible - I just gained a swipe to a screen of cards. The S5 and 2014 X are so technically similar, it will come down to if you like the Samsung experience or want closer to Nexus.
[X 2014 General] eksasol:
It's not supposed to be imo, they are two different class of device. I think the Shamu will be more comparable, even then it's not designed with stylus in mind I think. The note is pretty much on it's own until a real stylus phone competitor come along.
[X 2014 General] devilsdouble:
I have two questions for you, because you have used other phones, so you will be able to tell better, firstly, is the camera really improved from last year's X? And secondly how much Screen On time are you getting with normal usage?

I personally am looking for a phone to upgrade from my 2013 X, and I just can't find anything worthy!

S5: Great hardware, bearable design, brilliant display, very good camera, but TouchWiz, so no way.

M8: Camera. And I hate all aluminium build too.

Z2: Self crackling body! Also screen to body ratio isn't really great!

G3: LG's UI is no better than TouchWiz, maybe slightly better but it's still awful. But fantastic design, and OIS!

And then there's the X 2014: Extremely over saturated display. Leather back has questionable durability I suppose (and when leather is available it's impossible to choose something else, for me at least). I am highly doubtful about the camera quality. 32 GB variant is still not available in my country and 16 GB without an SD card slot is unbelievable in 2014. But polished UI, and the overall UI experience is near Nexus level.
[X 2014 General] mobilehavoc:
I played with the Moto X in a store for a while and came away unimpressed. Camera seems so so unless you force HDR on. Screen seems over saturated and no way to adjust like on Samsung. Build quality is nice for sure and software seems nice and stock. I really wanted to get this phone but the smaller battery, lesser camera makes it hard to switch. I also have a wireless charging back on my S5 so I'd loose that and I have wireless chargers everywhere around my house. I don't think I'd honestly use most of the Moto software either especially since my Moto 360 gives me glance able notifications already and remote voice when phone is off.
[X 2014 General] chefdave12118:
The ergonomics of the Moto X 2014 for one handed use smoke the M8 and S5. Motorola spent some time holding this sucker because it's VERY natural one handed for me. I would put the M8 in second place because of the curved back, but the aluminum is slippery as hell and then the S5. The S5 doesn't slip in your hand, but doesn't feel as natural as the Moto X does. This is just my experience though. Everyone holds their phones differently. My wife texts on her Note 2 with her left thumb and right pointer finger and it makes me mental lol.

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The camera is without a doubt better than last years Moto X and is fine for a pull out of your pocket shooter. It's perfectly fine for what I need it for and I own a restaurant and take a lot of pics of food for our social media. And I'm a bad person to ask about screen on time because I keep my screen on 100% 24/7 (I'm always near a charger). I haven't tested it consistently, but with heavy use I would say 3-4 hours screen on time and that's power using it.
[X 2014 General] darkgoon3r96:
So if I could just barely reach the top left corner with my right hand on the S5, will it be easier to reach the same corner on the HTC One and even easier on the Moto X?
[X 2014 General] chefdave12118:
From my experience they're all "about" the same when it comes to reaching for corners. With screens this size, you'll have to do a little shimmying with any of them. I rest my phone on my pinky when I hold it, so the m8 was the toughest to reach corners because of the length, due to the speakers. The Moto X feels best in my hand and I think most agree even if they don't like the Moto X the most.
[X 2014 General] devilsdouble:
Thanks. It's assuring to know that the camera is better than its predecessor, but I still expected something a little bit more. You know I still find the S3 photos better when I look at the samples, which is a two generations older device. That's not high hope is it? :laugh:

I am a always charging type of person too, never gave a damn about battery life, but I asked you only because some people reported that the battery life is worse than 2013 X, that's not good, if those reports are to be believed.

In any case, I still love the looks of 2014 X, and maybe will end up getting it, but Moto could have done something more with the camera, and they SHOULD have ditched the 16 GB model altogether when they didn't have any plan to include a SD card slot.
[X 2014 General] chefdave12118:
+100000
[X 2014 General] marcelotorres:
I have done this.

I came from S5 to G3 and then to Moto X.

