Download Moto X4 OPWS27.2.1 February 2018 Security Patch [Retail]

Download/Install Moto X4 OPWS27.2.1 February 2018 Security Patch [Retail]: Recently Moto which is owned by Lenovo has updated its flagship Moto X4 to Android Oreo officially and Now the manufacturer has started rolling out the February 2018 Security Patch Update via OTA (Over-the-air).The update comes with build number OPWS27.2.1.This update will bump the software version OPWS27.2.1 from OPWS27.1.2.

The Moto X4 comes equipped with a 5.2-inch Full HD Display. It is powered by a 2.2 GHz octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 processor coupled with 3GB RAM and 32 GB internal memory which can be expanded via microSD card up to 256GB. It runs Android 7.1.1 Nougat out of the box. It has a Dual 12 MP Camera on the rear and 16 MP front-facing shooter.

The update is being rolled out as an OTA.The update is available in some regions.It will take some time to reach all the corners of the Globe as OTAs roll in a phased manner.You can manually check for the update from Settings

Manually Check  Moto X4 OPWS27.2.1 February 2018 Security Patch [Retail]

  • First Go To Settings, then scroll down to About Phone

Moto about phone

  • Then Click On System Update (from here you can see if there is an update available)

Moto system update

  • If there is an update and you want to install it then click on “YES, I’M IN

Moto update yes i am in

If there are no updates showing up wait for few days for the update to come or just manually flash the firmware.This guide w3ill help you to install Moto X4 OPWS27.2.1 February 2018 Security Patch [Retail] manually.

Moto X4 OPWS27.2.1 Firmware Details:

  • Release date: February 3, 2018
  • Android version: 8.0 Oreo
  • Security patch level (SPL): February 1, 2018
  • Build number: OPWS27.2.1
  • Build fingerprint: 8.0/ OPWS27.2.1/1

Pre-Requisites

  • Make sure that the USB drivers for your Android device are installed on the PC.
  • Follow the below Guide Exactly or else it may lead to brick your device. RootMyGalaxy.net is not responsible for any damage.
  • Maintain 50-60% battery to prevent sudden shut down between the process.
  • This Update is only for Moto Z Play users.
  • Make sure that you have latest ADB and fastboot drivers installed on Windows and Mac/Linux.
  • Take a complete backup of your phone and then proceed.

Disclaimer

RootMyGalaxy.net is not responsible for any hardware/software issues that occur on your device(s) by following this guide. We are certain that the following guide is carefully written, avoiding any mistakes on our side. If you are unsure of the causalities that may occur if the procedure goes wrong, then please don’t proceed.

Downloads

  • Download Moto X4 OPWS27.2.1 Firmware Update
  • Download mfastboot w/ script to flash – GDrive

Guide: Install Moto X4 OPWS27.2.1 February 2018 Security Patch [Retail]

Method 1: Using .bat file

  • First, download the mfastboot w/ script from the download section above and extract it
  • Once you extracted, you will see a .bat file.
  • Click on it and it will begin the upgrading process.
  • You just have to wait for the process to finish

Method 2: ADB and fastboot method

  • Download and install ADB and fastboot on your computer (Check Pre-Requirement section above)
  • Move the downloaded update file into the ADB folder
  • Boot your Moto Z Play into recovery mode
  • Select Install from ADB Sideload
  • Connect your phone and computer
  • Open the ADB folder and click shift+right click and open command here
  • Enter the adb devices command to check your connection
  • If the connection is ok, enter the adb sideload file_name.zip to flash the update
  • Reboot the device when the process is completed

Method 3: Recovery mode method (Only OTA):

  • Save the downloaded file on to the device internal storage
  • Power off the device
  • Tap and hold power button and volume up button to boot the device on to recovery mode
  • Select apply update from SD card
  • Choose the downloaded update file
  • When the process is completed reboot the device

Method 4: Using Bootloader Mode + Commands

[su_spoiler title=”How To Enter Bootloader Mode” style=”fancy”]Turn off the phone, then press and hold the VOLUME DOWN + POWER button simultaneously for few seconds until you see the bootloader menu on your phone screen[/su_spoiler]

  • Once you are in the bootloader menu.
  • Connect your Moto X4 to PC using the provided USB Cable
  • Now Open the ADB Folder (the folder where you have put the firmware file)
  • Just open “PowerShell or Command Window” there (Right-click on the mouse on any empty screen inside the ADB Folder and Click “Open PowerShell Window Here”)

Open Power Shell Window Here

  • Once the command screen Opens up paste the following commands
*(fastboot flash bootloader bootloader.img) -> only when needed!
fastboot flash modem NON-HLOS.bin
fastboot flash fsg fsg.mbn
fastboot erase modemst1
fastboot erase modemst2
fastboot flash bluetooth BTFM.bin
fastboot flash dsp adspso.bin
fastboot flash logo logo.bin
fastboot flash boot boot.img
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.0
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.1
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.2
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.3
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.4
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.5
fastboot flash system_b system_b.img_sparsechunk.0
fastboot flash system_b system_b.img_sparsechunk.1
fastboot flash system_b system_b.img_sparsechunk.2
fastboot flash system_b system_b.img_sparsechunk.3
fastboot flash oem oem.img
fastboot erase cache
fastboot erase carrier
fastboot erase ddr
fastboot reboot

Flashing Moto firmware via powerShell

  • This will start the installation process, once the install is completed, your device will be booted to the latest firmware.
Dibyashree Sharma
Dibyashree Sharma
Dibyashree Sharma graduated in Computer Science from NIT Rourkela. For the past eight years, she has been blogging about Android, which she is really passionate about. She has built a good reputation as a reliable source. Away from the digital sphere, Dibyashree enjoys playing tennis, a sport she is as passionate about as she is about technology.

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