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Rooting when updated to 5.0.1

Hi all. I am getting my new Moto G today (XT1068) and want to have lolipop but also need root. I was wondering how I would do this? Also if I do manage to get root while on 5.0.1 can I use OTA to 5.0.2 or would I need to un-root first? I am new to rooting so I'd like the easiest way possible, thanks for your time!

Hello,
I'd like to say hello to everyone and BIG thanks for the community as a whole. This place is pure awesomeness.
I've got similiar question to OP. Got the retaildsdsall xt1068, haven't unlocked or rooted before and I'm currently on 5.0.2, 22.21.28.titan_retaildsds.retaildsdsall.en.03 reteu
I've been on retaildsdsall and upgraded using to newly captured OTA zip from SOAK for the xt1068, by copying it to the root of sd and upgrading using normal ota updater.
Everything went fine!
My question is, what is the most reliable way to root my device?
Is there any possibility to root without having to unlock? Will Chainfire's autoroot[dot]chainfire[dot]eu work for me? I read that there is a version which is ok for Lollipop, updated by Chainfire, but I can't seem to find it or confirm that it'll work.
Please shed some light on to that. Any experiences?

Hi @Reizoko & @Silent_Infiltrator
1. You have to unlock Bootloader to Root.
2. Install TWRP Recovery
3. Download and Flash latest BETA of SuperSU v2.44
Thats all
Note: You can't use OTA to update while rooted. You have to do a full unroot.

KrishnaSagar said:
Hi @Reizoko & @Silent_Infiltrator
1. You have to unlock Bootloader to Root.
2. Install TWRP Recovery
3. Download and Flash latest BETA of SuperSU v2.44
Thats all
Note: You can't use OTA to update while rooted. You have to do a full unroot.
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Right, seems easy enough. I guess I'll wait with stock unrooted until a bug-free version of 5.0 is out, will be good to make sure phone is all right aswell...

Silent_Infiltrator said:
Right, seems easy enough. I guess I'll wait with stock unrooted until a bug-free version of 5.0 is out, will be good to make sure phone is all right aswell...
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Well, the Brazil Soak Test version of Lollipop is really smooth and Bug Free, the Indian version.. Not so much! If you want to try Lollipop, I would recommend the Brazil Soak Test.

Hey
Just wanted to give quick heads-up on to the matter of rooting 5.0.2. Thanks for the tips, I did it as follows:
1. Got my European Moto G xt1068 (dual-sim version) updated to 5.0.2 using captured OTA zip here.
2. Unlocked my bootloader by following official Motorola guide.
3. Downloaded newest TWRP 2.8.4.0 from Original Development.
4. Used Fastboot to only boot TWRP by executing: fastboot boot twrp.img
5. Flashed newest SuperSU 2.44.
6. Enjoying root.
Thanks!

KrishnaSagar said:
Well, the Brazil Soak Test version of Lollipop is really smooth and Bug Free, the Indian version.. Not so much! If you want to try Lollipop, I would recommend the Brazil Soak Test.
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Why the hell are you telling him to install a xt1069 over xt1068? Tell me onde thing, but are you on drugs or dont have a clue about you are talking about? Never, but never install a version that is not designed for your phone version. Before you post such thing, please do some research or dont say anything.
Sent from my XT1068 using XDA Free mobile app

ggunzio said:
Why the hell are you telling him to install a xt1069 over xt1068? Tell me onde thing, but are you on drugs or dont have a clue about you are talking about? Never, but never install a version that is not designed for your phone version. Before you post such thing, please do some research or dont say anything.
Sent from my XT1068 using XDA Free mobile app
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You do your research. Did you even go through the Moto G 2014 forums??? Read through and then post.

ggunzio said:
Why the hell are you telling him to install a xt1069 over xt1068? Tell me onde thing, but are you on drugs or dont have a clue about you are talking about? Never, but never install a version that is not designed for your phone version. Before you post such thing, please do some research or dont say anything.
Sent from my XT1068 using XDA Free mobile app
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KrishnaSagar said:
You do your research. Did you even go through the Moto G 2014 forums??? Read through and then post.
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Krishna is not wrong as the XT1068 and 69 are pretty much the same. Only difference is the modems and radios I believe.

