Android 16 was officially released last month, with the first person to receive the pixel device update. Now, many Android smartphone manufacturers are ready to announce their Android 16 rollout plans. While Motorola has yet to reveal its schedule, many of its devices will receive Android 16 as their last major OS upgrade. Models like Motorola Edge 40 Pro, Moto G55, and Motorola Razra+ (2023) are not expected to receive future Android version updates beyond Android 16. However, they are likely to get security patch for a few more years.
These Motorola device to stay permanently on Android 16
many Motorola Edge, G series and razr series The device will receive Android 16 as its last major update. Motorola Edge 40 Pro, launched with Android 13, has been slated to get Android 16 as its last head OS upgrade with Motorola Edge (2024) and Motorola Thinkphone.
The company’s foldable smartphone will not get any OS update after Android 16 from the company’s foldable smartphone from 2023, Motorola RAZR 40 (RAZR 2023) and RAZR 40 Ultra (RAZR+ 2023). Handsets like Moto G85, Moto G55, and Moto G35 are also part of the list. Apart from the smartphone, Motorola’s pad 60 Pro Tablet, which was launched with Android 14, will also be permanent on Android 16.
The Android version is not expected to be upgraded later after receiving Android 16 from all the equipment mentioned above. However, they are likely to receive safety updates for a certain period according to Motorola’s support policy.
While Motorola has not announced a specific timeline, many of its devices are expected to receive Android 16 for some time around September or October. The new motorola devices are likely to receive Android 16 updates first, while older devices may have to wait for a long time.
When it comes to the software update, Motorola is left behind by its rivals. The company is still asked to roll out Android 15 for many devices. However, it is Android 16 started inviting users to test In beta. The beta test is limited to select areas and equipment.
