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[Moto E4 Real Life Review] eksasol:
Well I bought the Verizon version for $40 and unlocked it, call and text works on MintSim and T-Mo after unlocked. So for the price it's a great value, I don't think it worth $129 retail price though, $99 unlocked seem about right. Removable battery and finger print scanner is the two stand out useful features for this price range.

Main thing I love about this phone is the form factor. Very nice to hold. Only the plastic buttons feel a bit mushy. I would pay a premium for a flagship device with the same size and design.

720p display is sharp for a 5" screen and colorful. Not the best contrast and the black isn't very dark. Interface is smooth, almost as fast as a flagship Samsung thanks to stock Android.

Typical Motorola, the signal and gps are really good. Surprise to see it has a compass as well, which were lacking in some previous cheap models.

The only negative for this phone is the 8MP 1.12um camera which doesn't take very good photos. For $40 I can't complain, at full price I'm not impressed. Front facing cam is not half bad however, even in low light it is acceptable, thanks to the 1.4um pixel size of the sensor and front facing flash. I think Lenovo made a good decision here since many people who use budget phones still prioritize front facing camera so they can make video calls.

Slightly better rear camera and NFC inclusion (for US model) would've made this the king of budget phones.
[Moto E4 Real Life Review] crailey01:
Yes..I am really enjoying my E4 experience. I have the Verizon version. I was looking for an upgrade from my current XT1607 Moto G4 Play. It seemed like it was never officially going to get Nougat and I was tired of waiting. When I saw that you could get the E4 for $40 and then unlock it for $2..I bought 2 of them. Unlocked for all carriers is a major plus. I really like the front facing fingerprint reader too.

Yes..it sucks that I cannot unlock the bootloader but I can leave without rooting and flashing ROMs. All ROMs have some sort of bug no matter how stable they claim to be. I'd rather be stable on my Stock ROM with no bugs.
[Moto E4 Real Life Review] crailey01:
The "E" should stand for Essential. Phone has everything I need or want in a smartphone.
[Moto E4 Real Life Review] mn1968:
I am really liking this Verizon Moto E4 (using it on Tracfone/AT&T). I bought it because it was a bargain ($40 at Walmart + $2 sim unlock), and to have as a backup for my Moto G4. The G4 is rooted and running a custom ROM, so I am used to all the tweaks I have been using. That being said, I have always thought that the G4 is a tad BIGGER than I would really like. The E4, however, is just about the perfect size (for me). Despite the differences in specs, the E4 does everything I need it to ( I am not big into games), and the screen looks really crisp and bright. I am considering using it in place of my G4 if I can get over the following:

1. Increasing Ring for calls can't be disabled (3rd party apps don't work...I've tried)

2. Using the volume buttons to skip music tracks while the screen is off isn't available (Again, 3rd party app don't work).

3. The Settings color scheme can't be themed/changed. Stuck with the ugly Teal - YUCK!

4. Ringtone & Notification are linked and can't be unlinked.

However, I have been able to:

1. Block adds. There is an app called DNS66 that blocks ads in 3rd party apps. It's been working really well. Uses same host files as AdAway, which requires root. DNS66 doesn't. Google for it.

2. Set the Volume Rocker to control only media volume, rather than ringtone volume (Rocker Locker in Play Store). I am constantly pressing the volume rocker accidentally (the buttons are flipped on the G4) and changing the ring volume...DROVE ME CRAZY.

If the Verizon E4 could ever, somehow, be rooted, that would be heaven. If the fully unlocked E4 ever has a crazy sale like this, I would be all over it. In the meantime, I may be on the lookout for other 5 inch phones that are rootable, however, will they be as nice as the E4?

Update 8/29

- So, after a week of use I switched back to my Moto G4. The E4 is an awesome phone and I wanted to keep using it, but the lack of root and not being able to do some geeky things led to the switch. What can I say...I'm weak.:)

I have offered the phone to my wife, which is a huge upgrade for her, and she doesn't care about the root/geek factor.
[Moto E4 Real Life Review] remusrm:
Why not get the unlocked one? Can do everything you want! I have the G5 plus from amazon when it was on sale for 239.99. Might return it and use the E4. Indeed. The form is great in hand!
[Moto E4 Real Life Review] andMego:
The unlocked one costs more than the $40 Verizon one...

