[ROM Idea/Reqyest] Porting Moto G stock Rom to Nexus4 - Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hello,
I have been in touch with many moto g users and software development team behind moto g who did a tremendous job making the very awesome aosp android pure look stock rom with maximum optimization with respect to performance and battery life.
It is the only stock rom ever made in history with maximum optimizations and tweaks to perform the best and better battery backup optimization.
I hope if we could port this pretty neat and awesome ROM to our beloved Nexus4 coz nexus deserves better.
I request all developers to take a look into it and discuss the possibilities and complications if any for this great innovative step in Nexus development.
I hope majority of nexus users support this initiative.
Looking forward with a positive hope.
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I have also used a Moto G and I can't really say the stock ROM on a Moto G is any better than a stock ROM on the Nexus 4. Then again, I just use my phone for browsing the web, email, text, and phone calls. No games, video, or audio playback.

audit13 said:
I have also used a Moto G and I can't really say the stock ROM on a Moto G is any better than a stock ROM on the Nexus 4. Then again, I just use my phone for browsing the web, email, text, and phone calls. No games, video, or audio playback.
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I hope you didnt compare the performance on one on one basis. The exact milliseconds to make a call from the moto g vs Nexus4 has a difference. The exact milliseconds to power on, and power off a moto g vs Nexus4 has a difference. The moto g has a lot optimized stock rom compared to ours. The moto g battery backup is also very efficient due to the highly optimized stock rom apart from their energy efficient soc they have.
If anyone could compare each and every aspect of the moto g stock rom vs Nexus4 stock, it is a highly visible change over performance and battery.
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Lg g2 vs moto x dev

So I currently have the g2. But I'm already bored of it. And its "added" features are poorly set up. Was wondering if anyone else has owned the g2 and ended up switching or has owned both. I will be getting my moto x Dev on Thursday cause of the deal they had. Also I notice very few Roms for this phone in xda. Is there somewhere else were there are more?
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Also I notice very few Roms for this phone in xda. Is there somewhere else were there are more? \\
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If it's not at XDA, then it's not worth it.
There are builds available at Cyanogenmod site as wel..
keep the G2... it's a much more powerfull phone... just wait for the CyanogenMod ROMs...
There aren't many roms because it's already a mostly stock experience and people use Xposed Framework for a lot of the misc tweaks that custom roms add.
Regarding the G2, I started a similar thread and got a lot of responses including many about the G2 - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2553708
I am doing the exact same thing and mine will be here Thursday also
G2 may be more "powerful " on paper. But go read the forums for it. Lots unsatisfied. And it's huge battery yields no better life for most I've seen there than I get on my X.
Stats on paper don't always mean everything.
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I have both phones. I just switched back to the MotoX after a month of the G2. Both are great phones. I will actually keep both and just switch back an forth. But here are my pros/cons of both devices.
MotoX
Great size, very pocketable, and great feeling in the hand.
AMOLED screens are my preferred screen type, but I can definitely tell the difference between 720p and 1080p. The moto x screen is not bad, but it could be better
Near stock android, with quick updates
Not too many ROMs to flash
The Moto additions (touchless controls and active display) are pretty awesome
A wood back would be awesome!
G2
Stock operating system is awful!
Availability of AOSP ROMs to flash (this is a must on the G2!!)
Screen is gorgeous
Size is a little too big for my liking. but the big size makes me type more accurately on the keyboard
Once flashed to CM11, the phone is fast. Never once had a slow down (and that is own beta CM software)
A few issues with CM (volume control for in-call volume, volume on speaker phone, etc.), but I am sure they will be worked out with time. Still pretty functional though
Battery life is insane! I can get two full days of my actual usage without having to make any concessions on one full charge.
Phone does not feel premium. Feels very similar to the Samsung Galaxy S3 and S4. Not cheap per se, but not premium.
Both phones are pretty damn good. Just depends on what you are looking for.
