Motorola Edge 70 Android 17 Update Reported in UK and Italy as Some Phones Are Still Waiting - TechRepublic

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Two Motorola Edge 70 owners can have the same phone but different Android versions — and the latest European update reports illustrate why.

Owners in Italy and the UK have reported Android 17 availability, with a 4.20GB download carrying software build A171WRH.35-24. The sightings follow Motorola’s September 15 rollout start, indicating that additional regional software channels are receiving the upgrade nearly two months later.

For owners still running Android 16, the latest reports offer signs of progress without a firm release date. Different software channels can receive updates on separate schedules, affecting access to new features and deployment planning for businesses managing these devices.

Where the Android 17 update is appearing

A November 10 Reddit postshowed an Android 17 update screen on an Edge 70 using the TIMIT software channel, associated with Italy. Another commenter reported availability on RETGB, the UK retail channel, while a RETEU owner was still...

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