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The Moto G was first released eight years ago and offered an impressive affordable option for Android users. The Moto G series has grown and multiplied since then. In its tenth generation, there are plenty of options to choose from. Want a stylus? The Moto G Stylus series is perfect for anyone who doesn’t want to splurge on an expensive Samsung. The Moto G Power series offers impressive multi-day battery life, and the Moto G Lite and G Play are perfect for anyone looking for an ultra-affordable smartphone. Unfortunately, with every new generation comes a new set of Moto G bugs and glitches. But we’re here to help! Here’s a look at some common Moto G problems and how to fix them.
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In this roundup, we will be focusing on the most recent Motorola G-series releases like Moto G Stylus (2022), Moto G Stylus 5G, Moto G Power (2022), and their predecessors, going back to the Moto G7 series.
Some Moto G users can’t find a way to wipe the system cache partition after going into recovery mode. Unfortunately, this is a feature and not a bug. The option isn’t available for recent Motorola smartphones.
Some Moto G owners face problems with the mic or speaker not working during calls or when using them with other apps during video calls.
Some Moto G users aren’t able to cast content from their phone to a TV.
Many Motorola’s Moto G smartphones are available directly from network carriers and MVNOs in particular. Unfortunately, this means that the phone might be locked to that carrier.
Some Moto G users face various performance problems like apps freezing, random reboots, and the phone getting uncomfortably warm.
Some users have problems using mobile NFC payments with their Moto G devices. Mobile payments aren’t an option or stopped working after a software/app update.
Problems connecting to Android Auto are pretty standard with new phones, and the Moto G devices are no exception.
Some users are seeing a significant delay in receiving notifications. Notifications sometimes only show up when the app is open.
Note: If you’re running into significant software issues or the phone doesn’t work after you’ve rooted the device, you can try Lenovo’s Rescue and Smart Assistant app.
Boot Moto G into Safe Mode