Note to moderators: Due to the content, I believe this warrants its own thread. We have a separate thread for the OTA (for manual download), and a separate thread dealing with The X/G/E 4.4.4 rollout as a whole, which has long since devolved from there. I didn't see any release notes for our specific update posted, other than the false and regurgitated 4.4.3/4 hybrid notes for carriers. If you still feel that this post should be rolled into one of those separate threads, I can respect that.
https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/answers/prod_answer_detail/a_id/100863
ENHANCEMENTS
After installing the software update you will notice numerous enhancements and changes, including:
Android™ 4.4.4, KitKat® Android 4.4.4, KitKat, is the latest release of the Android platform and includes enhanced security updates to OpenSSL.
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As expected, it's primarily just an OpenSSL security fix, though there are other hinted enhancements, likely bug fixes to any of Motorola's under the hood differences from AOSP.
I know that there were many people who were concerned with the delay in this update. It's because Android 4.4.4 wasn't really needed for our device, just as not all Nexus devices got 2.3.7 or 4.3.1 (device-specific changes).
The actual AOSP changes from 4.4.3 to 4.4.4 was literally one OpenSSL security fix. HTC backported this fix to their 4.4.3 software, hence why they're not rolling out 4.4.4 on their devices. Google also made changes to Google Play Services to mitigate this security issue, so any device from Android 2.3 to the present has this fix (to a degree, see * for details) with or without Android 4.4.4.
So, why did Motorola update the carrier variants to 4.4.4 ahead of the unlocked and developer editions? The unlocked/developer editions got 4.4.3 while most of the carrier variants were still on 4.4.2. Moto's 4.4.3 update provided new features for the Moto X such as pause while video recording, as well as the new Android dialer and some camera enhancements. By the time that 4.4.4 was released, most carriers delayed their update to have this security fix incorporated, while the unlocked/developer edition models were already good to go.
Most of the carrier-branded 4.4.4 variants have a Motorola software version beginning with 212, but this variant got 213. So it's likely that this update has some other Moto changes that will eventually filter out to the carriers, or be incorporated into their L-updates.
*This security fix plugs a security hole. The update to Google Play Services acts more like an anti-virus. It does two things. First, it prevents the upload of apps to the Play Store that would exploit this loophole, and it scans your devices side-loaded apps (if enabled by the user) for apps that use this. Basically, if you have Google Play services installed and up to date, you cannot be affected by this bug. If you're running a pure AOSP-based OS modified on a Chinese handset without Google Play Services, then you need 4.4.4 to avoid this security issue.
I got my 4.4.4 on Sunday. (Dev Edition)
Tapatalked from my G PAD 8.3
If it's not a major update, I'd rather wait for the next major release (L?), instead of doing all the revert to stock - reroot procedure.
Is there a way I can stop getting the OTA notifications? They are really intrusive, and it wants to install itself, but I don't see any options to not get it.
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If it's not a major update, I'd rather wait for the next major release (L?), instead of doing all the revert to stock - reroot procedure.
Is there a way I can stop getting the OTA notifications? They are really intrusive, and it wants to install itself, but I don't see any options to not get it.
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You can freeze the OTA apk its called something like moto ota or Motorola ota
it is so annoying that it prompted me to move away from stock. geez. that damn thing popup in themiddle of you typing an email!
Also, why the heck that is not available on the site? i can only download 4.4.2 and .4.2.2! not even 4.4.3... motorola support for a dev phone is sad. absolutely no help. not to mention not a word on how to integrate all the nice hardware on the custom images. sigh... sucks to be a sucker.
Latest rumors are that 5.1.1 for Moto G 1st gen would be released by end of June. This thread is created to track news about 5.1.1 and future issues with this release .
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Looks like we are getting the 5.1 and not 5.1.1 as thought .
India Soak test available here Link .I think it should be the same for Asia
Let's hope beacuse last year europe region get 4.4.4 at end of July...
Really ,,, a new thread for this ,,,, Discuss in 5.1 thread
Source?
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https://plus.google.com/106984013892934805292/posts/FSy8Nm7aQ3k
well no....
[email protected] said:
Really ,,, a new thread for this ,,,, Discuss in 5.1 thread
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The 5.1 thread I see is for GPE devices..This is for non-gpe devices most of which are dual sim .
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Guys, this is getting worst every time... Just wait for that update to come! I started to see my Moto G as what it actually is: a phone! Another Android version won't do your phone better... Just grab a ROM if you want something better than stock firmware... Because I bet when the OTA comes, you will get bored of it and you will go again to CM12.1, won't you?
So this thread does not make much sense here...
Going by that statement there are many such threads which don't make sense ..It would be interesting to see if Motorola offers support for slightly older devices given that the firmware is almost pure android... Besides cm 12 doesn't seem to work well with dual Sim . Let's watch for few weeks and see how things pan out.
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Cool, another update rumor thread. Just what was missing on XDA...
yes, give us 5.1!
I got the xt1032-en-GB. Anybody who got their update for that one yet? For 5.0 there was a thread showing the OTA release status for all regional versions, it'd be great to have something like this as well for this release. I tapped the "check for updates" button a couple of times today, but it gave me an error saying that it cannot check for updates right now.
