Moto G6 Play visits Geekbench, Confirms Specifications

 By Vaibhav Jain on February 20, 2018       

We've been hearing rumours for some time that Motorola will launch a Play variant along with the Moto G6 family. The device has already been through some certification for its Wi-Fi and Bluetooth components. Now, according to Geekbench, it seems that we've confirmed specification of the Moto G6 Play.

The Moto G6 Play would feature a Snapdragon 430 chipset, which is quite old. Motorola could have used the Snapdragon 450, which is better than the SD430. Additionally, the device would come with Android 8.0 Oreo out of the box.

According to earlier leaks, G6 Play would get a HD Display with an Unknown Screen Size. It has a giant 4000mAh with fast charging. The device will ship with dark charcoal, gold, and deep blue colors.

Motorola and Lenovo are all set to reveal the Moto G6 family at the Mobile World Congress 2018 in Barcelona, Spain.

Geekbench | Image: Concept Creator

Moto G4 Play Picks Up January 2018 Security Patch

 By Vaibhav Jain on February 20, 2018       

The last time we updated you on the status of Moto G4 Play updates, we told you that Motorola is rolling out Android 7.1.1 Nougat, and now the company is sending another update to the device that introduces the January 2018 security patch.

If you own a Moto G4 Play in Brazil you should have received the over-the-air update notification for January 1st, 2018 Android security update. That’s all that is detailed in the new software version (NPIS26.48-36-2), though there is a mention of "KRACK" Fix. It’s a WiFi vulnerability that breaks WPA2 by forcing nonce reuse.

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.

January 2018 Security Update is now live for the Moto G5 Plus

 By Vaibhav Jain on February 16, 2018       

The last time we updated you on the status of the Moto G5 Plus January Security Update, we told you that it is rolling out to the users in Brazil and now Motorola is finally pushing it to Indian users.

If you own a Moto G5 Plus in India you should have received the over-the-air update notification for January 1st, 2018 Android security update. That’s all that is detailed in the new software version (NPNS25.137-92-4), though there is a mention of "KRACK" Fix. It’s a WiFi vulnerability that breaks WPA2 by forcing nonce reuse.

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.

Cheers Harshith

This Moto G6 Play Concept is Neat

 By Vaibhav Jain on February 16, 2018       

After seeing last month's Moto G6 leak that potentially revealed the design of Motorola's new Moto G lineup for 2018, the concept makers have been busy getting their takes ready. Youtuber Concept Creator has come up with an exciting new concept of the budget Moto G6 Play.

The phone’s fingerprint scanner is placed on the back, just like the Moto M. It has a single camera setup at the rear. If you take a closer look at the phone’s front, you’ll also notice that it has tiny top and chin bezel, which makes device beautiful.

Motorola and Lenovo are expected to reveal the Moto G6 family at the Mobile World Congress 2018 in Barcelona, Spain.

In terms of specifications, the Moto G6 will feature a Snapdragon 450 CPU, while the Moto G6 Plus will be powered with Snapdragon 630 SoC. The G6 and G6 Plus features a 5.7" and 5.93" FHD+ Display, while the G6 Play gets a HD Display with an Unknown Screen Size. The Moto G6's battery weighs in at 3000mAh which is a bit disappointing, but you get 3200mAh with the G6 Plus, and 4000mAh with the G6 Play (Seriously?).

Moto G6 will be available in black, a silver tone, and a rose gold color options, while the Moto G6 Plus wll ship in Deep Indigo (black), Nimbus (silver), and Dark Lake (dark teal). The G6 Play will get dark charcoal, gold, and deep blue colors. The Moto G6 Plus and Moto G6 will be available in $330 and $240 later this year.

Moto G5s Plus is Getting New Update, No It's not Oreo!

 By Vaibhav Jain on February 16, 2018       

Moto G5s Plus has picked up a new software update that introduces the January 2018 security patch.

