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  • How to update Moto E 2nd Gen to Android 6.0 Marshmallow

    Motorola Moto E 2nd gen finally started to recieve Android 6.0  Marshmallow update in India. The size of the OTA update is around 450MB. So you need to have around double that space. The new Android 6.0  Marshmallow update for Moto E 2nd gen will bring new features like Now on Tap, Doze functionality which improves battery life, using microSD card as extension of internal storage etc.

    Useful links:

    How to take screenshot on Moto E

    How to use Moto E as modem

    Moto E 2nd gen pros and Cons

    How to update  Moto E 2nd Gen to Android 6.0  Marshmallow

    Before starting the update, it is better to fulfill some of the prerequisites. They are

    • Battery is charged at aleast 50%.
    • Have atleast 1GB free space.

    Now here is the update procedure.

    There are 2 scenarios.

    1. If you have received a notification message for this update:
      • Select “Yes, I’m in”.
      • After the software is downloaded, select “Install now”.
      • After the software is installed, your phone will re-start automatically.
      • Your phone is now updated to Android 6.0.
    2. If you have not received a notification message for this update:
      • Select the Settings icon in the apps menu.
      • Select “About phone”.
      • Select “System updates”.
      • Select “Yes, I’m in”. After the software is downloaded, select “Install now”.
      • After the software is installed, your phone will re-start automatically.
      • Your phone is now updated to Android 6.0.

    Motorola has released Android 6.0 update for its Moto G series(Starting Moto G 2nd Gen) and Moto X series. Now it is the turn for Moto E. Android 6.0  Marshmallow update as of now available through OTA in India only. But it expected to roll other parts of the world as well very soon.

    If you haven’t got the update, don’t be panic. The update will come in phases. With this update, Moto E 2nd Gen will be most affordable smartphone to run on Android 6.0  Marshmallow.  If you already recieved updated, don’t forget to share your experience with new OS in the comment section below.

  • How to update Motorola Moto E to Android 5.1 Lollipop

    Motorola India, as promised started rolling out latest Android 5.1 Lollipop update to its budget smartphone Moto E(Gen1). The latest Android 5.1 Lollipop update is available through Over the air(OTA) update in India. Users will get a notification popup informing of the availability of the update. Users can also manually check for the update.

    The Android 5.1 Lollipop update change log  for Moto E (Gen1) is almost identical to the Moto E (Gen2). The features or changes includes Material design, pull-down menu for quickly selecting different Wi-Fi access points or paired Bluetooth devices; reduces noise in low-light shots etc. It also brings device protection  which is useful if your device is lost or stolen it will stay locked until you sign in with your Google account, even if someone resets it to factory settings.

    Motorola Moto E Gen 1

    Read: How to take screenshot on Moto E

     

    How to update Motorola Moto E to Android 5.1 Lollipop update

    Follow the steps given below to update the Moto E to Android 5.1 Lollipop update. For successful installation, make sure that your Moto e battery is charged at least 50% and connected to Wi-Fi network. The update is more than 200MB. So make sure that, you have sufficient internet storage is available.

    If you have received a notification message for this update:

    • Select “Yes, I’m in”.
    • After the software is downloaded, select “Install now”.
    • After the software is installed, your phone will re-start automatically.
    • Your phone is now updated with 23.21.15.

    If you have not received a notification message for this update, follow the steps below to manually update your phone:

    • Select the Settings icon in the apps menu.
    • Select “About phone”.
    • Select “System updates”.
    • Select “Yes, I’m in”. After the software is downloaded, select “Install now”.
    • After the software is installed, your phone will re-start automatically.
    • Your phone is now updated to 23.21.15.

  • Advantages and Disadvantages of Moto E

    Motorola released one more budget Dual sim Android smartphone which is focussed just on user experience without making any spec competition.  The new Motorola Moto E price in India is Rs.6999. Let us have a quick advantages and disadvantages of Moto E along with specification summary.

    Motorola Moto E runs on Android latest iteration 4.4.2 Kitkat and promised to receive next major upgrade. It is powered by 1.2GHz Dual core Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 CPU with 1GB of RAM and Adreno 302 GPU. The Moto E sports 4.3 inch qHD display screen with pixel density of 256ppi.  The internal storage of the device is 4GB and supports microSD card upto 32GB.

    Moto E
    Motorola Moto E

    Motorola Moto E comes with 5MP primary camera without LED flash. There is there is no front facing camera. For connectivity, Moto E supports 2G, 3G, WiFi, Bluetooth, USB, WiFi Hotspot and USB tethering. The device houses non removable Li-ion 1980 mAh battery which will make the device to run through the day.  Below are the few advantages and disadvantages of Moto E. This Moto E review is based on the specifications and experience I had from the past 2 days.  I will write a detailed review on Moto E after some days of usage.

    Read:

    How to use Moto E as WiFi Hotspot Modem

    Motorola Moto E Tips and Tricks

    Advantages and Disadvantages of Motorola Moto E

    Pros Moto E

    • Snappy performance. In real time, there is no lag while performing most of the day to day tasks.
    • Very attractive price
    • Latest Android Kitkat out of the box
    • Support for the microSD for expandable storage.

    Cons of Moto E

    • There is no front facing camera and LED flash

    Motorola Moto E Specification

    • Android v4.4 (KitKat) OS
    • 1.2 GHz Snapdragon 200 Dual Core Processor
    • 1GB RAM and Adreno 302 GPU
    • Dual sin with Dual Standby(GSM + GSM)
    • 5 MP Primary Camera
    • 4.3-inch Touchscreen with qHD resolution
    • Li-ion 1980 mAh battery
    • 2G,3G, WiFi, Bluetooth and USB