Who plans to unlock/root?

[Clocks]

So this will be an unlockable and rootable device. Anyone planning on doing that?

Personally I haven't seen a need since the 2013 moto x killed my flashaholicism. I may unlock simply because if I decide to later you have to wipe your device. But I'll probably leave it alone.

 

[Rocketsaucev2]

Personally, having root is more appealing to me to use apps that require it rather than flashing roms

XT1060

 

[Uncle Louie]

I definitely plan to...even if it's just for backing up apps. But of course I wouldn't rule out flashing a ROM if/when something interesting comes along.

 

[Clocks]

Same here on apps over flashing roms. If I were to root it would be to run an ad blocker. I buy the paid versions of apps that have that option available but some mobile websites are darn near unusable with all the annoying ads (and I work in the digital advertising industry).

 

[trenchkato]

I will root for sure as I hate mobile ads. I'll probably unlock the bootloader just in case but I'm not planning on ROMing. After 3 generations on nexus, I'm ready for something that just works.

 

[co.ag.2005]

I plan on root, mainly to theme things like the navigation bar buttons and notification bar icons. Maybe some fonts too. I love CM theme engine (and all the amazing themes out there in the play store) so if there would ever be a stable build of CM, I may flash a ROM. Otherwise, root will help with my theming desires.

 

[diesteldorf]

I'll definitely unlock and root, for apps instead of flashing ROMs

Once in awhile I'll watch a TV show via Netflix or Hulu and be worried about falling asleep early. I don't want it still streaming all night. There is an app called Auto Reboot that let's me set a specific time for the phone to reboot. It's easier for me than using Tasker. You just need to Grant it permission the first time you use it.

https://forums.androidcentral.com/e...d=com.pereira.autoreboot&hl=en&token=56CYZ0VS

Titanium Backup and Root Explorer are two apps that every root user should have IMO.

Lastly, I'll continue to use Root so I can get access to all those blacked out MLB and NFL games.
I've already paid for the content legitimately, so I don't feel like I am stealing if I decide to watch a local game.

Quick question: Does anyone know if Moto still provides access to the custom stock images with developer devices? I hope so.

I haven't had to recover from any bootloops recently, but, since I am rooted, the OTAs never install correctly on my Nexus 6. I am always downloading the custom images fro Google and updating myself.

Thanks again to Clocks for reaching out to Moto support to clarify that the warranty would also remain intact. I am glad they are treating this like a developer device.

 

[samwapp]

I had a Galaxy S5 for a year and a Galaxy Nexus before that. I look forward to rooting again

 

[Ry]

Ever since the original DROID, I never felt the need to. I like Motorola's software and experience. No reason to change it.

 

[Laura Knotek]

Same here on apps over flashing roms. If I were to root it would be to run an ad blocker. I buy the paid versions of apps that have that option available but some mobile websites are darn near unusable with all the annoying ads (and I work in the digital advertising industry).

That's the same as me. I want to root in order to use adblock on all web browsers, not just on Firefox. I also buy apps I like to get rid of ads.

I also want to get the most out of ES File Explorer and Titanium Backup Pro, both of which require root.

Sent from my rooted Nexus 7 (2013) using Tapatalk

 

[Clocks]

Quick question: Does anyone know if Moto still provides access to the custom stock images with developer devices?

I believe they do, but it sometimes takes several weeks IIRC. Therefore if you're doing anything crazy you might want to wait until the stock images are available.

 

[YankInDaSouth]

Must root for AdAway! Possibly Xposed too, but not too sure on that yet

 

[The Harrington]

Same here on apps over flashing roms. If I were to root it would be to run an ad blocker. I buy the paid versions of apps that have that option available but some mobile websites are darn near unusable with all the annoying ads (and I work in the digital advertising industry).

You took the words right out of my mouth.

 

[David Rosen]

The whole reason I'm going with this phone is because it seems like it will be great as is. I don't even plan on installing Nova (my first time in 5 phones haha). So no. No root for me.

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[Laura Knotek]

Must root for AdAway! Possibly Xposed too, but not too sure on that yet

I'm still waiting for Xposed Framework to get out of alpha for Lollipop 5.1.1.

Update: I installed Xposed on my Nexus 7, and it's stable on Lollipop 5.1.1.

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[streetkilln]

been rooting and flashing roms for 3 years and never went back to the original rom. this is why i dont mind moto running near stock, i dont miss any of those features Samsung or lg had..

 

[bhatech]

Left doing that around a year back or so !!! No time and patience for tinkering, like to use a phone that just works.

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[RHChan84]

I feel that rooting any phone is a must for me. TiBackup and Root Explorer are what I use. Now if they have a cross platform backup/restore function and ability to see all files and folders then I would have no need for root.

 

[linkboy]

I'll root for xposed, just to install gravity box, just to get the circle battery icon.

Probably pass on a custom romantic (currently running cyanogenmod on my nexus 5).

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[rushmore]

Depends how card writes are treated with M and how long it takes for M to be released. I recall Lollipop beta had card writes enabled and was killed for the public release. The only other reason I would root is to kill bloat, but Package Disabler does that very well with no root.