Update 24/6/2019:
February 2019 security patch ODSS27.76-12-42-9 released for Moto Z2 Play Verizon units.
After months of wait, Verizon kicks off Android 8.0 Oreo for Moto Z2 Play units on it’s network. Carrier bonded devices get update a bit late then unlocked device, but better late then never. The stock Oreo update for Verizon Moto Z2 Play a.k.a Moto Z2 Play Droid Edition arrives as build ODN27.76-12-30-2 and if you got a working internet connection near you then the Oreo OTA will be hitting your device anytime soon. Below we have mentioned the details and features Android 8.0 Oreo for Verizon Moto Z2 Play Droid Edition and the process to get it on your device.
Android 8.0 Oreo ODSS27.76-12-42-9 for Verizon Moto Z2 Play: Features
The Verizon official Support page describes the full details about the update. The update brings major jump from Nougat to Android 8.0 Oreo, but as with any Oreo update the update should be coming with Picture In Picture Mode, Auto-fill, better Notification handling, Homepage improvements, smart font options, improved battery performance, September 2018 security patch and a lot more.
Screenshots from the Oreo update on our device:
Firmware details:
Device Name: Moto Z2 Play
Device Model:
Carrier: Verizon
OS update: Android 8.0 Oreo
Build number: ODSS27.76-12-42-9
Android Security Patch Level: February 2019
Update size:
If you wish to update your device without waiting for the OTA just follow the steps below.
Download February 2019 ODSS27.76-12-42-9 OTA for Moto Z2 Play
Tap the Settings icon in the apps drawer.
In the Setting menu, head to the “About phone” section.
Now select tap on “System updates” and check for the available system updates.
Tap on Download if it notifies you of the update, and let it install automatically.
As we mentioned above that only stock un-rooted device is eligible for the update, don’t waste your device waiting for the OTA if your device is rooted, it will never gonna happen you need to switch to manual firmware installation.
Note: If you get OTA update right on your device, then before installing the update it is mandatory to charge your device minimum at 60% to avoid shut down. Good Luck 🙂