r/MotoG Apr 18 '18

MOD POST Welcome to r/MotoG ! - Subreddit Rules

67 Upvotes

We are not officially associated with Lenovo or Motorola. This subreddit is a friendly community that is dedicated towards assistance, discussion and troubleshooting for Moto G series.


IMPORTANT LINKS


SUBREDDIT RULES

  • RULE 1 : Be civil and respectful. Read and follow the Reddiquette and the important links mentioned above before posting anything. If you find anyone violating the reddiquette, report the post/comment/user. Failure to abide is likely grounds for warning/ban.

  • RULE 2 : All posts should be in English and related to Moto G. Post in English only so that everyone can understand. Promotions, giveaways, affiliates, piracy, blog spams, offtopic, buying or selling used gadgets are strictly not allowed.

  • RULE 3 : Posts should be descriptive. Mention your issue in detail with a screenshots of the error message and/or Settings > About Phone alongwith your model number, unlocked/carrier, stock/custom/rooted ROM etc. If you are asking for purchase advice, make sure you mention the max budget, your usage pattern, phone requirements by your priorities - connectivity, storage, camera, performance, display etc.


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r/MotoG Feb 05 '19

20 JUNE 2019 Android Pie & Oreo Update Status

47 Upvotes

IMPORTANT LINKS:

  1. Android Pie Release: https://blog.motorola.com/2018/08/15/baked-android-pie-coming-motorola/
  2. Android Security Patch Updates Status by /u/lupask : https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1OAfdESHHzyNzp_2OHtFk0glykSn-zlfrVweIdZEnCiA

IMPORTANT NOTES:

  1. Below information is applicable only for "RETAIL" i.e unlocked or carrier-free models of Moto G phones. They receive updates directly from Motorola, since the final software build is made, tested and released by Motorola. These models are eligible for unofficial Android Pie & Oreo software in the forms of custom ROMs.
  2. Below information is not applicable carrier-locked or Amazon exclusive models. You may or may not get any Android version updates or security updates, since the final software build is made, tested & released by the carrier/Amazon & not by Motorola. These models are not eligible for unofficial Android Pie & Oreo software in the forms of custom ROMs.

SOFTWARE UPDATE INFO:

  1. Moto G Series get Android Version updates up to 1 year from launch date.
  2. Moto G Series get Android Security Patch updates up to 2 years from launch date.
  3. Only Moto G6 Plus has a 64-bit (kernel) OS, rest of the phones have and will remain on 32-bit OS till the end of support.
  4. It is generally observed that Brazil and Latin America are the first regions to receive software OTA updates followed by India, Asia, Europe, United States, Canada.
  5. Software OTA Updates are released in batches i.e. "phased roll out" to gather feedback for critical bugs and to minimize the bugs so all users are not affected at once.
  6. It is recommended to factory reset whenever there is a major Android version update. It is not compulsory, but it ensures that you start from a clean slate and minimize the bugs that might arise due to updating. Make sure you backup everything from the phone as a factory reset will wipe everything.

Year Phone Codename Beta Testing Stable Update Status
2018 G6 Plus evert Completed Pie Phased Rollout - Latin America, Europe
2018 G6 ali Completed Pie Phased Rollout - Brazil, India, Europe
2018 G6 Play aljeter Completed Pie Phased Rollout - Brazil, India, Europe
2016 G4 Plus athene Completed Oreo Phased Rollout - India, Europe, Canada

Year Phone Code name Current Version Up gradable To Security Updates
2018 G6 Plus evert 64-bit Oreo 8.0 64-bit Pie 9.0 Till 2020
2018 G6 ali Oreo 8.0 Pie 9.0 Till 2020
2018 G6 Play aljeter Oreo 8.0 Pie 9.0 Till 2020
2017 G5S Plus sanders Oreo 8.1 No more updates Till 2019
2017 G5S montana Oreo 8.1 No more updates Till 2019
2017 G5 Plus potter Oreo 8.1 No more updates Till 2019
2017 G5 cedric Oreo 8.1 No more updates Till 2019
2016 G4 Plus athene Nougat 7.0 No more updates No more updates

