Motorola has done a commendable job when it comes to upgrading its handsets to the latest Android operating system in the past, and it seems the company is still committed to do the same for its latest handsets.
Motorola is now rolling out the Android 6.0 Marshmallow update for the Moto X Pure Edition on a number of carriers in the US, including Verizon, Sprint and US Cellular.
Details of the Update Rollout
The update is rolling out as we speak for the above-mentioned carriers, and should reach your device as an OTA (Over-The-Air) update in the coming days. Do not worry if it doesn’t come in right away as the process can take a few days to complete. This staggered rollout is a common practice to ensure that the update is stable and to manage server load. Alternatively, you can manually check for the update from Settings by navigating to Settings > About phone > System updates.
The Android 6.0 Marshmallow update brings a host of new features and improvements to the Moto X Pure Edition. Users can look forward to enhanced app permissions, which give you more control over what information your apps can access. Additionally, the update includes Google Now on Tap, which provides contextual information based on the content currently displayed on your screen. Battery life improvements are also a significant part of this update, thanks to the Doze mode that reduces background activity when your phone is not in use.
International Rollout and Soak Tests
The company’s David Schuster also shared another interesting piece of news for those residing in Brazil and India. He mentioned that a soak test will begin in Brazil and India for the 2015 Moto X Play as well as the Moto X Force (2015) in Brazil. A soak test is essentially a beta test where a small group of users receive the update before it is widely released. This helps Motorola identify any potential issues and fix them before the update is rolled out to all users.
So it seems the new Android 6.0 Marshmallow update will reach Motorola devices in Brazil and India in the coming weeks. This is great news for international users who have been eagerly waiting for the latest Android features. The soak test phase is crucial as it ensures that the update is optimized for different regions and network conditions.
Motorola has a history of being one of the first manufacturers to roll out Android updates, often beating other major brands to the punch. This commitment to timely updates is one of the reasons why Motorola has a loyal customer base. The company’s near-stock Android experience also means that updates can be rolled out more quickly, as there is less custom software to modify.
In addition to the Moto X Pure Edition, other Motorola devices are also expected to receive the Android 6.0 Marshmallow update soon. These include the Moto G (3rd Gen), Moto E (2nd Gen), and the Droid Turbo 2. Each of these devices will benefit from the new features and improvements that Marshmallow brings.
We’ll update you as soon as the update starts rolling out in other regions or for other devices. In the meantime, make sure your device is backed up and has enough battery life before you start the update process. It’s also a good idea to connect to a Wi-Fi network to avoid any potential data charges.
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