How to Download the Motorola Android 16 Beta: A Step-by-Step Guide

Motorola is significantly accelerating its software development timeline, announcing a major expansion of its testing pool. The company has officially opened the Motorola Android 16 Beta program to eight additional smartphones, bridging the gap between its premium foldable line and its budget-friendly offerings.

The expansion, confirmed via posts on the company’s official community forums and first spotted by Ytechb, invites users across the US, Europe, India, and Latin America to test the next iteration of Google’s operating system before its public release.

Eligible Devices and Regional Availability

The new wave of eligibility is notably diverse. It includes the previous generation of the Razr foldable series, the business-focused ThinkPhone, and the mid-range Edge lineup. However, availability is strictly region-locked.

The newly supported devices include:

• Foldables:

  • Razr 40 Ultra / Razr+ 2023: Available for users in the US, India, Brazil, and LATAM.

  • Razr 40 / Razr 2023: Available for users in the US, India, Brazil, and LATAM.

• Edge Series:

  • Edge 60 Neo & Edge 50 Neo: Open to users in EMEA (Europe, Middle East, Africa), Brazil, and LATAM. (Note: Edge 50 Neo is also eligible in India).

• Business & Budget:

  • ThinkPhone 25: Exclusive to the EMEA region.

  • Moto G85 5G: Available in India and Brazil.

What to Expect from Android 16

While the update brings the underlying OS to version 16, testers should temper their expectations regarding visual overhauls. The Motorola Android 16 Beta appears to focus heavily on “under-the-hood” refinements and quality-of-life improvements rather than a complete design language shift.

Key features identified in this build include:

• Notification Cooldown: A smart feature designed to prevent alert fatigue by lowering the volume of successive notifications coming from the same app in a short burst.

• Enhanced “Modes”: The settings menu now consolidates Do Not Disturb, Bedtime, and Driving modes under a single “Modes” hub, with options for users to create custom profiles.

• Instant Hotspot: Devices logged into the same Google account can now tether to each other’s hotspot without entering a password.

• Accessibility Upgrades: Significant improvements for hearing aid support, including microphone selection (phone vs. hearing aid) and ambient sound volume control.

How to Join the Motorola Feedback Network (MFN)

For users who own one of the eligible devices and reside in a supported region, participation requires registration through the Motorola Feedback Network.

1. Register: Log in or create an account on the Motorola community website.

2. Update Profile: Navigate to your user profile and ensure your current device is added by entering its IMEI or Serial Number.

3. Opt-In: Select the option to join the Motorola Feedback Network (MFN).

4. Apply: Visit the “MFN Beta Testing Opportunities” page. If your device is eligible, a registration link will be visible.

5. Install: Once approved, the update will arrive as a standard Over-the-Air (OTA) notification.

Testers are advised that the Motorola Android 16 Beta file size exceeds 1GB. To ensure a safe installation, Motorola recommends having at least 30% battery life and sufficient internal storage before initiating the download.