Motorola Begins Android Oreo Soak Test for the Moto Z Play

 By Vaibhav Jain on December 23, 2017       

Now that Google has released the next version of Android, Android 8.0 Oreo, the wait for the devices to get the update first has already started. Motorola has already updated it's software support page with the list of its devices that will officially get the update.

Recently Motorola updated the Moto Z2 Force on Verizon and Moto X4 on Project Fi to Android 8.0 Oreo. Now it seems that Motorola is sending out Android Oreo Soak Test invitations to the Moto Z Play users enrolled for Motorola Feedback Network. The first Android 8.0 Oreo Beta may hit Moto Z Play users within 48 hours.

Apart from the Android 8.0 Oreo Goodies including new Settings and Notification panel UI, Picture in Picture (PIP), Adaptive icons, Autofill, Notification timeout, Motorola might also add several new features to the latest software update.

The Android 8.0 Oreo update for the Moto Smartphones may bring new Moto Key application that let's you securely save passwords, Moto Alexa, and new Moto Live Stream.

Moto X4 Android One Edition Receiving Official Oreo Update

 By Vaibhav Jain on December 23, 2017       

The last time we updated you on the status of the Moto X4's Android 8.0 Oreo update, we told you that it was in the works and the release is imminent. Well, it looks like Motorola and Google are finally pushing it out to you all.

The Moto X4 On Project Fi (Android One) is now getting Official Android 8.0 Oreo Software Update. Android Oreo comes with numerous enhancements over Android Nougat, such as faster booting, new Settings and Quick-Settings UI, Picture in Picture (PIP), Adaptive icons, Autofill, Notification timeout, Motorola has also add several new features to the latest software update. Android 8.0 Oreo update for the Moto X4 also brings the latest December 1st 2017 Security Patch.

The Oreo update for Android One Moto X4 weighs around 1GB and comes with build no. OPW27.1. 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.

Moto X4 Android 8.0 Oreo Release Notes

INTRODUCTION

We are excited to announce a new software update for moto x4 by Motorola. This update brings Android™ 8.0 Oreo to your phone along with other improvements.

NOTE: All information on your phone will be saved. You cannot downgrade to a previous software version after installing this update.

ENHANCEMENTS

This update introduces changes including the following:

• Android™ 8.0 Oreo: Many enhancements including new multitasking features, security capabilities, improved notifications and performance.
• Android security: Includes the updates of Android security patches until December 1st 2017.

It's Official: Oreo Update for the Moto Z2 Force (US Verizon)

 By Vaibhav Jain on December 22, 2017       

The last time we updated you on the status of the Moto Z2 Force's Android 8.0 Oreo update, we told you that it was in the works and could arrive with a “few” weeks. Well, it looks like Motorola has pushing it out to you all.

The Moto Z2 Force on Verizon is now getting Official Android 8.0 Oreo Software Update. Android Oreo comes with numerous enhancements over Android Nougat, such as faster booting, new Settings and Quick-Settings UI, Picture in Picture (PIP), Adaptive icons, Autofill, Notification timeout, Motorola has also add several new features to the latest software update. Android 8.0 Oreo update for the Moto Z2 Force also brings the latest December 1st 2017 Security Patch.

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.

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Moto Z2 Force Android 8.0 Oreo Release Notes

INTRODUCTION

We are excited to announce a new software update for moto z2 force by Motorola. This update brings Android™ 8.0 Oreo to your phone along with other improvements.

NOTE: All information on your phone will be saved. You cannot downgrade to a previous software version after installing this update.

ENHANCEMENTS

This update introduces changes including the following:

Android™ 8.0 Oreo: Many enhancements including new multitasking features, security capabilities, improved notifications and performance.
Android security: Includes the updates of Android security patches until December 1st 2017.

Moto Z Soak Test of Android 8.0 Oreo Starts

 By Vaibhav Jain on December 22, 2017       

Just a few weeks back, Motorola started recruitment for Android Oreo beta testers for the Moto Z Smartphones and today the company has started rolling out the update to the eligible Moto Z users in Brazil. 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.

The Oreo Soak Test comes with December 2017 patch for the Moto Z and has build number of OPL27.75. Android 8.0 Oreo brings along brand new System Interface, Autofill, Picture In Picture, Better Battery Life, Fast Boot, and more.

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 the end of 2017. Stay tuned to our Facebook and Twitter page to get the first News.

Moto Z Android 8.0 Oreo Release Notes

INTRODUCTION

We are excited to announce a new software update for moto z by Motorola. This update brings Android™ 8.0 Oreo to your phone along with other improvements.

NOTE: All information on your phone will be saved. You cannot downgrade to a previous software version after installing this update.

ENHANCEMENTS

This update introduces changes including the following:

• Android™ 8.0 Oreo: Many enhancements including new multitasking features, security capabilities, improved notifications and performance.
• Android security: Includes the updates of Android security patches until December 1st 2017.

PSA: GearBest Customer Details including Password might have leaked online

 By Vaibhav Jain on December 22, 2017       

Coming straight from Reddit Communities, GearBest Customer Details including email address and password are available online in a Pastebin file. GearBest hasn’t made a public announcement regarding this. As a precaution, we recommend you change your password.

Here's what the Redditor said:

Every now and then I like to Google my email address as some sort of random security check. I got an unusual hit on Friday, a Pastebin paste with my email address, password and order information for an order I placed with Gearbest amongst hundreds of other customers.

I immediately contacted them through Customer Support and Facebook. Their Customer Support didn't answer until the next day, clearly not understanding the request, despite me including a screenshot of the online leak. I replied with a link and they didn't respond until a day later saying that they "take matters of security very seriously" they "will investigate" and ever so generously donated $10 credit to my account.

So obviously, I think that they're going to send out an email to all of their customers, letting them know their information has been compromised ASAP. Well, no. They've done nothing. The information is still online and if you log in using this information you will find the home address of the user as well as a password which is very likely reused on other websites.

This is perhaps the most careless approach to online security I have ever experienced and as Gearbest is popular worldwide, it's important that all customers know ASAP.

Here is my exchange with their representative.

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