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    How to update Google App and Play Services

    I have the original Moto G and need to update the above but it seems that I have to pick the correct one for my mobile and I'm unsure what to do. I don't want to install the wrong version for my mobile and stop it from working. Surely these important updates can be made easier to update than...
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    Motorola Migrate alternative

    Has anyone tried an app that is as good as Motorola Migrate was? Thanks
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    Stock Android messaging app has lost a thread

    As far as I know I use the stock Android Messaging app and it's been working fine. I don't know if it's a coincidence, but I updated the '3' app (my mobile network), restarted my mobile and noticed in notifications it was showing two text messages. I tapped to read them but it only showed one...
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    Help Power drain since updating to 5.1

    Never had a problem with the battery, but now since updating to 5.1 the battery only lasts half a day. Fully charged it last night @ 2100 and I have not used it today. It is now 1545 and the battery is nearly drained! What is going on? Is there anything I can do to sort this problem out? Thanks
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    Help System update - nothing happens!

    I had a 'system update' pop up in the notifications, but when I tap to find out more information, nothing happens. It might be the 'Marshmallow' update but as I can't get any information, I don't know.
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    Help Caller ID - Hide number

    I'm trying to work out what happens when I have the caller id set with 'Hide number'. If I sent a text would the person receiving the text be able to reply? Thanks
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    Does Moto G have 'Android Device Protection'?

    I've read that some models don't have this feature, just wondering if the Moto G does? Thanks
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    Help Apart from reset what else can I do?

    I do not want to reset my Moto G after updating to 5.0.2 I have not had a lot of problems, but am wondering if there is anything else I can do which would help since updating? Thanks
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    Lollipop 5.0.2 - Questions

    Hi Just updated my Moto G (original) to Lollipop but I don't like it so far - I suppose I will eventually. Using the default keyboard predictive text - The predicted word would pop up above in the middle, and before I could just press 'space' and the predicted word would appear in my message...
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    SSL 3.0 Poodle bug

    I have Android 4.4.4 on my Moto G. Are we affected by this bug and if we are what should we do to protect ourselves? Thanks
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    'Auto Brightness' setting - Uses more power?

    Just wondering if the 'auto brightness' setting uses a lot more power on the Moto G? I've heard that it can on certain phones, but I now have version 4.4.4 and wonder if it uses any more power than if leaving the brightness setting at half way? Thanks
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    Firefox mobile browser Avast 'This site is safe' add on/app?

    Hi Just wondering if there is anything similar to Avast 'This site is safe' extension for Firefox browser mobile when searching on Google (you get a green tick next to the websites, or a orange or red)? Or can I not be affected by viruses etc. if I click on a website that could load some sort...
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    When restarting some apps disappear from home screen

    Just wandering if this is normal behavior on the Moto G? When I restart (every month or so) at least a couple of apps disappear where I placed them on the home screen - there is blank space where they once were! I then have to drag the app to the blank area again (if I can remember which app...
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    Does Moto G show call duration?

    If it doesn't, is there a trustworthy free app which can give this information without sucking a lot of power out of the battery? I came across: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.vonkannen.calldurationlite I have not installed it yet. Is there any other apps worth looking at...
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    Help Moto G rebooted itself and needed recharging

    I charged the Moto G yesterday. This afternoon I heard the Moto G make a sound - it had rebooted itself, but when it had restarted a warning popped up saying I needed to charge it as I only had 1% of power left! What has gone wrong, as it was fully charged the day before and I have hardly used...
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    Free tv guide with sky channels and grid view

    Hi Is there a tv guide (UK) which shows all channels including sky channels but also shows the info in grid view (which is what is available when using the sky+ app). Just wondering if there is a smaller size app that can show the same channels, but with grid view, which I find useful. Thanks
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    Cleaning screen with antiseptic wipe

    Just wondering if it would be alright to clean the screen every few months with an antiseptic wipe. Not because I am unhygienic but friends do pick my phone up every so often, and you don't know where their hands may have been..........:D
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    Android 4.1.1 Heartbleed - Why can't we update directly from Google?

    I have a tablet running 4.1.1 and I never use it to go online anymore since I heard about this bug. With millions of tablets and phones running 4.1.1 which is vulnerable to the heartbleed bug would it not be possible to be able to update to the version above 4.1.1 directly from the 'Play...
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    Web of Trust available for FF 29.0.1?

    Hi Is Web of Trust addon available for FF mobile? I can't seem to find it. If it isn't, can you recommend something similar. Thanks
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    2 step verification - Is it a good idea to have a trusted device?

    Hi Just wondering what is good and bad about having my main laptop as a trusted device which means not having to enter a verification code each time I sign into an account. I should add that I use Keepass for passwords. Is it a good idea to have a trusted device of any kind? Thanks
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    QR reader

    Hi Does this mobile come with a QR reader? If not I just want something basic: what would you recommend? Thanks
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    Help Settings for data connection

    I have in the last couple of days joined the '3' (three) network in the UK (don't know if they are known abroad). I phoned their customer services for the settings so that I can use the data connection as the text which is supposed to have been sent did not arrive. There seemed to be a lot of...
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    Help How do I stop any app connecting when using 'data' connection?

    I will soon be switching from a contract to 'pay as you go' and want to make sure that when I connect to 'data' no app or part of my mobile will connect to the internet to update etc. Is this possible? Thanks
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    Help Export contacts from sim

    I have my 'contacts' synced to google and outlook (Is it a good idea to have them synced to two different accounts?). I will be inserting a new sim (from a different mobile company) in the next few days and was wondering about any new contacts I have added over the months: Will I lose any? Are...
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    Help Google maps help

    The Motorla Moto G is my first smartphone. I've never had satnav in my car so using Google maps for directions is new to me. How do I use Google maps: What do I need to turn on to get it to work: 'Data'/'GPS' or does it use the phone signal? What is 'GPS' used for? Anything else I should...
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