Oreo? - Moto Z Force Questions & Answers

I've heard that Motorola planned to release it in the Fall, and now it's Winter. I've also heard that the update was ready and they were waiting for Verizon to push it out. Does anyone know what's going on? The Moto Z2 Force already got Oreo, so I can't imagine a reason that the original doesn't have it yet.

X4, Z, Z play, Z2 force and Z2 play have oreo/soak tests availble.
The remaining are the original Z force (probably comong before the month ends) and the rest of the G5 family.

M1810 said:
X4, Z, Z play, Z2 force and Z2 play have oreo/soak tests availble.
The remaining are the original Z force (probably comong before the month ends) and the rest of the G5 family.
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I hope you're right.

OK.

Joeevaughan said:
I received an email from survey monkey for the soak Test for the moto z droid/force Verizon thats supposed to start soon here in February. So anyone who signed up on the moto website to be in the soak Test check you're email because you could be included. I received the email on February 2 2018 so we are close! Anyone else receive the email chime in here!!
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Ever heard of Fight Club and the first rule of Fight Club? Lol.

benjamminh said:
Ever heard of Fight Club and the first rule of Fight Club? Lol.
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I didn't realize it was hush hush lol, I guess we will never get in now!!! ??

Any news about Oreo
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It seems soak test started somewhere
https://forums.lenovo.com/t5/Moto-Z-Force/Oreo-update-for-Verizon-Moto-Z-Force/td-p/3941803
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According to some Reddit users the update is incoming.
Here are the release notes
https://mobilesupport.lenovo.com/us/en/Solution/MS127233

Hrhigher said:
According to some Reddit users the update is incoming.
Here are the release notes
https://mobilesupport.lenovo.com/us/en/Solution/MS127233
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It's about time, holy crap.

Hrhigher said:
According to some Reddit users the update is incoming.
Here are the release notes
https://mobilesupport.lenovo.com/us/en/Solution/MS127233
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Great news
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Yes, great news, but I'm still disappointed in Motorola and/or Verizon. When I bought this phone, it was the Moto flagship. I figured that would mean priority in getting updates. Instead, another "flagship" came out and the Z Force was pushed down to the bottom of the barrel.
I'm also interested to see what kind of crapware Verizon will bake into this release. One of the security updates last year was an opportunity for Verizon to push an app called AppFlash. It wreaked havoc on battery life and was widely reviled. Of course, it could not be uninstalled, merely disabled. A subsequent security update removed the app. I suppose there were a lot of upset customers!

So... Did someone received the oreo update??. I have a verizon moto z force droid but it says already updated at last system (7.1.1???)

-WhiteHawk- said:
I've heard that Motorola planned to release it in the Fall, and now it's Winter. I've also heard that the update was ready and they were waiting for Verizon to push it out. Does anyone know what's going on? The Moto Z2 Force already got Oreo, so I can't imagine a reason that the original doesn't have it yet.
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I've never heard of anyone suggesting a fall 2017 release, but I do believe that there have been at least one round of MFN soaks on the Z Force in different regions. They just posted the confirmation about a week ago that the Z Force will be getting Oero, so I would expect this to happen within the next 30 to 60 days.

mrmagloo said:
I've never heard of anyone suggesting a fall 2017 release, but I do believe that there have been at least one round of MFN soaks on the Z Force in different regions. They just posted the confirmation about a week ago that the Z Force will be getting Oero, so I would expect this to happen within the next 30 to 60 days.
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I read an article on Android Central that suggested Fall 2017 I think.

freccia said:
So... Did someone received the oreo update?[emoji29]. I have a verizon moto z force droid but it says already updated at last system (7.1.1[emoji24][emoji24][emoji24])
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Not yet, I have same model.
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Z Force Droid Oreo Status Update (XT1650-02)
-WhiteHawk- said:
I've heard that Motorola planned to release it in the Fall, and now it's Winter. I've also heard that the update was ready and they were waiting for Verizon to push it out. Does anyone know what's going on? The Moto Z2 Force already got Oreo, so I can't imagine a reason that the original doesn't have it yet.
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Finally some progress... I checked for system updates today in the settings (just like I've been doing almost every day for months)
[see attached screenshot from my phone]

natesc0tt said:
Finally some progress... I checked for system updates today in the settings (just like I've been doing almost every day for months)
[see attached screenshot from my phone]
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Holy crap, I've got it too. It's about time they told us something. I can't wait tbh; I need Substratum support lol

I only have one request that should come with this Oreo :
unbrick our phone by fixing Bluetooth and Wi-Fi so that our premium phones could be used to it's potential !

