Motorola is now rolling out official Android 8.1 Oreo OTA update for the Moto G5S and G5S Plus. This is the stable version of the update and not the soak test. We already have Motorola’s Beta soak test for the Moto G5, G5 Plus, the Moto G5S and G5S Plus. Now, the manufacturer is sending push notifications to users about their new stable Android 8.1 Oreo firmware. Luckily, users of Moto G5S Plus have been successful in capturing the OTA update from different regions and share the download links. So download and install Android 8.1 Oreo for Moto G5S and G5S Plus.
The new firmware update for Moto G5S Plus is still based on the August 2018 Security Patch of Android 8.1. The OTA also features a new software version (build number) OPS28.65-36 for Moto G5S Plus as opposed to the build OPS28.85-13 that came for the Moto G5 (Plus). There is not much of a changelog from Motorola as of now. It sure features all the Android 8.1 Oreo goodies, new and updated Moto stock apps, bug fixes, and stability improvements.
Oct 04, 2018 Good News for Moto G5 Plus users. Motorola has started rolling the Android 8.1 Oreo update for the Moto G5 Plus (codename: potter). Today the company started rolling the update for Moto G5 Plus. For Moto G5 Plus, the update comes with build number OPS28.85-17 which is. Jul 13, 2018 Gapps For LineageOS 15/15.1 Also Supported any Android 8.1 Steps to Install Android 8.1 Oreo on Moto G5 Plus: Follow our below guide to install the Android 8.1 Oreo on Moto G5 Plus (potter). Simply download the below given ROM and Gapps file to experience the Android 8.1 Oreo on Moto G5 Plus smartphone. Apr 25, 2019 Download Motorola G6 Plus Pie 9.0 Stock Firmware (XT1926) Download Motorola G6 Pie 9.0 Stock Firmware (XT1925) Download Motorola One Power Pie 9.0 Android One Stock Firmware Root Moto G6 and G6 Plus Pie 9.0 using TWRP and Install Magisk Root Moto G5 and Moto G5 Plus Oreo 8.1 using TWRP and Install Magisk; Download Huawei P20/P20 Pro Pie 9.
On the contrary, Motorola may start recruiting for the upcoming Android 9.0 Pie Beta soak test as well. So you better sign up for Moto’s Soak Test so you get Android P before anyone else. This goes for all the Lenovo-Motorola mobile phones. Meanwhile, update Moto G5S (Plus) to Android 8.1 Oreo via full stock firmware (Fastboot zip) and OTA update zip from the stable channel.
Download Moto G5S and G5S Plus official Android 8.1 Oreo OTA update OPS28.65-36
Following are the fastboot zips (full stock firmware update) as well as the OTA updates for the Moto G5S and G5 Plus with new firmware build number OPS28.65-36.
Currently, OTA zip for only Brazil and Indian variants of Moto G5S Plus and Montana variant of Moto G5S have been captured. So download and update now!
Moto G5S Plus OTA update:
As for the Moto G5 Plus, we have captured the OTA update as well as the fastboot flashable firmware. Both need different installation methods.
Moto G5S update: Download kinkos app for android app.
As for the Moto G5, here is the latest Oreo OTA update zip. This has been tested working for device on April 2018 Security Patch.
How to Update Moto G5 and G5 Plus to official stock Android 8.1 Oreo?
The easiest way is to do an OTA upgrade. Note that this is full update zip. Best part is you will get future OTA updates because it is official and not a soak test.
Method 1: OTA update
- Download the Moto G5S (Plus) OTA zip file from above.
- Transfer the file to phone’s internal storage.
- Go to Settings > apps
- Provide storage permission to Motorola Update Services app.
- Check for OTA updates from Settings.
- The package will be automatically detected and system upgraded.
Method 2: OTA update
- Download the Moto G5S (Plus) OTA update zip file from above.
- Transfer the file to phone’s internal storage or sdcard ( in /sdcard/ ).
- Turn off your phone completely.
- Reboot into recovery mode. Press and hold Power + Volume down/up for a few seconds. (not TWRP)
- From stock recovery, select “apply update from sdcard”
- Select OTA zip file.
Method 3: Fastboot Flashable Firmware
For this method to work, you will need the fastboot zip for you particular variant. This will perform a clean installation and factory reset your phone. So backup. See method 2 in this tutorial on how to install fastboot firmware on Moto devices.
