This post will keep you up to date with all the latest updates pushed for the Moto Z3 Play smartphone. Notably, along with all the new updates, old updates will also be given so, that if there is a problem with new firmware, you can revert back to the previous stable version. Motorola is not a company known to push timely updates. Moreover, the lack of clarity in the updated policy also makes it tougher for the users to understand when a new update will be pushed for the Motorola phones.
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However, this tracker will keep track of all the updates pushed as of now, for the Motorola Moto Z3 Play. So, we would advise our readers who own a Moto Z3 Play, to check back often. We will also be providing download links for the firmware files for manual updating. Besides, we will give you the methods following which you will be able to upgrade your phone safely. So, with that being said, let us take a look at the Motorola Moto Z3 Play software update tracker, itself:
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Motorola Moto Z3 Play – Device Overview
Motorola announced the Moto Z3 Play back in 2018. The device is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 chipset coupled with 4/6 GB of RAM. The phone offers an onboard storage capacity of up to 128GB and has a dedicated microSD card slot. Moto Z3 Play sports a display of 6.01-inches and has Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection. Other features include 1080 x 2160 pixel resolution, 18:9 ratio, and 402 PPI density. The phone is splash and dust resistant.
In the camera department, the phone comes equipped with a dual-camera setup with a 12MP primary shooter and a 5 MP depth sensor. The camera is capable of shooting 4K@30fps, and 1080p@30/60fps. For selfie, the front has an 8 MP shooter. The fingerprint scanner is located on the side of the phone and under the hood the phone comes with a 3,000 mAh battery with Fast charging 15W support.
Software Update Tracker
| Build Number | Security Patch/Changelog |
| PPWS29.131-27-1-27 |
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| PPWS29.131-27-1-22 |
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| PPWS29.131-27-1-18 |
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| PPWS29.131-27-1-15 |
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| PPWS29.131-27-1-11 |
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| PPWS29.131-27-1-7 |
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| PPWS29.131-27-1-5 |
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| PPWS29.131-27-1-2 |
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| PPW29.131-27-1 |
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| OPWS28.70-47-8 |
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| OPWS28.70-56-8 |
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| OPWS28.70-47-5 |
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| OPWS28.70-56-5 |
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| OPWS28.70-56-2 |
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| OPW28.70-56 |
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| OPW28.70-35 |
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| OPW28.70-31 |
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| OPW28.70-22 |
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How to install the firmware on Moto Z3 Play
Note that there are two methods that you can follow to update your Motorola Moto Z3 Play smartphone. The first method is via ADB sideload method while the other is via recovery method. We will give you stepwise instructions to successfully upgrade your Moto Z3 Play phone.
Warning!
We at Getdroidtips.com cannot be held responsible if anything goes wrong. We would advise our readers to take a complete backup of the data stored on your phone before proceeding with any of the below-mentioned methods. Also, follow the steps as mentioned carefully. Take your own risk!
Pre-requisites
- Note that the firmware provided in this post is only for the Moto Z3 Play.
- Install the latest Motorola USB drivers on your PC.
- Download the latest ADB and Fastboot tools on your PC.
- Make sure to create a backup of your phone.
- Charge your Moto Z3 to at least 60% to avoid any issues during the update procedure.
Update Via Sideload Method
- Download and extract the contents of the ADB and Fastboot tools from the given link above.
- Also, download the firmware from the given software update tracker.
- Paste the downloaded firmware file to the same folder where you have extracted the contents of the ADB and Fastboot tools.
- Boot your phone into Recovery Mode. To do that, press and hold the Volume Down button and the Power button at the same time until the device turns on. Then press the Volume Down key to highlight Recovery mode. Finally, tap the Power key to restart into Recovery mode.
- Now, select Apply Update from ADB.
- You need to connect your Moto Z3 to the PC using the USB cable.
- Then open a command prompt in the same folder of ADB.
- Execute the below command:
adb sideload Filename.zip
(Filename here means the name of the firmware file you have downloaded) - This will start the installation process.
- That’s it!
Update Via Recovery Method
- Head over to Go to Settings –> About Phone –> Tap on Build Number 7 Times.
- This will enable Developer Options on your phone.
- Now go to Developer Options and enable the USB Debugging option.
- Download the firmware file from the above software update tracker.
- Reboot your Moto Z3 Play into the Recovery mode. To do that, press and hold the Volume Down button and the Power button at the same time until the device turns on. Then press the Volume Down key to highlight Recovery mode. Finally, tap the Power key to restart into Recovery mode.
- Select Apply Update from SD Card.
- Locate and select the downloaded firmware zip file.
- This will start the installation process.
- That’s it!
So, there you have it from my side in this post. We have provided all the download links along with the changes that the corresponding updates bring in for the Moto Z3 Play. The latest update is also now available for you to manually install on your phone. Let us know in the comments below if you come across any issues or link failure while following the above-mentioned guide on Moto Z3 Play software update tracker. Note that whenever a new update will be available for the Moto Z3 Play, we will update this post. So, do check this post often. Make sure to subscribe to our YouTube Channel for awesome videos related to Android and Gaming. Until the next post…Cheers!