Today Verizon started rolling Android 9.0 Pie update for Moto Z3 in USA. Moto Z3 is the latest device from Moto which came out of the box with Android 8.1 Oreo.  If you have a Verizon Moto Z3 device, then you should be one lucky to receive the Moto Z3 Android 9.0 Pie update. In case if you didn’t receive the update, then manually install Moto Z3 Android 9.0 Pie Update.

The update is currently rolling via OTA (Over the air) and rollout for few regions as we are writing this. So catch this OTA update by going into Settings –> About Phone –> Software update and check if you the Android 9.0 Pie update on your device.

The update packs new features such as gesture navigation, better AI based battery management, App action, and App slices. In this post, we will guide you to install Moto Z3 Android 9.0 Pie update manually. If you are awaiting the OTA and it is yet to show up, then you can download and install the ROM on your own. Below you can find the OTA link and a full tutorial on how to install it.

With Android Pie update for Moto Z3, there is a great deal of revamping in the OS. You can see a new power and Settings menu. Power menu has important features like Lockdown and screenshot buttons. It also brings improved text selection features.  Most importantly, there is a digital wellbeing feature to ensure the user is using the device efficiently. To know more about Google Android Pie, click here.

Download Moto Z3 Android 9.0 Pie OTA

Steps to Install Moto Z3 Android 9.0 Pie Update Manually

Before installing the latest Android Pie update for Moto Z3, you have to follow a few guidelines which we have mentioned below.

  • Verizon Moto Z3 Android Pie Update

  • PDX29.84-30: Download Here [No official link available]

  • PDX29.84-30: Download Here [No official link available]

Pre-Requisites:

  • This ROM is supported only for Moto Z3.
  • Download and Install the latest Motorola USB Drivers for Windows and MAC. [For All Android USB Drivers]
  • Download and extract the ADB fastboot tool on your PC (Fastboot Method)
  • Charge your phone to at least 60-70% before upgrading your phone.
  • Take a complete backup (Recommended)
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Instruction to Install: via SD Card

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Instructions to Install: via ADB Sideload Method

  • Now go to the folder where you have extracted the ADB and Fastboot Tools
  • Download Stock ROM for Moto Z3 from the above and save it in ADB folder.
  • Now Reboot Moto smartphone to Recovery Mode.
  • Select Apply Update from ADB.
  • Plug the phone into PC using USB Cable, then open a command prompt window by pressing Shift Key + Right Mouse Click
  • Now execute the below command in CMD screen.
  • adb sideload Filename.zip
  • Wait until Installation process Completes.
  • Once the Installation completed. Reboot the Phone.

That’s it! Wait patiently until the flashing process completes. If you have any queries related to the flashing process. Please leave a comment down below.

adb sideload Filename.zip

  • First of all, Go to Settings –> About Phone –> Tap on Build Number 7 Times.
  • Go to Developer Options –> Enable USB Debugging.
  • Download Android Nougat for Moto from above and save it in Internal storage.
  • Now Reboot Moto to Recovery Mode.
  • Select Apply Update from SD Card.
  • Select the Downloaded ZIP file from SD Card.
  • Wait until Installation process Completes.
  • Once the Installation completed. Reboot the Phone.