Last month, Motorola released the Android 6.0 Marshmallow OS update to the 2015 series flagship Moto X Style in India and now the update has been deployed to its predecessor.
Moto X (2014) owners are receiving the Android 6.0 Marshmallow update OTA (Over-The-Air). It is a little over 880MB in size and brings a new Doze battery saver feature, new security-feature-verified boot system, support for more languages, new contextual assistance feature and other value-added features to enhance user-experience on Moto X (2014).
Read more: Google Android 6.0 Marshmallow: 7 key features you need to know
How to install Android Marshmallow OTA update on Moto X (2014):
[Note: Moto X series owners are advised to make sure the device has at least 70% battery so that the installation doesn't get interrupted mid way. Also make sure to download update on 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 re-start automatically.
4. Your phone is now updated to Android 6.0.
It has to be noted that OTA roll-out is being staged in phases, so it will take a few weeks to reach all corners. Until then, readers can follow the steps below to manually check for update on your phone by-
1. Select the Settings icon in the apps 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 re-start automatically.
6. Your phone is now updated to Android 6.0.
So far, Motorola has released the new OS update to Moto X Style in India, Moto X Pure edition in US and now to Moto X (2014) in India and Brazil.
Other Motorola devices eligible for Android Marshmallow include Moto X Play, Moto Maxx (2014), Moto Turbo (2014), Nexus 6 (2014), Moto G (3rd gen & 2nd gen), Moto E (2015) LTE models only (in select markets).
Also read:Updated list of Google affiliated devices eligible for Android Marshmallow
Among them, Moto X Play and Moto G (3rd Gen) are next in line to get the update. The company has already started soak test for these devices in India. If all things fall in place, we believe the roll-out process will commence by the end of this month or early January.
