If you happen to rock a Motorola Droid Xyboard 8.2 for your tablet weapon of choice and do a lot of travel overseas, it would be a delight for you to know that Verizon is already rolling out a software update for the Droid Xyboard 8.2 that will give it global roaming capabilities.

Once the update has been applied, your Droid Xyboard 8.2 will now be on software version 1.6.0M_279. Aside from the global roaming capabilities that the update brings to the tablet, it will bring with it other enhancements such as improved scrolling in the browser and enhanced touch response on the display. In addition to that, the update will also let you open links in email without the Droid Xyboard 8.2 having to reboot as well as getting The Daily app installed on the tablet. Furthermore, switching between Wi-Fi, 3G and 4G LTE connectivity will now me more seamless thanks to this update.

The said software update for the Droid Xyboard 8.2 is approximately 83.8 MB in size and is being rolled out via OTA. A notification should come up on your tablet letting you know that the update is ready to install but if in case the notification is not popping up, you always have the option to manually check for the update by hitting Settings > About tablet > Software updates.

And while waiting for either the notification to pop up or if you’re lucky, for the update process to finish, you can go ahead and give yourself a quick refresh of the capabilities of the Droid Xyboard 8.2 from Motorola by going over its specs sheet.

The Droid Xyboard 8.2 is the next generation tablet from Motorola and was announced and made available last December of 2011. This tablet no longer has the bulk and heft associated with the original Motorola Xoom with its dimensions of 216 x 139 x 9 mm and catch weight of 390 grams.

Under the hood, the Droid Xyboard 8.2 reeks of pure power brought about by the tablet’s Texas Instruments OMAP4430 chipset which runs the show from the circuit board of the device. This gives the tablet 1.2 GHz of computing muscle courtesy of its dual-core ARM Cortex-A9 processor which in turn gets a little help from 1GB of RAM in keeping things moving along in a smooth manner. The Droid Xyboard 8.2 is available in either a 16GB or 32GB model in terms of storage capacity and packs the usual connectivity options in its sturdy frame.

In terms of its display, the Droid Xyboard 8.2 sports an 8.2-inch HD-IPS LCD capacitive multitouch panel made from sturdy Gorilla Glass and has a resolution of 1280 x 800 pixels. The tablet also has a 5-megapixel shooter at its rear panel while the 1.3-megapixel video chat camera at its front bezel completes the camera department of the tablet.

If you need a tablet that you can bring with you in your overseas travel without having to worry about its bulk and heft, then the Droid Xyboard 8.2 from Motorola will definitely suit your needs.

Source:http://www.technobloom.com/software-update-gives-the-motorola-droid-xyboard-8-2-global-roaming-capabilities/225363/

That’s right, Motorola is calling all Photon 4G owners for a new “soak” test for a new software update. Motorola is looking for testers, also known as a “soak” group, to test out a pre-release software update to help Motorola make sure the update is close to perfect by getting the update out to more people before official release. This is very common with Motorola, they begin by rolling out the update to a small “soak test” group then continues to roll it out to the rest of it’s users.

No world on what’s in this update, but I am almost positive that the Photon will be getting it’s first taste of Ice Cream Sandwich with this update. Maybe Motorola will surprise us and bring ICS to the Photon with this update? But as we all know any update is good, as long as it doesn’t bring more bugs to the device.

Hit the source link below to go sign up to be a tester for this update. What do you think is in the update? Just some bug fixes or maybe something more like an update to get your Photon 4G ready for the imminent Android 4.0 update? Let us know in the comments.

Source:http://www.androidauthority.com/motorola-photon-4g-soak-test-46792/

Verizon recently released a software update for the Motorola Droid Razr which is aimed at dealing with a number of issues that were experienced by users of the device. Motorola (NYSE:MMI) revealed that the software update released by Verizon will provide a number of enhancements and fixes to the Motorola Droid Razr. It will also enhance data connectivity and will deal with the SIM error notifications which were experienced by a number of users of the smartphone offering of Motorola.
The software update for the Motorola Droid Razr will reportedly enhanced the features and the quality of the camera of the smartphone. An improvement on the stability on menu access, phone dialer, browser, music player and video playback in order to avoid force close errors as well as lockups on the device.

The recent software update will also bring some enhancements on the email and messaging features of the Motorola Droid Razr. With the software update, the group message notification will be updated while 3G and 4G data connectivity will be enhanced.

Motorola Droid Razr
Network connection following the completion of voice calls will also be maintained following the software update of the Motorola Droid Razr. The background color of the Motorola Droid Razr will also be modified to enhanced readability of the menu items when the device is connected to the Lapdock.

