Hi there! Moto has just unveiled their Moto G4, G4 Plus and G4 Play. I'm really excited, and I don't want to wait for user reviews
So I guess I'll just trust Moto with their reputation, and order one today itself if I can :victory:
What do you guys think of the new model(s)? Do you think there will be much development going on? I'm prepared to wait for the fun to begin, but I just wanted your thoughts on the matter...
I know it is too early, and probably a dumb question but there are many variants (G4 Plus has 16GB, 32GB and 64GB variants)... Could that possibly hamper development scope? Also, I've mostly seen that such variants of mainstream models ('plus', 'play', etc) do not have as many options, as far as kernels and ROMs are concerned.
m also in same dilemaa..waiting for some recognized developers words on it @Vatsal is one of them.
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:fingers-crossed: Ordered today, Arriving tomorrow.
It won't be hard to port all development work to the plus and play, you just need someone who knows what they're doing. I wouldn't be worried.
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Ordered moto g4 plus.....cant wait:highfive:
siddsufiyan said:
:fingers-crossed: Ordered today, Arriving tomorrow.
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can you try if this works?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g4-plus/help/jit-call-recorder-t3381586
Ordered one for my mom yesterday. Will be dispatched on 23rd. Quite a long wait I see.
Omkar$ said:
Ordered moto g4 plus.....cant wait:highfive:
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Can anyone here upload the system dump for moto g4 plus ?
ace312 said:
Can anyone here upload the system dump for moto g4 plus ?
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How do you do that ??
gregferns said:
How do you do that ??
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Do you have the phone yet ?
I wouldn't worry, as with the previous Moto G's, I expect this one to get some developers on board that know what they're doing. I'll try to help, but can't help with the first steps (twrp, root) as I'm way to inexperienced. (Been battling with the build environment for the Tab S2 for moths, would prefer to work on the code itself )
I'm still in doubt between the G4 and the plus, the latter being released here around the 9th. (the G4 is due 1st of june)
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I wouldn't worry, as with the previous Moto G's, I expect this one to get some developers on board that know what they're doing. I'll try to help, but can't help with the first steps (twrp, root) as I'm way to inexperienced. (Been battling with the build environment for the Tab S2 for moths, would prefer to work on the code itself )
I'm still in doubt between the G4 and the plus, the latter being released here around the 9th. (the G4 is due 1st of june)
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Let's see if Moto under Lenovo will remain to be developer friendly...
optionalmgrr.la said:
Let's see if Moto under Lenovo will remain to be developer friendly...
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It's not the first generation under lenovo
siddsufiyan said:
:fingers-crossed: Ordered today, Arriving tomorrow.
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Do u have it now? How's the battery life as that's my main concern? Will it be able to give 5 to 6 hours of SoT with 3g on throughout the day?
tzzeri said:
It's not the first generation under lenovo
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Technically yes... But I don't waste time here argue on such points. Even if you're correct, then so what? :laugh:
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Technically yes... But I don't waste time here argue on such points. Even if you're correct, then so what? :laugh:
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Wow! Whoever said I was arguing? I was just pointing out that the question about whether it'd still be developer friendly under lenovo didn't make sense as it has been under lenovo for around two years
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Is it worth it? I currently have a Moto X... but i hear there are a lot of problems with these phones. is it true?
This phone is really good, as you said some users has random issues, but if you didn't get those this is the best phone.
But if you already have moto 2014, why you want to change?
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Is it worth it?
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Yes, simple and big yes. It is very worth buying!
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This phone is really good, as you said some users has random issues, but if you didn't get those this is the best phone.
But if you already have moto 2014, why you want to change?
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I have the 1st gen moto X, not 2nd gen. and i have to switch from verizon to tmobile
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I have the 1st gen moto X, not 2nd gen. and i have to switch from verizon to tmobile
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Got it. Yes this is the best phone with CM11 waiting for CM12
I would not consider buying a OPO when i can get a LG G3 for just 50 euros more here in Italy, but that's my 0.02€
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I would not consider buying a OPO when i can get a LG G3 for just 50 euros more here in Italy, but that's my 0.02€
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LG G3 has nothing on this phone in my opinion.
To OP. Get it, you won't regret it.
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Is it worth it? I currently have a Moto X... but i hear there are a lot of problems with these phones. is it true?
