I've got the Moto Z — you've got questions. Fire away!

[Phil Nickinson]

Do the USB ports on the mods also carry data? Like if you plug in the headphone adapter to a USB C port on the attached mod will it work?

The USB-C ports on the mods are inaccessible when you're actually using the mod.

 

[Ry]

Google Launcher.
And messenger.
And Verizon's crappy messenger.

I was under the impression from various hands-on videos that the launcher is (a variant of) the AOSP Launcher3, essentially the Google Now Launcher without Google Now.

Posted via the Android Central App on the Moto X Pure Edition

 

[benjamminh]

^ I believe that's correct also.

 

[Phil Nickinson]

I was under the impression from various hands-on videos that the launcher is (a variant of) the AOSP Launcher3, essentially the Google Now Launcher without Google Now.

Posted via the Android Central App on the Moto X Pure Edition

Right. That's what I meant. Pretty damn close anyway.

 

[Phil Nickinson]

Question about the magnets - how strong are they against separation? Like when I'm shoving it into a tight pouch will it slide off the contacts? How about when I drop it - explode into separate pieces like an old V3M, or stay together?

Does the battery in the speaker mod work similarly to the dedicated packs as far as draining external first?

Sliding into a tight pouch? Maybe. But put it this way: I haven't had a single problem with things falling apart yet.

And yes to the speaker.

 

[Clocks]

Phil, would the current Best Buy promotion make a significant difference in your ability to recommend the device? $420 Z and $520 force with free speaker vs their MSRP? Or is the "high" (i.e. normal) MSRP not a turn off for you given the overall device?

 

[Phil Nickinson]

Phil, would the current Best Buy promotion make a significant difference in your ability to recommend the device? $420 Z and $520 force with free speaker vs their MSRP? Or is the "high" (i.e. normal) MSRP not a turn off for you given the overall device?

I don't really look at prices that much. But there definitely are some really good deals to be had on these things early on.

 

[rdjr74]

May I have the phone when you are finished with it?

 

[sangs]

Phil, this seems like a silly question but I want to be sure - can you charge the phone while using a Moto Mod? For instance, when using the speaker or projector, is the USB-C connection to the phone - not the Mod - accessible? Thanks.

 

[xweb10]

Phil, does the wireless battery pack mod disable NFC usage?

 

[corty34m]

When using the JBL Speaker MOD does it act only as a speaker for music and videos or can you use it as a speakerphone for actual calls?

 

[xweb10]

When using the JBL Speaker MOD does it act only as a speaker for music and videos or can you use it as a speakerphone for actual calls?

From here: https://forums.androidcentral.com/e...-soundboost-speaker%23features&token=XHAzNiZj
"Speakerphone
Calls come in loud and clear wherever you are."

 

[bucky716]

2 questions.

1. Does it support wifi calling
2. Does it support mhl?

Definitely supports wifi calling.

MHL is a great question! I hope it does.

 

[KoukiFC3S]

Can the battery mods take advantage of fast charging?

Posted via the Android Central App

 

[Mac58]

Does the moto z use adoptable storage?

 

[1901Madison]

When you charge the phone with the battery mod attached, what charges first -the mod battery or the phone battery?

 

[Franzaine]

Phil, does the wireless battery pack mod disable NFC usage?

This would be a big downside. Haven't found anything saying where the NFC antenna actually is? Is in the camera round thing?

 

[fr4nk1yn]

The JBL speaker is listed as "bluetooth" on BestBuy's website.
Can you confirm it's not?
-edit: Looks like other reviews have unsurprisingly answered this, It does not have bluetooth support.

Another question I don't see asked, Another review mentions the stock camera app does not have RAW support.
True? Does a different camera app, like ProShot, take RAW photos?

 

[Mac58]

Verizon has manual available for download in pdf format. It shows being at top part of rear of phone on both left and right sides

 

[brenz566]

Does the moto z have a notification light?