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Project Fi
Ask your MOTO X Style Play brother/sister for any help
What could be improved?
What's your favorite song?
MOTO updates
You wanna rant... we're here for you bro:highfive:
Your observation of prior iterations of the Nexus line of phones?
Is this your favorite Moto device?
Cake recipes... YUM
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Help those looking for a trip to Mars
Basically anything dealing with life with a Nexus 6:laugh:
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Does it have a notification led?
This LED excites me is ... is this the answer?
Moto style rocks
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The only thing that I wish it had was image stabilization and an AMOLED screen but for 399$, it's still amazing. Glad they decided to go with the SD card this year. I love the 5.7 inch screen and would even go with 6 inch, but 5.7 puts it at note 4 competition. Motorola should have put the 3600mah battery in both phones, but thank goodness there's a quick charge
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I have read that the Moto X Play, despite having a 64-bit SoC, has 32-bit Android.
It's the same for the Moto G, with Google's argument being that 64-bit would be too heavy for a device with 1 GB RAM. But the Moto X Play has 2 GB.
Is this true, and what would be the impact of not having 64-bit Android?
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I have read that the Moto X Play, despite having a 64-bit SoC, has 32-bit Android.
It's the same for the Moto G, with Google's argument being that 64-bit would be too heavy for a device with 1 GB RAM. But the Moto X Play has 2 GB.
Is this true, and what would be the impact of not having 64-bit Android?
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It is running 32-bit Android. Maybe when Android M comes it, Moto may release a 64 bit version
When do new phones usually get their first root kit / ROM?
I've never bought a phone that just came out before, so I'm always used to using ROMS that are customed to my liking. Using vanilla Android is so uncomfortable.
Hey everyone
Excited to get this phone later this year. I am coming from Nexus 4, so I'm in search of a better battery life kind of device, and seems like MXP with the 3600 mAh battery might just get me satisfied!
Fatal1ty_93_RUS said:
Hey everyone
Excited to get this phone later this year. I am coming from Nexus 4, so I'm in search of a better battery life kind of device, and seems like MXP with the 3600 mAh battery might just get me satisfied!
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It'll definitely last you the whole day.
May I ask you (that have the Moto X as a daily driver) what do you think about the quality of the plastic frame?
For me it was kind of a let down when I knew it wasn't metallic. For now it's the only thing make me esitate... (also the 2GB of ram actually )
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May I ask you (that have the Moto X as a daily driver) what do you think about the quality of the plastic frame?
For me it was kind of a let down when I knew it wasn't metallic. For now it's the only thing make me esitate... (also the 2GB of ram actually )
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The plastic frame on the X Play doesn't feel cheap to me. Coming from a Galaxy S6, the Moto X Play feels great.
The only part that feels cheap is the power button. It's loose. It moves up and down slightly when you touch it and it rattles if you shake the phone.
The rest of the build is very solid though. Great feel in the hand.
Does it support Miracast or MHL/Hdmi?
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Miracast support is there - I'm currently looking at the XDA app through my TV screen.
With that said, I don't think the Motorola has any support for a wired HDMI connection, unfortunately.
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2014 vs Play
I'm actually thinking about replacing my old Galaxy Nexus but I'm wondering about picking 2014 MotoX or this new Moto X Play.
What do you think could be the best choice?
thanks!
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I'm actually thinking about replacing my old Galaxy Nexus but I'm wondering about picking 2014 MotoX or this new Moto X Play.
What do you think could be the best choice?
thanks!
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I'm considering the same phones, the price is almost the same now...
Moto X 2014 :
Better Build quality (it's awesome)
more compact
Amoled Display (but that's depend if you like it or not)
IR sensors for active display
Moto X Play:
Huuuuge battery (the one on the 2014 is pathetic)
better camera
bigger screen (but bigger phone overall)
SD expansion
brun3llo said:
I'm considering the same phones, the price is almost the same now...
Moto X 2014 :
Better Build quality (it's awesome)
more compact
Amoled Display (but that's depend if you like it or not)
IR sensors for active display
Moto X Play:
Huuuuge battery (the one on the 2014 is pathetic)
better camera
bigger screen (but bigger phone overall)
SD expansion
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You got the point!
