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What can i do with my NEW X play?
What is Rooted? o.o
and other things,
why should i root my phone?
im very new to android phones, just got my X play 2 days ago
some PRO there! noob needs help
Jahy420 said:
What can i do with my NEW X play?
What is Rooted? o.o
and other things,
why should i root my phone?
im very new to android phones, just got my X play 2 days ago
some PRO there! noob needs help
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to better answer your question we need to know the exact model of the Xperia you have?
Mine is the verizon model and it is R800x
there are also R800a, R800i, R800at, and a few others I think, so if you could please provide us with some more information we would be happy to try and help you.
Mine is R800i X play !
Jahy420 said:
Mine is R800i X play !
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I think that version is Rooted, though I am not 100% cause all I ever look for are things for the R800x. Anyway Rooting the phone ends up giving you complete Super User access to the phone. The biggest advantages that you can get from rooting you phone is the ability to WiFi Tether from the phone without the Wireless Network knowing about it, the ability to delete bloatware off the phone and move apps to the SD card that were once not able to be transferred, as well as the ability to over clock your phones processor to make it faster. Also gain some other small abilities like the ability to Print Screen the phone.
Jahy420 said:
What is Rooted? o.o
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Rooting gives you admins rights the same as you would get on a pc. Some apps need to have root access to work e.g. Titanium Backup, Ad free etc.
Jahy420 said:
why should i root my phone?
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Well as JasonKnight has said you can remove unwanted system apps. Making the phone boot up faster and generally run smoother. You can also backup your apps and data with titanium backup. Install custom themes e.t.c.
The list goes on but the main reason people root is to uninstall/freeze crap that comes on the phone that you normally cannot remove without root access. Which then gains you more ram and internal memory .
See here for a guide on rooting your phone. If you plan on rooting at any point do it now, since it will wipe your phone clean.
See here for apps that are safe to remove after rooting.
Jahy420 said:
What can i do with my NEW X play?
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Lol, Again the list is endless. For a start
Get yongzhs emulators from slideme here. They are still free atm. This will let you play thousands of old games with proper controls
Get AdFree Android it will remove adverts when browsing the net on your phone it also removes the ads in free games such as angry birds e.t.c. You need to be rooted to use this app.
Get another keyboard since the stock one is pants. I use Swype. Takes a bit of getting used too but once you do its awesome. If you dont like swyping it is alot better than the stock keyboard for just normal typing
Other than that just read around all the sections of this fourm and see what other people are doing.
JasonKnight said:
I think that version is Rooted,
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so how can i know if its already Rooted?
yep want to know also since my is r800i..
thanks
Jahy420 said:
so how can i know if its already Rooted?
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If you just bought it, then it isn't rooted yet. You have to go through the steps to get root yourself. If you can follow directions, it shouldn't be a problem for you.
Hi to all. I just wanna share my experiences with my Moto X here in Germany and I want to answer a few questions I had before to help persons like me which wants a moto x outside of the USA.
I've got my X (XT1053 developer edition GSM) via eBay straight from the US. I have to pay import taxes around 120€.
The first thing I've noticed was that the X only comes with 4 system languages (even on KitKat), no one of them were German. So I've tried around a bit to get German language but I doesn't succeeded.
Them I've unlocked the bootloader, flashed TWRP and rooted my phone with that.
The next step was that I've flashed eclipse ROM (which originally based on the VZW version of KitKat). That gives me all base android system languages. Even touchless control works now on German.
That I've flashed a VZW ROM doesn't break anything, I'm able to use the phone with my GSM SIM (Vodafone, nano SIM) without problems (except that LTE isn't supported because of the frequencies, but that is no problem for me since I doesn't have a LTE contact).
So far, I have a fully working Moto X here in Germany and I have to say that this is the best phone over ever had (I came from a RAZR i).
The last thing I have to say is, sorry for my English if it is not so good, but I hope it's understandable.
Motorola Moto X DE XT1053
glad you're enjoying it! Best phone of the year.
cupioscire said:
Hi to all. I just wanna share my experiences with my Moto X here in Germany and I want to answer a few questions I had before to help persons like me which wants a moto x outside of the USA.
I've got my X (XT1053 developer edition GSM) via eBay straight from the US. I have to pay import taxes around 120€.
The first thing I've noticed was that the X only comes with 4 system languages (even on KitKat), no one of them were German. So I've tried around a bit to get German language but I doesn't succeeded.
