Motorola DROID Bionic gets leaked 5.9.905 OTA

It looks like another build for the Motorola DROID BIONIC has leaked. It’s not Ice Cream Sandwich, but it is yet another update that should make the device that much smoother. And we’re sure these updates are all preparing the phone for the transition to Android 4.0 before too long. Users should be happy that this phone is getting the attention it gets considering how bad it was when it first launched.

The DROID Bionic has evolved into a very stable phone over time, though, and it can still go toe to toe with many of Verizon’s current devices. In any case, you can go ahead and flash this update if you want. It’s build 5.9.905 but it requires .902 to properly flash. Find an SBF file that will take you back to .902 here, and instructions and download links for the leaked .905 build are here. [via Droid-Life]

Motorola updates ICS upgrade roadmap, Droid RAZR and RAZR MAXX scheduled for Q2

Motorola has update their upgrade schedule for devices in the US giving us a better idea of when to expect Android 4.0 for a range of smartphones and tablets. Motorola DROID RAZR and Droid RAZR MAXX owners will be first to see the official version of Ice Cream Sandwich along with the WiFi + 3G Motorola XOOM tablet this quarter. With Q3 approaching rapidly the update shouldn’t be too far off.

Most other major devices are expected to receive their upgrade to ICS next quarter, with the Droid XYBOARDs, Atrix 4G and Atrix 2, and Droid 4 and Droid Bionic set to receive the update in Q3. The adjusted timeline also confirms that the Droid 3 and Droid X2 won’t receive an upgrade to Android 4.0, which comes as disappointing news for owners of the handsets that were released within the last year. For everyone else it will soon be time to start anxiously refreshing your system updates screen in hopes that a nice, chilled dessert will be waiting for you.

[via DroidLife]

[Updated] DROID RAZR/MAXX Soak Test Set To Begin Tomorrow, But It's Not Ice Cream Sandwich

Update: Looks like Motorola cancelled the soak test due to "deployment issues." Word has it that the update could still happen sometime next week.

Thanks, DW!

DROID RAZR and RAZR MAXX users excited for an Ice Cream Sandwich update by last week's Best Buy screenshot should brace themselves for some bad news – it looks like the aforementioned devices won't be getting Ice Cream Sandwich just yet after all.

According to a letter being sent out to members of Motorola's Feedback Network, the soak test slated to begin tomorrow simply brings an update to build number 6.12.181 with various enhancement and bug fixes. Here's a full look at what users can expect:

Who Can Use This Release:

ALL DROID RAZR and DROID RAZR MAXX by MOTOROLA users

Build:  Version.6.12.181.XT912.Verizon.en.US

Enhancements and Fixes:

Battery Life

Optimized device performance to extend battery life

MotoCast™

Added new MotoCast widget to enable easier access to MotoCast filesImplemented several fixes to improve MotoCast performance

Storage

Modified the storage settings screen to clarify total, available, and used storage space

WiFi and Network

Implemented IPV6 support over cellular connection and WiFi to facilitate updated interaction with the networkCorrected 4G coverage indicator to accurately display data connectivityImproved Wi-Fi hotspot connectivity when utilizing WPS security

Visual voicemail

Improved visual voicemail performance with data disabled and visual voicemail notification delivery

Bluetooth®

Corrected loud call end and connect tones over Bluetooth®

Google Play

Fixed Share app functionality to directs users to the app page in Google Play

Text Messaging

Improved text messaging to ensure timely receiving of texts

Browser

Added easy access to bookmarks through a press and hold on the back key

Security

Enhanced device security preventing unauthorized access of telephony database by 3rd parties

Updated Vcast app with new security enhancements

So while there's no word on exactly when an Ice Cream Sandwich update will come to RAZR/MAXX users, this update appears to bring some convenient fixes and other goodies with it.

Of course we'll be here to cover all the details when it looks like RAZR/MAXX users will finally get a taste of Ice Cream Sandwich. To see the full text of the notice being sent out to members of Moto's Feedback Network, check out the source link below.

Via: Droid Life