Motorola began the Android 16 rollout in September, earlier than most of its competitors, and has been gradually expanding the update to more devices since then. The Moto G Stylus 5G (2025) is the latest from the brand to receive the stable Android 16 update, while the Edge 50 is getting the Android 16 beta update.

The stable Android 16 update for the Moto G Stylus 5G (2025) has been spotted rolling out to Total Wireless (sister brand of Verizon) carrier-locked devices with the firmware version W1VA36.62-12. The update has a download size of about 1.5GB.

While the 2025 Moto G Stylus is now receiving the Android 16 update, its siblings, Moto G (2025) and Moto G Power (2025), are already enjoying the latest Android OS in the US.

The Motorola Edge 50 is also getting the latest features and improvements via the Android 16 beta update. The update carries the firmware version W1UW36H.69 and has a download size of about 1.84GB. As reported by Ytechb, the Android 16 beta program for Edge 50 is currently live in Brazil, EMEA (Europe, the Middle East, and Africa), and India.

So, if you have the Edge 50 phone and belong to any of the mentioned regions, you can take part in Motorola’s MFN beta testing program to get early access to the latest features and changes ahead of the public release.

Since Android 16 is a major upgrade, the package size weighs in at a few gigabytes. So, you must ensure that your device has sufficient storage before downloading the update and that it has at least 30% battery before installation.

Related: List of Motorola devices getting the Android 16 update

What’s new in Android 16 for Motorola phones?

The Android 16 update gives Motorola devices a more expressive design, better protection against malicious apps, more transparent background activities, and better compatibility with LE Audio devices.

The major upgrade introduces custom modes in the Settings app, allowing users to create modes tailored to various situations. Also, the Do Not Disturb, Bedtime, and Driving modes have been moved to Settings > Modes.

Motorola users can now connect to a Wi-Fi network or a hotspot with a single tap, without entering a password. For this, both devices must use the same Google account. The update also includes security enhancements, improved app compatibility, smoother performance, and fixes for known issues.

The Android 16 update improves integration with low-energy audio hearing aids. During a call, users can choose to use your hearing aid’s built-in microphone or your phone’s microphone. They can also adjust the volume of ambient sound captured by the hearing aid’s microphones. This enhances call clarity, especially in noisy environments or when the hearing aid’s battery is running low.

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