Whoever says that the Moto G community on XDA is the worst... it's the opposite... and we deserve our updates btw, I disagree with the statement saying that an update won't do our phones any better...after that catastrophic, bug-infested Android 5.0 release (which is not Motorola's fault) any update is more than welcome. Kitkat was supposed to make phones with low specs speedy due to reduced resource usage, so it's quite amusing that everybody keeps reporting that their phones slowed down on all post-jellybean releases. Let's see if this is finally changing again with this release - ART was supposed to speed everything up again, isn't it? (oh and CM is not an alternative...it's the Duke Nukem Forever of Android ROMs, at least on this phone (since I never tested it on any others); I've tried that self proclaimed bug-free official Moto G CM a year ago which was developed by that guy who left, but unfortunately it was a crash-prone mess)
The Costum ROMs are not better at all when it ciomes to bugs and performance and not say memory management. Motorola stock firmware with Android 5.0.2 is good with memory leak fixed the system has just 125 MB consumed and a free of 600 MB vs Costum ROM or GPE 300 MB consumed by sysem and 300 MB Free.If Motorola release Android 5.1.1 with the memory leak and memory management fixed like 5.0.2 then I would be the best Android version for Moto G till then the GPe version with xpirt mod pack is the best as I tested with battery life and performance.
and yes that memory leak is still not fixed in the AOSP branch of Android 5.1.1
I just hope that Motorola will release soon Android 5.1 not when Google is releasing Android M.
The soak test for 5.1 has begun, so expect in a while.
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The soak test for 5.1 has begun, so expect in a while.
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Source or it didn't happen.
No Idea about Moto G 1 gen.
But in India the Moto E 1 gen. gets 5.1.
MOTO E
Android 5.1, Lollipop, is now rolling out in phases.
Owners will receive a notification on their phones when they are able to update.
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David Schuster, Motorola's Senior Director of Software Management, had recently stated on his Google+ account that most of the company's devices would skip the 5.0 update and instead jump directly to 5.1 Lollipop. According to David, the 2013 Moto X, the 2013 Moto G, the 4G Moto G and the Moto E would all be updated directly to Android 5.1 Lollipop instead of getting 5.0 first
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I've got a uk 1039 and recieved the update this morning to 5.1.
are there still people who have the xt1032 or has it become smth exotic by now? I'm still waiting for the update on mine (8GB, UK version). Getting the impression that lenovo has released too many different variants of this phone
Its rather strange . 5.1.1 is a minor update from 5.1 ,and it was released few weeks after 5.1 , with few more bug fixes . Wondering why motorola didnt jump straight to 5.1.1 for MotoG..
That happens; there were a lot of devices who have been updated to 5.0.1 even though 5.0.2 or later was already out. Including Nexus devices.
So where is 5.1 for the XT1032 now?!
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That happens; there were a lot of devices who have been updated to 5.0.1 even though 5.0.2 or later was already out. Including Nexus devices.
So where is 5.1 for the XT1032 now?!
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There is no definitive answer if we will get it or not.
"I see a lot of questions about when/if Moto G (1st Gen) will be getting updated to 5.1. The answer is yes... we are working on it. I know you guys want dates but we have run into a few complications so as soon as timing becomes a little more clear I will post an update.
UPDATE: I will have more info on Moto E (1st Gen) next week.... "
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https://plus.google.com/u/0/+DavidSchuster/posts/aRNEjUCEe77
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I found another ROM that supports the SGP611 'scorpion_windy' plus a few other Sony devices. It's called xOS, currently Marshmallow 6.0.1, seemed to be in active development but may have moved on to Nougat.
This is their OnePlus X thread - http://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-x/development/6-0-1r46-xos-project-t3401868
This is their download page for the SGP611 'scorpion_windy' - https://basketbuild.com/devs/bangprovn/xOS/scorpion_windy
SuperSU is hidden when installed with TWRP but Cyanogenmod's root which is included in the ROM does work.
Everything worked for me expect for the magnetic proximity detector but that could be my fault. I'm going to wipe my tablet tomorrow to find out.
Thanks for the information.
How is it compared to latest MM official? Can you post some screeshots... Thanks
Going by it's thread on the OnePlus X forum, the speculation is that developer or possibly developers has moved on to Nougat. I'm trying out a different rom on my SGP611 at the moment but here's link to the oneplus x pix http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=67393091&postcount=2 On my tablet with this rom, Magnetic Cover Sleep/Wake was broken and sound sometimes requires a reboot.
Hi friends and seniors after upgrading to Oreo the blur feature (portrait mode) on my camera seems to be less effective than in nougat. I therefore request everyone who is still on nougat to kindly provide the apk so i can compare. I would be really grateful. Please mention the build also on which u are (security update).
Oreo has been the worst update that I got in this phone, After using half an hour i found out so many bugs, xiaomi certainly released this just for the sake of releasing it. so much of battery drain omg. not good for average user.
Kindly provide the apk if anyone has. Please mention the build also on which u are (security update).
Here i am attaching the full camera folder for u. Its based on latest December security patch. Have fun...
Well I don't have any issues. Potrait works well like Nougat. I did a clean flash .. Also i deleted data from camera. No issues..
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NpchrJR5uIe18qaUJoDnQyo-UDAz_d78/view?usp=drivesdk
Thank you so much Brother
I started this thread, to track on one place best working Gcam for HTCU11
UPDATE #1
Just found version from developer @potter of gcam for Moto G5+ that works nice on U12+
it's MGC_6.1.021 version with NIGHT SHIFT!
UPDATE
https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/f/changelog311/