Them I've unlocked the bootloader, flashed TWRP and rooted my phone with that.
The next step was that I've flashed eclipse ROM (which originally based on the VZW version of KitKat). That gives me all base android system languages. Even touchless control works now on German.
That I've flashed a VZW ROM doesn't break anything, I'm able to use the phone with my GSM SIM (Vodafone, nano SIM) without problems (except that LTE isn't supported because of the frequencies, but that is no problem for me since I doesn't have a LTE contact).
So far, I have a fully working Moto X here in Germany and I have to say that this is the best phone over ever had (I came from a RAZR i).
The last thing I have to say is, sorry for my English if it is not so good, but I hope it's understandable.
Motorola Moto X DE XT1053
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Glad to see you were able to make the X work for you! It is an awesome phone indeed.
I'm using mines in The Bahamas. Think I'm like the only or one of the only people to have one over here. This phone is just great, couldn't ask or anything better.
Sent from my Moto X
cupioscire said:
So far, I have a fully working Moto X here in Germany and I have to say that this is the best phone over ever had (I came from a RAZR i).
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I live in Denmark, and bought the 1058 from Canada/Rogers - it uses the same GSM/LTEbands as we do here.
Unlocked bootloader, flashed several ROM's....everything is working perfectly.....really like it.
Coming from lots of Razr's og lately Oppo Find 5.
Could you list the languages possible to choose from system menu in your Eclipse?
St33l said:
Could you list the languages possible to choose from system menu in your Eclipse?
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English, French, German, Italian, Danish, Spanish, Dutch, Norwegian, Portuguese, Polish, Finnish, Swedish, Turkish, Greek, Chinese, Korean
Link to eclipse ROM thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2521509
Motorola Moto X DE XT1053
RenSoAbrupt said:
I'm using mines in The Bahamas. Think I'm like the only or one of the only people to have one over here. This phone is just great, couldn't ask or anything better.
Sent from my Moto X
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Nah, you're not the only one but not too many people have it either, just like the Nexus 5.
Tutsumi said:
Nah, you're not the only one but not too many people have it either, just like the Nexus 5.
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Which is why I said or. I know a few people have the N5 no one who I've mey the Moto X. And those numbers are ever going to be high because Bahamians want to have what is advertise by BTC & on TV. Which is Samsung & Apple. Doubt anyone has the same looking Moto X as mines though, I could say that.
Sent from my Moto X
RenSoAbrupt said:
Which is why I said or. I know a few people have the N5 no one who I've mey the Moto X. And those numbers are ever going to be high because Bahamians want to have what is advertise by BTC & on TV. Which is Samsung & Apple. Doubt anyone has the same looking Moto X as mines though, I could say that.
Sent from my Moto X
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You could say that, but expect Motos to be coming into stream this year.
cupioscire said:
Even touchless control works now on German.
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Does google now just google what you are saying or can it recognize things to do?
Like, remember me to pick up brian today, who is Tom Cruise (and google now speaks, not only googles it), Navigate to achtungstrasse 32 etc?
I live in Sweden and I don't care about having the system language in english, hell, every phone I'v had the last 10 years was set that way.
The problem is saying swedish street names, swedish names, swedish stores etc.
I tried to set the language to swedish in the google now options menu and sure, it recognize swedish but it only googles it. None of the commands are working so I went back to english.
mavericktc said:
Does google now just google what you are saying or can it recognize things to do?
Like, remember me to pick up brian today, who is Tom Cruise (and google now speaks, not only googles it), Navigate to achtungstrasse 32 etc?
I live in Sweden and I don't care about having the system language in english, hell, every phone I'v had the last 10 years was set that way.
The problem is saying swedish street names, swedish names, swedish stores etc.
I tried to set the language to swedish in the google now options menu and sure, it recognize swedish but it only googles it. None of the commands are working so I went back to english.
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Many, but not all commands work in German. Most of the important things like navigate, reminders, alarms and many questions work. What doesn't work are conversions (units and currency), translations, "what's this song?" and a few knowledge questions among other things.
All this has nothing to do with the device though, it's solely a matter of Google Now.
jniklast said:
Many, but not all commands work in German. Most of the important things like navigate, reminders, alarms and many questions work. What doesn't work are conversions (units and currency), translations, "what's this song?" and a few knowledge questions among other things.
All this has nothing to do with the device though, it's solely a matter of Google Now.
