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Moto Z2 Force - Reference and Tips

Thom

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Moto Z2 Force – Releases​

ODXS27.109-34-17-3-5 – OTA – 2019.05.01 – Verizon Wireless
Moto Z2 - Phone name
8.0.0 - Android version
February 1, 2019 - Android security patch level
F16.MOT.Moto Z (2).0 - Configuration version
M8998_20207.117.02.41-01.02R NNS - Baseband version
4.4.78-perf-g5bc26aa -0750-gad0d4ac
hudsoncm@ilclbld32 #1
Wed Mar 27 14:03:15 CDT 2019 - Kernel version
ODXS27.109-34-17-3-5 - Build number

ODXS27.109-34-17-3-3 – OTA – 2019.01.24 – Verizon Wireless
Moto Z2 - Phone name
8.0.0 - Android version
January 1, 2019 - Android security patch level
F16.MOT.Moto Z (2).0 - Configuration version
M8998_20207.117.02.41-01.02R NNS - Baseband version
4.4.78-perf-g5241301
hudsoncm@ilclbld32 #1
Mon Dec 31 23:08:58 CST 2018 - Kernel version
ODXS27.109-34-17-3-3 - Build number

ODXS27.109-34-17-3-1 – OTA – 2018.12.04 – Verizon Wireless
Moto Z2 - Phone name
8.0.0 - Android version
November 1, 2018 - Android security patch level
F16.MOT.Moto Z (2).0 - Configuration version
M8998_20207.117.02.41.01R NNS - Baseband version
4.4.78-perf-ge49e3bc
hudsoncm@ilclbld85 #1
Wed Oct 24 07:59:43 CDT 2018 - Kernel version
ODXS27.109-34-17-3-1 - Build number

ODXS27.109-34-17 – OTA – 2018.09.14 – Verizon Wireless
Moto Z2 - Phone name
8.0.0 - Android version
September 1, 2018 - Android security patch level
F16.MOT.Moto Z (2).0 - Configuration version
M8998_20207.117.02.41R NNS - Baseband version
4.4.78-perf-gf611c35
hudsoncm@ilclbld33 #1
Thu Aug 23 01:28:59 CDT 2018 - Kernel version
ODXS27.109-34-17 - Build number

ODXS27.109-34-14 – OTA – 2018.07.18 – Verizon Wireless
Moto Z2 - Phone name
8.0.0 - Android version
July 1, 2018 - Android security patch level
F16.MOT.Moto Z (2).0 - Configuration version
M8998_20207.117.02.41R NNS - Baseband version
4.4.78-perf-g66c5122
hudsoncm@ilclbld36 #1
Mon Jun 25 08:48:26 CDT 2018 - Kernel version
ODXS27.109-34-14 - Build number

ODXS27.109-34-12 – OTA – 2018.06.13 – Verizon Wireless
Moto Z2 - Phone name
8.0.0 - Android version
May 1, 2018 - Android security patch level
F16.MOT.Moto Z (2).0 - Configuration version
M8998_20207.117.02.41R NNS - Baseband version
4.4.78-perf-g2d2b5ab
hudsoncm@ilclbld28 #1
Fri Apr 20 14:57:02 CDT 2018 - Kernel version
ODXS27.109-34-12 - Build number

ODXS27.109-34-7 – OTA – 2018.04.04 – Verizon Wireless
Moto Z2 - Phone name
8.0.0 - Android version
March 1, 2018 - Android security patch level
F16.MOT.Moto Z (2).0 - Configuration version
M8998_20207.117.02.41R NNS - Baseband version
4.4.78-perf-g5b2c98f
hudsoncm@ilclbld30 #1
Tue Mar 6 13:14:08 CST 2018 - Kernel version
ODXS27.109-34-7 - Build number

ODXS27.109-34-4 – OTA – 2018.01.31 – Verizon Wireless
Moto Z2 - Phone name
8.0.0 - Android version
January 1, 2018 - Android security patch level
F16.MOT.Moto Z (2).0 - Configuration version
M8998_20207.117.02.41R NNS - Baseband version
4.4.78-perf-g5b6c26aa-01616-gdd091694
hudsoncm@ilclbld35 #1
Fri Jan 5 04:33:44 CST 2018 - Kernel version
ODXS27.109-34-4 - Build number

ODX27.109-34 – OTA – 2017.12.22 – Verizon Wireless
Moto Z2 - Phone name
8.0.0 - Android version
December 1, 2017 - Android security patch level
F16.MOT.Moto Z (2).0 - Configuration version
M8998_20207.117.02.41R NNS - Baseband version
4.4.78-perf-ge7d4762
hudsoncm@ilclbld34 #1
Wed Dec 6 17:20:08 CST 2017 - Kernel version
ODX27.109-34 - Build number

