NKT

Starting 07/19/2010, Verizon Wireless will release a software update for the DROID X.

The software update includes improvements and enhancements such as:

Improvements

Better battery charging status indicator
Smoother transition for camera and camcorder functions
Redesign of weather widget icons
Faster Exchange ActiveSync¿ email loading
Streamlined organization of newly downloaded applications
Organized favorite contacts by call count
Updated Bluetooth connection for enhanced video-sharing experience
Coordinated date and time across phone displays
Cleaner looking status bar for GPS symbol
Improved sync capabilities for 3G Mobile Hotspot
Faster Visual Voice Mail loading

Enhancements

Enhanced, preloaded My Verizon application
Preloaded Amazon Kindle application

New software version is:

Version.1.13.604.MB810.Verizon.en.US/Baseband: BP_C01.09.04P

NKT

http://support.vzw.com/pdf/system_update/droid_x.pdf

2009m6

nice, thank you

basically theyre adding a charging indicator through software. we all know its the light on top already

aside from that, i see a nice list of performance improvements and better organization of files

Last edited by 2009m6; July 17th, 2010 at 10:54 AM.

Paznos

Thanks NKT! lovin' my phone Finally glad to get rid of my LG EnV.

lexluthor

Nothing earth shattering, but we'll take it!

damstr

Good news for me since I have .514!

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aleis

exactly.
i was looking for the smoother txt update.
its not bad...
my phone is still perfect...
BUT COOL!

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Vihzel

At least we're getting support by Motorola so soon. Next update will hopefully include Froyo!

Wolfedude88

NKT is always a great source, thank you.

scary alien

Thanks NKT! Good to know...hope the "better battery indicator" causes one of the LEDs to light-up whilst charging--that's pretty much my only complaint so far.

Are you an "X"-er now with a (newly-rooted) Eris in your back pocket too?

(or perhaps you are an phone omnivore...)

deekum1627

good to know

pjsockett

According to one of the tester on Howard Forums the .604 update does fix the text in the browser. I guess we will have to wait and see next week.

scary alien

What's the 'text in the browser' issue? Haven't heard or experienced this...

SgtBaxter

When entering text into a forum entry box - like this one for instance - if you screw up it's damn near impossible to put the cursor where you want it to edit the text.

Complete pain in the @ss.

At least, I think that's what it might be.

tbert

Where you are getting the 7/19 release date?

Beasnizzle99

Will the update be over the air?? or will i have to connect my droid to the computer like i had to my crapberry.

NKT

This is from VZW.

Yes, this will be over the air. It will be a phased OTA so don't fret if the 19th passes and you haven't received the update.

ckochinsky125

nice improvements. Hopefully 2.2 will be pushed out soon

tbert

Ok... guess I'll take your word for it.

slay65

NKT is correct, the update should be over the air. I would expect most to get the update the first day or so since there are not as many Droid X's out in circulation as there are Droids. But it is also possible that they may push it out to a few users, make sure there are no negative side effects and then push it out to the others a couple days later. Time will tell.

tbert

I know an update is coming. I'm just not seeing the 7/19 in the .pdf or the support website is all.

ckochinsky125

No it was for some people complaining about the text appearing jagged

ckochinsky125

Ever think they may be waiting to put it on there? It's not going to be there the minute it was leaked or found on the web

tbert

I'm trying to make sure that I'm not going blind or something because I can't find any mentions of 7/19. Besides, this isn't exactly leaked info when it's posted on the official X support website on VZW. *shrug*

ckochinsky125

Then dont worry about it. You can just go on how you are and then if you do receive the OTA you will get it. Its not that major of an ota like froyo will be so no need sitting waiting for it

Wolfedude88

If NTK says it starts the 19th than I feel inclined to believe it. He has leaked info to us before and I don't ever remember seeing him be wrong.

importtooner

HEY VERIZON OR MOTO, PLEASE FIX THE SPEAKER, ITS WAAAAY TOO SOFT. I NEED MORE LOUDS kthnxbye

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This phone just keeps getting better.

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damstr

^ This.

curtisdr

I hated that with the dinc. It sounds like it may be worse right now with the X? I hope there really improve that.

Wake4x4ptball

Verizon Readying DROID X Update for July 19th - Droid Life: A Droid Community Blog

damstr

***Droid X Software Update***

SharonW

I think a lot of people will be pleased with the updates, especially the faster syncing with Exchange as I've seen that as a real annoyance with some people.

Improvements:

+ Improved battery charging status indicator.
+ Smoother transition for camera and camcorder functions.
+ Redesign of weather widget icons.
+ Faster Exchange ActiveSync® email loading.
+ Streamlined organization of newly downloaded applications.
+ Organized favorite contacts by call count.
+ Updated Bluetooth® connection for enhanced video sharing experience.
+ Coordinated date and time across phone displays.
+ Cleaner looking status bar for GPS symbol.
+ Improved sync capabilities for 3G Mobile Hotspot.
+ Faster Visual Voice Mail loading.

Enhancements:

+ Take advantage of the enhanced, preloaded My Verizon application.
+ Preloaded Amazon Kindle® application lets you read Kindle books on your Android™ phone, including thousands of free books.

soapinmouth

No more preloaded apppsss arghhhhh

BringTheRain403

BringTheRain403

FYI for those of you looking to root your phones here's the latest from BirdMan on this update...

mrweeeedbirdman
for the droidx update, watch this spacee and ill tell you what it does...and if to update.

mrweeeedbirdman
@Droid_X_Forums id say dont update, ill look it over and figure out if it closes any holes

verdegallardo

The evo was horrible at it, but the x is great at it, to me at least. There is a red little eye that appears when you move the cursor to where you want it.

lodestar

Is that a wish, or something on the list? I'm hoping there's a way to get rid of the blockbuster app. if I get the phone.

dookie1

how intrusive is this? ie: installed apps/customizations are left alone i assume? using launcher pro...

soapinmouth

something on the list

lodestar

Cool, which one says that, I don't see it?

BuTbKa

***Droid X Software Update***

BringTheRain403

Every thing should stay the same as far as your preferences and setup. You shouldn't lose any data or have to re-setup your phone. Now when we go to Froyo that might be a different story...

slay65

And if you press and hold that red dot it will open a little magnifying window to help you place your cursor.

deathratlehead

Anyone questioning NKT, you shouldn't. He was dead on accurate in the Eris forums with all update info.

ashykat

They say 2.2 isn't coming to the X 'til August.

jreed2560

that would constitute late summer

tats_06

I agree...also the ear piece volume...

Here are a few more things:

PLEASE ADD copy/paste in browser/emails...and AUTO FOCUS for camera.

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BringTheRain403

auto focus is there. the camera button is two stage. Hold half way down to focus and then the rest of the way to take the picture...

esn

Nice to see motorola and Verizon respond so fast I remember the Storm 1 it took almost a year to get a working update LOL!