Micromax Unite 2 A106 review – the Moto E competitor?

The Unite 2 from Micromax (A106) is the first handset launched by Micromax that runs KitKat out of the box. This handset sports 4.7 inch screen with WVGA resolution and is powered by MediaTek 1.3GHz quad core processor. Does this handset compete with the Moto E check the A106 review to find out

Design, Display and OS

The Micromax A106 build quality and finishing is very good, the back cover with matte finish covers almost 80% of the handset. The handset is slightly curved on the edges, comfortable to hold and the rear feels like rubber.

Micromax Unite 2 weight with battery is 157 grams, thickness is 9.27mm, breadth is 72.04mm and the length is 138.16mm. The power button and volume rockers are placed on the right side, micro USB port and the 3.5mm audio jack are placed on the top. There is a single mic on the bottom.

This is a dual SIM handset SIM 1 is normal SIM and SIM 2 is a micro SIM. There is a micro SD card slot too. The Micromax Unite 2 A106 runs on KitKat OS

The TFT LCD screen is 4.7 inches with WVGA (800 x 480 pixels resolution). Colour reproduction and viewing angles are good. There are only 3 sensors – accelerometer, proximity and light (check video review). There is LED notification – it blinks green on notification and turns red on charging and when fully charged (over 90%) it turns green again.

Memory and Storage
The Unite 2 comes with 1GB RAM and 4GB storage plus 32GB external card support. Of the 1GB RAM you get around 666MB free on the first boot. Of the 4GB storage, 1.67GB is the internal storage and 0.89GB is the space allocated for apps. The free space for apps is 646MB.

The good part is that you can install apps on the external storage. OTG is supported however there seems to be some issue with the software as it keeps checking the pen-drive for errors. A software update might fix this issue.

Performance
The handset houses the commonly used1.3GHz MediaTek MT6582 quad core chipset (Cortex A7) with Mali 400 MP GPU. The performance is lag free and even the gaming experience is pretty good.

Benchmark Scores

App	Result
Quadrant	8841
Antutu	16683
Vellamo	HTML5 (2101) Metal (569)
Nenamark 2	63.4fps
Multi Touch	2 point

Gaming
I could easily install the Modern Combat 4 and the Asphalt 8 on the external storage. Both the games played well and Asphalt 8 was playable in highest visual quality mode. Check the gaming part in the video review.

5MP AF camera
There is 5MP rear AF camera with LED flash and a 2MP fixed focus on the front. The camera still quality is very good considering the price tag. What’s more the rear camera can shoot 1080p videos at 30fps (though it’s mentioned as HD on the box pack). Even the night streetlight shot is very good in HDR mode. Check the sample images and videos.

Entertainment
I tried playing Full HD videos in MX player. It worked smoothly in both H/W and S/W modes.

Others
The sound is loud and clear. No issues found with 3G, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi. Handset also doesn’t heat up much. GPS lock is very fast almost instantly but GPS does not work indoors.

The box pack says 20 Indian regional languages; however that is not the case. In OS language selection option there only the Hindi Indian language. Probably Micromax were referring to the Reverie phone book application that does support many Indian regional languages. However if you count the number of languages listed there are just 11. The 20 languages are in fact present on the default keyboard, you can tap and hold the space bar to get the list and can try in any of those 20 + 1 (English) languages.

The Reverie phone book app is nothing new we have seen that on other MMX devices too. I could not find all of the 20 languages may be the others that are missing might get added up after an update – but not a big issue I guess.

Wi-Fi – I was able to connect to my repeater using WPA2 security and also directly to my MTNL Wi-Fi ADSL modem using WPA security, I could also connect to another phone that acted as a hotspot.

2000 mAh Battery
The 2000 mAh battery is removable. I used the handset for benchmark and for playing the high end games for about 38 minutes – battery dropped by 18 percent and max temp was 41 degrees. I also played a 1080p video with Wi-Fi on, brightness set to auto and with full loudspeaker volume. I played the video in a loop for 1 hours 36 minutes – the battery dropped by 29% and the max temperature was 37 degrees.