Unfortunatelly, we don't have much development yet.
[X 2014 General] matt99017d:
You don't need any development for this phone. The base is just too good. It just needs root and xposed
[X 2014 General] Faruko:
Development was fast on the S5 because nobody could live with touchwiz, even writing the name reminds me of the pain. Pure Android its pretty much perfect and lets just say that Motorola doesnt forget about their phones after 1 year

And why are some people comparing a Note with the X ? They are completely different in a sense that they aim to different kind of buyers
[X 2014 General] rickg2:
S5 to Moto X

I use an S5 for work (Verizon) and the Moto X (ATT) for personal use.

Surprisingly, the differences are small. Here's a quick run down:

- I use the Google NOW launcher for both phones.

- The difference in camera specs hasn't been that noticeable to me. I'm sure if I went into a deep photo experiment I would see some difference, but the camera is really not that critical for my use.

- The fonts on the Moto X are much more professional than the fonts on the S5. Even when using Google NOW launcher, the touchwiz flavor is ingrained into the menus in settings and other areas.

- The responsiveness has been the same. Throughput is very similar on both Cellular data and straight wifi.

- Neither phone has been rooted (or even attempted to root).

As a side note, I used to wear the Sony Smartwatch2 and use it with the S5 (never liked the Samsung watches). When I ordered the Moto X, I also ordered the Moto 360 watch. It is pretty convenient to be in meetings without my phone, but when a call comes in I can look at my watch to see the caller - and if need be will step out of the meeting. The Moto 360 watch is simple and basic. Other than peripheral convenience, the watches aren't needed at all.
[X 2014 General] RyanBRZ:
I went from the GS3 to the Moto x and am happy with it. The things it is/was missing for me are:

- LED notification : It has a green LED in the top center under the speaker that is only used for battery stuff. If the phone is rooted it can likely be used for notification with a 3rd party app.

- Quick toggles in notification dropdown : Added with an app

- Full volume control with volume rocker : By default this only controls the ringer volume with no expander button to adjust other volumes. This functionality can be added with Noyze app.

- No power menu reboot option : No biggie, holding power button for 8-10 seconds triggers a reboot. The phone does allow you to enable the Developer menu, but the option for reboot in power menu is not there.

Overall the phone is awesome, plain android with the addition of Motorola's useful stuff
[X 2014 General] kibmikey1:
Have had the S5 for about four months now, and I can definitely say I am glad to be switching to the X. About a month after I got the S5, the LTE started cutting in and out, and apps would severely lag. Also, I am not a fan of what Samsung stuffs into their app packages. For me, the fingerprint and heart monitor functions are niche at best, I don't need or really use them. So, you get basically the same hardware with the X, except for the camera, although if you're not really picky about minute differences in some quality in low light you should be fine. Finally, I have flashed so many roms, kernels, and even getting a custom recovery on it, and it really is a cumbersome task on the S5 (Knox, anyone?), so I am ready and willing to get a phone that really already has it all, inside and out, and enjoy it right out of the box. Motorola really did a great job with this phone, and, if they keep listening to customer feedback like they have so far, it's only going to get better from here. Since the N6 is clearly into phablet territory at this point, and Google decided to outsource it, it's no longer the practical, smooth, "pure" android experience it used to be for me. This phone looks to be the successor to that for me.
[X 2014 General] godutch:
The moto x has active display, that's even better than a led
[X 2014 General] RyanBRZ:
Yes and no. I personally like to be able to glance at my phone and know right away if I have any notifications. With active display, you have to stare at it for up to 5 seconds.

