[Q] Moto features on Android One versions - Moto X4 Questions & Answers

Hello everyone,
can anyone tell me if Android One version of Moto X4 have any of the Moto features from the retail model?
I'm on XT1900-7 (Retail EU) version, stuck on 8.0 and I'm thinking about switching to an Android One firmware, but I use a lot of Moto features and I don't know if I'll find them in A1.
These are the features I'm talking about:
- Moto Gestures (shake to camera, hammer to flash, three-finger screenshot, etc)
- Moto Display (a LOT better than stock Ambient Display!)
- One-button navigation (back-recent-home with fingerprint sensor)
Thanks in advance.

repsol89 said:
Hello everyone,
can anyone tell me if Android One version of Moto X4 have any of the Moto features from the retail model?
I'm on XT1900-7 (Retail EU) version, stuck on 8.0 and I'm thinking about switching to an Android One firmware, but I use a lot of Moto features and I don't know if I'll find them in A1.
These are the features I'm talking about:
- Moto Gestures (shake to camera, hammer to flash, three-finger screenshot, etc)
- Moto Display (a LOT better than stock Ambient Display!)
- One-button navigation (back-recent-home with fingerprint sensor)
Thanks in advance.
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A1 is missing the One Button Navigation, and there does not appear to be away to enable it. There was a hack in pre-Oreo that you could do, and then take each OTA since then.
The others are there.

jhedfors said:
A1 is missing the One Button Navigation, and there does not appear to be away to enable it. There was a hack in pre-Oreo that you could do, and then take each OTA since then.
The others are there.
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Thanks. What about Moto Voice, Moto Key and the Moto Launcher?
Also, Phone and Contacts apps are Google ones or Moto ones?

repsol89 said:
Thanks. What about Moto Voice, Moto Key and the Moto Launcher?
Also, Phone and Contacts apps are Google ones or Moto ones?
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Moto Voice and Key are not present, and the apps are from Google.

repsol89 said:
Hello everyone,
can anyone tell me if Android One version of Moto X4 have any of the Moto features from the retail model?
I'm on XT1900-7 (Retail EU) version, stuck on 8.0 and I'm thinking about switching to an Android One firmware, but I use a lot of Moto features and I don't know if I'll find them in A1.
These are the features I'm talking about:
- Moto Gestures (shake to camera, hammer to flash, three-finger screenshot, etc)
- Moto Display (a LOT better than stock Ambient Display!)
- One-button navigation (back-recent-home with fingerprint sensor)
Thanks in advance.
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Photo attached of Moto app from Fi.

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[Q] Is it possible to add these moto x features?

Moto display, the nexus version seems inferior to what the moto x has.
I'd like to be able to have moto actions too so that I see my notifications with a wave of my hand.
Moto Voice, on the moto x it's always on (even when the screen is off) and you can change the phrase from ok Google
And double twist to start the Camera
Also I'm coming from a locked BL Samsung so I'm used to features and lag, which nexus 6 rom has the most features?
Bro, go with Bliss Pop ROM. Feature packed and has the OK Google everywhere. As for the twist to start camera thing, would be cool to have but seems moot. I mean either swipe from the bottom right of the unlock screen or say OK Google, then launch camera.?

Moto Display / Active Display (See Moto E 2nd Gen)

