Android 7.0 Nougat Update Release Dates: Motorola Moto Z Play, Z Force; Moto G4, G4 Plus, Moto X Style; Moto E3 Power Misses out

By Edwin Kee
Android Nougat
Android 7.0 is Now Nougat. Sony Android TVs Pick Up Android 7.0 Nougat Update Google

If you are a Motorola smartphone owner (of a relatively new handset, of course), surely you would be on the lookout as to whether your device would be upgraded to Android 7.0 Nougat at the very least, or perhaps even looking forward to Android 7.1 Nougat? Motorola has begun to push out the Android Nougat update to its Moto Z Play smartphone where it will bump the version to Android 7.0, arriving in the form of firmware version NPN25.137-15-2. Moto Z Play owners over in Europe have started to enjoy Android 7.0 Nougat goodness at the end of last month, and those living in the US will have to most likely wait until March this year. If you are living in Europe and have yet to pick it up, perhaps manually checking for the update in the Settings menu might do the trick, as Over The Air (OTA) updates tend to happen in stages so be patient.

What about owners of the Moto G4 and G4 Plus? It looks like Motorola has started to smile on select markets and introduce the Android 7.0 Nougat update to these places, although not everyone has picked it up just yet. After all, it is rolled out in stages via Over The Air (OTA), and developers would also like to gain access to the open source code in order to work the system updates. Right now, we are pleased to bring you word that the open source code is available to all and sundry via a kernel source download. Motorola's GitHub page carries the kernel source, with codes for both handsets in there being very similar to one another except for the camera and fingerprint sensor. With the release of the Nougat kernel source, it would most probably signal that a total Android 7.0 Nougat rollout for the Moto G4 and G4 Plus is nigh.

If there is one particular smartphone from Motorola that will miss out on the Android 7.0 Nougat update, it would be the Moto E3 Power. Right from the horse's mouth has it been revealed that the Moto E3 Power will not be on the receiving end of any Android 7.0 Nougat update. This would mean that all of you Moto E3 Power device owners will have to be happy and content with Android 6.0 Marshmallow, the mobile operating system version that it came with. This is rather surprising, taking into consideration how the smartphone was just launched in September last year, and it is not as though its hardware specifications are so backward that it is unable to handle some Nougat goodness.

As for the Motorola Moto X Style, it seems that the smartphone over in India decided to give the Android 7.0 update a miss, and jumped right ahead of the queue with the Android 7.1.1 Nougat update. What is even more surprising is this -- the Moto X Style picked up the Android 7.1.1 Nougat update in India right after Christmas last year.

Of course, you can always check with Motorola’s official website on when your particular Android-powered Moto smartphone will pick up the latest Nougat version, if it is eligible.

  • [Exclusive Interview] A revelation within the brink of life and death — Meg Leung’s mission in Christian art

    Meg Leung (梁麗橋), an artist with a lifelong love for watercolor painting, sees her art as more than a means of expressing her inner world; it is a bridge connecting her to God. Her artistic journey has revealed God’s perfect plan and inspired her to communicate the power of faith through her wor

  • Transgenderism a fundamental human right? Hong Kong public disagrees, survey finds

    A 2024 survey from the Society for Truth and Light (明光社)'s Center for Life and Ethics Research reveals that respondents from various backgrounds prioritize personal safety and fairness when it comes to transgender issues. When laws involve moral judgments, most respondents believe courts should not make the decisions. The study also indicates that religious believers share similar views with non-religious respondents, reflecting that many churches may rarely address gender topics in depth.

  • Discipleship and Evangelism: Walking the Path of the Great Commission

    Like an ever-flowing spring, the gospel refreshes dry, parched lands and needs our unwavering passion and steadfast faith to transform lives and bring renewal. The "flame in our hearts" calls Christians to keep their faith and love for the Lord ablaze, representing the work and power of the Holy Spirit, driving us to proclaim God's glory boldly.

  • North America Chinese Evangelical Seminary year-end report highlights significant ministry progress

    As the year draws to a close, Rev. James Liu, President of the Chinese Evangelical Seminary North America (CESNA), reflected on the seminary’s remarkable growth and ministry development over the past year. Dedicated to providing theological education to Chinese Christians, CESNA continues to uphold its mission to remain faithful to the gospel and nurture believers. This year’s achievements span academic, ministerial, and outreach endeavors, fostering spiritual growth and advancing missionary wo