Software Upgrade Assistant Motorola Software Update
Software Upgrade Assistant
Motorola Software UpdateGet the latest software for your Motorola device when over-the-air updates fail. Use the Software Upgrade Assistant (SUA) on your computer to install essential updates.
Before you begin
The Software Upgrade Assistant (SUA) must be installed on a compatible computer.
Ensure your device is powered on and connected it to the computer using the supplied USB cable.
The most recent software version becomes available on the SUA/SRA tool within a week of a new software update. During this time, the SUA/SRA is unavailable for usage.
The software update process may take up to 30-90 minutes. Do not disconnect the device from the computer during the upgrade process.
The steps below can be followed when Auto-Updates is turned on.
Windows
- From the device, swipe down on theStatus Bar, then tap theUSB connection entry.
- TapSoftware Installation mode.
- If an update is available, a pop-up is presented on the taskbar. Click the pop-up to open the SUA.If the pop-up doesn't appear, right-click theSoftware Upgrade Assistant tray iconto open the Software Upgrade Assistant tool.
- From the SUA, clickUpdate Software.
- When the software upgrade process has been completed, clickDoneand disconnect your device.
- If the update fails to install or the device is up-to-date, clickRestore Device.
- On the Restore Device screen, select whether to erase or keep the device data then clickContinue.
- When the restoration process is complete, clickDoneand disconnect your device.
Macintosh
- From the device, swipe down on theStatus Barthen tap theUSB connection entry.
- TapSoftware Installation mode.The SUA opens and checks for updates.
- From the SUA, clickUpdate Software.
- When the software upgrade process has been completed, clickDone.
- If the update fails to install or the device is up-to-date, clickRestore Device.
- On the Restore Device screen, select whether to erase or keep the device data then clickContinue.
- On the Google Account info needed screen, select the applicable option then clickProceed.
- When the restoration process is complete, clickDoneand disconnect your device.