Motorola has started Android 5.0 Lollipop soak tests for Moto E and Moto Maxx. The Lollipop soak testing for Moto Maxx has begun in Brazil and Mexico, and for Moto E in Brazil and India. With Soak Testing, the company starts by rolling out the upgrade to smaller test groups before releasing it widely, and if the results are strong, they continue the rollout to more phones. The soak test helps in monitoring performance data and user feedback over several days. On basis of soak test users’ feedback, the company tweaks software and incorporates new changes to fix any issues. The Lollipop soak test for Moto E is now rolling out in India and some users have got it. In case you’re eager to try out the latest Android 5.0 upgrade, then you can get it by installing the Lollipop soak test OTA update manually on your Moto E.
Points to be noted:
- The below procedure is tested on Indian Moto E running Android 4.4.4 (locked bootloader, unrooted, fully stock).
- This update doesn’t wipe your user data.
- The update might take a long time.
- It’s recommended to have 500 MB of free space on your internal storage.
- Make sure your phone is charged.
- Initial boot takes time, so be patient.
Disclaimer: We’re not sure if it works on other models too. Try it at your own risk.
Steps to Install Android Lollipop 5.0.2 Official OTA update on MOTO E (Indian variant) –
Note: This is a soak test update that might have some issues. Those concerned can rather wait for the final update.
Before proceeding, make sure your phone is running stock Android 4.4.4 KitKat.
1. Download the Lollipop OTA update for Moto E. (Size: 342 MB)
2. Place the download file “Blur_Version.21.12.40.condor_retaildsds.retaildsdsall.en.03.zip” in the main directory of the external SD card (might also work with internal storage).
3. Update both these system apps: Motorola Update Services and Motorola Contextual Services.
4. Now go to setting and ‘check for update’.
Note: If you receive the ‘Your software is up to date’ message then boot in stock recovery and wipe cache partition. Then power on your phone and check for updates.
5. When the ‘New system software available’ message is shown, select ‘Yes, I’m in’ to proceed.
6. Once the above process is completed, you will get the ‘Install now’ option.
7. Install the system update and then your phone will reboot.
Stay patient while the phone boots for the first time.
That’s it! Now you should have Lollipop running on your Moto E. 🙂
Thanks, Suraj Jain for the tip.
It is not updating. actually when checking for update it is showing \”your device\’s software is up to date\”
Pls help me to update my moto e to lollipop
I’ve updated the guide. Please try again and tell if that helps.
hello..
i updated my moto e as your guide and its working fine with lollipop..
my doubt is will i able to get the official updates in future if theres any bug in the installed version ?
Yes, you’ll get official OTA updates like before.
Please tell me how to update from where I put the downloaded file please tell me
Dear Mayur, Thanks a lot for your help in updating my Moto E with Android 5.0. Indeed I am very happy with the new version. I really thank you very much for your support in this regard.
Dear Mayur, I just wanna ask that whether is this full version or something else? If not then when we will get the full version of Android 5.0?
There is nothing like demo or full version in Android OS. This is a soak test version and it could be final build if they find it good enough.
Ok…Once again thanks a lot from bottom of my heart!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Stay blessed!!!!!!!!!!
I updated my phone to android lollipop
will my warranty get voied & will I get future updates
I updated my phone to android lollipop
will my warranty get voied & will I get future updates
Warranty won’t be void and you’ll get future updates too.
Thank u bro for ur suggestions for my mobile to lollipop. Now is there any Chance of downgrading lollipop to KitKat….
Please clarify whether moto e mobile users will receive completed upgrade without following above upgradation procedure manually after soak test completion. Will it be upgraded automatically or not? It is OTA upgradation.
will my phone get rooted if I update my phone like this
I talked to Motorola executive he said if update your other than ota than your warranty gets voided and won’t get future updates
Hey i have a moto e xt 1022 indian version. thanx for the lollipop update i was waiting for it for a long time. i did just have one concern that is whether ill get future updates from motorola?? or do i have to flash stock again and try for the final build. i want to try this but the only problem is the future updates. please reply
thanks 🙂
Please tell me where I put the downloaded file …. Tell me I put the file in internal SD card and perform wipe cache help me
Please explain how to boot in stock recovery and wipe cache partition.Thanks
When I check for update it show upto date . I try your method to clear caches after it, it will show same message. I try many time after clearing system cache partition but it not work
Have you placed the file in main directory of external sd card.
