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[GUIDE] Install Official December Nougat Update on Soak Test +FAQ & Review

So Guys i made this Thread because many of you are on the Nougat soak test and are having problems with upgrading to the Official Firmware, i will also share how to install on Normal Marshmallow Roms and some of the questions you people are asking.
This will work only in XT1643 XT1640 XT1642 XT1622 and XT1626
I have also created a playlist for how to install and the faq and review ,you can check it here : https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWMr6-kiy-EyccjqgVJ45h7D7PlAqEBbN
If you are on Marshmallow Official Firmware
You need to be on the latest version of Marshmallow firmware for this to work.
How to Install ?
Copy the file to your internal sd card
Open Bootloader mode by pressing volume down and power key for 3 seconds
Select recovery from the menu
When the Android appears Press and hold the power key for 2 seconds and tap on the volume up key.
Select apply update from sdcard and select the update file!
Enjoy!!
How to Install (If you are on Nougat Soak Test) ?
You will need an Unlocked bootloader
1. Downgrade from Nougat to Marshmallow using this Thread/Video
http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g4-plus/how-to/guide-downgrade-to-marshmallow-nougat-t3515961
www.youtube.com/watch?v=4OQQn105Bp8
2. Copy the file to your internal sd card
3. Open Bootloader mode by pressing volume down and power key for 3 seconds
4. Select recovery from the menu
5. When the Android appears Press and hold the power key for 2 seconds and tap on the volume up key.
6. Select apply update from sdcard and select the update file!
Enjoy!!
Download
Official update (december) : https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0wC59XoJLC9TXhZM2tLaGNDYkk/view?usp=sharing
Review :
I made a video on the Review and questions you can check this : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IS_NKJBSowI
FAQ | Frequently Asked Question
(Please Correct me if i am wrong)
Will i stop recieving OTA Updates after i update?
No, you will still get updates from motorola.
Will This unlock my bootloader? Does this need bootloader to be Unlocked?
If you are Downgrading from soak test to Marshmallow firmware you will need your bootloader to be unlocked to do that.
Rest i dont think youll need unlocked bootloader.
What is The Security patch Details ?
It's First November , you can also check the review video to see.
Is this the Official Update?
Yes this is the Update by motorola.
Will it root my device ?
No it wont!

what about VoLTE support?

How would people who got the soak test ota and updated there phones earlier update to official version of Android 7 ? Is it through new ota?
Can't we just side load there official update as we did with the soak test ota? I mean others who are on soak test build and didn't receive the official update.

sai444 said:
How would people who got the soak test ota and updated there phones earlier update to official version of Android 7 ? Is it through new ota?
Can't we just side load there official update as we did with the soak test ota? I mean others who are on soak test build and didn't receive the official update.
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Is the thread not clear ? I will update the thread to be more specific.
If you are on soak test currently! Then the only way as far as i know to go to the Official update is by first downgrading to marshmallow and then flashing the New OTA via recovery , you cannot directly flash(sideload) the official ota on the nougat soak test.
That's because the update is for marshmallow devices and the ota checks before installing if the phone is running the latest official marshmallow only then it flashes.

how to root?

Just installed the OTA through sideloading.
So, i couldn't wait until it ACTUALLY gets rolled out to everyone, therefore I used the OTA zip to sideload it.
Initial impression - I was actually surprised by the lack of changes on Nougat. But that's just me having used a Pixel.
Anyways, the Notification dropdown/slide is different, and slightly counter-intuitive than MM. In MM it was easy to turn on or off WiFi/Bluetooth/Data (single tap), whereas in N, you'll need 2 taps. The transitions on the notification shade are liquid-smooth, so :good:
On init, it asked me to reconfigure my SIM, where i found a particularly interesting menu... Emergency contact information... Good stuff, don't know if it was available in MM.
A cool new feature is the fingreprint to lock... Great :good:
The settings have a slightly revamped UI, but not by that much... Still feels a lot like MM.
The app drawer is the same. Was actually stupid of me to expect the Pixel launcher.
Didn't feel any changes in camera (image/video).
Opening the lockscreen is a little laggy using pattern. Opening it through fingerprint is still lightning fast.
App loading & use still the same as MM (Maybe apps need additional updates to support N).
Battery life virtually the same as stock MM.
Oh, PS - Was on stock MM, locked bootloader. Updated to N without data wipe.

