Though we have stepped freshly into January 2019, some Motorola devices are still stuck in the last month. What we mean is they are still getting the December 2018 security patch. Speaking of which Moto G5 Plus is currently getting a new software via OTA. It packs the Android security patch for December 2018 and carries the build number OPSS28.85-13-5.
The update has started rolling via OTA (Over the air) for users using Stock ROM on Moto G5 Plus. As per the release statement, the update is still running on Android 8.1 Oreo firmware and brings the December 2018 Security Patch. There is no much information about the changes that included in the latest update.
To Install the December 2018 Security Patch on Moto G5 Plus, you must be running Stock Firmware without any root. If you are running the latest update, then you will receive the software version OPSS28.85-13-5 on your phone. First of all, make sure you are connected to a WiFi network and second, your device’s battery needs to be fully charged
If you still waiting for this update then, Go to Settings --> About Phone--> System updates to see if you have any new OTA update. If your phone has the latest OTA update, then tap YES, I'M IN and select Wi-Fi or Mobile network to download. Once the download is done, tap INSTALL button to start updating your Moto G5 Plus with OPSS28.85-13-5.
How to Update OPSS28.85-13-5 December 2018 Security Patch Moto G5 Plus
- Make sure your device is fully charged and connected to Wi-Fi.
- Swipe down from the Notification bar, then tap the Settings icon.
- Scroll to and tap About phone > System updates.
- Follow the on-screen prompts to download and install the update.
- Tap Restart Now after the software installs to automatically restart your device.
To verify the software update
- Swipe down from the Notification bar, then tap the Settings icon.
- Scroll to and tap About phone.
- The device has the latest software if the Android version, Build number, and Baseband version matches the current update details.
Firmware Details:
- Release date: December 25, 2018
- Android version: 8.1
- Security patch level (SPL): December 2017 1, 2018
- Build number: OPSS28.85-13-5
- File size: 256MB
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