There has been another update for the Motorola Droid Bionic leaked for build 5.9.905 that will require you to be running version 5.9.902 to use. This is not the long awaited Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich update but could prove to improve the Droid Bionic a bit. Those that have already updated using the leaked build have reported much smoother interaction which has been an issue with the device since its release.

This update is a transitional update for the Android 4.0.3 update that the device is expecting and should allow those with the device to breath easy that Motorola is attempting to get the device in flawless working order. The Droid Bionic has since release turned into a pretty solid Android device despite its early mistakes.

You can find the 5.9.905 update file here (http://www.droidforums.net/forum/motorola-droid-bionic/208780-5-9-905-anyone-pulled-cheesecake-server-your-pleasure.html) although you will need to be sure your running .902 before you flash to be sure its a smooth process. To flash back to .902 follow this link (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1417116).

Source: Droid Life

The Motorola Atrix 4G is still a very fast quality Android phone, the only issue is the fact that it bogs down bad after heavy use. After you have had an Atrix 4G for about six months to a year it would benefit you to do a factory reset. You can easily format internal storage but to actually get the Atrix 4G back to the condition it was the day you bought it you need to do a hard factory reset.

NOTE: This will completely wipe the entire device including all apps, photos, videos, etc. Backup anything you don’t want to lose before doing the factory reset.

How to Completely Reset your Motorola Atrix 4G:

1. Turn off your Atrix 4G
2. Turn on the Atrix holding the Vol down button
3. When you see fastboot at the top of the screen release the vol down button
4. Press vol down until you get to “Android Recovery”
5. Press power button to select “Android Recovery”
6. Once you see a yellow triangle press both vol up and vol down
7. Use Vol down to navigate to Factory Data Reset
8. Press Power to select then select Yes to confirm the same way
9. Wait for the process to complete and go back to the menu
10. Press power to select “Reboot Device”
11. Congrats once it reboots you will come to the MotoBlur screen!

If you have any issues please refer to the video above as well as leaving comments and questions below. I have completed this process more times than I can count and have never had an issue so its as safe as it gets.

Last year Motorola offered up Sprint’s first flagship Android phone the Motorola Photon 4G. The Photon 4G was Sprint’s version of AT&T’s Motorola Atrix 4G with its dual-core processor and qHD display. We have heard about a sequel to the Photon 4G that may be released soon on Sprint’s Now Network. With Sprint’s new implementation of their LTE Network Motorola is rumored to have a new Photon 4G for the network calling it the Motorola Photon Q 4G LTE.

While we don’t have much information on the new device as its currently still rumored with only bits and pieces of information on it. We can already assume it will at least have a dual-core processor but more likely a quad-core with a 720p HD display and the same look and feel as the original Photon. We will let you know when we get a price and release date but for the time being we will just wait for more information.

Verizon and Motorola are getting ready to push out an update to their Motorola Droid 4 upgrading it to software version 6.13.219. The update is not a big one but does clean a few things up. The full version for the update is 6.13.219.XT894.Verizon.en.US.

Motorola Droid 4 6.13.219 Update Features:

• Enhanced loud call end and connect tones over Bluetooth.®
• Power On function has been fixed.
• Improved battery life.
• Improvements made to reduce touch screen lockups, device sluggishness and blank screen lockups.
• Keypad backlight only launches when needed.
• Successfully receive Visual Voice Mail notifications.
• MotoCast™ widget can be added to home screen and thumbnail view.
• Improved text message delivery when using the Messaging application.
• Improvements to Wi-Fi connectivity

Since this is an official build it will break root the same as always although you may have luck from what we have heard with Voodoo Rootkeeper. Once you get the update be sure to let us know what you think via comments below.

Verizon and Motorola have released an update to the Droid RAZR and RAZR MAXX bringing it to software version 6.12.181. This update comes shortly after Motorola and Verizon were in talks over scrapping the update and moving straight to Android 4 Ice Cream Sandwich. This is a Gingerbread update to the devices that comes in the form of an OTA (over the air) software update 6.12.181.Verizon.en.US.