If you are playing high end games the battery will last for up to 3 hours. You can watch FHD videos for over 5 hours.

Verdict
Micromax Unite 2 may not be as tough as the Moto E but it does come loaded with good features that are missing on the Moto E. The Unite 2 A106 performance is impressive and there is 5MP AF camera that does a much better job, plus it can record 1080p videos.

It would have been a good competitor to the Moto E had it been selling for Rs. 6,999. Unfortunately as of now the price is around Rs. 7,500 and the online websites that are still selling for Rs. 6,999 are mostly out of stock. For now it is costing a little more than the Moto E. If brand is not an issue and if you are looking for a better camera and performance the Micromax A106 is the one

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Lava Iris X1 launched in India at Rs.7999. Another rival to Moto E ?

The Iris X1 runs Android 4.4 KitKat and is powered by a 1.2 GHz quad-core Broadcom BCM23550 processor.

Lava has launched a new budget Android smartphone - Iris X1 - that's set to go head to head with the Motorola's newly launched Moto E and Micromax's Unite 2. Priced at Rs. 7,999, the Lava Iris X1 supports dual-SIM, runs Android 4.4 KitKat and is powered by a 1.2 GHz quad-core Broadcom BCM23550 processor with Videocore IV GPU along with 1 GB of RAM.

The Lava Iris X1 has a 4.5-inch display with (854 x 480 pixels) capacitive touchscreen IPS display. It has an 8MP rear camera and 2MP front camera. The smartphone has 4GB of internal storage, expandable memory up to 32GB via microSD. For connectivity, the X1 supports 3G HSPA+, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 LE and GPS. It is powered by an 1,800 mAh battery.

The smartphone is available in black and white colour option. Lava is offering a free intelligent Flip cover. The Iris X1 will be exclusively available via Amazon.in from May 27.

Mr. Hari Om Rai, Chairman & Managing Director, Lava International Ltd., said "Lava is proud to announce the launch of 'X' series with the Lava Iris X1, a beautifully crafted smartphone with best in class hardware & software features. It is for the consumers who not only want a high performance device but also a beautiful design. Iris X1 is designed to mesmerize the consumers and will surely create ripples in the market at this price point. We are confident that the latest hardware and software features coupled with its great design will surely deliver a rich experience to the consumers."

After the launch of Moto E, it was expected the local brands will soon launch their sub-8k smartphones with similar set of specifications. Micromax recently launched its Unite 2, featuring dual-SIM smartphone, sporting a 4.7-inch IPS display with 800 x 480 pixels resolution. It runs Android KitKat 4.4.2 (supports upgrades via FOTA) and is powered by a 1.3GHz quad-core processor along with 1GB of RAM.

It'll be interesting to see when international brands come up with their sub-7 or 8k high spec'd smartphones.

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Google developing a 7 inch tablet that can capture 3D images

The tablet has been developed as a part of Google's Project Tango which released a smartphone prototype with similar capabilities.

Google is developing a new tablet with advanced vision capabilities. The tablet is being developed by Google's research effort dubbed Project Tango. Google plans to produce 4,000 of the prototype tablets by next month according to people working closely on the project.

According to reports, the tablet will support a 7-inch screen and will come equipped with two rear cameras, infrared sensors and advanced software that can capture precise three-dimensional images of objects. The tablet is set to be released ahead of Google's annual developer conference in June.

Google's Advanced Technology and Projects (ATAP) group, Project Tango had released a prototype smartphone in February that is similarly packed with sensors and designed to create a kind of three-dimensional map of a user's surroundings. The technology showed improved indoor navigation for the visually impaired as well as step by step instructions within in stores according to Google.

