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Android 8.1 Oreo may not be the newest Android on the block anymore, but there are still plenty of upgrades in there for users who have been still using Android Nougat. Android 8.1 is now available for the Moto G5 and Moto G5 Plus.
The software update mainly brings the major Android Oreo features, as well as, the latest Android Security Patch level, enhanced Wi Fi connectivity, improved management of cache, adaptive icons, Bluetooth audio, and smart text selection among few others.
Moto G5 and Moto G5 Plus were launched in early 2017. Motorola has issued a changelog detailing the contents of the OTA update. Motorolas version of Android is as close to stock as you can get. The OTA includes the Android security patches through June 1st 2018.
Other improvements include Incoming Call, Locked Mode, Unread badges on home screen icons, Notification channels, Snooze notifications, notification bar, and Themed Notifications based on music cover art.
If you want to install the update manually, go to Settings > About phones > System updates > Download. After the update is downloaded, then click on Install. It's recommended that the battery on the handset should be charged up to 50% or higher before you start installing the update.
