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Motorola Rolls Out Stable Android 17 for More US Devices
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In Short: Motorola is gradually rolling out the stable Android 17 update to more devices in the US, following its February beta launch.
Motorola is gradually rolling out the stable Android 17 update to more devices in the US, following its February beta launch. The update is now available for the Motorola Signature and Edge 70, with more devices expected to receive it soon.
According to Android Authority, the Razr 2024, Moto G75, Edge 60 Neo, and Edge 50 series were not included in the initial eligibility list. However, the Razr Ultra 2026 has started receiving the update in the US, suggesting that other Motorola phones in the region may follow shortly.
Motorola’s rollout of Android 17 has been described as slow and often confusing. The company has yet to provide a timeline for when older devices with active update commitments will receive the update.
In Australia, ChannelNews.com.au reported that Motorola has started rolling out the stable Android 16 update for the Edge 50 Neo, following a beta program that lasted more than two months.
The Edge 50 Neo, which launched with Android 14, is scheduled to receive up to five operating system upgrades, taking it through to Android 19, along with five years of security updates.
Motorola’s commitment to security and privacy has been highlighted by its partnership with GrapheneOS, an Android fork that focuses on security and privacy. GrapheneOS only supports a limited number of phones, requiring exceptional hardware security and long-term vendor commitment.
Motorola debuted the Motorola Signature 27 at the Snapdragon Summit, featuring top-tier silicon and a seven-year software support commitment, meeting the rigorous security criteria required by open-source maintainers.
The Moto Watch Ultra, built in partnership with Polar, was launched at IFA 2026, bringing flagship-tier health tracking, robust cellular connectivity, and Google’s Wear OS to Motorola’s wearable lineup.
What this adds
Motorola’s slow rollout of Android 17 has left some users confused and waiting for updates.
Motorola’s partnership with GrapheneOS underscores its commitment to security and privacy.
What's confirmed
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- This March, GrapheneOS announced a partnership with Motorola.
What's still developing
- Not too long ago, the folks behind GrapheneOS confirmed that they will be giving special priority to select upcoming Motorola smartphones, citing technical difficulties when working with Google’s Pixel 11 series devices.
- For those unfamiliar with GrapheneOS, it’s essentially a custom Android software system which users can choose to install on their smartphones, to replace the existing version of Android which comes on their device.
- Our pick for the best Android phone overall is the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra which starts at $1,050.
- You’ll also have to be a user who’s willing to pay to play, as the phone typically starts at $1,300.
- After Qualcomm released its next-generation flagship chipsets, the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 series, Motorola quickly gave the world a glimpse of the Signature 27.
- It also puts Motorola at the forefront as a mobile brand that caters to privacy and security enthusiasts, opening the door for more brands to follow suit.
- While it isn’t Motorola’s latest flagship flip phone, our testing found no major differences between the 2026 and 2025 models in performance or specs.
- If you act fast, Motorola is sweetening the deal with an extra $20 off if you trade in a qualified old phone and a Moto Tag Bluetooth tracker.
- Kristijan has been writing for Android Headlines since 2014 and is an editor for the site.
- In a later post, the software team said devices with the software preinstalled are being planned, but couldn't share more details (via 9to5Google ).
- His love for Android dates back to the Samsung/Google Nexus S, and his first Android phone was the HTC Desire HD in 2010.
- They've also noted that some devices will ship with the OS pre-installed, although it's not certain if that includes Motorola's new flagship.