The facts from reliable sources show that Motorola has begun rolling out an Android 16 beta update for the Edge 50 Neo. This follows their January 2026 announcement expanding the Android 16 beta program to eight devices, including the Edge 50 Neo.
Key confirmed details:
- The update carries build number W1UI36H.38 (from ytechb.com and consistent mentions).
- File size is about 2.16 GB (some user reports mention around 2.83 GB, but core sources stick to ~2.16 GB).
- It brings the security patch level to January 2026.
- Availability is limited to users enrolled in Motorola’s MFN (Motorola Feedback Network) beta testing program. Users need to register via the Motorola community forum and apply for access.
- Regions: Brazil, EMEA (Europe, Middle East, Africa), LATAM, and India.
- Rollout started recently (articles from early January 2026, with ytechb.com post very recent), confirmed by user screenshots on Reddit and forum shares.
- Android 16 features in this beta include Live updates, Desktop Window mode, Group notifications, new emojis, Embedded Photo Picker, APV codec support, Predictive Back improvements, HDR screenshots, and Advanced Protection Mode.
- This is a beta, so it’s for testing; users join voluntarily for early access to features and improvements.
- The Edge 50 Neo is part of the eight-device expansion: Razr 40, Razr 40 Ultra, Razr 2023, Razr+ 2023, Edge 50 Neo, Edge 60 Neo, G85, ThinkPhone 25 (from androidheadlines.com and others).
No official Motorola press release page was directly found in searches, but coverage from tech sites like ytechb.com, PhoneArena, AndroidHeadlines, and Gizmochina aligns on these points. User forums (Lenovo/Motorola community, Reddit) show real enrollments and installations.
For the article, I’ll write a fresh news piece in neutral, professional style.
Headline: Motorola Starts Android 16 Beta for Edge 50 Neo
Now, the article.
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