Motorola rolls out October Security patch for Moto G5s Plus

 By Vaibhav Jain on November 23, 2017       

The Moto G5s Plus is now getting the latest October Security patch with Stability Improvement and Bug fixes.

If you own a Moto G5s Plus in India you should have received the over-the-air update notification for October Security Patch, and it's crucial that you download it, as it brings along the fix for the critical severity vulnerability in media framework that could enable a remote attacker using a specially crafted file to execute arbitrary code within the context of a privileged process.

The October Android security update for the Moto G5s Plus comes with build no. NPSS26.116-26-4. 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. Stay tuned to our Facebook and Twitter page to get the first News.

Root and Install TWRP recovery on Moto G5s Plus

 By Vaibhav Jain on September 12, 2017       

You can now Root and Install TWRP on the recently announced Moto G5s Plus Smartphone. It's very simple to Root your Moto G5s Plus after Installing TWRP. You can gain Root access either of Magisk or SuperSU.

Installing TWRP also gives you access to Install Custom Roms and Mods (Including LineageOS, AOSP, and Other Popular Roms). You can also update your device to the latest Android 8.0 Oreo by Installing LineageOS 15 when it becomes available.

The below Guide will help you Installing TWRP and Rooting your Moto G5s Plus with codename Sanders. Note that, You'll first need to Unlock Bootloader by following the Official Guide from Motorola.

How to Install TWRP Recovery on Motorola Moto G5s Plus:

Step 1. Download TWRP recovery from below .

Step 2. Go into bootloader mode (power off and hold power+vol down and release)

Step 3. Connect the phone to your PC

Step 4. Install Adb and Fastboot into your PC

Step 5. From CMD or Terminal go into your the download folder and execute:

fastboot flash recovery twrp.img

Step 6. After that, Execute -

fastboot flash recovery twrp.img

(Rename the recovery image name to twrp.img)

How to Root Motorola Moto G5s Plus-

Step 1. Download Superuser or Magisk zip from below.

Step 2. Go to recovery by First going to fastboot and choosing recovery by first pressing down volume then up volume buttons.

Step 3. Select Install zip from Sdcard and select Superuser zip, you downloaded in Step 1.

Step 4. Reboot your Phone.

Downloads

TWRP: Download Here (Thanks to GeneticEnginer)

SuperSu ZIP: Download Here

Magisk: Download Here

Moto G5s Plus Camera updated with Depth Adjustment Bar

 By Vaibhav Jain on September 07, 2017       

A little few days ago, we reported that the Moto G5s Plus bought from Amazon India doesn't comes with Live depth Adjustment Bar.

However, Motorola is pushing a new update for the same, that apparently adds the Depth Adjustment Bar. Motorola also suggests users update the Camera application as soon as they receive the upgrade.

The update only adds Live Depth Adjustment Bar, and it doesn't bring any new features whatsoever. Previously, this feature was only available for Review units, which annoyed several users.

The update is already rolling out to the users of Moto G5s Plus from September 7. If you did not receive the update try checking for it manually by heading over to My Apps section in the Play Store.

[Update]Moto G5s Plus doesn't actually have the In-Camera Live Depth Adjustment Bar

 By Vaibhav Jain on September 04, 2017       

Update: Motorola updates Moto G5s Plus Camera with Depth Adjustment Bar

While most of the customers have the Moto G5s Plus in their hands, we have learned that the Moto G5s Plus bought from Amazon India doesn't comes with "Live depth enabler".

Unfortunately, it is almost certain that most of the Unboxing/ Camera Reviews of the Moto G5s Plus that contains it's Camera UI Video is misleading customers, as Motorola provided reviewers a device that comes with "Live depth enabler". This move, mislead not just customers, but taint the work of reviewers and journalists with misleading data that most are not able to verify.

Here are some of the Screenshots of the Moto G5s Plus Unboxing Videos from reputed YouTubers like iGyaan and Geekyranjit. The below Images clearly shows the "Live Depth adjustment bar" Option.

//iGyaan

//Geekyranjit

Few of the users have also reported "Missing Camera depth adjustment bar" issue at Lenovo Forums.

Hi, I purchased Moto G5s plus on the release date 30th August in India. I am unable to figure out why my phone is not having the depth adjustment bar when the camera is in depth enabled mode as shown in all promotional and review videos. Thanks in advance.
Note: I tried updating the camera app and camera tuner app. Still it is not working. - SurDev_G5S

WHAT??? Are they kidding?
They have showed the adjustment bar in all their promos and even saw this feature in Indian Unit while watching some youtube videos. Can't believe that there is no adjustment bar for depth enabled mode. This is clear case of misguidance.
What shall we do now? Smiley Sad - Saurabhprk

Camera UI of the Moto G5s Plus bought from Amazon India

We are disappointed with Motorola, and hope that they will update their Camera Application with Live Depth Adjustment Bar feature. It is misrepresenting their phone to their customers, and is not the type of behavior that we like to see with devices as otherwise awesome as the Moto G5s Plus.

