Software update for the Motorola Moto e (XT1527)
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Software update for the Motorola Moto e (XT1527)


Latest update
Getting started
Update & verify software
Previous updates

Latest update

The updates

  • What's new: Android device security updates

The details

  • Release date: December 16, 2016
  • Android version: 5.1
  • Baseband version: M8916_2020602.05.03.21.07R
  • Build number: LPI23.29-18.9-6
  • File size: 48.38MB
  • System version:  23.211.6.en.US

Getting started

  1. You can download the update via Motorola Over the Air (MOTA). 
  2. You must connect your device to Wi-Fi to download the update.
  3. Although there should be no impacts to settings or data, we recommend that you back up your media files to an SD card, a PC, or using a favorite application (from the Play Store), prior to upgrading the software.

Update & verify software

To update the software
  1. Make sure your device is sufficiently charged and connected to Wi-Fi.
  2. From the device home screen, pull down the notification shade and tap Settings.
  3. Scroll to and tap About phone > System updates > Yes, I'm in.
  4. After the software downloads, tap Install now.
  5. After the software installs, your phone will re-start automatically.

To verify the update
  1. From the device home screen, pull down the notification shade and tap Settings.
  2. Scroll to and tap About phone.
  3. The device has the latest software if the Baseband version, Build number, and System version matches the current update details.

Previous updates

DateDetails
May 2, 2016
  • What's new: Google security enhancements
  • Android version: 5.1
  • Baseband version: M8916_2020602.05.03.21.07R 
  • Build number: LPIS23.29-18.9-2
  • System version: 23.201.2.en.US att 
  • File size: 16.2MB 
Dec 21, 2015
  • Google security enhancements
  • Device stability enhancements
  • Android version: 5.1
  • Baseband version: M8916_2020602.05.03.21.07R
  • Build number: LPI23.29-18.9
  • File Size: 20MB
Jul 1, 2015
  • Upgrade to Android OS 5.1
  • Factory Reset Protection
  • Exchange Active Sync upgrades
  • Android version: 5.1
  • Baseband version: M8916_2020602.05.03.21.07RS
  • Build number: LPI23.29-18.5
  • File Size: 283.7MB


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