Google has released the new Android 4.4.4 KitKat OTA update for its Motorola Moto G Google Play Edition, directly bumping the build number from KOT49H to KTU84P – while skipping over the intermediate v4.4.3 update for some unknown reasons. This OTA package can be downloaded and installed on any Moto G GPE with or without root access. Its direct download links and other technical details are given below.
Android 4.4.4 KitKat is basically a minor security update Google rolled out last month for addressing a critical OpenSSL bug that could allow hackers initiate MITM (middle-in-the-man) attacks by gaining unauthorized access to SSL/TLS servers. Apart from security, this update should also improve overall system stability and performance of your device.
Firmware Details
- Model: Moto G
- Android Version: v4.4.4 KitKat
- Baseband Version: 1032.390.81.01P
- Build: KTU84P
- Bootloader: 41.13
Note: For this update to work, your phone should already be running Android 4.4.2 (build KOT49H) onboard.
Download Link: Click here (~160MB) to download Android 4.4.4 OTA package (KOT49H to KTU84P) for Moto G GPE. (MD5 Hash: 55a1714dcf2fdb160c6d4e80c0a4545e)
After downloading the aforementioned update package, you can easily flash it manually using the ADB Sideload method. However, it should be carefully noted that your device will lose root access after applying the update and it needs to be re-rooted again.
Via XDA-Developers
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