INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Days after its formal announcement, the Android 8.1 Oreo update for the Moto G5 and Moto G5 Plus is now rolling out in India, according to
The new update brings the key features of Android 8.1 Oreo, including the all-new Settings menu, Picture-in-Picture (PiP) mode, and text
The update also brings the August Android security patch as well as a bunch of battery-saving features
Alongside the rollout in India, Lenovo-owned Motorola is bringing the fresh Android experience to the Moto G5 and Moto G5 Plus in Brazil and
The smartphones were notably launched last year with Android 7.0 Nougat.As posted by some users on Reddit, the Android 8.1 Oreo update for
the Moto G5 Plus is now rolling out in India
A user on XDA Developers has separately confirmed the arrival of the identical Android Oreo update for Moto G5
The update package is over 1.2GB in size for both smartphones.Motorola last year planned to bring Android 8.0 Oreo, though it skipped the
original rollout at that time and finally announced the Android 8.1 Oreo update earlier this month
Notably, the company kicked off the Android 8.1 Oreo soak test for the Moto G5 Plus users in India and Brazil back in July.Photo Credit:
alongside the August Android security patch
The presence of Android 8.1 Oreo brings features such as Notification dots, PiP mode, Ambient display, Autofill, and Smart Text Selection
Plus, there are stability improvements to enhance the overall experience
The update also brings new battery features and Bluetooth improvements
Furthermore, there are bug fixes and stability improvements.You can check the availability of the Android 8.1 Oreo update on your Moto G5 or
Moto G5 Plus by going to Settings > About phone > System updates
Make sure that your device is connected to the power outlet and have at least 50 percent of battery charge to begin the download process
The update package also requires a high-speed network or Wi-Fi connection for its download.
