Motorola is on the roll once again, this time started rolling out a new system update for Moto G5 Plus users already running Android 8.1 Oreo soak test. Just a few days back the company seeded Oreo Android 8.1 based July security patch for the device but as of now another update carrying August 2018 security patch and build OPS28.85-10 has been released for all Moto G5 Plus owners in Brazil and other countries. The update is a Beta test for selected users just like Moto G5S Plus receiving the same update, you need to enroll to Motorola Feedback Network MFN in order to receive the first software updates.
OPS28.85-10 update: Features
The Android 8.1 Oreo OPS28.85-10 Soak test for Moto G5 Plus comes with numerous enhancements over the previous build, mainly update comes with August 2018 security patch and stability improvements. Other tweaks include, new options to switch dark and light themes regarding wallpaper change, Pixel 2 Launcher, Redesigned Power Menu, new Shutdown and Reboot Animation, Round Status bar Icons, and Setting and slide three fingers for screenshot Moto Action.
Below we have mentioned the details and features Android 8.1 Oreo for Moto G5 Plus and the process to get it on your device.
Firmware details:
Device Name: Moto G5 Plus
Device Model: (Potter)
Chanel: retbr
OS update: Android 8.1.0 Oreo
Build number: OPS28.85-10
Android Security Patch Level: August 01, 2018
Update size: 1GB
Download August 2018 OPS28.85-10 Android 8.1 Oreo Soak Test for Moto G5 Plus
Sign in with your Account in the Motorola Feedback Network or signup if you are new user. Once you signed in just follow the instructions below to update Oreo on your device.
Tap the Settings icon in the apps drawer.
In the Setting menu, head to the “About phone” section.
Now select tap on “System updates” and check for the available system updates.
Tap on Download if it notifies you of the update, and let it install automatically.
As we mentioned above that only stock un-rooted device is eligible for the update, don’t waste your device waiting for the OTA if your device is rooted, it will never gonna happen you need to switch to manual firmware installation.
Note: If you get OTA update right on your device, then before installing the update it is mandatory to charge your device minimum at 60% to avoid shut down. Good Luck 🙂