If you own a Moto G5s Plus in India you should have received the over-the-air update notification for January 1st, 2018 Android security update. That’s all that is detailed in the new software version (NPSS26.116-64-2), though there is a mention of "KRACK" Fix. It’s a WiFi vulnerability that breaks WPA2 by forcing nonce reuse. While this update would have been more exciting if it had brought Oreo 8.0, which is already available for a few Motorola Smartphones.

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.

Android 8.0 on Moto X4: Moto Launcher gets Dark Theme Option

 By Vaibhav Jain on February 11, 2018       

Motorola's Moto X4 and Moto Z2 Force are two of their best phones of 2017. Recently Motorola started pushing Android 8.0 Oreo update to both of them. The update has already started rolling out in India, Brazil, US, and other countries. The update is a big one, though, and there are tons of new features.

Because this is Oreo and also Motorola's lightly touched version of Android, it appears that we’re getting the full Android 8.0 experience here. From Picture-in-Picture Mode, to Notificiation Dots from Google Pixel, there is a lot to take in. Additionally, Motorola has added several new features and enhacement from their side.

Recently a Moto X4 user on Reddit (u/wkrick) found that the new Moto Launcher now has a "Dark Theme" option which can be enabled from the Launcher settings. The Dark Theme mode on Moto Launcher basically turns the white background to dark.

As you can see in the below Image, after enabling the Dark Theme, folder background and app drawer turns dark. Stay tuned to our Facebook and Twitter page to get the first News.

This might be Motorola’s new Moto E5 Play

 By Vaibhav Jain on February 11, 2018       

Evan Blass just published what could be the first image of the Moto E5 Play. Motorola's Moto E line has been one of its most successful lines of low-end phones ever, so it makes sense that Lenovo and Motorola would want to follow-up last year's Moto E4 and Moto E4 Plus with a Moto E5.

As per reports, the Moto E5 Play will be available via Verizon Wireless. Pre-paid carrier Cricket Wireless will also offer the same handset under the Moto E5 Cruise name. Assuming that the leaked render is the final design, the Moto E5 Play looks like Moto C from the rear and Moto E4 Plus from the front.

The fingerprint sensor is most likely moved to the rear with batwing logo thanks to brand new Motorola branding.

The recent leaks says that the Moto E5 would feature a Snapdragon 430 CPU. There's no information regarding the Price, or Specifications of the Moto E5 Play. We got the Moto E4 and E4 Plus last year around July, but Motorola probably needs to release something to get sales back on track. Thoughts?

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January 2018 Security Update is now live for the Moto G4 Plus

 By Vaibhav Jain on February 09, 2018       

Moto G4 Plus has picked up a new software update that introduces the January 2018 security patch.

If you own a Moto G4 Plus in the Brazil or India you should have received the over-the-air update notification for January 1st, 2018 Android security update. That’s all that is detailed in the new software version (NPIS26.48-36-2), though there is a mention of "KRACK" Fix. It’s a WiFi vulnerability that breaks WPA2 by forcing nonce reuse.

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.

Related: Motorola Moto Phones Android 8.0 Oreo Update Info

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 Picks Up January 2018 Security Patch

 By Vaibhav Jain on February 09, 2018       

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

If you own a Moto G5 Plus in Brazil you should have received the over-the-air update notification for January 1st, 2018 Android security update. That’s all that is detailed in the new software version (NPSS25.137-93-4), though there is a mention of "KRACK" Fix. It’s a WiFi vulnerability that breaks WPA2 by forcing nonce reuse.

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.

February Security Update Release Notes are live for the Moto Z, and Moto Z2 Family

 By Vaibhav Jain on February 06, 2018       

Motorola seems to be gearing up to unleash a wave of February Security updates onto its devices. We first saw February 2018 release notes show up for the Moto X4, and Moto G4/Plus, but we are now seeing it for the Moto Z and Moto Z2 Phones.

