German moto g (lack of)features - Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Am i blind or there is no gesture(swype) keyboard on german moto g. I bought two 8GB versions and none have this.
What about t9 dialer?
Before moto g i had ace 2 and with aokp rom i had t9 dialer and swype keyboard.
Could i rip those two apk from aokp for ace2 and put in moto g or there is some better solution?
Also the charger(see attachment) i got with moto g from amazon.de seems a bit broken. I mean it charges the battery but i makes pretty loud noise even when phone is not on charger. Sounds like piezo, on both phones and chargers. What about yours?
Thanks!

angrybb said:
Also the charger(see attachment) i got with moto g from amazon.de seems a bit broken. I mean it charges the battery but i makes pretty loud noise even when phone is not on charger. Sounds like piezo, on both phones and chargers. What about yours?
Thanks!
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Mine is German too and my wall charger looks the same, but haven't noticed any weird sounds. I guess yours may be broken and to be frank I wouldn 't be surprised because they (and the cable too) look like hopeless cheapos.
You can try to ask for replacement ... or just use another one, chances are you're like most of us and have couple of them lying around, haven't you.
Edit: ... and no swype or T9 either, look for third-party app.

T9 dialer is in phone settings!

shaftenberg said:
T9 dialer is in phone settings!
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Oops, you're right, maybe that's because I hate it so much that I overlook it

shaftenberg said:
T9 dialer is in phone settings!
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Thanks for info. Correct is "Call settings". You get there from dialpad>settings>mark "Dialpad autocomplete"
I was there before, but "Dialpad autocomplete" just passed my eyes. I was expecting something more descriptive. And why on Earth would anyone turn that off?
Anyway mistery solved.

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Anyone willing to grab me their FM radio software?

I don't know if this would be as easy as a CAB, but I know the G-sensor calibrator was easily enough removed from the Raphael ROM to be used on Diamonds... My Raphael didn't come with the G-sensor calibration tool, so that was useful to me. Can anyone get the software out of their Raphael for the FM radio so I can see if my device even has the hardware necessary for it?
Cobbled together from the package in my Diamond ROM, but I have no way of testing it on the Raphael ('cause mine already has the Radio), other than to say that the cab installs without an error.
See how it goes...
sub69 said:
Cobbled together from the package in my Diamond ROM, but I have no way of testing it on the Raphael ('cause mine already has the Radio), other than to say that the cab installs without an error.
See how it goes...
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Well, good news and bad news. "Your wired headset serves as an FM antenna..."
I don't have a wired headset. BUT, so far so good, it installed and ran without a problem! Thanks so much.
Black93300ZX said:
Well, good news and bad news. "Your wired headset serves as an FM antenna..."
I don't have a wired headset. BUT, so far so good, it installed and ran without a problem! Thanks so much.
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Ah. Another reason why we all despise AT&T soo much. Taking out the case and headset from the box. I mean seriously, why such cheapstakes?
Kraize92 said:
Ah. Another reason why we all despise AT&T soo much. Taking out the case and headset from the box. I mean seriously, why such cheapstakes?
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No, they may come with it... I got mine in a regular brown box since it's a pre-release model, didn't even have retail packaging. Came with charger, USB cable, and phone. That's it.
What do you think would happen if I were to try installing this on my wing? lol
wshader said:
What do you think would happen if I were to try installing this on my wing? lol
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nothing unless your wing has the hardware for an FM radio included on it's main board
Yeah says it's not signed or missing one or more componets... would have been cool
Black93300ZX said:
No, they may come with it... I got mine in a regular brown box since it's a pre-release model, didn't even have retail packaging. Came with charger, USB cable, and phone. That's it.
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Nah. Have you ever seen any HTC phone that came to AT&T with a headset or case? I haven't. And I'm sure I won't since AT&T are cheapstakes.
Kraize92 said:
Nah. Have you ever seen any HTC phone that came to AT&T with a headset or case? I haven't. And I'm sure I won't since AT&T are cheapstakes.
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Well, 15 year olds always know better than people who actually have the money to buy these phones...
Black, any copper wire going into the jack should act as an antenna. You should be able to test it by just plugging a USB cable into it. Then obviously use the speaker on the phone to see if you get sound. Reception probably won't be as good as if you used headphones, but if you at least get some static, you know you're good to go once you get headphones.
Nah it won't work I've got a usb cable plugged into mine right now but it's still asking for headphones. Thinking about it, it must know when you've connected headphones rather than a usb cable so it can mute the speaker.
My Touch Pro headphones were still sitting in the box until 5 minutes ago! The FM radio also works on the headphones that came with my Vario II, which I prefer cos they have a volume control on them, but the reception is much better on the Touch Pro headphones - probably because the Vario II ones weren't designed to be used as an antenna.
Kraize92 said:
Nah. Have you ever seen any HTC phone that came to AT&T with a headset or case? I haven't. And I'm sure I won't since AT&T are cheapstakes.
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8125 came with case & headset from Cingular (ATT).
Lets not sweat the small stuff. Jus tbe glad they don't disable all the features of the device to make you use their services like some other providers.
anyone with a dash, kaiser, etc should have a headset you can use. I'd love to see if this works...
p.s. Cingular/AT&T paid to NOT have them included in the box so they can sell you the accessories. The MPx220 from Cingular was the only iteration that didn't have the headphones. I had to buy them seperately.
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headphones / aux cable disables mic