Crackflasher? G2 wins
Great experience without having to mod? Moto X wins
Need touchless controls? Moto X wins
Phenomenal battery life? G2 wins
Matt

Still the best phone?

So...after 4 months with the Verizon version, I'm making what I call a "lateral"transfer to the LG G2. Specs are becoming moot. The G2 offers a lot, the battery being a big factor.
Did anyone else let go of there Moto X 2014?
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I'll never let go of the Moto X, best phone ever made. I always sell my old devices to pay for my new ones, but that's not gonna happen this time around. This bad boy is going in the museum when I upgrade.
A friend just got the G3 as there was some issue getting the Moto X (corporate account). It's a great phone, but I wasn't a big fan of their software overlays. Plus cell radio quality is a big factor for me and the Moto X has better radio/antenna system. Camera on LG is noticeably better, but still not good enough if it is low light and something I really care about. Nice that it has removable battery and SD card, but have really never needed either.
And I do like the Moto X add ons... if they'd only get 'Attentive Display' working on Lollipop!
I'm finding that the battery isn't holding up long term.I need more. It's great for what it does, but it's a legitimate step back. It's rather disappointing.
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Solutions Etcetera said:
A friend just got the G3 as there was some issue getting the Moto X (corporate account). It's a great phone, but I wasn't a big fan of their software overlays. Plus cell radio quality is a big factor for me and the Moto X has better radio/antenna system. Camera on LG is noticeably better, but still not good enough if it is low light and something I really care about. Nice that it has removable battery and SD card, but have really never needed either.
And I do like the Moto X add ons... if they'd only get 'Attentive Display' working on Lollipop!
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Attentive display seems to be working quite well in the newest lollipop build (5.0.1) that was just released for Telus in Canada.
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Attentive display seems to be working quite well in the newest lollipop build (5.0.1) that was just released for Telus in Canada.
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Good to hear. Hopefully we'll get that in the US soon.
Its the best phone for who dont have an att branded device. I cant unlock it and dont have lollipop.. Next time i will pay more for a pure.
The moto x series is really a breakthrough, this phone is (the) smartphone, I spent an hour or two receiving and responding to messages and calls without touching it not to mention other genius features which are hardware dependent.
Cons: no sd card and no easily removable battery
Pro: everything else
A very nice phone
The battery life is really bad, and has gotten worst. Even with Lollipop, which made it better, I'm not happy. As much as I love the speed of the phone, the battery is killing me hard! The G2 will give me near similar speed with much better battery, not to mention greater storage. This may be on Swappa soon...
I went from a nexus 5 to a G3 to now the moto X² PE and won't give this up unless something crazy comes out or the X³ arrives.
I have not had any battery issues with this phone as I consistently get 4.5 hrs SOT with 12+ hours total. I will say that the camera on the G3 was much better, but the moto X isn't horrible. And the hands free/voice actions with this phone are second to none.
That's just my humble opinion though.
As someone on Verizon, this phone is BY FAR the best available. No bloatware other than AcDisplay and some nice Moto things that make the phone better. Coming from a GS3 and a Galaxy Nexus (switched after my GS3 cracked), this phone is a god when it comes to battery life. I consistently get three, if not four hours of SoT per day. This phone already has lollipop and had it before some Nexus devices got it, and some flagships still don't have it, let alone on Verizon. The only thing not so good is the camera, but it gets the job done fine as long as there's good lighting. If I had the choice (unlocked cell service), I would still choose the OnePlus One, but I didn't have a choice.
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As someone on Verizon, this phone is BY FAR the best available. No bloatware other than AcDisplay and some nice Moto things that make the phone better. Coming from a GS3 and a Galaxy Nexus (switched after my GS3 cracked), this phone is a god when it comes to battery life. I consistently get three, if not four hours of SoT per day. This phone already has lollipop and had it before some Nexus devices got it, and some flagships still don't have it, let alone on Verizon. The only thing not so good is the camera, but it gets the job done fine as long as there's good lighting. If I had the choice (unlocked cell service), I would still choose the OnePlus One, but I didn't have a choice.
