Moto G - Tesco Stock

TheCableGuy · 02-01-2014, 13:32

Anyone here have any insider knowledge on when Tesco might be getting stock of the Moto G? Seems to be a very popular handset due to its price - and Tesco seems to be beating everyone on price!

kcspurs · 02-01-2014, 18:55

nope. are you going for the 8gb

Dan 8t1 · 02-01-2014, 19:30

As I mentioned in one of the other Moto G threads, I'd recommend signing up for Tesco's stock alerts, but be quick to act when you get one. That's how I got my 16GB Moto G, but within an hour they were out of stock again and my colleague wasn't so lucky.

1saintly · 02-01-2014, 19:42

Does it come pre loaded with a load of tesco rubbish?

Also could it be used with a O2 sim?

Dan 8t1 · 02-01-2014, 19:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1saintly

Does it come pre loaded with a load of tesco rubbish?

Only the Tesco micro SIM

TheCableGuy · 02-01-2014, 20:34

I'm hoping to get a 16GB Tesco Mobile version. I've been told it only costs a couple of quid to get them unlocked.

Got a stock alert on all four versions (8/16GB, Tesco Mobile / Unlocked).

Wanting to get one for my girlfriend who is sick of her slow iPhone 4 but doesn't have the money to buy a Nexus 5 outright.

henrywilliams58 · 02-01-2014, 22:38

Looks good

https://motorola-global-en-uk.custhe...p/30,6720,9050

Supera Moras · 02-01-2014, 22:57

Register for a stock alert as Tesco seem to be quite fast getting these restocked, that's what I did anyway. Two mornings I was on the site within 15 mins of receiving the alert and the 8GB had already gone but the third morning I was successful.

The Moto G is an absolutely fantastic phone and for the price Tesco are selling it, it's a bargain. You won't regret snapping one up.

I got mine unlocked for a couple of quid off a seller on ebay, I don't know if I'm allowed to post a link? But he emailed the code within 30 mins and I was up and running.

EDIT: I can confirm there is no Tesco branding at all on the phone, only the box it came in. And it needs unlocking before using with O2.

TheCableGuy · 03-01-2014, 08:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by Supera Moras

Register for a stock alert as Tesco seem to be quite fast getting these restocked, that's what I did anyway. Two mornings I was on the site within 15 mins of receiving the alert and the 8GB had already gone but the third morning I was successful.

The Moto G is an absolutely fantastic phone and for the price Tesco are selling it, it's a bargain. You won't regret snapping one up.

I got mine unlocked for a couple of quid off a seller on ebay, I don't know if I'm allowed to post a link? But he emailed the code within 30 mins and I was up and running.

EDIT: I can confirm there is no Tesco branding at all on the phone, only the box it came in. And it needs unlocking before using with O2.

I'll keep an eye out for the email alerts then. Not sure if the forum lets you publish the link. Would you be able to private message me it so I can use it if I can grab a handset next time they're in stock?

1saintly · 04-01-2014, 07:19

Argos have got them in

http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/1382370.htm?cmpid=GG05X&_$ja=cgid:10621387517|tsid:13542|cid:157974797|lid:2929164741|nw:g|crid:34320453557|rnd:12101106361938263197|dvc:c|adp:1t1#pdpPromotions

dearer than tesco, but at least argos have them

think its a bit cruel of moto to bring a phone out, but not have enough stock

neil402003 · 04-01-2014, 10:16

Try at big Tesco stores in person.I got mine at Tesco Danestone, Aberdeen (16gb version).This was when it was showing as out of stock on their website.
Also got unlock code on eBay for £2.04 which worked first time!.

Orbitalzone · 04-01-2014, 10:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by neil402003

Try at big Tesco stores in person.I got mine at Tesco Danestone, Aberdeen (16gb version).This was when it was showing as out of stock on their website.
Also got unlock code on eBay for £2.04 which worked first time!.

