How To Update Moto G6 Plus to Android 9.0 Pie Via AOSiP OS

Update Moto G6 Plus to Android 9.0 Pie Via AOSiP OS: If you own a Moto G6 Plus codenamed evert and now looking for a new oreo based custom ROM, then you have landed on the right page. The Moto G6 Plus has started getting android Oreo update via AOSiP OS Oreo custom ROM. Now you can Install AOSiP OS Oreo on Moto G6 Plus. The available Android Open Source Illusion Project ROM  is based on Android 9.0 Pie.

The Moto G6 Plus is the bigger brother of the Moto G6 and the successor to the very popular Moto G5 Plus. It comes equipped with a larger 5.9-inches display with a screen resolution of 1080 x 2160 pixels. The device sports Dual 12 MP (f/1.7) + 5 MP (f/2.2) rear camera and 8MP front shooting camera with LED flash. It is powered by a mid-range Qualcomm SDM630 Snapdragon 630 CPU coupled with 4/6GB of RAM. It has 64/128GB internal memory (expandable up to 256GB via microSD card).

Android users can root their device easily and can install TWRP or any other recovery. The rooting process on Android is easier compared to iOS. Once custom recovery is installed, users can flash Custom ROMs which are modified Android Operating systems developed by an Android developer or a group of developers. There are tons of things which users can do after rooting their device like flashing Custom ROMs, kernels and Mods. Most of the Custom ROMs are feature rich. They provide loads of customization options compared to the Stock ROM. Some of the Custom ROMs are well optimized for battery and performance. So, users are always in search of good custom ROMs for their Android smartphones.

Check Out Our Full ROM List > Best Custom ROMs For Moto G6 Plus | Oreo and Pie (Battery Life + Performance)

What is Custom ROMs On Android?

Wiki Android Custom ROMs

Custom ROMs are based on Official Android source codes which are customized or developed by developers or a community of developers. Custom ROMs come with loads of extra customizations which makes them unique and popular among the android lovers. Remember, Custom ROMs are not provided by Google or other mobile vendors but are developed and maintained by the community and its contributors.

Some example: Lineage OS (Previously known as CyanogenMod), Paranoid Android etc.

Benefits Of Custom ROMs

1) Vanilla Android (Pixel Style)

Most Of the AOSP Based Custom ROMs are bloatware free and have very close to the stock look and feel which makes them super snappy. These ROMs are very optimized for battery and performance.

2) Root Access

Most of the Custom ROMs are pre-rooted. The process of gaining full admin control of the Android device is called Rooting On Android. It’s similar to running programs as administrators in Windows.

After rooting your device you can install different MODs, kernel, ROMs on your device. You can install latest Android updates (like the Android 8.0 Oreo) On old device by installing third-party ROMs like EXTENDED or 15. You can overclock the CPU and GPU of your device to get the best performance. You can hibernate any app you want. You can underclock the CPU to get better battery life.

For more information about Android rooting, check out our detailed post here > What Is Rooting Android Phone? Advantages And Disadvantages
3) Regular Updates

Most of the Android smartphone manufacturer provides 2-year software support and after that, the devices won’t get any official update. In that case, users have to fully depend on Custom ROMs to test the latest Android on their devices.

Most of the developers of the Custom ROMs provide a 4)regular update which is one of the best things about Custom ROMs.

4) Customization

Android is famous for Customization and Custom ROMs take this to another level. Unlike Stock vanilla android Custom ROMs come with various customization options. We are sharing few of them below

  • Users can enable or disable navigation bar
  • Users can customize the navigation bar and Status bar icons
  • Some Custom ROMs come with different MODs
  • Some Custom ROMs come with Custom Kernels which allow users to Overclock or underclock the CPU and GPU.
  • Some Custom ROMs come with support for Third party themes
5) Battery and Performance

Most Of the Custom ROMs are very close to stock vanilla android in look. The Custom ROMs are very optimized which results in better battery life and smooth performance.

Pre-Requirements

  • Make sure the bootloader on your device is unlocked and your device is rooted and you have a custom recovery installed.

Guide:  How To Unlock Bootloader Of Any Android Using Fastboot

  • Make sure your device has more than 50% battery.
  • Make sure you have taken a backup of your important data. Now proceed To Install AOSiP OS Oreo On Moto G6 Plus.

Disclaimer

RootMyGalaxy.net is not responsible for any damage happened to your device(s) while following this guide, proceed at your own risk.

Download AOSiP OS Oreo on Moto G6 Plus (v5.5) || Official Stable ROM

Steps To Update Moto G6 Plus to Android 9.0 Pie Via AOSiP OS

Update Moto G6 Plus to Android 9.0 Pie Via AOSiP OS

  • Make sure your device is rooted and have the latest TWRP recovery installed. (Check the Pre-Requirement Section Above)
  • First, download the files from the above link.
  • Now transfer the downloaded files to the internal storage of your device.
  • Now reboot to the TWRP recovery by holding your Armor and volume down buttons together for a few seconds.
  • Take a backup by selecting the option from the home screen and then your data and cache from the recovery menu.
  • Guide: How To Create & Restore Nandroid Backup On Android Devices
  • Now select install and then browse for the downloaded ROM file and then select it. Next flash the Gapps file and then Magisk (optional).

Guide 1 > How To Install A Custom ROM Via Recovery On Any Android

Guide 2 > How To Flash GApps (Zip) via TWRP Recovery

Guide 3 > How To Install Magisk On Android Oreo To Gain Root

  • Once the flashing process is completed, reboot your phone and you will be booted into the latest Android

If you have any doubts regarding this article, feel free to comment below.

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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