Ever since smartphone giant Motorola came under the Lenovo umbrella, it has really struggled to keep up with updates. It has also lost its position in the high-end segment of the market and is now focusing on serving the mid-range segment. Through the lean years, Motorola seems to have discovered its area of expertise and that’s not necessarily a bad thing. Unfortunately, even the major setbacks haven’t made them get better at updates, leaving users frustrated more often than not.
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In the meantime, Google’s latest Android 11 has hit the market and is already available for all supported Pixel devices. A few other OEMs — Xiaomi, OnePlus, Oppo, and RealMe — have also brought the Android 11 experience to their users, albeit in the form of an open beta. Today, we’ll take a look at Motorola’s rollout plans and help you figure out exactly how long you have to wait to get the latest version of Android.
Our comprehensive guide to Motorola smartphone updates is based on the company's past track record with its smartphones. We'll take into account past software releases for each series of devices to give you the best possible estimates for an Android 11 upgrade in the future.
Motorola isn’t the worst when it comes to software support, with two major OS updates for most of its flagships. However, its reputation has taken a serious hit in the past few years.