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You won't regret it. Best phone I've ever owned. :good:
The only problem I have with it is the looks.. It's a bit ugly, especially against the 2nd gen moto x
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I do not think you would be making a mistake buying the OPO. The possibly only issues you might have are regarding service and a yellow stripe near the bottom but I have read that there are easy work-abouts for that. The features, feel, OS, build quality, performance are all superb.I have had a Samsung S2, S4 and Moto G (2013) and I am thrilled to have this. Also the battery life is superb - now down to 10% with over 46 hours since last charge and screen time of 5h 15m, 45 minutes voice calls and nearly 19 hrs Wifi on.
You should get the OPO, hands down. Most of the issues people have had with the device aren't even relevent anymore, as they have been fixed in software updates months ago. And I'm pretty sure that stuff like the yellow line doesn't even appear in the hardware anymore, and was only apparent in the first couple months. So you can safely ignore those complaints.
If you're comparing the Moto X and the OPO, be aware that the OPO actually has slightly superior specs. But, you know, that's not the best thing about this phone.
The OPO's XDA development scene is, in my opinion, the best thing about this device. Soooo many important developers have adopted the OPO as their next device, like FranciscoFranco and AK. You will see a lot of pleasantly suprised people in the forums, saying things like, "I remember you from the Nexus 4!" and, ”Yay, xxxx is here!”. No other recent device has the same support. Hell, the Moto X forums are a barren wasteland.
If you get an OPO, be prepared to have a lot of fun on the XDA forums. I know I am.
It is worth it. I would buy again.
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Is it worth it? I currently have a Moto X... but i hear there are a lot of problems with these phones. is it true?
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I have Moto X 2014 and I just purchased the Oneplus for one simple reason... Moto X camera is total garbage. I mean it's bad. So I am returning my Moto and I'll try this.
I've always been an iPhone user (iPhone 5S 32GB)... but been using the Moto G for a few months as my 2nd (for work) phone.. and it's a bit weird using android as my primary phone now since my beloved iPhone was stolen from me!!
anyway, and since this is my only phone now, I'll be using it until I make up my mind between the Note 4 and 2 or 3 other top notch phablets... yeah I think I'm leaving the bitten Apple for good, and for many reasons..
my question is:
When will the moto G get this LP update.?! why not release it to all android phones at once?!
phone model and other info attached, also attached is something weird I noticed...
why does this phone have 2 IMEI s ?
first post in 4 years.. wow!
Thank you all..
iSari
I have a better question. Why don't you try to read in google and the other 100 posts with questions about LP update? Also about updating all phones at once. Did you even noticed that all android phones comes from different makers? Is their call to update or not their phones
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I've always been an iPhone user (iPhone 5S 32GB)... but been using the Moto G for a few months as my 2nd (for work) phone.. and it's a bit weird using android as my primary phone now since my beloved iPhone was stolen from me!!
anyway, and since this is my only phone now, I'll be using it until I make up my mind between the Note 4 and 2 or 3 other top notch phablets... yeah I think I'm leaving the bitten Apple for good, and for many reasons..
my question is:
When will the moto G get this LP update.?! why not release it to all android phones at once?!
phone model and other info attached, also attached is something weird I noticed...
why does this phone have 2 IMEI s ?
first post in 4 years.. wow!
Thank you all..
iSari
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Hi... Do you read the package of the phones you buy man? You have a dual SIM Moto G, thats why you see two IMEIs there.
And there is no news about official L yet. And they dont release at once because it takes time to develop Android, so the dev teams from Moto work to release the update in batches. All you have to do is wait.
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Hi... Do you read the package of the phones you buy man? You have a dual SIM Moto G, thats why you see two IMEIs there.
And there is no news about official L yet. And they dont release at once because it takes time to develop Android, so the dev teams from Moto work to release the update in batches. All you have to do is wait.
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Official L is out on gpe..
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Official L is out on gpe..
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I was about to mention that but he wasnt asking about GPE.. So I ommited that.. My bad.. Also as he was an iPhone user, maybe he has not all the knowledge to dare unlocking the bootloader and convert his XT1033 onto GPE.. So I suggest to wait... And buy a Nexus 6 man!!!
