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  • #3152
    partnership
    Registered Users Posts: 303 ✭✭partnership


    Just ordered the Moto dual sim version from amazon. When it comes should I upgrade it to lollipo or not as there appear to be a number of issues with it.


  • #3153
    sunup123
    Registered Users Posts: 17 ✭sunup123


    Went back a good few pages. Has anyone rooted this phone?


  • #3154
    honda boi
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,741 ✭✭✭honda boi


    The little one dropped the missus's moto g and the screen is cracked,got a replacement screen but need a torx t4 driver. Any brick and mortar store sell this driver?


  • #3155
    vkid
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,648 ✭✭✭vkid


    EDIT: its not. They opened one for me. Single only.

    Can anyone confirm if this is dual sim. Got one recently for someone and it was, but no mention of it here and I need a dual sim.

    http://www.argos.ie/static/Product/partNumber/3794856.htm

    If not could anyone reccomend a dual sim android in a similar(ish) price bracket.

    Thanks


  • #3156
    StereoSound
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,155 ✭✭✭StereoSound


    partnership wrote: »
    Just ordered the Moto dual sim version from amazon. When it comes should I upgrade it to lollipo or not as there appear to be a number of issues with it.

    Lollipop messed up my moto G. I wouldn't upgrade until Motorola are pushing the 5.1 upgrade. Avoid 5.02 for now. My phone is a bit of a dog now.


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  • #3157
    partnership
    Registered Users Posts: 303 ✭✭partnership


    Thanks Stereosound. I currently have 4.4.4 and it wants me to upgrade to 5.0. It keeps annoying me asking if I want to update.


  • #3158
    ardmacha
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,476 ✭✭✭ardmacha


    vkid wrote: »
    EDIT: its not. They opened one for me. Single only.

    Can anyone confirm if this is dual sim. Got one recently for someone and it was, but no mention of it here and I need a dual sim.

    http://www.argos.ie/static/Product/partNumber/3794856.htm

    If not could anyone reccomend a dual sim android in a similar(ish) price bracket.

    Thanks

    4G Moto G is not dual sim.


  • #3159
    minitrue
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 739 ✭✭✭minitrue


    ardmacha wrote: »
    4G Moto G is not dual sim.
    XT1068 is a dual sim version of the 5" (2nd gen) 4G Moto G. I've no idea what brick and mortar stores here might have it but expansys do http://www.expansys.ie/motorola-moto-g5-black-265662/ (no affiliation/recommendation, just first place I checked).


  • #3160
    vkid
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,648 ✭✭✭vkid


    Thanks. The last one I bought in Argos was 4g and dual sim so I knew they were around.


  • #3161
    The_Bullman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,997 ✭✭✭The_Bullman


    My screen glass is well smashed up on my 16gb moto g

    Would I be better off upgrading rather than fix the screen.


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  • #3162
    denis160
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 429 ✭✭denis160


    The_Bullman wrote: »
    My screen glass is well smashed up on my 16gb moto g

    Would I be better off upgrading rather than fix the screen.
    I was quoted 70€ for a replacement screen for my moto g, it might be worth pricing around to see can you get it done for less?


  • #3163
    SM01
    Registered Users Posts: 1,436 ✭✭✭SM01


    I'm in Edinburgh at the moment and struggled to find anyone to replace my shattered screen. Eventually i found someone to do it for 75 pounds. Very expensive but I was happy with my how my 6 month phone is set up and if I was to get a new phone it would just be a moto g again. I got it repaired and the phone is like new again (apart from sh1tty lollipop).


  • #3164
    Steviemoyne
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 649 ✭✭✭Steviemoyne


    I'm running the latest Lollipop update on this device.

    What bothers me about the update is how much control anyone who picks it up has over the phone despite it being locked such as being able to turn on / off the wifi or bluetooth, adjusting screen brightness and volume or being able to turn the phone off.

    Is it an easy process to switch back to the previous update?


  • #3165
    Sheldons Brain
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,394 ✭✭✭Sheldons Brain


    minitrue wrote: »
    XT1068 is a dual sim version of the 5" (2nd gen) 4G Moto G. I've no idea what brick and mortar stores here might have it but expansys do http://www.expansys.ie/motorola-moto-g5-black-265662/ (no affiliation/recommendation, just first place I checked).

