Android 7.1.1 rolling out to Moto Z Play

Over the weekend, Motorola released Android 7.1.1, along with May's Android security patch for the 2015's Moto X. Now the company is rolling out Android 7.1.1 to last year's budget semi-modular Moto Z Play as well starting with the US. Moreover, select users who are in the soak test program in India and Brazil are also getting the update.

The update brings a couple of new features including new emojis to promote gender equality, GIF keyboard support and more, along with additional Moto Mods support, stability improvements, bug fixes and June 1 Android security patches. 

The update is rolling out OTA, and if you're device is ready for the update you'll be notified automatically, otherwise you can do a manual check by going to settings>about phone> software update. 

Here's the full list of changes from Motorola 

INTRODUCTION
We are excited to announce a new software update for Moto Z Play. This update brings important improvements to your phone.
For more information on Motorola updates and repairs, visit us at www.motorola.com/mymotoz.

NOTE: You cannot downgrade to a previous software version after installing this update.

ENHANCEMENTS

This update introduces changes including the following:

• Android 7.1.1 Nougat: Many enhancements including new multitasking features, more efficient notification controls and improved data saver and battery features.
• Video calling: Duo is a one-to-one video calling app for everyone – designed to be simple, reliable and fun so you never miss a moment.
• Android security: Includes the updates of Android security patches until June 1st 2017.
• Stability improvements: Includes changes that fix bugs and improve the stability of your phone.
• Moto Mods support: Updates the Moto Mods platform to the version 2.0.
• You can see the new features in Android 7.1 here, but keep in mind some of those abilities (like the fingerprint gestures) might not be available on the Z Play.

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