Motorola Moto G (3rd gen) - user opinions and reviews
- BT7474
- n5{
Kyle J, 27 Feb 2018This phone is awful. It is really really bad. though it may perform well in the first few mont... moreComplete nonsense.
Go to YouTube to independently verify.
You should list which apps you used, which apps are running in the background, state which security software and cleaner you are using.
where did you download the apps from, because you may have a virus because it isn't that bad because I have had mine since 2015?
What are your settings also?
- Kyle J
- sf}
This phone is awful. It is really really bad. though it may perform well in the first few months of owning it, it quickly deteriorates. Many apps begin to bug out, often the Motorolla G3 wont even be able to run the apps. The phone sometimes crashes and when it does if you have a micro SD card it will wipe the card as well. I have had to factory reset this phone just to get it to work again. it is so poorly put together that it cannot handle having a micro SD card without currupting all your files. Of course you need an sd card because the small amount of internal storage is taken up by system apps and files.
Do not buy this phone unless you only intend to use it to call and text people, the benefits of this phone are nothing compared to the massive inconvenicence this terrible device is.
- AnonD-5565
- anb
Think about what? If you need flagship features get a flagship phone for $1000
- Kostas
- HDJ
AnonD-721388, 12 Jan 2018Think before you buy. Think of how you are planning to use the smartphone. If you want to run ... moreGreat review many thanks
- AnonD-721388
- Iv}
Think before you buy. Think of how you are planning to use the smartphone. If you want to run many app's at the same time, want WiFi 802.11ac (5.4mHz), fingerprint security, NFC, run Android 8.0 (Oreo), an extremely fast processor, have much memory and storage space (4gb/32+gb); DON'T buy this smartphone. If you want a smartphone that will do many of the things listed above; go ahead and spend $500+ for a much more powerful phone. However, if you just want to use this smartphone to do light to moderate things (phone/text/internet) the 2gb/16gb model is a perfect one. Go ahead and spend the extra 20 bucks for the 2gb/16gb model and avoid the 1gb/8gb one. Now I do know my stuff having worked in the industry for many years. Here's a few tips:
If you have a overheating problem; I run an app called Cooler Master, it's free and could be found in the Google Store. Also, shut down any app's you are not using. I have friends here in Costa Rica who have had this problem and examining their phone I have found that don't exit their app's once finished. They still have 20+ app's running in the background causing the heating problem. Close these app's by pulling down on notifications (upper left on your screen) then swiping to the right or left each app or press the CLEAR ALL button. Also, you can limit the number of active app's by going into the Developer Options. You can access Developer Options by going to Settings, then at the bottom of the screen tap About, then tap on the Build Number 5 times, then back out to the Setting screen, then scroll down to the bottom you should see Developer Options. Just select it and scroll down to Background Process Limit. I got my set to 2 processes.
Try to root your phone. There are many websites that you give you instructions on how to root your Moto G3, also there are many YouTube videos on how to root your phone. Just Google "How to root a moto g3".
Rooting your phone will allow you to install many extra things on your phone like custom ROM's and app's that require root access. One app that uses root access is Greenify. Greenify with root access allow you to place your phone in Sleep and Hibernate (your running app's) while you don't use the phone. Sleep and Hibernate still allow you to make and receive calls. I get 2 or 3 days on my battery and I moderately use my phone which I have had for 2 and a half years.
I am retired in Costa Rica for over 10 years and I hope this information is useful. Take care and good luck.
- Carlito
- CGH
horaotaku, 07 Jan 2018this is the best phone ever !! I do really love it has a lot of functions and is Motorola so i... moreI learnt the 3rd gen is good,but can it be compared to moto x?
- horaotaku
- K3e
this is the best phone ever !! I do really love it has a lot of functions and is Motorola so its the best device ever I love the Motorola phones
- Anonymous
- P$0
Temperature of Moto G3 increases to a great extent while talking on phone. My phone has motherboard problem. It needs to be replaced.
- cake
- Nx6
just run this phone in a wash cycle by accident
wow was i happy it works
had it for 2 years and seals were not great
what can i say
- AnonD-721388
- Iv}
Also, get the 2GB Ram/16GB Storage model and not the 1GB/8GB model. A few more tips: Get WiFi Transfer Pro to transfer files from phone to computer via your WiFi no cable needed. Also, try to root the phone for many extras like extended battery life etc. Got a friend here in CR wanting a new cell phone to call his family in the States. Since he only need it to make local calls, use facebook, email, skype etc. I recommended the smaller model. If you want to do a lot with the smartphone, the lesser G3 will not be able to handle it. One more thing, get an SD chip to extend your storage.
- AnonD-721388
- Iv}
I bought this phone from USA Amazon.com about 2 years ago. I did root it, and I am running Android 7.1.2 with Linage 14.1 ROM. I must say that this is the best cell phone I have ever had and I have own cell phones for many years. My first smartphone was the Nexus 1. For the price and what it does, it is the best. BTW, rooting is not extremely difficult. If you can follow directions, it can be done. Just GOOGLE "How to root a Moto G3". I do recommenced getting the 2GB/4GB phone and not the 1GB/2GB.
- Ram
- D01
06543, 29 Oct 2017I hated this phone from the beginning. It's pretty but that's about it. You can't give individ... moreOne of d worst mobile I have ever used....motoG3 features r good by battery pack is most worst condition
- Conhee
- 4Ra
This is a great phone particularly the 16gb version, why would anybody spend $800 for a phone when this Moto G 3rd gen does it all. Well for the most part.
- Moto
- pwT
I love this phone. Miss it. Was using it for two years but decide to change it for Huawei p9 lite and give it to my mom. To be honest... Moto is much more better than Huawei. Battery life, camera, os, everything is better. hope when the moment to take a new phone comes, to have some good moto device.. G3 is supreme midranger for its time. Hands down. Hell of a phone. Good old Motorola devices wad just amazing. Moto X, Moto G's, bfor Lenovo. Moto X Style. Nexus 6. I've miss that phones. Lenovo sucks.
- AnonD-716232
- j%w
I have had this phone for over a year and I like it. It has some space issues at it only has 8gb internal memory but you need to move all your apps to SD card if possible otherwise you can "force stop" the apps you dont use
- kafi
- vTQ
Ozzy, 07 Nov 2017To transfer music and videos to SD card download ES file explorer ,then long click till a circ... moredownload Motorola file manegar available in play store :)
- Ozzy
- H5U
Lisa, 18 Aug 2017Because the internal memory is so small, how do I transfer apps to the SD Memory card?To transfer music and videos to SD card download ES file explorer ,then long click till a circle comes up on the items you want to transfer then go more at the bottom right hand corner which will tell to move.ps don,t forget to click the circles you want to transfer
- chiclayo
- 8Ga
06543, 29 Oct 2017I hated this phone from the beginning. It's pretty but that's about it. You can't give individ... moremay
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