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Currently, Lenovo is a leader among manufacturers of computers, tablets and smartphones. The company has won consumer recognition for its wide range of products and the ability to meet the requirements of each customer. Given the popularity of gadgets, many users have a question: what is the Lenovo mobile assistant and how to use it?
What is mobile assistant?
This is a program with which it is possible to manage contacts, delete programs on a smartphone, edit SMS and send them. In addition, this application makes it possible to work with various files, both video and audio. What manipulations can be carried out in this case? Opens the ability to delete, export, import files. Thanks to this program, you can scan the device's memory, display statistics on both the used and free space of the device. Using the software, it becomes possible to archive the data stored in the gadget, as well as restore it if necessary.
These are the main features that the mobile Lenovo assistant program has.
First of all, you need to install the lenovo mobile assistant for PC. The program is located among the files of the smartphone, so you need to connect it to the PC using USB cable... When the PC detects the device and installs the required drivers. After that, a menu will appear on the screen, in which you must select the line "Open device for viewing files".
In this case, you need to find two files. The first should be named Lenovo_Suite, the second - Lenovo USB Driver.
First, the driver for YUSB is installed, and then another program. When all the elements are installed, you can start working with the program.
If your smartphone does not have an application, you can download the mobile assistant lenovo for PC.
What if the program does not see the smartphone?
Sometimes a user who has successfully installed an application is already ready to use it, but new problems arise on his way due to the fact that the program does not see the phone. What to do in this case?
The first step that experts recommend to perform is to check the connection of the phone to the computer. More precisely, see which connection mode is specified. Requires "USB Debugging" to be specified. If another mode is displayed, it must be changed.
If everything is in order with this, you need to try reinstalling the drivers on your PC. When this does not help, you will have to use the latter method. We are talking about using the MyPhoneExplore program, which has functions similar to the mobile assistant. Her tasks also include editing contacts, sending and receiving messages, and more.
Lenovo gadgets have recently become very popular, so many users are interested in issues related to the operation of phones and tablets. Today we will talk about Mobile app Assistant, which is built into Lenovo's mobile devices by default.
What is Mobile Assistant?
With this program, you can delete programs on your phone, manage contacts (add and edit), send messages and edit them. Also, the software allows you to work with audio and video files - export, import, delete them. The software scans the device's memory and displays statistics on free and used space. With the application, you can archive data and restore it.
How do I install the program?
In order to install Mobile Assistant on a computer, you need to connect to it Lenovo phone... After that, the computer will detect the gadget and install the drivers. Next, in the menu that appears, select the "Open device to view files" item. Then you need to open Explorer, and find a disk with the name "Lenovo_Suite". We need two files on the disk: Lenovo USB Driver and Lenovo_Suite. First you need to install the USB driver, and then the second program. After installing all the components, you can use Lenovo Mobile Assistant.
Mobile Assistant can't see my phone
If the Mobile Assistant software has been successfully installed, but it does not see the phone, then first of all you need to check the device connection mode (the "Debugging via USB" mode must be selected). You can also try reinstalling the drivers on your computer. If the above methods do not help, and the application still does not see the smartphone, then there is another option - the MyPhoneExplorer utility. It has good functionality:
- Editing contacts.
- Import / export of messages.
- Displaying the call list, etc.
Outcomes
Mobile Assistant is pretty useful, so it's definitely worth installing on your computer. If it still refuses to detect the device or does not show the content file system phone, you can use the application specified in the previous paragraph.
Lenovo Mobile Assistant is the official manager for smartphones of the respective manufacturer based on the Android operating system. This program enables users to exchange files with a portable device, manage contacts, calendar entries, and read and send SMS directly from their PC. In general, this manager should be automatically installed when the smartphone is connected to the computer for the first time. If this did not happen, then you can download and install it from our website.
Usage
Use a USB cable to connect your portable device. Yes, unfortunately, Lenovo Mobile Assistant cannot recognize devices that have been connected via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth. Also note that to work with the program you need USB driver... You will find them in the downloaded archive.
So, after the smartphone is successfully recognized, information with basic information about it will appear on the Lenovo Mobile Assistant home screen. In particular, the program will inform you about the device model and the amount of free memory. For some smartphones, the function of mirroring is provided - that is, the transmission of an image from the screen of a portable device to a computer screen. If necessary, the user can even take a screenshot of the screen and save it in the PC memory.