NDX26.183-15-5 – OTA – 2017.11.14 – Verizon Wireless
Moto Z2 - Phone name
7.1.1 - Android version
November 1, 2017 - Android security patch level
F16.MOT.Moto Z (2).0 - Configuration version
M8998_20172.92.02.24R NNS - Baseband version
4.4.21-perf-g83c1523
hudsoncm@ilclbld30 #1
Mon Oct 30 11:26:29 CDT 2017 - Kernel version
NDX26.183-15-5 - Build number

NDX26.183-15 – OTA – 2017.10.26 – Verizon Wireless
Moto Z2 - Phone name
7.1.1 - Android version
October 1, 2017 - Android security patch level
F16.MOT.Moto Z (2).0 - Configuration version
M8998_20172.92.02.24R NNS - Baseband version
4.4.21-perf-gf9ed6ab
hudsoncm@ilclbld69 #1
Thu Oct 5 07:41:01 CDT 2017 - Kernel version
NDX26.183-15 - Build number


NDX26.122-58-8-4 – OTA – 2017.09.30 – Verizon Wireless
Moto Z2 - Phone name
7.1.1 - Android version
September 1, 2017 - Android security patch level
F16.MOT.Moto Z (2).0 - Configuration version
M8998_27.78.01.90R NNS - Baseband version
4.4.21-perf-gbc212f4c
hudsoncm@ilclbld31 #1
Fri Sep 8 09:57:23 CDT 2017 - Kernel version
NDX26.122-58-8-4 - Build number

NDX26.122-58-8 – OTA – 2017.08.26 – Verizon Wireless
Moto Z2 - Phone name
7.1.1 - Android version
August 1, 2017 - Android security patch level
F16.MOT.Moto Z (2).0 - Configuration version
M8998_27.78.01.90R NNS - Baseband version
4.4.21-perf-g4db0e96-00005-geacb8aa
hudsoncm@ilclbld26 #1
Sat Aug 5 01:26:18 CDT 2017 - Kernel version
NDX26.122-58-8 - Build number

NDX26.122-58 – Initial Release - 2017.08.10 – Verizon Wireless
Moto Z2 - Phone name
7.1.1 - Android version
July 1, 2017 - Android security patch level
F16.MOT.Moto Z (2).0 - Configuration version
M8998_27.78.01.90R NNS - Baseband version
4.4.21-perf-g8ceedd1
hudsoncm@ilclbld31 #1
Mon Jul 17 16:13:08 CDT 2017 - Kernel version
NDX26.122-58 - Build number

... Thom
 
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Moto Z2 Force - Factory Data Reset​

Nougat (7.1.1) - Power Off
Oreo (8.0.0) - Power Off
  • Ensure the Z2 Force is powered off.
  • Press and hold Power and Volume Down until menu appears.
  • Release the Power and Volume Down buttons.
  • Select Recovery mode (Volume buttons to scroll through options and Power button to select).
  • From the "No command" screen, press and hold the Power button then press and release the Volume Up button to display the menu options.
  • Release the Power button.
  • Select Wipe data/factory reset (Volume buttons to highlight and Power button to select).
  • Wipe all user data? (Volume buttons to highlight Yes and Power button to select)
  • When done ... Reboot system now will be highlighted (Power button to select).
Nougat (7.1.1) - Power On
Oreo (8.0.0) - Power On
  • TBD
... Thom
 
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Moto Z2 Force - Clear Cached Data​

Nougat (7.1.1) - Power Off
Oreo (8.0.0) - Power Off
  • Not supported.
Nougat (7.1.1) - Power On
  • Select Settings/Storage.
  • Select Internal Shared Storage.
  • Select Cached Data.
  • When Clear cached data? Appears … select OK.
  • It will run for a few seconds.
Oreo (8.0.0) - Power On
  • Not supported.
Oreo (8.0.0) - Power On – Clear Cache Data for Single App
  • Select Settings
  • Select Apps & notifications
  • Select App info
  • Select app name want to clear cache
  • Select Storage
  • Select Clear Cache
  • You can also select Clear Data (this may introduce problems)
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Moto Z2 Force – Enable Developer Options​

If Developer options are enabled a new top level entry is added to Settings/About phone that provides some new capabilities for the serious user.

To enable Developer options …
  • Go to Settings/ About phone.
  • Scroll to the bottom of the display.
  • Slowly tap on Build number five times.
  • Messages will appear where you are tapping reporting on progress.
  • Once enabled the Developer options will be listed after Printing.
... Thom

 
Moto Z2 Force – Enable Magnification Gesture​

There is a capability that I find extremely useful ... magnifying the screen. There are a lot of websites that have type that is too small to read on a Z2 Force display..

To enable the option ...
  • Go to Settings/Accessibility.
  • Select Magnification gesture.
  • Select On
... Thom
 
Moto Z2 Force - Android System Differences​

There are differences between the Android System running on Verizon Z2 Force phones and The Android system running on Z2 Force phones of other carriers.

