Hello dear friends and Moto g user. Since i own the G i feel so less tempted to root my phone.
Am i the only one who thinks that the G has a great firmeware and outstanding akku life?
I'm afraid that rooting and flashing a custom rom would effect the battery life.
So what do you think rooting and flashing a custom jay or ney?
Sent from my XT1032 using xda app-developers app
Moto G is still unrooted over here. Think this is the longest ive gone without touching a phone. Think it will still this way and Stock G is more than enough for me.
I have rooted my phone, but i only did this to provide a backup method, I like Titanium. I have been following a couple of the custom ROM threads for weeks and I just read of too many problems. The Moto G factory firmware is fine but if you want to tweak it some, just install xposed and whatever modules you need. I have done just this and I have got a sweet system that includes most of the tweaks we look for in custom ROMs.
Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk
I rooted my Moto G to take full benefit of having full access to my device as I need it. More specifically, I did it to use Xposed modules like App Setting and the graphic card spoofer app GLTools. These are not necessary of course, but I feel like having custom DPI on an app to app basis should be a normal Android feature everyone should have access to without root.
djscopesofm said:
I rooted my Moto G to take full benefit of having full access to my device as I need it. More specifically, I did it to use Xposed modules like App Setting and the graphic card spoofer app GLTools. These are not necessary of course, but I feel like having custom DPI on an app to app basis should be a normal Android feature everyone should have access to without root.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Besides the posibility to have full access to the phone I also rooted it to be able to block ads.
I ran the g stock until cm11 was stable enough for daily use. Now I am running PAC and loving the fact that this phone still has it great battery life as it did stock with my heavy usage. One thing I will say is if you have to ask to root then I don't think you need to.
Sent from my Moto G using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
Is it possible to root the phone without unlocking the bootloader?
Inviato dal mio XT1032 utilizzando Tapatalk
No
If you root your moto g you can delete system apk, install xposed frameworks and its modules like gravity box, modify the governors of the cpu, the performance of the phone, etc.
Xposed! <3
If you need to ask this question then you shouldn't be rooting your phone.
Sent from my Google Nexus G -
@Carlos_EVH You mention delete system apk, is this one entity, or do you mean items such as Assist, Motorola migrate?
Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk
I rooted my phone to use Titanium as backup app (and to uninstall and freeze apps like Google+, Google movies, Google games and Google music).
And if you are root is easy to hide the carrier label, change the battery icon and the statusbar quicksettings (Xposed + gravity + motoguide).
For me stock is perfect at the moment (with customization) and Motorola has good updates at least until now
Sent from my Moto G
grahamgo said:
@Carlos_EVH You mention delete system apk, is this one entity, or do you mean items such as Assist, Motorola migrate?
Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
All apks, for example, I deleted google +, google play books, play games, play músic and maps, I also deleted motorola migrate. And everithing works fine after I deleted all those apks.
But if I were you, just after unlock the bootloader or before root, I'd do a backup of all the system apk using the all in1 motorola moto tool because, if you delete system apk you won't be able to flash the future OTAs even if you reflash the stock recovery.
Sorry for the mistake, English isn't my first language
Enviado desde mi Moto G mediante Tapatalk
Two reasons to root:
1. You can make decent backups with Titanium Backup.
2. You can install a firewall that prevents selected (i.e., most) tools from sending your precious data to wherever they want.
But if you unlock the bootloader for rooting, the warranty will be void... In Europe also (I've just asked to amazon)
Inviato dal mio GT-P5110 utilizzando Tapatalk
Sammy854 said:
But if you unlock the bootloader for rooting, the warranty will be void... In Europe also (I've just asked to amazon)
Inviato dal mio GT-P5110 utilizzando Tapatalk
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Uhm... Could you please comment a bit more on this?