With my S3 I used LightFlow With always-on led setting so the led remained on when I had a notification. When and if the Moto X is rooted I plan to do the same with the green LED.
[X 2014 General] bradwatson:
Made the switch from S5 to the X yesterday and couldn't be happier. S5 was so samsungy. Hated touchwiz. Always wanted a nexus phone, but Verizon never had it until now. Nexus 6 is too big for me. Love this phone. Perfect look and feel. Exactly what I wanted.
[X 2014 General] Hawon:
You can waive just like Samsung phones
[X 2014 General] mustafu:
I gave the wife my S5 Active so I could have the Moto X 2nd Gen. I prefer stock Android, and imagine this will get Lollipop before the S5 series does
[X 2014 General] RyanBRZ:
I know...but I'm referring to just looking at the phone and seeing notification status. You need an LED for that.
[X 2014 General] elusive-one:
I've had both the Note 3 and the GS5. After the initial thrill of coming to Android from the iPhone world, I grew to loathe the "Samsung" experience. Without a doubt, the display and camera are great, but IMO all of the Vendor "skinning" gives Android a bad name. I rooted and installed the Dynamic Kat ROM to get a close to stock experience, but I must say that I'm loving Android more with the stock Moto X experience.

As most have said, it's all a matter of personal taste, so for me stock Android rocks!
[X 2014 General] RyanBRZ:
Yes I agree, stock android was the biggest selling point of the moto x for me. Hoping to get lollipop soon.
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro Software Upgrading] kevin.jiang:
Hi all, I have read lots of articles on the Extended ROM on Universal so far but I am still trying to find a great use out of it.

I used the tool developed by our mighty Buzz (thanks Buzz!) to unlock the Extended ROM which is excellent because I can now customize the contents in it. However I haven't been able to install programs on it. When I tried installing the program onto Extended ROM, though it let me select it on the list, the program ended up in the main memory instead.

I know Buzz was trying to develop a tool to reformat the Universal's DOC so that we can merge the Extended ROM into the main memory. I am not sure if he has completed it because I can't find this tool. At the moment I have an empty Extended ROM which I can't do much about. I can store files in it but since I have a 4GB SD card anyway I don't find it too useful to do that.

Can anybody tell me how to reformat this Extended ROM DOC partition and merge it to the main memory or other way of making more use of it? Thanks in advance!
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro Software Upgrading] mamaich:
It is too dangerous. IPL, SPL (aka bootloader) are located on DOC, and repartitioning may potentially kill them. Noone is willing to kill the device just to add additional 10 mb to storage
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro Software Upgrading] agisofttm:
mamaich:

UUppss - so that killed my firs universal - I tried to format them and get a error - and after this may be 1 or 2 weeks later I lost my DOC.

Did you know from where to get new DOC and if is emty did I need to reprogram it outside of Universal because ot M-System site they give a program and shchematic to program DOC.

Thanks in advanced
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro Software Upgrading] mamaich:
if you can enter bootloader - use "task 28 55aa", this would restore DOC to its original layout.

If you cannot - contact service center.
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro Software Upgrading] agisofttm:
mamaich:

Thanks for help - I'll try it imediately and post results :-)))
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro Software Upgrading] agisofttm:
MAMAICH

IF SOME ONE SAY THAT YOU'RE NOT A GOD - HI LIES !!!

AFTER THIS EVERYTHING IS RUNING OK ON MY OLD UNIVERSAL!!!

Thank you very very very MUCH !!!

I'll put a complete new thread to help other universal users

Thank you again !!!

:D :D :D
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro Software Upgrading] kevin.jiang:
Thanks for the reply Mamaich, I will hold on to the 10MB empty Extended ROM then. It is better this way than having a dead Universal I suppose.

I like the way HP do some of theirs like my wife's iPAQ rw6828, which doesn't have a ExtROM thus it comes with 49.xxMB free space!!
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] yarih:
hi i have a gs5 ant the screen is black from the boot up buttons stil work i installd cm11 on it works perfect and the next morning i was taking a **** and my phone stays black it is like 2 weeks old tryd the battry pull thing bud it stays black
[Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rosol85:
I rooted my galaxy note pro 12,2 and uninstalled a lot of original apps. The uninstaller was unable to restore them, therefor did a factoryreset in hopes it would be as new... It did not, now the files are lost forever and i did not take a backup before I started the rooting:( Is there a way to do a proper factory reset, where all the original apps, settings and files are restored?
[Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] chrisd1a1:
rather than posting, start reading:) it's possible to restore to stock using odin. a bit of search should help you - but don't do anything until you've done some reading.

as you've posted this several times I've closed this to keep thing clean and in one place
[Asus Transformer TF701] nemanja.bgd:
Hi,

Is there someone willing to download all new zenui apps from play store, and to put it here. It will also work with cm11, so it would be nice.
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[Asus Transformer TF701] masrterk:
New versio ZenUI

last beta version superfast

http://www.apkmirror.com/?s=asus&post_type=app_release&searchtype=apk
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Jhaskins20018:
I read the developers specs as it pertained to samsung but he left a note saying it should work with most android devices and I have a Tablet which is android os supported.