Verizon differences ...
  • The dialer.
  • The battery % inside battery icon on notification bar is not present.
  • The name on notification bar is not present.
  • Others ... more than likely ...
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Moto Z2 Force – Safe Mode​

Safe Mode will disable all apps you added without uninstalling them or changing their settings.

To enter Safe Mode …
  • While powered off, press and hold the Power button until the moto logo appears then release.
  • Approximately 2-3 seconds after the moto logo appears on-screen, press and hold the Volume down button. (If pressed too soon, device won't boot into safe mode.)
  • Continue to hold the Volume down button until 'Safe mode' appears in the lower-left of the unlock or Home screen then release. (This may take up to 45 seconds.)
To exit Safe Mode ...
  • Select Power.
  • Select Restart
  • It will reboot into Normal mode ... all added apps will be enabled
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Moto Z2 Force - Battery % Only Notification​

To display the Battery % without the Battery Icon ...
  • Settings/System UI Tuner/Status Bar/Battery
    • Set Don't show this Icon
  • Settings/Battery
    • Set Show battery percent in status bar
... Thom
 
Moto Z2 Force – ODX27.109-34 – Oreo (8.0.0)​

ODX27.109-34 – Oreo (8.0.0) – OTA – 2017.12.22 – Verizon Wireless

Verizon details ...
https://www.verizonwireless.com/support/motorola-moto-z2-force-edition-update/

My phone details ...
https://androidforums.com/threads/moto-z2-force-reference-and-tips.1176746/

Factory Data Reset details ...
https://androidforums.com/threads/moto-z2-force-reference-and-tips.1176746/#post-7593912

Clear Cache Data details ...
https://androidforums.com/threads/moto-z2-force-reference-and-tips.1176746/#post-7593913

... Thom
 
 
 
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Moto Z2 Force – ODX27.109-34-7​

ODX27.109-34-7 – OTA – 2018.04.04 – Verizon Wireless

Verizon details ...
https://www.verizonwireless.com/support/motorola-moto-z2-force-edition-update/

My phone details ...
https://androidforums.com/threads/moto-z2-force-reference-and-tips.1176746/

Factory Data Reset details ...
https://androidforums.com/threads/moto-z2-force-reference-and-tips.1176746/#post-7593912

Clear Cache Data details ...
https://androidforums.com/threads/moto-z2-force-reference-and-tips.1176746/#post-7593913

... Thom
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My phone just upgraded itself with this, any new easter eggs, i should be worry about ?
 
 
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Moto Z2 Force – ODXS27.109-34-12​

ODXS27.109-34-12 – OTA – 2018.06.13 – Verizon Wireless

Verizon details …
https://www.verizonwir6less.com/support/motorola-moto-z2-force-edition-update/

My phone details ...
https://androidforums.com/threads/moto-z2-force-reference-and-tips.1176746/

Factory Data Reset details ...
https://androidforums.com/threads/moto-z2-force-reference-and-tips.1176746/#post-7593912

Clear Cache Data details ...
https://androidforums.com/threads/moto-z2-force-reference-and-tips.1176746/#post-7593913

... Thom
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I just got mine downloaded... Amazing detail on how they use the lighting to shadow for the detail on battery power, but after snapshotting a lot, the back does get hot..
 
 
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Moto Z2 Force – ODXS27.109-34-14​

ODXS27.109-34-14 – OTA – 2018.07.18 – Verizon Wireless

Verizon details …
https://www.verizonwireless.com/support/motorola-moto-z2-force-edition-update/

My phone details …
https://androidforums.com/threads/moto-z2-force-reference-and-tips.1176746/

Factory Data Reset details …
https://androidforums.com/threads/moto-z2-force-reference-and-tips.1176746/#post-7593912

Clear Cache Data details …
https://androidforums.com/threads/moto-z2-force-reference-and-tips.1176746/#post-7593913

... Thom
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I wonder what is the major difference, since last reset and it did it only yesterday that it updated too...
 
As stated on the page you referenced …

Software Version: ODXS27.109-34-14
Android® Security Patch Level: 2018-07-01​

About every two mons they push out the latest patch level.

… Thom
 
 
Moto Z2 Force – ODXS27.109-34-17-3-1​

ODXS27.109-34-17-3-1 – OTA – 2018.12.04 – Verizon Wireless

Verizon details …
https://www.verizonwireless.com/support/motorola-moto-z2-force-edition-update/

My phone details …
https://androidforums.com/threads/moto-z2-force-reference-and-tips.1176746/

Factory Data Reset details …
https://androidforums.com/threads/moto-z2-force-reference-and-tips.1176746/#post-7593912

Clear Cache Data details …
https://androidforums.com/threads/moto-z2-force-reference-and-tips.1176746/#post-7593913

... Thom
 
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