[RC-FAQ]>> Frequently Asked Questions for Motorola Moto 4G/LTE [Updated: 2015/11/13]

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[RC-FAQ]>> Frequently Asked Questions for Motorola Moto 4G/LTE [Updated: 2015/11/13]

[SIZE=+3]Frequently Asked Questions[/SIZE]
[SIZE=+2] Motorola Moto 4G/LTE

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Read Before Asking Please

[SIZE=+1]This a short list of frequently asked questions in this device forum and the answers often given as a response. It should serve as a starting point for gathering knowledge and finding solutions to many common problems. Please only post in this thread with feedback on how to improve this document. Do not post "Thank you" type responses. If you have additional questions or require more help, try to find an existing thread or create your own. Do not use this as a general help thread.[/SIZE]

To Browse quickly the FAQ and find what you need, Ctrl+F is the key feature ;)
You may search in Motorola help topics too


Refer to :

THIS FAQ IS MADE FOR Moto 4G/LTE (XT1045,40,39) edition (NOT FOR 'OLD editions i.e. XT103* and XT102* or 2d Gen [aka 2014])​
 
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[SIZE=+1]Q1: What are Moto G 4G/LTE tech specs ?[/SIZE]
The 4G/LTE Motorola Moto G is named peregrine

XT1039: Moto 4G/LTE - 8GB (UK/EU)
XT1040: Moto 4G/LTE - 8GB (Brazil/Canada)
XT1045: Moto 4G/LTE - 8GB


following model numbers are standard non-4G editions : (DO NOT FOLLOW THIS FAQ IF YOU HAVE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING MODEL)
The 'standard' Motorola Moto G is named XT1032/XT1033/XT1034/XT1035/... aka Falcon

XT1028: Verizon US CDMA - 8GB/16GB
XT1031: Boost US CDMA - 8GB/16GB
XT1032: EU/Global GSM/GPe - 8GB/16GB. (GPe = Google Play edition)
XT1033: Brazil - 8GB/16GB (Colors Edition) (Dual Sim) + Moto G (Music edition) (Dual Sim) (16GB Only)
XT1034: US GSM - 8GB/16GB.
XT1035: Brazil - 8GB/16GB (Colors Edition) (Unconfirmed)


Complete specifications available in @Mr hOaX Tips and Tricks thread

[SIZE=+1]Q2: How to Root my Peregrine?[/SIZE]
[SIZE=+1]Q3: Where can i find a Custom recovery ?[/SIZE]
[SIZE=+1]Q4: Why doesn't the LED work ?[/SIZE]
maybe you disabled LED on you older device (or it didn't even have one) setting up you google account disabled the LED on you new Motot G use Notification Light Widget From Motorola to fix this issue (more info)​

[SIZE=+1]Q5: How to access Fastboot?[/SIZE]
Hold PowerButton and VolDown during boot.

[SIZE=+1]Q6: How to unlock Bootloader?[/SIZE]
Boot to Fastboot and follow this guide
or Motorola guide on Motorola's website

[SIZE=+1]Q7: How do i get adb and fastboot drivers ?[/SIZE]
For windows, follow this guide or this one
although, it seems Motorola Device Manager works ok for win7x86-32 (but not for win7x64-64?) i cannot answer this i'm under linux
other USB drivers if first method failed, source
For Linux, get fastboot files here also, adb and fastboot can be installed using repos for ubuntu-based distros packages needed are : android-tools-adb and android-tools-fastboot (android-tools-fsutils may be useful too)
eg:
Code:
sudo apt-get install android-tools-fastboot

[SIZE=+1]Q8: How to access bootloader?[/SIZE]
- Via ADB :
Code:
adb reboot bootloader

- The hard(ware) way :
  1. With the phone powered off, press the VOL DOWN KEY for 2-3 seconds then POWER key then release.
  2. The device will display different BOOT OPTIONS
  3. Use the VOL DOWN Key to SCROLL to Recovery and VOL UP Key to select

[SIZE=+1]Q9: How to access recovery?[/SIZE]
  1. using terminal, if the device is already rooted
    Code:
    su
    reboot recovery
  2. via adb
    Code:
    adb reboot recovery
  3. via bootloader
    boot to bootloader (see Q11) and select recovery (use Use the VOL DOWN Key to SCROLL to Recovery and VOL UP Key to select)

  4. via external app

[SIZE=+1]Q29: Various way to fine tune your Moto[/SIZE]
Greenify : prevent unwanted apps from awaking device or runing in background (works on both rooted and not devices, but best performances are with rooted+Xposed.
MinFree settings : if you think the moto G (4.4.4) is too aggressive about killing apps to free memory so that you can't switch between two large apps without it killing one app and restarting it. then try tuning MinFree settings, rooted devices only.

