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  • #3452
    Dave..M
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 693 ✭✭✭Dave..M


    Anyone with the G2 LTE XT1072 get the latestest stagefright patch yet or just the 1068's? not overly pushed as I saw some horrible reports of bricking, just curious.

    Tks


  • #3453
    Stallingrad
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,189 ✭✭✭Stallingrad


    Having had my patience tested by my 2nd Gen MotoG have just ordered a Doogee F3 pro. Have had mixed experience with Chinese phones so we shall see.

    http://smartphonesblog.com/compare/Motorola-Moto-G-2015-vs-Doogee-F3-Pro


  • #3454
    Cerdito
    Registered Users Posts: 365 ✭✭Cerdito


    Hi all

    Can anyone here clarify if the garbling / dropped call issue on Vodafone is happening with the 3rd Gen? My wife has a 1st Gen on Vodafone and this happens all the time to her. I was going to buy her the 3rd gen to fix the problem but there's no way I'm doing that if it is also affected.


  • #3455
    nc6000
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,335 ✭✭✭nc6000


    Cerdito wrote: »
    Hi all

    Can anyone here clarify if the garbling / dropped call issue on Vodafone is happening with the 3rd Gen? My wife has a 1st Gen on Vodafone and this happens all the time to her. I was going to buy her the 3rd gen to fix the problem but there's no way I'm doing that if it is also affected.

    I have that problem with a first Gen and I'm also with Vodafone. Did you get anywhere with either Vodafone or Motorola?


  • #3456
    Greenmachine
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,063 ✭✭✭Greenmachine


    thomasj wrote: »
    The marshmallow update when it comes will let you transfer your apps to microsd card as well as downloading them direct to the memory card

    No microSD slot. :eek:


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  • #3457
    alwayswright
    Registered Users Posts: 143 ✭✭alwayswright


    At the end of my tether with Motorola's Customer Support. Sent my Moto G for repairs, under warrenty, over a month ago. Still no sign of the phone to come back to this day. It was dispatched by Fonfix mid September and I have no idea where it is now. Contacted Motorola 4 times, told me they were 'escalating' the issue, but I've yet to hear a single thing back from them.

    Anyone have any idea at all how to proceed with this?


  • #3458
    Dave..M
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 693 ✭✭✭Dave..M


    Dave..M wrote: »
    Anyone with the G2 LTE XT1072 get the latest stagefright patch yet or just the 1068's? not overly pushed as I saw some horrible reports of bricking, just curious.

    Tks

    To awnser my own question it came through last night, interestingly the initial screen said the update included 5.1 & the Stagefright patch which seemed strange but when it downloaded it was only 25MB so it was too small for 5.1 and the version is still 5.0.2. Wasn't expecting 5.1 so not surprised but the badly labelled update screen isn't exactly awe inspiring but at least it didn't brick the phone!


  • #3459
    nc6000
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,335 ✭✭✭nc6000


    Just got the 5.1 update on my 1st Gen XT1032. Now to see if this improves Lollipop at all. :rolleyes:


  • #3460
    tiegan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 506 ✭✭✭tiegan


    nc6000 wrote: »
    Just got the 5.1 update on my 1st Gen XT1032. Now to see if this improves Lollipop at all. :rolleyes:

    Me too!! Still trying to decide whether to upgrade to newest edition of Moto G or not. If the update does not slow up the phone too much I will stick with it. It has been a great value phone for the price and nearly 2 years old now. No problems with it yet!


  • #3461
    papu
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,357 ✭✭✭papu


    just installed 5.1 , lets see if it helps.

    edit:

    been using it all day , much much quicker! great improvement


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  • #3462
    NATLOR
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,319 ✭✭✭NATLOR


    papu wrote: »
    just installed 5.1 , lets see if it helps.

    edit:

    been using it all day , much much quicker! great improvement

    Plus one to that, my 1st gen was a disaster after installing 5.0 lolipop did the update this morning and its like a new phone!


