After releasing Android Marshmallow to Moto X Style, X play and Moto G (3rd Gen), Motorola has commenced the update's rollout process for another Moto-series phone in India.
Technology blog Fone Arena has claimed the new Android Marshmallow is now available OTA (Over The Air) to Moto G Turbo. It is 435MB in size and brings the new security feature "verified boot system", a leaner and faster Chrome browser, a more intuitive Now on Tap feature, support for more international languages, new contextual assistance feature, Google Photos, and auto backup from where all apps user data (less than 25MB) will automatically be stored in Google Drive.
The USP of Marshmallow is the Doze power-saving feature, which is said to extend battery life by at least 30% depending on the device's internal hardware.
Also read: Google Android 6.0 Marshmallow: 7 key features you need to know
Besides the Marshmallow features, the new firmware will bring the December security updates developed by Google.
How to install Android 6.0 Marshmallow OTA on Moto series:
[Note: Moto series owners are advised to make sure the device has at least 50% battery so the installation doesn't get interrupted midway. Also make sure to download the update over a Wi-Fi connection for smooth installation experience and to avoid hefty data bill]
If you have received a notification message for this update:
1. Select "Yes, I'm in".
2. After the software is downloaded, select "Install now".
3. After the software is installed, your phone will restart automatically.
4. Your phone is now updated to Android 6.0.
Since the OTA rollout is carried out in phases, it will take a few weeks to reach all corners of the country. Until then, readers can follow the steps below to manually check for the update:
1. Select the Settings icon in the app menu.
2. Select "About phone".
3. Select "System updates".
4. If the update is ready, select "Yes, I'm in". After the software is downloaded, select "Install now".
5. After the software is installed, your phone will restart automatically.
6. Your phone is now updated to Android 6.0.
Other Motorola devices in line to receive the update include Moto Maxx (2014), Moto Turbo (2014), Moto G (2nd gen) and Moto E (2015) LTE models, but only in select markets.
