This is our Moto Z4 software update page where we share with you all the updates released for the device. You get ‘update timeline’ tables for the unlocked and Verizon variants, which show you the updates released thus far. We also talk Android 10 stuff, that is the next and only big update for the Moto Z4 users as they won’t be getting Android 11 update. Let’s see it all.
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When will Moto Z4 get Android 10 update
- March 31: Verizon rolls out Android 10 for its Motorola Moto Z4 as version QDF30.130-42
- March 18: Stable update rolled out for unlocked Moto Z4
Finally, on March 31, the Android 10 update was released for the Verizon Moto Z4 too. It had been available for the unlocked model for a couple of weeks already. The software version of Verizon’s Android 10 update is QDF30.130-42.
What’s new in Moto Z4 Android 10 update
Well, everything that Google packs into Android 10 will be part of the Moto’s Android 10 update for the Z4.
Android 10 gets you cool features like Dark mode, improved gestures, optimized sharing menu, Bubbles, live caption, better permissions management, Accent colors and themes, and more.
Software update timeline
Here’s a list of software updates for the unlocked and Verizon Moto Z4
Unlocked Z4
| Release date | Software version — Changelog |
| 18 Mar 2019 | QPF 30.130-15-7 — Android 10 update, January 2020 security patch |
| 05 Dec 2019 | NA — December 2019 security patch announced, Stability improvement |
| 19 Nov 2019 | NA — December 2019 security patch announced |
| 18 Nov 2019 | NA — November 2019 security patch announced, Bug fixes and stability improvement |
| 06 Nov 2019 | NA — October 2019 security patch announced |
| 20 Sep 2019 | NA — September 2019 security patch |
| 14 Aug 2019 | NA — Fingerprint enhancements, Wi-Fi improvements, June 2019 security patch |
| 04 Jun 2019 | NA — The first software update fixes bugs and improves the stability of the phone |
Related → When will Motorola release Android 10 update
Verizon Z4
| Release date | Software version — Changelog |
| 02 Jul 2020 | QDF30.130-42-5 — Fixes for Bluetooth issues and Call Filter app; Smart Updates, and UI improvements |
| 01 Jun 2020 | QDFS30.130-42-1-2 00 — May 2020 security patch |
| 31 Mar 2020 | QDF30.130-42 — Android 10 update: Gesture navigation, System-wide Dark mode, Improved notification delivery, Wi-Fi joining through QR code, Easier volume control; March 2020 security patch |
| 17 Feb 2020 | PDFS29.105-74-10 — January 2020 security patch |
| 08 Jan 2020 | PDFS29.105-74-4 — December 2019 security patch |
| 14 Nov 2019 | PDF29.105-74 — Call audio improvements, October 2019 security patch |
| 22 Aug 2019 | PDF29.105-25-20 — August 2019 security patch; Fixes issues with Technicolor devices, improves fingerprint sensor performance |
| 13 Jun 2019 | PDF29.105-25-11 — May 2019 security patch and improved stability when 5G Moto Mod is connected to the phone |
Will Moto Z4 get Android 11 update
Nope. Sadly, Motorola has no desire to do so. The company has already confirmed that they plan to release only one OS update for the Moto Z4, and that would be Android 10.
Hence, unless something changes Motorola’s mind, they won’t release Android 11 for Moto Z4.
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