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[Moto G General] AgentChaos:
It is a great phone indeed :)
[Moto G General] ChrisChorlton:
What about those who are rooted? Will we get it too? I'd think not.....??
[Moto G General] vlt96:
It's just like previous updates, you'll have to have the /system partition untouched, or just flash a custom ROM...

Sent from my XT1039
[Moto G General] fortaleza:
That's a relief for sure! I was thinking about buying moto G2 but 5 inch is too big for my hand
[Moto G General] pseudonym58:
A close-to-pure-Android phone with good specs for US $159? I can't complain. All the phones I've ever used have had some occasional (and not-so-occasional) problems with reception, etc. But in general the Moto G has been far above average, and I would have no reservations in recommending it to those who prefer a smaller phone. In terms of future OS support, I'd assume a couple of years is reasonable (although would prefer longer). However, it

would

annoy me if I had spent US $500+ on a new phone to have it rendered "obsolete" in terms of updates after two years!
[Moto G General] vlt96:
Just take this easy programme:

1. Are you happy with your device?

Yes? Good! No? Step 2:

2. Are there better alternatives?

Yes? Buy them!

3. Can't afford them? Shut the fapple up, you are happy with your device. Period.

Sent from my XT1039
[Moto G General] mik0tsi:
How do i know if my system particles are untouched? I'm 95% sure that if android l comes i'm gonna unroot. What are other rooted people gonna do?

sent from my amazing moto g <3
[Moto G General] vlt96:
I think you can simply flash a stock ROM via fastboot without wiping data (I once accidentally flashed stock single sim over a dual sim stock without wiping data, nothing bad happened).

After you flash it, the update will show up (when available, of course)

Sent from my XT1039
[Moto G General] Getsuga121:
They said the newest Moto G [2014] would be getting it,

But would the old Moto G [The original[2013]] be getting it?
[Moto G General] burak144:
yes the old Moto G would get it too. they said that in a video at their youtube channel.
[Moto G General] mik0tsi:
So i have stock rom atm becausw all the other ones are so unstable. So do i have to get the normal recovery back for it to work?

sent from my amazing moto g <3
[Moto G General] vlt96:
Flashing stock ROM via fastboot will do flash recovery too

Sent from my XT1039
[Moto G General] TheWerewolf:
Just take this easy programme:

1. Are you happy with the comment posted?

Yes? Good! No? Step 2:

2. Can you make things better or are you just posting something as self-centered and grumpy as he is?

Yes? Help the poster or at least respect their anger!

3. Can't empathise with them? Shut the fapple up, appreciate that you're in a better position than they are and go read some other post. Period.

See. It works both ways.

Because the world would be in SUCH a wonderful state if no one ever complained.. no one ever expected more from a company.. everyone was just quiet and accepted whatever life handed them.
[Moto G General] The Closet Candian:
- I guess people don't know how to listen.

She said:

"with the FIRST Moto G we promised an update, we delivered"

"and with the NEW Moto G(GEN2) we are promising an update"

No where did she say "ALL MOTO G USERS WILL GET ANDROID L"

So far the only Official statement I've heard was a guaranteed update to Android L with Moto G(GEN2) in India. I'll believe it when I see it.

Done
[Moto G General] S0bes:
Are you deaf?

Continue listening right after "she" and listen to what "he" will say:

"... And also as you look to past versions of moto x, moto g you can expect they will be looking that update as well"
[Moto G General] alexkta:
hopefully android l will run smooth on our device , it most likely will
[Moto G General] lorez77:
No, he says: "...And then also, as you look to past versions of Moto X, Moto G, you can expect that we'll be looking at that upgrade to L as well."

I dunno if that means that they'll be looking at the possibility of releasing L for the old versions of Moto X and Moto G. The sentence is poorly constructed. But if they release L for the old Moto G, what's the reason to buy the new one? It's basically the same internally. I don't like the "one upgrade guaranteed" line the woman speaks of earlier. I own a first generation Moto G so I hope they will release L for it, but that video confirms nothing.
[Moto G General] MarckozZ:
Maybe some of you think that way: "if old G will me upgraded to L, why buying the new G?"... But remember old G was discontinued some time ago.. So, obviously people will buy the new G because the old one is no more available (unless some carriers still have those old G).

So there is no problem for Motorola, new G will be sold just like the old G.. And if they release L to both devices, definitely they will win a lot of customers!
[Moto G General] geovala:
Great News, the new G (2014) offers biggger screen, but i am satisfied with 4,5".Wait for L version!!
[Moto G General] Drift0r:
Switched from Sony (Xperia P) to Motorola (Moto G 4G) and it was probably my best decision yet, because Sony stopped supporting 2012 devices and looking at Motorola, I'm glad they still supporting the old phones!.