Hello, could any early adopter of nougat update for G4 Plus confirm one exciting feature of android 7 (atleast for me) that it works on this phone software.
As of Android 7.0 phone can read 2G/3G/LTE frequency WITHOUT root(Google RIL version 12). Easiest way is to install app Cellmapper(mapping cell towers to map) https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=cellmapper.net.cellmapper
Could anyone run this app(enable "Use new Android 4.2 Cell ID API" in settings) and post screenshot while connected to LTE only(no wifi)? Also, maybe send debug report from settings menu to developer with screenshot.
Thank you very much.

How do you prove that this is "official" and not another soak? There was no announcement from Lenovo /Moto.
Is this the same file like the one posted 2 days ago? It has the same name, same size... Did you just "stole" that without giving proper credit to jeash?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g4-plus/how-to/captured-ota-nougat-ota-moto-g4-plus-t3517059
This is NOT the official Nougat, just another soak:
https://forums.lenovo.com/t5/Moto-G...Android-7-update-on-Moto-G4-plus/td-p/3508358

SoNic67 said:
How do you prove that this is "official" and not another soak? There was no announcement from Lenovo /Moto.
Is this the same file like the one posted 2 days ago? It has the same name, same size... Did you just "stole" that without giving proper credit to jeash?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g4-plus/how-to/captured-ota-nougat-ota-moto-g4-plus-t3517059
This is NOT the official Nougat, just another soak:
https://forums.lenovo.com/t5/Moto-G...Android-7-update-on-Moto-G4-plus/td-p/3508358
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https://canaltech.com.br/noticia/mo...eber-atualizacao-para-o-android-nougat-85746/
http://www.gsmarena.com/nougat_upda...g_motorola_moto_g4_and_g4_plus-news-22137.php

joumd said:
https://canaltech.com.br/noticia/mo...eber-atualizacao-para-o-android-nougat-85746/
http://www.gsmarena.com/nougat_upda...g_motorola_moto_g4_and_g4_plus-news-22137.php
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Again, those are not OFFICIAL Lenovo/Moto websites. Stop believing everything on the net.
Read my link, a Moto rep already responded today that is NOT.

I have some doubt, pls feel free to help me.
1. Do we get OTA updates after unlocking bootloader (no changes in recovery, system and all), and are we able to install it as normal OTA if we get one.
2. If its possible, then can i stay in mm after downgrading from soak nougat first blur version, untill i recieve official nougat from the company directly and flash it as normal.
Thanks in advance.

SoNic67 said:
Again, those are not OFFICIAL Lenovo/Moto websites. Stop believing everything on the net.
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The clerk lied?

I am on old soak test.i didn't unlocked my bootloader will I get OTA update or downgrading is only way anyone help me

Robinson#2 said:
I am on old soak test.i didn't unlocked my bootloader will I get OTA update or downgrading is only way anyone help me
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Noone knows. Be patient until official firmware globally rolled out. don't lose your warranty by unlock bootloader. First soak is pretty stable for now
Sent from my Cubot S200 running RR 5.7.4

kosmasgr said:
Noone knows. Be patient until official firmware globally rolled out. don't lose your warranty by unlock bootloader. First soak is pretty stable for now
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Okay bro I will wait:good:

Can't find the stock MPJ24.139-63 rom for xt1642 anyone can help ? its not on the list :/