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That's right. Important commands are working with speechoutput. Commands like conversion works, but without a spoken answer.
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Any luck flashing Germany retail ROM? Wonder if LTE works!
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zammi said:
Any luck flashing Germany retail ROM? Wonder if LTE works!
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German retail? Where can I get it?
Motorola Moto X DE XT1053
http://sbf.droid-developers.org/phone.php?device=0
But look around for some info, tips before go ahead.
In case if radio doesn't work, you may have to reflash T-Mobile radio files.
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From which US reseller did you buy please? Did you also try/research to buy the Moto X Dev directly from Motorola US?
Why is everybody writing that the Moto X is the best phone? I am just curious, because I like it too and can't wait to see it in reality this Saturday in Germany. But performance / Benchmarks show that it is slower than the S4 Mini which I use at the the Moment, and nothing compared to the LG G2?!
yeticomes said:
From which US reseller did you buy please? Did you also try/research to buy the Moto X Dev directly from Motorola US?
Why is everybody writing that the Moto X is the best phone? I am just curious, because I like it too and can't wait to see it in reality this Saturday in Germany. But performance / Benchmarks show that it is slower than the S4 Mini which I use at the the Moment, and nothing compared to the LG G2?!
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Yeah benchmarks, getting this phone makes you realize that those don't compare to real world usage. Which is why the Moto X is blowing any and everyone away.
Moto X is Android smartphone done right. Not saying it beats every other flagship but it does more than what was suppose to be expected while holding it's ground.
It truly is a phone you would want to have and what to use. Also the customization option is great.
Sent from my Moto X
yeticomes said:
From which US reseller did you buy please? Did you also try/research to buy the Moto X Dev directly from Motorola US?
Why is everybody writing that the Moto X is the best phone? I am just curious, because I like it too and can't wait to see it in reality this Saturday in Germany. But performance / Benchmarks show that it is slower than the S4 Mini which I use at the the Moment, and nothing compared to the LG G2?!
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I've bought it over eBay. It's a original moto x (designed and assembled in the USA). I've heard that the x's from outside the US are build in Asia, so..
Motorola Moto X DE XT1053
zammi said:
http://sbf.droid-developers.org/phone.php?device=0
But look around for some info, tips before go ahead.
In case if radio doesn't work, you may have to reflash T-Mobile radio files.
Sent from my Nexus 7 using xda app-developers app
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Did anybody try to install this Retail firmware? Just got my Rogers 1058 Moto X & would like to use it like a german Moto X. I have to search if there is a thread about this firmware thing ... Things have changed since my ADP 1 :-/
EDIT:
Work has been completed. The zip will be released at approximately 8PM PST/11PM EST on 3/15/14 pending upload times. Thanks for the support guys!
So I am in the process of porting 4.4.2 in its entirety to the Droid Maxx/Ultra/Mini. I'm posting this because Im excited to let the community know its running! I'm using the Official 4.4.2 firmware from the Moto X as source but It is definitely a work in progress. The major issue is the double buttons. If anyone wants to help out pm me! Screens below! Rest assured it is running on my maxx as we speak. Overall I prefer it to 4.4 any day.
Things to do:
Update Build info to reflect the correct device information.
Edit framework to remove on screen buttons and use native Droid Maxx buttons.
Well, if you can do this with 442 from the MotoX, duplicating it with the Droid sbf/XML 442 should be a snap (when it is released)? This eventually flashable via Safestrap for us who have locked Boots, but rooted 44?
fat-fingered and Maxx-ed out.
This should be on original development, but I think you just are installing the 4.4.2 Moto x software on your phone, so it's not that original i talk about this in the thread on my signature
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Hi . I would like to support your work! I am using a bootloader unlocked droid mini. I flashed the moto x 4.4.2 rom. But there`s no sound, do you have an idea about it ? I think it was driver related..
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Top snake if you need a hand testing I will assist other than that I can't help I have no idea how to do what you do.
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Thanks for doing this I can't run a ROM they get rid of the two things in that make this phone unique/useful touch less control and active notification. 4.2.2 without this is a deal breaker that is why I got rid of pax mans ROM. Oh and the damn on screen buttons.