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I'm on Verizon, and you must not have used a G3 or the Turbo at all. The LG skin is light (I come from Samsung) and the Turbo is the X beefed up.
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ChristianPreachr said:
I'm on Verizon, and you must not have used a G3 or the Turbo at all. The LG skin is light (I come from Samsung) and the Turbo is the X beefed up.
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The Turbo looks great on paper, but the actual device is only so-so. I spent a good deal of time with one and walked away unimpressed. The X has FAR better build quality, is as fast if not faster (no QHD screen to waste resources on) and was generally smoother. Sure the turbo has better battery life, but my X easily lasts through the day and then some so it's a non-issue. The G3 is ugly, the skin is still pretty bad, and it is underpowered for the screen it has. Aside from the N5, everything LG puts out is just meh. People need to stop looking at only specs, they don't matter nearly as much as they used to. That said, the X still provides the best user experience out of any phone on the market, and that is what's important.
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The Turbo looks great on paper, but the actual device is only so-so. I spent a good deal of time with one and walked away unimpressed. The X has FAR better build quality, is as fast if not faster (no QHD screen to waste resources on) and was generally smoother. Sure the turbo has better battery life, but my X easily lasts through the day and then some so it's a non-issue. The G3 is ugly, the skin is still pretty bad, and it is underpowered for the screen it has. Aside from the N5, everything LG puts out is just meh. People need to stop looking at only specs, they don't matter nearly as much as they used to. That said, the X still provides the best user experience out of any phone on the market, and that is what's important.
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My feelings exactly. I really, really didn't like how the Turbo was built and even though the G3 build in my opinion is sleek, it's nothing special compared to the X. I've never used either phone as a daily driver, so I may not be the best one to judge it, but the Moto X is blazing fast with "good enough" features that work for me as a user who just wants to get through the day being able to use features like Google Now, something I was never able to keep on with my previous phones. The experience of the X is perfect for an everyday user, like most people are, and in my opinion that's what matters most in a phone. Again, I may have bias as this is my only phone I have been using.
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The Turbo looks great on paper, but the actual device is only so-so. I spent a good deal of time with one and walked away unimpressed. The X has FAR better build quality, is as fast if not faster (no QHD screen to waste resources on) and was generally smoother. Sure the turbo has better battery life, but my X easily lasts through the day and then some so it's a non-issue. The G3 is ugly, the skin is still pretty bad, and it is underpowered for the screen it has. Aside from the N5, everything LG puts out is just meh. People need to stop looking at only specs, they don't matter nearly as much as they used to. That said, the X still provides the best user experience out of any phone on the market, and that is what's important.
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Well, from the beginning of time until now, numbers haven't lied. That's not up for debate. But with user experience..I have to install nova launcher on the X because stock is lacking. The G2 (which I'm going to) offers equal speed. A smaller os, better battery and excellent build all while being a year older. The X while being customizable is just not enough for a power user.
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Well, from the beginning of time until now, numbers haven't lied. That's not up for debate. But with user experience..I have to install nova launcher on the X because stock is lacking. The G2 (which I'm going to) offers equal speed. A smaller os, better battery and excellent build all while being a year older. The X while being customizable is just not enough for a power user.