SoNic67 said:
How do you prove that this is "official" and not another soak? There was no announcement from Lenovo /Moto.
Is this the same file like the one posted 2 days ago? It has the same name, same size... Did you just "stole" that without giving proper credit to jeash?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g4-plus/how-to/captured-ota-nougat-ota-moto-g4-plus-t3517059
This is NOT the official Nougat, just another soak:
https://forums.lenovo.com/t5/Moto-G...Android-7-update-on-Moto-G4-plus/td-p/3508358
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I got the update myself.
Sorry i didnt add credits. The second link(mirror) i gave is the the update that i got. And moreover i confirmed from motorola support and they said it has started to roll out in batches. They have also updated the release notes if you havent seen
https://motorola-mobility-en-in.custhelp.com/app/answers/prod_answer_detail/a_id/115401
I have owned previously Moto G 1st gen and 2nd Gen and in all of them to , you couldnt go from soak test to The official firmware with out unlocking bootloader. And i dont think this will be an exception but you guys can wait for the official release to hit everyone.

I have looked this morning and there where no release notes. I did check the site now is still no notice of upgrade:
https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/standalone/country-selector/software-upgrade
I guess this confusion is because of Moto...

There are any news about nougat for XT1641?

Hi, I tried to install it from MM on my 1642 and it gave me an error with signature verification

OTA Update to Oreo

Hey guys... Does anyone know when I should expect my update to Oreo OTA. I don't plan on becoming a beta tester or flashing it myself.
So if anyone has an idea of when Oreo will be pushed out to the masses, I'd appreciate it!
Thanks!

connorhiller said:
Hey guys... Does anyone know when I should expect my update to Oreo OTA. I don't plan on becoming a beta tester or flashing it myself.
So if anyone has an idea of when Oreo will be pushed out to the masses, I'd appreciate it!
Thanks!
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I'm in the same boat. No one knows yet. There are not even factory images available nor full OTA images on the google site here.
https://developers.google.com/android/images
Until such time as they appear don't sweat it. After they do then you can re-ask your question but you'll probably get it before you can hit send. Someone said they got an OTA on Verizon from 7.1.2 to 8.0 but I'm a little leery of that claim since no one else I've seen has received it.
I believe it was destined for the Aug 21 deadline but some major problems have arisen and I believe it was pulled for further testing. Bluetooth is one of them, random rebooting, stuff like was on some dp4 devices. I also saw some volume control issues too. Yes, I know others haven't had issues and someone will post a link to the factory images on the android site but that doesn't help any of us with locked bootloaders. Besides the fact that I like the background install and being able to use the phone while it's updating. Then a simple reboot and you're done. It'll happen soon but no one knows when yet.

I am in UK and I have already received for Oreo OTA on Google Pixel set.
It can be flashfire updated as well for root purpose.

sitnaing said:
I am in UK and I have already received for Oreo OTA on Google Pixel set.
It can be flashfire updated as well for root purpose.
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So you were on stock 7.1.2, locked bootloader, not rooted and you received an OTA to 8.0? I'm not sure what you mean by flashfire updated. An OTA installs in the background.

bobby janow said:
So you were on stock 7.1.2, locked bootloader, not rooted and you received an OTA to 8.0? I'm not sure what you mean by flashfire updated. An OTA installs in the background.
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I am on 7.1.2 unlock bootloader with root.
You should also have received ota update if you are on locked bootloader with no root.
Some of ota roll out dependent on carrier. But if yours is google set, you would be able to receive by now.

sitnaing said:
I am on 7.1.2 unlock bootloader with root.
You should also have received ota update if you are on locked bootloader with no root.
Some of ota roll out dependent on carrier. But if yours is google set, you would be able to receive by now.
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Well that's a bit of good news. One thing is that on G+ no one has posted the inevitable screenshot of the OTA notification (which are at best annoying but they do it anyway), so it must be rolling out very slowly. The other thing is that once an OTA is released the system images are usually available with the OTA images shortly thereafter. I don't see either of those at this point.
I mean I'm gonna wait and I'm sure it'll be here, but the question is when. I'm on VZW so they might be tweaking some things before the let Google release it. Not sure how that works.
Did yours install in the background and then a reboot to 8.0? How long was the bootup process if you watched it?

