yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] harikrishna.hks:
I'm using pixel experience now ..I want stock oreo

I'm ready to lock bootloader
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] mightyjai:
If you have already unlocked bootloader and have rooted your Moto then also you can follow this method.

Just make sure you are using stock rom when you do that. Bootloader locked or unlocked is irrelevant. :)
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] echo92:
You may wish to advise users that this Oreo OTA may mean you do not receive OTA updates in the future. The reason is that this OTA is currently a soak test beta OTA. By flashing this, users move their device onto the soak test OTA path. If you're not part of the soak test program, you won't receive OTA updates.

If Motorola eventually releases OPS28.49-2 as the official OTA, then users that flashed this may be okay as they're back on the official OTA path. If not and Motorola issues another soak test OTA, then users will be stuck unless they take the responsibility to flash all the soak test OTA updates themselves or find the Oreo stock ROM.
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] osccarr:
Hi, If i have branded rom with Play, Can I upgrade to Oreo with this rom or not ?
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] echo92:
If your device does not have NPSS26.116-61-8 firmware on it, you won't be able to apply this OTA.

However, bear in mind that this leaked file is a soak test (beta) OTA, so you may wish to wait for the official OTA to come out via Play. If you flash this OTA, as I mentioned above, you may not receive future OTA updates unless this soak test and the official OTA are the same.
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] DannyRmz24:
This works even with unlocked Bootloader (xt1806), but first you have to flash official firmware (NPSS26.116-61-8). Then, just follow the steps in the guide.

After that you can install twrp and magisk if you want.
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] mightyjai:
You should be on Stock Rom to upgrade to Oreo using this method.
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] mightyjai:
​

Yes you are right.

Actually this method is for those users who are using their Moto without any modifications.

Those who have modified their Moto like unlocked bootloader, installed custom recovery, rooted, installed custom Rom, etc. can do everything. But Normal Users depend upon Official Updates. So this method is useful for such users. :)
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] William1020000:
Are there any glitches? If not I might use this as my permanent OS, as my phone is modified and I wont receive OTAs anyway. If its too glitchy I'll wait for the official oreo though.
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] mightyjai:
There maybe some glitches in this as it is still in Soaktest.

But I haven't found any glitches so far which is a good thing.

I recommend you to use it as Daily Driver. :)
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] jyoti.id:
Will I get future update over this one if i install it?
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] mightyjai:
It depends upon Motorola Company.

It may be Yes or may be No.

However, if you can update to SoakTest Stock Rom then update to final Stable Rom is also possible. :)
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] noobAKO:
if your bootloader is unlocked, what will happen if I flash nougat stock rom over this build?
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] geekychandu:
Please note that, this is not the official Oreo. It's just soak test. Once you flash this, you may not receive the official update when rolls out. So go with this with caution.
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] echo92:
You have a possible risk of hard bricking your device if you flash the stock Nougat ROM over this Oreo soak test.

The flash of the Nougat stock ROM won't be the problem - however, you may still have an Oreo bootloader on your device. Thus, taking any Nougat OTA updates may hard brick your device (and I think there's a Nougat June 2018 security patch?).

Be very careful if you choose to downgrade to Nougat. There appears to be one report that someone was able to downgrade and re-lock their bootloader from the soak test after downgrading https://plus.google.com/+LaercioCarlosPereira/posts/XoVM56UDpd1 but as they've flashed the Indian stock ROM over their Brazil stock ROM they likely won't get Nougat OTA updates anyway.
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] Laercio_lalau:
Nice Brow, an XML already solves.This link is I hehe;)
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] echo92:
Are you able to provide this XML please? Also, what is your bootloader version at the moment?
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] Laercio_lalau:
When I mention an XML JA RESOLVE, I REFER TO THE XML OF 8.1 WHEN THE RELEASE IS RELEASED, AND IN RELATION TO THE BOOTLOADER, I'M NOT HOME, LATER VERIFY
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] Sanjay.it:
...

I Think we have to wait for Official Oreo Update, This method for Soak resting.. if after installation, we will not getting any futures updates than we waste our Moto G5s Plus phone and waste of money..:)
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] echo92:
I agree that is best to wait for the official Oreo update, though it's clear from this thread and others that many just can't wait. I'm not here to stop people flashing their device, just that it's your device, your money, thus your responsibility if you flash something from XDA onto it.
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] cryptoartist:
Personally I've thought about waiting and I was waiting for a long time but then I realized that if they are taking so long to provide oreo, I'm pretty sure we will never see android P on our devices and even if they'll release it somehow it wont be before 2020. (They released naugat update for G4 just few days ago) and I wont be using same device that time.