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I never said numbers lie, but they aren't always representative of the actual experience that the phone provides. If numbers meant everything, than the iPhone would have the worst battery life and performance of any smartphone out there, but that couldn't be farther from the truth. The same applies to the X. While the Turbo has better numbers, the X has the better UX. I don't see how the X isn't enough for a power user, I'm the very definition of a power user and it is pretty much everything I can ask for in a smartphone, with storage being the sole exception. Who cares if you have to put Nova launcher on it? That has no bearing on the quality of the phone itself. At least it doesn't have a nasty UI like the G2 does, even Nova cant save it from LG's hideous software, not to mention the plastic fantastic build. But everybody is entitled to their own opinion. If you think the G2 will serve your needs better, than that's wonderful. For me, the X is where its at.
hello guys ! i wanna upgrade to new device
and i'm confused between nexus 5 and moto x(2014) ?
i personally like pure vanilla aosp and this both have almost same though moto has some modification i don't think it will impact badly on performance ( does it? )
i love N5's fast update smooth performance even with some hardware compromises
but on other has moto x have better SD801 , and GUP freq 578 (vs 450 on N5) { will gaming performance be better ? } which in theory make it batter performance so if any anyone here can tell it's really an upgrade or i won't feel anything better
finally i like amoled but read somewhere that amoled pannel on moto x is worst qauily that samsung can make (really ?!!) , othere thing about camera ppl says it's 13MP is not as good as 8MP of N5 !! ( is it right ? ) and moto don't have notification led & OIS ( while taking pictures only does it matter ? )
so need your view should i go for moto X of stick again with relibale N5 ? will moto x be really upgrade ?
and how's lollipop on moto X ? ( i really like lollipop so hoping bugfree )
it will be really helpful if you can answer red marked questions
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hello guys ! i wanna upgrade to new device
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and i'm confused between nexus 5 and moto x(2014) ?
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old generation phone vs new one. I really have no doubt which one to buy between 2 candidates.
maybe take a look to lg products or htc but don't make a step into the past.
jineshpatel30 said:
hello guys ! i wanna upgrade to new device
and i'm confused between nexus 5 and moto x(2014) ?
i personally like pure vanilla aosp and this both have almost same though moto has some modification i don't think it will impact badly on performance ( does it? )
i love N5's fast update smooth performance even with some hardware compromises
but on other has moto x have better SD801 , and GUP freq 578 (vs 450 on N5) { will gaming performance be better ? } which in theory make it batter performance so if any anyone here can tell it's really an upgrade or i won't feel anything better
finally i like amoled but read somewhere that amoled pannel on moto x is worst qauily that samsung can make (really ?!!) , othere thing about camera ppl says it's 13MP is not as good as 8MP of N5 !! ( is it right ? ) and moto don't have notification led & OIS ( while taking pictures only does it matter ? )
so need your view should i go for moto X of stick again with relibale N5 ? will moto x be really upgrade ?
and how's lollipop on moto X ? ( i really like lollipop so hoping bugfree )
it will be really helpful if you can answer red marked questions
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I have and use both of those phones regularly and while the N5 is still a beast of a phone, the Moto X is easily the better of the two. The software mods that Motorola has done don't affect performance at all, and actually go a long way to making the Moto X what it is. Moto Display and Moto Voice are game changers. Gaming performance is great on both devices but slightly better on the Moto X. I can't say anything about lollipop because I don't like it at all and am keeping all my devices on KitKat indefinitely. If you get the X, which you should, make sure you buy the Pure Edition or at least one that's not branded by a carrier who doesn't allow bootloader unlocking. You need that unlockable bootloader in order to be able to root the phone.

Nexus 4 user -- curious about G experience

As mentioned, I'm a Nexus 4 owner. My phone has developed hardware problems though, and I'm looking at replacing it -- mainly focusing on the Moto G and E.
I'm not a hardcore phone user; other than communications mostly use it for music (Google, Pandora, Youtube), light reading, occasional surfing in line, and a single non-graphics intensive game. I also use my phone to double as a camera when I'm out walking and something cool comes up though, which is the main reason I'm considering the G over E. Price isn't a huge issue, but I don't see the need to buy some fancy $600 phone for my light use.
