What to know
- Motorola has announced that nearly 30 of its smartphone models will receive the Android 15 update.
- Eligible devices include popular series such as Razr, Edge, Moto G, and Thinkphone.
- Key features of Android 15 include enhanced multitasking capabilities, improved security with Private Space, and App Archiving for better storage management.
- The rollout is already underway, with beta testing available for select users.
Motorola has announced that approximately 30 smartphone models will be updated to Android 15. This decision reflects the company’s effort to provide its users with the latest software improvements.
The eligible devices includes a variety of models from the Razr, Edge, Moto G, and Thinkphone series, as per an announcement by Motorola (via GizmoChina). This means that users of both flagship and budget-friendly devices can expect to receive the new features associated with Android 15.
Here are the 30 devices set to receive the update:
- Motorola Moto G Power 5G (2024)
- Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2024)
- Motorola Moto G 5G (2024)
- Motorola Moto G85
- Motorola Moto G75
- Motorola Moto G55
- Motorola Moto G45
- Motorola Moto G35
- Motorola Moto G34 5G
- Motorola Edge (2024)
- Motorola Edge (2023)
- Motorola Edge+ (2023)
- Motorola Edge 50 Ultra
- Motorola Edge 50 Pro
- Motorola Edge 50 Neo
- Motorola Edge 50 Fusion
- Motorola Edge 50
- Motorola Edge 40
- Motorola Edge 40 Neo
- Motorola Edge 40 Pro
- Motorola Edge 30 Ultra
- Motorola Razr+ (2024) / Razr 50 Ultra
- Motorola Razr (2024) / Razr 50
- Motorola Razr 50s
- Motorola Razr+ (2023) / Razr 40 Ultra
- Motorola Razr (2023) / Razr 40
- Motorola Razr 40s
- Motorola Thinkphone
- Motorola Thinkphone25
- Additional unspecified models from the Moto G series
Notable features of Android 15 include Private Space, which offers enhanced security for sensitive applications, and App Archiving, which allows users to free up storage by archiving apps without losing their data. Additionally, multitasking capabilities have been improved, particularly for larger screen devices, facilitating easier navigation between applications.
Motorola has already begun beta testing for select models, including the Moto Edge 50 Fusion. This initial rollout suggests that a broader distribution of the update will occur in the coming months. Users can expect notifications for over-the-air updates when their devices are ready for the new operating system.
With this approach to software updates, Motorola aims to ensure that users have access to an improved and secure experience on their devices.