  • #3463
    papu
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,357 ✭✭✭papu


    NATLOR wrote: »
    Plus one to that, my 1st gen was a disaster after installing 5.0 lolipop did the update this morning and its like a new phone!

    yup , delighted I didn't ditch the phone now. replaced the battery 2 weeks ago aswell , such a bang for buck mobile!


  • #3464
    ieoin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 104 ✭✭ieoin


    I have an unlocked XT1032 with retail.en.gb and still no sign. Did the update come as a notification or did you need to manually need to check for the update?


  • #3465
    _Tombstone_
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,006 ✭✭✭_Tombstone_


    Do all your Apps work after update?

    I've one I'm "premium" on that I'll have to buy again if it stops working after update.


  • #3466
    _Tombstone_
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,006 ✭✭✭_Tombstone_


    ieoin wrote: »
    I have an unlocked XT1032 with retail.en.gb and still no sign. Did the update come as a notification or did you need to manually need to check for the update?

    May take awhile to reach everyone, 5.0 was weeks reaching people.


  • #3467
    ieoin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 104 ✭✭ieoin


    Good few of on moto g subreddit getting the update today as well. Hopefully I will get it soon


  • #3468
    nc6000
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,335 ✭✭✭nc6000


    Phone working fine after the update. When I woke up this morning it was prompting me to install it, I didn't have to check.

    I also cleared the cache partition afterwards.


  • #3469
    NATLOR
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,319 ✭✭✭NATLOR


    ieoin wrote: »
    I have an unlocked XT1032 with retail.en.gb and still no sign. Did the update come as a notification or did you need to manually need to check for the update?

    I checked for mine after seeing the posts here but any previous updates came with a notification.Phone was bought from Tesco UK


  • #3470
    ieoin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 104 ✭✭ieoin


    Got it eventually could be something to do with my battery being quite low but downloaded it and everything is fine!


  • #3471
    kman
    Registered Users Posts: 73 ✭✭kman


    My 1st gen Moto G got the 5.1 update Tuesday, (I didn't need to check, notification popped up) it had slowed to crawling under Lollipop 5.0 , almost unusable, much much zippier now, no more lag, happy I held on to it. Wifi connection issues to the FlashAir card in my camera also seem to be gone.


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  • #3472
    nc6000
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,335 ✭✭✭nc6000


    Anyone else get the battery drain issue with the 1st Gen?

    Mine immediately drops to 0% battery and shuts down once it gets to 15% battery. Battery saver is off.


  • #3473
    ieoin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 104 ✭✭ieoin


    Cleaing cache partition every once in a while seems to do the phone good as well. Also look at what apps are always running and see if you really need them.


  • #3474
    nc6000
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,335 ✭✭✭nc6000


    This is a good little app which sorted out my Moto G battery drop problem for me....


    https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.optura.batterycalibrator


  • #3475
    Trond
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,972 ✭✭✭Trond


    Anyone know the cheapest place to get the 3rd gen 16gb version. I really need the 2gb ram. Thanks


  • #3476
    thesandeman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,760 ✭✭✭✭thesandeman


    Just been offered a new software update 22.56.3 ENG.gb. Anybody risk it yet?


  • #3477
    partnership
    Registered Users Posts: 303 ✭✭partnership


    I got a replacement phone from Amazon when I emailed them about the Motorola dropping calls. Have it a few weeks and it has dropped calls twice. Same pattern squiggly sound and then call dropped. Anyone got any suggestions on how to fix? It is not the sim as I replaced that the last time. Neither sim drops calls on any other phone.


  • #3478
    nc6000
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,335 ✭✭✭nc6000


    partnership wrote:
    I got a replacement phone from Amazon when I emailed them about the Motorola dropping calls. Have it a few weeks and it has dropped calls twice. Same pattern squiggly sound and then call dropped. Anyone got any suggestions on how to fix? It is not the sim as I replaced that the last time. Neither sim drops calls on any other phone.