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can i do the same thing with an european version of Android 4.4.2 ?
thanks
Topsnake said:
So I am in the process of porting 4.4.2 in its entirety to the Droid Maxx/Ultra/Mini. I'm posting this because Im excited to let the community know its running! I'm using the Official 4.4.2 firmware from the Moto X as source but It is definitely a work in progress. The major issue is the double buttons. If anyone wants to help out pm me! Screens below! Rest assured it is running on my maxx as we speak. Overall I prefer it to 4.4 any day.
Things to do:
Update Build info to reflect the correct device information.
Edit framework to remove on screen buttons and use native Droid Maxx buttons.
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can u try with european firmware and let us know if works?
thank u
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In order to get rid of onscreen buttons:
/system/build.prop
qemu.hw.mainkeys=1
bigv5150 said:
Thanks for doing this I can't run a ROM they get rid of the two things in that make this phone unique/useful touch less control and active notification. 4.2.2 without this is a deal breaker that is why I got rid of pax mans ROM. Oh and the damn on screen buttons.
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Don't forget the twist to open the camera app. These phones have the two always-on low-power processor cores (one for always listening, the other for sensing motion). Without software to take advantage of these features, all those cores will do is drain the battery.
BTW: you can get rid of onscreen buttons with XPosed framework!
Topsnake said:
So I am in the process of porting 4.4.2 in its entirety to the Droid Maxx/Ultra/Mini. I'm posting this because Im excited to let the community know its running! I'm using the Official 4.4.2 firmware from the Moto X as source but It is definitely a work in progress. The major issue is the double buttons. If anyone wants to help out pm me! Screens below! Rest assured it is running on my maxx as we speak. Overall I prefer it to 4.4 any day.
Things to do:
Update Build info to reflect the correct device information.
Edit framework to remove on screen buttons and use native Droid Maxx buttons.
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Can Droid Ultra switch with Moto X Firmware to other LTE Bands (800/1800/2600) like Moto X?
Thanks lot for the hard work
Dragon31337 said:
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In order to get rid of onscreen buttons:
/system/build.prop
qemu.hw.mainkeys=1
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Im pretty sure it has to the framework res apk. Just figuring out exactly to change is the issue
danger2u said:
can u try with european firmware and let us know if works?
thank u
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It should work if you live in Europe
Droid Maxx "Developer Edition"
Topsnake said:
Im pretty sure it has to the framework res apk. Just figuring out exactly to change is the issue
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Use expose to turn off these onscreen buttons, it works fine.
(You have to be rooted)
Dragon31337 said:
Use expose to turn off these onscreen buttons, it works fine.
(You have to be rooted)
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I think he wants the ROM to have them off already so that there is no inconvenience to the user when they install it. Not every user would want to go through the extra steps to install Xposed and the correct module(s). It's a much better solution if it can be made to just flash and go.
Summersett said:
I think he wants the ROM to have them off already so that there is no inconvenience to the user when they install it. Not every user would want to go through the extra steps to install Xposed and the correct module(s). It's a much better solution if it can be made to just flash and go.
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Exactly my thoughts.
I'm flirting with the idea of going to 4.4.2 and poking around. Topsnake, why do you say you prefer it so much to 4.4? All I found for changes were data stability, transparent notification bar, all white icons/text in notification bar, and some reports of battery drain. Is it really worth it?
Just Unlocked my Maxx installed Gravitybox but i'm thinking of the Moto X firmware.
Does the Wireless charging still work?
Does the Active Notifications work?
pyro2677 said:
Just Unlocked my Maxx installed Gravitybox but i'm thinking of the Moto X firmware.
Does the Wireless charging still work?
Does the Active Notifications work?
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I'm still not on 4.4.2 so I can't confirm, but my guess would be that if the Moto X has it, it will, and if it doesn't, it won't. The 4.4.2 ROM you would be flashing is for the Moto X, but it works on our Maxx. So active notifications still would work since Moto X has that natively, and wireless charging would not.
Summersett said:
I'm flirting with the idea of going to 4.4.2 and poking around. Topsnake, why do you say you prefer it so much to 4.4? All I found for changes were data stability, transparent notification bar, all white icons/text in notification bar, and some reports of battery drain. Is it really worth it?
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Pretty much the combination of what you stated. Just something different I suppose.
Hope you figure out the in screen buttons to turn them off
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Hey, new to the droid maxx section. I been with android sense they first came out. I been rooted sense day one. Now my friend give me this droid maxx as a gift cux he got the new iPhone 6s. Now he updated to the latest ota n I am frustrated I cant root this device. So sad rite now I miss adaway root explorer custom ROM custom recovery anything bout root I miss. Just wanted to share my sadness lol
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The only part of your list I can relate to is adaway.