Google is planning to launch a small set of devices for developers to initially experiment with them. The company hopes that it will help developers create applications that will help the device's appeal to consumers. The internet giant's Google Glass, unveiled in 2012 was initially launched for developers and early testers only.

Facebook Inc. has also showed an interest in advanced computer vision technology with its acquisition of virtual reality firm Oculus VRwhose flagship product, is the Oculus Rift, a goggle-like "immersive" headset for video gaming. According to Mark Zuckerberg, "Facebook plans to use Oculus' technologies to expand in communications, media and entertainment, education and other areas."

Source: WSJ

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Project ARA Smart phones to be powered by Toshiba processors

A report claims that Toshiba is the major chip supplier for Google's modular smartphone Project Ara.

Google's Project Ara smartphone which is expected to be unveiled in 2015, will let users build their own smartphones and customize them. Now according to Nikkei, Toshiba is preparing three types of processors for the device, which will be used in the modules as

well as within the smartphone.

According to Android Authority, the main processor in Toshiba's product line would be the company's TX series of microcontrollers, that are based on ARM's low-power Cortex M3 and M0 designs. Currently, Toshiba doesn't have a chip that offers the type of performance that comes from a Cortex-A powered Qualcomm or Samsung chips and will provide essential processing components on the basic device, instead of the main CPU.

Toshiba may also offer a range of integrated circuits, DSP, smaller 8-bit microcontrollers, as well as its own CMOS image sensors, that could be used in various modules of Project Ara.

It seems that, Toshiba began working with Google on Project Ara in October 2013, and "was approved as a preferred supplier for this line, the only Japanese company to be given that status." Nikkei states that the company will become the "sole chipmaker for the phone about a year after its rollout."

According to the report, the shipments of sample semiconductors for the smartphones will start this fall. The basic project Ara smartphone will cost $50, and people are expecting Google to sell millions of units in the first year of sales alone.

Recently, Phonebloks had released a videoshowing the progress and the team behind the Project. Google's Advanced Technology and Projects (ATAP) has also unveiled the MDK for the project giving developers a better idea about the possibilities of the modular smartphone.

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Sony Xperia Z, ZL, ZR and tablet Z to get Android 4.4 kitkat update

The devices will also get a new and refreshed Timescape.

Sony has announced in a blog post that they will be rolling out Android 4.4 KitKat update for its Xperia Z, Xperia ZL, Xperia ZR and Xperia Tablet Z over the next few weeks.

The devices will receive the KitKat update OTA (Over The Air) and will bring the usual performance improvements and UI optimizations. Sony has also announced that users will also receive an all-new user interface experience similar to the Playstation 4, including new launch animation and live wallpaper.

Users will get revamped Status Bar and Quick Settings. The update will also bring some changes to Sony's built-in apps like a better "send" animation in Messaging and deeper emoji support, a smarter social Xperia Camera, a more responsive email client and improved battery performance. The update also brings improved compatibility with wearable's like the SmartBand SWR10 and Sony's Lifelog app.

In a blog post, Sony also mentioned that another trio of devices, i.e, the Xperia T2 Ultra,Xperia E1, and Xperia M2 will be next in line to get the Android KitKat update in July.

Sony had started rolling out the Android 4.4 KitKat OS update for its Sony Xperia Z1, Z1 Compact and the Z Ultra earlier this year. According to Sony's blog, the Xperia devices will get firmware 14.3.A.0.757 update that will fix the sound bug issue that sometimes caused notifications and calls to be played through the internal speaker instead of the external one, which made calls difficult to hear.

Source: Sony

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Motorola Moto E Vs Micromax Unite 2 Two Budget Phone Comparison

Motorola Moto E is the kind of device that everyone wants to own. What does it lack? It runs on the latest Android OS, it has a dual core processor, has a 5 MP camera, a unique look with multiple colour back cover option and what not you get with this budget friendly device that is priced just at Rs. 6,999. Well the Indian based Smart Phone maker Micromax is not going to lose its grip in the affordable smartphone markets and in that process, it has come up with its UNITE 2 Smart Phone that has similar specifications like the Moto E and is also priced the same. Let us compare these two devices and see which stands out to be better.

