yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] Devansh sharma:
Hey there link is not working.
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] marcdw:
You can post your issue, no need to quote OPs. Some OPs are quite large so it's kind of a waste and serves no purpose to quote them.

Just a tip, for future use.

EDIT: Ah, I just remembered I have the OTA.

If the boss still has issues with the link I can probably put it up somewhere if he says it's okay.

Moto G5S Plus XT1806, AOSiP ROM, MinMicroG-NoGoolag, MultiROM, Tapatalk 4.9.5
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] jatintan007:
Link not working...

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Link not working
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] Sisodiyams007:
Link not working bro please submit another link

Link not working bro please submit another link:):confused:
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] k3jru:
Link not working plis fix it
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] Aaronruby:
op
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] dedsec099:
So please submit another link
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] echo92:
What error are you getting when tapping on the Google Drive link? Seems to still be working as in the screenshot...

Bear in mind that this is a soak test build - if you want the official OTA update, you'll have to wait til the soak tests are over and the official OTA is generally deployed.
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] dedsec099:
This is the error
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] echo92:
Hmm, can you try downloading the file on a computer or over a Wi-Fi connection?
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] dedsec099:
Ok

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Still same error?
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] echo92:
Is this the same error on a computer or your device? Do you have at least 2 GB of space on your device?
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] dedsec099:
I have 32gb space left on my device

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The error is in my handset but this time i was using wifi
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] echo92:
Hmm, that's really odd, especially if you have that much space still remaining. What happens if you try to download the file via the Google Drive app itself, is the file there in your recent Google Drive downloads? You may wish to try different browsers - I can download it via Mozilla Firefox (on PC), Microsoft Edge for Android or Google Chrome.

Else, I'd try to find a computer to download it to.
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] dedsec099:
Have u installed this oreo update
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] echo92:
No, I do not have a G5S Plus - I have the update downloaded and had a look at the requirements for installing it. I'm here to assist as I can and also gather information for possible headaches for the other soak tests (including G4 Plus).

This is not an official Oreo OTA anyway despite the title. Flashing this may or may not stop you getting OTA updates.
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] Harshil2011:
Non rooted upgrade link to official stock oreo 8.1.0 not working

Non rooted upgrade link to official stock oreo 8.1.0 not working.

Can you pleasw provide any other link to download zip file.
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] Akhilesh287:
You can download it from here ( i uploaded it on my drive account).

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DW5zsW5uLZVRcpBPCqcumBifFzN98nbt/view?usp=drivesdk
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] dedsec099:
This is only 1.2gb is this correct size of the file?
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] echo92:
Yes - that's the file size of the soak test OTA file as reported by Google Drive.

Specifically:

File name - Blur_Version.26.336.15.sanders.retail.en.US.zip

File size - 1.15 GB (1,245,431,889 bytes)

md5 checksum for verification - 0a9f1a670cc5c27ae0b281dbfc2483dd
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] dedsec099:
Sorry bro for asking this question again because i am not as good in this tricking device

I have seen in above post they are saying that i will not get future updates if i install this update can u explain me why this will happen?
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] echo92:
This 'official' OTA is actually a soak test OTA - soak tests are Motorola test firmware deployed to certain testers for bug troubleshooting and for analysis.

Flashing this soak test update onto the Indian April 2018 firmware will thus move your device to the soak test update path (which is different to the official OTA path). You will only receive/be able to flash OTA updates from the soak tests (else mixing official and soak updates would confuse testing). However, as you're not part of the soak test, you won't receive these future updates. The only way to get back to official updates is to find the soak test updates yourself (hope that someone else leaks any future soak tests) or flash the official Oreo firmware if that gets leaked, else you are stuck on this June 2018 Oreo update.

An exception to this is if Motorola releases the OPS28.49-2 soak test as the official G5S Plus update (i.e. they are happy enough with this soak test to not need further tests). If that is the case, then even if you've flashed this, you should be back to receiving official OTA updates as the general release build and the soak test build would be the same. You would likely then receive official updates.

However, we currently do not know if Motorola will release another soak test or what build will become the official OTA/firmware. Thus, you assume a risk and responsibility by flashing this soak test - you may or may not receive further updates, and as you're not meant to have this update, Motorola may not assist you. If you're not happy with this, then I would advise you wait for the official OTA to reach your region.
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] dedsec099:
Thanks alot bro
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] harikrishna.hks:
This Oreo update is 32bit ha..

If it is 32bit.

Then pixel experience is better 64bit
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] Adi5:
Yes custom roms much better
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] Maheshkar:
future updates will i get or not if i use this method ????
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] raman_:
Hi.. Just can you confirm if I update with this file will I be able to go back to the stock rom with ease (nothing lost like imie or volte) when the stock update is released and will be able to update thereafter.