Android The Greek said:
Krishna is not wrong as the XT1068 and 69 are pretty much the same. Only difference is the modems and radios I believe.
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So they are different... Custom ROMs can work on both, but not original ROMs.
Sent from my Moto G 2014 using XDA Free mobile app

ggunzio said:
So they are different... Custom ROMs can work on both, but not original ROMs.
Sent from my Moto G 2014 using XDA Free mobile app
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Yes

Android The Greek said:
Yes
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Do your research then... Kakakakak
Sent from my Moto G 2014 using XDA Free mobile app

ggunzio said:
Do your research then... Kakakakak
Sent from my Moto G 2014 using XDA Free mobile app
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I speak out of experience. I installed the XT1069 Lolipop 5.0,5.0.1 and no probs at all. I followed the methods posted in this forum.
I was not giving a vague advice.

Android The Greek said:
Krishna is not wrong as the XT1068 and 69 are pretty much the same. Only difference is the modems and radios I believe.
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The most notable difference is the digital tv support for the XT1069

Ota 5.0 lollipop rolled out in india

Guys I got a system update notification today. I have not registered for any soak test. My phone was not rooted with locked bootloader.
Sent from my XT1068 using XDA Free mobile app

vivek_p08 said:
Guys I got a system update notification today. I have not registered for any soak test. My phone was not rooted with locked bootloader.
Sent from my XT1068 using XDA Free mobile app
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Yes you're right... Everyone are getting official ota

vivek_p08 said:
Guys I got a system update notification today. I have not registered for any soak test. My phone was not rooted with locked bootloader.
Sent from my XT1068 using XDA Free mobile app
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Yes even i got the update. Downloaded and installed. The official lollipop update is rolling out for the XT1068.

Can someone who has officially updated to Lollipop through OTA received today post a screen shot of Kernel Verison, Build Number, etc.
Settings>About phone.
Thanks in advance

Sent from my XT1068 using XDA Free mobile app

Here u go... Screenshot

vivek_p08 said:
Here u go... Screenshot
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thanks a lot bro!!
hope you updated this officially today by downloading the OTA from your phone itself..
just confirming

Yes.. Downloaded official ota today.. I had KitKat before unrooted n locked boot loader.

Whats the size?

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yabhuva said:
Whats the size?
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377.4 mb

can you pull the ota update file
can you pull the ota update file, and share it.

soft bricked i suppose, please help
:crying:
guys, my phone in non rooted, locked bootloader. (xt1068 from flipkart, india)
i updated to android 5.0.2 from system ota updates, the official update which came today.
It was fine in the beginning. i did a factory reset, and after typing my google password , the phone went
into a bootloop and is stuck in the blue ripple motorola animation.
someone help me.

I received OTA today
vidit_panchal said:
Can someone who has officially updated to Lollipop through OTA received today post a screen shot of Kernel Verison, Build Number, etc.
Settings>About phone.
Thanks in advance
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I received OTA today. Check screen shot.

Ota in europe?
I´m from Spain. All of you are from India, but is there any person who has recieved the ota from an EU country?

I'm also from Europe, Romania to be more precise and I did not receive any OTA notification. I spoke with an online assistant, asking when will we see an update for Europe versions. The answer was that there is no ETA for Europe but to check the update info page located here, which we probably already do on a regular basis with no success what so ever.

Is it same as the one recieved in soak test?
Hi,
I've updated my phone via a zip of soak test to android 5.0.2 and it says its up to date when I manually check for an update.
Also when I compared the uploaded screen shots to my phone, I didn't notice any change in the Kernel version or the System version. So in there anything extra they have patched in this version?
Please do tell if any one finds out.

Unlock Modes Unavailable :/
I Updated my Moto G 2nd Gen to Android 5.0.2 today . ( Via the official OTA update , i did not install during the soak test ) ... I am unable to find Face Unlock and Smart Unlock under the Security Options ... Can Anyone help me please ??

Any one facing battery drain on lollipop
Any one facing battery drain due to android os

Advise
Please wipe data and cache after installing to get best battery life.

victorsierraram said:
I´m from Spain. All of you are from India, but is there any person who has recieved the ota from an EU country?
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Here in the Netherlands still no sign of Lollipop :crying:. It takes too long and the RAM management bugs are killing me .
I bought a Motorola phone as they would provide good ROMs and fast updates. I've never been so wrong.
Here I also have a Samsung Galaxy S Plus with 400MB RAM running Lollipop CM12 5.0.2. It has no RAM issues.
Running Chrome? No problem m8. Running multiple apps opened in background like music, Play Store, Google Calendar, launcher. Not even a single app gets killed.
My S Plus from 2011 is more usable than my damned Moto G running KitKat (something dies inside me).