I will still love SONY for their products though, just not their Phones :P
[Moto G General] desktop_brazil:
anyobody have screenshots ?
[Moto G General] JamsMusicPlayer:
Has Motorola released a hard release date?
[Moto G General] lorez77:
Discontinued? There's the GPE edition and then the 4G LTE edition. I don't think they are discontinued and even if they are the reasoning is still the same: I'm a 1st gen Moto G owner. If my old Moto G is gonna be upgraded to Android L what reason do I have to upgrade to the new 2014 Moto G? None. Frontal speakers and and slightly bigger screen aren't reason enough. So the main reason, for a lot of people that is, would be the upgrade to L. That's how you sell the new Moto G. They may release it for older models too, but it's far from granted.
[Moto G General] vlt96:
No, that's Samsung mentality... Samsung releases tons of devices every month, only updating flagships (if you're lucky and willing to wait 1 freaking year for them to tell you the S3 is too low end to get KitKat)

This kind of mentality applies if you have enough money to replace your phone every year for a freaking software update and a fingerprint sensor... Moto G is a budget device, for people buying a phone because they need one and want to keep it (ok, I bricked mine and bought a 4G model, but that was AFTER the new one was announced).

If they are still getting sales from the old gen, why give up on it?

By the way, getting a Motorola device is pretty hard here in Romania, in a 20000 people town, there are 2 Moto G's, one is mine and the other is my bricked one... It's hard to find a 16GB 2013 version single SIM and the 4G is cheaper, I doubt I'll ever see a 2nd gen Moto G ever...
[Moto G General] depk1701:
Any news about moto e?

Moto e is one awesome device but there never been any official announcments :(

hope they dont leave moto e!
[Moto G General] vlt96:
Well, 4GB of internal memory are VERY restrictive for ART when using an internal SD... My sister has one, she doesn't care much, but I recommended the phone, and Motorola said that it will have the next android update...

Sent from my XT1039
[Moto G General] talha06:
Moto G (1st gen) did not get the last update (which brings Google Now as default launcher) that 2nd gen recently got. Is this a sign that 1st gen will not be upgraded to Android L?? :confused:
[Moto G General] AgentChaos:
no that is not a sign, Motorola said that Moto G 1st gen will get the Android L update as well as the 2nd gen. Just stop speculating and panicking.
[Moto G General] talha06:
First of all, I'm not here to speculate something; just shared my idea. If someone has another info, it is his/her turn to share with us. The reason I though maybe this can be a sign is that as far I know there are no official statements regarding to Android L update for Moto G 1st gen. If I'm wrong, please correct me.
[Moto G General] AgentChaos:
Well when they announced 2nd Gen moto devices in the Google hangouts Motorola said that 1st gen devices would get the update as well. Just be patient.
[Moto G General] Monsieur_Bond:
[MENTION=535343]all[/MENTION]: Just wait and watch if L is coming to Moto G (1st Gen) and Moto E, why wasting so much time discussing the things.

And Yes, there is always plan B.
[Moto G General] jman1234:
Even if the first moto g doesn't get android L, couldn't it just be ported from the new model since the only difference between the two is the screen size and front speakers?
[Moto G General] vkk178:
Considering that the new Moto g is not as popular as the old one, it would be better for Motorola's popularity to update the old one
[Moto G General] vlt96:
Well, since it has an SD card slot, it sounds like it would run natively on the 4G, but without LTE (I have the 4G and a 3G sim, I wouldn't mind).

Sent from my XT1039
[Moto G General] hrazib:
Under 5" screen Motorola will not be updated to Android L.
[Moto G General] mitja_i:
Source?

Sent from my Moto G 4G
[Moto G General] Drift0r:
If they don't upgrade the Original Moto G to L. They should at least upgrade the 4G version.
[Moto G General] depk1701:
Hope they do

I recommended moto to everyone who asked me for advice by convincing them about the updates. It would be pretty awkward if they dont:o
[Moto G General] vkk178:
Is that a restriction imposed by Google ?

---------- Post added at 08:00 PM ---------- Previous post was at 07:55 PM ----------

Yes ,Besides this the general feel is that the old moto is more popular. I'm hearing lots of complaints about the quality of the new device; not that the old one was perfect
[Moto G General] hrazib:
I guess at last they will. When they have nothing to say about the question, why they won't able to update original moto g?

