This update brings the firmware build number NPN25.137-83 for its US variants. It is based on Android 7.0 Nougat. Although it brings the August security patch for the Moto G5 Plus, it reportedly doesn’t bring any fix for the Blueborne threat. Since updates are being released at a faster pace, it is possible that Motorola will release the updates for Blueborne vulnerability very soon. The latest OTA for Moto G5 Plus is NPN25.137-83 and will be available to all soon. You can head over to Settings -> About phone -> System updates and check for the update or Download Moto G5 Plus NPN25.137-83 OTA Update and update your phone manually with the latest security patch. Also, Motorola has announced that soon in the coming days Moto G5 plus will be rolled with Android 8.0 Oreo.
Changelog: August 2017 Firmware Update for Moto G5 Plus
August 2017 firmware update for Moto G5 Plus brings various important enhancements for Moto G5 Plus. But as we mentioned above the update is accompanied by an older August 2017 security patch. Also, there is no mention of any fix for the Blueborne vulnerability. The other device improvements and other updates it brings are,
Enhancements brought to Emergency calling facilities. Regular Bug fixes. Stability of the device improved. August 2017 security update.
Here is the official update and changelog note from Moto for the August 2017 firmware update for Moto G5 Plus. Have a look.
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Download and Install NPN25.137-83 Moto G5 Plus August Security Patch Firmware Update
The device will automatically catch the OTA update and notify you of the same. It will seek your permission before installing the update. You comply and tap on Install Now. Note: We will update the post with a working firmware update download link. In another way, you can manually check for the availability of the update. Follow the below steps.
Go to device Settings > About device > System Updates If the update is available, tap the option “I’m In” to download it. Next tap on “Install Now” to install the update. Your device will reboot after the installation.
This update for Moto G5 Plus is quite important as it brings out the latest August security patch. Also Keep an eye on Android Oreo 8.0 for Moto G5 Plus. Keep reading rootmygalaxy for the latest Moto G5 updates.
