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Galaxy nexus from X?

I have 2 upgrades at discounts with V right now. I am pretty temped at this point to retire my X after 2 hard years of use and go to the GNex. What are you guys thoughts?

Go ahead! I would if I were you. I switched to Sprint, and I am aortic regretting that, although sprint isn't bad.
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I have an upgrade coming and cant wait to finally own a nexus on Verizon. I'm just interested to see how Verizon will decide to cripple another awesome piece of hardware this time around.

Thanks for the feed back!
The X has been great no question and made me fall in love with android even more. But today it is just getting slower and slower.
Thinks I will go for it.
Do you guys know if you order offline does the phone come activated or do you have to take it in to the store still?

You can activate right from the new phone. No need to go to a store

Hawk777th said:
I have 2 upgrades at discounts with V right now. I am pretty temped at this point to retire my X after 2 hard years of use and go to the GNex. What are you guys thoughts?
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I am considering the same upgrade for March.

cleblanc92 said:
I am considering the same upgrade for March.
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I am also, but I'm also contemplating getting a phone that's being released closer to March. Just to be that much closer to the bleeding edge =P
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Can't wait to end my contract in order to use the renew deal + the upgrade. When that happens I expect to see a better phone than the nexus. Meanwhile I have to stick with my droid x and its brooken camera botton. Well, it is worth waiting for something better.

Verizon android phones,new htc?

So currently I have a tbolt and its on its last leg. Everytime its time for me yo upgradr it seems like its always that transition period where its a while before any great new devices. Well I need an android device now. Not to thrilled about going with a moto device even if the maxx has great battery life. Nexus just doesnt seem well built. The lg spectrum looks good spec wise. Wondering if I root it to get rid of that terrible lg sw will be ok or should I just get an improved tbolt and go with the rezound. I really want an htc one x but mo timeframe vzw will be getting. Opinions on the spectrum? Rezound? Or anyone heard when they will be getting some new top of the line devices
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You cannot go wrong with the Rezound.
Best signal of any phone I've ever used.
Development is getting going quicker now since we now have S-OFF.
It's a really underrated phone as it got lost in the Nexus/Razr Maxx craze and now the newer phones.

I Am Marino said:
You cannot go wrong with the Rezound.
Best signal of any phone I've ever used.
Development is getting going quicker now since we now have S-OFF.
It's a really underrated phone as it got lost in the Nexus/Razr Maxx craze and now the newer phones.
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Totally agree.. rezound is.like a lost treasure. It's easily the best phone on the market. That's what happens with ****ty advertising. Verizon got more money to push the gnex and razor.
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Serinety said:
Totally agree.. rezound is.like a lost treasure. It's easily the best phone on the market. That's what happens with ****ty advertising. Verizon got more money to push the gnex and razor.
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When exactly did they push advertising for the GNex? Retailers didn't even know the phone was supposed to be released on the release day. They advertise nothing but moto. I had to go to 4 different stores to get mine because they weren't sure if they could release it. Lol, vzw for ya.
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The Rezound is a solid option great form factor. I've played around with the Razr maxx and it's shortcoming is it is a little too wide. I think Verizon is waiting to decide if they will carry the new HTC One X series so your options are the Rezound or the razr maxx at the moment.

They did announce the Droid Incredible 4G LTE at CTIA...

Weudel said:
They did announce the Droid Incredible 4G LTE at CTIA...
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You're right! Looks like it is supposed to come out this month.

Verizon's CEO put out a press release specifying that they won't be getting any of the new HTC phones within the foreseeable future.
The Rezound has great development going on with it and is definitely a quality device. If you're getting a phone now it's what I'd recommend. VZ is going Nazi style on their Moto bootloaders so that's definitely something I wouldn't buy myself.

I would upgrate now before they take your unlimited data away.

you can`t compare , HTC - Simply the best !