Good news, I had read that some people where having issues with getting unlock codes to now work with Tesco supplied / locked Moto G

Don't forget to claim your free Moto G shell case!
http://motorola.kondor.co.uk/
(apparently site may not accept your imei until Monday)

neil402003 · 04-01-2014, 10:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by Orbitalzone

Good news, I had read that some people where having issues with getting unlock codes to now work with Tesco supplied / locked Moto G

Don't forget to claim your free Moto G shell case!
http://motorola.kondor.co.uk/
(apparently site may not accept your imei until Monday)

Thanks for that.Will try that out on Monday.

kcspurs · 06-01-2014, 16:32

they have loads of these in the braintree store

neil402003 · 06-01-2014, 18:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by Orbitalzone

Don't forget to claim your free Moto G shell case!
http://motorola.kondor.co.uk/
(apparently site may not accept your imei until Monday)

You can only get one of these if you bought your handset directly with o2 by the look of it.

Orbitalzone · 06-01-2014, 18:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by neil402003

You can only get one of these if you bought your handset directly with o2 by the look of it.

Yeah I just read that over on HotUKdeals site where I saw the offer... shame that.

kcspurs · 06-01-2014, 19:11

is this a better phone then the htc one x

alanwarwic · 06-01-2014, 19:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by Orbitalzone

Good news...

...
And which batch of IMEIs do not work?
I only know of one Tesco ROM.

edit - well they sound legit. Are they a main distributor or something?
I thought it was the link to get an unlock. The 2 lots of IMEIs sounds weird. Maybe they are just slow getting onto the main system.

Dan 8t1 · 06-01-2014, 21:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by Orbitalzone

Yeah I just read that over on HotUKdeals site where I saw the offer... shame that.

Hot UK Deals actually says the offer is applicable to purchases from all authorised retailers, which apparently includes Tesco. But there is the caveat that you must have purchased the phone between December 24th and February 26th.

TheCableGuy · 07-01-2014, 18:37

Decided to pop into a local Tesco on my way home from work and picked up a 16GB Tesco Mobile model. Happy with it so far - also bought the £2 unlock code on eBay and put proper stock firmware on it (the default one has Tesco in the name in the About screen).

Looks like theres the KitKat rom being pushed out now too. I hope to get this soon before playing with the phone too much.

sdduk · 08-01-2014, 17:27

What's the difference between Tesco and the stock version firmware? any body know.

TheCableGuy · 08-01-2014, 18:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by sdduk

What's the difference between Tesco and the stock version firmware? any body know.

From what I have read there are no actual differences other than the build ID (i.e. Tesco have taken the retail build and renamed it).

I don't know if having the Tesco build ID means waiting longer for updates though, so I followed a guide to flash the retail ROM.

Orbitalzone · 08-01-2014, 19:36

Well I got an 8GB from Tesco and unlocked without any issue (use SMGreen unlocker from ebay) - I had read that you can't change the voicemail setting on Tesco Moto G's but I certainly can.

Mine had a Tesco PAYG sim inserted when unboxed it. I took the sim out and powered up and logged onto my work's wifi, logged into my Gmail account then powered off. I got home and it logged straight onto my home wifi, didn't need the wpa password and started migrating my old android phone apps over to the moto G.

All very curious as I hadn't accepted the Moto Migrate option.

enapace · 08-01-2014, 20:00

I was advise anyone interested in the Moto G to wait till next weeks event it is quite possible that the Moto X is coming to Europe.

Orbitalzone · 08-01-2014, 20:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by enapace

I was advise anyone interested in the Moto G to wait till next weeks event it is quite possible that the Moto X is coming to Europe.

Yeah I read that straight after I got my Moto G although in all fairness I suspect the Moto X will be nearer £300 or so?

02-01-2014, 13:32	#1
TheCableGuy Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Herts Posts: 5,316	Moto G - Tesco Stock Anyone here have any insider knowledge on when Tesco might be getting stock of the Moto G? Seems to be a very popular handset due to its price - and Tesco seems to be beating everyone on price!

