Motorola has finally released Android 9 Pie update for Moto Z3 2018 units. Release notes are already up on the Motorola’s official support page, the stock Pie update for Moto Z3 not only brings goodies of Android Pie but also added support for 5G network through 5G Moto mod, and over all the firmware gets January 2019 security patch and much more.
Stock Android Pie for Moto Z3 2018, What’s New?
Back in August 2018, Motorola announced to release the Pie update for supported device in fall 2018, then in November roll out begin for Moto One and One Power. Next in the line was Moto Z3, and finally it seems that Motorola is all set to release Android Pie update for Moto Z3 non Play variant. Moto Z3 was released in 2018 with Android 8.1 Oreo out of the box.
Moto Z3 Android Pie features!
It is needless to mentioned that Android Pie comes with major improvements over Oreo firmware. For change log, Motorola notes that the firmware update will “improve your mobile experience from the new Intuitive Navigation and Recent App”. Once the update is installed don the device it will also bring an improved Do Not Disturb mode, adaptive brightness/battery, simplified volume control, revamped split screen, a revamped settings menu and much more.
How to get the Pie OTA on Moto Z3?
The update is rolling out as we speak but not all devices will get the update at once, it will gradually hit every device in a few days or weeks. However you can head to Settings > System > System updates and if check for the system update if available, tap on Download and install to grab the update.
We will update a guide regarding the manual installation of Android Pie on Moto Z3 as soon as we get our hands on the firmware file. Stay connected!
Also see: Moto Z3 gets WiFi calling feature via latest update