yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] echo92:
Hmm, is it possible that's a typographical error? Has anyone flashed the new OPS28.65-7 to confirm what build it is, or do you have screenshots?

Usually, Motorola updates beginning with XXX27 indicate Android 8.0, whereas XXX28 indicate Android 8.1. Thus, that build number would suggest it's actually 8.1 (but we need confirmation). This has been maintained for earlier Android versions (XXX24 for 6.0.1 Marshmallow, XXX25 for 7.0 Nougat, XXX26 for 7.1, e.g. NPSS26 for 7.1.1 Sanders). Either Motorola is actually downgrading to 8.0 or it's an error in the patch notes.
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] cryptoartist:
New update..its not a downgrade.. it stays on 8.1 after update..(as confirmed on motorola forum) so it's bug fixes..please try to capture the OTA.

ps: yeah it might be typo error
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] cryptoartist:
someone is updating..and here's the screenshot.

I hope someone captures the OTA, my 100$ bounty is still up for providing all ota updates till official release.
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] cryptoartist:
He just updated it..there's new media options in action center.
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] EmiAndroid:
Bro, shared you WhatsApp group??
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] cryptoartist:
Yeah but its neither my group nor my numbers. Someone shared screenshots on that group and I posted them here to update users about the new ota.
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] dedsec099:
Those who flashed soak test unofficially are they getting update?
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] cryptoartist:
No, we need to wait for some soak test user to release it.
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] CTech&Science:
This video can help you

https://youtu.be/7-bm1sJIzjI please see it before downgrade:(
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] echo92:
What happened when you tried to downgrade from the June update? I didn't understand your video.
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] cryptoartist:
Can someone capture the OTA?
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] atul0000:
Another Beta 2 OTA has been released today.

Kindly provide the another beta 2 OTA zip. Either we will stuck on beta 1 Oreo.
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] cryptoartist:
can someone try to contact [MENTION=6298645]erfanoabdi[/MENTION] and get him to fetch ota url? his tool isnt working for retin or maybe im doing something wrong.

https://erfanoabdi.000webhostapp.com
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] echo92:
May want to be careful with this OPS28.65-7 soak test, I can't verify this, there's a report from one of the soak testers that flashing this update may brick your device. https://plus.google.com/+marcosbbp/posts/frxueh9T8ug
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] raman_:
anyone updated to soak 2 ??
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] cryptoartist:
Many did and sadly no one wants to capture the OTA and help others.. I mean seriously whats wrong with providing ota url? you can always install your update after few minutes but no, everyone is installing it instantly just because they dont have patience.

Hell, I'll give 50$ bitcoins to whoever sends me this OTA update right now.
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] raman_:
Somebody posted in the forum this link... I am not sure whether this is soak 2 or not..

https://www.getdroidtips.com/oreo-ops28-65-7-moto-g5s-plus/
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] cryptoartist:
It's fake dude atleast compare file sizes and name.
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] Kchauhan8:
New soak test ota

Does anyone grab the new soak test ota please upload fast.
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] raman_:
Sorry for not checking thoroughly. Any luck in finding soak 2?
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] melvin3:
I updates my device manually by downloading this version.But later I got to know that if I do that I won't get further updates in future....Now to fix that I have Opted Out MFN by registering myself there in Motorola Community.And It is showing up *********Motorola Feedback Network(MFN) Status: Yes********.I did all this cuz someone here said that registering urself will fix it....Now Moto has released another soak test build....and I am now worried.....Will my phone Stuck here....and A lot more....Now can Anyone guide me what to do....to fix everything.....I will do everything....Even if I will have to be a soak tester...Please help.....Cuz I opted for MFN just today......Am I a soak tester now...and How to fix all this up
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] echo92:
Unless you get the actual personalised invite and link to the soak test forums (which are tied to your MFN account), you likely are not a soak tester. Furthermore, you may not be selected for soak test updates as the test is already running unless Motorola needs to recruit more testers. Just having MFN status is not enough, they need to select you as well.

Your options are looking like:

1)Wait and hope that someone can capture the OPS28.65-7 soak test (and future soak tests), not guaranteed by any means.

2)Wait for the official Oreo fastboot stock ROM - may be leaked when the soak test is finished. You should be able to flash this and then formally be back on official OTA updates.

3)Risk downgrading back to stock Nougat. You'd need an unlocked bootloader and I do not know if downgrading to stock Nougat is safe.
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] melvin3:
As u said in 2nd point that after Soak test is completed.....wait for it to be leaked....suppose If it is not leaked ...then will I get it when It will be released officially.(If someome capture it)....And after it will I be back on Official Path to recieve further OTA updates.
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] echo92:
Given how much attention is around the 8.1 soak test, I imagine that someone may find and leak it from the Motorola RSD server. Else, it will not be released officially (Motorola doesn't release firmwares really, only to its service centres and authorised individuals.). If you can find the official Oreo stock ROM for your region/device and flash it, you should be back onto official OTA updates.