For comfortable control Lenovo data Mobile Assistant sorts them into sections based on type: video, music, and pictures. For most file formats, a preview function is available, and communication can be done using drag and drop.
Technical information
The main advantage of the program is its simple and clear interface, which, moreover, has been fully translated into Russian. Lenovo Mobile Assistant works on any version of Windows and is available completely free of charge.
Key features
- updates the firmware of the connected smartphones;
- serves to exchange files between a computer and a portable device;
- makes it possible to work with contacts and calendar;
- has a simple and intuitive interface;
- fully translated into Russian.
Lenovo Moto C Smartphone
The most affordable 4G smartphone in the family
At the end of last spring, Lenovo introduced Moto smartphones C and Moto C Plus, included in the newest and most affordable of the Moto brand lines. Budget models only two, but the youngest Moto C has two modifications: with support for 3G and 4G. Naturally, the 3G and 4G versions are based on different platforms. We got exactly the device with LTE support for testing, and we need to understand that this smartphone can be considered not only as the cheapest model in the entire Moto C family, but in general as one of the most affordable mobile devices in the official Russian retail, supporting work in 4G networks.
Key Features Lenovo Moto C (Model XT1754)
- SoC MediaTek MT6737m, 4 cores @ 1.1 GHz (ARM Cortex-A53)
- GPU Mali-T720
- Operating system Android 7.0
- 5 ″ TN touchscreen display, 854 × 480, 196 ppi
- RAM(RAM) 1 GB, internal memory 16 GB
- Micro-SIM support (2 pcs.)
- MicroSD support up to 32GB
- GSM / GPRS / EDGE networks (850/900/1800/1900 MHz)
- WCDMA / HSPA + networks (850/900/1900/2100 MHz)
- LTE Cat.4 FDD (B1 / 3/5/7/8/20), LTE TD (B38 / 40)
- Wi-Fi 802.11b / g / n (2.4 GHz)
- Bluetooth 4.2 LE
- GPS, A-GPS
- Micro-USB
- 5MP camera, autofocus, f / 2.8, 720p video
- Front camera 2 MP, f / 2.8, fixed. focus
- Proximity sensor, accelerometer
- Battery 2350 mAh
- Dimensions 145.5 x 73.6 x 9mm
- Weight 154 g
Contents of delivery
The Lenovo Moto C comes in a small box with a lurid design. The cardboard is simply folded at the folds in the manner of mailboxes without gluing.
The set consists of a connecting cable, as well as a power adapter with an output current of 1 A and a maximum voltage of 5 V, as well as simple plastic headphones without rubber pads.
Appearance and usability
Lenovo Moto C is the most affordable smartphone, and it looks just as simple and cheap. There is nothing to praise the design of the device for, but there is nothing to make any claims here either. The plastic case is made in the form of a single casing - a boat, completely covering not only back part, but also the sidewalls.
Accordingly, there are no beautiful side rims, highlighted edges, shiny frames, or any inserts. There is no metal in the Lenovo Moto C case either. The shape is streamlined, the corners are rounded, the smartphone lies well in the hand, does not slip out of the fingers.
The surface of the plastic cover has a fine rough texture, it does not leave fingerprints. The body of the five-inch device is not large and not heavy, so it does not weigh down the pockets of clothes. There are no complaints about the quality and the assembly itself.
SIM cards are inserted into the slots located under the removable cover. Under it there are two slots for Micro-SIM and one for a MicroSD memory card. The rechargeable battery is replaceable, easy to remove, covers the SIM-cards. Arrangement of slots for cards assumes their convenient removal even in case of jamming, everything is thought out.
The round camera module with a single LED flash does not protrude beyond the rear wall of the body. The flashlight is shining brightly.
Front panel covered protective glass, flat, without sides and sloping edges. Above the screen, sensors are habitually installed, a front camera peephole without its own LED flash. There is also no event LED and no second microphone.
In the lower part, there are three touch buttons without their own backlight.
The buttons on the right side face differ in texture: one of them is smooth, the other is corrugated. The keys are large, have a soft stroke, and are easily groped blindly. Quite convenient control, even though the buttons here are simply glued from the inside to the lid itself, and are removed with it.
The Micro-USB connector is located not at the bottom end, as usual, but at the top, it is adjacent to a 3.5 mm headphone output.
There is nothing on the bottom end, except for a spoken microphone.
The Lenovo Moto C smartphone comes on sale in several color options at once: there is a black, white, gold and red body, but the front panel always remains black or white.
