LineageOS for Motorola Moto Devices: Download and How to Install

 By Vaibhav Jain on February 10, 2017       

LineageOS for Motorola Moto (Moto E, Moto G, Moto X) Devices: How to Download and Install

Lineage OS (Another open-source operating system for smartphones and tablet, based on the Android mobile platform) will be a continuation of what CyanogenMod was. The LineageOS 14.1 is based on Android 7.1.1 Nougat and has same build number system as CyanogenMod's.



Lineage OS Official builds are now available for many devices, In this article, we will share the list of Motorola Moto devices that already got Official LineageOS nightlies.

The latest Moto Smartphones to get LineageOS 14.1 nightlies are as follows:

• Moto E
• Moto E (condor)
• Moto E (2015) (otus)
• Moto E LTE (2015) (surnia)

• Moto G
• Moto G (falcon)
• Moto G 4G (peregrine)
• Moto G 2014 (titan)
• Moto G 4G 2014 (thea)
• Moto G (2015) (osprey)
• Moto G3 Turbo (merlin)
• Moto G4 Play (harpia)
• Moto G4/G4 Plus (athene)

• Moto X
• Moto X 2014 (victara)
• Moto X Play (lux)
• Moto X Pure (2015) (clark)

How to Install LineageOS on Motorola Moto Devices-

Prerequisite: 

• A Moto G, Moto E, or Moto X Smartphone

Steps:

1. Unlock your Device's bootloader by following this Official Guide by Motorola

2. Download and Install TWRP on your Device by following "How to Install TWRP on "Your_Device_Name" at XDA-developers".

3. Download LineageOS for your Device from the appropriate above link and save it into your Device's External Storage.



4. Boot your Moto Smartphone to fastboot mode, Select recovery.

5. Clear Data, Cache and system (if needed)

6.  Select Install ZIP from SDcard, choose the LineageOS file, you downloaded earlier.

7. Reboot your device and enjoy Lineage Custom Rom based on Latest AndroidOS on your device.

Comment below If you find any problem Installing LineageOS on your Device or If you have already Installed, Do Share your thoughts.

Moto Germany: Moto Z Play will get Nougat in March, Moto X family in May

 By Vaibhav Jain on February 02, 2017       

Few weeks ago, Motorola promised to roll out Android 7.0 Nougat for its eligible devices by January end. It seems that the update has been delayed and now we have official confirmation of the exact date you will see Android 7.0 Nougat in your eligible Moto X Devices and the Moto Z Play.



The Android 7.0 Nougat is already available for the Moto Z, Z Force and Moto G4 Phones, Nougat adds battery optimization, multi-screen support, security improvements and the new Motorola boot animation.

Motorola Germany has tweeted the official date of the new Android 7.0 update rollout for the Moto X family and the Moto Z Play. 
As you can see, the Moto X will get the update until May, while the Moto Z Play will get it in March.



Source: Moto Germany (Moto X | Moto Z Play)

Rumor: Motorola's 2017 roadmap includes Moto X comeback and a new Moto C

 By Felipe Berhau on November 10, 2016       

Get excited, world. Moto is here. That's what Motorola's latest campaign says. And we should be excited, indeed. HellomotoHK has now leaked the names of all the upcoming devices for the next year.

This includes the typical Moto G, Moto Z, Moto E devices we've seen this year, and those series might be split into Play, Force, Droid and Plus editions. The list also includes the newly announced Moto M series and the iconic Moto X series, which might make a comeback next year. There's also a Moto C, and we feel that name screams low-end smartphone. The full list shows these devices:

• Moto Z - Motorola
• Moto X - Lenovo
• Moto M - Lenovo
• Moto G - Motorola / Lenovo
• Moto E - Lenovo / ODM
• Moto C - Lenovo / ODM

From what we can tell, the Motorola team will be in charge of designing and engineering the Moto Z and Moto G series as always, though the other devices will be handled by Lenovo teams. Everything will be under Motorola Mobility, the company, though. Since late 2015, Motorola has been in charge of designing and manufacturing all the Lenovo MBG devices and this remains.