All that said, I'm not on a contract, and was wondering about the OS/experience/apps on the G/E. I've only ever been a Nexus owner, because I wanted to avoid carrier/manufacturer stuff. How easy/feasible is it to get to a version of the latest stock Android OS without any Motorola/etc. stuff on the phone -- essentially, to replicate my basic 4 interface/experience? How far behind are G OS updates behind stock Android updates? Is there any general timeline for how much longer it will continue to be updated?
Thank you for your time.
I Guess "The G" Will do Good for you....Provided you don't multi-task a lot.
There are also some Proper Exposure problems in Camera.But surely Its the Best out there in this Price range ( Except for some Phones like OnePlus One etc. but they too have their own Cons)
Regarding Updates to Android I Guess CyanogenMod 12.1 Is Good(If you want Pure Nexus Experience without Moto Stuff) but also If you prefer I guess even Stock might be Good and Stable.The CM ppl are doing a Good job in delivering Speedy Updates .The Moto G got updated to 5.1.1 really soon after the Source got released. Overall a really Good phone to Own.I think as per the Developer activity on the Phone the Moto Will receive Android M upgrade too .... Would Definitely recommend this Phone....
I also came from a nexus 4, which developed a dead touchscreen area...
The only thing I hate on this phone is the 1 gb of ram
I don't know about stock, because I always install cyanogen on the first day
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I had a N4 back to 2014.
Comparing to Moto G2, I dont notice much diference based on my light usage.
Cameras, display, battery life, speakers are better on G.
Performance, 2GB of RAM and design ( omg Nexus 4 is the sexiest phone ever) are pros for N4.
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I also came from N4. The only disadvantage is the RAM. All the rest is better on G.
I'm also eyeing on Moto G over Nexus 4 specially the dual sim version, i will use it only as back up phone, i already sold my Redmi 1s, i prefer stock android with fast OS updates.

Shoul I exchange it?

With all I learned, I'm starting to wonder if I should return the phone and get another one. Right now, I'm looking at the LG G3 because it is in my price range and it has a decent camera. Will I get any performances issues with a G3?
Not if you get a D855 with 32GB and 3GB ram. I prefer moto android though. I was really keen on moving to the Play but having had a moto g with memory management issues I'm really disappointed to see that there are issues on the Play with 2GB ram. I need background tasks like music and pebble to keep running.
What issues? Came from an LG G3, much better battery life on the X Play. G3 stuck back on older Android, camera is ok but not great the X Play's is miles better though. Cyanogenmod 12.1 on the G3 was good though, very smooth but the 2k screen is a real battery hog!
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What issues? Came from an LG G3, much better battery life on the X Play. G3 stuck back on older Android, camera is ok but not great the X Play's is miles better though. Cyanogenmod 12.1 on the G3 was good though, very smooth but the 2k screen is a real battery hog!
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I'm also coming from G3 and:
-- the camera on Moto X Play is from comparable to worse. Ran some tests yesterday and in very low light, the LG G3 takes a better picture most of the time.
-- the pefromance of Moto is also from comparable to worse. The UI stutters just like in LG G3. Moto doesn't have so many pixels and a heavy skin to render, but it still stutters.
-- the screen of The Moto is comparable.
-- finally, the battery life is much better on the Moto X Play, even though LG's software has no iddle drain, it is still worse.
Cyanogenmod was always a little bit bugy on the G3. From the camera performance to the issues with double tap to wake.
If you care about the stock Android, a better battery life, and a front facing speaker go with the Moto X Play,
if you don't then LG G3 is a better phone in all other respects.
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Not if you get a D855 with 32GB and 3GB ram. I prefer moto android though. I was really keen on moving to the Play but having had a moto g with memory management issues I'm really disappointed to see that there are issues on the Play with 2GB ram. I need background tasks like music and pebble to keep running.
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Even the 3GB model of the G3 has memory management issues. It kills music while using chrome. And performance overall are not that good.