Rogers 5.1 lollipop

It's line! Got it on my phone this morning. Xt1058.
Awesome awesome

Live, not line.
Nobody's excited??

R3dbeaver said:
Live, not line.
Nobody's excited??
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Not if you don't have the captured ZIP/OTA file to share xP

Downloaded and installed on my stock X, and it seems fine - other than a repeated "Unfortunately, Moto has stopped" message after boot up. Anyone else on Rogers seeing this?
The Moto app opens fine, though it seems to be missing driving mode now?

Got the notification last night. Haven't taken the plunge yet.

Hoping this means the ATT version isn't too far off

thedosbox said:
Downloaded and installed on my stock X, and it seems fine - other than a repeated "Unfortunately, Moto has stopped" message after boot up. Anyone else on Rogers seeing this?
The Moto app opens fine, though it seems to be missing driving mode now?
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In case anyone else faces this, it was resolved this by clearing the "Moto", "Moto Actions", "Moto Display" and "Moto Voice" app data.
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One annoyance is that the LTE icon constantly flashes on/off while I'm at home - it used to switch between LTE and HSPA. Anyone know of a way to revert to the previous behaviour? The constant sliding of notification icons as it appears and disappears is distracting.

yeah i am waiting for att version hope that they dont lock bootloader just like they did in 4.4.4

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rjcrystal199 said:
yeah i am waiting for att version hope that they dont lock bootloader just like they did in 4.4.4
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I'm betting they will.

stealtheye said:
Not if you don't have the captured ZIP/OTA file to share xP
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I think I captured it before updating using OTA snatcher, but it weirdly says it's build 212.etc instead of 222. However the size of the file (695) matches the 5.1 OTA.
Plus the inside of the zip looks like the leaked 5.1 soaktest I had seen, so I think it's the one we're looking for.
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Trying to install it as I write (OTA failed, I must have forgotten to "restock" something), will keep you updated!
The zip:
owait
...I can't put it yet because I didn't post enough yet.
I created an account in order to post here.
Can I cry?

Yes go ahead and cry, it's OK dawg
Wireless...

Got the update to work on my phone, yeahz!
Sooo, if there isn't anyone who has captured the ota, maybe I could send the link to someone who can post it?

alenym said:
I think I captured it before updating using OTA snatcher, but it weirdly says it's build 212.etc instead of 222. ...
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This is because it shows what build it is upgrading FROM
Sent from my XT1058 using XDA Free mobile app

alenym said:
I think I captured it before updating using OTA snatcher, but it weirdly says it's build 212.etc instead of 222. However the size of the file (695) matches the 5.1 OTA.
Plus the inside of the zip looks like the leaked 5.1 soaktest I had seen, so I think it's the one we're looking for.
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Trying to install it as I write (OTA failed, I must have forgotten to "restock" something), will keep you updated!
The zip:
owait
...I can't put it yet because I didn't post enough yet.
I created an account in order to post here.
Can I cry?
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Yeah with OTAs they are named by what they are updating so it is 5.1. If it fails that means you're missing something stock or have root or something not stock. So factory reset and try. As for the poet issue...we all had to through it. Just go around other forums. Post and just talk about stuff and then post the link. What is the name of your OTA?

Is it me or did the on-screen buttons gets smaller?

stealtheye said:
Yeah with OTAs they are named by what they are updating so it is 5.1. If it fails that means you're missing something stock or have root or something not stock. So factory reset and try. As for the poet issue...we all had to through it. Just go around other forums. Post and just talk about stuff and then post the link. What is the name of your OTA?
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Blur_Version.212.144.12.ghost_row.RCI.en.CA.zip
I went back to stock using the 4.4.4 RCI I found on a filefront folder with all the Moto X stock FW that was posted on this forum (no link, sorry ) and then accepted the 1.2 mb minor OTA. The one correcting the audio on emergency calls on first boots. This one installed itself without any problem but the 5.1 didn't.
I tried disabling xposed and stuff for the verification to work but it failed. I had flashed the new framework to make the new Moto app work some time ago (I really wanted to name my phone Félix), so it was probably blocking the OTA update. So in the end I just used RDS lite to flash everything back to stock (after doing a backup ofc) and then it worked. Yayz.
And yes, I think the buttons are a bit smaller. I've had the uncanny feeling of my screen being bigger.
The lock of the active notifications is also a tad smaller and "rounder".
3/10!