I'll be surprised if "a few weeks" means anything earlier than June

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4.4.2 KitKat roll out announced

That was quick. Way to go Google!
http://9to5google.com/2013/12/19/android-4-4-2-kitkat-to-begin-rolling-out-to-the-moto-g-today/
"Android KitKat Comes to Moto G - Our KitKat family is expanding! When we launched Moto G last month, we committed to delivering Android, KitKat, to devices by early 2014. We are thrilled to start delivering on that promise early. Starting today, we are rolling out Android 4.4.2 to Moto G phones bought on Motorola.com or Amazon.com in the U.S. KitKat will come to other Moto G carriers and regions soon as well. This latest version of Android brings some cool new features, including printing emails and photos from your phone."
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Lol ginx
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And before moto x. Rock on Google
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Can't wait. That was really fast, I thought they would announce it around January of the rollout.
DoobyDroid said:
Lol ginx
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And before moto x. Rock on Google
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They're doing a super job. In the little time I've had this, I've really noticed the little things such as their Xmas boot animation. I'm aware that some don't like it, but I think most will like the little touch of 'class'. Personally, I'd like to see them really surprise me with a Superbowl or BCS bowl animation but I recognize that will only appeal to a few.
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Nice, although note:
This Moto G software update is for all Global GSM and US GSM models purchased online in the United States
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So I guess that still means January for the non-US models. Not sure why Motorola has shifted attention to the US so much in recent weeks after the initial launch, but I suppose we'll have to see how this all pans out.
Can't wait for the kitkat performance improvements
Moto Gee :-¢
ghtop said:
Nice, although note:
So I guess that still means January for the non-US models. Not sure why Motorola has shifted attention to the US so much in recent weeks after the initial launch, but I suppose we'll have to see how this all pans out.
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It's almost like Motorola is a US company or something!
I wouldn't worry too much unless you got one of the phones tied to a carrier. It'll come in time.
Yes and I just got my phone today from FedEx. Can't wait to receive the update!
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NoNameAtAll said:
It's almost like Motorola is a US company or something!
I wouldn't worry too much unless you got one of the phones tied to a carrier. It'll come in time.
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Heh I'm not worried, everything always comes in time ... Motorola obviously didn't launch the phone in the US and I'm just interested in the turnaround since then from the planned US launch in January. It's been a bit irritating to see all the 16GB stock suddenly appear in the US when it's been hard to get any in the UK, not to mention accessories ... anyway, off-topic.
kitkat4.4.2
Can't we just flash the phone with stock US then do the update ???
burnsyboo said:
Can't we just flash the phone with stock US then do the update ???
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Hopefully. I've just flashed Blur_Version.14.14.16.falcon_umts.Retail.en.US over a UK moto G
It gave some warnings during the flash process but worked ok. Not sure though which will upgrade to KitKat first this or Blur_Version.14.14.16.falcon_umts.AWSRetail.en.US
My brother's phone just got the update. I'm searching for a way to retrieve the update, but if anyone knows how to get at it without root or anything, let me know and I'll upload it.
XT1034 US GSM by the way.
NoNameAtAll said:
My brother's phone just got the update. I'm searching for a way to retrieve the update, but if anyone knows how to get at it without root or anything, let me know and I'll upload it.
XT1034 US GSM by the way.
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Can you ask him about the quality of camera app in kitkat, is that better than what we have so far
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Can you ask him about the quality of camera app in kitkat, is that better than what we have so far
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...I haven't installed the update yet because once I do, it won't be retrievable. I'm looking for a way to extract it from the phone, but the phone has no root, ergo, I can't reach the /cache folder. I can't find any conclusive answers on how to retrieve it though without root, so I think I'll just install it for him.
Sorry folks, but without root, I don't think I can do it.
NoNameAtAll said:
...I haven't installed the update yet because once I do, it won't be retrievable. I'm looking for a way to extract it from the phone, but the phone has no root, ergo, I can't reach the /cache folder. I can't find any conclusive answers on how to retrieve it though without root, so I think I'll just install it for him.
Sorry folks, but without root, I don't think I can do it.
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Yeah, installing for him and give us some feedback about the camera quality in 4.4 really appreciate
NoNameAtAll said:
...I haven't installed the update yet because once I do, it won't be retrievable. I'm looking for a way to extract it from the phone, but the phone has no root, ergo, I can't reach the /cache folder. I can't find any conclusive answers on how to retrieve it though without root, so I think I'll just install it for him.
Sorry folks, but without root, I don't think I can do it.
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Just install it lol. Plenty more people here will start to get the update by the end of this month. You might as well give feedback on how it performs.
Update for Moto G in india
My Moto G(From US) will be shipped to me by 24th,
Can anyone tell me how to update it from india (Proxy Servers etc!!!).
Thanks and regards.
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Sorry folks, but without root, I don't think I can do it.
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Sure you can...!
Take for example the RootExplorer, browse to /cache/ and copy the file to SD card, even without root!
shaftenberg said:
Sure you can...!
Take for example the RootExplorer, browse to /cache/ and copy the file to SD card, even without root!
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I tried with Root Explorer, but it still didn't let me. Probably due to lacking root permissions.
Sorry folks.
ghtop said:
Nice, although note:
So I guess that still means January for the non-US models. Not sure why Motorola has shifted attention to the US so much in recent weeks after the initial launch, but I suppose we'll have to see how this all pans out.
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What if I told you, that you can use roms?
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Ota 4.4.2 update