Don't forget the 3.10 kernel guys
So? I should stick with the Moto X Play unless I want to invest a substantial amount of money into a real flagship? I guess I'll wait until Motorola give us the source code of the kernel, then it will be easier to develop a custom kernel. What I do love from Motorola is the bare to the bone UI (almost pure AOSP) and the tweaks they added are really useful. By example, the phone detect when I'm driving my car and it can read for me the SMS I receive.
Never had any performance issues with my g3. Stock with Nova launcher. Just hate all LG's tweaks. What about the price reduced nexus 6?
If I had the option of returning my X Play, I would take it back and get the Nexus 5 2015 later this month. Looks like it will be a great phone and it will definitely have plenty of ROM/mod support.
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If I had the option of returning my X Play, I would take it back and get the Nexus 5 2015 later this month. Looks like it will be a great phone and it will definitely have plenty of ROM/mod support.
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Problem is Nexus 5 2015 will have much smaller battery. Only 16/32 GB models with no SD card.
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Problem is Nexus 5 2015 will have much smaller battery. Only 16/32 GB models with no SD card.
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Just about every other phone has a smaller battery than this one, yet most manage to do just fine. Honestly, the "massive" battery life on the X Play hasn't impressed me at all. For a battery that is 40% larger than my previous phones, I'm only getting about 20% more battery life out of it. 2700mAh is still better than many of my previous phones, so I don't see it being a problem with the new Nexus 5.
I stream my music and store my pictures in the cloud, so memory size isn't a concern for me either.
Just picked up a Moto X play and am contemplating returning it as well. Maybe it's just me, but this screen is very washed out.
Might look into motomaker 3rd gen G and still save some $$$

Before i buy this lovely phone, some questions

Hi everyone, I've been planning on buying the Moto X play pretty soon, got some questions though that may or may not change my mind.
How is the development relationship with Motorola in general in terms of sources releasing and bootloader unlocking?
Any kernel/device sources they have released for the Moto X Play?
I've seen CM12 on the device but is it the official branch? Also are there any features lost? (for example the camera quality seems to degrade on some phones with different roms)
Thanks.
(if this is on the wrong forum section please correct me)
Not sure the first 2 questions, maybe a dev can answer those but I can say the the version of CM12.1 developed by Squid2 is unofficial however he plans on turning his CM13 branch into the official branch for Moto X play. This is usually how its done anyways. Someone starts building and maintaining an unofficial branch and then moves to building and maintaining the official branch.
What is your budget
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What is your budget
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Around the price of this phone and in my opinion it's also the best phone but i'm curious about it's development status before i get one and potentially develop for it too.
TommyDN said:
Hi everyone, I've been planning on buying the Moto X play pretty soon, got some questions though that may or may not change my mind.
How is the development relationship with Motorola in general in terms of sources releasing and bootloader unlocking?
Any kernel/device sources they have released for the Moto X Play?
I've seen CM12 on the device but is it the official branch? Also are there any features lost? (for example the camera quality seems to degrade on some phones with different roms)
Thanks.
(if this is on the wrong forum section please correct me)
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Motorola was a bit slower to release source code than I'd like (they took a month after release), but that's not too bad. This phone is not difficult to develop for. My CM12.1 port is solid, everything works and the camera quality is excellent. My CM13 port is a WIP and is buggier, but it'll get there in time.
Performance wise, this phone sits somewhere between the Nexus 4 and Nexus 5. The animations and some operations on the Motorola 5.1 stock ROM are not quite as smooth as I'd like, though it's not terrible either. On my recent CM12.1 builds performance is significantly better than the stock ROM, and CM13 is buttery smooth. Rumour is that the Motorola 6.0 stock ROM whose soak test appears to have started is significantly smoother than the 5.1 stock ROM, If you plan on tinkering with your phone, I'd say don't worry about performance, it's fine with custom ROMs and Motorola may be improving the stock ROM too.
