Oreo Soak Test Rolling Out to the Moto G5

 By Vaibhav Jain on July 31, 2018       

Just a few hours back we reported that the Moto G5 Plus in Brazil and India is getting Android 8.1 Oreo Soak Test. And now, Motorola is sending out Android 8.1 Oreo Soak Test to the Standard Moto G5 too.

If you own a Moto G5 in the Brazil (Retbr) and have enrolled to Motorola Feedback Network, you should have recieved a notification for Android 8.1 Oreo Software Update with build number OPP28.85-3.

Android 8.1 Oreo comes with numerous enhancements over Android 8.0 Oreo, such as new dark and light themes which changes according to wallpaper, Pixel 2 Launcher, Redesigned Power Menu, new Shutdown and Reboot Animation, Round Statusbar Icons, and Setting. Motorola might also add several new features to the latest software update. Android 8.1 Oreo update for the Moto G5 Plus also features the latest July 1st 2018 Security Patch, Stability improvements, and slide three fingers for screenshot Moto Action.

Assuming the test rolls out smoothly, those of us not in the test could see the update within a week or two. Once Motorola announces an official rollout of the update for all, we shall let you know. Stay tuned to our Facebook, Twitter, and Telegram to get the first News.

Also Read: Moto G5 Android 8.1 Oreo Release Notes

Moto G5 - Android 8.1 Oreo – Release notes


INTRODUCTION

Motorola is excited to announce a new software update for moto g5 by Motorola. This update brings important improvements to your phone.

For more information on Motorola updates and repairs, visit us at www.motorola.com/mymotog.

NOTE: You cannot downgrade to a previous software version after installing this update.

ENHANCEMENTS

This update introduces changes including the following:

• Android™ 8.1 Oreo™ : many enhancements including new multitasking features, more efficient notification controls and improved data saver, battery features, new power menu UI and Bluetooth improvements.

• Android security: includes the updates of Android security patches through June 1st 2018.

• Stability improvements: includes changes that fix bugs and improve the stability of your phone.

Moto G5 gets July 2018 Security Update in Argentina

 By Vaibhav Jain on July 25, 2018       

The Motorola Moto G5 is now getting the latest Android security patch, bug fixes, and improvements.

If you own a Moto G5 RETAR in Argentina, you should have received the over-the-air update notification for July 1, 2018 Android security update. New software update for the Moto G5 brings along Bug fixes and Stability improvements.

The build number has been updated to NPPS25.137-93-2-5. Note that the Moto G5 runs Android 7.1.1 Nougat. While this update would have been more exciting if it had brought Oreo 8.1, which is the latest Android OS.

Motorola’s instructions explain that for a successful installation, the battery in your phone should be at least 50% charged and your device should be connected to a Wi-Fi network or LTE.

If you haven't got the notification of this new software update yet, Just go to Settings - About Phone - Software updates, and It will automatically start downloading the latest update. The update will take around 10-15 minutes to get Installed on your device. We will let you know once the update is live. Stay tuned to our Facebook and Twitter page to get the first News.

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Moto G5 Plus and Moto G5 Android 8.1 Oreo Update is on Its Way

 By Vaibhav Jain on June 16, 2018       

Motorola is planning to release the latest Android 8.1 Oreo update to its Moto G5 Smartphones. Android 8.1 Oreo update Release Notes for the Moto G5 Plus and Moto G5 are now live.

Android 8.1 Oreo comes with numerous enhancements over Android 8.0 Oreo, such as new dark and light themes which changes according to wallpaper, Pixel 2 Launcher, Redesigned Power Menu, new Shutdown and Reboot Animation, Round Statusbar Icons, and Setting. Motorola might also add several new features to the latest software update. Android 8.1 Oreo update for the Moto G5 Plus and Moto G5 would also feature the latest June 1st 2018 Security Patch, Stability improvements, and brand new Camera Application.