Directly from the answer:
Further to your query about Motorola Moto G 16 GB - Smartphone libre Android, I can confirm that all items sold by Amazon.it come with a 30-day returns guarantee that allows you to return your purchase to us if for any reason you are unhappy with it.*
Also, you are provided with a 2-year legal warranty from the date of delivery in accordance with the Consumers Protection Regulations, however the warranty only is applied on the product if it is damaged or if the product that you received has an issue, if the product is modified (Software or parts of the product) during the warranty time, this one will be void.*
Inviato dal mio GT-P5110 utilizzando Tapatalk
Sammy854 said:
Directly from the answer:
Further to your query about Motorola Moto G 16 GB - Smartphone libre Android, I can confirm that all items sold by Amazon.it come with a 30-day returns guarantee that allows you to return your purchase to us if for any reason you are unhappy with it.*
Also, you are provided with a 2-year legal warranty from the date of delivery in accordance with the Consumers Protection Regulations, however the warranty only is applied on the product if it is damaged or if the product that you received has an issue, if the product is modified (Software or parts of the product) during the warranty time, this one will be void.*
Inviato dal mio GT-P5110 utilizzando Tapatalk
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
A 2-year warranty? I thought it was 1 year. That's a nice surprise.
I think if you have to ask why, then rooting is not for you since you will probably not fully utilize it.
Related
Its easier for Motorala to tell you how, and why you shouldn't.
https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/standalone/bootloader/unlock-your-device-a
Sent from my XT1032 using Tapatalk 2
I don't see the moto g and it says the the warranty will be gone. Is it true? I heard something different those days...
Inviato dal mio Xperia U utilizzando Tapatalk
Hi fella. Yes. You void your warranty. But you can unroot and its good again.
A guy on Modaco said he followed a guide there and unlocked in 5 mins. Not had time to go through it yet as am just got to work. I will ask for confirmation how later.
At least when the official version is up there'll be a link to where.
Sent from my XT1032 using Tapatalk 2
alematt said:
I don't see the moto g and it says the the warranty will be gone. Is it true? I heard something different those days..
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yes your warranty will be gone, even if you later re-lock the bootloader and install a stock ROM. You still retain your consumer rights but getting a defective unit repaired or replaced will not be easy. I works fine for unlocking the Moto G.
I tought to hear something but maybe i was wrong
Btw i unlocked all my devices so no problems
Inviato dal mio Xperia U utilizzando Tapatalk
Is it somehow possible to root the Moto G without unlocking the bootloader ? (Thus loosing warranty ?)
Kisswert said:
Is it somehow possible to root the Moto G without unlocking the bootloader ? (Thus loosing warranty ?)
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Well it's like for any other device then: Waiting for some exploit which the unlocking/rooting tools will then use to do it. That's what I'm waiting for since I don't want to loose my warranty.
You could try that Kingo root app
Rusty! said:
You could try that Kingo root app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Tried it => FAIL! No root
But moto said that zhe warranty stays when unlocking the bootloader.
You can read this here: http://motorola-blog.blogspot.de/2013/11/you-asked-we-listened-announcing.html?m=1
Blablabla Tapatalk 4 blablabla Desire C
Only for developer edition devices.
Rusty! said:
Only for developer edition devices.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Hey Rusty. If we go settings/About Phone and tap 4 times we are all developers
#justSayin
Sent from my XT1032 using Tapatalk 2
RestlessScreams said:
But moto said that zhe warranty stays when unlocking the bootloader.
You can read this here: http://motorola-blog.blogspot.de/2013/11/you-asked-we-listened-announcing.html?m=1
Blablabla Tapatalk 4 blablabla Desire C
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
It's for the developer edition, isn't it?
Sent from my Xperia Neo V using Tapatalk
spikey68 said:
Hey Rusty. If we go settings/About Phone and tap 4 times we are all developers
#justSayin
Sent from my XT1032 using Tapatalk 2
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Well I also thought that since I couldn't find any "developer edition".
Call me silly if it isn't.
Blablabla Tapatalk 4 blablabla Desire C
It's 7 times
Rusty! said:
It's 7 times
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
That's what they say, but I never reached 5
Maybe it knows we coming!
Sent from my XT1032 using Tapatalk 2
Tip: If you live in the EU you won't loose your statuary warranty for rooting or unlocking the bootloader. You might loose the manufacturers (voluntary) warranty (the "Motorola Warranty"), but the statuary one should cover you for at least two years and for most faults not caused by you. You can't waive the statuary warranty, any manufacturer that tells you otherwise is breaking the law.
