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How to Manually Install Official Android 7.0 Nougat OTA update on Moto G4 Plus

Mayur Agarwal by Mayur Agarwal
March 4, 2022
in Android, How To's

A while back, Motorola started soak testing the Android 6.0 Nougat for Moto G4 Plus and Moto G4 in Brazil and India. For those unaware, soak test updates are rolled out by the company to smaller test groups for monitoring performance and user feedback before releasing the final update widely. As reported by some users, they’ve started receiving the Android 7.0 Nougat OTA software update for Moto G4 Plus and Moto G4 in India. It should be noted that this is a final update and not a soak test build. Generally, such major OTA updates are rolled out in batches and can take some time to reach your device. However, those curious to try out Nougat can rather install the OTA update manually by following the simple steps stated below.

Moto G4 Plus running Android 7.0 Nougat

The Android 7.0 firmware update for Moto G4 Plus India variant (XT1643) carries NPJ25.93-11 build number and comes with November 1 Android security patch. Thankfully, a member at the XDA-Developers forum has managed to capture the OTA Zip file for the Indian model of G4 Plus, hence allowing other users with a supported phone to manually flash the update. The new update brings the Android 7.0 Nougat to the G4 series with new multitasking features, better notification controls, improved data saver, and battery features. It also upgrades the split-screen feature and Doze mode besides packing other enhancements. [View Full Changelog]

Without further ado, we’ll now guide you as to how you can manually update your Moto G4 Plus to Nougat:

Requirements: Moto G4 Plus running the latest Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow software with stock recovery and completely non-rooted stock ROM

Note:

  • Applicable only when updating from build number MPJ24.139-63 to NPJ25.93-11
  • This won’t wipe any apps or data
  • Backup your important data (Advisable)
  • Make sure your phone is charged

Guide to Manually Update Moto G4 Plus to Android 7.0 Nougat (NPJ25.93-11) –

1. Make sure your device model is XT1643 with build number MPJ24.139-63

Moto G4 Plus running Marshmallow

2. Download the official OTA update here: Google Drive | Mega (Mirror)

3. Transfer the downloaded zip file “Blur_Version.24.31.64.athene.retail.en.US.zip” (sized 733MB) to the phone’s internal storage. (Refer to the below image)

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4. Boot Moto G4 Plus into Bootloader > Recovery: 

To do so, power off the phone. Then press Volume Down and Power button simultaneously for 3-4 seconds. Then navigate to Recovery using the volume rocker and press the Power button to select.

Moto G4 Plus_Bootloader

When you see the Android logo with a ‘No command’ message, simply press the power key for 2 seconds and then press the Volume Up key to enter into recovery mode.

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5. In Recovery mode, select “Apply update from SD card” and select ‘Blur_Version.24.31.64.athene.retail.en.US.zip‘ file that you transferred in the #3 step.

Moto G4 Plus Recovery Mode
Select the Zip file

Now, wait for the update to get installed automatically. The installation takes around 10 minutes, so be patient.

Moto G4 Plus_Android 7.0 Nougat Installation

6. After you see “Install from SD card complete”, select ‘Reboot system now’.

That’s it! Say Hello to Nougat 🙂

Moto G4 Plus_Android 7.0 Nougat

Now enjoy the goodness of the latest Android version and you should not worry as users will continue to receive the official OTA updates in the future. We’ve performed the above process on our Indian Moto G4 Plus and it worked like a charm. Do let us know in case you’ve any queries.

Few screenshots of Nougat running on G4 Plus:

Source: XDA

Tags: AndroidGuideLenovoMotorolaNougatTutorialsUpdate
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Comments 18

  1. Pratyush says:
    6 years ago

    Thanks dude.

    Reply
  2. Keshab says:
    6 years ago

    Will it void the warranty if i manually flash this update??

    Reply
    • Mayur says:
      6 years ago

      Not at all

      Reply
  3. Manish Bafna says:
    6 years ago

    I have the soak test build NPJ25.75-2 on India Moto G4 Plus XT1643. Can I follow this process to directly upgrade to this stable build NPJ25.93-11?

    I\’m unable to downgrade it to earlier Marshmallow, as well as I\’m not getting OTA update on my build, hence, thought of upgrading manually.

    Please suggest ASAP.

    Reply
    • Aswin says:
      6 years ago

      Yes I also have the same question. Mayur can you tell us if it is possible to do the update now

      Reply
  4. Utham says:
    6 years ago

    Using this method will unlock bootloader?

    Reply
    • Mayur says:
      6 years ago

      No

      Reply
  5. mahendra says:
    6 years ago

    u have to unlock bootloader and downgrade to MM then u can lock bootloader .. search online .. after that u can update this offical nogut ..

    Reply
  6. Manish Bafna says:
    6 years ago

    I am not clear with the response given to my question, and hence, I repeat –

    I have the soak test build NPJ25.75-2 on India Moto G4 Plus XT1643. How can I get to latest build NPJ25.93-11? Please note that I am unable to downgrade to Marshmallow from NPJ25.75-2.

    Please suggest.

    Reply
    • Sumit says:
      6 years ago

      Same question

      Reply
    • Hrishikesh says:
      6 years ago

      Did you get any answer to this ?
      I am facing same problem. How to get latest official nougat from soak test build ?

      Reply
  7. Aniruddha Roy says:
    6 years ago

    Can I delete the ZIP file from my storage after applying the update.

    Reply
    • Mayur says:
      6 years ago

      Yes

      Reply
  8. Partha says:
    6 years ago

    I didnt get the nougat start up logo for moto g4+ after downloading and installing nougat update manually.. can u plz say y?? And how to rectify this

    Reply
  9. Atul Gupta says:
    6 years ago

    Hello Mayur,
    I want to know after updating with this method will my phone moto g 4 plus get rooted? Or still will be in under warranty.

    Thanks

    Reply
    • Mayur says:
      6 years ago

      This won’t root your phone and won’t void your warranty.

      Reply
  10. Hims Mehta says:
    6 years ago

    I have updated my Moto G4 Plus manually and it has Build Number NPJ25.75-2. with Android security patch level 1 October 2016.

    How can I update patch level with November 2016?

    Reply
  11. sundeep says:
    6 years ago

    will warranty void if i update with blur version in my moto g4 plus..?
    can i get future ota updates if i install this blur version in my moto g4 plus…?

    Reply

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