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  • Moto G5s Plus FAQ Tips and Tricks Cons

    Moto G5s Plus and Moto G5s are the special edition models of Moto G5 and Moto G5 Plus. Dual camera setup and larger screen size are the key highlights of Moto G5s Plus. Most of the other specifications remain same. Here are the quick  Moto G5s Plus FAQ, Tips and Tricks, and Cons.

    Moto G5s Plus FAQ

    Moto G5s Plus FAQ Tips and Tricks Cons

    What are the key differences of Moto G5s and Moto G5s Plus?

    The key differences between the two smartphones are the camera, display size, and processor.

    Camera:

    • Moto G5s: Single 16-megapixel camera with LED flash. 5MP front facing camera.
    • Moto G5s Plus: 13MP dual rear camera with LED flash. 8MP front facing camera.

    Processor:

    • Moto G5s: Octa Core Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 SoC.
    • Moto G5s Plus: 2GHz Octa Core Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 SoC.

    Display:

    • Moto G5s:5.2 inch full HD display.
    • Moto G5s Plus: 5.5 inch Full HD display.

    Price:

    • Moto G5s: Rs.13,999.
    • Moto G5s Plus: Rs. 15,999.

    What are the different colour options available?

    Moto G5s Plus will be available in Lunar Gray and Blush Gold colour.

    What type of sim card Moto G5s Plus supports? Does it has dedicated microSD card slot?

    It accepts 2 nano sim cards. The device comes with hybrid sim card slot and does not have dedicated microSD card slot.

    How to take the screenshot on Moto G5s Plus?

    To perform print screen on Moto G5s Plus 2 built in methods available.

    Method 1: Take screenshot on Moto G5s Plus using hardware keys

    • Go to the screen on which you want to capture the screenshot.
    • Press and hold volume down and power buttons simultaneously.
    • The screenshot will be captured.

    Method 2: Take screenshot on Moto G5s Plus Using Google Assistance

    • Go to the screen on which you want to capture the screenshot.
    • Launch google assistant by long pressing the home key.
    • Type or say “Screenshot”
    • the screenshot will be captured which you can share.

    How to set custom ringtone in Moto G5s and Moto G5s Plus?

    I have made a dedicated post on how to set the custom ringtone on Moto G5 and Moto G5 Plus. Please refer to that post as the method is identical.

    What are the cons of Moto G5s Plus?

    We have not yet reviewed the device. Based on the spec sheet, these are some of the demerits of Moto G5s Plus. The complete list of demerits will be updated in the review.

    Moto G5s Plus Cons

    • There is no change in the SoC compared to Moto G5 Plus.
    • Hybrid sim card slot.
    • Most of the recent Moto phones lacks timely Android security patch updates.

     

     

     

  • How to set Ringtone in Moto E4 Plus

    We have been receiving a lot of queries on how to set ringtone in Moto E4 Plus. To set a music ringtone in Moto E4 Plus, multiple ways are available. I am showing 2 different ways to set custom MP3 music file ringtone in Moto E4 Plus and Moto E4 which is as follows.

    How to set Ringtone in Moto E4 Plus and Moto E4

    Moto E4 Plus and Moto E4 runs on Android 7.1.1. The UI on both devices are identical. As said earlier, there are multiple ways to set ringtone in Moto E4 Plus. In this post, we cover 2 different techniques.

    How to set Ringtone in Moto E4 Plus

    How to set Ringtone in Moto E4 Plus and Moto E4 without installing any third party apps

    • First, download or save the desired ringtone to your Moto E4 or Moto E4 Plus. It is fine if you have the music file in microSD card.
    • Now open the pre-installed file manager.
    • Browse the folder where the ringtone is saved.
    • Copy the file by long pressing the file and then tap on copy button which is at the top.(overlapping square box button just before vertical three dots.)
    • Now go to the folder Local->Internal storage->Ringtones.
    • Paste the file.
    • To set that tune, follow the steps given below.

    How to set ringtone in Moto E4 Plus

    • Go to the Settings->Sound->Phone Ringtone.
    • Choose the ringtone which you want it as phone ringtone.
    • Tap on OK. The ringtone will be set.