Appy geek reporting Motorola pushing out kit kat 4.4.2 Today For Moto G nothing so far on my 8GB simfree UK t-mob
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Now it’s important to note that while the update is for both the global and US GSM variants of the Moto G, the rollout is more than likely to occur in various stages. In other words, it could take some time before it reaches all Moto G owners.
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http://m.androidauthority.com/kitkat-moto-g-326310
Firstly US, people who ordered from motorola.com
Only for phones in the US so far, there's no indication when the rest of the world will follow. All they say is 'soon'. But who knows how long that is...
Oh well at least its deff coming
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I dont seem to have it yet - 16gb US tmobile purchased off amazon
Ls777 said:
I dont seem to have it yet - 16gb US tmobile purchased off amazon
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Me either. Same model/carrier only I purchased directly from Motorola.
Amazon us version. No ota yet
Moto Gee :-¢
For those with 4.4.2 update, is the ART option available? If so, how does it compare to dalvik?
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artov said:
Only for phones in the US so far, there's no indication when the rest of the world will follow. All they say is 'soon'. But who knows how long that is...
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as far as i know, motorola in my country announced that our operators already have the new android version for our device, but they have to wait (until something happens, don't remember what, but they didn't mention a specific date) for the release
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OTA Update 4.4 is available for download in Germany
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Lapnis said:
as far as i know, motorola in my country announced that our operators already have the new android version for our device, but they have to wait (until something happens, don't remember what, but they didn't mention a specific date) for the release
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Nothing for Telus in Canada.
audit13 said:
Nothing for Telus in Canada.
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Same thing with Koodo.
Nothing in Telcel, México.
Patience, guys. The rollout is happening in phases, and for now only 1% of two specific sales channels get the update. They are the guinea pigs, so to speak. Once everything is fine, the update will be approved for more users.
http://www.androidpolice.com/2013/1...to-never-clear-google-service-framework-data/
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Patience, guys. The rollout is happening in phases, and for now only 1% of two specific sales channels get the update. They are the guinea pigs, so to speak. Once everything is fine, the update will be approved for more users.
http://www.androidpolice.com/2013/1...to-never-clear-google-service-framework-data/
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That article is talking about the Google OTA process, there's no way of telling if motorola uses something similar. But posting "I haven't got the ota" doesn't help much either, I guess. So yes. Patience.
ps: i don't have it yet either
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Me either. Same model/carrier only I purchased directly from Motorola.
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Same here, no update yet either.
Mine was ordered on Nov.29th. Arrived Dec.17th. US Version. Download OTA and updated last night. ART ran smooth as silk.
PS: The Holiday Boot Animation is built-in
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Mine was ordered on Nov.29th. Arrived Dec.17th. US Version. Download OTA and updated last night. ART ran smooth as silk.
PS: The Holiday Boot Animation is built-in
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cwm backup or didnt happen
I need flash to work with firefox so will not be applying this update when it arrives.
If Dolphin browser had the ability to block apps then I wouldn't have a problem updating to 4.4.2 as I know you can get flash to work with Dolphin, so it's 4.3 for me.
antiquezip said:
Mine was ordered on Nov.29th. Arrived Dec.17th. US Version. Download OTA and updated last night. ART ran smooth as silk.
PS: The Holiday Boot Animation is built-in
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And you didn't retrieve and upload the OTA, why?!
US GSM version here, still nothing.

