Moto G - [Threads Merged]

teatoast

Got the new Moto G yesterday and I'm loving it so far. Upgraded from an iPhone 4 and I'm well impressed with how fast it is. Screen looks great to me as well, but as long as there's no obvious pixelation I'm not all that fussy on how high spec a screen is, like I still use my iPad 2 and I'm not bothered about upgrading to a retina display.

I don't know what the Irish carriers will be doing but I bought mine straight off amazon UK. Hard to know how long it took because it was a pre-order but think it was less than a week to arrive from the date it dispatched. I got the phone and a 32gb SD card as a bundle for what worked out as 200 euro. The SD card hasn't arrived yet and it shipped well before the phone so watch out for that if you want the card in a hurry.

Overall I'm very impressed. Spent a small fortune on my iPhone 4 so I'm still amazed how cheap this is for such a decent phone.

Trond

teatoast wrote: »

Got the new Moto G yesterday and I'm loving it so far. Upgraded from an iPhone 4 and I'm well impressed with how fast it is. Screen looks great to me as well, but as long as there's no obvious pixelation I'm not all that fussy on how high spec a screen is, like I still use my iPad 2 and I'm not bothered about upgrading to a retina display.

I don't know what the Irish carriers will be doing but I bought mine straight off amazon UK. Hard to know how long it took because it was a pre-order but think it was less than a week to arrive from the date it dispatched. I got the phone and a 32gb SD card as a bundle for what worked out as 200 euro. The SD card hasn't arrived yet and it shipped well before the phone so watch out for that if you want the card in a hurry.

Overall I'm very impressed. Spent a small fortune on my iPhone 4 so I'm still amazed how cheap this is for such a decent phone.

Ended up getting the same. You did v well to get the SD card as well for that price. Mine was €207 with amazon with express delivery. Have a few SD cards lying around already.

I read a few people saying they managed to get a 64gb card to working in it as well. Might take a punt on one on ebay.

Nolars

Trond wrote: »

Ended up getting the same. You did v well to get the SD card as well for that price. Mine was €207 with amazon with express delivery. Have a few SD cards lying around already.

I read a few people saying they managed to get a 64gb card to working in it as well. Might take a punt on one on ebay.

The delivery was amazing with free shipping it was dispatched on Sunday and got it Tuesday. Ya the 64gb cards could be worth a shout, I think they are 28 euro in CEX might go in and try it before I buy it.
https://ie.webuy.com/product.php?sku=SMEMMSD64#.VCLPxPldUro
Could be worth a look

reni10

Are Moto 4G SIM Unlock codes now available in the DB?

This UK ebay seller seems to have code:
http://www.ebay.ie/itm/Motorola-Moto-G-Moto-G-4G-Moto-E-Mobile-Phone-Unlock-Code-/111416499223?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3

Anyone get an Unlock code recently for the 4G and can confirm?

gn3dr

gn3dr wrote: »

Has anyone had problems with using the phone as a hotspot. It connects but seems to go to sleep frequently. Can't see what is wrong. Sometimes I turn off data and turn it on again and it wakes up, sometimes I go to set up hotspot, change nothing and it wakes up again. It's a bit annoying. Didn't have this issue with my previous phone (HTC desire hd) when connecting to the same devices.

Anyone???

Nono Toure

Anyone know if any Irish stores/carriers will be selling this?

Discodog

Nono Toure wrote: »

Anyone know if any Irish stores/carriers will be selling this?

Good question.

Which one is the official replacement & when will it be available with full warranty & support ?

When will it get to the price point of it's predecessor or do they plan to continue producing it ?

psychozeb

Snake Plisken wrote: »

Lads anyone got issues with the 3G Moto G with phone calls basically when talking on the phone the other persons voice will turn into alien sounding language that I cannot understand them any more, thought it was my blutooth headset but it's the same using the phone ear piece? Many ideas?

yeah two of us in the house also have this problem.must be a common one but don't know a fix.

Stallingrad

Looking at getting one of these :

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00KB0YDBG/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A20IE13GGUV67S

Is this a 2nd Gen model and can it take a Micro SIM? Is is due to be replaced or updated?

Is the 5inch version worth the extra? I see the screen is not as good…

Thanks!

jgbyr

Stallingrad wrote: »

Looking at getting one of these :

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00KB0YDBG/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A20IE13GGUV67S

Is this a 2nd Gen model and can it take a Micro SIM? Is is due to be replaced or updated?

Is the 5inch version worth the extra? I see the screen is not as good…

Thanks!

That's the older version, 4G isn't available yet on the latest model.

teatoast

Stallingrad wrote: »

Looking at getting one of these :

Is this a 2nd Gen model and can it take a Micro SIM? Is is due to be replaced or updated?