I think Amoled displays can really benefit of active display: just the lit pixels are on.
But I can't stand active display's pulsing behaviour of "hey, you git a notification 30 seconds ago and you didn't check it!"
I'm perplexed about how bigger the Play is! Actually the screen/overall size ratio is a little bit better, isn't it?
And then the hardest point: price! Not the stock price but the actual street price you can find: moto X play seems to be cheaper, for what you get, after all.
I'm actually just surprised there seems to be zero development so far. The only recovery we have is from the osprey (2015 G), and thus we have root. I know this isn't released in the US, but didn't think most devs were from there honestly. The G has a ton in comparison! Lol. So eager for a kernel that maximizes efficiency while also eliminating lag.
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I'm actually just surprised there seems to be zero development so far. The only recovery we have is from the osprey (2015 G), and thus we have root. I know this isn't released in the US, but didn't think most devs were from there honestly. The G has a ton in comparison! Lol. So eager for a kernel that maximizes efficiency while also eliminating lag.
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This phone isn't widely available and it's an "in-between" model. Most people will either be on a budget and opt for the G or want the best specs and opt for the X Style.
For me, the one and only real selling point of this phone was the battery. I think most power users are used to charging part way through the day and don't really look at battery size as a big selling feature.
It also doesn't help that reviews haven't painted this "massive" battery in a good light. And they're not wrong. I am able to get about 20% more battery life out of this 3630mAh battery than several other phones I've had with batteries in the 2400-2700mAh range. More battery is good, but I gave up a lot of stuff for a phone that is less fluid and missing sensors just for a meager boost in battery life.
Honestly, if I could find someone to take my Moto X Play off my hands, I'd gladly go back to the Moto G. Comparable battery life, better performance, and tons of ROM/modding support.
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This phone isn't widely available and it's an "in-between" model. Most people will either be on a budget and opt for the G or want the best specs and opt for the X Style.
For me, the one and only real selling point of this phone was the battery. I think most power users are used to charging part way through the day and don't really look at battery size as a big selling feature.
It also doesn't help that reviews haven't painted this "massive" battery in a good light. And they're not wrong. I am able to get about 20% more battery life out of this 3630mAh battery than several other phones I've had with batteries in the 2400-2700mAh range. More battery is good, but I gave up a lot of stuff for a phone that is less fluid and missing sensors just for a meager boost in battery life.
Honestly, if I could find someone to take my Moto X Play off my hands, I'd gladly go back to the Moto G. Comparable battery life, better performance, and tons of ROM/modding support.
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The size of the battery is undeniable. It is ultimately up to the software you're running on the phone. I have high hopes for the future of the Moto X Play once it's availability becomes more widespread.
Related
The LG G Pro 2 was announced last week earlier than expected (MWC was expected) and there are official images and specs by which I cannot be the only one who is intrigued.
Software: Knock Code, the evolution of KnockON that makes it easy to unlock a phone by tapping out a specific code.
Hardware: 13MP rear-facing camera of the G Pro 2 features OIS+, and is capable of recording 4K video. 120fps slow-motion video, natural flash, burst mode, and a flash for selfies that turns most of the screen white for more “soft” lighting.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 processor, an Adreno 330 GPU, 3GB of RAM, 16GB or 32GB of storage, a microSD card slot, and a massive 3200 mAh battery. Screen is 1080p and 5.9 inches with a side bezel of a miniscule 3.3mm
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Which of you who have the T-Mo G2 and JUMP! service are going to jump to the G Pro 2? and will you later on jump to the G3?
asides from TMob , as an international D802 user im jumping over to the g pro 2 for both me and my wife (she hated her old Sgs3 and is currently hating her Sgs4)
couple of pluses for me and her are the cam and the external storage. screen should be no problem in that size and of course batt/cpu/gpu improvements are always welcomed.
I KNOW I should be using my Lg g2 for another year or 2 but i think those small upgrades are good for our type of use. i sure hope it hits the market soon as there are not many new top performers in our middle eastern market.
I'm leaving the G2 for the Flex. The curved design and battery life was enough for me to switch. I'm a phone whore though.
