Download Moto G4/Plus/Play Nougat Stock Firmware

Moto G4 comes in three variants to target different users G4 and G4 Plus comes in the same specs in Display Size and Processor (Qualcomm MSM8952 Snapdragon 617). But, Plus variant has slightly upgraded RAM. Where the Play variant comes in Rediced Display Size and Processor(Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410), all these variants came in Marshmallow version and got Nougat Upgrade. You can always make an update using the Software Update option in Settings. But, If you moved to a different Region or you are using Custom ROM and Want to return to Stock ROM, you can use this manual method. I added firmware based on the variant and model number. If you flash different model numbers, within your option, you have to modify the Network settings, as per the instructions from your Mobile Operator.

If the ADB method does not work for you, try with the RSD Lite process. Most of the time, it gives you a high success rate. When you accidentally bricked your mobile, you can use the RSD Lite method. This method is also used to Remove root access form your mobile and bring back Stock Recovery. There are a lot of features like Adaptive Brightness, Adaptive Battery, and Lot of UI enhancements.

Android Nougat 7.0, 7.1.1 Firmware Flash- Moto G4, Plus and Play Variants

Official OTA Method

If you’re going to update a security patch to the current month. Don’t go for the manual method. Try this Automatic method.

The process is straightforward and simple;

• Go to your device setting menu and scroll down to the bottom

• Tap on “Software Update”

• You may have to refresh the page to start the OTA upgrade process.

Manual Method (Region and International Variants)

Note

• Check Your Device Mobile No. If you flash Different model number, you will lose some features based on your region.

• Battery Percentage Above 50.

• Backup Your Device.

Download Firmware

G4, Plus (7.0 version)

• XT1621

• XT1622

• XT1625

• XT1641 (Latin America)

• Retail Version

Play (7.1.1)

• XT1600

• XT1601

• XT1602

• XT1603

• XT1604

• XT1607 (USA)

• Retail

Using Internal Memory Method

This method doesn’t require  PC support, download, and installs within your mobile. It will work only with Stock firmware installed on your mobile. If you are already using Custom OS, move to the next method.

• Copy downloaded firmware to your mobile, Rename it to Blur_Version.zip, and copy it to your Internal Root Memory. Copy>> Internal memory. Don’t put in any folder, and Don’t change the name of the file.

• Now Go to settings >> Apps and Notifications >> Show all apps >> Show system apps.

• Go to Motorola Update service >> Permissions >> Enable Storage permissions. After enabling this permission. Now update as usual OTA Method.

• Go to your device setting menu and scroll down to the bottom

• Tap on “Software Update”

• You may have to refresh the page to start the OTA upgrade process. Instead of download from Server, this update process will update from your Internal memory.

Using ADB and Fastboot method

This method requires PC support; You can also use this method to use Stock ROM If you are using Custom ROMs.

• Download and install the Moto USB driver to your computer system.

• Also, download the ADB drivers. Install it on your PC.

• Copy your downloaded firmware to PC and Extract all the files from the .zip. Copy those files to the folder where you installed ADB and Fastboot.

• Switch off your device. Then, enter into Fastboot mode. To do this- Press and hold down the Volume Down + Power buttons at the same time for some time.

• Press the Volume Up button to continue when you see the warning message.

• Now, connect the Moto G4 mobile to the computer via USB cable.

• Launch the fastboot on your computer. Open a Command prompt on your PC and type below command.

• fastboot devices

• It should display the connected devices. If you didn’t get the device, restart the command prompt and Disconnect and Connect your Moto G4. If you are detected, type below commands.

 

• For your comfortable use, I added all the commands in the text Document so that you can easily paste in your Command Prompt. Download Moto firmware flash commands.txt.

• You don’t have to type every command. Copy all the commands and paste in the command prompt. It will execute the commands one by one.

• Wait for the process to complete. After the process complete, It will boot into your flashed OS.

RSD Lite Method

This method can be used to flash firmware if you are using Custom ROM or a rooted device like that. You need a PC for this process.  If you already rooted or have Custom OS, your bootloader is unlocked. But if you relocked your bootloader, you should unlock the bootloader. After unlock, Follow the below steps one by one carefully.

Unlock Bootloader using ADB and Fastboot

• Switch off your device. Then, enter into Fastboot mode. To do this- Press and hold down the Volume Down + Power buttons at the same time for some time.

• Press the Volume Up button to continue when you see the warning message.

• Now, connect the Moto G4 mobile to the computer via USB cable.

• Launch the fastboot on your computer. Open a Command prompt on your PC and type below command.

• fastboot devices

• It should display the connected devices. If you didn’t get the device, restart the command prompt and Disconnect and Connect your Moto G4. If you are detected, type below commands.

• fastboot oem get_unlock_data

• Hit enter, you will get some unlock data. Copy those codes and remove <bootloader> Prefix from those lines and copy them into one single line.

• Go to Official Moto Unlock Page. Log in with your moto account and in the Box, Paste those codes and Check the unlock Bootloader Status. If you get, Yes you can unlock, You can request unlock Key from Moto.

• After the process completes, you will get 20 Digit to unlock the key in your email. Now type the following command to unlock bootloader on your device.

• fastboot oem unlock UNIQUE CODE

• You should type this code two times and Hit enter to unlock your device successfully. After the successful unlock, your device will automatically reboot to the standard OS.

• Check again enable “Developer Options,” then go to the “Developer Options” and enable USB Debugging Mode, OEM Unlock and Enable the “Advanced Reboot.” Sometimes they disabled themselves after the boot.

Flash Firmware using RSD Lite

• Enable USB Debugging Mode and OEM Unlock; you’ll find these options at Settings >>> Developer options. If you didn’t see the developer options on your settings menu, then go to about >>> build number; click on the “Build Number” row for about ten times continuously to activate “Developer Option” on your device.

• Download Motorola USB driver and install it on your PC.

• We are using third party software flashing. Download RSD Lite and install this also on your PC.

• Connect Your Mobile With the PC Using USB Cable.

• Switch off Your Mobile and Enter into Fastboot Mode->Press and Hold Volume Down+ Power Button.

 

• Release all the keys when you enter into Fastboot mode.

• Now Launch RSD Lite Select Your Downloaded Firmware Using this “…” The symbol in the RSD Lite.

• It Will Asks For the Unzip Just Select Uncompress.

• Check With Your Mobile Details.

• Now go to Your Mobile Press Volume Down Key And Select AP Fastboot. Make Sure that USB Connected Message is Display(Transfer Mode: USB Connected).

• Now Select the Start in the RSD Lite Wait For the Process to Complete, Your Mobile Will Reboot After the Process Completion.