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{{short description|Android smartphone developed by Motorola Mobility}}
{{Infobox mobile phone
| name = Second-generation Moto G
| codename = Titan,<ref>{{cite web|title=Information: Motorola Moto G 2014 ("titan")|url=https://wiki.lineageos.org/devices/titan/|website=LineageOS|access-date=8 April 2017}}</ref> Thea ([[Engineering:LTE (telecommunication)|LTE]])<ref>{{cite web|title=Information: Motorola Moto G 2014 LTE ("thea")|url=https://wiki.lineageos.org/devices/thea/|website=LineageOS|access-date=8 April 2017}}</ref>
| logo = File:Moto G logo 2ndgen.svg
| logosize = 150px
| image = File:Motorola Moto G2.png
| imagesize = 150px
| caption = Moto G running [[Software:Android Lollipop|Android 5.0.2 "Lollipop"]]
| manufacturer = [[Company:Motorola Mobility|Motorola Mobility]]
| slogan = ''Moto G – Exceptional Phone. Exceptional Price.''
| series = [[Engineering:Motorola Moto|Motorola Moto]]
| status = Discontinued
| predecessor = [[Engineering:Moto G (1st generation)|Moto G (1st generation)]]<br>[[Engineering:Droid Mini|Droid Mini]]
| successor = [[Engineering:Moto G (3rd generation)|Moto G (3rd generation)]]
| related = [[Engineering:Moto X (2nd generation)|Moto X (2nd generation)]] <br>[[Engineering:Moto E (2nd generation)|Moto E (2nd generation)]]
| networks = GSM/GPRS/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz)
UMTS/HSPA+ up to 21 Mb/s (850, 900, 1900, 2100 MHz)
FDD LTE 2100/1800/2600/800 (Bands 1, 3, 7, 20)
TDD LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41)
| os = '''Original''': [[Software:Android KitKat|Android 4.4.4 "KitKat"]]<br/>'''Current''': [[Software:Android Marshmallow|Android 6.0 "Marshmallow"]]
| soc = Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 processor with 1.2&nbsp;GHz quad-core [[ARM architecture|ARM]] CPU
| gpu = [[Adreno|Adreno 305]]
| memory = 1 [[Gigabyte|GB]] LPDDR3 RAM
| price = ₹13,000
| dimensions = {{convert|141.5|mm|in|abbr=on}} H<br />{{convert|70.7|mm|in|abbr=on}} W<br />{{convert|11|mm|in|abbr=on}} D
| weight = {{convert|149|g|oz|abbr=on}}
| display = {{convert|5.0|in|mm|abbr=on}} 1280x720 px (294 [[Physics:Pixels per inch|ppi]]) HD <br /> [[Physics:Gorilla Glass|Gorilla Glass]] 3
| storage = 8 GB internal storage; Micro SD card up to 32GB
| battery = 2070&nbsp;[[Ampere hour|mAh]] [[Engineering:Lithium-ion battery|Li-ion]] non-removable
2390 mAh Li-ion (4G version) non-removable
| type = [[Engineering:Smartphone|Smartphone]]
| form = Touchscreen
| rear_camera = 8&nbsp;megapixels (3264×2448&nbsp;px), autofocus, LED flash
| front_camera = 2.0&nbsp;megapixels (720p) [[Engineering:High-definition video|HD]] video recording @ 30&nbsp;fps
| connectivity = Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, BT 4.0LE, Micro-USB, 3.5&nbsp;mm headset jack
| sound = Two front-facing speakers; two microphones
| released = {{Start date and age|2014|09|05}}
| website = {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140916080621/http://www.motorola.com/us/Moto-G-2nd-Gen/moto-g-2nd-gen-pdp.html|date=09-16-2014|title=Moto G 2nd Gen}}
}}