ive searched for a few hours and have noticed that this is a problem that other devices have as well....
for me this makes my car dock that i bought pointless....i saw there was a work around for the EVO that required bending a connector inside...id rather not do that for the TB but willing to try if last resort and if anyone knows how to
has there been any other work around for this?
the car dock instructions even tell you to plug audio cable in! i dont get it.....and this is only while making calls....the Voice search works fine
any help is very appreciated thanks guys...
anyone? i really dont want to have to buy an adapter with mic on it...
Actually, what you need to do, just buy this one: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...49206&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT#ht_2654wt_1139
I just ordered it. It says that is for iphone. However, it works same way to Thunderbolt. It is worth to try.
If you doubt, you can find other things, similar like that.
That sucks considering the mic setup on the TB isn't too shabby. Maybe it can be fixed in a firmware update?
rednoved said:
That sucks considering the mic setup on the TB isn't too shabby. Maybe it can be fixed in a firmware update?
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i dunno because from doing many searches, it seems like this happens on a lot of other devices for a long time now..
is this something a custom ROM could fix?
ccmks said:
Actually, what you need to do, just buy this one: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...49206&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT#ht_2654wt_1139
I just ordered it. It says that is for iphone. However, it works same way to Thunderbolt. It is worth to try.
If you doubt, you can find other things, similar like that.
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just ordered it, hope it works.

Increase Vibration Intensity

So it seems like Verizon has been messing with the vibration motors on CLNRs. I received 3 different CLNRs all with really weak vibration compared to a new device. I'd say like 1/3 the strength.
Is there any way to increase the vibration at a system level? For swiftkey its an easy fix, but notifications are still pretty weak.
Thanks!
Personally I'm only aware of the methods through custom kernels and roms.
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Yeah, as of now I haven't been able to find anything for the M8. I was hoping there was something I missed.
bawksybrown said:
So it seems like Verizon has been messing with the vibration motors on CLNRs. I received 3 different CLNRs all with really weak vibration compared to a new device. I'd say like 1/3 the strength.
Is there any way to increase the vibration at a system level? For swiftkey its an easy fix, but notifications are still pretty weak.
Thanks!
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This has been an issue for CLNR from Verizon for some time now. I always try to keep my original device, but sometimes a CLNR is needed, I went through about 4/5 CLNR for a couple of HTC devices, and ran into this same problem, I thought I was nuts..
I would have one that the vibration would be barely there, then they would send the next device and that one would have a very heavy vibration, too much to the point where I had to have them send me another CLNR. My opinion is I would have them continue to send you replacement devices until you get one that is perfect, you bought the device and IMHO you are entitled to getting a working device.
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This has been an issue for CLNR from Verizon for some time now. I always try to keep my original device, but sometimes a CLNR is needed, I went through about 4/5 CLNR for a couple of HTC devices, and ran into this same problem, I thought I was nuts..
I would have one that the vibration would be barely there, then they would send the next device and that one would have a very heavy vibration, too much to the point where I had to have them send me another CLNR. My opinion is I would have them continue to send you replacement devices until you get one that is perfect, you bought the device and IMHO you are entitled to getting a working device.
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Thanks for this. Its good to know that its not just me.
It stings a bit more b/c I bought the phone full price. Its not like I'm on EDGE or renting a phone.
So far the record goes:
-Bad DAC, glitched headphone output
-Bad vibration
-Bad vibration
-Yellow screen / bad vibration
These are not 'like new' devices.
Sooooo I'm on Verizon hold again. If enough of us return these devices maybe they'll realize they can't just give us second hand garbage. Or they'll just hand them to less savvy customers. Probably the second option
wont this effect battery life ?
ransz said:
wont this effect battery life ?
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It would have to vibrate a lot. What are you using vibrate for?
Just out of curiosity, what does CLNR stand for? I'm assuming it's refurb/replacement devices?
sfreemanoh said:
Just out of curiosity, what does CLNR stand for? I'm assuming it's refurb/replacement devices?
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Certified Like New Replacement.
andybones said:
Certified Like New Replacement.
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Cool, thx
ransz said:
wont this effect battery life ?
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That is why am not really concern about it.

