Install/ Update Motorola Moto M XT1663 to Android 7.0 Nougat Stock ROM

If you were waiting for the arrival of Android 7.0 Nougat on your Motorola Moto M XT1663, then here is good news. Those who were wondering to install the latest Stock ROM Firmware on your device, can now rejoice as they can flash the latest software on their device. The Moto M is powered with a Mediatek Helio P10 Processor, and available in three variants with 3GB or 4GB RAM, 32GB, 64GB or 128GB storage. This all-metal phone comes at an affordable price of Rs. 15,999, and equipped with a 3050 mAh Li-Polymer Battery. The 16-MP primary camera enables us to capture beautiful photos. It is Motorola and Lenovo‘s widely selling phone in 2016-2017.

Motorola has officially released the Stock Android 7.0 Nougat with Stock UI Skin for the Motorola Moto M XT1663. The Android 7.0 Nougat is latest, and predecessor to the about to be released, Android 8.0 O software. The Official Nougat Firmware comes with the various Bug fixes, Security patches, and improve the overall stability of the device.

So, if you own a Motorola Moto M XT1663, you can install the latest update for your device, which comes with XT1663_S141_170607_ROW_TO_XT1663_S356_170621_ROW, and is based on Android 7.0 Nougat. The update often aims to increase system stability and increase the performance of the device, as well as adding new features.

All Motorola Moto M XT1663 owners may already receive the OTA Update notification on their device. You might be already aware of the fact that the Android Team fixes the vulnerabilities found in the operating system from time to time, and releases the updates in a timely manner. The OEMs, then push the Security Updates with patched/ fixed Android vulnerabilities in the form of OTA and Stock ROM updates. Updating your smartphone through OTA Firmware update does not delete the data.

In the below guide, we will be guiding you step by step process to flash/ install the latest XT1663_S141_170607_ROW_TO_XT1663_S356_170621_ROW Android 7.0 Nougat on Motorola Moto M XT1663. The download link for this Stock ROM has been added to the pre-requisite section. You can simply flash the Stock Firmware .zip or .img file manually through SP Flash Tools, if you have not received it through the OTA update.

Firmware Details:

Android Version: Android 7.0 Nougat

UI Version: Stock UI

Firmware Versions: XT1663_S141_170607_ROW_TO_XT1663_S356_170621_ROW

Model: Motorola Moto M XT1663

Release Date: June 2017

Android security patch level: May 2017

Country: NA

Status: – Official

Disclaimer: AndroidWeblog.com covers although everything in a very neat and a processed manner so that our readers get exactly what they want, still there are meager chances of basic issues that may arise out of the listed steps here. Hence it is in the sole interest of the user to follow the steps very cautiously so as to stay away from any mishappenings with your device.

Updating or flashing the Stock ROM firmware or Custom ROM firmware updates certainly without any doubt comes with risk to brick devices. If you brick the device, while upgrading the firmware of your smartphone, then kindly be in touch with the Official Service center of Motorola near your location. AndroidWeblog.com in no way will be held responsible for warranty void or your bricked device.

Prerequisite

Ensure to check your model number, which must be:

• Motorola Moto M XT1663

You must have to ensure that prior to rooting your phone, you have read thoroughly the disclaimer and you agree to proceed further on your risk.

• Phone Should be Charged

Your phone must be 70% charged at least else, it may lead to complications sometimes while experimenting. Why take the risk, try to charge it fully.

• Back-Up

If you are either going to root your phone or install a Custom ROM, it is a good habit to make a back up of your phone. Make a back up of all your media like images, videos and all on your PC and your contacts on Cloud.

• Enable USB Debugging

You must enable the USB debugging option by going into Settings, Applications and Developer options.

Downloads For Updating Motorola Moto M XT1663

Download Motorola USB Drivers here

Download MediaTek USB VCOM Drivers here (MT6xxx_USB_VCOM_drivers. zip)

Download Latest Android 7.0 Nougat Stock ROM for Motorola Moto M XT1663 from here:

Link (Checking Back Soon)

Download the Latest Version of the SPFlash Tool for Windows here.

How to update Motorola Moto M XT1663 to Android 7.0 Nougat via OTA (Over the air)

Note: For this method, you won’t need to download any file mentioned in the pre-requisite section of this article. You can directly follow the below steps, if you prefer the OTA method.

You can directly check the latest version of firmware/ software available for your device, Motorola Moto M XT1663 by navigating to:

Settings > About Device > Software Updates

When a new software update is available for your device, the notifications panel will display the software update message. Just you need to pull down the notification bar, and then press ‘Software Update’, and this will begin the upgrade process of device XT1663_S141_170607_ROW_TO_XT1663_S356_170621_ROW, based on Android 7.0 Nougat.

If in-case you have not received the software update, then just follow the below guides, to flash firmware manually through either below guide. No matter which method you prefer, however, OTA is a safer method to upgrade your device. But in case you prefer upgrading your device manually, then just carefully follow our below guide step by step.

How to Manually update Motorola Moto M XT1663 to Android 7.0 Nougat Firmware

Step 1: Begin with downloading all the files mentioned above in the prerequisite section.

Step 2: Browse through the files downloaded, and then Right-click on the zipped file MT6xxx_USB_VCOM_drivers. zip and extract the same. Then navigate to the extracted folder and then click on the file InstallDriver. exe. This will install the Preloader VCOM in your system.

Step 3: Assuming that you have downloaded SP FlashTool (Win) from the provided link above, Then simply click and extract the archive. Then, browse and run the file flash_tool. exe

Step 4: Once the SP Flash Tools opens up, you will see the tabs like ‘Welcome’, ‘Format’, ‘Download’, ‘Readback’ and ‘Memory Test’. Just click on ‘Download Tab’ to select the same.

Step 5: Now, at this stage, on the Download Tab, you will notice the options ‘Download Agent’ with folder icon right next to the file path, as well as ‘Scatter-loading’ underneath. Just click on the folder ‘Download Agent’ and navigate to the folder of Flash Tool and then open the folder SP_MDT, and click on MTK_AllInOneDA.bin file.

Step 6: Now, click on the Scatter-loading button, and find the Scatter File from the downloaded Stock Firmware zip file, which you have downloaded. The name of the file should look like MTxxxx_Android_scatter.txt [XXXX Stands for Chipset/ processor number of MediaTek i.e. 6753 etc.].

Step 7: After selecting and loading the MTxxxx_Android_scatter.txt file under ‘Scatter-loading file’, simply click the ‘Download’ button.

Step 8: Now, remove the battery of your device, if it is removable, and re-insert again. You should connect the phone to the computer in Download Mode only. To do the same, just hold down the Volume Down+Volume Up buttons simultaneously, and then connect the device to computer via USB Cable. Make sure that Volume Down+Volume Up buttons are pressed until the device is detected by PC.

Step 10: Now, hook up/ connect your Motorola Moto M XT1663 to the computer via USB slot. Connecting your smartphone will begin the flashing process automatically, and it requires simply a few seconds to complete.

Step 7: At this point in the latest Stock Firmware Android 7.0 Nougat on your Motorola Moto M XT1663 device has been flashed. Now, you may disconnect the device from the computer. You will see the message with the ‘Green Check mark’ with the ‘Download OK’ message.

Step 8: Now, you may disconnect the phone from the computer, and also close the ‘SP Flash Tool’, and turn on the phone, and enjoy the latest firmware.

Congratulations, you have successfully flashed XT1663_S141_170607_ROW_TO_XT1663_S356_170621_ROW Android 7.0 Nougat on your Motorola Moto M XT1663 device. If you faced any issue while flashing, then do not hesitate to let’s know in the comments section below.