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New Moto G from Tesco for £129.99

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    #332
    tylercheribini
    Registered Users Posts: 2,014 ✭✭✭tylercheribini


    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


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    #333
    loyatemu
    Registered Users Posts: 14,736 ✭✭✭✭loyatemu


    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.


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    #334
    tylercheribini
    Registered Users Posts: 2,014 ✭✭✭tylercheribini


    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...


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    #335
    noodler
    Registered Users Posts: 26,179 ✭✭✭✭noodler


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


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    #336
    messinkiapina
    Registered Users Posts: 2,158 ✭✭✭messinkiapina


    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


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    #337
    RobertFoster
    Registered Users Posts: 9,123 ✭✭✭RobertFoster


    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.


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    #338
    RossieMan
    Registered Users Posts: 6,766 ✭✭✭RossieMan


    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.


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    #339
    deiseindublin
    Registered Users Posts: 2,257 ✭✭✭deiseindublin


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


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    #340
    NATLOR
    Registered Users Posts: 2,287 ✭✭✭NATLOR


    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


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    #341
    gustafo
    Registered Users Posts: 1,759 ✭✭✭gustafo


    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?


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    #342
    Aspiring
    Registered Users Posts: 2,204 ✭✭✭Aspiring


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


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    #343
    T-Bird
    Registered Users Posts: 1,309 ✭✭✭T-Bird


    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.


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    #344
    Aspiring
    Registered Users Posts: 2,204 ✭✭✭Aspiring


    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?


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    #345
    T-Bird
    Registered Users Posts: 1,309 ✭✭✭T-Bird


    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.....


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    #346
    NATLOR
    Registered Users Posts: 2,287 ✭✭✭NATLOR


    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


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    #347
    Aspiring
    Registered Users Posts: 2,204 ✭✭✭Aspiring


    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:


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    #348
    macjohn
    Registered Users Posts: 531 ✭✭✭macjohn


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


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    #349
    messinkiapina
    Registered Users Posts: 2,158 ✭✭✭messinkiapina


    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.


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    #350
    RossieMan
    Registered Users Posts: 6,766 ✭✭✭RossieMan


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


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    #351
    T-Bird
    Registered Users Posts: 1,309 ✭✭✭T-Bird


    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.


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    #352
    noodler
    Registered Users Posts: 26,179 ✭✭✭✭noodler


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

    Thanks for that.

    I guess 4G plus the cheaper price would outweigh the bigger screen and better camera for me.


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    #353
    Skippy along
    Registered Users Posts: 689 ✭✭✭Skippy along


    Any use to anyone

    http://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/tesco-mobile-motorola-moto-g-4g-white-black-99-tesco-direct-instore-starts-monday-2132223?utm_source=Newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=01312015&utm_campaign=Daily%2BHot


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    #354
    RossieMan
    Registered Users Posts: 6,766 ✭✭✭RossieMan


    Was posted in the previous page.


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    #355
    talkabout
    Registered Users Posts: 695 ✭✭✭talkabout


    Got the Moto G (second Gen) from handtec, worked out cheaper than Amazon. Not bothered about 4G but wanted a dual sim phone. Its a great phone and in my view great value for money. Easily as good as phones twice the price.


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


    Aye. When that Tesco deal kicks in on Monday, it will be £99 + £2 unlocking = £101 --> €135 + €3.95 Parcel Motel = great phone for under €140.


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    #357
    Silver-Tiger
    Registered Users Posts: 946 ✭✭✭Silver-Tiger


    Will this be live from Mid night tonight, does anyone know?


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    #358
    beauf
    Closed Accounts Posts: 22,651 ✭✭✭✭beauf


    Probably sold out 5 mins after.


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    #359
    Sam Mac
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,227 ✭✭✭Sam Mac


    Worth buying for that price do you think? I'm after a new phone. Much issues reported with this model?


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    #360
    Soarer
    Registered Users Posts: 8,858 ✭✭✭Soarer


    Still looking for the 2nd gen at a decent price, if anyone comes across it.


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    #361
    peckerhead
    Registered Users Posts: 3,379 ✭✭✭peckerhead


    In Argos atm for €189.95 with a €20 voucher back (until 3 February only) — so €169.95, kind of.

    Edit: sorry, just saw it's out of stock everywhere...


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