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[Q] Sensation Nexus with NFC

I would love for HTC to make a Nexus phone again but it seems google is only allowing Samsung to make them all now. So I wondering if anyone has heard of HTC adding any Nexus like features to the Sensation or creating a Nexus like phone?
Thanks you.

Chances the next Nexus will be a Motorola if Google go ahead with buying them

I do not think Google will allow Moto to build the next Nexus as they don't seem to have any advantages in hardware. Samsung has the best screens. HTC has the best build quality (which is why I love them).

But if Google own Motorola they can design it anyway way they want

That is true but from what Google said, Moto will be run as a separate company. So I do not think Google at this time cares about the hardware Moto has. Maybe later they will have Moto build android in some of Moto Switches and other equipment but not the phones unless Moto gives them no choice.

Moto X Google Play Edition

So, we all know that Google Play Editions of devices come with completely stock Android. However, with the new Moto X confirmed to have a similar version in the works, I was wondering what everyone's thoughts were about it. Since it's a Google and Motorola made device, would it just be a normal Moto X but free of carrier bloatware, or would it be a Nexus experience (sans all the voice control, camera, and notifications)??
Sent from my HTC One

drfandroid said:
So, we all know that Google Play Editions of devices come with completely stock Android. However, with the new Moto X confirmed to have a similar version in the works, I was wondering what everyone's thoughts were about it. Since it's a Google and Motorola made device, would it just be a normal Moto X but free of carrier bloatware, or would it be a Nexus experience (sans all the voice control, camera, and notifications)??
Sent from my HTC One
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Maybe bumping a dead thread that I found from google, but I think it'd be a nexus experience. e.g. stock 4.2 framework/camera and motorola valueadds removed.

Justice™ said:
Maybe bumping a dead thread that I found from google, but I think it'd be a nexus experience. e.g. stock 4.2 framework/camera and motorola valueadds removed.
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I'm wondering if it would come with anything related to the always-listening capabilities. That's a very "Google" thing to do, and doesn't require anything that wouldn't be present in the hardware. Kind of like how the GPE for the S4 and One retain their IR blaster capabilities.

I think it would be stupid not to have the always listening, on screen notifications and the quick camera access features. The two dedicated processors would go to waste! Maybe it'll have an option to disable them, though, for people who need extreme battery life.

sauprankul said:
I think it would be stupid not to have the always listening, on screen notifications and the quick camera access features. The two dedicated processors would go to waste! Maybe it'll have an option to disable them, though, for people who need extreme battery life.
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Yeah, and like Tatanko said, it's not as if the hardware would be taken out of the device. Even better battery life, maybe even approaching Maxx-like longevity (wishful thinking of a Canadian longing for Moto's extended battery life ) would be awesome.
Sent from my HTC One

Will we ever get "touchless google now controls" like the Moto X?

Is it possible since the N5 has a somewhat always listening feature to have the same feature as the Moto X always on feature?

KLP supports that. You activate Google now just by saying OK, Google. Even when screen is turned off.

ashirviskas said:
KLP supports that. You activate Google now just by saying OK, Google. Even when screen is turned off.
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No. The Nexus 5 supports using "Ok Google" to launch into Google Now only when the screen is turned on, and you are on a homescreen.

lukas_s said:
No. The Nexus 5 supports using "Ok Google" to launch into Google Now only when the screen is turned on, and you are on a homescreen.
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Sorry... I thought Snapdragon 800 supports these things as it haves all the cpus that Moto X has.

ashirviskas said:
Sorry... I thought Snapdragon 800 supports these things as it haves all the cpus that Moto X has.
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It does, but I imagine there is some sort of proprietary software that Moto uses that Google has chosen not to use, otherwise what would be the point of buying a MotoX instead of a Nexus 5?
Just my thoughts.

The Moto X actually uses a separate chip design specifically for that functionality. No other phone currently has that. Snapdragon 800's do have a SIMILAR built-in chip function which could potentially do the same thing, but no apps are currently able to take advantage of it. It would require system drivers to even make use of it, and then a rewrite of the Moto X Assist app to run.