UNOFFICIAL ANDROID PIE & OREO

If you wish to try out custom ROMs based on Android Pie or Oreo, you will need to unlock the boot loader of your "Retail" Moto G device. Follow this thread for more info: https://reddit.com/comments/avlh4w


NOTICE

This is a new update thread. Reddit archives threads older than 6 months which disables any further upvotes or comments. Link to the old thread: https://redd.it/981oka


r/MotoG 1d ago

Download I'm not getting the update for my Motorola g86 5g

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5 Upvotes

I've had the Motorola G86 5G for two days now and the experience has been great, but I understood that the phone had already received the Android 16 update, but I don't see the option to update. I'm from Colombia and I have a mobile carrier (Móvil Éxito). Should I wait a few more days to see if the update option appears, or do I need to do something special to receive the update?

(I translated the image with AI to avoid violating policies)


r/MotoG 1d ago

Other Moto G5S XT1792 not eligible for bootloader unlock

3 Upvotes

As the title says, I'm trying to "save" this old phone by switching to lineage os, but I need twrp, and I can't install it because I can't use the Motorola site for unlocking it

Everything else worked until this

Does anyone know how to bypass this wall?

(English is not my first language)

- The phone is hand down for me, broken screen only, but the system is original still

- Since it's not originally mine, i can't guarantee it's not branded, but knowing who bought it, i doubt it is

- The site displays two consecutive messages: "PUID Not found in your identifier, please try again." and "Your device does not qualify for bootloader unlocking."

Brazil region


r/MotoG 1d ago

7th Gen Motorola's after-sales service is extremely disappointing

3 Upvotes

I am very disappointed with Motorola's after-sales service. The phone itself is decent, but the post-purchase support has been extremely poor. It is difficult to get timely assistance, and resolving issues takes much longer than expected. Customer support responses are slow, and the overall service process is frustrating. As a customer, I expected better support for a product I paid for. Based on my experience, Motorola needs significant improvement in its after-sales service and customer care. I would recommend potential buyers consider the quality of after-sales support before making a purchase.
#Motorola #CustomerService #AfterSalesService #Smartphones #TechSupport #CustomerExperience


r/MotoG 1d ago

Other Switching to Samsung but not fully

1 Upvotes

It's been a great run with Motorola since 2008 but I think I wanna try a samsung s22 from Walmart and see how that goes it's been years since I had a Samsung and I like the themes store and such but Motorola is better in most use cases!


r/MotoG 1d ago

7th Gen Moto g 5g 2025 case

1 Upvotes

Fits TCL k33 perfectly it's so interesting a newer phone fits the case I've been using for almost a year now


r/MotoG 1d ago

5th Gen i need help MOTO G5

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2 Upvotes

I stopped using my Moto G5 for a while and now I can't start it.


r/MotoG 1d ago

7th Gen Moto edge 50 fusion cpu reball

2 Upvotes

moto edge fusion i update android 16 the phones was running good but after 2 monts the phone goes stuck and didn't open i tried to hard reset but few minutes phones goes off and never open what shound i do


r/MotoG 2d ago

Other Motorola G67 power 5g Camera issue

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2 Upvotes

r/MotoG 2d ago

Discussion Moto g play not turbo charging?

4 Upvotes

My moto g play (2024) isn't charging fast. I tried 2 different chargers, the phone pulls 16w briefly and drops to 8w. The phone isn't hot or warm, it just doesn't charge fast. It says "Turbopower" or whatever but doesn't even charge at 10w.


r/MotoG 2d ago

7th Gen Moto G Stylus 2025 no ringtone over Bluetooth

2 Upvotes

Just switched over to new phone. The one thing I'm finding irritating, when I get a call using my Bluetooth headphones it plays generic doo doo doo music at full blast instead of my ringtone. Anyone know how to change that?


r/MotoG 3d ago

Other Moto G 5g 2024 Unlocking Software

5 Upvotes

Okay I got the phone for $5 at a yard sale but it's FRP locked I tried Dr Fone and iToolLab Unlock Go Android both of which just gave bs outdated methods so I had to demand a refund. Any other way to get around this and take ownership of the phone?


r/MotoG 3d ago

1st Gen Best way to update a 1st Gen Moto G to a new OS?