Edit: I have the unlocked one
[Moto E4 Real Life Review] mn1968:
As [MENTION=6845888]andMego[/MENTION] said, the unlocked one is more expensive. True, only $129, but I'm not prepared to pay that. Plus, as it is, I have the G4, and now the Verizon E4. It would be silly for me to buy the unlocked E4 unless the deal was really sweet, like the $60-80 range.

For all my "complaints" about not being able to root it, it's not really that big a deal. I've found work-arounds for most things I've listed:

1. Increasing Ring for calls can't be disabled (3rd party apps don't work...I've tried)

Reset phone & started from scratch. Disable Increasing Ring does work now. User error originally? However, I found that it seems to mess up my preset ring/notification levels...or I'm just imaging it. Who knows.

2. Using the volume buttons to skip music tracks while the screen is off isn't available (Again, 3rd party app don't work).

After restting phone, Frinky Music Controller works perfectly. Again, user error 1st time around???

3. The Settings color scheme can't be themed/changed. Stuck with the ugly Teal - YUCK!

Nothing can be done here, unless E4 gets Oreo update.

4. Ringtone & Notification are linked and can't be unlinked.

Using Precise Volume can seperate ringtone and notification. Also, can lock the volume buttons to control media only, so I can uninstall Rocker Locker. One app does the jop of 2. :)Seems to be working.

Updated host files maybe... but DNS66 is blocking all ads now!
[Moto E4 Real Life Review] RLB1996:
I like it swapped over from my s8 to try it I'm fans of the Moto e family I whish I can unlock my blog with the Verizon one but I like it
[Moto E4 Real Life Review] CausticBURN:
Lol, never thought of it like that but I do love my phone. Especially now that I have root access!
[Moto E4 Real Life Review] Boz1:
In case anybody is interested, he unlocked/universal Moto E4 XT1768 had a price drop at Walmart to $30 for stores that still have stock. This will be YMMV and in store only.

See https://brickseek.com/walmart-inventory-checker?sku=333487562. Some example zip codes showing stock at $30 include 43528 and 48162.

FOR REFERENCE ONLY: https://www.walmart.com/ip/Motorola-Moto-E4-16GB-Unlocked-Smartphone-Licorice-Black/333487562

$30 for this phone is a great deal. I love the front fingerprint reader / navigation pad, and it just works well for a sub-$100 phone, ESPECIALLY if you can get one at $30!

I bought 2 last night for $30 each at a nearby Walmart. I'll probably eventually try to root/ROM at least one of them, if (that's a big "if") I ever figure out how to do that!
[Moto E4 Real Life Review] XDA_RealLifeReview:
You're a power user. Can the Moto E4 keep up? Rate this thread to express how "healthy" the development scene is for the Moto E4. A higher rating indicates available root methods, kernels, and custom ROMs.

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[Moto E4 Real Life Review] XDA_RealLifeReview:
Would you say that the Moto E4 is "fast" in day-to-day use? A higher rating indicates that you think the Moto E4 exhibits fantastic performance. Like, is it as fast as your tears when you watch The Titanic?

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[Moto E4 Real Life Review] XDA_RealLifeReview:
OMG! Kim K posted another selfie with tons of cleavage! Rate this thread to express how quickly apps launch on the Moto E4. A higher rating indicates that even the most intensive apps launch quickly and without hesitation, even if they are no longer in RAM.

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[Moto E4 Real Life Review] XDA_RealLifeReview:
You're busy and don't have time to wait, which is why you need to stop reading this thread and get back to organizing your Pogs. Rate this thread to express how the Moto E4 performs when multitasking. A higher rating indicates that the Moto E4 keeps many apps in memory so that they don't need to reload, and that when moving between apps, transitions are smooth and performance is excellent.

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[Moto E4 Real Life Review] XDA_RealLifeReview:
Some phones exhibit choppy scrolling, especially when navigating long web pages when multiple apps are running in the background. Rate this thread to express how you smooth scrolling feels on the Moto E4 under such conditions. A higher rating indicates that scrolling is always buttery smooth, even when you're reading a 10,000 word article on "how to kiss a girl".

