Android 15 is still under development, although several smartphone brands are already distributing the beta build, allowing users to get an early look at the new OS. Unfortunately, Motorola isn’t as excited as its users, and therefore, it’s always late to the software update party.
Google, Xiaomi, OnePlus, Oppo, and Nothing are among the brands that have announced Android 15 beta. Motorola is yet to join the party, and we aren’t expecting it to happen anytime soon, if past rollouts are anything to go by.
If you are eagerly waiting for the Android 15 update, make sure you have the right Motorola smartphone that is eligible for the upgrade. Review the list below to see which Motorola phones won’t get the update.
Motorola Android 15 Ineligible Devices List
[Motorola Razr series]
- Motorola Razr (2022)
- Motorola Razr 5G
- And older Razr phones
[Motorola Edge series]
- Motorola Edge 30 Fusion
- Motorola Edge 30 Neo
- Motorola Edge (2022)
- Motorola Edge+ 5G UW (2022)
- Motorola Edge 30 Pro
- And older Edge phones
[Motorola Moto series]
- Motorola Moto G84
- Motorola Moto G73
- Motorola Moto G54
- Motorola Moto G53
- Motorola Moto G54 Power
- Motorola Moto G23
- Motorola Moto G14
- Motorola Moto G13
- Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023)
- Motorola Moto G Stylus (2023)
- Motorola Moto G (2023)
- Motorola Moto G Power 5G
- Motorola Moto X40
- And older Moto phones
Motorola, like any other smartphone brands, hasn’t yet published an official list of Android 15-supported devices. The above list is an unofficial one which we’ve prepared after analysing the software update policy for each smartphone.
Motorola doesn’t have a good software policy. However, the brand has recently made changes to its software policy to better compete with Samsung, OnePlus, and other brands. Most of its high-end phones are now eligible for three OS updates.
Motorola also offers three Android updates to select mid-range phone as well. But their budget Moto series only get one big upgrade. Its competitors, Samsung and Google, have recently changed their update policy to offer a whopping seven years of Android updates to their flagship phones.
Also Read: 10 Amazing Features Coming to Android 15
When Will Motorola Start Rolling Out Android 15?
It’s July 2024, and Motorola still hasn’t finished its Android 14 rollout. This is not just the case with Android 14; the same story follows every year.
Software updates have never been a plus point for Motorola, and the brand hasn’t done serious work to improve them. Coming to Android 15, it’s in the platform stability phase right now, which is the final phase of development before the stable version is released.
The official timeline doesn’t reveal the release date or month. However, speculations are that it will arrive alongside the Pixel 9 series at the Made by Google event on August 13th. Last year, the Android 14 was released in October. So, in all likelihood, the new OS should get a stable version by October.
Motorola is yet to announce the Android 15 beta program for any of its phones, and we aren’t expecting it until later this year. As for the stable update, it’s likely to start rolling out in late December or early 2025.
Whenever the update arrives, the Razr 40 and Edge 50 series are likely to be among the first Motorola phones to get the Android 15 update, which will then gradually roll out to the remaining models.
Android 15: What to Expect?
The last two iterations — Android 13 and Android 14 — haven’t been impressive in terms of new features and upgrades. But Android 15 is bringing a host of new features and enhancements, as well as some AI smartness.
Among the big upgrades to Android 15 is the support for satellite connectivity. The new OS provides support for SMS, MMS, and preloaded RCS apps to use satellite connectivity for sending and receiving texts even if there are no cell towers nearby.
Google has greatly improved smartphone location tracking. The new Find My Device can leverage the network of over a billion Android devices to help you find your lost device. This is already rolling out to Android devices, but Android 15 takes it to another level by adding a Theft Detection Lock feature.
If someone snatches your Android device and runs away, the device automatically detects the motion and locks it. The best part is that the device requires logging in to the same Google account to set it up after a factory reset. Otherwise, it won’t work.
There’s a new “Private Space” feature in Android 15 to protect your files and apps you want to keep secretly. You can set a different lock factor for your Private Space and use a different Google account.
Everything you do inside your Private Space is unknown to other users. The apps you open won’t be visible in the recent apps, and all your downloads will stay there. This is a useful feature to protect finance and other critical apps.
Another helpful feature in Android 15 is app pairs. You’ll be able to create app pairs to quickly open your favorite apps in split-screen mode. You’ll be able to create a shortcut for your favorite app combos. This feature is only coming to wide screen devices (tablets, foldables), as mentioned on the official website.
The new OS also brings partial screen sharing. It lets you screen share or record a single app rather than the entire screen. So, with Android 15, you can be sure that the other person isn’t looking at other apps on your device.
So, which Motorola smartphone do you have, and what are your expectations from Android 15? Do let us know your thoughts in the comment section below.
More on Android 15:
1. When Is Android 15 Coming to Your Smartphone?
2. Here’s the Complete List of Android 15 Eligible Devices
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