Is the 5inch version worth the extra? I see the screen is not as good…

Thanks!

It's the 4G version of the first gen Moto G. The second gen one has the bigger screen and a better camera, but there's no 4G option yet. Both take micro sim. The new Moto G has only just been released so a 4G version would probably be at least 6 months away.

Boards won't let me post links yet but head over to gsmarena or another phone comparison site and compare the Moto G 2014 with the Moto G 4G or LTE and you'll get a breakdown of the specs.

Depends what you want really. I wanted the better camera and bigger screen (the lower ppi wasn't significant enough to influence me). If 4G is a must or if you'd prefer a smaller screen then the 4G might be better for you.

Stallingrad

Cheers, really helpful. Would I be mad to get this instead?

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00K0BDHZY/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=AWWN4CE6X8FF4

TheAmateur

I've decided I'm finally ready to ditch my old and broken phone and buy a 2nd-gen Moto G. I see it on expansys for €200. Can it be got cheaper anywhere else?

Nolars

TheAmateur wrote: »

I've decided I'm finally ready to ditch my old and broken phone and buy a 2nd-gen Moto G. I see it on expansys for €200. Can it be got cheaper anywhere else?

Paid 175 on amazon for my one not sure how much they are now tho

TheAmateur

Nolars wrote: »

Paid 175 on amazon for my one not sure how much they are now tho

Darn, just ordered on Amazon there, €206. Ah well, I'm just happy to be finally getting rid of my current phone.

Nolars

TheAmateur wrote: »

Darn, just ordered on Amazon there, €206. Ah well, I'm just happy to be finally getting rid of my current phone.

Checked it says 185, did you pay for postage? I got my one delivered in 2 days with the free postage option, not sure if I was lucky or what.

TheAmateur

Nolars wrote: »

Checked it says 185, did you pay for postage? I got my one delivered in 2 days with the free postage option, not sure if I was lucky or what.

Ah, yep I picked the wrong postage option .

conzy

Anyone know if the 4G meteor models are still unlocked? Was hoping to pick one up today.

I know that the original moto G was unlocked and would lock to the network of the first sim insterted

reni10

Got a 4G Moto G from Meteor online 2 weeks ago and it was unlocked and locked to the first SIM card that was put in it which was Tesco Mobile and is working away fine now.

manu2009

Not sure if this has been mentioned but the new moto g 2014 is available from argos for €189.95,

http://www.argos.ie/static/Product/partNumber/2583367/Trail/searchtext%3EMOTO+G.htm

thesandeman

manu2009 wrote: »

Not sure if this has been mentioned but the new moto g 2014 is available from argos for €189.95,

http://www.argos.ie/static/Product/partNumber/2583367/Trail/searchtext%3EMOTO+G.htm

I'm assuming/hoping this is the dual SIM and SD slot version? Argos don't really give much info of the specs.
I've until Monday to collect so if anyone can confirm or deny I would appreciate it.
Thanks manu2009.

Rucking_Fetard

thesandeman wrote: »

I'm assuming/hoping this is the dual SIM and SD slot version? Argos don't really give much info of the specs.
I've until Monday to collect so if anyone can confirm or deny I would appreciate it.
Thanks manu2009.

Go in and get a look at it before buying it and see if it's Model XT1068 on the Box or just buy from Amazon, same price give or take a few euro.

XT1063 is single sim.

thesandeman

Nice one cheers. I'm from the Bricks+Morter age so Argos is the nearest thing to 'modern' I can handle.
Do you know if they will show me the box if I go to customer Service before I pay?

Molester Stallone II

thesandeman wrote: »

Nice one cheers. I'm from the Bricks+Morter age so Argos is the nearest thing to 'modern' I can handle.
Do you know if they will show me the box if I go to customer Service before I pay?

Ask at the paypoint then it will be conveyer belted down to you to hold the precious!

Kenny Logins

Rucking_Fetard wrote: »

Go in and get a look at it before buying it and see if it's Model XT1068 on the Box or just buy from Amazon, same price give or take a few euro.

XT1063 is single sim.

I really don't think the single SIM version is for the European market.

physioman

Kenny Logins wrote: »

I really don't think the single SIM version is for the European market.

Presume it is dual sim phone. I bought this phone through Amazon. So far so good. About the same price as on Amazon by the time you do currency conversion and in my case parcel motel to receive it quickly!

manu2009

thesandeman wrote: »

I'm assuming/hoping this is the dual SIM and SD slot version? Argos don't really give much info of the specs.
I've until Monday to collect so if anyone can confirm or deny I would appreciate it.
Thanks manu2009.

Yes its the dual sim version with an sd slot, picked it up yesterday.

ezra_pound

Kenny Logins wrote: »

I really don't think the single SIM version is for the European market.

