June 2018 Security Update goes live for the Moto G6 Plus

 By Vaibhav Jain on July 08, 2018       

The recently announced Moto G6 Plus Smartphone is now getting the latest Android security patch, bug fixes, and improvements.

If you own a Moto G6 Plus in Brazil with RETBR Software Channel you should have received the over-the-air update notification for June 1, 2018 Android security update. New software update for both these phones brings along Bug fixes and Stability improvements.

Note that both the Moto G6 Plus runs Android 8.0 Oreo. While this update would have been more exciting if it had brought Oreo 8.1.

Motorola’s instructions explain that for a successful installation, the battery in your phone should be at least 50% charged and your device should be connected to a Wi-Fi network or LTE.

If you haven't got the notification of this new software update yet, Just go to Settings - About Phone - Software updates, and It will automatically start downloading the latest update. The update will take around 10-15 minutes to get Installed on your device. We will let you know once the update is live for other countries. Stay tuned to our Facebook and Twitter page to get the first News.

Moto G4 Play Updated With June Security Patch in Brazil

 By Vaibhav Jain on July 08, 2018       

The Moto G4 Play 2016 is now getting the latest Android security patch, bug fixes, and improvements.

If you own a Moto G4 Play RETBR you should have received the over-the-air update notification for June 1, 2018 Android security update. New software update for both these phones brings along Bug fixes and Stability improvements.

Note that the Moto G4 Play runs 7.1.1 Nougat. This device won't get further major Android updates from Motorola.

Motorola’s instructions explain that for a successful installation, the battery in your phone should be at least 50% charged and your device should be connected to a Wi-Fi network or LTE.

If you haven't got the notification of this new software update yet, Just go to Settings - About Phone - Software updates, and It will automatically start downloading the latest update. The update will take around 10-15 minutes to get Installed on your device. We will let you know once the update is live for other countries. Stay tuned to our Facebook and Twitter page to get the first News.

Xiaomi's Mi A2 Strikes Pose for the Camera in New Picture

 By Vaibhav Jain on July 05, 2018       

Back in July 2017, Xiaomi announced the Mi 5X for China and rebrandend it as Mi A1 (Android One) for the global markets, which was made official in September 2017 during an event in India.

In case you don't know, the Mi A1 is a part of Google’s Android One program which runs stock Android and will receive consistent software updates for a longer period than other smartphones by OEMs that are not a part of the Android One program.

Today, what appears to be the live Mi A2 has been leaked. As you can see in the below image, we have 18:9 Screen without any notch.

The Mi A2 runs on latest Android 8.1 Oreo, and has May 5 2018 Security Patch. Just like the Mi 6X, it is expectd to feature Snapdragon 660 Processor, 4/6GB RAM, 32/64GB Storage, 5.99-inch 1080x2160 Display, Dual 12 MP (f/1.8, 1/2.9", 1.25µm) + 20 MP (f/1.8, 1/2.8", 1.0µm) Rear Cameras, and a 20 MP front shooter. Stay tuned to our Facebook and Twitter page to get the first News.

/Leaks

Android 9.0 P Developer Preview 4 Unofficially available for Motorola Moto Z

 By Vaibhav Jain on July 04, 2018       

Just a few days back, Google released 4th Developer Preview of Android 9.0 P (Beta 3) for Google Pixel and Pixel 2 Smartphones. According to Google's release schedule, this is the candidate build which includes the final APIs and near-final system images for development and testing.

Now, XDA Developer Erfanoabdi has ported the DP4 Android P to the Motorola Moto Z. He says that "Almost Everything" works in this Firmware including Boots, RIL (Calls, SMS, Data), Fingerprint, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Camera, Camcorder, Video Playback, Audio, Sensors, Flash, LED, and GPS, the only bugs includes VoLTE and Flashlight.

You'll need an Unlocked Bootloader with TWRP recovery installed on your Motorola Moto Z. Rest of the process includes Downloading and Flashing Google Apps and Android P DP4.

Android P Developer Preview 4 is the most stable version available right now. This release is version PPP4.180612.004. Stay tuned to our Facebook and Twitter page to get the first News.

Source | Direct Download

Moto G5s Plus and Moto G5 Plus Picks Up June 2018 Security Patch

 By Vaibhav Jain on July 04, 2018       

The Motorola Moto G5 Plus and Moto G5s Plus are now getting the latest Android security patch, bug fixes, and improvements.

