New Moto G from Tesco for £129.99

deiseindublin · 18-11-2014 6:28pm

Appleblossom42 wrote: »

Yes it is.

Sorry for being thick but will a Meteor SIM be in it automatically when I get in post if I order online?

If I just put my own non meteor SIM in first when I buy?

AlanS181824 · 18-11-2014 6:48pm

deiseindublin wrote: »

Sorry for being thick but will a Meteor SIM be in it automatically when I get in post if I order online?

If I just put my own non meteor SIM in first when I buy?

Nope, as far as I'm aware Meteor phones only come with a sim if you specify so and even then it won't be preinstalled.

TempAc · 18-11-2014 6:54pm

AlanS181824 wrote: »

Nope, as far as I'm aware Meteor phones only come with a sim if you specify so and even then it won't be preinstalled.

If thats the case then a non SL ROM could be flashed fairly easily I'd have imagined.

brimal · 18-11-2014 8:21pm

deiseindublin wrote: »

Sorry for being thick but will a Meteor SIM be in it automatically when I get in post if I order online?

If I just put my own non meteor SIM in first when I buy?

Be careful when buying your Moto G and they insist you get a Meteor SIM with your purchase.

I had one Meteor store refuse to sell me a Moto G unless I got a Meteor SIM with it. Went into another Meteor store and they sold it to me without SIM.

I can confirm what the guys have been saying - the phone locks to the first SIM you insert into it. I've done this several times with different networks each time.

deiseindublin · 18-11-2014 8:21pm

TempAc wrote: »

If thats the case then a non SL ROM could be flashed fairly easily I'd have imagined.

You've lost me there......

18-11-2014 10:14pm

Can anyone confirm are all the Moto G 2nd Gen 5" versions dual sim or is it just the ones for sale on amazon?
Also tesco direct have it at 150gbp, not sure if thats simfree though, anyone aware of any cheaper prices

deiseindublin · 18-11-2014 10:32pm

brimal wrote: »

Be careful when buying your Moto G and they insist you get a Meteor SIM with your purchase.

I had one Meteor store refuse to sell me a Moto G unless I got a Meteor SIM with it. Went into another Meteor store and they sold it to me without SIM.

I can confirm what the guys have been saying - the phone locks to the first SIM you insert into it. I've done this several times with different networks each time.

Tnx for that, will try saying it's for a gift if I go into an actual shop.

It's not for sale on their online store, wonder are they out of stock in shops also?

Hi ya · 18-11-2014 10:33pm

5500 I can confirm that the moto 2nd Gen 5" is dual sim and not locked to any network from tesco mobile .
bought one last week very impressed very fast reponse and display is excellent .I have it running with 2 sims one a tesco sim and the other a meteor sim .

TempAc · 19-11-2014 12:22am

deiseindublin wrote: »

You've lost me there......

To lock the phones they put a ROM with "SL" in the name, subsequently the first sim you put in it will lock to the networ, SL = SIMLOCK. You can however overwrite the software with a Retail variant, doing this should prevent the phone from locking to any network I'd imagine, though I'm open to correction.

It's a bit technical though.

19-11-2014 12:34pm

Hi ya wrote: »

5500 I can confirm that the moto 2nd Gen 5" is dual sim and not locked to any network from tesco mobile .
bought one last week very impressed very fast reponse and display is excellent .I have it running with 2 sims one a tesco sim and the other a meteor sim .

Did you buy from Tesco here or Tesco in the UK?

Hi ya · 19-11-2014 5:35pm

I bought it here in tesco clearwater they have a mobile phone section .

larchielads · 19-11-2014 6:34pm

Any reputable sellers to get unlock cide from on ebay?

RossieMan · 19-11-2014 6:36pm

http://www.ebay.ie/itm/Motorola-Moto-G-Tesco-network-Mobile-Phone-Unlock-Code-FAST-SERVICE-/221380476289?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item338b4dfd81

This fella gave me a code in 5 minutes.

RossieMan · 19-11-2014 6:37pm

Any easy way to get the Tesco rom off it and onto stock?

larchielads · 19-11-2014 11:14pm

RossieMan wrote: »

http://www.ebay.ie/itm/Motorola-Moto-G-Tesco-network-Mobile-Phone-Unlock-Code-FAST-SERVICE-/221380476289?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item338b4dfd81

This fella gave me a code in 5 minutes.

Thanks ill get one tomorrow i made a balls of cuttin my sim card to fit the phone so gotta get one sorted asap

deiseindublin · 20-11-2014 11:15pm

I got one of the 4G ones in Meteor shop yesterday. I haven't opened it yet but want to order a cover on Amazon.

