How can I upgrade android software 4.4.4 on ultra no longer supported by motorola?

[Android Central Question]

I purchase my ultra from Verizon 7/14 and switched to Straight Talk 7/16. I just learned that I never received any software from Verizon and I need at least version 6.0 for a certain app. I am not a techie, and didn't know about software updates. Is there a site other than Motorola where the current software may be downloaded? Thanks. Frank Habit

 

[hallux]

In short - no. Motorola would have developed the update for the device. There may be a 3rd-party version of Android for that device but for a non-techie it's probably something you don't want to try to tackle.

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[Mike Dee]

Lollipop was never available for that device even though Motorola originally committed to update

 

[FHabit]

Thank you hallux. As a non-techie, it seems to be that a download is probably sitting on a Motorola or other server somewhere and downloading should be no big deal. I really like my phone and hate to go through the hassle of getting a new one.

 

[FHabit]

Is there any way to get to download version 6.0 or higher for Ultra? Thanks.

 

[belodion]

There is rooting and romming, but you'd need to unlock the bootloader. Motorola is obliging in that respect, but it may not be possible if the phone is locked to a carrier.

 

[FHabit]

Thank you, belodian. Was able to transfer phone to other service so I assume it is not locked. Is there a web site or you tube on executing rooting and romming and unlocking boatloader? Thanks.

 

[Rukbat]

That's SIM-locking. Bootloader unlocking is different.

But you can try https://forum.xda-developers.com/droid-ultra/development Lineage 13 is Marshmallow. That seems to be about as far as anyone's gone with it.

 

[FHabit]

Thank you, Rukbat.

 

[Mike Dee]

Thank you hallux. As a non-techie, it seems to be that a download is probably sitting on a Motorola or other server somewhere and downloading should be no big deal. I really like my phone and hate to go through the hassle of getting a new one.

Motorola never created it. It would have to be a ROM created by someone.