Screen
Lenovo Moto C is equipped with a TN display with physical dimensions 62 × 110 mm at 5 inches diagonal. The resolution is 854 × 480 pixels, the density is only about 196 ppi. The frame around the screen is wide: on the sides more than 5 mm, on the top - 16 mm, on the bottom - all 18 mm.
The brightness of the display can only be adjusted manually, but the device does not have an ambient light sensor at all. The AnTuTu test diagnoses support for only 2 simultaneous multitouch touches.
A detailed examination using measuring instruments was carried out by the editor of the "Monitors" and "Projectors and TV" sections Alexey Kudryavtsev... Here is his expert opinion on the screen of the test sample.
The front surface of the screen is made in the form of a glass plate with a mirror-smooth surface, resistant to scratches. Judging by the brightness of the reflected objects, the anti-glare properties of the screen are much worse than that of the Google Nexus 7 (2013) (hereinafter we compare it with it). For clarity, here is a photo in which a white surface is reflected in the turned off screens of both devices (Moto C is easy to distinguish, since it is smaller):
The Moto C's screen is significantly lighter. This is due to the fact that there is an air gap between the outer glass and the surface of the LCD matrix. Due to the presence of glass-air and air-matrix boundaries with strongly different refractive indices, such screens look bad in conditions of intense ambient light. But their repair in the event of a cracked outer glass is much cheaper, since only it needs to be changed. There may be a special oleophobic (grease-repellent) coating on the outer surface of the screen. If there is, then its efficiency is much lower than that of the Nexus 7, but still, it seems, fingerprints are removed more easily, and appear at a slower rate than in the case of ordinary glass.
With manual brightness control, its maximum value was about 330 cd / m², and the minimum was 6.4 cd / m². The maximum value is low and given the poor anti-glare properties, the screen will hardly be visible in bright daylight. In complete darkness, the brightness can be lowered to a comfortable level. There is no automatic brightness control by the light sensor, just as there is no sensor itself. At any brightness level, there is no significant backlight modulation, so there is no screen flickering.
This smartphone has a TN type matrix. The micrograph shows a typical TN structure (or rather, no structure) of subpixels:
For comparison, you can see the gallery of photomicrographs of screens used in mobile technology.
The screen has not the worst viewing angles in the horizontal direction, but at the slightest deviation downwards, light shades are inverted, while deviating upwards - dark ones. For comparison, we present photographs in which identical images are displayed on the screens of the Nexus 7 and the device under test, with the brightness of both screens set to about 200 cd / m2, and the color balance on the camera forcibly switched to 6500 K. Perpendicular to the screens is the test picture:
It can be seen that the colors on the Moto C screen are highly distorted. And white box:
Note that the Moto C's brightness and color tone uniformity is good. Now at an angle of about 45 degrees to the plane of the screen along the long side:
It can be seen that the color balance has not changed much at this angle. When deflected downward, the image is strongly lightened, the details in the highlights disappear:
When you deviate upward, everything is much worse:
Colors are turned inside out. The white field darkens more when you deviate from the perpendicular to the screen than in the case of the Nexus 7.
And the black field, when you deviate from the perpendicular to the screen, lightens up noticeably more than in the case of the Nexus 7.
With a perpendicular view, the uniformity of the black field is average:
Contrast (approximately in the center of the screen and strictly perpendicular to it) is normal - about 600: 1. The response time for the transition black-white-black is 27 ms (22 ms on + 5 ms off), the transition between gray tones of 25% and 75% (by the numerical value of the color) and back takes 51 ms. The gamma curve, plotted using 32 points at equal intervals in terms of the numerical value of the shade of gray, did not reveal a blockage in either the highlights or the shadows. The exponent of the approximating power function is 2.17, which is close to the standard value of 2.2. In this case, the real gamma curve noticeably deviates from the power dependence:
This device has an aggressive dynamic adjustment of the backlight brightness in accordance with the nature of the displayed image - the brightness of the backlight decreases in dark images in the middle. As a result, the obtained dependence of brightness on the hue (gamma curve) does not correspond to the gamma curve of a static image, since the measurements were carried out with sequential display of shades of gray on almost the entire screen. For this reason, a number of tests - determining the contrast and response time, comparing black illumination at angles - we carried out (however, as always) when displaying special templates with a constant average brightness, and not monochromatic fields across the entire screen. In general, such and non-switchable brightness correction does nothing but harm, since a constant change in screen brightness can at least cause some discomfort, reduce the visibility of gradations in the shadows in the case of dark images and the readability of the screen in bright light, since in not the brightest in the average images the brightness of the backlight is underestimated, and it is not too much.