    I get this too. Are you with Vodafone?


  • #3479
    partnership
    Registered Users Posts: 303 ✭✭partnership


    Yes but I don't think it is the network as don't get when I put the sims in any other phone. Also I replaced the sim with a new one. The fact that they replaced it no questions says to me that this is a fault and they have discontinued that phone


  • #3480
    corwill
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,799 ✭✭✭corwill


    I'm looking for the 16gb/2gb version of the 2015 Moto GG as a gift for someone. The best/only deal I've found so far is €229.99 on Amazon.fr. Anyone aware of a better price somewhere else?


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  • #3481
    tiegan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 506 ✭✭✭tiegan


    corwill wrote: »
    I'm looking for the 16gb/2gb version of the 2015 Moto GG as a gift for someone. The best/only deal I've found so far is €229.99 on Amazon.fr. Anyone aware of a better price somewhere else?
    Also on Amazon italy for 209.99 euro


  • #3482
    passive
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,403 ✭✭✭passive


    Awh, I had decided to get a toastmade cover for my Moto G, then saw there was a newer model and decided I'd upgrade to that first before investing in a cover.

    But they don't have the covers designed for the 3rd gen model yet and have no specific plans for one :(

    If anyone else wants a (really cool) cover for their moto G 3rd gen, please contact these guys and express interest. http://www.toastmade.com/products/moto-g-2nd-gen.html

    In the meantime, do I get myself this cover for the 2nd gen I have (5 inch, 4g model, very happy with it!) or does anyone have any interesting and unique cover recommendations for the 3rd gen that is calling me with its 2gb ram...


  • #3483
    Doge
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,059 ✭✭✭Doge


    After reading the positive feedback on here I decided to flash the 5.1 ROM on my first gen and the phone is truly fast again. Had downgraded to KitKat a month or 2 back.

    The only thing that seems to be missing now is the cast screen button, its not in the pull down menu, nor is it in Display settings. Anyone else missing it?


  • #3484
    RickyBobby1
    Registered Users Posts: 511 ✭✭✭RickyBobby1


    My phone just turned off by it self yesterday. And I can't turn it back on. I tried holding the volume down button but nothing and I left it charging all night as well. Luckily I am inside my warranty for another two week

    It is the second gen I have as well


  • #3485
    DopeTech
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,897 ✭✭✭DopeTech


    RickyBobby1 wrote: »
    My phone just turned off by it self yesterday. And I can't turn it back on. I tried holding the volume down button but nothing and I left it charging all night as well. Luckily I am inside my warranty for another two week

    It is the second gen I have as well

    Hold power button for a couple of mins. It should come back on.

    https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dopetech.ie



  • #3486
    RickyBobby1
    Registered Users Posts: 511 ✭✭✭RickyBobby1


    FrostyJim wrote: »
    Hold power button for a couple of mins. It should come back on.
    Tried that loads of time still no luck 😦


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  • #3487
    passive
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,403 ✭✭✭passive


    RickyBobby1 wrote: »
    Tried that loads of time still no luck 😦

    Apologies if I'm misreading, but did you do power button + volume down for like a minute? You said volume down, the other guy said power button... Just in case. That's the boot menu, and that happened to me a few weeks ago.


  • #3488
    RickyBobby1
    Registered Users Posts: 511 ✭✭✭RickyBobby1


    passive wrote: »
    Apologies if I'm misreading, but did you do power button + volume down for like a minute? You said volume down, the other guy said power button... Just in case. That's the boot menu, and that happened to me a few weeks ago.

    Yeah I done the power and volume down button together for about five minutes. Tried it a few times after charging phone. The weird thing is when it first happened I was using a cap charger at work the screen that I want to come up now came up then but I didn't have a clue what that was about till I came home and researched it.
    I'm going to try and see if it makes a difference tomorrow if I use the charger at work if not il return it to tesco..still have receipt and box anyways


  • #3489
    Alkers
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,868 ✭✭✭Alkers


    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2057528558 - thread in bargain alerts for the new model 16gb @ 192e


  • #3490
    Darkglasses
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,526 ✭✭✭✭Darkglasses


    Smashed the screen on my roughly 15 month old Moto G this morning. Thinking of getting the same gen again, or is it worth getting the third gen one?


