Finally, Moto G4 Plus started getting the latest Android 8.1 Oreo official update via OTA. Now you can install Android 8.1 Oreo on Moto G4 Plus and get the experience of the latest Android OS officially. Motorola launched the Moto G4 Plus in 2016 with Android 6.0 Marshmallow and later upgraded to Android Nougat. Now the time to install Android 8.1 Oreo on Moto G4 Plus. In September 2017, Motorolla revealed the list of those who will be receiving Android Oreo official update. However, the Moto G4 Plus was curiously missing from the list. But surprisingly Motorola started rolling out the Android 8.1 Oreo official firmware for Moto G4 Plus.
Today, here we share a simple step by step guide on how to install official update Android 8.1 Oreo on Moto G4 Plus. This latest update comes with lots of new features along with December 1, 2018 security patch. The Android 8.1 Oreo update is rolling out via OTA in the USA and will be available soon in other countries. So you can check the update by going to Settings > Software update > Download updates manually.
If you see the new update notification then you can download and install it. Otherwise, you can install it manually by following the given below detailed guide. The Android 8.1 Oreo official update comes with many new features like picture-in-picture mode, Auto-fill API, notification dots on app icons, Faster Android behind the scenes, Better battery life and much more.
There is no need to take the backup of your phone while installing the official firmware. But we are highly advising you to take the proper backup of all your important data before proceeding. If you are interested in installing official update Android 8.1 Oreo on Moto G4 Plus, then go ahead and follow the given steps.
Note:
The Android 8.1 Oreo OTA and instructions given in this guide are only working with the above-mentioned variants of Moto G4 Plus. Do not try to install this firmware on any other device or incorrect variant. Check the model number of your device first.
Warning:
AndroidBlog will not responsible for any kind of damage or mishap occurred to the Moto G4 Plus during or after the installation of Android 8.1 Oreo official OTA build. Proceed at your own risk.
Pre-Requirements
- Take a proper backup of all your existing data and settings before proceeding to the ROM installation guide.
- Download and install the correct USB Drivers for the Moto G4 Plus on the PC.
- The Moto G4 Plus must have stock recovery installed.
- Make sure that the battery level of your device should be charged at least about 80%.
Download OTA Android 8.1 Oreo Firmware
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How To Install OTA Official Update Android 8.1 Oreo on Moto G4 Plus :
1: – First, connect your Moto G4 Plus to the computer via its USB data cable.
2: – Next, transfer the firmware file that you have already downloaded from the above link to the root folder of internal storage on the phone.
3: – After transferring the Android 8.1 Oreo OTA file, disconnect the device from the PC and power it OFF in order to boot it into Recovery Mode.
4. Power ON the phone while pressing and holding the Volume and Power keys at the same time until you see something on the screen, this is bootloader mode.
5: – Using the Volume Down button, scroll down to Recovery and choose it using Volume Up and reboot the Moto G4 Plus into recovery mode
6: – In recovery mode, select install update from sd card.
7: – Navigate to the location where you have placed the OPN27.76-12-22 Moto G4 Plus OTA Update file on the SD Card of your phone. Select it using the Power button and confirm installation to proceed.
8: – Go back to the main recovery menu once the installation completes and select reboot system now.
Done! You’ve successfully install Moto G4 Plus Android 8.1 Oreo OTA update.
