Motorola is ready to test the software update to version 5.9.904 on their Droid Bionic. The emails have already been sent to members of the Motorola Feedback Network using the Droid Bionic. The update will likely be only a collection of bug fixes with added stability to the device. Not taking lightly the stability aspect since the Droid Bionic has been plagued with issues since its release.

There will not be Android 4.0.3 in this update which is a bummer but the changelog does prove to be nice for Bionic owners. The update will officially be pushed out as version 5.9.904.XT875.Verizon.en.US.

Droid Bionic 5.9.904 Update Features:

• Updated Visual Voicemail access URL
• Preload Google R10 GMS apps
• Visual Voicemails are sent to a device but no notification is given to the user
• Bluetooth call tones are too loud
• The APN table can be overwritten by 3 rd party applications,resulting in an inability to camp on the LTE network
• DNS cache is not refreshed when moving from EHRPD to LTE
• IPv6 default route is left over after LTE to EHRPD handoff
• Added support for IPv6 over eHRPD
• Reduce blank screen lock ups with inability to power up
• Device may show a white 4G icon but the user is unable to connect to Internet

The Droid Bionic is in Verizon’s list of devices to receive the Android 4 Ice Cream Sandwich updates this year so don’t stress the fact that its not now. If your in soak tests please let us know how the update is running on your Bionic.

The Motorola Droid Bionic started receiving an OTA (over the air) update 2 days ago bringing its software version up to 5.9.902. This update has a large list of changes and fixes to the device. The update comes in at 57.6MB and fixes stability such as random crashes and lock-ups.

Motorola Droid Bionic 5.9.902 Update Features:

• Black screen lockups
• Camera multi-shot lockups
• Idle resets
• Multimedia dock lockup
• Data connectivity and stability improvements

Droid Bionic users can finally use their phone without rebooting all day long. You can manually check for the update if you haven’t already received it OTA by going to “Settings -> About Phone -> System Updates”. We recommend using a Wifi connection to avoid disconnect and speed. Let us know how the update effects your Bionic.

It looks like we are finally going to see a nice update to the Motorola Droid Bionic bringing it to software version 5.9.902.

Motorola Droid Bionic Update 5.9.902 Features:

• Remove VCast Music preload
• Add Amazon MP3 app preload
• Motorola Terms and Conditions screen automatically enables data collection/location details
• Google security patch to block access to change Home panel icons
• After factory reset, location consent screen shown on activation screen
• Change “Terms and Condition” screen title to “Motorola Terms of Service”

Since its in the testing phase right now we can assume if all goes well the device update will be available to the general public within week or so. Any soak testers out there that want to give us a little insight on how things are going we welcome it. We will let you all know when the update is available.

With all of the bugs that the Droid Bionic has even after its extremely late release something was needed to allow change. Motorola has released the Droid Bionic source code for developers to improve and create mods for the Bionic. The Droid Bionic is also running a version of Gingerbread that is a bit behind and we can expect developers to update its features now that the source is available.

Ever since the announcement of Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich those that have purchased Android phones recently have been wondering if their device will get the update. Those that grabbed a Droid Bionic have felt a bit put off by the new Droid RAZR replacing its thunder so quickly. This being said both devices should get the Android 4.0 upgrade before too long.

A Motorola representative responded to a Facebook users question confirming that the Motorola Droid Bionic will get the Ice Cream Sandwich update. Commitments to the update officially will not be made by manufacturers until Google releases the final code. While it could be a few months before the update on the Bionic it will get Ice Cream Sandwich.

The Motorola Droid Bionic was not even out yet when it was first rooted and now even has a “One Click Root” available. For those of you that have been playing with the device and either have bricked it or just need to get it back to factory setup these are the instructions for you.

Flash the Motorola Droid Bionic back to Stock:

1. Install the Droid Bionic Drivers (Download Link)
2. Install RSD Lite on a PC (Download Link)
3. Backup your Droid Bionic (We recommend Titanium Backup)
4. Reboot (or turn on) your phone into Fastboot mode (hold vol down while powering on)
5. Plug your Bionic into your PC via USB
6. Run RSD Lite on your computer
7. Press the “…” button beside “Filename”
8. Open the FXZ Recovery file (Download Link)
9. Wait for the file to load and press “Uncompress and Start Flashing”
10. Be patient it will take a few minutes to complete flashing
11. Once complete the Droid Bionic will reboot and install the 2 radio images
12. Congrats your Motorola Droid Bionic is Restored!

For those of you wondering why this is an FXZ and not an SBF they are basically the same thing.

Apparently its very easy to enable tethering on the Droid Bionic. Of course in order to get the tethering enabled you need to root it so follow this article to “Root the Motorola Droid Bionic” first.

