Hey guys. I'm a newb when it comes to Android. I was wondering how I can set a custom ringtone. I don't have itunes to help me and all of the tutorials about plugging in your moto x into the computer and using it as a flash drive does not seem to work with a mac. Could it be a problem with my micro USB cable?
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OS X doesn't support MTP like Windows does, so you can't natively access the file system. You need something like Android File Transfer or airdroid (wireless) to transfer files between your Mac and phone.
Download something like Astro file manager. All you have to do is paste the files into the ringtones folder. You can even download them straight to the phone.
Thanks for the advice. I thought that OSX didn't support that function. I just wanted to make sure my hunch was correct. Can I transfer it through Dropbox or email or through a browser? I really don't want to download an app just to put a ringtone on my phone.
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You could have worked this out in less than 5 minutes if you have downloaded Android File Transfer.
You've also been given 2 or 3 other alternatives - I'm not sure what else you expect us to do?
I've had this phone for two days now and I can't say enough good things about it. This is the first phone where I have not felt the need to run a custom rom. Even on my galaxy nexus I loved running custom roms. Motorola has taken stock android, added a few very useful tweaks and has made it genuinely better. All these features work as intended. I am also glad to see that things like USB On-The-Go work on the stock rom without any need for root or modifications which is not the case on the most recent nexus software builds. Not sure why google doesn't implement it in the stock rom.
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I don't have a G2 but the Moto X has had the best reception of any smartphone I have owned. I get consistant 4g at my house. All my previous phones would constantly switch between 4g and 3g. This is on Verizon by the way.
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I don't have a G2 but the Moto X has had the best reception of any smartphone I have owned. I get consistant 4g at my house. All my previous phones would constantly switch between 4g and 3g. This is on Verizon by the way.
Looks like the Moto X may finally be coming to Europe!
http://www.pocket-lint.com/news/126335-motorola-14-january-event-invite-suggests-new-phone-from-moto-x-family-imminent-maybe-even-tablet
And maybe even Moto Maker:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=49219833
http://www.pocket-lint.com/news/126335-motorola-14-january-event-invite-suggests-new-phone-from-moto-x-family-imminent-maybe-even-tablet
And maybe even Moto Maker:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=49219833
Thanks. I've got a G2 on Verizon and the reception isn't quite what I thought it would be. I'm still within my return period and I've debated exchanging it for the Moto X.
For that price anyone can get the 32GB Nexus 5 with better CPU/GPU, updates in the future, factory images, great community of developers, better 1080P IPS screen vs AMOLED, slightly better battery and OIS for the camera.
Why would anyone choose the Moto X 16GB for 399 when the Nexus is even 32GB?
lots have and lots will continue to do so. Storage doesn't matter to a lot of people, myself included. I had an 8gb n5 with 4gb of free space. The main reasons people pick the moto x over the n5.
-It is better as a phone (radio, call quality, speakers)
-Active Display
-Always listening
-Moto assist when driving
-Form factor
If you want a better media consumption device the n5 wins hands down, but if you want a better phone the decision is a little harder. Also, on the subject of updates. The nexus 4 did not get the GEL, which is what really makes the n5 feel like a different phone. That is a year old phone not getting the full update and it is a nexus. Maybe updates are irrelevant if you upgrade yearly.
With all that said, I kept the n5 over the moto x (bought during cyber monday deal). The screen was my biggest issue with the moto coming from the n5. It was not a super easy decision though, and I miss that moto form factor every day.
I get the Moto X. I have it on Verizon as well. Its definitely the best phone on Verizon from a reception and software perspective.
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Some of us are on Verizon and can't get a nexus 5. Also there are definitely some advantages to the Moto X as well. I have played with my friends Nexus 5, and also own a galaxy nexus and nexus 7, and there are definitely a lot of things the Moto X does better. Real world battery life is a lot better, the screen on the Moto X is actually extremely good (its not pentile and the color calibration is miles ahead of my GNEX), cell reception is probably the best of any phone I have used, touchless control, the speaker is very loud etc.
