Google and the various major Android device vendors and carriers are scrambling to patch the recently-discovered Stagefright exploit, a weakness in Android's multimedia processing that can allow remote access via a simple MMS message. Google has already begun patching Nexus devices, and Samsung is working its way through its extensive product range starting with flagships. Yesterday Motorola released its plans to update its phones.

So which devices will get the fix? Basically everything Motorola has made since 2013, including carrier variants and DROID models for Verizon in the US. Here's the full list:

  • Moto X Style (patched from launch)
  • Moto X Play (patched from launch)
  • Moto X (1st Gen, 2nd Gen)
  • Moto X Pro
  • Moto Maxx/Turbo
  • Moto G (1st Gen, 2nd Gen, 3rd Gen)
  • Moto G with 4G LTE (1st Gen, 2nd Gen)
  • Moto E (1st Gen, 2nd Gen)
  • Moto E with 4G LTE (2nd Gen)
  • DROID Turbo
  • DROID Ultra/Mini/Maxx

Some third-gen Moto G phones (released late last month) have been patched from launch, but others will need an over-the-air update. If you're wondering where the Motorola-manufactured Nexus 6 is in that list, remember that Google handles OTA updates for all Nexus devices, and it's already been patched.

According to Motorola's blog post, the software patches will be distributed to carriers beginning on August 10th (Monday). It will probably take several days or even weeks for carriers to distribute the fix after that. Unlocked devices bought directly from Motorola should be getting updated much sooner. Motorola recommends disabling auto-receiving MMS in the meantime.

Source: Motorola support