DROID Bionic users, we have exciting news to report!
We promised an update was coming, and we are happy to announce it is already rolling out. Based on your feedback, we circled back with our product teams and made some significant improvements including:
- increased data connection stability
- reduced camera shutter response time
- increased overall phone stability
- … and more!
You can look forward to receiving your device updates in the next few days.
Full details below!
Full details:
The software update (Version 5.5.893.XT875.Verizon.en.US) includes numerous fixes and enhancements. For more information on Motorola updates and product support, visit us at www.motorola.com/mydroidbionic
Data
- Increased stability of data connection
- Improved transition between Wi-Fi to 4G to reduce lock ups
- Increased the number of devices supported by mobile hotspot to 8
- “Data Roaming” pop-up message will now display once when roaming in CDMA internationally
4G LTE SIM Card
- Improved activation speed of a new SIM card.
- Improved ability, after changing SIM cards, to successfully log into social networking accounts and receive over the air software upgrades.
Headsets and Bluetooth®
- Eliminated the high pitched tone sometimes heard when using a wired headset
- Media played on device can now be heard while using a Bluetooth® headset
Phone Stability
- Reduced occurrence of random power cycles, including automatic power ups after power downs
- Improved phone stability when connected to a Bluetooth® headset or HDMI cable
- Corrected errors that required battery removal to recover from a frozen screen
Camera
- Improved the camera’s auto focus capabilities to reduce the shutter response time and enhance the quality of captured imagery
Lapdock
- Improved performance and stability of webtop experience when using a Lapdock
- Reduced instances where display would turn off during use
- Reduced frequency of the “Low Memory” warning message
Media
- Ringtones purchased from the Verizon media store can now be saved to the device
Phone calls
- Lowered volume on the “Low Battery” alert tone while user is on a call
Apps and Widgets
- Fixed errors to ensure contacts widget places calls to the appropriate contacts
- Improved reliability of Messaging app to display the latest contact information
- Apps can now be launched from the recent app group
- Corrected issue that removed shortcut to an app after it had been moved to the SD card.
Additional Information
There is no charge for this upgrade other than the usual data connection charges. Subject to change
without notice. If you have difficulty with this upgrade, visit us at www.motorola.com/mydroidbionic
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