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    #3122
    _Tombstone_
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,006 ✭✭✭_Tombstone_


    ugglasdav wrote: »
    Recently got the 2nd Gen 4g and am fairly happy with it the first few days until i updated to 5.0.2 which had a fairly big impact on the speed of the phone, anyone had similar experience?

    Format, clear the cache and format again.

    That's the Nuclear option but it'll solve every problem.


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    #3123
    Soarer
    Registered Users Posts: 8,858 ✭✭✭Soarer


    _Tombstone_ wrote: »
    Format, clear the cache and format again.

    That's the Nuclear option but it'll solve every problem.

    Oooo, that sounds interesting.....but scary! Is there a walkthrough of that? Will it remove/restore everything I have?

    Also would that cure my two biggest gripes.
    1. The battery is shocking.
    2. Audio doesn't transfer over to my bluetooth car radio. Phonecalls do, but music/podcasts don't. It connects without issue. Really don't think it's the radio, and never had an issue with my iPhone 4.


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    #3124
    _Tombstone_
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,006 ✭✭✭_Tombstone_


    Soarer wrote: »
    Oooo, that sounds interesting.....but scary! Is there a walkthrough of that? Will it remove/restore everything I have?

    Also would that cure my two biggest gripes.
    1. The battery is shocking.
    2. Audio doesn't transfer over to my bluetooth car radio. Phonecalls do, but music/podcasts don't. It connects without issue. Really don't think it's the radio, and never had an issue with my iPhone 4.
    Ahh, it sounds hard but it's really easy.

    Everything is wiped with a Format. You've updated to lollipop yea? Go into settings-->Scroll to the Bottom-->About Phone-->Android version should be 5.0.2 here? Thats Lollipop.

    Your Apps, calendar and Contacts will restore themselves once you have them synced-->Go into settings-->Accounts-->Google-->Click on your email and tick the boxes to do this.

    Assuming you haven't set up something to back up pictures, just connect the phone to your computer and drag and drop them onto the Desktop. Very easy this. Or make a Dropbox/Google Drive/ect Account and save them online instead. Drag and drop anything you want to keep now.

    If you want to save Txts for some reason their was Apps mentioned a few pages back that'll do it.

    Thats it really.

    1)Battery was one of the main things focused on with lollipop, big improvement there. I've got 3/4 days sometimes but it'll depend, if you're checking Facebook 15 times an hour then....no.

    2)I don't know about the Bluetooth bit, a google doesn't show it as a problem. No real results. See how you get on and come back here.

    To Format, Go to Settings-->Backup & Reset-->Tick Back up my data and Automatic Restore-->Give it a few mins-->Hit Factory Data Reset.

    To Clear Cache follow these instructions.

    Format again, probably no need, some people felt they noticed improvements on a second format and for the sake of 5 mins sure do it.

    Sounds like alot but very easy, doesn't take long.


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    #3125
    Dozen Wicked Words
    Closed Accounts Posts: 10,325 ✭✭✭✭Dozen Wicked Words


    I have the 2nd gen 4g and battery is ok for me, not the 3/4 days but I comfortably get a day of pretty heavy use and have 10 - 15 %, left, mine was on 5.0.2 when I got it (in UK). Don't have faceache on my phone though (the app seemed to upset my phone so I deleted it)

    Bluetooth works fine with everything I've used it on so far too, (soundbar and Skoda in-car) better than my galaxy S4 was actually. I had the same issue with my S4 as Soarer is having, I just had to keep switching bluetooth on and off for it to eventually work.

    Very pleased with my Moto G so far, missus has 1st Gen which is also pretty good, but prefer my bigger screen.


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    #3126
    frankoreagan
    Closed Accounts Posts: 78 ✭✭frankoreagan


    _Tombstone_ wrote: »
    Ahh, it sounds hard but it's really easy.

    Everything is wiped with a Format. You've updated to lollipop yea? Go into settings-->Scroll to the Bottom-->About Phone-->Android version should be 5.0.2 here? Thats Lollipop.

    Your Apps, calendar and Contacts will restore themselves once you have them synced-->Go into settings-->Accounts-->Google-->Click on your email and tick the boxes to do this.

    Assuming you haven't set up something to back up pictures, just connect the phone to your computer and drag and drop them onto the Desktop. Very easy this. Or make a Dropbox/Google Drive/ect Account and save them online instead. Drag and drop anything you want to keep now.

    If you want to save Txts for some reason their was Apps mentioned a few pages back that'll do it.

    Thats it really.

    1)Battery was one of the main things focused on with lollipop, big improvement there. I've got 3/4 days sometimes but it'll depend, if you're checking Facebook 15 times an hour then....no.

