Project Fi and Moto X Pure Edition

[TJH132]

About a month ago it was reported the new Moto X does indeed work with Google's Project Fi. There seemed to be some caveats, but I've found nothing since then.

Anyone trying this for daily service? With Verizon raising the rates on unlimited data customers, I'm tempted to drop them and try Fi.

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[Almeuit]

I haven't heard of anyone trying it out (doesn't mean no one has) -- I would think if it works it works. How much data do you normally use?

 

[Jeparisoe]

I'd be very interested in this information as well. I would like to be on Fi, but I bought the Moto instead of the Nexus and I'm not switching phones for a beta carrier.

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[65fastback]

looks like it partially works...it doesnt do wifi calling and wont do handoffs between sprint and t-mobile backup networks...everyone thats done it only gets the t-mobile network

 

[Jeparisoe]

Well that sounds like a waste of time and money. Oh well, guess I won't be going to Fi.

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[VoltaicShock]

It seems you can use it on Project Fi but only on T-Mobile. This has me thinking any phone will work on Project Fi that works with T-Mobile but will not switch over to Sprint.

What I don't understand is why the Moto X Pure Edition will not switch over to Sprint since it works on Sprint.

http://www.droid-life.com/2015/09/11/moto-x-pure-edition-project-fi/

You can use the new Moto X on Google's Project Fi network | The Verge

 

[65fastback]

the handoff is probably software related....id bet google could enable it on a ton of phones, but I suspect they want to limit it to only phones they have control over.

 

[VoltaicShock]

the handoff is probably software related....id bet google could enable it on a ton of phones, but I suspect they want to limit it to only phones they have control over.

I can understand as to why they would want to do that.

 

[Almeuit]

the handoff is probably software related....id bet google could enable it on a ton of phones, but I suspect they want to limit it to only phones they have control over.

It is -- hence why you have to order them from Fi. They also probably don't want to have it on every single phone because the troubleshooting / debugging would be huge.

 

[VoltaicShock]

It is -- hence why you have to order them from Fi. They also probably don't want to have it on every single phone because the troubleshooting / debugging would be huge.

So does Google keep that portion of the code out of source control so nobody can enable it?

 

[Almeuit]

So does Google keep that portion of the code out of source control so nobody can enable it?

Not fully sure .. I just remember when the Nexus 6 came out you had to get the Fi version to use it on Fi (IIRC) -- It may have changed now. Maybe they coded it into M so it can work with Fi since Android M supports WiFi calling?

 

[VoltaicShock]

Not fully sure .. I just remember when the Nexus 6 came out you had to get the Fi version to use it on Fi (IIRC) -- It may have changed now. Maybe they coded it into M so it can work with Fi since Android M supports WiFi calling?

Should we get some developers on it and see if they can figure it out over at XDA

 

[Clocks]

I wouldn't use project fi *unless* you could force it to be tmobile only. You can't do voice+data if you're on a sprint tower.

 

[wckesq]

Not fully sure .. I just remember when the Nexus 6 came out you had to get the Fi version to use it on Fi (IIRC) -- It may have changed now. Maybe they coded it into M so it can work with Fi since Android M supports WiFi calling?

You don't need the Fi version of the N6 to use it. All of them work fine.

 

[Almeuit]

You don't need the Fi version of the N6 to use it. All of them work fine.

Ah nice to know -- Ty .

 

[EJT]

Not fully sure .. I just remember when the Nexus 6 came out you had to get the Fi version to use it on Fi (IIRC) -- It may have changed now. Maybe they coded it into M so it can work with Fi since Android M supports WiFi calling?

Nah, every N6 is identical. I took mine from Verizon to Fi with no problem.

As to the Moto X Pure.....I guess I could toss my Fi SIM card in it and see what happens.

 

[Almeuit]

Nah, every N6 is identical. I took mine from Verizon to Fi with no problem.

As to the Moto X Pure.....I guess I could toss my Fi SIM card in it and see what happens.

Yea someone already corrected me (above) . That's good to know.. Since that's the case I don't see why the Pure Edition wouldn't work on Fi.

 

[ezvv]

So since the mxpe can be used on fi but it won't switch to sprint, wouldn't it maybe still be a solid idea to use it anyway for the ability to not be roaming in over 100 countries and to get paid back for data that you don't use? Obviously only if t mobile has good service in your area.

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[VoltaicShock]

So since the mxpe can be used on fi but it won't switch to sprint, wouldn't it maybe still be a solid idea to use it anyway for the ability to not be roaming in over 100 countries and to get paid back for data that you don't use? Obviously only if t mobile has good service in your area.

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I have thought about that as T-Mobile works great in my area but I use a lot of data. I can use upwards to 20GB+ in a month due to my commute on a bus to work and home.

 

[Almeuit]

I have thought about that as T-Mobile works great in my area but I use a lot of data. I can use upwards to 20GB+ in a month due to my commute on a bus to work and home.

Likewise. I stay on the unlimited plan for T-Mobile (I snagged the 2 line for 100 a month deal) and I use around 100+ a month since my works wifi is horrendous (it buffers on music streams).