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  • How to Root Moto X (1st Gen.) on Android Lollipop 5.1

    How to Root Moto X (1st Gen.) on Android Lollipop 5.1

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    Finally the long awaited lollipop update for 1st gen Moto X is here and most of you have done it already. Now, to take up power of your device you need to have access ! Here’s a quick tutorial for rooting your Moto X 2013. To begin, you first have a your bootloader unlocked.

    Also Read- 7 Reasons to Root Your Android Device

    Unlocking the bootloader

    For ALL Developer Editions (GSM and VZW) Moto X, and some carrier editions (Like T-Mobile, Sprint, Rogers and others), Motorola freely gives away the bootloader Unlock codes when requested On Motorola’s Website. In the case of the Non-Developer Editions, the warranty is void after you unlock the bootloader. Now to unlock your bootloader, you can go to Motorola’s website. Follow the instructions and you will do it.

    Requirements

    How to start Fastboot AP/Bootloader mode on Moto X

    • Unplug phone
    • Power down phone.
    • Hold Volume Down and Power
    • After a few seconds release Power, you should be in Fastboot AP menu on phone

    How to root Moto X 2013 (1st Gen) on Lollipop 5.1

    NOTE: Replace TWRP.IMG in the below steps, with the name of the file you downloaded! (Example: twrp-2.8.6.0-ghost.img )
    NOTE: Failure to perform these steps EXACTLY as written can result in the appearance of the Android in distress (logo with Exclamation mark) with the caption “No Command” and the inability to enter recovery, OR it will enter STOCK recovery even though you have flashed TWRP!

    1. Start the phone in Fastboot AP mode.
    2. Connect your phone to PC via MicroUSB cable.
    3. Open a command prompt and change to the folder you downloaded your TWRP.IMG file.
    4. Type the following, pressing enter after each command, and wait for it to finish before going onto the next.
      mfastboot flash recovery TWRP.img
      mfastboot reboot-bootloader
    5. Use the VOL DOWN Key to SCROLL to Recovery and VOL UP Key to select
    6. The device should enter TWRP.
    7. If your device is not rooted, TWRP may prompt you to root now or install SuperSU. Do it.
    8. Use the menu options to Reboot to system.
    9. You will likely be prompted to UPDATE SuperSU. Please update it, and reboot.
    10. Done. You now have a rooted Moto X.

    If TWRP doesn’t prompt you to root/install SuperSU

    1. With your phone booted normally, connect it via USB cable to your PC.

    2. Drag/Drop the SuperSU.zip you downloaded onto the phone’s internal storage

    3. Reboot the phone into TWRP

    4. Use the menu option to install zip, navigate to and select the SuperSU zip.

    5. Boot to System.

    Disclaimer – Your warranty is now void. We are not responsible for bricked devices, dead SD cards, thermonuclear war, or you getting fired because the alarm app failed. YOU are choosing to make these modifications, and only you are responsible for it.

    This guide follows posts from xda-developers. Thanks to user KidJoe. If you have queries you can follow this thread.

  • Moto E: New Entry-level phone from Motorola

    Moto E: New Entry-level phone from Motorola

    moto-e-phoneMotorola’s Moto G is now one of the best-selling smartphones across the globe. The handset is popular due to its price range, its high performance and unbelievable hardware specification. Motorola launched a new phone for its Moto series, with an attractive price and added value for money. A phone that’s “made to last and priced for all”, the Moto E makes a great first impression. Its 4.3in display is sported in a smooth soft-touch curved chassis much like its big brother, the Moto X, and it immediately gives the phone a high-end feel that’s great to hold in the hand. Naturally, the Moto E isn’t quite as slim, as its thickest point measures 12.3mm, but this tapers to a snug 6.2mm at the edges.

    Moto G : The Budget Smartphone review

    Encased in tough Gorilla Glass and interchangeable multicoloured covers, the new Moto mobile phone runs Android 4.4 KitKat. A 1.2GHz dual-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 processor is backed by 1GB of RAM, with an Adreno 302 400MHz single-core graphics chip.

    The Moto E has a screen resolution of 960×540 pixels for a density of 256ppi, which is lower than the Moto G’s 326ppi. It also has a 5-megapixel camera on board. The Moto E packs a 1,980mAh battery and 4GB of storage for your music, movies and photos.

