Android 16 update for Moto G Power (2025) rolling out now!

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Just a few days ago, Motorola kicked off the Android 16 rollout for the entry-level Moto G (2025) smartphone in the US. Now the company has expanded the availability of its anticipated Android 16 software upgrade to another affordable smartphone, the Moto G Power (2025).

Motorola has officially confirmed the update’s availability for the G Power (2025). According to the company’s support page, the update is available for both the retail unlocked variant and carrier-locked models (T-Mobile and Verizon). The Android 16 update for Moto G Power (2025) is rolling out with W1VE36H.10-12 software version.

According to an early recipient (Val_Killsmore), the update weighs around 1.5GB. Verizon’s support page confirms upgrading the monthly security patch to August 2025. Additionally, they mentioned stability improvements with the new update.

Talking about the features available in the Android 16 update for Motorola phones, you will get some new customization features, a more expressive design, improved compatibility with LE Audio devices, more transparent background activities, and more.

In terms of features and changes, the Moto G (2025) Android 16 update changelog reveals additions to new customization features, a more expressive design, improved compatibility with LE Audio devices, more transparent background activities, and more.

Motorola has officially confirmed the list of new features available in Android 16 for compatible phones. Here’s the complete list of changes:

What’s New in Android 16 for Moto G Power (2025)

Talking about changes and new features, there aren’t many. Although this is a major Android upgrade, it’s only a minor update in terms of features and changes. This is one of the reasons not many users are talking about this update. Here are the official changes that come with the update.

Find modes in one place

Now you can find these modes in Settings > Modes:

Do Not Disturb
Bedtime
Driving

You can also create custom modes to fit any situation where you want to choose a different set of people or apps who can interrupt you.

Toggle these modes on or off in quick settings.

Connect to Wi-fi and hotspot with one tap

If your phone and device you want to connect to its hotspot are using the same Google account, you no longer need to enter a password to connect.

Better support for low-energy audio hearing aids

You can now choose to use either your hearing aid’s built-in microphone or your phone’s microphone during voice calls. Additionally, you can adjust the volume of ambient sound captured by the hearing aid’s microphones. These options help enhance call clarity, especially in noisy environments or when your hearing aid’s battery is running low.

Other improvements

Android system updates add more than new features. Using the latest Android update provides other improvements such as:

Enhanced security and protection to defend against evolving threats like malware, phishing, and data breaches
App compatibility with newer apps, which often require the latest Android version to function correctly
Performance improvements that optimize your phone’s operating system for smoother performance, better stability, and, in some cases, longer battery life
Bug fixes and stability enhancements to resolve known issues and improve overall reliability and stability

Now, if you own the Moto G Power (2025) and reside in the US, you can check your device for the Android 16 update. If you haven’t received the Android 16 OTA notification yet, you can manually check for new updates by navigating Settings > System updates > Check for system updates.

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