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August 19, 2019: An update has started rolling out for Moto G6 Play in the UK. Carrying software version PPP 29.55-35-12, the 604MB OTA brings One-button navigation support, Digital Wellbeing support, June 2019 security patch, and device stability improvements.

August 14, 2019: Motorola has shared the release notes of the upcoming August 2019 security patch on its support page. No further info has been revealed, but general system stability improvement and bug fixes are expected to be bundled in.

July 10, 2019: Motorola today announced the June security patch on its US support page. Both the software version and size of the update wasn’t revealed but the update will improve the stability of the system and fix bugs too.

May 17, 2019: U.S. Cellular is now rolling out a new update to the Moto G6 Play that installs Android 9 Pie. The update is arriving as version PPP29.118-9 and since its airborne, it will take a few days before all units get the download notification.

US Cellular Moto G6 Play Android Pie update

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For the latest software update news related to the Motorola Moto G6 Play, we have you covered. In this post, details of the Moto G6 Play software update news, be it minor security updates and bug fixes or major Android OS upgrades, have been highlighted.

To keep the page up to date, we’ll update it regularly with the latest news available, including any interesting unofficial software update news.

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Moto G6 Play Android Q update release date and eligibility

  • Is Moto G6 Play eligible for Android Q? Nope.
  • Motorola promises only one Android OS update for its G6 devices now a days

Motorola isn’t among one of the best OEMs to update their devices anymore. Back in the day when the G series was still in its infancy, Motorola did surprise us with timely updates for its G handsets but it seems those days are fine behind us.

Launched with Android 8.0 Oreo, the G6 Play is not eligible Android Q update. Many G6 Play users, in fact, are yet to receive Android Pie, which is the last eligible update for the S6 Play.

So, even though Android Q packs in some cool features that you will definitely want on your Moto G6, you won’t get an Android Q OTA on G6 Play.

But, there is a chance some good Android Q based custom ROMs will be available, which you can install on your G6 Play (will require TWRP) to get a taste of Android 10 on your G6 Play.

Moto G6 Play Android Pie update

  • Released on Feb 16 in Brazil; Feb 18 in India
  • Released in the U.S. via U.S. Cellular

As of May 17, 2019, Motorola Moto G6 Play users in Brazil, India and on U.S. Cellular can download and install Android 9 Pie on their devices. The rest of the globe, including other U.S. carriers, Europe, and other markets in Asia should begin receiving Pie before the end of Q2 2019.

PSA: No monthly security updates

According to Motorola, those using the Moto G6 will not receive monthly security updates, rather, the company will only be sending out these updates after a period of between 60 and 90 days.

Moto G6 Play update timeline

Unlocked Moto G6 Play

Date Software version | Changelog
19 Aug 2019 PPP 29.55-35-12 | One-button navigation support, Digital Wellbeing support, June 2019 security patch, stability improvements
14 Aug 2019 NA | Aug 2019 Security Patch
10 July 2019 NA | June 2019 security patch
09 May 2019 OPPS27.91-140-6 | May 2019 security patch
18 Feb 2019 Installs Android 9 Pie update with January 2019 security patch in India
16 Feb 2019 Installs an update to Android 9 Pie in Brazil. The update brings features like adaptive battery, adaptive brightness, gestures for navigation, revamped UI, and more
15 Nov 2018 OCP27.91-150 | October 2018 security patch
04 Oct 2018 OPP27.91-143 | September 2018 security patch
10 July 2018 OPP27.91-87 | June 2018 security patch
April 2018 OPP27.91-35 | Pre-installed

AT&T Moto G6 Play

Date Software version | Changelog
30 Jan 2019 OCPS27.91-62-13 | January 2019 security patch
29 Nov 2018 OCPS27.91-62-10 | November 2018 security patch
05 Sep 2018 OCPS27.91-62-3 | July 2018 security patch
May 2018 OCP27.91-62 | Pre-installed

Sprint Moto G6 Play

Date Software version | Changelog
30 Jan 2019 OCPS27.91-150-4 | January 2019 security patch
29 Nov 2018 OCPS27.91-150-2 | November 2018 security patch
25 Oct 2018 OCP27.91-150 | October 2018 security patch
05 Sep 2018 OCPS27.91-23-3 | July 2018 security patch
May 2018 OCP27.91-23 | Pre-installed

U.S. Cellular Moto G6 Play

Date Software version | Changelog
17 May 2019 PPP29.118-9 | Installs Android 9 Pie update with features like digital wellbeing, gestures for navigation, improved notification system, and more
29 Nov 2018 OPPS27.91-126-2 | November 2018 security patch
05 Sep 2018 OPPS27.91-126 | July 2018 security patch

Verizon Moto G6 Play

Date Software version | Changelog
17 Apr 2019 ODPS27.91-106-4-8 | February 2019 security patch
29 Jan 2019 ODPS27.91-106-4-6 | January 2019 security patch
28 Nov 2018 ODPS27.91-106-4-4 | November 2018 security patch
10 Oct 2018 ODPS27.91-106-4-2 | September 2018 security patch
04 Sep 2018 ODP27.91-106-4 | July 2018 security patch
19 Apr 2018 ODP27.91-24-2 | Pre-installed

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