Moto G 5th Generation

richyfingers · 19 Apr 2017 at 18:52

/\ndy said:
Has anyone managed the remove the Google search bar from the home screen? I disabled the Google app but it then just fills the void with a blank search bar which does nothing.

You have to use a launcher to get rid of the bar. I used Nova and it worked a treat.

Anyone having issues with their G5? Mine has started dropping WiFi signal intermittently and now appears to be taking an age to charge. Also developed an annoying creaking on the bottom left of the phone. Requesting a return from Amazon just now. May order another or go for a P2.

clv101 · 19 Apr 2017 at 19:01

Sho said:
https://www.motorola.co.uk/products/moto-g-plus

32gb 3gb ram version Directly available from Motorola

So what makes this worth £50 more than the Lenovo P2, given that the Lenovo has 4GB and a much bigger battery?

AndyCr15 · 19 Apr 2017 at 21:13

I might have to get a P2 to try it side by side... best place to get them?

LupoLover · 26 Apr 2017 at 07:19

Still happy with mine. What the largest SD card you can put in them? I read reports of 128gb? And what format should they be formatted too?

BombayMix · 26 Apr 2017 at 10:05

Format as internal, as Android will use it to store lots of data. Saves space on the phones onboard storage. Make sure it a a fast SD card too.

eddyr · 5 Jul 2017 at 17:53

The G5 is now £165 on the rainforest. Shame it doesn't come with a magnetometer, that pretty much kills it for me.

Might wait on the E4 plus instead. Slower soc and ram with a worse camera but the gorilla glass and massive battery are nice features to have built in. Fingers crossed on the compass.

Dangerous · 5 Jul 2017 at 18:04

There is 2 new versions due soon, G5s and G5sPlus

eddyr · 6 Jul 2017 at 15:02

At what price I wonder. Hope its not focused on cosmetic/size changes or just an unnecessary processor upgrade as the current soc specs seems more than suitable for the regular and plus versions. They ought to at least add some features out of the missing selection of magnetometer, NFC, ac wifi, usb c, or even a 20% bigger battery.

Dangerous · 6 Jul 2017 at 15:17

NFC should be on S model and type C should be on both

Dangerous · 6 Jul 2017 at 21:26

25th July we should see them.

www.androidauthority.com/motorola-event-july-25-785614/amp/

LostPhil · 21 Jul 2017 at 14:51

Waiting for a delivery of a G5 Plus as a replacement for (a surprisingly robust) Lumia 930 running Windows 10 Mobile.

I'm looking forward to trying Android again after 3 years of Windows Mobile. However, going from the superb AMOLED screen, decent camera and durability of the 930 to an IPS LCD screened budget orientated device should be interesting.

One thing I may miss is the keyboard, which is lovely on the 930. Only got an old HTC One S to compare to and the screen is a bit smaller so not really a fair representation of the android side.

Hopefully battery life will be better and i enjoy having the benefits of a more supported platform at the very least!

Will post a proper comparison when I get it.

Bonjour · 21 Jul 2017 at 14:56

Had mine since launch. It's been a good phone, though starting to glitch on the odd occasion. Lack of a compass grinds my gears.

glenimp617 · 24 Jul 2017 at 08:12

Managed to get a g5 plus for £215 using unidays and ukwelcome10

Mother will be pleased lol

j224 · 26 Jul 2017 at 12:10

TheOracle said:
Managed to get a g5 plus for £215 using unidays and ukwelcome10

Mother will be pleased lol

Where from? The Motorola site?

glenimp617 · 26 Jul 2017 at 12:13

j224 said:
Where from? The Motorola site?

Yeah, moto direct. When I ordered they only had the gold colour in stock

Scam · 26 Jul 2017 at 12:32

Weren't they supposed to be launching the G5s yesterday? I can't find any news :confused:

j224 · 26 Jul 2017 at 13:38

TheOracle said:
Yeah, moto direct. When I ordered they only had the gold colour in stock

The grey has just come back in stock. Unfortunately I'm not a student so can only get it down to £238.99. Still a good price though. Although, I am aware I missed out on the £199 deal at CPW recently!

glenimp617 · 26 Jul 2017 at 14:06

j224 said:
The grey has just come back in stock. Unfortunately I'm not a student so can only get it down to £238.99. Still a good price though. Although, I am aware I missed out on the £199 deal at CPW recently!

wasn't that the 2gb model?

j224 · 26 Jul 2017 at 14:39

TheOracle said:
wasn't that the 2gb model?

It does say 3GB on their site. Unless the discounted model was the 2GB and now they're selling 3GB?

glenimp617 · 26 Jul 2017 at 14:40

j224 said:
It does say 3GB on their site. Unless the discounted model was the 2GB and now they're selling 3GB?

oh I'm not sure, may have got it confused with the non plus model perhaps. They don't make it easy having different specs for different countries under the same model name.

I've ordered a smoked terrapin case from Amazon, looks pretty good for a fiver.