Motorola mentions that the February update for the Moto Z 2016 includes WPA2 WiFi vulnerability "KRACK" Fix. The Key Reinstallation Attacks (A.K.A KRACKs) was first discovered by Mathy Vanhoef of imec-DistriNet, KU Leuven. It’s a WiFi vulnerability that breaks WPA2 by forcing nonce reuse. Apart from the February 2018 update, there's no mention of any improvements or features for the Moto Z Force, Moto Z Play, and Moto Z2 Play.

The most severe issue patched by Google in the february security bulletin could enable a remote attacker to use a specially crafted file to execute unauthorized code within the context of a privileged process in the Media framework.

There's no information when the company will release February 2018 Security Update. We’ll update you as soon as the February 2018 security patch starts rolling out. Stay tuned to our Facebook and Twitter page to get the first News.

Yesterday, we saw many websites reporting the news that Motorola is rolling out Oreo to a large number of devices including the Moto X4, Moto Z and Z2 Series, Moto G5, Moto G5s Plus, and Moto G4 Plus. Well, the news is quite misleading as the Official Press Release from Motorola only says that the Moto X4 is getting the Oreo update in Australia starting today and the eligible devices for Oreo includes Moto Z and Z2 Series, Moto G5, Moto G5s Plus, and Moto G4 Plus. That said, Don't get spun by Internet rumors.

February Security Patch Release Notes:
Moto Z
Moto Z Play
Moto Z2 Play
Moto Z and Moto Z Force

Motorola Posts February 2018 Security Patch Release Notes for the Moto G4/Plus

 By Vaibhav Jain on February 04, 2018       

It seems that Motorola is gearing up to launch February 2018 Security Patches for the Moto G4 and Moto G4 Plus.

The February security update release notes are already live for the Moto G4 and Moto G4 Plus. Motorola mentions that the update includes WPA2 WiFi vulnerability "KRACK" Fix. The Key Reinstallation Attacks (A.K.A KRACKs) was first discovered by Mathy Vanhoef of imec-DistriNet, KU Leuven. It’s a WiFi vulnerability that breaks WPA2 by forcing nonce reuse.

According to krackattacks.com, An attacker within range of a victim can serious weakness of WPA2 using key reinstallation attacks (KRACKs). Attackers can use this attack technique to read information that was previously assumed to be safely encrypted. This can be abused to steal sensitive information such as credit card numbers, passwords, chat messages, emails, photos, and so on. The attack works against all modern protected Wi-Fi networks. Depending on the network configuration, it is also possible to inject and manipulate data.

So, the company is most likely to start February 2018 update official rollout for the Moto G4 and Moto G4 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.

Related: Moto G4 Plus Gets New Android 8.1 Oreo Update Via AOSP ROM

INTRODUCTION

Motorola is excited to announce a new software update for moto g4 & moto g4 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: 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 February 1st 2018.
• Fix for KRACK vulnerability: includes fix to address the KRACK vulnerability issue, which affects Wi-Fi networks.

January 2018 Security update is now live for Moto X4 Android One owners

 By Vaibhav Jain on February 04, 2018       

The Moto X4 Android One is now getting the latest Android security patch, bug fixes, and improvements.

If you own a Moto X4 Android One you should have received the over-the-air update notification for January 1, 2018 Android security update. New software update for the Moto X4 brings along Bug fixes and Stability improvements. The new build number is OPWS27.1.1. Stay tuned to our Facebook and Twitter page to get the first News.

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.

Moto X4 - Maintenance Release Notes

INTRODUCTION

Motorola is excited to announce a new software update for moto x4 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/mymotox.

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 January 1st, 2018.

r/MotoX4 (onemanwufpack)

Moto Z2 Force on Verizon gets January 2018 Security Update

 By Vaibhav Jain on February 01, 2018       

The Moto Z2 Force on Verizon just got a new software update with latest Android security patch, bug fixes, and improvements.