Design and Dimensions

Moto E measures 124.80 x 64.80 x 12.30 and weighs 140 grams which is easy enough for single hand operation and also fits into the pocket easily and also has the capacitive touchscreen buttons. The Micromax Unite 2 is fairly new device so the details about the dimensions and weight have not been mentioned.

Moto EUnite 212.30 mm thickNot mentioned124.80 x 64.80 x 12.30Not mentionedCapacitive touch screen buttonsCapacitive touch screen buttons140 gramsNot mentioned

Display

The Moto E has a 4.3 inch LCD display with the resolutions of 540 x 960 pixels resolutions giving and pixel density of 256 ppi. Moreover the screen of the device is protected with Corning Gorilla Glass 3 that will keep it safe from scratches. The Motorola unite 2 has a bigger 4.7 inch IPS display with a lower resolutions of 480 x 800 as a result giving lower pixel density of 199 ppi.

Moto EUnite 24.3 Inch LCD display4.7 inch IPS display256 ppi199 ppi540 × 960 pixels480 x 800 pixelsCorning Gorilla Glass 3Not Mentioned

Internal Specifications

The Motorola Moto E is powered by a Dual Core Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 chipset clocking at 1.2 GHz, where as the Unite 2 has a better Quad Core MediaTek MT6582 processor clocking almost at the same speed of 1.3 GHz. Both the devices will be running on the latest Android 4.4.2 KitKat Operating system and will also have the same 1 GB of RAM.

Moto EUnite 2Dual Core Qualcomm Snapdragon 200Quad Core MediaTek MT65821.2 GHz1.3 GHz1 GB RAM1 GB RAMAndroid 4.4.2 KitKat OSAndroid 4.4.2 KitKat OS

Camera / Storage

The Moto E has a 5 MP camera on the rear and it is disappointing that there is no flash support for it and moreover it also lacks the front facing camera. On the hand the Unite 2 has the same 5 MP camera but it has the LED flash support along with a 2 MP front facing camera. The lack of front camera in the Moto E pretty much a factor to be considered as you cannot make video calls or Skype calls.

Moto E comes with 4 GB of internal memory that can be expandable up to 32 GB via microSD card as it is in the case of the Micromax Unite 2.

Moto EUnite 25 MP rear facing camera, No flash5 MP rear facing camera with LED flashNo front facing camera2 MP front facing camera4 GB  internal memory, expandable up to 32 GB via microSD card4 GB  internal memory, expandable up to 32 GB via microSD card

Connectivity/ Battery

Both these Smart Phone are 3G variant and will be supporting dual SIM (GSM + GSM) and dual standby. The battery on the Moto E is at 1980 mAh, while its competitor has a 2000 mAh battery on the back, so there is not a big difference in the battery powering these handsets.

Moto EUnite 23G, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n3G HSPA+, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/nBluetooth v4.0Bluetooth 4.01980 mAh battery2000 mAH batteryDual SIMDual SIM

Conclusion

Well we don’t have much to say about the pricing as both the devices are priced at Rs. 6,999 and with the quad core processor and a front camera Unite 2 is better option to go with. Many might be considering the Brand name as Motorola is an international brand that has delivered Smart Phones like the Moto G and Moto X that has created buzz in the market. But an important factor to consider in this, is that you cannot buy the Moto E in the local market unlike the Unite 2, because the Motorola phones are available only through Flipkart.

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MOTO E ---- Camera quality test and compassion with MOTO G and Nokia Lumia 520

While Moto E gets most things right for a Rs 6,999 smartphone, its 5MP fixed focus camera does leave a lot to be desired. We compare its camera quality and performance to its elder brother, Moto G and similarly priced Nokia Lumia 520.