For carrier, like you said roll out will take some time. For me, time taken is similar to update and reboot as normal security patch monthly update where it should take longer as this is the whole different version. May be backbone still same but with just UI change and some tweaks.

[Q] FF Updates Info

Hi guys, thank you for coming to this thread. I searched a lot but wasn't able to find what i was looking for, so i started this thread. Sorry if there is something like that anywhere. However i wish to ask you a question about the updates avaible on firmware finder. The situation is that in firmware finder there's an update (B402) that without imei control tells me "Firmware approved for installation for model FRD-L09C32..." but with imei control tells me "Firmware not approved for installation". What is the question? Here we go: Can i install manually the update with locked bootloader and unrooted phone (with proxy or dns)? If yes, then i will be able to receive future OTA updates if i do that? Thank you very much

Giuskiller said:
Hi guys, thank you for coming to this thread. I searched a lot but wasn't able to find what i was looking for, so i started this thread. Sorry if there is something like that anywhere. However i wish to ask you a question about the updates avaible on firmware finder. The situation is that in firmware finder there's an update (B402) that without imei control tells me "Firmware approved for installation for model FRD-L09C32..." but with imei control tells me "Firmware not approved for installation". What is the question? Here we go: Can i install manually the update with locked bootloader and unrooted phone (with proxy or dns)? If yes, then i will be able to receive future OTA updates if i do that? Thank you very much
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Until it's approved with IMEI, you can't.
Just wait for your turn (IMEI batch)

pix106 said:
Until it's approved with IMEI, you can't.
Just wait for your turn (IMEI batch)
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Ok, understood. It could have been a good thing.. xD

Oreo update ... still waiting.

I struggle to understand why it's so difficult to get any information about when I can expect my phone to update to Oreo. I understood that it would be updateable out of the box when I bought it back in August, but I'm still waiting. I'm not overly bothered about the new features, but I need an Oreo device to properly test an app I have to update, according to Google Play.
Anyway, I was wondering. It's November the 2nd, Oreo has been about for a while now, I have a 2018 phone running 7.1. I've tried updating through the few legitimate means available but am still being told my device is up-to-date. Trawling the Internet for clues about who has or hasn't got this update, I've failed to find any definitive information. So I don't know if my phone is not updating when it should be, and I'm reluctant to do any hacking. Too many bad experiences there.
So the question is, is anyone else here with a Galaxy A8 (2018) still waiting? I'm on giffgaff, with an unbranded, unlocked (i.e. not network locked) phone.
Thanks,
Paul.

Are you rooted?

Try odin

mchlbenner said:
Are you rooted?
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djvmen said:
Try odin
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I'm not rooted, and I wanted to avoid using Odin or any unofficial means of updating. In the past I've just had too many headaches with those approaches. I guess I was really just wondering who else out there is waiting for this long overdue update.

took my phone half a month to see a new update

baykah said:
I struggle to understand why it's so difficult to get any information about when I can expect my phone to update to Oreo. I understood that it would be updateable out of the box when I bought it back in August, but I'm still waiting. I'm not overly bothered about the new features, but I need an Oreo device to properly test an app I have to update, according to Google Play.
Anyway, I was wondering. It's November the 2nd, Oreo has been about for a while now, I have a 2018 phone running 7.1. I've tried updating through the few legitimate means available but am still being told my device is up-to-date. Trawling the Internet for clues about who has or hasn't got this update, I've failed to find any definitive information. So I don't know if my phone is not updating when it should be, and I'm reluctant to do any hacking. Too many bad experiences there.
So the question is, is anyone else here with a Galaxy A8 (2018) still waiting? I'm on giffgaff, with an unbranded, unlocked (i.e. not network locked) phone.
Thanks,
Paul.
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Have you tried Otg?
I run Oreo but and doesn't work.