Now as for security updates we'll try to get them and I hope someone will release them here sure, I've also added a 50$ bounty for anyone who can provide official release of oreo or any patches that can take us to original update path. I may give upto 100$ for the help.

As for flashing, we are not flashing it, those who have stock rom doesnt needs to flash anything, you just have to place the soak test rom in your phone and change one setting to receive the OTA notification and after that you'll just need to follow normal OTA instructions on your phone.

So it's a cheat and its not same as regular flashing.
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] cryptoartist:
So far this stock rom is running great for me and battery backup is awesome.
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] Himanshu.Shukla:
I m unable to relock bootloader and i have lost my IMEI and i m on stock can i update it to oreo without locking bootloader?

Sorry for my bad English
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] Stud12376:
Here is a friendly tip, don't name that app here and delete it from this post,ppl get offended here after hearing about that app:)
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] pratham.kamath:
Minimal ADB and same was working fine before updating to 8.1 that's y worried if any new restrictions has been enforced that disables fastboot and downgrade or flashing. Pls help
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] fasix:
I don't find the "Motorola Update Services" App . What is its name?
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] echo92:
On the settings>apps page, tap the 3 dots in the top right. Select show system. Scroll down to Motorola update services.
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] fasix:
thanks, I find it.

in italian language the name is: "Aggiornamento Motorola" (124KB)
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] rohith19b:
Apps---menu---show system apps and u will find it ?

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imei = 0

backed up efs but didnt work
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] Lakhan_Kuril:
Is It Same For Moto G5s ?

Is It Same For Moto G5s ?:mad::mad::mad::mad::mad:
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] lankthedank:
Hey everybody, I'm having quite a bad time right now.

I was on Pixel Experience ROM, and I wanted to try to move to the official soak test of Oreo. I tried to restore to stock using the guides here, and returned to the 1st December security patch of Nougat, with no signal (at all), no IMEI, and the system updater not working (Your device is on the latest version). Hence, I cannot upgrade to the soak test. Thankfully, I have a secondary phone with me, but I need help.

Please don't say I haven't researched everything - I have. The only problem that happened is that my EFS backup is corrupt, and doesn't work.
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] fasix:
Today, waiting the update notification I have update to 1 June 2018 security patch NPSS26.116.26.18

Now can I update to Oreo?

Inviato dal mio Moto G (5S) Plus utilizzando Tapatalk
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] diegomartinezlovey:
No
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] mightyjai:
You have to unlock your bootloader for that :)
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] mightyjai:
Imei can't become 0.

Maybe your Moto is on unlocked bootloader with custom recovery ?

If yes, then xda already have threads for this problem. I suggest you to follow them. :)
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] mightyjai:
Try these threads... Will be helpful...

https://xdaforums.com/search/forum/6814?query=Imei

Or take an idea from this https://xdaforums.com/g5-plus/how-to/solved-volte-fix-lost-flashing-stock-rom-t3773524

I hope this helps you. :)
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] pratham.kamath:
Bootloader was unlocked when I was on 7.1 and had twrp and magisk installed. I had to install stock rom and then go thru OTA updates and updated to orea soak 8.1 and since then fastboot doesn't work.

Do. I need to again unlock bootloader? If yes pls help me with steps as now it's not even giving me code that I can use to get unlock code from Motorola website. All fastboot command fails. Also OEM unlocking in developer options says bootloader is already unlocked however it is grayed out. Attached screenshot for reference. Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] 1976sam:
Just out of curiosity why is the app Lucky frowned upon . I know of the app however my experience with it is limited . Sorry I know it's off topic . I'm back in the forums after almosr 4yrs .
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] ehemehel:
Can i use this stock oreo in indonesia? I'm sorry if my question is freak, i scare if it should lock my network.. thanks before
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] fasix:
Yesterday, waiting the update notification I have update to 1 June 2018 security patch NPSS26.116.26.18

Now can I update to Oreo?
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] Akhilesh287:
I too have recieved the June Security Patch today on Nougat stock rom. I think stock Oreo will arrive along with the August Security Patch now!!!
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] fasix:
With the last June Security Patch , does work this method to update to oreo?
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] cryptoartist:
You shouldnt try and probably wait for official release. Motorola f***d us by releasing june patch and it basically means official rom is going to be different.

I would like to increase my bounty to 100$ for future all soak test OTA's/patches and official release. I'll pay with either bitcoins or any other payment mode.
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] Stud12376:
The reason i got for that question was that this forum is for developers and that the app steals from the developers so that is why.
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] marcdw:
The app can be and is used to get around licensing. Allows one to use paid apps without paying. That sort of thing.

One won't get any help or sympathy if one has software/ROM issues and it's discovered that app is in use.