Less than sRGB color space:
Apparently, the matrix filters significantly mix the components together. The spectra confirm this:
This technique allows you to increase the brightness of the screen with the same energy consumption for the backlight, but the colors lose their saturation. There is no balance of shades on the gray scale as such - the color temperature is higher than the standard 6500 K and varies greatly from shade to shade:
The deviation from the spectrum of a black body (ΔE) on the white field is small, and it changes little from hue to hue - this has a positive effect on the visual assessment of the color balance:
All in all, we have a very inexpensive TN screen. The maximum brightness of this screen is low, the anti-glare properties are very weak, as a result, the ease of use on a clear day outdoors raises serious doubts. In complete darkness, the brightness can be lowered to a comfortable level. Significant disadvantages include: a weak oleophobic coating (if any), typical TN color and brightness distortions when the gaze deviates from the perpendicular to the screen plane, aggressive dynamic adjustment of the backlight brightness in accordance with the nature of the displayed image, and a very poor color balance. The only advantage of the screen is the absence of visible screen flickering.
Camera
The front module of Lenovo Moto C received only a 2 megapixel sensor and optics with an f / 2.8 aperture, with a fixed focus and without its own front-facing LED flash. The quality, of course, is low, but in general, selfies come out neat and look good due to the correct color rendition and good sharpness in the center of the frame.
The main camera of the Lenovo Moto C uses a 5MP sensor module with a lens with the same fixed f / 2.8 aperture. There is a leisurely autofocus and single-segment, but quite bright flash... Of course, there is no stabilization system.
The camera is quite simple in its capabilities, but it inherited the menu from the older models. It is convenient and concise. True, there is no manual mode pros and many additional scene modes, but all the settings are also conveniently collected in a single slide-out scroll with a side gesture. HDR is separately placed on the top of the screen and is always within close reach. It is possible to adjust the exposure right in the process of shooting using the circular slider on the screen.
The Lenovo Moto C camera can only shoot videos at maximum resolution up to 720p, there is no Full HD, there is no stabilization function. There is no point in waiting for a detailed and juicy picture at such a resolution. The image is loose, the detail is low, the video quality is generally low. There are no special complaints about sound recording, the sound is noisy, but without artificial distortion, since there is no noise reduction system here.
- Movie # 1 (24 MB, 1280 × [email protected] fps, H.264, AAC)
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The text is well done. |
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The camera copes with macro photography. |
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Sharpness according to plans is not bad. |
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Large areas of confusion around the edges of the frame. |
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In the central part of the frame, the sharpness is good. |
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For such a resolution, detail in the distant shots can be called good. |
It’s definitely not a good camera. Firstly, with such a low resolution, we can only talk about detail relatively. Secondly, large areas of blur at the edges of the frame spoil almost all images, and there is nowhere to crop. And for documentary shooting, the resolution is too low at the appropriate quality. However, here we will again remember about lomography. Simple noise reduction and low resolution produce large grain, and dynamic range reminds of an inexpensive film of the last century - and now the built-in retro filter is ready. So the camera can be recommended for pleasant lamp lomography and sometimes for capturing text, but no more.
Telephone part and communications
The communication capabilities of Lenovo Moto C include support for LTE Cat.4 (up to 150 Mbps), a number of LTE FDD and TDD frequency bands are supported, including all 3 interesting FDD LTE bands (band 3, 7, 20). The signal reception quality was unexpectedly pleasing, as was the work of the device in LTE networks. There are no complaints, the device behaves confidently in the city limits of the Moscow region, it delivers high speeds in wireless networks.
Lenovo Moto C supports only one Wi-Fi band (2.4 GHz), there is no NFC module. You can standardly organize a wireless access point via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth 4.2 channels. The connector does not support connecting external devices in USB OTG mode.
The navigation module works with GPS (with A-GPS). The first satellites during a cold start are detected within a minute, the positioning clarity is not bad. Unfortunately, the built-in magnetic field sensor for the operation of the compass was not built into the smartphone.
