Moto G5 Plus

Lucious Sweet · 01-06-2017 1:10pm

Yes, I bought mine from there and it has a dual sim slot.

SpatialPlanning wrote: »

Looking at the G5 Plus now on amazon.de. Is that phone a dual sim? Here's the link;

https://www.amazon.de/gp/product/B06XC6XTG6/ref=abs_brd_tag_dp?smid=A3JWKAKR8XB7XF

corwill · 01-06-2017 1:32pm

The_Shotz wrote: »

Is it possible to purchase from Amazon.es as I see the 3gb version is available?

https://www.amazon.es/gp/aw/d/B06XSXD4TY/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?__mk_es_ES=ÅMÅZÕÑ&qid=1496318887&sr=8-3&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=moto+g5+plus&dpPl=1&dpID=41X8Gx9Uv%2BL&ref=plSrch

I logged in, it's telling me it will ship to Ireland, so I suppose 'yes' is the answer.

€14 cheaper than the 2gb version on .de, looks like a good deal!

Lucious Sweet · 01-06-2017 2:57pm

The_Shotz wrote: »

Is it possible to purchase from Amazon.es as I see the 3gb version is available?

https://www.amazon.es/gp/aw/d/B06XSXD4TY/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?__mk_es_ES=ÅMÅZÕÑ&qid=1496318887&sr=8-3&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=moto+g5+plus&dpPl=1&dpID=41X8Gx9Uv%2BL&ref=plSrch

I think the description on Amazon.de is a mistake. I purchased that exact model and it came with 3GB Ram. You should email them to be sure.

magicmoves · 02-06-2017 2:16pm

Any idea when the phone will be available on amazon.co.uk?

MrSzyslak · 03-06-2017 12:34am

magicmoves wrote: »

Any idea when the phone will be available on amazon.co.uk?

No it's strange, they must not have a deal to stock the plus version in the UK

jjjulio · 03-06-2017 2:17pm

Hi, does anyone know if the amazon.de Moto G5 plus dual sim version has 3 separate slots for the two sims and the microSD card or is there a combined slot for the second sim and the microSD card. As far as I can see there seems to be versions one with two slots and another with three. Emailing amazon.de did not get any answer - they referred me to Moto specs! And if their version has only 2 slots does anyone know where I'd get a version with 3 slots. Thanks

CSSE09 · 03-06-2017 2:20pm

jjjulio wrote: »

Hi, does anyone know if the amazon.de Moto G5 plus dual sim version has 3 separate slots for the two sims and the microSD card or is there a combined slot for the second sim and the microSD card. As far as I can see there seems to be versions one with two slots and another with three. Emailing amazon.de did not get any answer - they referred me to Moto specs! And if their version has only 2 slots does anyone know where I'd get a version with 3 slots. Thanks

3 separate slots on the one slide out tray.

CSSE09 · 03-06-2017 2:22pm

magicmoves wrote: »

Any idea when the phone will be available on amazon.co.uk?

Carphonewarehouse have the exclusivity on selling the plus in the UK.

Atoms for Peace · 07-06-2017 10:29pm

Bit disappointed to find that the Moto g5 does not have a compass considering my previous g2 had one.

beauf · 07-06-2017 11:00pm

Atoms for Peace wrote: »

Bit disappointed to find that the Moto g5 does not have a compass considering my previous g2 had one.

Where did you get it. Some of them do I think.

Atoms for Peace · 07-06-2017 11:02pm

beauf wrote: »

Where did you get it. Some of them do I think.

It's the 3 gb uk model.

beauf · 07-06-2017 11:25pm

Only have magnetometer in US. Motorola UK, France, Spain or Germany dont seem seem to have it.

Glen_Quagmire · 08-06-2017 11:48am

My only gripe so far is the lack of a notification light which can only be enabled by rooting the phone.

The notification light is on the left hand side of the front speaker

wizardman · 08-06-2017 8:20pm

Atoms for Peace wrote: »

Bit disappointed to find that the Moto g5 does not have a compass considering my previous g2 had one.

Mine doesn't have one, ordered from Amazon.es Am i missing something can you not download one from the play store?

There's also no moto gallery like the x play so I'm using google photos.

cardshark · 09-06-2017 3:24pm

Glen_Quagmire wrote: »

My only gripe so far is the lack of a notification light which can only be enabled by rooting the phone.

The notification light is on the left hand side of the front speaker

Got the dual sim G5 from Amazon. That is fairly annoying alright!! Why would they disable this feature would anyone know?

Might be something they will change with a software update? Very strange as that LED comes in very handy.

Glen_Quagmire · 09-06-2017 11:01pm

cardshark wrote:

Got the dual sim G5 from Amazon. That is fairly annoying alright!! Why would they disable this feature would anyone know?

cardshark wrote:

Might be something they will change with a software update? Very strange as that LED comes in very handy.

Can't understand it at all, why have the LED there if it can't be used without rooting!

bargainboy · 09-06-2017 11:25pm

if i buy a moto g5 plus from amazon.de can i charge it with an irish charger if i misplace/lose the supplied german one abet slower ?