So, the company is most likely to start Android 8.1 Oreo official rollout for the Moto G5 Plus and Moto G5 by July. We will let you know once the update is live. Stay tuned to our Facebook and Twitter page to get the first News.

After Moto G5 Plus and Moto G5, the company plans to update the Moto G4 Plus. It looks like Motorola is skipping Android 8.0 in favour of Android 8.1, which is impressive.

Moto G5 - Android 8.1 Oreo – Release notes


INTRODUCTION

Motorola is excited to announce a new software update for moto g5 by Motorola. This update brings important improvements to your phone.

For more information on Motorola updates and repairs, visit us at www.motorola.com/mymotog.

NOTE: You cannot downgrade to a previous software version after installing this update.

ENHANCEMENTS

This update introduces changes including the following:

• Android™ 8.1 Oreo™ : many enhancements including new multitasking features, more efficient notification controls and improved data saver, battery features, new power menu UI and Bluetooth improvements.

• Android security: includes the updates of Android security patches through June 1st 2018.

• Stability improvements: includes changes that fix bugs and improve the stability of your phone.

Moto G5 Plus - Android 8.1 Oreo – Release notes

INTRODUCTION

Motorola is excited to announce a new software update for moto g5 plus by Motorola. This update brings important improvements to your phone.

For more information on Motorola updates and repairs, visit us at www.motorola.com/mymotog.

NOTE: You cannot downgrade to a previous software version after installing this update.

ENHANCEMENTS

This update introduces changes including the following:

• Android™ 8.1 Oreo™ : many enhancements including new multitasking features, more efficient notification controls and improved data saver, battery features, new power menu UI and Bluetooth improvements.

• Android security: includes the updates of Android security patches through June 1st 2018.

• Stability improvements: includes changes that fix bugs and improve the stability of your phone.

Moto G5 Plus/ Moto G5 April 2018 Security Patch Update Info

 By Vaibhav Jain on April 26, 2018       

Motorola is now rolling out April 2018 Security Patch for the Moto G5 Plus Smartphones.

The April 2018 security update release notes are also live for the Moto G5 Plus. Motorola mentions that the update only includes Android security patches through April 1st, 2018.

We've seen the update coming through Moto G5 Plus in Europe (RETEU). The stable build is rolling out as NPNS25.137-93-10.

Motorola’s instructions explain that for a successful installation, the battery in your phone should be at least 50% charged and your device should be connected to a Wi-Fi network or LTE.

If you haven't got the notification of this new software update yet, Just go to Settings - About Phone - Software updates, and It will automatically start downloading the latest update. The update will take around 10-15 minutes to get Installed on your device.

April Security Patch Release Notes for the Moto G5 Plus

Moto G5 April Security Patch Release Info

We haven't seen any sign of the April 2018 Security Patch update for the Moto G5.

That said, we'll update the article as soon as we get more information regarding March Security Patch update for the Moto G5. Stay tuned to our Facebook and Twitter page to get the first News.

Moto G5 and Moto G5 Plus Picks Up March 2018 Security Patch

 By Vaibhav Jain on April 12, 2018       

Moto G5 and G5 Plus has picked up a new software update that introduces the March 2018 security patch.

If you own a Moto G5 Plus or it's little brother Moto G5 in India and Brazil you should have received the over-the-air update notification for March 1st, 2018 Android security update. That’s all that is detailed in the new software version (NPNS25.137-92-8).

Motorola’s instructions explain that for a successful installation, the battery in your phone should be at least 50% charged and your device should be connected to a Wi-Fi network or LTE.

If you haven't got the notification of this new software update yet, Just go to Settings - About Phone - Software updates, and It will automatically start downloading the latest update. The update will take around 10-15 minutes to get Installed on your device. We will let you know once the update is out for other countries. Stay tuned to our Facebook and Twitter page to get the first News.