Is it just a Moto G cover I'm looking for or are there different ones for all the different variants of the model?

larchielads · 27-11-2014 4:46pm

RossieMan wrote: »

http://www.ebay.ie/itm/Motorola-Moto-G-Tesco-network-Mobile-Phone-Unlock-Code-FAST-SERVICE-/221380476289?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item338b4dfd81

This fella gave me a code in 5 minutes.

Still waitin on my code from this guy bought one last week off him?????:o:o:o:o

27-11-2014 4:55pm

deiseindublin wrote: »

I got one of the 4G ones in Meteor shop yesterday. I haven't opened it yet but want to order a cover on Amazon.

Is it just a Moto G cover I'm looking for or are there different ones for all the different variants of the model?

All MOTO G's have the same cover

AlanS181824 · 27-11-2014 5:22pm

Only just got back from Germany so haven't been active on here but on the back of my Moto G 4G box and on the front it mentions 2 included blue shells but they weren't in the box.

Has this happened to many others?

Looks like the original seal was cut but then another placed over it!

irishbigfoot · 27-11-2014 6:58pm

782378 wrote: »

All MOTO G's have the same cover

This is true for the 1st Generation 4.5 inch phones- both the 3G and 4G versions.

However the new 2nd Gen 5-inch version will require a different cover.

Shane15 · 27-11-2014 8:00pm

Just making sure, if I buy the phone from Tesco, I can unlock the phone and use it with my O2 sim card? I'm a bit of a noob.

gustafo · 27-11-2014 8:37pm

i bought this phone a few months ago from tesco, the sound quality is very poor when making or receiving a call a lot of crackling noise but when i make a call on viber the sound is perfect, other than that it's not a bad phone but if you plan to make a lot of calls id keep clear of it.

SickBoy · 27-11-2014 8:41pm

gustafo wrote: »

i bought this phone a few months ago from tesco, the sound quality is very poor when making or receiving a call a lot of crackling noise but when i make a call on viber the sound is perfect, other than that it's not a bad phone but if you plan to make a lot of calls id keep clear of it.

You should have returned it then.
There's no point taring all Moto Gs because you had a bad experience with one.

AlanS181824 · 27-11-2014 8:46pm

Shane15 wrote: »

Just making sure, if I buy the phone from Tesco, I can unlock the phone and use it with my O2 sim card? I'm a bit of a noob.

Yup, I bought a code (<€2) off eBay and it worked fine for my Moto G 4G.

gustafo · 27-11-2014 8:47pm

SickBoy wrote: »

You should have returned it then.
There's no point taring all Moto Gs because you had a bad experience with one.

i'm not the 1st to complain of the same problems, there are pages of complaints on forums with people having the same problems

SickBoy · 27-11-2014 9:10pm

gustafo wrote: »

i'm not the 1st to complain of the same problems, there are pages of complaints on forums with people having the same problems

Did you attempt to return it though?

gustafo · 27-11-2014 9:19pm

SickBoy wrote: »

Did you attempt to return it though?

No not sure how to go about it as i bought it from tesco uk through parcel motel so don't know what way it will be returned back to me, also it has been unlocked so not sure of the warranty now

T-Bird · 27-11-2014 11:49pm

You need to contact them using the phone number on the website. They will send you a collection pack, so give the them your PM address. Don't mention that you are in southern Ireland. You can either use the PM service to return it, or post it up north of you live near the boarder.

gustafo · 28-11-2014 12:09am

T-Bird wrote: »

You need to contact them using the phone number on the website. They will send you a collection pack, so give the them your PM address. Don't mention that you are in southern Ireland. You can either use the PM service to return it, or post it up north of you live near the boarder.

by doing it this way there will be at least 3 charges from parcel motel, surely motorola have some sort european repair centre that also caters for southern ireland

dizzymg · 20-12-2014 1:18pm

How is everyone finding these phones now? Im thinking of getting one

tylercheribini · 23-12-2014 7:28pm

Hi has anyone updated an unlocked tesco moto g to lollipop yet? I keep checking settings-system updates but doesnt come up. Just wondering as anyone got it yet through any method? Does update depend on network phone is currently on? Thanks

loyatemu · 23-12-2014 7:42pm

tylercheribini wrote:

Hi has anyone updated an unlocked tesco moto g to lollipop yet? I keep checking settings-system updates but doesnt come up. Just wondering as anyone got it yet through any method? Does update depend on network phone is currently on? Thanks

The update is not out yet, only for the Google edition of the phone. You can convert your phone to google edition, but TBH you're better off waiting for the official update.

tylercheribini · 23-12-2014 9:14pm

loyatemu wrote: »

The update is not out yet, only for the Google edition of the phone. You can convert your phone to google edition, but TBH you're better off waiting for the official update.

