Most smartphone manufacturers kick off major OS updates with their flagship models. Motorola joined the race with Edge-series phones, later joined by G-series phones. Today, the company has finally begun rolling out the anticipated Android 16 update to its ultra-premium Razr 50 Ultra smartphone.
The company has already testing the beta on the Razr 50 series (aka 2024 series) and the Razr 60 series (2025 series). Now it seems like the update is ready for public rollout. Reddit user u/ritsukiHI allegedly received the new software upgrade on its Razr 50 Ultra. Although he did not provide the software version or update size details, he shared a screenshot of the OTA notification.
At the time of writing, the update is in its initial rollout phase, available to a small set of users in Japan, with a broader rollout to follow soon. It will also be released in Europe and India in a matter of time.
Take a look at the list of changes coming with the Android 16 update to Moto Razr 50 Ultra. Here’s the official changelog shared by Motorola:
What’s New in Android 16 for Moto Razr 50 Ultra
Feature improvements
After upgrading, you’ll see the following improvements to the Android operating system and other apps.
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
If you reside in Japan and own a Moto Razr 50 Ultra, then you can check the new update by navigating to Settings > System updates > Check for updates.
Make sure to take a backup before updating your phone. Also, charge your phone to at least 50% before updating the device.
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