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Motorola and Android updates go together like oil and water. It’s a tale as old as time, and one that everyone in the Android space is certainly familiar with. Whether it’s slow rollout speeds or a lack of long-term update policies, Motorola has always been bad at this.
Because of this, it’s never surprising when Motorola launches new smartphones with poor update support. It’s something we’ve had to get used to over the years, whether we like it or not.
But with the Razr (2026) lineup, I’m completely fed up with Motorola’s inaction. When Motorola raises prices without any improvements — while simultaneously proving it can do better with other phones — I question why anyone who cares about Android still wants anything to do with this company.
Is three years of Android updates a deal-breaker for the Razr (2026) phones? 81 votes Yes! Motorola needs to do better. 80 % It's annoying, but the phones have bigger issues. 2 % No, it's not a big deal. 12 % I don't care either way. 5 %
Motorola’s terrible update policy is more apparent than ever on the Razr (2026) series
Motorola has followed a pretty standard update policy with its Razr phones over the last few years. Since the Razr (2023) series, Motorola has committed to just three years of Android OS upgrades and four years of security updates. While not the worst we’ve ever seen from the company, it’s still not good.
This lacking support has been one of the most clear-cut disadvantages of the Razr lineup since its inception, and with every generation, it’s one of the biggest knocks against Motorola’s foldables.
Yet nothing ever changes. The Razr (2024) series stuck with the same three years of Android updates + four years of security patches. Last year’s 2025 lineup did the same, and so does the latest family of 2026 Razr smartphones.
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