The second-generation '''Moto G''' (marketed as simply '''Moto G''') is an [[Software:Android (operating system)|Android]] smartphone developed by [[Company:Motorola Mobility|Motorola Mobility]] (a subsidiary of [[Company:Google|Google]] when it was launched, but then becoming a subsidiary of [[Company:Lenovo|Lenovo]]). Released on September 6, 2014, it is a successor to the [[Engineering:Moto G (1st generation)|original Moto G]] released in 2013.  The phone was initially aimed at developing markets,<ref>{{cite web|url = https://www.theverge.com/2013/12/2/5156546/moto-g-review|title = Motorola Moto G review: how good can a $179 smartphone be?| date=2 December 2013 |access-date = 28 April 2015|publisher = The Verge}}</ref> although it is also available in developed markets as a lower-cost option compared to other phones in its class.<ref>{{cite news|url = https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2014/may/13/motorola-india-moto-e-cheap-android|title = Motorola aims for Indian buyers with super-cheap Rs 6,999 Moto E|access-date = 25 April 2015|work = The Guardian| date=13 May 2014 | last1=Gibbs | first1=Samuel }}</ref>

== Release and availability ==
The phone was unveiled along with the [[Engineering:Moto X (2nd generation)|second-generation Moto X]], Moto 360, and Moto Hint in India and the U.S. at their respective events in September 2014. It has U.S. pricing of US$179.99 with no contract for the 8&nbsp;GB version. This phone was launched in India on [[Company:Flipkart|Flipkart]] in September 2014. Only the 16&nbsp;GB dual SIM variant of this phone is available in India with the model number XT1068 priced at ₹12,999.

As of January 2015, a 4G 16GB variant was made available in {{wipe|Brazil}} only.<ref>{{cite web|title=Moto G Smartphone incrível. Preço surpreendente.|url=http://www.motorola.com.br/Moto-G-da-Motorola/Moto-g-gen2-br.html|website=Motorola Brazil|access-date=February 22, 2015|archive-date=February 26, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150226192725/http://www.motorola.com.br/Moto-G-da-Motorola/Moto-g-gen2-br.html|url-status=dead}}</ref> The 4G chip on this model is not compatible with all countries.<ref>{{cite web|title=Moto G (2014) with LTE goes live in Brazil|url=http://ausdroid.net/2015/02/01/moto-g-2014-lte-goes-live-brazil/|website=AusDroid|access-date=February 22, 2015|archive-date=February 22, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150222065901/http://ausdroid.net/2015/02/01/moto-g-2014-lte-goes-live-brazil/|url-status=dead}}</ref> It has many of the same specifications as the 3G variant, including screen, cameras, dual SIM capability, MicroSD expansion and processor, though it comes standard with [[Software:Android Lollipop|Android 5.0.2 "Lollipop"]], has a larger 2,390mAh battery and a minimum 16GB of storage (depending on purchase<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.motorola.co.uk/consumers/moto-g-gen2-gb/Moto-G-4G-%282nd-Gen.%29/motorola-g-gb-pdp.html#specs-motorola-g-gb |title=Motorola Moto G Specs |access-date=2015-03-11 |archive-date=2015-03-13 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150313154724/http://www.motorola.co.uk/consumers/moto-g-gen2-gb/Moto-G-4G-%282nd-Gen.%29/motorola-g-gb-pdp.html#specs-motorola-g-gb |url-status=dead }}</ref>).<ref>{{cite web|title=Motorola Moto G 4G (2015) debuts in Brazil, already on sale|url=http://www.gsmarena.com/new_motorola_moto_g_4g_goes_up_for_sale_in_brazil-news-10994.php|website=GSM Arena|access-date=February 22, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Motorola Moto G 4G (2015)|url=http://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_moto_g_4g_%282015%29-6991.php|website=GSM Arena|access-date=February 22, 2015}}</ref> As of March 2015, the [[Engineering:LTE (telecommunication)|LTE]] variant (XT1072) was available in the UK.<ref>{{cite web|title=New Moto G 4G (2015) Release date, price and specs UK - PC Advisor|url=http://www.pcadvisor.co.uk/new-product/mobile-phone/3601187/new-moto-g-4g-2015-release-date-price-specs-uk-dual-sim/}}</ref><ref>[http://www.allindiacoupons.com/2015/04/buy-moto-g-2nd-gen-with-highest-discount-price.html Moto G Lowest Price in India]</ref>

The LTE variant (XT1079) of the phone is available in India since October 2015; it started at a price of ₹8999.