I installed the app, but I have a question as I do not see where the developer states that there are three check boxes or how to grant root permission and after rebooting, I still see my stated internal storage has not changed sizes.

If you have any knowledge, as your forum rules state new users must post ten times to be eligible to communicate in the developers forum which seems redundant as I am looking for answers and not to evade policies.

My device is a Android version 4.1.2 with Kernel version 3.4.0 who build # is MD706.V1.71
[T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 General] Bmerz:
Anyone else see this? Hopefully (if true) this gets fixed before shipment here to the US...

http://www.slashgear.com/note-4-screen-gap-issue-is-worse-than-bendgate-29348268/
[T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 General] Kawaisa:
Samsung is already aware of the issue. These phones are usually produced a week or two before they get into the customer's hands so this should be a non-issue for the ones coming onto American shores. And it's a manufacturing flaw not a design flaw like "bendgate."
[T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 General] Bmerz:
Thanks for your input, good to know - I feel a little better now. =)
[T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 General] drmacrofish:
Yeah, no big deal for real. As mentioned above, it is not a design flaw like the iBend.
[T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 General] sino8r:
Might even be fake according to comments. But we all know what [MENTION=1254938]ssh[/MENTION]oles some folks are that hang around the interwebs.
[T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 General] TEKHD:
Most likely is not true... But in case it is true... You can use the gaps as storage compartments... Or as card holders as shown in pictures... Nice feature... Lol
[T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 General] randpost:
My Note 3 had a large gap on one side of the screen. It was like the screen wasn't set properly. I exchanged my phone and the new one didn't have the issue. Not a big deal. Issue was resolved.

You cant return the 6 plus for a 6 plus that doesn't bend
[T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 General] pete4k:
complete nonsense to even compare couple phones sleeping past quality control to fundamental design fault. I accidentally sat down with my Note 3 being in my back jeans pocket more than once (simply forgot, since I usually carry it in side pocket), so bending ip6 may not be as remote possibility as some want to make it.
[T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 General] GregL:
its for the new screen shield:o
[T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 General] hatchback:
I went best buy to play with the Note 4, I tried to stick a business card and there was no gap there.
[T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 General] Bubbled:
Scare Tactics

don't scare us like that! but honestly, sammy always takes care of it, and seeing as how the phone is already out in other parts of the world, we shouldn't see any issues over here in the US. its one of the only pluses to not getting a phone first :D :good:
[T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 General] m3lover1:
According to Android Central it looks like it's acknowledged in the manual.

http://www.androidcentral.com/galaxy-note-4-screen-gap-necessary-manufacturing-feature-says-manual
[T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 General] Bmerz:
Oh and the fun continues...

"Galaxy Note 4 screen gap 'a necessary manufacturing feature,' says manual"

http://www.androidcentral.com/galaxy-note-4-screen-gap-necessary-manufacturing-feature-says-manual

No biggie, since I really want this phone - I'll just plan to buy it in person, and inspect it before buying (problem solved). But I did find the above article interesting, and wondered if Sammy added that to their manual after some of the N3's had similar issues...
[T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 General] RaymondPJR:
Nonsense!

Same here, there really is no gap! And if anyone sees one, just get an exchange!
[T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 General] AngryDinosaur:
It's not even noticeable until some kiddie decided to stick a piece of paper in it.

I can stick a piece of paper in my note 2 as well, it's clearly not an issue
[T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 General] wase4711:
but, people will continue to make a big deal about it here..
[T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 General] daraj:
Everything has a "GATE" at the end nowadays??????? :mad:
[T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 General] p()()pypants:
.... like its some kind of scandal... based off Watergate... very ghey imo