    2)I don't know about the Bluetooth bit, a google doesn't show it as a problem. No real results. See how you get on and come back here.

    To Format, Go to Settings-->Backup & Reset-->Tick Back up my data and Automatic Restore-->Give it a few mins-->Hit Factory Data Reset.

    To Clear Cache follow these instructions.

    Format again, probably no need, some people felt they noticed improvements on a second format and for the sake of 5 mins sure do it.

    Sounds like alot but very easy, doesn't take long.

    Cheers for that, cleared the cache there and the difference in speed browsing the internet and using apps is phenomenal.


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    #3127
    SM01
    Registered Users Posts: 1,425 ✭✭✭SM01


    Thanks for those instructions _Tombstone_. My Moto G has been given a new lease of life!


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    #3128
    inigo
    Registered Users Posts: 646 ✭✭✭inigo


    This morning my Motog G (2nd gen, 5", dual sim) decided to stop working. It turned itself off and that was it. When I plug it in it tries to power up: it shows the white screen with motorola's M in the green background, it vibrates very shortly and it powers off. It will keep doing that for a while. I am able to start it with boot options but it doesn't matter which one I choose that it will show the M and then power off.

    I've tried everything I've found on the web but nothing works.

    Has anyone come across this issue? Any ideas?


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    #3129
    noodler
    Registered Users Posts: 26,179 ✭✭✭✭noodler


    Lollipop never coming for 4G 1st gen..


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    #3130
    Dr.MickKiller
    Registered Users Posts: 345 ✭✭Dr.MickKiller


    inigo wrote: »
    This morning my Motog G (2nd gen, 5", dual sim) decided to stop working. It turned itself off and that was it. When I plug it in it tries to power up: it shows the white screen with motorola's M in the green background, it vibrates very shortly and it powers off. It will keep doing that for a while. I am able to start it with boot options but it doesn't matter which one I choose that it will show the M and then power off.

    I've tried everything I've found on the web but nothing works.

    Has anyone come across this issue? Any ideas?

    Leave it charging for 24 hours.


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    #3131
    T-Bird
    Registered Users Posts: 1,309 ✭✭✭T-Bird


    inigo wrote: »
    This morning my Motog G (2nd gen, 5", dual sim) decided to stop working. It turned itself off and that was it. When I plug it in it tries to power up: it shows the white screen with motorola's M in the green background, it vibrates very shortly and it powers off. It will keep doing that for a while. I am able to start it with boot options but it doesn't matter which one I choose that it will show the M and then power off.

    I've tried everything I've found on the web but nothing works.

    Has anyone come across this issue? Any ideas?

    Best return, replace or repair. personally I'd look for replacement.


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    #3132
    Doge
    Registered Users Posts: 8,950 ✭✭✭Doge


    Anyone find the multitasking performamce piss poor since the Lollipop update?

    Apps like Facebook and others lock up with a few apps running, which didn't happen on KitKat.


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    #3133
    mp3ireland2
    Registered Users Posts: 1,762 ✭✭✭mp3ireland2


    unfortunately the process com.process.gapps has stopped

    anybody else getting this really annoying message! Can't do anything on the phone....have tried disabling download manager but no use, wrecking my head!


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    #3134
    RossieMan
    Registered Users Posts: 6,766 ✭✭✭RossieMan


    Are you on cyanogenmod by any chance? Gapps is all the google suite, its most probably google play services.


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    #3135
    mp3ireland2
    Registered Users Posts: 1,762 ✭✭✭mp3ireland2


    RossieMan wrote: »
    Are you on cyanogenmod by any chance? Gapps is all the google suite, its most probably google play services.
    No I'm just on the stock rom for the UK retail version 5.02 thought i had it sorted but i was wrong! if i can't get anywhere i think i'll have to factory reset tomorrow! was hoping it wasn't just me it happened to!


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    #3136
    denis160
    Registered Users Posts: 429 ✭✭denis160


    I dropped my beloved moto g 2nd 5' 😢. Screen is a write off, they don't have the phone in stock in argos and they don't think theyll be getting it back in, they do have the 5' 2nd gen 4g version, can anyone one tell me the difference between this & the 3g vetsion?n ( besides the 4g bit obviously ☺)
    Thanks
    d


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    #3137
    RobertFoster
    Registered Users Posts: 9,121 ✭✭✭RobertFoster


    Not much has changed. Slightly larger battery capacity according to Phone Arena (though it has 8GB internal storage, not 16GB like Phone Arena say).

    It only has a single SIM too, not dual SIM like the 2014 model.


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    #3138
    inigo
    Registered Users Posts: 646 ✭✭✭inigo


    Dr.MickKiller wrote: »
    Leave it charging for 24 hours.