== Hardware ==
=== Specifications ===
The phone features a 5-inch HD LCD IPS screen, coated with [[Physics:Gorilla Glass|Gorilla Glass]] 3, Google [[Software:Android KitKat|Android 4.4.4 KitKat]] operating system, a [[Engineering:Qualcomm Snapdragon|Qualcomm Snapdragon]] 400 quad-core processor clocked at 1.2&nbsp;GHz, 1 GB of RAM, a "splashproof" coating, curved back, and front-mounted stereo speakers below and above the screen. The Moto G can come with 8 or 16 GB of internal storage. The user can add an additional 32 GB, or perhaps even more,<ref>{{cite web|last1=Sims|first1=Gary|title=High capacity microSD cards and Android|url=https://www.androidauthority.com/high-capacity-microsd-cards-android-gary-explains-690710/|website=Android Authority website|date=9 May 2016 }}</ref> using a [[Engineering:MicroSD|MicroSD]] card.

All variants of the phone support [[2G|2G]] and [[3G|3G]] connectivity; the XT1072 and XT1079 models also support [[4G|4G]]/[[Engineering:LTE (telecommunication)|LTE]] The phone is available in a dual SIM model in selected markets.

The phone includes a non-removable 2070 mAh battery (2390 mAh for the 4G version), which Motorola touts as providing "all-day" battery life. The phone supports Qualcomm [[Engineering:Quick Charge|Quick Charge]] 2.0 fast charging, if used with a charger which supports Quick Charge 2.0 or better.

The Moto G features an 8-megapixel rear-facing auto-focus camera with flash and a front-facing 2-megapixel camera. The device is available in either black or white front colors, and has an interchangeable rear cover with different color options.

The Moto G shares its design language with the Moto X and Moto E, although there are some key differences between them. To cut costs, the Moto G lacks the Moto X's low power coprocessor that would allow active notifications, quick capture, and touchless control. The Moto G's Lollipop update added Ambient Display, albeit limited to new notifications.

=== Model variants ===
All variants support the four 2G GSM bands 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz.
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! Version !! Description 
|-
| XT1063|| Global GSM, Single SIM 
|-
| XT1064||US/Canada GSM, Single SIM 
|-
| XT1068|| Global GSM, Dual SIM, EU, Colombia 
|-
| XT1069|| GSM+DTV, Dual SIM, Brazil model supporting DTV or [[Engineering:LTE (telecommunication)|LTE]]
|-
| XT1072|| LTE, Single SIM, EU model 
|-
| XT1077|| LTE, Dual SIM, China, 8/16 GB 
|-
| XT1078|| 4G, Dual SIM, Brazil, 16 GB
|-
| XT1079|| LTE, Dual SIM, India/China, 16GB
|}

=== Official accessories ===
As a part of customizing the phone, Motorola released replaceable back covers and flip covers both in the following colours; Liquorice, Chalk, Cherry Red, Turquoise, Royal Blue, Violet, Spearmint Green and Lemon/Lime. The "Moto Maker" service is not available for this handset.

== Software ==
The second-generation Moto G was initially shipped with [[Software:Android (operating system)|Android]] 4.4.4 [[Software:Android KitKat|"KitKat"]]. It provided a mostly-stock Android user experience, but did have some additional features. These features included:

* Moto Alert, which lets users notify others of their location;
* Moto Assist, which automatically enables or disables certain modes, such as silencing the ringer or auto-replying to text messages, depending on the situation — such as when a user is in a meeting as determined by their calendar, or driving;
* and Motorola Migrate.

The handset comes preloaded with Google Now Launcher as the default home-screen launcher. Nowadays, it ships with Android 5.0 "Lollipop" and can be easily updated to Android 6.0.0 "Marshmallow".

=== Firmware updates ===
The second-generation Moto G received an Android 4.4.4 "KitKat" maintenance update in September 2014. The update was for version 21.11.23 and includes various bug fixes and performance improvements. The main changes noticed in this update are: the Google Now Launcher, an improvement in battery life, new language and input options, a new camera picture-taking sound and a new design for the "Powered By Android" logo on the boot screen.