Verizon and Motorola both have made the tethering more secure with the Droid Bionic than previous devices although we all knew that it was only a matter of time before someone got around it. In this case it was XDA member ddv2005 that found a way to enable tethering by changing one line using SQLLite Editor.

Instructions to enable Tethering on the Droid Bionic:

1. Download and install SQLLite Editor
2. Modify settings.db for “Settings Storage” application
3. “Setting Storage Application is com.motorola.android.providers.settings
4. Set “entitlement_check” to 0
5. Reboot the Bionic
6. Cograts your Done!

The Motorola Droid Bionic was rooted before it was even released although it was a process that need to be followed. Now there is already a “One Click Root Method” available for the Droid Bionic.

Motorola Droid Bionic One Click Root Instructions:

1. Install your phones drivers (Download Link)
2. Enable USB Debugging on your Droid Bionic
3. Plug your Bionic into your PC and select “Charge Only”
4. Run MotorolaOneClickRoot.exe (Download Link)
5. Follow the Instructions and Congrats your Rooted!

Thats about as easy as it gets for now. If you have any issues or questions please let us know. Also be sure to avoid any OTA updates as they may remove your root privileges.

The Droid Bionic will finally been released in a short time and already there is a root method that was provided by mydroidworld. They are using the root method designed for the Droid 3 to achieve root access on the Droid Bionic.

Please take note that the current instructions require that you have a working knowledge of ADB. If you don’t have ADB knowledge then just be patient as there will be other methods available soon I have no doubt.

Root Instructions for the Motorola Droid Bionic:

1. Log into your device via “adb shell”
2. Type “mv /data/local/12m /data/local/12m.bak”, press enter
3. Type “ln -s /data /data/local/12m”, press enter
4. Reboot you Droid Bionic manually (wait for it to boot up)
5. Log into your device via “adb shell” again
6. Type “rm /data/local/12m”, press enter
7. Type “mv /data/local/12m.bak /data/local/12m”, press enter
8. Type “mv /data/local.prop /data/local.prop.bak”, press enter
9. Type “echo “ro.sys.atvc_allow_netmon_usb=0″ >> /data/local.prop”, press enter
10. Type “echo “ro.sys.atvc_allow_netmon_ih=0″ >> /data/local.prop”, press enter
11. Type “echo “ro.sys.atvc_allow_res_core=0″ >> /data/local.prop”, press enter
12. Type “echo “ro.sys.atvc_allow_res_panic=0″ >> /data/local.prop”, press enter
13. Type “echo “ro.sys.atvc_allow_all_adb=1″ >> /data/local.prop”, press enter
14. Type “echo “ro.sys.atvc_allow_all_core=0″ >> /data/local.prop”, press enter
15. Type “echo “ro.sys.atvc_allow_efem=0″ >> /data/local.prop”, press enter
16. Type “echo “ro.sys.atvc_allow_bp_log=0″ >> /data/local.prop”, press enter
17. Type “echo “ro.sys.atvc_allow_ap_mot_log=0″ >> /data/local.prop”, press enter
18. Type “echo “ro.sys.atvc_allow_gki_log=0″ >> /data/local.prop”, press enter
19. Reboot you Droid Bionic manually (wait for it to boot up)
20. Place the SU apk in your Android SDK’s platform-tools folder (Download Link)
21. Log into your device via “adb shell” again
22. Type “adb shell”, press enter
23. Type “mount -o remount,rw -t ext3 /dev/block/mmcblk1p21 /system”, press enter
24. Type “exit”, press enter
25. Type “adb push ‘/home/user/location/su’ /system/bin”, press enter
26. Type “adb shell”, press enter
27. Type “chmod 4755 /system/bin/su”, press enter
28. Type “reboot”, press enter

Once your Device comes back up go to the Android Market and install SuperUser and BusyBox. Be sure when installing BusyBox that you install it to the bin directory. Have fun with your rooted Droid Bionic.

The Motorola Droid Bionic is supposed to be launched early September and Verizon has started training employees online so that they understand the phones features before release. What this means to us is that it’s scheduled release date of September 8th may actually be the correct day finally.

Verizon Wireless employees can now login to their online training website and get to the Motorola Droid Bionic training module. The training module shows employees that the device is the first dual core 4G/LTE device along with how to print wirelessly, full functions of premium apps, 8 MP camera and flash capabilities. It looks like the module will be available to employees until September 1st.

We have all been talking about Verizon getting the Motorola Droid Bionic for months now with many speculations on release dates. Finally Verizon has put up a teaser page that will allow those desperately waiting for the device to be released get email updates on release.

Speculated release date at the moment is on or around September 8th although we have all seen these dates move time and time again. This phone based on specs seems to be the fastest most feature rich phone Verizon has and will get by the end of the year.

Go to Verizon’s Droid Bionic page to signup for the updates via:

http://shop.verizonwireless.com/?id=Droid%20Bionic

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