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Android 5.1 update available for Moto X ( 1st Gen ) XT1058



Motorola Moto X users can finally update their Smartphones with Android 5.1 Lollipop update . Android 5.1 comes with tons of features and major bug fixes . Motorola has also rolling Android 5.1 for many Motorola devices .



It is now available for Canada only and will be soon rolling to other countries .


Android 5.1 update available for Moto X ( 1st Gen )  XT1058


How to Install Android 5.1 Update on Moto X XT1058 -




Step 1. You should be on Unlocked Bootloader and Stock Official firmware to receive the update .

Step 2. Reboot your Moto X XT1058 .

Step 3. Go to Settings > About device and Software update .


Pic - Source


Step 4. Now follow the steps and Install Android 5.1 OTA update .


List of All Custom Roms for Moto G 2nd Generation

Moto G 2nd Generation comes with Android 4.4.4 Kitkat os and is upgradable to Android 5.0 Lollipop . Further on It is confirmed that Moto G 2nd Generation will get Android M official Update by Motorola

Also Read - Motorola Moto G ( 2nd Gen ) will get Android M : Comfirmed

Moto G 2nd Generation has tons of developer support and has got every possible Custom Rom . Thanks to all the developers for supporting this Awesome device . 


List of All Custom Roms for Moto G 2nd Generation


Here is the List of All Custom Roms for Moto G 2nd Generation -

You need to be rooted first in order to install any Custom rom given below . If you are not rooted , Then follow this -

How to Root Moto G 2nd Generation

How to Install TWRP on Moto G 2nd Generation


Android 4.4.4 KitKat Based Custom Roms -


Video Review -

                     

2. FIUI Rom for Moto G 2nd Generation -

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3. MIUI V5 Rom for Moto G 2nd Generation -

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4. Paranoid Android 4.6 Rom for Moto G 2nd Generation -


              Android 5.0 Lollipop Based Custom Roms -



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Android 5.1.1 AOSP Rom for Moto G 2nd Generation : How to install


And finally Motorola Moto G 2nd generation users can Install AOSP Android 5.1.1 on their Smartphone . AOSP Rom is made from google official source without any modification . It provides pure Android Experience .

Hence Android 5.0.2 Lollipop is officially announced for Moto G 2nd Generation but AOSP Rom seems to be best among all the official builds , More over it is based on Android 5.1.1 which will solve all the existing bugs of Android 5.0.2 .




Also see - Android 5.0 Lollipop Now Available For Moto G 2014 [XT1068] ( Flashable Zip )

Motorola Moto G ( 2nd Gen ) will get Android M : Comfirmed

The official Lollipop update will be soon launching in other countries but AOSP Rom lovers are waiting for AOSP apart from waiting for Official update . 


Here are some ScreenShots of AOSP for Moto G2 XT1068 -



Android 5.1.1 AOSP Rom for Moto G 2nd Generation : How to install




How to Install AOSP Rom on Moto G 2nd Gen XT1068 -


Step 1.Install custom recovery -

Use this guide - How To Install Official TWRP ( Touch Recovery ) On Moto G 2014 [ Lollipop Compatible ] 

Step 2.Copy the rom to your external sd

Step 3.Boot into recovery mode 


Step 4.wipe davlik cache,data 

Step 5.Select Install zip from Sdcard and select cm12 zip

Step 6.Install gapps



Also see Installation video ( Every Installation video is same for AOSP , Cm etc ) -

                                                   


Source - XDA

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Motorola Moto G ( 2nd Gen ) will get Android M : Confirmed





Few weeks back Google revealed Next Android Version , that is Android M . Android M is currently available as developer preview only . It will be officially rolled out in November 2015 .

Motorola Devices will be first after Nexus series to get official Roll out of Android M . 



Also read -
Today only a Moto G 2nd Generation user got confirmed that Moto G 2nd Generation is official eligible to get Android M and will get Android M after the official sources are available .



Moto G2 Android M

                                                        

Moto G 2nd Generation was already confirmed to get Android M and even got further confirmation by Motorola Agent . Further Motorola Moto G ( 1st Generation ) might not get Android M .



Droid Turbo will receive Android 5.1 Update on June 10


Few days back we posted that Motorola will update Motorola Droid Turbo in Mid June . And now its confirmed that Motorola is going to update it on June 10 via GSMarena .

So get ready for Android 5.1 update for Motorola Droid turbo . The new update will bring Material design to the device and will update it to latest firmware currently available .



Also read - 
One can update Motorola Droid Turbo to Android Lollipop , by going through simple Steps -

Note - You must be on Stock firmware in order to update your Motorola Droid Turbo .

Step 1. Restart your device .

Step 2. Go to settings 

Step 3. Go to About phone > Software updates and Click on Download and Install update .