    Unfortunately, that didn't work.
    T-Bird wrote: »
    Best return, replace or repair. personally I'd look for replacement.

    I got it from Argos. All 5" models seem to be out of stock everywhere.

    Has anyone had one of these repaired? I'd be concerned with the security of the data that may be stored on the phone.

    Should I ask for a refund and look elsewhere for a new one?


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    #3139
    bells12
    Registered Users Posts: 27 ✭bells12


    Hi,

    I have the Moto G 4G version but the micro SD card I got is now not working. Can anyone recommend the best and most reliable 32GB card to use with this phone?

    Thanks


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    #3140
    peckerhead
    Registered Users Posts: 3,379 ✭✭✭peckerhead


    On my phone so can't post a link, but I recently picked up a couple of SanDisk class 10 32GB cards in Argos that were marked down to €19.99.


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    #3141
    T-Bird
    Registered Users Posts: 1,309 ✭✭✭T-Bird


    inigo wrote: »
    Unfortunately, that didn't work.



    I got it from Argos. All 5" models seem to be out of stock everywhere.

    Has anyone had one of these repaired? I'd be concerned with the security of the data that may be stored on the phone.

    Should I ask for a refund and look elsewhere for a new one?

    It's a new phone and not working. I'd go to shop where you got it and see what they say. They might take it and send it away. Check shops policy on their website.

    Regarding security, they normally ask for it to be factory reset before sending. But you can't do that.

    Other option is Motorola Ireland website.

    My one was sent away twice last year, they (tesco direct) replaced it the second time.


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    #3142
    inigo
    Registered Users Posts: 646 ✭✭✭inigo


    Thanks for that. I will take it to Argos and see what they say.
    T-Bird wrote: »
    My one was sent away twice last year, they (tesco direct) replaced it the second time.

    Is the phone being sold by Tesco Mobile dual sim and is it locked to their network?


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    #3143
    bigdaddy2010
    Registered Users Posts: 64 ✭✭bigdaddy2010


    Doge wrote: »
    Anyone find the multitasking performamce piss poor since the Lollipop update?

    Apps like Facebook and others lock up with a few apps running, which didn't happen on KitKat.

    My phone is freezing alot since updating to lollipop. Tried clean master app. Made no difference. Any solutions?


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    #3144
    T-Bird
    Registered Users Posts: 1,309 ✭✭✭T-Bird


    inigo wrote: »
    Thanks for that. I will take it to Argos and see what they say.



    Is the phone being sold by Tesco Mobile dual sim and is it locked to their network?

    It was the original one at that stage, single SIM and locked.


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    #3145
    projectgtr
    Registered Users Posts: 2,461 ✭✭✭projectgtr


    bigdaddy2010 wrote: »
    My phone is freezing alot since updating to lollipop. Tried clean master app. Made no difference. Any solutions?

    Factory reset and clear the cache if you havent already, seems to be the big thing when upgrading to Lollipop across most devices


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    #3146
    Mousewar
    Registered Users Posts: 2,741 ✭✭✭Mousewar


    My wife and I both have the 2nd Gen. Both bought at the same time. I updated to Lollipop and she hasn't. Despite factory resetting and clearing the cache - mine is still laggy. Hers is fine, just like when she got it.

    Moral of the story - Lollipop is a festering piece of garbage that turned a very nice phone into a buggy annoyance.


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    #3147
    Stallingrad
    Registered Users Posts: 4,138 ✭✭✭Stallingrad


    Mine has not been the same since Lollipop either, despite cache clearing. Not buggy, just laggy.


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    #3148
    nc6000
    Registered Users Posts: 3,221 ✭✭✭nc6000


    I'm surprised at the mess Google have made of the Lollipop release.


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    #3149
    Stallingrad
    Registered Users Posts: 4,138 ✭✭✭Stallingrad


    Thing is we all new this would happen, yet people were clamoring for the update. I'm not one bit surprised. Gone are the days when updates actually improved anything.


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    #3150
    sunup123
    Registered Users Posts: 17 ✭sunup123


    Thinking about getting one of these phones, getting fed up of my iphone 4.

    Seems the chepest for the 2nd gen is 179 on amazon.de, anyone know anywhere cheaper.


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    #3151
    nc6000
    Registered Users Posts: 3,221 ✭✭✭nc6000


    Just found out about the Trusted Places feature in Lollipop.

    Go to Settings - Security then Smart Lock and you can specify locations where your phone stays unlocked. It can also remain unlocked when connected to a particular Bluetooth device and can also sense when you are carrying the phone in your hand or pocket.

    It looks pretty good to me so far.


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