Moto E is undoubtedly the most appealing low-end Android smartphone in the Indian market right now. We take a closer look at the imaging capabilities of the Moto E camera and compare its performance with Moto G and Nokia Lumia 520, both of which sport 5MP sensors, similar to the Moto E. We clicked some pictures and found that the imaging sensor on the Moto E is not capable to handle low light conditions. Even in bright conditions the camera struggles to capture quality sharp pictures as they lack details and colour vibrance. Even the Moto G has a 5MP sensor, but when compared to the Moto E, there is a vast difference. While thecamera on the Moto G has an autofocus system, it also has a better sensor resulting in way better pictures.

(Click on images to enlarge.)

Nokia Lumia 520 Moto E Moto G

Focus: Motorola decided to go with a fixed focus camera on the Moto E, something that they should have avoided. Given that auto focus has become a defacto for smartphones in today's scenario, lack of AF is a shocking omission. Lack of this feature results in massive inconsistencies in terms of focus area, especially when you want to capture images at random instances. We encountered numerous occasions where the subject was out of focus due to the inability of the sensor to direct focus on the desired area and lock it for a better shot.

Image quality: In good to excellent light conditions, Moto E does a decent job of capturing images which are alright for sharing over the web. The images lack the detail levels expected from a good quality 5MP sensor. Post-processing of images does very little to improve the quality of the Moto E camera pics.

Low-light images: Yes, it isn't fair to expect a low-end smartphone to do so well in low-light. Moto E is no exception in low-light situations, images are blurry and noisy, you might be able to get a decent shot, only after taking a dozen shots, hoping one of them comes out good enough. 

Speed of capture: Having fixed-focus does help the Moto E in terms of speed. Moto E is pretty quick for its class in terms of response, exhibiting fairly low shutter lag. In low-light situations though, the camera takes a bit longer to complete the captur

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Nokia X2 rumoured to have Qualcomm MSM8210 processor and 1GB ram

Nokia's initial X smartphones didn't deliver much in terms of specs. But, the next smartphone - X2 - is said to be a major improvement over the predecessors.

Details about Nokia's next X-series smartphone, dubbed the X2, have surfaced online. The Nokia X2 is expected to come with improved hardware specs as compared to its predecessors X and XL.

According to a leaked benchmark result, the Nokia X2 will be powered by a Qualcomm MSM8210 processor. Moreover, the smartphone will have 1GB of RAM and 4GB of internal space. The Nokia X2 manages score of 11827, which is considered to be good for an low-cost handset. According to older rumours, the smartphone will feature a dedicated home button as well.

After having a built a lot of buzz, initial Nokia's Android-based X smartphone failed to win critics, mainly because of its poor specs as well as sluggish UI and Android customisation. In our benchmark and performance tests, the X didn't scored well.

That said, Nokia seems to be more focussed in the specs department with the new X2. There are already speculations that the new Nokia X smartphone will be going to head to head with Motorola's low-cost Moto E smartphone.

What are your initial impressions of the Nokia X2? Will it help Nokia strengthen its base in the budget smartphone category? Let us know your views in the comments section below

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MOTO E :: Battery performance test and compassion

The newest smartphone to hit the low-end category of smartphones is here and we test its battery to see how much juice it provides to power the handset

After the successful launch of Moto G and Moto X, Motorola announced the low-cost Moto E in India in an attempt to grab the market share of the sub-10k Android smartphones. While we already know the specs and theperformance capability of Moto E, we now carry out our standard battery test to determine the potential of battery on the smartphone. There is a 1980mAh battery pack on the Moto E which sounds pretty good for a Rs.7,000 smartphone.

As you all know, we first charge the smartphone to a full 100% and then run a Full-HD video for one hour to determine the amount of battery loss. We also compare the results with other smartphones to see how it competes with other handsets. Here is how Moto E stands up to other smartphones when it comes to battery life.

