Motorola Droid Turbo: Bugs, quirks, problems and more

[ryanr509]

Just came from the Droid Maxx and its default home screen was always the center one.

Is there any way on the Turbo to do the same? As of now the left-most screen is the default when I press the home key.

Been wondering the same thing.

 

[Deron Baker]

I actually just started a thread about this. I have the 64GB ballistic nylon and the back is making a creaking/click sound when I press in certain areas...as if it's separating. You can actually feel a little space between the back and the body of the phone in those areas. The more I think about this the more I think I need to head in for an exchange....sigh...

I have the Droid Turbo Nylon Stockings 64 gb version. After reading this, I started pressing on the back on that nylon material and it does make a little sound. I don't think it's an issue. I think it's just the type of material. It has a little "give" if you press hard on it, but doesn't seem like it will separate or crack. I always roll with a case so it's a complete non issue for me. I highly doubt this will ruin anyone's phone.

 

[Davidoo]

Re: Motorola Droid Turbo: Bugs, quirks, problems and more - Hotspot not working

Hmm just tried mine and it works .

My hotspot worked fine the first time out of the box.

 

[Abigail Fay]

What happens if your alarm goes off and you are scrolling twitter. Can you snooze or dismiss? I can't do either. And yes, I wish the alarm options were better. Pre and ascending options please.

 

[pwrdbykyank]

Thats probably because of the adhesive on the back housing inside that holds the housing to the battery and the wireless charging pad inside. I took it apart and posted a video on youtube for people to see. Try pressing down on the back and hold it for 10 seconds to try and get the adhesive to stick better.

 

[pwrdbykyank]

Have you checked in settings and display area to see if you can change which is default home screen?

 

[pwrdbykyank]

Try removing the account or restoring the phone and set it up again. Same thing happened for my moms but hers the calender wouldnt load.

 

[jesta192]

For anyone trying, for the first 18 hours or so, hotspot wasn't working for me, but then it worked fine. Maybe an activation delay?

 

[Heath Mcmillan]

I just got the droid turbo what are some good quality volume boosters?i don't mind paying for a volume booster app as long as it works.i had volume+booster which worked perfect on my Motorola maxx but it no longer works on my turbo.also how do I get all my txts/photos call logs from my maxx to my turbo.the Verizon guy said I could migrate.any all help is greatly appreciated,also why did google do away with the blue coloring of the time,etc.I hate the white effect on the time and 3g/4g signals.ive had this phone less than 36 hours and to be honest im not really impressed,im glad vzw is giving me 2 weeks to decide if I want to keep I or not.

 

[dungoyle]

You need to go to your account management page on verizonwireless.com and change back to standard voice mail. You can't change in the app on the phone.

I miss visual voice mail on Sprint which was free. I miss it, but I'm not paying extra for it. It's bad enough I have to $15 a month for access to Good Messaging (also free on Sprint). /rant

 

[dungoyle]

Just came from the Droid Maxx and its default home screen was always the center one.

Is there any way on the Turbo to do the same? As of now the left-most screen is the default when I press the home key.

I couldn't find anything in settings, and I too am used to the center screen being "home". That was one of the niggling factors that pushed me back to the Apex launcher -- infinitely more customizable than any other factory launcher, and resource friendly. Nova launcher is another good alternative. They both have free versions. I own the paid version of both, but prefer Apex.

 

[Rogus]

I miss visual voice mail on Sprint which was free. I miss it, but I'm not paying extra for it. It's bad enough I have to $15 a month for access to Good Messaging (also free on Sprint). /rant

Basic visual voice mail is free on the Turbo.

 

[dungoyle]

Basic visual voice mail is free on the Turbo.

Okay, I'll ask the stupid question. What's the difference between basic visual voice mail and this new thing? Edit: Also, is basic visual VM a Turbo exclusive, or does everyone on Verizon get it now? There used to be a fee (like $3 per month?).

 

[Rogus]

Okay, I'll ask the stupid question. What's the difference between basic visual voice mail and this new thing? Edit: Also, is basic visual VM a Turbo exclusive, or does everyone on Verizon get it now? There used to be a fee (like $3 per month?).

Most of this can be answered by checking the Verizon website:

Verizon has three levels of voice mail: Premium Visual Voice Mail, Basic Visual Voice Mail, and Basic Voice Mail. You can go to your "My Verizon" and "Change Features" and it will tell you more about the differences. I think these three options are available on any smartphone. Basic VM is free on any phone. Both PVVM & BVVM had a monthly fee on my old RAZR Maxx and has on my wife's Moto X. On the Turbo BVVM is showing as a free option & PVVM has a monthly fee which is waived for 30 days of a free trial period.

 

[bhcluc]

I too am having trouble with the "OK Google" detection on any screen. When you check the box, you are prompted to say "OK Goolgle" three times to have the phone more easily recognize you. Goodle now is turned on... Moto voice works fine. Its just odd.

Also, long press of a Bluetooth headset button on my droid maxx launched voice search. On the turbo it does not do anything.

I too had issues with hotspot. And it ended up working the next day. Likely just an account issue related to moving to a new Sim / imei.

 

[Robisan]

I miss visual voice mail on Sprint which was free. I miss it, but I'm not paying extra for it. It's bad enough I have to $15 a month for access to Good Messaging (also free on Sprint). /rant

I think basic visual voice mail is free on this phone with VZW.

 

[kjumblatt]

I am having issues with droid zap. I keep getting "Unfortunately, Droid Zap has stopped working" as soon as it opens. I have tried disabling/enabling the app and clearing the cache but it keeps doing the same thing. I also unplugged the Chromecast in the room in case it was related to that but didn't help either. Any ideas?

 

[Allen Waldrep]

I also have the 64gb ballistic nylon, no squeak or hollow feel. I recommend taking yours back.

 

[Deron Baker]

I too am having trouble with the "OK Google" detection on any screen. When you check the box, you are prompted to say "OK Goolgle" three times to have the phone more easily recognize you. Goodle now is turned on... Moto voice works fine. Its just odd..

I tried it and the Google Now setting won't record my voice. Motorola voice and my catch phrase work fine. But I cannot use the "ok Google" activation phrase while in Google Now.

 

[Allen Waldrep]

not experiencing that, I can do the whole screen with a light touch and reasonably small fingers.