Motorola Droid 3 Receiving A Big Update (Not ICS) – Lots Of Fixes

Verizon Motorola Droid 3

Verizon’s Motorola Droid 3 is receving a big update, as we speak. But if you’re wondering, or thinking wishfully, it’s not ICS. It’s a system update, 5.7.905.XT862, of approximately 230 MB. It brings a lot of fixes, and some improvements, so it’s a worthy update. The long changelog -

General

  • A Google Security Patch has been added to improve the security level.
  • Fixed issue where the device may power ON without user interaction.
  • Avoid device interruption when accessing an application prior to the storage being fully  mounted on the device.
  • Improvements in device stability help avoid device power cycles.
  • When connected to a Bluetooth® headset or HDMI cable, the device will no longer lock up  and power cycle.
  • Improvements to the camera’s auto focus will reduce the shutter response time and enhance the quality of captured imagery.
  • Device is enabled with the Wireless Alerting System.

 

Call Features

  • Use a wired headset without the interruption of a high pitched tone.
  • Plus code dialing has been enhanced, improving the experience while traveling.

Applications & Widgets

  • Playback media can be heard while using a Bluetooth headset.
  • Place a call to the appropriate recipient using the contact widget.
  • When moving applications to the SD card, shortcuts to these Apps will remain.
  • After updating the contact database from the Messaging App, the Messaging UI will  display the latest contact information.
  • Successfully post and play videos on Facebook.
  • Purchased ringtones are now able to be downloaded, saved and used where appropriate.
  • Contact pictures display properly in Google Voice.
  • VZ Navigator® 3D City is now preloaded.
  • Resolved excessive data usage and continuous downloading for VZ Navigator 3D City downloads.

You can update by going into Settings — About Phone –System Updates — Download, if you didn’t get the notification yet.

via Verizon