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i'm waiting for the g3. that g pro 2 is too big for me. i like the 5 inch to 5.5 inch space. also if i upgrade i want to upgrade to a better processor so it'd have to have the 2.5ghz snapdragon 800 with the beefed up gpu or the snapdragon 805. also i'd need to see what this ois+ is all about in the store first. the ois on my g2 is underwhelming. with nokia losing its exclusivity rights to the module they use for their pureview camera's ois, i'm wondering which android phones jump on the tech.
To me it's not worth it ,I still love my lg g2..maybe in another year.
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I don't like a device to be that big. I'm waiting to see what happens with the HTC M8
Nobody has mentioned that the G Pro 2 is running kit kat straight out of the box and has some of lg's tweaks. Maybe a port for the g2 in ota update later?
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I'll jump to the G3
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My reasons for wanting the G Pro 2 are that I want the upgraded specs, the kit kat outta the box, knock code, improved camera tech including the selfie "flash", And...... I know I'm gonna get the G3 so I wanted to explore something different first
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Have only had my G2 for a couple of months. Still think it's the best phone I ever had. Not ready to give it up. And any phone from now on will be paid in full, no more subsidy, so I will most likely go Google Nexus from now on.
I think that upgrade should be noticeable. I like the specs of the G2 Pro but i buy always contract free phones, so for just that little i don't wanna spend money....
How much more battery time is the LG flex than G2? I know 500 more mah is quite much.. And maybe the screen will use less power?
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How much more battery time is the LG flex than G2? I know 500 more mah is quite much.. And maybe the screen will use less power?
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I have both the G2 and Flex. The Flex battery life is noticeable better then the G2. It's crazy how much better. Maybe my G2 battery was a dud. lol I'm a power user and at timesI had to charge my G2 a few times during the day. With the Flex I only have to charge when I sleep. As far as the screen display difference I don't notice it but you may be different.
Flex battery life
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2553239
I'll wait for the rom ported over and maybe get the G3.
If the Gpro2 comes to T-Mobile I'll probably do it. I had the galaxy s2 for almost two years, but when I switched to the G2 I noticed that bigger phones are still easy to use with my fairly big hands. Now that I'm used to this 5.2 inch screen I really want something even bigger! The gflex would be cool, but the pro2 has a few more things that catch my interest; Namely the camera, sound, and screen.
Honestly though, LG has been very impressive recently. I don't think I can go back to Samsung or any other phone now. Kudos, LG.
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I get ridiculously good battery life on my G2, but I don't have Facebook installed or use any location based services except navigation. My biggest battery drain is gp music
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I may play with a Pro 2 when I see one, but I'm more looking forward to a G3.
I'll be Jumping to the S5 , I like the G2 a lot and would keep it for 1-2 years but the back buttons are a deal breaker , wished they offered a G2/G3 with the side buttons instead.
I think the G2 is my favorite phone so far. I love it and having a bigger screen would be nice. I dont like the Flex because of the curve.
I like the curve/Flex because it's different. Tired of rehashed phones. Glad we have choices.
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I currently have a galaxy note 2 and i can't say i dont like it but it's just not for me.. Even though i got a large hand (still can't reach the end of the phone using one hand though). I usually go out riding my bicycle quite often and the note 2 feels too heavy in my pockets, i can't even sit without taking the phone out of my pocket which gets very annoying. I really liked watching movies and all on my note 2 but i probably don't feel like getting a Samsung phone again because of the Hardware home buttons.
Anyway the moto g is getting sold for 245$ here, and it looks nice and light so i wonder if it's worth the price here? Or are there any phones that are going to meet my needs? (lasts a day of light or medium use and is easy to carry)
Thanks in advance.
Buy it
Enjoy
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I can surely recommend this phone.
Only drawback can be the fixed memory.
For me this is not an issue. But it might be an issue for others.
Although I am not a movie watcher on phones, the MotoG is pretty good at it.
I find the scrolling in app like Facebook is even better than note 3. But the camera is really lousy even comparing to iPhone 4. So think twice if you take a lot of photos with your phone.
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I take pictures of essays and other school related things, and that's pretty much it. Are words clear if you zoom after taking the pictures?