If you own a Moto G5 Plus or Moto G5s Plus RETIN you should have received the over-the-air update notification for June 1, 2018 Android security update. New software update for both these phones brings along Bug fixes and Stability improvements.

Note that both the Moto G5 Plus or Moto G5s Plus runs Android 7.0/7.1.1 Nougat. While this update would have been more exciting if it had brought Oreo 8.1, which is in the beta for both these devices.

Motorola’s instructions explain that for a successful installation, the battery in your phone should be at least 50% charged and your device should be connected to a Wi-Fi network or LTE.

If you haven't got the notification of this new software update yet, Just go to Settings - About Phone - Software updates, and It will automatically start downloading the latest update. The update will take around 10-15 minutes to get Installed on your device. We will let you know once the update is live. Stay tuned to our Facebook and Twitter page to get the first News.

Nokia 6 and Nokia 5 Grabs New Update With July Security Patch

 By Vaibhav Jain on July 04, 2018       

If you own a Nokia 6 or Nokia 5 in India you should have received the over-the-air update notification for July 1st, 2018 Android security update. That’s all that is detailed in the new software for both of these phones.

The Software for the Nokia 6 (TA-1021) weighs in at around 140.9MB, while the Nokia 5 (TA-1053) gets it for 145.1MB.

If you haven't got the notification of this new software update yet, Just go to Settings - About Phone - Software updates, and It will automatically start downloading the latest update. The update will take around 10-15 minutes to get Installed on your device. We will let you know once the update is out for other countries.

Nokia is also planning to roll out Android 9.0 P to all the Nokia Smartphones starting August 2018. Stay tuned to our Facebook and Twitter page to get the first News.

//NPU

Android 9.0 P Developer Preview 4 Released! Download It Now!!!

 By Vaibhav Jain on July 02, 2018       

Google just released the Android 9.0 P Developer Preview 4. According to Google's release schedule, this is the candidate builds which includes the final APIs and near-final system images for development and testing.

Android P Developer Preview 4 should be the most stable version available right now. This release is version PPP4.180612.004 for all four phones.

The Android P Developer Preview 4 is available to the Google Pixel, Pixel XL, Pixel 2, and Pixel 2 XL. If you want to get a taste, you have a bunch of options. You can either flash Preview 4 Images or OTAs, or just sign-up for the Android Beta and wait for the OTA update.

Here's a link to sign-up for the Android Beta program.You can also grab the new Android P DP4 images here and OTA files here.

Here's the OnePlus 6 in beautiful new Red Color

 By Vaibhav Jain on June 30, 2018       

The OnePlus 6 is already official with near bezel-less display and top-notch specs. Until now, you could grab the device only in Black and White colors, but it seems that OnePlus is all set to give some fans a new option.

OnePlus is planning to announce the new RED OnePlus 6 on July 2. The company has already started teasing the RED color with color hex “C61422”, which denotes red tone.

Latest leaks shows the beautiful new OnePlus 6 in RED. Thoughts?

/Leaks

OnePlus confirms 5G-ready Smartphone for 2019

 By Vaibhav Jain on June 28, 2018       

Founder and CEO of OnePlus Pete Lau at Mobile World Congress Shanghai announced that the company could launch a 5G-ready OnePlus device as early as next year.

The announcement came during the conversation about OnePlus's product and community philosophy. Lau revealed that the relationship between Qualcomm and OnePlus is leading the brand becoming one of the first 5G Smartphone maker.

OnePlus didn't confirmed that the phone getting 5G support will be the OnePlus 7 or its T variant. OnePlus usually launches two flagship phones for a year and the company has already announced the OnePlus 6 which is likely be succeded by the OnePlus 6T. So, the OnePlus 7 might be the first Smartphone to see the light of 5G.

OnePlus has already sold more than a million units of the OnePlus 6 in 22 days. What you think about the OnePlus 7?

Moto Z3 Play gets Android 9.0 P Closed Beta

 By Vaibhav Jain on June 28, 2018       

Back at Google IO, Google released new Android P Build (Developer Preview 2) with exciting new features, and also announced a huge expansion of its Android Beta program. Google made the new firmware available for non-Google devices including Smartphones from brands like OnePlus, Xiaomi, Nokia, Essential, Sony, Vivo, and Oppo Smartphones.

