Improved Update Speed
Motorola is officially beginning the deployment of Android 17 to its compatible smartphone lineup, prioritizing its flagship Razr and Edge models. Historically, the company has faced criticism regarding its software support velocity; however, this latest release shows a significant improvement. The Android 17 update has arrived approximately two months ahead of the timeline observed for the Android 16 release.
The rollout is currently underway, with reports confirming that the Razr Ultra (2026) has successfully transitioned to the new OS. This follows recent updates for the Edge 60 Pro and other select devices. By launching the software only a few months after Google's initial release and close on the heels of Samsung's own deployments, Motorola is demonstrating a more competitive stance in the current mobile landscape.
AI Features and Device Support
A key highlight of this software transition is the introduction of Motorola's personalized AI assistant, Qira. While the assistant will be available across many Signature, Edge, and Razr models, it remains absent from the budget-friendly Moto G series. In total, the company plans to bring the Android 17 experience to roughly 50 different devices.
Addressing the Support Gap
Despite the improved speed, Motorola still lags behind industry leaders like Google and Samsung, both of which now provide up to seven years of software support for many devices. Motorola typically offers three years of updates for a large portion of its portfolio. Nevertheless, the company is adjusting its strategy to remain relevant, with premium lines like the Motorola Signature now matching the seven-year support promise, while many flip-style Razr devices remain capped at three years.
New Features in Android 17
The update, which runs beneath Motorola's Hello UI, introduces several functional enhancements, including:
- Stacked widgets for the home screen and improved themed icons.
- Refined quick settings styling.
- Live updates: Real-time tracking for services like food deliveries or sports scores.
- Enhanced notification organization and the addition of notification summaries.
- Improved control over HDR brightness, alongside various bug fixes and performance optimizations.
Expected Device Compatibility
Motorola aims to cover a broad spectrum of its catalog. The update list includes:
Motorola Razr: Razr 70 Ultra, Razr 70 Plus, Razr 70, Razr Ultra 2026, Razr+ 2026, Razr 2026, Razr Fold 2026, Razr Fold 2025, Razr 60 Ultra, Razr 60s, Razr 60d, Razr 60, Razr Ultra 2025, Razr+ 2025, Razr 2025, Razr 50 Ultra, and Razr+.
Motorola Edge: Edge 2026, Edge 70 Pro+, Edge 70 Pro, Edge 70 Max, Edge 70 Fusion+, Edge 70 Fusion, Edge 70, Edge 2025, Edge 60 Stylus, Edge 60 Pro, Edge 60 Fusion, Edge 60, Edge 50 Ultra, and Edge.
Moto G: G Stylus 2026, G Power 2026, G Play 2026, G 2026, G 2025, G Power 2025, G Stylus 2025, G Max, G87, G86, G86 Power, G77, G77 Power, G67, G57, G57 Power, G47, G37, and G37 Power.