If you own a Moto Z2 Force you should have received the over-the-air update notification for January 1, 2018 Android security update. The new build number is ODXS27.109-34-4. Changelog says that the update also includes Meltdown and Spectre security patches. Stay tuned to our Facebook and Twitter page to get the first News.

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.

[Download APK] Moto Camera with Spot Color for Moto G5s Plus

 By Vaibhav Jain on February 01, 2018       

Last night, we told you that the Moto G5s Plus is now getting a new Camera update with Moto X4's Spot Color feature which creates artistic photos by preserving one color in the frame and keeping other elements in monochrome.

The new Moto Camera 2 update is already available on Play store as version 7.1.9.6. If you haven't recieved the update you can manually install it by downloading and install the below .apk file (Thanks to XDA member Saadatrm.)

Download: Moto Camera (XDA)

Moto Z Play Official Android 8.0 Oreo Beta [Screenshots]

 By Vaibhav Jain on February 01, 2018       

Just a few weeks back, Motorola started recruitment for Android Oreo beta testers for the Moto Z Play and today the company has started rolling out the update to the eligible users in the US and India. While this is only a beta program, it's still good to see that Motorola is working on bringing the latest version of Android for its users.

Android 8.0 Oreo Soak Test for the Moto Z Play comes with numerous enhancements over Android Nougat, such as faster booting, new Settings and Quick-Settings UI, Picture in Picture (PIP), Adaptive icons, Autofill, Notification timeout, Motorola has also added several new features to the latest software update. Android 8.0 Oreo update for the Moto Z Play also brings the latest January 1st 2018 Security Patch, Stability and Camera improvements.

While the company has not revealed date of the official rollout of Android Oreo, it is believed that Motorola might release the official update by Mid Feb. Stay tuned to our Facebook and Twitter page to get the first News.

Below are some screenshots of the Android 8.0 Oreo Beta for Moto Z Play.

Cheers: LovinVEVO (XDA Member)

Moto G5s Plus gets Spot Color with new Camera update

 By Vaibhav Jain on January 31, 2018       

Moto G5s Plus is now getting a new Camera update with Moto X4's Spot Color feature which creates artistic photos by preserving one color in the frame and keeping other elements in monochrome.

The new Moto Camera 2 update arrives as version 7.1.9.6. The update is already rolling out to the users of Moto G5s Plus from January 30. If you did not receive the update try checking for it manually by heading over to My Apps section in the Play Store.

[Update] [Download APK] Moto Camera with Spot Color for Moto G5s Plus

Moto G5s Plus Picks Up January 2018 Security Patch

 By Vaibhav Jain on January 31, 2018       

Moto G5s Plus has picked up a new software update that introduces the January 2018 security patch.

If you own a Moto G5s Plus in Brazil you should have received the over-the-air update notification for January 1st, 2018 Android security update. That’s all that is detailed in the new software version (NPSS26.116-64-2), though there is a mention of "KRACK" Fix. It’s a WiFi vulnerability that breaks WPA2 by forcing nonce reuse.

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.

Via: Cícero Martins

Moto Z Play getting Android 8.0 Oreo soak test in India

 By Vaibhav Jain on January 31, 2018       

The last time we updated you on the status of the Moto Z Play's Android 8.0 Oreo update, we told you that it was in the works and the release is imminent. Well, it looks like Motorola and Lenovo are finally pushing early beta build to the MFN users.

If you own a Moto Z Play in the India and have enrolled to Motorola Feedback Network, you should have recieved a notification for Android 8.0 Oreo Software Update with build number OPN27.74.

Android 8.0 Oreo Soak Test for the Moto Z Play comes with numerous enhancements over Android Nougat, such as faster booting, new Settings and Quick-Settings UI, Picture in Picture (PIP), Adaptive icons, Autofill, Notification timeout, Motorola has also added several new features to the latest software update. Android 8.0 Oreo update for the Moto Z Play also brings the latest January 1st 2018 Security Patch, Stability and Camera improvements.