The results clearly prove that the battery on the Moto E provides the best battery backup in its category, and furthermore, it even beats it's elder brother, Moto G. The smartphone didn't impress a lot in the benchmark performance tests but the battery backup is way better than its competition. Considering the good battery life on the Moto E, will you go ahead and buy the smartphone? Do let us know.

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Nokia XL goes on sale in India , Priced at ₹ 11489

With a price tag of Rs. 11,489, the Nokia XL will be competing against a number of budget Android smartphones.

Nokia's Android-based smartphone, XL is now up for grabs via the company's official store for Rs. 11,489. Currently, the Nokia store has listed a green colour variant and promises to deliver in 5 working days.

The Nokia XL is a dual-SIM smartphone, featuring a 5-inch IPS display with 800x480 resolution and 233ppi. The XL is based on customised Android 4.1 with Fastlane and
is powered by a 1GHz dual-core Qualcomm MSM8225 Snapdragon S4 processor along with a 768MB of RAM.

The XL has a 5MP rear with auto-focus and LED flash and 2MP front facing camera. The smartphone comes with 4GB storage, expandable via microSD. It is powered by a 2,000 mAh battery.

The Nokia XL is set to compete against a wide range of budget Android smartphones, including the newly launched Moto E

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How to Unlock Bootloader of Moto E Android Phone

Moto E Android smartphone is the newest android smartphone which comes with awesome features at an affordable price tag. While we have also been hearing that very soon Moto E will be getting the KitKat 4.4.3 Android OS, let’s check out on how you can unlock the boot loader. After checking out the list of quick pre requisites, we will be slipping into the procedure which will help you unlock the boot loader.

Quick Pre Requisites:

All the data in your MOTO E Android phone should be backed up with the help of below mentioned steps and not automatically with any other tools.

SMS – Use “SMS Backup & Restore app”,
Contacts – Sync with the Gmail application,
Call Log - Call Log and Restore
Images, Songs, Videos, Files – Copy to internal / External SD Card,
APN and MMS Settings – Note down from the path “Applications > Settings > Wireless and Network > Mobile Networks > Access Point Names”

Head over to the path “Settings > Applications > Development > USB debugging” in your Moto E so as to enable the USB Debugging Mode. Battery charge left in your device needs to be a minimum of 80% or else device might get turn off in the middle of rooting.Download the Android SDK in your computer and install the same. Additionally, you will also have to install the Motorola USB drivers.

Disclaimer: We should not be held responsible in any manner for any damage happened to your Moto E.

So let’s proceed to the next step where we have mentioned the detailed guide which will help you of unlock the boot loader of Moto E Android phone.

Procedure to Root MOTO E Android Smartphone:

First up you need to enter your device in the Fastboot mod which can be done by Powering off and press the power + volume down buttons simultaneously.In your desktop, you need to open the command prompt and to the directory where you installed the Android SDK tools (or make sure fastboot is in your $PATH).In the command prompt, you need to type in the below mentioned command;

$ fastboot oem get_unlock_data

The returned string will be used to retrieve the unlock key and the returned string in your desktop will somewhat be looking like;

$ fastboot oem get_unlock_data
(bootloader) 0A40040192024205#4C4D3556313230
(bootloader) 30373731363031303332323239#BD00
(bootloader) 8A672BA4746C2CE02328A2AC0C39F95
(bootloader) 1A3E5#1F53280002000000000000000
(bootloader) 0000000

On a Mac OS Desktop, the returned string format would be

INFO0A40040192024205#4C4D3556313230
INFO30373731363031303332323239#BD00
INFO8A672BA4746C2CE02328A2AC0C39F95
INFO1A3E5#1F53280002000000000000000
INFO0000000

Now you need to paste the 5 lines of output into one continuous string without the boot loader or “INFO” or the white spaces. Your string needs to look like this:

0A40040192024205#4C4D355631323030373731363031303332323239#BD008A672BA4746C2CE02328A2AC0C39F951A3E5#1F532800020000000000000000000000

Head over to the Motorola’s official site and paste the code to unlock the device with the help of Unlock key.