I used to ROM my Samsung phones to debloat and get better performance.
The Maxx just plain works as is.
Now the WiFi tethering root would allow would be nice.
I have rooted for a while now, and I am not missing it as much as I used to. All that flashing was out of control... Especially because the builds were sort of sketchy on my Razr M. Just not enough Dev support for the phones I seem to like. The Maxx works quite well as it is, and now I am impatiently waiting for Lollipop. I still flash builds on my Razr M once and a while.. Now that I have Maxx, the builds have gotten better.
I feel the pain, had an unlocked bootloader on my Maxx until I had to send the phone back in for warranty work. Now I'm stuck with locked 4.4.4. *sigh* I have a Moto X Developer Edition on the way so I can play.
At lease I am not alone lol. I do like flashing ROM. I usually stay wit the ones that is more stable. I play games on my fone so the more space I can make the better I feel haven't seen lollipop so hopefully I get it due to I have my maxx on metro pcs working perfect 4g LTE
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Yea, I am in the same boat. Got the Maxx as a gift and came with 4.4.4.
IThe thing I am missing the most is all the customizations you can do with xposed.
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missing ability to remove bloatwares, block ads and block app from using internet connection
Johnny Wong said:
I feel the pain, had an unlocked bootloader on my Maxx until I had to send the phone back in for warranty work. Now I'm stuck with locked 4.4.4. *sigh* I have a Moto X Developer Edition on the way so I can play.
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That's where I am at myself. Old Maxx bricked, warranty replacement was up to date.
Well for you guys missing root, I just put both my BL unlocked Maxx and Ultra on eBay haha.
Thanks but no thanks lol. I can be patient.
pijes said:
missing ability to remove bloatwares, block ads and block app from using internet connection
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You can block bloat via ADB shell commands look up in Verizon Note4 forum I blocked so many apps even vzw bloat.
You can?
patt2k said:
You can block bloat via ADB shell commands look up in Verizon Note4 forum I blocked so many apps even vzw bloat.
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Patt2k, I did not know that was possible. Thank you!
svzurich said:
Patt2k, I did not know that was possible. Thank you!
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Let me know how it goes I know it works just fine on my Note4 but you could pretty much do it on every phone as long as you can turn on usb debugging...
patt2k said:
You can block bloat via ADB shell commands look up in Verizon Note4 forum I blocked so many apps even vzw bloat.
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Thanks man. Now I can disable stubborn apps altogether.
I heard not all model have shatterproof screen, which model have it?
Also, which one could unlock bootloader at this moment? Anyone could provide some detail please?
Double click on the model, right click, search... gave answer that 1581 and 1580 are Moto X Force, 1585 is Turbo 2. All Moto X Forces have unlockable bootloader. All models have shatterproof screen.
Zeljko1234 said:
Double click on the model, right click, search... gave answer that 1581 and 1580 are Moto X Force, 1585 is Turbo 2. All Moto X Forces have unlockable bootloader. All models have shatterproof screen.
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Sorry, double click where ?
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He's telling you a simple google search would have answered your question, if you highlight the text in your browser and right click on it, you can do a search from the menu that pops up...
hey, I'm contemplating of buying XT1580 or XT1581. The asian version is cheaper with 2 sim support. any reason why should i go for EMEA XT1580 anyway? Is experience with OS the same or chinese have some bloatware installed? pls share your experience with chinese phone. Thank you.
kvaitt said:
pls share your experience with chinese phone. Thank you.
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The Chinese XT1580 has no Google apps at all (Play Store, gMail, etc). You will need to unlock the bootloader to revise the OS to one that has them installed. (I'm pretty sure you can't just side-load the core Google Apps)
That said, I have a Chinese XT1580 with appended Google apps, and although it's stuck at Android 5.11, it works fine with dual-SIMs, and all current apps. It even passes Google SafetyNet with TWRP installed and the bootloader unlocked.
your device is not qualify for bootloader unlock
my device Droid turbo 2 xt1585 verizon
Any one find the unlock method of this device let me know?
haseebjan1 said:
your device is not qualify for bootloader unlock
my device Droid turbo 2 xt1585 verizon
Any one find the unlock method of this device let me know?
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There isn't, there won't be. You have the wrong Kinzie.
If this is important to you, you have to research before you buy your phone.