Yeah even I have done this but still same message also the file name you provided in download Link is different from the one you have mentioned here.Which one is correct ?
If file name is different then you probably downloaded something else. Download from here instead.
Look at the files bro they are quite a different,the one you have shared later has name Blur_Version.21.12.40.condor _retaildsds.retaildsdsall.en .03.zip
And the one above is Blur_Version.22.21.32.condor_retaildsds.retaildsdsall.en.03.zzi
Which one to use .?
Even their sizes vary
Dear Sir,
I request you to post a video of how to update moto e to lollipop to youtube and give me the link… I tried as guided by you, but failed.
after updating my moto e with lollipop……..will i get the regular official update from google for my phone or will there be any problem for the update
what do you mean by main directory of SD card, can you define location for it. i tried copying it in both internal storage and external storage separately and wiped cache also. Still its saying your system is up to date
Thanks for the video bro , I have tried everything that you said . updated the system apps , downloaded the zip file in ext SD card and renamed the file as
Blur_Version.21.12.40.condor _retaildsds.retaildsdsall.en .03.zip
And cleared the partition cache but it always says your phones software is up to date. I really want to get lollipop so please help me . thanks for the guide btw
will i be able to restore kaitkat present version(4.4.4)after this update?
guys don’t update your phone through this link you won’t receive future updates and your phone warranty will void these update are fake
Please explain how to boot in stock recovery and wipe cache partition after this update ? Its shows no command
guys don’t update your phone through this link. moto will get official android lollipop update next week so don’t panic. these people just try to fool us and damage your phone
Simply DON’T follow this if you think we fool our readers and damage their phone. 🙂
don’t delete my comment
let everyone know the truth
is this update official
will this update flash my phone
After downloading soak test I opened system updates but it saying ur device is up to date so can u help me
Oh, I had so many trouble with this new update that I wish I hadn\’t bought the phone itself. But that was just bad thoughts and withing an hour I was happy again. 🙂
Thnx for the article – really useful.
Thanks for tip, I am currently having cm11 on moto e does this method work on it ?
If no then please give tips for reverting back to 4.4.4 stock ROM from cm11
Thanks in advance
Thanks for this tip.
Can I use this guide over cm11 ? If no please guide me in reverting back to the stock 4.4.4 ROM from cm11
please help
Please please please please tell me weather I get official android 5.0.2 update over the air as like KitKat 4.4.4 after instal ing this soak test version. Please tell me I\’m very anxious about it
Please ????????????????????????????????????????????????
Bro i had i updated successfully…nd working fine…but i has some bugs…will i get the official android 5.0.2 updates..
I have updated to lollipop but i wish to get the kitkat back can you tell me how do get 4.4.4 back after doing this?
I have updated My phone…just rename as \’\’blur……etc..22.21.32……en.03.zip\’\’. Remember 22.21.32.then place it to sd card ..not in any folder.then reboot it… To reboot just press and hold power button for a long time… It will restart automaticly…then check for update… All the best
thank you bro…..
After the update the home screen still looks like kitkat 🙁
please help
how root it back to kitkat because i am facing some colour bug in my mobile .
i have doubt that will i get the final update if i install the update in this way??
Hai….
I follow your procedure for lollipop update…. But showing \”your device software is up to dated\”???
Please Tell what to do?????
admin .. i have simple question will i get next update or not of 5.0.2???? pllsss
Its not working please help us android lollipop5.1 is not updated in my phone
Its not working please help us android lollipop5.1 is not updated in my phone
can i Delete the blur_version file from phone memory after the upgradation? it reduces the phone memory very much..please inform
Yes you can, no need of that file after the update is done.
I need the 13mb file! since there is a some bugs. please give me the link to download the file
Hai how can I uninstall the lollipop update from moto e. Please help me
The lollipop software is very cool when m update soak test m update official software and phone warranty void yes ya no…