jkrgalaxy said:
Have you tried Otg?
I run Oreo but and doesn't work.
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You can try SamFirm downloader, when there is an update available it will show up.
Odin is safe to use, you can flash official filmware through it without a problem.
It is possible to flash other country filmware with the Oreo update with the same bootloader that you've got.
For some countries there won't be any updates to Oreo, and they stay on Nougat 7.1 August patch.

solamente said:
You can try SamFirm downloader, when there is an update available it will show up.
Odin is safe to use, you can flash official filmware through it without a problem.
It is possible to flash other country filmware with the Oreo update with the same bootloader that you've got.
For some countries there won't be any updates to Oreo, and they stay on Nougat 7.1 August patch.
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My device came with oreo out of the box.
I'll try every possible solution before samfirm.
Btw I tried it on a friends device and it doesn't worked on his also.!

jkrgalaxy said:
My device came with oreo out of the box.
I'll try every possible solution before samfirm.
Btw I tried it on a friends device and it doesn't worked on his also.!
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Whats the other solution you have left?
With SamFirm you can see directly if there's an update or not, its that simple and can do no harm.

solamente said:
Whats the other solution you have left?
With SamFirm you can see directly if there's an update or not, its that simple and can do no harm.
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Want to try the original otg.

jkrgalaxy said:
Want to try the original otg.
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I don't see the problem, from SamFirm you get an official update just like OTG, the difference is that its updating right from your Phone with an OTG.
Basically you receive the same update.
But, "Suit yourself"

solamente said:
I don't see the problem, from SamFirm you get an official update just like OTG, the difference is that its updating right from your Phone with an OTG.
Basically you receive the same update.
But, "Suit yourself"
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I mean the actual hardware not firmware.
Don't forget that I cannot see any device that is connected via OTG adapter at this moment.

Problem solved.
OTG is supported only with the original adapter.

February 2019 Security Update

Reply if you notice any differences. So far I noticed none but I think that the phone is a bit smoother.

Man, it's just a security update, it doesn't do anything more than just a few patches to Linux kernel.
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2019-02-01

aPosix said:
Man, it's just a security update, it doesn't do anything more than just a few patches to Linux kernel.
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2019-02-01
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I just thought if maybe Nokia pushed something more with it

Sowa96 said:
I just thought if maybe Nokia pushed something more with it
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It's not the way HMD does updates. They always make standalone updates for features + bug fixes and security updates. I think there might even be some policy about it.

Anybody got weird statusbar padding after this update?

Wait there's a february update? Mine still says october and it doesn't find any new updates.

Apoxx said:
Wait there's a february update? Mine still says october and it doesn't find any new updates.
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Same here, brand new phone and october 2018 is latest, WTF Nokia? Android One?

Bazilli said:
Same here, brand new phone and october 2018 is latest, WTF Nokia? Android One?
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You can get the ota packages from the dedicated thread here and flash them with stock recovery.
Be very careful about your build model, cross compatibility isn't 100% guaranteed as far as I know.
Also the otas are progressive, which means you have to flash each one in order starting from your build number to get to the latest one, you can't just flash the latest one. Stock recovery should prevent you from doing harm.
The fact that your phone finds no update makes me believe you don't have TA-1046 build model.
Edit: in the ota thread's OP says it has been tester for all 3 model variants.

ban.codrut said:
You can get the ota packages from the dedicated thread here and flash them with stock recovery.
Be very careful about your build model, cross compatibility isn't 100% guaranteed as far as I know.
Also the otas are progressive, which means you have to flash each one in order starting from your build number to get to the latest one, you can't just flash the latest one. Stock recovery should prevent you from doing harm.
The fact that your phone finds no update makes me believe you don't have TA-1046 build model.
Edit: in the ota thread's OP says it has been tester for all 3 model variants.
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My phone is TA-1046. I got latest OTA by flashing OTA builds all the way december to --> january and then phone downloaded febryary automatically. Maybe there was something wrong with update servers or something.

NFC has been working around of 1 week after the update, and then stopped