Verizon branded Motorola Droid Bionic is set to receive a massive software update. Today Verizon posted details of the Droid Bionic’s new firmware update on its official website, adding that the it is on the way. Verizon has posted the complete changelog for the Droid Bionic handset’s upcoming firmware update. Users will find the new software update bringing improved 3G and 4G connectivity, device stability improvements, and more. The Software update will bring the new build number 5.5.893 for the Droid Bionic handset. The full list of the improvements after the break.
# Mobile Hotspot capability improvisation up to 8 devices.
# Improved stability of data connection on 3G and 4G.
# Improvements in device stability to help avoid power cycles.
# Lockup fixed while browsing during the handoff from Wi-Fi to 4G.
# Users can jump to most recent message after changing the device orientation while in message list view.
# Fixes media playback via Bluetooth.
# A fix for the issue that caused apps to disappear from the app tray when moved to the SD card.
# Improved cold SIM card activation speed.
# A Location Privacy message will be displayed during Location Based Service setup.
# Fixed issue where the device would automatically power back up after being powered down.
# Improved stability of the Lapdock.
# “Low Battery” alert tone volume has been lowered while user is on call.
# Users can use a wired headset without the interruption of a high pitched tone.
# Verizon media store’s ringtone can now be saved to the device.
# Apps can now be launched from the “Recent” menu in the app tray.
# Users can make a call to the appropriate recipient using the Contact widget.
..and more.
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Motorola Droid Bionic users will be notified on their handsets to accept the update. You can pull the OTA update in manual process. so if you’ve got a Droid Bionic handy it might be worth it to head into Menu –> “Home” –> “Settings” –> “About Device” –> “System Updates” –> Make sure that Update is available –> If found the update, hit the ‘Download’ button and wait for some to finish the downloading the content, which totals 54.5 MB. Follow the on-screen instructions until the process to get finished –> Done. The Gingerbread goodness should be ready now to grace on your handset. After finishing the installation of the update, the software version should be shown as 5.5.893.
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Source: Verizon
Got and installed the firmware update package. Everything they said would be fixed is. Love it.