The GOOGLE | ANDROID Thread

[pete]

So other than the camera the moto g is a decent phone? Much better than an s3 mini?

[M_2NR]

So other than the camera the moto g is a decent phone? Much better than an s3 mini?

if you're looking for smooth-ish, clean, bloatfree, long lasting battery android: YES

[godson692]

Installed the L dev preview to my N5. Pretty stable thus far. The new UI design is pretty awesome, especially the new keyboard. Gonna run it for the day tmr and see how that goes.

[stev]

my hangouts keep crashing on Android L.

Also WIFI keeps disconnecting on sleep even though i set it not to.

[godson692]

My hangouts work but I'm getting FC on Twitter and FB. Wifi works as it should. Really wanna see batt life with Project Volta

[stev]

just finish restoring kitkat :/ ....think im gonna wait for for the official release....

[S_2NR]

Good chromecast is of actual use now.

[S_2NR]

So other than the camera the moto g is a decent phone? Much better than an s3 mini?

ive had a moto g for a few months now.
what phone are you coming from? that would determine how happy you would be.
the camera while not spectacular is decent for any everyday shots to put on facebook, instagram, etc.
with the 4.4.3 update the camera got noticeably better.
also, samsung phones would be loaded with bloat and i hate touchwiz.
moto g and x both come with stock android with barely any bloat. you get some motorola apps which i think are useful.
you can get through a full day of use easily and still have about 40%. two days if you are a light user.
i normally get 6 hrs screen on time. phone charges quickly too; fully charged from dead in two hours.
also for a "cheap" phone it is very sturdy. no creaks or rattles.
call quality is also excellent compared to samsung and sony android phones ive used. leagues better than iphone for sure.
the loudspeaker is very very loud also, my phone ring volume is normally set to half of what its capable of.

the custom rom community is still growing but right now im using cm11 with art and its working wonderfully. no issues.
i may upgrade to the moto x+1 when it releases later this year though for the voice control and active notifications.

i think the moto g lte with the sd card is a good buy. you wont be disappointed. this is ultimately the best phone in this price point. i normally buy flagships/latest nexus devices and i honestly dont care to upgrade because the user experience on this phone is exceptional.
that was their focus with the x and g, user experience > specs.

if you wanna know anything else shoot me a pm or something

[S_2NR]

bess
http://bgr.com/2014/06/26/moto-x-and-moto-g-android-5-0-l-update/

[pete]

It was to replace a guy's blackberry in work and maybe my S2. As the LTE one has an SD card slot that would definitely be better and I guess if I travel to the US I'd be able to get LTE there. Any accessories(cases/screen protectors etc) available locally or just bring them one time if ordering on Amazon?

[S_2NR]

It was to replace a guy's blackberry in work and maybe my S2. As the LTE one has an SD card slot that would definitely be better and I guess if I travel to the US I'd be able to get LTE there. Any accessories(cases/screen protectors etc) available locally or just bring them one time if ordering on Amazon?

Coming from a blackberry it will be a big improvement in every regard.
I came from an s2 as well. Everything is better except the camera. The galaxy lineup is known for their cameras. If you dont use the camera that much you wont miss it.
Forgot to mention the form factor is great to hold in the hand. Very ergonomic device here, more so than the s2.

Cases for this phone locally would be near to non existent. Trinis only know samsung and iphone.
This phone goes for approx $3000 here. This crazy price and trinis just wanting to bling would lead to lack of accessories. I find generally the availability of phone accessories here sucks anyway. Its always ugly and overpriced.
Highly recommend amazon. Cheap, fast and you get exactly what you want.

Cases I use and would highly recommend:


http://www.amazon.com/Rearth-Ringke-Premium-Protector-Motorola/dp/B00GY6X9RK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1403870432&sr=8-1&keywords=moto+g+rearth

http://www.amazon.com/Incipio-NGP-Case-Motorola-Moto/dp/B00H90KM2U/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1403870453&sr=8-4&keywords=incipio+moto+g

Shells:
http://smile.amazon.com/Motorola-Shell-Moto-Retail-Packaging/dp/B00G3PB5XM/ref=sr_1_1?s=wireless&ie=UTF8&qid=1403871054&sr=1-1&keywords=moto+g+shell


Screen protector I use and is highly recommended on xda:
http://www.amazon.com/amFilm-Motorola-Protector-Lifetime-Warranty/dp/B00I3MFCIW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1403870488&sr=8-1&keywords=amfilm+moto+g

[pete]

Crazy it would sell for 3000 if it's 200 on amazon.. might be 1900 landed with duties and VAT.

[kerwinishere]

It's all about profit. Tsk tsk tsk. It's great for the price IMO tho (should be around $2000 landed in all truth)

[Trini Hookah]

Guys liking the G Pro a lot, anyone here has any hands on with one? Any noticeable flaws if any.

Size not a factor, as the notes were my favourite phones.

[sonygoup]

Oh yea paid 17usd sales tax on EBAY!!! When i was buy le moto g

[M_2NR]

Thinking of throwing in multirom and trying L but... My nexus works awesome except as an actual phone. I am having a ton of call issues. Calls dropping etc. anyone on digicel here having that issue? I'm gonna redo the ROM tonight but... was wondering.

[Trini Hookah]

Thinking of throwing in multirom and trying L but... My nexus works awesome except as an actual phone. I am having a ton of call issues. Calls dropping etc. anyone on digicel here having that issue? I'm gonna redo the ROM tonight but... was wondering.

