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Motorola Moto G (3rd gen)
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Motorola Moto G (3rd gen)

Released: 2015, July. Released 2015, JulyPrice: About 170 EURStatus: Discontinued

Root Support Available

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

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow)
CPUQuad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
GPUAdreno 306
NFCNo
SAR1.06 W/kg (head) 1.13 W/kg (body)
SIMMicro-SIM
USBmicroUSB 2.0, OTG
Size5.0 inches, 68.9 cm, 2, (~67.0% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeIPS LCD
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
BrandMotorola
BuildGlass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame
ModelMotorola Moto G (3rd gen)
PriceAbout 170 EUR
RadioFM radio
SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
VideoN/A
CameraPhoto, /, Video
ColorsBlack, White
ModelsXT1541, XT1540, XT1548, Moto G3
SAR EU0.68 W/kg (head) 0.60 W/kg (body)
Single5 MP, f/2.2
StatusDiscontinued
Weight155 g (5.47 oz)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm)
DisplayContrast ratio: 1009:1 (nominal), 2.026 (sunlight)
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 900 / 2100 - XT1541
4G bands1, 3, 7, 8, 20 - XT1541
FeaturesHDR
Internal8GB 1GB RAM, 16GB 2GB RAM
Released2015, July. Released 2015, July
Announced2015, July. Released 2015, July
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP, LE, aptX
Card slotmicroSDHC (dedicated slot)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions142.1 x 72.4 x 11.6 mm (5.59 x 2.85 x 0.46 in)
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3
Resolution720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
LoudspeakerVoice 75dB / Noise 69dB / Ring 75dB
PerformanceBasemark X: 1866
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio qualityNoise -91.5dB / Crosstalk -92.6dB
Battery (old)Endurance rating 76h

Motorola Moto G (3rd gen) Overview

About Motorola Moto G (3rd gen) Motorola Moto G (3rd gen) is a discontinued device from Motorola's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2015. Motorola Moto G (3rd gen) has a wide variety of great specifications such as 8GB 1GB RAM, 16GB 2GB RAM with Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (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 G (3rd gen) 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 G (3rd gen)?

The Motorola Moto G (3rd gen) 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 G (3rd gen) 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 G (3rd gen) void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Motorola Moto G (3rd gen) will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Motorola Moto G (3rd gen) run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Motorola Moto G (3rd gen).