Note: If at all your Moto E gets in the boot loop sequence then you need to turn off the device and then reapply the update from the start. To turn off you can reinsert the battery or say you can long press the power button.

Do let us know in the comments section just in case if you face any issues. Alternatively, we will also be coming out with the custom ROM firmwares which will make sure that you can make the most of it for your Moto E Android device.

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How to Root Moto E Android Phone – Guide

Moto E, one of the star budget android smartphones is surely creating ripples in the Indian market as after the success of Moto G, Moto X, Motorola has successfully won the hearts of its potential consumers. So while Moto E is the reality and is an android phone, let’s check out on how you can Root the device in simplest possible way. And the best part is, you can Win Moto E Android phone at androidadvices. Since Moto E comes with almost zero bloat ware, once rooted you can then install the custom ROM firmwares which are based on the Kitkat 4.4.2.

Coming back to the rooting process for all those who already owns this little masterpiece needs to follow the list of quick pre requisites mentioned below before we slip into the detailed guide which will help you root the device.

Quick Pre Requisites:

• All the data in your MOTO E Android phone should be backed up with the help of below mentioned steps and not automatically with any other tools.

SMS – Use “SMS Backup & Restore app”,
Contacts – Sync with the Gmail application,
Call Log - Call Log and Restore
Images, Songs, Videos, Files – Copy to internal / External SD Card,
APN and MMS Settings – Note down from the path “Applications > Settings > Wireless and Network > Mobile Networks > Access Point Names”

• Head over to the path “Settings > Applications > Development > USB debugging” in your Moto E so as to enable the USB Debugging Mode. Battery charge left in your device needs to be a minimum of 80% or else device might get turn off in the middle of rooting.

Disclaimer: We should not be held responsible in any manner for any damage happened to your Moto E.

So let’s proceed to the next step where we have mentioned the detailed guide which will help you of root Moto E.

Procedure to Root MOTO E Android Smartphone:

• Download the mfastboot package in your computer and use the same for unlocking the boot loader.

• You can unlock the boot loader of Moto E easily by following the simple procedure. For rooting the device, you need to unlock the boot loader.

• Up next, download the TWRP recovery image from here to your computer and once downloaded, you also need to download the Superuser SU package and copy the same to your device’s root folder.

• Connect your phone to PC and Reboot to boot loader by pressing Volume Down + Power button for about 6-7 seconds.

• Head over to the directory where you have extracted the mfastboot package and press “Win + R” to enter “cmd” and hit enter key to start the command prompt.

• In the command prompt window, you need to enter the below mentioned command;

fastboot flash recovery recovery.img

• Now you need to press the Volume Down to select the recovery on fastboot menu and then you need to enter the device in the recovery mode.

• After this, the device may show the blank screen or may not respond to your touches for around 60 seconds.

• Press the power button and swipe to unlock the touch to work. Select install and choose the SuperSU zip file which you have placed in the device earlier.

• Follow on screen instructions to confirm the installation of super user and reboot the device in the normal mode.

Note: If at all your Moto E gets in the boot loop sequence then you need to turn off the device and then reapply the update from the start. To turn off you can reinsert the battery or say you can long press the power button.

Do let us know in the comments section just in case if you face any issues. Alternatively, we will also be coming out with the custom ROM firmwares which will make sure that you can make the most of it for your Moto E Android device.

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Motorola Moto E Launched in India Carrying a Price Tag of Rs. 6,999

Motorola has launched its dual-SIM budget smartphone Moto E in India carrying a price tag of Rs. 6,999. The phone will be available exclusively via online retailer Flipkart from Wednesday.