So... it looks like Motorola came up with a way to utilize Moto Display on the 2nd Generation Moto E without an AMOLED screen - probably similar to how Peek works things. I wonder if they'll port that over to the Moto G 2nd Gen - or if they'll wait and stick it on a 3rd generation Moto G.
I read something somewhere that the second G was supposed to get it but not sure how accurate that source was. Also not really sure what implications this will have on battery life.
If they do implement it however, I hope there is a way to disable it. I'd be willing to test it but will probably not use it.
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If you want to really use Moto Display, use the AcDisplay app on the Play Store. It does practicaly the same
Moto display is Ambient Display???
If yes, Is a thing already present on 5.0
Ambient Display - While your phone’s display is off, Ambient Display can show notifications without turning on the full display. This will be triggered when a notification arrives. You will see notifications similar to that shown on the lock screen. You can turn this feature on in the Display menu in Settings, and note that it will increase the power consumption of your device.
Moto G (2nd Generation) - Android™ 5.0 Lollipop - Release Notes
Or you talking about something else?
see my pic, i'm on stock + xposed is not a custom ROM.
It's similar, yes, but it is definitely NOT the same. With moto display, the phone turns on and shows you the notification when you pick it up, move it, take it out of you pocket. That's really the part that I would like to see happen on the Moto G.
Yeah, I am aware that it could affect battery life. My battery life is fine, I would still like to see how it would be.
Test the App 'Gravity Screen' from Playstore. It has the same functions as you described...
Yep, have that installed. Still working on tweaking the settings, but as of yet, I haven't found it as reliable as the same type of features on the first generation Moto X.
the functions that you want are from this app... https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.motorola.aon or https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.motorola.motodisplay
Moto E is not on supported list...
I did not see a E 2nd Gen, but i don't think it will have that, only have the Ambient Display, like Moto g on L...
If it have, must be easy to port to G, the hardware is very close....
If is something different from that moto app, share a video a demo, because i'm curios.
baybutcher27 said:
the functions that you want are from this app... https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.motorola.aon or https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.motorola.motodisplay
Moto E is not on supported list...
I did not see a E 2nd Gen, but i don't think it will have that, only have the Ambient Display, like Moto g on L...
If it have, must be easy to port to G, the hardware is very close....
If is something different from that moto app, share a video a demo, because i'm curios.
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Here's the official announcement video. The time index of talking about Active Display is about..... 2:49 or so. It's definitely there. And yeah, I know about Ambient Display, ACDisplay, Dynamic Notifications, Peek, and Gravity Switch, and all the things one can do to try to hack the feature in. They work, more or less. But on my Moto X 2013, active display simply works more reliably. If the Moto E feature ends up ported to the G, I'd be very happy to see it.
custom rom
Guys,
Is there any chance to get any custom rom for moto e 2nd gen because i'm thinking of buying this phone
Looks like the Moto G 3rd gen ended up with Moto Display / Active Display like the Moto E 2nd Gen. Not sure if that means AMOLED screen on it, or if it's using some other way to keep the battery use down.
theideaweb said:
Looks like the Moto G 3rd gen ended up with Moto Display / Active Display like the Moto E 2nd Gen. Not sure if that means AMOLED screen on it, or if it's using some other way to keep the battery use down.
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i download the moto g 3° rom, copy all the files that are related to moto display (all that i think is need maybe there is more), i don't plan to make it work, because i don't use it:silly:, but if you wanna here a zip...
the zip flash ok, but don't work in the rom i'm at (AOSP) it gives a FC ''com.motorola.system'' or some like that did not print the error.
if you try and not work use the Cleaner-MotoDisplay_3.0 will remove every file of the zip MotoDisplay_3.0
have fun... :good:
theideaweb said:
It's similar, yes, but it is definitely NOT the same. With moto display, the phone turns on and shows you the notification when you pick it up, move it, take it out of you pocket. That's really the part that I would like to see happen on the Moto G.
Yeah, I am aware that it could affect battery life. My battery life is fine, I would still like to see how it would be.
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theideaweb said:
Looks like the Moto G 3rd gen ended up with Moto Display / Active Display like the Moto E 2nd Gen. Not sure if that means AMOLED screen on it, or if it's using some other way to keep the battery use down.
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Right....it's missing LED Notification light on 3rdG.....so how the "Moto Display" works ? If I put it on my office desk, should I pick it up everytime I want to see the notification ? Because every few minutes I go to different rooms.
baybutcher27 said:
i download the moto g 3° rom, copy all the files that are related to moto display (all that i think is need maybe there is more), i don't plan to make it work, because i don't use it:silly:, but if you wanna here a zip...
the zip flash ok, but don't work in the rom i'm at (AOSP) it gives a FC ''com.motorola.system'' or some like that did not print the error.
if you try and not work use the Cleaner-MotoDisplay_3.0 will remove every file of the zip MotoDisplay_3.0
have fun... :good:
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A bit late, but, should this work? I flashed it but I don't know how to access the feature. Should it have created an app or a settings option? I am using CM12.1, it has Ambient Display but it doesn't work quite as well as the stock Moto Display.
Moto G2 had ambient display built in with 12.1 . Sadly, they removed the feature around August. It had to do something with the kernel was not intended to support it.

moto actions on custom rom?