How many verizon people are Jumping on the $400 dev edition deal

How many fellow verizon users, particularly galaxy nexus users are tempted to pick up the developer edition on Monday? I think I will bite. Hopefully once this sale happens development will start to pick up since it seems like a lot of people are going to bite this deal.

blackhand1001 said:
How many fellow verizon users, particularly galaxy nexus users are tempted to pick up the developer edition on Monday? I think I will bite. Hopefully once this sale happens development will start to pick up since it seems like a lot of people are going to bite this deal.
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Former Galaxy Nexus, current Moto X Dev Ed user checking in here. Can't recommend this phone enough. Best I've ever had, and first I've ever had that quelled my desire for CM. Get it.
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Trying out T mobile with a Nexus 5 now. I love the phone and the service works well enough. Still thinking about picking up the X though so I can stay with VZ. Corp discount, much wider coverage, and unlimited data is hard to leave. I've been traveling over the holiday and haven't gotten signal in some areas with TMO. Not used to having to worry about that. The only thing that concerns me about the X is the near total lack of development. It's running 4.4 now but it remains to be seen if that update pace will continue in the future.

I have a feeling more people will jump on the custom versions. Especially now that root is available for 4.4 and AOSP isn't worth giving up Moto X features.
Edit: I had the Dev edition and am thinking about the custom version myself.
Edit: Just saw this as well http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=48033832#post48033832

Currently have a Dev edition and may be trying out a custom one. Thing that sucks is I can't decide what color combinations I want. I like the look of the Dev edition though so I'm not worried if I can't get in on this. Hopefully Moto added some extra server capacity...but in the end it doesn't really matter since demand always exceeds the preparation.

If I do get it, it will definitely be the dev edition. I wish it was black but I plan on putting a case on it anyway so the front is really the only part that matters.

chaoslimits said:
I have a feeling more people will jump on the custom versions. Especially now that root is available for 4.4 and AOSP isn't worth giving up Moto X features.
Edit: I had the Dev edition and am thinking about the custom version myself.
Edit: Just saw this as well http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=48033832#post48033832
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I just like the fact that with an unlocked bootloader I never have to worry about a future update killing root, etc.

theres about 5 of us among my friends who all rocked the vzw gnex.
i sold mine for a nokia 928 over the summer and then went moto x a few weeks ago. never looked back.
one switched to tmobile for a nexus 5..but now is tempted to get a tmobile moto x and randomlly sim swap cause of the deal.
and i think i convinced the remaining 3 to all go for the deal tomorrow to replace their gnex's haha
I debated swapping my 16gb for a 32gb dev edition...but i'm okay with running stock on this beauty.

blackhand1001 said:
I just like the fact that with an unlocked bootloader I never have to worry about a future update killing root, etc.
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Me too but I really haven't seen a need for root that I couldn't live without. My Dev Ed remained without root for 3 weeks and I only rooted it out of curiosity after they changed the warranty.

How does the moto X compare with the Nexus 5?

Wait, so is the VZW version of moto X rootable? What's the deal with the big bounty?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2493862&page=8
I really want to get a customized one but not if I'm going to have a horrible rooted experience.

I would jump if I hadn't already. Great phone.
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nvertigo said:
Wait, so is the VZW version of moto X rootable? What's the deal with the big bounty?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2493862&page=8
I really want to get a customized one but not if I'm going to have a horrible rooted experience.
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That's for the bootloader locked version. I believe 'fastboot oem unlock' will unlock the dev edition, just like the gnex.
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mwalt2 said:
That's for the bootloader locked version. I believe 'fastboot oem unlock' will unlock the dev edition, just like the gnex.
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Almost. You need to retrieve the unlock code from Motorola first. Then it's fastboot oem unlock codegoeshere

nvertigo said:
Wait, so is the VZW version of moto X rootable? What's the deal with the big bounty?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2493862&page=8
I really want to get a customized one but not if I'm going to have a horrible rooted experience.
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Yes. It is root able for 4.2.2 & 4.4
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I'm coming from an S3, picking up the Moto X today with the sale. I'm torn between the DE and a custom. Right now I'm leaning towards custom because of all the great reviews of Moto's edits. BUT, I am worried about the longevity of the device lacking an unlocked bootloader.
Any advice?

