Question about T-mobile Moto X

[vsloo]

Is the t-mobile version just contract free or is it actually unlocked where I can take it to whichever carrier I want?

Thanks in advance!

 

[phositadc]

Is the t-mobile version just contract free or is it actually unlocked where I can take it to whichever carrier I want?

Thanks in advance!

If you buy it from Motorola directly it is SIM unlocked and works on any carrier.

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[Ry]

If you buy it from Motorola directly it is SIM unlocked and works on any carrier.

Sent from my Nexus 5

Isn't that the only place to buy it?

I see the "T-Mobile" version as simply the GSM unlocked variant.

 

[phositadc]

Isn't that the only place to buy it?

I see the "T-Mobile" version as simply the GSM unlocked variant.

No idea. If you can buy it at a T-Mobile store I imagine it might be SIM locked though.

Sent from my Nexus 5

 

[vsloo]

Thanks! The moto live chat rep didn't know anything... He said I can't use the t-mo no contract device anywhere else but t-mo. Kinda defeats the purpose of "no contract".

 

[Ry]

No idea. If you can buy it at a T-Mobile store I imagine it might be SIM locked though.

Sent from my Nexus 5

T-Mobile itself does not stock the Moto X.

 

[phositadc]

Thanks! The moto live chat rep didn't know anything... He said I can't use the t-mo no contract device anywhere else but t-mo. Kinda defeats the purpose of "no contract".

The T-Mobile one from Motorola.Com is definitely SIM unlocked.

Sent from my Nexus 5

 

[vsloo]

The T-Mobile one from Motorola.Com is definitely SIM unlocked.

Sent from my Nexus 5

Good to know!

 

[kembry]

Okay, let me ask another question very related to this one. I'm currently on AT&T but am jumping to T-Mobile because of price. My wife and I both have Nexus 4s which we will be giving to our children. I want the N5 because I'm a nerd, but I think my wife would do better with the Moto X mostly because of battery life. She would really like the customization from MotoMaker, but I want her to have a phone that could be used on an AT&T MVNO in case our reception with T-Mobile is abysmal. Is there a difference between the GSM Developer Edition and the T-Mobile Moto X?

 

[grooks]

Okay, let me ask another question very related to this one. I'm currently on AT&T but am jumping to T-Mobile because of price. My wife and I both have Nexus 4s which we will be giving to our children. I want the N5 because I'm a nerd, but I think my wife would do better with the Moto X mostly because of battery life. She would really like the customization from MotoMaker, but I want her to have a phone that could be used on an AT&T MVNO in case our reception with T-Mobile is abysmal. Is there a difference between the GSM Developer Edition and the T-Mobile Moto X?

I have looked online at the radios included in the GSM developer edition and the T-Mobile version and they seem to be identical. They both look to have 3G support for bands 1, 2, 4, 5 and 8 and 4G support for bands 2, 4 and 17. The only difference seems to be the physical which means the dev edition only comes with a black front/white back and Developer Edition stamped on the back. The T-Mobile version can be ordered in the standard white or black to customized through Moto Maker. Since you would be purchasing for full price I didn't look to see if there was a price difference between the two versions.

If anyone see any errors in my information please correct.

 

[kembry]

One more question. Is the T-mobile version SIM locked or unlocked? If it is SIM locked, are the codes available to have it unlocked? I chatted with Motorola tech support and she(?) didn't have a clue.

 

[grooks]

Seeing as the phone would be purchased full price I don't see why Tmo wouldn't unlock the SIM. I've never had to do it before so maybe someone can chime in as to difficulty.

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[pudgewack]

The TMobile Moto X comes SIM unlocked. At least mine did. I have tested it on both ATT and TMobile.

Matt

 

[Ry]

The TMobile Moto X comes SIM unlocked. At least mine did. I have tested it on both ATT and TMobile.

Matt

Does the T-Mobile version come with any T-Mobile apps (bloatware)?

 

[anthony2558]

The T-Mobile version is sim unlocked and comes with zero bloat from T-Mobile.

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[kembry]

At the risk of asking the obvious, what is the advantage of getting the Developer Edition over the T-Mobile version?

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[jedah]

At the risk of asking the obvious, what is the advantage of getting the Developer Edition over the T-Mobile version?

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I think a couple week ago, the answer was it comes with 32GB. Now, I think there is no advantage since I believe both come with unlocked bootloader (or are unlockable?). Someone please correct me if I'm wrong.

 

[anthony2558]

Your are right. Also to note, now that moto maker is available to all carriers we to can get 32gigs of storage.

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