Mfn email

Anyone. Today?
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Wonder what the update is.
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Yep, curious myself too....
Well I'll tell you this. It asked if I wanted to participate in VoIP testing and I didn't want to and my survey ended.
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Yes, got it,
unfortunatly i don´t own it anymore, changed to Droid Turbo.
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Well I'll tell you this. It asked if I wanted to participate in VoIP testing and I didn't want to and my survey ended.
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did the same.
There is no way they are updating the Droids to Lollipop before last year's Moto X or the Turbo.
If I were a betting man, I'd bet it is some sort of minor bug fix update for VoLTE or something. Maybe an update to add full Moto Voice stuff?
Maybe they can make the phone not sound like crap/cut out on 50% or more of calls?
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Maybe they can make the phone not sound like crap/cut out on 50% or more of calls?
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Must be your area/reception? I've personally never dropped a call in the year I've had this phone.
http://www.androidcentral.com/motorola-lollipop-update-coming-2014-and-2013-phones-really-soon
This suggests the update could be 5.0.1. It also might be a pre-release in order to get the device ready. Guess we will find out soon enough.
This one wasn't LP ... Honestly not sure what changed but my update is running smoothly
IntenseImage said:
This one wasn't LP ... Honestly not sure what changed but my update is running smoothly
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Mine is downloading the update right now. It says its only 53 MB so it can't be too much.
Got mine updated. Now to see what changed.
I'm not part of the soak but my maxx shows the update as available. Any word on if there are any problems for people who unlocked with sunshine?
Changelog
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Changelog
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Yes, looks like an update to fix bugs in the last update (though I personally was not having any problems). I don't really notice any difference so far.

Marshmallow rolling out.

Android Police reporting that Marshmallow is rolling out now. Anyone get it yet? Still using my OG Turbo and do not have mine handy.
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Nope not yet but hopeful!
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nothing yet, but trying to stay charged and hitting that update button fairly often
Nothing here yet.
Nope. I tried all the tricks I know of:
Reboot
Stop and clear all data from Google Services Framework
Dial *#*#checkin#*#*
Verizon pulled it as of 12:30 PST
Yep, looks like someone got twitchy at VZW and hit the update page button too soon.
Hopefully this means that the real release is very close.
I'm wondering, is it going to be 6.0 or newer version.
Zeljko1234 said:
I'm wondering, is it going to be 6.0 or newer version.
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6.0 on mine
deadman3000 said:
6.0 on mine
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You're talking about that December release?
Verizon pulled the Turbo 2 software update page with the Marshmallow details.
deadman3000 said:
6.0 on mine
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Just double check, Turbo 2? Well, then is the same version we got last year, just delayed.
UK X Force
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UK X Force
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They're talking about MM for Turbo 2. We all know that Moto X Force got MM last year and that is 6.0
Getting Marshmallow 6.0 now on Turbo 2.
I'll hold out for Lollipop root even after it rolls out. I've made the mistake of updating right away before, never again.
There's a big thread open on the topic - http://forum.xda-developers.com/droid-turbo-2/general/marshmallow-1-2-t3268958

New Software Update - 9/21/2016

Anybody else got prompted with this update yet? Can't find any release notes at this time.
http://imgur.com/UeM9RrF
I checked for it earlier when I heard about it and installed it. September security update but not sure anything else with it.
I got the notice but have not installed it yet.
I installed it earlier after seeing many on another site that did so. it's a little bit over 100 megabytes so it's probably not much more that the actual security update.
September Security Update haven't seen anything else yet.
This is a really good sign that Lenovo is dedicated to keeping us up to date. I smell Nougat soon!
vzdragon said:
This is a really good sign that Lenovo is dedicated to keeping us up to date. I smell Nougat soon!
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lol optimistic much ?
PolarBearMI said:
lol optimistic much ?
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Cant live your life being so negative. Im just shocked they gave us the September security update after only having us on july when it was august.
Here is the log http://www.verizonwireless.com/support/motorola-moto-z-droid-editions-update/
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Can anyone with unlimited test to see if this free hotspot glitch is still up? Don't want to install if they patch it. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=68368388&postcount=8
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Can anyone with unlimited test to see if this free hotspot glitch is still up? Don't want to install if they patch it. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=68368388&postcount=8
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I can confirm that it still works
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AdmanAbou said:
Can anyone with unlimited test to see if this free hotspot glitch is still up? Don't want to install if they patch it. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=68368388&postcount=8
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Wow, I stumbled on this thread, installed Network Signal Refresher Lite app and it works for me and I just updated to the Sept Security Patch a few days ago. I really missed the Moble Hot spot I had on my Razr M.
FYI, I have the Moto Z
TwoBuells said:
Wow, I stumbled on this thread, installed Network Signal Refresher Lite app and it works for me and I just updated to the Sept Security Patch a few days ago. I really missed the Moble Hot spot I had on my Razr M.
FYI, I have the Moto Z
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Confirmed working hot spot with signal refresher on new update on unlimited data for me as well.
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