LG G3 D851, PAC-MAN LP ROM, MultiROM, Tapatalk 4.9.5
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] echo92:
Hmm, I honestly do not know if you can safely flash this Oreo soak test - if your device is updated to the June 2018 7.1.1 update, you'd have to downgrade to the Indian April 2018 firmware and then apply the Oreo soak test. However, we saw on the Z Play that downgrading Nougat firmware and then attempting to flash the Oreo soak test hard bricked devices due to differences with the bootloaders.

I'd honestly wait for the official Oreo OTA to arrive to your device via Motorola.

If you have updated to the June 2018 7.1.1 firmware, can you post the bootloader version please? If you power off your device, then hold down the power and volume down key, you should boot to the bootloader. Under the line 'AP fastboot flash mode (secure)' there should be a line starting with BL. What version is reported after that BL line please?
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] 1976sam:
Thanks for the info to you and stud1237 . I understand it's like when people would boot leg my friends music . It would up set him that people would boot leg the disk after so many hours to create the music and not to mention it cost several thousand dollars in studio time to produce to disk . Anyway I thought the app sucked and never really used it . :good:
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] Nyvia:
Has anyone managed to get this to work on retgb? It doesnt even seem to see the update files
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] diegomartinezlovey:
Yes you can
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] lankthedank:
I just restored back to stock, flashed TWRP, then restored EFS backup, then restored stock recovery. Currently, I am completely stock, other than an unlocked bootloader. I moved the file to /sdcard as the guide says and I still haven't gotten the notification. I am currently on the March update and haven't got a notification to update to April yet, on retgb. It's odd..

Not too many UK owners here, are there?
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] echo92:
For flashing this soak test, you'd need to be flash the Indian stock ROM with the April security patch (NPSS26.116-61-8). If you're on any other firmware (I think EU/UK G5S Plus is on the NPS26.116-26 series of firmwares?), this soak test will not flash.

Of course, it's up to you if you want to chance flashing another region's firmware. Due to differences in the /oem partition, you may have to full wipe for stability.
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] bak3d:
Anyone getting issues with volte with this soak test?
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] ripper527:
Existe algún método, tengo un xt1801 con NPSS26. 116-26-18 y este método funciona con mi modelo..
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] l0gandroid:
Help

where do I get the oficial Indian firmware?

Can you share any link please?
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] echo92:
I posted the link earlier in this thread... https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=76948507&postcount=126
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] l0gandroid:
Thanks a lot. I finally get Android 8 and even rapairded my broken IMEI.

WOW!
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] badaiardiat:
already following that step, by still no detect

i see diffrent Baseband version

my version .41R that 41e
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] echo92:
Hmm, can you confirm that you've downloaded the whole file, and can we see a screenshot of where you've copied the file to please?

You could try ADB sideloading or flashing through stock recovery, but if not, then you'll likely have to wait for the stock June 7.1.1 and then the Oreo official updates.
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] lankthedank:
I really don't want to flash another region's ROM, but I can't find one for the UK. If a stock user could supply me with their OEM partition and get me to full stock I would be really happy. The only reason I'm flashing this other ROM is because I don't have a choice. Even now 4G doesn't work.

Currently I am running NPSS26.116-61-5, which I'm not sure which region it's meant for, and my software updater is stuck at the March update (currently running), so I can't receive retGB updates, or retIN updates, or retBR updates.
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] Amol123#$():
I have seen on youtube that there is problem in clicking photos with rear camera with turn on flash . The photos after clicking turns green.

Is that true ???
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] cryptoartist:
No there might be some issue with his phone. I'm running this rom and there are no issues with camera even google camera app works fine.
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] badaiardiat:
i using stock rom original, never flashing or ever

what wrong?
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] Amol123#$():
Is there any problem with this rom ????
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] diegomartinezlovey:
Running without problem

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For flashing this soak test, you'd need to be flash the Indian stock ROM with the April security patch (NPSS26.116-61-8). If you're on any other firmware (I think EU/UK G5S Plus is on the NPS26.116-26 series of firmwares?), this soak test will not flash.
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] echo92:
You're on the June 2018 NPSS26.116-61-11 firmware - as mentioned previously, this soak test will only flash on the NPSS26.116-61-8 April 2018 Indian/Indonesian firmware. I don't advise downgrading to the April 2018 firmware - I would wait for the official Oreo update.

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Hmm, NPSS26.116-61-5 is the Indian/Indonesian firmware if I recall, so that's likely why you aren't receiving any OTA updates - your firmware build doesn't match what is deployed for the retGB software channel.

