Moto Z2 Force gets Android Pie, but on Verizon

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Technology is remarkable and with MotoZ 2 getting Android one indeed finds such ventures as being hi-fi. It is worth looking up in the techno-savvy market.

Sometime in August last year, Motorola did indeed confirm that it will upgrade the Moto Z2 Force to Android Pie. And after almost a year, the Chicago-based phone maker has indeed finally released the latest version of Android for its 2017 flagship.

The update is rolling out for the Verizon version of the Moto Z2 Force, and of course, other models will continue on Oreo.

The new-build sports version number PCX29.159-21 and it is likely to require a download of just over 1GB. It does bring in the usual Android Pie niceties to the phone like new navigation, adaptive battery as well as brightness, and UI changes. The firmware is still based on the June 1, 2019 security patch rather than of the July ones.

What more to know about Moto Z2 Force?

Along with Android Pie, Moto Z2 Force does gain much compatibility with the 5G Moto Mod, thus letting it experience the next-gen network as long as a person is willing to spend $350 (€315) on it.

moto z2 force gets android pie, but on verizon

The Moto Z2 Force happens to be one of the earliest 5G-capable phones (well, with some help) and getting Android 9 Pie on Verizon starting today. “System Update 12,” as Verizon and Moto are rather referring to it. Some Z2 Force owners in Brazil started getting the Android 9 update early last month as part of a soak test, but Lenovo later announced that the device would only be updated on Verizon because it had to be to make use of the 5G Moto Mod.

More about Moto Z2…

The Moto Z2 Force happens to be a two-year-old device, but despite its age, it has more than capable specifications to be able to run the latest version of Android. The smartphone does indeed feature the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 SoC, 6GB RAM, a 5.5-inch 1440p display, and a microSD slot. It is for this reason that users have requested the Android Pie update for all these years. Motorola has no doubt managed to finally fulfill its users’ wishes as one user does report that they do receive an Android 9 Pie update.

Moto Z2 Force XDA Forums

XDA Member Danilo_Pascal has rather shared a screenshot of their respective Moto Z2 Force thus running the official Android 9 Pie update in a thread over on our XDA Forums. The build number happens to be PPx29.159-10. From what is familiar, it appears that the OTA has only been sent out to some users in Brazil. By owning the Moto Z2 Force and based in Brazil, one needs to be sure of checking out for updates.

Moto Z2 Force has indeed made a mark in the technology market with its uniqueness and users are indeed in for a treat. Techno-savvy can look it up and see for him or herself the usefulness of getting hold of this gadget has it has manifold features.

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