MotoG on Virgin issue
 

Wanted to buy Mrs Osem one of these but it appears that Virgin will only supply micro SIMs in the form of a nano SIM+adaptor and Motorola state that SIM adaptors should not to be used in the MotoG. :confused:

Surely in the event of any related problems Motorola would cite the use of an adaptor as a reason to void the warranty.

https://motorola-global-portal.custh...50/action/auth

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Virgin can supply combi sims (standard sim with micro enclosed) who told you about the nanosim + adapter?

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See post 7 by a member of the Virgin team:

http://community.virginmedia.com/t5/...w/td-p/2154534

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I work in a carphone warehouse and we stock Virgin microsims so not sure what they're on about

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Interesting. I wonder if anyone from Virgin would like to explain because I'm as confused as you are. :shrug:

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I have a Moto G with Virgin. The manual does state adapters shouldn't be used but VM said they only do nano sims with adapters now. Anyway my Moto G works fine with the Nano+adapter so you shouldn't have any worries

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TVM. It's not an issue now as I bought her a dual sim Note II clone which she's delighted with.

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I am not a big lover of mobiles but I now realise that I have to buy a smartphone, so for me the Moto G looks good.
I am currently on VM sim only £5pm and would upgrade to either £10 or £15pm sim only with the Moto G.

The 16gb phone is £139 on Virgin Media, is there any chance of a discount given that I pay VM about £65 per month for TV, Landline Phone and Broadband, and Voda/Tesco/O2 sell the 8Gb for £100?
TIA

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I'd doubt it very much Gus, but theres no harm in trying. Would it be worth taking it out on contract???

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Just as an update to this - Virgin Media now do the push out SIMs rather than ones with the adapters.

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I just tried my luck, Craig you were right. 555555555
I spoke to a UK lady who transferred me to sales which sounded like it was based on the sub continent.
All mobile phone prices were as per web page, no deals, maybe a contract is the way to go, it is a good deal but I just don't like being tied down for 24 months, although I have been on this £5pm with VM for 3 or 4 years. 555.
I explained that if I bought a Moto G for £99 from O2 or Tesco then I may go on to one their plans , but VM were not too bothered.

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Virgin Mobile have been selling Moto G 16GB today for £99.99 inc £10 airtime, this is on PAYG. I've bought one , delivery confirmed for tomorrow via Yodel.

Found deal on Hotukdeals

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bonzoe, what a hero you are. :)
I have just ordered the Moto G for £99.99, spoke to an Indian lady who was very good, no probs sorting anything out.
I rang the 0800 952 2040 Press 1 number.
Amazing that when I asked a couple of days about a deal on this phone ago nobody could help.

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Deal now withdrawn due to "pricing error". I was fortunate, mine has been delivered and is unlocked on delivery.

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I had an e-mail today saying the phone will be delivered Monday, so here's hoping.
With the £40 I have saved I have bought a coat from M&S that would normally retail at £117, so a good deal thanks to my NTHell friends.

I guess VM management said, "Why are these Moto Gs going like Hot Cakes?" :)

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They priced the 16GB as a 8gb doh

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Mine turned up today, 16Gb, and also had the USB charger lead in the box as well.
Being a Dinosaur I now have to find out how the use it. :)

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And with the price of an 8GB flash chip being something in the region of £1 I wonder how they justify the difference in price regardless.

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Even on Amazon there is a £30 difference between the two, so that's a question for Motorola

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It's not just Motorola, every manufacturer does this :(

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I have had my Moto G for nearly a week now, but as I am a bit of a dummy I am taking things slowly.
One thing I have noticed is when at home near to my desktop and super hub my Moto g does not show a wifif icon, does that mean it is not connected to wifi?
In systems/settings my wifi is ON, at the top of the screen the signal strength is max and a H or H+ show.
I did get a wifi icon down the pub the other night.
TIA

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You need to set up the connection - first thing is to check what SSID the hub is sending & the pass-phrase - this should be on a sticker underneath the super hub.

Then go into the settings on your moto G & choose wifi under wireless & networks. This should give a list of available connections.
Choose the one corresponding to the SSID for your hub & enter the pass-phrase when prompted. Press connect & all should be good.

After initial setup your phone will remember the connection & wifi should work automatically whenever it is in range of the hub.

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Very many thanks for that idiosyncratic, that's what makes the forums great. Thanks to the NTHell forums I have bought the Moto G £40 cheaper than normal and had invaluable assistance in setting the phone up.
This topic has boosted my postings, as you can see I have been a member since 2007 and limped along to 23 posts. :)

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24 posts, now :)

Glad i could help.