The Official Android 7.0 Nougat update is now available for Moto G4 Plus (XT1643). After applying this update manually to your Moto G4 Plus, your device will be updated to the latest Android 7.0 Nougat. This latest release of Android 7.0 Nougat for Moto G4 Plus comes with Build No. NPJ25.93-11. The latest update also brings November 1 Security Patch, so without any delay, you should update your Moto G4 Plus to official Android 7.0 Nougat firmware. Lenovo has released this update via OTA, therefore, not all the users are going to be updated at the same time as you will have to wait for the OTA to arrive in your region. However, if you can’t wait for the OTA and want to update now then you should carefully follow our guide on How to Install Official Android 7.0 Nougat on Moto G4 Plus (XT1643). In this guide, you will learn how to manually update your Moto G4 Plus to Android 7.0 Nougat.
Along with November 1 security patch Nougat brings a lot of new features to the Moto G4 Plus. For instance, improved Doze mode, Multi-window, improved notifications, new messaging app, Vulkan API and much more. So, if you are interested in manually updating your Moto G4 Plus then follow our step by step guide.
Note: This guide is only meant for Moto G4 Plus (XT1643). Please do not attempt to apply this guide on any other variant. Before going further, please confirm your model number.
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Table of Contents
Perquisites:
- Before proceeding any further backup all your important data like Emails, Messages, Personal Photos, and Videos.
- Download and install Latest Moto G4 Plus USB Drivers on your PC.
- Moto G4 Plus must unrooted and a stock recovery must be installed.
- The device should be charged up to 70% to avoid any unexpected shutdowns. This is very important, any shutdown during the process can damage your device permanently.
Downloads
- Download Moto G4 Plus Nougat OTA Update File
How to Install Android 7.0 Nougat on Moto G4 Plus (XT1643)
Step 1: Connect your Moto G4 Plus to the PC via USB cable.
Step 2: Transfer the Moto G4 Plus Nougat OTA Update File to the root folder of internal storage of your device.
Step 3: After the transfer is completed, turn off your mobile and boot it in recovery mode. To boot in recovery mode turn on the mobile while pressing and holding Volume Down + Home + Power until you see the bootloader mode.
Step 4: Now use the Volume Down button to navigate to Recovery and choose it using Volume Up button and reboot the device in Recovery Mode.
Step 5: In recovery mode, select install update from sd card.
Step 6: Here search and select the OTA Update file you placed on your phone. Press power button to select the file and now confirm installation to proceed.
Step 7: Once the installation is completed, go back to the main recovery menu and select reboot system now.
There you have it! You have now successfully installed Android 7.0 Nougat on Moto G4 Plus (XT1643)
