Motorola's 2025 Razr Foldables Finally Get Android 16 Update in the US

Motorola's 2025 Razr foldables are finally receiving the Android 16 update in the United States, marking the end of a lengthy wait for owners of these premium devices. The Razr 2025 and Razr Ultra 2025, known internationally as the Razr 60 and Razr 60 Ultra, are now being pushed to T-Mobile and Verizon customers, though the rollout is happening in stages rather than simultaneously for all users.

The timing of this update is particularly notable, coming just days after Google launched the first beta of Android 17. This means Motorola's latest foldables are receiving their Android 16 update approximately eight months after Google initially released the operating system in June 2025. While the update brings welcome new features and improvements, the delay highlights Motorola's historically slower update cadence compared to some competitors in the Android ecosystem.

For Verizon customers, the update arrives with specific build numbers: W1UC36H.96-35-1 for the standard Razr and W1VL36H.59-55-5 for the Razr Ultra. The update package is substantial at approximately 4GB, so Motorola recommends downloading it only on fast, reliable networks to avoid potential errors during the installation process.

This staggered rollout approach is standard practice in the industry, allowing manufacturers to monitor for any widespread issues before expanding the update to all users. However, it does mean that some Razr owners may see the update notification sooner than others, even within the same carrier network.

The Razr 2025 and Razr Ultra 2025 represent Motorola's flagship foldable offerings for 2025, featuring the company's signature flip phone design with modern folding display technology. The standard Razr 2025 comes in a 256GB storage configuration with 8GB of RAM, while the Ultra variant offers more premium specifications including 512GB or 1TB storage options paired with 16GB of RAM.

Current pricing reflects the premium nature of these devices, with the Razr 2025 available for $699.99 (though discounted to $321.99 at some retailers) and the Razr Ultra 2025 commanding prices between $579.97 and $1,499.99 depending on the configuration. These price points position Motorola's foldables as competitive alternatives to Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip series and other premium folding devices in the market.

The Android 16 update brings the usual array of improvements and new features that come with major Android releases, though specific changes for Motorola's implementation aren't detailed in the current rollout information. Users can typically expect enhancements to privacy controls, notification management, and system performance, along with any Motorola-specific customizations and optimizations.

For Razr owners who haven't yet received notification of the update, patience is advised as the staged rollout continues. The update should appear automatically through the device's system update menu, and users can manually check for availability if they're eager to install it sooner rather than later.

This update represents an important milestone for Motorola's 2025 foldable lineup, bringing them up to date with Google's latest Android release and ensuring compatibility with newer apps and services that may require Android 16 or later. It also sets the stage for future updates, including the eventual rollout of Android 17 when it becomes stable and widely available later in 2026.