Moto G (3rd gen) starts receiving Android 6.0 Marshmallow update

24 December, 2015
Following in the footsteps of its higher-end siblings, Motorola's budget phone is now tasting the latest Android release.

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  • Praveen
  • PSF
  • 10 Feb 2016

I am using Moto G 3rd Gen, After updating to marshmallow 6.0, Torch is not operating after updating. Kindly fix the probelm.

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    • Swain
    • rA$
    • 10 Feb 2016

    Updated my Moto G3 (lollipop 5.1.1) to marshmallow 6.0 yesterday.
    1.Backed up all my apps by es file manager to elsewhere
    2.Backed all important data in internal to elsewhere.
    3.Removed external microsd.
    4.Downloaded the 456 MB update which took 4.08GB of internal memory upon installations.

    Problems after marshmallow upgrade:

    1.Inserted the 32GB sandisk ultra microsd full of data (29GB). Upon power off and on it asked to choose between
    a)Format as extended internal SD erasing all data and encrypted unreadable in other devices, card readers etc ..or
    b)Recognise as a portable memory device...so I chose ( b) due to all existing data.
    Failed to open the card or the data thereafter....it was still doing fine in other devices.

    2.USB OTG connected pen drive was recognised but could not access the drive or data.

    3. Battery backup was terrible.
    4.Overall brightness including video playback brightness became very low.
    5. Device heated up in about 30 min use, both screen and area around the camera on the back.
    Some Solutions that worked:
    1. Google Searched for hard/factory reset of Moto G3 and followed the guide. Once inside recovery mode, formatted the internal drive, wiped app catche, personal settings etc.
    2.After reboot installed needed wifi connection to enter google account info. You cannot access the phone without setting up your Google account info in Moto G3 marshmallow.
    3.Changed all sound notifications other than media, call ringtone and media to mute.
    4.Keyboard touch tones and vibrations muted from language and input setting.

    5.Installed es file explorer. Accessed USB OTG pendrive and from left slide in tab.
    6. After hard reset, phone was able to open the 32GB microsd.
    7. Battery life increased by abt 20% to 8 hrs on 2G continuous download 3hr screen on, still abt 1hr30min less than what I was getting on Lollipop.
    8.System and apps seem faster.
    9.Data connection and download speeds 25 to 30% slower.
    Loss for Unlimited download night packs.
    10.MX player and VLC still considerably dim. Problem partially solved by turning off Adaptive Brightness from display setting and ramping full brightness from notification dropfown during video playback. Uses a lot of Battery.

    11. Keyboard copy paste icons are gone. Worse in portrait view copy paste, Better in landscape mode Google keyboard.
    12. Opera Max for data saving worked great in lollipop, not so great in marshmallow. Slowing down 2g 3g connection.

    Overall response...MOTO G3 UPGRADE to ANDROID 6.0 Marshmallow IS NOT WORTH IT. It brings in many more issues than it solves. Marshmallow for MotoG3 considerably RUINS the ANDROID experience.
    Hope these will help some.

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      • dashrathbhadu
      • Hku
      • 10 Feb 2016

      After upgrading Moto (G3) software,I have the following problems
      1.I cannot reduce the volume of my camera shutter.
      2.I have problems receiving calls.
      3.I am unable to move my photos or videos from internal storage to SD card or PC.
      4.When we go to settings - storage,we used to have options for usb connection or OTG. This is also not available.
      5.The previous version of software was very very useful.Please help me revert back to the previous version till everything is sorted out with this version of software.

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        • AnonD-499007
        • rKT
        • 09 Feb 2016

        After upgrading Moto (G3) software,I have the following problems
        1.I cannot reduce the volume of my camera shutter.
        2.I have problems receiving calls.
        3.I am unable to move my photos or videos from internal storage to SD card.
        4.When we go to settings - storage,we used to have options for usb connection or OTG. This is also not available.
        5.The previous version of software was very useful.
        6. Hanging problem.
        7. Torch not working after shack.
        8. Etc more problems plz fix it urgently
        Thanks

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          • Anonymous
          • bEK
          • 09 Feb 2016

          torch...!!!!! its not working on a shake

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            • AnonD-498701
            • BYp
            • 08 Feb 2016

            after update my moto g 3rd gen to 6.0 version , i have problems with the internet signal

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              • Ash
              • uvA
              • 08 Feb 2016

              AnonD-496544, 03 Feb 2016Root the phone after installing the marshmallow update........ moreAfter marsh update Torch not working on shaking.....come on.

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                • Inder
                • 7tB
                • 08 Feb 2016

                After update 6.0 my phone torch light is not work properly, otg problem, and they corrupt my sd card
                Please resolve the problem.

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                  • MG3
                  • 2S$
                  • 08 Feb 2016

                  After upgrading Moto (G3) software,I have the following problems
                  1.I cannot reduce the volume of my camera shutter.
                  2.I have problems receiving calls.
                  3.I am unable to move my photos or videos from internal storage to SD card or PC.
                  4.When we go to settings - storage,we used to have options for usb connection or OTG. This is also not available.
                  5.The previous version of software was very very useful.Please help me revert back to the previous version till everything is sorted out with this version of software.
                  Thanks.

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                    • mama
                    • XuT
                    • 08 Feb 2016

                    I m unable to stop my camera shutter sound after upgrading my motog3 to marshmallow.

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                      • smruti
                      • tT$
                      • 08 Feb 2016

                      unable to turn off camera shutter sound after updating marshmellow. how to fix it???

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                        • praveen
                        • rKQ
                        • 07 Feb 2016

                        My phone getting heat if operating more than 20mins what will happen if it is any virus prablem

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                          • vinith
                          • rKb
                          • 07 Feb 2016

                          Vinith, 06 Feb 2016May i know why ?If i remove will there be any problems?

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                            • Vinith
                            • rKb
                            • 06 Feb 2016

                            senthul, 05 Feb 2016Go to moto showroom and ask them to remove your marshmallow... moreMay i know why ?

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                              • eldhos
                              • XPI
                              • 06 Feb 2016

                              memmory is not deteting while connecting to pc and some time phone hanged while playing games

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                                • AnonD-497544
                                • uti
                                • 05 Feb 2016

                                Hi everyone!
                                I too was unable earlier to access files from my moto G3 internal storage. But, now the process of accessing has little bit changed. Whenever you connect ur phone to computer, check notification area in phone. It asks for options of 'use usb for': like charging only, transfer files (MTP), Transfer photos (PTP) and MIDI. Select option of your choice.
                                Cheers.

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                                  • senthul
                                  • XuZ
                                  • 05 Feb 2016

                                  vandu, 05 Feb 2016can anybody know how to remove marshmallow version........... moreGo to moto showroom and ask them to remove your marshmallow update

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                                    • JM Halik
                                    • 2Ti
                                    • 05 Feb 2016

                                    My motog3 sound not explore in system. I can hear sound from earphone. But while remove it mp3 and video sound not explore in my mobile. Is there any setting problem?

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                                      • vandu
                                      • Khv
                                      • 05 Feb 2016

                                      can anybody know how to remove marshmallow version........hate marshmallow

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                                        • Anonymous
                                        • pQw
                                        • 04 Feb 2016

                                        smileMonk, 03 Feb 2016Before the update, I used to be able to browse the contents... moreYou must explicitly tell the system that you want data access after pluggin in the usb cable. To do so hit the "Charging" notification you see on screen and choose "MTP"

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