Motorola DROID RAZR update slicing onto handsets today

22 December 2011 by Discuss (11)

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We’ve mentioned the large bugfix and software update for the recently released DROID RAZR more than a few times already. Earlier this week Verizon released the official documents and update details and mentioned it was rolling out. Most users haven’t seen the update yet but today Motorola themselves have confirmed users should have started getting the OTA as of yesterday.

Along with improvements to that camera and 4G LTE connection we have plenty of changes. Not to be confused with the recent downtime experienced nationwide by all Verizon customers — the RAZR has had a few 3G/4G connection issues and they have been addressed in this update. Here are a few of the key important new features:

Data

Improved 4G data connectivity
Eliminated false SIM error messages
Improved performance for transition between 3G and 4G connections
Improved maintenance of network connection upon completion of a voice call
Enhanced Wi-Fi performance

Phone Stability

Resolved general stability issues in menu access. Browser, Phone Dialer, video playback and music player reducing Force Close errors and lockups.

Other

Improved readability for Lapdock email, SMS and social networking user interface menu items
Updated group message notifications

Motorola says to watch for the notification to hit your device and enjoy the latest update. We still aren’t sure if this will break root access or some of the simple one-click methods available for whom it may concern. The update should be rolling throughout the holiday weekend but you can get a head start by going to settings > menu > about phone > check for updates and give it a go today. Let us know if any problems arise in the comment section below — we know Motorola is known for sometimes causing more issues than they fix.

Device Specifications and Information
Device Info
    Device Name : DROID RAZR
    Manufactuer : Motorola
    Carrier : Verizon
    Announced Date : October 18, 2011
    Release Date : November 03, 2011
    Also Known As :
Display
  • Screen Size : 4.3 Inch
  • Resolution :
  • Screen Type : Super AMOLED Advanced qHD
Dimension & Weight
  • Height : 5.15 Inch
  • Width : 2.71 Inch
  • Depth : 0.27 Inch
  • Weight : 127 Grams
Battery & Power
    Battery Type:
  • Lithium Ion
  • Battery Capacity : 1780 mAh
  • Talk Time : NA
  • Stand By Time : 8.9 hours
Software
    Android OS:
  • 2.3.x
    Audio Playback:
  • AAC
  • AAC+
  • MP3
  • WAV
  • WMA
    Video Playback:
  • MPEG-4 (MP4)
    Messaging:
  • SMS
  • MMS
Hardware
    CPU : OMAP 4430
    CPU Clock Speed : 1200 Mhz
    Core : 2
    Ram : 1000 MB
    Internal Storage : 16.384 GB
    Front Facing Camera :
    Camera Resolution : 8 MP
    External Storage:
  • MicroSD
  • MicroSDHC
    Camera Features:
  • Auto focus
  • Flash
  • 1080p Video Recording
    QWERTY :
Cellular Network
    Network Technology:
  • CDMA
    CDMA Band:
  • 800
  • 850
  • 900
  • 1700
  • 1900
  • 2100
Device Connectivity
    Wi-Fi:
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
    Bluetooth:
  • Bluetooth 3.0
    Location Features:
  • Compass
  • GPS
  • Cellular location
  • Wi-Fi location
    FM Radio :
    NFC :

[via Motorola]

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Foosa-Noble/100001939436588 Foosa Noble

    so far so good……

  • Imarlowe

    Havent checked but hopefully this has a fix for the wifi tethering issues where many sites are unavailable …

  • guest

    Update install failed with root 

  • http://www.motoask.com motorola droid

    same problem is here!

  • Jason Ling13

    I un-rooted mine and it’s still giving me an Update Failed.

  • Traegercracker

    That would be great if they actually fixed the sucky camera.  Just updated, we shall see.

  • Kipndn2006

    MY CONNECTION WAS GREAT BEFORE THE UPDATE NOW. I AM HAVING TROUBLE CONNECTING ..THANKS ALOT ..$#$$#$

  • Sludwig195

    Still dropping data continuously,…

  • Shorton982

    After update I am locked out of my phone!?!?! Saying SD card has been removed so I have to verify my identity by putting in my email and password but it is saying those are incorrect so it wants to reset my phone!?! WTH!!???!! *ugh*

  • Azonejx387

    Constantly dropping service talking no signal bars 0g service making it almost impossible to check emails surf the web play games or anything else that makes this phone “smart” WTF anybody else have this problem or any solutions email me Azonejx387@gmail.com

    • Spdgtp

      I had them a month ago. Verizon gave me a new sim and it seems to have fixed the issue. Mine would basically just drop all data connections as times. It began happening more frequently and they finally gave me a new sim. No more issues.