Moto X Phone T-Mobile Gets Android 4.4 KitKat ROM from Third-Party Developer with Updated Features
An Android 4.4 KitKat ROM has been found available for the Motorola X phone T-Mobile variant via manual installation. According to the source, several changes on the camera and display have been updated by the said ROM.
XDA Developer Leak
TheOrangeRemix of XDA developer forum posted an Android 4.4 KitKat ROM for the T-Mobile Moto X smartphone. According to him, the ROM should update features such as Touchless Control, Active Display, Camera and home screen selector on Moto X phone.
Other features from Android 4.4 KitKat like Hangouts with SMS, new keyboard and more are standard on the ROM. Google Experience home launcher having swipe from left to access Google Now feature isn't available on the ROM as of now but an installer can be found online.
Status bar on the Android 4.4 KitKat ROM remains blue-themed from Android ICS/Jelly Bean original colour scheme instead of the default white on the LG Nexus 5. The member also reminds those who wanted to get the firmware that it is still a test build which contains bugs and possible bricking if flashed incorrectly.
Click on the screenshots to view images of the ROM:
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Motorola's Official Android 4.4 KitKat
Owners of Moto X may find their smartphone eligible for Android 4.4 KitKat on the software support Web site of Motorola. However, the company hasn't released any specific dates when the update will be pushed out to Moto X. In addition, some Motorola droid smartphones such as Droid Ultra, Droid MAXX and Droid Mini are getting Android 4.4.
It is expected that the update will bring default Android 4.4 features such as Ok Google, Google Experience home launcher, Bluetooth MAP support, native apps such as Drive, Keep and QuickOffice. Other features like lock screen full album art, updated phone app, Hangouts with SMS support, better multitasking and more are going to be included.
Moto X phone owners can also expect great changes on the intuitive functions and hands-free features with the upcoming Android 4.4 KitKat.
Unfortunately, the download link posted by the XDA developer forum member has been taken down temporarily and currently being resolved using another solution which would be available soon.