From what I've read, the Moto X does thing a bit differently. It actually has an extra microphone and a microprocessor in order to take care of it, rather than use the Snapdragon 800's built in capability. So it looks like we're going to have to make it ourselves, or maybe it'll be released in Android 5.0

Need help adjusting as iPhone 5S user with a Nexus 5

Hi guys, I just layed my 5S to the side for a Nexus 5, I use a Retina Macbook Pro with 10.9.2, I used an HTC One before the 5S, Its good to be back!, Well sound quality leaves alot to be desired but besides that, my BIGGEST PROBLEM, is that I cannot have screen wake up with notifications on the Nexus 5,
Also i would like to root my Nexus 5, and install a custom ROM
Since I don't know how on my Mac, can you guys help me out? Thanks in advance!
Also WHAT IS THE BEST ROM, Performance wise, Battery and quickness etc radio, I Want to get the most out of my Nexus 5... but also get the features I want
I can't live without screen waking up and showing notifications on lock screen like it does in iOS
also I wish this were louder!!

barkmarkin said:
Hi guys, I just layed my 5S to the side for a Nexus 5, I use a Retina Macbook Pro with 10.9.2, I used an HTC One before the 5S, Its good to be back!, Well sound quality leaves alot to be desired but besides that, my BIGGEST PROBLEM, is that I cannot have screen wake up with notifications on the Nexus 5,
Also i would like to root my Nexus 5, and install a custom ROM
Since I don't know how on my Mac, can you guys help me out? Thanks in advance!
Also WHAT IS THE BEST ROM, Performance wise, Battery and quickness etc radio, I Want to get the most out of my Nexus 5... but also get the features I want
I can't live without screen waking up and showing notifications on lock screen like it does in iOS
also I wish this were louder!!
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To unlock the bootloader and root, see here and here.
There is NO "best" ROM nor kernel. Which is best for you is your own personal opinion. There are a large variety to choose from, and the Nexus 5 is a developer device so you'll have to problem flashing to your heart's content.
As for lockscreen notifications, enable lockscreen widgets and try out Dashclock.

barkmarkin said:
Hi guys, I just layed my 5S to the side for a Nexus 5, I use a Retina Macbook Pro with 10.9.2, I used an HTC One before the 5S, Its good to be back!, Well sound quality leaves alot to be desired but besides that, my BIGGEST PROBLEM, is that I cannot have screen wake up with notifications on the Nexus 5,
Also i would like to root my Nexus 5, and install a custom ROM
Since I don't know how on my Mac, can you guys help me out? Thanks in advance!
Also WHAT IS THE BEST ROM, Performance wise, Battery and quickness etc radio, I Want to get the most out of my Nexus 5... but also get the features I want
I can't live without screen waking up and showing notifications on lock screen like it does in iOS
also I wish this were louder!!
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I'd suggest carbon ROM and the elementalx kernel. Carbon ROM is one of the most feature filled ROMs out there and includes lockscreen notifications. Although I'm sure other ROM's include it. Nimrodity's ROM comparison spreadsheet (Original thread) is a great resource to compare Roms with. I also suggest elementalx because of its massively improved battery life while sleeping or idling all the while not degrading performance (at least not to the degree to which I can detect).
Hope I was helpful!

Thanks! all i want is a good stable stock rom with ability to delete **** i dont need
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Xposed framework allows for most custom ROM features without actually flashing a custom ROM. Check it out. +1 on elementalx, it's great though I haven't had as much success with the newer versions as the older ones.
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I use notify me app from the play store, which does essentially the exact same thing that you are looking for to wake up the screen on notifications.
I love Xjparadroid ROM as it has halo, is really smooth and also got pie... Franco and Elemental x are my two favorite kernels.
After rooting, just flash the mod to increase the volume levels in the themes section. It does increase the volume by approx. 50%
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I find Trinity much better than Elemental but that's just my opinion.
Sent from my Nexus 5

First of all welcome to the world of Open Source..!

We do not allow best ROM/Kernel threads on XDA. Developers do not like seeing their work compared to others along with the fact that everyone has their own opinions. What's best for you may not be what is best for someone else. Best advice is to head over to the development section try some out and see which best suits your needs.
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from Iphone 5S to Moto X and a quesiton.

Its been a while since I've had an Android device but just got my Moto X Developer Edition, I used to play around a lot with Roms and things like that and really liked it but again that's been a while. My first question is this, whats the easiest way to get my contacts from my Iphone 5S to the Moto X nowdays?
Thank you

rockey95 said:
Its been a while since I've had an Android device but just got my Moto X Developer Edition, I used to play around a lot with Roms and things like that and really liked it but again that's been a while. My first question is this, whats the easiest way to get my contacts from my Iphone 5S to the Moto X nowdays?
Thank you
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Save contacts to the SIM card and extract them. It shouldn't matter that you're going from iOS to Android.