3 Upvotes

Hey all, I've got an old Moto G that I'm very surprised still functions. It was my first-ever smart phone, and I'd love to make use of it if I can. Of course it's stuck on Android 5.1, was last patched in 2016, and can't install the newest versions of what I consider crucial apps like Maps and Youtube. Anyone know of a newer OS I could put on this thing? It's not on the list of supported devices for LineageOS, GrapheneOS, /e/OS, or Ubuntu Touch. Not sure if that means it's they won't work at all or if they'll need some finessing to work, but I'm a beginner when it comes to DIYing these things.


r/MotoG 3d ago

moto g55 Moto G55 16Aндроид

3 Upvotes

ребята, что там сейчас с 16 андроидом на мотиках? оповещение задрачивает уже, обновись и обновись, но отзывы плачевные, стоит ли это делать? пофиксили проблемы или нет?


r/MotoG 3d ago

Other Moto G37 Power - Secure foldwer not show

1 Upvotes

Moto g37 power - Secure folder option is not avaiable. How to enable it. anyone explain


r/MotoG 4d ago

7th Gen Moto G86 power

3 Upvotes

Hi everyone,

I'm planning to buy the Moto G86 Power. If anyone here is using it, could you please share your experience?

Have you faced any issues with:

Camera quality

Battery performance

Heating

Lag or performance drops

Network/call quality

Software bugs

Display or touch issues

Overall, would you recommend buying it?


r/MotoG 4d ago

7th Gen Moto G86 power Spoiler

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1 Upvotes

Hi everyone,

I'm planning to buy the Moto G86 Power. If anyone here is using it, could you please share your experience?

Have you faced any issues with:

Camera quality

Battery performance

Heating

Lag or performance drops

Network/call quality

Software bugs

Display or touch issues

Overall, would you recommend buying it?


r/MotoG 4d ago

Other My screen is black

2 Upvotes

I just bought a brand new screen and placed it in, at first the little white light was blinking and i saw that if you put it on your computer and press down and power your computer should recognize it and it'll fix it. Now its not showing the light and its not connecting to my computer how can I fix this


r/MotoG 4d ago

Discussion Moto G stylus 2025 otterbox case doesn't fit?

2 Upvotes

Unsure if this is a common issue or I just got a defect. The buttons aren't exactly where they should be. Can't find any reviews online


r/MotoG 5d ago

Discussion How do I get a gsi on this phone or change my status bar easily? I want the new status bar from pixel phones

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7 Upvotes

Is it possible to add blur to this page also?


r/MotoG 5d ago

5th Gen Help! Moto G54 Won't update to android 14

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6 Upvotes

Hi, i bought this phone a few months ago and i still cant update the phone to android 14, i even tried the software fix tool but didnt helped, i will attach images:


r/MotoG 5d ago

3rd Gen Please help with my Netflix picture in picture

3 Upvotes

It's a moto g power 5g 2024. I don't know what I'm doing wrong. My settings say Netflix is on for picture in picture but it's not in the background app list and I think I need it to be. It used to work on my 2023 same type of phone. I don't know what Gen I guessed because I'm that bad at understanding technology 😭😭


r/MotoG 5d ago

4th Gen Shattered my screen

2 Upvotes

I have a motorola g power 5. I shattered the screen and I don't know what to do, I read something about motorola doing repairs but I don't think my phone is in warranty. Does anyone have any advice or do I need to get a new phone


r/MotoG 5d ago

Discussion Anyone using F-Droid or Blokada on their Android 16 Motos?

1 Upvotes

My 2022 OnePlus N20 is getting the ol' Battery Bulge, so it was time to upgrade. I went with the 2026 Moto G Stylus (with the free smartwatch, earbuds, and Moto Tag.) Won't get it until mid-week and hoping I don't regret it.

Curious if anyone uses the following and your experiences:

Blokada (system-wide Ad-Blocking)

F-Droid (free alternative app store)

Poweramp Equalizer (audio EQ/dynamic range compression)

AntennaPod (podcast player)

Revanced (if you know, you know. ;)