I'm not a lawyer, but that is generally how it works. I've had manufacturers (aka HTC) refuse to fix a phone because I've unlocked the bootloader, I stated the EU directive which said I had a warranty and they then repaired it. This only works if you are located in the EU (I don't believe it applies to the EEA) and the seller is also in the EU.
https://fsfe.org/freesoftware/legal/flashingdevices.en.html
Nice to see that the bootloader is unlockable.
Just wait for cwm. (I dont have time to compile it myself.. )
exebreez said:
Nice to see that the bootloader is unlockable.
Just wait for cwm. (I dont have time to compile it myself.. )
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
We need kernelsource first, then it ll be pretty easy
Sent from my LG-P760 using xda app-developers app
Mr P OB himself gave solution friends. Happy hacking
http://www.modaco.com/index.php?/topic/366771-Superboot---Moto-G-root-solution
Sent from my XT1032 using Tapatalk 2
Will it be possible to turn my unlocked U.S GSM Moto G into a Google Play Edition with it being able to receive OTA updates from Google?
My Moto G is all stock atm.
Sent from my XT1034 using Tapatalk
it should be possible by soon, just as its possible for HTC one and GS4 to turn into their google edition roms.
I just hope it's possible for dual sim as well since the google edition one is only out in single sim version
ztmike said:
Will it be possible to turn my unlocked U.S GSM Moto G into a Google Play Edition with it being able to receive OTA updates from Google?
My Moto G is all stock atm.
Sent from my XT1034 using Tapatalk
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
you will likely need to unlock your bootloader but other than that, it should absolutely be possible.
And I'll need root, correct? I remember when I had my at&t HTC one that you couldn't just flash the GPe edition ROM for OTA updates you had to do something else for that..
Sent from my XT1034 using Tapatalk
ztmike said:
And I'll need root, correct?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Most likely not. But we will not know until they post the rom.
why would you want to do this ?
cra1g321 said:
why would you want to do this ?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Why not? Some people may appreciate the Google Dialer or the pure Nexus experience.
cra1g321 said:
why would you want to do this ?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
New dialer, no bloatware, full list of system languages (like Russian for example)
I am waiting for such conversion guide. I did the same with my HTC One before.
UPD: As I am using Nexus 5 I want only stock Android on my other devices . Because 4.4.2 is awesome ) I really enjoy it.
Thanks for the replies, i wasn't asking it to sound rude,
just didnt know what the differences where.
I don't know about u guys but I have the Google dialer on my stock-non rooted US GSM moto g. On 4.4... It's the same one as my nexus 4...
So besides the camera software and no Motorola features/ apps (which I find cool/ useful like the battery saver) there's really no difference.... Yeah software updates... Whatever.
Sent from my XT1034 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
gabo_e30 said:
I don't know about u guys but I have the Google dialer on my stock-non rooted US GSM moto g. On 4.4... It's the same one as my nexus 4...
So besides the camera software and no Motorola features/ apps (which I find cool/ useful like the battery saver) there's really no difference.... Yeah software updates... Whatever.
Sent from my XT1034 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
It's a win win situation for Moto G owners.
cra1g321 said:
why would you want to do this ?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Faster Android updates and probably outlast Motorola's updates..as OEMs typically stop putting out updates once another device comes and steals the thunder.
As for the dailer I think that's still exclusive to the Nexus 5 where it shows a picture based on the number which it gets from a automatic Google search I think..possibly more features.
Sent from my XT1034 using Tapatalk
ztmike said:
Faster Android updates and probably outlast Motorola's updates..as OEMs typically stop putting out updates once another device comes and steals the thunder.
As for the dailer I think that's still exclusive to the Nexus 5 where it shows a picture based on the number which it gets from a automatic Google search I think..possibly more features.
Sent from my XT1034 using Tapatalk
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
IMO we don't know yet if GPE versions will actually be faster.
Moto mostly just added a few Moto apps for their OEM version. That's why they had 4.4 ready so fast I think.
And the reality with GPE is that the OEM, Motorola, is actually responsible for the work.
So Moto could decide to release simultaneous or delay one or the other.
If they ship both OEM and GPE 4.5's shortly after Android 4.5 is announced, that will make them look good (and will be good), and I'd bet that's part of their plan.