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[Moto E4 Real Life Review] XDA_RealLifeReview:
Some phones are great to take camping because if you play Asphalt 8 long enough, the back warms up to the ideal temperature that can bake bread. Rate this thread to express the extent to which the Moto E4 stays cool under extended heavy use. A higher rating indicates that even when playing strenuous games for long periods of time, the phone doesn't get uncomfortably warm.

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[JAMin, XDA Neo, S200 ROM Development] sorrowt:
Hello all,

since i flash my phone from time to time with new ROM, i have to install all the progs again. is there any possiblity to merge some cabs into one Cab so that they are all installed at once?

regards,
[JAMin, XDA Neo, S200 ROM Development] godel.chen:
WinCE CAB Manager is definitely what you want.

http://www.ocpsoftware.com/products.php?nm=cecabmgr

Not only merge all of your CABs into one, but also put your personal XML, registry, files, shortcuts, etc. in that CAB to customize your phone, save your time on entering serial numbers, if you know where your programs storing their SN.
[Moto E4 Real Life Review] XDA_RealLifeReview:
At the club, at the bar, or just in your mom's basement, nighttime is when you come out to play. Rate this thread to express how the Moto E4's camera performs when no or low light is present. A higher rating indicates that the camera sensor "sees" lots of light in dim conditions, and that the resulting photos have minimal noise. A higher rating also indicates that when the flash fires, the resulting photo is evenly-lit without any bright spots.

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[Moto E4 Real Life Review] anotherfakeusername:
It sucks in low light.

Its a really good phone in most every way, but in low light conditions, the pictures look bad, real bad.
[Moto E4 Real Life Review] XDA_RealLifeReview:
Say "cheese", then rate this thread to express how photos taken with the Moto E4 come out. A higher rating indicates that photos offer rich color (without over-saturating), sharp detail (with all subjects in-focus), and appropriate exposure (with even lighting).

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[Moto E4 Real Life Review] CMWAidanx:
The camera is AWESOME if you use it correctly. It isn't intuitive, I will admit, but once you figure it out it is a breeze to take pictures worthy of a frame.
[Moto E4 Real Life Review] KevMetal:
it doesnt perform well in low_light but good photos overall in a price vs quality comparison but certainly not a phone specifically for photography
[Moto E4 Real Life Review] RockinAmigo14:
i've been pleasantly surprised with how good it looks in good lighting. massive upgrade over the moto e2, which was my wife's previous phone.
[Moto E4 Real Life Review] LupusGallus:
I think the camera is pretty average. Not bad, not terrible though. Definitely not super good in low light at all, but good brightness and you can get a little bit of quality out of it. 3/5
[Moto E4 Real Life Review] wobedraggled:
For the cost of this phone, I'd say the camera is fantastic...
[Moto E4 Real Life Review] thestruggler03:
Agree, sometimes it's oversaturated, but it produces nice colour in overall.
[Moto E4 Real Life Review] XDA_RealLifeReview:
Your friends are never going to believe what you did. The only way to prove it to them is with that video you took. Rate this thread to express how videos shot on the Moto E4 come out. A higher rating indicates that videos are smooth (and not choppy) and that auto-focus works very well, and that the camera adjusts quickly to different lighting conditions while recording.

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[Moto E4 Real Life Review] XDA_RealLifeReview:
You're beautiful and everyone knows it. That's why you take selfies. Rate this thread to express how the front-facing camera of the Moto E4 performs. A higher rating indicates that the front camera produces fantastic results consistently.

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[Moto E4 Real Life Review] XDA_RealLifeReview:
There! Something just happened! Did you take a picture of it? Rate this thread to express how fast the Moto E4 can go from "zero to picture". A higher rating indicates that launching the camera app and taking a photo is extremely fast such that you never miss an important moment, like when your cat attacks the couch again.

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[Moto E4 Real Life Review] XDA_RealLifeReview:
When you hand your phone to granny to take a photo of you, can she get the job done? Rate this thread to express how you deem the Moto E4's camera software. A higher rating indicates that the software is easy to use, fast, uncluttered, and inclusive of advanced features for when you need them.