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I was about to mention that but he wasnt asking about GPE.. So I ommited that.. My bad.. Also as he was an iPhone user, maybe he has not all the knowledge to dare unlocking the bootloader and convert his XT1033 onto GPE.. So I suggest to wait... And buy a Nexus 6 man!!!
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Yeah +1 on all of that haha. Mmmm N6 yes please.
Sorry wasn't being rude didn't know If you knew about L for gpe, you could of missed one of the million or so threads about converting or flashing or bricking as the the lollipop saga continues, never seen so much madness over an ota, the amount of people risking devices instead of waiting a few days/weeks. I'll be having nightmares soon
Hi guys,
its been a few weeks since I posted this. Happy New Year y'all
any updates on when is it gonna be released?
Finally!! yesterday morning I upgraded my Moto G to Lollipop 5.0.2 and WOW it looks nicer and feels smoother
Any information about this update? I found only this:
HTML:
http://www.gospelherald.com/articles/65448/20160720/android-m-6-0-marshmallow-n-7-nougat-release-dates-lg-g5-g4-g3-g2-g-stylo-and-v10.htm
Maybe some devices will get upgrade to 7.0 without 6.0??
I wouldnt Count on it
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Maybe some devices will get upgrade to 7.0 without 6.0??
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Flex2 would not be one of those.
One thing we can count on is that Flex2 is probably EOL.
This perhaps not so soon. The phone is old just about a year and a half.
Don't think we'll be that lucky.
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Stop dreaming.
No chance ??
LG is a piece of garbage when it comes to updates. Worse than this, they don't even allow us to unlock bootloader to do this for ourself.
Unlikely.
Most variants (H950, LS996, US995) did not even get 6.0.
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LG is a piece of garbage when it comes to updates. Worse than this, they don't even allow us to unlock bootloader to do this for ourself.
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Better than Samsung...at least you can say that...I rank oems like this
1. Motorola
2. HTC
3. LG
10. Samsung
Yep, I went straight to 10 with Samsung because they're piss poor on support
You guys just got lollipop and you think the flex going to get 7.0 lol?
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Got MM 2 months ago*
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Got MM 2 months ago*
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yeah, "got" MM. Just a fraction of devices got the update while majority is still officially on 5.1.1.
At least getting 7.0 on a snapdragon 810 is remotely possible... maybe LG decided to skip MM and go directly for nougat. But then again, why would they. They've probably already fired the last engineers involved in the development and nobody remembers last years flagship phone, even though there are DOZENS of users like us waiting desperately for a newer firmware
There will never be 7.0 for Flex 2 . Please guys, just be real..
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No custom ROM for LG G Flex 2 and very slowly update to marshmallow . Android nougat 7.0 is not possible for this phone is fact and real.
I wonder if 7.0 will come with an unlocked bootloader?
lol, only joking
LG Support Italia:
As for Android 7 it's simply too early to tell, yet
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LG Support Italia:
As for Android 7 it's simply too early to tell, yet
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Hmmm, this answer leave space for jump over MM straight to Nougat. Never say never.
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Hmmm, this answer leave space for jump over MM straight to Nougat. Never say never.
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the worst part about is, that someone might think just like that. Two things are infinite - universe and human stupidity...
Moto is planning to make naugat update for our device moto x play.
Cheers
http://www.xda-developers.com/motorola-announces-which-phones-will-receive-android-7-0-nougat/
Yeah, great news! I've just ordered this phone to replace my N5 and now this news, honestly I wasn't expecting update to nougat.
We live to see another day!
Well, I am not surprised. The Play is just a year old.
Most 1 year old phones don't get updated..
Thanks to near stock firmware...it is easier to push updates without incurring lot of cost
That's is the official post
swaggy123 said:
Most 1 year old phones don't get updated..
Thanks to near stock firmware...it is easier to push updates without incurring lot of cost
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Unless you own a 2015 Moto G and then they just shaft you it would seem, it does seem odd that the 2014 Moto G was updated as far as the 2015 Moto G.
I am pretty surprised but relieved the Moto X Play is getting 7 i must be honest.
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Unless you own a 2015 Moto G and then they just shaft you it would seem, it does seem odd that the 2014 Moto G was updated as far as the 2015 Moto G.
I am pretty surprised but relieved the Moto X Play is getting 7 i must be honest.
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Before the end of 2016?
