[DayThyme]

It didn't look so bad online, but in person, wow is it ugly and cheap looking. And I bet it won't wear well, either. I am definitely going to look into changing the backing on my phone.

[cerebasan]

Clear case ?

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[DayThyme]

Clear case ?

no, I am going to cover that ugly back up until I get a new back!

[arisenfury]

I think its fine, but if you're unhappy with it that's no one's fault but your own. Do you always buy something without first seeing it?

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[MikeG7265]

And it's slick too. I ordered a Navy blue back from eBay and replaced mine. Now it looks more like a MM one instead.

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[DayThyme]

And it's slick too. I ordered a Navy blue back from eBay and replaced mine. Now it looks more like a MM one instead.

are you worried about warranty? what will you do, put it back if you need warranty service?

[CutlaSS]

Thats the beauty of customization. You can get exactly what you want. I don't think any other phone has more options than the X. I actually like the white back of my Dev. Ed.

[DayThyme]

I think its fine, but if you're unhappy with it that's no one's fault but your own. Do you always buy something without first seeing it?

[inappropriate content deleted by moderator] The Dev Eds are not in the stores for you to see and if you want to unlock your bootloader AND have a warranty, you have no choice but the ugly, cheap looking woven white back.

[MikeG7265]

are you worried about warranty? what will you do, put it back if you need warranty service?

Nah, not really worried. But like you said, if I need to use it I'll just put the old back on. Wasn't really too hard to change.

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[DayThyme]

Thats the beauty of customization. You can get exactly what you want. I don't think any other phone has more options than the X. I actually like the white back of my Dev. Ed.

you can't customize the Dev Eds and you can't unlock the bootloader AND keep your warranty if you buy a customized moto x from motorola.

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Nah, not really worried. But like you said, if I need to use it I'll just put the old back on. Wasn't really too hard to change.

good to know!

[CutlaSS]

You might not be able to customize them with moto maker but you can change the back cover yourself to whatever color. Quit bitchin' and buy a new back. Simple as that!

[dmark44]

I'm on Verizon but I went to the local AT&T store to check out moto maker options before it was even available @ Verizon. AT&T had a great display where you could touch and see every back plate. They also had black and white standard models on display. It was there I was able to see that I didn't care for the feel or look of the white woven back (which surprised me.) I ruled out a Dev edition then (especially @ $650 at the time and I was only really interested in the 32gb.)

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[DayThyme]

You might not be able to customize them with moto maker but you can change the back cover yourself to whatever color. Quit bitchin' and buy a new back. Simple as that!

That's what I will be doing as soon as I thoroughly test my device to make sure it is fully functional.

[DayThyme]

I'm on Verizon but I went to the local AT&T store to check out moto maker options before it was even available @ Verizon. AT&T had a great display where you could touch and see every back plate. They also had black and white standard models on display. If was there I was able to see that I didn't care for the feel or look of the white woven back (which surprised me.) I ruled out a Dev edition then (especially @ $650 at the time and I was only really interested in the 32gb.)

good to know. I am on verizon, too and didn't think of going to ATT. I just assumed they would have the same display.

[CutlaSS]

That's what I will be doing as soon as I thoroughly test my device to make sure it is fully functional.

Post a little how to show how easy it was for you to change it for those that are too scared to do so????

[dmark44]

And it's slick too. I ordered a Navy blue back from eBay and replaced mine. Now it looks more like a MM one instead.

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Glad to know it's easy enough to do! Even if I don't want to change colors, it's nice to know I could change a damaged/discolored backplate.

Two days after I got my Rezound, I dropped it and the only damage was a little crack in the back plate. It was nice just buying one for $10 to make my phone look brand new again!

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[sting7k]

Looks like I'm alone. I ended up liking the white back of the dev edition more than I thought I would.

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[nyry]

Post a little how to show how easy it was for you to change it for those that are too scared to do so????

Check out iFixit's post on the Moto X if you're uncertain on how to do it, they did a pretty good breakdown
Hope this helps!

Motorola Moto X Teardown - iFixit

[AndroidBIO]

I actually like the white back. It is NOT ugly -___________-

[Sophos]

I don't HATE the DE back.....but I don't particularly like it either. Looking At the photos online I assumed the the woven back was textured, I'm kinda disappointed it isn't.

I play with my food

[DayThyme]

I don't HATE the DE back.....but I don't particularly like it either. Looking At the photos online I assumed the the woven back was textured, I'm kinda disappointed it isn't.

I think that is a big part of my dislike, too. It is so chintzy looking - a stamped on woven pattern instead of a textured woven back.

[cwbcpa]

Looks like I'm alone. I ended up liking the white back of the dev edition more than I thought I would.

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Nope your not alone. It's not ugly to me at all. In fact my wife liked it and she is pretty critical of the way her phone looks. I wasn't sure if I would like it or not. I figured I would cover it with a case either way. Turns out I like it and I bought a case with a clear back and blue trim. I've had a few compliments on it.



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[TBolt]

Nah, not really worried. But like you said, if I need to use it I'll just put the old back on. Wasn't really too hard to change.

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What was the process to change the back?

Nevermind. Just saw the previous post.

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[Ry]

The woven white back is the same back that all the white non-Moto Maker versions have. You could have seen and felt it and pretty much any carrier store.

[DayThyme]

The woven white back is the same back that all the white non-Moto Maker versions have. You could have seen and felt it and pretty much any carrier store.

they only had a black moto x on display at my store along with the display having the limited number of colored backs.