Lenovo Moto C does not support both 3G / 4G SIM cards in active standby mode at the same time. That is, when one card is assigned for data transmission in 4G, the second can only work in 2G. The interface allows you to select a specific SIM card for voice calls and SMS in advance. Cards work in Dual mode SIM Dual Standby, there is only one radio modem. By the way, unlike the older Moto models, the manufacturer did not add ready-made operating modes for two cards to this device, other smartphones have them.
Software and multimedia
Lenovo Moto C uses a relatively recent software platform google version Android 7.0 with almost pure Google Android inside. Again, unlike other modern Moto mobile devices, there is neither support for gestures, nor the ability to reduce the entire screen area. There is a two-window operating mode. There are almost no additional programs, everything you need here is achieved with using google Apps. This is not always good: here, for example, there is no file manager and voice recorder at all.
To listen to music, a regular Google Music player with sound settings and built-in equalizer presets is used. Both in the headphones and in the speaker, the sound is unpretentious, not very clear, without a noticeable presence of low frequencies, but loud enough not to miss incoming call... There is also an FM radio, but there was no built-in voice recorder in the device at all.
Performance
The Lenovo Moto C hardware platform is based on the MediaTek MT6737m SoC, made using a 28 nm process technology. The 64-bit platform configuration includes 4 Cortex-A53 processor cores operating at frequencies up to 1.1 GHz. The Mali-T720 video accelerator is responsible for graphics processing. RAM is 1 GB and user storage is 16 GB. Of these, in reality, about no more than 250 MB of RAM and about 10.5 of memory in storage are free. There is no OTG support.
MediaTek MT6737 is one of the easiest modern platforms in terms of capabilities for mobile devices entry level. It is already quite weak, focused on the ultra-budget class of devices, and besides, there is also a weakened version of the MT6737m with a core frequency of up to 1.1 GHz, and not 1.25 GHz. It is pointless to expect decent performance indicators from such a platform, the hero of the review demonstrates only about 25 points in AnTuTu, this is very little. The hardware capabilities of the review hero are minimal, the smartphone shows a low level in all tests. Demanding games and graphics tests cause problems, for example, Mortal Kombat X slows down, and the smartphone does not pass high 3DMark tests at all. Such a device certainly does not have a reserve of power for the future.
Testing in complex tests AnTuTu and GeekBench:
All the results we got when testing a smartphone in the most fresh versions popular benchmarks, we have tabulated for convenience. Several other devices from different segments are usually added to the table, also tested on similar latest versions of benchmarks (this is done only for a visual assessment of the obtained dry numbers). Unfortunately, within the framework of one comparison, it is impossible to present the results from different versions benchmarks, so many worthy and relevant models remain "behind the scenes" - due to the fact that they once passed the "obstacle course" on previous versions test programs.
Testing the graphics subsystem in gaming tests 3DMark, GFXBenchmark and Bonsai Benchmark:
When testing in 3DMark for the highest performing smartphones, it is now possible to run the application in Unlimited mode, where the rendering resolution is fixed at 720p and VSync is disabled (which can cause the speed to rise above 60 fps).
| Moto C (MediaTek (MT6737m) |
Micromax Canvas Juice A1 (Qualcomm Snapdragon 210) |
Honor 6C (Qualcomm Snapdragon 435) |
Htc one X10 (MediaTek Helio P10 (MT6755)) |
Honor 8 lite (HiSilicon Kirin 655) |
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| 3DMark Ice Storm Sling Shot ES 3.1 (more is better) |
— | — | 254 | 421 | 398 |
| GFXBenchmark Manhattan ES 3.1 (Onscreen, fps) | 5,5 | — | 11 | 5 | 5 |
| GFXBenchmark Manhattan ES 3.1 (1080p Offscreen, fps) | 1,2 | — | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| GFXBenchmark T-Rex (Onscreen, fps) | 13 | 9 | 28 | 17 | 19 |
| GFXBenchmark T-Rex (1080p Offscreen, fps) | 5 | 5 | 16 | 17 | 18 |
Browser cross-platform tests:
As for benchmarks for evaluating the speed of a javascript engine, you should always make allowances for the fact that the results in them significantly depend on the browser in which they are launched, so that the comparison can be truly correct only on the same OS and browsers, and this possibility is available when testing not always. In the case of Android OS, we always try to use Google Chrome.
AndroBench memory speed test results:
Heat images
Below is a thermal image back surface obtained after 10 minutes of running the battery test in the GFXBenchmark program:
Heating is more localized in the upper part of the device, which, apparently, corresponds to the location of the SoC. According to the heat chamber, the maximum heating was 34 degrees (at an ambient temperature of 24 degrees), which is relatively little.