Users who have not updated their Motorola Droid Razr units can check it by selecting ‘Menu’ then going to ‘Settings’ before selecting the ‘About Phone’ option and then selecting ‘System Updates’. With the enhancements on data connectivity as well as the performance of the camera of the Motorola Droid Razr, it would be advisable for users of the device to update their smartphone units as soon as possible. This recently released software update for the Motorola Droid Razr will reportedly take up around 57MB of space.

Source:http://www.planetinsane.com/software-update-for-motorola-droid-razr-released/2626122/

The Motorola XOOM which had recently dropped in price at online retailers such as Amazon, is getting an update. Verizon Wireless is putting out a software maintenance update labeled HTJ85. The update will include support for such things as: Screen Scaling Compatibility, SD card support (which will allow viewing of content), Adaptive Streaming support for Movies, and other enhancements. Which can only mean a better experience for the tablet user. Click here for more details on the update.

The Xoom from Motorola has seen other changes as well, from its starting price of under $1000, it has dropped around 20% or about $200 on the Amazon site. The tablet may take some getting used to but according to reviewers on the Amazon site it may be better than the other tablets that are currently on the market.

A titan in both application and hardware, the Motorola XOOM is constructed around a 1GHz dual-core processor and 10. 1-inch widescreen High-Definition screen. The modern, trendy design includes a front-facing 2-megapixel camera intended for video chats, in addition to a rear-facing 5-megapixel digital camera that records video in 720p HD.

Source:http://gulfstreamcleaning.com/motorola-xoom-gets-a-software-update/6519/

Motorola seems to have made a mess of Google’s latest Android software update on its Xoom tablet, after it released, then halted the Android 3.1 software update citing a “system error”.

Read our comprehensive Motorola Xoom review, and see how the Motorola Xoom stacks up against the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1v and the Acer Iconia A500 in our Android tablet showdown.

In a post published on the FAQ section of its Web site, Motorola confirmed it originally released the 3.1 software update on Saturday 9 July, but “have since stopped pushing it out” due to the fact it was sent because of a “system error.”

“On Saturday (July 9th) we notified customers that they could update their Motorola Xoom tablets with the latest version of Android 3.1,” read the statement. “Unfortunately this message was sent because of a system error and while some customers were able to download an update we have since stopped pushing it out.”

A number of Motorola Xoom customers both on Telstra’s Web site and on Australian technology forum Whirlpool have cited poor battery life, Wi-Fi connection problems and errors with the Xoom’s SIM card since updating to the 3.1 software version, which has since been halted.

One of the reported issues includes an invalid SIM error, which can only be resolved by rebooting the Xoom. Other issues include frequent crashes in the Web browser, and decreased battery life. Some users have reported less than a day of use before the Xoom’s battery drains, compared with up to five or six days of sporadic use before the update.

“I have noticed that battery life is less,” posted Whirlpool user astfgl. “I was going for 4 to 6 days of sporadic use between recharges, which dropped to 1 day with a faulty app.”

“Increased battery usage and regular 3G invalid sim error since updating to 3.1,” added Rewire, while DEANJA posted, “Last night starting with 100% power I got 2.1 hours use and the battery was then at about 5%!!!!”

Motorola says it is working on the issue “as a priority”, however users who installed the update before it was pulled will seemingly have to live with the issues until the 3.1 update is completely finalised, which is expected to be by the end of July.

“We need to accommodate some final software tweaks in the release ahead of making it available,” read the Motorola statement. “Once these tweaks have been made and we attain final approval, all users will receive the new update. Users will receive a notification when the final 3.1 software is released.”

“In the approved update we will include some software optimisation measures that further improve the efficiency of the device. We are working on this as a priority and we apologise for the delay.”

We contacted Motorola Australia for further details surrounding the issue, and received the following response from Barry Smyth, head of regional marketing for Australasia. “Motorola understands that it has been unsatisfactory for some consumers to receive the upgrade early. At the moment Motorola is focused on getting the approved software out to everybody as soon as possible, including those that have already received an upgrade. We expect that to be before the end of the month.”

The Motorola Xoom originally launched in Australia with an inactive microSD card slot, and in addition to activating this missing functionality, the Android ‘Honeycomb’ 3.1 software update promised full support for the latest version of Adobe Flash Player (10.3). It also offers re-sizeable widgets, support for USB-connected peripherals and accessories, and expanded Bluetooth features to support Bluetooth headsets in the Google Chat application.

The Motorola Xoom was jointly unveiled by Motorola and Telstra in April, but is also sold through Optus in Australia.

Source:http://www.goodgearguide.com.au/article/394259/motorola_bungles_xoom_software_update_/