The wait for your phone’s software update is always interesting. You rarely get it early unless you’re using a Pixel device or you’re part of a beta program. Especially when you’re in regions outside North America or Europe, updates tend to roll out later due to regional testing, carrier approvals, or phased server deployment.
When you do get it early, you’re fortunate. You’re among those few people if you own the Motorola Razr+ 2024 (Razr 40 Ultra). The Android 15 update is already rolling out, and it’s hitting the device two months faster than the Razr+ 2023 got Android 14 last year.
Motorola may have stopped sleeping on updates
The Razr+ (2023) was released on June 21, 2023. Android 14 officially launched on October 4, 2023, alongside the Pixel 8 series. But despite being a brand-new premium device at the time, the phone didn’t upgrade until July 2024. That is a full nine months after Google released it and over a year after the phone hit the market.
It doesn’t help that the Razr series typically maxes out at three years of software support. When you wait months for each update version, you’re already behind while other brands are moving on. In contrast, this year, the Razr+ (2024) got Android 15 in late April 2025, courtesy of popular mobile carriers, before the new Razr 60 lineup had even opened for pre-order and months ahead of its predecessor during its time.
Motorola itself is currently focusing on pushing it out to US devices first. Slowly but surely, it’ll expand internationally. Overall, it’s an unusually fast pace for a company with a reputation for delayed rollouts. Android Central confirmed the update through testing on one of their own Razr+ (2024) units, so it’s not an April Fools’ trick. The brand may finally be tightening up its update schedule, at least for its flagship foldables.
Android 15 flips the switch on Motorola
The Android 15 update is a large 2GB and reflects how much it’s bringing to the table. It brings many functional upgrades to Motorola phones, including new Bluetooth controls. Instead of flipping it on or off, you can manage your connections straight from the Quick Settings panel. You can switch devices, check your earbuds’ battery level, and even tweak sound without entering the broader settings app.
There’s also satellite messaging support. If you ever find yourself without a signal, your phone can now connect to satellites and let you send texts. It depends on your carrier, but it’s a strong safety net if you’re ever in a remote area. The update also improves how you connect to hotspots. If you’re signed in with the same Google account across devices, you don’t even need a password to connect anymore.
There are also fun touches, such as Google making larger thumbnails when picking photos to share, new emoji sticker combos, and even Gen-AI emojis that let you remix how you express yourself straight from Gboard. On April 7, Motorola released the latest members of the Razr family, the Razr 60 and Razr 60 Ultra phones. They may receive the changes as mentioned earlier if you got one, or you’ll see them on other eligible devices in the coming days.