Courtesy of our new fellow "alenym" here is the link to the OTA
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0Bx8c_ewmmyNzT1lrbVUwT2FXV1U/view?usp=sharing

Does anyone know how to modify the signal status icons (LTE, 3G, etc) next to the signal bar? I'm not a fan of how Rogers opted for the larger icons and use 3G instead of H and H+. I've tried using the Xposed module SignalIconsAOSP and all it is able to do is make the icons smaller. It's not able to switch the 3G icon to H/H+.

i used xposed framework and gravity and that took care of it under KK. I am not sure about Lolipop yet

The easiest solution would be to always be on LTE, ofc.
However, I'm with a rogers xt1058 and it still uses H and H+ instead of 3G (unless I have really bad coverage), so I'm not sure if your problem comes from Rogers' choice of icons or Rogers' coverage... (See below)
Otherwise I know the brazilian stock firmware for the Moto X has different icons than Roger and can be installed on Rogers' xt1058 (I installed it and kept it for a few days before finding stock Rogers FW). It displays 4G instead of LTE and it's quite smaller than the huge LTE. Didn't pay attention to the 3G though.
You could give it a try I guess if nothing else works. The only inconvenient is that the only system languages are English and Portuguese, so if you want to yell at your phone in French like me it may be a problem.

Moto E got update to 23.26.8.en.03

Hello friends today my Moto E got 10 MB update of version 23.26.8.en.03. Unfortunately they have not shown any change list. But I suspect, it could be Stage fright bug fix. You can see screen shots below.
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How is lollipop on a Moto e?

Rocking...
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See if 1080p playable smoothly?

wifi and bluetooth not working
after upgrading my bluetooth and wifi are not working

Here are the release notes. https://motorola-mobility-en-in.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/106584
Bootloader version remains the same after update: 50.0E (sha-4ed7eaf, 2015-04-06 15:04:46)
1080p videos cannot be played on the native video player. Just tried.

How to install it on rooted + TWRP device
Even I got the update. As mine is rooted, after installing the update my phone was stuck in recovery boot loop. Clearing the Dalvik + cache in TWRP saved me.
How to install this update manually on a rooted device??

Captured the OTA
I've captured the OTA from the root/cache folder..
XDA isn't allowing me to post the link.
However, It's name is 23.26.2 instead of 23.26.8(don't know why? )
Cannot anyone guide me how to install the update.
Should i unroot and then flash it via TWRP?

shubhamsrivastava3012 said:
I've captured the OTA from the root/cache folder..
XDA isn't allowing me to post the link.
However, It's name is 23.26.2 instead of 23.26.8(don't know why? )
Cannot anyone guide me how to install the update.
Should i unroot and then flash it via TWRP?
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try replacing the dots with (dot) or spaces like www(dot)google(dot)com or instead PM me. I ll try to post the link here. You need a minimum of 10 posts I think to posts links on xda.

Do NOT update to Lollipop on Moto E if you haven't yet. Moto E was super smooth and lag free on Kitkat. This phone is not meant to run Lollipop.

Here's the new OTA Link by @shubhamsrivastava3012: He sent the link via PM since he could not post links.
Link: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B011iMsYVS7eaFI4QUFGbUhDSnc

n00b_dr0id said:
Do NOT update to Lollipop on Moto E if you haven't yet. Moto E was super smooth and lag free on Kitkat. This phone is not meant to run Lollipop.
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Seriously but material and LP animations have taken over my mind and I so much hate KK holo and its ****ty animations that its hard to move back. Otherwise there is not a single other reason I would like to stay on LP for.

hemal_4404 said:
Hello friends today my Moto E got 10 MB update of version 23.26.8.en.03. Unfortunately they have not shown any change list. But I suspect, it could be Stage fright bug fix. You can see screen shots below.
Sent from my XT1022 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
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I too received this update. A problem that I have with my Moto E is the very limited internal storage - which became even less after migrating to lollipop. With app updates coming frequently, the space gets less after each update. Is there anyway I can increase it? Can't I use a 32GB memory card and make it a part of internal storage or complement it either? What are the steps, if any? I'm a noob as far as rooting and all such stuff are concerned. I'm otherwise happy with the phone, but this low internal storage...
Thanks.

