Verizon has rolled out a OS update for the Motorola Droid, here’s the list of improvements:
- OS stability is improved.
- Battery life is improved.
- Camera auto focus functionality is improved, and time between shots is reduced.
- Enhancements for three-way calling.
- Audio for incoming calls is improved.
- When receiving a call on call waiting, the speakerphone now remains on.
- Bluetooth® functionality is improved; background echo is eliminated.
- Improved Bluetooth phone book transfer of contacts to in-vehicle
Bluetooth solutions. - After closing a GPS application, the GPS icon will now automatically be removed from the notification panel.
- Users can now receive SMS and MMS messages after an EMS message is received.
- SMS and MMS may now be sent to seven-digit addresses
- Google® contact merging has been updated to accommodate
seven-digit numbers. - Visual Voice Mail notices now arrive instantaneously.
- The corporate calendar widget user interface is updated.
For instructions on updating your Motorola Droid check out this page here.
Tell us about your updating experience in the comment section.
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How do you get the update? I haven’t received any notifications…
The option to update just appeared on my Droid. So far its ok. The GUI is different, the Notifications tab at the top isn’t so close to the Google search deal so I don’t accidentally hit it. SportsTap doesn’t work anymore though.
I haven’t got anything either …… and I tried to do it manual …. and it didn’t find anything new….
Still waiting here. I’ve gotten updates for several apps but nothing else.
i believe starting yesterday 1000 packets were sent out randomly. another 9000 between now and friday. then 200,000 on friday and 200,000 every day until all phones have it. they expect the roll out to last 4-5 days.
I didn’t get anything either!
i haven’t seen it yet either
I just got it last night
Just got the update this morning (Dec. 11, 7.00AM EST).
Update went smoothly. Screen motion on the home page is much improved. I like the smaller google search bar as well. I am interested in trying out the enhanced bluetooth functionality as well.
I performed the update and I don’t see any improvement in the Bluetooth interface with my 2 handsfree devices. Still unable to perform hands free dialing via Bluetooth.
I recieved the update, does it delete anything from your phone? Like text messages?
I got the notification for the update, but I’m wondering..does it delete anything? Like text messages?
I installed the update and now my ustream app doesn’t work. Hope that the folks at ustream come up with their own update soon, as that is my favorite app on the Droid.
After the update my phone tends to restart all on it’s own, especially when veiwing a picture, taking a picture, or left on a app for a litte too long
After the update my phone tends to restart all on it’s own Too!
all updates come directly to your phone automatically.
Do not worry
How come the motion on a picture message doesn’t move (with the motorola droid)?
Why can’t u view ur online album with the motorola droid???