The Android 5.0 "Lollipop" update began rolling out in November 2014. This update was for version 22.11.6.<ref>[https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/answers/prod_answer_detail/a_id/102639 Android 5.0 "Lollipop" Update.]</ref> The Pure Edition of this phone in the US (the carrier-unlocked version) became the world's first mobile phone, after Google's current Nexus models, to be updated to [[Software:Android Lollipop|Android 5.0 Lollipop]].

The Android Lollipop 5.0.2 update became available in several non-US countries including Australia, Germany, India, and the United Kingdom in January/February 2015.<ref>{{cite web|title=Android 5.0.2 Lollipop begins rolling out to some Moto G 2nd Gen owners|url=http://phandroid.com/2015/01/12/android-5-0-2-motorola-moto-g-2014/|website=Phandroid|date=12 January 2015 |access-date=February 22, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=2nd Gen Moto G Android 5.0 Lollipop Now Rolling out in the UK and Germany|url=http://www.android.gs/2nd-gen-moto-g-android-5-0-lollipop-now-rolling-out-in-the-uk-and-germany/|website=Android Geeks|access-date=February 22, 2015|archive-date=February 22, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150222054639/http://www.android.gs/2nd-gen-moto-g-android-5-0-lollipop-now-rolling-out-in-the-uk-and-germany/|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Android 5.0.2 now rolling out to Motorola Moto G Gen 2 in Australia|url=http://ausdroid.net/2015/02/04/android-5-0-2-now-rolling-motorola-moto-g-gen-2-australia/|website=Ausdroid|access-date=February 22, 2015|archive-date=February 22, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150222071133/http://ausdroid.net/2015/02/04/android-5-0-2-now-rolling-motorola-moto-g-gen-2-australia/|url-status=dead}}</ref>

In India, the Marshmallow update was rolled out for the second-generation Moto G in February 2016.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_starts_rolling_out_moto_g_2nd_gen_marshmallow_update-news-16536.php |title=Motorola starts rolling out Moto G (2nd Gen) Marshmallow update |publisher=[[Company:Motorola Mobility|Motorola Mobility]] |access-date=2016-02-17}}</ref> Motorola has published the release notes for the [[Software:Android Marshmallow|Android 6.0 Marshmallow]] update, which include details on the enhancements included in the update.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://motorola-mobility-en-in.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/109655|title=Moto G (2nd Gen.) - Android 6.0 Marshmallow Release Notes|publisher=GSMArena|access-date=2016-02-17}}</ref>

== Critical reception ==
The second-generation Moto G received extremely positive reviews from critics with several websites calling it one of the best budget smartphones of 2014. It was mainly praised for its smooth performance after its Lollipop update. Michael Sawh of ''trustedreviews.com'' gave it 9 out of 10 stars, praising its strong battery life and excellent value for money.<ref>[http://www.trustedreviews.com/moto-g-2-2014-review-4 Moto G 2 2014 Review]</ref> GSMchoice claims that the phone is a good quality product. However, compared to the previous model, it did not offer anything special. According to GSMchoice, the second-generation Moto G's advantages are: dual SIM, micro SD card slot, USB On-The-Go, good stereo speakers, good quality camera, good call quality, and all the features that most users need without adding bloat. Disadvantages include a poor sales package, durability of plastic bezel, and lack of LTE in some models.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.gsmchoice.co.uk/en/catalogue/motorola/motog2ndgen/reviews/78/6/ |title=Moto G 2nd Gen Review |access-date=2015-02-25 |archive-date=2015-02-25 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150225145152/http://www.gsmchoice.co.uk/en/catalogue/motorola/motog2ndgen/reviews/78/6/ |url-status=dead }}</ref>

== References ==
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== Further reading ==
* {{cite web|title=Moto G 2nd Gen User Guide|url=https://download.lenovo.com/Motorola/Manuals/101644/1075319/68017740001b.pdf|publisher=Motorola Mobility LLC}}

== External links ==


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