Tag: Moto G

Moto G4 Tips Tricks and FAQ
Moto G 4th Generation is the cheaper variant of Moto G4 Plus. It features same SoC and display panel. However, there is no fingerprint scanner in this variant. There is a change in camera module as well. Here are few Moto G4 tips and tricks with FAQ.

Moto G4 Tips and Tricks with FAQ

What is the price of Moto G4 in India? Where can I buy this smartphone?

Moto G4 price in India is Rs.12,499. You can buy it from the amazon.in. You can directly go to the product page by clicking here.

What are the different colour options available?

It is available in White and Black colour variants.

What type of sim cards Moto G4 accepts? Does it has dedicated sim slots?

It accepts two micro sim cards. You can use nano sim card also by using the adaptor which comes along with this device. It has 2 dedicated sim card slots.

What is the maximum size of the microSD card capacity it supports? Can I use it to increase internal storage?

It supports upto 128GB of microSD card. You can use it as internal storage.

How to use microSD card as internal storage in Moto G4?

You can use microSD card as internal storage by following the steps given below.
- Go to Settings->Storage & USB.
- Tap on to the SD card.
- Now go to menu(3 dots in top right corner) and then Settings.
- Select the option “Format as internal”.
- Now, device will use sd card as internal storage.
Note: Formatting the microSD card will erase all the data. So backup your data before formatting.

What are the specifications of Moto G4?

Below are the specification summary
- Snapdragon 617 Octa core SoC and Adreno 405 GPU.
- 2GB RAM and 16GB internal storage.
- 5.5 inch full HD display screen.
- Dual sim and microSD card support.
- 13MP primary camera with LED flash and 5MP front facing camera.
- 3000 mAh battery with fast charging support.
What are the box content of Moto G4?

In the box we get, smartphone, manual, USB charging cable, earphone and turbocharger.

What are the drawbacks of Moto G4 compared to Moto G4 PLus?

It lacks Fingerprint scanner. It has 13MP sensor without laser auto focus. Whereas, Moto G4 Plus has fingerprint scanner and it features 16MP primary camera with laser auto focus.

How to take screenshot in Moto G4?

You can capture screenshot in Moto G4 by press and hold power button and volume down button simultaneously. Below the video demonstration on how to take screenshot on Moto G4. The screen capture method on Moto G4 and Moto G4 Plus are same.

How to set custom MP3 ringtone in Moto G4?

I have made detailed post on this for Moto G4 Plus. It works on this device as well. You can refer it on my previous post how to set custom ringtone on Moto G4 Plus.
June 25, 2016
Moto G4 Plus Tips Tricks and FAQ
Motorola has launched its much expected 4th gen Moto G smartphones in India in two variants. Moto G4 and Moto G4 Plus are new smartphones which will succeed the last years Moto G3 and Moto G Turbo. Here are few tips and tricks on Moto G4 Plus with FAQ.

Motorola Moto G4 Plus Tips and Tricks with FAQ

What are the different variants of Moto G4 Plus available in India?

The new smartphone will be available in India in two variants based on the internal storage and RAM size. One is 2GB RAM with 16GB of internal storage and another one is 3GB RAM with 32GB internal storage.

What is the Moto G4 Plus price in India?

The price of 4th Gen Moto G in India are as follows.
1. 2GB RAM and 16GB internal storage-Rs.13,499
2. 3GB RAM and 32GB internal storage- Rs.14,999.
What are the different colour variants available?

Currently, the device will be available in Black and White colour variants.

What type of sim cards Moto G4 Plus accepts?

It accepts 2 micro sim cards.

Is Moto G4 Plus water resistant?

No. It just has water repellant nano coating which we have seen in Moto G, Moto G2 etc.

Does it accepts microSD card? What is the maximum capacity of microSD card can be used on these devices?

Yes. Both variants of 4th gen Moto G plus supports upto 128GB of microSD card.

What is the SoC is used in Moto G4 Plus?

It is powered by Octa core Snapdragon 617 Soc(8x ARM Cortex A53) with Adreno 405 GPU.

Does it has LED notification light?

Yes. It has white LED light. But it glows only when device is connected to charger and it is charging.

What are the camera features?

4th Gen Moto G Plus has 16MP primary camera with f/2.0 aperture. It also has laser auto focus and phase detection auto focus(PDAF). There is a 5MP front facing camera with wide angle lens for selfies and video calling.

Does Moto G Plus 2016 has fast charging option? Is fast charger bundled in the box?

Yes. It supports fast charging. The bundled charger supports fast charging. Motorola claims, 15 minutes of charging will give around 6 hours of power.

How to take screenshot on Moto G4 Plus?

For taking screenshot, follow the steps given below.
- Go to the screen on which you want to capture screenshot.
- Press and hold volume down and power button simultaneously.
- The screenshot will be taken and saved in the Gallery folder. You can access it from “File Manager” or from the “Photos” app from Google which are preinstalled on your Moto G4 Plus.
Here is video guide on How to take screenshot in Moto G4 Plus

How to use Moto G4 Plus as modem?

The new 4th generation Moto G supports USB tethering, WiFi hotspot and Bluetooth tethering. Using any of this method, you can share your mobile data with other devices. You can read more on this here.
May 17, 2016
How to Clear Cache Partition On Moto G
Both first gen Moto G and 2nd Gen Moto G received the Android 5.0.2 Lollipop update. The new Lollipop update brings in lot of new features such as material design, better battery life and better performance.

But some Moto G owners post updating to Lollipop, started facing issues. Instead of improving Moto G performance, it became slow and become less responsive. Even few users also notices, sudden draining of battery. Overall phone started behaving weirdly. What is the problem with Moto G Android Lollipop update?

Android Lollipop has few issues which google already addressed in their latest update Android 5.1 and some are yet to be addressed. Having said that, optimising the Moto G will help to fix some of the issues. Normally, when Moto G becomes slower, users tend to reset to factory reset. If you reset your Moto G, then you will lose all the data. Instead, you can try wiping the cache partition. Clearing the cache memory solves 90% of the problems without losing any personal data. So How to Wipe or clear Cache Partition on Moto G? We will learn more on this.

Read:

How to use Moto G as modem

How to Clear Cache Partition On Moto G
1. First switch off your Moto G. Ensure your device is fully charged and charger is unplugged.
2. Press Volume Down key + Power Key for 2-3 seconds and release.
3. The phone will show different Boot Options.
4. From the “Boot Mode Selection Menu” screen, select Recovery. Use Volume Use the Volume Down button to scroll through the menu options and the Volume Up button to select.
5. You will see a screen on which Android figure lying on his back and “No Command” written on the screen.
6. Press and hold the Power button then press and release the Volume Up button to display the menu options.
7. From the menu, select “wipe cache partition”. Here you need to use Volume buttons to highlight and the Power button to select.
8. “Reboot system now” will be highlighted, press the Power button to select it.
9. It will take several minutes(Around 5-6 minutes on My 1st Gen Moto G) to complete.
This is the method, if you are running your moto G with Android Lollipop.

Does Clearing Cache partition on Moto G deletes my personal files?

No. It will not delete any of your personal files. This will only remove any temporary files that may be causing the problem.
April 20, 2015