Thanks

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Thanks bro for explanation. But one more question whether we will be able to go back to stock firmware without losing imie and volte and then be able to update stock oreo if in case its different than the soak test oreo rom?
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] Ankit6183:
Link is not working
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] Rakesh Mahto:
What about moto g5s
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] Havaz mmb:
Hey I can't download the update
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] Akhilesh287:
I have uploaded the Oreo OTA zip on my drive. So if the link in the OP is not working use this to download --

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DW5zsW5uLZVRcpBPCqcumBifFzN98nbt/view?usp=drivesdk
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] AndroidGuyMOTO:
Eu

Do you have The EU version of The zip file
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] cryptoartist:
Just a warning. According to motorola if you'll sideload any OTA, it will void your warranty and service center won't provide you free service. So please dont install if your device is new or you dont want to lose your warranty.
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] CTech&Science:
Please see the video guide and description

Please see the video and description for download and other errors,easy process and thanks to sshubm who capture the OTA.

https://youtu.be/e2QiLlDeuJg
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] Stud12376:
Does anyone know where to download NPSS26.116-61-8 stock rom?please give a link
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] mightyjai:
False warning.

It will void your warranty, if and only if, you FLASH this OTA. And flashing is only possible if you have unlocked bootloader with custom recovery which already voids your warranty.

But the method given in this thread updates your Moto through proper official channel, so it is safe.
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] mightyjai:
Try now.
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] mightyjai:
Kindly check the replies to this thread. This question is already answered mate. ??
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] cryptoartist:
[MENTION=7663489]mightyjai[/MENTION] Not a false warning. You should check these posts and maybe confirm it with motorola support or service center.

https://forums.lenovo.com/t5/Moto-G...wont-repair-phone-under-warranty/td-p/3612652

https://forums.lenovo.com/t5/Moto-G...oreo-update/m-p/4124282/highlight/true#M12014
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] mightyjai:
I appreciate your point brother. But I read it and someone answered in the comments of the said lenovo forum post that flashing voids the warranty but not installing the ota.

I maybe wrong, but I also read that some Service Centre serviced under warranty.

But I also must agree with you that it may still void the warranty as SoakTest Rom may not come under "Approved Versions" as stated in this extract of Warranty Agreement

"WARNING AGAINST UNLOCKING THE BOOTLOADER OR ALTERING A PRODUCT'S OPERATING SYSTEM SOFTWARE: ALTERING A PRODUCT'S OPERATING SYSTEM, WHICH INCLUDES UNLOCKING THE BOOTLOADER, ROOTING A DEVICE OR RUNNING ANY OPERATING SOFTWARE OTHER THAN THE APPROVED VERSIONS ISSUED BY MOTOROLA AND ITS PARTNERS FOR YOUR SPECIFIC DEVICE MAY PERMANENTLY DAMAGE YOUR PRODUCT, CAUSE IT TO BE UNSAFE AND/OR MALFUNCTION AND ANY DAMAGE THAT IS CAUSED THEREFROM WILL, UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED BY MOTOROLA, NOT BE COVERED BY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY"

But the reverse can be true also that it is an approved one.

However, All our queries can only be answered by visiting a service centre after applying SoakTest Rom.
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] XrayossmanX:
Have a question!!! Is that way works with all model for moto g5S plus !!! I got the US version!!
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] echo92:
This soak test only works for devices flashed with the Indian April 2018 firmware. Attempts to flash on other devices may fail, and I would not recommend flashing this on devices updated to the 7.1.1 June 2018 firmware.

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https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=746163614322262641 for the NPSS26.116-61-8 stock ROM. Flash via fastboot as usual, and back up your data before flashing.
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] tech2update:
Its Worked For You How?
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] kennyleowjiahao:
Hi, if i want to downgrade again to original android, what should I do?
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] Stud12376:
Thanku so much
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] dedsec099:
If we flash this soak test and Motorola release another soak test ,

so we will get that update or not ?
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] Akhilesh287:
No you'll not get OTA officially as you are not selected officially for the Soak test. You'll have to find the OTA zip (if someone captures and posts it) and install it manually.
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] CTech&Science:
https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=746163614322262641

Video guide how to back successfully from custom to stock letest https://youtu.be/EZSxAcJyz6g

Please see before you flash.
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] Apoorv1234@#:
Can i get the updates in future if i am a MFN user after updating with this official beta rom?
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] echo92:
Only if you were actually selected for this particular soak test, if so you should be getting this update straight from Motorola and you should be testing it at the moment. Thus you should have little need for this guide.

