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Update a Motorola phone
Check for the Motorola software update offered to your exact phone and carrier.
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- Time
- About 5 minutes to check
- Reviewed
- August 31, 2026
Before you start
- Connect to Wi-Fi when possible.
- Charge the phone above 50% or plug it in.
- If Settings is not visible, swipe up for all apps and search for “Settings.”
- Keep enough free storage for the download.
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Open Settings
Tap Settings on the Home screen.
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- Open Settings. Tap Settings on the Home screen. The Motorola Settings list opens.
- Open System updates. Tap System updates. On an older model, you may need System first. The Motorola update screen opens.
- Check for an update. Tap Check for updates, then follow the status Motorola shows. The phone reports whether an update is ready.
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How to update your Motorola phone
Published by YourSixStudios. Shows a current Motorola over-the-air update path, including power, storage, download, and install.
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Step 1Open Settings
Tap Settings on the Home screen.
You should now see: The Motorola Settings list opens.
Easy Phone Tech visual example. Personal details are fictional; exact wording can vary.Open a larger picture Step 2Open System updates
Tap System updates. On an older model, you may need System first.
You should now see: The Motorola update screen opens.
Easy Phone Tech visual example. Personal details are fictional; exact wording can vary.Open a larger picture Step 3Check for an update
Tap Check for updates, then follow the status Motorola shows.
You should now see: The phone reports whether an update is ready.
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My screen looks different
That is normal. Phone makers sometimes move or rename a setting.
- On most Motorola phones, use Settings → System updates.
- Some models use Settings → System → Advanced → System updates, then Check for updates.
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Modern Motorola phones · Current Motorola Android software · Reviewed August 31, 2026
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