//Lenovo Forum  //Hatim Mittal

Poll: Are You Going to Buy the Moto G5s Plus

 By Vaibhav Jain on August 29, 2017       

Earlier today at an event, Motorola resurrected the Moto G5 with the Moto G5s and Moto G5s Plus - the Special Edition Moto G(s).

It's a good idea to buy a Moto G5s Plus over a smaller Moto G5 Plus and Moto G5s if Camera and Large Display is your primary concern.

The Moto G5s Plus runs Almost Stock Android 7.1.1. The phone's front is dominated by its 5.5-inch FHD display, and its Multi-purpose fingerprint sensor. Other highlight features include a Snapdragon 625 processor, a 13 MP dual rear camera, 4 GB of RAM, and a 3,000 mAh battery.

So we're curious to find out how many of our readers are planning to buy the Moto G5s Plus. In case you're wondering, the smartphone will be sold for Rs. 15,999 at Amazon and Offline Moto Hub.

So, Will you buy the Moto G5s Plus?

Are You Going to Buy the Moto G5s Plus? #MotoG5sPlus

— TechDroider (@techdroider) August 29, 2017

Motorola Announces Moto G5s Phones, Sales Start Today

 By Vaibhav Jain on August 29, 2017       

Motorola has finally launched it's Special Edition Moto G5s and Moto G5s Plus in India. The Smartphone will go on sale on Amazon on starting Today from 23:59 midnight onwards.

With the 5.2-inch display and complete metal body, the Moto G5S features Snapdragon 430 processor coupled with 3GB of RAM. It runs Android 7.1.1 Nougat and comes with 3000mAh battery. Unlike Moto G5S Plus, the Moto G5S has single rear camera with a 16MP Sensor, and 5MP selfie shooter.

The Moto G5S Plus with 13 dual-camera features a 5.5" FHD Display, Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 625 with 4GB RAM and 46GB Internal storage. It has 8MP front facing sensor, and comes with 3000mAh battery.

Both the devices will be available starting today in Lunar Gray and Blush Gold color options. The Moto G5s costs 13,999/- INR, while the Moto G5s Plus costs 15,999/- INR.

You'll also get Amazon Launch Offers, which includes an Extra Rs. 1000 off on exchanging old moto phone, No Cost EMI, 80% off on Amazon Kindle app, and 50GB JIO Data.


Steal Deal... Right? Which one would you buy?

Motorola Announces Moto G5s and Moto G5s Plus for Brazil

 By Vaibhav Jain on August 24, 2017       

Motorola has announced the launch of its new Special Edition Moto G5 family smartphones at São Paulo in Brazil - the Moto G5s and the Moto G5s Plus.

With the 5.2-inch display and complete metal body, the Moto G5S features Snapdragon 430 processor coupled with 3GB of RAM. It runs Android 7.1.1 Nougat and comes with 3000mAh battery. Unlike Moto G5S Plus, the Moto G5S has single rear camera with a 16MP Sensor, and 5MP selfie shooter.

The Moto G5S Plus with 13 dual-camera features a 5.5" FHD Display, Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 625 with 3GB RAM and 32GB Internal storage. It has 8MP front facing sensor, and comes with 3000mAh battery.

Both the devices are now available in Lunar Gray and Blush Gold color options. The Moto G5S is priced at around R$ 1.099, while the Moto G5S Plus would cost R$ 1.499.

It seems that Motorola and Lenovo are saving the Moto X4 for IFA...

Moto G5S Plus Launches August 29 in India

 By Vaibhav Jain on August 23, 2017       

The Special Edition Moto G5S Plus is on its way to the interested parties in India. According to the Amazon listing, Motorola plans to unveil this Smartphone on August 29 at 12PM. The Listing also suggest that the device will be available exclusively on Amazon India.

The Moto G5S Plus with 13 dual-camera features a 5.5" FHD Display, Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 625 with 3GB RAM and 32GB Internal storage. It has 8MP front facing sensor, and comes with 3000mAh battery.

The Smaller brother Moto G5S features Snapdragon 430 processor coupled with 3GB of RAM, 5.2-inch display and complete metal body. It runs Android 7.1.1 Nougat and comes with 3000mAh battery. Unlike Moto G5S Plus, the Moto G5S has single rear camera with a 16MP Sensor, and 5MP selfie shooter. There's no information regarding the launch of Moto G5S in India.

