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Download and Install Moto X4 Oreo Update (OPW27.57-40)

Jan 7, 2018•by Dhananjay Bhardwaj

How to Install Moto X4 Oreo Update

Motorola is rolling out Android 8.0 Oreo to its latest X-series device. If you want to get it right now, then follow this guide to download and install Moto X4 Oreo Update.

The 4th generation of the infamous Moto X series was released in October 2017. The phone comes in two variants – Android One in the U.S and regular variant which is available in all other regions worldwide. Initially, users in the U.S reportedly received Android Oreo update on their Android One devices. As of the last few days, the update is also rolling out to the devices in India. It seems like it would take a bit more time before the update is available in all the regions. But if you are really keen on getting a taste of the latest Android version, then here’s your chance to manually install Moto X4 Oreo update.

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Table of Contents
  • Guide to Manually Install Moto X4 Oreo Update
    • Prerequisites
    • Download Moto X4 Android Oreo Firmware (OPW27.57-40)
    • Instructions to Install Moto X4 Oreo Update

Guide to Manually Install Moto X4 Oreo Update

Just like many other Android OEMs, Lenovo-owned Motorola is not staying far behind the line when it comes to pushing Android Oreo to its devices. According to the official announcement, at least 12 different Moto devices will receive the Android Oreo update. We recently saw the OEM pushing Oreo to the Moto Z2 Force on T-Mobile.

XDA senior member – lohanbarth has managed to get his hands on the official factory image. Thanks to his efforts that users can now easily install Moto X4 Oreo update. The new version is labeled as OPW27.57-40.

Several forum members have already tried and successfully installed this firmware on their devices. There are confirmed reports for the following models – XT1900-2 (India, Indonesia, Australia, New Zealand), XT1900-4 (LATAM), and XT1900-7 (Europe).

Of course, the update includes all the Oreo-exclusive features like Picture-in-Picture mode, Autofill framework, Background restrictions, and more. It also incorporates the December 1 2017 security patch. According to the users, the overall experience is now better than that on Nougat, which is quite as expected.

How to Install Moto X4 Oreo Update - Screenshots

Credits: TechDroider

Before you install Moto X4 Oreo update using this method, make sure to check the OTA notification first. So, go to ‘Settings’ -> ‘System updates’. In case you have already got the OTA, there’s no need to go through all the hassle.

Prerequisites

  • Installing the Moto X4 Android Oreo update manually will wipe your device completely. So make sure to take a complete backup before proceeding ahead. You can follow our guide on how to backup Android devices.
  • Charge your device to at least 50-60% battery level to avoid any disruptions during the update process.
  • Install ADB and Fastboot tools on your PC.

Download Moto X4 Android Oreo Firmware (OPW27.57-40)

PAYTON_OPW27.57-40_subsidy-DEFAULT_regulatory-DEFAULT_CFC.xml.zip

Instructions to Install Moto X4 Oreo Update

  1. Boot your Moto X4 into bootloader mode:
    • Power down the device first.
    • Press and hold the Volume Down + Power button together.
  2. While the device is in bootloader mode, connect the phone to the PC.
  3. Download the full firmware image.
  4. Extract the downloaded file and move all its content to C:\adb. This is the folder where all the ADB and Fastboot binaries are present.
  5. Hold the SHIFT key on the keyboard and right-click on an empty space inside the folder.
  6. Select ‘Open PowerShell window here’ in the pop-up menu.
    How to Install Moto X4 Oreo Update - Open PowerShell window here
  7. Start executing the following commands in the mentioned order to install Moto X4 Oreo update.
    fastboot flash partition gpt.bin
    
    fastboot flash bootloader bootloader.img
    
    fastboot reboot-bootloader
    
    fastboot flash modem NON-HLOS.bin
    
    fastboot flash fsg fsg.mbn
    
    fastboot erase modemst1
    
    fastboot erase modemst2
    
    fastboot flash bluetooth BTFM.bin
    
    fastboot flash dsp dspso.bin
    
    fastboot flash logo logo.bin
    
    fastboot flash boot boot.img
    
    fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.0
    
    fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.1
    
    fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.2
    
    fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.3
    
    fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.4
    
    fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.5
    
    fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.6
    
    fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.7
    
    fastboot flash system_b system_other.img
    
    fastboot flash oem oem.img
  8. Wipe the device:
    fastboot erase carrier
    
    fastboot erase userdata
    
    fastboot erase ddr
  9. Finally, reboot your Moto X4:
    fastboot reboot

After the last command, your device will boot into Android 8.0 Oreo. So go ahead and enjoy all the new features. For more information on the process and user discussion, refer to the original XDA thread.

So you have just succeeded to install Moto X4 Oreo update. If you’ve got any questions regarding the update or the procedure, let us know by commenting.

Tagged under: Android Oreo

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Comments

  1. NILUTPOL BORAH

    Feb 20, 2018

    Can you help me solve the MOTO KEY issue in Moto X4?
    When the device was in Nougat it was working perfectly, but since I updated to Oreo, Moto Key does not work. It won’t ask me to remember passwords and does not autofill in apps and even on websites.
    Please help.

    Reply
    • Dhananjay

      Feb 20, 2018

      Kindly go to “Settings” -> “Language & input” menu. And take a screenshot of that, share it here. You can upload your screenshot to Imgur[.]com.

  2. Dhananjay

    Feb 5, 2018

    You will need to execute “fastboot devices” command, and not “adb devices”.

    Reply
  3. Iván

    Feb 3, 2018

    Work on “retus” variant ? Xt19000-1 ?

    Reply
    • Dhananjay

      Feb 3, 2018

      If it is not the Android One variant, then you can flash this. Confirmation here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=75176049&postcount=28

    • Iván

      Feb 4, 2018

      So many thanks Sir 🙂

    • Iván

      Feb 4, 2018

      I tried but in adb stuck in “sending partition” (37kb)….

    • Dhananjay

      Feb 4, 2018

      Kindly reboot your PC and try changing the port. The only reason why it would get stuck is connection loss.

    • Iván

      Feb 4, 2018

      I suppose that. Because when I put on power shell adb device” say listed of device attached. I have the Motorola drivers too. Thanks for your patience to help me.

  4. Charles

    Jan 29, 2018

    What happens if you don’t erase the user data?

    Reply
  5. Charles

    Jan 29, 2018

    What happens if I don’t erase my user data? Also, my device has an issue and won’t install the november security update, could flashing this firmware help my sove this to recibe future updates? or will I loose my waranty?

    Reply
    • Dhananjay

      Jan 29, 2018

      The procedure will surely wipe off the data. Although you can skip the wipe commands, I wouldn’t recommend so. That’s because it may cause further issues. As for your issue, I am quite sure that installing the factory image provided here would most probably resolve it.

      Motorola does state that unlocking the bootloader will void the official warranty and support.

      My advice to you is, if you’re not comfortable with the process, then kindly handle your device over to the service center and let them solve the issue for you.

  6. FRANCISCO SCHMIDT NANNI

    Jan 18, 2018

    Do o need to unlock my bootloader to install this? Cause my Variant os -6. And i cannot unlock it

    Reply
    • Dhananjay

      Jan 18, 2018

      No, you don’t. Sideloading OTAs could be done with a locked bootloader.

  7. Kamran Munir

    Jan 14, 2018

    I have started fastboot

    connect USB to MOTOX4
    but its not showing any progress even on 1st command “fastboot flash partition gpt.bin
    ”

    What could be the issue

    Reply
    • Dhananjay

      Jan 14, 2018

      Type in “fastboot devices” and check if it returns a serial number along with “fastboot” message.

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