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Motorola Moto M
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Motorola Moto M

Released: 2016, November. Released 2016, NovemberPrice: About 190 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)
CPUOcta-core 1.95 GHz Cortex-A53, Octa-core 2.2 GHz Cortex-A53 - India
GPUMali-T860MP2
NFCNo
SAR0.33 W/kg (head)
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
USBUSB Type-C, OTG
Size5.5 inches, 83.4 cm, 2, (~73.1% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeIPS LCD
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
BrandMotorola
BuildGlass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
ModelMotorola Moto M
PriceAbout 190 EUR
RadioFM radio
SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
Video1080p@30fps
CameraPhoto, /, Video
ColorsGold, Gray, Silver
ModelsXT1663, XT1662
Single8 MP, f/2.0, 1/4.0", 24mm (wide), 1.12µm
StatusDiscontinued
Weight163 g (5.75 oz)
ChipsetMediatek MT6755 Helio P10 (28 nm), Mediatek MT6755T Helio P15 (28 nm) - India
DisplayContrast ratio: 1417 (nominal), 2.813 (sunlight)
SensorsFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
4G bands1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 38, 40, 41
Charging10W wired
FeaturesLED flash, panorama
Internal32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
Released2016, November. Released 2016, November
Announced2016, November. Released 2016, November
Bluetooth4.1, A2DP, LE, aptX
Card slotmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions151.4 x 75.4 x 7.9 mm (5.96 x 2.97 x 0.31 in)
Resolution1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
LoudspeakerVoice 64dB / Noise 72dB / Ring 72dB
PerformanceGFXBench: 2.7fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio qualityNoise -90.5dB / Crosstalk -91.4dB
Battery (old)Endurance rating 55h

Motorola Moto M Overview

About Motorola Moto M Motorola Moto M is a discontinued device from Motorola's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2016. Motorola Moto M has a wide variety of great specifications such as 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM with Mediatek MT6755 Helio P10 (28 nm), Mediatek MT6755T Helio P15 (28 nm) - India , 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 M 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 M?

The Motorola Moto M 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 M 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 M void warranty?

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

What Android version does Motorola Moto M run?

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