No great smartphone starts life this way. They start out as prototypes built on the style and engineering acumen that helped create the phones that came before them. The Moto Z and its Verizon-exclusive variant, the Moto Z Droid, are the first of a new generation of phones for Lenovo. The company hopes their clean software and solid design will make them bestsellers. It also knows that to be successful against its biggest rivals in the smartphone space, it must build a legacy untainted by faulty software upgrades or silly bugs that can be avoided with proper testing. In short, Moto Z problems should be kept to a minimum.
To Lenovo’s credit, this appears to be exactly what it has managed to do. Moto Z Droid and Moto Z issues do happen, but they’re not common. Maybe this is a side effect of how much the version of Android running on them hasn’t changed. Since the Moto X in 2013, the company has used apps built into Android rather than making its own apps. What’s not available on Android is segmented into apps that are hidden and constantly updated via the Google Play Store. It is believed that most of the problems faced by Android users are not caused by the operating system itself, but due to software changes and apps that companies have added to the stock Android experience.
All this does not mean that Moto Z problems are not a common occurrence. Problems arise from time to time. They can be infuriating. Here are the most common Moto Z problems. Whenever possible, we’ve included fixes and tweaks to help you better deal with the issue.
Turning Off Moto Z Screen
One of the defining features of Moto phones has been the useful notification screens. This feature continues on the Moto Z and Moto Z Droid as well. Wave your hand over your screen and you’ll get a transcript of your latest notifications without the hassle of unlocking your device. If you are concerned about security, you may want to turn this feature off.
Since this is a feature of Moto phones, not Android, you’ll have to go from your phone. Tap or click the category inside the app. Now toggle the icon at the top of the app to Off.
If you like the feature but prefer to exclude notifications from certain apps, add that app to the Block apps list instead of turning it off completely.
How To Fix Moto Z Battery Life Issues
Moto Z battery life issues aren’t reported as often as some other devices, but more time between charges is still a concern for some.
Open the app and select it from the list of categories. Use the chart to monitor your battery performance. Tap the menu button in the corner of your screen to bring up the and options. Both will help you spend more screen time.
Note that there is another way to fix Moto Z battery life issues. As the phone allows Moto Mods, a Incipio OffGrid or Tumi Wireless Charger MotoMod to get more time between charges.
Hide Google Search Bar
Moto Z sticks to the default Google Now Launcher; this means you will always have a large Google search bar on your screen. You can’t turn it off, but you can install a launcher to hide the Google Now launcher.
The most popular and feature-rich launcher on Android right now Nova Launcher. Check out the Play Store for others that might be more to your liking.
Stop Moto Z Camera App Opening
Gestures on the Moto Z allow you to do a lot. The best of these gestures is the wrist gesture, which opens the Camera app. This is very useful if you are coming from a smartphone that offers a dedicated camera button.
If you find that you accidentally opened the Moto Z camera app using this gesture, you can delete the . Tap then tap . Turn the top switch to the off position.
How To Fix Moto Z Mod Problems
Moto Z’s most notable feature is its compatibility with Moto Mods. Mods allow you to add functions to the phone that it does not already support. For example, wireless charging and more optical zoom are features you can add to your device.
After getting a Moto Mod, connect your phone to Wi-Fi and make sure you have the latest version of the Moto Mods app hidden. For help with a specific Moto Mod, go to the app and then tap on it. Then tap Help.
Transfer Music and Videos to Moto Z via USB
Your Moto Z comes with a Turbo Charger, not a USB cable. Don’t worry, you can connect your device to your PC using any USB Type-C cable you have at home. When you do, be sure to tap the notification that opens file transfers so that you can upload the music and video you have to the phone’s internal storage. It will turn on automatically as soon as you connect the USB to your PC.
How To Fix Moto Z Bluetooth Issues
Bluetooth technology has never been more important than in the Moto Z. There is no headphone jack on the device. Although it comes with an adapter, Moto hopes you will use the device’s Bluetooth technology to listen to music.
If you are experiencing Moto Z Bluetooth problems, force your device to forget the wireless device giving you trouble then try to repair it. You can do this from below. You may also want to try restarting your device.
How To Fix Moto Z Problems If Nothing Else Is Working
If you’ve tried everything and your Moto Z problems are still not gone, your last option is to completely factory reset your device.
Scroll to and tap . Make sure backups are enabled and the Automatic Restore switch is on. Select next, . Follow the prompts to reset your phone.
Must Be Mobile The Moto Z Droid and Moto Z will continue to add new things to the list as issues arise. Good luck with your Moto Z.
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