[SIZE=+1]Q30: What can i do with my Notification LED?[/SIZE]
Actually your device has 2 LEDs [source] and here is how to play with it : http://xdaforums.com/moto-g/development/led-moto-g-led-custom-controls-t2951463

it can be used as a eMMC activity monitoring, or for charging or USB connected!​

[SIZE=+1]Q31: How can i update my bootloader ?[/SIZE]
Understand the risks and simply choose between an automated process (for Windows users only) or the step by step one (for Linux users mainly) here

[SIZE=+1]Q30: [?][/SIZE]
[...]​

[SIZE=+1]Q31: [?][/SIZE]
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This FAQ is part of a Recognized Contributor Group Initiative. Please look for a similar FAQ thread when visiting another device forum.
A special thanks to everyone who contributed to the production of this FAQ
 
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looks like the thread is sinking under the flood ... :silly:

Anybody to help me setting up that Moto G 4G/LTE specific FAQ?

I can offer a remedy for the loose power / volume buttons that rattle when you shake the phone, very simple and easy fix.
take off back cover, run a small strip of electrical tape slightly touching the buttons, then with your nail push the tape down so its flush in the button gap... put your back cover back on now, buttons feel a lot more solid now and don't rattle around.

maybe no one else has noticed, I'm just OCD, can provide a picture if need be.
 
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I can confirm that french version of Moto G is actually XT1039

I may relay some informations about rooting the XT1039 version. Of course previously reported working for XT1045 either.
There is no working recovery now but a temporary version is floating arround.

First positive feedback : http://xdaforums.com/moto-g/help/moto-g-4g-xt1039-root-t2803987
Source for following a temporary build progress : http://androidforums.com/moto-g-4g-...-g-lte-will-able-rooted-have-cyanogenmod.html.


Thanks a lot to OP for keeping this FAQ up, it is (or will be) really valuable for us.

EDIT 12/07/2014
A TWRP test build version is reported working on XT1039
WIP test build by Darkshado : http://xdaforums.com/moto-g/4g-development/progress-twrp-2-7-1-0-source-t2807585
How to : http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=54078822
 
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Now that TWRP is flash-able, it might be good to update the FAQ with instructions on how to access it via the bootloader, similar to the content in the regular Moto G FAQ. The fact that you select using the volume up key is a little different if coming from another device (like a Nexus 7 :))

If there is any way I can help, please don't hesitate to PM.

Sent from my Nexus 7 using XDA Premium HD app
 
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    [RC-FAQ]>> Frequently Asked Questions for Motorola Moto 4G/LTE [Updated: 2015/11/13]

    [SIZE=+3]Frequently Asked Questions[/SIZE]
    [SIZE=+2] Motorola Moto 4G/LTE

    motorola-google.jpg
    [/SIZE]


    Read Before Asking Please

    [SIZE=+1]This a short list of frequently asked questions in this device forum and the answers often given as a response. It should serve as a starting point for gathering knowledge and finding solutions to many common problems. Please only post in this thread with feedback on how to improve this document. Do not post "Thank you" type responses. If you have additional questions or require more help, try to find an existing thread or create your own. Do not use this as a general help thread.[/SIZE]

    To Browse quickly the FAQ and find what you need, Ctrl+F is the key feature ;)
    You may search in Motorola help topics too


    Refer to :

    THIS FAQ IS MADE FOR Moto 4G/LTE (XT1045,40,39) edition (NOT FOR 'OLD editions i.e. XT103* and XT102* or 2d Gen [aka 2014])​
    7
    FAQ part1

    FAQ


    [SIZE=+1]Q1: What are Moto G 4G/LTE tech specs ?[/SIZE]
    The 4G/LTE Motorola Moto G is named peregrine