And also is the 245$ price reasonable? Because its cheaper in other countries
Absolutely clear for photos of notes. That's what I use it for precisely. Otherwise the camera is decent at best. 245 bucks is still very much worth. In India it's about 220$ or so for 16 gigs. And I'd say that's a crazy deal. Coming from a 600$ One X, all the more sweeter.
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Oh thanks! The moto g the best option i have right?
I'm getting this one
axiomtelecom.com/motorola/motorola-moto-g-16gb/p-8687242-42484930167-cat.html#variant_id=8687242-10104202096
Absolutely a very good price compared to the Netherlands.There a 16Gb is around 1060 AED.
Peanutfarm said:
Oh thanks! The moto g the best option i have right?
I'm getting this one
axiomtelecom.com/motorola/motorola-moto-g-16gb/p-8687242-42484930167-cat.html#variant_id=8687242-10104202096
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Nope, there's virtually no competition at that price point. You could find a Nexus 4 somewhere but that would be at least 100$ costlier.
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I have been using the moto g for almost a month and while it does and will consistently meet your requirement of 'a day of moderate usage', it's weight is slightly on the bulkier side. That said, once you get used to its weight, it is a pure steal at the price points it is being sold at.
PS: psst, update to kitkat, enable developer options, toggle to Art and also try the Google now launcher in it. May have to download the package from external sources. Epic
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The Note 2 is better.. but if it's too big then get the Moto G i guess.
Have you tried getting used to the Note 2 size anyways? I had a 3.5" phone to a 4.5" phone and the 4.5" felt too big.
A few weeks passed and now i'm used to it, in fact i'm never going to go under 4.5" in my next purchase.
I switched from a Samsung Galaxy S4 and the Moto G is better for my needs, smaller, actually snappier in general, better battery life, feels like much better build quality for a much cheaper phone, and the only thing I missed from the S4 is OTG USB but update fixed that! So even if you are needed space for films ect, wack them on a USB and buy a cheap small cable and you've got more storage when needed!
You won't be disappointed!
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@SamsungAdmire it was never about getting used to the size, i do find anything smaller than the note 2 small but the note 2 doesn't fit me even though i really want to use it.. It's just too heavy and hard to carry around while cycling. The moto g seems like the phone for me.
Thanks everyone! I guess I'll just get it
Peanutfarm said:
I take pictures of essays and other school related things, and that's pretty much it. Are words clear if you zoom after taking the pictures?
And also is the 245$ price reasonable? Because its cheaper in other countries
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Me too....the camera is good enough for that......
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Me too....the camera is good enough for that......
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Sorry for OT!
But, that's exactly the subject that I'm studying right now. Computer graphics xD
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Sorry guys but now I'm also considering the nexus 5, i know if bigger than the moto g but is it also easier to carry?
Thanks
If you are spoiled by the battery life of the note, then you will love the Moto G. Just as smooth (maybe smoother) and great screen quality. biggest sacrifice is the camera so that part is up to you.
I came from a Note 3 and haven't missed it since (ok maybe just multi window lol)
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imo
I think you need to sell your Note II and buy Moto G together with a tablet (nexus 7 maybe?) so you can enjoy also watching movies
OK i know I'm getting really annoying but how is the moto g for people with large hands? I have a really large hand, and the mobile store is like an hour away and I'm tacky busy atm
Thanks! Abs dirty fit the inconvenience
Peanutfarm said:
OK i know I'm getting really annoying but how is the moto g for people with large hands? I have a really large hand, and the mobile store is like an hour away and I'm tacky busy atm
Thanks! Abs dirty fit the inconvenience
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There was a time where 4.5 inch screen was considered too big for a lot of people. I adapted really quickly from my old Note 3 and currently am comfortable with a compact phone. But your milage will vary
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Specially if you get a lot of texts, mine is like nonstop on.
I turned it off today and I'm at 58% on my bday, so I'm getting like a million texts and calls, where it's usually like 30-40 with this level of activity.
(stealth it's my bday)
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I turned off Moto and Ambient Display and my battery life is now incredible.. I've been off the charger since 7 AM (roughly 9 hours), and I'm at 85%. I'd normally be at 65-70 by now...
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I turned off Moto and Ambient Display and my battery life is now incredible.. I've been off the charger since 7 AM (roughly 9 hours), and I'm at 85%. I'd normally be at 65-70 by now...