    The phone is this ad has no sign of 4G.


  • #3166
    inigo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 649 ✭✭✭inigo


    T-Bird wrote: »
    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.

    So I finally managed to get to Argos. I got my money back. I've already ordered another one on Amazon. It was 5-10 euro more expensive, so not the end of the world. Still under 200 bobs.

    They don't do repairs in Argos and didn't have the 2nd gen 5" dual sim in black even in the catalogue any more. They did have 2 white ones, which I didn't mind, closest in Portlaoise but they wouldn't deliver to my "local" store. Initially, they said I couldn't get my money back and offered to give me a voucher towards another phone. I asked why, the girl spoke to the manager and I got my money back without any arguments... :rolleyes:


  • #3167
    Dr.MickKiller
    Registered Users Posts: 345 ✭✭Dr.MickKiller


    Sheldons Brain wrote: »
    The phone is this ad has no sign of 4G.

    The naming is a bit ridiculous on these phones. The link you quoted was the 1st 2nd gen. 5", which indeed does not have 4G and is dual sim. The newer one, the 2nd 2nd gen 5" does have 4G but have never seen a dual sim version.

    EDIT: Just for completeness, there is a 2nd 1st gen, which is a 4.5" 4G single sim?


  • #3168
    Tony H
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,513 ✭✭✭Tony H


    any recommendations for a case for the Moto G 5 Inch 4G version ? Thanks .


  • #3169
    _Tombstone_
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,006 ✭✭✭_Tombstone_


    Tony H wrote: »
    any recommendations for a case for the Moto G 5 Inch 4G version ? Thanks .

    Closed Case or Open Face....either way, lots on ebay.


  • #3170
    Tony H
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,513 ✭✭✭Tony H


    open face , just need an opinion from someone that has bought one .


  • #3171
    Dave..M
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 693 ✭✭✭Dave..M


    Tony H wrote: »
    open face , just need an opinion from someone that has bought one .

    I just bought this for my 4g

    http://ie.mobilefun.com/49586-flexishield-moto-g-2nd-gen-case-smoke-black.htm

    Decent quality and fit, doesn't degrade wifi (my old iPhone 5 case dulled the WiFi signal which annoyed me intensely), decent raised lip around the screen, wasn't sure about the cut out for the buttons initially but its fine, adds a small bit of bulk (it is a case though!) and perhaps not as grippy as some might want but I prefer the matt finish. I'm sure there are better cases to be found but this site had quite a few photos which was useful. Was looking for black but I went for the smoke finish as I wanted the moto sign visible, I was looking at the Orzly one on Amazon as I preferred the cut out at the back but some of the negative reviews about the buttons put me off. Unless you can actually see a case before buying its always a bit of an unknown but as a suck it and see it turned out just fine.


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  • #3172
    Stallingrad
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,189 ✭✭✭Stallingrad


    Phone getting very laggy at times, very annoying.


  • #3173
    Mousewar
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,741 ✭✭✭Mousewar


    Any word on when a new update is due and whether it will fix the festering mess Lollipop made?


  • #3174
    bigdaddy2010
    Registered Users Posts: 64 ✭✭bigdaddy2010


    Stallingrad wrote: »
    Phone getting very laggy at times, very annoying.

    I know. I usually go into settings>apps>running apps and close apps which aren't necessary. Shouldn't have to do it but unfortunately no other choice


  • #3175
    rafi bomb
    Registered Users Posts: 433 ✭✭rafi bomb


    Anyone have the looping start up screen?

    Have it and can't get a fix. Anyone with a Motorola contact number for repair?


  • #3176
    bigdaddy2010
    Registered Users Posts: 64 ✭✭bigdaddy2010


    See new 4g version of moto g 2nd generation down to 200 euro in Argos. Happy days

    Checkargos.com 3794856


  • #3177
    Pizzle
    Registered Users Posts: 240 ✭✭Pizzle


    Any word on when Lollipop is coming to the Moto 4G?