Video playback
For testing "omnivorous" when playing video (including support for various codecs, containers and special features subtitles) We used the most common formats that make up the bulk of the content available on the Web. Note that it is important for mobile devices to have support for hardware video decoding at the chip level, since it is often impossible to process modern versions using processor cores alone. Also, do not expect a mobile device to decode everything, since the leadership in flexibility belongs to the PC, and no one is going to challenge it. All results are tabulated.
| Format | Container, video, sound | MX Video Player | Native video player |
| 1080p H.264 | MKV, H.264 1920 × 1080, 24fps, AAC | reproduced normally | reproduced normally |
| 1080p H.264 | MKV, H.264 1920 × 1080, 24fps, AC3 | reproduced normally | the video plays normally, there is no sound |
| 1080p H.265 | MKV, H.265 1920 × 1080, 24fps, AAC | not reproduced | |
| 1080p H.265 | MKV, H.265 1920 × 1080, 24fps, AC3 | reproduced with significant delays (only in SW) | not reproduced |
Further video playback testing was done by Alexey Kudryavtsev.
We did not find the MHL interface, like Mobility DisplayPort, in this smartphone, so we had to limit ourselves to testing the output of video files on the screen of the device itself. To do this, we used a set of test files with an arrow and a rectangle moving one division per frame (see "Testing techniques for video playback and display devices. Version 1 (for mobile devices)"). Screenshots with an exposure of 1 s helped to determine the nature of the frame output of video files with various parameters: the resolution varied (1280 by 720 (720p), 1920 by 1080 (1080p) and 3840 by 2160 (4K) pixels) and the frame rate (24, 25, 30, 50 and 60 fps). In our tests, we used the MX Player video player in the "Hardware" mode. The test results are summarized in the table:
Note: If both columns Uniformity and Skips green ratings are set, this means that, most likely, when watching movies, artifacts caused by uneven alternation and skipping of frames will either not be visible at all, or their number and visibility will not affect the viewing comfort. Red marks indicate possible problems with the playback of the respective files.
According to the criterion for outputting frames, the quality of video files playback on the screen of the smartphone itself is good, since in most cases frames (or groups of frames) can (but are not required) to be displayed with more or less uniform intervals of intervals and without frame drops. Note that, most likely, the refresh rate of the screen is slightly higher than 60 Hz, so perfect playback smoothness is not obtained at any standard frame rates in a video file. When playing video files with a resolution of 1280 by 720 pixels (720p) or 1920 by 1080 pixels (1080p) on the smartphone screen, the image of the video file itself is displayed exactly on the edge of the screen. The brightness range displayed on the screen is the actual range, so all gradations are displayed in shadows and highlights.
Battery life
The removable battery found in the Lenovo Moto C has a small capacity of 2350 mAh. This is clearly not one of the priority characteristics of this device, which, in general, in all respects, is quite simple, starting from the platform and cameras, and ending with communication capabilities... And yet, in the absence of a power-hungry screen and hardware platform, the Moto C demonstrates a decent level of battery life. There are no complaints about this parameter to the smartphone.
Testing has traditionally been conducted at typical power consumption levels without using power saving features.
| Battery capacity | Reading mode | Video mode | 3D Game Mode | |
| 2350 mAh | 13h 40m | 10h 30m | 5h 00m | |
| Lenovo Moto Z2 Play | 3000 mAh | 18h 00m | 14h 20m | 8h 10m |
| Honor 8 lite | 3000 mAh | 13h 30m | 10h 40m | 4h 30m |
| Honor 6C | 3020 mAh | 16h 30m | 12h 00m | 6h 30m |
| HTC One X10 | 4000 mAh | 17h 00m | 12h 00m | 5h 00m |
| Micromax Canvas Juice A1 | 4000 mAh | 19h 00m | 14h 00m | 7h 00m |
Continuous reading in the Moon + Reader program (with a standard, light theme) at a minimum comfortable brightness level (the brightness was set to 100 cd / m2) with auto scrolling lasted more than 13.5 hours until the battery was fully discharged, and with continuous video viewing via Youtube to the maximum The quality possible for this unit (480p) with the same brightness level via a Wi-Fi network, the unit operates for about 10.5 hours. In 3D games mode, the smartphone can work up to 5 hours.
