Motorola updates Razr 50 Ultra to Android 15: Rollout at the start, here are the news

Finally we are there: after an wait that for some owners was making himself heard, Motorola kicked off the release of the update to Android 15 for his leading folding of 2024, the Motorola Razr+ (marketed by us with the name of Motorola Razr 50 Ultra).

If you are among the lucky owners of this smartphone, get ready to download a decidedly full -bodied packagemore than 2 GB, which brings with it not only the intrinsic novelties of the new version of the green robot, but also some specific customizations of the winged house.

Android 15 arrives on Motorola Razr 50 Ultra: full -bodied update, but timing leaves to be desired

It is not a secret that Motorola does not shine particularly for the timeliness of his software updates. Often the company arrives “late at the party”, releasing the new Android major releases with several months of delay compared to other brands, and with a support over time not always up to the most demanding expectations.

However, this time there seems to be a small, but significant, step forward. The arrival of Android 15 on the Razr+ (2024) takes place with about Two months in advance Compared to what happened last year, when Android 14 for the Razr series (2023) had even been waiting until July, close to the launch of the following models. A positive news, therefore, even if the timing remains peculiar: the update comes just a few days after the debut on the Italian market of the new range of folding smartphones of Motorola, Razr 60 and 60 Ultra.

The Rollout, according to the reports that emerged in the last few days is already underway in the United Stateswhere some operators had started distribution already towards the end of April, and is progressively expanding to the international market. At the moment, we have no specific confirmations for Italy, but it is legitimate to expect that the update can also reach the devices sold in our country in the coming weeks.

Instead, the situation for the basic model, the Motorola Razr (2024), or Motorola Razr 50 “standard”, remains more uncertain. Although Motorola has already published a specific Changelog on its website also for this variant, it is not yet clear whether the update is actually being distributed.

Here are all the news of the update to Android 15 on Motorola Razr 50 Ultra

But let’s get to the point: what does this expected update to Android 15 bring again to Razr+ (2024) / Razr 50 Ultra? The official Changelog provided by Motorola is rather detailed and highlights different areas of improvement. Let’s see them together.

One of the most tangible news for daily use concerns the management of Bluetooth from Quick Settings (or quick settings). So far, a tap on the icon only made it possible to activate or deactivate connectivity. Now, however, by touching the icon, an expanded menu will open that will allow you to do much more: activate/deactivate the Bluetooth, start the coupling of a new device, quickly pass from a device associated with the other, view the percentage of residual battery of the connected devices, disconnect or dissociate a device and even quickly access the audio settings and the management of contacts and the chronology for a specific device. Not a small convenience for those who frequently manage earphones, smartwatches or other wireless accessories.

On the extended connectivity front, the update introduces support to messaging via satellite. This function, whose availability will obviously depend on the support of telephone operators, will allow to send SMS even in the total absence of mobile network coverage. The phone will automatically connect to an available satellite, notifying the connection through a message on the lock screen and messages app. Useful in emergency situations or in particularly remote areas.

The functionality is also interesting “Hotspot with a touch” (Based on the native of Android Instant Hotspot functionality): if your Motorola Razr 50 Ultra and another device (such as a tablet or a PC) use the same Google account, you can connect the second device to the phone hotspot without having to manually insert the password. A small simplification that speeds up daily operations.

Particular attention was also paid to accessibility. Quick Settings earn a new tile dedicated to the control of acoustic appliancesallowing you to view the battery levels on the fly, change the settings and activate/deactivate audio functions such as Live Caption. It will also be possible to pass quickly between preset audio profiles (restaurant, work, TV, exterior, neutral) that automatically adapt the behavior of the acoustic device to the surrounding environment. It also improves readability thanks to a downsizing fonts Intelligent, which prevents the text from becoming excessively large and difficult to read on the screen. Finally, the support is introduced Braille display hidwhich allows you to connect modern Braille display that can be updated via USB or Bluetooth to the phone screen reader.

On the front of the safetyAndroid 15 on Razr 50 Ultra brings significant improvements with it. The function Find my device It becomes more useful and powerful, being now able to locate not only the phone itself even when it is off or offline, but also headphones, trackers and other compatible accessories, even if you go out. To counteract thefts, theadaptive authentication He will automatically block the screen after 5 failed unlocking attempts (by pins or biometric data). At the same time, access to the apps designed for Android 15 also becomes safer and simpler: you can use facial recognition, fingerprint or screen lock to access saved passwords. In addition, even if you have to close by error the request for Passkey, the suggestions for the autofill (via keyboard or drop -down menu) will still make access easy.

Some refinements to the interface and new customization options complete the picture. The photo selector It will show larger and easier previews for sharing. New Emoji Kitchen stickers arrive (such as the disco ball and headphones) and the possibility of Create personalized emojis via gen-aichoosing from a wider range of expressions, styles and themes, and then share them as a sticker from Gboard.

In short, as you can see it is an undoubtedly rich and expected update for the owners of Motorola Razr 50 Ultra, which brings a breath of functional and safety innovations. An update that arrives with a timing that, although better than the recent past of the company, remains typically “alla Motorola”, that is, not among the fastest on the Android panorama and to the launch of the next generation. We will see if this will mark a more substantial turnaround for the future software support of the winged house.