Size, size, size, size.
Better CPU/GPU is marginally better as the Moto X runs smooth as butter already. It is running kitkat already as well so updates are not a nexus advantage. Same for battery life, already amazing.
Developers matter IF you want to tinker with your phone, not everyone does.
And it has the one trick up its sleeve that many do like, active display. None of the play store rip-offs come close. I have even bought a couple, they lack a lot. It is android's response to iOS notifications, only done by moto.
The only advantage I would give the nexus is that awesome LCD as i am a sucker for those. But everything else, i would buy a moto x over nexus 5 every single time.
I loved my Moto X, but ultimately kept my Nexus 5 for battery life and camera. But size is a big factor. The Moto X is much better designed and fits much better in your hand than the Nexus 5, despite the minuscule screen difference (4.7" and 4.95").
I need to go by Verizon and compare the phones again. Other than reception I really like the G2. The Moto X does feel better in my hand though.
Does anyone know how I can change what Touchless Control calls me? I've tried changing the "me" in contacts, clearing cache, changing my google account name, changing my google + account name, and changing my motorola account name. Still no luck.
PS: exciting news that moto x might be going to Europe!
Nexus 5 is for the purists. moto x is for the functionalists. I bought both but ended up keeping the moto x by virtue of size, uniqueness, customization (externally), and features. The Nexus is great spec wise, but I'm not a big gamer, so I won't be pushing the device to its limits anyways. I'm not a big tech guy, so I don't flash roms and I don't customize too much. I like using the device out of the box, so for me, moto x is the best.
PS: exciting news that moto x might be going to Europe!
Nexus 5 is for the purists. moto x is for the functionalists. I bought both but ended up keeping the moto x by virtue of size, uniqueness, customization (externally), and features. The Nexus is great spec wise, but I'm not a big gamer, so I won't be pushing the device to its limits anyways. I'm not a big tech guy, so I don't flash roms and I don't customize too much. I like using the device out of the box, so for me, moto x is the best.
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For me, the Nexus 5 still offers better "features" than the Moto X.
I mean, just having the factory images available is much better than any feature any phone in the market can offer.
And thanks to the easy root, unlocking and all you can customize the phone to your exact preferences and liking. That way I can have features from other phones.
Just look at how much problem rooting other devices is: Note 3 and SGS4 (due to Knox), LG G2 (you lose OTA), HTC One (you lose warranty), etc.
I don't see the Moto X features that important, aside from the very very nice finish the phone has, but the Nexus 5 is also very nice in the hand.
I mean, just having the factory images available is much better than any feature any phone in the market can offer.
And thanks to the easy root, unlocking and all you can customize the phone to your exact preferences and liking. That way I can have features from other phones.
Just look at how much problem rooting other devices is: Note 3 and SGS4 (due to Knox), LG G2 (you lose OTA), HTC One (you lose warranty), etc.
I don't see the Moto X features that important, aside from the very very nice finish the phone has, but the Nexus 5 is also very nice in the hand.
It should filter down from your google plus name. It took mine about an hour.
The Moto X also lags behind on battery life over LTE.
I don't know if any of you saw it, but Motorola is offering a free chromecast with the purchase of an off contract Moto X.
http://www.androidpolice.com/2014/0...cast-with-purchase-of-an-off-contract-moto-x/
http://www.androidpolice.com/2014/0...cast-with-purchase-of-an-off-contract-moto-x/
MotoX +1
I was an iPhone person since the 3g, finally switched out to an HTC One just to give Android a shot. I was unimpressed -- the phone was buggy, the ergonomics weren't great, the stock apps awful, and bluetooth had a tendency to crap out, especially after the latest Android version, etc, etc.
It felt more like a science project than a finished phone, and nothing i'd ever recommend to family members used to iPhones.