    How to set Ringtone in Moto E4 Plus and Moto E4  using third party file manager

    If you are finding any difficulties in following the above method, then there is another simple method of installing a file manager called ES file explorer.

    • Download ES file explorer from Google Play store.
    • Go to the Setting->Sound->Phone Ringtone.
    • Select ES file explorer to open.
    • Browse to the location where the ringtone is saved.
    • Tap on OK. The ringtone will be set.

    If you are facing any difficulties in setting the music file as ringtone in Moto E4 Plus or Moto E4, please share it in the comment section below.

    Video guide on how to set custom ringtone in Moto E4 Plus and Moto E4

  • Moto E4 Plus FAQ Tips and Tricks Cons

    Moto E4 and Moto E4 Plus are the two budget Android smartphones which are launched in India recently. Massive 5000 mAh battery and latest Android 7.1.1 are the key features of these devices. Here are the some of the Moto E4 Plus FAQ, Tips and Tricks, and Cons.

    Moto E4 Plus FAQ

    Moto E4 Plus FAQ Tips and Tricks Cons

    What are the key differences between Moto E4 and Moto E4 Plus?

    Moto E4 will be available through offline stores and Moto E4 Plus will be available exclusively via Flipkart. Apart from this, the key specification differences between Moto E4 and Moto E4 Plus are as follows. This comparison of Moto E4 vs Moto E4 Plus is based on the spec sheet only.

    Display:

    • Moto E4: 5-inch display with 720×1280 pixel resolution, ~294 ppi pixel density.
    • Moto E4 Plus: 5.5-inch display with 720×1280 pixel resolution, ~267 ppi pixel density.

    RAM and Storage:

    These are the variants which are launched in India as on writing this post. 2GB RAM variant of Moto E4 Plus is not yet launched in India.

    • Moto E4: 2GB of RAM and 16GB of internal storage.
    • Moto E4 Plus: 3GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage.

    Battery:

    • Moto E4: 2800 mAh battery.
    • Moto E4 Plus: 5000 mAh battery.

    What type of sim cards Moto E4 Plus supports?

    The device supports 2 nano Sim cards.

    Does it has dedicated microSD card slot?

    Yes.

    Does it support Reliance Jio 4G voice calls?

    Yes. It has 4G VoLTE support.

    How to take screenshot on Moto E4 and Moto E4 Plus?

    To capture screenshot on Moto E4 and Moto E4 Plus, follow the steps given below.

    • Go to the screen on which you want to take a screenshot.
    • Press and hold volume down and power button simultaneously.
    • The screenshot will be captured.

    What are the cons of Moto E4 Plus?

    Here are the some of the Moto E4 Plus cons. These Moto E4 Plus cons are based on the specification sheet. The detailed list of demerits of Moto E4 Plus will be updated once we publish the full review.

    Moto E4 Plus cons

    • Video recording is restricted to 720p.
    • Only 720p display screen.
    • This is the same SoC used on the Moto C which in terms of performance not up to Qualcomm-powered smartphones such as Redmi Note 4, Lenovo K5 power or Redmi 4.

    How to set a music file as ringtone in Moto E4 and Moto E4 Plus?

    I have made a dedicated post with a video explaining on how to set custom ringtone in Moto E4 and Moto E4 Plus. You can refer it here.

  • How to set custom ringtone in Moto C and Moto C Plus

    Are you wondering on how to change the ringtone on Moto C or Moto C Plus with custom MP3 tone? Here is the quick quide on how to set custom ringtone in Moto C and Moto C Plus.

    how to set custom ringtone in Moto C and Moto C Plus

    How to set Custom ringtone in Moto C and Moto C Plus

    As both Moto C and Moto C Plus runs on stock Android, method to set custom ringtone on both device are identical. Here is the two different ways through which you can set custom ringtone on Moto C and Moto C Plus.

    Adding ringtones to Moto C and Moto C Plus without installing any apps

    To set custom MP3 song or tune as ringtone using this method, follow the steps given below.