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[Moto E4 Real Life Review] XDA_RealLifeReview:
To power up, you consume Red Bull. But your phone just needs its adaptive fast charger. Rate this thread to express how quickly the Moto E4 can charge. A higher rating indicates that it charges extremely fast.

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[Moto E4 Real Life Review] XDA_RealLifeReview:
It's amazing how much we actually use our phones in a given day, especially when we watch "videos"! Rate this thread to express how many hours of screen-on time you can get on the Moto E4 before depleting the battery.

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[Moto E4 Real Life Review] XDA_RealLifeReview:
When you sleep, does your phone sleep, or does it stay up all night and crunch 1s and 0s? Rate this thread to express how you deem the speed at which the Moto E4's battery drains under standby conditions. A higher rating indicates that when the phone is not in use, the battery drains minimally.

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[Moto E4 Real Life Review] XDA_RealLifeReview:
Playing Candy Crush for 22 hours straight can take its toll on your battery (and your marriage). Rate this thread to express how the Moto E4's battery performs under heavy use. A higher rating indicates that it lasts a long time even when playing games, streaming video and audio, and doing other CPU-intensive activities.

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[General Topics] lacoste3000:
what are the differences of tha windows mobile 6 versions? pro, smartphone...

the differences are only about in what pda or phone run? or there are more differences? do you know any web that show this?

thanks a lot
[General Topics] donatom3:
The oversimplified way to describe the differences between Pro and Standard editions are this. Win Mo Professional is for Touch Screen devices Win Mo Standard is for Non Touch screen devices. So a smartphone is a non touch screen phone using Win Mo Standard.
[General Topics] lacoste3000:
thanks!

i understood.

are the same but for diferents devices!
[General Topics] donatom3:
Exactly the Win Mo Standard system's interface is a bit different to accomodate using a D pad. Which means some 3rd party programs have a Standard and Professional version depending on what input device you'll be using.
[Moto E4 Real Life Review] XDA_RealLifeReview:
Once in a while, when your significant other yells at you, you might use your phone a bit less. Rate this thread to express how the Moto E4's battery performs under light use. A higher rating indicates that the device goes a long time when you're using the phone sparingly: no gaming or video/audio streaming, light web browsing, some calling and texts, etc.

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[Moto E4 Real Life Review] XDA_RealLifeReview:
Is the Moto E4 as good-looking as you are (despite your receding hairline, adult-onset acne, and massive weight gain)? Rate this thread to express whether you think the Moto E4 is attractive. A higher rating indicates that you would even go as far to say that the Moto E4 is a beautiful phone.

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[Moto E4 Real Life Review] XDA_RealLifeReview:
Rate this thread to express how you think the Moto E4 feels in terms of quality. A higher rating indicates that it feels premium and high-quality (attention to detail is high, manufacturing defects don't exist, etc).

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[Moto E4 Real Life Review] XDA_RealLifeReview:
Please, no "that's what she said" jokes. Rate this thread to express how you think the Moto E4 feels in-hand. A higher rating indicates that it's comfortable to hold for long periods of time, even in one hand. Resist the urge to say "TWSS" just now. Seriously.

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[Moto E4 Real Life Review] XDA_RealLifeReview:
Are you comfortable in your own skin? Is your phone comfortable in its skin? Rate this thread to express how you deem the skin on the Moto E4. A higher rating indicates that you love it: it adds just the right amount of features, it's visually pleasing, and overall it's additive to the experience. If this is a Nexus phone (you didn't think we hand-wrote all of these prompts, did you?) then use this rating to indicate how the latest version of Android looks to you.

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[Moto E4 Real Life Review] XDA_RealLifeReview:
Rate this thread to express how well you can see the Moto E4's display outdoors. In case you've been playing Minecraft for 18 months straight, you might not known how to get outside anymore. Well, find the door and walk through it. A higher rating indicates that it has very high maximum brightness and thus fantastic outdoor visibility in direct sunlight.

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[Moto E4 Real Life Review] XDA_RealLifeReview:
How well do you know your fifty shades of grey? Rate this thread to express how good the Moto E4's display contrast is. A higher rating indicates that black is true black, rather than a very dark gray.