---------- Post added at 08:38 PM ---------- Previous post was at 08:36 PM ----------

Its My own guess!
[Moto G General] mato_d007:
That makes no sense. Moto E will be upgraded... Stop saying random things and wait...
[Moto G General] depk1701:
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Yes ,Besides this the general feel is that the old moto is more popular. I'm hearing lots of complaints about the quality of the new device; not that the old one was perfect[/QUOTE]

New moto g is not quite of an upgrade! Just new camera, Front speakers and Sd card , Under the hood both phones are same!

So they have to upgrade this phone
[Moto G General] Dhiraj:
Most probably due to new multi tasking feature.
[Moto G General] djpailo:
Not sure why people keep coming on here and saying it won't be updated when a few sources have said otherwise. Also, there has been no solid confirmation but neither a rejection. I'm confident it'll come and even if it doesn't, it'll come with a custom ROM and there will be plenty of folk around to do that given the popularity of the device.
[Moto G General] hrazib:
Hope for the best

Sent from my XT1033
[Moto G General] nefescalanadam:
Who did say ?
[Moto G General] raviteja21:
Screen size is not a big deal!

If L requires 5" screen, What about Android one devices by Google here in India? They are going to upgrade to L for sure having 4.5" screen.
[Moto G General] eddydc1:
Why would android L just support 5"?
[Moto G General] methuselah:
Even I am not getting the point for such a big discussion. Its like if you gonna get you goona get...else you will get it by cyanogen
[Moto G General] gonron:
This new version will be called just L?

Or is the start of a larger name?
[Moto G General] MarckozZ:
Is the start of a larger name... They didn't want to reveal the name until the OS was ready, but it was obvious it had to start with L...

Maybe it will be called Lollipop, since everybody in the world has had one.. :p
[Moto G General] Ken JimmY:
either way android L is gonna be a thing , just like every other version was
[Moto G General] vkk178:
Are you guessing or its there a source from where you are quoting. Pl state the source if so.
[Moto G General] vlt96:
My post commenting on that was deleted, but I'm gonna say it without offending anyone: an update is not going to be stopped just because a feature isn't compatible, NFC is a feature since android 4.0, yet most non-flagship devices with 4.0+ still don't have it :cyclops:

Multi window is a feature I find only useful on tablets, even on 6 inch devices, having half the screen taken by an app won't even allow for you to type, I don't understand all the hype about it...
[Moto G General] Dhiraj:
Android L multi window feature (as expected) is specially build for phablet or 5.9" Nexus 6. But from ICS onwards google has stopped developing separate build for tablets.If this feature is common in L then Android One like devices will definitely get an extra overhead . We have to wait for few more days to get the answer.
[Moto G General] sokinso:
For me there are two options for Motorola.

1.They don't upgrade the old moto g so that they can pressure the buyers to buy the new one.

2.They update the old one too so the buyers have an option of buying a small or a larger version of the successful moto g.

Let's hope for the second.
[Moto G General] eddydc1:
Come on, it would be very stupid choice to not update old moto g, then they have only angry customers who don't want ever buy motorola products anymore
[Moto G General] burak144:
i think the second one isnt gonna happen because motorola stopped selling first gen moto g so i think and hope they will upgrade both gens
[Moto G General] bornlivedie:
Pure speculation.
[Moto G General] Carlos_EVH:
The Moto g first gen has a Google Play Edition, and Google upgrade for 18 month all GPE versions... So we'll have Android L for sure
[Moto G General] Dhiraj:
http://www.androidpolice.com/2014/1...-early-multi-window-explorations-for-android/
[Moto G General] bornlivedie:
Has nothing to do with the Moto G getting L or not.

A new feature (designed for tablets) won't determine if a device gets the update or not.

It will get the update.
[Moto G General] MarckozZ:
WTF

I just saw all this news about Android L running on a Moto G 1st gen... But then I realised everyone is going crazy and this is going out of control... It's just CM11 with an Android L theme.. :eek: :eek:

http://www.phonearena.com/news/Motorola-Moto-G-with-Android-L-update-leaks-on-video_id61663

http://www.gsmarena.com/newscomm-9903.php

http://andro4all.com/2014/10/android-l-motorola-moto-g-video/comment-page-1#comment-178552

Important pages like PhoneArena seem to don't know how to see the difference between Android L and CM11 with a theme on it... :silly:
[Moto G General] Common001:
nice, good news
[Moto G General] diecast:
I talked with moto.support!
[Moto G General] vlt96:
Well, since the 1st gen 4G is the same as the 2nd gen, except the 4G, the only modifications it needs is in the system settings, so...