If you're not selected, then you'll have to find and flash the soak tests yourself, or flash the Oreo stock ROM whenever that comes out.
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] joaonds:
Please, i have a question:

Im on stock rom (Brazil version) with bootloader locked.

I will flash Stock Indian Rom in fastboot, correct? After, i put soak in memory to flash in OTA.

I need unlock my bootloader to flash Stock Indian Rom and flash this soak ?

I would like a more accurate answer, since I have had problems with the persist file that they left on another topic, and until today I have problems with that persist.

I do not want to get in trouble twice. But this is another subject.
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] shahid221:
It worked like a piece of cake. Where you are getting stuck? So i can help.
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] tech2update:
I Did All Things Correctly But Didn't Get The Update
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] echo92:
Did you do the ADB sideload as I suggested earlier?

Are you able to view the zip on a computer or using a file browser, to make sure it's intact? If you can open the zip file, you should see files like in the screenshot. You could try downloading the Blur.version zip again to make sure you have a good copy.
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] ipremprince:
afraid that not get further updates by moto

will i get update in future by motorola, if i install this way provided by you...
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] echo92:
We simply do not know if you'd still get updates from Motorola if you flash this update. It's a soak test, so your device would not receive official updates, unless if Motorola releases OPS28.49-2 as the official update (they are happy enough that this soak test build can be the official release).

If Motorola decides to release more soak tests, then you are stuck on this one unless you can find the other soak tests (you won't receive them via OTA if you're not part of the Motorola soak test group), or flash the stock Oreo ROM if that gets leaked.

We have no idea which way may happen, and as such you take a risk and bear responsibility if you do flash this.
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] ansu82:
I think you do as all those who have got soak test update, you will also get....(my perception)
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] melvin3:
If motorola releases OPS28.49-2 as the OTA .......as you r saying that we'll be back on official OTA path..... Does thia mean that We will be recieving official updates like Security updates and all in in future....Yes or no......Pls reply ASAP
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] echo92:
Yes, should be, but only if Motorola releases OPS28.49-2 to general release. If Motorola releases other soak tests or the final official OTA build is different, then you are stuck without official updates if you flashed this leaked soak test. We don't know which direction Motorola will take.
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] melvin3:
I think this is helpful....and ya another question please.......If motorola releases another version as soak test......is there any possibility that I will get it here on XDA and then motorola releases it as thier official update and everything will be fine.....But only if motorola releases another version as soak test.......cuz i have installed OPS28.49-2 in my device......thats why I am worried...
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] echo92:
It depends on if a soak tester can capture the soak test updates. I imagine whoever got the OPS28.49-2 soak test in the first place would capture it and upload it(whether it's to XDA, Google+ etc). It's not guaranteed though, in the past there have been users stuck on an update because no intermediate soak test was captured (e.g Nougat 7.1.1 soak test for the Z Play, 7.0 soak test for G4 plus). Given the amount of attention around 8.1 on the G5S plus, I hope someone will capture any further updates.

Of course that means you have to find and flash the updates yourself if there are further updates.
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] rohith19b:
Can you please share the link for that firmware
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] echo92:
https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=746163614322262641

If you're on the June 2018 7.1.1 security patch firmware, I'd caution against flashing this and the Oreo soak test. If you're on the June 2018 firmware you'd need an unlocked bootloader to downgrade.
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] joaonds:
I flashed an Indian Stock April Patch, to put this soak in memory and update.

But after flashed this indian firmware, in reboot, my device shows: SANDERS_BRAZIL_CUST in baseband model (configuration).

Its normal? Or i make wrong ?

I need answers to flash this soak, i dont want to brick my device...
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] echo92:
That seems normal as the firmware should not change your baseband - if your original baseband was Brazil, then it should stay Brazil. However, by flashing this soak test, you may not receive updates any more (especially as you've flashed another region's firmware).

You may risk bricking your device if you flash a Nougat OTA onto your device, even if you downgrade to stock Nougat (I recall the June 2018 7.1.1 patch is out), so be careful.
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] Stud12376:
But we can obviously flash stock nougat rom with fast boot,then update the phone to oreo again,this can be the final solution
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] echo92:
You'd have to flash the Nougat stock ROM that the official Oreo OTA is targetting in that case, before you update to the official Oreo OTA update. We've seen previously (e.g. with the Z Play Oreo update) that downgrading from the Oreo soak test to Nougat, then taking a Nougat 7.1.1 OTA would hard brick your device. Similarly, downgrading Nougat to the version required for the soak test and installing the soak test on a downgraded device would hard brick your device. I do not know, and frankly do not want to know if your approach would hard brick G5S devices.

