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Motorola Moto G (2nd gen)
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Motorola Moto G (2nd gen)

Released: 2014, September. Released 2014, SeptemberPrice: About 160 EURStatus: Discontinued

Root Support Available

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

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 4.4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow)
CPUQuad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
GPUAdreno 305
NFCNo
SIMMicro-SIM
USBmicroUSB 2.0, OTG
Size5.0 inches, 68.9 cm, 2, (~68.9% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeIPS LCD
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
BrandMotorola
ModelMotorola Moto G (2nd gen)
PriceAbout 160 EUR
RadioFM radio
SpeedHSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
VideoN/A
CameraPhoto, /, Video
ColorsWhite, Black
ModelsXT1068, XT1063, XT1064, XT1069, XT1077
Single2 MP, f/2.2
StatusDiscontinued
Weight149 g (5.26 oz)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8226 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
SensorsAccelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 - Global model
FeaturesLED flash, HDR, panorama
Internal8GB 1GB RAM
Released2014, September. Released 2014, September
Announced2014, September. Released 2014, September
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP, LE, aptX
Card slotmicroSDHC (dedicated slot)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions141.5 x 70.7 x 11 mm (5.57 x 2.78 x 0.43 in)
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3
Resolution720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA
LoudspeakerVoice 66dB / Noise 66dB / Ring 75dB
PerformanceBasemark OS II 2.0: 497Basemark X: 3142
PositioningGPS, GLONASS
Audio qualityNoise -91.6dB / Crosstalk -91.7dB
Battery (old)Endurance rating 50h

Motorola Moto G (2nd gen) Overview

About Motorola Moto G (2nd gen) Motorola Moto G (2nd gen) is a discontinued device from Motorola's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2014. Motorola Moto G (2nd gen) has a wide variety of great specifications such as 8GB 1GB RAM with Qualcomm MSM8226 Snapdragon 400 (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 (2nd 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 (2nd gen)?

The Motorola Moto G (2nd 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 (2nd 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 (2nd gen) void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Motorola Moto G (2nd 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 (2nd gen) run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Motorola Moto G (2nd gen).