Motorola Droid RAZR/MAXX update rolling out now

For you night owls with the Motorola Droid RAZR and RAZR MAXX, know this: A decent little update, which we first told you about a few days ago, is now available. No, it's not Ice Cream Sandwich (not yet, anyway). But here's what you can expect in software version 6.12.181:

Device Features:

Improved device stability.Optimized device performance to extend battery life.Added easy access to preloaded VZW bookmarks through quick key access.Corrected loud call end and connect tones over Bluetooth.®Enhanced device security preventing unauthorized access of telephony database by third parties.Device is now updated with IPv6. - As new Internet addresses are introduced, you will be able to continue to browse and view web pages with this latest Internet enhancement.

Network Connectivity:

4G coverage indicator accurately displays data connectivity.Improved Wi-Fi hotspot connectivity when utilizing WPS security.

Email, Messaging & Data:

Improved text message delivery.

Applications & Widgets:

Improved Visual Voice Mail performance with data disabled and visual voicemail notification delivery.Enhanced security in Verizon Apps.

MotoCast Updates:

Included a new MotoCast widget to enable easier access and discoverability of MotoCast services.Modified the storage settings screen to make it easier to understand total storage versus available storage.Implemented a number of MotoCast performance improvements.

That's quite the changelog, actually. To download the update, you can either wait for it to push, or go to Menu>Settings>About Phone>System updates to get your download on. And if you need a little extra help, hit the forums links below.

Source: Verizon; More: Droid RAZR forums; RAZR MAXX forums
Thanks. @Fusedgutz24, for the tip!

[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