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[Moto E4 Real Life Review] XDA_RealLifeReview:
If you're colorblind, please disregard this thread. Rate this thread to express how you deem the color saturation and accuracy of the Moto E4's display. A higher rating indicates that you think that color accuracy is very high and saturation is excellent.

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[Moto E4 Real Life Review] XDA_RealLifeReview:
The Moto E4 has a crazy crisp display. Just kidding, this is automated text so who knows if this screen is any good. So, you be the judge! A higher rating indicates that it's extremely sharp and clear, and that you cannot see pixels with your naked eye.

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[Moto E4 Real Life Review] XDA_RealLifeReview:
You don't want to give your significant other yet another reason to yell at you while you're reading XDA in bed. Rate this thread to express what you think of the Moto E4's display minimum dimness. A higher rating indicates that the display can get extremely dim, ideal for reading in very dark environments.

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[HTC Vox] kosborn2:
Does anyone here use imap? I use my google imap and it worked before on my original vox rom, but I have since tried both the new vox rom and the dr gonzo rom, and they both crash messaging upon opening an email, not allowing me to see my emails! Has anyone else had this? Or is there is a fix? Cheers
[HTC Vox] wingsms:
No problem in newest rom, some problems in gmail imap was solved by gmail, if you use it.
[HTC Vox] kosborn2:
Yeah I am using gmail, I tired the googlemail app but thats still like a pop3 mail display, i might try the vox rom update again, and see what happens. I'm sure I can't be the only one with an issue thou! At least I hope not.. lol
[HTC Vox] h4waii:
No issues here with original ROM, ARA rom or New Guava ROM.
[HTC Vox] kosborn2:
okay thanks, i have now got it sort of working, although it make my phone very unstable for some reason, it took a few soft resets to work, and after all that its not working as great as i hoped, unless my experience is hampered in some way but i think i will go back to pop3 for now, just to be on the safe side! cheers all
[Moto E4 Real Life Review] XDA_RealLifeReview:
When you call granny, does she keep saying "Huh?! Wut?!" or does the conversation flow pretty well? Rate this thread to express how you feel about the Moto E4's call quality. A higher rating indicates that calls are clear and crisp, and that regardless of background noise, you can hear the other party clearly (and with ample volume) and they can hear you.

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[Moto E4 Real Life Review] XDA_RealLifeReview:
Rate this thread to express how you think the Moto E4's Wifi performs. A higher rating indicates that it has excellent range, throughput, and signal strength. Like when you're taking a dump in the bedroom upstairs, do your videos have to buffer or do they come through without interruption?

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[Moto E4 Real Life Review] jlink38:
Signal strength is better than my iPhone 6.
[Moto E4 Real Life Review] droiduser#3:
i switched from an Iphone 6 to this because of how bad the Iphones wifi signal was.
[Moto E4 Real Life Review] KevMetal:
the wifi is better than LG G4 and Lg K8 and Huawei Y6 and equal to my Ulefone Metal but lower than my jailbroken iphone 4 with wifi signal increasing hack through cydia ..... It would be a little weaker than my xiaomi redmi note 2 ...people are correct its stronger than unjailbroken iphones or LG phones ...
[Moto E4 Real Life Review] LupusGallus:
I haven't had any issues regarding WiFi connectivity. I notice a tiny struggle when you start to go in to the outer reach of the signal moreso than some other phones I've had, but nothing that would be considered unusable. Definitely 5/5
[Moto E4 Real Life Review] XDA_RealLifeReview:
We know how much you like to stream, ahem, "videos", and so cellular data is mega-important. Rate this thread to express how you think the Moto E4's LTE performs. A higher rating indicates that it's fantastic: throughput is excellent and signal strength is top-notch.

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[Moto E4 Real Life Review] XDA_RealLifeReview:
Proper etiquette aside (hint: don't use speakerphone while doing your "business" in a public bathroom), rate this thread to express how you think the Moto E4's speakerphone performs. A higher rating indicates that you love it: it's loud and it's clear.

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[Moto E4 Real Life Review] ddday13:
It's loud but there's a little distortion at it's loudest.
[Moto E4 Real Life Review] wewahoo:
Compared to my G3 2015, speakerphone is NOT loud.

There is a engineering mod

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8wdcWlWO4m4