However, we'll only know for sure when the soak test ends and the official OTA updates/Oreo stock ROM are built and signed by Motorola.
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] melvin3:
First of all....many many thanks for all the help and a question again.....suppose nothing works out....No One leaks it and nothing happens.....Then if I goes to Motorola Service centres....Will they Fix it for me....
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] echo92:
Hrm, it's difficult to say and I imagine down to the discretion of the service centre. You'd really would have to ask the service centre as to their policy. In theory, as you've flashed a soak test not meant to be released outside of authorised individuals (i.e. those on the MFN and have their IMEI/serial numbers logged as part of the soak test, so any service would be provided by Motorola), the service centre could refuse or charge you to re-flash your device (erasing your device in the process), or they may perform the service free of charge if you still have your warranty. The only way to know would be to submit your device to the service centre and see what they say.
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] raman_:
Thanks for being always there to reply. Really ver few people bother much. I just wanted to say that right now I am on soak 1 and I don't find any major bugs or errors so for that matter it's stable but yes updates are essential part. I seriously hope that some one captures the final rom and posts the link as the developers are always there to help the community. Thanks again.
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] cryptoartist:
Dont worry man even I'm on soak test 1and haven't encountered any bugs yet. We already got the major upgrade, and even if no one releases the second ota we'll be fine without it, next year this phone's gonna be old and we'll probably wont see any upgrades or bug fixes. Ps: There's no major update after 8.1 as android already moved to 9.0

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Oh and I had high hopes from [MENTION=8526491]sshbhm[/MENTION] but looks like he either got busy with his life or he probably installed the OTA without capturing it which is still okay as indians, like as always don't prefer to help other indians.
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] pubcat:
I haven't tested this link. So use caution but this is supposed to be the 2nd soak test.

https://www.getdroidtips.com/oreo-ops28-65-7-moto-g5s-plus/
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] karantamrakar:
How to get back in 7.1.0 official...
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] raman_:
:good:like your attitude too bro... Bindaas

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Bro thus is the same link I posted but without checking it... It's not the link of soak 2..:o
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] Adi5:
Fastboot unlock bootloader And flash
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] cryptoartist:
I'm disappointed guys.. I was really hoping that someone will be able to capture the OTA but no one did and sshbhm gone MIA. I was ready to pay 6000 Rs (100$) for public release of OTA but looks like no one took it seriously.
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] Stud12376:
I am encountering a bug

Whenever i switch off and charge the device(for example at 20%),after around 1 hour it shows 100%,but when i switch on the device it shows the real battery percentage that is around 75% to 85%.

Does anyone know a solution?
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] therohitaryan:
I have downloaded the soak test. But its not showing update to install this soak test.
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] echo92:
You'd need to be on the NPSS26.116-61-8 update for the OPS28.49-2 soak test. If you're on the June 2018 security patch, this won't flash.

Furthermore, as users on the previous pages have commented, no one has leaked the second soak test yet. If you flash this soak test, you may not receive any further updates- you will have to find and flash subsequent updates yourself, else you may be stuck on this soak test until the official Oreo stock ROM is leaked.
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] Kchauhan8:
New soak test patch

Please someone capture the ota too much time pass since the update is arrived.
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] jyotimanb:
Not working for me

I am currently using NPSS26.116-61-11 and this is an INDIAN version of G5S plus.

Will this version work for me? What is the solution for me?
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] echo92:
No, this soak test requires NPSS26.116-61-8 (April 2018 India firmware). Perhaps [MENTION=7663489]mightyjai[/MENTION] could add this tip to the opening post? You've got the June 2018 Nougat security patch and this soak test will not flash.

Either you risk downgrading to the April 2018 security patch or wait for the official OTA.
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] mightyjai:
I have already added that bro :)

And thanks for your help here solving so many people's problems. :)
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] Neetha:
Hi I'm not able to download Oreo Stock Room. Getting an error saying file is in bin/deleted.
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] bagoezt96:
How to change my custom rom to that rom? Please help me to unlock bootloader and unroot
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] echo92:
If you're on a custom ROM, your bootloader should already be unlocked? Regardless, you do not need to re-lock your bootloader to receive/install OTA updates - just a fully stock ROM that is the correct build for your software channel.