Related: Here's What's New In Android 8.0 Oreo For Motorola Phones

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 and Twitter page to get the first News.

Credits: Mohammed Mustafa (Moto Z Facebook Group) | Featured Image: Motorola-phone RU

Here are the Full Moto X4 and Z2 Force Oreo Update Release Notes

 By Vaibhav Jain on January 29, 2018       

Motorola's Moto X4 and Moto Z2 Force are two of their best phones of 2017. Recently Motorola started pushing Android 8.0 Oreo update to both of them. The update has already started rolling out in India, Brazil, US, and other countries. The update is a big one, though, and we have the full changelog for you below.

Because this is Oreo and also Motorola's lightly touched version of Android, it appears that we’re getting the full Android 8.0 experience here. From Picture-in-Picture Mode, to Notificiation Dots from Google Pixel, there is a lot to take in. Stay tuned to our Facebook and Twitter page to get the first News.

What's new in Android 8.x (Oreo)? - Moto X4 & Moto Z2 Force

Android 8 brings new simplicity and style featuring:

Better Organized Settings: Find what you need easier in better categorized menus. You can still use the magnifying glass to search at the top.

Better Controls in Quick Settings: Touch the text below the icon to open common settings. Touch and hold the icon to open all the settings for that feature.

Picture-in-Picture Mode:

Android 8 introduces picture-in-picture mode. This allows users to watch a video or navigate in a smaller screen while also browsing Facebook, checking Snaps, or reading emails. The possibilities are endless!

To use picture-in-picture

1. When you’re playing a video or navigating with Maps, touch the home button. The video (or navigation) shrinks.
2. You can drag the video (or navigation) anywhere on the screen.
3. To return it to full size, touch it twice.
4. To close it, drag it to the bottom of the screen. Or, touch it, then touch X .

To see which installed apps support Picture-in-picture

1. Go to Settings > Apps & notifications > Advanced
2. Touch Special app access > Picture-in-picture.
3. Touch an app to change its permissions.

Notification Dots: A small, blue dot over an app icon indicates you have an unread notification for that app. Touch and hold the app to preview the notification.

Snooze Notifications: Swipe right slowly, and touch the clock , then select a duration to snooze notifications.

Android 8 offers improved storage management options:

Manage Phone Storage

Free up space by scanning for unused and old items like downloads and apps

1. Go to settings > storage
2. Touch FREE UP SPACE
3. Uncheck any items you don't want to delete.
4. Touch Free up XXX
5. Touch Remove

Schedule Automatic Removal of photos and videos:

If you automatically back up your photos and videos turn on storage manager to remove copies from your phone's internal storage every 30, 60, or 90 days.

1. Touch settings > storage
2. Touch Storage Manager
3. Toggle it ON, touch OK
4. Touch "Remove Photos and videos over xx days old" to select an interval.

Note: If you store photos or videos on your SD card, this does not delete them.

Android 8 offers increased security measures

• Play Store protection: Google Play Protect scans your apps to keep them secure and free of malware and viruses.

• Installing apps from sources other than Play Store: The Unknown sources setting has been removed from Security settings. Now each time you choose to install an app from an unknown source, you are required to grant the “Install unknown apps” permission. You can easily see which apps you granted this permission and can revoke it at any time.

Via: Motorola | 2

Moto G4 Plus Picks Up December Security Patch in the US

 By Vaibhav Jain on January 27, 2018       

Moto G4 Plus has picked up a new software update that introduces the December 2017 security patch.

If you own a Moto G4 Plus in the US you should have received the over-the-air update notification for December 1st, 2017 Android security update. That’s all that is detailed in the new software version (NPJS25.93-14.7-3).

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 G4 and Moto G4 Plus - Maintenance Release Notes [December 1st, 2017]

INTRODUCTION

Motorola is excited to announce a new software update for moto g4 and moto g4 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: 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 December 1st 2017.