I recently received my Moto Z Play Unlocked phone and noticed it didn't have some features/software that at least the Moto Z for Verizon has. Not sure if the Moto Z Unlocked version has or not. But one of the main things was the command center widget the one that displays power percentage. I was able to download the apk to get that installed, but wanted to know if there are any other differences software wise? I know the hardware difference, like for example my phone can with the Google Now launcher install is that the same as the Moto Z? Any help on this would be appreciated and thanks for any responses.
Software differences between unlocked and verizon are carrier related. Verizon forces their bloatware onto it. Lenovo, uses very close to stock Android on their unlocked phones, which is an attractive feature for many users.
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Quick question guys, when Sony releases Xperia Z nexus version, will you be able to re-flash Xperiz ZL with that software to make it stock Google phone? both phones are identical in terms of hardware.
the Z2 is 2 weeks old
the Z2 is Awesome but i am in love with the M8 Shape and dimensions.
what do you think?
The Sony Xperia Z2 is not new but it's better than the Z1.
I would only keep the Z2 if battery life, water proof and the nice
glass back was something i cared about a ton.
besides that i like the fact that my rooted m8 can be converted to either
a Developer edition or Google Play Edition and so on.
It's developer support is unmatched in my opinion.
The M8 could get lollipop but the Z2 could take longer.
So far, I'll keep the M8.
i4GS said:
The Sony Xperia Z2 is not new but it's better than the Z1.
I would only keep the Z2 if battery life, water proof and the nice
glass back was something i cared about a ton.
besides that i like the fact that my rooted m8 can be converted to either
a Developer edition or Google Play Edition and so on.
It's developer support is unmatched in my opinion.
The M8 could get lollipop but the Z2 could take longer.
So far, I'll keep the M8.
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The M8 has lollipop. Had it for a while now.
Yes, The M8 has lollipop but the M8 can be converted to any version of the device (with S-OFF).
Developer Edition, Unlocked Edition, Google Play Edition, Carrier Edition(Tmobile,ATT,Sprint), and hopefully in the future
Windows Phone Edition(which i don't care all that much about).
The Z2 doesn't have lollipop yet officially?
Hello, i have a couple of questions and need help to decide if i should buy the LG G3 855 (BR edition) vs the Moto X Play.
Well, first off, independent of the phone that i'll get, i'll install TWRP and CM13, i can't have a phone without it.
So, is the G3 easy to unlock the bootloader (specially this version that i would get)?
Also, it's a 16gb of storage and 2gb of RAM (same as the Moto X play), but i have a huge question.
Is the SD 801 better them the 615 from the Moto X play?
How does CM13 run on that chipset too?
And last but not least... how is android dev going to this device, will it "die soon", or it's at full steam still?
Thanks
Pupet_Master said:
Hello, i have a couple of questions and need help to decide if i should buy the LG G3 855 (BR edition) vs the Moto X Play.
Well, first off, independent of the phone that i'll get, i'll install TWRP and CM13, i can't have a phone without it.
So, is the G3 easy to unlock the bootloader (specially this version that i would get)?
Also, it's a 16gb of storage and 2gb of RAM (same as the Moto X play), but i have a huge question.
Is the SD 801 better them the 615 from the Moto X play?
How does CM13 run on that chipset too?
And last but not least... how is android dev going to this device, will it "die soon", or it's at full steam still?
Thanks
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Only advantage of the Moto X play is that it's a newer unit compared to 2014 LG G3...
There's lots of tutorials here on how to unlock bootloader. I don't think you'd have trouble with it
SD 615 still can't match the 801 even if its octacore.
Aaand dev support is still solid and active.
tunichi01 said:
Only advantage of the Moto X play is that it's a newer unit compared to 2014 LG G3...
There's lots of tutorials here on how to unlock bootloader. I don't think you'd have trouble with it
SD 615 still can't match the 801 even if its octacore.
Aaand dev support is still solid and active.
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Thanks M8, i was inclined to get the G3 as the only advantage of the Moto X play is the battery size.
But i heard that the in the G4 from my country, it is impossible to unlock the bootloader. As the G3 is, i'll get it
Hi everyone, I'm looking to replace my xperia z3 which is dying and I'm unsure about what I should pick: Moto z play, Redmi note 4 or even Lenovo p2.
I'm looking for big battery (ofc), software, modding, audio, good screen.
Do you think Moto z play (320€) is worth double the price of redmi note 4 (145€)?
Thanks!
Depends on what lte bands you have near you (z supports us bands, redmi and Lenovo does not, I'm sure other countries use these bands), if you want stock software and frequent updates, front facing speakers, if you like Moto mods and swapable back covers, front flash, f2fs, good rom support, etc.
Ofcourse Z Play if between Note 4 and z play.
Z play has better gaming, quality,etc then note 4.
But for P2 and Z Play, P2 has more battery power/backup then z play.
P2 also have more higher specs then Z Play with- 4gb Ram, 64 gb storage.
But i personally prefer Z Play because of Premium look, mods and faster upgrades.(Even both phones are from Lenovo but Z Play will receive more faster Upgrades)
Cheers!?
I just want to get an idea of the variations of Moto Z2 Play models used by members of this forums. Could help mitigate confusion between models.
I have the XT1710-01 and sometimes it feel like I'm the only -01 model here.
My Model is Moto Z2 Play XT1710-10 Dual Sim Indian Variant.
Mine is not on the list:
Moto Z2 Play XT1710-06
Odd, This was my source for the list, http://www.phonemore.com/motorola-moto-z2-play/models/900
It doesn't seem I can edit the poll options. I knew I should have added an "other" or something. Would it be possible for a mod on here to tweak the poll options or point me in the right direction?