How to get Android 5.1 Lollipop on Moto X (2014)

The Android 5.1 Lollipop update over-the-air (OTA) files for the Moto X (2014) have been captured. This means you can flash the newly updated firmware as a zip file right now rather than wait for the official rollout to begin. Read on and we'll show you how to get Android 5.1 on the Moto X (2014).

Important information

The file listed below is the over-the-air (OTA) file from XDA Developers but it is the same one that Motorola sent out. It is not suitable for rooted devices (if you want to use it, unroot your phone and make sure you are on stock Lollipop).

Because you're flashing soak test firmware, which may not be identical to the final version, you may have to revert back to Android 5.0 to get the official OTA when it is sent out (assuming you're not already happy with the soak test firmware).

This tutorial is for the unlocked Moto X (2014) Pure Edition (model XT1095). European unlocked versions with model number XT1092 are not able to be flashed with this file, so don't try it. You've been warned.

Prerequisites

• Download ADB Tools to your computer if you don't already have it.
• Enable USB Debugging on your Moto X (2014)
• Download Android 5.1 OTA file for the Moto X (2014) XT1905 to your PC 
• (save it in the ADB Tools folder).

How to get Android 5.1 Lollipop on Moto X (2014)

1. Turn off your Moto X (2014).

2. Press and hold both volume buttons and then the Power button to enter Fastboot.

Use Volume Down to highlight ''Recovery'' and press Volume Up to select it. / © ANDROIDPIT

3. Use the Volume Down button to scroll down to ''Recovery'' in the menu and then press Volume Up to select it.

4. You'll see the Android lying on his back. Press the Power button and then Volume Up to access Recovery Mode.

5. Scroll down to ''Apply update from ADB'' and press Power to confirm.

On your Moto X (2104), highlight ''Apply update from ADB'' in Recovery Mode. / © ANDROIDPIT

6. On your computer, open the ADB Tools folder.

7. Press Shift and right-click your mouse. Select Open Command Window here.

8. Type in the following ADB command:

adb sideload victara_android-5.1-ota.zip

9. Let ADB apply the update and restart your Moto X (2014).

Source : Androidpit