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I guess you're relying strictly on vibration for notifications?
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I guess you're relying strictly on vibration for notifications?
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I turn on the phone to check what notifications I have (and listen to the different notification tones for different accounts)... I have too many email accounts (3 Gmail, 2 Exchange, and 1 POP) and Moto Display never quite grasped what I considered important to display... So it was being pretty useless..
The only reason I don't have Moto Display off on my phone is because if I have Ambient Display or none sometime this weird blue graphical glitch pops up for a fraction of the second when I press the power button. I'll try to see if I can capture a screen shot.
Is it not possible to disable what is and isnt displayed by moto active display?
Or is it just any notifications that the user has enabled?
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Is it not possible to disable what is and isnt displayed by moto active display?
Or is it just any notifications that the user has enabled?
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It simply blocks an app entirely from being displayed ... Can't customize what app shows what.
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Good God people why does everyone turn off all the nice stuff Moto gives us just to save an hour or two on battery??
Why did you buy the phone in the first place just to turn stuff off?
-Funk
thefunks67 said:
Good God people why does everyone turn off all the nice stuff Moto gives us just to save an hour or two on battery??
Why did you buy the phone in the first place just to turn stuff off?
-Funk
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I agree, what's the use of buying the mxp if you are not going to use all of the features.
Because most of it is redundant garbage people don't use and buy these phones due to the fact that they are about as pure android as you can get with the form factor they desire and at a price they want to pay. Those are far bigger selling points for many that the gimmicks Motorola has so inefficiently made part of the software.
Most of the manufacturer added "features" are garbage. In fact, IMO, they are all garbage with the exception of Samsungs Mutli view.
Plenty of Samsung phones out there for the sheep to buy and the garbage Sammy has to offer. It's all about choice.
Don't poo poo our decision to buy Moto.
Me, I like the "garbage" Moto has to offer.
-Funk
I think if I was going to turn off Moto assist, voice, etc I would just get a Nexus device. These Moto actions is what makes the Moto X what it is...for me at least.
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Well said.
-Funk
Ulver said:
I think if I was going to turn off Moto assist, voice, etc I would just get a Nexus device. These Moto actions is what makes the Moto X what it is...for me at least.
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Well yes, but what if the Huawei Nexus isn't at the Motos price point?
I'm one of those "wants a flagship phone without paying the flagship price" people.
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Shouda woulda could of.
You will get your answer on the 29th, you hope.
-Funk
Buying a new Nexus is a right of passage for some. If you need to do it, nothing else will suffice. In my opinion the Moto X nailed it. 'll be watching the Nexus but I am very happy with the XPE.
Not only is the large nexus going to be expensive it won't have a SD card and the maker has dubious ties that makes me hesitant to buy anything from them.
So how about not worring about people uninstalling apps and let them use their phones how they want to just like you do. If the extra 30% battery loss is worth the app for you then by all means no one is saying you should stop using it. Same token, don't give people crap for uninstalling crap ware from the manufacturer.
A good percentage of people and reviews pointed out mediocre to poor battery life. Fortunately there are easy fixes for it by disabling some apps. If you don't want to do that, don't. No one cares. The information is valuable to those looking to maximize battery life.
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Good God people why does everyone turn off all the nice stuff Moto gives us just to save an hour or two on battery??
Why did you buy the phone in the first place just to turn stuff off?
-Funk
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I use the other Motorola features.. Moto Display (and Ambient Display or the other third party display apps on other ROMs) is useless for me. But the Automatic Meeting/Driving mode and reading of texts is important.
Also, I want a relatively close to stock Android with a uSD Card slot and a decent camera. There aren't any other alternatives at the moment...
thefunks67 said:
Plenty of Samsung phones out there for the sheep to buy and the garbage Sammy has to offer. It's all about choice.
Don't poo poo our decision to buy Moto.
Me, I like the "garbage" Moto has to offer.
-Funk
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Just remember this; Motorola gives you the option to turn the extras that they implement off. If one set of people want to turn it off, what's wrong with that? It's android - one glove will not fit everyone. And that's the beauty of android.