And, well, the non-4G 1st gen is the same as the 4G, except the SD card and 4G, so there can be no doubt.
[Moto G General] Dhiraj:
I think they are concentrating 2014 model first for update.
[Moto G General] ArjunSindhya:
http://www.knowyourmobile.com/google/android-l/22755/android-l-caught-video-running-moto-g

Sent from my moto g
[Moto G General] MarckozZ:
Yep, since it is the most recent from both G, and it has that promise for an update, so it will surely be getting Licorice first.. then some weeks later, 1st gen G will have the update. I bet we will get L in December. :good:
[Moto G General] eddydc1:
Remember, support don't know everything.
[Moto G General] Dhiraj:
If you are talking about dual sim ver ,as they are released in mid 2014, then there should not be any prob fr update. But what about single sim based moto G and Moto X (1st gen) which are basically 2013 model ?
[Moto G General] MarckozZ:
Some time ago, before Moto X 2014 arrived, someone from Motorola stated that X 2013 will be updated to L. So surely G 2013 will also get that update as well. And I wasnt talking about dual sim version, actually I have an XT1032.. So I was refering to single sim. Everyone will be updated, trust me.. ;)
[Moto G General] MarckozZ:
Lollipop!

I know this has nothing to do with an update confirmation for our G, but 5.0 will be called Lollipop!!!! :D That USB debug icon says everything.......

More info here!!! :good:
[Moto G General] jman1234:
So..?
[Moto G General] sonygoup:
Tomorrow android l launches I think

So within the next month the ota should be out and about for everyone
[Moto G General] nefescalanadam:
i hope..
[Moto G General] titotito1983:
I hope! Last weekend I flashed the GPE version to my XT1032, so I'm ready to get it!
[Moto G General] tbenoit:
Quick conversation with the French Motorola Support:p
[Moto G General] akshay7090:
Google might try to surprise us with another name since everyone's expecting L to be lollipop. ?

Sent from Moto G - Spirit ROM
[Moto G General] insanezz:
And it's official guys! Check moto's twitter. They just confirmed it, our beloved 1stgen moto g will get android Lollipop :D
[Moto G General] vlt96:
It's coming, but when?
[Moto G General] vkk178:
I already have it..

In a parallel universe :P
[Moto G General] sirtbhopal:
so now the news is confirmed officially...
[Moto G General] vkk178:
I just hope its well tested on all Devices. There are still some ppl complaining about the KitKat upgrade... But yes good to hear official confirmation .. [emoji106]
[Moto G General] sonygoup:
Told u guys it was coming today ?

Okay so now we wait for the reviews and to see how stable it is on own device
[Moto G General] dr_jimit:
Its Now Official, See this Blog,

http://motorola-blog.blogspot.hk/2014/10/its-official-android-50-lollipop-coming.html
[Moto G General] Sandivisi:
https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/software-upgrade-news/g_id/1949
[Moto G General] iambigkiwi:
This is why stock android rocks. Fast updates!
[Moto G General] Sandivisi:
Loving so much to moto g
[Moto G General] mokkami:
Now hopefully Rovo89 will be also soon ready with his xposed framework
[Moto G General] eddydc1:
I agree
[Moto G General] elanandkumar:
WOW!

Great news
[Moto G General] rapnix:
nice :good:
[Moto G General] Anon321:
Scored big when I bought this phone. And it gets even better.

Thanks Moto!
[Moto G General] MarckozZ:
You're right It was a big score! Motorola realy deserves my next money when I buy a new phone in the future! Since I got my Moto G, I started to hate all UI that others OEMs put in their devices like Touckwiz and all that crap. Loving pure Android with my G converted to GPE!! :D
[Moto G General] titotito1983:
Haahahahah you converted it at the end! Do you feel it more fluid and responsive like I told you?
[Moto G General] MarckozZ:
Way more fluid and it seems to have better battery life since it has less apps in background... Before I got 190-210mb of free ram, but now I got 400mb of free ram or so!!!! Its a great improvement!! And for my surprise, GPE firmware HAS AN EQUALIZER!!!! (MusicFX app can be accessed from Play Music app)... So I'm happy! :D :D

Also impressed me that I could unlock my bootloader when I was on 4.4.4... First CMD console on Windows gave me error on formatting partition and it said it was an error on unlocking the bootloader, but after taht I put the unlock code again and it said "Device already unlocked" :silly: ... so I turned on my device and it showed that boot logo warning.. but GREAT anyway!!! Waiting Lollipop to come here!!! :cool:
[Moto G General] titotito1983:
hahahaahah I told you!