Moto G5 Plus and Moto G5 March Security Update Release Notes

Moto G5 Really Blue Images

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Moto G5 Plus/ Moto G5 March 2018 Security Patch Update Info

 By Vaibhav Jain on March 06, 2018       

It seems that Motorola is gearing up to launch March 2018 Security Patches for the Moto G5s Plus.

The March security update release notes are already live for the Moto G5 Plus. Motorola mentions that the update only includes Android security patches through March 1st, 2018.

So, the company is most likely to start March 2018 update official rollout for the Moto G5 Plus by the end of this month. We will let you know once the update is live. Stay tuned to our Facebook and Twitter page to get the first News.

Moto G5 Plus March Security Patch Release Info

We haven't seen any sign of the March Security Patch update for the Moto G5 Plus/Moto G5.

That said, we'll update the article as soon as we get more information regarding March Security Patch update for the Moto G5 Plus/Moto G5. Kindly let us know if we missed anything!

March Security Patch Release Notes for the Moto G5 Plus

INTRODUCTION

Motorola is excited to announce a new software update for  moto g5 plus by Motorola. This update brings important security improvements to your phone.

For more information on Motorola updates and repairs, visit us at www.motorola.com/mymotog.

NOTE: All information on your phone will be saved. You cannot downgrade to a previous software version after installing this update.

ENHANCEMENTS

This update introduces changes including the following:
Android security: includes the updates of Android security patches through March 1st 2018.

//Motorola: March Moto G5 Plus Release Notes

You can install Android 8.1 Oreo on Moto G5 right now!!!

 By Vaibhav Jain on November 29, 2017       

Now that Google has released the next version of Android, Android 8.0 Oreo, the wait for the devices to get the update first has already started. Motorola has already updated it's software support page with the list of its devices that will officially get the update and yes the Moto G5 is one of them.

Google recently announced the beta version of Android 8.1 with tons of new features and enhancements for Pixel and Nexus devices. However, there's no information whether Motorola will update the Moto G5 to Android 8.1.

Watch: Android 8.1 New Features!!!

But you can Install it right now via Pixel Experience ROM. Developer "govind1233" has successfully ported Android 8.1 Oreo based Custom ROM for the Moto G5. Additionally, most major aspects of the phone are working as expected (such as RIL, WiFi, Bluetooth, etc.).

Also Read: Motorola Moto Phones Android 8.0 Oreo Update Info

With Android 8.1 Oreo, you'll get new Wallpaper Themes, Pixel 2 Launcher, Redesigned Power Menu, new Shutdown and Reboot Animation, Round Statusbar Icons, and Settings.

You'll need to Unlock Bootloader and Install TWRP Custom Recovery in-order to Install the Pixel Experience ROM based on Android 8.1 Oreo on Moto G5 Cedric. You can grab the Custom Rom ZIP file from below.

Stay tuned to our Facebook and Twitter page to get the first News.

Screenshots

Downloads

Direct Download: Pixel ROM [Google Apps Included] (// XDA)

Moto G4 and Moto G5 Vulnerable to Root Shell Attacks, Patch in May's Security Update

 By Vaibhav Jain on June 09, 2017       

Discovered by Aleph Research, the Moto G5 and the Moto G4 is vulnerable to a kernel command-line injection attack. This initroot attack vulnerability was first discovered inside the Nexus 6.


According to the reports, Android Bootloader (ABOOT) on the Moto G4, Moto G5, and other possible Motorola devices were vulnerable to the same attack that they announced for the Nexus 6 (CVE-2016-10277).

As explained by XDA developers, this whole process allows the attacker to inject a parameter (named initrd) which is able to force the Linux kernel to populate initramfs into rootfs from a specified physical address. The attack also allows an attacker to abuse the download function in ABOOT to put a malicious initramfs at a known physical address. Moreover, the attacker is able to gain an unrestricted root shell.