So don't crap on anyone's decision to turn something off that they don't want. The same way someone shouldn't crap on your decision to turn something on. We have options, not only on what phone we buy, but what software we use with it.
thefunks67 said:
Good God people why does everyone turn off all the nice stuff Moto gives us just to save an hour or two on battery??
Why did you buy the phone in the first place just to turn stuff off?
-Funk
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1. Near-stock Android with robust update schedule expected over time from Motorola.
2. (Almost) no bloatware from the factory.
3. Water resistant nano coating.
4. Better headphone audio & display than my current phone.
5. SIM unlocked, all-carrier support (US).
6. Bootloader unlock available from Motorola upon request.
7. Straightforward root process with none of the problems of root exploits (see #6 above).
8. USB OTG.
9. Micro SDXC support up to 128GB (probably >128GB, actually).
Um, yeah, that sums up most of the reasons I got the phone "just to turn stuff off". (I didn't pay much attention to the fast charging feature of the SD 808, but after reading about it I'm pretty happy about that too.
Why economize power use?
1. Li-Ion batteries last longer if they are not discharged as deeply in the discharge/charge cycles.
2. If you are responsible for more than just yourself, you just never know when you might suddenly find yourself in a place where you can't charge the phone for more hours or days than you expected.
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How the V10 compare others to other devices.
Will it be coming to the UK market?
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I stated in another thread. I think that the true signal is going to be great because signal on the g3 for me is bad.... And this looks more promising than any other phones coming out.....
I was eagerly awaiting a Nexus device but considering the pathetic specs of the 5x and the fact that the 6p won't be in stores has me really considering LG once again. I'm really excited about that 4GB of ram for this new device. I may not be interested in a dual screen phone though if this is what is coming. LG so far is really good at having a large single display and keeping overall dimensions to a minimum. Simply adding an additional screen would make it overall too big.
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LG official vid
If anybody want to listen...
I only wanted to watch :good:
AA has posted a great review here:good: As well as an amazing drop test of the device.
Very reminiscent of the Vertu phones. I'm certain thats where they're getting their inspiration for this and partially for the G4 as well. Not a bad phone to aspire to either
Pocketnow
G$ vs V10
Great phone! Time to upgrade from LG G Pro 2
So it looks like a no brainer. I guess this is my next device but it's a little bigger than I really wanted to go. I guess I could go without a big bulky case on the V10 though considering it's very durable. Does anyone know if LG is still releasing an LG G4 Pro, or is that not happening this year?
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Time to put my HTC ONE MAX to sleep. The LG V10 was the rumored G4 Pro.
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Can't wait for the V10! Been switching between my aging LG Nexus 4, and my Samsung Note 4 (Not a big fan). My Nexus 4 has always been my favorite phone, can't wait to be daily driving another LG. Props to LG for sticking up for the power users who require a removable battery and SD card slot!
Interesting concept, but I've been wondering for awhile why is it that LG continues to use 3000mAh batteries, can they not improve the capacity?
The G2, G3, G4, Flex 2, and now V10 share the same capacity. Of course the G2 does best with 3K, yet that doesn't explain why 2yrs later they haven't moved to at least 31-3400mAh. From my quick research none of the newer LG's have comparable battery performance to either the OPO/G2, a trait that led me to love my G2.
From my personal experience newer LG's (going off of screen time provided by others) are comparable to the original Optimus G, which was between 4-5hrs (or G1 I suppose). LG is great with implementing strange features like dual this, dual that, flexible this, leather that. Yet, not much has changed for battery.
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razz1 said:
So it looks like a no brainer. I guess this is my next device but it's a little bigger than I really wanted to go. I guess I could go without a big bulky case on the V10 though considering it's very durable. Does anyone know if LG is still releasing an LG G4 Pro, or is that not happening this year?
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Pretty sure the V10 is the rumored "G4 Pro"
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Interesting concept, but I've been wondering for awhile why is it that LG continues to use 3000mAh batteries, can they not improve the capacity?
The G2, G3, G4, Flex 2, and now V10 share the same capacity. Of course the G2 does best with 3K, yet that doesn't explain why 2yrs later they haven't moved to at least 31-3400mAh. From my quick research none of the newer LG's have comparable battery performance to either the OPO/G2, a trait that led me to love my G2.
