Sunday, 20 August 2017

Moto G4 Plus Install Official Android Nougat over Soak Test without Unlocking Bootloader

Moto G4 Plus Install Official Android Nougat over Soak Test without Unlocking Bootloader



Official Android N For Moto G4 Plus [XT1640/XT1641/XT1642/XT1643] Build NPJ25.93-11
Its Been Days, Moto G4 Series started Receiving the Official Android Nougat Update through OTA. But Many of us has already Installed the First Soak Test Build NPJ25.75-2 and now all the above said users are Reportedly Not receiving any Update OTA Notifications. The Captured OTA Package when Sideloaded gives an Error Requesting Latest Android M as the Previous Firmware. So, such users have Unlocked Bootloader and updated to latest version by loosing their Warranty. 

But now you Install the Official Nougat Update on Moto G4 Plus which is on the Soak Test or any other Rom. All Without Unlocking the Bootloader or Downgrading to M, No Warranty Void.

The Reason you should go with this is
You Dont have to unlock your bootloader or downgrade to MM and data will not be deleted.
Disclaimer : I am not Responsible, if you Brick your Device or Anything happens to it by your Mistake. Its been Tested many times and I personally done it on my G4 Plus without any issues.
 
This process can take roughly 20-30 minutes so please be patient. The Tools Needed are provided Below. Download all of them...

Prerequisties:

1. Download Motorola All in One USB Drivers.
2. Download the Minimal ADB and Fastboot for Fastboot Method
3. Install Minimal ADB and Fastboot
4. Download the Stock ROM (This Flashable zip can install over Soak Test ROM or MM.)
5. Download RSDLite6.2.4.zip

Getting Started :

1. Install RDS Lite and set it up.
2. Download and unpack the firmware to the Fastboot Folder.
3. Restart the Moto G4 in fastboot mode. (Press and Hold Vol down + pwr )
4. Make sure that USB debugging is on. How to Turn ON


 Installation through RDS Lite : 

  • Run the RDS Lite program.
  • Click on the button with three dots next to the Start.
  • Select flashall.xml
  • Connect your phone to PC in Fastboot. The program should Auto-Detect the phone.
  • Press the Start button and Wait for the Whole process to finish and let the device restart. 

Installing Firmware Via Fastboot  :  

NOTE:

The stock "flashall.bat" script in the firmware does not wipe data or cache. Although a Clean Install is Recommended for Optimal Performance this is good for stock locked bootloader or people who are stuck on soak test with a locked bootloader.

If you want to wipe your data and cache or you are flashing back from Custom ROM, please download the modified "flashall.bat" and replace it in the Firmware files and then use the modified "flashall.bat" script or all your data and cache from previous custom rom will be Carried to Stock and youll just have force closes.



  • Download Modified flashall.bat (for Clean install and Custom ROMs )
  • Run flashall.bat and let it do the rest of the Process, Wait for the Whole process to finish and restart the device.

The device will start with a New Boot Animation, it may take a while may be 20 minutes, Dont just Panic.

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