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Motorola Moto G4
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Motorola Moto G4

Released: 2016, May. Released 2016, MayPrice: About 130 EURStatus: Discontinued

Root Support Available

Bootloader unlock, Magisk root, recovery notes, and expert support are available for this device family.

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat)
CPUOcta-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPUAdreno 405
NFCNo
SAR1.23 W/kg (head) 1.10 W/kg (body)
SIMSingle SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
USBmicroUSB 2.0, OTG
Size5.5 inches, 83.4 cm, 2, (~71.2% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeIPS LCD
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
BrandMotorola
BuildGlass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame
ModelMotorola Moto G4
PriceAbout 130 EUR
RadioFM radio
SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
VideoN/A
CameraPhoto, /, Video
ColorsBlack, White
ModelsXT1625, XT1622, XT1624
SAR EU0.59 W/kg (head) 1.83 W/kg (body)
Single5 MP, f/2.2
StatusDiscontinued
Weight155 g (5.47 oz)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8952 Snapdragon 617 (28 nm)
DisplayContrast ratio: 1560 (nominal), 2.544 (sunlight)
SensorsAccelerometer, gyro
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only)
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 - XT1622
4G bands1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 19, 20, 28, 40 - XT1622
Charging15W wired
FeaturesHDR
Internal16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM
Released2016, May. Released 2016, May
Announced2016, May. Released 2016, May
Bluetooth4.1, A2DP, LE, aptX
Card slotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions153 x 76.6 x 9.8 mm (6.02 x 3.02 x 0.39 in)
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3
Resolution1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
LoudspeakerVoice 64dB / Noise 70dB / Ring 72dB
PerformanceBasemark X: 6932
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio qualityNoise -92.4dB / Crosstalk -92.1dB
Battery (old)Endurance rating 73h

Motorola Moto G4 Overview

About Motorola Moto G4 Motorola Moto G4 is a discontinued device from Motorola's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2016. Motorola Moto G4 has a wide variety of great specifications such as 16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM with Qualcomm MSM8952 Snapdragon 617 (28 nm) , as well as ultrasonic fingerprint sensor. The thing that makes this decent smartphone special is its sleek design and an amazing all-screen design with no notches at all.

Rooting Information

Motorola Moto G4 can generally be rooted with a bootloader unlock and Magisk patched boot image workflow. Always match firmware build numbers before flashing.

Bootloader Information

Most Android rooting methods begin with bootloader unlock. Unlocking may wipe data, affect warranty, and disable some security features.

Recovery Information

Custom recovery support depends on chipset, kernel source availability, and community builds. Fastboot-based Magisk installation can work even when TWRP is unavailable.

FAQ

Can I root the Motorola Moto G4?

The Motorola Moto G4 supports rooting through Magisk. You'll need to unlock the bootloader first, then flash a patched boot image. Check the rooting status card on this page for availability.

Does Motorola Moto G4 support custom recovery (TWRP)?

Many Motorola devices support TWRP. Check our device page for recovery compatibility. If TWRP isn't available, you can still use Magisk through fastboot method.

Will rooting Motorola Moto G4 void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Motorola Moto G4 will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Motorola Moto G4 run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Motorola Moto G4.