[Soumyajit9]

Originally Posted by smrtdvl

In fact it goes off just by randomly clicking on some icon or home button twice or thrice. If I do a factory reset will I loose any data since there is no separate memory card.

Yes, if you do a factory reset, the entire phone will be wiped out.
Contacts, SMS, Applications, Pictures, Music, Videos, Documents, WhatsApp - Everything will be wiped out.
It will be a new phone, Out of Box.

But, you should be able to take a full backup of the phone settings and data (apps, contacts, pics, music, etc).
I am not aware of, but is there a Motorola Software that does this ?
For exmaple, Nokia Suite, Samsung Kies, etc.

Note: If you are giving it to the Motorola Service Center, please explicitly tell them and get in writing, "Do not do factory reset or software reset or software update".
You need to first take a back up before handing over the device to SC.

[smrtdvl]

I think even Motorola is clueless about this issue as it has been reported in their forum already and they have replied that they are working on the solution. Moreover it is said that it is the problem with kitkat and other devices having kitkat have the same problem. https://forums.motorola.com/posts/2a904fa8d0?page=3

PS: I've installed Nova launcher as of now.

[Soumyajit9]

Originally Posted by smrtdvl

I think even Motorola is clueless about this issue as it has been reported in their forum already and they have replied that they are working on the solution. Moreover it is said that it is the problem with kitkat and other devices having kitkat have the same problem. https://forums.motorola.com/posts/2a904fa8d0?page=3

PS: I've installed Nova launcher as of now.

Ohh No !!! That is some serious software glitch, affected worldwide.

Does the Nova Launcher work on Samsung phones as well ?
I am looking out for a nice launcher for my new Grand Neo.
Have used Go Launcher / Locker, so want to try something new ?

[NetfreakBombay]

Originally Posted by Soumyajit9

Ohh No !!! That is some serious software glitch, affected worldwide.

Does the Nova Launcher work on Samsung phones as well ?
I am looking out for a nice launcher for my new Grand Neo.
Have used Go Launcher / Locker, so want to try something new ?

You can try launcher that is present on Nexus. Google has released it in Play store. Search for "Google Now Launcher".

[smrtdvl]

Originally Posted by NetfreakBombay

You can try launcher that is present on Nexus. Google has released it in Play store. Search for "Google Now Launcher".

Couldn't find an app with that name.

[NetfreakBombay]

Originally Posted by smrtdvl

Couldn't find an app with that name.

Direct link:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...droid.launcher

In case this is blocked, steps mentioned in http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2506488 can be used.

[sgiitk]

@Soumyajit9; I use GCloud backup to keep the data. You can reload from there. I hear Google drive can do the same.

[Soumyajit9]

Originally Posted by NetfreakBombay

Direct link:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...droid.launcher

In case this is blocked, steps mentioned in http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2506488 can be used.

Thanks for the link NetfreakBombay. My luck doesn't get worse than this. See the screenshot below. :'(

Originally Posted by sgiitk

@Soumyajit9; I use GCloud backup to keep the data. You can reload from there. I hear Google drive can do the same.

Thanks sgiitk sir. After my Grand was pickpocketed, I have learnt lessons in the hard way. Now I have synced up my Grand Neo with Google Drive and other Google services. Everything now has a back up on Google.

[HappyRoadie]

Originally Posted by Soumyajit9

Thanks for the link NetfreakBombay. My luck doesn't get worse than this. See the screenshot below. :'(

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Thanks sgiitk sir. After my Grand was pickpocketed, I have learnt lessons in the hard way. Now I have synced up my Grand Neo with Google Drive and other Google services. Everything now has a back up on Google.

Google Now Launcher only works on devices with Kitkat.

[Soumyajit9]

Originally Posted by HappyRoadie

Google Now Launcher only works on devices with Kitkat.

Ohh I see !! I have JellyBean on my Grand Neo.

But isn't it actually a confusion ? KitKat would have Google Launcher ? So why does one need to install this launcher separately ?

EDIT: Actually this makes sense now. For example if someone wants to get rid of the Samsung TouchWiz launcher on the S5 or any of its devices with KitKat, they can install this and get rid of the stock launcher. Hmmm, makes sense now.

[smrtdvl]

I have a moto g running kitkat and the launcher says my phone is incompatible too.

[HappyRoadie]

Originally Posted by Soumyajit9

Ohh I see !! I have JellyBean on my Grand Neo.

But isn't it actually a confusion ? KitKat would have Google Launcher ? So why does one need to install this launcher separately ?

EDIT: Actually this makes sense now. For example if someone wants to get rid of the Samsung TouchWiz launcher on the S5 or any of its devices with KitKat, they can install this and get rid of the stock launcher. Hmmm, makes sense now.

Originally Posted by smrtdvl

I have a moto g running kitkat and the launcher says my phone is incompatible too.

Actually Google Now Launcher is only available for Nexus and Google play edition devices. Their are ways to install Google Now Launcher on other devices as well. Search net. Plenty of methods available.

[harry10]

I am using Nova launcher on my Nexus4. Is Google now launcher better?

[NetfreakBombay]

Originally Posted by Soumyajit9

Thanks for the link NetfreakBombay. My luck doesn't get worse than this. See the screenshot below. :'(

It should work on your phone, try using this method for installation:

http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2506488

[Speed.Demon]

I have used both, and I personally prefer Nova launcher. Google Now launcher doesn't really offer anything extra, except for the 'OK Google' voice activated thing.

Nova launcher offers more customization options, and I think its a bit faster too.