Related Content
Update: The Soak test of Moto G5 and G5 Plus begins. There are now 2 ways to update Moto G5S Plus. See downloads below. This is a month for Motorola-Lenovo updates as its smartphones are receiving yet another upgrade to the Android version. Amidst Moto G6 and G6 Plus launch, the smartphone manufacturer juncture is now rolling out Android 8.1 Oreo based firmware updates to several phones. The OTA comes to the previous flagships Moto G5 and G5+, Moto G5S and G5S+. The firmware downloads are available for some of the Moto G5(S)(Plus) devices and variants.
Currently, soak tests are available for all the variants of Moto G5, Moto G5 Plus, Moto G5S, and G5S Plus. Soak tests are basically Beta firmware updates for Motorola devices. Motorola is sending out emails to the registered Motorola users to enroll into the Oreo Beta test. If you have already enrolled into soak tests, then you will receive OTA update shortly. The public update will roll out within a month or two.
Android 8.1 Download For Moto G5 Plus Caracteristicas
Here is what the official Motorola Support page states:
This update introduces changes including the following:
- Android™ 8.1 Oreo™ : many enhancements including new multitasking features, more efficient notification controls and improved data saver, battery features, new power menu UI and Bluetooth improvements.
- Android security: includes the updates of Android security patches through June 1st 2018.
- Stability improvements: includes changes that fix bugs and improve the stability of your phone.
As the update log states, it features latest Android 8.1 Oreo and latest June 2018 Android Security Patch as well. It also brings stability improvements. With this update, the Moto devices will be on the same platform as the Google Pixel series. With this update, Motorola is making sure their upcoming Moto G6 and Moto G6 Plus sales don’t take a blow. It also means that the manufacturer has not abandoned their older phones and the Moto G4 or G4 Plus may most likely also receive the Oreo OTA update soon.
Download Moto G5S and Moto G5S Plus Android 8.1 Oreo
Motorola already has several users enrolled into the Android 8.1 Oreo for the Moto G5S and Moto G5S Plus. Here are some screenshots shared by the users. There seem to be both – 64 bit and 32 bit ROMS available.
Moto G5S Plus 8.1 Oreo TWRP backup is now available for all the users. So you can simply download and flash it via TWRP recovery. Non-Root Method is listed below.
Note that, this is a TWRP backup. So your device needs to be rooted with latest TWRP recovery installed on your Android device.
- Moto G5S Plus Android 8.1 Oreo TWRP Backup |
Download from Android File Host
Download from GDrive
Download in Mega - Moto G5S Android 8.1 Oreo | Coming soon…
Root Method: How to Update Moto G5 and G5S Plus to Android 8.1 Oreo?
Moto G5 Plus Price
- Make sure your Moto G5S (Plus) is rooted with latest TWRP recovery installed.
- Download Android 8.1 Oreo ROM from above.
- Transfer it to your phone storage.
- Extract the zip file.
- Open the extracted folder.
- Now, copy the TWRP folder to device storage and and paste it into the TWRP folder. If TWRP folder is already present, then copy the insides of TWRP into it.
- Reboot into TWRP recovery.
- Take a full Nandroid backup.
- Tap on the restore option and restore your backup.
Non-Root Method: Update Moto G5S Plus to Android 8.1 Oreo Update
https://irishrenew539.weebly.com/free-download-of-nba-2k14-for-android.html. The simplest way to update Moto G5S Plus to Android 8.1 Oreo Update is to download the full stock firmware update from below and install it using Motorola Update Services.
- Download the Oreo Stock Rom from here.
- Transfer the downloaded zip file in phone’s root directory, i.e, in internal storage outside every folder.
- Ensure that the file is named –
Blur_Version.26.336.15.sanders.retail.en.US.zip
- Launch “Motorola Update Services” App and give storage permission to it when prompted.
- Check for any System Updates.
- Reboot or Restart your Moto phone.
- Wait until an update notification appears.
- If Update Notification does not appear then check again for any updates.
- Once it does on your Moto, you press the update now button.
Upgrade and enjoy your new official Oreo 8.1.0 firmware update.
Download Moto G5 and G5 Plus Android 8.1 Oreo update
Update: The Soak Test of Moto G5 and G5 Plus begins with latest July 2018 Android Security Patch. See screenshot 1, screenshot 2, screenshot 3.
See tutorial: How to update Moto G5 (Plus) to Android 8.1 Oreo. Candy crush for window phone free download.
Moto G5 Plus is also receiving Android 8.1 Oreo. Here is the support page. Moreover, the manufacturer is sending out mails to enrolled users. See proof below:
Unfortunately, the Moto G5 and G5S Plus Oreo full stock firmware files are not yet available. It is too early to anticipate any OTA updates from Motorola-Lenovo. So stay tunes and bookmark this page for further updates. We will update this post with new links as soon as they are available.