However, Google has patched this issue in May’s security update. OTA updates of May Android patch is already available for a few Moto Z Play and Moto Z Smartphones. We will let you know once the update is out for the Moto G4, Moto G5, and other Motorola devices.

Via: XDA Developers | Source: Aleph Research

Motorola Moto G5 With Snapdragon 430 SoC, 3GB of RAM, and 13MP Rear Camera Launched at Rs. 11,999 in India

 By Unknown on April 04, 2017       

Lenovo-owned Motorola, today announced the Moto G5 in India at a price of Rs. 11,999. The phone will be an exclusive to Amazon India and only the 3GB of RAM variant is launched in India, clubbed with 16GB of internal storage. 

The Moto G5 flaunts a 5-inch FHD display with a pixel density of 441 PPI. Under-the-hood, there is a Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 SoC, which is an octa-core chip clubbed with 3GB of RAM. The internal storage in the phone is 16GB, which can be further expandable up to 128GB via a dedicated microSD card. 




Motorola has added a 13MP camera sensor at the rear side of the phone with support for PDAF and dual LED flash. The Moto G5 comes with a 5MP wide angle front-facing camera. Connectivity options include 4G LTE, VoLTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and GPS.

The Moto G5 also boots Android 7.0 Nougat OS and is armed with a 2800mAh battery. The phone will be available to purchase starting tomorrow at 12:00 AM in Amazon India. Amazon Prime customers will get Rs. 1000 cash back as Amazon Pay balance and HDFC credit card holders will also get additional Rs. 1000 off. Amazon is also bundling a 16GB microSD card with the phone for early buyers. 

Watch Moto G5 Sapphire Blue Official Product Video Trailer

 By Vaibhav Jain on March 31, 2017       

The Sapphire Blue Motorola Moto G5 is now official and is now available for purchase in the UK. O2 is the exclusive seller of the Moto G5 in "Sapphire Blue," whereas the basic colors i.e. Lunar Grey and Fine Gold can be bought via Amazon UK.



To accompany the announcement of the limited edition Sapphire Blue Moto G5, the company has posted product video showing the features and beauty of stunning aluminium design Sapphire Blue Moto G5.

You can now buy the Sapphire Blue Moto G5 in the UK

 By Vaibhav Jain on March 31, 2017       

The Special edition "Sapphire Blue" Motorola Moto G5 is now officially available for purchase in the UK. O2 is the exclusive seller of the Moto G5 in "Sapphire Blue," whereas the basic colors i.e. Lunar Grey and Fine Gold can be bought via Amazon UK.

The Smartphone costs £0 for an upfront cost for qualifying customers and £19 per month on top of the monthly phone bill cost. You can also opt for a prepaid plan with an upfront cost of £139.99, with a qualifying prepaid tariff. 



As of right now only the Moto G5 (non-plus) variant is available from O2, whereas the Moto G5 Plus with the same color will be launched in subsequent weeks with basic changes to the specs.

The Moto G5 sports a 5" Full HD display (1080p), 5MP front camera, 13MP rear camera, 2800mAh removable battery, Snapdragon 430 octa-core processor, 2GB/3GB RAM, 16/32GB internal storage with SD support and Rapid charging. It is worth noting that O2 only sells 16GB version of the Sapphire Blue Moto G5. 

Grab the Moto G5 Sapphire Blue: O2

via: AndroidHeadlines | Roland Quandt (Twitter)

Motorola teases Moto G5 India launch

 By Vaibhav Jain on March 25, 2017       

Motorola has revealed that it will be soon launching its Moto G5 smartphone in India. The company also tweeted a teaser of the smartphone with tag - '10 things to do with the #motog5, coming soon.'

The Motorola Moto G5 and Moto G5 Plus were first launched at MWC in barcelona, Motorola has already launched the Moto G5 Plus in India. The device comes in two variants, 3GB/16GB which is priced at ₹14,999 and 4GB/32GB priced at ₹16,999. 