Droid RAZR and RAZR MAXX 6.12.181 Update Features:

• Improved device stability.
• Optimized device performance to extend battery life.
• Added easy access to preloaded VZW bookmarks through quick key access.
• Corrected loud call end and connect tones over Bluetooth.®
• Enhanced device security preventing unauthorized access of telephony database by third parties.
• Device is now updated with IPv6. As new Internet addresses are introduced, you will be able to continue to browse and view web pages with this latest Internet enhancement.
• 4G coverage indicator accurately displays data connectivity.
• Improved Wi-Fi hotspot connectivity when utilizing WPS security.
• Improved text message delivery.
• Improved Visual Voice Mail performance with data disabled and visual voicemail notification delivery.
• Enhanced security in Verizon Apps.
• Included a new MotoCast widget to enable easier access and discoverability of MotoCast services.
• Modified the storage settings screen to make it easier to understand total storage versus available storage.
• Implemented a number of MotoCast performance improvements.

If the Droid RAZR and RAZR MAXX update hasn’t hit your phone yet you can manually check for the update via settings -> about phone -> system updates -> download. Let us know what you think of the new update to the device and have no fear ICS is still on its way.

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.

Motorola has suggested that they will use Qualcomm’s Snapdragon S4 SoC in a few of their new devices like the upcoming Droid RAZR HD and Atrix 3. Motorola in the past has used Texas Instruments and Nvidia they need to move forward with processors that can support integrated 4G LTE. Moving forward Motorola will be building a new SoC usage relationship with Qualcomm and hopefully move forward with the newest technologies.

There was a new benchmark for the MB886 also named “Dinara” and “Qinara” posted yesterday showing the new specs. This device will be an AT&T phone and rumors say it will be named the Atrix 3 to continue the Atrix line of high end devices. The screen resolution is 1196 x 720 and there are talks of on screen buttons instead of the normal Atrix setup we know currently.

Those of you that are still working with the Motorola Droid 2 will be glad to see that it is getting an update to fix many of the bugs you may have noticed. Verizon has posted the change log for the Motorola Droid 2 update to version 4.5.621 to let you know what you have to look forward to.

Motorola Droid 2 Update 4.5.621 Features:

• Device is enabled with the Wireless Alerting System. + A Google Security Patch has been added to improve security level.
• Fixed issue where the device may power ON without user interaction.
• Adjusted camera settings will be saved, even after the device is powered down.
• Resolved possible device resets while playing music.
• Reduced Out of Memory errors.
• Improved ability to access and receive Gmail messages when the Mobile Hotspot is turned on.
• Addressed error that replicated thumbnails in message threads.
• WAV files can be played from Visual Voice Mail.
• Purchased ringtones are now able to be downloaded, saved and used where appropriate.

The update has been received by one of our development devices and immidiatly removed root access to the device. Please keep in mind that your Droid 2 will lose root if you update as well as posibly disable SBF functions from what we’ve been told. If you have already received the update please let us know how its going via comments below.

Verizon and Motorola have finally updated the Droid R2-D2 to Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread. This brings the Motorola R2-D2 to software version 4.5.622.A957.Verizon.en.US and contains a slew of changes to the device. Its nice to see a device that we all thought forgotten getting updates even to fix minor bugs but one this size puts our trust back into both Motorola and Verizon when it comes to their device support.

Droid R2-D2 Features with the Update:

• 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.

Droid R2-D2 Application and Widget Updates:

• 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.

Droid R2-D2 Email and Messaging Updates:

• 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.

If you haven’t been pushed the update yet then you can always check manually by going to “Settings -> About Phone -> System Updates”. After checking for the update you should see an update available to version 4.5.622. Click Download and your on your way to the update Motorola Droid R2-D2. Please let us know how you like the update via a comment below.

Motorola’s Xoom tablet which was the first pure Google Android Experience on a tablet will be recieving an update shortly to Android 4.0.5. The Android version is still speculation although since the tablet is already running version 4.0.3 we can assume there will be some sort of update to the version number with the new update. While we don’t have much infomration on the upcoming update we do know that Motorola has already sent out the soak test emails to Motorola Feedback Network members.

Obviously this will not be a major update but will probably consist of small bug fixes and a few updates to current features. It looks like as of now the update will be pushed out by Google directly and not Motorola. The update, assuming all goes well in soak testing, could hit devices within the next few weeks. If anyone involved in soak testing could comment below with anything that you notice to let other know what to expect would be great.