Glen_Quagmire · 10-06-2017 8:19am

bargainboy wrote:

if i buy a moto g5 plus from amazon.de can i charge it with an irish charger if i misplace/lose the supplied german one abet slower ?

I have been doing so anyway, although I cannot say what effect it has on the battery long term.

I used about 10 different charger's on my last phone with no effect except charging speed

chatterbox · 10-06-2017 10:28pm

Looking a ordering either the G5 Plus or Lenovo P2 from amazon.de
Can anyone who has ordered either of these from amazon.de tell me what charger type comes in the box, 2 or 3 pin.
If its a 2 pin, is using the adpater just awkward ? Also does it affect the fast charger in any way by using a adaptor ?

Is it the cable of the plug block that does the work for the fast/turbo charging ??

Glen_Quagmire · 11-06-2017 8:09am

chatterbox wrote:

Looking a ordering either the G5 Plus or Lenovo P2 from amazon.de Can anyone who has ordered either of these from amazon.de tell me what charger type comes in the box, 2 or 3 pin. If its a 2 pin, is using the adpater just awkward ? Also does it affect the fast charger in any way by using a adaptor ?

chatterbox wrote:

Is it the cable of the plug block that does the work for the fast/turbo charging ??

G5 plus comes with a 2 pin plug so you'll need an adapter. The adapter has no effect on charging

chatterbox · 11-06-2017 9:09am

Glen_Quagmire wrote: »

G5 plus comes with a 2 pin plug so you'll need an adapter. The adapter has no effect on charging

Komplett also are selling both phones, do you they would ship with a 3 pin charger as they are selling to Ireland

Glen_Quagmire · 11-06-2017 10:52am

chatterbox wrote:

Komplett also are selling both phones, do you they would ship with a 3 pin charger as they are selling to Ireland

No idea. I just picked one up on Amazon when ordering the G5. Think it was 2 euro or something

loyatemu · 12-06-2017 11:02am

you should look into getting the Lenovo P2 from three.co.uk (via Parcel Motel or whatever). Much cheaper (particularly with sterling currently quite weak) and it is unlocked.

chatterbox · 12-06-2017 11:45am

loyatemu wrote: »

you should look into getting the Lenovo P2 from three.co.uk (via Parcel Motel or whatever). Much cheaper (particularly with sterling currently quite weak) and it is unlocked.

Is it definitely unlocked?? It says pre pay or contract , doesn't mention sim free

loyatemu · 12-06-2017 11:56am

chatterbox wrote: »

Is it definitely unlocked?? It says pre pay or contract , doesn't mention sim free

Apparently all 3 UK phones are sold unlocked; obviously you'd buy the prepay one with the £10 topup, so £210 in total - huge thread on this offer here. Whether you can get it delivered via ParcelMotel or ParcelConnect I don't know.

MrSzyslak · 12-06-2017 3:22pm

loyatemu wrote: »

Apparently all 3 UK phones are sold unlocked; obviously you'd buy the prepay one with the £10 topup, so £210 in total - huge thread on this offer here. Whether you can get it delivered via ParcelMotel or ParcelConnect I don't know.

Looks a fantastic phone for that price. Probably bit better than G5+ Screen seems crisper and massive battery. However Camera inst as good and doesn't run Android Nougat. Roughly 50 pounds cheaper.

Not sure if parcel motel will work. Will try order later.

lighthouse · 12-06-2017 8:54pm

I just bought a Moto G5 Plus today in Newry. I can't get data to work on it. The phone works for phone calls and texts. I'm with Lycamobile which is 3G here in the Republic.
Has anyone had this problem?

wizardman · 12-06-2017 9:12pm

lighthouse wrote: »

I just bought a Moto G5 Plus today in Newry. I can't get data to work on it. The phone works for phone calls and texts. I'm with Lycamobile which is 3G here in the Republic.
Has anyone had this problem?

You need to add apn settings for lycamobile.

Click settings, more, mobile networks, access point name, click + top right hand corner.

Name: lyca internet
APN: data.lycamobile.ie
Username: lmie
Password: plus

Save these settings and restart the phone.

lighthouse · 12-06-2017 9:45pm

wizardman wrote: »

lighthouse wrote: »

I just bought a Moto G5 Plus today in Newry. I can't get data to work on it. The phone works for phone calls and texts. I'm with Lycamobile which is 3G here in the Republic.
Has anyone had this problem?

You need to add apn settings for lycamobile.

Click settings, more, mobile networks, access point name, click + top right hand corner.

Name: lyca internet
APN: data.lycamobile.ie
Username: lmie
Password: plus

Save these settings and restart the phone.

Hi Wizardman
Thanks a million. I was beginning to panic thinking there might have been some incompatibility issue with Lycamobile.
Everything is working fine now.
Your help is much appreciated.
No idea what I did but it works and that's all that matters.

StereoSound · 13-06-2017 12:33pm

There is a newer variation of the G5 coming out in the form of the G5S and G5S Plus.

http://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_moto_g5s_plus-8699.php

Moto G5 Plus

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