The Smaller variant of the 2017 Moto G family, the Moto G5, which the company is about to launch in India very soon, sports a 5" Full HD display (1080p), 5MP front camera, 13MP rear camera, 2800mAh removable battery, Snapdragon 430 octa-core processor, 2GB/3GB RAM, 16/32GB internal storage with SD support and Rapid charging.

The Moto G5 is expected to be priced around ₹12,999 in India respectively. Are you buying the new Moto G5?

Source: Moto_Ind

Take a look at the latest images of the Sapphire Blue Moto G5

 By Vaibhav Jain on March 22, 2017       

Motorola made their announcement of the new Moto G5 and Moto G5 Plus a month ago at MWC. The 2017 Moto G series is already available in Lunar Grey and Fine Gold colors. There's also an unannounced Sapphire Blue Moto G5 (non-plus) edition, which was showcased at MWC.



Reputed tipster, Roland Quandt on his Twitter handle has posted the official renders of the upcoming Sapphire Blue Moto G5, have a Look:

The Moto G5 (or Moto G 5th gen) sports a 5" Full HD display (1080p), 5MP front camera, 13MP rear camera, 2800mAh removable battery, Snapdragon 430 octa-core processor, 2GB/3GB RAM, 16/32GB internal storage with SD support and Rapid charging.

The Sapphire Blue Moto G5 will be available in the UK via O2 Refresh program. 

Grab the new Moto G5 Plus Launcher and Time-Weather-Battery Widget here [APK Download]

 By Vaibhav Jain on March 21, 2017       

Recently launched Moto G5 and Moto G5 Plus comes with a new Pixel-like launcher. On the surface, the Moto G5 Launcher looks nearly identical to the Pixel Launcher, however you get a transparent app drawer design with the Moto G5 launcher. 

Thanks to XDA developer "Junior Passos" and Google Plus user "Angelo Aurich", You can now Download and Install the latest Moto G5 launcher and circle clock widget on your device. The launcher and widget is working perfectly on my Moto Z Play running Android 7.0 Nougat. Download the below package, then install the APK file through a file manager.

Download

Moto G5 Launcher: Direct Download (Junior Passos XDA)

[Update] Moto G5 Time-Weather and Battery Widget: Download (Angelo Aurich G+)

You can now buy the Moto G5 in Europe

 By Vaibhav Jain on March 11, 2017       

Last month Motorola announced the Moto G5, Moto G5 Plus and few Interesting Moto Mods at MWC 2017 event in Barcelona, Spain.

The Moto G5 non-plus model is now available for purchase across Europe. The device can be bought via three retailers (Mobiel, Belsimpel, and GSMwijzer) in the Netherlands for €199. You also get offers to sign up for a specific carrier, which lets you get the Moto G5 in cheap price. The Moto G5 Plus will be available for purchase by early April with an estimated price of €279. 



The 2017 Moto Gs are already available in Brasil and Mexico, the same are set to get launched in India on 15th March. 

Grab the Moto G5: Mobiel, Belsimpel, and GSMwijzer

Source: GSMhelpdesk | Via: Phonearena

Motorola Moto G5 will be a Flipkart exclusive in India

 By Vaibhav Jain on March 07, 2017       

This is some breaking news coming in! The new Motorola Moto G5 Plus and Moto G5 will be a Flipkart Exclusive in India. Expected to be launched next Wednesday, the new Moto G5s are the newest addition to the Motorola portfolio.

Motorola India has just tweeted about it being a FlipKart Exclusive. The new Moto G5 series will be released on 15th March at 12:15PM.

We're sending a whole lot of love your way @Flipkart. Make way for the ultimate #MotoG5Plus! It is time to #Uncompromise! pic.twitter.com/QQ0i3jkWOR

— Moto India (@Moto_IND) March 7, 2017

The Moto G5 and Moto G5 Plus is expected to be priced around ₹13,999 and ₹15,999 in India respectively. 

