Install/ Update Motorola Moto G7 Power XT-1955-4 to Android 8.1.0 Oreo Stock ROM Firmware

If you were waiting for the arrival of Android 8.1.0 Oreo on your Motorola Moto G7 Power XT-1955-4, then here is a piece of good news. Those who were wondering to install the latest Stock ROM Firmware on your device, can now rejoice as they can flash the latest software on their device.

Motorola has officially released the Stock Android 8.1.0 Oreo and AOSP Custom Skin for the Motorola Moto G7 Power XT-1955-4. The Android 8.1.0 Oreo is latest, and predecessor to the about to be released, Android 9.0 Pie software. The Official Oreo Firmware comes with the various Bug fixes, Security patches, and improve the overall stability of the device.

So, if you own a Motorola Moto G7 Power XT-1955-4, you can install the latest update for your device, which comes with G7_Power_XT1955-4_OCEAN_PPO29.80-27_CID50, and is based on Android 8.1.0 Oreo. The update often aims to increase system stability and increase the performance of the device, as well as adding new features.

Motorola Moto G7 Power XT-1955-4 Android 8.1.0 Oreo OTA Firmware/ Flash File

All Motorola Moto G7 Power XT-1955-4 owners may already receive the OTA Update notification on their device. You might be already aware of the fact that the Android Team fixes the vulnerabilities found in the operating system from time to time, and releases the updates in a timely manner. The OEMs, then push the Security Updates with patched/ fixed Android vulnerabilities in the form of OTA and Stock ROM updates. Updating your smartphone through OTA Firmware update does not delete the data.

In the below guide, we will be guiding you step by step process to flash/ install the latest G7_Power_XT1955-4_OCEAN_PPO29.80-27_CID50 Android 8.1.0 Oreo on Motorola Moto G7 Power XT-1955-4. The download link for this Stock ROM has been added to the pre-requisite section. You can simply flash the Stock Firmware .pac file manually through SPD Flash Tool if you have not received it through the OTA update.

Firmware Details:

Android Version: Android 8.1.0 Oreo

UI Version: AOSP

Firmware Versions: G7_Power_XT1955-4_OCEAN_PPO29.80-27_CID50

Model: Motorola Moto G7 Power XT-1955-4

Release Date: February 2019

Android security patch level: January 2019

Country: Worldwide (Incl. India, China)

Status: – Official

Prerequisite

Ensure to check your model number, which must be:

• Motorola Moto G7 Power XT-1955-4

You must have to ensure that prior to updating your phone, you have read thoroughly the disclaimer and you agree to proceed further on your risk.

• Phone Should be Charged

Your phone must be 70% charged at least else, it may lead to complications sometimes while experimenting. Why take the risk, try to charge it fully.

• Back-Up

If you are updating your phone to Stock ROM or Custom ROM firmware, then, it is a good habit to make a back up of your phone. Make a back up of all your media like images, videos and all on your PC and your contacts on Cloud.

• Enable USB Debugging

You must enable the USB debugging option by going into Settings, Applications and Developer options.

Downloads For updating Motorola Moto G7 Power XT-1955-4

How to update Motorola Moto G7 Power XT-1955-4 to G7_Power_XT1955-4_OCEAN_PPO29.80-27_CID50 Android 8.1.0 Oreo via OTA (Over the air)

Note: For this method, you won’t need to download any file mentioned in the pre-requisite section of this article. You can directly follow the below steps, if you prefer the OTA method.

You can directly check the latest version of firmware/ software available for your device, Motorola Moto G7 Power XT-1955-4 by navigating to:

Settings > About Device > Software Updates

When a new software update is available for your device, the notifications panel will display the software update message. Just you need to pull down the notification bar, and then press ‘Software Update’, and this will begin the upgrade process of device Motorola Moto G7 Power XT-1955-4 to latest G7_Power_XT1955-4_OCEAN_PPO29.80-27_CID50, based on Android 8.1.0 Oreo.

If in-case you have not received the software update, then just follow the below guides, to flash firmware (.pac) manually through either below guide. No matter which method you prefer, however, OTA is a safer method to upgrade your device. But in case you prefer upgrading your device manually, then just carefully follow our below guide step by step.

How to Manually update Motorola Moto G7 Power XT-1955-4 to G7_Power_XT1955-4_OCEAN_PPO29.80-27_CID50 Android 8.1.0 Oreo

Step 1: Below steps are compelled, assuming that you have already downloaded the QPST Tools, and the required drivers along with the Firmware (Stock ROM), as mentioned in the prerequisite section above. If you have down so already, then let’s proceed to the next step.

Step 2: Now extract the QFIL Tool zipped file into a folder, then navigate to the same folder. Now, run the file ‘QFIL’ tool from the extracted folder.