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Motorola Moto X
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Motorola Moto X

Released: 2014, September. Released 2014, SeptemberPrice: About 320 EURStatus: Discontinued

Root Support Available

Bootloader unlock, Magisk root, recovery notes, and expert support are available for this device family.

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 4.4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow)
CPUQuad-core 2.5 GHz Krait 400
GPUAdreno 330
NFCYes
SAR1.46 W/kg (head) 1.27 W/kg (body)
SIMNano-SIM
USBmicroUSB 2.0, OTG
Size5.2 inches, 74.5 cm, 2, (~73.1% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeAMOLED
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, DLNA, hotspot
BrandMotorola
ModelMotorola Moto X (2nd Gen)
PriceAbout 320 EUR
RadioNo
SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
Video1080p@30fps
CameraPhoto, /, Video
ColorsBlack, White
ModelsXT1097, XT1096, XT1095, XT1092, XT1085, XT1093
SAR EU0.49 W/kg (head) 0.69 W/kg (body)
Single2 MP, f/2.2
StatusDiscontinued
Weight144 g (5.08 oz)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8974AC Snapdragon 801 (28 nm)
SensorsAccelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, temperature
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - all versions
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 - EU, AT&T, Verizon
4G bands2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 17 - XT1097 AT&T, XT1095 T-Mobile
Charging15W wired, QC2
FeaturesDual-LED flash, panorama, HDR
Internal16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM, 64GB 2GB RAM (AT&T, T-Mobile)
Released2014, September. Released 2014, September
Announced2014, September. Released 2014, September
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE, aptX
Card slotNo
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions140.8 x 72.4 x 10 mm (5.54 x 2.85 x 0.39 in)
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3
Resolution1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~424 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
LoudspeakerVoice 66dB / Noise 66dB / Ring 72dB
PerformanceBasemark OS II 2.0: 1176Basemark X: 11855
PositioningGPS, GLONASS
Audio qualityNoise -93.5dB / Crosstalk -93.8dB
Battery (old)Endurance rating 48h

Motorola Moto X Overview

About Motorola Moto X (2nd Gen) Motorola Moto X (2nd Gen) is a discontinued device from Motorola's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2014. Motorola Moto X (2nd Gen) has a wide variety of great specifications such as 16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM, 64GB 2GB RAM (AT&T, T-Mobile) with Qualcomm MSM8974AC Snapdragon 801 (28 nm) , as well as ultrasonic fingerprint sensor. The thing that makes this decent smartphone special is its sleek design and an amazing all-screen design with no notches at all.

Rooting Information

Motorola Moto X can generally be rooted with a bootloader unlock and Magisk patched boot image workflow. Always match firmware build numbers before flashing.

Bootloader Information

Most Android rooting methods begin with bootloader unlock. Unlocking may wipe data, affect warranty, and disable some security features.

Recovery Information

Custom recovery support depends on chipset, kernel source availability, and community builds. Fastboot-based Magisk installation can work even when TWRP is unavailable.

FAQ

Can I root the Motorola Moto X?

The Motorola Moto X supports rooting through Magisk. You'll need to unlock the bootloader first, then flash a patched boot image. Check the rooting status card on this page for availability.

Does Motorola Moto X support custom recovery (TWRP)?

Many Motorola devices support TWRP. Check our device page for recovery compatibility. If TWRP isn't available, you can still use Magisk through fastboot method.

Will rooting Motorola Moto X void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Motorola Moto X will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Motorola Moto X run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Motorola Moto X.