From its own complete power adapter, the smartphone charges for a long time, for 3 hours with a current of 1 A at a voltage of 5 V. Wireless charging the smartphone, of course, does not support either.
Outcome
Lenovo Moto C received average characteristics in all respects, its capabilities are not high: the screen, sound, performance and autonomy are all at a barely satisfactory level. To praise inexpensive smartphone it is possible, perhaps, for good communication support, including the presence of the LTE module. Nevertheless, the only significant trump card of this model is its low price. Even in the overpriced Russian retail, Moto C is offered for only 6.5 thousand rubles. Considering such a low cost, it can be assumed that such a smartphone will be purchased as a second, spare, or first mobile child. However, we would not advise either children or adults to spoil their eyesight with such a low quality of a highly reflective screen.
It has remained a public favorite since its initial release in late 2013. The Moto G managed to hit the market with solid hardware, a pure Android experience, and surprisingly affordable prices. Even though the company was sold to Google and then Lenovo, the Moto G series remained afloat and is currently in its fifth generation. We've put together tips and tricks in this guide to help you get the most out of your Little Nexus.
How to increase the storage capacity of Moto G (2013) via USB OTG?
It must be said that one of the weaknesses of the original Moto G (2013) was memory. While you can now easily buy the Moto G with a microSD card slot, they were originally limited to 8GB or 16GB of storage. And that memory, users quickly discovered, was not enough.
Fortunately, the Moto G uses a service called USB OTG, which allows the smartphone to connect to other USB devices and accessories like a mouse or keyboard. For example, OTG allows you to connect an external flash drive to the Moto G, or HDD, that is, you can plug the flash drive directly into the Moto G to exchange files between them. And while it is not as convenient as internal card MicroSD solution still provides a convenient way to expand storage.
Setting up Smart Lock
All Moto G devices from Moto G (2013) to Moto G3 (2015) received an update Android Lollipop which brought with it an interesting security feature called Smart Lock. When pairing a new device via Bluetooth or NFC, a notification will ask if you want to make it a "Trusted Device". This means that you can unlock your device without entering a password when it is paired with a specific Bluetooth headset, smart watch or a portable speaker.
To access this function, go to Settings - Security - Lock screen and Lock screen security settings (pattern, PIN or password). After that, you will be able to use Smart Lock. Scroll down to the "Advanced" section, select "Trusted Agents"; and then turn on the nifty security feature offered by Google.
Moto G encryption
Want to take your Moto G and data to the next level? The new Moto Gs allow you to easily encrypt your accounts, settings, downloaded apps and their data, funds mass media and other files. After your phone is encrypted, you need to enter a PIN or password to decrypt your phone every time you turn it on again. If you forget your PIN or password, the only solution you are left with is to restore the defaults and lose any data that has not been backed up.
In order to encrypt your phone, go to Settings - Security - Encrypt phone.
Turn on developer options
Enabling developer mode on your Moto G unlocks many additional functions and settings. In order to protect young users from accidentally unlocking these features, Google hid them, although not too much. To enable developer mode on your Moto G, go to Settings - About phone and then tap on the build number a few times until you are notified that you are now a developer.
Change wallpaper on Moto G
If you want to use the Motorola factory wallpaper on your Moto G, you must go to Settings> Display. There you have the option to select photos from your own photo gallery, additional Motorola wallpapers or live wallpapers.
Keep in mind that while animated wallpapers look great, they will drain your battery life faster.
If you are looking for some interesting wallpapers - do not hesitate to check out the quality wallpapers app for your phone.
How do I take a screenshot on Moto G?
One picture is worth a thousand words. Sometimes no more effective way exchange of information than the image. While there are many ways to take a screenshot, a screenshot on the Moto G is incredibly simple.
All you have to do is press and hold the power button and then hold down the volume button. If sound is enabled on your phones, you will hear a shutter sound. When you take a screenshot of your phone, you get a quick preview of the image.
Google assistant
You can now quickly access Google Assistant (a mixture of ChatBot, voice commands and google search) - by long pressing the Home button on the screen. The first time you invoke Google Assistant, you will be prompted to set up the assistant. After that, you will be able to freely use his services.
Accessing the quick settings menu
To access the quick settings menu from the home screen, simply swipe down with two fingers from the top of the screen. If you only use one finger, you will open a small menu with Wi-Fi status, SIM card and battery. With two fingers, you can open the entire set of options in one swipe, saving time.