Full Moto G5 and Moto G5 Plus Specs!

Here's what's new in the Moto G5 and Moto G5 Plus

 By Vaibhav Jain on March 04, 2017       

The Moto G5 and Moto G5 Plus are now official, both of the devices comes with beautiful metal-body design, competitive specs and a bunch of new features.

The Moto G5 (or Moto G 5th gen) sports a 5" Full HD display (1080p), 5MP front camera, 13MP rear camera, 2800mAh removable battery, Snapdragon 430 octa-core processor, 2GB/3GB RAM, 16/32GB internal storage with SD support and Rapid charging.




The Moto G5 Plus is the exact same phone as the Moto G5 in terms of design, Specs wise, the G5 Plus features a 5.2 Full HD display (1080p), 12MP Dual Autofocus Pixels camera, 3000mAh battery, Snapdragon 625 octa-core processor, 2/3/4GB RAM, 32/64GB internal storage with SD support and Rapid charging.

The latest videos from Motorola shows "what has been added to the Moto G5 and Moto G5 Plus", Check them out:-

Moto G5 Unboxed: "Motorola" is back

 By Vaibhav Jain on March 04, 2017       

Last month at MWC, Lenovo revealed the 2017 Motorola Moto G Series including Moto G5 Plus and Moto G5. The G5 Plus being 5.2" Smartphone while the Moto G5 is a 5" Smartphone with low end features.

The Moto G5 and Moto G5 Plus is going to be launched next week in Brazil and Mexico, while the Indian launch is set for 15th of March. The Smartphone finally gets its first unboxing video revealing that Moto by Lenovo "Motorola" brand is back! Lenovo has used Motorola branding several times on the box.




Via: Motorola-fans

The "Really Blue" Moto G5 looks Stunning

 By Vaibhav Jain on February 27, 2017       

The Moto G5 Plus and Moto G5 are now official, both of the devices comes with beautiful metal-body design and competitive specs.

Officially, you get only two color options with the Moto G5 family i.e. Lunar Gray or Fine Gold. But, it seems that there's a Limited Edition "Really Blue" Moto G5 out there!

Shared by Roland Quandt, here is the Moto G5 in "Sapphire Blue" color: 

According to Roland, this is the pre-production unit. We have no information when and if it will come out or not!

Would you buy the "Really Blue" Limited Edition Moto G5, if it ever comes? 

Moto G5 vs. Moto G4 Play: 5 key differences

 By Vaibhav Jain on February 26, 2017       

Moto and Lenovo has unveiled a new Moto G family at MWC, a family that includes two 5th Generation Moto G(s), the Moto G5, and Moto G5 Plus.

The Moto G5 shares quite similar specs with the Moto G4 Play, with few upgrades and design changes, In this article we will talk about Key differences that you will find in the Moto G5 and the Moto G4 Play-

• The Moto G5 comes with a 1080 x 1920 display, 441 ppi pixel density, while the Moto G4 Play features 1280 x 720 resolution with 294 ppi pixel density.

• The Moto G5 sports a 13-megapixel camera on the rear with f/2.0 aperture, 1.1-micron pixels, and dual-LED (dual tone) flash, the Moto G4 Play comes with a 5-megapixel front and 8-megapixel camera on the rear with f/2.2 aperture and LED flash. 

• The all metal body Moto G5 comes with Fine Gold and Lunar Grey color option, while with the plastic, the Moto G4 Play comes with White and Black color option.

• The Moto G5 features fingerprint sensor for additional security, it can also be used as navigation keys, while the Moto G4 Play doesn't feature a fingerprint sensor.

• The Moto G5 comes with Snapdragon 430 Octa-Core chipset, 32GB Storage, while you get a  Quad-Core Snapdragon 410, 16GB ROM with the Moto G4 Play. 

What's your pick? Moto G5 or Moto G4 Play? Share your thoughts in the comment below!