HellomotoHK also said yesterday's Moto M is in fact a Lenovo project. But from the packaging leaks from previous weeks you can see it says the phone was made by Motorola Mobility. Too hard to understand? Here is a shorter explanation: all Moto phones are still manufactured by Motorola Mobility, though Lenovo teams are working inside Motorola to create the new Moto X, Moto M, Moto E and Moto C devices. Why so many devices? That's because Moto(rola) will be the only Lenovo brand for smartphones from now on.

As for the Moto 360? Well, we know smartwatches haven't been as successful as expected. HellomotoHK said in the comments section that Motorola might sell that business or license the brand rights for watches next year. Knowing Motorola sold its accessories division last year to Binatone, that could possibly be the new home for Moto 360 devices, though nothing is confirmed.

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Install New Google Pixel Dialer App on Moto Smartphone

 By Vaibhav Jain on October 16, 2016       

Few days back Google Pixel's System Dump was leaked on the Internet and We found that the Smartphones comes with a new Google Dialer and Contact Application which can be easily Installed on Nexus 5X and Nexus 6P.

However, Developer kulankit97 (XDA) found a solution for Installing the new Google Dialer from Pixel on Motorola Smartphone running Android 6.0 Marshmallow. (Tested on Moto G4 Play, Moto G4 Plus and Moto G3)



You can follow the below Video Tutorial to Learn How to Install the Newest Google Dialer on Moto Phones.

How to Install New Google's Pixel Dialer App on Moto Smartphone- 

Step 1. Download the MM... zip file, Google Dialer and Contacts App from Below.

Step 2. Boot to Recovery Mode and Flash that MM... Zip file.

Step 3. After Flashing the Zip file, Turn on your System.

Step 4. Go to File manager and Install other two Apk ( Google Dialer  and Contacts ).



Step 5. Go to Settings > Apps > Gear Icon and Set Default Phone App to Second Phone App.

Downloads-

MM... zip file- Download Here

Google Phone- Download Here

Google Dialer - Download Here

Source:- XDA 

That rumored 4.6-inch 2016 Moto X is probably Motorola Moto M

 By Vaibhav Jain on August 12, 2016       

Motorola has already launched the 2016 Moto G's including The Moto G4, G4 Plus and G4 Play, The New Modular Moto Z and Z force and is about to launch Moto Z Play, and Moto E 3rd Generation.



Well What about the Motorola Moto X? According to Lenovo "Moto X is alive and is doing well". In recent rumors and reports we encountered a Device with 4.6-inch Display and Descent Specifications, So we thought its Probably the Motorola Moto X... But It's Not.

In Image: Moto G 3rd Generation

Well, According to hellomotohk, The Device is Motorola Moto "M". "M" for Mini? Yeah It can be, as the Device comes with 4.6-inch HD Display.

The Moto M will feature 4.6-inch 1080p resolution display, 3GB RAM + 32GB ROM, MediaTek Helio P10 (MT6755) SoC, 8-megapixel front camera and 16-megapixel main camera with LED flash.

source: HelloMotoHK

Moto X 4th Generation ,Droid 2016 Images leaked online

 By Vaibhav Jain on May 08, 2016       

Motorola Moto X 4th generation which was leaked earlier with a metal body , seems out to be a real Moto Smartphone . Hellomotohk has just leaked new images of upcoming Moto X4 and Droid 2016 .



According to earlier leaks the Moto X4 will be having model number XT1650 , the device will come with Snapdragon 820 processor and 4GB of RAM .

The Fingerprint sensor will be at front embedded into home button , The Speaker is at bottom back with 16 holes , while power button and volume keys are located at the right side of the Smartphone .

The device might launch on August 24 . The device will be available in different colors and designs and of course with Moto Maker option .

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Moto X 1st Generation getting April 2016 Android Security Patch

 By Vaibhav Jain on May 03, 2016       

Motorola Moto X 1st generation has started getting Latest April 2016 Android Security patch . This update brings important security improvements to Moto X 1st Gen .

Motorola has already announced that Lollipop is the last Android Updated for Moto X 1st Gen , But The device will keep getting Android Security update till Motorola discontinues it .

Motorola has posted release notes for the Same Android Security Updated for Moto X 1st Gen .

You can check the update by Going to Settings > About Phone > Software update on your smartphone .