Yes. I've argued this point several times earlier in this thread. Some posters refuse to acknowledge this though!

... Arguments like Irish networks would never be alright with selling dual network phones etc.

tritriagain

which is a better buy the 4g 4.5" screen or the newer 5" 3g one

Molester Stallone II

I just purchased from Argos, early bday pressie for my wife. Have to admit, it's a lovely piece of kit.

Kenny Logins

tritriagain wrote: »

which is a better buy the 4g 4.5" screen or the newer 5" 3g one

Not much in it.. Are you on a 4G network?

tritriagain

no. the only reason i wolud go for the 4.5" is that it might be less draining than then 5" on battery

Nate--IRL--

Just bought that argos one thanks to this thread, v nice phone

Now, how to I get my sim to fit?

Nate

Rucking_Fetard

Nate--IRL-- wrote: »

Just bought that argos one thanks to this thread, v nice phone

Now, how to I get my sim to fit?

Nate

Most phone shops will cut yours for free with a tool but better if you go to your networks shop and get moved to a mini sim as cut ones can fail.

Get an adapter while your in there that you can put the mini sim in to so you can put it back into non mini sim phones if ya need to at some stage.

If on 48, you can order mini sim on site and move all to it when it arrives.

thesandeman

Nate--IRL-- wrote: »

Just bought that argos one thanks to this thread, v nice phone

Now, how to I get my sim to fit?

Nate

Same here. Forgot about the feckin SIM. Have to wait till tomorrow now to play with it. I had my old SIM and SD ready and everything.

FML as they say on Bookface.

Nate--IRL--

Got my SIM transferred today, took about 2mins and was on the network in about 5mins after that.

Already have mine Rooted and managed to completely corrupt the installed ROM twice Just waiting for a Cyanogen mod now, Stock android is missing all the really nice touches that I had on my last phone with Cyanogen.

Nate

Midfield9

I see otter box do covers for the 1st generation moto g, does anyone have any idea will they do covers for the 5inch? If they do how long till they are on sale? Would like a defender.
Bought mine on Amazon, have it since Friday and I'm delighted with it.

Pizzle

Nate--IRL-- wrote: »

Got my SIM transferred today, took about 2mins and was on the network in about 5mins after that.

Already have mine Rooted and managed to completely corrupt the installed ROM twice Just waiting for a Cyanogen mod now, Stock android is missing all the really nice touches that I had on my last phone with Cyanogen.

Nate

Do you think its worthwhile rooting Nate? Have mine a few weeks now but still afraid to go near rooting in case I brick it!

Nate--IRL--

There are a few apps I use that require root (SAMBA file sharing etc), if you don't see a need for it, I wouldn't bother.

Nate

jonas7

Would like to know from anyone that has the new moto g (5 inch screen)how they're finding the battery?

physioman

jonas7 wrote: »

Would like to know from anyone that has the new moto g (5 inch screen)how they're finding the battery?

Getting roughly 24 hours out of it but not a heavy user on it. Also use easy battery app and sleeping mode on phone at night so seems to be conserving it well.

jonas7

I have an iPhone 4s and the battery and screen size are rubbish so as long as the battery out performs the 4s I think I will get this.

Nono Toure

Would I be right in thinking there's no charger supplied??

Stallingrad

Nono Toure wrote: »

Would I be right in thinking there's no charger supplied??

No, just a USB cable.

Nono Toure

Stallingrad wrote: »

No, just a USB cable.

Thanks. Sure that's awful shyte! What do they expect people who have never had a smart phone to do!?

ardmacha

Nono Toure wrote: »

Thanks. Sure that's awful shyte! What do they expect people who have never had a smart phone to do!?

I think they probably expect them to buy a USB charger.

Kenny Logins

Nono Toure wrote: »

Thanks. Sure that's awful shyte! What do they expect people who have never had a smart phone to do!?

Plug it into a computer/laptop/telly/car stereo etc. etc. Or buy a plug for a fiver in Tesco.

tommy2bad

ardmacha wrote: »

I think they probably expect them to buy a USB charger.

I'v seen new sockets with usb included.
http://www.terralux.co.uk/shop/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=73

Kenny Logins

tommy2bad wrote: »

I'v seen new sockets with usb included.
http://www.terralux.co.uk/shop/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=73

USB charge ports are appearing everywhere.

https://www.aldi.ie/en/specialbuys/sunday-5-october/products-detail-page/ps/p/6-socket-extension-lead-with-usb/

Peregrine

manu2009 wrote: »

Not sure if this has been mentioned but the new moto g 2014 is available from argos for €189.95,

http://www.argos.ie/static/Product/partNumber/2583367/Trail/searchtext%3EMOTO+G.htm

Only seeing this now. Out of stock in Dublin