Crucial Warning: This page lists 7 representative builds out of 36 known regional/carrier variants — CID50, RETLA, RETMX, RETGB, VFGB, RETUS, and VZW below are examples of the tag format, not the full list. Confirm the exact tag on the fastboot screen matches the downloaded package before running any of the flashing methods below.
Download Firmware for Motorola Moto G4 Play (XT1600–XT1609 harpia)
XT1600 (CID50 generic) Generic CID50 build on the newer 7.1.1 branch, not tied to any specific carrier subsidy. Start here unless the fastboot screen shows a carrier-specific tag.
Not sure this is the right one for you? The full list below covers every build.
XT1601 also ships in a dozen overlapping Latin American carrier branches — see the full archive linked above for the exact one.
↓ DownloadXT1604 also ships in Vodafone UK, O2 UK, Three Ireland, Tesco Ireland, and Orange branches — see firmwarefile.uk for the UK/Ireland carrier set specifically.
↓ DownloadCompatibility & Bootloader Notes
Stock firmware replaces the system and boot images only. Bootloader lock state is controlled separately through fastboot oem lock/unlock commands and Motorola's official unlock-token process, not by flashing firmware.
Preparation checklist for Motorola Moto G4 Play (XT1600–XT1609 harpia)
- Confirm the model number from the device label, Settings > About phone, or the fastboot screen.
- Record the branch/subsidy tag shown on the fastboot screen.
- Install Motorola USB drivers and fastboot platform-tools.
- Back up accessible user data before flashing.
How to Flash Motorola Moto G4 Play (XT1600–XT1609 harpia)
Lenovo Rescue and Smart Assistant (recommended for most users)
- Install Lenovo Rescue and Smart Assistant on a Windows PC
- Power off the harpia unit, hold Volume Down + Power to enter the bootloader, then connect it via USB
- In the app, select Motorola and choose the software repair/rescue option — it should detect the harpia model automatically
- Confirm the repair and let the tool download and flash the matching stock firmware for this Moto G4 Play unit over fastboot without disconnecting the device
- Once it finishes and the phone reboots, confirm the Android 7.1.1 version landed correctly under Settings > About phone
flashfile.bat / CFC XML fastboot script
- Install the Motorola USB drivers and fastboot platform-tools on your PC, then extract the harpia package matching your exact XT16xx model and subsidy tag — for example XT1604_HARPIA_RETGB or XT1607_HARPIA_RETUS, as listed in the downloads above
- Boot the phone into fastboot mode (Volume Down + Power) and connect it with a reliable USB cable
- harpia CFC packages bake the subsidy tag into the filename itself, so double-check it matches the tag on your fastboot screen before running flashfile.bat from a command prompt in that folder
- If only a flashfile.xml is provided instead of a .bat, convert it to a batch script and run the generated script
- Let the device reboot once the script completes — first boot on this Snapdragon 410 (MSM8916) unit can take a few minutes while apps optimize
Manual fastboot flash (advanced, partition-by-partition)
- Extract the firmware zip and identify the individual images your harpia package includes: boot.img, system.img, and the MSM8916 modem/NON-HLOS.bin radio partition
- Boot into fastboot mode and confirm the harpia unit is detected with fastboot devices
- Flash only the partitions you need — for example fastboot flash boot boot.img, then fastboot flash system system.img — using the image from the subsidy-matched package confirmed above
- Optionally run fastboot erase cache and fastboot erase userdata for a clean start on this device — this wipes data
- Reboot with fastboot reboot and confirm the boot loop or boot-image issue on this Moto G4 Play unit is resolved
Frequently Asked Questions
CID stands for Carrier/Region ID. CID50 marks a generic, carrier-unlocked build not tied to a specific carrier subsidy, as opposed to tags like RETUS or VZW which indicate carrier-specific branches.
No. Subsidy tag mismatches can affect network provisioning and OTA eligibility, so the tag on the downloaded package should match the tag shown on the device's fastboot screen or label.
The model number is printed on the device label or shown in Settings > About phone; the branch or subsidy tag appears on the fastboot screen alongside the model line.