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Unlocked Motorola Moto G (2015) receiving Android 6.0 Marshmallow in the US
August 20, 2025
Following the rollout ofAndroid 6.0 Marshmallowfor theMoto X Style,Moto X Pure Edition (2015)andMoto X Pure Edition (2014), it looks likeMotorolahas begun pushing out the big update to the unlockedMoto G (2015)in the United States. If you own this variant of the budget-friendly device, the update should be waiting for you.
As previously noted, the update to Android 6.0 Marshmallow will bring a ton of new improvements and features, including Doze mode, more granular app permission controls,Google Now on Tap,Android Pay, and much simpler volume controls. Also, Motorola will be taking away a few features with the Marshmallow update, including Moto Assist, Motorola Migrate, and the Google Chrome extension for Motorola Connect. Motorola claims that there is no need to pre-install these features on their devices anymore because Google provides similar functionality in Android. The company says it wants to compliment Android, not compete with it.
Interested in finding out more about the Moto G (2015)? Be sure tocheck out our full review.
If you have yet to receive the update, head toSettings>About phone>System updatesto check manually. Has your Moto G been updated yet? Do you have a different Motorola device that’s gotten the update? If so, be sure to let us know how you’re liking it in the comment section below.
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