The device will be available in Lunar Gray and Blush Gold color options. Motorola is expected to reveal the pricing details of the devices during the event. The Techdroider team will be there covering things live as they happen, so make sure to stay tuned for all the latest news in tech.

Special Edition Moto G5S and Moto G5S Plus goes official

 By Vaibhav Jain on August 01, 2017       

Motorola has finally announced the Special Edition Moto G5S and Moto G5S Plus. Both the devices will be available starting September, 2017.

With the 5.2-inch display and complete metal body, the Moto G5S features Snapdragon 430 processor coupled with 3GB of RAM. It runs Android 7.1.1 Nougat and comes with 3000mAh battery. Unlike Moto G5S Plus, the Moto G5S has single rear camera with a 16MP Sensor, and 5MP selfie shooter.

The Moto G5S Plus with 13 dual-camera features a 5.5" FHD Display, Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 625 with 3GB RAM and 32GB Internal storage. It has 8MP front facing sensor, and comes with 3000mAh battery.

Both the devices will be available starting this month in Lunar Gray and Blush Gold color options. Motorola is expected to reveal the pricing details of both the devices during country specific events. The Moto G5S is priced at around 249 EUR (18900 INR/ 294 USD), while the Moto G5S Plus would cost 299 Euro (22600 INR/ 350 USD). 

Which one would you buy? Comment below!

Here is the Moto G5S Plus in All Three Colors

 By Vaibhav Jain on July 31, 2017       

We all know that Motorola is due to announce three Smartphones including the Moto X4, Moto G5S, and Moto G5S Plus. We have already seen the renders of all these Smartphones, and now Thanks to Evan Blass, we have another set of renders showing off the Moto G5S Plus in all three colors.

As you can see in the below renders, the Moto dimple is coming back and is placed below the rear 12MP dual-camera module. The smartphone will be entirely made of metal, unlike the plastic edges are seen on the Moto G5. It will feature Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 625 with 4GB RAM and 64GB Internal storage. The front-facing selfie shooter will feature 8 megapixels sensor.

The Moto G5s will boast a 5.2-inch Full HD display, while the Moto G5s Plus will have a 5.5-inch display with dual cameras at the back. Motorola plans to launch both the devices along with the Moto Z2 Force at July 25th event.

We have no idea what colors these are, but According to earlier leaks the Moto G5S Plus with dual-camera and 5.5" display would cost 330 Euro (24900 INR/ 387 USD).

Via: Evan Blass

Moto G5S and Moto G5S Plus pricing details revealed via new leak

 By Vaibhav Jain on July 29, 2017       

We all know that Motorola is due to announce three Smartphones including the Moto X4, Moto G5S, and Moto G5S Plus. We have already seen the renders of all these Smartphones, and now Thanks to our favorite Roland Quandt, we have possible pricing details of the duo Moto G5S(s).

With the 5.2-inch display and complete metal body, the Moto G5S will be priced exactly at 300 Euro (22600 INR/ 350 USD) while the Moto G5S Plus with dual-camera and 5.5" display would cost 330 Euro (24900 INR/ 387 USD). Now, if accurate, this price also means that the Moto G5S will be more expensive phone compared to the Moto G5 Plus

The Moto G5S Plus will feature Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 625 with 4GB RAM and 64GB Internal storage. The front-facing selfie shooter will feature 8 megapixels sensor. 

Motorola is expected to launch both the Moto G5S and Moto G5S Plus within a few months. Would you buy the Moto G5S or Moto G5S Plus at this price?

Moto G5S Plus Specifications, Renders leaked ahead of launch

 By Vaibhav Jain on July 07, 2017       

A leaked product roadmap of Motorola some weeks ago revealed that Motorola is working on two relatively new smartphones- Moto G5s and Moto G5s Plus. At first, it seemed like a fake news because Motorola recently announced the Moto G5 and G5 Plus and why did it want to launch successors in such a short time. 

But this is Motorola under Lenovo, not Google. The first Marketing renders of the Moto G5S Plus are out, and the device looks similar to the original Moto G5 from the front. From the rear though, the device resembles the Motorola Moto M which was released last year. 

The Moto dimple is coming back and is placed below the rear 12MP dual-camera module. The smartphone will be entirely made of metal, unlike the plastic edges are seen on the Moto G5. It will feature Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 625 with 4GB RAM and 64GB Internal storage. The front-facing selfie shooter will feature 8 megapixels sensor.

The Moto G5s will boast a 5.2-inch Full HD display, while the Moto G5s Plus will have a 5.5-inch display with dual cameras at the back. Motorola plans to launch both the devices along with the Moto Z2 Force at July 25th event.

Source: VentureBeat