    XT1039: Moto 4G/LTE - 8GB (UK/EU)
    XT1040: Moto 4G/LTE - 8GB (Brazil/Canada)
    XT1045: Moto 4G/LTE - 8GB


    following model numbers are standard non-4G editions : (DO NOT FOLLOW THIS FAQ IF YOU HAVE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING MODEL)
    The 'standard' Motorola Moto G is named XT1032/XT1033/XT1034/XT1035/... aka Falcon

    XT1028: Verizon US CDMA - 8GB/16GB
    XT1031: Boost US CDMA - 8GB/16GB
    XT1032: EU/Global GSM/GPe - 8GB/16GB. (GPe = Google Play edition)
    XT1033: Brazil - 8GB/16GB (Colors Edition) (Dual Sim) + Moto G (Music edition) (Dual Sim) (16GB Only)
    XT1034: US GSM - 8GB/16GB.
    XT1035: Brazil - 8GB/16GB (Colors Edition) (Unconfirmed)


    Complete specifications available in @Mr hOaX Tips and Tricks thread

    [SIZE=+1]Q2: How to Root my Peregrine?[/SIZE]
    [SIZE=+1]Q3: Where can i find a Custom recovery ?[/SIZE]
    [SIZE=+1]Q4: Why doesn't the LED work ?[/SIZE]
    maybe you disabled LED on you older device (or it didn't even have one) setting up you google account disabled the LED on you new Motot G use Notification Light Widget From Motorola to fix this issue (more info)​

    [SIZE=+1]Q5: How to access Fastboot?[/SIZE]
    Hold PowerButton and VolDown during boot.

    [SIZE=+1]Q6: How to unlock Bootloader?[/SIZE]
    Boot to Fastboot and follow this guide
    or Motorola guide on Motorola's website

    [SIZE=+1]Q7: How do i get adb and fastboot drivers ?[/SIZE]
    For windows, follow this guide or this one
    although, it seems Motorola Device Manager works ok for win7x86-32 (but not for win7x64-64?) i cannot answer this i'm under linux
    other USB drivers if first method failed, source
    For Linux, get fastboot files here also, adb and fastboot can be installed using repos for ubuntu-based distros packages needed are : android-tools-adb and android-tools-fastboot (android-tools-fsutils may be useful too)
    eg:
    Code:
    sudo apt-get install android-tools-fastboot

    [SIZE=+1]Q8: How to access bootloader?[/SIZE]
    - Via ADB :
    Code:
    adb reboot bootloader

    - The hard(ware) way :
    1. With the phone powered off, press the VOL DOWN KEY for 2-3 seconds then POWER key then release.
    2. The device will display different BOOT OPTIONS
    3. Use the VOL DOWN Key to SCROLL to Recovery and VOL UP Key to select

    [SIZE=+1]Q9: How to access recovery?[/SIZE]
    1. using terminal, if the device is already rooted
      Code:
      su
      reboot recovery
    2. via adb
      Code:
      adb reboot recovery
    3. via bootloader
      boot to bootloader (see Q11) and select recovery (use Use the VOL DOWN Key to SCROLL to Recovery and VOL UP Key to select)

    4. via external app

    [SIZE=+1]Q29: Various way to fine tune your Moto[/SIZE]
    Greenify : prevent unwanted apps from awaking device or runing in background (works on both rooted and not devices, but best performances are with rooted+Xposed.
    MinFree settings : if you think the moto G (4.4.4) is too aggressive about killing apps to free memory so that you can't switch between two large apps without it killing one app and restarting it. then try tuning MinFree settings, rooted devices only.

    [SIZE=+1]Q30: What can i do with my Notification LED?[/SIZE]
    Actually your device has 2 LEDs [source] and here is how to play with it : http://xdaforums.com/moto-g/development/led-moto-g-led-custom-controls-t2951463

    it can be used as a eMMC activity monitoring, or for charging or USB connected!​

    [SIZE=+1]Q31: How can i update my bootloader ?[/SIZE]
    Understand the risks and simply choose between an automated process (for Windows users only) or the step by step one (for Linux users mainly) here

    [SIZE=+1]Q30: [?][/SIZE]
    [...]​

    [SIZE=+1]Q31: [?][/SIZE]
    [...]​
    *​


    This FAQ is part of a Recognized Contributor Group Initiative. Please look for a similar FAQ thread when visiting another device forum.
    A special thanks to everyone who contributed to the production of this FAQ
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