From my personal experience newer LG's (going off of screen time provided by others) are comparable to the original Optimus G, which was between 4-5hrs (or G1 I suppose). LG is great with implementing strange features like dual this, dual that, flexible this, leather that. Yet, not much has changed for battery.
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Good question. What about my G3 with 538 ppi screen? Still better than most new phones, I love this phone and I still think its beautiful in white with the metal edge. Now you see why I'm torn on any upgrade.
With the battery, it would make sense to keep using 3k mah when a lot of the new phones are still lower. Especially if LG can keep using at least part of the same battery mfg process to save on retooling and set-up costs. Maybe they feel like battery life is still competitive so they're not investing R&D money there.
Anyway, I'm ready for a change and I'm 85% sure it's going to be a Nexus 6P in Frost white!
I really want to go for the Nexus 6P but the AMOLED screen is a major turn off for me.
This doesn't look to shabby but having just dropped $600 on a G4 that has some annoying touchscreen issues I'm not too happy with LG at the moment.
Will stick to my G2. Only true upgrade would be RAM but I can survive with 2GB for now. Camera on G2 is alright and honestly 5.2" isn't exactly small.
More than 2 years and still not a single mAh extra. I can't understand their approach to the battery either but I can see why they chose snapdragron 808 once again. This will make the G5 stand out even more when they announce that it is powered by the snapdragon 820.
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Nice general spec comparison to the iP6+
If it supports Tmo 12 band, I could definitely see myself moving on from my G3. I use the IR Blaster often enough where I don't think I will willingly move to a phone without one, very glad to see it's on the V10.
The only thing missing that would make it perfect for me is stereo front facing speakers, but at least the one speaker faces forwards instead of backwards like on my G3.
Following the launch of three new variants of the Moto G today, Venture Beat is reporting that Lenovo will be renaming the Moto X to the Moto Z. The company will retain the Style and Play monikers introduced last year, while the Droid devices on Verizon are also getting renamed.
The higher-end model that features a quad HD 5.5-inch display and Snapdragon 820 chip with 3 or 4GB of RAM will be known as the Moto Z Style. Meanwhile, the lower-end device with a full HD 5.5-inch display and Snapdragon 625 chip is the Moto Z Play. The Style and Play names were first introduced with last year’s lineup of Moto devices.
On Verizon, Moto devices will no longer be rebranded as the Droid Turbo or Maxx. They will retain the Z Style or Z Play name and be known as the “Droid Edition”. While it is a clunkier naming scheme, it should help Lenovo with brand recognition as they try to expand their presence in Western markets.
Furthermore, Venture Beat is also reporting that the modular backplates for both Moto Z devices will be called MotoMods. Several are currently in the works, including a battery pack, camera grip with optical zoom and flash, stereo speakers, and pico projector. The devices are expected to be announced at Lenovo’s Tech World event on June 9th.
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http://9to5google.com/2016/05/17/lenovo-moto-z-x-rebrand/
http://www.phonearena.com/news/The-Motorola-Moto-X-series-is-dead-Moto-Z-will-take-its-place_id81186
I'll try to update the thread with more rumors/details when I get time.
Attached pic(s) are all just rumors/renders and not anywhere close to being verified images.
EDIT 6/9/2016:
It's officially been announced now.
http://www.gottabemobile.com/2016/0..._campaign=Feed:+Gottabemobile+(GottaBeMobile)
Moto Z Force Specs
The Moto Z Force is technically the “flagship” high end smartphone from Motorola this year. Featuring a much bigger battery with even faster Turbo Charging (Quick Charge 3.0) a better camera and other changes we’ll detail below. Here’s the rundown.
5.5-inch 2560 x 1440 Quad-HD Display (Shatterproof)
Quad-Core Snapdragon 820 processor with 4GB of RAM
32/64GB storage with micro-SD expansion
Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
21 Megapixel Rear Camera with Dual LED Flash, auto focus, phase detection focus, OIS
5 Megapixel Front Camera with auto-focus, LED flash, wide angle
Metal Design with MotoMaker customization and MotoMods
USB Type-C Port with Turbo Fast Charging, and USB-C Headphones (no 3.5mm port)
3,500 mAh battery
3.5mm to USB Type-C adapter for headphones
Water repellent nano-coating
The main difference here is the Moto Z Force has a shatterproof display, a bigger 3,500 mAh battery with faster charging, and a better 21 megapixel camera with the addition of phase detection auto-focus and other tricks. It’s also a little taller and a little wider for the bigger battery.
