The Moto G8 Play Android 10 update has finally arrived, more than a year after the phone first launched in 2019. Motorola has begun the rollout in Brazil, ending a long wait for owners who wanted the latest software on their 2019 handset. The update carries the version number QMD30.47-19 and started reaching devices from February 8.
What the Moto G8 Play Android 10 update brings
Alongside Android 10, the update ships with the December 2020 Android security patch. The new build introduces a system-wide dark theme and full-screen navigation gestures, along with improved privacy controls.
Motorola says the rollout has begun in Brazil, and the company is expected to extend the update to users in other countries soon. Key changes include:
- Upgrade to Android 10 (build QMD30.47-19)
- December 2020 Android security patch
- System-wide dark theme
- Full-screen navigation gestures
- Better privacy settings and additional features
Moto G8 Play features and specifications
The Moto G8 Play has a 6.2-inch IPS LCD display with a 720x1520 pixel resolution. It runs on a MediaTek Helio P70M processor, paired with 2GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage.
Photography is handled by a triple rear camera setup with an LED flash. The system pairs an 8-megapixel primary sensor with a 13-megapixel camera and a 2-megapixel camera. At the front, an 8-megapixel selfie camera sits above the screen.
The phone includes a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor and a 4000mAh battery. For connectivity, it offers Wi-Fi, GPS, a USB Type-C port and a 3.5mm headphone jack.
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Display | 6.2-inch IPS LCD, 720x1520 pixels |
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P70M |
| RAM | 2GB |
| Storage | 32GB internal |
| Rear camera | 8MP + 13MP + 2MP triple setup with LED flash |
| Front camera | 8MP |
| Battery | 4000mAh |
| Security | Rear fingerprint sensor |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, GPS, USB Type-C, 3.5mm headphone jack |
