Verizon has announced a maintenance update for the LG Revolution to software version VS910ZV9. This update is only a small 20.9MB maintenance update but should prove to be a useful one for the LG Revolution. The update has a few notable fixes and features like allowing picture messages to send properly when connected to WiFi and a remote diagnostics tool for troubleshooting.

LG Revolution Software Update VS910ZV9 Features:

• Android Security patches have been added.
• Picture messages will send properly when connected to Wi-Fi.
• Joining functionality in the mobile will keep contacts with same or similar names as separate entities for better user experience.
• Improvements have been made to the Phone application to help reduce unknown errors and force closes.
• Fixed issue where duplicate text messages were being received.
• Device will receive Wireless Alerting System messages.
• New customer care solution to help improve customer service experience. When a customer calls into Verizon Wireless customer care, this solution, with the customer’s permission, allows support personnel to remotely view the user’s device for device training, application demonstrations and troubleshooting.

Verizon currently only states that the update is coming soon without a date posted although generally when they make an announcement the update follows very soon. If you want to check for the update before its sent out OTA you can go to “Settings -> About Phone -> System Updates -> Check Now”.

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

ASUS has released an update to their ASUS Transformer TF101 today to add Face Unlock and a few other features. This update to the ASUS Transformer TF101 that has already been running Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich brings its software to version 9.2.1.24 and adds functionality and improves system stability.

ASUS Transformer TF101 9.2.1.24 Update Features:

• Improves system stability
• Improves Email App stability
• Improves MyNet stability
• Improves MyLibrary stability
• Add System Bar Lock: Lock the system bar when playing games
• Add Face Unlock feature: Unlock your tablet with face recognition
• Add Email App new feature: Email download size/Thread/Out of office notification/Mail Sync schedule

Starting today HTC and T-mobile have started rolling out the Android 4.0.3 update to the HTC Sensation 4G bringing it to software version 3.32.531.14710RD. This has been a long awaited update to the popular device and should prove to be a great improvement to the device.

HTC Sensation 4G 3.32.531.14710RD Update Features:

• Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
• Sense 3.6
• System bar enhancements to easily view recent apps.
• Re-sizeable widgets
• Lock screen actions including pull down notifications and adjust volume while device is locked.
• Data usage controls.
• Face Unlock
• Home screen folders
• Improved battery life
• Note: HTC Sensation 4G will be required to add Wi-Fi Mobile Hotspot feature in order to use the service after completing this update.
• Improved text input and spell checking
• Improved menu structure

If you haven’t already received the OTA (over the air) update you can manually install the update to your HTC Sensation 4G. To manually update go to “Settings -> About Phone -> HTC Software Updates -> Check Now”. Let us know how you like the update on your now new feeling HTC Sensation 4G.

We recently posted the leaked version of Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich for the HTC Amaze 4G but now it will finally be officially released May 21. While we expected the official release to have Sense 4 that has been seen on the HTC One its not there yet. The update brings the OS to Android 4.0 ICS and Sense to version 3.6. This also brings the HTC Amaze 4G to software version 2.14.531.3710RD.

HTC Amaze 4G 2.14.531.3710RD Update Featurs:

• Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
• Sense 3.6
• System bar enhancements to easily view recent apps.
• Re-sizeable widgets
• Lock screen actions including pull down notifications and adjust volume while device is locked.
• Data usage controls.
• Face Unlock
• Home screen folders
• Improved battery life
• Improved text input and spell checking
• Improved menu structure

If you don’t get the OTA (over the air) update on May 21st you can manually install the update to your HTC Amaze 4G. To manually update go to “Settings -> About Phone -> HTC Software Updates -> Check Now“. The update is pretty big and will take about 20 minutes according to HTC over your data connection so you may want to connect to WiFi.

If you have an International carrier unlocked HTC One S there is an update available for your phone now. The update comes in at just under 60MB and brings the software version to 1.78. The update to the HTC One S is still based on the Android 4.0.3 ROM.

All we can see with the update that has changed is the three dot menu button on some of the Google products. Also some of the issues HTC One S users have had with WiFi connections being lost seems to have been fixed, as its used we will be able to verify this but since its a random issue we can’t say with 100% certainty that it actually has been fixed quite yet.

