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xterminater07

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Hi all, I just got a Moto Z Droid version from Verizon. I read through some of the threads in XDA, it doesn't seem like there's a root method and unlock method for the bootloader right?
 

viet272

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Bios password for android ?

Hi everyone, I bought the moto Z droid for my 13 year old kid. He know how to hard reset or factory resets the phone so I can't install the restriction on its. However, he don't know how to install a new roms and he doesn't have a computer to do that either. Is there any roms which have password to on the boot screen so he can not factory reset it again ? Something like bios password on PC.
 

HelloMoto777

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Getting hot

Hi people, just wanted to ask if anyone had the same experience of your device getting quite warm on the bottom portion where the pins are (seems warmer on the front though). I know that's where the motherboard and all the computing power is at, but it's strange that it can get warm even when all you do is browsing the web using chrome, taking a look at CPU-Z, it shows some things can get as warm as 50-55 degree Celsius, and if I'm not the only one, then is there anything that can be done about it, I mean, it probably shouldn't be like that, right?:silly:
 
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waldoelx7241

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Has anyone had issues with android file transfer to transfer music from a macbook to the moto z? I can't seem to get transfer anything to the moto z. Whenever the transfer starts i immediately get an error message that says

"Can't Access Device Storage. If your device's screen is locked, disconnect its USB cable, unlock your screen, and then reconnect the USB cable."

Device was already unlocked and switched to MTP
I have the same issue. It will not read/write on my mac
 

wis164

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Flashing another Stock ROM?

Hi,
I have the chinese variant XT1650-05 (found it in a nice price) then I came to know that it doesn't have the Google Play store nor google services, can someone guide me if it's possible to flash international stock Rom? or at least install google services...thnx!
 

rvinturis

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hi, my Motorola xt1650-03 Sheridan stop start up normaly after unlock bootloader , I try reflash stock rom 7 nougat but nothing to do.
every time I start , remain stuck in fastboot mode and for continue with start I must push power button , afterthat everything work well.
seems are many with my problem.

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hi guys , some idea where can I found Motorola z Sheridan xt1650-03 stock rom , now I used stock rom 7 griffin for xt1650-03 , but I think is not fully compatible .
thanx
 

waldoelx7241

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I've read many posts about loading nougat on the xt1650-03 retus. I need to have some clarification as to which one would work best for me. I want nougat with no carrier anything as my device is unlocked. I would like it to be a normal install (no root or custom rom)


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Nakainu

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No Bluetooth

I got this phone about two months ago and recently updated to the 7.0 OS. I have had zero Bluetooth connectivity, meaning that my Moto Z XT1650 cannot find any Bluetooth devices like Amazon Echo, MOGA Hero Pro, and a VR headset controller. I don't want to do a factory reset and I've tried almost everything else. Any help?
 

PiousInquisitor

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I got this phone about two months ago and recently updated to the 7.0 OS. I have had zero Bluetooth connectivity, meaning that my Moto Z XT1650 cannot find any Bluetooth devices like Amazon Echo, MOGA Hero Pro, and a VR headset controller. I don't want to do a factory reset and I've tried almost everything else. Any help?
It's unclear, Bluetooth stopped working after the update? Or it never worked?

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Tushar1550

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Looking for stock recover.img

I just bricked my Moto Z XT1650-03 (the UK version) by cancelling the backup process in TWRP.

I'm looking for the stock recovery.img for the device. The ones posted with fileshare links are slow to download, mega or mediafire would be appreciated.
 

Tushar1550

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NexusS4gFreak

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Hey i have the Moto z Droid from xt1650-01 from.
Verizon and I know there is no root right now or probably ever but is there a way to increase pixel density to make icons smaller or change the navigation bar height another way? Those are honestly my only disturbances
 

PiousInquisitor

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Hey i have the Moto z Droid from xt1650-01 from.
Verizon and I know there is no root right now or probably ever but is there a way to increase pixel density to make icons smaller or change the navigation bar height another way? Those are honestly my only disturbances
Settings - Display - Display size

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