You can find the NPSS26.116.61-8 firmware here (Indian/Indonesian version): https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=746163614322262641 To flash it, I would consult this guide (I do not have a G5S Plus, I have a G4 Plus, the steps look familiar though). https://xdaforums.com/moto-g5s-plus/development/flash-official-firmware-moto-g5s-plus-t3681018 As you're coming from a custom ROM, a clean flash (full data wipe) is required, back up as needed.

However, be warned that this current stock 8.1 is an unofficial soak test build - flashing this, though it appears stable, may mean you receive no official updates from Motorola unless you have been selected for the soak test. You will have to find and flash any leaked updates or wait for the official Oreo stock ROM to be leaked to be back on official updates.
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] CTech&Science:
This video guide will help you

If you unlocked bootloader previously and locked again and got Oreo beta manually ,must see for roll back to 7.1.1 official.

https://youtu.be/3JR4TfTA0Io
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] marcosjrodriguesr:
a question if my cell phone goes to android oreo I can update normally through the settings? sorry my english, using google translate.
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] echo92:
No - if you flash this OTA, you may not get updates. If you want updates, wait for the official Oreo OTA to arrive.
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] bhatt@123:
:good:
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] mr.nobodie:
i have updated to june security patch .Now my version is NPSS26. 116-61-11

Is there any way to install the soak test update now ??plz reply asap
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] echo92:
No, this soak test will only flash to the April 2018 NPSS26.116-61-8 firmware. You'll either have to downgrade or wait for the official Oreo OTA to arrive.
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] raman_:
Is there Soak 3 too?? Some body shared images of soak 3..
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] jitesha4:
Both the links are not working

Not working links
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] cryptoartist:
Yes, soak 3 is OPS28.65-14 and its 350 mb update.
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] motsinhvien:
may you up this file on google drive and send link to me, thanks
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] cryptoartist:
I can't I'm not a soak tester. Soak tester guys can help us if they want too but after previous soak test release it seems like no one wants to help or capture OTA.
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] Abhishek_anand:
How much time it takes to show update notification?

I downloaded this stock ROM 2 hours ago but no update notification is showing..
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] cryptoartist:
Dont install, just wait for official update else you wont get any updates in future and will get stucked to this rom just like us.

Installing this rom will void your warranty also, so if anything goes wrong, motorola wont help you at all.
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] immtu:
I think need to reverify as Soak test begins on Android 8.1, not 8.0. as image says its 8.0
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] EmiAndroid:
Is a error 8.0, Lenovo is stupid hahaha
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] echo92:
The version of Android 8.0 in the patch notes appears to be a typo, the update is still 8.1 for the 2nd and 3rd soak tests. https://www.techdroider.com/2018/07/moto-g5s-plus-3rd-oreo-soak-test.html?m=1
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] kapil.4a@gmail.com:
I can't download both the links. Plz help

I cant download both links. Containing rom file ... please help me with this
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] echo92:
The first link still works for me. Be warned this is not a ROM, this is a soak test OTA update for NPSS26.116.61-8.

Flashing this may mean you get no updates at all and you'll have to find and flash the leaked Oreo stock ROM (if that gets leaked) to be back on official OTA updates.
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] CTech&Science:
USE ADM download manager from phone.
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] sshbhm:
I've tried to capture the ota. But could not find it.

First of all, yes I was busy in my life but I tried to capture both 2nd and 3rd ota update but could not get any success. and in order to doing this I tempered my phone so not more ota update for me also.

Sorry guys.

But I think I have a way to download and install all ota for other members but for this i need 2 volunteer who can sacrifice their warranty and can take risk.

Any interested candidate can msg me privately.
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] raman_:
Guys I reverted back to stock nougat..by downgrading to June security patch.
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] cryptoartist:
You need naugat volunteer?
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] bahlulhodekar:
How to download and install OPS28.65-7 (2nd soak test) . I m not MFN member but i already installed 1st soak test. :p:p
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] bakryu:
Can you please share steps ??

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Can you please share steps??
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] DannyRmz24:
Any special steps?
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] karantamrakar:
In future I get all updates
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] treyweez11:
That's not all the way true. (Look at me picking a fight. JK) I tired the soak test and reverted back to Nougat and still got notifications for ota update up to June.
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] Saadatrm:
How did u revert back to Nougat?
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] treyweez11:
I'll pm you a post I did. Should help.
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] echo92:
Yup, you got updates since you downgraded back to Nougat. What I wrote still applies for if you did not choose to downgrade - if you stayed on the soak test, then you may not get updates from the soak test. As I wrote in a reply to you elsewhere and in this thread, if you wanted updates, you'd have to downgrade back to the correct firmware for your device, or flash the Oreo fastboot ROM or find and flash all the Oreo soak test updates, else you won't get updates.
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] treyweez11:
That's funny I think I remember you telling me that a while back. Funny how things come full circle. #retroactivethanks
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] melvin3:
How to revert back to Nougat ???And as you are saying...That u got June update ...it means that after reverting back..I will recieve all of the updates...If yes...please tell me how to revert back
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] raman_:
Yes you will get updates as and when Motorola releases it. I downgraded to June updated stock. There are steps to follow. I can guide you...First of all tell me whether your bootloader is locked or unlocked?