As for the value proposition, I'd say it's toughest competitor would be the OnePlus X. Comparing the two devices (I don't have a OnePlus X, but I have 2014 Moto X that's similar in many ways), I'd say:
Moto X Play advantages:
- Bigger battery
- Better camera
- Bigger screen (if you like big screens)
OnePlus X advantages:
- Faster processor
- More hand and pocket friendly size
- Lower price
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Motorola was a bit slower to release source code than I'd like (they took a month after release), but that's not too bad. This phone is not difficult to develop for. My CM12.1 port is solid, everything works and the camera quality is excellent. My CM13 port is a WIP and is buggier, but it'll get there in time.
Performance wise, this phone sits somewhere between the Nexus 4 and Nexus 5. The animations and some operations on the Motorola 5.1 stock ROM are not quite as smooth as I'd like, though it's not terrible either. On my recent CM12.1 builds performance is significantly better than the stock ROM, and CM13 is buttery smooth. Rumour is that the Motorola 6.0 stock ROM whose soak test appears to have started is significantly smoother than the 5.1 stock ROM, If you plan on tinkering with your phone, I'd say don't worry about performance, it's fine with custom ROMs and Motorola may be improving the stock ROM too.
As for the value proposition, I'd say it's toughest competitor would be the OnePlus X. Comparing the two devices (I don't have a OnePlus X, but I have 2014 Moto X that's similar in many ways), I'd say:
Moto X Play advantages:
- Bigger battery
- Better camera
- Bigger screen (if you like big screens)
OnePlus X advantages:
- Faster processor
- More hand and pocket friendly size
- Lower price
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Thanks for all the information! I'm pretty convinced this phone will be the better for me as i'd rather have "In-country warranty" just in case. And coming from a snapdragon 400 phone it can only get better for me i guess.
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Motorola was a bit slower to release source code than I'd like (they took a month after release), but that's not too bad. This phone is not difficult to develop for. My CM12.1 port is solid, everything works and the camera quality is excellent. My CM13 port is a WIP and is buggier, but it'll get there in time.
Performance wise, this phone sits somewhere between the Nexus 4 and Nexus 5. The animations and some operations on the Motorola 5.1 stock ROM are not quite as smooth as I'd like, though it's not terrible either. On my recent CM12.1 builds performance is significantly better than the stock ROM, and CM13 is buttery smooth. Rumour is that the Motorola 6.0 stock ROM whose soak test appears to have started is significantly smoother than the 5.1 stock ROM, If you plan on tinkering with your phone, I'd say don't worry about performance, it's fine with custom ROMs and Motorola may be improving the stock ROM too.
As for the value proposition, I'd say it's toughest competitor would be the OnePlus X. Comparing the two devices (I don't have a OnePlus X, but I have 2014 Moto X that's similar in many ways), I'd say:
Moto X Play advantages:
- Bigger battery
- Better camera
- Bigger screen (if you like big screens)
OnePlus X advantages:
- Faster processor
- More hand and pocket friendly size
- Lower price
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May I add something? I think another competitor would be the Wileyfox Storm.
- Native Cyanogenmod support.
- Around 70 euro's cheaper.
- A slightly smaller battery.
- Same processor.
- Same size screen.
In fact I was ready to buy that device but I went for a X Play because of the bigger battery and your rom. Your work on Cyanogenmod convinced me to to buy this device.
Thanks again guys, waiting on the christmas sale now so i can get some discount.
Just one thing that I might be worried about, been reading some people that broke the glass on their phones in situations where it should have not.. Were they just an unlucky bunch of people or is it something i should worry about?
This phone is overpriced in my opinion
TommyDN said:
Thanks again guys, waiting on the christmas sale now so i can get some discount.
Just one thing that I might be worried about, been reading some people that broke the glass on their phones in situations where it should have not.. Were they just an unlucky bunch of people or is it something i should worry about?
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Just because some mxp users broke their screen doesn't mean it's fragile, no one knows how they handle their devices. Its all up to how you care for your phone. With some discount, it's the best phone in its category. Go ahead.

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