Moto G - [Threads Merged]

tiegan · 22-07-2014 5:48pm

Mine just updated - bought as a tesco uk 8GB locked - happy days, I hope!!

nc6000 · 22-07-2014 5:51pm

tiegan wrote: »

Mine just updated - bought as a tesco uk 8GB locked - happy days, I hope!!

Anyone on Vodafone get the update yet?

maximus02 · 22-07-2014 7:09pm

Yipeeeee!! 4.4.4

No longer have to display the really annoying "Tesco Mobile" on the screen.

Lovely Bloke · 22-07-2014 7:52pm

is the 4.4.4 update ok to go ahead and install then?

extra gravy · 22-07-2014 7:58pm

Only got this phone a couple of days ago, very impressed so far. Battery still at 30% after a day and a half of light to moderate usage. Just installed the update and it's great to get rid of the operator name on the status bar. Quick question though...this update suggests that it offers immersive mode. I had been using an app to get this anyway but just uninstalled it to see if it would go into immersive mode without it. No joy though. Would anybody have any further info on this?

r3nu4l · 22-07-2014 10:08pm

flids.utd wrote: »

Updating now! 4.4.4

tiegan wrote: »

Mine just updated - bought as a tesco uk 8GB locked - happy days, I hope!!

maximus02 wrote: »

Yipeeeee!! 4.4.4

No longer have to display the really annoying "Tesco Mobile" on the screen.

Baldy Conscience wrote: »

is the 4.4.4 update ok to go ahead and install then?

Well if you're anything like me BC then you'll hold off installing and wait and see if any of the above people come back saying 'My Moto G is dead after updating to 4.4.4' :pac:

If after a couple of days reports are all good then I'll update. I used to be a very early adopter, now I let others be the guinea pigs

Doge · 23-07-2014 12:05am

Leave the update to the guniea pigs!

Go my eager guineas, go!

smellmepower · 23-07-2014 2:22am

Current OS is working grand for my needs,got the update notification earlier (48,bought sim free from Amazon few months ago) but not arsed updating it til it's useful to me

tiegan · 23-07-2014 4:23am

r3nu4l wrote: »

Well if you're anything like me BC then you'll hold off installing and wait and see if any of the above people come back saying 'My Moto G is dead after updating to 4.4.4' :pac:

If after a couple of days reports are all good then I'll update. I used to be a very early adopter, now I let others be the guinea pigs

Well so far so good, no problems since updating, and since I work nights have been using it non stop for the last 12 hours. Looks stable enough at the moment. Give it the thumbs up!!

Steviemoyne · 23-07-2014 8:35am

nc6000 wrote: »

Anyone on Vodafone get the update yet?

I got it there last night.

Steviemoyne · 23-07-2014 8:37am

extra gravy wrote: »

Only got this phone a couple of days ago, very impressed so far. Battery still at 30% after a day and a half of light to moderate usage. Just installed the update and it's great to get rid of the operator name on the status bar. Quick question though...this update suggests that it offers immersive mode. I had been using an app to get this anyway but just uninstalled it to see if it would go into immersive mode without it. No joy though. Would anybody have any further info on this?

I've see immersive mode on a number of apps before getting the 4.4.4 update (was on 4.4.2 since buying from Amazon). Presuming immersive mode is as I understand it to be, full screen without status bar or on screen buttons.

Example of an app with immersive mode: FB reader.

Zymurgist · 23-07-2014 9:56am

How does immersive mode work?

I updated this morning and still see Meteor up in the top left corner of my screen.

Steviemoyne · 23-07-2014 10:00am

Zymurgist wrote: »

How does immersive mode work?

I updated this morning and still see Meteor up in the top left corner of my screen.

You need to change the settings under Wireless & Networks -> Mobile Networks and untick Show Mobile Network.

j_lennon18 · 23-07-2014 10:10am

Anyone using Plex or other steaming media on their phone should probably hold off this update or check their app is working on 4.4.4 before getting the new update as it breaks the streaming (since 4.4.3) on my Nexus

More info here:
https://code.google.com/p/android/issues/detail?id=71217
https://code.google.com/p/android/issues/detail?id=70877
https://code.google.com/p/android/issues/detail?id=72875

extra gravy · 23-07-2014 12:46pm

Steviemoyne wrote: »

I've see immersive mode on a number of apps before getting the 4.4.4 update (was on 4.4.2 since buying from Amazon). Presuming immersive mode is as I understand it to be, full screen without status bar or on screen buttons.

Example of an app with immersive mode: FB reader.

Ya some apps do have it but there's an app that forces all apps to enter into immersive mode so I'll just continue to use that. So far the update is smooth. The only issue I have had is that the launcher I was using (dodol launcher) kept force closing and switching out of default mode. But I've started using a different launcher and it's working fine so far.

catbear · 23-07-2014 2:16pm

Darn it, I downloaded it before checking this thread and I would have held off if I had. Basically all the apps work as normal (bit faster in fact) but the chrome browser won't work, can't look any webpages except when on a wifi signal. is there something I should have reset? Maybe I should just download an alternative browser.

