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We’ve been following the Moto G for quite sometime (ever since we discovered its trademark back in October). In our travels, we watched as the budget device launched on Verizon Wireless — for $100, no less — and with a promise that it would soon be receiving Android 4.4 KitKat. Today is that special day for Moto G users, as 4.4.2 KitKat is reportedly rolling out to the device.
This brings the Verizon Moto G up to speed with its GSM counterparts and users can expect the usual KitKat treats (improved phone dialer, photo editing, restyled status/navigation bars, etc.), along with Motorola’s recently updated apps available on Google Play. To manually check for the update, see instructions below.
- Touch
- Touch Settings
- Touch About phone
- Touch System updates
There’s just no denying the value in an off-contract device for $100, running on KitKat, and operating on Verizon’s superior wireless network. Anyone else enjoying their update?
Source: Twitter
This makes my Moto X sad. Congrats Moto G owners!
Honestly, you’re not missing much, except perhaps trying out ART vs DALVIK.
That’s not new. You can do that on 4.4 too
My mistake, was thinking the X was on 4.3 for a moment.
W/that said, anyone wanting an upgrade to KIT KAT from JB, & otherwise are satisfied w/their device(s), hang on to em’ until you really want another phone altogether, still not missing anything substantial.
I keep reading about an Exchange issue that apparently 4.4.2 fixes. So I guess for those having that problem, this is a welcome update.
Fair enough,that would be annoying as hell.Bring on the update already! ;-)
And the terrible Bluetooth pairing problems that plauge my Samsung Galaxy S4 GPe and Nexus 5.
BLUETOOTH issues definitely suck, I know 1st hand w/another nameless flagship. Bring on the updates!
In all fairness I don’t own a Moto G, but I wouldn’t be surprised if Android 4.4.2 breaks Bluetooth on the Moto G like it did to my devices. My Samsung Galaxy S4 GPe on 4.4.2 reboots when I try pairing it with my car’s Bluetooth. Never had this issue with 4.4 or 4.4.1. I’m reading on Android Police that this bug affects a variety of devices.
I have the GP EDITION w/4.4.2 & BLUETOOTH is fine. Blame VZW if this update breaks it.
Here’s the article I’m referring to:
http://www.androidpolice.com/2013/12/28/bug-watch-many-nexus-devices-still-suffer-from-assorted-bluetooth-issues/
I can’t shake a stick at AT&T for this one.
This Would Be Perfect for My Mom But No 4G hmm
If you have decent 3G & WI-FI coverage, I’d pull the trigger anyway. Most users outside of forums such as this one probably wouldn’t notice the difference anyway.
3G isn’t a whole lot slower than LTE on Verizon for me in DC, but it’s a major metro area. Haven’t left town and tried it out but it’s certainly servicable.
Welcome to Bluetooth hell Moto G.
My Moto X is still patiently waiting for this update so I can use native mail and calendar client for email. Thank god for Mailwise for sure.
Just got my moto g today and it the update rolled out as soon as I opened it. I got 50gb of cloud storage for free for 2 years?? what!!! Its fast its updated its a for sure bargain and the build quality is good. I Know my ANroid versions 2.2-.4.4.2 this is NICE. as for 4G… Im on WIFI alot and i dont plan on using DATA unless im trapped somewhere that doesnt have wifi. I live in the city so IDK where that would be??? PEACE