How to Install Stock ROM on Moto G5 Plus XT1686 (Firmware Guide)

In this guide, we’ll be sharing the easy steps to install the Motorola XT1686 (Moto G5 Plus) firmware flash file (codenamed potter). As an open-source platform, Android devices do come with plenty of customization options which can also lead to bricking or stuck in the boot loop issue due to unsupported file flashing or even improper flashing steps. Needless to say that most Android users want to heavily customize their devices via flashing third-party firmware files or rooting.

In some cases, the device performance may become slow, starts lagging, networking issues, etc. So, installing the stock firmware on your Moto G5 Plus device will bring back a stable life like before.

Steps to Install Motorola XT1686 Firmware Flash File

Now, if you’re ready to flash the stock firmware manually on your Moto G5 Plus XT1686 device then you need to download the flash tool, firmware file, and necessary drivers. So, without wasting any more time, let’s get into it.

Pre-Requirements:

• This ROM is supported for the Moto G5 Plus XT1686 (potter) variant only.
• Make sure that your device should be charged at least 50% or higher.
• You will require a PC or Laptop with a USB Data Cable.
• We always recommend our readers take a full data backup of the device for safety purposes.
• Install Motorola USB Drivers and Rescue and Smart Assistant Tool on your PC
• To flash, you must download the ADB and Fastboot tool

Moto G5 Plus XT1686 Firmware Flash Files:

Firmware Installation Guide:

Check out the firmware flashing guide below for the Moto G5 Plus XT1686. First, make sure to install or extract the adb and fastboot tool on your PC. Now enter the bootloader on your device.