A Greedy Algorithm · 23-07-2014 2:21pm

Xtra vision are selling the Moto G for 150 euros but its locked to Meteor. Does anyone know if the unlock codes you buy of ebay would work?

Steviemoyne · 23-07-2014 2:49pm

catbear wrote: »

Darn it, I downloaded it before checking this thread and I would have held off if I had. Basically all the apps work as normal (bit faster in fact) but the chrome browser won't work, can't look any webpages except when on a wifi signal. is there something I should have reset? Maybe I should just download an alternative browser.

I suggest just doing a reinstall of chrome on it. I noticed pages not loading "Oops google chrome cannot display this webpage yada yada" which stopped happening after restarting.

peckerhead · 23-07-2014 3:36pm

A Greedy Algorithm wrote: »

Xtra vision are selling the Moto G for 150 euros but its locked to Meteor. Does anyone know if the unlock codes you buy of ebay would work?

Yep, but that's the "old" model with no 4G or microSD slot, and only 8GB built-in storage (of which<5GB available).

You can get the 16GB model for the same money via Tesco/PM, or the newer LTE one for not much more (look for the threads in the Bargain Alerts forum).

Oh, and I'm not having any trouble with Chrome, post-4.4.4. Not noticing a whole lot of extra zippiness either, even though after installing the upgrade I cleared the cache partition for good measure. But it's nice to be able to switch off the network name in the toolbar.

nc6000 · 23-07-2014 9:31pm

I'm still not getting any update. On Vodafone and have checked loads of times since yesterday but nothing.

catbear · 24-07-2014 1:09am

Steviemoyne wrote: »

I suggest just doing a reinstall of chrome on it. I noticed pages not loading "Oops google chrome cannot display this webpage yada yada" which stopped happening after restarting.

Thanks, it seems to be working now.

loyatemu · 24-07-2014 9:29am

nc6000 wrote: »

I'm still not getting any update. On Vodafone and have checked loads of times since yesterday but nothing.

Nothing here yet either (4G version on Tesco mobile)

Rucking_Fetard · 24-07-2014 11:33am

loyatemu wrote: »

Nothing here yet either (4G version on Tesco mobile)

You're missing nothing.

smellmepower · 24-07-2014 2:28pm

Updated yesterday evening after getting sick of the annoying prompts,don't notice anything different other than the dialer screen.

Aspiring · 24-07-2014 4:43pm

Just ordered the Moto G 4G Tesco Mobile version using the coupon. Had a bit of hassle setting up the account/address and using the card with the PM address, but all was resolved and the order has been created

nc6000 · 26-07-2014 10:27pm

Still no bloody update here.

Baked.noodle · 26-07-2014 11:26pm

Updated myself. No big deal really. It really surprises me how Google keep changing things but are forever making stupid mistakes. I mean, the last dialer was a bit of a mess but at least the buttons were easy enough to tap. They have made the "All Contacts" button in the new dialer more awkward and small. I keep speed dialling people by accident.

flabee113 · 27-07-2014 1:29pm

Hi lads, is the 4g version of the phone locked to a network? Will it work with an 02 sim?

Fresh Pots · 27-07-2014 1:33pm

flabee113 wrote: »

Hi lads, is the 4g version of the phone locked to a network? Will it work with an 02 sim?

Depends where you buy from but tesco direct is the cheapest and get it delivered via parcel motel. Go with the tesco locked version and when you get it go onto eBay and get a unlock code for less than €2.

Mrs Garth Brooks · 27-07-2014 3:59pm

Im thinking about getting this phone, the 4g version for the sd card. What's it like as a phone? What's the battery life like?
Is 8gb enough of internal storage?

Baked.noodle · 27-07-2014 4:36pm

HardLuckWoman wrote: »

Im thinking about getting this phone, the 4g version for the sd card. What's it like as a phone? What's the battery life like?
Is 8gb enough of internal storage?

I have the 8gb 3G version and I really like it. It's snappy when using it and the battery is very good for a smart phone. I always get a full day out of a charge, and if your not using it much that could stretch to almost two days. If you need the storage the SD card will come in handy on the 4G model, but I have plenty of apps on mine and still have enough space for a few audio books so i'm happy with just the 8GB. The Gorilla glass screen is very tough, and even though I don't use a flip case I have yet to scratch it once since I bought it at Christmas. The only serious flaw I can see is the camera which is poor enough, but I think smart phones are the worst thing to happen to photography anyway, so I think you will need a decent camera all the same. For the price I think it can't be beat (if you are going 'pay as you go'. I haven't bothered looking at tariffed plans including phones in a long time, but I believe they are more expensive overall).

flabee113 · 27-07-2014 5:39pm

Fresh Pots wrote: »

Depends where you buy from but tesco direct is the cheapest and get it delivered via parcel motel. Go with the tesco locked version and when you get it go onto eBay and get a unlock code for less than €2.

On amazon, it said that the phone wasn't locked to a network. If I just put my old 02 sim into the phone, should it work?

Fresh Pots · 27-07-2014 5:42pm

flabee113 wrote: »

On amazon, it said that the phone wasn't locked to a network. If I just put my old 02 sim into the phone, should it work?