Hi all,
The only reason i have not installed a custom rom yet is because I do not want to lose the amazing moto actions. Can we use the moto actions on a custom rom in any way?
Thanks guys
Cheers
roddem said:
Hi all,
The only reason i have not installed a custom rom yet is because I do not want to lose the amazing moto actions. Can we use the moto actions on a custom rom in any way?
Thanks guys
Cheers
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I have built the actions that seem important to me as a new implementations of actions for CyanogenMod. Probably all customs ROMs are reusing that work. Look in the CM 12.0 thread for a screen shot of the options that are going to be configurable in CM 12.1.
That said, what actions to you use?
crpalmer said:
I have built the actions that seem important to me as a new implementations of actions for CyanogenMod. Probably all customs ROMs are reusing that work. Look in the CM 12.0 thread for a screen shot of the options that are going to be configurable in CM 12.1.
That said, what actions to you use?
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sorry for the late reply.
thats great. I mainly use the twist to open camera, the hand swype over the phone to check if i have any notifications. Have these been implemented?
roddem said:
sorry for the late reply.
thats great. I mainly use the twist to open camera, the hand swype over the phone to check if i have any notifications. Have these been implemented?
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Yes those are implemented. I just like to ask people what they use in case there are other useful gestures I haven't implemented (I honestly never used stock on my phone so I depend on others to give me feedback on what is useful related to stock behaviour....).
Is Moto voice the only thing that doesn't have an alternative?
Moto display?
crpalmer said:
I have built the actions that seem important to me as a new implementations of actions for CyanogenMod. Probably all customs ROMs are reusing that work. Look in the CM 12.0 thread for a screen shot of the options that are going to be configurable in CM 12.1.
That said, what actions to you use?
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Awesome man... But wat about moto display... I can't live without it... Ambient sucks!!!!
mandeepsingh said:
Awesome man... But wat about moto display... I can't live without it... Ambient sucks!!!!
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How does ambient display suck? What about moto display is awesome?
crpalmer said:
How does ambient display suck? What about moto display is awesome?
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I just don't like it.... Moto display is the best for me... I am addicted to it!
roddem said:
sorry for the late reply.
thats great. I mainly use the twist to open camera, the hand swype over the phone to check if i have any notifications. Have these been implemented?
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WOw. Thanks a lot. Do all Roms have these implementations or a few?
crpalmer said:
How does ambient display suck? What about moto display is awesome?
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Ambient Display just wakes the screen when you get a notific. Moto Display actually wakes it every time you pick the phone up,or nudge it, which is super handy to check the time and all. I have been asking if this is possible in CM13 but so far no one has replied.
angadsingh97 said:
Ambient Display just wakes the screen when you get a notific. Moto Display actually wakes it every time you pick the phone up,or nudge it, which is super handy to check the time and all. I have been asking if this is possible in CM13 but so far no one has replied.
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Works great on CM 13.
crpalmer said:
Works great on CM 13.
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angadsingh97 said:
Ambient Display just wakes the screen when you get a notification. Moto Display actually wakes it every time you pick the phone up,or nudge it, which is super handy to check the time and all. I have been asking if this is possible in CM13 but so far no one has replied.
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Moto Display handles notifications differently from Ambient display. See this link:
http://www.androidcentral.com/inside-moto-x-active-display?_ga=1.123258498.820442600.1451317275
I prefer the way Moto Display notifies and then allows a peek at the information. I have not been able to get Ambient Display to behave the same way. I believe that Moto Display also uses the display differently from Ambient Display. Moto Display is supposed to only light the pixels required for the notification to save battery as opposed to energizing the whole display.
I wonder if the Moto Display apk can be sideloaded and installed on CM13? Moto and Moto Actions can be downloaded from the Play store but they do not include Moto Display functionality. Moto Voice can also be downloaded from the Play Store.
donslade said:
I wonder if the Moto Display apk can be sideloaded and installed on CM13? Moto and Moto Actions can be downloaded from the Play store but they do not include Moto Display functionality. Moto Voice can also be downloaded from the Play Store.
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@squid2 recently added support for Moto Camera and Gallery in CM13 for Moto E2 Otus. I can't even download Actions or Moto. Could you please ask him if it is possible for this app as well, even on Lux maybe?
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donslade said:
Moto Display handles notifications differently from Ambient display. See this link:
http://www.androidcentral.com/inside-moto-x-active-display?_ga=1.123258498.820442600.1451317275
I prefer the way Moto Display notifies and then allows a peek at the information. I have not been able to get Ambient Display to behave the same way. I believe that Moto Display also uses the display differently from Ambient Display. Moto Display is supposed to only light the pixels required for the notification to save battery as opposed to energizing the whole display.
I wonder if the Moto Display apk can be sideloaded and installed on CM13? Moto and Moto Actions can be downloaded from the Play store but they do not include Moto Display functionality. Moto Voice can also be downloaded from the Play Store.
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noob. You can download from Play. But you can't use it on custom ROM (CM). Try yourself !

Moto display

I miss moto display so much. Has anyone been able to port out the motorola active display app for other phones? Anyway to replace the google ambient display with motorola?
Ive tried Notific, acdisplay, dynamic notifications, glimpse and they're all buggy and none of them work as well as moto display.
Is there any alternative apps out there? Any roms with moto display support?
I heard resurrection remix has moto permissions to download the moto apps (http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...73&postcount=2) Do all remix's have this?
Thanks
Rico
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AOSP Ambient Display on Moto g6?

Hi Everyone,
Was wondering whether you know if it is possible to use the vanilla Android Ambient Display instead of Moto Display on the g6?
um.z said:
Hi Everyone,
Was wondering whether you know if it is possible to use the vanilla Android Ambient Display instead of Moto Display on the g6?
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I may be wrong but to my knowledge, no it is not possible with out a custom rom.
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um.z said:
Hi Everyone,
Was wondering whether you know if it is possible to use the vanilla Android Ambient Display instead of Moto Display on the g6?
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It's most likely been disabled/removed by Motorola in favor of Moto Display. You'll need to have a custom ROM, which we don't.
You could try an app but it won't be as good.
um.z said:
Hi Everyone,
Was wondering whether you know if it is possible to use the vanilla Android Ambient Display instead of Moto Display on the g6?
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you could try deleting the moto display apk from system with root explorer. see what happens? other than that no I think you need a custom rom for the aosp ambient display.
fix-this! said:
you could try deleting the moto display apk from system with root explorer. see what happens? other than that no I think you need a custom rom for the aosp ambient display.
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If you simply disable Moto Display, it'll just disappear from the Moto app. So, you'll just be out of any type of ambient display.

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