Motorola R2-D2 receives (4.5.622.A957) software update

The Motorola R2-D2 will receive a maintenance update which will update the software version to 4.5.622.A957 with Android 2.3.4. The update brings a host of security features, enhancements, bug fixes and updated Verizon apps.

The full changelog of the Motorola R2-D2 4.5.622.A957 update follows:

• Enhanced security with DigiNotar security patch.
• Increased browser cross-application scripting for enhanced multitasking stability.
• Device will no longer automatically power on after it has been powered off.
• Device is enabled with the Wireless Alerting System.
• Successfully download and save purchased MP3 ringtones.
• Camera settings will be saved, even after the device is powered off.
• Increased device stability when keypad is opened and closed repeatedly.
• Improved 3G data connectivity while using the Mobile Hotspot.
• App shortcuts remain on the home screen after moving them from internal to external memory.
• VZ Navigator is now updated to version 7.2.0.452.
• V CAST Apps is now updated to version 4.4.1.0.
• Successfully play WAV files.
• Contact groups will sort correctly.
• Successfully add application shortcuts or widgets to the home panel without error.
• Fixed issue where duplicate text and multimedia messages were being received.
• Improved ability to access and receive Gmail messages when the Mobile Hotspot is turned on.
• Improved syncing with Yahoo! email.
• Forwarded emails will no longer remain in the outbox when Smart Forwarding is enabled.

The Motorola R2-D2 is unfortunately not in line for Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, so any little update for the aging device will be warmly welcome. Especially when it aims at irradicating bugs which can be quite tiresome.

source - Verizon ( 1 | 2 )