The Motorola Edge 40 Pro Android 15 update is now officially rolling out, bringing a range of enhancements.
Today, the company has expanded the Android 15 rollout to the Moto Edge 40 Pro. At the time of writing, the update is rolling out in phases and is currently available in select European countries. The update is rolling out with V1TR35H.60-33 firmware version with a size of around 2.87GB.
Motorola has officially confirmed the Android 15 rollout for Edge 40 Pro by publishing the update changelog on its support page. In terms of changes, you will get access to the new lock screen customization features, updated quick panel, Gen AI emojis, new emoji stickers, improved connections, and more.
What’s New in the Motorola Edge 40 Pro Android 15 Update
Take a look at the complete list of changes coming with the update.
Improved Connections and Sharing
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Control more Bluetooth features from quick settings:
Previously, in quick settings, you could tap the Bluetooth icon to turn it on or off.
Now when you tap the Bluetooth icon in quick settings you can do much more:-
Turn Bluetooth on or off
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Pair a new device
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Switch paired devices
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See remaining battery on paired devices
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Disconnect or forget a paired device
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For a paired device, change sound settings and access to contacts and history
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Use satellite messaging when mobile network is unavailable:
Not all carriers support this feature.
Now, even when your mobile network is unavailable, you can send SMS. Your phone will automatically connect to a satellite, letting you send text messages.
You’ll see a message on your lockscreen and in the Messages app, notifying you that you’re connected to a satellite. -
Use one-tap hotspot to connect devices with the same Google account:
If your phone and device you want to connect to its hotspot are using the same Google account, you no longer need to enter a password to connect.
Accessibility Improvements – Control hearing devices from quick settings
Quick settings now has a tile to control hearing devices. Tap the tile to peek at hearing device battery levels, change device settings, and turn other audio features like Live Caption on or off.
You can also switch between preset sound profiles that automatically adjust your hearing device based on your listening environment. Get presets for:
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Restaurants
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Work
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TV
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Outdoors
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All-round (neutral, balanced)
Get More Vision Support
Now it’s easier to read using font scaling that prevents text from being too large. You can now connect modern refreshable Braille displays to your phone’s screen reader over USB or Bluetooth with Braille Display HID support.
Security Enhancements
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Find powered-off phones and connected accessories can now help you locate:
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Your phone, even when offline
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Headphones, tracker tags, and other compatible devices, even when powered off
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Get secure, simpler to use authentication:
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Adaptive authentication now locks the screen after 5 failed authentication attempts (PIN or biometrics).
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For apps designed for Android 15, access your saved passwords with facial recognition, a fingerprint, or your screen lock to log in. If you accidentally dismiss the passkey prompt, you’ll still find passkey or other suggestions in autofill screens.
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Other Improvements
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See larger thumbnails in photo picker: Now thumbnails of photos and videos are easier to see and select for sharing.
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New emoji stickers: New Emoji Kitchen stickers are available, like the disco ball and headphones. Whether you’re rocking out to hip hop, country, or jazz music, there are now more ways to express your musical self.
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Gen-AI emojis: Create customized emoji with a wider range of expressions, styles, or themes with Gen-AI. Remix your favorite emoji and share them from Gboard as stickers.
Users excited about the Motorola Edge 40 Pro Android 15 update will be pleased with the improvements, especially in accessibility and security. These thoughtful additions make the experience smoother and more inclusive for a broader range of users.
Moto Edge 40 Pro users who have been waiting for the Android 15 update can now update their devices to the newest software upgrade. You can check for new software updates by navigating to Settings > System updates > Check for system updates. With the Motorola Edge 40 Pro Android 15 update, users get a much richer, smarter, and more secure smartphone experience.