Annoying Voice Dialer

As we all know the sound quality of the headset came with the moto g3 is very bad so i used other headset for listing music but after every 1-2 min the voice dialer pop-ups as show in the below screen shots and also song skips automatically... i tried to find out solution but that didnt worked plzz help me...
Sorry, dude, I've never use the headsets that come with the phone !
But, can I ask if the same problem appears when you're using the original phone? Check if the p2 connectors are the same between the one you're using right now and the one that came with the G3.
pcardosobr said:
Sorry, dude, I've never use the headsets that come with the phone !
But, can I ask if the same problem appears when you're using the original phone? Check if the p2 connectors are the same between the one you're using right now and the one that came with the G3.
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P2 connectors means? The headphone jack?
Yeah, sorry about that! The P2 connector is the one used on the headphone jack . Try to spot any differences between them (some have 2 or 3 solid lines in the middle).
pcardosobr said:
Yeah, sorry about that! The P2 connector is the one used on the headphone jack . Try to spot any differences between them (some have 2 or 3 solid lines in the middle).
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No bro... No diffrence... Both save same size & shape... Only diffrence is that origibal have 3 black strips while the other one i used has 3 white stips...
Have you tried listening with the original headset to see if this annoying voice dialer also appears?
pcardosobr said:
Have you tried listening with the original headset to see if this annoying voice dialer also appears?
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yeah did... in original headset it works just fine... only appears when using that another headset
Wow, that's a whole other ballgame... So the problem seems to be if your headset, maybe some faulty wiring since it also has 3 strips like the original...
So, I'd try with a third headset and see if the problem also occurs!
Best of luck!
my 16/2 didn't even come with a headset. cheaporola.
guest_2011 said:
my 16/2 didn't even come with a headset. cheaporola.
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So which headset u use with it?

