Motorola X Phone to Retail for $299 Off-Contract Through Republic Wireless
The Motorola X phone will retail for $299 off-contract through republic Wireless.
The small carrier is also offering plans that range from $5 to $40 per month. The device normally retails for $199 on contract so purchasing it free of agreements for this price is a great deal. Customers looking to purchase the Moto X at full price will have to pay $580 elsewhere.
Moto X rooting instructions are now available for both the Verizon and AT&T versions of the smartphone.
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The device could be altered on both carriers along with other popular Motorola devices such as the Droid Ultra, Mini and MAXX, according to a report from Android Authority.
In order to root these smartphones, users must download the correct apk file that matches their device, install and run it and tap "Setup." After this is finished, the phone will reboot and once it's back on the user will have full root access.
Users could then download the SuperSU app from the Google Play store. They will need to keep the MotoRoot app installed since uninstalling it will break the root. In case that happens they can re-install the app again.
To watch a video on how to root the Verizon and AT&T Moto X, Droid Ultra, MAXX, and Mini click here.
There are some risks to rooting a device and general technical knowledge is required to perform it. It could lead to the warranty being voided.
The Moto X phone price is expected to drop to $99 with a new two-year contract starting sometime during the fourth quarter of this year.
The wood grain backs will also launch around that same time and will cost about $50. Those interested in purchasing a Moto X should wait just a bit longer as the last quarter of the year begins at the end of this month.
