Which Moto X variant should I get?

[jay_em]

If I buy a Moto X XT1058, will that work on UK carriers? Do any variants have advantages over others?

 

[nhizzat]

I'd buy the model which has the most GSM bands matching those used by UK carriers.

 

[piskr]

If I buy a Moto X XT1058, will that work on UK carriers? Do any variants have advantages over others?

XT1052 is the model you should get unless you don't care for British/EU LTE bands.

 

[KidJoe]

If I buy a Moto X XT1058, will that work on UK carriers? Do any variants have advantages over others?

Depends on what bands your carrier uses.

The XT1058, XT1060, and most other X's (except the XT1056 for Sprint and Republic Wireless in the USA) support Quad Band GSM (for GSM/GPRS/EDGE). It supports standard frequencies for UMTS/HSPA.

The Xt1058 supports the most LTE bands, so chances are better for LTE outside the USA.

Take a look at Wikipedia for the X, its pretty accurate.

You may need to sim unlock the XT1058, but codes can be purchased on line for $10 to $30 USD. I know the ATT XT1058 is SIM locked, I'm not sure about the other varients (like the XT1058 from Rogers Canada, etc).

If you want to root, and you get an XT1058, just make sure its not an ATT XT1058. The ATT XT1058 can't have its bootloader unlocked, unless it still has 4.4.2 or lower on it, and you pay for Sunshine. Rogers and other XT1058 can get their bootloader unlock code for free from Moto's web site, and you can use the code no matter what ROM is on the phone (although it does void the warranty). Unlocking the bootloader is the only way to root Android 4.4.4, and possibly future versions. And its the easiest way to root Older Android versions on the X.

 

[jay_em]

Depends on what bands your carrier uses.

The XT1058, XT1060, and most other X's (except the XT1056 for Sprint and Republic Wireless in the USA) support Quad Band GSM (for GSM/GPRS/EDGE). It supports standard frequencies for UMTS/HSPA.

The Xt1058 supports the most LTE bands, so chances are better for LTE outside the USA.

Take a look at Wikipedia for the X, its pretty accurate.

You may need to sim unlock the XT1058, but codes can be purchased on line for $10 to $30 USD. I know the ATT XT1058 is SIM locked, I'm not sure about the other varients (like the XT1058 from Rogers Canada, etc).

If you want to root, and you get an XT1058, just make sure its not an ATT XT1058. The ATT XT1058 can't have its bootloader unlocked, unless it still has 4.4.2 or lower on it, and you pay for Sunshine. Rogers and other XT1058 can get their bootloader unlock code for free from Moto's web site, and you can use the code no matter what ROM is on the phone (although it does void the warranty). Unlocking the bootloader is the only way to root Android 4.4.4, and possibly future versions. And its the easiest way to root Older Android versions on the X.

Thanks for the information. This is more of a general question, but if a phone is listed as "unlocked", does that suggest it isn't an ATT XT1058, and won't need a bootloader unlock code? Thanks in advance.

 

[spkbri]

Thanks for the information. This is more of a general question, but if a phone is listed as "unlocked", does that suggest it isn't an ATT XT1058, and won't need a bootloader unlock code? Thanks in advance.

Hi,
"Unlocked" means that the phone works with SIMs from any mobile operator. So it's more like "operator unlocked".
Unlocker bootloader Moto Xs (and Gs) are called "Developer Edition".

 

[KidJoe]

Thanks for the information. This is more of a general question, but if a phone is listed as "unlocked", does that suggest it isn't an ATT XT1058, and won't need a bootloader unlock code? Thanks in advance.

Yeah, what @spkbri said...

There are TWO types of "Unlocked" and some people do confuse them.

1. SIM Unlocked (aka Carrier unlocked) which just allows you to use any other carrier's sim in the phone.
2. Bootloader Unlocked, which allows you to flash unsigned parts (like 3rd party recoveries, roms, etc).

So if you see a phone listed only as "Unlocked" it could mean either.

Motorola did sell a few "GSM Unlocked (ships with XXX SIM)" type models on Moto Maker website (mostly for T-Mobile and Net10 in the USA). These were the XT1053 variety, shipped SIM unlocked, and could have their boot loaders unlocked by requesting then using the bootloader unlock code. Per moto's wording on the web site, requesting the bootloader unlock code voids the warranty.

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Unlocker bootloader Moto Xs (and Gs) are called "Developer Edition".

I will disagree with you here.

Yes, Moto did sell Developer Editions of the X for GSM and Verizon USA (CDMA). They were bootloader unlockable. You just request the code from Moto's web site. And unlocking the bootloader doesn't void the warranty.

But when it comes to the "2013 X", for some carrier editions and Moto Maker editions (Like T-Mobile, Sprint, Rogers and many others), Motorola also freely gives away the BootLoader Unlock codes when requested On Motorola's Web Site. In the case of the Non-Developer Editions, it voids their warranty to request the code.

The exceptions being ATT USA, Republic Wireless USA, and Verizon USA. For those, Moto does NOT give out the bootloader unlock codes (likely due to agreements with those carriers). That being said, when the China Middle Man was operating, you had a chance to purchase a boot loader unlock code, and unlock those as well. And of course, doing so voided your warranty.

 

[spkbri]

I will disagree with you here.

Yes, Moto did sell Developer Editions of the X for GSM and Verizon USA (CDMA). They were bootloader unlockable. You just request the code from Moto's web site. And unlocking the bootloader doesn't void the warranty.

But when it comes to the "2013 X", for some carrier editions and Moto Maker editions (Like T-Mobile, Sprint, Rogers and many others), Motorola also freely gives away the BootLoader Unlock codes when requested On Motorola's Web Site. In the case of the Non-Developer Editions, it voids their warranty to request the code.

The exceptions being ATT USA, Republic Wireless USA, and Verizon USA. For those, Moto does NOT give out the bootloader unlock codes (likely due to agreements with those carriers). That being said, when the China Middle Man was operating, you had a chance to purchase a boot loader unlock code, and unlock those as well. And of course, doing so voided your warranty.

Yeah i've made a bit of confusion there, sorry.