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Android Oreo has been around for a while, although manufacturers are taking a long time to update their devices. According to the latest Android report provided by Google, only 4.6% of devices include Android 8.0 Oreo or Android 8.1 Oreo. Even so, and despite the fact that Android P is already baking, manufacturers like Motorola continue to release updates to their devices. In this case, the American firm, now owned by Lenovo, has launched the update for the Moto Z2 Play.
That's right, Android 8.0 Oreo for Motorola's modular mobile is already coming to Europe. This is confirmed by the website The Android Soul, which has obtained screenshots of the update. The version that is coming has the number OPS27.76-12-25. It includes the news created by Google for this version of the operating system. Among them, we find the possibility of applying Picture in Picture, balloons in notifications, improvement in battery, performance and support for faster updates. The update also includes small bug fixes and the monthly security patch. On the other hand, we do not know if Motorola has added new features apart from those included in Android. We already know that the manufacturer does not usually add extra functions, except for voice commands.
How to update the Moto Z2 Play to Android Oreo
The update is coming via OTA to all devices. It will likely take a few days or even weeks to arrive. If you have activated the automatic updates option, it will jump once you have a connection to a stable WI-FI network. On the other hand, you can go to 'Settings', 'About device' and 'System update'. Please check if the update with the number mentioned above is ready to download and install. Remember to have a minimum 50 percent battery. As well as enough space in the internal storage to apply the installation. It is a heavy update, it is advisable to make a backup of your data. You can do it through your Google account.
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