I just dumped it for a MotoX a few days ago (a T-mobile version, with no crapware), and wow, what a difference. This is the first Android device i've used that feels like a legit competitor to the iPhone, in terms of 'out of box experience' and daily use.
The hardware specs aren't the best, but it doesn't matter -- Motorola has optimized the heck out of Android so it is smooth as silk. And the lower res screen and milder performing chips mean the battery life is longer (a major issue on the HTC One).
And so far, the features they've tacked on (including the touchless voice) "Just Work". Very Apple-like.
The phone also does the 'little things' right -- it figures out when you are driving (based on your speed), and it automatically reads your texts to you when they come in (it can also shoot back a reply text -- "Hey, i'm driving, i'll catch you later..)
The phone 'feels' properly balanced in the hand (unlike the HTC One), with a little detent for your finger.
The radios in the phone are also superior, i'm getting signals in previously dead spots in my house.
It has a feature where if you are paired to a 'trusted' bluetooth device (like say your car or desktop machine at home), the screen WON'T lock or require a PIN to unlock -- which has always been a major annoyance.
Again, many of these features are 'little things', but they all add up to a really good experience.
... Even the voice commands, which I thought would be a gimmick, are actually useful, particularly when driving.
One of the most amusing features of the phone is if you lose it somewhere in the house, you can walk around saying "OK Google Now, find my phone" and if you are in the same room, it'll start making a ton of noise so you can find it. Silly, but also sort of cool.
the final kicker was that it was much cheaper than the iPhone 5S ($449 vs. $749 for the 32GB). So experimenting with it was a no-brainer.
hope it helps
I was an iPhone person since the 3g, finally switched out to an HTC One just to give Android a shot. I was unimpressed -- the phone was buggy, the ergonomics weren't great, the stock apps awful, and bluetooth had a tendency to crap out, especially after the latest Android version, etc, etc.
It felt more like a science project than a finished phone, and nothing i'd ever recommend to family members used to iPhones.
I just dumped it for a MotoX a few days ago (a T-mobile version, with no crapware), and wow, what a difference. This is the first Android device i've used that feels like a legit competitor to the iPhone, in terms of 'out of box experience' and daily use.
The hardware specs aren't the best, but it doesn't matter -- Motorola has optimized the heck out of Android so it is smooth as silk. And the lower res screen and milder performing chips mean the battery life is longer (a major issue on the HTC One).
And so far, the features they've tacked on (including the touchless voice) "Just Work". Very Apple-like.
The phone also does the 'little things' right -- it figures out when you are driving (based on your speed), and it automatically reads your texts to you when they come in (it can also shoot back a reply text -- "Hey, i'm driving, i'll catch you later..)
The phone 'feels' properly balanced in the hand (unlike the HTC One), with a little detent for your finger.
The radios in the phone are also superior, i'm getting signals in previously dead spots in my house.
It has a feature where if you are paired to a 'trusted' bluetooth device (like say your car or desktop machine at home), the screen WON'T lock or require a PIN to unlock -- which has always been a major annoyance.
Again, many of these features are 'little things', but they all add up to a really good experience.
... Even the voice commands, which I thought would be a gimmick, are actually useful, particularly when driving.
One of the most amusing features of the phone is if you lose it somewhere in the house, you can walk around saying "OK Google Now, find my phone" and if you are in the same room, it'll start making a ton of noise so you can find it. Silly, but also sort of cool.
the final kicker was that it was much cheaper than the iPhone 5S ($449 vs. $749 for the 32GB). So experimenting with it was a no-brainer.
hope it helps
Agreed. It's the iPhone of Android. iPhone doesn't have the best hardware specs either, but it's optimized, so it's fast and smooth.
The moto x did seem to have some redundant apps that I didn't like, which the iPhone didn't have. What's up with 'pictures' and 'gallery' app. They essentially do the same thing. Same goes for 'mail' and 'gmail'. Why not just have one? Oh well, at least it's all hidden from view.