Now it seems that Google is testing the same for the recently announced Motorola Moto Z3 Play. A Moto Z3 Play user reportedly received Closed Beta of Android 9.0 P DP3. It seems that Google is all set to include the Moto Z3 Play to the list of non-Pixel devices with Android P Beta.

Android 9.0 P comes with major improvements and user interface changes over Android 8.1 Oreo. With the latest Android Beta you get new Swipe Gestures, Settings, Quick Setting tiles, Volume options, and more.

There's no exact date on when Motorola is going to roll Android 9.0 P Beta to the Z3 Play. Also it is unclear if Motorola and Google have any plans to bring the Android P beta to other Motorola devices. We will let you know once the firmware is live. Stay tuned to our Facebook and Twitter page to get the first News.

Screenshots ( Source: Weibo Bonata)

Update: According to the information we've received, Motorola is testing this Android 9.0 P Beta build in China. The company is planning to roll it out really soon for the International Moto Z3 Play. We'll keep updating this post as soon as we receive more information.

Motorola Moto Phones Software Channel Info

 By Vaibhav Jain on June 28, 2018       

Motorola Smartphones are available in different countries with different Software Channels. One can get confused between different Software Channels while flashing the Official Firmware or while reading for the Software Update News.

Here's the sorted list of Motorola's Software Channel with specific Countries.

ATTMX = AT&T Mexico
BELLCA = Bell Canada
MOVLA = Movistar Latin America
MSTLA = Movistar Latin America
MSTCL = Movistar Colombia
ORANGE = Orange (France?)
RETAPAC = Retail Asia Pacific region
RETASIA = Retail Asia
RETBR = Retail Brasil
RETEU = Retail Europe
RETCA = Retail Canada
RETIN = Retail India
RETLA = Retail Latin America
RETMX = Retail Mexico
RETUS = Retail USA
RGRCA = Rogers Canada
TIMBR = Tim Brasil
TKPCA = Telus Canada
VZW/VERIZON = Verizon Wireless USA

Enjoy!

Moto Z2 Play Picks Up June 2018 Security Patch

 By Vaibhav Jain on June 28, 2018       

The Motorola Moto Z2 Play is now getting the latest Android security patch, bug fixes, and improvements.

If you own a Moto Z2 Play RETAPAC (Retail Asia Pacific Region) you should have received the over-the-air update notification for June 1, 2018 Android security update. New software update for the Moto Z2 Play brings along Bug fixes and Stability improvements.

Note that the Moto Z2 Play now runs Android 8.0 Oreo. While this update would have been more exciting if it had brought Oreo 8.1, which is the latest Android OS.

Motorola’s instructions explain that for a successful installation, the battery in your phone should be at least 50% charged and your device should be connected to a Wi-Fi network or LTE.

If you haven't got the notification of this new software update yet, Just go to Settings - About Phone - Software updates, and It will automatically start downloading the latest update. The update will take around 10-15 minutes to get Installed on your device. We will let you know once the update is live. Stay tuned to our Facebook and Twitter page to get the first News.

r/Moto_Z

Android P Beta on its way for Nokia 6.1, Nokia 7, and Nokia 8 Sirocco in China

 By Vaibhav Jain on June 26, 2018       

Back at Google IO, Google released new Android P Build (Developer Preview 2) with exciting new features, and also announced a huge expansion of its Android Beta program. Google made the new firmware available for non-Google devices including Smartphones from brands like OnePlus, Xiaomi, Nokia, Essential, Sony, Vivo, and Oppo Smartphones.

Nokia 7 Plus was one of the lucky Smartphone to receive Android P Beta across the globe, except China.

Now, Nokia’s Beta Labs in China, is allowing a limited number of Nokia 7 Plus who signed up for the beta program between June 21 and June 24 to get a taste of new Software (Android P Beta). Not only that, Nokia is also expanding this wave to other Nokia Smartphones including Nokia 6.1, Nokia 7, and Nokia 8 Sirocco in China.

There's no exact date on when HMD is going to roll Android 9.0 P Beta to these devices. Also it is unclear if HMD Global has any plans to bring the Android P beta to the international variants of the Nokia 6.1, and Nokia 8 Sirocco. We will let you know once the update is live. Stay tuned to our Facebook and Twitter page to get the first News.

