Android 15 was released by Google in October 2024, and it’s already rolling out to Motorola devices. The latest upgrade brings a host of new features and improvements, including a suite of theft protection features, Private Space, app archiving, and new accessibility features. Additionally, it should include a bundle of improvements from the development team at Motorola.
If you have a Motorola device that’s yet to receive the Android 15 update, here’s everything you need to know about the next major upgrade, including the eligible devices list, rollout timeline, and new features.
Motorola Android 15 update rollout timeline
Motorola isn’t the fastest, or among the fastest brands, when it comes to software updates. It takes at least a few months to begin the rollout once the stable version of a new Android OS goes live.
The company began rolling out the stable Android 15 update in December, with the Edge 50 Ultra and Edge 50 Fusion receiving the first bite. The update then gradually expanded to more Motorola devices over the coming weeks, including the Razr 50 series, Razr 40 series, Edge 50 series, Edge 40 series, and several Moto G-series models.
If your Motorola device hasn’t received the update yet, you may want to check if it’s actually eligible for Android 15 by looking at the list below.
These Motorola phones are eligible for Android 15 update
Motorola Razr lineup:
- Motorola Razr 50 Ultra (Razr+ 2024) — released
- Motorola Razr 50 (Razr 2024) — released
- Motorola Razr 50s — released
- Motorola Razr 40 Ultra (Razr+ 2023) — released
- Motorola Razr 40 (Razr 2023) — released
- Motorola Razr 40s — released
Motorola Edge lineup:
- Motorola Edge (2024) — released
- Motorola Edge (2023)
- Motorola Edge+ (2023) — released
- Motorola Edge 50 Ultra — released
- Motorola Edge 50 Pro — released
- Motorola Edge 50 Neo — released
- Motorola Edge 50 Fusion — released
- Motorola Edge 50 — released
- Motorola Edge 40 — released
- Motorola Edge 40 Neo — released
- Motorola Edge 40 Pro — released
- Motorola Edge 30 Ultra — released
Motorola Moto G lineup:
- Moto G Power 5G (2024) — released
- Moto G Stylus 5G (2024) — released
- Moto G 5G (2024) — released
- Moto G85 — released
- Moto G84 — released
- Moto G75 — released
- Moto G64
- Moto G55 — released
- Moto G54 — released
- Moto G45 — released
- Moto G35
- Moto G34 5G — released
Motorola ThinkPhone lineup:
- ThinkPhone by Motorola — released
- ThinkPhone 25 — released
Nearly all eligible Motorola phones have already been upgraded to Android 15, with the remaining few should be done in a few weeks from now.
What’s new in Android 15?
Android 15 does not bring many visual changes. In fact, you’d be hardly able to tell any difference just by looking at the home screen. However, there are still many new things to be excited about.
One of the great additions to Android 15 is the Theft Detection Lock feature. It uses Google AI to determine when your device has been snatched from your hands and then immediately locks it to prevent thieves from stealing your data.
If they manage to factory reset your device, they won’t be able to activate it unless they know your Google account login details. Therefore, the device becomes technically unusable, which reduces the incentive for thieves.
The new Android OS supports satellite connectivity to send and receive messages even if there are no cell towers nearby, as long as you have access to the open sky. However, this feature will likely require a special chip and carrier support. Additionally, there is real-time fraud protection that enables the Google Play Store to detect when malicious apps may misuse device permissions.
Android 15 brings significant changes to keep your data safer and more secure. There’s a new partial screen sharing feature that lets you share the screen with others for a single app. The other person can’t see any other data, including incoming notifications. This feature also works with screen recording.
Then, there’s Private Space — it lets you hide and secure apps you don’t want others to access. You can also hide videos, documents, or other types of files. The app archive feature, which allows you to remove an app while retaining user data, was previously restricted to Google Play Store apps and is now integrated into Android 15 to support other app stores. This means you’ll be able to achieve or unarchive apps, even those installed outside of the Play Store.
Google has announced native earthquake detection in Android 15 for U.S. users. There’s also a new high-quality webcam mode, which allows you to use your Android phone as a webcam for your PC. Last but not least, you’ll be able to create shortcuts for your favorite pair of split-screen apps on large screen devices.
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