I just picked up a vzw developer while it was in stock. I am having buyers remorse though as I have an HTC One currently. I need to be able to sell my One to make up for the cost of the Dev X or it will have to go back.

JWorth said:
I'm coming from an S3, picking up the Moto X today with the sale. I'm torn between the DE and a custom. Right now I'm leaning towards custom because of all the great reviews of Moto's edits. BUT, I am worried about the longevity of the device lacking an unlocked bootloader.
Any advice?
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I'm also having worries about this device (except that it looks awesome). I'm just not seeing much activity for this device compared to others. I'm wondering if I should just wait another month or two and get the LG G2 for free when my contract is up instead of buying this? Oy.

I jumped on the deal. Of course, "jumped" in this context means I spent eight hours bashing my head against Motorola's broken website before I was finally able to place an order, and by the looks of their Twitter feed I was one of the lucky ones. They left a lot of people out in the cold today, with the website issues combined with limited inventory....
Been looking for a replacement for my Galaxy Nexus almost since day one. I love the ease of flashing that puppy but almost everything else about it stinks. Crappy battery life, particularly on LTE, but the real kicker was the never ending reception problems. Others have documented these issues, and I've been through three replacement phones (at least Verizon tried!) without success. It's fine for me when I'm stationary, most of the issues seem to be with handoffs while mobile. I've dropped calls with the GNex in parts of VZW's network where I haven't seen dropped calls since the Bell Atlantic days....
$400 for the unlocked DE is an awesome deal, I think, particularly for users with grandfathered unlimited data who want a flagship phone. On that same note, I'm told it works flawlessly with T-Mobile, so if Verizon pulls UL data I know what 'Plan B' is.....

RyanTX said:
I just picked up a vzw developer while it was in stock. I am having buyers remorse though as I have an HTC One currently. I need to be able to sell my One to make up for the cost of the Dev X or it will have to go back.
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I hope you are aware that the return policy says it takes 4-6 weeks to get a refund from they date they receive the phone back.

Just ordered My Moto X Dev Edition

Joining the club... Hopefully this is the one.
Selling my HTC one because I cannot stand the button on the top and the damn lack of cases and such.
So...since I just dropped 400 bucks on this badboy, can you guys share your experience to calm my wallet nerves?

My dev edition Moto x is on the truck for delivery. Selling my Droid maxx (4.4 unrooted).
Gonna miss the battery life, would have got a dev edition maxx if they were in stock. But I lived with a galaxy nexus for 2 years so should be good with the X.
The droid is the same hardware with a bigger screen (same resolution, higher PPI on the moto x = sharper images without having to stretch to reach the corners), so I know I'm gonna love the experience, with the added bonus of being able to root no matter what update they send out.
Stock rom and xposed is the sweet spot on these devices!

I grabbed the Dev edition during that $100 off/1 hour promo ... Had the Note 3 at the time and thought that the x would be a 14 day experiment. A week later I listed my N3 on Swappa! Loving the x!!
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Rest knowing that if you hardbrick. You are convered under warranty. I know I feel a bit warm inside when I see the words "DEVELOPER EDITION" on the back.
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The One it is.
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alpha-niner64 said:
Rest knowing that if you hardbrick. You are convered under warranty. I know I feel a bit warm inside when I see the words "DEVELOPER EDITION" on the back.
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My 1053 is on its way. Can you clarify this? What will Motorola do if I brick it? Unbrick it or give me another one, no questions asked?

Locklear308 said:
Joining the club... Hopefully this is the one.
Selling my HTC one because I cannot stand the button on the top and the damn lack of cases and such.
So...since I just dropped 400 bucks on this badboy, can you guys share your experience to calm my wallet nerves?
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I ditched my Note 3 for the GSM DE. I'm not regretting it. The Moto X has proven to me that thoughtful engineering (both hardware and software) beats anything that is the result of competition in the "spec wars".
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beefgoat said:
I ditched my Note 3 for the GSM DE. I'm not regretting it. The Moto X has proven to me that thoughtful engineering (both hardware and software) beats anything that is the result of competition in the "spec wars".
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Ah...Thank you. That helps honestly. I've been hearing about the great battery life and smooth performance...which I cannot wait to experience ^-^
Tomorrow is the day!

