Android 11 for Moto G8 Series Arrives via Soak Test

It’s been so long that we talked about Motorola. That’s because the popular Moto G-series did not receive any updates for ages. The last update we saw was for the Moto G7 series that received Android 10 firmware update across the globe. It is time that the Moto G8 series to get into the update game with the latest Android 11 OTA update.

Motorola is finally rolling out Android 11 firmware update for the Moto G8 series via soak test. If you don’t already know, Soak Test is Motorola’s name for the Open Beta program. So if you have already enrolled as a beta tester, you may receive a new Android 11 soak test update on your Moto G8. However, that’s not guaranteed because the rollout is in a phased manner and only select users receive it. Regardless, it’s good news that the Moto G series is seeing some development.

Thanks to user u/vivek1310yadav for reporting Android 11 soak test for the Moto G8. According to the screenshot below, the OTA features Android 11 with the latest December 2020 security patch level. It also includes bug fixes, optimizations to the system, and stability improvements. The OTA features a new build number RPJ31.Q4U-46. If you notice the first letter in the build ‘R’ stands for Android R 11.

Here is the direct translation of the changelog:

New version: RPJ31.Q4U-46
Congratulations! Android 11 has arrived.
See what's new:
• Android security: includes Android security packages until December 1, 2020.
• Stability improvements: includes changes that correct errors and optimize the stability of your device.

Soon Moto G8 Plus and Play will receive the same. While the Moto G8 Play is still awaiting stable Android 10 OTA update, the beta program has already begun for the device. You may also see Android 11 in the near future. So stay tuned for more updates!

How to get into Android 11 soak test for Moto G8?

The manufacturer selects users randomly for the soak test who have registered for the MNF (Motorola Feedback Network). If you want to apply for the latest Soak test, here is the link with detailed information about how to apply for the Motorola feedback network.