Motorola Moto E comes with 4.3-inch display with a qHD (540x960 pixel) resolution, and 256ppi pixel density. Motorola is also touting the Corning Gorilla Glass 3 screen of the phone, along with its 'water-nano coating' which provides a measure of water resistance.

It is powered by a 1.2GHz dual-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 processor along with Adreno 302 GPU alongside 1GB of RAM. The Moto E is a dual-SIM phone that supports Micro-SIM cards and an 'intelligent calling feature.' It runs on Android 4.4 KitKat.

( Also see: Moto E vs. Moto G )

Motorola's latest budget offering comes with a 5-megapixel rear camera, but just like the [Lumia 630](http://gadgets.ndtv.com/nokia-lumia-630-1456) launched on Monday, it has no flash or front camera, which will disappoint many. The Moto E comes with 4GB of internal storage, expandable via microSD card up to 32GB.

The smartphone is backed by a 1980mAh battery and sports 124.8x64.8x12.3 dimensions, while weighing 142 grams. Connectivity options include 3G, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, GPS with GLONASS, Bluetooth 4.0, Micro-USB, FM radio and 3.5mm audio jack.

Moto E comes in Black and White colour options, but the interchangeable backs let you switch to other colours like Lemon and Turquoise.

India will be amongst the first set of markets that will be getting the Moto E. The phone is currentlylisted in Black and White variants on Flipkart.

The company also touted some software features of the Moto E, such as Motorola Assist, Alert, and Migrate.

Motorola sees Android 4.4 KitKat as a key differentiator for its range, claiming that 88 percent of Moto G and 91 percent of Moto X users run Android 4.4 KitKat, compared to 8.5 percent of all Android users.

At the launch event in Delhi, Motorola announced that it was now operating in 44 countries. The company claimed that the Moto G had been very successful, terming it the best selling smartphone that Motorola has produced. The Moto G was the "top selling phone in Brazil," Motorola added.

 
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specifications

GENERAL	2G Network	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - all versions
		CDMA 800 / 1900 / 850
	3G Network	HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
		HSDPA 850 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100 - for Americas
	SIM	Optional Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
	Announced	2014, May
	Status	Coming soon. Exp. release 2014, May 14th

BODY	Dimensions	124.8 x 64.8 x 12.3 mm (4.91 x 2.55 x 0.48 in)
	Weight	142 g (5.01 oz)

DISPLAY	Type	Capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
	Size	540 x 960 pixels, 4.3 inches (~256 ppi pixel density)
	Multitouch	Yes
	Protection	Corning Gorilla Glass 3

SOUND	Alert types	Vibration, MP3, WAV ringtones
	Loudspeaker	Yes
	3.5mm jack	Yes

MEMORY	Card slot	microSD, up to 32 GB
	Internal	4 GB, 1 GB RAM

DATA	GPRS	Yes
	EDGE	Yes
	Speed	HSDPA 21 Mbps, HSUPA 5.76 Mbps
	WLAN	Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi hotspot
	Bluetooth	Yes, v4.0, LE
	USB	Yes, microUSB v2.0

CAMERA	Primary	5 MP, 2592 х 1944 pixels
	Features	Geo-tagging, touch focus
	Video	Yes, 854x480@30fps
	Secondary	No

FEATURES	OS	Android OS, v4.4.2 (KitKat)
	Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 200
	CPU	Dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
	GPU	Adreno 302
	Sensors	Accelerometer, proximity
	Messaging	SMS(threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Email, IM
	Browser	HTML
	Radio	FM radio
	GPS	Yes, with A-GPS support and GLONASS
	Java	Yes, via Java MIDP emulator
	Colors	Black, Turquoise, Lemon
		- SNS integration - MP3/AAC/WAV player - DivX/WMV/MP4/H.263/H.264 player - Organizer - Photo viewer/editor - Google Search, Maps, Gmail - YouTube, Google Talk, Picasa - Voice memo/dial - Predictive text input

BATTERY		Non-removable Li-Ion 1980 mAh battery

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