PM mih for bess price

[M_2NR]

no v70 no care


__

srs thing now. I flashed stock 4.4.4. Swear this nexus 5 feeling like an iPhone nah. Lag free and smooth. While mind you this installing a ton of apps in the background.

[stev]

digicel playing d a55 lately...


i have a voice mail notification that I cant get rid of (no voice mail)....would call dem in d morning. tried every trick otherwise :/

anyone else had this problem?

[S_2NR]

Android l keyboard.
Available on the play store

[RASC]

Not finding it

[S_2NR]

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.shenye.android.inputmethod.latin

[RASC]

Got it..love it!

[nervewrecker]

digicel playing d a55 lately...


i have a voice mail notification that I cant get rid of (no voice mail)....would call dem in d morning. tried every trick otherwise :/

anyone else had this problem?

since yesterday my net giving trouble.

[M_2NR]

Just be wary of them keyboards. Remember it can log your keypresses if malicious. Looks lovely though.

So Stev u telling me I gone back stock for no reason
At least my phone dialing as it should now. I actually turn on location history and reporting. Phone working like it never was on.

[sonygoup]

It was to replace a guy's blackberry in work and maybe my S2. As the LTE one has an SD card slot that would definitely be better and I guess if I travel to the US I'd be able to get LTE there. Any accessories(cases/screen protectors etc) available locally or just bring them one time if ordering on Amazon?

Coming from a blackberry it will be a big improvement in every regard.
I came from an s2 as well. Everything is better except the camera. The galaxy lineup is known for their cameras. If you dont use the camera that much you wont miss it.
Forgot to mention the form factor is great to hold in the hand. Very ergonomic device here, more so than the s2.

Cases for this phone locally would be near to non existent. Trinis only know samsung and iphone.
This phone goes for approx $3000 here. This crazy price and trinis just wanting to bling would lead to lack of accessories. I find generally the availability of phone accessories here sucks anyway. Its always ugly and overpriced.
Highly recommend amazon. Cheap, fast and you get exactly what you want.

Cases I use and would highly recommend:

http://www.amazon.com/Rearth-Ringke-Premium-Protector-Motorola/dp/B00GY6X9RK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1403870432&sr=8-1&keywords=moto+g+rearth

http://www.amazon.com/Incipio-NGP-Case-Motorola-Moto/dp/B00H90KM2U/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1403870453&sr=8-4&keywords=incipio+moto+g

Shells:
http://smile.amazon.com/Motorola-Shell-Moto-Retail-Packaging/dp/B00G3PB5XM/ref=sr_1_1?s=wireless&ie=UTF8&qid=1403871054&sr=1-1&keywords=moto+g+shell


Screen protector I use and is highly recommended on xda:
http://www.amazon.com/amFilm-Motorola-Protector-Lifetime-Warranty/dp/B00I3MFCIW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1403870488&sr=8-1&keywords=amfilm+moto+g

gonna buy that first case and screen protectors hope the screen protector not thick as sheit

[Trini Hookah]

Thought u selling?

[sonygoup]

Still gonna but bought a xbox one,recovering so next month and it fall down today in a maxi :/

[S_2NR]

It was to replace a guy's blackberry in work and maybe my S2. As the LTE one has an SD card slot that would definitely be better and I guess if I travel to the US I'd be able to get LTE there. Any accessories(cases/screen protectors etc) available locally or just bring them one time if ordering on Amazon?

Coming from a blackberry it will be a big improvement in every regard.
I came from an s2 as well. Everything is better except the camera. The galaxy lineup is known for their cameras. If you dont use the camera that much you wont miss it.
Forgot to mention the form factor is great to hold in the hand. Very ergonomic device here, more so than the s2.

Cases for this phone locally would be near to non existent. Trinis only know samsung and iphone.
This phone goes for approx $3000 here. This crazy price and trinis just wanting to bling would lead to lack of accessories. I find generally the availability of phone accessories here sucks anyway. Its always ugly and overpriced.
Highly recommend amazon. Cheap, fast and you get exactly what you want.

Cases I use and would highly recommend:

http://www.amazon.com/Rearth-Ringke-Premium-Protector-Motorola/dp/B00GY6X9RK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1403870432&sr=8-1&keywords=moto+g+rearth

http://www.amazon.com/Incipio-NGP-Case-Motorola-Moto/dp/B00H90KM2U/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1403870453&sr=8-4&keywords=incipio+moto+g

Shells:
http://smile.amazon.com/Motorola-Shell-Moto-Retail-Packaging/dp/B00G3PB5XM/ref=sr_1_1?s=wireless&ie=UTF8&qid=1403871054&sr=1-1&keywords=moto+g+shell


Screen protector I use and is highly recommended on xda:
http://www.amazon.com/amFilm-Motorola-Protector-Lifetime-Warranty/dp/B00I3MFCIW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1403870488&sr=8-1&keywords=amfilm+moto+g

gonna buy that first case and screen protectors hope the screen protector not thick as sheit

Please don't. My advice was meant for Pete. I really not up to you coming here and whining like a lil beyotch in two weeks if you don't like it.

Not even trying to sheit you up. You just come across as a pita.

[stev]

not sure if true...

edit: photo / comment is misleading....some of the top devs over at XDA confirmed that it isnt malicious.