Verizon Motorola Moto X users reportedly soak testing Android 4.4

posted by Alan F. / Nov 18, 2013, 6:04 PM

Verizon Motorola Moto X users reportedly soak testing Android 4.4

While participants in any of the Motorola soak test are supposed to keep their mouth closed, especially with the media, it now seems to be confirmed that the current soak test being done for the Verizon version of the Motorola Moto X is for Android 4.4, KitKat. A list of changes can be found below, and mentions the new Android 4.4 dialer, changes to the camera and even support for the Square credit card reader. The update will also allow you to make Hangouts the default SMS app on your phone by going to Settings > Wireless > Default SMS app.

With such a major update, this soak test could take longer than some past tests. Hopefully, it won't be too long before Verizon Motorola Moto X owners are dancing in the street with Android 4.4 installed on their phone. KitKat? You're soaking in it.

Some Verizon Motorola Moto X users are soaking in Android 4.4

source: AndroidCentral

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31 Comments

1. mattkl

Posts: 255; Member since: Feb 01, 2010

Good to hear. The new Droids will follow soon.....fingers crossed.

posted on Nov 18, 2013, 6:08 PM 2

2. JC557

Posts: 1917; Member since: Dec 07, 2011

Hopefully the Droid Razr line will be soon after. Otherwise I'll put the Droid Razr M on craigslist and buy the Moto X outright... though I do like a smaller phone.

posted on Nov 18, 2013, 6:15 PM 0

4. KingKurogiii

Posts: 5713; Member since: Oct 23, 2011

the Razr M goes for around $150 these days. it's actually a good buy for what it's going for. you're better off just keeping your Razr M.

posted on Nov 18, 2013, 6:18 PM 1

7. JC557

Posts: 1917; Member since: Dec 07, 2011

Meh, I got it off craigslist for $100 and I get a 25% discount off phones and accessories at Verizon so if the Droid Razr M doesn't get KitKat in a timely matter (they skipped 4.2 and 4.3) I'll just pony up the $350 off contract price of the Moto X. I recently became interested in the Moto X after playing around with it but could make do with the Razr M if something great else is coming out in the next 3 months.

posted on Nov 18, 2013, 6:55 PM 0

8. KingKurogiii

Posts: 5713; Member since: Oct 23, 2011

i thought the Moto X was good enough to pay the $500 off contract price for. i meant you should get the Moto X but keep your Razr M as a backup.

posted on Nov 18, 2013, 7:08 PM 0

18. Droid_X_Doug

Posts: 5993; Member since: Dec 22, 2010

Why can't they occur simultaneously? It is for the VZW Moto X edition. Aren't the VZW editions of Moto X and the Droids essentially on the same software release (pre-v. 4.4) with the update that was recently pushed to the Driods?

posted on Nov 19, 2013, 12:58 AM 0

19. Sniggly

Posts: 7305; Member since: Dec 05, 2009

There are some subtle differences between the phones; the Droids have their own boot animation, apps and such. Minor changes, but changes nonethless which all need to be checked in addition to the software they share with the Moto X. Either way, the Droids weren't far behind the Moto X with the camera update. I suspect that the same will hold true for Kitkat.

posted on Nov 19, 2013, 1:03 AM 0

29. JerryTime

Posts: 468; Member since: Nov 09, 2013

I know I read this and thought the same thing. I have a Droid MAXX because I wanted the extra battery life. Kinda jealous that I didn't wait and do the Moto X and customize my phone like I just did for my fiance for Christmas.

posted on Nov 19, 2013, 12:05 PM 0

3. KingKurogiii

Posts: 5713; Member since: Oct 23, 2011

Motorola is KILLING it! you guys realize the Nexus 4 doesn't even have Kit Kat yet? i'm so excited that i'll have my very own, custom designed Moto X tomorrow.

posted on Nov 18, 2013, 6:17 PM 1

6. alltechinside

Posts: 248; Member since: Apr 21, 2013

uhh the nexus 4 does have android kit kat....

posted on Nov 18, 2013, 6:54 PM 1

9. KingKurogiii

Posts: 5713; Member since: Oct 23, 2011

oh okay, it is going out OTA. everywhere i look though people are still waiting for it. i had to sideload it on to my Nexus 7 FHD.

posted on Nov 18, 2013, 7:10 PM 0

10. Mxyzptlk unregistered

They aren't killing anything. This is just a soak test. Only time will tell if future versions will arrive in a timely manner.

posted on Nov 18, 2013, 7:12 PM 0

11. protozeloz

Posts: 5396; Member since: Sep 16, 2010

This isn't any soak test!!! Its a Verizon soak test!!! Sh!t got serious !

