OWNERS: What do you NOT LIKE about your Moto Z Force DROID?

[plumcrazy]

I'm confused, you say flash notify requires you to look at your phone to notice the notification. How does an LED solve that problem???

the LED keeps flashing. if i miss the flash i have to turn the phone on to see any notifications

 

[tx_tuff]

the LED keeps flashing. if i miss the flash i have to turn the phone on to see any notifications

You do not have to turn the phone on, just wave your hand over it.

 

[plumcrazy]

thats annoying to me. the damn thing is always turning on then.

 

[sulla1965]

Low notification volume and rising volume ringtones Any fix for this??

 

[kmf1]

No fix yet. Many are trying 3rd party apps for louder notifications and getting rid of the escalating ring.

 

[kmf1]

Motorola made a post this morning in the Owners forum that a fix for the low notification volumes is being worked on and on the way soon.

 

[Ry]

I don't notice the issue but it looks like something will be addressed.

https://forums.lenovo.com/t5/Moto-Z-Force/Quiet-notifications-moto-z/m-p/3514410#M2795

 

[Mattsg430]

Can't disable fingerprint scanner vibration unless you put the phone in battery saver mode. Should be a toggle for it.

 

[1901Madison]

Hey all - is it normal for my battery to seemingly drain really fast from 100 to 95 and then slower after that?

 

[Photo_Drew]

It can be. The way the phone charges if you unplug it, it may not actually be at 100%. My understanding is that's why that happens.

 

[1901Madison]

It can be. The way the phone charges if you unplug it, it may not actually be at 100%. My understanding is that's why that happens.

I hope so. Perhaps it's just psychological, but it makes me feel like the battery is draining faster than it really is.

 

[Shugacookie]

I have 2 more days to return or exchange my phone and due to missing notifications (low volume) I'm probably going to do that. So bummed. I couldn't wait to get this phone. Also the overall tinny sound during calls is bothering me. I'm coming from a Moto x 2nd gen which I loved. Not even sure where to go when I turn this in. Also I'm getting blurry photos when my subject is not perfectly still, but I'm figuring that's a setting.

 

[Ry]

I have 2 more days to return or exchange my phone and due to missing notifications (low volume) I'm probably going to do that. So bummed. I couldn't wait to get this phone. Also the overall tinny sound during calls is bothering me. I'm coming from a Moto x 2nd gen which I loved. Not even sure where to go when I turn this in. Also I'm getting blurry photos when my subject is not perfectly still, but I'm figuring that's a setting.

I'm glad I don't have the low notification issue.

 

[Photo_Drew]

The sound issue during calls is probably advanced calling. Turn it off and you should see a difference.

 

[fr4nk1yn]

I hope so. Perhaps it's just psychological, but it makes me feel like the battery is draining faster than it really is.

That's how all phones work. The battery doesn't stay at 100% it charges to 100% then stops, letting it drop. Depending on where you unplug it can be at 100 or 95 but it'll always show 100% for a little bit. It's in the software.

I have 2 more days to return or exchange my phone and due to missing notifications (low volume) I'm probably going to do that. So bummed. I couldn't wait to get this phone. Also the overall tinny sound during calls is bothering me. I'm coming from a Moto x 2nd gen which I loved. Not even sure where to go when I turn this in. Also I'm getting blurry photos when my subject is not perfectly still, but I'm figuring that's a setting.

Low notification fix is coming. I don't have low notification, I'm guessing because I loaded tones.
The tinny sound is due, on mine, to HD calling. It's terrible!.
Not sure why you'd be getting blurry photos, unless it's dark and the shutter speed is increasing. Mine has been spectacular.

 

[1901Madison]

That's how all phones work. The battery doesn't stay at 100% it charges to 100% then stops, letting it drop. Depending on where you unplug it can be at 100 or 95 but it'll always show 100% for a little bit. It's in the software.


Low notification fix is coming. I don't have low notification, I'm guessing because I loaded tones.
The tinny sound is due, on mine, to HD calling. It's terrible!.
Not sure why you'd be getting blurry photos, unless it's dark and the shutter speed is increasing. Mine has been spectacular.

Gotcha, thanks! Is this true for all current phones?

 

[fr4nk1yn]

Gotcha, thanks! Is this true for all current phones?

Yes, battery technology for phones has never been improved on. Here's an older article explaining it:
Your Battery Gauge Is Lying To You: Everything You Need To Know About Bump Charging And Inconsistent Battery Drain

 

[anon(6142785)]

I gotta wonder about 6+yrs old data.

 

[doogald]

Really good article about phone batteries (not 6 years old): What You Should (and Shouldn’t) Do to Extend Your Phone’s Battery Life | The Wirecutter

 

[Jake711]

I give up on my Moto. Will not stay connected to my trucks Bluetooth. Wi Fi is all over the place.

Keyboard/screen freezes.

Switching back to my old Windows Phone.

I like the shape of the Moto. Having the extra battery mod seems cool. The physical build quality is nice.

But Android is still a buggy mess full of ads and bloatware.

I'm over it. I tried.