Without either the latest stock ROM (the June 2018 7.1.1 firmware) or the Oreo stock ROM, if you're stuck on the soak test, the safest methods would be either to stay on the soak test or wait for the Oreo stock ROM.
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] Stud12376:
Well,if someone flashes stock rom with fastboot, doesn't it make their device just like a new one?

So if we flash latest nougat rom with april security patch(indian version) and clear the data, won't our phone be like we never installed this soak test?

Will it not change the bootloader and all that?
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] echo92:
Unless Motorola's changed how the bootloader works, flashing a stock ROM older than the firmware on your device may not downgrade/change the bootloader. You may get your system flashed and it'll be the version you flashed, but your bootloader may not change as fastboot blocks the flash (security downgrade errors), so it's not fully like new usually. If that doesn't change, then you've got an Oreo bootloader on a Nougat device. Attempting to flash a Nougat OTA onto your device (e.g. the June 2018 7.1.1 update) may corrupt your bootloader and lead you to a hard brick. I'll admit I do not have the G5S Plus, I'm basing this on experiences from other users updating their devices to Oreo (e.g. the Moto Z Play Oreo test). Up to you if you want to try it.

Not least that you'd likely need to unlock your bootloader to re-flash the April 2018 7.1.1 stock firmware if you've flashed this soak test.
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] cryptoartist:
Ok, I lost my patience and installed it finally. I'm announcing 50$ reward in bitcoins to anyone whoever provides all future OTA updates on XDA.

In case anyone thinks I'm joking. Well I'm not and I'm doing this on moto G5s plus community's behalf. I have attached the proof of funds so please make sure to capture all OTA's.
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] pratham.kamath:
Query

I am on latest stock firmware and OTA doesn't recognise update so Can I flash this using twrp? Getting error 7

Pls help
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] echo92:
What stock firmware build are you on, is it NPSS26.116-61-8 (April 2018, India)? Also, is your device fully stock (no TWRP, no root, no modifications)? This soak test requires stock recovery, it's not flashable via TWRP. What message do you see before error 7 (e.g. is OEM mentioned)?

Have you copied the file to your internal storage and granted storage permissions to the Motorola update services system app?
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] badaiardiat:
Can't Upgrade to oreo

Iam following step by step but still cant detec upgrade to Oreo

this patch my phone, what wrong ?:rolleyes:
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] echo92:
Have you downloaded the full 1.15 GB soak test patch (should be a file starting with blur.retail...), copied the file to your internal storage and given the Motorola update services system app the storage permissions?

Make sure you have at least 4 GB free space on your device.
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] ansu82:
Battery discharges faster than nougat 7.1.1, disappointed with battery backup in Oreo..:(
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] cryptoartist:
Did you have disabled preinstalled apps such as outlook,sheets,slides, duo ?
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] ansu82:
Yes bro, it is disabled, except duo.
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] echo92:
How long have you tested the soak build for? A major update like this will take time to settle down, I'd monitor the issue over a week or so to get a more accurate assessment of battery usage.
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] cryptoartist:
Well thats weird man. I just tested it today at low brightness since i was at home. I charged my phone to 92% and started using it, I've tested some apps and then started watching some videos on youtube.

Current on screen time is 1 hour 28 minutes and my battery went from 92% to 86%. So thats just 6% decrease in 1.5 hours. I'll post full results tomorrow.
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] ansu82:
I have installed yesterday bro, battery was discharging like 3min and 1 percent gone..
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] pratham.kamath:
Cannot install TWRP after installing soak 8.1 update sanders

I cannot install TWRP while flashing from fastboot it fails, the same thing used to work instantaneously when I was on 7.1.1

Pls help. I need to install TWRP and root so I can install dolby, use lucky patcher etc. Thanks in advance :)

PS: OEM unlock option says bootloader is unlocked and is grayed out and also I have enabled usb debug in developer options.
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] ansu82:
Well it was happening with nougat, with heavy usage of game and apps battery would discharge a little bit..

And I will also post screenshot with time..
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] echo92:
I think it's too soon to say if this is abnormal battery drainage or if it's simply the effects of a major update. Again, I'd give it a few days, did you factory reset or did you just flash the soak test? Are you using an app like GSAM Battery Monitor or Better Battery Stats to figure out what is draining your battery?

With such a big update, you may have to think about wiping your device if battery is still an issue.
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] diegomartinezlovey:
be careful, i watch in YT that bottloader in oreo can't LOCK again
[Moto G5S Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] pratham.kamath:
Sorry for late reply, I figured it out. I was rooted and had twrp I had to install stock ROM and go thru updates via ota and then had to copy file to internal storage and grant permission to Motorola update. That part is done. I am now on 8.1 soak test however I wish to install TWRP so can root and install magisk and Dolby etc and having issues with that. Can you have pls?