posted on Nov 18, 2013, 7:36 PM 5

12. Sniggly

Posts: 7305; Member since: Dec 05, 2009

You have to admit, though, that Motorola's starting to form a good pattern these days.

posted on Nov 18, 2013, 7:49 PM 1

14. Mxyzptlk unregistered

Maybe but we'll let time be the judge of that one.

posted on Nov 18, 2013, 8:58 PM 0

15. Sniggly

Posts: 7305; Member since: Dec 05, 2009

How much time will you require to make your decision?

posted on Nov 18, 2013, 9:01 PM 3

21. VZWuser76

Posts: 4974; Member since: Mar 04, 2010

The point just before hell freezes over.

posted on Nov 19, 2013, 3:07 AM 2

23. Mxyzptlk unregistered

Just an ample amount to better observe Motorola's behavior.

posted on Nov 19, 2013, 4:56 AM 0

28. VZWuser76

Posts: 4974; Member since: Mar 04, 2010

Well considering you're under the impression that they're still handling things the way they did in the Bionic days, that means at least 2 more years. Which is funny because last year they were one of, if not the first after the Nexus line to be upgrading their phones to JB, however they weren't as fast as they have been this year, but either way since the merger they've been doing much better in regards to support. And while they don't update every phone back to the OG Droid, neither do any other OEMs, including the Nexus line of phones. At some point it's not worth it anymore to keep throwing resources towards a phone that most aren't using anymore. And besides, even if they don't update it, it's not like the phone suddenly stops working, you just don't get all the new features, which is normally the way things go with any product.

posted on Nov 19, 2013, 10:35 AM 2

17. KingKurogiii

Posts: 5713; Member since: Oct 23, 2011

just how much more do you need? the new Motorola is being real consistent in showing us that they mean f***ing business.

posted on Nov 18, 2013, 10:14 PM 1

25. Mxyzptlk unregistered

However long it takes for them to update their current lineup of phones.

posted on Nov 19, 2013, 4:58 AM 0

22. techguyone

Posts: 214; Member since: May 18, 2013

I wonder who mxy will pick on to troll next once he runs out of reasons to go after Motorola??

posted on Nov 19, 2013, 3:10 AM 0

24. Mxyzptlk unregistered

I'm not picking in Motorola.

posted on Nov 19, 2013, 4:57 AM 0

16. KingKurogiii

Posts: 5713; Member since: Oct 23, 2011

a soak test is still getting a Kit Kat build approved by Motorola and Verizon on to Moto X devices mere days after it arriving on Nexus devices. i would by all means call that "killing it" and it's probable the update will roll out to the rest soon because that is usually the case when a soak test is involved. quit trying so hard Mxy. you're oh, so tired my friend, oh so tired.

posted on Nov 18, 2013, 10:12 PM 1

20. VZWuser76

Posts: 4974; Member since: Mar 04, 2010

Unless there are major issues, the soak test should be followed by widespread release within a week, and usually within a couple days.

posted on Nov 19, 2013, 3:06 AM 0

26. Berzerk000

Posts: 4275; Member since: Jun 26, 2011

Not only is Motorola getting out 4.4 to the Moto X before some Nexus devices, their doing it through Verizon. A Verizon branded device is officially getting the latest version of Android at practically the same time as unlocked Nexus, that is insane. What colors did you choose for your Moto X?

posted on Nov 19, 2013, 5:33 AM 2

27. KingKurogiii

Posts: 5713; Member since: Oct 23, 2011

i decided to go with a Black Front and Accents with a Cement Gray Back. i didn't want to get real personal with it in case i ever decided to sell it so no back inscription but for the boot up message i put "Hello Moto X" as a reference to the old school "Hello Moto" boot up message. c: i also got a Black/Clear Supcase for it.http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00E8GQHM2/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

posted on Nov 19, 2013, 10:29 AM 0

30. Berzerk000

Posts: 4275; Member since: Jun 26, 2011

Sounds sweet. Have you gotten the 4.4 update yet? Apparently it went out today, though it's rolling out in waves.

posted on Nov 19, 2013, 2:06 PM 0

31. KingKurogiii

Posts: 5713; Member since: Oct 23, 2011

i got it as soon as i turned the phone on. and if you're curious about the GEL it is absent upon downloading the update but i went ahead and sideloaded it and it works as well as it does on my FHD Nexus 7. i am seriously loving this phone.

posted on Nov 22, 2013, 11:05 AM 0

5. Sniggly

Posts: 7305; Member since: Dec 05, 2009

That's actually a day ahead of schedule; the Motorola guy told me the soak test was going out tomorrow. The AT&T Moto X soak test is supposed to start Thursday.

posted on Nov 18, 2013, 6:32 PM 3

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