Hello.
I'm thinking of getting started with Android development (custom ROMs and recoveries) and I have decided to buy a dedicated phone just for that. So, do you recommend the Moto G? Is it easy to work with? If yes, should I buy the LTE one or the 3G one (they cost the same)? Thanks.
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I'm on T-mobile and have used the LG G2x for quite a long time now and it really sucks even after trying out so many different roms including CM7. I can't afford something great like the S5 so the Moto G and S3 (a refurbished one from eBay) seem like decent choices for me. I know the Moto G is newer and might be getting the Android L update so it seems like a greater choice. Plus I would be ordering it from Motorola's site and getting the 4G LTE version with the microSD slot for about $219. The refurbished S3 on eBay is $224. I'd just like to know which seems like the better deal, pros and cons, and good support for rooting. Alternate phone suggestions are also welcome. Thanks
I've been searching but haven't been able to find if Motorola has a Lollipop update for the Verizon prepaid Moto G. It's pretty cheap at Best Buy right now so I was thinking about buying one to play with on WiFi-only but I would prefer Lollipop if possible.
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/verizon...lack/3041063.p?id=1219086346405&skuId=3041063
If there's no official update, how easy is it to root and flash? Is it even possible?
Thanks!
It's not yet possible to root or unlock the bootloader.
I also purchased some at BestBuy for $20 and am using for WiFi only. Would love to be able to load custom ROMs.
There may be hope -
http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g/help/xt1028-variant-root-method-able-to-t3123037/post61083742
Hello, so as an AOSP lover and on verizon, this phone could be a good option about me. When I bought my S3 years back, I only used AOSP roms. Eventually, I got a note 4 in hopes of it getting root. Well... Obviously didn't go well, so I'm rolling on my S3 again. Would it be worth it to sell my Note 4 and buy this phone? It has better specs than an S3. So a few questions...
How does the development compare? I see we have some CM13 builds w/ probably some official builds soon. Does it have exceptional development?
What is the process of rooting like? From my understanding, you unlock the bootloader similar to a nexus device and then flash SU in TWRP, yes? So it won't matter what android version it's running @ the time?
How exactly do unlocked phones work? I've only used two year contracts in the past, I don't understand the whole concept of unlocked phones, to be honest.
Will the bootloader be able to be unlocked if I use verizon? I planned to buy the phone straight from moto so it is unlocked, but my friend's OG Moto G isn't able to be unlocked even though he bought it from Amazon (He is on verizon).
Thanks, XDA.
hey guys, i need a new device to play with and i was thinking of buying a prepaid moto g off amazon, specifically this link here
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HPP3QD6/ref=olp_product_details?_encoding=UTF8&me=
question is, i remember when it came that this device didnt get much support or roms and such, i think the model number for the prepaid verizon version is XT1028. does it have support for roms for me to tinker with?
Hello I'm new to this forum. Nice to meet everyone. Please forgive me if I posted this in the wrong section, if I did please feel free to move this thread. My question is, I currently have a Samsung galaxy S6 on Sprint. I'm looking for another phone, my galaxy s6 battery is not lasting very long any more, 4 hours if I'm lucky, I'm not a heavy user at all, and the touch screen is starting to go as well. I have been looking at the moto G5 plus, and it looks like a good phone. Is it as good or better than the S6 that I currently own? Is there any other phones that you guys would recommend other than the G5 that I can buy outright at a similar price on the sprint network? I don't want to do a contract anymore. What attracted me to the G5 is that I can buy it outright for only $229.00 and that I can use it on the sprint network, most unlocked phones only work on GSM networks. I heard that the Moto G5 plus doesn't have a compass, does the GPS on it still work Ok? Thanks for all the help.
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Hello I'm new to this forum. Nice to meet everyone. Please forgive me if I posted this in the wrong section, if I did please feel free to move this thread. My question is, I currently have a Samsung galaxy S6 on Sprint. I'm looking for another phone, my galaxy s6 battery is not lasting very long any more, 4 hours if I'm lucky, I'm not a heavy user at all, and the touch screen is starting to go as well. I have been looking at the moto G5 plus, and it looks like a good phone. Is it as good or better than the S6 that I currently own? Is there any other phones that you guys would recommend other than the G5 that I can buy outright at a similar price on the sprint network? I don't want to do a contract anymore. What attracted me to the G5 is that I can buy it outright for only $229.00 and that I can use it on the sprint network, most unlocked phones only work on GSM networks. I heard that the Moto G5 plus doesn't have a compass, does the GPS on it still work Ok? Thanks for all the help.
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Greetings and welcome to xda, I hope you enjoy yourself here. We have a dedicated thread here
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1620179
for which phone should you buy discussions. If you ask in there you will get plenty of feedback
All the best
Sawdoctor