Grand thanks..yea i rooted an htc before and it wouldnt accept original rom when i tried to revert back, swore id never do it again. Ill wait...

noodler · 30-01-2015 2:44pm

Is there any reason I shouldn't get the 4G version?

messinkiapina · 30-01-2015 3:05pm

The 4g version is going to be £99 on tesco direct this Monday. Would prefer to buy from amazon but it's nearly £40 dearer there! Seriously tempted.

http://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/tesco-mobile-motorola-moto-g-4g-white-black-99-tesco-direct-instore-starts-monday-2132223

RobertFoster · 30-01-2015 3:11pm

noodler wrote: »

Is there any reason I shouldn't get the 4G version?

Over the second gen model? If you want a bigger screen, better camera, or 4G isn't useful to you.

RossieMan · 30-01-2015 3:15pm

the £99 deal is a serious bargain. €2 for an unlock code.
<€135 all in with parcel motel is as good as you'll get.

Tesco direct are awful to deal with if you've a problem though, has to be posted back from the North so something to take into account.

deiseindublin · 30-01-2015 6:10pm

Does Tesco Direct one lock to the first network SIM that's put in (as Meteor store ones did)?

NATLOR · 30-01-2015 6:41pm

deiseindublin wrote: »

Does Tesco Direct one lock to the first network SIM that's put in (as Meteor store ones did)?

No it needs to be unlocked but its only €2 to do so on e bay

gustafo · 30-01-2015 6:48pm

NATLOR wrote: »

No it needs to be unlocked but its only €2 to do so on e bay

you got a link who is the best on ebay to get this unlocked?

Aspiring · 30-01-2015 6:54pm

Anyone put Cyanogenmod 12 on this? Sick of waiting for Android L OTA at this stage.

T-Bird · 30-01-2015 6:58pm

Aspiring wrote: »

Anyone put Cyanogenmod 12 on this? Sick of waiting for Android L OTA at this stage.

CM12 is very much work in progress and only partially working.

Aspiring · 30-01-2015 7:05pm

T-Bird wrote: »

CM12 is very much work in progress and only partially working.

The XDA thread says buggy GPS is the only problem? I think a lot of the issues which had been present have been ironed out, no?

T-Bird · 30-01-2015 7:30pm

Aspiring wrote: »

The XDA thread says buggy GPS is the only problem? I think a lot of the issues which had been present have been ironed out, no?

Just looked at it now and your correct. I looked at it last week and saw they're were quite a few bugs. Chose to install CM11 instead.

I was happy with the stock version, but it had an annoying problem in cutting off calls...

Calls work perfect now.

Hmm but CM12 looks tempting now.....

NATLOR · 30-01-2015 7:36pm

gustafo wrote: »

you got a link who is the best on ebay to get this unlocked?

There a lot of sellers to choose from, the guy i used isn't listed anymore but
this seller has good feedback and over 35000 sales so a safe bet to use them

Aspiring · 30-01-2015 8:06pm

T-Bird wrote: »

Just looked at it now and your correct. I looked at it last week and saw they're were quite a few bugs. Chose to install CM11 instead.

I was happy with the stock version, but it had an annoying problem in cutting off calls...

Calls work perfect now.

Hmm but CM12 looks tempting now.....

Do you know if unlocking the boot loader voids the warranty? That's the only reason I've been reluctant up to now. There's a lot of conflicting information online, a lot of people saying that EU law says modifying software doesn't impact warranty, etc. Not sure what the story with my warranty would be anyway since it was bought from Tesco UK :pac:

macjohn · 30-01-2015 10:04pm

Based on previous experience does anyone expect Amazon to drop the price a bit on Monday as well?

messinkiapina · 30-01-2015 10:57pm

macjohn wrote: »

Based on previous experience does anyone expect Amazon to drop the price a bit on Monday as well?

Yea, I'm hoping the same. No idea what the odds are though. I would imagine the 5" version should be due for a price drop too.

RossieMan · 30-01-2015 11:20pm

Amazon have never price matched tesco as far as I'm aware.

T-Bird · 30-01-2015 11:25pm

Aspiring wrote: »

Do you know if unlocking the boot loader voids the warranty? That's the only reason I've been reluctant up to now. There's a lot of conflicting information online, a lot of people saying that EU law says modifying software doesn't impact warranty, etc. Not sure what the story with my warranty would be anyway since it was bought from Tesco UK :pac:

Not entirely certain, but think so.

I had problem with colour leaking last year and had to send out back to tesco direct.

I just reinstalled stock and relocked before I sent it back (twice).

It's quiet a process unlocking, modoco has a good guide. Once unlocked, there's a great big warning sign at every boot. But that can be switched off with the aio software on xda.

New Moto G from Tesco for £129.99

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