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    How to update Google App and Play Services

    I have the original Moto G and need to update the above but it seems that I have to pick the correct one for my mobile and I'm unsure what to do. I don't want to install the wrong version for my mobile and stop it from working. Surely these important updates can be made easier to update than...
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    Motorola Migrate alternative

    Has anyone tried an app that is as good as Motorola Migrate was? Thanks
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    Stock Android messaging app has lost a thread

    As far as I know I use the stock Android Messaging app and it's been working fine. I don't know if it's a coincidence, but I updated the '3' app (my mobile network), restarted my mobile and noticed in notifications it was showing two text messages. I tapped to read them but it only showed one...
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    Help Power drain since updating to 5.1

    Never had a problem with the battery, but now since updating to 5.1 the battery only lasts half a day. Fully charged it last night @ 2100 and I have not used it today. It is now 1545 and the battery is nearly drained! What is going on? Is there anything I can do to sort this problem out? Thanks
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    Help System update - nothing happens!

    I had a 'system update' pop up in the notifications, but when I tap to find out more information, nothing happens. It might be the 'Marshmallow' update but as I can't get any information, I don't know.
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    Help Caller ID - Hide number

    I'm trying to work out what happens when I have the caller id set with 'Hide number'. If I sent a text would the person receiving the text be able to reply? Thanks
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    Does Moto G have 'Android Device Protection'?

    I've read that some models don't have this feature, just wondering if the Moto G does? Thanks
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    Help Apart from reset what else can I do?

    I do not want to reset my Moto G after updating to 5.0.2 I have not had a lot of problems, but am wondering if there is anything else I can do which would help since updating? Thanks
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    Lollipop 5.0.2 - Questions

    Hi Just updated my Moto G (original) to Lollipop but I don't like it so far - I suppose I will eventually. Using the default keyboard predictive text - The predicted word would pop up above in the middle, and before I could just press 'space' and the predicted word would appear in my message...
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    'Auto Brightness' setting - Uses more power?

    Just wondering if the 'auto brightness' setting uses a lot more power on the Moto G? I've heard that it can on certain phones, but I now have version 4.4.4 and wonder if it uses any more power than if leaving the brightness setting at half way? Thanks
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    When restarting some apps disappear from home screen

    Just wandering if this is normal behavior on the Moto G? When I restart (every month or so) at least a couple of apps disappear where I placed them on the home screen - there is blank space where they once were! I then have to drag the app to the blank area again (if I can remember which app...
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    Does Moto G show call duration?

    If it doesn't, is there a trustworthy free app which can give this information without sucking a lot of power out of the battery? I came across: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.vonkannen.calldurationlite I have not installed it yet. Is there any other apps worth looking at...
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    Help Moto G rebooted itself and needed recharging

    I charged the Moto G yesterday. This afternoon I heard the Moto G make a sound - it had rebooted itself, but when it had restarted a warning popped up saying I needed to charge it as I only had 1% of power left! What has gone wrong, as it was fully charged the day before and I have hardly used...
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    Cleaning screen with antiseptic wipe

    Just wondering if it would be alright to clean the screen every few months with an antiseptic wipe. Not because I am unhygienic but friends do pick my phone up every so often, and you don't know where their hands may have been..........:D
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    QR reader

    Hi Does this mobile come with a QR reader? If not I just want something basic: what would you recommend? Thanks
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    Help Settings for data connection

    I have in the last couple of days joined the '3' (three) network in the UK (don't know if they are known abroad). I phoned their customer services for the settings so that I can use the data connection as the text which is supposed to have been sent did not arrive. There seemed to be a lot of...
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    Help How do I stop any app connecting when using 'data' connection?

    I will soon be switching from a contract to 'pay as you go' and want to make sure that when I connect to 'data' no app or part of my mobile will connect to the internet to update etc. Is this possible? Thanks
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    Help Export contacts from sim

    I have my 'contacts' synced to google and outlook (Is it a good idea to have them synced to two different accounts?). I will be inserting a new sim (from a different mobile company) in the next few days and was wondering about any new contacts I have added over the months: Will I lose any? Are...
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    Help Google maps help

    The Motorla Moto G is my first smartphone. I've never had satnav in my car so using Google maps for directions is new to me. How do I use Google maps: What do I need to turn on to get it to work: 'Data'/'GPS' or does it use the phone signal? What is 'GPS' used for? Anything else I should...
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    Help Anyone had any problems with the latest Kitkat update?

    Hi Just had a notification that there is an update for Kitkat. Is there any known problems with this update on the Moto G? I just want to make sure before updating. Thanks
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    What was updating?

    Downloaded and installed 'Blacklist plus' by Vlad Lee uninstalled 'Calls Blacklist', also by Vlad Lee Don't know if the above caused the update? While uninstalling I noticed in the 'notifications' that something was downloading. I said something along the line of: english language uk update...
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    Camera apps available for Moto G?

    Just wondering if there are any worthwhile apps that will work with the Moto G and make a big difference?
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    Help Touching homescreen button shows google search

    Recently updated to kit kat. This is getting on my nerves! When scrolling I am accidentally starting the 'google search' by mistake. Is there a way to stop the 'google search' when pressing the 'homescreen' button?
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    Should Android Exchange services still be running with no wifi on

    Is it normal for 'Android Exchange services' to continue to run when I have turned wifi/data connection off? Can I stop it if it's supposed to have stopped after turning off wifi/data connection? Thanks
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