Droid X Gingerbread update approved

By James DeRuvo
on 9 May, 2011

Last week, we reported a rumor that a Droid X Gingerbread update could be coming May 13th after being submitted to Verizon several times for approval. The update had originally been slated for an April release, but that slipped since Verizon wanted a few changes before signing off. The word now is that Gingerbread for the Droid X has been approved and will be coming out as an OTA update as early as Friday, May 13th. So while still a rumor, it takes the next giant step out of the shadows.

A Droid X running Gingerbread isn’t really news. Rooted Droid X owners have been doing it for weeks. But not every Droid X owner can enjoy it without some effort. For those who can’t root and flash their Android handset in their sleep, the official Verizon update will be most welcome.

The update will include user interface tweaks, one touch copy and past, better battery life and Voice Over IP. There will also be new media format support and multiple camera access. So, come Friday, you may want to keep an eye out for the update. Backup your data first, and go to Menu, Settings, About Phone, System Update and then select Download. Make sure your battery is fully charged as well since the update will take at least a half hour or more to complete.

[via Wireless and Mobile News]

http://www.facebook.com/gary360 Gary A. Wapnitsky

What happened to this?
Bob

Really not feeling the Gingerbread love this May 13th.
Bloodymeatman

I checked for it and there was nothing
Jay

UUhm so im guessing that GB update isn’t going to happen… wth is up with big RED?
- Timrogers1956
  
  rumors are starting to sound like something else.
- Timrogers1956
  
  rumors are starting to sound like something else.
  - makncoop
    
    This is getting stupid! Are we getting it or am I getting the Bionic end of year??
Sean

I checked 4 hours ago in Chicago and the update was there! On a down note it bricked my phone and I can’t get off the main menu. Uggg.
- Jay
  
  Sean im also in Chicago and NOTHING!? Are u sure? This is really starting to suck… drop the Damn OTA already Verizon…
- Allynestrix
  
  Liar.
- Allynestrix
  
  Liar.
Timrogers1956

Still nothing. What a joke this is.
Xyzromain

Once again james your wrong.
Better start looking for another job
Tbrafrica

With Droid X2 rumored ( with gingerbread) launch May 26 do you think verizon/motorola want to ota gingerbread to Droid X before May 26?
Cllerena44

I called motorola and they pretty much said they haven’t Even started rolling the update to Verizon yet so in sense its still a long way from now maybe give it a week or two untilil they drop out the droid x2 on may 26
- Cllerena44
  
  My friends are the one that called so yeah that’s how it stands
http://www.motoask.com motorola droid

I am liking what Moto is doing with DX (obviously except for the BL).
Hopefully they can keep these updates rolling for their future phones.