And if you are on telegram ping me ur id.
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] melvin3:
My username is [MENTION=4172554]ritika[/MENTION]3....I will ask of my queries there...text me asap..c u soon
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] gaganmanku96:
I installed soak test manually, now i want to downgrade to stock. My bootloader is locked.

My telegram id is gagan0906.

Please help
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] Sapan97:
Hey i have also updated to sock test manually now i want to get back to nougat....help me to downgrade my phone....my telegram id is [MENTION=1625759]sapan[/MENTION]_agrawal
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] bekjum24:
first i need downgrade to npss26.116-61-8 now i am on npss26.11-61-11 XT1805 retid right but if i downgrade i got this problem

C:\Users\cell\Desktop\SANDERS_NPSS26.116-61-5_cid50_subsidy-DEFAULT_regulatory-DEFAULT_CFC.xml>mfastboot getvar max-sparse-size

max-sparse-size: 268435456

finished. total time: 0.014s

C:\Users\cell\Desktop\SANDERS_NPSS26.116-61-5_cid50_subsidy-DEFAULT_regulatory-DEFAULT_CFC.xml>mfastboot oem fb_mode_set

...

OKAY [ 0.005s]

finished. total time: 0.009s

C:\Users\cell\Desktop\SANDERS_NPSS26.116-61-5_cid50_subsidy-DEFAULT_regulatory-DEFAULT_CFC.xml>mfastboot flash partition gpt.bin

target max-sparse-size: 256MB

sending 'partition' (45 KB)...

OKAY [ 0.006s]

writing 'partition'...

(bootloader) Validating 'gpt.default.xml'

(bootloader) Security version downgrade

(bootloader) Image primary_gpt failed validation

(bootloader) Preflash validation failed

(bootloader) Cancelling 'gpt.default.xml'

FAILED (remote failure)

finished. total time: 0.082s

now my moto if i restart go to bootloader and what i miss for downgrade can someone tell me thanks:(:(:(:(:(
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] echo92:
That security downgrade error is normal for flashing an older GPT/bootloader, your bootloader should block flashing an older version. However, the preflash validation error suggests you have a locked bootloader, you cannot downgrade with a locked bootloader. You'd need to unlock your bootloader, which would void your remaining warranty and erase your device.

I noticed you set fastboot mode with the first command, to clear that, try:

1) reboot your device to the bootloader, connect to your computer via USB.

2) open an ADB terminal. Type 'fastboot oem fb_mode_clear' without quotes into the terminal. Press enter.

3) reboot and see if that clears the setting and lets you boot to system.

EDIT - I see you posted the same issue to another thread, did you see those replies?
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] bekjum24:
yes

so i cannot to downgrade to npss26-116-61-8 for test soak build.. :)
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] echo92:
Without unlocking your bootloader, no, I would wait for the official OTA to be released.

Besides, only the first soak test has been captured, there's at least 2 more. Thus if you did try to flash the soak test, you'd be stuck with no updates unless you downgraded back to Nougat, flashed all the soak tests or hope for the Oreo fastboot ROM to be leaked. If you have a look around this thread and some of the Oreo threads, you'll see many users asking for the next update, which we currently do not have - no one's been able to capture the rest of the soak tests.
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] bekjum24:
ok thanks for anwser..:fingers-crossed::fingers-crossed:
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] Apoorv1234@#:
Did you tried updating this way? And did you got updates?
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] echo92:
I do not have a G5S Plus, so I cannot even consider updating. What I wrote is based off experience observing other soak tests - Motorola may only send out the soak tests to those users that have agreed to provide their IMEI and serial number for the soak test, and in turn have been authorised for the soak test. For others outside the soak test the OTA servers may not recognise the soak test build and thus won't issue you an update. If you have a look elsewhere in this thread you see people asking for the 2nd and 3rd soak tests; if they were getting it via OTA, why are they asking? Either they don't want to wait or they cannot get the OTA update.

Motorola has released other soak tests for the G5S plus, so if you do flash this soak test, you may be stuck on it as others get the official OTA unless you can downgrade or flash the Oreo fastboot ROM. Update at your own risk.
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] Joaoovn:
Man, where is the root directory? I'm non rooted user and i cant find the directory