MotoG Security Update!!!!

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Ok, was not expecting that, but our original MotoG unlocked purchased from the Motorola store just got a security update OTA that brought it up the Android security patch level 3/1/2016. Yeah, that's a month behind, but wow, I figured they had abandoned this phone. That was a pleasant surprise. Only wish they could continue the security patches for another year. Great phone, and everything new is either big or has horrid battery life.
 

Javier P

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Good news! I thought that this little great phone was abandoned too. I still use it as my backup device.
 
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Just got prompted for this update on my XT1028 (VZW 1st Gen). No idea how far the security update goes since it is in the process of installing now..
 

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My wife got one last nite on our VZW Moto G prepaid. Surprised beyond belief.....first that a phone this old is still being supported, and second that it is VZW!! Installing mine now. (Yes, we have 2 of these..it meets our needs, so we still use it)
 

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I keep getting the following message:

Install system update
New version 221.201.2.en.US

Is this the same update that y'all mentioned? I'm hesitant to do it as I had problems with my last phone after doing an update. How has your phone worked since you updated it? Anything I need to know or do before I attempt to update?

Thanks!
 

Javier P

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Got the update as well. Brazilian model unlocked. I think it's just the March security patch. Very small download ~8mb.
 

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Javier P

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I installed it a couple of hours ago and I don't use that phone very much, so not much help there. The installation went smooth and it took about 10-15 minutes to complete.
 

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Good job.

Posted via the Android Central App on the Moto X Pure Edition
 

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I have been hesitant to do the update. Have you had any issues with your phone since you updated yours?

I installed it the other day, but like Javier, I use it in a limited capacity. In fact, I'm using it as a wifi only device in airplane mode.

So far, though, haven't noticed any problems
 

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It was the March 2016 update here as well (VZW Moto G 1st Gen). Installed easily. Went through the app-by-app update and came back fine. Works just as well as it did before the update.
 

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I've been getting the same message. I'm reluctant to update because the last time I updated the operating system, it really messed up my phone.

Does anyone know how to decline the update and remove the update message?
 

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It was an April 1, 2016 update for my unlocked 1st Gen. Moto G LTE. Started getting the notifications yesterday (June 1st).

After not finding a bunch of negative comments, I went ahead with it. Did a cache clear, after, just to be on the safe side. Everything, incl. my ASUS ZenWatch 2, seems to be working fine.

Jim