An unlocked Moto X can have the bootloader unlocked and then have different firmwares flashed to it. For example, I had a Moto X from Mexico...sim unlocked. I unlocked the bootloader, of course voiding the warranty and I flashed the ATT firmware to it. So I basically converted it to a ATT Moto X. Which is similar to converting a ATT HTC One to a GPe HTC One etc.
Nevertheless, because our Moto G's bootloader can be unlocked and we can flash firmwares etc once it unlocked, I'm assuming we'll be able to flash the GPe Firmware to our Moto G..
Sent from my HTC One using Tapatalk
Moto G is already on latest kit kat with hardly any bloatware and you can root, install custom recovery and can also use gravity box for extra customization/modification which custom ROMs offer so my question is
Why we still need custom ROMS for moto G? Is it just habit of people to try different ROMS(flasholic) or we actually need them?
Personally, stock rom root, and Xposed framework + modules is enough for me, for now
Sent from my XT1032 using xda app-developers app
Not to mention the fact that, once you root, you can remove the bloatware. I removed Migrate and Assist with no issue at all.
Multi window, halo, quick controls, full theme support
Sent from my XT1034 using Tapatalk
pisherthefisher said:
Multi window, halo, quick controls, full theme support
Sent from my XT1034 using Tapatalk
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Xposed
Sent from my LG-P895 using xda app-developers app
jamstar.5 said:
Xposed
Sent from my LG-P895 using xda app-developers app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Show me an xposed mod that has full multi window support and theme support as strong as CM and omnirom
Protip: there is none
theoneofgod said:
Personally, stock rom root, and Xposed framework + modules is enough for me, for now
Sent from my XT1032 using xda app-developers app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thats what i have right now
pisherthefisher said:
Multi window, halo, quick controls, full theme support
Sent from my XT1034 using Tapatalk
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Multiwindow? Like that of note 2/3?
which custom ROM offer multi window support?
Rajaasim1980 said:
Multiwindow? Like that of note 2/3?
which custom ROM offer multi window support?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yes similar to the note. It's a feature of Omnirom, but is found on other Roms too. We don't have an omnirom port right now, but if you want to try out multiwindow this ROM also has it http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2620709
Sent from my XT1034 using Tapatalk
pisherthefisher said:
Yes similar to the note. It's a feature of Omnirom, but is found on other Roms too. We don't have an omnirom port right now, but if you want to try out multiwindow this ROM also has it http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2620709
Sent from my XT1034 using Tapatalk
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
interesting..no i was curious i dont think i will use multi wndow on such small screen of moto g as i already own note 2 but never used multiwindow or spen
but i see that these ROMS have plenty of other bugs so you get one thing at the cost of others. I have noticed a strange trend on xda. Those devices who dont need much development for example nexus and those who are close to AOSP get more support of developers while those devices who need development like lg g2 get hardly any attention
Rajaasim1980 said:
interesting..no i was curious i dont think i will use multi wndow on such small screen of moto g as i already own note 2 but never used multiwindow or spen
but i see that these ROMS have plenty of other bugs so you get one thing at the cost of others. I have noticed a strange trend on xda. Those devices who dont need development for example nexus and those who are close to AOSP get more support of developers while those device who need development like lg g2 get hardly any attention
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
That's because the nexus devices are really open and easy to develop with, this attracts developers. The LG G2 is more locked down and it discourages developers from even trying.
I wouldn't worry though, the moto g is just as open as nexus devices and I predict it will get a lot of development in the near future, as well as official cyanogenmod support.
pisherthefisher said:
That's because the nexus devices are really open and easy to develop with, this attracts developers. The LG G2 is more locked down and it discourages developers from even trying.
I wouldn't worry though, the moto g is just as open as nexus devices and I predict it will get a lot of development in the near future, as well as official cyanogenmod support.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I was going to say the same thing, I think for cm 11 we need a retainer and such
sent from the kitty kat Atrix HD Maxx
I have no desire to modify my G at this time, or in the near future. It runs perfectly and does everything I want. If down the road it becomes "stale" from lack of update support, then I'll consider it.
Only xposed for me. I had always the feeling that odexed is faster than deodexed anyway.