02-01-2014, 18:55	#2
kcspurs Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 793	nope. are you going for the 8gb

02-01-2014, 19:30	#3
Dan 8t1 Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Leicester Posts: 897	As I mentioned in one of the other Moto G threads, I'd recommend signing up for Tesco's stock alerts, but be quick to act when you get one. That's how I got my 16GB Moto G, but within an hour they were out of stock again and my colleague wasn't so lucky.

02-01-2014, 19:42	#4
1saintly Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 3,665	Does it come pre loaded with a load of tesco rubbish? Also could it be used with a O2 sim?

02-01-2014, 19:49	#5
Dan 8t1 Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Leicester Posts: 897	Quote: Originally Posted by 1saintly Does it come pre loaded with a load of tesco rubbish? Only the Tesco micro SIM

02-01-2014, 20:34	#6
TheCableGuy Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Herts Posts: 5,316	I'm hoping to get a 16GB Tesco Mobile version. I've been told it only costs a couple of quid to get them unlocked. Got a stock alert on all four versions (8/16GB, Tesco Mobile / Unlocked). Wanting to get one for my girlfriend who is sick of her slow iPhone 4 but doesn't have the money to buy a Nexus 5 outright.

02-01-2014, 22:38	#7
henrywilliams58 Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: London Posts: 4,710	Looks good https://motorola-global-en-uk.custhe...p/30,6720,9050

02-01-2014, 22:57	#8
Supera Moras Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 207	Register for a stock alert as Tesco seem to be quite fast getting these restocked, that's what I did anyway. Two mornings I was on the site within 15 mins of receiving the alert and the 8GB had already gone but the third morning I was successful. The Moto G is an absolutely fantastic phone and for the price Tesco are selling it, it's a bargain. You won't regret snapping one up. I got mine unlocked for a couple of quid off a seller on ebay, I don't know if I'm allowed to post a link? But he emailed the code within 30 mins and I was up and running. EDIT: I can confirm there is no Tesco branding at all on the phone, only the box it came in. And it needs unlocking before using with O2.

03-01-2014, 08:32	#9
TheCableGuy Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Herts Posts: 5,316	Quote: Originally Posted by Supera Moras Register for a stock alert as Tesco seem to be quite fast getting these restocked, that's what I did anyway. Two mornings I was on the site within 15 mins of receiving the alert and the 8GB had already gone but the third morning I was successful. The Moto G is an absolutely fantastic phone and for the price Tesco are selling it, it's a bargain. You won't regret snapping one up. I got mine unlocked for a couple of quid off a seller on ebay, I don't know if I'm allowed to post a link? But he emailed the code within 30 mins and I was up and running. EDIT: I can confirm there is no Tesco branding at all on the phone, only the box it came in. And it needs unlocking before using with O2. I'll keep an eye out for the email alerts then. Not sure if the forum lets you publish the link. Would you be able to private message me it so I can use it if I can grab a handset next time they're in stock?

04-01-2014, 07:19	#10
1saintly Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 3,665	Argos have got them in http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/1382370.htm?cmpid=GG05X&_$ja=cgid:10621387517\|tsid:13542\|cid:157974797\|lid:2929164741\|nw:g\|crid:34320453557\|rnd:12101106361938263197\|dvc:c\|adp:1t1#pdpPromotions dearer than tesco, but at least argos have them think its a bit cruel of moto to bring a phone out, but not have enough stock

04-01-2014, 10:16	#11
neil402003 Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 149	Try at big Tesco stores in person.I got mine at Tesco Danestone, Aberdeen (16gb version).This was when it was showing as out of stock on their website. Also got unlock code on eBay for £2.04 which worked first time!.

04-01-2014, 10:34	#12
Orbitalzone Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Sussex Posts: 12,173	Quote: Originally Posted by neil402003 Try at big Tesco stores in person.I got mine at Tesco Danestone, Aberdeen (16gb version).This was when it was showing as out of stock on their website. Also got unlock code on eBay for £2.04 which worked first time!. Good news, I had read that some people where having issues with getting unlock codes to now work with Tesco supplied / locked Moto G Don't forget to claim your free Moto G shell case! http://motorola.kondor.co.uk/ (apparently site may not accept your imei until Monday)

04-01-2014, 10:44	#13
neil402003 Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 149	Quote: Originally Posted by Orbitalzone Good news, I had read that some people where having issues with getting unlock codes to now work with Tesco supplied / locked Moto G Don't forget to claim your free Moto G shell case! http://motorola.kondor.co.uk/ (apparently site may not accept your imei until Monday) Thanks for that.Will try that out on Monday.