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Before the end of 2016?
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No official timeline yet. It's rumoured Q1 in 2017. Who knows
let's hope for better night shots!
the bad news is that lenovo will develop this update and not google..
Peace to all
kos25k said:
let's hope for better night shots!
the bad news is that lenovo will develop this update and not google..
Peace to all
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Same story with the last updates, so what's the point?
Well, I didn't find our phone there, so I don't think we will get the update, right??
https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/software-upgrade-news/g_id/1949#gs=eyJndWlkZUlEIjoxOTQ5LCJxdWVzdGlvbklEIjoxLCJyZXNwb25zZUlEIjoxOSwiZ3VpZGVTZXNzaW9uIjoiNVByTlkzM24iLCJzZXNzaW9uSUQiOiJ1XzdmVzMzbiJ9
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Well, I didn't find our phone there, so I don't think we will get the update, right??
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Change the country, you'll get the right info. MXP is on the list for the UK, and it says "This device will be upgraded to the Android 7.x (Nougat) release of Android, pending partner support"
The official announcement was way long back , sometime like last month. .
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Moto is planning to make naugat update for our device moto x play.
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http://www.xda-developers.com/motorola-announces-which-phones-will-receive-android-7-0-nougat/
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Hopefully we get the news of soak tests by december. . .just like last year for marshmallow . . cheers
Yeah, I know... we figured that already, but the official list is out...
https://blog.motorola.com/2017/09/14/say-hello-android-oreo/
Interesting that the G4/G4+ are missing from the list as well, many people thought it would get it. Glad I dumped my MXPE, just sold it yesterday for $180.
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Yeah, I know... we figured that already, but the official list is out...
https://blog.motorola.com/2017/09/14/say-hello-android-oreo/
Interesting that the G4/G4+ are missing from the list as well, many people thought it would get it. Glad I dumped my MXPE, just sold it yesterday for $180.
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Yep. Kind of a given since the device release date was 24 months ago. I'm not mad though. I get by just fine with my mxpe for now. But I will be a little more picky with battery life next go around.
October 4th can't come soon enough!!!!
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Yeah, I know... we figured that already, but the official list is out...
https://blog.motorola.com/2017/09/14/say-hello-android-oreo/
Interesting that the G4/G4+ are missing from the list as well, many people thought it would get it. Glad I dumped my MXPE, just sold it yesterday for $180.
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Did you sell it on Swappa? Just curious, I just got back a replacement from Moto Care and I am thinking of doing the same.
I guess it might as well be considered official that XT1575 will never see Nougat, either.
Lenovo dev who was assigned to the Style/Pure N update pitching an idea for his next project: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LDQcgkDn0yU
$180 eh... I'll be happy to get $100 for it when I'm done with it LOL This thing's insides must be melted by now and I'm surprised mine is still in working condition. I felt the screen today and it was hot enough to burn. It was really hot outside too. How do people in tropical countries use this phone??...
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Did you sell it on Swappa? Just curious, I just got back a replacement from Moto Care and I am thinking of doing the same.
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No, local classified ad Facebook page.
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No, local classified ad Facebook page.
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Ahh Gotcha.
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$180 eh... I'll be happy to get $100 for it when I'm done with it LOL This thing's insides must be melted by now and I'm surprised mine is still in working condition. I felt the screen today and it was hot enough to burn. It was really hot outside too. How do people in tropical countries use this phone??...
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The 32GB model has recent sale average price of $171 on Swappa... I was asking $200 with 3 cases (2 never used, sealed).
Guys, I'm considering buying this phone after almost 2 years with Mot X 2014. My question is "how xda friendly is Moto X 2015?" Unlocking bootloader and flashing ROMs on Moto X 2014 was piece of a cake.
I'm on custom Android 7 based ROM now, performance is great and the only issue for me is storage. 16 Gb isn't sufficient.
Manually flashing custom Oreo ROM eventually on Moto X 2015 would be something I expect to do later next year... if I decide to buy it.
Muito Xt1575 not arrieved the 7.0 yet, the 8 only in dreams.
Android 8 custom roms is real future for moto pure ?
LoL i might buy new OnePlus 5 (soecial edition) which will be officially announced by next week
hope to see more Banger features in it
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Guys, I'm considering buying this phone after almost 2 years with Mot X 2014. My question is "how xda friendly is Moto X 2015?" Unlocking bootloader and flashing ROMs on Moto X 2014 was piece of a cake.
