Moto Z Play Android 7.1.1 Nougat update offers stability improvements, video calling app Duo, Moto Mods v2.0, other value added features, latest Android security patches (patch level June 1, 2017), as well as Android 7.1.1 Nougat features. The OTA update weighs around 950MB, so it is advisable that you should connected to Wi-Fi to reduce mobile data usage.

If you have not received the Android 7.1.1 Nougat OTA update on your Moto Z Play, check it by going to Settings > About Phone > System Update. If update found download and install it. If you have not find the update, and cannot wait for the OTA, tech users can sideload the update via ADB. Before start, ensure over 50% battery charge remaining on your phone to prevent any unnecessary and potentially damaging interruptions in the update process. In addition, ADB and Fastboot driver setup needs on your PC.

How to install Android 7.1.1 Nougat OTA update on Moto Z Play manually

  1. Enable ‘USB Debugging’ in Developer Options’ menu.
  2. Download Moto Z Play Nougat OTA update file from here (source) and save the file where ADB is installed.
  3. Now, switch off the phone and turn it on by pressing Power and Volume Down buttons together.
  4. In recovery mode, choose ‘Apply update from ADB’ and then connect your phone to PC.
  5. Go to the folder where OTA update file is saved and open a command window from there (press Shift key, right click and choose open command window here)
  6. Check your device for proper connection by issuing the below command: adb devices
  7. If your device is listed, then issue the below command to sideload. (If your device is not listed, install proper ADB driver) adb sideload filename.zip [replace filename.zip with original filename]
  8. After the process completes, reboot your phone. You are now installed Android 7.1.1 Nougat update on Moto Z Play. Leave your views in the comment section below. (Source – harsingha)