How to update?
Can anyone tell me how can I install the updates manually.

Link2SD

n00b_dr0id said:
Do NOT update to Lollipop on Moto E if you haven't yet. Moto E was super smooth and lag free on Kitkat. This phone is not meant to run Lollipop.
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Lollipop is FAR smoother than kitkat, come on, and that is because of ART, the same that makes the apps takes more storage.

24.11.24 es march security level

My girlfriend's XT1092 got the update to the version in the title yesterday. Meanwhile, my UK XT1092 still is to receive it.
Anyone else here got it?

mELIANTE said:
My girlfriend's XT1092 got the update to the version in the title yesterday. Meanwhile, my UK XT1092 still is to receive it.
Anyone else here got it?
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so they are actually giving security patches ? damn that's awesome.

Yesterday recieved
PD: i have screenshots in HTCmania

XXFURIUSXX said:
Yesterday recieved
PD: i have screenshots in HTCmania
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Is it still 6.0 or have they upgraded to 6.0.1 ?

Still shows as 6.0 but should have parity with 6.0.1

mELIANTE said:
Still shows as 6.0 but should have parity with 6.0.1
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But the long-press copy/paste menu lag would still be there. Meh
(edit: ...actually, is it still there?)

not new emojis, its only security...

XXFURIUSXX said:
not new emojis, its only security...
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Do you have the zip file for the update? I would love to see what all came with it...
Edit: Here are the pictures that he uploaded on HTCMania, I had to use Google Translate in order to gain access

kokotron said:
But the long-press copy/paste menu lag would still be there. Meh
(edit: ...actually, is it still there?)
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I'd also like to know, if the lag is still there in stock 6.0
The whole reason why I am running CM 13 nightlies on custom kernel as daily driver..

thousandecibels said:
I'd also like to know, if the lag is still there in stock 6.0
The whole reason why I am running CM 13 nightlies on custom kernel as daily driver..
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It is just a security update, they didn't make any changes other than fix vulnerabilities.
Sent from my XT1095 using Tapatalk

Rolling out now it seems. https://motorola-global-portal.cust...prod_answer_detail/a_id/110303/p/30,6720,9197
Guess this means no 6.0.1 update like the X Play and Moto G 2015 now getting. Shame as hopped the bluetooth issue would be resolved

rsocon said:
Rolling out now it seems.
Guess this means no 6.0.1 update like the X Play and Moto G 2015 now getting. Shame as hopped the bluetooth issue would be resolved
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I'm still not seeing it on Pure Edition XT1095 in US/AT&T.
Is that release page specific to a certain Moto X 2nd gen variant?
Edit: Did you receive it? If yes, where?

I'm in the UK and no sign here.
The link seems to go to the US Moto website so I guess its related to there.

rct12345 said:
I'm still not seeing it on Pure Edition XT1095 in US/AT&T.
Is that release page specific to a certain Moto X 2nd gen variant?
Edit: Did you receive it? If yes, where?
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It's the xt1092 from spain.
Sent from my XT1095 using Tapatalk

Been more than 15 days... still no sign of this update for my XT1095.
Sucks to see 'Android security patch level: November 1, 2015'

rct12345 said:
Been more than 15 days... still no sign of this update for my XT1095.
Sucks to see 'Android security patch level: November 1, 2015'
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It's a mind thing. If you really want, you can flash Nexus Experience rom, best thing to happen to Moto X in a while.

thousandecibels said:
It's a mind thing. If you really want, you can flash Nexus Experience rom, best thing to happen to Moto X in a while.
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Can't... Need a stock unrooted device for my work emails.
Don't want to make this into a Moto bashing rant (next time I'm buying a nexus!), so will just wait for the update.

rct12345 said:
Can't... Need a stock unrooted device for my work emails.
Don't want to make this into a Moto bashing rant (next time I'm buying a nexus!), so will just wait for the update.
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Can't blame you. I myself hate where Lenovo is taking Moto.

Could you tell me the Build Number, please? I'm gonna try to find a fastboot image of it ...

XT1092_VICTARA_RETES_6.0_MPE24.49-24_cid7_CFC
XT1092_VICTARA_ORAEU_6.0_MPE24.49-24_cid7_CFC
Both with March Security Patch.