It runs on Android 9.0 Pie and packs a 3,000 mAh battery which supports proprietary fast charging. It packs a 13MP rear camera with an f/2.0 aperture lens with PDAF support. While the front features an 8MP selfie camera with an f/2.2 aperture lens. It supports the Face Unlock feature.
It includes Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, GPS, Bluetooth 4.2, USB Type-C port, FM Radio, 3G/4G dual nano-SIM, etc. The phone includes accelerometer, ambient light, magnetometer, gyro, proximity, and fingerprint sensor.
T-Mobile Moto G7 Play Software Update Timeline Tracker
| Software Version |
Release Date |
Changelog |
| Android 9 Pie
Build Number: PCY29.148-56
Download Link |
April 4, 2019 |
Initial Firmware |
Check for OTA Updates Manually
The OTA update will roll out via batches and may take some time. However, if you are not receiving the update, you can manually check for it. Make sure to charge the device battery up to 50% at least and connect the device to a working Wi-Fi connection. Then go to the device Settings > System Update > Check for the updates. If the new update is available for your device, then download and install it.
Steps to Install T-Mobile Moto G7 Play Stock Firmware:
Before going to the installation process, make sure to follow all the pre-requirements and install all the necessary drivers and tools on your PC.
Pre-Requirements:
- The ROM file is supported T-Mobile Moto G7 Play device only. Don’t try it on other devices.
- You will require a computer and a USB Cable.
- Download and Install the latest Motorola USB Drivers for PC.
- Download and extract the ADB fastboot tool on your PC (Fastboot Method).
- Charge your device battery up to 60% at least.
- Take a full backup of your device data.
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Guide to Install: via ADB Sideload Method (T-Mobile Moto G7 Play Software Update)
- Now, head over to the folder where you’ve extracted the ADB and Fastboot Tools earlier.
- If you have already downloaded the Stock ROM file, move it into the ADB folder on your PC.
- Reboot your device into Stock Recovery Mode.
- Select Apply Update from ADB from the Stock Recovery mode.
- Next, connect your phone with the PC via a USB cable.
- Open the Command Prompt window by pressing the Shift key + right mouse click.
- Now, type the below command and press enter:
adb sideload Filename.zip
- It will take a few seconds or more to install the file.
- After the complete installation, reboot the device.
- Done.
T-Mobile Moto G7 Play Software Update using Recovery
- Go to the device Settings > About Phone > Tap on Build Number 7 Times to enable Developer options.
- Next, go to the Developer Options > Enable USB Debugging.
- After downloading the firmware file, move it to the device external storage (MicroSD card).
- Now, reboot into Stock Recovery Mode.
- Select Apply Update from SD card.
- Choose the downloaded firmware zip file from SD card.
- Wait until the installation process completes and then reboot the device.
We hope that you’ve successfully installed or updated the Stock Firmware on T-Mobile Moto G7 Play smartphone easily.