  • #3178
    Stallingrad
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,189 ✭✭✭Stallingrad


    Pizzle wrote: »
    Any word on when Lollipop is coming to the Moto 4G?

    Jesus, avoid it like the plague.


  • #3179
    noodler
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 26,497 ✭✭✭✭noodler


    Pizzle wrote: »
    Any word on when Lollipop is coming to the Moto 4G?

    Still waiting as well.


  • #3180
    jgbyr
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,377 ✭✭✭jgbyr


    Pizzle wrote: »
    Any word on when Lollipop is coming to the Moto 4G?

    Got a 4g from Argos about a month ago & it updated immediately to 5.0.2.


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  • #3181
    noodler
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 26,497 ✭✭✭✭noodler


    jgbyr wrote: »
    Got a 4g from Argos about a month ago & it updated immediately to 5.0.2.

    Prob 2nd gen.


  • #3182
    Pizzle
    Registered Users Posts: 240 ✭✭Pizzle


    Stallingrad wrote: »
    Jesus, avoid it like the plague.
    .

    Fair enough, may hold off for a while so!


  • #3183
    inigo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 649 ✭✭✭inigo


    When I got my replacement 2nd gen 3g dual sim from amazon, it came with 5.0.2 already installed. I've no issues with the phone or lollipop. It actually feels lightning fast after using my old zte blade for a few weeks!!

    Edit: Original phone was from Argos. Got money back and bought same phone from amazon.co.uk


  • #3184
    Peregrine
    Moderators, Education Moderators Posts: 26,403 Mod ✭✭✭✭Peregrine


    I've had Lollipop on my 2014 2nd gen for 3 months and have had no issues with it whatsoever.


  • #3185
    Inspector Gadget
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,393 ✭✭✭Inspector Gadget


    I bought one off Amazon last week for a family member and it had Lollipop pre-installed, felt smooth and responsive to me when I was setting it up. Nice phone for the price.


  • #3186
    SM01
    Registered Users Posts: 1,436 ✭✭✭SM01


    My experience of installing lollipop has been a very laggy, stuttering phone. I did the reboot and cleared the cache as kindly explained by a previous poster and while the performance subsequently improved, it's still noticeably slower and still lagging compared to kit kat.


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  • #3187
    StereoSound
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,155 ✭✭✭StereoSound


    Lollipop F'd up my second gen, I hate it and wish I never upgraded. Its slow, buggy and I can't use some of my games on full detail anymore since frame rate is killing the experience.

    The 3rd gen moto G is approaching soon I would suggest anyone not to buy the current moto G...

    Even at €200 for the 4g second gen in Argos is not worth it IMO. Save your €200 for the 3rd gen at this stage.


  • #3188
    inigo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 649 ✭✭✭inigo


    StereoSound wrote: »
    Lollipop F'd up my second gen, I hate it and wish I never upgraded. Its slow, buggy and I can't use some of my games on full detail anymore since frame rate is killing the experience.

    The 3rd gen moto G is approaching soon I would suggest anyone not to buy the current moto G...

    Even at €200 for the 4g second gen in Argos is not worth it IMO. Save your €200 for the 3rd gen at this stage.

    What will be different in the 3rd gen?


  • #3189
    ThisRegard
    Closed Accounts Posts: 27,833 ✭✭✭✭ThisRegard


    Just shattered my bloody screen on my original, still works fine though. Anyone replace theirs?

    Or best option for a replacement?


  • #3190
    T-Bird
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,343 ✭✭✭T-Bird


    ThisRegard wrote: »
    Just shattered my bloody screen on my original, still works fine though. Anyone replace theirs?

    Or best option for a replacement?

    Think there's a few posts here somewhere. From what I remember, the screens are very cheap and easy to do. Order a set of tools for the job as well if you ordering from China.


  • #3191
    ardmacha
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,476 ✭✭✭ardmacha


    inigo wrote: »
    What will be different in the 3rd gen?

    speculation here http://motog3.com/
    not sure if they actually know more than anyone else.


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  • #3192
    RossieMan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,766 ✭✭✭RossieMan


    thats just someone hoping for clicks so they can make money from the ads.

    Its a load of speculation.