Here's when Asus Zenfone Max and Laser Phones will get Official Android Oreo

 By Vaibhav Jain on June 25, 2018       

Back during the announcement of Zenfone 4 line in Brazil in October 2017, ASUS revealed that not only the new family but also the entire Zenfone 3 line would be upgraded to the latest Android 8.0 Oreo. Since then, Asus has upgraded only a few phones and that eventually resulted criticism from its users.

Now, the Taiwanese brand has revealed the confirm timeline of the update to Android 8.0 Oreo for five models including Zenfone 3 Max (ZC553KL), Zenfone 3 Max (ZC520YL), Zenfone 3 Laser,  Zenfone 4 Max (ZB554KL), and Zenfone Max Plus M1.

Zenfone 3 Max (ZC553KL) - End June
Zenfone 3 Max (ZC520YL) - July
Zenfone 3 Laser (ZC551KL) - July
Zenfone 4 Max (ZB554KL) - July
Zenfone Max Plus M1 (ZB570TL) - July

Source: Asus

Moto X4 Picks Up June 2018 Security Patch in Brazil

 By Vaibhav Jain on June 23, 2018       

The Moto X4 Regular variant is now getting the latest Android security patch, bug fixes, and improvements.

If you own a Moto X4 in Brazil you should have received the over-the-air update notification for June 1, 2018 Android security update. New software update for the Moto X4 brings along Bug fixes and Stability improvements. The new build number is OPWS27.2.3.

Note that the Moto X4 still runs on Android 8.0 Oreo. While this update would have been more exciting if it had brought Oreo 8.1, which is already available for a  few Moto X4 variants.

Motorola’s instructions explain that for a successful installation, the battery in your phone should be at least 50% charged and your device should be connected to a Wi-Fi network or LTE.

If you haven't got the notification of this new software update yet, Just go to Settings - About Phone - Software updates, and It will automatically start downloading the latest update. The update will take around 10-15 minutes to get Installed on your device.

/r/MotoX4

Samsung Smartphone with Stock Android on Its Way

 By Vaibhav Jain on June 23, 2018       

According to the latest reports, Samsung is working on a new Android Go Smartphone for all the markets across the globe.

This new Samsung's Android Go device has a model number of SM-J260G in India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Cambodia, Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam and Sri Lanka, SM-J260F in United Kingdom, Uzbekistan, Caucasus Countries, Germany, Italy, Ukraine, Russia, Kazakhstan, Francem, Poland and SM-J260M in Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Trinidad and Tobago, Peru, Panada and Paraguay. 

Android Oreo Go Operating System features a handful of Google apps including the GoogleGo, Google Assistant Go, Maps, Gmail, YouTube Go, and other light-weight stuffs. The Android 8.1 Oreo Go is designed to run better on phones with either 512MB or 1GB of RAM. Moreover Android Go is also built to allow for timely updates.

Samsung is Betting Big for its upcoming first Stock Android Smartphone.

/SamMobile

Moto G5 Plus and Moto G5 Android 8.1 Oreo Update is on Its Way

 By Vaibhav Jain on June 16, 2018       

Motorola is planning to release the latest Android 8.1 Oreo update to its Moto G5 Smartphones. Android 8.1 Oreo update Release Notes for the Moto G5 Plus and Moto G5 are now live.

Android 8.1 Oreo comes with numerous enhancements over Android 8.0 Oreo, such as new dark and light themes which changes according to wallpaper, Pixel 2 Launcher, Redesigned Power Menu, new Shutdown and Reboot Animation, Round Statusbar Icons, and Setting. Motorola might also add several new features to the latest software update. Android 8.1 Oreo update for the Moto G5 Plus and Moto G5 would also feature the latest June 1st 2018 Security Patch, Stability improvements, and brand new Camera Application.

So, the company is most likely to start Android 8.1 Oreo official rollout for the Moto G5 Plus and Moto G5 by July. We will let you know once the update is live. Stay tuned to our Facebook and Twitter page to get the first News.

After Moto G5 Plus and Moto G5, the company plans to update the Moto G4 Plus. It looks like Motorola is skipping Android 8.0 in favour of Android 8.1, which is impressive.

Moto G5 - Android 8.1 Oreo – Release notes


INTRODUCTION

Motorola is excited to announce a new software update for moto g5 by Motorola. This update brings important improvements to your phone.

For more information on Motorola updates and repairs, visit us at www.motorola.com/mymotog.

NOTE: You cannot downgrade to a previous software version after installing this update.