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Wow looks bad compared to the pure. Hopefully the Nexus is good this year.
Nexus can't be good, as none of them have an SDcard slot!
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Nexus can't be good, as none of them have an SDcard slot!
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Not everyone cares about or needs the sdcard capability. I personally like having one for ease of transferring between devices, but I could get by without if I have 64 GB or better storage. I regularly back up my pictures anyway and I can download movies and music again.
Honestly, I really hope the new High end motos won't actually look like that. I hate trying to hold onto all these phones that are just flat slabs of thin metal. They're hard to hold onto, and that chin looks stupid. lol
I agree. One of the selling points for me on the MXPE was the fact that the curved back with the stock silicone backing provides excellent grip and usability for a phone on this size category. Flat metal and smooth plastic and/or metal backs trend to slide too easily in my hand.
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Some sites are claiming this is the next generation Droid RAZR.
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Not everyone cares about or needs the sdcard capability. I personally like having one for ease of transferring between devices, but I could get by without if I have 64 GB or better storage. I regularly back up my pictures anyway and I can download movies and music again.
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True, but as we found out last year with the S6, MOST people do. The large majority want sd cards, and they were the loudest, most vocal, and annoying about it I've ever seen/heard. Samsung will never make that mistake again!
So true. For the most part, Samsung users had always had the SD card slot. The absence was a shock. However in the case of NEXUS devices, the absence of the slot is the norm. As you stated, many complained (including my spouse but won her over with automated cloud backup via wifi). This just shows that nexus devices are not for everyone.
On a side note: My reasons for the MXPE over nexus was not SD card related. I liked the overall specs and size of the MXPE and it was a better bargain for the price. While receiving the latest updates quickly would be nice, it is not a crucial sales point, more so since I'm not a developer.
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Would it be worth it to buy the Moto x style or wait for the price to drop even further?
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Would it be worth it to buy the Moto x style or wait for the price to drop even further?
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For the price to specs value, it is an excellent buy now. It is hard to say if the price will drop much more if any. Usually price drops are to get rid of stock and if the stock is emptied at current prices, you will never get the chance for lower prices.
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OP updated with official announcement.
So, a [hopefully] unlocked bootloader won't be available till after the summer.
No worries. My MotoX is rocking steady.
Moto Z & Moto Z Force Release Date
So when can you get one?
Well, the Moto Z DROID and Moto Z DROID Force will be available exclusively in the United States “this summer” from Verizon Wireless.
Then, the Moto Z will be available unlocked (for most carriers) later this fall on Motorola.com and likely many other retail partners.
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AWW crap.
Sadly, the better Moto Z Force will only be available in the US from Verizon Wireless.
Everyone else will need to settle for the razor thin Moto Z with the smaller 2,600 mAh battery.
Motorola further explained that these phones will be available globally starting in September.
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Anyone here thinking about going back to a carrier locked phone?
Verizon isn't allowed to lock their 4G LTE phones. However the Droid branded phones may lack the proper radio frequencies to work well on AT&T and T-Mobile LTE.
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Anyone here thinking about going back to a carrier locked phone?
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Not a chance right now. There are enough options out in the wild with more than acceptable specs still. Of course, it will be another year or so before I get around to upgrading again so who knows.
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Kind of disappointed... like the curved back design better... and the first round of motomods is not so exciting to see. I wonder if they will keep motoaction?
And anyone saw the livestream yesterday? At one point it's weird Ashton Kutcher walked off stage, like he's not sure if he's still needed on stage or not... In general, I think the CEO doesn't need to be on stage that much if he doesn't have the charisma...
The production values of the presentation last year were far superior fwiw.
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Fewer LTE bands and no 3.5 mm jack so just not for me. I could probably live with the USB-C audio (I'll have to eventually anyway) but reduced band coverage is a deal-killer.
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Looks like we were wrong about the X line