  • #3193
    FunkyDa2
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 254 ✭✭FunkyDa2


    T-Bird wrote: »
    Think there's a few posts here somewhere. From what I remember, the screens are very cheap and easy to do. Order a set of tools for the job as well if you ordering from China.

    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2057082234&page=44 see post #1737 :)


  • #3194
    Lekrub
    Closed Accounts Posts: 418 ✭✭Lekrub


    Hey thinking of buying the 4g version from argos for 199 with 5inch screen.
    http://www.argos.ie/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Search?storeId=10152&catalogId=14551&langId=111&searchTerms=3794856&authToken=

    Is lollipop guaranteed to mess it up? I'm switching from a 4s cause it seems tiny. Heard great things about this for the money


  • #3195
    RobertFoster
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,227 ✭✭✭RobertFoster


    Lollipop seems to be hit and miss for some people. Most of the complaints seem to come from those who upgraded from KitKat. The one in Argos should come with Lollipop already installed, so hopefully you won't have any problems.


  • #3196
    Lekrub
    Closed Accounts Posts: 418 ✭✭Lekrub


    RobertFoster wrote: »
    Lollipop seems to be hit and miss for some people. Most of the complaints seem to come from those who upgraded from KitKat. The one in Argos should come with Lollipop already installed, so hopefully you won't have any problems.

    Cheers for the reply. I think I'll go with it then. From what I read it could be awhile since the new one comes out. Been awhile with apple but looking forward to switch to this for the price. Plus no more itunes!


  • #3197
    magoo84
    Registered Users Posts: 187 ✭✭magoo84


    I have both the 2nd gen Moto E and Moto G which ship with lollipop. On paper the specs seem decent enough but the lagginess and bugs experienced pretty much nullifies that. The original Moto E and G were genuinely good phones for their time but their successors has been lazy, incremental rehashes and HTC, OnePlusOne are catching up very quickly .


  • #3198
    RossieMan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,766 ✭✭✭RossieMan


    Catching up? They're in a different league spec wise. The moto range were budget handsets. The price of the 5 inch being over 200 euro was a joke for the "upgraded" spec. The next one needs an actual upgrade with the CPU and 2gm of ram of its pointless. No point comparing them with a OPO though, miles apart.


  • #3199
    magoo84
    Registered Users Posts: 187 ✭✭magoo84


    RossieMan wrote: »
    Catching up? They're in a different league spec wise. The moto range were budget handsets. The price of the 5 inch being over 200 euro was a joke for the "upgraded" spec. The next one needs an actual upgrade with the CPU and 2gm of ram of its pointless. No point comparing them with a OPO though, miles apart.

    I was more talking about HTCs mid range handsets but I saw something saying that the next (unverified ) Moto G was accidentally published on an Indian website before being removed and it had a snapdragon 610 CPU with 2 gigs of RAM which would be sweet. I'm a big fan of the Moto handsets as they are a way to access basically the stock android experience with acceptable levels of performance, at prices that people can afford to buy out of contract.

    I'm with meteor and the prices they are charging for top end handsets these days are eye watering, so the Motorola phones are a happy medium . That said, they dropped the ball a bit with the 2nd gen handsets so hopefully they'll get back on track with future models.


  • #3200
    Lekrub
    Closed Accounts Posts: 418 ✭✭Lekrub


    magoo84 wrote: »
    I have both the 2nd gen Moto E and Moto G which ship with lollipop. On paper the specs seem decent enough but the lagginess and bugs experienced pretty much nullifies that. The original Moto E and G were genuinely good phones for their time but their successors has been lazy, incremental rehashes and HTC, OnePlusOne are catching up very quickly .

    The spec on the oneplusone looks class. especially the camera compared to the 2nd gen. butou jump up to 300 it becomes a bigger commitment on something when i don't actuallyneed a new phone.


  • #3201
    Lekrub
    Closed Accounts Posts: 418 ✭✭Lekrub


    magoo84 wrote: »
    I saw something saying that the next (unverified ) Moto G was accidentally published on an Indian website before being removed and it had a snapdragon 610 CPU with 2 gigs of RAM which would be sweet.

    Hey did it mention a release date?


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