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Motorola is an American electronics company. Motorola was one of the first manufacturers to adopt Android, releasing its first device in 2009. The Motorola DROID was Verizon’s first Android phone. Motorola was acquired by Google in 2011, then sold to Lenovo in 2014. Visit the Motorola forums.

New Motorola-branded smartwatches spotted with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Wear 4100

New Motorola-branded smartwatches spotted with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Wear 4100

March 2, 2021
Motorola has undergone several transitions to its smartphone lineup, which has inadvertently resulted in a more complicated branding and naming scheme (which is never good). But its smartwatch division has taken an interesting turn. The last time we saw a Motorola smartwatch, it wasn't actually made by Motorola. Rather, it was made by a company...
Best Android Phones under $300: Motorola, Samsung, OnePlus, TCL, & more

Best Android Phones under $300: Motorola, Samsung, OnePlus, TCL, & more

February 22, 2021
A smartphone is just about a necessity in this day and age, and fortunately, smartphone brands have gotten so good at making phones that even consumers no longer have to pay an arm and a leg to get a functional smartphone. We here at XDA developers get our hands on a lot of phones, and...
Three new Motorola phones have been added to Google Fi

Three new Motorola phones have been added to Google Fi

February 17, 2021
Google has announced it’s adding three new Motorola phones to its growing library of devices available through Google Fi. The new additions come with a limited-time promotional offer that will score users any Motorola device for free with Fi service credit. The search giant said the new Motorola phones being added on Google Fi are: Moto...
Motorola Moto G30 and Moto G10 offer modest specs at affordable prices in Europe

Motorola Moto G30 and Moto G10 offer modest specs at affordable prices in Europe

February 16, 2021
After being subject to some heavy leaks in the past few weeks, the Motorola Moto G30 and Moto G10 are finally here. Both are budget-friendly smartphones, offering a modest hardware package and a near-stock Android experience at affordable price points. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pd9yH81vEIw Moto G30: Specifications Specification Moto G30 Dimensions and Weight 165.22 x 75.73 x 9.14mm 200g Plastic build Display 6.5-inch LCD ...
Official TWRP builds out for Galaxy A70, Mi 10i, Moto G7, Moto One Fusion+ and more

Official TWRP builds out for Galaxy A70, Mi 10i, Moto G7, Moto One Fusion+ and more

February 12, 2021
TWRP is the lifeblood of the Android modding community, making it possible to boot custom ROMs, kernels, and mods and opening new avenues of device customizations. Last month we saw the Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL receiving official TWRP support. Now, five new smartphones have just joined the list: the Samsung Galaxy A70, Motorola...
These are the best 5G phones you can buy right now in February 2021

These are the best 5G phones you can buy right now in February 2021

February 12, 2021
5G in 2020 may have left a lot to be desired in terms of connectivity and maximum data speeds, but 2021 is likely going to see continual improvement in 5G rollouts -- especially now that Apple is officially on board the 5G train. Over here on the Android side, there are no shortages of 5G-ready...
CAT rugged phone maker Bullitt will soon launch a new range of Motorola-branded rugged phones

CAT rugged phone maker Bullitt will soon launch a new range of Motorola-branded rugged phones

February 11, 2021
Rugged smartphone maker Bullitt Group has licensed the Motorola brand for a new range of rugged phones. The UK-based company has signed an exclusive brand partnership with Motorola to develop and market Moto-branded drop-proof and shockproof phones globally. For the unaware, Bullitt Group is the company behind the unique Cat, Kodak, and Land Rover smartphones we've...
After 15 months, Moto G8 Play owners finally get their Android 10 update

After 15 months, Moto G8 Play owners finally get their Android 10 update

February 9, 2021
Earlier this month, we saw Motorola rolling out the Android 10 update to the Moto One Macro. Now the company is giving the same treatment to its 2019 entry-level smartphone: the Moto G8 Play. According to user reports over at MotoG8PlayBrasil Telegram channel, the Moto G8 Play has finally started receiving its stable Android 10 update...
Kernel sources for the Motorola Moto E7/E7 Plus and a truckload of Xiaomi devices are now available

Kernel sources for the Motorola Moto E7/E7 Plus and a truckload of Xiaomi devices are now available

February 8, 2021
Since Android is built on top of the Linux kernel, Android device makers have to provide, upon customer request, the source code for any Linux kernel binaries that ship on their devices. That includes not only the release date software, but also any subsequent updates to the kernel. The availability of such sources allow the...
Here’s what we know about Motorola’s Moto G10, Moto G30, and Moto E7 Power

Here’s what we know about Motorola’s Moto G10, Moto G30, and Moto E7 Power

February 5, 2021
Following a number of Motorola leaks over the past few months, the Moto G10, Moto G30, and Moto E7 Power have all leaked. The Moto G10 was previously dubbed "capri" and is a low-to-mid-range device. The Moto G30 was dubbed "caprip" and is a slightly more powerful mid-range smartphone. Finally, the Moto E7 Power has...
Android 11 Custom ROM List – Unofficially Update Your Android Phone!

Android 11 Custom ROM List – Unofficially Update Your Android Phone!

February 1, 2021
As you may be well aware by now, the stable version of Android 11 has now been released to the masses. Google's Pixel series of phones and a handful of Xiaomi devices have joined the update train so far, while official beta builds are available for the OnePlus 8 lineup, the Samsung Galaxy S20 series,...
Motorola rolls out Android 11 to the Moto G Pro and Android 10 to the Motorola One Macro

Motorola rolls out Android 11 to the Moto G Pro and Android 10 to the Motorola One Macro

February 1, 2021
Last month Motorola revealed a list of Moto phones that were scheduled to receive the Android 11 update. Although the company didn't reveal an exact timeline for each smartphone, it appears the stable Android 11 update has started seeding to the Moto G Pro, aka Moto G Stylus (2020). Several Moto G Pro owners in the...