Unlocking additional camera settings
Note:
This feature is compatible with Moto G (2013), Moto G 4G (2013), and Moto G (2014).
The developers of the XDA forum made the owners of the 1st and 2nd generation Moto G a very good gift - the opportunity to open additional camera settings. And best of all, you can unlock camera settings without accessing your phone's root directory.
If you choose to do this, keep in mind that this solution is achieved by an add-on application (i.e. the current camera application will not be replaced, you can continue to use the original Motorola software).
After installing the software to access the camera settings, you will see a ladybug (as shown in the picture in the lower right corner). Just click on it and the list additional settings appears on the screen.
Just tap on the microphone that appears either in the search bar, home screen or search google app... Then, just tell Google what you want to know or are looking for. As with all Google search products, the more you use it, the better it presents you with the right content.
Focus control and manual exposure
When you open the camera app, you will notice a small circle that briefly appears on the screen. These are exposure and focus controls. If you slide your finger across the screen, you can dictate the focus direction. You will also notice some yellow at the bottom of the circle. This is exposure control. By moving the yellow part up or down, you can change the amount of light entering the camera, thereby increasing or decreasing the brightness of the photo.
Increasing font sizes
If the text on the Moto G seems small for easy reading, you may want to consider increasing the font sizes. This can be done in Settings - Display - Font size. You will get a slider that you can move left or right to increase or decrease the font size.
Change color mode
The Color Mode - which you'll find on the Moto G since the 3rd generation - is a useful little feature that allows you to change the brightness of the colors on your phone screen. To access the settings, go to your device's display settings and select a color mode. You can choose between Standard and Vibrant.
Moto screen notifications
On newer Moto G devices, you will see the Moto app pre-installed on your phones. This app helps you create Moto Actions and also helps you customize the display of notifications. These notifications are very helpful at first glance, as you can simply tilt or shake your phone and any notifications you receive will fade and disappear. To install this feature, use the Moto app and select Display. From there, you can turn this feature on or off.
Moto Actions
Gesture to launch the camera
Sometimes you need to launch the camera right away to take a photo, and while your phone is locked, unlocking it, launching the application and setting it up can take too long. Fortunately, Motorola has a solution. With the Moto app, you can open the camera with two fast rotations of the device. This feature is not automatically activated, but you can enable it in the settings.
Gesture to launch the flashlight
You can use gestures to fire up the flashlight on Moto G (2015 and newer phones) - this can be done with two quick shakes of the phone. Again, the feature is not automatically activated, but can be enabled in the Moto app settings.
How do I extend my Moto G's battery life?
And while the Moto G's battery size has grown since its first release, every user has to contend with the rapid drain on power. Fortunately, there are several ways you can save battery power and they apply to all smartphones. We've rounded up the best tips and tricks for extending battery life in a separate article that you can find on our website.
Built in file manager
All Moto G phones, besides the original Moto G (2013), have received Android Marshmallow and above. Thanks to this update, Moto G got a built-in file manager. To access this convenient function, go to Settings> Storage> Internal Storage and then scroll down to find a manager. Now you can browse and search all files on your phone.
Transfer your contacts, messages and pictures
Unfortunately the Moto Migrate app is not supported by Android Marshmallow. Motorola Migrate was one of the manufacturer's most useful apps, which allows you to transfer contacts, messages, photos and music from your old Android smartphone to the new Moto G.
In order to use it, you need to download the app on both phones. First of all, open the app on a new device and select "Transfer data to this device". Then, on your old device, select "Send data from this device." Both phones must be authorized in the same Wi-Fi networks to complete the data transfer.
Improved headphone sound
More early versions Moto G comes with a sound equalizer to enhance your music and video playback experience. By default, 3D Stereo, which boosts echo and treble, is disabled.
To enable it, head to Settings> Sound> Audio Options, where you can enable, disable or adjust sound effects within the "Headphone" option.
In new versions of Moto G, Motorola is moving the equalizer to Google play Music. You have to open the Play Music app and go to Settings> Playback where you will see Equalizer.
How do I hide my phone number on Moto G?
If you don't want to show your phone number when you call someone, you can hide it.
- Open the dialing;
- Click on three points in right side from searching for contacts;
- Click "Settings";
- Click " Account Calls ";
- Click "SIM-card";
- Click "Advanced options";
- Select "Caller ID" and then select "Hide number";
