Verizon Z Play 7.1.1 update out now!

[dby2011]

FYI Verizon just released the 7.1.1 update along with the July security patch. The notes on the Verizon website just said the update was the July security patch but I was shocked when it ended up being updated to 7.1.1 too. The update also includes the new launcher that functions like the Pixel launcher.

 

[1901Madison]

Downloading now! Noticing any other differences in performance, battery life, camera, etc.?

 

[Ry]

nice update!

 

[Soundtallica]

When I heard word I fired up my old Z Play to check it out. So far, it looks pretty much the same except for:

• New Pixel icons
• An extra quick toggle in the notifications
• July Security Patch
• All new camera interface. Photo quality even seems to have improved a little, although still not close to the level of this year's flagship phones.

Disappointingly though, no one button nav. I guess the FP sensor on the old Z phones don't support gestures. I'm going to pop my sim out of my LG G6 and into my Z Play to test it out for a couple of days and report back. I'll miss the G6's camera and form factor, but at least it'll be refreshing to go back to stock Android and dat battery life!

 

[dby2011]

New default launcher too, it's the pixel style launcher now.

 

[TJH132]

Ughhh... these round icons are hideous! For some reason Nova's setting to use Marshmallow icons is not setting them straight.

 

[super_rigel]

I recently bought the Moto Z Play. I'm pleasantly surprised that it upgraded to 7.1.1. So far I'm very happy with it!

 

[Ry]

I recently bought the Moto Z Play. I'm pleasantly surprised that it upgraded to 7.1.1. So far I'm very happy with it!

but but but Motorola sucks with updates.

 

[super_rigel]

I have a Pixel and a KeyONE as well. I'm not overly concerned. haha

 

[Soundtallica]

Battery life is the same (6hrs 15min of SOT over 2 days), performance is the same, not much difference in use from 7.0. A few bugs were fixed though, such as one I had where Moto Display wouldn't play well with certain apps I use. Man, I missed being able to abuse a smartphone battery like this!

 

[matthewkuhl]

Ughhh... these round icons are hideous! For some reason Nova's setting to use Marshmallow icons is not setting them straight.

Yeah, definitely not digging these new icons :-\

 

[kbz1960]

Just got this last night.

 

[decraig2000]

It is an interesting update. I installed it yesterday. Smaller and round icons. I can fit more on the screen. Not sure how I like the swipe up to get to the tray versus the old touch the dotted icon setup. I am sure it will grow on me.

 

[benjamminh]

Anyone can always and still put another launcher on it to get the functionality you want.

 

[udazavlanje]

I'm finally able to uninstall preloaded games it came with! also, it's much easier to shrink the screen now.
and finally, there is a manual mode for camera!

 

[jbird68]

I don't like the smaller icons. Still didn't fix the issue with not being able to screen cast to my Roku. Only YouTube will screencast. It's google app. Of course.

 

[TiMar99]

You can make the icons bigger in settings

 

[this_is_nascar]

I have the Z-Play Droid with Verizon, still on 6.0.1. Any reason that I shouldn't upgrade?

 

[1901Madison]

I have the Z-Play Droid with Verizon, still on 6.0.1. Any reason that I shouldn't upgrade?

Battery life went down ever so slightly when I upgraded from Marshmallow. But if you're anything like me, you'll still have tons of battery to spare after the upgrade. Everything else about the updated software is a win.

 

[this_is_nascar]

Ok, thx