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    Moto X (1st gen): XT1053 GSM Unlocked (T-Mobile) 5.1 Lollipop Update

    Have you tried adding ",dun" to the APN type? Ref here: http://forums.androidcentral.com/moto-x-rooting-roms-hacks/361831-unrestricted-tether-t-mobile-no-root.html It's possible it only works with T-Mobile though (and I don't know if it works with lollipop).
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    Trusted Bluetooth Devices

    Quick update on the Gecko beta app: It appears the old app was the cause of my Bluetooth brokenness. Battery life seems normal and WiFi works great with or without BT enabled. I'm pretty happy with it now, although the "find my phone" feature mostly doesn't work (doesn't turn up media volume if...
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    Trusted Bluetooth Devices

    Quick update to this old thread about the Gecko tag: I was invited to join their beta app program, so I accepted. The beta version I had installed (2.1.4) now pairs the tag as a proper Bluetooth device (security code 0000000), and as such it can now be used as a trusted device. I tested it and...
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    Trusted Bluetooth Devices

    I just noticed the Motorola Connect app was updated with support for the power pack micro. Maybe it works with that update? If not, that's pretty lame.
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    Trusted Bluetooth Devices

    I just noticed the Motorola Connect app was updated with support for the power pack micro. Maybe it works with that update? If not, that's pretty lame.
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    Trusted Bluetooth Devices

    They are still regularly posting updates to their indiegogo activity page here: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/gecko-make-your-smart-phone-smarter#activity They have been way slower than I expected on these, but it's encouraging that they're committed to shipping a quality product instead of...
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    Assist 6/4 update Meeting Mode bug

    Guess I've neglected this thread for a while...! Man, I don't know how I missed that setting. That was exactly what I was looking for, but now I have the same problem as the OP--only my primary calendar will activate meeting mode. It's okay, I can work around it for now until they fix this...
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    Google maps freezing

    I was getting the freezing problem quite frequently with the previous version (not a black screen though), but I've been using 8.1.1 for a while and haven't had it freeze on me once. I've been using the navigation quite heavily in the last few weeks, too, since I've been traveling for work. YMMV...
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    Assist 6/4 update Meeting Mode bug

    No, in fact I have the opposite problem--meeting mode activates for "busy" appointments on ALL my calendars--I'd like to be able to select which ones it considers because I have linked in my wife's calendar so I can see her schedule, but I don't want my phone to go to meeting mode just because...
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    4.4.3 - An improvement? Camera?

    I've had pretty good luck with the camera after the 4.4.3 update, but sometimes I can see that it's trying to underexpose the shot, so I just drag the focus/exposure reticle to a darker area of the frame. That helps a lot to brighten up a dim photo.
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    Play Store 4.8 Update?

    I've got 4.8.20 on my XT1053 (T-Mobile version). I think it updated a couple days ago. I don't see anything about PayPal options (in fact I can't see where to manage my payment options at all), but maybe it will show up if I actually buy something.
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    4.4.2 update, GPS Issue?

    I'm wondering about that. I've never seen mine lock onto GLONASS satellites (numbers 65 to 96), but I didn't install a GPS test app until after I'd upgraded to 4.4.2 (which fixed the frequent loss of lock in 4.4 caused by bad AGPS).
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    Trusted Bluetooth Devices

    They just posted an update on their indiegogo site that said they encountered a problem with high battery drain on some units so they stopped shipments to fix it. I know a lot of people are upset about the delays but I'm glad they're fixing stuff and making it right before they ship them.
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    Questions about unlocked

    Nope. Yep.
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    New Google Camera App

    It doesn't replace the Motorola camera app which is accessed by the twist gesture. It just adds the Google Camera app. Although you *can* select which app is launched when swiping left from the lock screen. So for me this is a decent compromise for quick access to either app.