JoeSchmoe007 said:
My 1053 is on its way. Can you clarify this? What will Motorola do if I brick it? Unbrick it or give me another one, no questions asked?
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Of course 'within reason'. If you physically fry your phone cause you rooted and did such: they're not going to warranty the physical damage. However if it's software like in the simple case where it bootloops over a single value recursive value then they're not going to be as adamant in denying you if you own the DE phone. Unlike the case with returns where you're forwarded a code: you'll simply send in the phone and wait for repairs like typical cases with phone repairs.

Final check out price
What is the final check out price of the moto x? I mean the taxes and other charges that apply.

toxicneo said:
What is the final check out price of the moto x? I mean the taxes and other charges that apply.
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wont taxes vary by location? Example, PA has 6% sales taxes, where DE has 0%.
Web site says $379.99 * Taxes and shipping charges may apply. At one time (back when I got my X Dev Ed) moto did have free shipping on orders above a certain amount, and it was posted on their web site. Its not posted now, so I'm not sure if they still have it.

I got rid of my Note 3 for the GSM DE as well. I never regret that decision.
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sumonmolla said:
Two week ago i had known my friend it's price is $549.99.. may be it decrease or increase now....
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Moto were giving $70 discount for the moto x so it came to $379 + taxes and shipping extra.. This price was 32gb of the GSM model as well as the developer edition. Now there is no offer.

Not Coming to Sprint

Here's the tweet
https://twitter.com/Motorola/status/512272654032965633

Very upsetting. I don't really know what to do for a new phone now. I would probably stick with my current x if the 16 gigs wasn't getting a little cramped.
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MichaelMcEntire said:
Very upsetting. I don't really know what to do for a new phone now. I would probably stick with my current x if the 16 gigs wasn't getting a little cramped.
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T-Mobile is an option
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I am beyond pissed about it. i had been planning on the new moto for a while and now this crap.

There may be some hope. If it goes to us cellular sprint could possibly allow activations.

shabbypenguin said:
I am beyond pissed about it. i had been planning on the new moto for a while and now this crap.
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yeah i saw your tweet there. not sure why sprint hasn't tanked harder than it has been as of recent.

mrvirginia said:
yeah i saw your tweet there. not sure why sprint hasn't tanked harder than it has been as of recent.
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If it wasnt for the framily plan i would seriously switch to net10 and use att and get teh pure edition, but 50 bucks a month on sprint fits all of my needs for wife and i.

shabbypenguin said:
If it wasnt for the framily plan i would seriously switch to net10 and use att and get teh pure edition, but 50 bucks a month on sprint fits all of my needs for wife and i.
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understood. money is always a pretty big deciding factor, especially something you pay on monthly.

This is my guess, but maybe the Motorola Moto X XT1092 is the Google Nexus X derivative and it will be capable of being activated on hopefully Sprint, T-Mobile, AT&T, or one of their qualifying MVNOs.
My hope is that it might be possible to selectively load proprietary Moto X features onto the Nexus X, but time will tell.

I'm sad that no one seems to care...
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MichaelMcEntire said:
I'm sad that no one seems to care...
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Goes to show how large their customer base is. Sad times for sprint.

Well looks like I'll be leaving sprint

I was planning on switching to sprint but i guess not now!
Pure edition ordered and t-mobile here I come

nimper said:
I was planning on switching to sprint but i guess not now!
Pure edition ordered and t-mobile here I come
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T-Mobile is awesome!
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nimper said:
I was planning on switching to sprint but i guess not now!
Pure edition ordered and t-mobile here I come
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I've dropped 2 lines from Sprint in the last 6 months. Ported an old voice line to Republic and liked the Moto G so well that I grabbed a unlocked one to port a second line to T-mo.

Huh, I just decided to move to cricket, so I can use vanilla international unlocked phones. I didn't want the new Moto X (too large for my tastes) but this really makes me feel better about my decision.