I'm on custom Android 7 based ROM now, performance is great and the only issue for me is storage. 16 Gb isn't sufficient.
Manually flashing custom Oreo ROM eventually on Moto X 2015 would be something I expect to do later next year... if I decide to buy it.
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Nougat is still a little buggy for this device. Have no idea if it ever gets unofficial Oreo. Also, it's just a little old. Don't get me wrong, I'm using this phone, but if you want to buy another device, choose different model... from different company.
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Guys, I'm considering buying this phone after almost 2 years with Mot X 2014. My question is "how xda friendly is Moto X 2015?" Unlocking bootloader and flashing ROMs on Moto X 2014 was piece of a cake.
I'm on custom Android 7 based ROM now, performance is great and the only issue for me is storage. 16 Gb isn't sufficient.
Manually flashing custom Oreo ROM eventually on Moto X 2015 would be something I expect to do later next year... if I decide to buy it.
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Noooo don't do it! D: What's your budget? There are better phones with better specs out there.
dego_ said:
Guys, I'm considering buying this phone after almost 2 years with Mot X 2014. My question is "how xda friendly is Moto X 2015?" Unlocking bootloader and flashing ROMs on Moto X 2014 was piece of a cake.
I'm on custom Android 7 based ROM now, performance is great and the only issue for me is storage. 16 Gb isn't sufficient.
Manually flashing custom Oreo ROM eventually on Moto X 2015 would be something I expect to do later next year... if I decide to buy it.
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Unlocking the bootloader and flashing AICP nougat 7.1.2 was a piece of cake on my MXP, it supports unlocking the bootloader out of the box.
dego_ said:
Guys, I'm considering buying this phone after almost 2 years with Mot X 2014. My question is "how xda friendly is Moto X 2015?" Unlocking bootloader and flashing ROMs on Moto X 2014 was piece of a cake.
I'm on custom Android 7 based ROM now, performance is great and the only issue for me is storage. 16 Gb isn't sufficient.
Manually flashing custom Oreo ROM eventually on Moto X 2015 would be something I expect to do later next year... if I decide to buy it.
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Honestly... Don't bother with a 2 year old device. If you like Moto, go Moto G5 Plus or G5S Plus, 3-4 times the battery life, equal performance, support for probably the next 18 months or so, etc. Or if your budget allows, go with something better, there are lots of options.
I would not buy another Pure, even if I could get a new one for under $100.
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Noooo don't do it! D: What's your budget? There are better phones with better specs out there.
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Yes, it's all about budget. I can't see right now things I need in a phone for 200 euro:
- nearly stock android
- amoled screen
- SD card support
- and I hate what Lenovo creates now under Moto logo.
Looks like I will need to resign myself to some the points above
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Guys, thanks for the comments!
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Yes, it's all about budget. I can't see right now things I need in a phone for 200 euro:
- nearly stock android
- amoled screen
- SD card support
- and I hate what Lenovo creates now under Moto logo.
Looks like I will need to resign myself to some the points above
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Well there's the Lenovo P2. LOL But it's hard to find phones with AMOLED screens at that price point. I was gonna say just go with the Mi A1 (LCD) when it comes down in price later this year because it's the best stock Android bargain you'll find. Why do you want OLED so bad anyway? The Moto X Style isn't OLED, but it's screen and colours are highly saturated, even for me. I think this is something most IPS panels can accomplish with the right settings. I have to say, though, the Moto's screen is really good for an IPS panel.
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Well there's the Lenovo P2. LOL But it's hard to find phones with AMOLED screens at that price point. I was gonna say just go with the Mi A1 (LCD) when it comes down in price later this year because it's the best stock Android bargain you'll find. Why do you want OLED so bad anyway? The Moto X Style isn't OLED, but it's screen and colours are highly saturated, even for me. I think this is something most IPS panels can accomplish with the right settings. I have to say, though, the Moto's screen is really good for an IPS panel.
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I was actually considering Mi A1 as a great option.
I love how OLED works with ambient display on my device. Experience of receiving notifications and unlocking the screen is addictive. When I see how my wife clicks power button each time on her Huawei P9, it looks like something from the past century