The guys from ex-themer said this device will be supported with the next major release so then you will have your themes
Gesendet von meinem XT1032 mit Tapatalk
Hi xda-developers,
I just received my new Moto G 2015 in the mail. I did some research and figured I want to replace my Android 5.1.1 with Cyanogenmod. I turn 67 in a month and always thought myself to be rather sharp, but I am entirely new to the world of smart phones and the guides I have found are very confusing, telling me to unlock my bootloading, root, TWRP, backup, etc. I noticed Cyanogenmod also does not officially support this Moto G 2015. Should I wait for when it does? If not, could one of you terrific developers outline for me what I have to do to install unofficial Cyanogenmod on my phone? Thank you kindly.
Hi, here is an unofficial port of cyanogenmod.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=62245522
Your bootloader must be unlocked in order to flash custom recovery, then you use custom recovery to flash ROM and gapps package.
I'll update this post momentarily with guides for each.
Rooting isn't a must as most custom ROMs will tell you if it isn't rooted same with TWRP and TWRP which is a custom recovery will install root if it isn't detected.
Follow this link to a post with guides.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=62558487
Cheers and if you need more help just ask.
Sent from my MotoG3 using XDA Free mobile app
christopherrrg said:
Hi, here is an unofficial port of cyanogenmod.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=62245522
Your bootloader must be unlocked in order to flash custom recovery, then you use custom recovery to flash ROM and gapps package.
I'll update this post momentarily with guides for each.
Rooting isn't a must as most custom ROMs will tell you if it isn't rooted same with TWRP and TWRP which is a custom recovery will install root if it isn't detected.
Follow this link to a post with guides.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=62558487
Cheers and if you need more help just ask.
Sent from my MotoG3 using XDA Free mobile app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thank you for the help christopherrrg! Sorry to be a bother but I have more questions:
* My son tells me Motorola will normally send updates to me automatically over the air. Does Cyanogenmod do the same thing?
* I already downloaded some applications on my phone like Shazam and AccuWeather. When I install Cyanogenmod, will they still be there? How about when I install updates?
Thank you very much for explaining.
Hi! The answer is no to both questions. To avoid conflicts is better to full wipe your phone. Full wipe means the cleaning of /system and /data partitions. But your images and files you have won't be affected. Only the apps installed.
You need to download the updates from the post or from cyanogenmod site when officially supported. Installing updates won't affect apps and data.
Sent from my MotoG3 using Tapatalk
motomayor said:
Thank you for the help christopherrrg! Sorry to be a bother but I have more questions:
* My son tells me Motorola will normally send updates to me automatically over the air. Does Cyanogenmod do the same thing?
* I already downloaded some applications on my phone like Shazam and AccuWeather. When I install Cyanogenmod, will they still be there? How about when I install updates?
Thank you very much for explaining.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Well your son is correct, however I believe he means while you leave device remaining on stock software ie. What it was shipped with. Yes cyanogenmod does do the same thing on OFFICAL maintained devices, because the moto g3 is fairly new the dev scene for this device is slowly speeding up and only maintained UNOFFICIALLY at the moment. (We could have an official port in the future.)
So unfortunately unless the dev states in the ROM description that it supports OTA (it can be implemented by developer) I'm afraid you will have to manually flash any updates. Which is easy and doesn't affect apps.
Now if you're changing from stock ROM I would backup your contacts as you will lose everything when installing a custom ROM. (You will only lose such as unlocking bootloader wipes the whole device.) As for any apps, if you have home WiFi just reinstall from play store instead of trying to back them up. You will have less problems that way as everyone insists on backing up. (I'm apologizing to you guys with the slow ISP though lol)
So anything afterwards should be okay!
Edit - you may not want to venture too far from stock if you're ever worried about warranty purposes.
Sent from my MotoG3 using XDA Free mobile app
---------- Post added at 06:09 AM ---------- Previous post was at 06:05 AM ----------
nelsonw said:
Hi! The answer is no to both questions. To avoid conflicts is better to full wipe your phone. Full wipe means the cleaning of /system and /data partitions. But your images and files you have won't be affected. Only the apps installed.
You need to download the updates from the post or from cyanogenmod site when officially supported. Installing updates won't affect apps and data.
Sent from my MotoG3 using Tapatalk
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
He said he was fairly new to the scene so I didn't want to confuse him with any partition info just yet.
