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    Stylus 5G security updates?

    I just got a brand new Stylus 5G (early August 2021) and it is on the April 2021 security patch. Is this the most current? I have tried checking for updates manually and it says this is most current. This patch level is so old it shows a red icon in the Android system security overview page...
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    Selective focus quietly removed?

    Did Moto quietly remove the selective focus feature from the camera app? It is still proudly highlighted on Moto's X4 product page but I cannot find it anywhere in the camera app... Spot Color is still there, but not selective focus. Am I crazy? Or it it really missing in action?
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    Screenshot?

    My wife and I both have the X4. For two phones that should be absolutely identical, there are small differences. One of the most annoying is that the power button + volume down screenshot function worked perfectly on mine and never works on hers. I have tried everything and cannot get her...
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    August Security update

    The August Security update is available. Impressive considering it is still August (8/27). Moto has definitely been doing a great job with the updates lately!
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    best phone under $400 August 2018

    Android Central says Moto X4 is the best phone under $400...in August 2018! That's quite an accomplishment for a phone coming up on its one year mark, especially in a crowded segment. I have to say I agree - still an excellent phone and a good value. Especially when it drops to $250 as it...
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    Price?

    Now that Moto has released the $480 Z3 will anyone want the Z3 Play? The Z3 seems like the Z3 Play only with a Snapdragon 835 SoC and possibly better cameras, for $20 less. Or very close when the Z3 Play free battery mod is considered. The Z3 should be much faster than the Z3 Play. So far the...
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    still pleased with X4

    There have been a whole crop of new phones that have entered the market, but I am still happy with the X4. And at what seems to be it's standard price of $299, I would buy it again even today. Moto has done a decent job keeping the OS updated (better than Samsung), the screen is very good...
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    image retention?

    My local Best Buy had a Z3 demo phone setup. Beautiful device and the screen is gorgeous! Sadly though, it already had noticeable image retention!! I know those phones run a demo program all day long at max brightness, but two weeks seems like a pretty short period of time to get such strong...
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    June security patch for unlocked X4

    The June security patch for 8.1 Android arrived for my US unlocked X4 on July 16. Not bad, Moto seems to be getting back to a more regular update cadence after the delay going from 8.0 to 8.1. The installation took about 30 minutes but seems to have installed with no issues. Anybody know what...
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    8.1.0 / May security unlocked X4

    Yesterday (June 18) Android 8.1.0 arrived for my unlocked Moto X4 complete with the May security patch. It weighed in at a little than a gig. Back ground installation took quite some time but seemed to work without any issues. I will be interested to see if they fixed the low speaker volume bug.
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    Unlocked X4 Security patches?

    The first week in June is over and the Unlocked Moto X4 is still on March security patch and Android 8.0.0. I wonder why X4 is getting no Moto love?
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    Chromebook smart Lock?

    Does anyone use the Moto X4 as Smart Lock device to unlock Google Chromebook? I have been trying repeatedly and just continue to have issues. I am not sure if the problem is the Moto X4 and its Bluetooth 5, the Chromebook, or something else.
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    $299 Mother's day sale

    Moto has dropped the price for an unlocked X4 back to $299 until May 26. Great deal on a great phone!
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    Oreo 8.1 and April security?

    May 4, still on Oreo 8.0.0 and March security patch. The Android One phones are reportedly receiving the uodate. I wonder when the "regular" unlocked X4 will.get the update?
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    New camera app

    The new Moto camera app arrived and it is a big improvement. Much easier to switch between the dual rear cameras and overall cleaner UI. The new app also seems a bit faster which is welcome. Camera speed is probably the single biggest gripe I have with the X4.
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    March security update

    Motorola has released the March security update for Oreo. Considering that it is still March, this is seriously impressive work from Motorola!
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    February security update

    Moto has been stepping up it's game with patches for the Moto X4. After dragging it's feet on Oreo (while still managing to beat Samsung S8), it has dropped two security updates including the Feb security patches for my unlocked USA Moto X4. Given that it is March 6 this is pretty good for...
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    Moto X4 $299 President's Day sale

    Moto X4 on sale at Moto's site as well as Best Buy, B&H, and others. The Moto web site says the same will last until March 3. That's a great price on the X4! I wonder if an X5 is coming soon?
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    iPhone Temptation?

    Anyone tempted by the iPhone 6s Plus now that Apple has reduced the price to $549? That puts it within $50 of the Z2 Play. Similar size, battery life, screen resolution, and camera. Both are sort-of-but-not-really-water-resistant. Both still have headphone jack. Both are solidly mid-range...
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    Security update

    My Z2 decided to download a security update this morning: NDSS26 118-23-4. It said installation would take about 10 minutes and that seems to be accurate. I am always a little nervous about Android updates but I went ahead anyway. So far, no changes that I can see. Security patch level still...