  • #3491
    Dyr
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 23,246 ✭✭✭✭Dyr


    Darkglasses wrote: »
    Smashed the screen on my roughly 15 month old Moto G this morning. Thinking of getting the same gen again, or is it worth getting the third gen one?

    Do you value the notification LED on a phone? If so, avoid.


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  • #3492
    dinky earnshaw
    Registered Users Posts: 207 ✭✭dinky earnshaw


    Moto g 2nd gen sim free. working out about €130 delivered via parcel wizard.
    Good deal ????
    http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B00UJAP24A/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?qid=1448879274&sr=8-4&pi=AC_SX110_SY165&keywords=moto+g&dpPl=1&dpID=41s3UUuGh8L&ref=plSrch


  • #3493
    Darkglasses
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,526 ✭✭✭✭Darkglasses


    dinky earnshaw wrote: »
    Moto g 2nd gen sim free. working out about €130 delivered via parcel wizard.
    Good deal ????
    http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B00UJAP24A/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?qid=1448879274&sr=8-4&pi=AC_SX110_SY165&keywords=moto+g&dpPl=1&dpID=41s3UUuGh8L&ref=plSrch

    Thanks, ordered it this morning.


  • #3494
    ThisRegard
    Closed Accounts Posts: 27,833 ✭✭✭✭ThisRegard


    It's a good deal but the limited storage space can be an issue. No matter the size of your SD card, you can't move all apps over to it, so you may find yourself in a constant battle to allow space for updates etc. Might be an issue considering.


  • #3495
    physioman
    Registered Users Posts: 1,239 ✭✭✭physioman


    Three have 3rd gen moto g for 159 euro today. Only 8gb internal memory though


  • #3496
    Stallingrad
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,189 ✭✭✭Stallingrad


    Just got my 3rd Gen 2/16gb. Delighted with it, silky smooth and fast, so much nicer than my MotoG which was really hampered by the Lollipop upgrade. Some really nice features, twist for camera, handshake for torch. Everything migrated across fine, super, super phone.


  • #3497
    catbear
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,092 ✭✭✭catbear


    Stallingrad wrote: »
    Just got my 3rd Gen 2/16gb. Delighted with it, silky smooth and fast, so much nicer than my MotoG which was really hampered by the Lollipop upgrade. Some really nice features, twist for camera, handshake for torch. Everything migrated across fine, super, super phone.
    Where did you buy and how much.


  • #3498
    Stallingrad
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,189 ✭✭✭Stallingrad


    Amazon uk, €230.


  • #3499
    Lekrub
    Closed Accounts Posts: 418 ✭✭Lekrub


    Just want to say cheers to this thread for some info on this phone. I was on the edge between the Vodafone Smart Ultra 6 and this - both versions. Went with the moto g 3rd gen 8g/1gb ram. Class phone and no lag with the smaller ram either. Very fast with newest lollipop version pre-installed and really sharp hd screen..Well pleased! Beats the Iphone 5 imo. The 5.5" screen on the vodafone was just too feckin big aswell.

    Best thing it was only 190.
    1) Go to 3 or Meteor buy it for 180 plus 10 euro sim card.
    2) DON'T let them put the sim card in - they probably wont anyway - cos the phone locks to the first sim that it goes too.
    3) Save 35-45 by doing this.
    4) Treat yourself to pints:D


  • #3500
    RossieMan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,766 ✭✭✭RossieMan


    35 euro? Where are you buying the unlock code?


  • #3501
    Lekrub
    Closed Accounts Posts: 418 ✭✭Lekrub


    RossieMan wrote: »
    35 euro? Where are you buying the unlock code?

    Off retail price / amazon


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