    • Copy the MP3 to the  device > Internal Storage > Ringtones folder. You can do this by any of the methods. Here is the simple methods.
      • Transferring the file through PC:
        • Connect Moto C/Moto C Plus to PC through the USB cable.
        • Enable file transfer in the  smartphone.
        • Now from PC/Laptop, paste the ringtone to the folder device > Internal Storage > Ringtones.
      • Transfer the file through the pre installed file manager
        • Open file manager.
        • Browse the folder which contains ringtone.
        • Copy and paste it into the ringtones folder.
    • Now go to “Settings”->”Sound&notification”->”Phone Ringtone”.
    • Select the ringtone you want to use.

    Set ringtone in Moto C and Moto C Plus using ES file manager

    This is another method which does not need any complex method of moving the files. You need to install a third party file manager such as ES file manager from Google play store. Then follow the steps given below.

    • Now Go to “Settings”->”Sound&notification”->”Phone Ringtone”.
    • Select ES file explorer to open.
    • You will get the browse option. Using that, select the tone which you want set as ringtone.

    Video reference guide on how to set custom ringtone in Moto C and Moto C Plus


    Hope this quick guide on how to set custom ringtone in Moto C and Moto C Plus is helpful. If you find any difficulties, please write us in the comment section below.

  • Moto G5 Plus Review-5 Reason to buy and Not to buy

    Moto G series is the most popular smartphones from Motorola. Moto G5 Plus is the latest smartphone from this series with improved internals and camera performance. So here is our Moto G5 Plus Review based on pros and cons.

    Moto G5 Plus Review

    This Moto G5 Plus Review is based on key merits and demerits. If you want to know on the specifications and features, comparison with Redmi Note 4, please refer our previous post.

    Moto G5 Plus FAQ, Features, Tips and Tricks

    How to set custom ringtone on Moto G5 Plus

    Moto G5 Plus vs Redmi Note 4

    Moto G5 Plus Review -Pros and Cons

    Here is the list of Moto G5 Plus merits and demerits according to us.

    Moto G5 Plus Pros- Reasons to buy

    • Stock Android experience: One of the biggest advantage of Moto G5 Plus is near stock android experience. There is very few customisations but they are useful for most of the users. Also there is no bloatware which interns reduces the space consumed by unwanted apps.
    • Good display panel: Moto G5 Plus comes with 5.2 inch IPS full HD display with around 424 pixel density. The screen has Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection.  The viewing angles, colour reproduction and sunlight legibility are good. In addition to it, there is Color mode option in the display setting which lets users select between standard and vibrant colour reproduction.
    • Camera: Camera is the one area where most of the Motorola smartphones  struggles. Last years Moto G4 Plus had a decent camera. As a result of company continued to focus more on camera section, Moto G5 Plus delivers better results compared its predecessor.
    • Good general performance: Moto G5 Plus is powered by 2GHz octa-core Snapdragon 625 SoC coupled with Adreno 506 GPU. This is the same SoC used on Redmi Note 4, Zenfone 3 etc. Our review unit came with 4GB of RAM. The day to day activities and gaming performance was excellent during our review period considering the price.
    • Build quality:  Moto G5 Plus is the first phone from Moto G series to feature metal build. As a result of metal build, device feels bit premium in hand.

    Moto G5 Plus Cons- Reasons for not to buy

    No phone is perfect. Moto G5 Plus is no exception to it. So here is the list of demerits of Moto G5 Plus.

    • Late Android security patch updates: Moto G series are known for fast Android updates. But after Lenovo took over Motorola, there is a delay is security patch updates and Android updates.
    • No USB-C port: The device comes with microUSB port for charging and data transfer. It would have been great, if there is a latest USB-C port.
    • Average loudspeaker output: The device comes with single front firing speaker which also works as ear piece. Call quality on the device is excellent but audio via loudspeaker is average.
    • Storage option: Moto G5 plus comes in two variants. One is with 3GB of RAM and another one with 4GB of RAM. 3GB RAM variant has only 16GB of internal storage and 4GB variant has 32GB of internal storage.  Considering the price, internal storage is less for a 3GB variant.
    • Less screen to body ratio: Moto G4 Plus had a body to screen ratio of around 71% whereas Moto G5 Plus screen to body ratio is around 67%.  Due to this, though Moto G5 Plus comes with smaller screen size, overall size of the phone is not much less compared to Moto G4 Plus.