Install OPW28.46-3 Android 8.1 Oreo Update for Moto X4(Android One)

Great news for  Moto X4 Android One users. Now OPW28.46-3 Android 8.1 Oreo Update is now rolling live for Moto X4 Android One version. The update is rolling with build number OPW28.46-3 for the device in this system level step-up. Along with this build, your phone will upgrade to latest Google Security patch of March 2018. Along with the upgrade to Oreo 8.1, it brings the Pixel 2 launcher look as well as dark and light themes. This software upgrade also brings redesigned Power Menu, new Shutdown and Reboot Animation, Round Statusbar Icons. A few minor performance improvements accompany the Moto X4 OPW28.46-3 Android 8.1 Oreo Update.  Also, we believe the standard version of the phone will likely get the 8.1 update soon.

The OPW28.46-3 Android 8.1 Oreo for Moto X4(Android One)  update is currently rolling via OTA (Over the air) as we speak. It may take some time to reach every user around the globe. We have also put up the OTA firmware download link. You can manually install it and avail the OPW28.46-3 Android 8.1 Oreo for Moto X4. It brings all the features from Android 8.1 Oreo. Below you can find the download link and tutorial to install it.

Moto Z Play is a dual SIM smartphone launched in November 2017. The phone comes with a 5.20-inch touchscreen display with a resolution of 1080 pixels by 1920 pixels. It runs on 2.2 GHz QualcommSnapdragon 630 processor and 4 GB of RAM. It comes with Android 7.1.1 Nougat out-of-the-box. This device packs a 64 GB of expandable internal storage. The device brings a 12-megapixel primary camera for the rear and 16-megapixel front face camera.

Let us know more about Android 8.1 Oreo update. It isn’t much different from Android 8.0 oreo except a few new features added along with the existing features. Android 8.1 Oreo is an improved version of Android 8.0 Oreo. It brings in various features such as Notifications Channels, Picture In A Picture, Multi-Display Support, Keyboard Navigation, Background Limits, New Wi-Fi Features, Better Icons, Autofill, New Emoji, Neural Networks API, and Pixel Visual Core co-processing technology for 3rd party developers.

Download OTA: OPW28.46-3 Android 8.1 Oreo for Moto X4

You can download the OPW28.46-3 Moto X4(Android one) OTA in India in two ways. Either you manually capture the airborne OTA or manually install the OTA firmware.

To manually capture the OTA,

• In the Home screen, Tap on All apps, and then tap Settings.
• Go to About Phone.
• Tap System updates.
• Click on OK to check for the latest OS.
• If you have the update, Tap DOWNLOAD to download the update
• Wait for a couple of hours to complete the download (depends on the speed)
• Once the download is completed, you will be prompted to install the new software.
•  Tap the notification to begin the upgrade process.
• Tap OK to begin the update process to software version OPW28.46-3.

Download OTA Firmware

How To Install OPW28.46-3 Android 8.1 Oreo for Moto X4

Before proceeding with the manual flashing, remember these.

Pre-Requisites

•  Ensure that your phone is not rooted or is running on any custom ROM.
• This OTA is exclusively for Moto X4(Android One).
• Do not use this firmware on other Motorola devices.
• GetDroidTips is not responsible for any damage to your device while installing this Update.
• Make sure that you have latest USB drivers installed.
• Take the complete backup of your phone and then proceed.

You will also require the Minimal ADB tool for flashing this OPW28.46-3 Android 8.1 Oreo for Moto X4 manually.

Steps of Installation

Step-1 Download and Install ADB on your PC

Step-2 Copy OTA ZIP to the Installation directory

Step-3 Boot your Moto Z Play into Fastboot > Recovery > Stock Recovery

Step-4 Select Apply update through ADB

Step-5 Open ADB on your PC

Step-6 Connect your device to the PC using the micro USB cable.

Step-7 ADB sideload the OTA firmware zip file.

Step-8 Press enter and it will start.

Step-9 Wait while the installation process completes

That’s all you have to do.  If you have any queries let us know through comments.

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