Yeah the sim free ones on amazon will be unlocked and therefore will work with any sim, they are more expensive though.

mondeo · 28-07-2014 10:19am

4.4.4 ia available OTA on my meteor motog!!!!

Venom · 28-07-2014 11:55am

4.4.4. just hit on the 3 network.

ThunbergsAreGo · 28-07-2014 12:16pm

Randomly my music has been stopping recently, anyone else has this problem?

Its like the pause button is being pressed even in lock mode

robbie67 · 28-07-2014 12:38pm

Has anyone on 48 received the update yet

flabee113 · 28-07-2014 12:42pm

Can someone explain how to order from Tesco direct using Parcel Motel?

Doge · 28-07-2014 12:55pm

I'm having problems trying to unlock the Bootloader on my Moto G.

I have the OEM String with all the spaces taken out of it,
and when I paste on Motorola's page....
https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/standalone/bootloader/unlock-your-device-b

...I get "Your device does not qualify for Bootloader unlocking."

I tried unlinking my Google Account in Settings - Motorola Device ID, and trying it.

I tried relinking in my Google Account, and trying it and no joy.

One thing I haven't tried is creating a standalone Motorola account, not linked to my google account.

I am using a Sim Free Tesco Mobile 16GB Moto G (3G Model).

Anyone have any ideas?

Is there away of unlocking the bootloader without using Motorola's site?

Thanks for your time.

loyatemu · 28-07-2014 1:10pm

naughtb4 wrote: »

Randomly my music has been stopping recently, anyone else has this problem?

Its like the pause button is being pressed even in lock mode

I've had this issue with Spotify, it's like the app is closing randomly occasionally.

robbie67 · 28-07-2014 1:18pm

I had the same problem i was using chrome change to firefox and it worked first time this is for waveform

Rucking_Fetard · 28-07-2014 2:09pm

robbie67 wrote: »

Has anyone on 48 received the update yet

Yup, near a week ago.

As mentioned though, you'll barely notice it. Not worth looking for, i only updated cuz it was there.

I just came from a samsung ace on Android 2.2 or something and ive been wondering what all the android 4 fuss has been about.

Whats different like...not alot.

Doge · 28-07-2014 2:51pm

RE: Bootloader Unlocking Issue.

Looks like there is a lot more people who are getting the "Your device does not qualify for bootloader unlocking" message.

I've posted all the info in a sticky thread on the Motorola Community forums for people who are having the issue.

Hopefully they'll be able to sort it out and send the code.

I have checked to ensure there is absolutely no spaces or characters missing in that string.

At times like this, I hate technology!

Pov06 · 28-07-2014 2:57pm

waveform wrote: »

RE: Bootloader Unlocking Issue.

Looks like there is a lot more people who are getting the "Your device does not qualify for bootloader unlocking" message.

I've posted all the info in a sticky thread on the Motorola Community forums for people who are having the issue.

Hopefully they'll be able to sort it out and send the code.

I have checked to ensure there is absolutely no spaces or characters missing in that string.

At times like this, I hate technology!

From which network did you buy the phone?

I got mine from Meteor and it worked fine

nc6000 · 28-07-2014 3:06pm

waveform wrote: »

I'm having problems trying to unlock the Bootloader on my Moto G.

I have the OEM String with all the spaces taken out of it,
and when I paste on Motorola's page....
https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/standalone/bootloader/unlock-your-device-b

...I get "Your device does not qualify for Bootloader unlocking."

I tried unlinking my Google Account in Settings - Motorola Device ID, and trying it.

I tried relinking in my Google Account, and trying it and no joy.

One thing I haven't tried is creating a standalone Motorola account, not linked to my google account.

I am using a Sim Free Tesco Mobile 16GB Moto G (3G Model).

Anyone have any ideas?

Is there away of unlocking the bootloader without using Motorola's site?

Thanks for your time.

What does unlocking this do?

X3Y2B7 · 28-07-2014 3:33pm

nc6000 wrote: »

What does unlocking this do?

Allows for custom roms, custom kernels, rooting, etc

Doge · 28-07-2014 3:50pm

Pov06 wrote: »

From which network did you buy the phone?

I got mine from Meteor and it worked fine

I bought the Sim Free version from Tesco UK, so it isn't bought from any network technically.

It's mentioned in the post you quoted btw!

ThunbergsAreGo · 28-07-2014 4:17pm

loyatemu wrote: »

I've had this issue with Spotify, it's like the app is closing randomly occasionally.

Not just Spotify, DoubleTwist as well. Its like an occasional hard press on the lock screen pauses te music

Occono · 28-07-2014 5:33pm

I only just got a notification saying there's an update available.

People were saying it was causing Chrome and streaming issues in here, should I hold off? I'm on 4.4.2.

nc6000 · 28-07-2014 5:38pm

Occono wrote: »

I only just got a notification saying there's an update available.

People were saying it was causing Chrome and streaming issues in here, should I hold off? I'm on 4.4.2.

Chrome seems to be working fine for me.

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