    Moto E Specs:
    • Android v4.4 (KitKat) OS
    • Wi-Fi Enabled
    • FM Radio
    • 1.2 GHz MSM8x10 Dual Core Processor
    • Dual Standby SIM (GSM + GSM)
    • 5 MP Primary Camera
    • 4.3-inch Touchscreen

    Motorola also revealed the 4G LTE-capable version of the Moto G. It features a microSD card slot, with support for cards up to 32GB.

  • Motorola aiming high with latest MOTO X

    Motorola aiming high with latest MOTO X

    After tasting a huge bite of success in the form of Moto G, Motorola has launched its second smartphone in the Indian marketplace. The launch of new smartphone naming as Moto X, is a very brilliant step by the manufacturers to conquer the mid-budget smartphone segment which is currently ruled by Samsung Galaxy Series. The Moto X is smartly priced at Rs. 23, 999 for the 16GB variant, which makes it a tough rival to various popular and best selling smartphones including the Samsung Galaxy S3, Samsung Galaxy Mega and recently launched Samsung Galaxy Grand 2.Moto-X

    Moto X boasts a very fresh and unique look. The look & feel of this smartphone is well enough to make you stand different in the crowd. This smartphone targets the young Indian buyers, who want to look stylish and want to own stylish & vibrant gadgets. With the launch of Moto X, Motorola seems aiming very high in the Indian market. A huge success in the Indian marketplace will directly help the manufacturers in expanding their reach on the global level.

    Moto X sports a brilliant 4.7-inch AMOLED Capacitive Touch Screen display, which is capable of producing a HD resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels at a rate of 312 ppi. It is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass and also boasts Active Display feature. This smartphone is powered by a Dual Core Krait Processor, clocked at 1.7GHz, and is coupled with Adreno 320 GPU and 2GB of RAM. Moto X runs on Android 4.3 Jelly Bean operating system, which can be updated to latest Android 4.4 KitKat OS.

    Moto X houses a 10 Megapixels rear camera featuring LED flash, HDR, face detection, touch focus, Panorama, Geo-tagging and more. It also packs a 2 Megapixels front camera for video calls. You can record 1080p Full HD videos with the rear camera. Moto X is available in two variants boasting 16GB & 32GB of internal memory, but both of them lack an external MicroSD card slot.

    The connectivity features on Moto X includes 3G, GPRS with EDGE, Wi-Fi, WI-Fi Hotspot, DLNA, Bluetooth 4.0 with A2DP, EDR, LE, GPS with A-GPS, GLONASS and more. This smartphone is fuelled by a 2200mAH Li-ion battery, which promises up to 576 hours of stand-by and 13 hours of talk time.

    Also Read: Moto G : The Budget Smartphone review

    Moto X is a very brilliant package for those buyers, who are looking for a well finished, stylish and vibrant smartphone which is powerful in terms of hardware specifications as well. The combination of processor & RAM on Moto X is well enough to run huge applications and HD games very easily. If you love clicking pictures on the go, the rear camera of 10 Megapixels on Moto X will help you in capturing your moments in a better way.

    The only issue with Moto X we found is the absence of external MicroSD card slot. However, if it doesn’t really matters for you, go ahead and making Moto X your next buy.

    Author Bio – The Author have great interest in writing about technology and handset reviews. Currently he is working with 91mobiles.

  • Design your own smartphone with Moto X

    Design your own smartphone with Moto X

    The Motorola Moto X comes with some interesting customizations, allowing customers to alter the color scheme of the device as well as engrave whatever they like on the back, among other things. Normally only available through AT&T in the US, Motorola has announced that the customization options can now be had through Sprint, T-Mobile and Verizon.moto-x

    There are thousands of possible combinations available through the Moto Maker online customization tool, and now customers across all the major US carriers will be able to use it. There are thousands of possible combinations here, users can change the color of the back, front piece and various accents, as well as add-on matching colored peripherals like headphones. After a Moto Maker ad appeared on Verizon over the weekend, reports are now saying Motorola will be shipping the device in the US within the next 4 days or so.

    Following last month’s price drop, Verizon, Sprint, and T-Mobile customers will now see the 50% is savings as well as the Moto Maker support. Moto X phones will start at $100 for a 16GB model on a two year agreement from all four carriers.
    Design your own smartphone with Moto X Announcement

    Beyond that, Motorola said today that Android 4.4 KitKat would be rolling out for the Moto X soon and we also expect to see the reveal of the lower cost Moto G on Wednesday. Leaks suggest it’s a quad-core smartphone with a 4.5-inch display going on sale November 14, with customizations options like the Moto X it was based on.