I didn't know about tha equializer! that is a nice discovery!

Yep mine was unlocked before I flashed GPE too, and it shows an open locker when I turn on the device, but it doesn't show that red letter warning it used to....weird.
[Moto G General] MarckozZ:
I mean, yes, when I unlocked it first when it had Moto firmware, it showed that warning on boot, but after flashing GPE firmware it shows that open locker. Anyway I'll try to resist not to root it and start flashing every rom here at XDA.. By the way is there any way to root and then unroot when Lollipop arrives?
[Moto G General] BarnOwl:
Sorry, wrong post.......
[Moto G General] Madztube:
How to update 5.0 from CM11?

NOob question. Guys can i update to 5.0 from CM11 or do i have to back to stock?
[Moto G General] eemgee:
You have to be stock with stock recovery.
[Moto G General] nirmalbalaji:
GPE converted Moto G (haven't done so far) may face some issues due to possible bootloader upgrade after Lollipop update. Not sure about it though.
[Moto G General] ironman38102:
That what was I wondering. I'm having Multi-ROM with Stock GPE 4.4.4 internal and CM11 as Secondary and I'm wondering if I can update to L without having to remove everything? [MENTION=1006674]lost101[/MENTION] will you provide a flashable zip for Android 5.0 GPE version?
[Moto G General] Madztube:
Do i have to unroot or remain root.
[Moto G General] titotito1983:
I have converted mine to GPE. What you are saing is that I wont be able to update when they release it? In case is like that....can I go back to stock rom right?
[Moto G General] ironman38102:
I'm not sure if you can update since L for GPE is bringing a new bootloader for Moto G so probably we cant. In any case you can flash back to stock ROM and update it to L.
[Moto G General] titotito1983:
But I've been reading that flahing back to stock rom was not that easy...is that right? or I just flash retail EU 4.4.4 and that is all?
[Moto G General] ironman38102:
Flashing back to stock is easy. Flash the stock ROM through fastboot and you're done!
[Moto G General] titotito1983:
Ah ok man, thanks! I'm so happy with the GPE version right now! I hope I can get L without going back to stock.
[Moto G General] nirmalbalaji:
The real question is: it it possible to update to Android Lollipop with out flashing back stock ROM on the GPE converted Moto G? That's the question popping out in my mind regarding the potential bootloader issue we may face in the coming weeks. I don't care about deleting and formatting the internal/external memory.

I hope someone release a flashable semi and full GPE firmware for Moto G.
[Moto G General] MarckozZ:
I've converted to GPE also, it was 4.4.2 when I installed it, then it started downloading 4.4.4 update. Surely it will get Lollipop and install with no issues on GPE, obviously if you have stock recovery! ;)
[Moto G General] lost101:
Yes, there will be a flashable zip of both the OTA Update, and eventually one based on the official full firmware image. Personally I recommend a clean install, rather than updating an existing installation.
[Moto G General] Sergolea:
This is great, no need to upgrade at least one more year
[Moto G General] vikasb32:
found this video on YouTube.android lollipop ester egg is like floppy birds.

http://youtu.be/bpKO6mabSig
[Moto G General] djpailo:
I'm sure there would have been custom ROMS for the next year or two at least if L wasn't coming. Any reason why you'd have got just got a new phone if the old phone wasn't going to be officially supported anymore?
[Moto G General] Pyr0_Bl4de:
Android L on Moto G. Looks great can't wait to have it on my Moto G (2nd gen).

photo courtesy: www.android.com

sent from my Bl4de
[Moto G General] GoneTomorrow:
Custom ROMs are crusty. Especially when the device doesn't have official support. Everyday at work I hear people ***** about their custom ROMs to get the latest Android version; crashing this, battery drain that, flashing nightly builds.

No thanks.
[Moto G General] 2hipso:
so if I flashed custom ROM, I will still get notification about update? and when I want to install that update, what should I do? Flash stock ROM and then update or what?
[Moto G General] eddydc1:
You won't get any notification. If you wanna that update, then just flash stock rom and download OTA
[Moto G General] vkk178:
Does any one besides me think Android L is too white ? Too much white hits the eyes . I hope they have some out of the box option to tweak colors.Also I think animations would look sexier with dark LnF.
[Moto G General] AgentChaos:
I think there will be a dark material theme included in the final build. saw a reference to it a while back