But yes, full wipe is recommended for new ROMs or first custom.
Any updates can be dirty flashed. Dirty flash meaning without worry of losing data.
Sent from my MotoG3 using XDA Free mobile app
christopherrrg said:
Well your son is correct, however I believe he means while you leave device remaining on stock software ie. What it was shipped with. Yes cyanogenmod does do the same thing on OFFICAL maintained devices, because the moto g3 is fairly new the dev scene for this device is slowly speeding up and only maintained UNOFFICIALLY at the moment. (We could have an official port in the future.)
So unfortunately unless the dev states in the ROM description that it supports OTA (it can be implemented by developer) I'm afraid you will have to manually flash any updates. Which is easy and doesn't affect apps.
Now if you're changing from stock ROM I would backup your contacts as you will lose everything when installing a custom ROM. (You will only lose such as unlocking bootloader wipes the whole device.) As for any apps, if you have home WiFi just reinstall from play store instead of trying to back them up. You will have less problems that way as everyone insists on backing up. (I'm apologizing to you guys with the slow ISP though lol)
So anything afterwards should be okay!
Edit - you may not want to venture too far from stock if you're ever worried about warranty purposes.
Sent from my MotoG3 using XDA Free mobile app
---------- Post added at 06:09 AM ---------- Previous post was at 06:05 AM ----------
He said he was fairly new to the scene so I didn't want to confuse him with any partition info just yet.
But yes, full wipe is recommended for new ROMs or first custom.
Any updates can be dirty flashed. Dirty flash meaning without worry of losing data.
Sent from my MotoG3 using XDA Free mobile app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I think I am beginning to understand, but I have but more questions my friend. Since Cyanogen is not officially supported yet, do you recommend that I first unlock my bootloading and TWRP then wait for the official version?
Or if I install the unofficial version, will I have to fully wipe before installing an official version? And if I fully wipe, does that mean I have to install again my applications? Thank you very much Christopher and Nelson.
motomayor said:
I think I am beginning to understand, but I have but more questions my friend. Since Cyanogen is not officially supported yet, do you recommend that I first unlock my bootloading and TWRP then wait for the official version?
Or if I install the unofficial version, will I have to fully wipe before installing an official version? And if I fully wipe, does that mean I have to install again my applications? Thank you very much Christopher and Nelson.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
That would be entirely personal preference, I'm currently running TipsyOS found in the android development section for our device and I'm quite satisfied. Normally a full wipe would be recommended after switching to official. Also yes, anytime you change ROM you will need to reinstall apps. However when you update the same ROM to say a later dated revision then you don't need to wipe you just install over it and your apps automatically optimize. TWRP isn't official either but a dev did a great job porting it over for us, you can also find that lurking within one of the moto g XDA forums.
The only downside I have noticed so far is moto display isn't implemented in many custom ROMs besides 'Rapture' but sadly the dev doesn't own the device anymore.
& no problem! Ask away, we all share! :thumbup:
Sent from my MotoG3 using XDA Free mobile app
motomayor said:
Thank you for the help christopherrrg! Sorry to be a bother but I have more questions:
* My son tells me Motorola will normally send updates to me automatically over the air. Does Cyanogenmod do the same thing?
* I already downloaded some applications on my phone like Shazam and AccuWeather. When I install Cyanogenmod, will they still be there? How about when I install updates?
Thank you very much for explaining.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
One more thing I'd like to mention, Motorola doesn't send the updates out to you your carrier does. Motorola provides the updates to you carrier and it's up to them to send out the update. You may find some carriers send out updates quickly and some slowly or possibly not at all. The carrier needs to be able to support an update before they send it out.
I'm not sure why you're in a hurry to jump from the stock rom. I'm finding stock very stable with excellent battery life. I would think you would want to root, then debloat stock before jumping to CM.
Sent from my GT-P5210 using Tapatalk
Tel864 said:
One more thing I'd like to mention, Motorola doesn't send the updates out to you your carrier does. Motorola provides the updates to you carrier and it's up to them to send out the update. You may find some carriers send out updates quickly and some slowly or possibly not at all. The carrier needs to be able to support an update before they send it out.
