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Android 8.1 Oreo rolls out for some Moto G4 users in Brazil
The Moto G4 is receiving a bonus update in the form of Android 8.1 Oreo, as Motorola keeps its promise for updating the Moto G4 Plus variant. Read on!
The Oreo update saga for the Motorola Moto G4 Plus makes for an interesting tale about how an OEM tried to wiggle out of a promise, only to get caught doing so, then promise to deliver as originally promised, but end up delaying the update so badly that it barely makes a difference to the end users. The soak tests for Android 8.1 Oreo for the Moto G4 Plus and Moto G4 leaked in November 2018, but the update for the Moto G4 Plus finally came in after another two months. And now, 18 months after the release of Android Oreo, the Moto G4 is also receiving its update.
Android 8.1 Oreo soak test leaks for the Moto G4/Moto G4+
Android 8.1 Oreo firmware for Moto G4 and Moto G4+ has just appeared on our forums. Motorola required testers about 2 months ago and now the system is out.
The G series of smartphones has been one of the most successful product lineups for Motorola. Unfortunately for users, G series devices are unlikely to receive many major system updates. The Moto G4 and Moto G4+ were released back in May of 2016 with Android Marshmallow on board but later received an update to Android Nougat. Despite promising an update to Android Oreo in their official marketing material, Motorola's initial Android Oreo update timeline notably excluded the Moto G4. The company backtracked on this decision after backlash from outraged users, and now we're finally getting closer to seeing an official Oreo update for both devices.