If you have an HTC One S that is carrier branded you will still need to wait for the update as this is for the international unlocked version only. To manually get this update you can go to “Settings -> About Phone -> Software Updates” and grab it OTA (over the air). If you notice anything we missed please let us know here.

The Archos line of Android tablets may be mid line tablets but they have been a big player in the Android tablet game from the beginning just under the radar. They have made an impression with their G9 tablets by putting an almost pure version of Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich on the devices. Archos is now pushing out an update to their G9 80 and 101 tablets to bring the firmware version up to version 4.0.6.

Archos 80/101 G9 4.0.6 Firmware Update features:

• Wi-Fi: fix more disconnect cases happening on some access points
• GPS: increase stability of GPS
• HDMI: do not propose overscan setting when TV supports underscan
• muSD: improve reliability of card insertion detection
• muSD: fix read/write permission issue occurring with some applications
• Applications: fix platform reboot occurring sometimes after a while when using high CPU demanding applications

Don’t confuse Archos and their firmware version 4.0.6 with the Android OS version, it can be confusing. We hope that Archos at some point decides to change their firmware version to not be as close to Android version numbers. The firmware update it rolling out now so let us know when you get it and what you think about it.

Verizon has released an update to their version of the Xperia Play bringing it to software version 4.02.E.0.57. Before you get too excited this is an Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread update and not Android 4 Ice Cream Sandwich. The update will bring some updated bloatware and camera improvements. See below for full feature list from the 4.02.E.0.57 update.

Verizon Xperia Play Android 2.3.4 Update Features:

• Verizon Wireless Video on Demand now comes preloaded.
• Improved user experience and new delivery method of preloaded games.
• When connected via Bluetooth®, the Music Player now supports
• Fast Forward and Rewind.
• VZ Navigator® has been updated with the latest 3D map improvements.
• Upgraded to Gingerbread 2.3.4 operating system.
• A long-press of the power button will successfully capture
• a screen shot.
• Charging issues forcing device to remain in landscape
• mode have been resolved.
• Recommended contacts now populate correctly when
• using the dialpad.
• Camera Improvements: Right trigger successfully captures a picture – Record video in 720p with continuous auto-focus.
• Device is now enabled with the Wireless Emergency Alerting System.
• Mobile Hotspot ID broadcast can be turned off to increase security.

It doesn’t look like Android 4 ICS is in the plans for Verizon to release to the device although you can hold your breath if you’d like. Let us know if you have received the update and what you think of it.

Verizon has announced the Official Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich update for the Samsung Galaxy Nexus bringing it to software version IMM76K. The update is rolling out in phases really slow so if you haven’t received the OTA (over the air) update yet don’t worry you will get it soon. You can however manually install it as well if your rooted and not in the business of being patient which covers me as well.

There have been custom ROM’s for the device for a while now to get the Android OS to the version being pushed out in this update although this one is official. If you want to go from the leaked version of the earlier IMM30B ROM then you will need to flash your Galaxy Nexus back to the stock ICL53F ROM before running the OTA update. Otherwise you can wait for an update to the IMM30b ROM to show up somewhere which should not be too far off. If you are rooted running the stock ROM then all you have to do is update the device and be done.

For full instructions to update your Samsung Galaxy Nexus with the Official ROM while not running the stock setup visit XDA and read carefully. You will need to use the file for your device specifically. Any questions of concerns can be added here in the comments.

ASUS has announced they are pushing out an update to their Transformer Pad TF101 tablet bringing it to build version 9.2.1.21. With this update you should notice a nice amount of stability and system improvements to make using the tf101 a much smoother experience.

ASUS Transformer Pad TF101 Update 9.2.1.21 Features:

• Improves system stability
• Improves email stability
• Improves AppBackup App
• Improves MyLibrary stability
• Supports Wi-Fi Direct
• Supports unzip in File Manager
• Add restore tab function in Browser

IF you haven’t already been pushed the update OTA (over the air) you can always manually check. To manually check for the update go to your settings menu and navigate to updates. Let us know how you like the update and if you notice anything buggy or just out of the ordinary.