As I previously mentioned, retGB appears to be on the NPS26.116-26 variant of firmwares https://www.reddit.com/r/MotoG/comments/8w0c0c/june_patch_now_available_on_retgb/

Thus, you may wish to try flashing this NPSS26.116-26-11 firmware (which I think is the March 2018 security patch equivalent for EU/UK devices): https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=76070231&postcount=24

Be aware this may not fix your IMEI issues, so you may either have to consider flashing the Indian April 2018 stock ROM then this soak test, or wait for the official Oreo OTA to arrive, if this other stock ROM restores your OTA capability.
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] Harry08697:
Twrp

Can we flash this rom using twrp ??
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] echo92:
No, you need a fully stock device without modifications to flash this soak test (this is not a ROM, it's an OTA update). Unlocked or locked bootloader status does not appear to matter.

If you want a TWRP flashable, then have a look at this

https://xdaforums.com/moto-g5s-plus/development/stockrom-android-8-1-oreo-oficial-twrp-t3804750 but you may have to formally flash this soak test else you may have fingerprint and modem issues.
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] Josch8339:
is this work on reteu ???
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] lankthedank:
I tested this a while ago, and yes, there are monstrous problems. Fingerprint doesn't work, constant force quits, and no signal/IMEI.

Also, I flashed the ROM you linked, and my IMEI was gone, along with my signal. I flashed TWRP temporarily and restored my EFS backup. This fixed everything except 4G. As other posts said, I erased modemst1 and modemst2, but that just brought me back to square one.
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] prasadthorve13:
Can this update be used for indian devices ??
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] diegomartinezlovey:
Sure
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] FianChoego:
I am now in oreo soak test, I want UBL, install TWRP and install ROM ,. Can it or not? Thanks..
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] Adi5:
Cant

U need downgrade to nuget
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] FianChoego:
So.. It' risk.?

7.1.1 April or Juni.?
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] Adi5:
No

As u want
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] prasadthorve13:
Because i tried the told steps, it didn't work.

My device build number is NPSS26.116-61-11
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] echo92:
You need to have NPSS26.116-61-8 (April 2018 security patch, Indian/Indonesian) firmware on your device. As you have the June 2018 security patch firmware, this soak test won't flash onto your device.
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] prasadthorve13:
if i downgrade, will it work ? because people here mentioned missing imei & network issues.
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] echo92:
I've no idea, sorry, it may work, it may not. Furthermore, you need an unlocked bootloader to downgrade and there is a risk of hard bricking your device (especially if there's a newer bootloader version in the June 2018 security patch update). As such, I can't recommend it and leave it up to you to try.
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] beingpradeeep:
Can any one tel me how to downgrade to nougat again

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Can anyone tell me how to downgrade to nougat ?
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] cryptoartist:
If anyone wants to record calls on oreo, this recorder app is working fine and you can hear both sides. However its trial version and costs 600rs+ for paid one.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.skvalex.cr
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] CTech&Science:
Downgrade is possible how?

If you want to downgrade you must backup IMEI, because any downgrade caused IMEI 0 ,How can you do the work please visit my C-Tech & Science youtube channel,today or next day it will be publish video guide,If you locked or unlocked bootloader no matter.

Don't forget to like and subscribe because this can motivat me to do this types of work.

I am upgraded to 8.1 it is very smooth no problem.

Pros-of 8.1

Better camera

More moto action features

Pip works fine

Finger print works faster

Battery charging speed increased

Battery backup increased something.

Very smooth then 7.1.1

Notification dots on

New icon style

Theme about wallpaper

Bluetooth improved

Warrenty not void because OTA.

Cons

Gaming heavy lagging something

No face unlock

No native call recording

It is coming soon in August OTA.

I have no problems but so many demand of my friends and subscriber I am going to downgrade and upgrade again to 8.1.

Video will be published soon for you guys,
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] PrafulP143:
Hello

can u help me my mobile Bootloader is Unlocked.

can i upgrade to oreo
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] diegomartinezlovey:
no, your bootloader it must be blocked
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] echo92:
As far as I know, the update is flashable on unlocked bootloaders as well as locked bootloaders. You must have a full, clean, unmodified Indian April 2018 stock ROM on your device (NPSS26.116-61-8) on your device to flash this, and bear in mind that it's currently a soak test Oreo update. Despite the title of the thread, this is not yet an official update.
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] CTech&Science:
Use twrp

You can upgrade via TWRP recovery by another post.
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] PrafulP143:
ROM on my device NPSS26.116-61-11
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] echo92:
You'd have to downgrade to the April 2018 stock firmware (hope someone else can assist you in this) then flash this soak test, OR wait for the official Oreo OTA to be released.
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] cryptoartist:
Motorola is now releasing 8.0 update to soak test users..Please try to capture it..
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] cryptoartist:
It's OPS28.65 so please try to capture it..and basically moto is trying to downgrade the software to 8.0.