06-01-2014, 16:32	#14
kcspurs Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 793	they have loads of these in the braintree store

06-01-2014, 18:39	#15
neil402003 Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 149	Quote: Originally Posted by Orbitalzone Don't forget to claim your free Moto G shell case! http://motorola.kondor.co.uk/ (apparently site may not accept your imei until Monday) You can only get one of these if you bought your handset directly with o2 by the look of it.

06-01-2014, 18:59	#16
Orbitalzone Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Sussex Posts: 12,173	Quote: Originally Posted by neil402003 You can only get one of these if you bought your handset directly with o2 by the look of it. Yeah I just read that over on HotUKdeals site where I saw the offer... shame that.

06-01-2014, 19:11	#17
kcspurs Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 793	is this a better phone then the htc one x

06-01-2014, 19:43	#18
alanwarwic Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: the wild world web Posts: 28,132	Quote: Originally Posted by Orbitalzone Good news... ... And which batch of IMEIs do not work? I only know of one Tesco ROM. edit - well they sound legit. Are they a main distributor or something? I thought it was the link to get an unlock. The 2 lots of IMEIs sounds weird. Maybe they are just slow getting onto the main system.

06-01-2014, 21:01	#19
Dan 8t1 Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Leicester Posts: 897	Quote: Originally Posted by Orbitalzone Yeah I just read that over on HotUKdeals site where I saw the offer... shame that. Hot UK Deals actually says the offer is applicable to purchases from all authorised retailers, which apparently includes Tesco. But there is the caveat that you must have purchased the phone between December 24th and February 26th.

07-01-2014, 18:37	#20
TheCableGuy Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Herts Posts: 5,316	Decided to pop into a local Tesco on my way home from work and picked up a 16GB Tesco Mobile model. Happy with it so far - also bought the £2 unlock code on eBay and put proper stock firmware on it (the default one has Tesco in the name in the About screen). Looks like theres the KitKat rom being pushed out now too. I hope to get this soon before playing with the phone too much.

08-01-2014, 17:27	#21
sdduk Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 216	What's the difference between Tesco and the stock version firmware? any body know.

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Moto G - Tesco Stock

08-01-2014, 18:08	#22
TheCableGuy Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Herts Posts: 5,316	Quote: Originally Posted by sdduk What's the difference between Tesco and the stock version firmware? any body know. From what I have read there are no actual differences other than the build ID (i.e. Tesco have taken the retail build and renamed it). I don't know if having the Tesco build ID means waiting longer for updates though, so I followed a guide to flash the retail ROM.

08-01-2014, 19:36	#23
Orbitalzone Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Sussex Posts: 12,173	Well I got an 8GB from Tesco and unlocked without any issue (use SMGreen unlocker from ebay) - I had read that you can't change the voicemail setting on Tesco Moto G's but I certainly can. Mine had a Tesco PAYG sim inserted when unboxed it. I took the sim out and powered up and logged onto my work's wifi, logged into my Gmail account then powered off. I got home and it logged straight onto my home wifi, didn't need the wpa password and started migrating my old android phone apps over to the moto G. All very curious as I hadn't accepted the Moto Migrate option.

08-01-2014, 20:00	#24
enapace Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 4,249	I was advise anyone interested in the Moto G to wait till next weeks event it is quite possible that the Moto X is coming to Europe.

08-01-2014, 20:49	#25
Orbitalzone Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Sussex Posts: 12,173	Quote: Originally Posted by enapace I was advise anyone interested in the Moto G to wait till next weeks event it is quite possible that the Moto X is coming to Europe. Yeah I read that straight after I got my Moto G although in all fairness I suspect the Moto X will be nearer £300 or so?