Only thing I miss, Notification light

I keep looking at the small LG circle at the bottom "chin" of the device and wish it were an led notification.
I have turned on the accessibility feature to flash the camera flash but it doesn't work for email?
So far no notification and quiet speaker are my only complaints. Love this phone otherwise.
whatsinaname said:
I keep looking at the small LG circle at the bottom "chin" of the device and wish it were an led notification.
I have turned on the accessibility feature to flash the camera flash but it doesn't work for email?
So far no notification and quiet speaker are my only complaints. Love this phone otherwise.
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Wow, didn't even notice that it doesn't have a notification light. I wonder if there's a good way to use Xposed or something to mock a notification light by listening for intents trying to set the notification light and setting some of the pixels on the second screen to act as the notification light.
I think the idea is that the second screen gives you "more information" than a notification light, but I feel like that's a bit too much information for me (especially from across the room), and a little colored LED is enough.
Try the "Led Blinker Pro" app it's not terrible and while it won't replace an actual blinking LED dedicated to notifications it does provide a configurable blinking "dot" from the main screen. Works well, doesn't drain much battery and is better than a kick in the nuts to be sure.
johnsgone said:
Try the "Led Blinker Pro" app it's not terrible and while it won't replace an actual blinking LED dedicated to notifications it does provide a configurable blinking "dot" from the main screen. Works well, doesn't drain much battery and is better than a kick in the nuts to be sure.
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Kicks to the nuts are always free with a kick to the head
Everybody knows the v10 has a second screen in place of the led. I'm hoping someone makes apps just for the second screen because to me it seems like wasted space outside of a zoom function for a camera.
This and no wireless charging is why I still have my Note 5.
I'm tempted to get the V10 but keep holding out.
felloffthetruck said:
This and no wireless charging is why I still have my Note 5.
I'm tempted to get the V10 but keep holding out.
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Wireless charging stickers are showing up on eBay and Amazon...
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felloffthetruck said:
This and no wireless charging is why I still have my Note 5.
I'm tempted to get the V10 but keep holding out.
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Curious why you'd move from a Note 5 to V10. Both good phones.
I just got the V10 (still under 14 days) and could swap to Note 5. Lack of SD Card is a killer though.
I got an after market Back for G4 for Wireless Charging and it worked fine. Hoping to get an official OEM back for V10 this time around.
mswlogo said:
Curious why you'd move from a Note 5 to V10. Both good phones.
I just got the V10 (still under 14 days) and could swap to Note 5. Lack of SD Card is a killer though.
I got an after market Back for G4 for Wireless Charging and it worked fine. Hoping to get an official OEM back for V10 this time around.
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Removable battery and SD card slot is what is drawing me towards the V10.
Think I'll just wait on the Note 6 when Samsung returns with an SD card tray on the side.
I only miss it for incoming calls. Used to be able to look at the color of the Led to know who was calling.. Other than that I am living without it just fine.
mswlogo said:
Curious why you'd move from a Note 5 to V10. Both good phones.
I just got the V10 (still under 14 days) and could swap to Note 5. Lack of SD Card is a killer though.
I got an after market Back for G4 for Wireless Charging and it worked fine. Hoping to get an official OEM back for V10 this time around.
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I moved from the note 5 to the v10 for the obvious reasons. I missed the SD card. I missed the removable battery. And the coup de Gras was the missing IR blaster. My wife couldn't understand why that would cause me to return the note 5 but that was key for me. Not to mention the incentive of a 200 gigabyte SD card and a free extra battery didn't hurt. I don't miss the S Pen because I have a note 10.1 where I use the S Pen most of the time.
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johnsgone said:
Try the "Led Blinker Pro" app it's not terrible and while it won't replace an actual blinking LED dedicated to notifications it does provide a configurable blinking "dot" from the main screen. Works well, doesn't drain much battery and is better than a kick in the nuts to be sure.
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How did you get it to work? I have the paid version and the light blinks during the test but doesn't work when I get an actual notification
Edit: Nvm.. Had to turn on accessibility.. I have it set to timeout after 5 mins, I hope the battery drain isn't too crazy as this would be a nice workaround
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wouldn't this kill the battery as it has to turn on the backlight for the entire screen as its not amoled?
mswlogo said:
Curious why you'd move from a Note 5 to V10. Both good phones.
I just got the V10 (still under 14 days) and could swap to Note 5. Lack of SD Card is a killer though.
I got an after market Back for G4 for Wireless Charging and it worked fine. Hoping to get an official OEM back for V10 this time around.
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kwestjones01 said:
I moved from the note 5 to the v10 for the obvious reasons. I missed the SD card. I missed the removable battery. And the coup de Gras was the missing IR blaster. My wife couldn't understand why that would cause me to return the note 5 but that was key for me. Not to mention the incentive of a 200 gigabyte SD card and a free extra battery didn't hurt. I don't miss the S Pen because I have a note 10.1 where I use the S Pen most of the time.
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Do you have any regrets about going to the V10 from the Note 5?
I'm thinking about this myself and don't want to miss out on the goodies either. :silly:
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Do you have any regrets about going to the V10 from the Note 5?
I'm thinking about this myself and don't want to miss out on the goodies either. :silly:
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I loved the SPen. Like I said I have a note tablet to get my fix. Sammy has more options for the split screen and pop up window. The processor on the Note 5 is better but I don't know that I miss it...v10 is snappy. Feels way better in the hand than the Note 5 and the durability is a bonus. Don't fear the drop like I did with the Note 5.
I am completely satisfied with the v10...and the extra charger and card don't hurt either. Good choice for me. No regrets other than nostalgia.
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Why not just use Flash Alerts 2: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.megawave.flashalerts
The paid version I think allows more functionality. Otherwise, the free version works fine for me.
sanjsrik said:
Why not just use Flash Alerts 2: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.megawave.flashalerts
The paid version I think allows more functionality. Otherwise, the free version works fine for me.
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This is already built into the phone
Go into Settings/Accessibility/hearing and then just select flash alerts.
Delete, did not see the post above mine.
johnsgone said:
This is already built into the phone
Go into Settings/Accessibility/hearing and then just select flash alerts.
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Unfortunately as I stated in my original post, this feature isn't working for email for me. call and text yes, email no.
whatsinaname said:
Unfortunately as I stated in my original post, this feature isn't working for email for me. call and text yes, email no.
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Oops my fault, I first read your post a day or two ago and have been checking back in if I see anything has been added to the thread. In that time I and my 3 remaining brain cells had fully forgotten you mentioned that and I was responding to the post prior to mine.
My Apologies
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Oops my fault, I first read your post a day or two ago and have been checking back in if I see anything has been added to the thread. In that time I and my 3 remaining brain cells had fully forgotten you mentioned that and I was responding to the post prior to mine.
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No problem. But really if the lack of notification light is my biggest problem I am doing awesome. I really like the phone so far. Looking forward to the 200 gb card.
It is Friday and you have 2 more brain cells then I do. Have a great weekend.

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