I'm not sure why you're in a hurry to jump from the stock rom. I'm finding stock very stable with excellent battery life. I would think you would want to root, then debloat stock before jumping to CM.
Sent from my GT-P5210 using Tapatalk
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
The reason is my son tells me Cyanogenmod is much more able to being customized. How do I debloat stock? Also unrelated, but is there any way to backup my applications if I ever fully wipe my phone? Thank you all!
motomayor said:
The reason is my son tells me Cyanogenmod is much more able to being customized. How do I debloat stock? Also unrelated, but is there any way to backup my applications if I ever fully wipe my phone? Thank you all!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yup your son is correct. Yes, when you're rooted there are several apps that can backup your apps and data.
Personally myself I paid for 'Root Explorer' and use that to manually remove apps from /system/app because I love doing everything....... manually lol
You can find several free file explorers on the play store as well.
Sent from my MotoG3 using XDA Free mobile app
christopherrrg said:
Yup your son is correct. Yes, when you're rooted there are several apps that can backup your apps and data.
Personally myself I paid for 'Root Explorer' and use that to manually remove apps from /system/app because I love doing everything....... manually lol
You can find several free file explorers on the play store as well.
Sent from my MotoG3 using XDA Free mobile app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Hi Christopher. I successfully unlocked my bootloader =^) now my plan is to stick with stock ROM for now. In the future, if I install TWRP will I have to wipe my device again? Thank you!
motomayor said:
Hi Christopher. I successfully unlocked my bootloader =^) now my plan is to stick with stock ROM for now. In the future, if I install TWRP will I have to wipe my device again? Thank you!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Congratulations! Nope! Just make sure to use fastboot commands to send over the new recovery, and you should be all set. TWRP will root you automatically too.
Sent from my MotoG3 using XDA Free mobile app
If you do decide to install twrp, it is highly recommended that you make a backup before moving any further, as it can restore your device to it's previous state, in case anything goes wrong or you fowl up some place down the road in your journey
Sent from my MotoG3 using Tapatalk
shadie21 said:
If you do decide to install twrp, it is highly recommended that you make a backup before moving any further, as it can restore your device to it's previous state, in case anything goes wrong or you fowl up some place down the road in your journey
Sent from my MotoG3 using Tapatalk
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Hi shadie, correct me if I am wrong, but how do I back up my phone? I thought I need to be rooted to make a back up and since TWRP is how to root the phone, how do I backup before installing TWRP? Thank you kindly.
You use twrp to make the backup, and since your device is a Moto G3 (2015) you can download a copy of your stock firmware here on the site (so actually you will have two backups, a full device backup, and a backup on the device it self).
You can contact me on hangouts if you would like and i can walk you through the steps personally or one of my few buddy's in my group chat can assist you. Just drop me a line in a private message with your gmail and i can add you to the group. That's if you don't mind conversating with people of all age's, but we can assist you with around the clock help with your device, as we mainly deal with Moto devices (Moto E, Moto G, and Moto X) i am a member of the Motorola Feedback/Testdrive Community as well.
This also stands with anyone reading this post, If you would like to join my Hangouts group chat, you are all welcome to join, just drop me a private message with your name and gmail
If i take to long to respond just use my screen name @gmail.com to get a quicker response
I look forward to meeting you all
Sent from my MotoG3 using Tapatalk
Hi, complete noob here, but i need your help.
I receive my new tablet today in Argentina, and i really would like not to lose my old one with the faulty battery.
Is there any easy way to make nvidia not to deactivate it? I don't know how to root it or flash it, my old tablet is with stock android with latest updates.
Any easy tutorial will be nice.
Thank you so much.
There's an excellent tutorial here: http://gbatemp.net/threads/guide-nvidia-shield-custom-rom.394750/
just change ROM for not deactivate the tablet?
Inviato dal mio LG-D802 utilizzando Tapatalk
So basicly you want to use a fire hazard that will probably blow up your hands one day?
replacing the battery no problem
Inviato dal mio LG-D802 utilizzando Tapatalk
Unlock the bootloader, get twrp, mount /system/, delete /system/app/TegraOTA/
You will need to fastboot flash all updates from now on. Always nuke the OTA updater.
if you re-install the stock rom does it include the tegraota?