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Software update: DROID Bionic by Motorola

December 13, 2011 : BY Motorola

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
Certain features, services and applications are network dependent and may not be available in all areas; additional terms, conditions and/or charges may apply. Specific functionality and features with each software version of Android may vary. Contact your service provider for details.
MOTOROLA and the Stylized M Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Motorola Trademark Holdings, LLC. The Bluetooth trademarks are owned by their proprietor and used under license. Google is a trademark of Google, Inc. All other product and service names are the property of their respective owners. ©2011 Motorola Mobility Inc. All rights reserved. DROID is a trademark of Lucasfilm Ltd. and its related companies. Used under license.

 

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Features

Pick a Reel Winner : Motorola Video Contest

October 26, 2011 : BY Motorola

A few weeks ago, we challenged talented video and filmmakers from the Tongal community to create video shorts highlighting the DROID BIONIC by Motorola.  We asked contestants to submit ideas for a video that with the theme “Control it, and you control everything.” Next, contestants were invited to pitch video treatments, scripts and storyboards showing how their ideas would come to life. Finally, after weeks of production and editing, we received some exciting videos from the creative contestants:

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Now we’re asking you to help us decide the winners!

Head to the Motorola Facebook page and vote daily through Nov. 1  for your favorite video.  Winners will be announced on Tongal shortly after voting ends.
Whether you submitted an idea, created a video or voted – thanks for your participation!

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Tips & Tricks

Get organized with app groups

October 11, 2011 : BY Motorola

Keep all the apps on your DROID BIONIC organized, by putting them into groups that are meaningful to you — such as Work, Games, Traveling, etc.

Creating app groups is easy. Watch the video to learn how:

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