ENHANCEMENTS

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.

Moto G5 Plus - Android 8.1 Oreo – Release notes

INTRODUCTION

Motorola is excited to announce a new software update for moto g5 plus by Motorola. This update brings important improvements to your phone.

For more information on Motorola updates and repairs, visit us at www.motorola.com/mymotog.

NOTE: You cannot downgrade to a previous software version after installing this update.

ENHANCEMENTS

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.

OnePlus 6 gets another OS update, OxygenOS pushed to v5.1.7

 By Vaibhav Jain on June 15, 2018       

The recently announced OnePlus 6 is now getting another software update. Arriving as OxygenOS v5.1.7, the new firmware brings Bootloader system security enhancement, fixes and optimizations.

One should note that the OxygenOS 5.1.7 will not be available for the users living in India. 

We received some reports from users in India that they had experienced stability issues with Oxygen OS 5.1.6 update, we have paused the rollout of this OTA. The 5.1.7 update will not be released for India region, as we are still working on a fix based on the logs we have received from users who have reported these issues.  We will be releasing 5.1.8 update next week which will include the fix & also contain all the features included in the 5.1.7 update.

The Software update includes Fixes of schedule setting issue for Do Not Disturb(DND) mode, Updates bootloader for system security enhancement, General stability improvements and other bug fixes.

The update is slowly rolling out in all the countries, but it will take some time to reach your smartphone. Also, you will receive the update only if you're using Stock Un-modified firmware.

Moto G5s Plus/ G5s Android 8.1 Oreo Beta [Screenshots]

 By Vaibhav Jain on June 14, 2018       

Just a few weeks back, Motorola started recruitment for Android 8.1 Oreo beta testers for the Moto G5s Plus and today the company has started rolling out the update to the eligible users in Brazil and India. While this is only a beta program, it's still good to see that Motorola is working on bringing the latest version of Android for its users.

Android 8.1 Oreo comes with numerous enhancements over Android 8.0 Oreo, such as new dark and light themes which changes according to wallpaper, Pixel 2 Launcher, Redesigned Power Menu, new Shutdown and Reboot Animation, Round Statusbar Icons, and Setting. Motorola might also add several new features to the latest software update. Android 8.1 Oreo update for the Moto G5s Plus also features the latest June 1st 2018 Security Patch, Stability improvements, and slide three fingers for screenshot Moto Action.

While the company has not revealed date of the official rollout of Android Oreo, it is believed that Motorola might release the official update by July. Stay tuned to our Facebook and Twitter page to get the first News.

Below are some screenshots of the Android 8.1 Oreo Beta for Moto G5s Plus

Via: Fabio Santos

Moto G5s Plus and Moto G5s now receiving Android 8.1 Oreo Soak Test

 By Vaibhav Jain on June 14, 2018       

As predicted the Moto G5s Plus and the Moto G5s are now receiving it's Official Android 8.1 Oreo Soak Test.

Just a few days back Motorola released Android 8.1 Oreo with June 2018 Security Patch Release Notes for the Moto G5s Plus. Now, the company has started rolling out the latest update to its soak test users in Brazil and few other countries.

You can also call it Beta test for selected users, you need to enroll to Motorola Feedback Network MFN in order to receive the first software updates.

Android 8.1 Oreo comes with numerous enhancements over Android 8.0 Oreo, such as new dark and light themes which changes according to wallpaper, Pixel 2 Launcher, Redesigned Power Menu, new Shutdown and Reboot Animation, Round Statusbar Icons, and Setting. Motorola might also add several new features to the latest software update. Android 8.1 Oreo update for the Moto G5s Plus and Moto G5s also features the latest June 1st 2018 Security Patch, Stability improvements, and slide three fingers for screenshot Moto Action.

Moto G5s Plus (Sanders) gets it as OPP28.60 while the Moto G5s (Montana) receives it as build OPS28.49-2.

Moto G5s Plus/ G5s Android 8.1 Oreo Beta [Screenshots]

Once the Soak Test is over, you can expect the public roll out for the same. We will let you know once the update is live for general users. Stay tuned to our Facebook and Twitter page to get the first News.

Screenshot:

After Moto G5s Plus and Moto G5s, the company plans to update Moto G5 Plus, Moto G5, and at last the Moto G4 Plus. It looks like Motorola is skipping Android 8.0 in favour of Android 8.1, which is impressive.