Moto Z4 Android 10 update might be around the corner; Moto Z3 Play & Z2 Force receive new OTA

Android 10 was unveiled in September, and since then, OEMs have geared up for the rollout of the latest OS for their devices. In fact, smartphone manufacturers like OnePlus and Essential pushed the update on the day of its release following the footsteps of Google.

Later on, other OEMs also started to push Android 10 either via beta or stable channel for compatible devices. Motorola might also join this bandwagon as reportedly, Moto Z4 is receiving a software update via Motorola Feedback Network.

Not only this. Motorola has also pushed new updates for the Moto Z3 Play and Z2 Force, where the former gets the September security patch while the latter gets stability improvements. Let us take a look at the updates, one by one.

Moto Z4

In layman’s terms, the Motorola Feedback Network (MFN) is more of a pilot survey designed by the company. Through which, they learn about the experience of the users about a specific update before wider rollout.

To recall, the Moto Z4 was launched in June 2019 and it is slated to receive Android 10 in the future. According to users on Reddit, the new MFN notification might be related to a beta update for Android 10. Moreover, the official statement kinda points the same:

We are inviting owners of the Moto Z4 Retail US to participate in an early preview of a new software release and provide feedback.

Well, there is no concrete information on whether this update is bringing in Android 10 or not. We will keep you in the loop once we have more info on this regard.

Moto Z3 Play

Another Motorola device is getting a new update that tags along the September 2019 security patch. For specs buff, Moto Z3 Play was launched in June 2018 and is powered by the Snapdragon 636 processor, paired with 4/6 GB of RAM.

Under the hood, it has 3,000 mAh battery and offers up to 128 GB of onboard storage. It also sports a dual-camera 12 MP+5 MP at the back and an 8 MP selfie camera in the front.

Coming to the update, it carries version number PPWS29.183-29-1-6. Below is the official changelog and the screenshot of the update:

Highlights of the update include:

• Android security updates up to 1 September 2019

Notably, the September update was already been pushed for the Moto Z3 Play in Brazil. However, the build number (PPWS29.183-29-1-6) for this update is newer than the Brazil update (PPWS29.131-27-1-11).

Moto Z2 Force

Moto Z2 Force is reportedly receiving a new stability update that fixes quite a few bugs for the device. Motorola has announced this update for Moto Z2 Force on their official UK support page:

Motorola is excited to announce a new software update for moto z2 force edition by Motorola. This update brings important security improvements to your phone.

ENHANCEMENTS

This update introduces changes including the following:

• Stability improvements: includes changes that fix bugs and improve the stability of your phone.

Moreover, according to users on Reddit, the update is now live and is being rolled out via OTA in Europe. It carries the version number PPX29.159-24.

Below is the official changelog along with the screenshot shared by one of the users:

Highlights of the update:

• Stability improvements

Previously, European variants (RETEU) Moto Z4 Force got the Pie update from Oreo. It brought along June security patch and carried the version number PPX29.159-19.

Notably, the update is being pushed via OTA and will take some time in hitting all the devices. However, you can manually check for it by heading to System>>System Updates>>Download.

Happy installing!

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